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EDITOR'S REVIEW Greetings . . . I want to begin this column, and every subsequent column until our dream is realized, with a reminder to each Brother of his "Fraternal Obligation" to support the National Headquarters Fund Drive. The philosophy and ideals of the Seven Jewels have served us well for eight decades, as have the basic laws and structures hammered out by our early leaders and amended by the Brotherhood over the years. Unfortunately, our General Office facility is a physical structure which has not borne the nearly four decades of use by Alpha Men quite as well. Our Fraternity continues to grow, it continues to attract the best and brightest among college-trained men and it continues to develop and implement programs for the betterment of All Mankind. To maintain that thrust, Alpha Phi Alpha needs an adequate General Office facility - one which can provide proper care of our increasingly valuable archival holdings, one which can facilitate the installation and maintenance of computers and other high tech management tools, one which can serve as an efficient base for our growing operations, one which can command the respect of all with whom we do business and one which will engender pride in every Alpha Man who crosses its threshold. We need, my Brothers, a new General Office building and the way to achieve it was eloquently pointed out to us by the Seven Jewels themselves. Unified action is the key to our success. The amounts requested from each Brother are pitifully small - so modest that no Brother can truthfully claim himself unable to meet his obligation. The only thing you need do is to pay your assessment and remind other Brothers to pay their share - and the need for a fundraising campaign will disappear. In this, our 80th year of leadership and service, one would think that this plea would be unnecessary. By your action, you can make it so . . . IN THESE PAGES: We want to thank Brothers Tony Brown and Huel Perkins for their insightful expressions in our Commentary section; and Midwestern Vice President Ivan L. Cotman for sharing with us the inspiring story of Brother Arthur Jefferson, Superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools . . . EVEN ALPHA HAS A BUDGET: As was reported at the General Convention, we suspended publication of this issue of The Sphinx in order to review our budgetary status and to make plans for the future in this regard. I am pleased to report that the General Convention provided adequate funding for the 1987 year and we shall proceed with our normal quarterly schedule.

We do, however, recognize the need for adjustments which will keep our publication within the allotted budget. Foremost among these is our request to Chapter Editors to keep submissions with the specified guidelines. We must remember that these articles are read across the country and abroad. So many details often contained in articles (menus, addresses of function sites, etc.) are of no importance to those readers and their inclusion needlessly increases the cost of publication. Alphas On The Move submissions should be limited to one page; Chapter News articles should be limited to one and one-half pages. Chapter Editors should remember that profiles of Brothers should be written separately for the Alphas On The Move section, not mixed into a rambling chapter story. Photographs are also an expensive item, so much so that some comparable publications charge for each insertion. We will continue to accept one photograph per article free of charge, but there will be a charge for the second photograph submitted in the Chapter News section.

2nd photographs will be accepted for that section only, at the following rates: 1 column, $25; 2 column, $40; 3 column, $60. Payment, in the form of certified check or money order, must accompany submission. We want to stress that, even under these guidelines, any Chapter or Brother may gain publication free of charge . . .

RISK MANAGEMENT: We have been honored to work feverishly during the last two months to develop the curriculum and supporting materials for the implementation of the newly adopted Risk Management Program. Because of the General Organization's commitment to put this program in place early and not disrupt Chapter operations, time was short and our efforts were again diverted from the normal publications program.

Much of that work is now complete for this year and we shall proceed apace to bring you up-to-date on the news of the Fraternity . . . CONDOLENCES: Since our last communication, the Brotherhood has been touched many times by the sadness of an Omega Chapter transfer. We would especially like to express our sympathy to the families of Brother Elmer C. Collins, former Midwestern Vice President and Life Membership Chairman; Brother Arnett G. Lindsay, Editor-in-Chief of The Sphinx, 1934-35; and Brother Jack Bailey, former President of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter in Tuskegee, Alabama. The article herein on Brother Bailey's accomplishments was submitted prior to his untimely demise. Also, our condolences go out to the family of Brother Andrew Venable, Ohio State Director, whose 15-year old son, Andrew, was stricken during football practice. We'll cherish the memories of these and other departed members of the Alpha Phi Alpha family . . . Our next issue will include a comprehensive review of the 80th Anniversary Convention and our Distinguished Collegians for 1986 . . . In closing, remember your Fraternal Obligation and give to the National Headquarters Fund Drive . . . Until next issue . . . MJP.

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BOARD • THE 80th

Volume 72 Number 2 Summer 1986

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, I M .

Editor-in - Chief

MICHAEL i. PRICE Contributing Editors:

James B. Blanton. Ill; Laurence T. Young, Sr.; Iluel Perkins; Wallace Jackson; Charles C. Teamer, Sr., EJ Officio.

3 — RISK MANAGEMENT UPDATE

— General Counsel Milton C. Davis, who serves as Chairman of the National Risk Management Task Force, provides a review of this important program which is designed to educate our Chapter leaders and protect the Fraternity from the risks associated with operating a membership organization.

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— Brother Arthur Jefferson, General Superintendent of the Detroit, Michigan Public School System, has chalked up a decade of excellence in that vast inner-city system. His tenure has been marked by improved achievement scores and increased public support for the schools.

11 — BUILDING THE FUTURE, DREAM BY DREAM — The 1986 Statement of Public Policy by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - adopted by the delegates at the 80th Anniversary Convention, Washington, DC. Apartheid in South Africa, d r u g a b u s e , voter registration, child a b u s e and teen pregnancy are among the topics addressed by the delegates.

ABOUT THE COVER

— As Alpha Phi Alpha prepared to enter its 80th Anniversary year, the Brothers of Alpha Chapter at Cornell decided to again lead the way. The result of their resolve was the dedication of a bronze plaque, honoring the Seven Jewels, on the University's student union building. The story may be found in our Chapter News section, page 21

FEATURES 2 — The General President Speaks 17 — Alphas On The Move 21 — Chapter News 44 — Omega Chapter

Commentary "Why Blacks Call Themselves Greeks"

by Tony Brown page 9 "This Period of Transition"

by Huel Perkins page 10 The Sphinx (USPS 510-440) The Sphinx is the official magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 Published four times a year: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Send all editorial mail and change ol address (send both addresses) to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Dnve. Chicago, IL 60653. Manuscripts or art submitted to The Sphinx should be accompanied by addressed envelopes and return postage. Editor assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts or art. Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and use of any persons name in fiction, semi-fiction, articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a coincidence and not as the responsibility of The Sphinx- It is never done knowingly. Copyright 1976 by The Sphinx. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Reproduction or use, without written permission, of the editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited. The Sphinx has been published continuously since 1914. Organizing Editor: Bra. Raymond W. Cannon, Organizing General President: Bra Henry Lake Dickason, Second class postage paid at Chicago. IL and additional mailing stations. Postmaster Send Form 3579 and all correspondence, 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Dnve, Chicago, IL 60653.

THE GENERAL PRESIDENT SPEAKS The Mandate For Risk Management Greetings Brothers: I am p r o u d to a n n o u n c e that the delegates in attendance at the 80th Anniversary Convention overwhelmingly and enthusiastically endorsed a major initiative for this Fraternity.

During our deliberations a widespread consensus was reached on the need for Alpha Phi Alpha to adopt a formal "Risk Management Program" for implementation on all levels of fraternal activity.

A Compelling Need The need for Risk Management is clear - and goes far beyond the area of pledge activities. We are a legal corporation with nearly 700 affiliate units operating under our umbrella.

This poses, even in the best of cases, a risk of "agency." Our national regulations require or allow some fraternal functions to be carried out by these units or Brothers belonging to such units. They are then (in specific instances) our a g e n t s , or local managers, and we have a clear and compelling interest in how they perform those duties.

Among these functions is, in some cases, the collection of monies on behalf of the General Organization.

Here again, we have a duty to protect those individuals who pay monies to us in return for goods or services via local units and Brothers. This "fiduciary" responsibility also carries some risk to the entire organization.

Further, as local agents or managers, every Brother in a leadership role throughout the fraternal structure is faced with some degree of risk associated with that "leadership" authority and responsibility.

These are the general areas of risk associated with operating any organization of this type. Our duty is to administer this great Brotherhood in a way that will minimize the possibility of adverse actions as a result of functioning under the authority of various local, state and federal laws and regulations. No organization is immune from such risks - but we can and will operate successfully if we take affirm2

ative steps to "manage" these risks throughout our structure.

Continuing The Legacy I want to stress that the Risk Management Program adopted by the 1986 General Convention is not a new idea. It is the culmination of years of development of procedures and regulations inherently designed to protect the best interests of Alpha Phi Alpha. Our Constitution ByLaws, the Standing Orders and other regulations clearly spell out the operating procedures of the Fraternity.

Our Chapter Guide Manual serves as a comprehensive reference source for officers and Brothers in the administration of their duties. This program simply suggests that a responsible organization will not rest upon its laurels - and will not cease to make good faith efforts to train its members and officers in the proper and lawful discharge of their duties. This program is designed to do just that!

Membership Training Because of societal changes, and the expansion and development of the Fraternity, our Risk Management Program mandates two basic items (see the Resolution of Risk Management, as adopted by the 80th Anniversary Convention, Page 5): 1) That Brothers who wish to serve as Chapter Officers must be trained and certified as capable of discharging those duties; and that no Chapter shall operate in the name of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. without having met this requirement.

In addition, all Brothers who desire to serve as members of state, district or regional staffs must be certified.

2) That, because of the special risks associated with pledging, each and every Brother who wishes to participate in a chapter's pledge program (in any manner or fashion) - must be trained and certified as knowledgable of the pertinent rules and regulations governing this process, as well as the basic laws and procedures of the Fraternity.

These requirements (and all components of the Risk Management Program as adopted by the General Convention) b e c a m e effective IMMEDIATELY and are in force AT THIS TIME! Risk Management Seminars Training and certification of Chapter Officers and Brothers has taken place during Risk Management Seminars which have been held (beginning in September and October of 1986) at sites across the country. Every effort has been made to hold seminars at sites which were readily assessible to the Chapters and Brothers involved.

No pledge activities will be authorized prior to the certification process; and, Chapters which fail to have their officers certified will be declared "inactive".

This Risk Management Program will cause no undue hardship to any chapter - although it has certainly caused some chapters to adjust or revise their operating plans for the upcoming year. I am confident however, and the delegates to the General Convention wholeheartedly agreed, . that this plan is beneficial and vital to the future progress of our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours,

CHARLES C. TEAMER, SR. General President The Sphinx/Summer 1986

LEGAL FORUM

MILTON C. DAVIS. GENERAL COUNSEL

A Progress Report

The Risk Management Program Greetings

Brothers:

As Chairman of the National Risk Management Task Force, I am pleased to report that the mandate of the 80th Anniversary Convention is being met through the implementation of the Risk Management Program. The Task Force's duties have included drafting the resolution passed by the General Convention (see Page ); adopting rules and regulations for the governance of the program, as contained in this article; and drawing up a calendar for the completion of this program in a timely fashion. All of the above have been accomplished and, with the development of curriculum materials and administrative documents by the General Office staff, this important program is well underway.

The concept behind the program is quite simple. In order to function as a unit of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the constitutional officers of each Chapter must

attend the Risk Management Seminars and be certified. Additionally, any Brother who wishes to serve as a Chapter Officer or to participate in his Chapter's pledge activities must be certified via the seminars. In short, those who wish to carry out important (and risky) activities under the umbrella of the General Organization must be trained as to the correct ways to do the job.

Our records indicate that during the month of October more than 90% of our chapters have been given the opportunity to attend Risk Management Seminars, where they could be certified to carry out the business of the Fraternity for this year. Those Chapters and Brothers who have successfully completed the Seminars have been certified and are in the process of conducting the business of Alpha, including carrying out their pledge programs.

If no Risk Management Seminar has been scheduled for your

Chapter, I urge you to contact the General Office in order that one might be scheduled at the earliest possible date.

All Chapters which have not been certified as of December 31, 1986 will be referred to the January meeting of the Board of Directors which, in accordance with the General Convention's mandate, shall declare those Chapters "inactive". The Board of Directors will, at this time, also review and evaluate the Risk Management Program in all aspects.

Finally, let me say that the response to this program has been overwhelmingly positive.

As we move to protect the Fraternity from risk, we are educating our members and leaders in a comprehensive fashion. Quite simply, this process makes better Alpha Men out of all involved.

On behalf of the Risk Management Task Force, I would like to thank each of you for your support of this extremely important initiative.

"If no Risk Management Seminar has been scheduled for your Chapter, you should contact the General Office in order that one might be scheduled immediately."

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MILTON C. DAVIS General Counsel

CERTIFICATION

General Rules and 1. The Risk Management Task Force shall provide procedures and standardized curricula for certification.

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Regulations

Chapter's pledge program. Any Brother who wishes to participate in his chapter's pledge program, in any manner or fashion, must be certified; and, all Chapter Officers mandated by the Constitution & By-Laws of the Fraternity must be certified, as a pre-condition of service and of the chapter's active status.

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2. Any Brother in good standing with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (the General Organization and his chapter) may, upon undergoing the prescribed training, be certified.

3. Brothers who wish to be certified as Chapter Officers or Pledge Participants must successfully complete the standardized Risk Management Seminar designed for that purpose.

4. Brothers who wish to be certified as Risk Management Instructors must successfully complete a standardized Risk Management Instructors Seminar. Said seminar shall cover, in a more intensive fashion, all of the materials to be covered in the Risk Management Seminar. In addition, this course shall give particular attention to the various administrative procedures and forms used in all areas of chapter management.

5. Brothers and Chapters must provide proof of financial status in order to participate in the Risk Management Program. To satisfy this requirement: Chapters must provide either a) proof of payment of 1986 Chapter Tax; b) proof of payment of 1987 Chapter Tax; or, c) payment of 1987 Chapter Tax on site. Chapters must also provide proof of active membership according to the requirements set forth below.

Brothers must provide either a) proof of Life Membership; b) proof of payment of 1986 Grand Tax; c) proof of payment of 1987 Grand Tax; or, payment of 1987 Grand Tax on site.

6. The Risk Management Handbook shall serve as the official curriculum for the Risk Management Seminars.

The Risk Management Examination shall be the instrument used to evaluate each Brother's qualification to be certified.

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS Regions! Cadres of Risk Management

Instructors

3. The General President shall appoint a team of Brothers to train and certify the regional cadres of Risk Management Instructors - using the Risk Management Handbook and the Risk Management Examination for this purpose.

4. All Brothers successfully completing the prescribed certification shall be designated "Risk Management Instructors" and deemed qualified to provisionally certify Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants in Risk Management Seminars.

5. Certified "Risk Management Instructors" shall only have the authority to train and provisionally certify Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants when assigned to this task by the Risk Management Task Force.

Chapter Officers & Pledge Participants With qualified Brothers Instructors, the next step Brothers to direct Risk purpose of provisionally Pledge Participants.

certified as Risk Management in the process is to deploy these Management Seminars for the certifying Chapter Officers and

1. The General Office shall send a copy of the Risk Management Handbook to each Chapter (of record in the General Office), allowing chapter officers and brothers time to review the material contained therein.

2. The Risk Management Task Force, upon the recommendation of the Regional Vice Presidents, shall set a time and place for Risk Management Seminars to include every Chapter of the Fraternity.

3. The Regional Vice President shall designate, from among the certified Risk Management Instructors, a Director of each Risk M a n a g e m e n t Seminar. Said Director shall be responsible for carrying out the Risk Management Seminar using the standard curriculum prescribed by the Fraternity. The Director shall also insure that a "licensed attorney" is on hand to present the legal aspects mandated by the curriculum.

The first step in the establishment of the Risk Management program for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the identification and training of fraternity leaders and other Brothers who will be qualified as "Risk Management Instructors. " These Brothers will have front-line responsibility for training and provisionally certifying Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants on the local level.

4. The General Office shall notify each and every Chapter as to the time and place of its Risk Management Seminar, as well as the name and address of the Director of the seminar. Every possible step should be taken to adhere to the schedule set up for the certification of Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants, including the use of alternate certified Risk Management Instructors.

1. The Regional Vice President shall designate and report to the Risk Management Task Force a time and place for the certification of Risk Management Instructors.

5. At the conclusion of each Risk Management Seminar, Brothers who successfully complete the required course and pass the Risk Management Examination will be deemed provisionally "certified" to serve as both Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants. Proof of said provisional certification shall be provided on site to each Brother.

"Risk Management Instructors" - Those Brothers who undergo training and are determined qualified to instruct and provisionally certify Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants in Risk Management. Brothers who wish to serve as Regional/State/District Directors or in other capacities on Regional/State/District staffs must be certified as Risk Management Instructors.

6. Immediately following the Risk Management Seminar, the Seminar Director shall forward to the General Office the seminar packets.

2. The Regional Vice President may also designate other Brothers from within his region to be certified at the time designated by the Regional Vice President. Other members in good standing of the Fraternity may also undergo certification during this process.

7. Upon receipt of this report, the General Office shall notify the appropriate college/university and fraternal officials as to the certification status of chapters and those Brothers authorized to serve as Chapter Officers and Pledge Participants.

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RESOLUTION ON RISK MANAGEMENT —WHEREAS it is necessary a n d desirable for all Fraternity leaders, on all levels, to increase their knowledge of applicable state a n d local laws, rules a n d regulations of the Fraternity as well as colleges a n d universities concerning fraternal organizations a n d activities, and; —WHEREAS these laws, rules and regulations are in a state of fluctuation a n d change nationwide, a n d : —WHEREAS it is essential to the proper m a n a g e m e n t and governance of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. that its legal liability be limited as m u c h as possible, and; —WHEREAS the insurance industry is not presently extending adequate coverage to fraternal organizations, and; —WHEREAS the further training a n d orientation of our entire Fraternity as to the applicable laws, regulations a n d rules would greatly e n h a n c e our ability as a n organization to manage our risk within acceptable limits, and: —WHEREAS our Fraternity h a s experienced over the last several years an increase in incidents exposing the Fraternity to grave legal a n d financial liability a n d consequences, a n d : —WHEREAS as a result of these cumulative events a n emergency situation presents our Fraternity: —AND WHEREAS, the Board of Directors, in recognition of these facts, declared a "State of Emergency" relative to pledging a n d chapter governance d u r i n g its May 31, 1986 meeting; —BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the 1986 General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. takes the following actions: 1) The General Convention ratifies a n d affirms the declaration of a "State of Emergency" relative to pledging and chapter governance passed by the Board of Directors on May 31, 1986.

2) In response to the present State of Emergency a n d the critical need to establish uniform risk m a n a g e m e n t procedures t h r o u g h o u t the fraternity structure, it is further ordered that the General President is authorized a n d empowered to establish a National Risk Management Task Force.

3) The m a n d a t e of said Task Force shall be to develop a n d implement a certification procedure for all chapters of the fraternity, college a n d alumni, a n d all b r o t h e r s who shall participate in any m a n n e r in the recruitment, orientation, pledging a n d initiation of candidates for membership.

4) The certification process shall include Risk Management S e m i n a r s , carried out by u s i n g a s t a n d a r d curriculum. which addresses the areas of: a) State and local laws pertaining to hazing, alcohol use, i n s u r a n c e and legal liability; b) The Constitution a n d By-Laws of the Fraternity, S t a n d i n g Orders, Chapter Guide a n d administrative procedures concerning pledging and initiation: c) The proper a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of the Ritual; d) Orientation on the uses of insurance; e) University rules a n d regulations, where applicable.

5) All Brothers who participate in the pledge process m u s t be certified.

6) All chapter officers designated by the Constitution a n d By-Laws of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are required to be certified in risk m a n a g e m e n t annually. All chapters whose officers are not certified within these guidelines shall be declared inactive.

7) The Task Force authorized herein shall develop and a d m i n i s t e r a written examination to all Brothers seeking certification. The Task Force shall determine the uniform passing score for the examination.

8) All Brothers who receive a passing score shall be certified a n d awarded a permit, which shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.

9) No fees for certification shall be charged to Brothers or Chapters.

10) The certification process as developed by the National Risk Management Task Force a n d the rules a n d regulations contained therein shall supercede all previous programs.

11) The National Task Force shall have the authority to promulgate all further policies and regulations, with approval of the General President, needed to implement this m a n d a t e .

12) The Board of Directors shall review the actions of the National Task Force at its J a n u a r y 1987 meeting 13) A copy of this resolution shall be immediately communicated to each chapter by the General Office.

14) This action shall become effective immediately.

• Adopted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in convention assembled, August 5, 1 9 8 6 .

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WHERE WE STAND A Review of the Risk Management Program August 1986

The Risk Management Program is adopted by the 80th Anniversary Convention.

August 1986

— Rules, regulations and procedural guidelines are drafted for the program.

September 1986

— The Risk Management Handbook, the Risk Management and other resource materials are developed.

September 11-19

— The Risk Management Handbook is distributed to potential Instructors for self-study.

September 13-27

— The Regional Vice Presidents hold training courses for Risk Management Instructors, including State/Regional/District Directors and Regional staff.

Examination

Regional cadres of Risk Management Instructors are provisionally certified at this time and directed to schedule Risk Management Seminars for all Chapters.

September 19

— Copies of the Risk Management Handbook axe mailed to all Chapters for self-study. Chapters are free to duplicate copies for all Chapter members.

September 27 -

— Schedules are drawn up for Risk Management Seminars for Chapters and the Chapters are notified of the time, place and location of their seminars.

October 1986 -

Risk Management Seminars are held. In order for any Chapter to be active for the 1986-87 Fraternal Year, its officers (as mandated in the Constitution) must attend these seminars and be certified!

Additionally, any Brother who wishes to participate in his Chapter's pledge program must be certified.

Upon successful completion of the seminar, Chapters and Brothers will be provisionally certified and given permission to function in the name of the Fraternity.

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— All Chapters which have not been certified by this time will be referred to the Board of Directors and declared "inactive".

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FOCUS

JEFFERSON'S DECADE OF EXCELLENCE A STORY OF SUCCESS IN AN INNER-CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM Brother ARTHUR JEFFERSON has been variously described as being "a quick study", "a deep thinker", "compassionate and sensitive", and "committed to excellence for all and by all." Such characterizations come from a broad spectrum of the community in Detroit and the State of Michigan and all pay tribute to his outstanding tenure of eleven years as the 13th General Superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools.

Brother Jefferson was born in Alabama on December 1, 1938. His family soon migrated north and settled in Detroit. One of seven children, he attended elementary and secondary schools in that city. Brother Jefferson pursued his higher education first at Highland Park Community College and then at Wayne State University, where he earned B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in political science and curriculum leadership.

After completing a student teaching assignment at Cass Technical High School, he taught social studies at Miller Junior High and Henry Ford High Schools. In 1966, he was appointed coordinator of the Tri-Area Intergration Project. From 1967-71, Brother Jefferson joined the ranks of part-time faculty; first as an instructor at the University of Detroit Institute on Desegregation and later at the newly established Wayne County Community College.

Brother Jefferrson found "educational administration" to his liking and embarked upon what became a meteoric rise to the very top of the Detroit Public Schools. He served as administrative Assistant to then Executive Deputy Superintendant Charles Wolfe. He was staff consultant to the Citizens Action Committee on Financing Detroit Public Schools, chaired by Richard Austin (now Michigan Secretary of State) and he was the first Director of the Education Task Force of New Detroit, Inc. He returned to the Detroit school system to direct pre-service and inservice training programs for teachers and administrators.

In 1970, Brother Jefferson joined the staff of the newlyformed Region Three - which encompassed 26 elementary, 8 middle and 2 high schools on Detroit's west side - and served as Region Three Superintendent from 1971-75.

By the closest of margins, Arthur Jefferson - the "compromise candidate" - was appointed Interim General Superintendent on July 1, 1975. On November 4, 1975, The Sphinx/Summer

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the Detroit Board of Education - by unanimous vote selected Dr. Jefferson to the post of General Superintendent.

From humble beginnings to the leadership of the nation's fifth largest school district, Brother Jefferson has left a trail of distinguished accomplishments. Momentous changes have occurred in the Detroit Schools under the leadership of Arthur Jefferson, among them: • Court-ordered school desegregation was implemented safely and efficiently; • Capital improvement totalling over $120 million have been made, highlighted by the construction and equipping of five vocational/technical centers; • "New Directions" partnerships have been initiated with corporations, labor unions and institutions of higher learning; • Many new curriculum offerings and alternative schools and programs have been implemented - including computer education, "Renaissance" and community high schools, Bates Academy for the Gifted and Talented, Burton International School, Golightly Educational Center and Lyster Adjustment Center; • A comprehensive basic skills testing program has been established, as has a mandatory homework program; • A Management Academy was established to provide training for administrators; and comprehensive in-service programs have been implemented; • High school graduation requirements were revised, a high school proficiency examination program was implemented; and comprehensive reviews of the elementary middle, and high school curricula have been initiated; • Local school community councils have been established in every school, and parent participation in school activities is high; and, • School operating and capital improvements millage (tax) programs have been enthusiastically supported by a public regaining pride in its school system.

The bottom line - simply and triumphantly - is that student achievement in every grade has risen dramatically!

Brother Arthur Jefferson has accomplished his primary goal. Excellence has, indeed, become the hallmark of the Detroit Public Schools for the present and for the foreseeable future.

As Detroit's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Arthur Jefferson has raised achievement levels and recaptured community pride in the system.

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Over the years the fraternity has continued to serve the needs of

humanity by promoting the ideals of scholar-ship, justice, and harmony among all people. AT&T salutes the Alphas on their 80th anniversary and urges everyone to lift their voices in celebration of the continuation of a legacy.

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COMMENTARY "•fc/7

Why Blacks Call Themselves Greeks Tony Brown I recently participated in celebrations to Martin Luther King from coast to coast. The first national holiday honoring this great leader was marked by events sponsored by the widest possible variety of underwriters.

In St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch and Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest Black fraternity, held an unusually moving tribute. King, of course, was an Alpha Man. That made for a natural synergism, but it also made me reflect on my undergraduate days as a gung-ho Man of Alpha.

I remember the intense pride in belonging, the honor of being identified with older, outstanding Black men, living and dead. It was a living legacy and it provided for me as a youth a firm sense of character based on ethics and a belief in God. Needless to say, this Alpha philosophy became my road map for a professional career.

I also remember one recurring criticism: "Why are Black people like you calling yourselves Greeks?" It was years before I had the factual answer to that challenge.

Greece, I learned from a more thorough study of history, was a culturally diverse pluralistic society of various ethnic and racial groups— much like the United States of today.

However, the citizens were mostly dark-skinned black and brown people.

Many Greeks were called Carians, Achaeans, Cadmeans, Leleges and Garamantes. All of these tribes were members of the Pelasgian nation.

They were also all Black.

The Pelasgians came to what is now known as Greece from the Saharan region of Africa, Egypt and old Palestine. The Garamantes were the first to colonize ancient Greece.

They arrived around the 4th millenium B. C. Originally, they were from the Western Sahara.

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"Greece was a culturally diverse, pluralistic society of various ethnic a n d racial groups - m u c h like the United States today. However, the citizens were mostly dark-skinned black and brown people."

The Aryan-Greek period, when the Kurgan tribesman became rulers of the Aegean, of White rule did not begin until 600 B. C. As you can see, Black people ruled Greece until that time.

Greek mythology is replete with Black history, as we have come to identify certain events. The Amazons, for example, were symbols of Black matriarchal societies on the Black (note the term) Sea. George G. M. James, in "Stolen Legacy," gives proof that Greek philosophy came from ancient Egyptian wisdom. As a matter of fact, Socrates was persecuted by the Aryans (Whites) for his teachings.

Which leads me to suspect that he was one of us, a Pelasgian.

Homer, author of "Iliad" and "Odyssey," was a Carian. Euclid, another great Greek, was also Black.

Of course, "His-Story" books present all great Greeks as White.

Ulysses, Achilles and Hercules were also Pelasgian, some of whom were also known as Danaans and Achaeans. And remember that in Homer's "Iliad," the only Aryan heroes were the Hellenes. All of the other heroes were Danaans and Achaeans.

Therefore, it was most fitting that Martin Luther King, a Greek, was celebrated by his Greek brothers of Pelasgian descent in Alpha Phi Alpha.

We have Henry H. Brown, vice-president at Anheuser-Busch and an Alpha, to thank for bringing the two worlds together.

And because of history and Black History Month, I am, therefore, proud to be a Pelasgian-AfricanAmerican-Greek member of Alpha Phi Alpha.

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COMMENTARY This Period of Transition Huel Perkins Laws are placed upon the books with the ceremonial signing of a document, an action which takes relatively little time. However, it takes much time for human beings to adjust to new laws—for changes to take place in the minds and hearts of those whom the laws will affect.

Especially is this the case when prevailing practices have become institutionalized, and attitudes have been passed down from generation to generation.

School desegregation laws have been in effect for 32 years; civil rights laws for 22. And society has changed greatly in that time. My generation knows unequivocably that "the old order doth pass away." We have witnessed changes which we never in our wildest imaginings would have thought possible: Black boys and girls in large numbers going to school with white boys and white girls, black faculty and administrators occupying positiftns at formerly all-white colleges and universities, Black political leaders sitting on city councils and in state and national legislature houses, Blacks serving as mayors of major cities.

There are more changes yet to be made, however, and for that reason I wish to refer to this period in which we now live as the "age of transition," for that is precisely what we are experiencing. How long will this period last? I don't know, and neither does anyone else. It could last as long as it took some towns to build Gothic cathedrals.

That is, structures begun in one century were completed in another.

It would persist into the 21st century—if we do not have a nuclear war which would render the problem of race relations moot. Decent people everywhere hope that this transition period will not last interminably.

But—who knows?

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Changes in our society designed to make it more fair and equitable have been in place for only a few years. Yet, many citizens - of all races - are judging new programs "failures" and calling for a return to yesterday. Can a society that experimented with slavery for 200 years and with segregation for another century honestly assess this transition to a new order after a few decades?

By its very definition, "transition" implies a bridge from one state of affairs to another. Such is the period we are living through in this country.

And this period, like others which have prededed it, is fraught with uncertainty and dichotomies. Hence, it is possible to hear a black person aver that black children were better educated when they attended allblack schools, to advocate a return to the "separate but equal" of yesterday.

But the final chapter has not been written. Not enough time has elapsed for us to make a final judgement. The bottom line to this Commentary is this: Let us summon all our courage, all our fortitude, all our wisdom to live through this period of transition. But—LET US NOT UNDO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE. Black people fought for integration because they felt that it would produce better educated children. They were victims of the old system, which did not produce the desired results. Many white people were content with things as they were; they resisted change.

The period in which we live today represents the bridge between the old way and the future. We must understand this and reserve a final assessment until we have given our best effort. So when tomorrow comes —and it surely will arrive—we will be able to look back over this period and, like the pioneers, say to ourselves, "We endured so that others might flourish."

This transition period will lead, we believe, to a richer and fuller life for all the citizens of this country. Let us give it a chance—a long chance—to see if it can work. At the least, let us try it for half the time we tried slavery and segregation. Let us not, in haste, turn back the hands of time and go marching forward to yesterday.

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BUILDING A FUTURE, DREAM BY DREAM A Statement of affirmed and adopted by at its 80th Anniversary Convention Washington, the

Public Policy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., July 31-August 6, 1986, held in District of Columbia.

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INTRODUCTION

Eighty years ago, seven courageous young college men had a vision that a fraternal order of Black college men devoted to uplifting people could make a difference in America. And make a difference it has!

Alpha Phi Alpha has been able to accomplish many things during these eighty years. Some 100,000 men have entered the House of Alpha through the now 700 chapters located in the United States and in other parts of the world.

Alpha Phi Alpha's programs in education, citizenship, civil rights, youth development and benevolent giving have impacted humanity, especially the struggling Black minority in America.

Sons of Alpha have made a difference in all fields of endeavor. No one son made more of a difference than our late, beloved Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. Bro. Huel D. Perkins, in a beautiful eulogy to Dr. King printed in the Spring 1986 issue of the Sphinx, states:

He gave us so much-but he taught us that we must dream. He taught us that progress can only come from direct confrontation of what is and what ought to be. He taught us that pursuit of justice and equality requires of each of us sacrifice, suffering and struggle.

He taught us to believe strongly in ourselves and in each other. He was a mirror of who we are and what we might become-if only we would dream.

Bro. King dared to dream that one day, "All of God's children, black and white, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics will be able to join hands and say in the words of that old Negro spiritual, 'Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last'". There can be no rest until this dream becomes a reality. Toward that end Alpha Phi Alpha's 1986 statements of public policy are directed.

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FREE SOUTH AFRICA: A CONTINUING DREAM Since our pronouncement about South Africa in our 1985 Public Policy Statement, the situation in that country has worsened. Under the Botha regime's state of national emergency, the number of Blacks killed now stands around 1,600—with more than 10,000 "detained", some 238,000 have been arrested for violating so-called pass laws, most foreign correspondents expelled from the country and severe restrictions placed on media coverage of the growing country-side protests.

The world has also witnessed South Africa's recent military attacks against Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia, resulting in the loss of more Black African lives. It should be plainly clear by now that our current administration's "constructive engagement" policy toward the South African government is NOT effective.

The United States now stands at a moral crossroads with respect to Pretoria. It can remain passive through tacit acceptance of the Administration's failed policies of constructive engagement with its toothless sanctions, or it can stop refueling the evil system of apartheid.

Alpha Phi Alpha re-affirms the stand we took against the inhumane, nazi-like system of apartheid in our 1985 Statement. We insist that our government take every step within its power to remove the yoke of oppression from the necks of our Black brothers in South Africa. We, therefore, recommend that the following steps be taken: (1) THAT Congress be urged to pass a bill requiring withdrawal of all U.S. investments from South Africa and imposing a ban of U.S. exports as well as South African imports to this country until world observers actually see that concrete steps are being taken to dismantle apartheid.

(2) THAT President Reagan be urged emphatically to sign the bill once it has passed Congress.

(3) THAT the current Administration do everything in its power to obtain the immediate release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners.

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(4) THAT the Botha regime be urged repeatedly, night and day, to begin political negotiations with the African National Congress.

(5) THAT we as individual citizens stand up and be counted in solidarity marches, demonstrations, and vigils in protest until apartheid is abolished and all South Africans are granted their rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

(6) THAT U.S. allies join in sanctions against South Africa or forfeit American economic and military aid.

DRUG ABUSE: A NIGHTMARE

Drug abuse is the most horrifying evil plaguing the Black community. Alpha Phi Alpha must stand in the forefront in the war against this crippling menace. This non-discriminating drug epidemic is affecting all levels of our society, from the affluent to the poverty stricken.

Drug abuse is growing at an alarming rate. There are over 500,000 heroin addicts, 4 million cocaine users, 20 million marijuana smokers and there are no statistics that would accurately describe the destruction from alcohol.

The traumatic invasion of cocaine in various forms in our neighborhoods and school systems is creating a climate of hostility, hopelessness and fear. And due to the affordability of the popular Crack, the drug is readily accessible to many young people.

The tragic deaths of basketball star Len Bias and football star Don Rogers clearly indicate how the current cocaine epidemic is extinguishing our community's most precious resource, our youth. In addition, the occurrence of drugrelated violent crimes has risen substantially over the last year, taking even more lives. The problem is compounded when major idols and role models of young people are publicized as being connected with drug use.

It is essential that Alpha Phi Alpha ally itself with lifeminded organizations to provide the leadership in eliminating this menace from our communities.

This fraternity recommends the following strategies in combating drug abuse.

(1) THAT community forums elaborate on the symptoms and effects of drugs in an effort to raise the conscious level of the community in regard to the dangers of drug use. Special attention should be devoted to parents, school teachers and counselors in assisting them to recognize users and how to deal with users.

(2) THAT the state and local governments be present to give increased support to Federal Drug Enforcement Agencies, especially directed toward destroying the distribution sources.

(3) THAT drug clinics and drug counselors be increased in number and be made more available to offer support to victims of drug abuse.

(4) THAT literature highlighting the perils of drug addiction be widely circulated in all communities.

(5) THAT seminars and workshops be conducted to explain to school children and teenagers the pitfalls of drug experimentation.

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HIGHER EDUCATION: A MATTER OF DEGREE Education is the very foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha. It is not surprising that "Go-to-High School, and Go-to-College" was adopted as one of the first national programs of our Fraternity. Building on this foundation the Fraternity has striven to foster educational achievement through its scholarship programs on the national and chapter levels; encouraged talented young persons to seek graduate and professional degrees; aided and abetted qualified individuals to gain admission to previously segregated institutions of higher learning; and continually supported the Black colleges by providing leadership, funds and students. Education may be termed the trademark of our brotherhood.

A recent report on college enrollments disturbs us greatly.

The US. Department of Education has released data depicting a steadily declining trend for Black student enrollment, both relatively and absolutely in terms of total college enrollment during the past ten years. This trend is of particular concern now that college degrees are more crucial than ever before for gaining entry into selected occupations.

At the same time, another survey documented by the 1986 Endicott Report shows that the dollar value of college degrees is increasing dramatically in yet another survey documented by the 1986 Endicott Report.

Alpha Phi Alpha is gravely concerned about this declining trend in Black student enrollments. We believe that our young people hold the keys for unlocking the doors that will bring about the realities of Dr. King's Dream. Young people must go to school. And stay in school. Study. Work.

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Toward these goals Alpha Phi Alpha recommends the adoption of the following measures: (1) THAT our fraternity's scholarship program be expanded, publicized, and made available to qualifying young men and women who are seeking to enter or remain in college.

(2) THAT educators at the secondary level seek out, counsel, and steer capable young people to colleges within their intellectual and financial means.

(3) THAT we continue to support Black colleges through the United Negro College Fund, state governmental assistance, individual alumni associations, and encouraging interested students to attend.

(4) THAT we lobby unrelentingly for the federal government, in spite of its attempt to maintain a balanced budget, to restore governmental assistance to higher education at least equal to the level of early 1980's.

We insist on this support for students at all colleges and universities with special attention to Black Colleges.

VOTER REGISTRATION/ VOTER EDUCATION: POLITICAL REALITIES No magic wand, no philosopher's stone, no hokus-pokusThe Sphinx/Summer 1986

presto-change, will get mankind from the mess we are in, to the dream we want to realize. We have to solve the problems ourselves. And what do we have to work with to solve them? Basically, we have three assets—the mind, the body, and the power of the ballot.

Physical fitness stresses in new ways the importance of a strong body. Technology, the intricacies of mankind's need, and human fulfillment stress the need for education.

The proliferating multitude of social ills in the local community, the nation, and the world repeatedly stress the need for political power.

Fifty years ago, Alpha Phi Alpha proclaimed that "A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People." Throughout the nation, Alpha chapters are spreading the message. We hammered home the fact that people must register and then they must vote. Even concerned about full participation in the democratic process and its' natural reward, freedom, this Fraternity pressed for the passage of the Voter Rights Act of 1965 and its subsequent extensions in 1970, 1975, and 1981.

Proper and full use of the ballot is more urgent now than it has ever been. Full participation in the forthcoming Presidential election in 1988 is not a desire but a necessity.

In recent weeks we have witnessed the narrow balance in Supreme Court decisions involving key Civil Rights cases. Most of the justices who voted favorably in these decisions have reached the apex of their careers. (Several are either 80 or approaching 80 years of age. Our distinguished Brother Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall is 77). It may well be that the next President will be obliged and have the opportunity to appoint two to three Supreme Court Justices who could change the delicate balance in civil rights decisions. Presidential influences can also be exerted in lower federal court appointments. No place is the legacy of a President more permanent than in his federal court appointments. It is extremely important that this message be communicated to our citizens, and that they register and vote.

The eminent historian Arthur Schlessinger, Jr. just last month stated that history shows that the pendulum of political philosophy and power swings from conservatism to liberalism (or vice versa) every 10 to 12 years. According to Schlessinger's proposals, conservatism will continue to dominate through the '"80's".

But a vote is hope. It is conceivable that Black Americans, joining with other minorities, can change the expectancy —if we register and vote. And if we are really astute observers, we know that the inner city is more and more becoming the city itself. We see that more and more mayors are Black, as more and more people flee to suburbia.

Perhaps what we do not realize is mat if every Black person who is eligible to vote actually did register and vote, we could turn the tide the way we want.

Alpha Phi Alpha knows very well that the failure to elect a President in 1988 who is sympathetic to Civil Rights could result in rolling back much more of the gain achieved during the last twenty-five years. We, therefore, recommend: (1) THAT Alpha Phi Alpha take the initiative in organizing a coalition of Black Greek-letter societies, NAACP, Urban League, and other interested groups to implement a national voter registration/education campaign to get out the vote in '88.

(2) THAT our college and alumni chapters undertake voter registration/education drives in their local communities. Through public meetings, public forums, registration booths, placards, tags and The Sphinx/Summer 1986

oratorical contests that the message be transmitted to citizens throughout this land to register and use the ballot intelligently now and especially in the 1988 Presidential Election.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE AMERICAN DREAM Business and economic development within the Black community remains a top priority issue if we are ever to realize the fullness of Brother Martin Luther King's dream.

There are a few encouraging signs that we are making progress. Black Enterprise's recent 100 Black businesses shows some success stories. While the economy in 1985 was experiencing moderate economic growth, the leading black companies posted collective growth of about 15 percent, out performing the Fortune 500 list.

The tip of the iceberg can be misleading. A closer look at the total indicates that the situation is not so rosy. Blackowned firms make up fewer than five percent of all firms and a mere two percent of all business receipts. There continues to be a severe imbalance in the distribution of Black businesses among industry segments. A majority of Black businesses are in the service, food and drink industries, and precious few are represented in the financial and manufacturing sectors of our economy.

Black business can expect little assistance from the government if the Reagan Administration succeeds in its plans. For fiscal year 1987, the Administration has recommended the Small Business Administration be dismantled and some of its programs absorbed by other agencies. In another move the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently issued a report stating that minority "set-aside" programs be suspended.

It will also be tougher for Black entrepreneurs and trade associations to develop their own venture capital and locate new sources of financing. New strategies will have to be developed to promote business and economic development in the Black community with less dependency on government.

Alpha Phi Alpha proposes the following five-point plan to promote business and economic development within the Black community.

(1) The development of consumer education programs to inform Black Americans of the financial resources at their disposal and how they can best use them for the formation of business capital in the Black community.

(2) The support of the efforts by groups which foster corporate partnership arrangements with Blacks through franchises, distributorships, and other business arrangements.

(3) The establishment of an economic development council, composed of and funded by non-profit organizations, to serve Black people, such as fraternities, sororities, grand lodges and similar groups.

(4) The promotion of laws and regulations that favor small business development in inner-city enterprise zones to stimulate economic growth and stability in traditional deprived areas.

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in post-secondary programs designed to prepare these individuals to start, operate, and manage businesses.

To implement these plans, Alpha Phi Alpha commits itself to work vigorously through its Business Encouragement program to develop, sponsor and recognize business development in local communities. We call on our chapters to play an aggressive role in this endeavor. We further urge our members to patronize Black enterprises wherever possible.

Ws encourage our young brothers, and other talented young people to prepare themselves academically for business and management careers, secure business specialty "apprenticeships" in majority-controlled businesses, and then start businesses of their own.

Alpha Phi Alpha calls on the government—Administration and Congress—to continue the set-aside programs for minority enterprises. Further, we request that sufficient funding be allocated to the program so it can have an impact on business and economic development and that technical and managerial assistance be given minority enterprises so that their chances of succeeding can be improved.

BLACK YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: DREAMS UNFILLED If employment is a measure of Black progress, the statistics for Black youths show an alarming and deplorable condition. At the end of 1985, Black youth unemployment stood at about 42 percent. This summer unemployed of our youth has risen to 75 percent in certain areas of the country.

While it is true that there are many jobs available for youngsters in the affluent suburbs, Black youths in the inner cities are locked out due to inadequate public transportation.

Traditional prejudice has attempted to dub Black youngsters as lazy idlers. This is of course not so. Most unemployed Black youths desperately want to work. Having a job is a sign of security, a standard of worth and selfesteem. Not to be employed, to have to rely on "handouts" and government assistance is demeaning. This situation heightens frustration, causing alienation and rebellion.

The public school system, all too often, is unfairly blamed for the problem of unemployment among youths.

One can no long attribute the disproportionately high rate of joblessness among Black youths solely to deficiencies in basic educational skills, nor to the federal minimum wage.

The problem is lingering racial discrimination and the legacy of segregation.

The job skills and social skills desired in the job market can best be developed by youths who are employed. Many valuable lifelong lessons can be learned by employed youths. Studies show that the lack of opportunities for youths to establish a record of work experiences often is linked to lower earnings in later years. Boredom and idleness cause many unemployed youths to seek out avenues for an escape. There is a definite correlation between unemployment and crime. Surely it would be more fiscally sound to provide resources for job training and employ14

ment than to build more jails or correctional institutions.

Hope to the jobless youths of this country must be restored. Alpha Phi Alpha calls upon the federal, state and local governments to mobilize their resources in support of jobs legislation to create jobs and develop job training programs targeted to youths. We call upon business, industry and labor to strengthen their efforts in youth training and employment programs. These efforts would not only be in the best interest of today's youths but would be an investment in a bright future for this nation.

CHILD ABUSE: ANOTHER NIGHTMARE

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity believes that all children should be protected from abuse, including verbal abuse, physical abuse, physical neglect, emotional abuse and sexual abuse.

This Fraternity is appalled by reports which indicate that close to 50 percent of child sexual abuse cases known to professionals involved with the care of minor children are not officially reported. The unconscionable and tragic epidemic of child sexual abuse and exploitation of children for prostitution and pornography must be brought under control now.

The entire nation must take immediate and decisive steps to help controol this disgraceful sickness in our society. Alpha Phi Alpha therefore recommends: 1. THAT all parents talk to their children about the dangers of sexual abuse.

2. THAT educators and other professionals who deal with children be made aware that they are legally obligated to report suspected child abuse and exploitation.

3. THAT more federal, state and local law enforcement personnel be specially trained to deal with abuse of children.

4. THAT continuing education programs dealing with child abuse and exploitation be developed for educators and persons charged with the care of children.

5. THAT state legislative bodies enact stronger laws to deal more effectively with child abuse and exploitation.

6. THAT advocacy and professional groups for the prevention, detention and treatment of child sexual abuse develop programs directed at those adults who actively or passively abuse children.

7. THAT child protective services and law enforcement personnel check allegations of child abuse very carefully before charges are filed.

8. THAT in its zeal for prosecution of child abuse, the Criminal Justice System give careful consideration to the susceptibility of children to suggestion, and to consequences of false accusations, especially for educators and others who work with children.

9. THAT state and local governments give stronger support to the Justice Department's Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

10. THAT we encourage all parents to maintain personal data on their children including fingerprints, current photographs and distinguishing physical characteristics.

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JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND CRIME: A BAD DREAM

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As this Fraternity has done in the past, we again call attention to the problem of juvenile delinquency and crime.

It is time to take a long, hard look and develop a realistic attitude toward this serious and appalling system.

The prevailing philosophies of dealing with juvenile offenders are not working. Officials in the Juvenile Justice System must develop innovative ideas for dealing with the high incidence and increasingly violent nature of crimes committed by youth in society.

One can no longer accept the attitude that the increase in juvenile crime is to be expected because of the increase in the number of juveniles in the population. It is true that many youths who endure economic hardships and emotional neglect from an uncaring society retaliate through anti-social behavior. Although they resort to a variety of techniques for survival, many of these youths are encouraged by their very environment to learn the ways of violence and, most regrettably, to accept crime and violence as a means of survival. Aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, murder, rape and robbery are no longer exclusive domains of adult criminals.

We can no longer consider low income and ethnic status the major determinants of juvenile delinquency and crime.

The stubborn fact is that juvenile delinquency and crime are found throughout society—on every socio-economic level.

A recently completed study financed by the U.S. Justice Department's National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention concludes that the Juvenile Justice System is too lenient on the chronic offenders. The researchers for this study, the largest study of juvenile delinquency ever attempted in the United States, suggest that if a delinquent is allowed to do what he does with inpunity, then he is going to continue to do it—therefore something must be done to control delinquents early.

The National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, in an earlier report, suggests that the key factor in preventing juvenile delinquency is to provide healthier social development opportunities for young people. Alpha Phi Alpha wishes to share this responsibility —along with the Juvenile Justice System, community agencies, and school officials.

For the prevention and deterrence of this ever-increasing problem of juvenile delinquency and crime, Alpha Phi Alpha urgently recommends the following: 1. THAT strategies be developed on the local, state, and national level to strengthen family bonds, and enhance social values in youth.

2. THAT more jobs be created for young people and through courageous teaching and meaningful job training programs, the work ethic be strengthened in youths.

3. THAT the philosophy of the Juvenile Courts be carefully studied and re-evaluated, with sophisticated awareness that emotionally handicapped youths might be better served by Community Social Service agencies than by the Juvenile Courts.

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terror and violence and increase their focus on the positive aspects of our society.

THAT unwarranted disparities in sentencing youths guilty of serious crimes be eliminated by the enactment of comprehensive and consistent laws to guide our Juvenile Justice System.

THAT where crime and circumstances warrant, juveniles be treated as adults by the courts.

THAT the federal, state and local governments assist victims of violent crimes.

THAT the federal government assist state and local governments in their efforts to prevent and deter juvenile delinquency and crime.

THAT mandatory therapeutic treatment be administered to youths who are repeat offenders of violent crimes.

THAT for non-violent juvenile delinquents, federal, state and local governments redirect some of their efforts and provide more resources toward intervention.

TEEN PREGNANCY: A DREAM DEFERRED A problem that threatens the foundation of the family structure in the black community is that of Teen Pregnancy —or unprepared motherhood, or perhaps absentee parenthood. Poverty, lack of skills and training, and lack of education are all avenues back to slavery. A teenage mother who is unemployable has no means for gathering the resources necessary to raise children. They are often abandoned by their partners in sexual adventure when they are found with child, and the support of the child and the mother is left to government, grandparents, and others.

The role of the Black male in preventing this abomination upon mankind is clear. The position of leadership has been taken by Alpha Phi Alpha (Project Alpha) in making young Black males aware of the awesome responsibility that accrues to parenthood. An infant is an involuntary arrival to this world—but once here has an inalienable right to an abundant life.

If the young Black male is to be responsible, he must give respect to his blackness. The institution of the family is paramount in building a strong and viable background from which one can grow.

The glaring and inescapable statistics, that is a millstone about the necks of Black Americans, is that over half of the Black babies born are born to teenagers. Babies so born have two strikes against them.

Alpha Phi Alpha, being a brotherhood of predominantly Black males, must continue to educate, advocate and do whatever is necessary to enlighten every young Black male to the consequences which we perpetuate upon ourselves.

Young Black males must be taught and made to understand, self-discipline, self-restraint, and a consuming respect for Black womanhood.

Alpha Phi Alpha advocates a more stringent policy toward preventing the proliferation of this plague: (1) More sex education in the schools at an earlier level than high school or junior high, i.e., fifth grade.

School is crucial to enlightening young people to the perils of sexual promiscuity.

(2) The media, including television, movies and the theatre, must be made to change their tactics in 15

programming what is shown on the various screens.

(3) Entertainers must be urged to clean up the lyrics of their songs and sexual overtures made in their live performances.

(4) Employment opportunities must be enhanced to provide alternatives to welfare and the eligibility for benefits must be tied to participation in jobs programs.

We recommend that local chapters aggressively pursue Project Alpha, outlined by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: A NATURAL ALLIANCE Many Alpha men were Boy Scouts before they became Alphas. Recognizing the importance of Scouting in strengthening families, instilling good character, physical fitness and citizenship, and developing leadership skills, Alpha Phi Alpha has established an alliance with the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting and Alpha Phi Alpha share common goals in service to all, especially in youth development.

In cooperation with an established national endeavor, Alpha Phi Alpha believes that scouting is a program that its chapters can use to help children become a part of the mainstream of American life. Chapter sponsorships will provide an avenue for bringing scouting to the inner cities and other areas void of a scouting program. With Alpha men as leaders of scouting units, the Black male presence will exist for many of our young people from families where the father is absent. Alpha men can contribute to the scouting program as commissioners, merit badge counselors, finance chairmen and other adult positions.

Alpha Phi Alpha enthusiastically endorses this new alliance and urges all of its chapters to consider sponsoring a scouting unit in their communities. This new program thrust is another vehicle for fulfilling the Dream.

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and our children's children, having just been elected permanent chairman at the National Convention of Colored Men, May 1883—Frederick Douglass boomed forth with: "What we want is not words, idle epithets in our praise, but action."

And in our very own day, one of the world's greatest spokesmen and greatest fighters for human freedom, the only black American for whom a National Holiday has ever been established, one whom we of Alpha proudly call Brother—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., lover of mankind, top fighter for human dignity, capsulized and gave direction to the Big Movement in what has become one of the world's finest great documents for freedom: "I Have A Dream!"

Atop the shoulders of the dreamers and doers who preceded him, Martin Luther King, Jr. led the people—all the people—toward realization, toward the translation of that dream into a reality that can be seen, measured, lived.

And here we are—in 1986, fourteen years before the dawn of a new century.

ALPHA MEN, with Milton, cannot praise fugitive virtues that don't get into the dust and heat of social and civic battle.

ALPHA MEN reason with Douglass that what we want is action.

ALPHA MEN know that while we have done much, we are not here to give praise, but to declare, to testify that we will do more.

ALPHA MEN follow King in making the dream a reality— Free South Africa!

Eradicate Drug Abuse!

EDUCATE, EDUCATE, EDUCATE! Register and Vote!

Expand Business Development and Economic Opportunity!

Employ Black Youth!

Cease Child Abuse!

Curtail Juvenile Delinquency and Crime!

Discourage Teen-Age Pregnancy!

Expand Alpha's Involvement in the Scouting Program!

Freedom Lovers, Believers in Human Dignity, join us as we join with you! The fullness of the dream lies before us.

We shall overcome by doing more—not tomorrow, but now.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA TESTIFIES PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE A long time ago, John Milton, adjudged by many to be the greatest Christian non-dramatic poet that ever lived, and certainly one of the greatest, most articulate champions of liberty the world has known—John Milton wrote in 1644: I cannot praise a fugitive and cloistered virtue, unexercised and unbreathed, that never sallies out and sees her adversary, but slinks out of the race where that immortal garland is to be run for, not without dust and heat.

How sterling those words ring throughout the centuries.

How much the need for forging ahead in the dust and heat of present-day politics and economic discrimination and fascistic treatment of human beings.

Two centuries later, but still some time ago, one of the world's greatest fighters for liberty, an ex-slave whose name and example must be remembered by our children 16

Eddie V. Easley, Chairman, Hobart Jarrett, E. F. Marchbanks, Samuel Scott, George Coney, George Hendrix, Hosea Givan, II, Robert Myers, Victor Marsh, Joseph S. Witcher, W. D. Combs, Simmie Pipkin, Jr., John Harper.

The Committee acknowledges the contributions of the following brothers: Charles Mclver, Lincoln Turner, Ray Thompson, Earnest Williams, Jim Poole, Michael Easley, Todd Easley, Paul Murdock, Frederick Roberts, Eric K. Dargan, Perry Parks, Melvin Norton and Alvin K. Phillips.

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Illlllllllllll An Alpha Man who has invested some 28 years of his life as a community and professional role model in Macon County, Alabama, has been named Alpha Nu Lamda's Man of the Year for 1985.

Brother JACK BAILEY, JR. is currently president of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter in Tuskegee, a position he has held for two terms prior to serving the fraternity in the critical role of treasurer.

The Mayor of Tuskegee, his church, Tuskegee University, the National President's office and brothers from Atlanta's Eta Lambda Chapter joined Alpha Nu Lambda in both recognizing Bailey's family, community, professional, religious and personal leadership in the Tuskagee and Macon County area.

Bailey's college classmate, Brother Reverend Cornelius Henderson, was speaker for the Founder's Day program where Bailey was honored.

"How do we approach a world like ours and at a time like this? the speaker wondered before the Sunday evening audience. And he answered: "The times demand that the history of black people be corrected."

"Let us never abondon our past," the speaker abmonished the audience of Alphas, Alphabettes and friends of both. Referring to the historical legacy for which we must be proud, Brother Henderson continued: "If it was good enough for (our parents) let us work on it and make it good enough for us."

Bailey and Henderson were classmates and Alphas at Clark College in Atlanta. Brother Bailey is now Purchasing Agent at Tuskegee University, and Henderson is pastor of Atlanta's Ben Hill Methodist Church.

A church deacon, Brother Bailey is also chairman of his church Finance Committee. Prior to being named Purchasing Agent at Tuskegee University, Bailey was both assistant administrator and administrator, of Tuskegee University's John A. Andrew Hospital, positions he held for some 20 years. Brother Bailey's professional career also includes a tour of duty with University progams in Zorzor and Kakata, Liberia.

A regular delegate at Alpha national conventions, President Charles Teamer Sr. cited Brother

Bailey with the Fraternity's Distinguished Service Award.

Humanitarianism and "continuous participation in promoting the programs of the Fraternity" were particularly noted in the National Distinguished Service Award Brother Bailey received.

The Mayor of Tuskegee and Tuskegee University both recognized Brother Bailey's management of the community hospital during some of its most difficult but profitable years.

Under Brother Bailey's leadership, enthusiasm is high in Alpha Nu Lambda. Spirited monthly meetings rotate between selected brother's homes. Attendance often approached 100 percent of the financial brothers.

There is a close and supportive tie between the Alpha Nu Lambda chapter program and Tuskegee Alphabettes, a tradition that Bailey has continued.

Alphabettes treated Alphas to a sumptuous, catered cookout to open the Fraternity year while the Alphas treated the Alphabettes to a Valentine evening of fun at Macon County's Victoryland Dog Track, an exchange of social favors that goes on throughout the fraternity year.

Before the fraternity year ends, Alpha Nu Lambda will have supported the participation of local youth in the Alpha's Leadership Program, invested in the national housing project, sent delegates to regional, state and national conventions, and in many different ways, helped make life for people in Tuskegee and Macon County better.

Illlllllllllll Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr. was sworn in as Chaplain with the rank of First Lieutenant in the Alabama National Guard on January 14, 1986.

Dr. Cleveland is believed to be the first black Chaplain in the history of the Alabama National Guard. Dr. Cleveland is a prior service soldier having served in Vietnam in 71-72, and the Alabama National Guard in 74.

Dr. Cleveland was endorsed by the National Progressive Baptist Convention. He serves as Chairman of the Division of Religion at Selma University and Pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church of Demopolis, Alabama.

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Selma University with the Bachelor of Arts degree, a 1979 graduate of the School of Theology, Virginia Union University with the Master of Divinity d e g r e e , a n d a 1981 g r a d u a t e of Howard University with the Doctor of Ministry degree.

Dr. Cleveland is a member of Delta Pi Lambda Chapter, of Selma, Alabama.

mm Brother SOLOMON FERGUSON, President and a dedicated and active member of Theta Nu Lamda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, became the youngest black administrator of an elementary school in Meriwether County, Georgia.

He was born in Manchester, Georgia on December 16, 1949 to Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferguson. He attended the public schools in Manchester, Georgia, where he became the first black male graduate of Manchester High School. Being the youngest of nine children, he was the first family member to attend an institution of higher learning. He received his B.S. Degree in Social Studies from Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama in 1972. One year later he received his M.ED. Degree in Supervision and Administration.

His employment consists of: Teacher, Greenville High School (1973-77), during this time he was selected as Meriwether County Teacher of the Year (1974-75); He also served as President of the Meriwether County Association of Educators (1975-76); Assistant Principal, Manchester Elementary School (1977-79); Principal, McCrary Elementary School (1979 to present).

Brother Solomon is involved with numerous community, civic and professional organizations. He is a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Manchester, where he serves on the Deacon Board, is financial secretary, a senior choir member, a Young adult choir advisor and Sunday school teacher. He is the president of the American Cancer Society (Meriwether County Unit); Laymans Department Cane Creek Baptist Association President and serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the North Central Georgia Health Systems Agency, Inc. He is a member of the IS

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West Central Georgia Private Industry Council, a member of the Board of Directors for the Manchester Day Care Center (Treasurer), and a member of the Housing Authority for the citv of Manchester. He is also an active member of the NAACP. He is a m e m b e r of both the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals and the Sixth District Elementary Principals Association.

He also holds membership in the Meriwether Association of Educators, Georgia Association of Educators and the National Education Association.

Brother Ferguson is married to the former Janice Conner of Birmingham, Alabama. He is also father of three children, Jean Elizabeth, age 10; Ann Ranee, age 5; and Solomon Deon, age 1.

Illlllllllllll Brother CLARENCE C. HOOVER, III has recently accepted the position of Director of Social Studies for the Boston Public Schools - the first black to serve in that position.

As Director he is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of social studies curriculum K-12. This includes the introduction of citywide curriculum objectives at all grade levels, revising objectives and standards; assessing programs, materials and student achievement; the selection of the best instructional materials, the development of citywide curriculum-refer-

enced test, active supervision of social studies instruction in the schools, participating in the selection and evaluation of programs and teachers; advising on staffing patterns and providing orientation and inservice training for staff. Economics, MultiCultural and International Affairs also come under his purview. The Department of Social Studies inpacts upon 60,000 students and 4,000 teachers in 123 schools. Prior to obtaining this position, Brother Hoover had been a Social Studies Curriculum Collaborator for the Philadelphia School System.

In 1968, he was inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Pi Chapter at Cheyney State University, and in 1979 became a life member, affiliating with Rho Graduate Chapter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Some of his accomplishments include: being Pennsylvania State President of the Conference on Black Basic Education (C.O.B.B.E.) whereby he was instrumental in effectuating major legislative changes in the Pennsylvania educational system; being a member of several of the Governor's task forces ranging from teacher certification and university accreditation to evaluation of prison education; being an expert witness and spokesman on education for the U.S. Senate Investigative hearings, and serving on the Governor's Educational Advisory Committee for Chapter II Block Grants.

He has served as a member and officer on several corporate boards including the American Red Cross and the Association of Planned Parenthood, as well as serving on the Minority Advisory Council to the American Cancer Society. Presently, he serves on the Curriculum Committee for the National Council of Social Studies.

His activities have earned him several awards, the most recent being Citations from the Pennsylvania State Legislature and the Philadelphia City Council. In 1983 and 1984, he was cited for his leadership in working with the Philadelphia School District's Student Government Association, which earned him the Liberty Bell Award from the Mayor of Philadelphia.

He is married to Theresa D. Hoover, Esquire and they have two sons, Clarence IV and Derric.

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Brother Percy E. Pollard

llllllllllllll Brother PERCY E. POLLARD has been chosen to receive one of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education's (NAFEO's) 1986 Distinguished Alumni Of The Year awards. Percy was nominated by Virginia State University and joined approximately 300 other selectees from across the nation to be honored during NAFEO's Eleventh National Conference on Blacks in Higher Education, April 10-13, 1986, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington D.C. He is a native of King and Queen County, Virginia and is currently Personnel Manager for IBM's Research Division in Yorktown H e i g h t s , New York.

Percy joined IBM in 1966 in Endicott, New York and has worked in five divisions in a variety of staff and management positions. Prior to his current position, he was Administrative Assistant to the Corporate Vice-President of Personnel and in 1980/81 he was a Presidential Executive at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C. This special one year appointment was part of the President's Executive Exchange Program and he served as Director of Executive Development and Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Personnel Administration at HHS. Both Percy and his wife Annie are graduates of Virginia State University.

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Brother Gus T. Ridgel and have two children. He has received numerous citations for leadership and community service.

He recently founded the Virginia State University Special Action Team which started one of the first summer computer camps on a historically black college campus. Percy is also a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha and a member of Kappa Theta Lambda Chapter, Bergen County, New Jersey.

llllllllllllll The brothers of Gamma Beta Lambda, Frankfort, Kentucky, experienced a heavy loss in December of last year when Brother GUS T. RIDGEL ended twenty-five years' tenure at Kentucky State University to take on new d u t i e s and new challenges as Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Southern University System, which comprises the three campuses of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport. Coming to Kentucky State in 1960, he served as Professor and Chairman of the D e p a r t m e n t of B u s i n e s s a n d Economics, Dean of the School of Business, and Professor of Economics.

During a two-year leave-of-absence, he functioned as Vice President for Fiscal Affairs at Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

Before coming to Kentucky State, Brother Ridgel chaired the Department of Business at Fort Valley State College and was Dean of Administration at Wiley College and Visiting Professor of Tata Institute of Social

Sciences, Bombay, India. His professional experiences also encompass numerous counsultantships, notably with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, Center for Strengthening and Expansion of Cooperative Education, and the Educational Testing Service. He has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the SouthEast Consortium for International Development, Visiting Professor for IBM in Lexington, Kentucky, member of the Board of Directors of Lexington's Service Loan Company, SecretaryTreasurer of Board of Directors of Frankfort's College Park Development Corporation, and President of Prince Hall Village, Inc., also of Frankfort.

Dr. Ridgel's professional training and interests have borne fruit in distinguished participation in numerous other boards and commissions, which include those of the United Health Foundation of Dayton, Ohio, Board of Regents of Kentucky State University, the Kentucky Governor's Efficiency Task Force and his Economic Development Commission, and others. He is also a member of the Rotary Club.

He is married to Dr. Gertrude C. Ridgel, Professor of Biology at Kentucky State University, Brother Ridgel was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he received his high school education before preceeding to Lincoln University (Missouri), the University of Missouri, and the University of Wisconsin, receiving from these institutions, respectively, the bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees. His unquenchable thirst for still further knowledge found him subsequently pursuing post-doctoral study in several universities: Pennsylvania, Duke, Wisconsin, Chicago, and Indiana, as well as the Catholic University of America.

His publications include articles in The Journal of the National Institute of Labor Management, Management Executive (Bombay, India), and a number of collaborations with scholars in other journals. He was twice awarded the John Hay Whitney Fellowship, as well as others prior to and following the completion of his doctoral studies.

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h a s b e e n m a t c h e d only by that of his fraternal dedication a n d involvement.

I n i t i a t e d i n t o A l p h a Psi C h a p t e r , Lincoln University, thirty-eight years ago, h e h a s served as M i d w e s t e r n Vice President, C o m p t r o l l e r of the Fraternity, and m e m b e r of the National C o n s t i t u t i o n a l a n d Million Dollar Fund Committees. He has been h o n o r e d with the A l p h a M a n of t h e Year Award in t h e Midwestern Region a n d elected to its Hall of Fame. He will be greatly m i s s e d by the b r o t h e r s in G a m m a Beta L a m b d a , w h e r e h e r e n d e r e d signal service a n u m b e r of times as Secretary a n d P r e s i d e n t a n d for ten years w a s A d v i s o r to B e t a M u C h a p t e r at Kentucky State University.

Brother EARL H. S T O K E S , JR. w a s just recently elected to the M e r i w e t h e r C o u n t y Georgia Board of Education. H e w a s also c h o s e n as Vice-Chairman of the five (5) m a n Board.

Brother Earl Stokes

Before his election to the C o u n t y Board of Education, Brother Stokes

w a s a retired Assistant S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of M e r i w e t h e r C o u n t y Schools.

Prior to that time, Brother Stokes w a s Prinicipal a n d A d m i n i s t r a t o r of the Greenville Elementary a n d High School of M e r i w e t h e r C o u n t y for a period of 29 years.

Brother Stokes w a s initiated into A l p h a at Iota C h a p t e r in the s p r i n g of 1947 . . . also a charter m e m b e r of Theta Nu L a m b d a C h a p t e r a n d a life m e m b e r of A l p h a .

Brother Stokes is o w n e r of Stokes Video Services of Atlanta a n d is active in m a n y civic a n d service organizations.

Brother Stokes' family includes four b r o t h e r s a n d o n e sister, his wife, D o r o t h y , his d a u g h t e r s Annita E. Stokes, Marjorie E. Roberts, h u s band Julian W., their d a u g h t e r Nichole T., a n d their t h r e e s o n s , Lt. Leroy E., Jr., m e m b e r G a m m a Phi, J o n a t h a n a n d Eric.

Mrs. D o r o t h y H. Stokes a n d d a u g h t e r s Annita a n d Marjorie are m e m b e r s of AKA.

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The Brothers of Alpha Chapter pose at the ceremony dedicating a bronze plaque honoring the Seven Jewels and the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha at Cornell University.

EAST Cornell u "Alpha Chapter Securing Permanent Ties

The Brothers of Alpha Chapter wish to extend a warm and fraternal greeting to all of our Brothers throughout the U.S. and abroad. So far, this academic year has been one noted with great achievements. And we are proud to state the fact that Alpha Chapter is still, as always, on the move.

The first half of the school year will always remain dear to our hearts for this was the time that Alpha Phi Alpha was historically acknowledged throughout all Alphadom. In celebration of our 79th year of existence, during a prestigious and well attended ceremony, a bronze plaque was dedicated to our fraternity in commemoration of our precious jewels. The plaque also cites Cornell University as the birth place of Alpha Phi Alpha. In a well crafted ceremony, creatively put together by our C o o r d i n a t o r of Special Events, Brother Keith Shoates, many visiting

brothers from throughout the northeastern region joined us in our memorial celebration. Adding a touch of sincerity to an already spectacular program, other key events took place during this ceremony.

Included in this was the acknowledgement of two Cornell University freshmen, Diane Garrison and Tracey Jackson, who were the recipients of this years Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship Fund. Alpha Chapter also received, from Cornell's Gannett Center, a $1,000 grant given to our college tour program - a semi-annual event which allows for local senior high school students to tour various colleges throughout the eastern region.

We are very proud here at Alpha Chapter to acknowledge the fact that our chapter is still fully involved in the aiding of our local communities.

Under the guidance of Brother Gary Eatmon, Community Affairs Officer, we were successful in the completion of our annual blood drive for the American Red Cross. Brother Eatmon also partook in the formation of the third annual Collegetown Neighborhood Open House hosted by the Collegetown Neighborhood Council, of which Brother Eatmon is a member, and it was established to unite the community residents of Ithaca, New York with the student body and 21

inform them of each others concerns and ties.

With an ever increasing sense of determination and pride, Alpha Chapter is already well under way with the formation and completion of our spring events. We currently have enrolled in our Sphinx pledge class ten outstanding young men residing under the supervision of their Deans, Brothers Shoates and Elmore.

Elmore. Both brothers feel very positive about this new class and strongly believe that these new additions to our ranks can only enhance our present standing in all Alphadom.

We held a second blood drive this April, as well as a larger community targeted event in association with the Collegetown Council. Plans are also in the developing stages for a festive semi-formal gathering with a large turnout from alumni and visiting Brothers from all over the U.S. There are many strong feelings floating about Alpha Chapter which are increasing as our 80th year of excellence draws near. Each passing year holds a special place in our fraternal history and we rejoice in the knowledge that our future looks to be very promising. The officers of Alpha Chapter for the 1985-1986 year are as follows: President, Laushon Burnett; Vice President, Jeffery Weaver; Treasurer, Nigel Telman; Dean of Pledges, Keith Shoates; Assistant Dean/Parliamentarian, Ernest Elmore; Chairman of Community Affairs, Gary E a t m o n ; Recording Secretary, Wilson Nieves; Corresponding Secretary, Basil Murrain; Historian, Joseph Gregory; Sergeant-At-Arms, Anthony Paul; and Chaplain, Paul Garrison.

district of Columbia Mu Lambda posts impressive year

This year's Mu Lambda officers are: Vernon S. Gill, President; Louis T. Harding, V7ce President; Elmer D. Geathers, Treasurer; Ernest L. Smith, Financial Secretary; LeRoy Lowery III, Recording Secretary; John D. Hicks, Corresponding Secretary; Maryland D. Kemp, Sergeant-at-Arms; Jerry E. 22

Hargrove, Chaplain; Lee A. Tyler Dean of Pledges; Melvin L. Clark, Education Director; Earle Jones, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; and J. Leon Langhorne, Historian.

This past season Mu Lambda initiated its version of "Go to College - Stay in C o l l e g e " by g r a n t i n g financial scholarships to graduating District of Columbia high school seniors and to undergraduates already enrolled in a college. The mechanism for this community educational outreach service is Mu Lambda's Henry A. Callis Scholarship program. The following four seniors received one-time grants of $1000: Marcus Bing (3.75) of Dunbar High School to University of Maryland; Louis Fletcher (3.2) of Dunbar High to Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Tarik Preston (3.5) of Suitland High School to Morehouse College; Anthony Sparrow (3.0) of Woodson High School to Hampton University. A $1200 grant was presented to Robert Buntin at Howard University. He will graduate in May, 1987. Brother Frederick J. Laney is Chairman of the Callis Scholarship Fund.

Brother LeRoy Lowery, III chaired the Third Annual Eastern Region Leadership Development Institute at Howard University this past summer, June 26-29. Brother Marion S. Barry, Mayor of the District of Columbia, welcomed over 70 students and chaperones to Washington for the occasion. The program was well received by all of the attendees. The students participated in workshops addressing such topics as "Principles of Leadership", "The World of High Technology", "Being a Sexually Responsible Individual", and "The Legacy of Leadership - From Ancient Egypt to Today". The Workshops were led by extremely qualified individuals including Brothers Mai Goode, Owen Jackson, George Hunter, and Anthony Browder.

The Institute once again utilized the talents of the Brothers from Beta Chapter to facilitate the conference.

They were assisted by sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Beta chapter Sweethearts. The credit for the success of the Institute goes to the committee members - Brothers John H. Brinkley, Frederick W Jones, Mel Clark, William Joyner, and Elmer Moore of Mu Lambda C h a p t e r ;

Brothers Warren Lowe and Anthony Gross of Beta Chapter; and Brother Robert Warren of Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter.

The students who attended the Institute were given certificates, Tshirts, and photos of the group as reminders of the occasion. Judging from their enthusiasm during the conference and the comments they submitted at the close, the objectives of assisting them to bring out their leadership qualities and demonstrate the requirements of good citizenship were achieved. The students left the Leadership Development Institute holding the program and Alpha Phi Alpha in high esteem.

Mu Lambda continually capitalizes on the proximity afforded by its location in the nations capital to information experts with highest credentials in every area of interest. In the early part of this chapter year, the Brothers were treated to a "thought provoking" teach-in by Dr. Acklyn Lynch, Professor of Political Economics, University of Maryland (Baltimore Campus). His presentation was entitled "The Political and Socio-Economic History of South Africa", compared the struggle in South Africa to the settlement of early America.

metropolitan boston Sigma Chapter is on the move

The Brothers of Sigma Chapter, located in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts, are pleased to extend the warmest of fraternal greetings to our Brothers in Alpha.

On April 12, 1985, five young men were initiated into the Light. "Dark Phoenix" consisted of Brothers Reggie Tucker, MIT; Kent Benjamin, U of Massachusetts; Anthony Rust, Tufts; and Walter Whitley and Jonathan Mooty, both of Boston U. With the spirit of these neophytes, we captured 2nd place in the annual Greek Games, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Iota Chapter.

Brothers Bob Wilson and John Searles led our basketball team to victory over Phi Beta Sigma and into the finals, where we were edged out by Iota Phi Theta Fraternity.

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The 1984-85 school year was topped off by the graduation of Brother Williard Stanback from MIT with a B.S. in Engineering. We congratulate him on his success and wish him well in law school.

The Brothers of Sigma Chapter, along with visiting Brothers in the area, hosted a summer picnic on the campus of MIT. This allowed numerous students doing internships in the Boston area to meet and provided a day of just plain fun, with free food, games and music.

In the 1985-86 school year, the Brothers took part in various freshman orientation programs. The chapter broke new ground by taking on its first fall line in 7 years. These 3 Brothers, known as "Golden Odyssey", are Derrick Grubb and Mark Gross of Berkley College of Music and Anthony Anderson of Northeastern.

They crossed the burning sands on December 6, 1985.

For Thanksgiving, the Brotherhood gathered, prepared a meal and gave thanks together.

Brother Keith Thomas, who can definitely "throw down" in the kitchen, showed his talent in this event and in the preparation of the chapter's 80th Anniversary Dinner on November 28th. The 1985 calendar year was topped off with a Christmas Party for the children's ward of Boston City Hospital.

The Brothers and Angels spent the day with the children, giving them a little Christmas spirit with balloons, candy, h o m e m a d e cookies and presents. The party was a success and well received by the hospital staff.

With the start of 1986 we said goodbye to Brother John Searles of MIT. We wish him good luck in his studies at the London School of Economics, London, England. The chapter hosted its Black and Gold SemiFormal on March 15th, inaugurated its weekly speaker series on March 3rd and co-hosted the Eastern Regional Convention in Boston, April 10-13th.

Annual events for the year were successful, including our King Service; the 7-Cents Jam; the Shades Party; and our Charity Party. Cooperative events included affairs with Xi Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta; the 2nd Annual Wine and Cheese Social with Epsilon Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha; and assisting the Kappa Nu The Sphinx/Summer

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Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho, with one of its functions. As Sphinxmen, "Golden Odyssey" won 1st prize in a talent show sponsored by the Inner Strength Gospel Choir of Boston University. Brother Anderson, backed up by his line brothers on sax and drums, brought down the house with his rendition of "Always and Forever".

We would like to note that Brother Derrick Smith, an initiate of Beta Sigma Chapter, was named Sigma's Brother of the Year. Sigma Chapter welcomes all Brothers passing through this area to enter "This House" so that we may "Depart Friends". A-Phi!

maryland lota Alpha Lambda Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On February 16, 1986, the Brothers of Iota Alpha Lambda hosted their 20th Anniversary. IAL's annual Chapter Founders' Day is our largest fund raiser. The donations collected are used for our Donald J. Waldon Memorial Scholarship at Harford Community College, food baskets for needy families, bus trips for underprivileged children to baseball games and the fuel oil program for destitute families. IAL volunteered its services

to escort patients at Perry Point Hospital in Cecil County and also took an active role in the Hospice program in Harford County.

IAL Annual Founders' Day program was dedicated to the memory of William S. Tildon, Benjamin W. Tildon, Edward Brant, Isaac C. Brown, Philip H. Monk and William Brown, who were members of Harford Board of Education Colored of Harford County. IAL felt it was important to remind the people of Harford C o u n t y of their black heritage. IAL also believes that black history should not be based primarily on our nationally acclaimed black heroes but also about our local black heroes who are the foundation of our community.

Our guest speaker was attorney A. Dwight Pettit. Mr. Pettit is currently campaigning for the 7th Congressional district of Maryland. Attorney Pettit is labeled as "Man For All The People". His philosophy is evidenced by the extent of his involvements. In 1958, he was NAACP Plaintiff in a major Maryland schools desegregation suit- Pettit v. The Harford County Board of Education. In 1968, he was Student Legal Advisor during student unrest and civil disturbances in Washington, D.C. In 1970, he fought and won the first suit in the nation in which an employee successfully received back pay for job discrimination (his father was the plain23

tiff - Pettit v. The United States.

Attorney Pettit's affiliations include Bethel A.M.E. Church of Baltimore City, The Prince Hall Masons and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Attorney Pettit is currently a practicing attorney in the city of Baltimore.

Brother Clarence E. Vaughn was selected as Man of The Year of IAL. Brother Vaughn was born on 12 September 1929, Cambridge, MD. He is a graduate from ED. St. High School, Cambridge, MD and a graduate of Morgan State University, BS degree in Education/Minor- Biology. Brother Vaughn is studying for his master at the University of Delaware. Brother Vaughn has been married for 29 years to the former Ruth L. Smith, of Marion, Va. Brother Vaughn has two daughters, Tamara and Stephanie. Brother Vaughn resides in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

He is a member of Havre de Grace United Methodist Church. Brother Vaughn is presently serving as Chaplain for IAL. He is presently serving on Havre de Grace's newly formed Beautification Committee, Board of Directors, of Harford Center, and member of the Bicentennial Festival Committee. Brother Vaughn is presently employed at the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD as an Education Specialist. The Brothers of IAL are proud of Brother Vaughn. He is dedicated to the creed of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and an example of a sure black leader. —Kenneth L. Taylor

district of Columbia Omicron Eta Lambda chartered in The District

On Friday evening, January 31, 1986, Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter, Washington, DC, held its Charter Ceremony at the Officers Club of Andrews Air Force Base. There was a reception from 8:00-9:00 PM, with Brothers present from most of the chapters on the east coast.

Brother D u a n e Calloway, Vice President of OEL, was the Master of Ceremonies. The invocation was rendered by Brother Rev. Reginald Stevens, President of the Caroline 24

County Branch of the NAACP. The Brothers enjoyed a delicious dinner, followed by acknowledgements and greetings from Brothers: Frank Devine, Executive Director, Eastern Region; Dr. Ryle Bell, Regional Director, District of Columbia; Hanley Norment, Regional Director, Maryland; Elmer Moore, Regional Director, International; Vernon Gill, President, Mu Lambda Chapter, Washington, DC; Chris Womack, President, Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter, Washington, DC; Steve Boykins, President, Kappa Epsilon Lambda, Landover, MD; Thaddeus Taylor, President, Iota Upsilon Lambda, Silver Spring, MD; Otha Myers, President, Theta Rho Lambda Chapter, Arlington, VA; Preston James, Beta, Howard University; and John Johnson, President, Omicron Omicron Chapter, UDC. The charter ceremony participants were Brothers: Robert Warren, Jr., Ryle Bell and Frank Devine. A very moving and challenging address was delivered by Brother William Ross, Jr., Eastern Vice President, followed by a response from Brother Eugene Thomas, President of Omicron Eta Lambda. A donation of $100 was presented to the National Headquarters Fund Drive, followed by a songfest and toast. Brother Jimmy Boyd gave the benediction and the program closed with the singing of the Alpha Hymn.

Charter members of Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter are Brothers: Stephen D. Adams, Treasurer; John M. Anderson; Ryle Bell; Jimmy Boyd, Chaplain, Historian and Editor-tothe-Sphinx; Arnold Bullard, Recording Secretary; Duane Calloway, Vice President; Jesse Dawkins; Reginald D u n n ; Malachi Jones; Reginald Lawrence; Hubert E. Michel; Willie Robinson, Corresponding Secretary; Jaru Ruley, Educational Director; Ray E. Spears; Eugene C. Thomas, President; Harry Taylor; Robert Warren, Jr., Dean of Pledges; and Jacob Wormley, III.

Virginia lota Beta Is Going Strong

The Brothers of Iota Beta Chapter extend a warm greeting to all

brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. With this opportunity to address the fraternal family, let us say that Iota Beta Chapter at the University of Virginia has had another very successful year.

Following our outstanding performance during the 1984-85 academic year in which we were named the outstanding service organization in the Charlottesville and University community, the '85-86 academic year was no let down. In the fall of 1985 eight brothers were initiated into Alpha. The line of "Turbulance" included Robert Parrish, Ralph Harris, Keith Gregory, Duane Johnson, Bernard James, Eric Harvey, Douglass Webb, and David Bostick. With the success of the pledge process and our never ending drive to uphold the ideals of Alpha, Iota Beta remained stable.

Officers for the '85-86 school year were: President, Mark Barnes; Vice President, Ivan Swain; Secretary, James Cowan; Treasurer, Steven Sykes; Dean of Pledges, Kevin Suber; Historian, Rodney Chandler; Vice President of Programs and Projects, Joseph Lee; Editor-to-the-Sphinx, Dwayne Brake; Chaplain, Daniel Taliaferro; Liason to the Golden Ladies, James Ruffin; and Assistant Deans of Pledges, Michael Herring and Christopher Snead. The coherence of our chapter officers enabled us to work together and accomplish many goals.

The fall semester of 1985 started strong with a traditional project. We worked with the University's Department of Parking and Transportation and directed first year students to their respective dormitories. Other fall events included University Sunday, during which the chapter gathered a great abundance of the University and Charlottesville communities and held a church service at a local church. We worked as "Big Brothers" to migrant children, worked with the Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program, and also assisted the local Elder Care establishment.

We began the Spring semester of 1986 with our annual tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our traditional service. We attracted many people from the University and Charlottesville communities. The service climaxed with the congregation joining hands and singing "We Shall Overcome." We participated The Sphinx/Summer

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with the Special Olympics on two separate occasions. Once in a basketball tournament, and the other at a bowling tournament. We also gave a scholarship to a college bound senior from a local high school, worked with the Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program again, and sought patrons for the University's dance marathon in which one of our brothers participated.

The brothers at Iota Beta are diverse themselves. Brothers Barnes, Lee, and Swain are involved with resident staff at the University.

Brothers Brake and Snead are members of the track team. Brothers Lee, Snead, Swain, Taliaferro, and Duane Johnson are active with Minority Cultures. Brothers Ralph Harris and Bernard James are members of Black Voices, while Brother Harris is also business manager for the school's yearbook, and Brother James is President of the Minority Admissions Committee. Brother Eric Harvey is part of Musique, a dance ensemble, and University Players, a theatrical group. Brothers Harris and Sykes are peer advisors to underclassmen, and Brother Lee is also chairman of the Black Concerns Committee.

In closing Iota Beta wishes every chapter luck in attaining their goals.

May we extend a special hello to the Iota Beta alumni. And a word of assurance to all brothers — Iota Beta is going strong with a stable chapter and competent leaders — First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All!

new york Alpha Gamma Lambda celebrates Black History

The Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter (New York, New York) extend their fraternal greetings throughout the House of Alpha. We are proud to announce that initiates Dr. Daniel P. Frazier and Claude Pierre, Jr. successfully crossed the burning sands on December 30, 1985.

We welcome them to the Brotherhood.

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Alpha Gamma Lambda display for Black History Month.

"Preserving Our Heritage: A Tribute Toward Fulfilling the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Among the events sponsored in conjunction with this celebration were: The film, "A Man of Peace" and "Martin Luther King: From Montgomery To Memphis"; A salute to the Black arts, which featured the Yori Dance Ensemble and historical lecturer Jay Stevens Lloyd, Professor of Afro-American History, Nassau Community College; a celebration of our religious heritage, held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church; a salute to the Alphabettes, followed by a champagne brunch; a Sweetheart Disco, benefitting our scholarship fund; a tribute to Alpha Men, featuring music by Vision; a panel discussion on the role of Black fraternities and sororities in helping teenagers adjust to the crises which confront them; and a gospel concert at Grace Congregational Church, featuring the City College Gospel Choir, also a benefit for the scholarship fund. All these events were enjoyed by the Brothers and their friends.

—Daniel Frazier

new jersey Nu Gamma Lambda is Living The Dream

At "High Noon", on January 20,

1986, more than 300 people from a broad cross section of Southern New Jersey appeared to be transcendentally inspired as they crowded into the eloquent Wilson Recital Hall of Glassboro State College to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Under the direction of Emerson E. Smith, Director of District EightSouthern New Jersey, Nu Gamma Lambda Chapter hosted this districtwide celebration. Brother William Myers, President of Nu Gamma Lambda, and Area Coordinator, had waited and worked a long time for this State Holiday to become a reality.

Consequently, he and Brother Stephen Mays, President of the undergraduate chapter, Nu Iota, at Glassboro State College, were replete with ideas for this celebration. Brother Clarence Edmondson, Master of Ceremonies, wisely and wittingly put the ideas in action as he introduced professionals in the fields of music, labor, education, religion and politics. Brother Chester Whittaker, Executive Director of Archway Programs, in Atco, New Jersey, was the Keynote Speaker. He urged youths and adults to keep Dr. King's "Dream" alive, and he described many ways in which the Dream may be further realized and nourished.

Other Brothers who played prominent roles in this grand celebration were Phillip Jackson, Jerome Holland, Norman Perry, Glenn Porter, Elwood Nichols, and district Chapter presidents-Carl Henry, Jr., and Lawrence Stroud.

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T h e B r o t h e r s of Nu G a m m a Lambda, Chapter in Glassboro, N.J., under the excellent leadership of William Myers, extend hearty GREETINGS to all men of Alpha Phi Alpha, and we want you to know that gradually and steadily we are hoisting the Banner of Alphadom in this part of Southern New Jersey.

Our small membership has been a strong and determined nucleus. It is now apparent that our objectives of encouraging good citizenship, scholarship, and love for all mankind are being realized, and their positive impact is radiated out into this community. Nu Gamma Lambda humbly and proudly acknowledges abundant laudatory remarks from this community. We are happy that Graduate Brothers are reaffirming their Commitment to Alpha.

Nu Gamma Lambda is vibrantly rejuvenated. This year is a big one, but it is only the beginning of a great future. The officers are: William Myers, President; Phillip Jackson, Vice-President; John Reynolds, Treasurer; Ralph Lyles, Recording Secretary; Glenn Porter, Historian; Elwood Nichols, Chaplain; Wardell Carter Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms; Norman Perry, Education Director; Darryl Wade, Chairman of Black History Month; Jerome Holland, Chairman of Founding Day Activities; Joseph Kenney, Business Encouragement Chairman, Social Action; Frank Nixon, Chairman of Social Activities; Dennis Grant, Chairman of Ways and Means. Other Nu Gamma Lambda Brothers are John Bunting, Clarence Edmondson, Arthur Lewis, John Williams and Oscar Moore.

Other Programs and Activities of Nu Gamma Lambda are: Collection and distribution of food for Thanksgiving, Collection and distribution of food, toys, and clothing at Christmas, Citizen of the Year Award, College Awards and Scholarships, and a Spring Scholarship Dance. On Sunday, February 9, 1986, at 10:45 a.m., Nu Gamma Lambdans and their families assembled with o t h e r Delaware Valley Alphas and their families at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia. They celebrated the 199th Anniversary of the founding of this Church and a new Methodism bv Rev. Richard Allen, who is entombed there. The Brother Celebrants for this historical service 26

were the Senior Minister, Dr. Simon Bovie and the Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Frank C. Cummings, who was the Guest Speaker. It was a momentous occasion, to say the least.

Our special thanks are to Brothers Emerson Smith and Elbert Wisner, New Jersey State Immediate Past President of Alpha, who constantly inspired us; Brother William Myers, who constantly guided us; and Brothers of Nu Iota, Glassboro State college, who constantly cooperated with us. Our special congratulations are to Brother Oscar Moore, former U.S. track Olympian, current track coach at Glassboro State College, Division III Track Championship Coach for the past five consecutive years and current inductee into the Southern New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame. In closing, we extend our Prayers to all members of Alpha Phi Alpha and we invite yours. We join you in full manifestation of your lofty ideals. —Elwood

Nichols

new york Eta Rho Lambda marks 25th Anniversary

The Eta Rho Lambda Chapter celebrated the fraternity's 79th and the local chapter's 25th anniversary at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, December 7, 1985. Eta Rho Lambda Chapter was founded in Rochester, New York, on October 2, 1960, by Brothers Judge Reuben Davis, Waddell Johnson, William Knox, Ph.D., Dr. Van Tuyl Levy, the late Dr. Charles T Lunsford, Robert Morrison, Stanley Thomas, Sr., Albert Whitaker, and William Wortham.

Brother Dr. Henry Ponder, President of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, was the keynote speaker. He urged the audience, as well as Blacks in general, to pull their resources together and support Black colleges, businesses, organizations, banks, politicians and to form an economic base that can be a force in America.

Dr. Ponder stated that the money generated by blacks in the country would make Black Americans the tenth richest nation in the world.

Eta Rho Lambda Chapter presented Dr. Ponder with a $500.00 donation for the United Negro College Fund, and pledged support to the local U.N.C.F. fund raising effort during the Lou Rawls "Parade of Stars" national telethon.

The theme of the Silver Anniversary was: "The Necessity of Economic I n d e p e n d e n c e " . Members of the anniversary committee were: Brothers William Davis, Jr., Chairman; Charles Champion; Emory Coates; David Grant; Glenn Greenridge; Carl Hilton; Anthony Henderson; Carl Jones; Rufus McGee; Michael Peterson; Daniel Robinson; and Roderick Spratling.

Brother William Wortham was presented with a silver plate for being one of the original founders of the chapter, and for his continued activity with the Chapter.

On March 1, 1986, the Chapter began it's 2nd Annual Volunteer Tax Program. The tax program was started to assist community individuals with their federal tax returns.

hampton university G a m m a lota honors yesterday; challenges tomorrow.

The Gamma Iota Chapter was founded at Hampton Institute on February 9, 1947, as the 75th chapter chartered by the General Organization. In its 38-year history, this chapter has been consistent in its service both to the college as well as to the surrounding community. The brothers of the Gamma Iota Chapter are proud of what Alpha men have achieved individually and collectively throughout the annals of history. However, we realize that a gilded legacy itself is useless unless it serves as a foundation upon which to explore greater levels of achievement. This challenge and our commitment to service are manifested in this year's chapter theme, "Honoring Yesterday — Challenging Tomorrow."

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week, cultural and political awareness seminars, a political rally, nursing home visits, an annual health fair, a Halloween c o m m u n i t y service program, selling Anti-Apartheid Tshirts, sponsoring two families for Thanksgiving, a tutorial program in which the brothers tutor junior high and high school students twice a week, and sponsoring a Christmas child, as well as a Colombian foster child.

The chapter co-sponsored, along with the Student Government Association, a week of student resistance and demonstrations against apartheid which culminated with a mass march and rally attended by over 1,000 students, faculty, and Hampton citizens. Also, for the second consecutive year, the Gamma Iota Chapter was awarded a $500 scholarship for m a i n t a i n i n g the highest academic average of any undergraduate Virginia Alpha chapter.

Past Presidents of Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter, St. Albans, New York, are shown being honored for their services. The widows of two past presidents accepted on behalf of their spouses.

new york St. Albans Alphas honor chapter leaders

Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter, St. Albans, New York, recently held a dinner-dance in honor of its seventeen former presidents, including current president Brother Wesley A. Parrott. Two of our former presidents have entered Omega Chapter and their awards were accepted by their widows, Mrs. Clarence Jacobs and Mrs. Marion Vaughn.

Zeta Zeta Lambda has been a moving force in the Queens, New York area, with our voter registration efforts, senior citizens home and the Family Dimensions, Inc. —Roderick Claire

metro brooklyn Delta Chi aims to impact community

Greetings, all men of Alpha, from the Delta Chi Chapter. After tedious planning, Delta Chi established objectives for the 1985-86 year. These The Sphinx/Summer

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The Brothers of Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter, shown at their 1985 Annual Scholarship Dance. objectives were: (1) the strengthening of the administrative foundations of the chapter. (2) the establishment of monthly community service projects and (3) an increase in visibility on the school campuses throughout NYC. As a small chapter of seven Brothers, we felt these objectives would enable us to reach longer term goals for the following year such as membership development and continuous p r o g r a m m i n g . Some Delta Chi accomplishments this year were: participating in the 41st Queens County fundraiser, for the United Negro College Fund; sponsoring a blood drive at Long Island University; a toy drive for Brooklyn Hospital; co-hosting a party with the NYC chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers; and co-hosting a luncheon buffet at St. John's University with the sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where the proceeds went to the ladies of the Ida B. Wells High School in Queens. On March 29th, the brothers of Delta Chi hosted an infor-

mation seminar and film on teen pregnancy as participation in Project Alpha. Finally, on March 30th, Alphamania ran wild at the Underground, in NYC, as Delta Chi's most extravagant party of the year finished up this year's agenda.

I would like to inform brothers across the globe of the initiation of Brother Gary Scott (St. John's University) on December 6, 1985. Also, the brothers of Delta Chi would like to extend its thanks to: Brother Patrick Miller of Eta Chapter for his invitation to participate in his brainchild, Metro A-Team, (the NYC Alpha Step Team which includes Zeta Eta, Eta and Delta Chi Chapters); the Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda, whose hospitality was very instrumental to our successful year; the Brothers of Gamma Iota Lambda, whose guidance steered us in the proper direction; Delta Chi President Samuel Hercules, whose "fighting in the trenches" for the chapter while maintaining his status on the National Dean's List 27

symbolized what Alpha is all about; and finally my sands, Paul Webster, whose financial prowess enabled us to do so much with so little. —James C. Brown

maryland KEL Cabaret nets $10,000 for scholarships

Kappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter, Prince George's County, Maryland, held its Annual Scholarship Cabaret on October 26, 1985. In attendance were the General President - Brother Charles C. Teamer, General Treasurer - Brother James M. Trent and Comptroller - Brother Thomas R. Hunt.

Total income from this affair was Ten Thousand Dollars. The money will go towards KEL's Scholarship Fund.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas, KEL gave out a total of twenty (20) baskets to needy families in Prince George's County, Maryland.

On Founder's Day, December 7, 1985, KEL held its Annual Breakfast at the Washington Navy Yard's Officer's Club. The guest speaker was Brother Marvell Lang, who spoke on the need for greater participation in Black enterprise. Forty Brothers were in attendance.

At Andrew's Air Force Base, KEL held its Annual Sweetheart Affair at the Officer's Club on February 16, 1986. The affair was a successful one.

new york Dig Events in New Rochelle

ETA ZETA LAMBDA is Back!

Greetings from the Brothers of the Eta Zeta Lambda Chapter, located in New Rochelle, New York. Since our reinstatement in November 1984, the Chapter has been moving "onward and upward toward the light." Led by our President Steven B. Skinner and Vice-President Ronald Williams, the Chapter has instituted the Fredrick D. Patterson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Named for a distinguished brother in Alphadom, the chapter 28

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will be giving a minimum of one scholarship per year to a minority high school senior who has been accepted at a four year institution of higher education. To kick off this project, Eta Zeta Lambda sponsored it's First Scholarship Banquet at the Eldorado Club in New Rochelle, New York, in March 1985. The Honorees were Brother Patterson and Brother Baltimore. Our guest speaker was the dynamic Brother Mai Goode.

We held our 2nd Annual Frederick Patterson Scholarship Dinner on March 22, 1986. This year, we a w a r d e d o n e s c h o l a r s h i p to a graduating senior from Peekskill High School, Peekskill, New York.

Our speaker was the Superintendent of the New Rochelle school system, James Gaddy. Progressing through 1986, we held our first annual high school symposium in April, 1986. It was an extension of the "Go to High School, Go to College" program. It involved representatives of various four year institutions, organized in a setting where high school students were able to talk to recruiters and receive information regarding financial aid availability, curriculum, surviving college life, etc. . . . In May, 1986, our Third Annual Youth Picnic was held at the beautiful Five Islands Park, New Rochelle, New York. This is an all day affair for the youngsters

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and their families from New Rochelle and surrounding communities to come together and enjoy a day in the sun. All activities, food and drinks are provided by the chapter. We also include a raffle. Even though there is no charge for the picnic, this is one of our most financially successful events.

In closing, just a word to all Alumni C h a p t e r s , the "Alumni Chapter of the Year" banner is making its way towards New Rochelle, New York. —Seth

Meningall

union college A New Beginning

A warm greeting to all Brothers of Alpha from the Brothers of the Pi Pi Chapter. We are a newly established chapter at Union College in Schenectady, New York, as of May 23, 1985.

The 1984-85 year was a good year for the brothers as they worked very hard in community service. The first project was a campus wide clothes drive for the Salvation Army in which the brothers collected clothes through the months of September and October, and then, donated the The Sphinx/Summer

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clothes before Thanksgiving. Also during the same time period the Brothers held a canned goods drive in preparation for the needy on Thanksgiving Day. The brothers received 25 grocery bags of canned goods and presented them to Saint Joseph's Church for their annual Thanksgiving Day Charity Dinner for the homeless. At the beginning of 1985 the brothers quickly prepared for the 2nd Annual United Negro College Fund Ball. The brothers received $500 in d o n a t i o n s and presented a check to Dr. Henry Ponder of the United Negro College Scholarship Fund Committee. As spring approached the brothers designed a program with the Mont Pleasant Boys Club. Initially $200 was donated to the organization and then a peer counseling program was initiated to help local youths.

The 2nd week of April found seven Sphinxmen attempting to enter the world of Alphadom. On June 4th, 1985, these seven men of the line "Subiani" crossed over. The seven n e o p h y t e b r o t h e r s are: Patrick Williamson, Howard Bienstock, David Harris, Sebrone Johnson, Tony Holston, Cecil Bright and Robert Koonce. The new officers for the 1985-86 year are: President, Martin D. Glaze; Vice-President, Reinhard Walker; Secretary, Sy J e n k i n s ; Treasurer, Sebrone Johnson; Dean of Pledges, James Mann; Sergeant-atArms/Chaplain, Robert Koonce; Social Chairman, Cecil Bright; and Historian, Tony Holston.

The 1985-86 school year found the chapter preparing a charter dinner and dance to celebrate the establishment of the chapter. The mini-jewels of the Pi Pi Chapter are: John Johnson, Winston Britton, Phil Gist, Larry Romaine, Greg Bowler, James Mann, Martin Glaze and Reinhard Walker.

The dinner was held at the Holiday Inn Ballroom on October 26, 1985, and was attended by graduate brothers of Beta Pi Lambda, administration and parents.

The guest roll included Brother Dr. Bill Brown who was a very close companion of Jewel Brother George Biddle Kelley. Together they founded Beta Pi Lambda Chapter in 1939.

President Solomon Jenkins III, of Beta Pi Lambda, gave an excellent speech on the future goals and objectives the chapter should strive for.

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The undergraduate brothers were awarded a Certificate of Award by The NACCP, Schenectady Branch, for Outstanding Community Service.

As the 1986 year began the Brothers started to prepare for their 3rd Annual United Negro College Fund Ball and the chapters 1st annual, "Go To High School, Go To College" Oratory Scholarship. The competition is designed for high school students to present a relevant issue of Black History Month. The first prize is a college scholarship to further the individual's education.

The Brothers of the Pi Pi Chapter would like to express thanks to Beta Pi Lambda for their great amount of support. We also thank our chapter advisor, Brother George Smith, who has done an excellent job in counseling and supporting our programs. The brothers of Pi Pi are keeping up the struggle, "onward and upward toward the light".

Pennsylvania Alpha Omicron Lambda establishes Hairston Scholarship

Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter recently initiated two pledges. They are Brothers Clarence Curry and Bill Lawson, Ph.D. Brother Curry is a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and is director of the University's Small Business Center.

Brother Lawson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. We congratulate these two outstanding Brothers as our newest neophyte Alphas.

The Black and Gold formal, Sweetheart Ball was held on the evening of a wintry St. Valetine's Day. However, over three hundred Brothers and their guests were able to brave the treacherous roads to attend.

The Chapter has also established the Howard Hairston Scholarship fund to memorialize our late Brother with a portion of the net proceeds from fundraising events being placed in this account. Other community efforts are still focusing on the Chapter's interest in developing housing for elderly and handicapped

Pittsburgh residents.

Thus far approval from the US Department of Housing and Urban development has not been obtained.

Current officers of the Chapter are: President, Lawrence Moncreif; Vice President, James Adkins; Recording/ Corresponding Secretary, Harry L. Budd; Financial Secretary, Richard Bennett; Treasurer, Theodore Vasser, Jr.; Chaplain, Paul Williams; Sergeant-At-Arms, Theodore Vasser, III; and Editor to the Sphinx, Harold R. White. —Harold White

new jersey Zeta Epsilon Lambda is Active on the Jersey Shore

The Brothers of Zeta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Red Bank, New Jersey, extend fraternal greetings to all of our distinguished brothers in Alpha. We wish to update the brotherhood on our activities during the past year.

The 1985 fraternal year began on a high note as the Brothers of the Chapter treated their beautiful ladies to a Sweethearts' Ball. The evening, arranged by Brother James Pritchett, was held at the elegant Barclay Hotel on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

The affair was truly a sweethearts delight.

Dean of Pledges, Brother David Reed, guided four outstanding candidates across the sands with the traditional ceremony. We welcomed our new Brothers Conrad Dailey, Derrick B. Oates, Jesse R. Penn and George Y. Wyatt. These Brothers have already made a positive impact on Chapter Programs.

In April of 1985, the Chapter continued with various projects to promote cultural and educational activities in the Jersey Shore communities. Brother Elbert Wisner arranged for the Morgan State University Choir to perform at a local high school. The choir, under the direction of Brother Dr. Nathan Carter, gave an outstanding performance.

In May, the Chapter donated $1,000 to the Monmouth County United Way and in June awarded 29

$3,000 in scholarships to five area graduating seniors at a reception held for them and their parents.

Brothers John W. Dorsey and Enoch N. Peters are to be congratulated for h e a d i n g u p the Scholarship Committee.

The Chapter sponsored their annual Pocono outing in June and it was coordinated by Brother Edwin D. Patton, and in July, the Ladies of Alpha held their annual Chapter Picnic. Both events were no less than spectacular.

In September of 1985, Zeta Epsilon Lambda Chapter was saddened by the loss of one of our C h a r t e r Members, Brother Dr. William English Wright. Although no longer with us in body, Brother Wright will always be remembered in our thoughts.

In October the Chapter held its Third Annual Charity Ball. The Charity Ball raised over $10,000 while "Putting on the Ritz". A highlight of the festivities was a raffle that included a 35 mm camera, microwave oven, $500 gift certificate and a $1000 vacation trip. Proceeds from the Ball are distributed to a number of worthy causes, including the Chapter Scholarship Fund and a donation of $1,000 to the NAACP on the night of the ball. Chairing the extravaganza, as he has for the past two years, was Brother Woodrow C. Holmes. Brother Holmes originated the Charity Ball idea and through his leadership the affairs have been very successful. The Brothers would like to publicly thank

the Ladies of Alpha for the magnificent job they did in providing the elegant decorations and other support for the ball.

On December 28, 1985, our Chapter President, Brother Kenneth M. Morgan, and Brother William H. Robinson presented a check for $2,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at their annual telethon.

In his television debut, Brother Morgan stated that, "by giving to the UNCF the Chapter donation will be properly distributed to deserving and worthy students."

Brothers and their families attended a very uplifting Founders Day Program, on December 8, 1985, hosted by the Brothers of Theta Psi Lambda Chapter of New Brunswick, N.J. The observance took place at the Sharon Baptist Church, pastored by Brother Reverend Marcus Williams.

The guest speaker was Brother Harold Sims, who is President of Sims International Ltd., and Sims & Associates Consultants.

In January 1986, Zeta Epsilon Lambda was one of the sponsors of the First Annual Jersey Shore Memorial Breakfast honoring our late Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Memorial was also co-sponsored by the area's other Greek-letter organizations and the Delaware State College Alumni Association (Central Jersey Chapter). The affair was organized by our own Brother Philip Sadler, who is also President of the Jersey Chapter of the Delaware State College

Alumni Association. A donation of $600 was made to the Martin Luther King Jr. United Presbyterian Church, Neptune, from proceeds of the breakfast. Also, during January, the Chapter donated $200 to the Rutgers University Paul Robeson Center and Minority Student Science Association for the transportation of minority students to a recruitment program at Rutgers.

In another act of community support, Brothers Clarence Jones and Enoch Peters represented the Chapter by presenting a Commodore 64 Computer and equipment to the Monmouth Boys Club in Asbury Park, to enhance their computer literacy program.

The Chapter also participated in the Georgian Court College Upward Bound Career Day Program in Lakewood. Twelve Brothers participated as presenters and served as Career Counselors.

Our Chapter officers are Brothers Kenneth M. Morgan, President; ]ohn W. Dorsey, Vice President; Clarence J. Jones, Secretary; Dr. Alvin G. Foster, Treasurer; Rev. Anthony L. Hodges, Chaplain; James R. Pritchett, Historian; 1st LT George Wilson, Jr., Sergeantat-Arms; David A. Reed, Associate Editor-to-the-Sphinx; and Cedric A. Sheilds, Dean of Pledgees.

Our Chapter looks forward to the future with renewed dedication to our communities and the youth of today.

—David A. Reed

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MIDWEST Illinois Mu Mu Lambda educates Alpha Lites

Mu Mu Lambda Chapter's 4th consecutive Alpha Lites Program registered some 72 male, high school, juniors and seniors for its 1985-86 program.

A highlight of the 1985-86 program was the chapter's second co-ed "Human Sexuality-Teen Pregnancy: A National Program" seminar, attended by some 65 male and female students.

The seminar, which focused on human physiology, the psychological and sociological impact of teen pregnancy and the impact this phenomenon has on education and career goals, was well received by the participants.

Professionals in fields of medicine, nursing, psychology, sociology, social work, education and religion served as resource persons, conducting workshops and rap sessions.

As teen pregnancy is one of the grave problems facing our society, Mu Mu Lambda (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) feels the urgency to continue to sponsor such programs in conjunction with its Alpha Lites Program.

Brother Roderick Pugh conducting a workshop, where participants .are engaged in role play, during Mu Mu Lambda's teen pregnancy seminar.

indiana lota Lambda Celebrated Founder's Day

On Saturday, December 7, 1985, Indianapolis, Indiana, Iota Lambda Chapter paused to remember the rich history of the organization.

A decorous setting for the fraternity's traditional Founder's Day Dinner/Ceremony was found in the McKinley Dining Room located in the downtown Indianapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel at Capitol Avenue and Washington Street.

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Male and female participants engaged in a rap session during Alpha Lites seminar. their guests and then introduced Brother James West, who gave the Invocation which signalled the waitress to begin serving the main course.

For the second time, following dinner, Brother Dr. Joseph T Taylor's voice peaked through the soft music and diverse dinner conversations to present Brother Andre Hammonds, who gave the purpose of this anniversary. We were challenged to rededicate our lives to the principles

and precepts of the fraternity.

Following the purpose presentation an excellent rendition of "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" was performed by Brothers Alson Wright and Anderson Daily.

Next, Brother Dr. Landrum Shields, draped in a tuxedo, as were all the Alpha men, introduced the speaker of the hour. Near the end of the impressive introciuction Reverend Shields said "Our speaker is the Past National Chaplain of Alpha Phi 31

Alpha Fraternity - Brother Reverend Sylvester Shannon."

Brother Sylvester Shannon enthusiasticly challenged Alpha men to provide the necessary leadership to forge broken homes back together, He urged that black male role models visit high school campuses to encourage young males to stay in school, and develop male responsibility and accountability. Moreover, Brother Shannon suggested that every family in America ought to watch wholesome television programming such as the Bill Cosby show. It's his belief that the show actually depicts what family life should be about.

Throughout the entire speech a marked awe filled the McKinley Room, named after the 25th United States President, as if Alpha men and their guest had accepted the charge to action. At the conclusion of the speech, Brother Shannon received a standing ovation.

Brother Harry Penquite, President of Iota Lambda Chapter quickly took to the podium to convey his approval and present the Alpha Phi Alpha Man of the Year Award. James Bullard was the recipient of this year's award, accorded to an active member of the fraternity who had distinguished himself by outstanding service and commitment to his fraternity and community.

The evening was concluded by Alpha Men forming a human circle inside the McKinley Room and singing the Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn. —Matthew Steward

minnesota Wesley takes the helm in Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Brothers of Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter, Minneapolis-St. Paul, extend their warm fraternal greetings to all distinguished men living in the world of Alphadom. Unfortunately greetings are perhaps the only warm aspect we have to offer.

As many of you brothers enjoy 70-80 degree temperaturres, we're just starting to thaw out from a winter deep freeze. However, we're veterans of this cold treatment from Mother 32

Brother Nate Davis receives Gamma Xi Lambda's Brother of the Year award from Brother Rufus Webster.

Nature. Despite what the daily temperatures reflect, Gamma Xi Lambda refuses to let its activities get chilled out, and by no means has put anything in regards to A4>A on ice.

Not since 1978, the year we hosted the General Convention that many brothers across the country still regard as the best ever, has Gamma Xi Lambda been so busy. Midwestern Vice President Ivan Cotman helped us kick off the New Year by delivering the keynote address at our annual Black and Gold Dinner-Ball, January 18th. At that time the chapter swore in its newly elected officers and Brother Cotman assisted in the installation ceremony. New officers include: Henry Wesley, President; Cleon Brown, Vice President; Rufus Webster, Secretary; Eric Davenport, Treasurer; Sergeant-at-Arms, John Robinson; Assistant Secretary, Marc Ingram; Editor-to-the-Sphinx, Allen Sampson; and James Cannon, Counsel. Brother Marc Watts presided as Master of Ceremonies for the program. As outgoing secretary, he along with Chapter Counsel, James Cannon, and Brother Levi Brady, received the treasured chapter Presidential Awards. Outgoing president Willie T. James presented the three brothers with the honors. Brother Nate Davis was awarded the prestigious Brother of the Year honor.

Alpha wives, sweethearts, brothers, and others engaged in almost four hours of non-stop Alpha party time

Outgoing prexy Willie James passes the presidential cup to Gamma Xi Lambda's new president, Brother Henrv Wesley. after the dinner program. Outgoing Sergeant-at-Arms, Brother Sam Favors, who doubles as an engineer for a Minneapolis utility company, provided two hours of dance music. His "Sunburst Band" performs regularly throughout the Twin Cities. Brother Jerrod Smith closed out the evening by spinning records. The event annually is one of the most widely attended entertainment-fundraising functions in the Minneapolis St. Paul area.

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included a Memorial Day Weekend Golf Tournament, in which 200 duffers participated, some former professionals. In the end when the greens were cleared, Brother Robert Ingram won the tournament. In August, Gamma Xi Lambda hosted its tenth annual Black and Gold Tennis Tournament, the most popular in the Twin Cities for years. As usual it turned out a "smashing" success and we handed out trophies in six different divisions.

But Brothers, although Gamma Xi Lambda enjoys a strong reputation and maintains a strong fraternal legacy, locally and nationally, we're not here to dwell on the past. We want to concentrate on the future.

As we gear towards celebrating our 80th anniversary this summer in Washington, Chapter President Henry Wesley has outlined some specific goals to achieve before we arrive in the nations capital: 1) Reclamation of almost 100 inactive brothers in the Twin Cities; 2) Fostering more involvement with community organizations; and 3) Forming a tighter bond with the only Minnesota group of undergraduate brothers, Mu Chapter based at the University of Minnesota.

You can expect to see us in force in Washington, sweethearts and wives included. Our long-term goal is to bring back the General Convention to Minneapolis, where literally all Alpha men can truly brag they are "too cold!" —Marc Watts

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Greetings from Raleigh, North Carolina. Phi Lambda started the year with a new President, Brother P. Paul T h o m p s o n , w h o led the Chapter into 1986. The other elected officers are: Brother Hernando Palmer, Vice President; Brother Walter C. The Sphinx/Summer

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New Phi Lambda Brothers: left to right, Jerry L. Bettis, Sr., Winser E. Alexander, Clyde E. Chesney, Everett B. Ward, and William B. Love. Not shown is Frank A. Toliver, Jr.

Davenport, Treasurer; Brother George E. Vertreese, Recording Secretary; Brother Joseph Springer, Financial Secretary; Brother James McCall, Corresponding Secretary.

We started the new year stronger.

On November 24, 1985, six exceptional men were guided across the burning sands into Alpha Phi Alpha.

These six new brothers are Brothers William B. Love, a Physical Therapist at Dorothea Dix Hospital; Everett B. Ward, Director of Political Operations for the North Carolina Democratic Party; Jerry L Bettis, Sr., a Teacher Technician and Afro-American Coordinator for the School of Forest Resources at North Carolina State University; Winser E. Alexander, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University; Clyde E. Chesney, a District Program Leader for the Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State University; and Frank A. Toliver, Jr., Special Assistant to the Director, Division of Auditing and Accounting, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Comptroller's Office.

During their tenure as Sphinxmen, the Brothers were instructed in the history and organization of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The Sphinxmen also participated in several service projects. They sponsored ten underpriviledged children for membership in the Garner Road

YMCA for one year; and gave books, posters, and subscriptions to Ebony Jr. to the New Bern Avenue Day Care Center and the Tuttle Community Day Care Center.

As Neophytes, the Brothers have already volunteered to take the lead in facilitating Phi Lambda's activities with the Boy Scouts of America.

The Neophytes are all married and they are e n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u t participating in the Phi Lambda Chapter.

We are sure that they will help make 1986 an outstanding year for Phi Lambda. —George Vertreese

georgia After Convention, Eto Lambda still works hard

Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Georgia, after hosting the second largest national convention in the history of Alpha, (the largest was also held in Atlanta in 1977), is again "off and running".

Approximately 30 Brothers, including 9 delegates, attended the Georgia State Convention on October 24-25, 1985 held at Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Brother Verdee Lockhart, previously national Alumni Brother of the Year in 1980, received the Charles W. 33

Green Award, as Brother Vic Carter, WSB-TV anchor reporter, delivered the luncheon address.

The Annual Founders Observance was held the weekend of December 7-8, 1985, as a list of activities were planned. Culminating this weekend was the Church Observance Service and the Annual Founders Banquet, held at the Omni International Hotel.

The featured speaker for this occasion was Brother Andrew J. Young, Mayor of Atlanta.

Our 1985 Fraternal year was highlighted by the Holiday Ball, held on December 31, 1985. More than 1200 Brothers and guests attended this affair.

Approximately 30 Eta Lambda Brothers participated in the local United Negro College Fund (UNCF) telethon, working in all capacities.

The Chapter donated more than $2,000 to this cause.

The year 1986 commenced with more emphasis placed on keeping alive the Fraternity's national projects. Such projects include: Alpha Teen Pregnancy, Voter Registration, Boy Scouts, Leadership Development and Reclamation. Committees are hard at work to fulfill our fraternal commitment.

We again thank our Brother Robert Lewis, Chairman of the 1985 General Convention (Atlanta), for his leadership efforts and tenacity in directing a memorable convention. He indeed possesses the characteristics of "An Alpha Man". —Ray C. Long

georgia Thera Nu Lambda looks back on inspiring year

Theta Nu Lambda Chapter proudly looks back at another fruitful and inspiring year. We have enjoyed several accomplishments and witnessed the aims of our great fraternity in action: "Manlv Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind."

On Saturday, January 19, 1985, 10:00 a.m., seventy-five teenage males gathered at the LaGrange Service Center, 102 McGregor Street in LaGrange, for a workshop on teenage pregnancy sponsored by the 34

brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter.

Brother Dr. Larry Earvin, professor at Clark College, served as consultant for the workshop. Other participants included Dr. Riggins R. Earl, professor at ITC; Rev. Clarence Sams, pastor of the First Baptist Church of LaGrange; Rev. Henry Johnson of Hogansville; Mrs. Dorothy Bush, nurse with the Troup County Board of Health; and the brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter. The workshop focused on the teenage males, "the forgotten partners," and the workshop was the first of its kind in the West Georgia area. The brothers received overwhelming support from the community. Brother Alfred McNair served as chairman of the workshop on teenage pregnancy.

Our annual Alpha Workshop was held on Saturday, February 23, 1985 from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Callaway Student Center on the campus of LaGrange College. The purpose of the workshop was to provide an opportunity for the high school students to secure information about the colleges in Georgia and Alabama, to assist the students with college applications, to provide information about financial aid, to inform students about the availability of scholarships, and to provide some information about the various occupations students may enter. There were approximately sixty (60) participants.

Also in February, several brothers journeyed to Columbus, Georgia for the State Convention. These brothers included Brothers Charles E. Milligan, John D. Hoggs, Oliver N. Greene, and Alfred McNair and Cleveland Bedgood. Brother John D. Hoggs was the recipient of the Charles Greene Award for the State of Georgia.

Theta Nu Lambda was adequately represented at the Regional Convention in Birmingham with Brothers Charles Milligan, John Hoggs, Donald Weatherington, Oliver N. Greene and Alfred McNair as attendees.

The month of April brought with it the initiation of one brother into Alphadom, Brother Robert Derico.

On Friday, April 26, 1985 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., the brothers in Theta Nu Lambda Chapter presented "A Night with the Alpha's in Black & Gold." Music was by the Sound of Reflections Bank out of Warner Robins, Georgia. This affair was held at Vend-All Fine Caterers in LaGrange

and was enjoyed by all.

On Sunday, May 19, 1985 at the First Baptist Church on Fannin Street in LaGrange, our annual Education for Citizenship Program was held in honor of Brother Charles E. Milligan and his Family. Brother Milligan was the current president of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter, president of the Troup County Branch NAACP, and served the LaGrange and Troup County communities in numerous capacities. Brother Milligan received the chapter's Black and Gold Award, the highest award given by the chapter. Brother Milligan and his family moved to El Paso, Texas with the Westinghouse Corporation.

Brother Ozell Sutton was the guest speaker. Mr. Jeffrey Martin, a senior at the Manchester High School in Manchester, Georgia, was recognized as the recipient of the 1985-86 Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Award of $1000.00. Mr. Martin is presently a freshman at the University of Georgia.

After the program, the brothers and their guests had dinner at the Ramada Inn in LaGrange, Georgia.

On Saturday, June 1, 1985, the brothers sponsored a picnic at the Pyne Road Park in LaGrange for the participants in the workshop on Teenage Pregnancy and their guests.

Brother Arthur Hart, our district director, also attended this outing.

Theta Nu Lambda Chapter was adequately represented at the National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Nine brothers from Theta Nu Lambda attended the convention.

We congratulate the brothers in Atlanta for an outstanding convention.

On Friday, August 23, 1985 at the Ramada Inn in LaGrange, Georgia, Theta Nu Lambda Chapter received a proclamation from Govornor Joe Frank Harris in recognition of the chapter's contribution to the citizens in the area of family planning during a Public Forum. The forum designed to promote community awareness and involvement was sponsored by the Governor's Special Council on Family Planning. There were two other persons from Health District Four receiving awards from Governor Harris. On hand to receive the award for the chapter were Brothers Alfred McNair and Oliver N. Greene. Ms. Arthur Lee Cooke was chairperson for the Governor's Special Council On Family Planning.

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During the spring of the year, several young men from LaGrange College approached the members of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter about the possibility of a chapter established on that campus. After several meetings with the young men, Theta Nu Lambda in July petitioned the National Office for the establishment of a chapter on the LaGrange College Campus. On October 2, 1985, eight young men from LaGrange College were initiated into the Sphinx Club.

These included: Paul Bailey, Michael Bailey, Kenneth Ingram, Chalton Askew, Robert Peterson, Dexter Mcintosh, Brian Seay, and Jason Slaughter.

As a fund raising project, the chapter's annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant was held on Saturday, March 16, 1985, 8 pm at the Manchester Middle School in Manchester, Georgia. The audience was dazzled by the songs, dance, and skits from seven young ladies from the West Georgia area. Miss Tangelia Watson of Manchester High School was crowned Miss Black and Gold. On hand to crown Miss Black and Gold was Miss Thecla McCulloh, the former Miss Black and Gold and a freshman at Morris Brown College.

Brother Oliver N. Greene served as chairman of the pageant.

The brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter are ever mindful of their responsibilities as Alpha Men. We strive ever onward and upward toward the light. — Willie J. Anderson

alabama Unity Breakfast held in Huntsville The Brothers of Delta Theta Lambda Chapter continued to demonstrate the essence of leadership under President Robert J. Richardson. The first annual Unity Breakfast to celebrate the birth of Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was held on January 20, 1986, at the Von Braun Civic Center's Exhibition Hall. Brother James O. Heyward served as Chairperson and Master of Ceremonies.

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Von Braun Civic Center Audience observes Brother Heyward at the Podium during Huntsville King Salute.

Eddie W. Thomas, Pastor, Mary Magdalene Baptist Church, Abbeville, Alabama. He spoke on the theme "Living The Dream." He is the example of an inspiring young man who has fully utilized his talent and skill to become a prominent force and high visible role model.

President Robert J. Richardson presented the recipients of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Awards.

Councilwoman Jane Mabry, the first female to serve on the Huntsville City Council, has also successfully served as Co-Chairperson of the United Negro College Fund Banquet.

She has fought to protect the rights of all people. Dr. Leon Bonner, the first black to serve on the Madison County Board of Registrars and President of Huntsville/Madison County Human Relations Committee, has community service as his tradition.

Brother Robert J. Richardson (Left) Presenting Gift To Brother Eddie W. Thomas

Music was provided by the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Fellowship Churches Choir and the Alpha Ensemble under the direction of Brother Elige Jones.

Brother Homer McCall gave the Occasion and Brother Henry Bradford read the Litany of Commemoration. The Closing Thoughts were given by Laura Hall, President of Huntsville Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. City and state officials, as well as Brother Douglas Covington, President of Alabama A&M University and Colonel Laslow of Redstone Arsenal were members of the sellout crowd.

Plans are underway for a bigger and better program for next year. The Huntsville Community is grateful for the insight of Alpha Men in planning the only activity for the City on the official celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

Delta Theta Lambda Chapter and Delta Gamma Chapter (Alabama A&M University) presented their 79th Annual Founder's Day Program December 10, 1985 at Prentice Hall Banquet Room, Alabama A&M University.

Brother Douglas Covington, President of Alabama A&M University, was the speaker.

The program was very well attended by both chapters. A social hour was held at the House of Alpha after the program.

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at Boot's Restaurant, February 14, 1986. This was one of the many ways for us to show our appreciation, love, and devotion for those ladies in our lives that mean so much to us. A beautiful, long-stemmed, red rose was presented to each lady. A bouquet of red roses was presented to Mrs. John W. Hall and Ms. Robert J. Richardson who were deemed exceptional by President Robert J. Richardson for their tireless assistance in helping with the planning of the Unity Breakfast. —John W. Hall

edward waters college Candlelight Memorial held to honor Dr. King

Greetings to the Brothers of the House of Alpha. During the year the Brothers of Kappa Upsilon Chapter have endeavored to uphold the aims of our dear fraternity. The year met us with tragedy for one of our South African brothers, Brother Oupa Seane. With the news of the death of his mother, Oupa had to return home, to Johannesburg, South Africa. Through the efforts of the brothers of Kappa Upsilon and Upsilon Lambda Chapters, we were able to purchase our brother a round trip ticket home to attend the funeral of his mother. With thirteen (13) neophytes in our chapter, the light of Alpha is shining brightly over the city of Jacksonville and the State of Florida.

Addressing the urgent need for the elimination of Black on Black crime, Kappa Upsilon recently held a Black on Black crime prevention seminar. It featured a display booth set up by the Jacksonville Urban League and lectures by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Department. The Allen University concert choir visited Edward Waters College and the Brothers of Kappa Upsilon welcomed them with a beautiful breakfast, which featured a mini step show.

After only two months of being active, Kappa Upsilon participated in the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters state convention. Two 36

awards were given to the chapter: Brother Thomas Davis, current Student Government Association President, won the state oratorical contest, and Ms. Demorris Wimberly won the Miss Black and Gold contest.

The Brothers of Kappa Upsilon were the leaders on the campus of Edward Waters College, being the largest contributor out of all the student organizations to the United Negro College Fund.

The Brothers of Kappa Upsilon boast of having the highest cumulative Grade Point Average of the fraternities and sororities of Edward Waters College. In keeping the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a reality, we participated in a freedom walk which featured Ms. Black and Gold. A candlelight memorial service was hosted by Kappa Upsilon in honor of Brother King, featuring a wreath laying ceremony and a twenty-one gun salute by the United States National Guard. Black and Gold Week, featured the tenth year celebration of the founders of Kappa Upsilon Chapter. We will award a scholarship to a deserving high school student desirous of attending Edward Waters College. We have pledged ourselves to march onward and upward spreading the light of Alpha.

florida Epsilon Mu Lambda Puts Pensacola On Florida Map

Last year's Florida State Convention was held in Pensacola and hosted by Epsilon Mu Lambda Chapter. Prior to this time, many Florida brothers thought Pensacola was located in the great state of Alabama. Following one of the most successfull state conventions ever to be held in the state, Florida brothers now know that Pensacola is the "Western Gate to the Sunshine State".

The brothers of Epsilon Mu Lambda arose to the challenge of hosting a state convention in nothing less than grand Alpha style. The record setting number of attendees, including a brother from a recently formed chapter in the Bahamas, were guests of not only the local chapter but the historical district of the city,

the local Pan-Hellenic Council, and the many friends of Alpha Phi Alpha.

To insure that the first visit of Alpha to Pensacola be a success many events were planned for the enjoyment of all who attended. A s e r i e s of n e w s l e t t e r s e n t i t l e d "Rollcall" were mailed to each chapter throughout the year preceding the convention. Special cost saving events were employed to ease the financial burden of brothers traveling from distant cities (Miami to Pensacola is approximately 750 miles).

These included a raffle to offset room costs, a dormitory-like room assignment with reduced rates for college brothers, and airline discounts on Eastern Airlines.

For smooth and fast registration, registrars used computers. Accurate numbers could be obtained for all meal functions and meeting room sizes as well as convention statistics.

Judges for contests had the most upto-date information of all contestants which allowed for last minute contest registration.

Epsilon Mu Lambda feels privileged to have hosted the Brothers af Alpha and looks forward to having not only Florida brothers as our guests, for we are already making plans for hosting the Southern Region. The 1985 State Convention Committee included: Aaron Harris, Chairman; E. Charles Turner, Leroy Jenkins, John Baines, Linzie Stephens, J. Elliot Crowder, Lawrence Scott, Ronald Mangum, Jeffrey English, Charles Thornton, and Frank Kyle.

NeRoy Anderson is chapter president. —Aaron Harris

south Carolina Florence Chapters aid family in need

It was 1 Vi months before Christmas, a time when everyone was supposed to be happy. But somehow someone forgot to tell this to the McLeod family.

Willie McLeod was stricken in his prime with diabetes which ultimately led to his blindness. Unable to provide for his family in the way which he was accustomed to, Mr. McLeod knew of only one source of help, Our The Sphinx/Summer

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Heavenly Father.

One source Mr. McLeod did not know about was a group of young men devoted to uplifting all mankind in everyway, our dear fraternity, A<t>A. The two local chapters in Florence, Kappa Chi (undergraduate) and Delta Kappa Lambda (graduate) combined their efforts and created a fund drive, called the Willie McLeod Fund, to assist the McLeod Family.

Alpha Phi Alpha began the project by first letting the area churches know of the situation. Some of the churches, such as Cumberland United Methodist and Shiloh United Methodist, responded with generous donations. As the drive gained momentum, organizations on the campus of Francis Marion College began contributing. Some of these charitable organizations were Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Minority Student Association, and of course various brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.

By the end of the drive, in January, an estimated $729.00 was collected and disbursed to the McLeod family.

These gifts came at a crucial time for the McLeod family and were appreciated. Now, thanks to all of the contributors to the Willie McLeod Fund, the McLeod Family has survived most hardships and is once again functioning as a true family should.

tennesee Alpha Delta Lambda boasts a "Commitment To Excellence" Greetings to the Brotherhood throughout Alphadom. Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tennessee, began the year under the leadership of Brother Jesse McGee after two dynamic years under the Presidency of Brother William Hawkins. Other chapter officers are - Don A. Lee, 1st Vice-President; Comajor Roberts, 2nd Vice-President; Freddie Criss, Recording Secretary; Fredric Letcher, Corresponding Secretary; Joseph Matthews, Financial Secretary; Eldredge Williams, Trearurer; W.T. McDaniel, Chaplin; Wallace Wilburn, Jr., Dean of Pledgees; Jethro Alexander, Sergeantat-Arms; Melvyn Tuggle, ParliamenThe Sphinx/Summer

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tarian; and Harold Winfrey, Editor-to the-Sphinx.

October 31,1985, marked the third year the Brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda have served as volunteer Big Brothers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Memphis. The Brothers were assigned a child to be picked up at their home and taken to a Halloween Party at Rhodes College. The evening the Brothers spent with the children was most gratifying and rewarding. The Brothers look forward to the next Big Brother activity.

On a warm springlike evening, Friday, December 6, 1985, approximately 100 Brothers gathered in the banquet room at the Benchmark Hotel, downtown Memphis, to celebrate Founder's Day. As the Brothers entered the room, their eyes were attracted by the Black and Gold decor. The menu for the occasion was that of Alpha Phi Alpha's Second Annual Banquet to the Initiates, October 26, 1907. The speaker for the occasion, Brother Charles Sueing, Dean of Students, Shelby State Community College gave the Brothers a charge of rededication and commitment to the continuing growth of A l p h a Phi A l p h a Fraternity, Incorporated.

Brother Junious Mebane was spotlighted on the program as an inspiration of dedication to Alpha.

Brother Mebane has been an Alpha Man for 59 years and is still an active and participating member. He also

charged us to dedicate ourselves to the purposes of the Fraternity.

A check for $500 was presented to Brother William Cross, Dean of Students, LeMoyne-Owen College, to be placed in the Thomas H. Hayes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Brother Hayes was a Charter Member of Alpha Delta Lambda and a graduate of LeMoyne-Owen College.

The finale of our Founders' Day Program was the singing of the Fraternity Hymm, which was sung with the feeling of rededication and the commitment to excellence.

This year marked our 11th Annual Leadership Seminar for high school students in the Memphis City Schools and the Shelby County Schools.

We, the Brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, are proud of our accomplishments and achievements and shall continue to strive for excellence in A<J>A.

florida Leadership Institute held in St. Petersburg Theta Eta Lambda Chapter, St. Petersburg, Florida, continues to implement the philosophy of Alpha through its many and varied endeavors. Two scholarships were awarded last fall to two promising 37

high school g r a d u a t e s w h o are continuing their educational careers at institutions of higher learning. The Black and Gold subscription dance held in December was a most colorful and enjoyable activity. More than 500 patrons supported the chapter in this project, from which funds are earmarked for scholarships for 1986 graduates. The chapter has sent delegates to the state fall round-up, the state convention at Pensacola, as well as the Southern Regional Convention at Macon, Georgia. A large delegation is already making plans to attend the General Convention at Washington, D. C. A spirited Founders Day service was held on Sunday afternoon, December 8, at the new First Baptist Institutional Church, with the minister, Brother Rev. Wayne G. Thompson, delivering a most challenging message. Joining the local Brothers for the Founders Day service was the newly organized chapter at Clearwater, Omicron Beta Lambda, Brother Dr. Joseph Carwise, President. The spring invitational formal was held on April 19 at the exotic Trade Winds Hotel on St. Petersburg Beach.

The main thrust of the year was the 7th Annual Leadership Institute held at Eckerd College, with Brother Clarence Givens in charge. More than 75 high school juniors attended the institute for twelve Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 12:55 P.M., receiving instruction in Black Heritage, Success Motivation, Decision Making, Testing Skills (SAT), and Communication Skills. Every student was required to take the SAT. Immediately following the close of the institute was the beginning of a seminar on teen-age pregnancy under the direction of Brother Bonnie Clemmons.

Always anxious to increase the ranks of Alpha with outstanding men, the brothers sought out and "put across the burning sands" four prominent men - John Frazier, Darren Hammond, Edwin Van, and Donald Wheat.

Theta Eta Lambda Chapter Brothers continue to be "servants of all" as they carry out the spirit of Alpha in their respective professions as well as in volunteer community and civic work. Brother Emanuel Stewart was recently awarded the Charles Greene Award on the state and regional 38

levels and Brother of the Year at the Pensacola state convention. On February 29, he was the recipient of the Salvation Army Others Award.

Chapter brothers recently celebrated the fifty-year memberships in Alpha of Brother Dr. Orion T. Ayer and Brother Dr. Fred W. Alsup.

The high fraternal spirit of the Brothers was saddened with the untimely and sudden death of one of our most faithful and devoted brothers, Brother Frank E. Smith, on November 29. The Omega service was held and Brothers served as pall bearers at his funeral at St. Bartholmews Episcopal Church. Brother Smith, born in Charlotte County, Virginia, received his education in the schools of Pittsburgh. A four-year veteran of World War II, Brother Smith retired from the Army Reserves with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was the first black mechanical engineer to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh.

Having worked in Philadelphia as an engineer with the Navy Department, he made many outstanding and lasting innovations in his work. Initiated in Omicron Chapter Pittsburgh, Brother Smith was Alpha Life Member #776. Several Scholarships have been established in memory of Brother Smith.

florida state u loto Delta claim leaders at FSU Greetings to all in Alphadom from the Brothers of Iota Delta Chapter.

Behind the leadership of our chapter officers, especially President Dexter Williams and Dean of Pledges Micheal Andrews, Iota Delta has had one of its most fruitful and productive years. Holding the first meeting for the 1985-86 school year in early August, the assembled Brothers wasted no time in getting down to business. The chapter officers are Brothers Dexter Williams, President; Nemiah Bryant, Vice President; Rodney Scott, Secretary; Vincent Burnett, Corresponding Secretary; Eric Johnson, Treasurer; Micheal Andrews, Dean of Pledges; Reginald Young, Parlamentatium; Kenneth Perry, Assistant Dean of Pledges;

Earnest Williams, Chaplain; Prince Brown, Historian and Editor-to-theSphinx. The Brothers of Iota Delta continue to hold top positions in other campus organizations; such as, Senate seats, Black Student Union President, and offices in their majors' fraternal organizations.

We kicked the year off with a BackTo-School "Jam on the Nile". This party was the first time for a lot of new Brothers to step. This brief show broke the ice, and the brothers went on to take first honors in the "Annual Greek Extravaganza" at Florida State University. This alone set the stage for the rest of the year ("First of all,") bringing many requests from other organizations and neighboring chapters for us to step publicly. We held our formal Fall Smoker which received an excellent turnout.

In fraternal service, the Brothers presented Thanksgiving baskets to the needy families in the community.

We also participated in Founders Day activities coordinated by the Beta Nu Chapter of Florida A & M University, of course with the assistance of Brother Moses G. Miles.

We began the Spring Semester with our annual winter formal/Club Manhattan'. This was the highlight of our winter weekend preceded by the 'Wall Jam', and then followed by the Miss Black and Gold pageant.

Our weekend was dedicated to Brother Martin Luther King. The Spring smoker was held and brothers competed in intramural basketball and softball. As a result of a successful smoker, Iota Delta is proud to welcome its nine newly initiated brothers into Alphadom. We will continue to strive for excellence and always uphold the light.

mississippi Founders Day observed in Moss Point Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter of Moss Point, Mississippi celebrated the Fraternity's 79th Annual Founder's Day on December 15, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Moss Point.

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Fraternity and Editor of Alpha South News, was our guest speaker. Dr. Moses is a member of the faculty in the College of Education at Mississippi State University and leads a research effort in high technology applications for the state. Dr. Moses also chairs Designed Learning Systems, Inc., a minority-owned firm providing computer services to small businesses and governmental agencies throughout the United States.

north Carolina Deto Nu Lambda on the move Beta Nu Lambda C h a p t e r in Charlotte, N.C. has enjoyed another successful year through individual and fraternity achievement and community service.

Beta Nu Lambda Chapter has been represented with more than 25% of active participation and attendance of its m e m b e r s h i p with the State of North Carolina, Southern Regional and the National levels.

Bring a Brother Night was scheduled several times during the year as a method of reclaiming inactive brothers and to welcome brothers w h o are new comers to our city and to encourage their participation in the chapter's pro-

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grams. This was held during the chapter's regular monthly meetings.

Quarterly Brotherhood Breakfast is held each quarter of the year.

This is another reclaiming activity which is held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays at a local cafeteria or hotel in Charlotte. All active brothers are encouraged to invite all inactive Brothers they know to come and join in our Alpha fellowship. This is a very informal gathering which is just for fellowship of the brotherhood. Once it was opened to the wives and sweethearts and w i d o w s . Each event was very well a t t e n d e d and enjoyed.

A picnic was held in July at Latta P l a n t a t i o n Park for b o t h active a n d inactive b r o t h e r s ' families, sweethearts and widows. The chapter was responsible for all refreshments and the schedule of activities and games.

Beta Nu Lambda held a very exciting and fine Luau in June '85.

This was a donation admission affair which drew a full-house.

This was one of our best fundraisers ever.

Beta Nu Lambda members are totally involved in participating with the Boy Scouts of America in Charlotte. The chapter has representation on all levels such as: Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Troop Committees and the Mecklenburg Boy Scout's local Council.

Beta Nu Lambda sponsored two food donation activities in 1985, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Members of Beta Nu Lambda donated and collected food to give to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. In December there was a Project Santa Claus activity where members of the chapter donated money and brought items and collected toys to give families during Christmas. The chapter secured names of needy families through the County's Department of Social Services. The items were distributed the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Beta Nu Lambda Chapter celebrated the Fraternity's Founder's Day with the eloquent dissertation of Brother Dr. Loinel Newsom, Barber-Scotia College, Concord, North Carolina and Past General President (21st) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The December 8, 1985 banquet was well attended by Brothers, wives and sweethearts. There was a cheese and wine sip at 5:00 p.m., with the dinner being served at 6:00 p.m., at the McDonald's Cafeteria on Beatties Ford Road.

The theme of Brother Newsom's dynamic and meaningful address was, "Alpha Men Being Thermostats and not be Thermometers For Our Youths". Brother Newsom strongly drove home that Alpha Men are and should be Thermostats that light up and motivate our youth so that they can make a worthwhile contribution to our society and the world.

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texos a&m Pi Omicron chartered in Aggielond Sunday, September 15, 1985, was a very special day for the newly formed Pi Omicron Chapter at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Approximately 250 people descended upon Aggieland's Memorial Student Center to join in the celebration of a new beginning.

It was on this day that Pi Omicron held its chartering ceremony. Having entered Alphaland on March 5, 1985, the eleven brothers of Pi Omicron anxiously awaited the day that they would be able to celebrate their day of chartering. It can be considered to be the general consensus that the wait endured was well worth the while.

The day was a special one from start to finish, with the program ranging from campus and community welcomes to an inspiring quartet-style rendition of "The Impossible Dream" performed by four of the Pi Omicrom brothers. The day was capped off in no better fashion possible with Brother Charles C. Teamer, Sr., General President of Alpha Phi Alpha, delivering the keynote address. In addition to Brother Teamer's outstanding theme, Texas A&M was graced by the presence of the following outstanding brothers: Brother Raymond E. Carreathers, Immediate Past Southwestern Regional Vice President; Brother Randall Palmer, Southwestern Regional Vice President; and Brother Frederick Roberts, President of Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter at Prairie View, Texas.

The brothers of Pi Omicron are, of course in Alpha order: Brothers Andre' N. Brackens, Joseph E. Chavis, Jr., Marcus L. Davis, Edward A Haskin, Kevin K. Johnson, Kevin M. Jones, Nathan R. McClellan, Rodney O. Pennywell, Don L. Scott, Markanthony Sterling, and Roderick E. Wright-Holmes. This newly formed chapter is assisted by the outstanding efforts of our advisors - Brothers Alvin Larke, Jr., Kevin R. Carreathers, 40

Proud Alpha Men pose at the chartering of Texas A&M Universty's Pi Omicron Chapter

Special guests at Pi Omicron Chapter chartering included Brothers: Frederick Roberts, President of Epsilon Gamma Lambda Chapter, Prairie View, Texas; Pi Omicron President Kevin Johnson; General President Charles Teamer; Southwestern Vice President Randall Palmer; and Immediate Past Southwestern Vice President Raymond Carreathers. and Taft E. Benson.

The brothers of Pi Omicron see this event as only the start of bigger and better things. By entering Alphaland, they have pledged to uphold Alpha Phi Alpha and all that it stands for. They humbly accept the challenge that is presented to them and state that they will press onward and forever forward with full force. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kevin K. Johnson

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the Fraternity's 79th by making "The Four Seasons." The Sphinx Club included Brother William N. Grant III, M.D., President ("Winter"); Brother Wayne J. Riley, Assistant to the Mayor of New Orleans (Brother Ernest N. Morial), Vice President ("Spring"); Brother Erroll G. Williams, New Orleans Third Municipal District Assessor, Treasurer ("Summer"); and Brother Albert D. Cunningham III, journalist and Xavier University faculty member, Secretary ("Fall").

The opportunity to meet General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. added greater significance to the pledging process, as did the support of Past General President Morial. The Sphinxmen were impressed by the historic yet vitally contemporary insights of Brother William R. Adams, M.D. and Past General President Brother Raymond W. Cannon, whose active lives belie their personal associations with the Seven Jewels.

The Brothers of Sigma Lambda, led

by Chapter President Brother Ivan L. R. Lemelle and assisted by CoDeans of Pledges Brothers Joseph K. Byrd (Chapter Vice President) and Harold M. Jackson, steadfastly upheld Alpha's standards throughout the pledge period.

Culmination of the pledge process came Wednesday, December 4, 1985, the night of Alpha Phi Alpha's 79th anniversary and the eve of Sigma Lambda's 60th. The line was made at Xavier University, where well-known educator Brother Dr. Norman C. Francis is President. Founders' Day was commemorated Sunday evening, December 8, in a private room of the Nexus Club Uptown. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Albert Cunningham

Oklahoma u Zeta Zeta hosts 15th Black & Gold Week Sincerest fraternal greetings are extended to all Brothers of Alpha from the Zeta Zeta Chapter, Oklahoma University, at Norman. It has been an exhaustive and exciting year for the Brothers of Zeta Zeta, as we have strived to uphold the light of our fraternity.

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Southwest Regional Convention, held in Oklahoma City the weekend of March 29-30.

Congratulations to the new brothers of our chapter, Aaron Rayford, Tony Daniels, Charles Thomas and Ken Bolton, who completed their road to Alpha in April, 1985. Our recent additions have already made a significant impact on our chapter and future contributions and even higher standards will be expected from them. Remember, neophytes, the future of Alpha is in your hands. Congratulations are also in order to our new chapter officers including: Keith Borders, President; Bruce Johnson, Vice President; Ken Evans, Secretary; Rodney Waters, Treasurer; Donnie Glenn, Dean of Pledges, and Bruce Marion, Corresponding Secretary.

The highlight of the year was our 15th Annual Black and Gold Week.

This is a week of activities and community service that Brothers old and new take pride in every year. The annual basketball tournament kicked-off this year's B&G. This tournament is always intense, as Brothers from all over the state come out and compete against each other.

There was also a Brotherhood Smoker, and Zeta Zeta was honored to have one of its original founders, Brother Walter Mosely in attendance. Other activities during the week included a Gospel Extravaganza, a Career/Motivation Seminar, and an All-Greek Wine and Cheese Fashion Show. The pinnacle of this year's B&G was the Awards Banquet. Our guest speaker was Brother Randall Palmer of San Antonio, Texas, the Southwestern Regional Vice President. Brother Palmer was honored as Zeta Zeta's Brother of the Year. Zeta Zeta was also honored to have several alumni brothers in attendance at the banquet, which preceded our annual Black and Gold Ball. The evening was exhilarating and inspirational, as Brother Palmer addressed the audience on the role of our fraternity and its impact on Black America.

Last Fall, Ms. Laqueta Wright of Tulsa, was chosen as Zeta Zeta's Miss Black and Gold. Ms. Wright did a superb job in the competition. Brother Derrick Minter and Brother Bruce Johnson coordinated the event, which ran smoothly and professionally. In October, the brotherhood raised $500

for Africare, a non-profit famine relief organization. The money was raised at a Founders Day Stompdown sponsored by the chapter on October 23.

Rodney Waters and Todd Chandler were overseers of the project. Other activities during the year included a clothes drive for the needy, an Alcohol Awareness Day, and a Study Skills Seminar. One of the most rewarding activities during the year was a Christmas party given for some of the handicapped children of the area. Brothers and sweethearts sponsored the party, which was a fun time for everyone involved.

On January 15th, the Brotherhood participated in a candlelight vigil in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Brother Ken Evans led the vigil, which included hymns, prayer, and song. On January 20th, the national holiday, the Brotherhood sponsored a Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration. The event was held outdoors, and birthday cake was served in honor of the occasion. The event was something that brothers are sure to remember for a long time.

California Eto Sigma Lambda Celebrates 25 years of Alpha The Brothers of Eta Sigma Lambda came into the new year in great fashion by holding our 1986 kickoff at our annual Founders Day function. 1985 marked the 25th year anniversary of the San Jose Chapter. To commemorate the occasion a mass reclamation program brought back two of the original founders of the chapter as well as many inactive Brothers in the area.

As a part of the reclamation project, Eta Sigma Lambda instituted a monthly newsletter to keep the local Brotherhood informed of Fraternity activities, recognize outstanding brothers, and generate better communications throughout the regional area. This will be a flagship Eta Sigma Lambda project throughout 1986.

Brother Martin Luther King's birthday commemoration was another opportunity to shine for us.

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Working in conjunction with the San Jose MLK Memorial Committee, Eta Sigma Lambda sponsored a "Stay In High School - Go To College" workshop for area high school students.

As part of an all day function, in which Mr. Dexter King was the keynote speaker, Eta Sigma Lambda showcased all the Black Universities in the country - an exposure that many California youths would rarely get.

The program was so successful, that many leading San Jose community leaders requested that we run the workshoop at other times of the school year.

If you are attending one of the UNCF colleges we need materials from your school; materials that show scholastic requirements, majors available, clubs, activities on campus, etc. These are materials of interest to high school students. Please send materials to our mailing address listed in the back of this Sphinx magazine.

Alpha Phi Alpha was well represented on the Memorial Committee.

Brothers T. J. Owens and Haymon Jahi were chairmen of Finance and Planning committees respectively.

Their input to the Memorial Celebration held the committee true to the example that Brother Martin Luther King Jr. set for all of us In addition to the San Jose MLK memorial, Eta Sigma Lambda members played a key role as march monitors in the San Francisco MLK memorial march. We were distinquished last year by having our Chapter Chaplain, Brother Nate Newman, honored by the city of San Jose for outstanding community service as a minister, a member of the San Jose District Attorney's office, President of the local NAACP, and Director of the San Jose Afro American Center. We were fortunate that this honor came during our annual Black and White Ball, the social affair of the season in fall 1985.

And in setting the pace for Alpha, Eta Sigma Lambda has been an integral part of the Western Region's new Pledge Certification Program - a program sponsored by the Western Region designed to teach, test, and certify each Brother who participates in pledging. Eta Sigma Lambda has ten graduate brothers certified for 1986. We think it will be the way of the future to combat hazing offenses.

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Brother Howard Penn, alias Santa Claus, holds audience spellbound at Zeta Beta Lambda's 1985 Alpha Community Christmas Party

Delivering Alpha Spirit to Brother Roscoe Brewer, with cane, are members of Zeta Beta Lambda's Visitation Committee. From left are Brothers Curtis Woodard, Arthur Johnson, Eddie Lang, Clarence Roberts, Winston Bolden, Brewer, James Shelby, Augustin Fairfax, and Frederick Wilkins.

Eta Sigma Lambda is now poised for the new year. We are ready to make our mark in San Jose in our second 25 years. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Darryl Parker

MOVING? REPORT YOUR NEW ADDRESS & SS # TO: Membership Department Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 4432 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chicago, IL 60653

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can be found in the emotional vigor that went into the planning and action that combined to produce the most successful ever Annual Alpha Community Christmas Party for the needy. Here the Alpha Spirit and the Christmas Spirit were one. Manly deeds and love for all mankind were abundantly in evidence, on a community-wide basis. Brothers, active and inactive, came out of the woodwork to lend a helping hand with donations of time, money, and resources. Spearheading the committee that planned this venture was Brother John T. Pennington, ably assisted by Brothers Jacques Barber, Fernando Alexander, Clarence Roberts, Howard P. Penn, who made a believable Santa Claus, and Eddie Lang, Jr., Chapter President. Applying his talented networking skills, Brother

Pennington obtained greatly appreciated assistance from the neighborhood K-Mart in the form of food baskets. Brother Roberts got toys from the personnel at McClellan Air Force Base. The Shiloh Arms Apartments was the site of this party, where 160 children sat on Santa's lap while he passed out toys, candy, and best wishes. Fourteen Senior Citizens also partook of the festivities and food. Besides the Brothers, the apartment management and several mothers labored hard to make this the biggest and best yet.

Under the able leadership of Brother James Shelby, who first advanced the idea, Zeta Beta Lambda embarked on a much needed visitation program for our brothers who have, for reasons of ill health and/or handicaps, been unable to get out of the house.

Administering the Alpha Spirit with Brother Shelby were Brothers Eddie Lang, Curtis Woodard, Frederick Wilkins, Clarence Roberts, Augustin E. Fairfax, Winston J. Bolden, and Arthur G. Johnson. On the receiving end were Brothers James F. Garner and Roscoe Brewer. Each visit was charged with emotion, and more than one tear was shed when all the brothers blended their voices in a spirited rendition of the Alpha Hymn.

Brother Curtis Woodard accepted the challenge of reactivating those brothers in the Sacramento area, who for various reasons have neglected to renew their memberships. "Project Reclamation 86" started off with each brother responsible for the reclamation of at least one inactive brother this Spring. "We are our brothers' keeper". 窶認ernando Alexander

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Young men across the nation are learning about the responsibilities and risks associated with teen-age pregnancy in Project Alpha - a unique program cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the March of Dimes.

Project Alpha allows volunteers like you to lead man-toman discussions about the personal, economic and legal implications of becoming a parent. Project Alpha also teaches young men that teen-age pregnancy can affect them socially and economically for the rest of their lives.

For example, nearly half of all mothers and fathers under 18 do not finish high school.

Man-to-Man Talk About Teen Pregnancy Project Alpha Kits have been developed to assist those who are interested in carrying out this important program. They include a Leader's Guide, a "how-to" manual on how to implement the program; an informational brochure; and a videotape entitled "Project Alpha: A Man To Man Talk On Teen Pregnancy." Many chapters received free copies of this kit at the 1986 General Convention in Washington, DC where the packet was unveiled.

If your Chapter is interested in implementing Project Alpha and did not receive a kit in Washington, a Project Alpha Kit will be provided free of charge. Please contact the General Office at (312) 373-1819 to receive your kit.

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Brother LOUIS HAROLD AIKENS, SR. entered Omega Chapter on December 10, 1985. He was born on May 25, 1913, and grew up in Tarrytown, New York. In 1931 he came to Washington to attend Howard University, graduating in 1935 with a major in Romance Languages. While at Howard, he became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. After graduation, he continued his study of French at McGill University, Montreal, Canada, from which he received his masters degree in 1936. In 1937, he was one of the first two blacks to be admitted to the Ph.D. program in Romance Languages at Catholic University, where he studied until 1940.

Brother Aikens began his career as a professional musician in 1928, at the age of 15, in New York. He played the saxophone, clarinet and violin, performing with Bill Hester's Bluebird Orchestra for many years in Washington. He spent years of active service with Local 710 of the American Federal of Musicians, serving as its President from 1956 through 1966. After the merger of his union of black musicians with Local 161, the white union, he became Administrative Vice President of the integrated Union 161-170, serving in this capacity from 1967 through 1975.

While serving as Vice President, he was member of the Greater Washington Central Labor Council.

In 1975, he retired from the United States Postal Service as Manager, Area Logistics, Washington Post Office, after serving in various high-level managerial positions over the years.

During his tenure with the postal service, he served as Chairman of the Postmaster's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee for three years, as EEO Administrative Officer, and was Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Post Office Federal Credit Union.

Known affectionately by his children's friends as "The Grip", Brother Aikens loved to speak French and Spanish, to listen to jazz, and to shoot movies. During his earlier years, he was an avid golfer; and in later years found great pleasure tending his garden. He loved photography and left a legacy of almost a half-century of photographs and movies of every family event.

He is survived by his wife, Agatha W. Aikens, whom he married in 1941; three children, L. Harold, Jr., Linda, and Muriel; two granddaughters, Lisa and Shelby; a sister, Hermena L. Aikens of White Plains, New York; a Daughter-in-law, Linda Kenney Aikens; an aunt, Mrs. Joseph Butler of Savannah, Georgia; and a host of other relatives and friends.

4p Forty-five years ago, life began for Brother ROY LEE ALSTON. One of ten children of the late William Henry and Henrietta Downey, Roy was born February 24, 1938 in Oxford, North Carolina. At an early age, he joined the New Corinth Baptist Church w h e r e he retained his membership until his death.

Because of his strong Christian faith and upbringing, Roy r e m a i n e d a stalwart member of his home church fulfilling his stewardship always.

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As a young man, he served in the U. S. Army. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Livingston College in Salisbury, North Carolina, he obtained a Masters degree from George Washington University in 1979 and a Doctorate in the field of supervision and administration from American University in 1981. Always kind and considerate, Roy possessed those qualities of personality which endeared him to all he met, stranger, family or friend alike. Though away from home most of his adult life, he never outgrew his need for strong family ties. His outside interests were strong reminders of the things that counted most with him . . . giving and sharing with others. His most recent employment was as a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

He was a life-long member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Masons and the Shriners. The passing of Roy is mourned by his three sisters, Rosetta Pointer, Laura Pettiford and Roberta Gilreath; one brother, Larry Royster; four brothers-in-law, Willie Pointer, Claude Pettiford, Herman Gilreath and Rev. Alex Peace; one sister-in-law, Jean Royster, all from Oxford, North Carolina; one godson, Master Ellis C. Wade II of White Plains, New York, other relatives, friends, and a sincere and devoted companion, Helen Wood Turner.

Brother MARTIN LUTHER ARRINGTON entered Omega Chaper on February 5, 1986 following a brief illness.

Brother Arrington was born D e c e m b e r 19, 1903 in Kearnysville, West Virginia, and received his Baccalaureate degree from West Virginia State College. After graduation he came to Brooklyn, New York, where he married Dorothy Ann Madison in May, 1938.

That union produced one child, Alma.

Brother Arrington was a highly respected and beloved member of Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter for almost forty years. During that time, he served his chapter in many various offices and earned an enviable reputation as a loving and proud father, an outstanding competitor on the golf course, and an astute analyst of the laws of probability and human psychology.

Brother Arrington was a self confident gentleman in every sense of that word and his quiet good humor contributed greatly to that "warm Alpha fellowship" that characterized Gamma Iota Lambda's fraternal activities. Brother Arrington was awarded Gamma Iota Lambda's Distinguished Service Award in June, 1979. He was an Alpha man for more than 50 years.

Omega services were conducted by his Chapter at the L. H. Woodward Funeral Home, followed by memorial services at Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn. He is survived by his loyal wife, Dorothy, Past President and long time member of the Alpha Wives Club; his brother, Dr. Robyn Arrington, also an Alpha man and Detroit physician; his daughter and her husband, Alma and Ronald Brown; two grandchildren, Micheal and Tracey Brown; two brothers, Robyn and Sam Arrington; three sisters, Bettye Ross, Mittie Ashcroft, Fannie Richards; four

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nephews; three nieces; his mother-in-law, Ann Madison; and countless ohter relatives and friends.

* B r o t h e r O S M O N D H. BROWN, Immediate Past President of Mu Lambda C h a p t e r , entered Omega Chapter on November 2, 1985.

Brother Brown was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Buffalo, New York.

He attended public schools there and graduated from Fosdick-Morgan High School.

He attended Lincoln University in C h e s t e r C o u n t y , Pennsylvania, and received an AB in Sociology. Brother Brown attended Columbia University, where he received a Master of Arts degree in English. He attended General Theological Seminary in New York City where he received a Licentiate of Theology. He pastored successively in Augusta, and Waycross, Georgia.

Brother Brown taught in elementary, junior and senior high schools and colleges. He taught in these various schools, at different times, English, History, Mathematics and Music. He pastored for 12 years.

From 1962 to 1966, he was Executive Assistant to the President of Albany State College, Albany, Georgia, and served as Director of Public Relations and Field Services.

In 1966 he became Public Affairs Officer for the Community Relations Office of Job Corps with the Office of Economic Opportunity. He later became project officer for a basic literacy program with a job placement component in Mississippi.

For two years he was an Economic Development Specialist for the United States Department of Justice, Community Relations Service and served for two and a half years as Senior Field Representative in charge of the Washington, D. C. Field Office.

In 1973 Brother Brown was appointed Regional Equal Employment Opportunity Officer for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Internal Revenue Service and in 1974 was appointed Bureau EEO Officer for the Treasury Department's Bureau of Government Financial Operations. In 1975 he was made Director of the Executive Staff for the Bureau of Government Financial Operations and served in that position until his retirement in January, 1985.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Brown (the former Minnie H. Freeman); a daughter, Harriet Brown of New York City; two brothers, Brother Dr. Allen Brown of Augusta, Georgia, and Mr. John Brown of Buffalo, New York; seven nephews and two nieces.

A Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Brother Brown pledged at Nu Chapter, Lincoln University.

BROTHER JAMES ARCHIE BROWN, entered Omega Chapter on December 31, 1985 in Stone Mountain, Georgia, following a brief illness.

Brother Brown was born August 19, 1911 in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he received his elementary and secondary education. Thereafter, he attended Virginia State University where he earned the Bachelor of Science Degree and A & T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he received the

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Master of Science Degree.

He was married to the late Alice Booker Brown and one daughter resulted from this union.

An educator for over 40 years, his devotion to the field was evident. He taught in Amelia, Virginia and Harnett and Cumberland Counties in North Carolina. He served as President of the Southeastern District Teacher's Association for three years; a member of the Fayetteville Nursing Home Authority; and was actively affiliated with the National Education Association, North Carolina Teachers Association, Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, and several other auxiliary organizations.

His love for his Brothers was evident in his constant smile and his untiring willingness to help others. His devotion to his family, friends, and associates was unquestioned.

Omega Chapter Services were conducted by Brothers of Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter on January 5,1986, at Paye Funeral Home; final rites were held January 6 at the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with the Reverend C. R. Edwards officiating; interment was at Rockfish Memorial Park. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda B. Lankford; son-in-law, Warren M. Lankford; two brothers, Roy Lee Brown and William D. Brown; five sisters, Josephine E. Brown, Lucy B. Goode, Mary B. Clarke, Alice R. Dunn, Rose B. Faulkner and a host of relatives and friends.

Brother HENRY JAMES HARE, D.D.S., peacefully entered into eternal rest January 19, 1986 at Oconee Memorial Hospital, Seneca, South Carolina.

Born in Newberry, South Carolina, January 2, 1923, he was the son of the late M. G. and Ida Pearson Hare. He was married to Mrs. Willie Riley Hare. To this union was born three children: William Henry, Sencea, South Carolina, Estelle Patricia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and George Anthony of Riverside, California.

Other survivors include two grandchildren — William, Jr. and Crystal; three sisters — Mrs. Claudia H. Bostic, Newberry, S. C , Mrs. Wilhelmina H. Goudelock, and Mrs. Addie H. King, Greenville, S. C ; five brothers — William, Columbia, South Carolina, Hobart, Maywood, Illinois, Richard, Jersey City, New Jersey, John, Greenville, South Carolina, and Carroll, Newberry, South Carolina; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. William Henry (Cynthia) and Mrs. George Anthony (Sabrina); one brother-in-law, four sisters-in-law, one aunt, Mrs. Mary B. Thomas, Seneca; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and numerous friends.

He attended Elementary School and High School in Newberry, graduating from Drayton High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Howard University, Washington, D.C. He served in the United States Army during World War II and again during the Korean Conflict as a dentist and as a First Lieutenant.

At an early age he joined Miller Chapel A.M.E. Church, Newberry, South Carolina.

After moving to Seneca he aligned with the Saint James United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities.

He was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a life member of the NAACP. For more than twenty-five years he served as treasurer of the Palmetto Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association; he was a member of the National and American Dental Associations; was treasurer of the Bi-County Investment Group; a member of the staff — Oconee Memorial Hospital; senior partner of Hare-Martin, P. A.; member of W.M.W.A. Shiloh Club #4, and a member of United Methodist Men — St. James United Methodist Church.

Brother Hare was a devoted husband, father, brother, relative, and friend. He was dedicated to the civic, social, fraternal, and religious aspects of his community.

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Brother VINCENT JOSEPH JONES, JR., was born January 14, 1956 to the union of Vincent and Dorothy Mae Jones in New Iberia, Louisiana.

He had one sister, Laurence, and one brother, Frederick.

He attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Chicago and Loyola Academy High School in Wilmette, Illinois.

Vincent attended Drake University and received his B. A., 1974-1978. He was on the Dean's List in 1977. He received several scholarships: Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship, 1977; Earl Warren Legal Scholarship, 1981; and the Council on Legal Opportunity Scholarship, 1981. At Drake University, Vincent served as secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha from 1977-1978.

He was Planning Anaylist with Baxter Travenol Materials, 1978-81. Vincent served on the Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa Board of Governors from 1981-83.

In 1983, Vincent was also a law clerk with the Cook County Public Defense Office. He was listed in Who's Who - Outstanding Young Men of America, 1983.

He received his law degree in 1984, and was admitted to practice before the Circuits of Georgia and Illinois and before the Federal District of Illinois, Northern Division.

He was currently employed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Vincent professed a hope in Christ and attended Church regularly.

Vincent departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 5, 1986. Omega services were conducted by Iota Delta Lambda Chapter, Chicago, on March 11, 1986 at A. A. Rayner Funeral Chapel.

He leaves behind his mother, Dorothy Jones; his sister, Laurence Jones; his grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Parker of New Iberia, Louisiana; two paternal uncles, and three aunts; two maternal uncles and two aunts and a host of living cousins and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Passage: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; He lived, he loved and he inspired those who knew and touched his life. We will always love him and cherish his Profound memories. . . . The Family

Brother MARSHALL EDWARD MOSELY, 25, entered Omega Chapter on March 5, 1985, after being brutally slain by a gunman while in his car. The motive for the shooting is unclear, although the culprit has been apprehended.

Brother Mosely, a native of Richmond, Virginia, was a member of Theta Rho Chapter. He was an exceptional student at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1984 he was chosen as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. Marshall was employed at the Sovran Bank.

Funeral rites were held at Fourth Baptist Church, where Marshall was a member since an early age. He is survived by his parents, foster father, two sisters, three brothers, grandparents, two nieces, one nephew, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all of whom mourn his death.

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Brother L. V. MYLES passed Friday, August 30, 1985. He was born in G r e e n w o o d , Louisiana, to the late Mr. Levenia Myles, Sr. and Mrs. Zena Adams Myles. He was m a r r i e d to the late Mary Williams Myles and to that union three children were born.

Brother Myles was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Shreveport, Louisiana; Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Indiana University. After two years in the U.S. Army, he joined the Caddo Parish School System as a teacher in 1959.

Brother Myles was an educator in the Caddo Parish School System for 23 years. Brother Myles served five years as a junior high and senior high school counselor. He was the Assistant Principal of the Broadmoor Junior High School.

Brother Myles was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He had active membership in the CAE, LEA, CBARC, YWCA, YMCA, Vice President of the Local Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Hollywood Civic Club, President of the Local Chapter of the NAACP and the Former President and Founder of the Caddo-Bossier Parish Black Republican Council.

Survivors in the Shreveport area include two daughters: Vutitia Mylers and Heideith Myles, and two sisters: Clyreice Holmes of Shreveport and Jerlene Myles of Greenwood, Louisiana.

Burial was at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church No. 1 in Keithville, Louisiana.

Brother JAMES RICE entered Omega Chapter on November 2, 1985 in New York City. Brother Rice was born February 10, 1949, to Mr. & Mrs. James Rice in Monroe, Louisiana. Brother Rice grew up and attended the Carver Elementary School and graduated in 1967 from Carrol High School. He received his B. S. Degree from Southern University in 1971 in Business and Hospital Administration. He received his Masters Degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1973, in Hospital Administration. He was presently attending Columbia University.

Brother Rice had worked as an Administrator at Montefior Medical Center and was currently serving as Department Administrator, Department of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital Center.

Funeral services were held in the auditorium of Harlem Hospital Center.

He leaves to cherish his memory: His parents, Mr. J. D. Rice and Mrs. Vera Rice Smith; one sister, Ms. Debora Rice; three brothers, Eddie, Kenneth, and Robert Rice; maternal grandfather, Mr. Eddie Foster, Lockport, Illinois; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Lindsey; fourteen aunts; seven uncles, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Brother Rice will be greatly missed in Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Brother LOUIS HEZEKIAH RUSSELL, who taught physics and chemistry at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. from 1919 until he retired in 1959 and was active in community and service organizations, entered Omega Chapter on January 18, 1986 at Washington's Veterans Hospital. Born in Baltimore, Brother Russell lived in Washington until moving to Chicago in 1984. At the age of 96 at the time of his passing, he was probably the nation's oldest Alpha man. He was visiting family in Washington at the time he was stricken.

Brother Russell was one of the founders of Washington's Mu Lambda graduate chapter when the unit was organized in 1923.

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Initiated at Beta Chapter, Howard University, in 1911, Brother Russell was for seven decades a perennial and devoted attendant at Alpha meetings and conventions until he became ill four years ago, shortly after being honored by Alphas, past and present, who were Howard men.

After his graduation in 1912 from Howard University, Brother Russell went to Cornell University where he earned a master's degree in physics. During World War I he was a lieutenant in the Army and served in France. He began his career in the Washington school system after he left military service.

Brother Russell knew all seven of the Alpha founders very well; those jewels who were the hewers of stone in the organization; the men who lighted the first blazes of brotherhood before our main civil rights organizations were formed; those stalwarts who kept the fraternal fires burning for fifty years.

Brother Russell was regarded as one of the pioneering and solid rocks. He was known as the Gibraltor of Alpha in Washington.

His wife, the former Lillian Lovejoy Childs, whom he married in 1921, died in 1951. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Hall of Chicago; one brother, George Russell of Baltimore, and four grandchildren. Brother (Lt) Russell was buried at Arlington Cemetery with full military honors on January 22,1986 This tribute is but a simple, honest expression of our deep regard for Brother Russell, whose loyal and continually exemplary ways will never be forgotten in Washington and elsewhere.

Brother ROBERT A. SMITH entered Omega Chapter on February 18, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brother Smith was a charter member of Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter in Philadelphia and a highly respected member of Delta Lambda C h a p t e r in Baltimore, Maryland.

He was educated at A & T College and Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina.

Also, Brother Smith was a graduate of New York University and Temple University in Philadelphia.

Brother Smith served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. After completion of his tour of duty in 1946 he accepted an appointment at Morgan State University as professor of English, where he remained until he retired in 1977 as Professor Emeritus. During his last five years at Morgan he was Director of Special Projects.

Brother Smith was a member of many professional organizations which included The College Language Association, The National Council of Teachers of English, Johnson C. Smith Alumni, Chi Psi Sigma Fraternity in Baltimore. He had been a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for 48 years as well as a life member.

Omega Chapter rites were conducted by members of Zeta Omicron Lambda and Delta Lambda Chapters. Final rites and Committal of the Remains were held at the St. Philip Lutheran Church in Philadelphia.

Brother Smith is survived by his devoted wife, Ruby Collins Smith.

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Brother JAMES STOCKS entered Omega Chapter January 26, in his home in Los Angeles, California, following a brief illness, at the age of 70 years.

Brother Stocks and the late Jackie Robinson are credited with being the two greatest athletes to reign from the Pasadena area. A native of Pasadena, Brother Stocks was a graduate of the publicschools of Pasadena, and later Pasadena City College.

Brother Stocks was employed with the United States Postal Service, and as a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles and Pasadena Unified School Districts.

Funeral services were held January 31st at Sunrise Chapel Pasadena Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosalind; a son, Stanley; and two sisters, Irene and Ruby.

B r o t h e r V I N C E N T A. THOMAS, a retired Department of the Army official who was an active Episcopal Church layman and a leader fostering social improvement programs of Alpha, entered Omega Chapter on September 15, 1985. Brother Thomas, born March 3, 1912, was a native of Jamaica, BWI, and a graduate of Howard U n i v e r s i t y . He e a r n e d a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology. He a t t e n d e d the Howard University Graduate School and graduated from several collegiate level military technical institutes. He spent thirty-three years as a Federal civil servant and as a Department of the Armv Logistics Officer before retiring in 1973. He lived in Washington, D. C. Brother Vincent A. Thomas was truly a dedicated Alpha man. He entered the House of Alpha Phi Alpha more than 53 years ago, having crossed the burning sands in Beta Gamma Chapter at Virginia State University at Petersburg, Virginia.

After transferring to Howard University in Washington, D. C , where he completed his college education, he immediately became c\n active member of Beta Chapter.

During his entire life, Brother Thomas held high the name of Alpha. He always reminded our Brothers to hold dear the aims of Alpha, Manly deeds, Scholarship and Love of All Mankind.

He served as educational director of Mu Lambda Chapter for a number of years.

Brother Thomas was a strong voice in our fraternity and indeed in our Washington community, always reminding us of our responsibility to be honest in our dealings with our fellow men and women. He was a man of character and integrity, alwavs forthright in every word and deed. He sought that which was just and lived an example for our younger brothers and others.

Survivors include his wife, Cloteal C. Thomas of Washington, D. C ; a son, Vincent A. Thomas, Jr., also of Washington; a daughter, Ellen Elaine Thomas Moore; a son-inlaw, Wavne Moore and two grandchildren Chasten Wayne Moore and Christen Cloteal Moore, all of Los Angeles, California Above all, Brother Thomas was a strong family man, always seeking the best for those who were most dear to him.

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Cloteal, his daughter Elaine and his son Andrade. Rest well our brother and friend, in the great Omega Chapter with our Jewels and other Brothers.

Brother CURTIS HENRY THOMAS entered Omega Chapter April 23, 1985, at Prairie View, Texas, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Prairie View, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Q. D. Thomas on November 22, 1946.

He graduated from Prairie View A&M University in January 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation he began to work with Mobil Oil Company as a field representative, returning to Prairie View as the chief engineer of the Central Utilities plant at Prairie View A&M University until his death.

Brother Thomas was initiated into Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in December 1968. He became active with Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter after returning to Prairie View.

Brother Thomas was a member of Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Hempstead, Texas. He was well known and an active leader in the Prairie View and Hempstead communities.

The local chapter conducted Omega services rites prior to funeral rites. Funeral rites were conducted April 27, 1985, at 11:00 a. m., at Mt. Corinth Baptist Church. Brother Thomas is survived by his wife, Deborah; his parents, Q. D. and Earlene; two sons, Wendell and Allyn; one sister, Shirley Walthall; one brother, Earnest; a half-sister, Alberta Williams; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Brother LOUIS J. WILLIAMS, a retired Washington, D. C. Public School coach, teacher and community worker, and a life-

long sports enthusiast, entered Omega Chapter on December 10, 1985. He has imparted the love and discipline of sports to thousands of Washington students during his 38 year career with the public schools. As head coach of varsity basketball, golf and track at Dunbar High School (1947-1964), he led Dunbar teams to two public city championships. D. C. sports writers named him "Coach of the Year" for 1947, 1952 and 1963.

Born in Vinita, Oklahoma on June 23, 1904, Brother Williams was a 1923 graduate of Chanute High School in Kansas where he excelled as an athlete. At Howard University, he was Captain of the Varsity Track Team and Co-Captain of Howard's 1930 C.I. A. A. Championship team. Receiving a degree in health and physical education from Howard in 1930, he completed the M.A. degree in Health education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1946.

After retirement from the Washington Public Schools in 1974, he served as Assistant Director of the D. C. Public Housing for the Elderly and Program Co-ordinator of the Regency House Senior Citizens Program, D. C. Recreation Department, where he initiated and organized numerous popular whist and bridge tournaments.

His associations include membership in St. Luke's Episcopal Church; past Vice President of the Brookland-Woodridge American Association of Retired Persons; Pigskin Club of Washington, D. C ; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; and the 12th Street (Anthony Bowen) Branch of the Y. M. C. A. Brother Williams is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, the former Ethel Langley, retired librarian, Howard University School of Religion; daughter Carole W. Jones and son-in-law Dr. George Jones of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa; grandchildren Tamara Kathryn Jones, Tufts University, and Gregory Alan Jones, University of California, Berkeley; brother Clarence Williams of Chanute, Kansas; and a host of relatives and friends.

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