2008 Alpha Phi Alpha Eastern Region Convention Call

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region · P.O. Box 18175 · Washington, DC 20036 • Phone: (301) 604-2149 • Fax: (703) 960-5772

76th OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL October 1, 2007 On behalf of the staff of the Eastern Region, it is our pleasure to issue the official convention call for the 76th Annual Eastern Region Convention. The convention will be held March 27th 30th, 2008 at the Hilton in East Brunswick, NJ. The Brothers of the Regional Staff, in conjunction with the Brothers in New Jersey are planning a convention that promises to be another grand occasion in the history of AlphaEast.

The theme of this year’s convention is “Celebrating the Spirit of Brotherhood”. During the convention you will be encouraged to fellowship with your Brothers, learn more about the national programs and special project implementation as well as participate in personal and fraternal workshops. We are pleased to offer you the following convention registration packages:

Early Bird (Oct 1, 2007 - Dec 4, 2007) • Alumni Registration $280.00 • College Registration $180.00 • Ladies Registration $225.00 Pre-Registration (Dec 5, 2007 – Feb 29, 2008) • Alumni Registration $310.00 • College Registration $210.00 • Ladies Registration $250.00 Late Registration (Mar 1, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008) • Alumni Registration $450.00 • College Registration $325.00 • Ladies Registration $350.00

ALL BROTHERS PACKAGES INCLUDE: Miss Black & Gold Contest; Stepshow/After-Party; Life Membership Luncheon; Fraternal Luncheon; College Brothers Luncheon; Black & Gold Banquet

LADIES PROGRAM IS ALL INCLUSIVE, PACKAGES INCLUDE: Continental Breakfast & Lunch (Fri./Sat.), Stepshow, Miss Black & Gold, and Black & Gold Banquet

THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS. So make your plans now to be among the vanguard who steadfastly remain true to our credo, and who will assure that AlphaEast remains First of All, Leading the Way. Looking forward to seeing you and yours!

Fraternally,

Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Vice President, Eastern Region

Brother Mohamed F. Jalloh Assistant Vice President, Eastern Region

Celebrating the Spirit of Brotherhood

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 76th Eastern Region Convention • NOTE: A separate registration form must be completed for each registrant. •

BROTHER’S REGISTRATION Membership ID No. / AlphaNet ID No.:

Life Membership No.:

Chapter Name:

Key Number:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Last Name:

Address City:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Fax:

Cell:

E-mail:

Occupation/Major

Special Dietary Needs:

VEGETARIAN

NO SHELLFISH

NO PORK

NO NUTS

DELEGATE

YES

NO

LADIES REGISTRATION First Name:

Middle Initial:

Special Dietary Needs

Vegetarian

No Shellfish

No Pork

Last Name: No Nuts

ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL Thursday, March 27, 2007

Friday, March 28, 2007

REGISTRATION Brothers Registration:

$

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reg(s) = $

Ladies Registration:

$

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reg(s) = $

ADDITIONAL TICKETS Life Membership Luncheon

$ 35

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Fraternal Luncheon

$ 40

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Step Show, Pageant and Party

$ 15

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College Brothers’ Luncheon

$ 50

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Black and Gold Banquet

$ 60

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$15

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Saturday Night Event

TOTAL REMITTANCE ENCLOSED $

Saturday, March 29, 2007

PLEASE NOTE: Any registration form submitted with incomplete information, or no payment, will not be processed. Be certain to note any special dietary/physical needs.

Refund Policy: 75% refund if notified in writing before February 5, 2008. Requests after February 5, 2008 will not be honored. Requests will be processed within 45 days of convention close.

Make certified checks or money orders payable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2008 Eastern Region Convention Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036 Credit Card registrations can be faxed to: (202) 318-8991

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED OR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED Card Type:

Visa

Mastercard

Discover

Expiration Date:

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Cardholder Name: Card Number: Signature

Security Code: Date:

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The issuer of the card specified above agrees to the terms & conditions of this contract and has authorized contractor to debt the above account to the total amount outlined above. In the event of dispute contractor will be notified within 5 business days from time of purchase after which contractor is no longer liable nor responsible for any restitution to the cardholder. In the event of fraud, contractor will prosecute to all limits of the law.

THE CARD HOLDER MUST SIGN THIS FORM.

Celebrating the Spirit of Brotherhood

REGION CONVENTION HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION Address: 3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 Phone: (732) 828-2000 Fax: (732) 828-6958 Toll Free: 1-800-HILTONS Please request the group rate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., rooms are $119 and are subject to applicable state and local taxes. Suites are available upon request for an additional fee. Room reservation cut-off date is February 25, 2008.

You can reserve a hotel room via the internet by going to http://www.hiltonhoteleastbrunswick.com and clicking on the “Reservations” button. Follow the page to a link entitled “Check rates, availability & book your room online!” This will bring you to the reservation system. Enter your dates and look for the section entitled “Special Accounts”. Our Group/Convention Code is APA. This will ensure you get our negotiated rates.

The Hilton East Brunswick hotel is located just off Exit 9 of the New Jersey Turnpike. Situated in the heart of Central New Jersey, the Hilton is two miles from downtown New Brunswick and the New Jersey State Theater, a short drive from both Rutgers and Princeton Universities, Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, the Jersey Shore, Outlet shopping, Raceway Park in Englishtown, The Meadowlands Race Track, Giant Stadium and The PNC Bank Art Center. In addition, the Hilton East Brunswick hotel is only 20 minutes from Newark International Airport, 35 minutes from Manhattan, 30 minutes from Trenton and 40 minutes from Philadelphia. The Hilton hotel is located within the Tower Center Business Complex of East Brunswick, with easy access to the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte and Touche, and Cannon.

ROOM DETAILS: Oversized guest rooms are ideal for the business traveler and weekend leisure traveler especially with Hilton's very own ''The Bed'' with new mattresses, Duvet Covers, and oversized pillows. Each room is fully equipped with a 27 inch television, movies on demand, High Speed Internet Access, 2 phone lines, Crabtree & Evelyn excellent work space, oversized windows which offer a wide variety of views and natural lighting.

SUITES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. CONTACT REGISTRATION VIA REGISTRATION@ALPHAEAST.COM.

AMENITIES • Onsite Dining • High Speed Internet Access • Onsite Fitness Center • Handicap Accessible • Business Center • Onsite Swimming Pool • Onsite Whirlpool • Wireless Internet Access (In public space and food and beverage outlets)

CHECK-IN/CHECKOUT • Check-in: 4 p.m.

• Checkout: 12 noon • Express Check-in and Express Check-out PET POLICY • Pets not allowed PARKING • Self Parking: 6.00 • Valet Parking: 12.00

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to (New Brunswick, NJ) between (March 23, 2008– April 2, 2008). To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X90P-920 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional and Acela service for all departures.

DIRECTIONS From NJ Turnpike North or South: Exit 9 of NJ Turnpike through the toll plaza, bear right towards Route 18 North and take the first right into the complex, go straight to the traffic light. At the traffic light, make a left onto Tower Center Boulevard - the Hilton East Brunswick is at the end of the drive.

Celebrating the Spirit of Brotherhood

Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036

76th OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION ENCLOSED

Celebrating the Spirit of Brotherhood