Ajeya Graduate Chapter

On behalf of the members of the Ajeya Graduate Chapter, I welcome you to our website! Small but mighty, we are a chapter of professional and career women dedicated to community service, excellence and sisterhood. Chartered in 2018 to serve the Central NJ area, our love for cultural and community service has no border. As Sisters who “won’t be defeated”, our chapter members serve in various capacities across the organization. We pride ourselves as Non-Greek, Unique, and Culturally Conscious women committed to the foundation laid by our dynamic founders.

I welcome you to see the work we are doing and attend any upcoming events we are hosting. Join us as we strive to make a difference in our local communities.

In Sisterhood,
Shemika Austin
2nd Chapter President
HERstory

National History
Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.® was founded at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the conclusion of the Civil Rights Movement and the burgeoning of the Black Power Movement. Twelve African-American women - proud, innovative, and determined, founded Swing Phi Swing on Friday, April 4, 1969 which was the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These twelve dynamic women displayed their commitment to the cause. At a time of social unrest, these twelve young women created an organization that would honor the trailblazers of the Civil Rights Movement and their legacy.

National Initiatives
Across the nation of Swing Phi Swing, chapters remain committed to affecting social change and serving our local communities. The National Office of SWING have identified the following National Programs as targets each chapter commits to:
Health
Mentoring
Global Outreach & Optimism in the Diaspora (GOOD)
Education

To learn more about our national organization, please visit www.swingphiswing.org.

Ajeya Chapter History
In 2017, a group of sisters wanted to re-ignite the sisterhood flame in New Jersey and created the Ajeya local planning unit. Our motto is "Through our bond of sisterhood, we will strive to provide quality mentorship and community service by uplifting , empowering and motivating our community." Over the course of the planning year, the Ajeya local planning unit provided service to several food banks and community pantries, hosted dinners for the Ronald McDonald house, and participated in several autism awareness projects. Due to the dedication and commitment of these sisters, the Ajeya Graduate Chapter was chartered on March 5, 2018.

The Charter members of the Ajeya Graduate Chapter are:
Zakia Benyard
Angelina Huggins
Jessicalee Huggins
Stephanie Jones
Alyssa Kimbrough

Since the chartering of our chapter, we remain dedicated as Sisters With Interest Never Gone. As we approach our 5 year charter anniversary, we have formulated the Ajeya Foundation (charitable arm of the Ajeya Graduate Chapter), dedicated several hours of service and provided support to graduating college seniors. Members of the Ajeya Chapter proudly sit on several national and regional committees serving our beloved sisterhood.
Ajeya Leadership Team
2021-2024 Term

President/
Community Service Chairwoman
Shemika Austin
SWING Since:
February 2001
Treasurer
Stephanie Jones
SWING Since:
August 2003
Media Affairs
Angela Brackett
SWING Since:
September 2019
Chaplain
Tainesha McKinney
SWING Since:
September 2019
Membership Info.
Graduate Membership Requirements
Graduate members are proud professionals, entrepreneurs, mothers, sisters, and friends who often travel the same roads—many with vastly different backgrounds, but similar goals. They bond by finding common grounds to share and reflect upon. They make charitable contributions and offer volunteer services in our communities. Membership is open to any woman who has earned an Associates Degree or higher at an accredited college, technical or training institution. We also accept membership from professional women with a professional certification/minimal training in her chosen career field, preferably with a demonstrated record of community or organization service of a minimum of five years.
Women interested in membership, are encouraged to attend Ajeya events that are open to the public.

Reactivation
We invite any sister looking to reactivate to come back home! We miss you!!! If you are looking to reactivate or transfer into our chapter, you are welcomed to visit us during a chapter meeting. Chapter Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Please contact us for details on attending our chapter meeting.
*Proof of membership must be presented prior to attending the meeting.
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Events
All events are open to the public unless noted.

Upcoming Events:
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^{All events are open to the public unless otherwise stated}

July
July 6th- Annual Jersey Cookout
Watchung Reservation/Oak Grove Picnic Area

July 18-21st
Swing Phi Swing National Convention
Miami, FL
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