Destiny calls us from 90 years ago; vision propels us toward the 21^st century. Will we meet the challenge? How do we answer? We answer in the affirmative: "Yes." We take our stand. We can do no less. Our International Program will include five targets: EDUCATION, HEALTH, the BLACK FAMILY, ECONOMICS and the ARTS

Our goal is QUALITY EDUCATION for all. This target will focus on A K A, the acronym for "AKA KIDS ALERT." We feel that

• AKA KIDS must enjoy and excel in learning
• Parents of AKA KIDS must be involved in the education of their children
• AKA KIDS must become responsible adults

IVY AKAdemy will continue to serve as the umbrella for all educational training and human resource development experiences provided by local chapters and will stress reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science and technology

PIMS will remain a viable segment of the program to be implemented at the chapter level. Summer Regional PIMS Camps will be encouraged.

Healthy bodies make healthy minds; therefore, we must encourage youth and adults to take good care of themselves, eat well, exercise and enjoy good physical and mental health. Parents must be inspired to help their children make healthy choices.

This program target will focus on health issues that disproportionately affect minority populations, especially African Americans as well as health issues specified in the President's race Initiatives. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Health Net will be developed.

The world we seek, in the new millennium, is one where a child's need for time with his or her parents is top priority; where family togetherness is prized; where family ties are reestablished; where parents consider the well-being of their children; and where homelessness doesn't exist. This program will focus on issues that divide the black family, at-risk youth, family values for middle and high school youth, and AKA Coat day for homeless families. "ON TRACK" is the Signature Program for this administration.

We can only prosper if we are prepared for the work force, if we get the high paying jobs, and if we promote Black businesses. It is important that the Black community gain empowerment. Ownership remains the key to wealth and power in America. We must arm African Americans with the information and encouragement they need to become successful entrepreneurs. This program will focus on financial planning and management, employment, entrepreneurship in the 21^st century and Black Dollar Days.

Alpha Kappa Alpha , throughout her rich heritage has continually focused her attention on the arts. In many of our schools, the arts are no longer included in the curriculum. Alpha Kappa Alpha can fill this void for we know that the arts can improve the quality of life for mankind. The arts can be a meaningful vehicle for communication and education. There fore, we must continue to heighten awareness of the arts, support arts education, promote potential artists, augment appreciation of the arts and make the arts available to a larger public. This program will promote Chapter Summer Arts programs and arts performances at conferences It will also recognize African Americans in the Arts.