ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ®
Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region
Bro. Tristan Allen Bro. Rick Blalock; Bro. Horace Dawson Bro. Dwayne Caines Bro. Wayne Caines Bro. Marc Garcia Bro. Maurice Gipson Bro. Robert Harris Bro. Patrick Hunter
Bro. Donald Long Bro. Andre Moss Bro. Ronald Peters Bro. Langston Smith Bro. Zollie Stevenson Bro. Melvin Stroble Bro. Michael Sudarkasa Bro. Donald Weston Bro. Dan Young
Bro. Darren M. Morton, Chairman
Bro. Herman “Skip” Mason, General President Bro. William D. Lyle, Executive Director
July 15, 2009
Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region This initial report was prepared to outline decision options available to the General President, Board of Directors, and General Organization pertaining to whether or not the Fraternity should restructure and expand through the establishment of an International Region. There is need for further study before a specific tactical approach can be determined. However, the contents of this report will help shape our initial thoughts and challenge us to think creatively in order to meet the charge given to the Taskforce. The Taskforce began its work with ‘information gathering’ to determine feasibility for international expansion and to identify those areas with the greatest potential for growth. As we review the feasibility of establishing an International Region to strengthen the existing chapters outside of the continental United States and expand the Fraternity’s global presence, we recognize there are different approaches to achieving our goal for expansion, establishing accountability and strengthening an infrastructure. Critical Questions What is the current international market for Black Greek-Letter Organizations – in the community and on college campus? How many people of college, types of colleges, and need of social interventions? How do we strengthen our presence where Alpha currently exists on military bases and leverage others for potential growth? What is our current international presence and structure? Do we maintain the existing regional structure where international chapters are assigned to the respective region based on location? How does our current structure compare to other (National Pan-Hellenic Council) NPHC organizations? Are there others beside Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority with a dedicated region and national officer to manage all international chapters? Do we create one or two new Board positions for International/Global Affairs to provide leadership? What is the best approach? (1) an At-Large Vice President and Asst. Vice President responsible for developing the international agenda of the Fraternity, including but not limited to work closely with International Affairs, Membership Standard and & Extensions, and New Initiatives, along with the Alpha World Policy Council to implement an international social agenda and establish new chapters (2) a Regional Vice-President and Asst. Vice President to manage a cluster of international chapters – similar to current structure – as a sixth regional of the Fraternity Given the complexity of the task, we believe it is necessary to offer multiple options for expansion of Alpha internationally. There are two approaches the Taskforce offers, (1) implementation of these options through developmental stages, and (2) selection of one option as the intended outcome.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Options or Stages of Development: •
Option/Stage #1 – Expand social presence of Alpha Phi Alpha Maintain existing regional structure, develop a plan for strengthening existing chapters and international areas, cultivate membership services, improve international communication, and enhance social program to the international community).
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Option/Stage #2 – Expand the social, programmatic and structural presence of Alpha Phi Alpha Implement all tactics outlined Option/Stage #1, also the development of social services for international/global affairs, which would include targeted programs specific to international communities, creating new chapters, areas, districts and Regions bases on viability and social need.
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Option/Stage #3 – Create a new International Region or a new Vice President and Assistant Vice President for International Affairs. o 3.A – Implement all tactics outlined in Options/Stages #1 and #2, plus the development of a new infrastructure to consolidate international chapters under one umbrella, including leadership, organizational structure and function. o 3.B – Implement all tactics outlined in Options/Stages #1 and #2, also creating two new Board of Director-at-large seats to coordinate an international social agenda without changing the existing regional structure.
As part of our work, we reviewed the history of previous and current international chapters; conducted a benchmark review of the other National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, analyzed current international chapter membership trends, and completed an analysis of prime international markets (populations and higher education institutions). Under each decision option we present a number of issues and questions for your consideration. The decision options include: Below is detail information obtained as part of our study: Chronology of Established International Chapters To date, there have been 12 chapters (3 college and 9 alumni chapters) chartered included in the chronology of the Alpha chapters seated in international locations. All of the college chapters abroad are either inactive or de-chartered; 2 alumni chapters were de-charted; and 2 alumni chapters have been re-chartered. The following alumni chapters are currently active and in good standing: Epsilon Theta Lambda (Bermuda), Theta Theta Lambda (Germany), Iota Sigma Lambda (St. Croix), Mu Phi Lambda (South Korea), and Iota Epsilon Lambda (Bahamas). Two of these international chapters are associated with military bases: Theta Theta Lambda (Germany), and Mu Phi Lambda (South Korea). The specific founding dates and details are listed below: • Beta Psi – 1938, London, England (now U. of Oregon, 1951); no information available on any initiates • Delta Xi Lambda – 1948, Kingston, Jamaica (now Orlando, Florida).
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region • • • • • • • • • •
Epsilon Theta Lambda – 1950, Hamilton, Bermuda, 31 initiates from 1950-2008. Eta Epsilon Lambda – 1958, Monrovia, Liberia (de-chartered). Theta Epsilon Lambda – 1962, St. Thomas, Virgin Is.; (not in good standing); 17 initiates from 1962-1988. Theta Theta Lambda – 1963, Frankfort, Germany, 119 initiates from 1964-2008. Iota Epsilon Lambda – 1968, Saigon (re-chartered in 1977 Nassau, Bahamas); 52 initiates 1968-2007; 33 initiates 1977-2007. Iota Sigma Lambda – 1970, St. Croix, Virgin Is., 22 initiates from 1970-2007. Kappa Phi – 1976, Monrovia, Liberia (de-chartered); no information available on any initiates Mu Phi Lambda – 1977, Seoul, South Korea, 116 initiates from 1977-2008. Nu Phi Lambda – 1981, Okinawa, Japan (de-chartered). Sigma Iota – 1991, U. of Toronto, Canada (re-chartered in 2001); currently inactive; 34 initiates from 1991-2001.
Current Membership Trends Analysis 1. Current Chapter and standing: Chapter/Alumni-College/Location/Number of Bros/Active or Not Active Epsilon Theta Lambda-Alumni (Hamilton Bermuda) Theta Epsilon Lambda-Alumni (St. Thomas, Virgin Island Theta Theta Lambda-Alumni (Frankfort, Germany) Iota Epsilon Lambda-Alumni (Nassau, Bahamas) Iota Sigma Lambda-Alumni (St. Croix, Virgin Islands Mu Phi Lambda-Alumni (Seoul, South Korea)
39 5 69 25 18 42
Active Inactive Active Active Active Active
Each of these has an address, contact phone; and contact email address 2. The following chapters are inactive/dechartered with the location: Sigma Iota (U of Toronto) Kappa Phi (U of Liberia – Cuttington, Monrovia, Liberia) Nu Phi Lambda (Okinawa, Japan) Eta Epsilon Lambda (Monrovia, Liberia) Beta Psi (London, UK) transfered key to Oregon Theta Epsilon Lambda (St. Thomas, VI)
Inactive Dechartered Dechartered Dechartered Dechartered Inactive
3. Analysis I – Analysis of current members in international territories (including those initiated in existing chapter and those transferred into these chapters). The active member classified as general members should be organized by location vs. chapter. (a) Data review of existing chapters: (1) Mu Phi Lambda Intlregiontaskforce-Optionspaper v4
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
42 20 22 1 (Theta Theta Lambda) 119+
(2) Theta Theta Lambda Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated Elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
Active - Germany 69 na na na na
(3) Theta Epsilon Lambda Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated Elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
Inactive – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 5 na na na na
(4) Epsilon Theta Lambda Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated Elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
Active – Hamilton, Bermuda 39 na na na 31
(5) Iota Epsilon Lambda Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated Elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
Active – Nassau, Bahamas 25 na na na 36
(6) Iota Sigma Lambda Active Members Initiated in chapter Initiated Elsewhere Initiated Inter Area Total Initiated (if known)
Active – St Croix, Virgin Islands 18 na na na na
4. We have brothers residing (including military personnel stationed) in these locations (those that we know of)
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Algeria Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Bermuda Germany Italy Japan Korea United Kingdom US Minor Islands Virgin Islands South Africa Unknown
2 21+11= 32 1 4 23 69 AlphaNet – Theta Theta Lambda Chapter 1 1 42 AlphaNet - Mu Phi Lambda Chapter 3 1 23 AlphaNet shows 18 in Iota Sigma Lambda and 5 in Theta Epsilon Lambda (total 23) 8 2 Information not clear on where these brothers are located
Note: Where there was a discrepancy in the numbers I used the AlphaNet number or number obtained from the corporate office 5. Analysis II: (a) Currently the operational chapters operate in somewhat close or geographically close to the closest or assigned region to wit; Germany and Bermuda – Eastern Region; Bahamas – Southern Region; Korea – Western Region. (b) Continuing to support and work with the current chapters is recommended. When considering expansion we should consider areas where the population could/would support the formation as well as continues operation of a chapter. First on the agenda should be “alumni chapter(s)” and if college chapter(s) are feasible they could work with the local college(s) and provide plans and inspiration to form college chapter(s). (c) Either having a dedicated region to support international chapters or continuation of the present format whereas the chapters report to their closest region would be acceptable. However, considering the geographic locations, the current format would be better and if we have more chapters, then transition to a region. However, an “international chapter” coordinator or director may be helpful due to the often uniqueness of the current international chapters. Special note – the location of former chapter may have little bearing on the possibilities regarding the establishment of a new chapter today.
It is recognized that we have had two other primarily military chapters in the Western Region (Okinawa, Japan and Anchorage Alaska) that are inactive. No change is recommended in the basic operation of these chapters and a change or continuance of reporting structure will not negatively impact either chapter operations.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region In regards to “inactive” chapters, there was once a chapter in Liberia that is now inactive. Thus, when considering a chapter on the Continent of Africa, we need to analyze the best location(s) realizing that it may not be Liberia. There are currently eight brothers residing in South Africa, all of whom were made in the U.S. Thus, South Africa may represent a country from which to commence the expansion of Alpha in Africa. In regards to considering a chapter in Canada, there could be a better location than the Province we considered (Nova Scotia) thus further analysis of Canada may be appropriate. Benchmark Data of the Divine Nine Organizations The Taskforce review the regional structure of the other NPHC organizations and found only two of the nine organizations with a separate region/province/district for international chapters, Alpha Kappa Sorority and Omega Psi Phi. All other organizations incorporate the international chapters into the existing region structure, assigning international chapters to the region closest to the location. Currently these organizations have chapters in similar areas as our existing locations, i.e. Germany, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Bahamas, and South Korea. The other locations of the NPHC organizations include Jamaica, Republic of Panama, Monrovia, Liberia, and South Africa. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – consist of 10 Regions, with one Region dedicated to international chapters. These locations include Bermuda, Bahamas, U.S Virgin Islands Germany, Seoul Korea, Liberia, and Japan. • Central Region: States Covered: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO; Minnesota, North Dakota; South Dakota • Far Western Region: States Covered: Arizona, California; Oregon; Washington; Nevada; Utah; Idaho; and Hawaii • Great Lakes Region: States Covered: Ohio; West Virginia; Michigan; Western PA; Western NY • International Region: Areas Covered: Bermuda, Bahamas (Nassau and Freeport), U.S Virgin Island (St. Croix and St. Thomas), Germany, Seoul Korea, Liberia, Japan (Okinawa and Tokyo). • Mid-Atlantic Region: States Covered: Virginia; North Carolina • Mid-Western Region: States Covered: Iowa; Nebraska, Kansas; Missouri (except St. Louis & Cape Girardeau); Oklahoma; Colorado; Montana; and Wyoming. • North Atlantic Region: States Covered: Massachusetts; Eastern New York; eastern Pennsylvania; New Jersey; Delaware; Connecticut; Maryland; District of Columbia; Rhode Island; Maine; New Hampshire; and Vermont. • South Atlantic Region: States Covered: South Carolina; Georgia; and Florida • South Central Region: States Covered: Arkansas; Texas; New Mexico; and Louisiana • South Eastern Region: States Covered: Tennessee; Alabama; and Mississippi
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – consist of 7 Regions, with 5 Regions having chapters in international locations. These locations include Bermuda, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Bahamas, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Germany and United Kingdom. • Central Region: States covered: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming. • Eastern Region: States covered: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, DC. International chapters of the Eastern Region include: England, Germany, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix and St. Thomas). • Farwest Region: States covered: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Japan (Okinawa and Tokyo) and the Republic of Korea (Seoul) are the international chapters that are a part of the Farwest Region. • Midwest Region: States covered: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. • South Atlantic Region: States covered: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Bermuda. • Southern Region: States covered: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,Tennessee, and Bahamas. • Southwest Region: States covered: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas and Jamaica, West Indies. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority - consist of 9 Regions, with 2 Regions having chapters in international locations. These locations include Bermuda, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Bahamas, Jamaica, Korea, Germany and Monrovia, Liberia. •
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Atlantic Region: States covered: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, International chapters of the Atlantic Region include: Germany, and Monrovia, Liberia. Eastern Region: States covered: North Carolina, District of Columbia, Viginia and West Virginia. Great Lakes Region: States covered: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota Midwestern Region: States covered: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma Pacific Region: States covered: Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Nevada, Republic of Korea, Alaska, and Washington South Central Region: States covered: Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee Southeastern Region: States covered: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virgin Islands. Southern Region: States covered: Texas and Louisiana
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – consist of 5 Regions, with 1 Region having chapters in international locations. These locations include Bahamas and Virgin Islands.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region • • • • •
Central Region: States covered: Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin. Northeast Region: States covered: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Bermuda. Southeast Region: States covered: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Bahamas, and Virgin Islands. Southwest Region: States covered: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Western Region: States covered: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – consist of 12 Districts, with one District dedicated to international chapters. These locations include Hawaii; Panama; Nassau, Bahamas; Okinawa, Japan; , Heidelberg and Wuerzburg, Germany; St. Thomas and St. Croix, VI; and Seoul, Korea. • First District: States covered: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, • Second District: States Covered: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York • Third District: States Covered: District of Columbia and Virginia • Fourth District: States Covered: Ohio and West Virginia • Fifth District: States Covered: Kentucky and Tennessee • Sixth District: States Covered: North Carolina and South Carolina • Seventh District: States Covered: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi • Eighth District: States Covered: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, and South Dakota • Ninth District: States Covered: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas • Tenth District: States Covered: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin • Twelfth District: States Covered: Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho • Thirteenth District: States Covered: Hawaii; Panama; Nassau, Bahamas; Okinawa, Japan; , Heidelberg and Wuerzburg, Germany; St. Thomas and St. Croix, VI; and Seoul, Korea Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – consist of 12 Provinces (Regions), with 4 Provinces having chapters in international locations. These locations include Bermuda, Grand Bahamas, Rep. of Panama, Japan, Korea, South Africa, German and United Kingdom. • Northern Province: States Covered: North Western. Ohio, Michigan, Western. New York • Eastern Province: States Covered: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Bermuda • Southern Province: States Covered: Alabama, Florida, Grand Bahamas, Rep. Of Panama • Western Province: States Covered: Arizona, California, Nevada, Arkansas, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Hawaii, Japan, Korea • North Central Province: States Covered: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Montana • East Central Province: States Covered: Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia • South Central Province: States Covered: Kentucky, Tennessee, Northern Mississippi
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region • • • • •
Southwestern Province: States Covered: Arkansas, Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas Southeastern Province: States Covered: Georgia, South Carolina, South Africa Middle Eastern Province: States Covered: North Carolina, Southern West Virginia Northeastern Province: States Covered: Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Germany, UK Middle Western Province: States Covered: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - consist of 7 Regions, with 3 Regions having chapters in international locations. These locations include United States Virgin Islands, Europe, and Bermuda. • Eastern Region: States covered: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, the United States Virgin Islands and Europe. • Gulf Coast: States covered: Louisiana and Texas • Southeastern Region: States covered: North Carolina, South Carolina and all of Tennessee east of the 86th Longitude • Western Region: States covered: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Asia. • Great Lakes: States covered: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa • Southern Region: States covered: Alabama, Bahamas, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. • Southwestern Region: States covered: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and all of Tennessee west of the 86th Longitude Iota Phi Theta Fraternity – consist of 7 Regions, with 3 Regions having chapters in international locations. These locations include Bahamas and Republic of South Korea. • Far West Region: States covered: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming • Midwest Region: States covered: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin • Southern Region: States covered: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma • Ohio Valley Region: States covered Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia • Gulf Coast Region: States covered: South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Bahamas • Eastern Region: States covered: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Republic of South Korea • Atlantic Coast Region: States covered: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Market Analysis of Potential Growth Areas The Market Analysis Sub-committee was responsible for conducting research on the demographics of the population, specifically those of People of Color, i.e. the Black/Latino populous in these areas with particular focus on the professional market. This information helps determine the viability for Alumni Chapter Expansion and addressing social needs of People of Color. There were six area selected with the high potential for the development of Alpha Phi Alpha chapters and expansion of our social presence: England, Germany, Liberia, South Africa, Korea, Canada and the Caribbean.
Critical Research Questions “Chicken vs. Egg” – do we start at the college level or start in building strong alumni chapters which then establish college chapters? Do we differentiate Military Foreign Alumni chapters from Civilian Alumni chapters (i.e. do we set out to establish some international chapters on bases and some in the cities)? What are the most important dependent variables we are looking for: percentage of People of Color (POC) vs. the entire population, GDP per capita, Percentage of POC’s in college (who then turn into alumni), percentage of POC’s in professional occupations (i.e. lawyers, doctors, educators, financial professionals, etc.) London Demographics (www.london.gov.uk/mayor/equalities/docs/bppbb/booklet_two.rtf) There are now more than two million people from black and minority ethnic groups in London – nearly 29 percent of the total population. Forty-six per cent of England’s black and minority ethnic population live in London. There are 1.4 million black and minority ethnic Londoners of working age. It is estimated that almost 80 percent of the increase in the working age population during the next decade will consist of people from black and minority groups. Only 18 percent of managers and senior officials and fewer than 21 per cent of professionals are from black and minority ethnic groups. There is a high degree of occupational concentration. For instance, nearly 58 percent of all cashiers and checkout operators are from black or minority ethnic groups, as are 54 percent of nursing auxiliaries and assistants, 49 percent of chefs and cooks and 48 per cent of care assistants and home careers. The unemployment rate for all black and minority ethnic groups in London taken together is twice as high as the rate for white groups – nearly 12 percent compared with less than six percent. Unemployment rates are particularly high among Bangladeshis and black or black British men.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Over 740,000 London employees – more than one in five of the total – work in the public sector. Around 192,000 of these – more than a quarter – are from black or minority ethnic groups. Forty per cent of black or black British women workers are in the public sector, compared with 30 percent of white women and 28 percent of Asian women workers. Twenty-four percent of black men are employed in the public sector, compared with 15 percent of white men and 12 percent of Asian men. All together, more than a third of all NHS employees in London are from black and minority ethnic groups. Many black and minority ethnic workers in London are employed by private companies providing contract services for public sector organizations, often on terms and conditions which are inferior to those of directly employed public sector workers. On average, black and minority ethnic workers earn 72 percent of the median for white workers in the private sector, compared with nearly 89 per cent in the public sector. Generally younger people of all ethnic groups in London are better qualified than their elders, but there are significant variations in qualification levels between groups. Young people of black African, black Caribbean, Bangladeshi or Pakistani origin are particularly at risk of poor educational outcomes. The 2001 census shows that there are higher proportions of both limiting long-term illness and people in poor health within most black and minority ethnic groups. The numbers of black or black British children looked after by local authorities (in care) in England, as a whole are out of proportion with their share of the national population. Those most likely to be living in council or housing association who rented property are Bangladeshi households, black African and Other black households. A fifth of all households in London lack one or more of the number of rooms they require, with all black and minority ethnic groups being more affected than white groups, but especially Bangladeshi and black African households. Despite efforts by the Metropolitan Police Service to increase the number of black and minority ethnic police officers, they still only formed 5.5 percent of the total in March 2003, against the target of 7.9 percent for this date. Nearly 10,000 racially aggravated offences were reported to the Metropolitan Police in 2002/2003. During 2002/2003, black and ethnic minority people in London were nearly eight times as likely as white people to be subject to a police stop and search. Germany Demographics While compared to other minorities, such as the 2 million Turks living in Germany, blacks are definitely a small minority among Germany's 82 million people. While EU countries do not keep track of ethnicity, there are an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 Blacks living in Germany today. Nearly 40% are first and second generation immigrants. 26% are foreign citizens and 27% of the population are foreign-born, which is roughly the same as London. Also, Frankfurt is among the Top 5 European cities in terms of non-EU immigrants ( a
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region large part of that is due to Turks and Arabs, of course). Your observations aren't false, per se though, as Germany in general has fewer non-white immigrants than France, the UK or the Netherlands. There are far fewer blacks in Frankfurt than in major cities in those countries. But then again, the Frankfurt area has one of the largest Korean and Taiwanese communities in Europe and more Immigrants from the Indian subcontinent than most other continental European cities. My personal impression is that Frankfurt has the most diverse immigrant population of any German city. This ranking confirms that the foreign born population in Frankfurt is virtually the same as in London, Amsterdam and Rotterdam: References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._born_per_city http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_statistics http://www.urbanaudit.org/rank.aspx http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/port...83__12521.psml https://www-ec.destatis.de/csp/shop/...csp&ID=1020312 (Pages 106 and 107). Liberia Demographics Liberia may be the most challenging case of the countries that we are reviewing Despite the fact that several NPHC organizations have or had active chapters in Liberia, it remains a developing country and presents more challenges than England and Germany. Currently, Liberia has a population of 3,476,608 in which 95% are Indigenous people. The State of the Economy is extremely challenged. Liberia suffers from poor economic performance due to its fragile security situation, the devastation wrought by its long war, its lack of infrastructure, and necessary human capital to help the country recover from the scourges of conflict and corruption. South Africa Demographics South Africa is a nation of more than 49-million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and beliefs. Africans are in the majority at just over 38-million, making up 79.6% of the total population. The white population is estimated at 4.3-million (9.1%), the coloured population at 4.2-million (8.9%) and the Indian/Asian population at just short of 1.2million (2.5%). While more than three-quarters of South Africa's population is black African, this category is neither culturally nor linguistically homogenous. Africans include the Nguni people, comprising the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi; the Sotho-Tswana people,
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region comprising the Southern, Northern and Western Sotho (Tswana); the Tsonga; and the Venda. Nine of the country's 11 official languages are African, reflecting a variety of ethnic groupings which nonetheless have a great deal in common in terms of background, culture and descent. South Africa's white population descends largely from the colonial immigrants of the late 17th, 18th and 19th centuries - Dutch, German, French Huguenot and British. Linguistically it is divided into Afrikaans- and English-speaking groups, although many small communities that have immigrated over the last century retain the use of other languages. The label "coloured" is a contentious one, but still used for people of mixed race descended from slaves brought in from East and central Africa, the indigenous Khoisan who lived in the Cape at the time, indigenous Africans and whites. The majority speak Afrikaans. The majority of South Africa's Asian population is Indian in origin, many of them descended from indentured workers brought to work on the sugar plantations of the eastern coastal area then known as Natal in the 19th century. They are largely Englishspeaking, although many also retain the languages of their origins. There is also a significant group of Chinese South Africans. In addition to South Africa’s indigenous population, the country is home to more than 3 million expatriates from all across the world. A very cosmopolitan environment has made the country a major destination for African’s from other countries and the strong economy has made it the gateway for global corporations seeking to expand into other regions of the continent. South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa, leading the continent in industrial output and mineral production and generating a large proportion of Africa's electricity. The country has abundant natural resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy and transport sectors, a stock exchange ranked among the top 20 in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting efficient distribution of goods throughout the southern African region. South Africa has a world-class and progressive legal framework. Legislation governing commerce, labour and maritime issues is particularly well developed, and laws on competition policy, copyright, patents, trademarks and disputes conform to international norms and conventions. The country's financial systems are sophisticated and robust. The banking regulations rank with the best in the world, and the sector has long been rated among the top 10 globally.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Not only is South Africa itself an important emerging economy, it is also the gateway to other African markets. The country plays a significant role in supplying energy, relief aid, transport, communications and investment on the continent. Its well-developed road and rail links provide the platform and infrastructure for ground transportation deep into other parts of Africa. South Korea Demographics The general population is 48,379,392. More research must be done to obtain the specific numbers for people of color. South Korea has been the world’s second fastest growing economy in over four decades. South Korea is a very intriguing demographic as there are many in our fraternity who are serving in the armed forces thus stationed in the area of South Korea. This is a transient population, thus it will prove to be a very sensitive area of growth and development. More research must be done in this area to ascertain how many brothers are in the area, the number of men of color, as well as the average length of time these men are stationed in South Korea. Caribbean and Canada Demographics Both the Caribbean and Canada are densely populated, in general and with people of color, which present opportunities for development of existing chapters and potential growth. The international areas are most similar to the continental United States in regards to the social issues. To that end, our existing National and Social Initiatives can easily be applied in these locations with minor revisions. However, the challenge is identify specific potential and determining strategies and tactics to mutually benefit the needs of the host community and the social agenda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. A more in depth study of the Caribbean and Canada is required, with a strategic approach as the extended outcome.
College Chapter Market Analysis The College/University Market Analysis sub-committee was charged to assess the feasibility of establishing college chapters in international territories. As a result, an analysis has been done over critical regions within the world (Diaspora). Listed below are the selected areas and analysis and the potential fraternal impact. There is medium to high potential for England, Germany, the Caribbean (especially Jamaica), and Canada. Liberia and Korea appear to have low viability at this time and require additional study.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region England (London): this is by far is one of the most promising regions for the re-establishment of a chapter as there are a number (over 50) colleges and universities in the London area. There is a vibrant economy, a very industrialized environment, and it has been considered as the world’s dominant financial sectors. There are many brothers who live and or work in the city. There are two brothers from Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter, Brother Shannon Dyer and Brother Jonathan Ball who are presently in post graduate learning environments and are willing to reestablish a chapter in that area. England is the size of Connecticut. However, it has over 130 learning institutions, having chapters in other jurisdictions within in the United Kingdom territory is a very strong possibility. This should be an area that the fraternity pursues with vigor as it has enormous potential. Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter: Beta Psi Chapter was chartered in 1938 (London, England) College/University Research Information Major City:
London
Major Universities: There of over 30 colleges and universities in the London area. These colleges would need further review to determine the viability for establishing a college chapter. University of the Arts London (1986) (1854) London College of Communication (1894) London College of Fashion (1967) Wimbledon College of Art (1890) University of Birmingham (1900) (1828), Brunel University, Uxbridge & London University of Buckingham, University of Cambridge (c1209) City University, London University of East London University of Greenwich, London (1992) (1890) University of Kent, Canterbury & Medway Imperial College London University of London Birkbeck, University of London Goldsmiths, University of London King's College London London Business School London School of Economics London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Queen Mary, University of London Royal Holloway, University of London Royal Veterinary College St George's, University of London The School of Pharmacy, University of London University College London (UCL)
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region University of London Institute in Paris London Metropolitan University London South Bank University Middlesex University, London University of Oxford Oxford Brookes University Roehampton University Royal College of Art, London University of Westminster, London University of the West of England, Bristol *Grading: high chance of establishing a college chapter
West Indies/Caribbean: this is also an area worth exploring as we currently have a vibrant in Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Nassau, Bahamas (est. May 11th 1977). This speaks to the fertile nature of the region and what our great fraternity can yield if a seed is planted. This also bodes well as the Brothers in Bahamas can become regional ambassadors to foster fraternal ties throughout the region. It is important to note that there are over 50 colleges and universities in the English speaking region with the most notable schools in the University of West Indies System that have campuses in Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad. After analyzing all the data received and researched, Jamaica presents the highest potential for a college chapter. Critical reasons supporting the argument: overall population, overall educational institutions on the island, cultural connections, as there are several brothers in our organization who posses Jamaican Heritage, also because of the proximity to the USA, it is a good option and the cultural and educational ties that the United States has with the region. This is a very good fit. Jamaica: Caribbean Island Demographics: Population of 2,825,928 Major industries: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and financial services. Education: Community colleges, Teacher Colleges, Vocational Training Center and five local Universities: University of WI, University of Technology, Northern Caribbean University, University College of the Caribbean, and International University of the Caribbean. Additionally, there are many other colleges and teacher training colleges. *Grading: high chance of establishing college chapter
Barbados:
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Barbados also poses somewhat of interesting perspective for the fraternity as it also has a number of technical colleges and universities along with the University of West Indies Cave Hill Campus and The Barbados Community College, just to name a few. Demographics: Population: 279,000. 90% Black Main industry: sugar cane, manufacturing, tourism, and finance. *Grading: Medium chance of establishing chapter
The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus - Barbados - 6,385 enrollment (2,816 full-time, 2,897 part-time, & 672 advanced degree programs). Rank 3327 of the top 4000 universities. Mona Campus -Jamaica - 11,774 enrollment (6,530 full-time, 2,456 part-time, & 2,788 advanced degree programs). Rank 2192 of the top 4000 universities. St. Augustine Campus- Trinidad/Tobago - 13,948 enrollment (8,914 full-time, 2,070 parttime, & 2,964 advanced degree programs). rank 3176 of top 4000 universities St. Vincent Post-secondary education through polytechnics and Kingston Medical College, a campus of St. George's University, Grenada. University College of the Cayman Islands 2004, name changes from Community College of the Cayman Islands to University College of the Cayman Islands consisting of the Hotel Training School, Marine & Trade Training School, and the Secretarial/Business Section. Liberia: There have been two chapters chartered then de-chartered in the country of 3 million. Education was severely affected by the First Liberian Civil War and Second Liberian Civil War between 1989 and 2003. Higher education is currently decentralized. Capital City: Major Universities:
Monrovia Cuttington University University of Liberia
*Grading: Low chance of establishing chapter South Africa: While there have not been any formal Alpha chapters in South Africa, for more than ten years there have been over seven brothers living in the commercial hub of the country, Johannesburg, and on more than one occasion efforts were begun to contact Alpha National headquarters about the formal requirements to form a chapter in South Africa.
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region South Africa has 23 major universities and 735,000 students at university level each year. Brother Michael Sudarkasa, who is on the International Task Force, has recently become an Adjunct Researcher at Witswatersand University in Johannesburg and as such there is some potential for the commencement of efforts to establish a campus chapter at this institution. Demographics: Capital City:
Pretoria
Other Major Cities: Johannesburg, Ekhuruleni, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein Major universities: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Central University of Technology Durban University of Technology Mangosuthu Technikon Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University North West University Rhodes University Stellenbosch University Tshwane University of Technology University of Cape Town University of Fort Hare University of Johannesburg University of KwaZulu-Natal University of Limpopo University of Pretoria University of South Africa University of the Free State University of the Western Cape University of the Witwatersrand University of Venda University of Zululand Vaal University of Technology Walter Sisulu University * Grading: High chance of establishment of a chapter South Korea: There are a number of colleges in South Korea. However, additional study must be given the nature of these colleges, including the enrollment, language and sustainability for a college chapter. Major Cities: Seoul, Busan, Lncheon and Daejeon Major Universities: Seoul National University (51) KAIST – Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Tech(132
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Pohang University of Science and Technology (233) YONSEI University (236) KOREA University (243) SUNG KYUN KWAN University (380) SOGANG University (398) CHONBUK National University (413) HANYANG University (426) KYUNGPOOK National University (441) PUSAN National University (470) Based on World University Rankings Alpha Phi Alpha in South Korea: 10 Brothers listed in South. Korea *Grading: low chance of establishment of college chapter Canada: Canada is also a very interesting area with several universities sprinkled over their provinces. While Canada does not have a large black population it certainly has a growing number of students of color. Canada is also an option for well-hilled Bermudian and Caribbean and African students who see to get a North American college education. This is simply because the Canadian dollar is less than the American dollar, hence, savings. Most of the colleges and universities have very active Caribbean and African student population thus this may be seen to be a starting point. Demographics: Black population: 662,215 or 2.2 % of population (Mostly living in Ontario and Quebec). These two provinces make up 85% of the Black population. 20% Black populations have College or University degrees. Popular field of study: Commerce & Management and Business Administration. 23% engineering and applied science. 14% applied science and trades. 11% Social Sciences. Universities: University of Toronto York University Ryerson University Ontario College of Art & Design Carleton University University of Ottawa University of Ontario Institute of Technology McGill University Dalhousie University Concordia University NSCAD University Saint Mary’s University
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Mount Saint Vincent University University of King’s College Toronto Canada should be of specific interest with our fraternity as it is one of the chapter’s early seats of our fraternity. It has the population to support a chapter, the education institutions and because of it proximity to the US it can be a great project for chapters in the Upstate area of New York. *Grading: medium chance of re-establishment of college chapter
Military Expansion Analysis As a member of the Task force and U.S. Military, Brother Marc Garcia was charged to conduct an analysis of Military Bases and potential for expansion of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. (APA) including the established chapters – active and inactive – in Germany, Korea and Japan. Currently, the United States Armed Forces (Army,20Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are deployed internationally in five major theaters or Areas of Operations (AORs): European Command - EUCOM (Europe); Southern Command – SOUTHCOM (Caribbean, Central and South America); Pacific Command - PACOM (Far East Asia and Africa Command); Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Central Command - CENTCOM (The Middle East/South East Asia). Iraq is a military location where Alpha expands in an ad hoc fashion. Given the draw down in Iraq and the potential for an increase in U.S. Forces in Afghanistan a group of Alpha may expand in ad hoc fashion there as well. During Brother Garcia travel to Germany, Kuwait, Iraq and Ireland, he met and discuss face to face with Alphas in the aforementioned international communities. Our brothers on in these areas and on the military bases displayed unparalleled welcome and reception, not only to Brother Garcia, but to Brother General President Mason’s interest in exploring international expansion and the charge given to the Task Force. Without exception the Brothers are extremely supportive of the establishment of Alpha groups and look forward to supporting Brother General President Mason’s international and global imitative. According to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2006 Centennial Edition Membership Directory lists the following locations where Alpha Brothers work and or reside: US Possessions and Territories - Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Virgin Islands. Outside the U.S.A. – Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Columbia, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy , Japan, Kuwait, Nigeria and Peru. The following is a list of current chapter locations and immediate Military Bases where Alpha has a presence: Europe – England, Germany (Current Chapter) Asia – Korea (Current Chapter)
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Initial Report of the Taskforce on Establishing an International Region Middle East – Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan West Indies – Nassau, Bahamas (Current Chapter), Freeport, Bahamas US Virgin Islands – St Thomas (Current Chapter), St Croix
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