ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. -- Mu Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host its 5th Annual Hats & Gloves Scholarship Tea at 1:00 p.m. on May 4, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in Newport Beach, CA.

This public event is traditionally attended by supporters of young women in higher education. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for young women in both Orange County and Los Angeles County. Last year’s recipients, Elizabeth Davis currently attends Stanford University, and Delina Meharenna attends UC Berkeley respectively.

Mu Epsilon Omega Chapter is proud to present two scholarships in the amount of $1,500. The awards are the chapter’s highest academic honor. The public is encouraged to review scholarship requirements and apply at http://www.akameo.org. The application deadline is April 12, 2014.

Tickets are $68.00 for adults and $43.00 for children 3-11 years old and can be purchased online at http://www.akameo.org.

This event will include live musical entertainment, a festive fashion show featuring fancy hand-made garden party hats, raffle prizes, a Spring Boutique, and a silent auction. The silent auction begins at 12:00 p.m.

The Spring Boutique will feature a variety of unique gift baskets, jewelry, art, accessories, specialty clothing, and important information on healthcare, women-owned businesses and career opportunities.

“We are proud of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 106 year history of supporting women in higher education,” said Angela M. Monteilh, President of Mu Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Angela Monteilh at 949-589-6701 or email at aka_meo1908@yahoo.com.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. Its purpose is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind.” Today Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has over 260,000 members and more than 950 chapters worldwide. The mission of the Signature Program Initiatives is Globe Leadership through Timeless Service. The Sorority’s Signature Program Initiatives include – Emerging Young Leaders (EYL); Health: Asthma Prevention and Management, and Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability; Global Poverty; Economic Security; Social Justice and Human Rights; and Internal Leadership Training for External Service.