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n the cover: General President Adrian L. Wallace and U.S. Congressman Julian C. Dixon exchange greetings following Brother

Dixon's address to the 1997 Western Regional Convention in Los Angeles. Brother Dixon, who co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to establish a memorial to Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C, is among the six members ofAlpha Phi Alpha currently serving in Congress. Other Brothers serving on Capitol Hill include: Congressmen Earl F. Hilliard ofAlabama, Charles B. Rangel ofNew York, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott of Virginia, Ronald V. Dellums of California, and Chaka Fattah ofPennsylvania. These Brothers in Congress discuss major issues facing the world and nation, and talk about Alpha Phi Alpha's role in their lives in this SPHINX™ cover story that begins on page 9.

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CONTENTS 3

GENERAL PRESIDENTS LETTER

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER

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READERS'LETTERS

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HISTORICAL MOMENT The Ritual, by Brother Thomas D. Pawley III

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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EDITOR'S LETTER

African-Centered Focus of Early Alpha Phi Alpha,

by Brother Kenneth M. Jennings, Jr.

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COVER STORY

International Relief Pioneer Honored The World Through African Eyes,

by Kevin Britton

Alpha Phi Alpha in Washington, D.C.,

by Brother Clarence Brown

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Alpha Phi Alpha and the Black Press,

by Brother Clint C. Wilson II

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A Legacy of African-American History & Culture,

by Brother M. Rodney Robinson

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE 47

NEWS FEATURES Brother Harvey Johnson Elected Mayor ofJackson, Mississippi

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ALPHA ATHLETES The NBAs Bobby Phills

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CHAPTER NEWS

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OMEGA CHAPTER

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

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CHAPTER DIRECTORY

Brother Charles Price Receives Profile in Courage Award

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ALPHA FORUM The Environment and the Health Status of AfricanAmericans, by Brother Treye Andrew Thomas

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FEATURE STORY

BOOK REVIEW Black Valor: Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor, 1870-1898, by Brother Elvin J. Dowling

Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation

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Brother HarveyJohnson wins election to becomeJackson, Mississippi'sfirst AfricanAmerican mayor.

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS Student Government Presidents Recognized

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RENOWNED AOA EtaTau Lambda Dedicates Housing Development

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VISION 2000 The 1997 Regional Conventions

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ALPHA ON THE MOVE Brother Michael Wilson Presents Research Findings

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters receives award after addressing Brothers at the 1997 Western Regional Convention in Los Angeles.

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PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

VISION 2000: THE LIGHT OF A NEW DAY

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lpha Phi Alpha Fraternity extends a fraternal welcome to the Brothers, wives, family members and guests who join us in Washington, D.C. for the convening of our 91 st Anniversary Convention.

Alpha Phi Alpha is first and foremost a Brotherhood— which implies a family relationship among us. The poet's words in The House of Alpha could not be more true: "Goodwill is the monarch of this house. Men, unacquainted, enter, shake hands, exchange greetings and depart friends."

The truth of these words remain as we come together in this House of Alpha, in this domicile in Washington, D.C. Our founding Jewels understood that in order for Alpha Phi Alpha to reach its fullest potential, each member must commit himself to personal development so he can be of service to the Fraternity and to the larger community. This is where Alpha's commission lies—in enumerating the issues of the day and providing coherent thought that goes beyond simple discussion of issues. We must provide solutions to problems.

The challenges before us are much die same as they were in 1906 when the Fraternitywas founded. As we look toward the year 2000, it is incumbent upon us to recommit ourselves to the basic principles of Alpha Phi Alpha. We must continue to move forward as individuals, as a fraternity and as a community.

It also is important that in conjunction with our theme of VISION 2000—which focuses on the millennium and The Light Of A New Day—that we demonstrate a new way of thinking. We should not be constricted by past experiences.

We should learn from them. We must begin finding new directions and new approaches to old problems. We must begin resolving some ofthe problems facing us while starting our march toward the 21st century. It is time to put behind us some ofthe issues that have for too long been before us— issues of racism, unemployment, fair housing, poor quality education. Quality education is still the cornerstone of success. The need for a good education becomes more apparent as we see the technological age give way to the information age. Those who are not technologically equipped will be left further behind and face becoming a subclass outside ofthe The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

technological information loop.

Alpha Phi Alpha is staying abreast of new technology through our Management Information Systems Committee, Web Page on the internet, interactive software and computerized Corporate Headquarters. Also we are bringing seminars and workshops to this first Biennial General Convention that focus on personal and professional development. Our goal is to enhance skills that members can use in their fraternal, personal and professional lives.

The 91 st Anniversary Convention also has attracted several distinguished individuals from the political, diplomatic, entertainment and arts arenas who will be honored by the Fraternity for their accomplishments and impact on the world. The honored guests include: Brother Ambassador Andrew Young, Brother Ambassador James A. Joseph, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, BET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Johnson, legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and 21st General President Brother Dr. T Winston Cole, Sr. Alpha Phi Alpha continues to establish high standards and goals for our members, the Fraternity and community.

We can reach our goals if we are committed to working with a common purpose and commitment, in unity, harmony and Brotherhood.

ADRIAN L. WALLACE General President

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COMING IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SPHINX™

Summer 1997 " Volume 82 Number 2 GENERAL OFFICERS Adrian L. Wallace General President Milton C. Davis Immediate Past General President Hebrew L. Dixon III Executive Director George N. Reaves General Treasurer Frank A. Jenkins III Comptroller Tyrone C. Means General Counsel Al F. Rutherford Director-General Conventions Kenneth Jordan Parliamentarian

SPE C THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

FOUNDERS Henry Arthur Callis Charles Henry Chapman Eugene Kinckle Jones George Biddle Kelley Nathaniel Allison Murray Robert Harold Ogle Vertner Woodson Tandy CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218-5234 Phone: (410) 554-0040 Fax:(410)554-0054 To change a mailing address send both the new and old address to: Membership Department Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218-5234 Alpha Phi Alphas Web Site: http://www.apal906.org

THE FALL EDITION OF THE SPHINX™ TAKES A LOOK AT ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY AND THE CONVENING OF THE 1997 GENERAL CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON, D.C ALSO THE MAGAZINE CONTINUES ITS LOOK AT THE FRATERNITY'S IMPACT ON THE NATION'S POLITICAL SYSTEM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S

LETTER

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rothers from across the country and around the world have traveled to the nation's capital to deliberate and to celebrate the concepts of manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity convenes its 91st Anniversary Convention.

The challenges faced by the Fraternity's Seven Jewels at the organization's founding in 1906—and later by other early Alpha pioneers—are not much different than the challenges we face today in our inner cities and suburban centers, and in the entrepreneurial and corporate world.

The statement "Alpha Cares" is one that some might proclaim loudly and with an exclamation point. Others may seek to put a question mark behind the statement. Our Fraternity Preamble developed by those courageous, early pioneers instructs us on community service—and what we should be doing and how we should be going about the business of Alpha. Ultimately, we will be the greatest benefactors of our service.

The challenges of the next millennium will put Alpha's 90-plus years of leadership to the test. Issues involving economic development, empowerment, disenfranchised communities, racism—all these are challenges we must boldly face. We must continue our move forward, all the while knowing that in the end our "head (may be) bloody but yet unbowed".

We must take an honest look at our human resources and relationships and realize that cultivation of these things can also serve as our tools in battle and our armor as we set forth to conquer the new day. We also must evaluate our human resources in our Corporate Headquarters, our Regional and District structures, and most importandy in our community based business units, i.e. our Chapters.

For too long the Fraternity existed with a handful of Brothers carrying the load for a multitude of men initiated into the ranks of our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha. Too many who have been initiated have been allowed to conveniently stake their claim. Now is the time to reclaim those Brothers. Now is the time to explain to new aspirants the real mission of this august body.

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We fight daily for human and fiscal resources that will enable us to stay in the battle and win the good fight.

African-Americans have moved into many new arenas of American life.

Many of our own members now head organizations where membership was once denied them. I applaud and encourage the many men who wear Alpha Phi Alpha to be involved in organizational leadership—just as our founders were at the turn ofthe century. I also suggest that the light of Alpha Phi Alpha continue to guide your life, your family relations and your community service.

The Alpha Phi Alpha network is strong. Our mission is great. When we leave Washington—renewed by our deliberations and the Brotherhood encountered there—we will have a greater understanding of the magnanimous mission before us in the establishment of a memorial to our Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We must leave the 91 st Anniversary Convention in Washington, D.C. re-energized and better prepared to share the vision ofThe Light Of A New Day. I look forward with great anticipation to our future. I celebrate our renowned past and invite you to join me in this enthusiasm.

Hebrew L. Dixon III Executive Director

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READERS' LETTERS

WORLD POLICY COUNCIL THANK YOU FOR SENDING me the First Annual Report ofthe Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council. I read with great interest your analysis of the six major U.S. policy issues and found the assessments compelling and the recommendations well reasoned. I applaud the efforts of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council for going "on record" with these policy recommendations and for the wide circulation of this publication. I appreciate your sharing with me the results ofyour studies and encourage you to keep me apprised of your engagement in the issues.

H Patrick Swygert, President Howard University THANKYOU FORSHARING the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council Report with me. The report addressed major policy issues that impact our global community.

I found it to be quite informative. I enjoyed reading about your year-long research.

I look forward to reading your future efforts.

Mayor Willie W. Herenton Memphis, TN THIS IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council's First Annual Report. Thank you for sharing this information with. me.

SamuelD. Jolley, Jr., President Morris Brown College THANK YOU FOR FORWARDING the First Annual Report of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council. The report was very interesting. I certainly would like to share the information with Alpha Kappa Alphas Board of Directors. Alpha Kappa Alpha will convene its Board Meeting in July, which will be a great opportunity to distribute the report.

Emma Lilly Henderson, Executive Director Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

THANKYOU COMMENDATIONS ARE EXTENDED to you on the recent SPHINX™. It was done in an excellent manner. Also, thank you for the assistance provided in getting our story in print. Best wishes.

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EDITOR'S FINISHING THE WORK OF A PIONEERING JOURNALIST

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t was not too long ago when there was no representation from the African-American or other minority communities in the newsrooms ofmajor metropolitan newspapers or television stations around the country.

My path recently crossed with a colleague from the Baltimore Hearst Newspaper, which closed in the mid-1980s, and we revisited our days at the journal, recalling how we became the first African-American reporters to work on the newspapers city desk.

The trail we followed to reach that point had been blazed by many others. Brother Clint C. Wilson II helps us to understand the early role of African-Americans and the press in an Exclusive Feature, "Alpha Phi Alpha and the Black Press", written for this edition of The SPHINX™. Brother Wilson, himself a former newspaper reporter and now a journalism professor, takes a look at the outstanding contributions of Alpha Brothers who pioneered the way for today's AfricanAmerican newspaper, radio and television journalists. The information Brother Wilson shares was taken from his recendy published book, A History of the Black Press, which completed the unfinished work of the late Brother Dr. Armistead S. Pride.

The newspaper colleague with whom I crossed paths shares the stories of other distinguished Brothers as he takes us to Capitol Hill to talk with Fraternity Brothers currently serving in the U.S. Congress. Brother Clarence Brown, in this SPHINX™ Cover Story, gets the Congressmen to open up about their Fraternity experiences and how Alpha Phi Alpha has impacted their lives and careers. The article serves as the first in a two-part series highlighting Alpha Phi Alphas presence in Washington. The next issue of The SPHINX™ will look at the Fraternity's impact on the U.S. political system.

This issue of the magazine also looks at newsmakers such as Brother Harvey Johnson, elected thefirstAfrican-American mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, and Brother Charles Price, awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, who demonstrate Alphas continuing role of leadership.

You also will be introduced to some of our campus leaders in the Distinguished Collegians section that was anTheSPHINX™ - Summer 1997

nounced for this edition.

We look forward to introducing you to more Distinguished Collegians in future issues of The SPHINX™.

At press time... we learned of the passing of a Fraternity member who distinguished himselfas a tireless worker for the freedoms and rights of minorities. Brother Hanley J. Norment, a member of the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Silver Spring, Maryland, was killed in an automobile accident. He was president of the Maryland NAACP and retired in September 1996 as director of the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Brother Norment will be greatly missed.

£ed«- \X)\&Seaton White Editor-in-Chief Pioneering journalist & researcher, Brother Dr. Armistead S. Pride, was among the few who prepared the trail for many African-American journalists.

His unfinished works where completed'in Brother Dr. Clint C. Wilson IPs recentlypublished book, A History Of The Black Press.

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA IN WASHINGTON, D.C. H O N O R A B L E B R O T H E R S TAKE F R A T E R N I T Y P R E C E P T S T O T H E H I G H E S T LEVELS O F G O V E R N M E N T Editor's Note: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's impact on thefederal government and the nation isfar reaching.

The Fraternity, since its founding, has continued to influence a positive response from the government on issues of justice and fairness. In this first of a two-part look at Alpha Phi Alpha's impact on Washington, D. C, The SPHINX™

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By Brother Clarence Brown CONGRESSMAN EARL F. HlLLIARD, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was elected in 1992 as Alabama's first African-American member of Congress since Reconstruction.

A life-long resident of Alabama—the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement—Brother Hilliard has been a full-time civil rights activist who has marched, protested and stood up for equal justice all of his life.

"I was one of Dr. King's foot soldiers," Brother Hilliard says. "I was a student activist and marched behind Dr. King many times."

Brother Hilliard is a graduate of Morehouse College (Alpha Rho Chapter), the Atlanta University School of Business and Howard University School of Law. He was initiated into the Fraternity at Alpha Rho Chapter on December 11,1963 while a student at Morehouse.

"All the African-American leaders, professional people, ministers and my role models in Birmingham were Alphas," he says.

During the 105th Congress, Brother Hilliard is serving on two major committees in the House of Representatives.

He is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and a member of the Committee on International Relations. He also is the First Vice Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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Brother Hilliard is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and several other organizations, including: the NAACP, the National Bar Association and the Morehouse College Alumni Association.

During his tenure, Congressman Hilliard has sponsored and been a constant supporter of legislation making it easier for families to save and send their children to college. He also has been a strong supporter of legislation encouraging economic development, promoting and preserving agricultural interest and enhancing small business growth.

Brother Hilliard has asked each member of the Congressional Black Caucus to adopt a city in Africa and to set up a sister city program to develop trade and business between African-Americans and Africans.

In addition, Brother Hilliard has gotten $500,000 to establish the "Radio Free Africa" program. "I hope this will promote democracy in Africa," he says.

CONGRESSMAN JULIAN C. DIXON represents California's 32nd Congressional District, an area that includes the greater Crenshaw community, parts ofWest Los Angeles and Culver City.

"I joined (Alpha Phi Alpha) because most of my high school friends were Alphas, or were pledging Alpha, and it was a very good way to keep in contact with them," says Brother Dixon. The Congressman was initiated at Alpha Delta Chapter in Los Angeles in 1959. "We were recruited by a group of young Alphas and Belford Lawson, an attorney from Washington, D . C , who was also the National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity" Congressman Dixon serves on the powerful House Appropriation Committee which recommends funding for federal programs. He is a member of three subcommittees, including the Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security; the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary; and the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia. He is serving his third term on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and is the Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence.

COVER STORY Brother Dixon also has been instrumental in securing federal funds for the construction of the Los Angeles Metro Rail project, a central component of the southern California mass transit system.

Congressman Dixon works hard to maintain the National Committee on Civil Rights and has co-sponsored every major civil rights initiative during his tenure in the House of Representatives. He led the fight to preserve the independence of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission after attempts were made to undermine it during the 1980s. "Since the Democrats are in the minority, my role is to try to hold the line on die cuts," he says.

One agency whose funding has been reduced is die Legal Services Corporation. The agency funds local legal services organizations that provide legal representation of civil cases for poor people. "If there is equal justice under the law, then poor people should have access," Brother Dixon says.

During the 104th Congress, he successfully worked to pass bipartisan legislation to establish a memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on federal land in Washington, D.C. BROTHER CONGRESSMAN CHARLES B. RANGEI. is serving his fourteenth term as Representative from New York's 15th Congressional District which comprises East and Central Harlem, the Upper West Side and Washington Heights/Inwood sections of New York City. He is die ranking member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Also he is Deputy Democratic Whip of the House of Representatives and the Dean of the New York State Congressional Delegation.

Brother Rangei also is a member of the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Mean which has jurisdiction over all international trade agreements. The Congressman pays particular attention to trade with the Caribbean and Africa and the development of international trade in Upper Manhattan.

He also is a member of the President's Export Council, working to build consensus on international trade matters among its membership of business, agriculture, labor, Congressional leaders and Cabinet officials. He serves as chairman of the Congressional Narcotics Abuse and Control Caucus.

Brother Rangei is the principle author the $5 billion Federal Empowerment Zone Demonstration Project to revitalize urban neighborhoods throughout die U.S. In addition, Brother Rangei is a founding member and former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus—an organization in which all of the six current Alpha Congressmen serve. Congressman Rangei also was the chairman of the New 10

York State Council of Black Elected Democrats and was a member of the House Judiciary Committee during the hearings on the articles of impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon.

BROTHER ROBERT C. "BOBBY" SCOTT represents die 3rd

Congressional District of Virginia which includes portions of 16 cities and counties. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Education & Workforce Committee.

Brother Scott's legislative initiatives include health care, education, national defense, job training, agriculture, at-risk children and crime prevention.

The Congressman is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School. He has been elected three times to die U.S. House of Representatives—die last time in 1996, winning 82 percent of die vote. He also served in die Virginia State Senate, from 1983 to 1993, and the Virginia House of Delegates, from 1978 to 1983.

Brother Ronald V. Dellums represents California's 9th Congressional District, comprising Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emerville, Oakland and Piedmont in northern Alameda County.

He was first elected to Congress against the backdrop of the Indochina War in 1970. Brother Dellums worked to end that conflict. He has remained a vigorous advocate for arms reductions, a peaceful end to international conflict and for alternatives to the use of military force and covert intervention as a principle instrument of U.S. foreign policy.

"I did not join the Armed Services Committee to learn about missiles, planes and ships," says Brother Dellums. "I joined because I knew I would need to become an expert in this field in order to argue successfully for military spending reductions that would free-up resources for the desperate human needs that I see every day in my community".

During his first campaign, his platform called for completion of the agenda of the civil rights movement and for adoption of die Equal Rights Amendment for women. He also campaigned for what would become known as a "green" environment program, and for other elements of the social justice and human rights agenda.

Now in his thirteenth congressional term, Brother Dellums is the ranking member of the House National Security Committee—formerly know as the House Armed Services Committee—to which he was appointed in 1973 as its first African-American member. He chaired the Armed Services Committee in the 103rd Congress but relinquished that post when the new Republican majority assumed control of the House in January 1995. Previously, he chaired the House District ofColumbia Committee, since 1979, and The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

COVER STORY was the first member of the House Class of 1970 to chair a full committee.

He is the first member ever to chair two different standing full committees of the House.

BROTHER CHAKA FATTAH represents the 2nd Congressional District of Pennsylvania, which includes Philadelphia and its suburbs. Brother Fattah serves on the Education and Workforce Committee and the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight where he is the ranking subcommittee member.

Before coming to Congress, Brother Fattah served six years in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and six years in the State Senate where he held numerous leadership positions.

Congressman Fattah attended Philadelphia's public schools, the Community College of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, and the

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University of Pennsylvania Fels School of State and Local Government where he earned a master's degree in government administration.

In Congress, he is the prime sponsor of the 21 st Century Scholars Act which encourages school-age children to attend college; the American Cities Investment Act which provides cities more access to cash and capitol for major urban revitalization; the Equal Protection School Finance Act which eliminates the inequality of education between states and school districts; and the American Profit Sharing Act which improves income earnings for American workers through company profit sharing plans.

Brother Clarence Brown is a former reporter with the Hearst Newspapers in Baltimore. He was initiated at Iota Zeta Chapter, University of Maryland at College Park.

Congressman Juliain C. Dixon 32nd District, California

Congressman Charles B. Rangel 15th District, New York

Congressman Chaka Fattah 2nd District, Pennsylvania

Congressman Robert C. (Bobby) Scott 3rd District, Virginia

ALPHA PHI ALPHA & THE BLACK PRESS

By Brother Clint C. Wilson II

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frican-American history is replete with the contributions ofAlpha men in the fields ofeducation, law, medicine, religion and the arts. One area often overlooked, however, is the significant role men of Alpha have played in the leadership of the black press.

The black press was founded in 1827 with publication ofFreedom's Journal, the first newspaper owned and operated by African-Americans. The papers co-editors, Rev. Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm, set forth its purpose as being the pursuit of the "common cause" of promoting unity, full citizenship rights and self-development of African-Americans.

Only four years after die founding of the Fraternity, some of its greatest historical figures were exercising leadership via the printed word in fighting the indignities of an American society operating under the racial philosophy of "separate but equal." Profiled below are ten notable men ofAlpha who distinguished themselves as leaders of the black press during its peak years of influence—between 1910 and 1965—when the civil rights era gained its impetus.

WILLIAM E.B. DUBOIS, was founding editor (in 1910) of The Crisis, the official publication of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a post he held for 30 years. Prior to founding The Crisis, DuBois' philosophical views on race relations and the self development of African-Americans in the United States were published in several black newspapers including the Boston Guardian, published, by his ideological ally and Niagara Movement colleague William M. Trotter. DuBois also wrote a series of columns which appeared in a number ofblack newspapers in

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the 1940s after he left the editorship of The Crisis. Interestingly, Brother Charles Wesley's history of the Fraternity documents that the November 13,1906 meeting of die Social Study Club featured a reading of a DuBois article from the publication World Today. Brother DuBois, who had earlier been made an honorary member of Alpha Phi Alpha, was instrumental in the development of the Alumni Chapter concept in 1912.

ROBERT L. VANN was publisher of the Pittsburgh Courier which came under his control in 1910. Vann, a lawyer by training, fought hard against Jim Crowism and racial discrimination, particularly in the U.S. armed forces and in professional sports. Vann's newspaper crusaded on behalf of Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson and was instrumental in the latter's integration of major league baseball.

The Courier was one of the most widely respected and circulated black newspapers in American history, reaching a peak national circulation of 350,000 in 1947. Brother Vann, a charter initiate of Beta Omicron Chapter, delivered a public session address on "The College Man's Opportunity" at the Fraternity's 16th Annual Convention in 1923.

CLAUDE BARNETT founded the Associated Negro Press (ANP) in 1919. The ANP was the most successful blackowned national service providing news and feature information to its member newspapers for 45 years. The service enabled local black weekly papers—and some white dailies as well—to carry articles of national import to AfricanAmericans. Each subscriber newspaper was expected to provide Barnett's service with its local news of impact for distribution throughout the United States. ANP reached a The SPHINX"'' - Summer 1997

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE peak of 225 domestic subscribers in 1935 to complement those in a number of African nations. Barnett made numerous visits to Africa and was probably the major information conduit between peoples ofAfrica and African-Americans for many years. In the 1950s, Brother Barnett dutifully served the Fraternity as chair of the Committee on Public Relations.

CARL J. MURPHY, in 1922, succeeded his father, John H. Murphy, as head of the influential Afro-American group of newspapers. At the time, he was professor and head of the department of German at Howard University where he had been initiated at Beta Chapter. Brother Murphy strengthened the newspapers under his direction which included editions in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Richmond. He brought an element of deeply committed community service to the Afro-American with establishment of Afro Charities. Most notable ofthe charity's efforts was its "Clean Block Campaign" which began in 1934. The project focused on a city block and called for such efforts as cleaning alleys and trimming yards in the African-American community. In efForts that closely paralleled those ofAlpha Phi Alpha at that time, the Afro sponsored voter-registration drives. In the early 1950s, Carl Murphy was president of the Negro Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association of the black press.

Brother Murphy served the Fraternity as the fourth Editor of The Sphinx™ (1918-1922) and was credited with bringing stability to the publication in its formative years.

L. STANLEY, SR. is perhaps best known to the Brotherhood as the Fraternity's General President (1955-57) who presided over the 50th Anniversary Convention. Professionally, however, he was editor and publisher of the Louisville Defender. Brother Stanley, initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter, joined the Defender staff in 1933 as an editorial and feature writer. By 1936, he was FRANK

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editor and publisher and ultimately assumed controlling interest as majority stockholder. Among the causes championed

by Stanley on behalf of his Kentucky constituents and all African-Americans were salary equity for teachers, admission into labor unions and appointments to government positions and policy-making boards. Brother Stanley dispensed commentary and community leadership through his weekly column titled, "Being Frank About People, Places and Problems." For his efForts, Brother Stanley's newspaper earned more than 70 national and state awards. He was twice elected president of the NNPA. Louis E. MARTIN, whose January 1997 obituary in the Washington Post referred to his being "the godfather of black politics," first earned his reputation as an influential editor in the black press. Martin, at 23 and just two years out of college, assumed editorship of the Michigan Chronicle in Detroit and within three months quadrupled the fledging newspaper's circulation in the midst of the Depression.

Over the next several years Brother Martin developed a reputation as the "Fighting Editor" for causes of the African-American community.

Through the Chronicle, he sought to improve housing conditions and worked to integrate automobile worker unions.

In the 1960s, Brother Martin's work in garnering AfricanAmerican voter support for the John E Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson presidential campaigns positioned him to help Brother Thurgood Marshall obtain appointment as the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court justice. In a 1968 speech, President Johnson called Martin "one of the wisest and most tireless counselors I have had" and noted he was a "fighter for social justice ..."

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.,

whose service as a

Congressman representing Harlem in New York City earned him a national reputation, also distinguished himself as publisher of People's Voice, a black weekly newspaper. He founded the paper in 1942, two years before his election in 1944.

Powell relinquished control oiPeoples Voice shordy after taking his seat in Congress. Before doing so, however, he explained in his column why he entered journalism. Among other reasons, he acknowledged his passion for writing since 13

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE his grammar school days and his desire to use the press as a forum to correct false ideas held by the majority population about African-Americans. Brother Powell was awarded the Alpha Award of Honor in 1960 at the Fraternity's General Convention in Washington , D.C. It was at that convention where he delivered his address on "The Cult of Mediocrity" which was well received by the Brotherhood.

JOHN H. JOHNSON assembled a media empire unmatched in the annals of African-American publishing. In 1942—with $500 of borrowed capital—he founded Negro Digest, hisfirstmagazine dedicated to chronicling the African-American experience.

Although Negro Digest was patterned after the mainstream Readers Digest, the two publications differed in perspective. Whereas the white magazine tended to be upbeat in outlook, Negro Digest reflected the lives of a people who were angry and disappointed with their existence in the segregated society of World War II-era America. Three years later, Brother Johnson launched Ebony magazine and an impressive list ofsuccessful ventures ensued in subsequent years, including:/^ (1951) and Ebony Jr. (1973). Today Ebony magazine focuses on African-American achievement and the positive portrayal of a national community whose image in mainstream media is often negative and distorted. Brother Johnson received the Alpha Award of Honor during the General Convention held in his home city of Chicago in 1955. He said during his address that "the chances for success in business are as good as the chances in other fields." In the 1990s, Johnson Publishing Company is a multifaceted enterprise, encompassing ventures in book publishing, cosmetics, broadcasting and life insurance. Estimations of Brother Johnsons personal wealth exceed $ 150 million.

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CHARI.ES

S. "CHUCK" STONE, JR., edited three of the

nation's most prestigious black newspapers during a distinguished career and became a founder and first president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

Although the mainstream audience came to know this courageous and insightful journalist as a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News and for his appearances on NBC-TV's Today Show, Stone has been editor of the New York Age, die Washington AfroAmerican and the Chicago Daily Defender. A graduate of Wesleyan University, Brother Stone assumed editorship of the. Age in 1958 when he began his public career as one of the most forceful advocates of social equality for AfricanAmericans. Brother Stone now holds an endowed professorship ofjournalism at the University ofNorth Carolina and most recently served as a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity World Policy Council.

DR. ARMISTEAD S. PRIDE, was dean and journalism department chair at Lincoln University in Missouri for nearly four decades (1937-1976) and deserves inclusion here because of his role as the nation's foremost scholar and historian of the black press and mentor of numerous journalists of color. Prior to launching his academic career, Brother Pride served as city editor of the Lamar, Colorado Daily News and as a correspondent for the Denver bureau of the Associated Press. Brother Pride received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan (1927), a master of arts from the University of Chicago (1932) and a master ofscience (1942) and Ph.D. degree (1950) from Northwestern University. Among his works are The Black Press: A Bibliography compiled for the Association for Education in Journalism (1968) and^4 History of the Black Press (1997) published by Howard University Press. Among the cadre ofAfrican-American journalists who studied under Brother Pride at Lincoln University were The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE Brother Eddie Madison (now journalism department chair at Lincoln) and Dorothy Butler Gilliam, Washington Post columnist and former president of the National Association of Black Journalists. NABJ awarded Brother Pride its highest honor, the Frederick Douglass Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989.

It is not possible, of course, to enumerate all of the Alpha men who exercised communications leadership throughout the Fraternity's magnificent history. However, among others who have distinguished themselves are: Henry Allen Boyd (official with the National Baptist Publishing Board in Nashville and for many years secretary of the old National Negro Press Association); Tony Brown (television host of Tony Browns Journal); William C. Chase, Jr. (listed as the national incorporator of the Fraternity in 1912 and his father's successor in 1921 as publisher of the Washington Bee); Marvin Goode (former Pittsburgh Courier staffer and first AfricanAmerican networkTV news reporter, ABC); Robert Johnson (late editor oijet magazine); Donald Miller (publisher of our World News, a newly established national AfricanAmerican weekly newspaper); Emmett J. Scott (director of the Tuskegee News Bureau for Booker T. Washington); Chester Washington (long-time writer for the Pittsburgh Courier 2nd later publisher of the Wave newspaper chain in California); and P.B. Young, Jr. and Thomas W Young (directors of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, founded by their father, P.B. Young, Sr.).

It is expected that others will follow in the footsteps of these Alpha men who dedicated their lives to the "common cause" of the black press and contributed their journalistic talents toward the betterment of the African-American condition.

THE SPHINX™ DEADLINES "1 he next issue of The SPHINX1 ' will be published in the Fall 1997. The upcoming edition will highlight the 91st Anniversary Convention in Washington, D.C. and continue our look at the impact of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on the U.S. government.

The SPHINX™ is the official organ of the Fraternity.

Published quarterly, The SPHINX™ is open to articles about the accomplishments of Brothers and Chapters. Notices of deceased Brothers should be sent for inclusion in the "Omega Chapter" section of the magazine. Materials submitted by the September 1,1997 deadline will be included in Fall edition of The SPHINX™. Articles not received by the deadline will appear in the following edition of the magazine.

All articles submitted for publication must be keyed or typed in narrative form. It is requested that articles be submitted on hard copy and computer disk when possible.

Microsoft Word and WordPerfect formats are preferred.

Disks should be IBM compatible.

Color or black & white photo prints are accepted (color is preferred). Photographs sent to The SPHINX™ cannot be returned. Those sending photos should make duplicate copies of the pictures before sending them. Xerox copied photos, computer printouts, pictures clipped from newspapers or magazines, and poor quality photographs will not be printed.

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Information and materials sent for the Fall edition of The SPHINX™ should be received in the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters no later than September 1,1997. You are encouraged to send information now to avoid missing the deadBrother Clint C Wilson II, EdD., is Associate Professor of Journalism at the Howard University School of Communications. line.

Send materials to: The SPHINX™; Alpha Phi Alpha He also isaprofessionaljournalistandauthor. He has written for various news media, including the Associated Press, Los Angeles Fraternity, Inc.; 2313 St. Paul Street; Baltimore, MD 21218Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, 5234.

Pasadena Star-News, St. Petersburg Times and the Los Angeles Sentinel. Brother Wilson's fourth book, A History of the Black Press, which completed the unfinished work of the latejournalism historian Brother Dr. Armistead S. Pride, was published in Spring 1997 by Howard University Press on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the black press.

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BROTHER HARVEY JOHNSON ELECTED FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAYOROF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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ristotelian scholars would call him a "noble rhetorician"; Cicero and Quintilian would apply die phrase, "a good man speaking well"; and a Socratic view would say that he is "die measure of all things." Beyond each of those philosophical tenets, we can simply refer to him as "First of all, a servant of all, and transcendent of all."

On June 3, 1997, Brother Harvey Johnson, Jr. became the first African-American elected as Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. His election followed an overwhelming win several weeks earlier in the city's Democratic primary. The victory places him among a distinguished group of other Alpha members who have served as mayors of large American cities, including: Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer; San Francisco MayorWillie Brown; Gary, Indiana MayorThomas Barnes; Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Richard Arrington; Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry; Kansas, Missouri Mayor Emmanuel Cleaver; New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial; Seattle Mayor Norman Rice; former Atlanta Mayors

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Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson; former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer; former New York Mayor David Dinkins; and former New Orleans Mayor Ernest Morial.

"It wasn't easy," Johnson said following the election. His victory did not come without sacrifice and hard work. Brother Johnson finished third in the city's mayoral race in 1993. The experience gave him the "tenacity" and "staying power" needed to trounce five opponents in the 1997 race, including a two-term incumbent.

A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Harvey received his bachelor's degreefromTennessee State University and his master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. He has done course work toward the Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Public Administration at the University of Southern California's Washington PubiicAffairs Center in Washington, D.C. Brother Johnson has been and continues to be instrumental in upholding the aims ofAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

He was initiated at Beta Omicron Chapter at Tennessee State University, and currendy is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Jackson where he serves as a member of the Executive Board and as Area Director. A life member of the Fraternity, Brother Johnson also is Budget Chair for the Mississippi District and is a member of the Budget Committee for the Southern Region. His commitment and service extend far beyond his contributions to Alpha Phi Alpha. He is a charter member of 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. and a member of the organization's Board of Directors.

BrotherJohnson and supporters emotionally accept victory.

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NEWS FEATURES Brother Johnson says that as Jackson's Mayor he wants to establish programs and carry out activities to make the city's residents feel safe and to believe in the city again. The goals will be accomplished by reducing crime, creating a thriving economy and including all facets of the community in city planning, says Brother Johnson. The Mayor-elect's career has more than prepared him to run the city. He currently is director of the Mississippi Institute for Small Towns. He served as a member of the State Tax Commission, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, Board of Directors for die Mississippi Housing Financing Corporation, and as former director of the Mississippi Center for Technology Transfer.

Brother Johnson also serves on the Board of Directors of Union Planters Bank of Central Mississippi, Smith Robertson Museum, the American Red Cross (Central Mississippi Chapter), New Stage Theater of Jackson, and the Metropolitan YMCA, among other boards. He has served as an assistant professor at Jackson State University and he has been involved in community development for more than 20 years.

More than his professional affiliations, Brother Harvey Johnson is a family man. He and his wife, Kathy, have two children, Harvey III and Sharla.

Although a heavy African-American voter turnout helped place Brother Johnson 17,427 ahead of his Republican challenger, he believes he was chosen based on his qualifications and not solely because of race.

However, Brother Johnson says he realizes the importance of the African-American community to the success of his campaign. He told the media following his election as Mayor, "I wouldn't allow my opponents to make me run away from the fact that I am black, to run away from the fact that 60 percent of the city is black, to run away from the fact that people—black people in particular—would take pride in electing the first black mayor of this city."

Brother Johnson's successful campaign serves as more than a victory for the Democratic party in Mississippi, and more than a victory for African-Americans. His victory transcends both race and politics. Brother Johnson's victory is in a sense, a spiritual one. When one is faced with defeat— as he was four years ago—many times we fold up our tents, pack our bags, retreat to our comfort zones, make excuses for our failures, and raise our hand with the solemn vow never to travel this road again. But not Brother Harvey Johnson.

He learned from his defeat. He never lost contact with the people after the 1993 defeat. "I didn't ever stop ... trying to make contact, trying to let people know that I was interested in being their mayor," Brother Johnson said.

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JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE AWARD PRESENTED TO BROTHERCHARLES PRICE rother Judge Charles Price, who placed his political future in jeopardy by going against popular sentiment in a case involving separation of church and state, was awarded the 8th annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award by members of President Kennedys family.

Brother Price, an elected Circuit Court Judge of Montgomery County, Alabama, was chosen for the award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation after he ordered fellow Circuit Court Judge Roy Moore to remove or modify his courtroom display of the Ten Commandments, so as not to violate the First Amendment.

So unpopular was Judge Price's order, that Alabama Gov. Fob James threatened to call out the National Guard and state troopers to keep the order from being carried out.

The U.S. House of Representatives subsequently endorsed Judge Moore's actions and adopted a non-binding resolution stating that the Ten Commandments should be allowed in government offices and courthouses.

Brother Price, a Sunday School teacher and steward of his own church, was accused of waging an assault on Christianity and on religion by Christian conservatives at a Montgomery rally attended by more than 15,000 people, including Alabama's governor and attorney general.

Judge Price's order has been stayed pending appeal to the Alabama State Supreme Court.

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award is presented annually to a public official who has withstood strong opposition from constituents and powerful interest groups to follow what they believe is the right course of action.

The award, which is accompanied by a $25,000 stipend, was presented to Brother Price by President Kennedy's children, Caroline and John, and by his brother, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, during a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston. The award was presented on the 80th anniversary ofPresident Kennedy's birth. Brother Price has stated that his prize money will be donated to charities. ^*A 17

THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH STATUS OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS

By Brother Treye Andrew Thomas

Health Effects of Pollutants ost people agree that their health is their most valuable possession and take measures to improve their healtJi and reduce their risk of developing diseases such as cancer. When we think about the causes of disease, we often consider lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking, and diet or heredity as important variables in disease causation. Many of us are not aware of the potential impact the environment may have on our health. Prior to the 1960s, very little attention was paid to hazards in the environment. During the 1940s and 1950s a great industrial expansion occurred in this country which included the production of a multitude of new chemicals and products in addition to wastes resulting from die manufacturing process.

Serious environmental incidents made the public more aware of the threat a polluted environment poses to the public health. One such incident was a river catching on fire due to the presence of high levels of combustible pollutants.

Several efforts by organizations and individuals made environmental issues an important part of die national sociopolitical agenda and demanded action from die federal government. In 1971, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to protect the environment from degradation and the health of everyone in the country from the threat posed by pollutants in the environment. Since that time, a great deal of research has been conducted concerning the concentrations of pollutants in the environment, as well as the potential health effects these pollutants may have on exposed individuals. The EPA also passed regulatory guidelines to limit the amount of pollutants tliat a factory may emit to the environment and imposed limits on the levels of certain chemicals that should be present in die air, water and soil.

Although the environmental conditions in the United States have improved since the creation of the EPA, millions of tons of pollutants are released into die environment every year. Toxic waste carelessly dumped in the ground, water and air in the years before EPA waste disposal guidelines, may continue to pose a threat to those who live adjacent to old dump sites or are exposed to water or air contaminated with toxic wastes from tliese dumps. Recendy, several reports published in newspapers and magazines have alarmed many in the general public and focused greater attention on the potential health impact environmental pollutants may have on human beings and animals. An article published in Newsweek magazine reported that sperm counts among men in the U.S. have declined by one-half since the 1930s, due in-part, to a class of organochlorine chemicals, used as pesticides, which behave in the body like die female hormone estrogen1. The article also stated that male alligators in the Florida everglades experienced a significant reduction in the size of their genitalia and that everglade Panthers were becoming sterile due to their exposure to the "environmental estrogen". Pre-adolescent girls in the U.S. are beginning to develop at an earlier age and it is speculated that environmental estrogen contribute significandy to this phenomenon. A study found tliat 48 percent of African-American girls demonstrated some signs of sexual development by age 8 compared to only 15 percent of white girls2.

Many chemicals often found in measurable quantities in the environment such as lead, benzene, carbon monoxide, etc. are known to cause cancer, birth defects, neurological damage and many other negative health outcomes. Pollutants which are often found in high concentrations in the inner city are believed to contribute to the increase in asthma among The SPHINX" - Summer 1997

ALPHA FORUM young children who reside in these areas^. In a study entitled, "Blood Lead Levels and Delinquent Behavior," the investigators reported that among the African-American high school students studied, higher blood lead levels were associated with anti-social behavior4. This is particularly important since many inner-city areas are believed to have higher lead levels, which may be a factor in the rate ofviolence and other destructive behaviors. Lead has also been shown to cause lower scores on IQtests in school age children^. Many critics of these studies believe that the researchers have overstated the role environmental pollutants play in the aforementioned health outcomes and that more data is needed before any definite conclusions can be drawn.

Effects on the Planet Environmental pollutants not only impact the health status of individuals, but the well-being ofthe entire planet.

Many people are aware of global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer. The ozone molecule consists of three oxygen atoms and exists in a thin layer in the upper atmosphere which shields the earth from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from the sun.

Cholorofluorocarbons which were used as aerosol propellants and in refrigeration are theorized to have migrated through the earth's atmosphere to the ozone layer, destroyed ozone molecules, and resulted in the thinning ofthe ozone layer. The degradation ofthe ozone layer allows more harmful UV light to reach the Earth which can lead to skin cancer, cataracts, and is believed to affect the immune and reproductive systems as well. The thinning ofthe ozone is more pronounced in the Earth's southern hemisphere, where in countries such as Australia, the situation has become so serious that some schools require children to wear protective clothing during outdoor activities to reduce their UV exposure6.

Global warming is a more hotly debated issue.

Greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane trap the suns energy and are believed to cause a heating ofthe Earth's atmosphere. This heating may lead to increases in the overall temperature ofthe Earth and alterations in weather patterns across the globe. Many scientists and lay people have speculated that the recent increase in hurricanes, torTheSPHINX™ - Summer 1997

nadoes, floods, and heat waves during the summer months result from climatic changes that are due in part to global warming. Others disagree with this hypothesis and maintain that the observed weather anomalies are the result of natural variations that occur on the Earth without the interference ofhuman activity. As with many issues involved with the environment, further research is needed in order to draw more definite conclusions.

Environmental Equity Environmentalism is growing among all segments ofthe population and of particular interest to many AfricanAmericans is the issue of environmental equity or environmental justice. The term environmental justice is used to describe the current movement among civil rights activists and environmentalists that functions under the supposition that African-Americans and other ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by environmental contamination. A landmark event in the environmental justice movement occurred in the early 1980s in Warren County, North Carolina. A toxic land fill, to be used as a disposal site for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contaminated soil from 14 states was planned for construction in a predominantly African-American and low-income community by the state of North Carolina. A coalition of grass roots organizations and environmentalists staged demonstrations to prevent the completion ofthe project, which lead to many arrests, and subsequently, a greater awareness ofthe issue of environmental justice by the general population.

The Warren County controversy led to a series of studies into the issue of environmental justice among various organizations. At the behest of Congressman Walter Fauntroy, the General Accounting Office (GAO) conducted an investigation of six southern states in EPA region IV to determine if the relationship between race, socio-economic status, and the location of hazardous waste landfills. The investigation found that three-quarters ofthe landfills in the region were located near predominantly minority communities. This report was followed by a 1987 investigation by the Commission on Racial Justice ofthe United Church of Christ which concurred with the results ofthe GAO study and re19

ALPHA FORUM ported that race played a significant factor in the determination of toxic waste site locations. In the early 1990s the EPA published a report which also found that ethnic minorities as well as lower income people of all ethnicities are faced with a disproportionate share of environmental contamination in their neighborhoods. Additionally, books and journal articles such as Dumping in Dixie by Dr. Robert Bullard, outlined the inequities in the disposal of pollutants and the site selection of waste dumps 7 . Other researchers maintain that the claims made by the environmental justice movement are based on circumstantial evidence and "scientific" research such as exposure assessment is needed to confirm these assertions8.

The focus on environmental justice led to the creation of the Office of Environmental Equity, now the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ), by the EPA in 1992 to investigate environmental justice concerns and integrate the issue of environmental justice throughout the entire agency. The OEJ provides technical assistance and funding to environmental justice projects throughout the nation, and as a clearinghouse of information. In February 1994, the Clinton Administration issued Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations. The order compels federal agencies to consider the human health and environmental conditions of minority communities in addition to providing greater opportunities for these communities in matters related to the environment and human health. This federal action was a major step in making environmental concerns for minorities a national priority.

In conclusion, the environment will become an even more important issue as more is learned about the effects of man on the environment, and the potentially harmful effects ofthe environment on human beings. Environmental Justice

will also be a particularly important issue for AfricanAmericans as more effort is placed on improving the health status of minorities in the United States.

REFERENCES ^Begley, S., "The Estrogen Complex," Newsweek, p. 76-77, March 21,1994.

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Col eman, B., "U.S. Girls Reaching Puberty Earlier," The Houston Chronicle, p. 5A, April 8,1997. ^Dawson, B., "Inner-City Increase," The Houston Chronicle, p. A-l, February 25,1996. ^Needleman, H.L., et al., "Bone Lead Levels and Delinquent Behavior," Journal ofthe American Medical Association, 275:363-9,1996. ^Pocock, S.J., et al., "Environmental Lead and Children's Intelligence: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiologic Evidence," British MedicalJournal, 309:1189-97, 1994. ^Kelley, J.W., et al.., "Sunlight: A Major Factor Associated with the Development of Melanocytic Nevi in Australian Schoolchildren," Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 30:40-8, 1994. ^Bullard, R., Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality, 1990. ^Sexton, K., etal., "Environmental Justice: The Central Role of Research in Establishing a Credible Scientific Foundation for Informed Decision Making," Toxicology & Industrial Health, 9:685-727,1993.

Brother Treye Andrew Thomas was initiated at Iota Chi Chapter in 1989. He currently is a Ph.D. candidate in environmental science at the University of Texas, Health Science Center-Houston, School of Public Health.

You may contact brother Thomas by e-mail at: sphl579@utsph.sph. uth. tmc. edu

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I FEATURE MAYNARD JACKSON YOUTH FOUNDATION MAKES SUCCESS A MATTER OF LEARNING & RESOLVE ATLANTA, Ga. — It's nine o'clock Saturday morning, and celebrated Alpha Brother Maynard Jackson (Morehouse '56) is selling encyclopedias to a class of inner-city teenagers. "If I could show you some encyclopedias that you could afford, and if you liked them, would you be interested in buying them?" Jackson play-acts the door-to-door sales pitch. "Yyes." A shy mumbling from the class. "I'm sorry, what was that?" Jackson feigns a hearing problem. Louder. "Yes, we would be interested." Jackson quickly switches to teacher mode: "What did I just get from you?" "A commitment," the class says, on familiar turf now. "And why do I want you to say the words, and not me?" A short silence before Summer, 17, speaks: "Because if I hear myself say it out loud, I'll be more likely to do it."

Commitment, and getting commitments, is what drives the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation (MJYF), an organization dedicated to cultivating leadership and salesmanship skills in African-American high schoolers from at-risk Atlanta neighborhoods.

In the classroom scene above, commitment is taught in the context of sales techniques. But the emotional commitment of the Foundation's young charges — 80 percent of whom live in inner-city public housing — is at the core of its philosophy. And the commitment of the Foundation's teachers and benefactors is even more vital.

"Young people today need to understand that it's within their power to be leaders, and to be successful, no matter what the obstacles in their path," Brother Jackson says. "Our role as adults who have succeeded—really, our obligation— is to show them how."

"The Youth Foundation gives me a chance to live out the Alpha creed."

First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.

Internationally-known Brother Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. and former U.S. Army Colonel John C. Holley established the MJYF in 1990 with the goal of teaching African-American high school students the practical skills they will need to succeed in the professional and business worlds. "Servants of all" is a working reality at the Foundation, as much of its inTheSPHINX™ ~ Summer 1997

struction comes from working professionals—business people, attorneys and politicians who share their experience and expertise with the youths.

Jackson, of course, is a prominent Alpha example. As thefirstAfrican-American mayor ofa major city in the South, as an attorney deeply involved in Atlanta's movement for the rights of the poor in the 1960s and 1970s, and as a successful entrepreneur today whose namesake company Jackson Securities was ranked fifth in African-American Investment Banking Firms by Black Enterprise Magazine (June '97), Jackson brings first-hand knowledge from all three sectors.

Remarkably, yet not surprisingly, he attends and co-instructs a majority of the MJYF classes.

FEATURE STORY Academy: Salesmanship, Leadership, Critical Thinking, and Self-Esteem. But sales lessons play a primary role because they impact the other areas so directly.

"A leader must be able to sell, whether encyclopedias or a vision for changing society," Jackson explains. "If you're going to lead, you had better be able to sell your skills, your strength, your integrity as a leader. You'd better know how to sell your vision."

Jackson has had a lot of experience doing just that. An exceptional Alpha Phi Alpha graduate of Morehouse College at the young age of 18, his first post-graduation job was selling Collier encyclopedias door-to-door.

He quickly rose to become a regional and then national sales award winner. Later, as he passed through law school and entered legal activism and politics, he used those same sales skills to win friends and eventually influence large numbers of people.

It is no coincidence, then, that Leadership Academy classes continually return to the minutia of selling, instructing on everything from pitch strategies, to "drops", to the most effective way to present a business card.

Whether classroom instruction centers on sales or stock options, however, Jackson encourages would-be Alpha mentors to taiGraduation dayfor MJYF Leadership Academy. Pictured (left to right) are: ^ t h e i r c o m r i b u t i o n s t o t h e i r a r e a s o f ex_ MJYF President]ohn C. Holley, student Gala Lee and Brother MaynardJackson. ^ . ^ ^ ^ shoM ^ abom financ£

And other successful Alpha alumni — including securities trader Paul Earl — have committed their time to the MJYF classroom as well, as have notable African-American Atlanta residents such as Bill Clement, Chairman and CEO of DOBBS, RAM & Company.

"We can communicate to the students the unique experiences that we have been blessed with," Jackson says. "Most

of all, we can communicate how achievements like these are achievable by them, too."

The Foundation has three institutions for getting these messages across: The Leadership Academy, which selects 1520 local high school juniors and treats them to 68 hours of classroom training over the course of one school year (these students in turn become peer trainers for other students); Atlanta Role Models for Youth (ARMY), a mentoring program which places Atlanta area adults directly in classrooms and youth centers; and the Institute for Public Service, which teaches students the value of giving back to their communities, regardless of their intent to actually enter into service as a career.

"Never give a choice between something and nothing," Jackson's seminar continues. "It increases the chance of you coming away with nothing. Always give at least two choices, either of which is okay with you: will that be two encyclopedias a month, or just one?"

Four key disciplines are taught at the Leadership 22

— and at the same time look to find funds for the group.

Attorneys should teach about law, and help the group in any legal matters. Business people should teach about business, and give summer internships, and get the commitment of other businesses to the groups goals.

This strategy ensures that volunteers' time is well spent, and guarantees that students receive the kind ofexpertise and practical tips they aren't likely to find in text books. The belief in this strategy also explains Jackson's views about the recent Philadelphia summit on volunteerism.

"The movement for volunteerism is sound, but we must be determined not to under-utilize the resources of power people. In addition to painting houses and picking up trash, let's get the former Presidents, corporate and financial leaders of this country to convene 300 banks and insurance companies to form a $3 billion venture capital fund for minority businesses. Let's get the leading 200 foundations to pool $1.5 billion to fund worthy, deserving community organizations like our Youth Foundation. That's the kind of volunteerism The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

FEATURE STORY we most desperately need."

"Always stay as close as possible to "yes" people, and away from "no" people. 'No' is not what you want to hear. Do not spend time with "no" people."

Thoughts lead to actions, MJYF teaches, and positive thoughts lead to positive actions. The converse is equally true: Negative thoughts lead to negative actions. And the pervasive negativity in todays youth culture is having devastating consequences.

Because outlook is so crucial to action, the MJYF holds the building of positive attitudes as its number one priority. Using textbooks such as Brother Dennis Kimbro's Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice and Max DePree's Leadership is an Art, the Foundation stresses that 90 percent of the struggle for empowerment is psychological.

When students commit to a positive attitude, positive consequences will follow.

At the beginning ofeach class, students shout out loud in enthusiasm-building exercises. ("What are we gonna do?" "WE'RE GONNA ROCK EM!") Throughout each class, integrity and ethics are stressed. ("You can delegate authority to subordinates, but not responsibility.") And the importance of initiative — despite uncertainties, despite disadvantages, despite possible racism—is identified as the key to unlocking existing opportunities, and to creating new ones. ("If you are embarrassed to ask for something, you shouldn't even be there. You must ask for the deal.")

The results of MJYF efforts so far seem to be very positive. Of its first Leadership Academy class of 19,16 students went to college, and three went into the military, with plans for later college study; one young woman went to Harvard on a scholarship for biochemistry; and several current college students come back regularly to teach and lend support to the newest classes coming up. This same group of peer trainers donated their modest MJYF compensation checks back to the organization.

"The main thing you learn (at MJYF) is that you have to work hard, and that you have to learn all that you can know," says Rashaud Brooks, a '96 graduate of the Leadership Academy who is a computer design intern at an Atlanta software firm. "The more you know, the more things will happen for you."

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gesting, yes.

Saying lyes has always been crucial to the Alpha spirit —saying yes' to success, saying yes' to excellence, saying yes' to giving time and resources to the higher cause. In this case, the higher cause is nothing less than the future of African-

Students in the Leadership Academy pausefor group photo American youth, which means the future of AfricanAmericans as a people.

It is clear to any observer, of course, that the issues faced by today's teens are vastly different from those of a few short years ago. So, too, are the environments in which they must learn, and the distances they must travel to keep up with a rapidly advancing culture.

Still, Jackson and MJYF President Holley are resolute in their conviction that the best hope for leadership in the inner city will come from the city itself. And the best hope for cultivating that leadership will come from the individuals and corporations who are willing to make a real commitment to the people of that city—whether through MJYF, or through any other local organization of similar design and intent.

"The Alpha hymn talks about iove for all mankind,' Jackson says. "To me, all of that starts at home, in my hometown. This is my chance. This is our chance."

The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. The Foundation is accessible on the Internet at http://www.mjyf.org.

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She has a dream.

A Big Sister has helped her set goals and look forward to her future. Now she has a dream . . .

a dream of college, of a r, oof having a good life. career, And one day, she'll dream of someone she can share that future with, someone with a dream of his own.

There are many young men out there who need a positive African American role model and mentor — a Big Brother.

Alpha Phi Alpha encourages you to call your local Big Brothers/Big Sisters agency to volunteer. Help us help our children — pass it on.

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DISTINGUISHED - DARE TO BE AN ALPHA MAN Dare, collegiate men of dreams to go well armed in all your schemes and pay no need to distracting things that would have your patience tried, for seven men did found one year a vision they saw as crystal clear through trials and tribulations, sweat and tears a Brotherhood could not be denied.

say arrogance is our great fault.

We know this nonsense will never halt unless our prides placed in a vault and that is something we will never do for we have got Alvh a in our heart, a fraternal bond which is very smart that encompasses every integral part of we "Alpha Men. "

ere was no task they would not do for first of all they were servants who transcended all and remained so true to the precepts they pledged so faithfully.

Personal progress as a must loyalty to those deserving trust with dishonor or disgust to those who treat women other than politely.

For Brotherhood is what we have dared in a world that is frankly, scared to express feelings of love and care due to society s image laden game of chess.

But we know images are to project, not to hide nor to protect so we try to always reflect exactly who we are and nothing less.

With high moral character as their aim and outstanding scholasticism treated the same, love for mankind was the eterna Ifla me that cast a light across a nation of strong black men unified as one fully aware the job's not done and the battle never wi He won without the captains at their stations.

Tn true to ourselves always be Jv we willllalu for success in life is not guaranteed so we will most assuredly conduct ourselves with the utmost taste, for we are men that all should know when cast as extras could steal the show for unlike the wind which dies and grows our aura remains constant to state our case.

Da re we be leaders amongst all men fully aware that we may sin yet very confident we won 't again in the self same manner we did before.

With initiative as ours to take. the daring to gamble, to make a mistake For when all is shattered our pride will not break and we'll continue to strive for more.

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We are men of colors, Black and Gold men who won 't be bought and sold With Alpha Phi Alpha dwelling in our soul in a world that cannot understand that men of destiny from birth we are men that shine bright as a star men who have dared to have gone so far as to have da re to be

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The Distinguished Collegians listed below represent only afew of the Brothers who hold roles of leadership on college and university campuses around the country. Our search for Student Government presidents also revealed a long list of Brothers who have distinguished themselves in leadership roles outside of student government. Plans are being made to feature these campus leaders in a future look at Distinguished Collegians. Meanwhile, we salute thefollowing Brothers who have established themselves as a select group of leaders. They are Brothers who served as Student Government presidents during the 1996-97 academic year. They are Distinguished Collegians of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The SPHINX'" - Summer 1997

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS BROTHER RONALD PETERS

University ofTexas Health Science Center- School of Public Health

is a Doctoral Candidate and only the second African-American Student Government president at the University ofTexas Health Science Center—School of Public Health. He served as Student Government president during the 1996-97 school year. He has been a Doctoral Fellow at the University ofTexas Health Science Center since 1993 and was awarded a pre-Doctoral Fellowship there. Brother Peters works in the National Cancer Institution Research Training Program. He is a volunteer for the Harris County Department ofJuvenile Probation and the American Red Cross. He also is project director for the "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Applied Preventive Research Building Initiative" at die Southwest Prevention Center. He is adjunct professor at Texas Southern University—College of Pharmacy and Health Science. Brother Peters is chairman of National Programs for the Fraternity.

University of the BROTHER KEITH "KUBWEZA" JOHNSON District ofColumbia already was recognized as one of the University of the District of Columbia's outstanding campus leaders when he was elected to his first term as Undergraduate Students Government Association (USGA) president for the 1995-96 academic year. He was elected USGA president a second time for the 1996-97 school year. During that year, the university faced severe budge cuts. Brother Johnson and his USGA vice president, Brother Michael Minor, organized their Chapter and the university's student body to oppose the D.C. and federal government supported budget cuts. Brother Johnson was initiated at Omicron Omicron Chapter in Spring 1992. He has held several Chapter offices, ranging from president to historian. Brother Johnson served as the 1994-95 Eastern Regional Vice President. He was recently elected District 6 Director for Maryland, D.C. and Delaware, making him the first College Brother to serve in this capacity. Brother Johnson was instrumental in leading several rallies that highlighted the plight of UDC. The rallies were designed to emphasize the importance of maintaining UDC as the only source of public higher education in the nation's capital. Brother Johnson recently received his bachelor's degree in business administration. He currently is pursuing a master's degree in business administration with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff served as Student Government Association president at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for the 1996-97 school year. He recently graduated from the university after being a student in the College of Computer Science and Management Information Systems. Brother Lewis is currently working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in the Computer Services Division as an application and systems analyst. He involved himself in many organizations while at the university, including: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Honors College, Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, Golden Ambassador, Ronald McNair Scholar's Program and as an Upward Bound instructor. In July 1997, Brother Lewis begins his graduate program in computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS BROTHER DONALD R. CRAV1NS. JR.

Southern University Law Center

is a third-year law student at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he serves as president of the Saident Bar Association. Brother Cravins was elected in March 1997 and will serve until March 1998. As president of the Student Bar Association, he is responsible for implicating and overseeing all student activities at Southern University Law Center. Brother Cravins was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1996 and spends his summers directing the Louisiana Youth Seminar. After graduation, he plans to practice law in Southwest Louisiana. Brother Cravins was initiated at Nu Psi Chapter, Louisiana State University and is currently active with Xi Nu Lambda Chapter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Xavier University

BROTHER FREDERICK S. PHILLIPS

served as president of the Saident Association at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana during the 1996-97 school year. Brother Phillips graduated cum laude in ceremonies for the 1997. He majored in biology pre-medicine and will attend the University of Arkansas in Little Rock Arkansas where he will pursue his medical degree. Brother Phillips is a member of Beta Tau Chapter at Xavier He was initiated into the Fraternity in October 1995. He is the product of an Alpha household with his father and brother being members of Alpha Phi Alpha and his mother is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

BROTHER ORLANDO D. THOMAS

University of Alabama at Birmingham

continues a Fraternity legacy at the University ofAlabama at Birmingham by being the fourthconsecutive Iota Nu Chapter Brother elected as president of the university's Undergraduate Student Government Association. He served as USGA president during the 1996-97 school year. Brother Thomas is a senior biology major who after graduation plans to continue his education at The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He plans to study emergency medicine. Brother Thomas held offices in the USGA and the Travel Grant Program before being elected USGA president. The Fraternity tradition established at UAB continues with the election of Brother Norris L. Davis, Jr. as the 1997-98 U.S.GA. president.

FloridaA&M BROTHER EUGENE WAITERS University served as president of Florida A&M University's Student Government Association during the 1996-97 school year. His leadership goals were designed to ensure that the class of 2000 is technologically prepared for the 21st century. Brother Waiters describes himself as a solution-oriented president, interested in solving problems rather than looking for membership in Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Waiters also is involved in the Hatchett Pre-Law Society, NAACP, Intercollegiate Council, and Model United Nations Team. "Statistically I'm not supposed to be in college let alone SGA president" Brother Waiter said. His mother is a school attendance officer and his father is a yard master at Port Manatee.

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ALPHA WEEKEND IN AKRON, OHIO FOUR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS DEDICATED

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taTau Lambda Chapter in Akron, Ohio accomplished historic and unforgettable achievements during its Alpha Weekend celebration in the Spring 1996. The weekend involved the dedication of four new housing developments, hosting two high-level receptions, holding a small-business seminar and presenting the Chapters Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Program.

Annual Education and Scholarship Awards Luncheon where ten high school seniors received $2,000 in scholarship money—to be paid in annual installments of $500 over a 4 year period. Other outstanding high school seniors received Martin O. Champion Awards for their academic excellence.

Brother Davis was keynote speaker for the program. His inspirational remarks brought him a standing ovation from the capacity crowd. Brother Michael D. Williams, a member of the Akron City Council, presented Brother Davis with the "Key to the City" on behalf of the Mayor and City Council.

Following the awards luncheon, Brothers and guests traveled by bus and car to Wooster, Ohio for the dedication of the Raymond R. Brown Hollow, a 40-unit housing development for the elderly and a 50-unit family housing complex. Brother

Brother Raymond R, Brown (center), at the dedication of RaymondR. Brown Hollow. Also pictured (left to right) are: Brothers Samuel D. DeShazior, James R. Williams, Milton C. Davis, Raymond R. Brown, Sylvester Small, William L. Lindsey, Hebrew L. Dixon and Thomas A. Tatum Twenty-ninth General President Milton C. Davis arrived early to kickoffthe three-day celebration which began Friday.

The next morning's activities included the second Alpha Phi Alpha Small Business Seminar entitled, "21 st Century: Tools for Success". The seminar was designed to demonstrate effective methods ofsecuring large business contracts. Respeaed business leaders in thefieldsofsurety bonding tax and strategic planning, electronic commerce, and tools for success were involved. More than 55 businesses from the Akron-Summit County area registered for the seminar.

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Brother Sylvester Small (Center) is pictured with (from left to right): Brothers Ozell Sutton, Milton C. Davis, James R. Williams and Samuel D. DeShazior Brown, the quiet giant of local Alphadom, was honored for his more than 70 years of service to the Fraternity and community. Brother Brown graciously accepted the plaudits of Brothers and friends. He said he was deeply honored that the Chapter and Housing Board named the developments after him. He recalled the day when the Chapter committed itself to housing development. The newly-dedicated complex surpassed even his own dreams, he said.

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RENOWNED ALPHA Saturday's activities culminated with a reception to honor Brother Sylvester Small for his recent appointment as Deputy Superintendent of the Akron Public Schools. More than 300 people—representing a cross-section of Akron's educational, legal, governmental, fraternal and civic leaders—were there to recognize Brother Small. Brother Edward D. Irvine, Police Chief of the City of Akron, also was recognized for his recent appointment.

In his comments, Brother Morrison said he would never forget this day as long he lives. 25th General President James R. Williams served as Master of Ceremonies during each of the dedication programs.

Brother Williams did not hide his appreciation for Eta Tau Lambda's accomplishments. He also shared his feelings of gratitude that General Presidents Milton Davis and Ozell Sutton were in Akron to share the weekend celebration.

Brother Williams recognized the Chapter for their 30 years of hard work in providing more than 1600 units of housing for moderate and low income families and senior citizens.

Past General President Williams said planning and implementation of the Alpha Weekend in Akron was testimony of the Brothers' outstanding leadership.

He recognized and thanked Brothers Davis; Sutton; James B. Blanton III, Midwestern Vice President; Hebrew L. Dixon III, former Chairman of the Fraternity's Building Foundation and current Executive Director; Roy L. Manley, Immediate Past Midwestern Vice President; and Phillip Rodgers, Executive Director of the Midwestern Region, for their presence in Akron durBrother Allen F. Killings and 26th General President, Ozell Sutton, ing the historic weekend. stand in front of Allen Place in Stow, Ohio

On Sunday afternoon, Brothers traveled to Stow, Ohio to participate in the dedication of Allen Place, a 40-unit Housing Development for the elderly which was named in honor of Brother Allen F. Killings. Brother Killings is past Chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Housing Board, past Midwestern Regional Brother of the Year and a more than 50-year member of the Fraternity.

He was introduced by 26th General President Ozell Sutton who shared anecdotes about his friendship with Brother Killings.

The weekend activities ended with the dedication of the fourth housing development—the Robert A. Morrison Village in Warren, Ohio. The develop- Brother Robert A. Morrison (3rdfrom right) at the dedication of the Robert A. Morrison ment comprises 40 units for the elderly. Village in Warren, Ohio. Others pictured (from left) are: Brothers Samuel DeShazior, Paul Winters, Sylvester Small Ozell Sutton, James Williams and Thomas Tatum The SPHINX ™ - Summer 1997 29

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he 1997 Regional Conventions were held in March and April as the Fraternity's five regions prepared for the upcoming 1997 General Convention in Washington, D.C. The conventions began with the Southwestern Regional hosting its meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Western Regional met next in Los Angeles, California followed by the Midwestern Regional in St. Louis, die Eastern Regional in Pittsburgh and the Southern Regional in Tampa, Florida.

Major issues impacting our nation and communities were addressed at each of the five Regionals. Brothers at the Southwestern Regional met as the nation's eyes focused on the devastation caused by tornadoes that ripped through the area. In Los Angeles, die Western Regional addressed the issues of crime and violence as powerful voices in the nation came to the convention to speak to the problem. The Midwestern Regional went into the community to address issues of poverty and hunger. The Eastern Regional addressed issues of racial hatred as the Ku Klux Klan staged a rally in downtown Pittsburgh, just blocks away from the convention hotel site. General President Adrian L. Wallace used the opportunity to call for racial unity, urging Klan leaders to begin preparing their members to live in racial harmony in the next century. Meanwhile, the Southern Regional looked at issues concerning the economy.

Southwestern Vice President Harry E. Johnson presents award to Director of General Conventions AL E Rutherford

SOUTHWESTERN Devastating tornadoes struck Little Rock, Arkansas j ust three days before die Southwestern Region Convention was to convene at die Three Statehouse Plaza hotel in the city. The Region Convention, held March 6-9, adopted as its community service project to assist the victims of the Arkansas tornadoes. Under the guidance of General President Adrian L. Wallace and Southwestern Regional Vice President Harry E. The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

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VISION 2000: Johnson, funds were raised and given to victims of the disaster.

Another community outreach program involved the Region's public program on "Medical Issues Facing Black America." Some of Arkansas' most noted physicians were at the program to share their positions on careers, health issues, public medicine and health plans. Other highlights of die Regional included workshops on die Fraternity's National Programs.

The Southwestern Regional, which has won the Collegiate Scholars Bowl for the past-two years, selected another outstanding team to compete in the 1997 national tournament.

The new officers elected during the Regional Convention were: Brother Terry "Deke" German, Regional Vice President; and Brother Walter T. Tillman, Jr., Assistant Regional Vice President.

WESTERN Two of the most influential members of Congress—U.S. Representatives Maxine Waters (D-California) and Brother Congressman Julian C Dixon is photographed after receiving the Western Region's Alpha Award of Honor.

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Julian C. Dixon (D-California)—brought their powerful messages to the 49th Annual Western Regional Convention, held March 12-16 at the LAXWestin Hotel. Other public figures and personalities attending the Regional included: law school professor Christopher Darden, entertainers Gerald Albright and Lalah Hathaway, and Los Angeles Deputy Police Chief Bernard C. Parks.

In addition to Waters and Dixon, former O.J. Simpson prosecutor Darden and Deputy Police Chief Parks made the convention prime for dialogue concerning issues such as crime and drugs facing our communities.

General President Adrian L. Wallace held a reception in Congresswoman Water's honor prior to her keynote address at the Western Regional Black and Gold Banquet.

Brother Wallace presented the Congresswoman with a bouquet of yellow roses at the reception.

Saxophonist Brother Gerald Albright and singer Lalah Hathaway, daughter of the late Brother Donny Hathaway, closed the three-day convention with a rousing concert which was open to the public.

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VISION 2000: Brother Darden was given an award in honor of Alpha Brother Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to sit on the United States Supreme Court. Rambo was presented with the Mai Goode Outstanding Communicator Award in honor of Brother Goode, the first AfricanAmerican network correspondent.

The convention began with a church service at Victory Bible Church which was followed by Project Alpha mentoring programs in Inglewood and Pasadena. A step show and dance was held at USC. Also Congresswoman Waters receives Western Region's Alpha featured was a concert starring Albright and Hathaway with comedian and Alpha Brother Recoe Walker, rounding out Award of Merit. Also pictured are General President Adrian L. Wallace (left) and Western Vice President, Ken Venable the activities.

Brother Kenneth Venable was re-elected for a second term as Western Regional Vice President. Ryan Ballard, a Cal State Northridge marketing senior was elected Western Regional Assistant Vice President, replacing Ian Coleman. Perhaps the most emotional moment of the convention occurred when Brother Venable honored Brother Coleman with a Fraternity Life Membership.

MIDWESTERN The 65th Annual Midwestern Regional Convention was held March 27-30 at the Marriott Pavilion Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The Regional began with community service projects at the Annie Malone Family Services and Faith House.

The service projects set the tone for the conference and captured the convention theme: "VISION 2000: Leadership, Scholarship And Community Service".

Sixty youths were recognized for their scholastic achievePictured (left to right) are Brothers Adrian L. Wallace, Julian ment during the Community Outreach Luncheon held on C. Dixon and Ken Venable the second day of the convention. The youths were given certificates, savings bonds and Whittenaur watches.

Angeles weatherman Steve Rambo, Rev. Chip Murray of First A Jobs Fair and Health Fair were held as part of the conAfrican Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, Larkin vention. The Life Membership Breakfast gave special recogTeasley of Golden State Mutual Insurance and Bishop James nition to the departed Life Members. Other highlights of the Henry ofVictory Bible Church in Pasadena were recognized Regional included: the Black and Gold Awards Banquet, for outstanding service and achievement.

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VISION 2000:

(Left) Brother Adrian L. Wallace addresses Brothers at the Regionals (Below) All Jive Regional Vice Presidents attended the Southern Regional Convention. Here they are photographed with General President Adrian L. Wallace

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VISION 2000:

Brother Christopher Darden (secondfrom right) is pictured with (left to right) Brother Hebrew Dixon, Adrian L. Wallace and Ken Venable (Below) Fraternity Brothers are photographed with Los Angeles youth who were invited as guests at the Western Regional Convention

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VISION 2000: College Brothers Luncheon, Miss Black and Gold Pageant, step show and dance and Sorority Review Step Show featuring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Brother Rev. John N. Doggett presided over the spiritually uplifting Ecumenical Service on Easter Sunday.

Assistant Vice President. Brother James also was the Region's Belford V Lawson Oratorical Contest winner.

Plans were presented at the Eastern Regional to help Chapters create the Alpha Earth Initiative established by the Environmental Careers Organization. The plan, presented by outgoingAssistant Vice President Elvin Dowling, is designed to make African-Americans more aware of the environment.

SOUTHERN The 66th Annual Southern Regional Convention was held April 10-13 in Tampa, Florida.

More than 1,200 Brothers, wives and guests attended the Regional. The Vice Presidents from all five of the Fraternity's Regions were present at the Regional. Southern Vice President Chester Wheeler used the opportunity to challenge Brothers to become more active and he called for a reclamation ofBromers.

Brother Lynwood L. Bell was elected Southern Regional Vice President and Brother LaTerrance Chatman of Beta Nu Chapter was elected Southern Regional BrotherJames E. Huger, former General Secretary, (second Assistant Vice President. from left) receives award at Southern Regional Convention.

The 67th Annual Regional Convention will be held Also pictured (from left) are Brothers Chester Wheeler, Adrian February 26-March 1, 1998 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Wallace and Hebrew Dixon Brother James B. Blanton was re-elected to serve a second term as Midwestern Regional Vice President. Brother Juan Harris of Indianapolis, Indiana was elected Midwestern Regional Vice President, replacing Brother Torrance T. Smith.

EASTERN The 65 th Eastern Regional, held April 3-6 in Pittsburgh, saw the men ofAlpha Phi Alpha join with other organizations in opposition to the Ku Klux Klan's message of racial hatred.

The Klan held a recruitment rally three blocks away from the William Penn Westin Hotel where the Eastern Regional was being held. General President Wallace spoke out in opposition to groups promoting racial hatred, noting that in addition to this obvious form of racism we must not overlook environmental racism and corporate racism. Eastern Regional Vice President Samuel G. Wilson also addressed the issue, urging Pittsburgh's residents to "light candles rather man curse the darkness."

Brother Wilson won re-election to a second term as Eastern Regional Vice President. Brother Rawn James ofZeta Chapter at Yale University was elected Eastern Regional

Ms. TaraY. Rawls, representing Alpha Phi Chapter at ClarkAtlanta University, walks away with the Miss Black & Gold title at the Southern Regional competition.

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HE CHANGED THE WORLD! Fifty years ago, he broke a barrier!

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That same year: • C O R E sent the first freedom riders through the south on April 9th, the day before Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers.

• T h e N A A C P s u b m i t t e d a petition o n racial injustice in America titled, "An Appeal to the World" that was formally presented to the United Nations o n O c t o b e r 2 3 , 1947.

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rother Dr. Michael Wilson recently returned from a trip to Israel where he presented his research findings on a diabetes-related foot disorder at a conference of medical professionals from around the world.

Brother Wilson, chief of podiatry at the Family Health Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has been doing diabetes research for more than 10 years. He was invited to participate in the Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium Jerusalem 2000/3000 in March. His report entitled, "Treatment of Charcot Foot Arthropathy in Diabetes" was presented to an international audience of research, physicians and surgeons.

Charcot Foot Disease is a relatively common complication of diabetes where the bones of the foot break down and the traumatic result could be amputation. Brother Wilson estimates that about 60 percent of his patients have diabetes and 10 percent of the patients have Charcot Foot Disease.

Brother Wilson's report centered aroundfindingsfrom a 1991 case study he conducted using Family Health Center patients. After reviewing an abstract of his research, the Barry University College of Podiatric Medicine asked Brother Wilson to present his report at its symposium. He was the first health care professional from South Carolina to be invited to the prestigious event.

In his research paper, Brother Wilson describes new techniques that can be used to surgically reconstruct the foot of a person with the disease, saving it from amputation and in some cases, saving the patient from death.

Although the foot is the most neglected part of the body, says Brother Wilson, proper foot health is especially important for diabetics and regular visits to a podiatrist are highly recommended.

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among the nation's more than 15 million diabetics, Brother Wilson says. His medical center is in the process of collaborating with South Carolina State University in a research project to determine the extent of diabetic foot-related maladies of its student population, he said.

Brother Wilson is president of the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association, president of his local district PTA and sits on the South Carolina PTA Board.

In 1995, he received the National Jefferson Award for Public Service in Washington, D.C. The National Jefferson Awards were founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Sen. RobertTaft, Jr. to recognize outstanding community service. Brother Wilson received the award for his efforts to rid South Carolina schools of guns. He was recognized in 1991 by President George Bush for the same efforts and named as one of the country's "One Thousand Points of Light".

Brother Wilson was born and raised in South Ozone Park, New York.

A premier long-distance runner, he received his bachelor's degree from Delaware State University where he also served as Student Government Association president. He was initiated into the Fraternity while a student at Delaware State. He later attendedTuskegee University and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1986.

He completed his residency in Podiatric medicine and surgery in 1987 and was later board certified in Podiatric orthopedics.

Brother Wilson enjoys the challenges of life. His current Podiatric goal is to set up a large multispecialty diabetic clinic in South Carolina. Then he will find another mountain to climb because Brother Wilson is an Alpha On The Move.

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THE RITUAL

By Brother Thomas D. Pawley III nee the decision was made to induct new members into the Alpha Phi Alpha Society, a ritual became necessary. In this essay, we shall endeavor to answer the questions: How was the Ritual created? By whom? What were the sources of its subject matter? And finally, what purposes does it serve?

In 1906, the first Ritual "was worked out ... by a committee composed of Brothers George B. Kelley and Robert Ogle," {History of Alpha Phi Alpha, p. 35). What its contents were we do not know for it was lost during the ensuing year. Oddly enough, Brothers Kelley and Ogle were not designated to rewrite it. "During the Fall of 1907, the ritual could not be found and Brothers Callis and E.K. Jones wrote one from memory in the room of Brother Callis," {History, p. 35).

Brother Jones was probably chosen because he was among diefirstgroup initiated and he had studied Greek at his Alma Mater, Virginia Union University. Brother Callis was the Fraternity's secretary.

Brother Roscoe C. Giles also was a contributor to the earliest Rituals. "[He] was engaged during the same period in historical research on the background of Ethiopia and Brother Callis consulted the professor of Greek, all of which assisted in the procuring of die necessary facts for the ritual," {History, p. 35).

The ritual was the focus of interest at early General Conventions. At the First General Convention at Howard University, "acting as a committee of the whole, the [second] session proceeded to consider the Ritual, passwords, the grip and the Constitution," states founder Callis, {Henry Arthur Callis: Life and Legacy, p. 40). Thus it can be said that all of the persons participating in this convention share to 40

some degree the authorship of the earliest Ritual. In 1909, it again was on the agenda when a committee "consisting of Brothers Giles, Adams [Numa P.G.] and Graves [Lemuel] made its report," {History, p. 60).

Over die years General Conventions have made revisions, as for example in 1911 when a decision was made to write it in a cypher created by Epsilon Chapter and in 1913 when the Committee on Ritual recommended that the jewels in the Fraternity pin stand for the Seven Founders.1 Difficulties in reading the cypher led to the adoption of a new code in 1916, {History, p. 104). During the early years some aspect ofthe Ritual was constantly undergoing revision as the Brothers sought to perfect the document. The writer remembers the late Brother Raymond Cannon saying, "We were changing the grip at every General Convention." Dr. Wesley also comments, "The present ritual... is the result of continuous revisions at ... conventions," {History, p. 35). Oneaspect, the Ceremony of Initiation, has historically been subject to revision as General Conventions struggled with the problem of hazing and brutality. More changes are in the offing as a result of the adoption of the "Intake Process."2 While such Brothers as Kelley, Ogle, Jones, Callis, Giles, Adams and Graves are known to have been the authors of the earliest rituals, the ultimate product is the result of the creative efforts of numerous others.

The Founders knew little about the inner workings of fraternities. How then would they secure the necessary information about establishing one? They did what anyone would do. They turned to the traditional fraternities. "Several... worked at fraternity houses ofsuch groups as Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Psi Upsilon, Phi Gamma, Alpha Delta Phi, Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Theta Beta Pi The SPHINX" - Summer 1997

HISTORICAL MOMENT and others," states Dr. Wesley in his biography of Henry Arthur Callis, {Legacy, p. 24). Two groups in particular were sources of information, viz. Sigma Alpha Epsilon where Brother Callis worked andTheta Beta Pi where Brother Kelley worked. Dr. Callis recalled in a letter to Brother Wesley in 1929, "Much of the ceremony of initiation was gotten directly from the old historical fraternities at Cornell and was modified to suit our purposes. When the members of these organizations became acquainted widi our purpose, they were quite free with information about their "secret proceedings," {Legacy, p. 25). This amazing revelation was confirmed by founder Murray relative to changes which were made: "Ideas were borrowed from the white fraternities and modified to suit our own initiatory ceremonies, but the last great impression was original with our Seven Founders," {Legacy, p.

25). It is reasonable to conclude therefore that there are many similarities in our ceremony of initiation to those of the fraternities which preceded our founding.

Another influence on the ritual in the opinion of the writer is Free Masonry. A few years after my own initiation, I was informed by a Brother who was a Mason that some elements of Masonic ritual are identical with phases similar to the Alpha Ritual. Not being a Mason, I cannot confirm this. But over the years Brothers who are Masons have suggested that I would feel "at home" in Masonry. While that is not proof of my belief, when I have made this statement in speeches no one has ever come forward to dispute it. It is a fact, however, that the Masonic Hall in Ithaca, New York, which also is referred to in our History as Old Fellows Hall and as Red Men's Hall, was the site of the first initiation.

Moreover writes Dr. Wesley, "... An act of vandalism was committed on this occasion when the lockers of the lodge were broken into in order that attire more suited to the purpose than civilian clothing might be secured," {History, p. 21).

Free Masonry is the oldest secret fraternal order. That it is a source of certain aspects of the rituals of college fraternities is not beyond belief.

The writings and philosophy of Dr. W.E.B. Dubois are reflected in the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha. In fact, the Niagara Movement in which Brother Dubois took a leading role was the immediate motivation for the founding of the Fraternity.

Founder Callis states, "Out of the Niagara Movement grew the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Out of the Niagara Manifesto [of Human Rights] grew Alpha Phi Alpha," {Legacy, p. 105). Dr. Dubois' book, Gift of Black Folk, had been the subject of one of the discussions ofthe Social Study Club. His views on education and opportunity for African-Americans in contrast to those of The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

BookerT Washington are clearly the basis for the Fraternity's emphases on getting a college education and obtaining "unfettered" American citizenship. The "original seven" found BookerT. Washington's accommodationist attitudes unacceptable and sought to found a brotherhood which would provide leaders in the struggle to eliminate second-class citizenship.

Greek and African history and culture as well as New Testament theology are easily identified as influences on the content of the Ritual. A less recognizable but indirect influence in the j udgment of the writer was the liberal atmosphere at Cornell University whose president, John Gould Sherman, described it as "respect for personality, the spirit of brotherhood [and] devotion to scholarship and science," {Legacy, p.

19). Little wonder that Alpha Phi Alpha was born at Cornell.

The word "ritual" is a derivative of the word "rite". A rite is a repeated act which has been given social sanction by a group. In general there are two categories of rituals, viz. rites of intensification which are seasonal and institutional, and rites ofpassage which celebrate a change ofstatus. The Ritual ofAlpha Phi Alpha is the basis for a rite of passage—die ceremony of initiation in which an individual moves from ignorance to enlightenment, becoming a member of a select group of men. It is also the repository of the secrets of the Fraternity, its signs, symbols, and emblems. Concomitantly it offers a standard of conduct and program of action for members of the brotherhood. As such, it is a document that should be treated with dignity and respect. ^fa WORKS CITED AND REFERENCES Wesley, Charles H., The History of Alp ha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life. Fifteenth Printing. Foundation Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 1991 (referred to as History).

Wesley, Charles H., Henry Arthur Callis Life and Legacy.

The Foundation Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 1997 (referred to as Legacy).

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Callis, Chapman, Kelley, Murray, Morton, Ogle, Tandy, "the Original Seven." Brother E.K. Jones later replaced Brother Morton.

2 The Fraternal Design is also not described in the Ritual, the Constitution notwithstanding.

Brother Thomas D. Pawley III, Ph.D., served as Fraternity National Historian, 1993-1996. Brother Pawley will continue as a regular contributor of articlesforThe HistoricalMoment.

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THE AFRICAN-CENTERED FOCUS OF EARLY ALPHA PHI ALPHA

By Brother Kenneth M. Jennings, Jr. During the summer 1996,1 attended the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations' conference in Accra, Ghana along with more than 300 other individuals from the United States, Africa, England, Brazil and The Caribbean. During the conference, I attended a panel discussion entitled, "A Critique of Greek Fraternities and Sororities Among Africans in the Diaspora".The panel leader's position was that the fraternities and sororities founded by African-Americans all looked to ancient Greece for their inspiration.

At the conclusion of the panel leader's presentation, I stated that he spoke of the fraternities and sororities as being "Greek-letter" organizations while the panel's title referred to them as "Greek" organizations. My position was that the former was of limited accuracy but the broader position cited in the title—that they were all Greek inspired—was completely inaccurate with respect to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The panel leader responded that he knew more about Alpha Phi Alpha than I might think. I later learned that he was an initiate of another fraternity. I stated that while he may think he knows about Alpha Phi Alpha, the organization was founded as a profoundly Afrocentric fraternity in ways known only to initiates—notwithstanding even the public symbolism of the Sphinx and the publicly available history book.

In good humor, I told him that if he believed that Alpha was Greek influenced then it was an example of the old adage, "Those who say don't know and those who know don't say."

One of the panel leader's associates then spoke up and said that the very use of the letters Alpha and Phi made the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Greek. I responded that the fact that we were sitting in West Africa having dialogue using the English language did not make us Anglo Saxons.

Moreover, I pointed out that Martin R. Delaney s classic book, The Origin of Races and Color, written in 1879, took the position that the original Ethiopian alphabet included both the Alpha (Alf) and the Phi (Kof) and the much later de42

veloping Greeks augmented the Ethiopian alphabet with the characters Rho to Omega. Ironically, the panel leader's associate turned out to be an Alpha and it reinforced for me the need for clarity within Alpha Phi Alpha that the Fraternity is not Greek but profoundly Afrocentric.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was clearly and unequivocally established on December 4,1906 as a profoundly Afrocentric brotherhood as evidenced by four fundamental sources. Those sources are the Ritual, the meaning of the name Alpha Phi Alpha, the Sphinx as the emblem (the Sphinx is that most ancient of African artifacts and was named HorEm-Aket [Heru on the Horizon] by the African people of the Nile Valley and much later called the Sphinx by IndoEuropean invaders), and finally by the published historical record of Alpha.

The published historical record of Alpha is contained in two sources: The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in CollegeLifeby Brother Charles H. Wesley, and Henry Arthur Callis: LifeandLegacy-also written by Brother Wesley. The latter was published in 1977.

In The History of Alpha Phi Alpha it states: "In the early days of Alpha, Brother William Leo Hansberry, the distinguished historian, headed a department of "Negro History" in The SPHLNX™ with a special focus upon ancient Africa."

It further states, "In view of the wording of the Ritual and the tradition of the Fraternity, this was one of the most important steps which the Fraternity had taken ... the survey articles in The SPHINX™ upon Ancient Africa created interest in the subject itself and gave a fuller realization to all the Brothers of the seriousness of the program of Alpha Phi Alpha," (History, 14th printing, p. 131).

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FEATURE ARTICLES Additionally, the history states: "The Fourth General Convention established a committee,"... whose duty it shall be to do research work, especially as to the relation of the Ethiopian of ancient times to the black race of modern times," {History, p. 75).

In die book Henry Arthur Callis: Life and Legacy, which may not be familiar to all Brothers, is exhibited a letter in which Jewel Brother Henry Arthur Callis made a very specific reference to the ancient African focus concerning the founding ofAlpha. The letter was written to Brother Wesley on May 23, 1965, (Legacy, p. 25).

Other information in the biography of Jewel Brother Callis also clearly reflects the Afrocentric roots of Alpha.

Brother Roscoe C. Giles is quoted as calling upon Alpha men to,"... arouse the sleeping giant, Ethiopia." The passage goes on to state that, "This appeal with its reference to Ethiopia was welcomed by General President Callis, for it was also one of his goals, for he and Giles had shared in those beliefs across the years of their associations," (Legacy, p. 75). It is clear from the context that Brother Giles was speaking symbolically of Ethiopia as the ancient Africa civilization to be resurrected among them—and among us today—in terms that we would now call Afrocentric.

The biography further informs us that the paternal grandparents ofJewel Brother Callis were members of the Asante ethnic group of what is now the nation of Ghana in West Africa, (Legacy, p. 4). Another source on Asante history, obtained in Ghana, documents the ancient Asante military hand signal for "good news". It is perhaps a coincidence, but if so a very interesting one, that the Asante military hand signal for good news is the same as the Alpha affirmative vote signal.

Among the Akan language speaking people of Ghana, which includes the Asante, there is the word Sankofa.

Sankofa's translation means, "Never should a people forget the past because the past is the foundation on which their future is built." I believe this fundamental African concept is as important to Alpha Phi Alpha today as it was at the founding and early development. Never should Alpha forget the ancient Africa of the past because African history and deep thought (philosophy) is the foundation on which the future must be built in service to all. Sankofa!

PIONEER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELIEF HONORED

Ninety-year-old Brother John Frederick Thomas—a pioneer in the development of international relief— received the honorary Doctor ofLaws degree this Spring during Hamline University's 1997 commencement ceremony where he was the featured speaker. The life and work of Brother Thomas is being commemorated on film as a special initiative of Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Brother Thomas was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in the mid-1920s as one of a handful of African-Americans at the University of Minnesota. He was a pioneer in the development of several international relief organizations. His career with the United National Relief and Rehabilitation Agency spans 35 years, during which time he established a relocation camp for displaced Polish citizens after World War II, coordinated a 1956 relief effort for Hungarian refugees fleeing the Russian Army, and was director of the U.S. Cuban Refugee program established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees entered the U.S., including 15,000 unaccompanied children, with Brother Thomas heading the immigration program.

In 1965, he was sent to Vietnam by a Senate Subcommittee on Refugees to investigate the situation regarding the increasing number ofdisplaced persons resulting from the war. Brother Thomas' study resulted in his establishing a relief program for Vietnamese refugees which was later credited with saving at least one million lives.

Brother Thomas became director general of the International Committee for European Migration based in Geneva, Switzerland in 1969. As director general, he broadened the organization's scope beyond European migration and established relief efforts in Africa and South America.

Brother Kenneth M. Jennings, Jr. was initiated at Omicron Chapter at The University of Pittsburgh in 1952 andpresently Brother Thomas retired from the director general posiis a charter member ofKappa Phi Lambda Chapter in Columbia, tion in 1979, ending a career in which he is estimated to have aided more than 3.5 million people. A film documentMaryland. ing his life and work is being produced by 1997 Hamline University graduate Mick Caouette who was inspired by Brother Thomas' life.

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FEATURE ARTICLES THE WORLD THROUGH AFRICAN EYES: CONVENTION LOGO DESIGNERSEEKS TO BRIDGE CULTURE AND DESKTOP DESIGN

have an opportunity to redirect my academic studies, I continued beyond graduation to pursue my interest in this area and eventually, with the help ofmy parents, purchased a computer, laser printer and other necessary peripherals and formally launched Antiquity Desktop Publishing and Design in January 1994. Since 1993,1 have been actively involved in Cincinnati's Project Alpha Mentoring Program, and have been with the same 'mentee' for nearly four years.

Philosophically, culturally and artistically, I see the world through African eyes. Soon after graduating from college, and prior to the inception ofAntiquity Design, I began a personal Editor's Note: In early 1996, the Corporate Headquarters an- quest for selfknowledge and an understanding ofour African nounced the ALPHA: BY DESIGN competition, inviting ancestry. I began to realize that each one of us in the African Brothers to submit designs that could be usedas the 1997 General community shares common archetype comprised of the many Convention logo. Response to the contest was tremendous. A sin-symbols significant to our history—symbols such as Her-emcere thank you is extended to each of the Brothers whopartici- akhet (the Sphinx), the blackfist,the ankh, etc. When I began patedin the design competition. The design submitted by Brother designing under the name Antiquity Design, it was my vision Kevin Britton of Cincinnati, Ohio was chosen as the 1997 to bridge that symbolism with the various desktop commuGeneral Convention logo. In his own words, Brother Britton tells nication needs within our community as well as the busius something about his design experience and we get greater in- ness community in general. Much of my "spare time" is spent sight into creation of the 1997 Convention logo. re-educating myself and studying the various visual communication systems which are the foundation of our history and culture, such as the Mtu Ntr

By Brother Kevin Britton (hieroglyphic systems), cuneiform, and the andinkra symbols of Ghana, to name a few.

Even as a young child, I was I often incorporate elements of these symencouraged to pursue my bols into my designs—particularly if I am interests in art by my parcreating a visual package for Africanents, school teachers and American businesses and organizations. others. I can recall having Since its inception, Antiquity Design won several art contests in offered a full range of desktop publishing elementary school as well as and layout services, including the design attending special art classes and creation of newsletters, flyers, for young children at brochures and other forms ofbusiness comCincinnati's Art Museum munication. As a direct response to the and The University of overwhelming trend in the types of projects Cincinnati. A native of I found myself undertaking, I have refoCincinnati, I graduated cused and streamlined the services I offer, with honors from Ohio specializing in logotype design and corpoUniversity, Athens, Ohio in 1988—two years after being inirate identity. Although I still perform the aforementioned sertiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. I have a Bachelor of vices on a limited basis, my specialty is consulting with newly Science degree in communications with a specialty in telecomformed and existing businesses and designing a logo which munications. Just prior to graduating, I was exposed to the visually communicates the services and products they offer.

Macintosh computer and its use in graphic design and layout Based upon the newly designed logo, I may also layout the through an elective class, and was immediately fascinated company's entire corporate identity package. Bearing in mind by the fact that an individual could create pages and layouts the proliferation of the World Wide Web, I also create the spesimilar to those seen in the newspapers and magazines we read cially formatted logotypes and business graphics for use on on a daily basis—all from his or her desk. Though I did not the Web. I am currently in the process oflearning more about 44

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FEATURE ARTICLES Web Page creation and the programming skills needed to create the visually stunning and interactive pages necessary to remain competitive in this electronic environment.

In addition to Antiquity Design, I also publish a quarterly newsletter entided "Tradewinds". The publication strives to offer an African-centered perspective on the various issues facing the African community through editorial articles, commentary and original poetry. As designer and editor of the publication, I encourage submissions and contributions from writers and poets who support the ideals of self knowledge and empowerment. Though the newsletter is not formally affiliated with Antiquity Design, I incorporate many of my layout and design techniques into the publishing of each issue.

What does the future hold for Kevin Britton and

Antiquity Design? Professionally, my goal is to be the foremost designer of logos and business graphics within Greater Cincinnati's business community. I am currently positioning myself to obtain the opportunities to do so, including going to design school and implementing various marketing strategies to generate new business. Meanwhile, I will continue to learn all that I can about that portion of our African history which has traditionally been (and in some cases, continues to be) withheld from us so that personally and professionally I can rise to the heights ofour ancestors... those Africans who created the civilizations of Antiquity.

Brother Kevin Britton was initiated at Phi Chapter, Ohio University. Brother Britton can be reached by writing: P.O. Box 37386, Cincinnati, OH 45222-0386.

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FEATURE ARTICLES FRATERNITY BROTHER LEAVES LEGACY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

By Brother M. Rodney Robinson

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rother Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr. left a legacy of culture and art through his contributions to the Washington, D.C. community and the nation. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Harvard University and a lifelong resident of Washington, D . C , Brother Tibbs exemplified the cultural spirit of our rich heritage.

Raised primarily by his educator father, Thurlow Evans Tibbs Sr., and grandmother, the famous opera singer Lillian "Madame Evanti" Evans-Tibbs, ThurlowTibbs, Jr. was reared in an educational, musical and artistic environment. Brother Tibbs' life characterized the meaning of legacy. He was related to Jewel Henry Arthur Callis by marriage—the daughter of Jewel Callis was married to Brother Tibbs' great uncle, Brother Joseph Evans. Brother Evans was a leader in the Washington, D.C. community, as well as in Alpha Phi Alpha, where he served as a member ofMu Lambda Chapter. Beyond the scope ofAlpha, Thurlow was a cousin ofLangston Hughes; a direct descendent of one ofthefirstAfrican-American United States Senators, Blance Bruce; and the great-grandson of Wilson Bruce Evans, pioneer educator in Washington, D.C. public schools.

As a young boy growing up, he had the unique opportunity to view original paintings in his home by famous African-American artists such as Lois Mailou Jones, Henry O. Tanner and others. With a born thirst for knowledge, Brother Tibbs acquired exquisite works of art for his family's collection—the Evans-Tibbs collection. By the mid-1980s the collection had grown large enough to be hosted by the Smithsonian for a nation-wide tour which premiered at his alma mater, Dartmouth College. A summary of his work is best summarized by the publication, African-American Artists, 1880 to 1987, that was part of the Smithsonian Travel Exhibition series. Thisfive-yeartour was developed by Brother Tibbs and highlighted the magnificent works of art that he had collected over the years. It came as no surprise that Brother Tibbs unselfishly shared his art with the larger community.

Beyond the artistic community, Brother Tibbs realized his cultural and social obligations. He was a fund raiser for the Whitman-Walker clinic for the treatment ofAIDS. Heserved on the commission to return the U Street corridor—the

"Black Broadway" of Washington, D.C. in the early part of the century—to its original glory. This included registering the cornerstone of the community—the True Reformer Building at 12th and U Street NW—as a National Historic Landmark. Ironically, his grandfather had overseen the original development of the building. Brother Tibbs' spirit of unselfishness was exhibited in these and many other contributions to the nation's capitol. Prior his death, Mr. Tibbs was elected chairman of the Shaw-Cardozo Governing Board to oversee the potential historic district designation of the U street corridor and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Most recently, Brother Tibbs donated more than 35 pieces of art valued at more than $1 million to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.—the capitol s largest non-federal museum. This permanent collection was recognized by the Washington Post as "the largest and most lasting group of historic American artworks in almost halfa century". The collection at the Corcoran includes illustrations, photos by James VanDerZee and original paintings by Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, Sylvia Snowden and others. The entire EvansTibbs collection totals more than 350 pieces of art.

The latest evolution of the Brother Tibbs' collection is part of a new worldwide tour, "Rhapsodies in Black: Art of the Harlem Renaissance" which makes its debut this summer in London. The multimedia tour includes critical essays by Henry Louis Gates and others. This is thefirstexhibit to cover the rich depth of the Harlem Renaissance from this time period. This show includes displays of sculpting, photography, portraits and other art forms.

Thurlow's legacy of history and culture has been left for generations ofall mankind. Initiated at Mu Lambda Chapter in Washington, D . C , Brother Tibbs passed into Omega Chapter on January 16, 1997.

Brother M. Rodney Robinson was initiated at Alpha Gamma Chapter. He current is a member ofOmicron Lambda Alpha Chapter where he is Chapter Historian.

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hOOK AN ANALYSIS & REVIEW OF FRANK N. SCHUBERT'S

BLACK VALOR: BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND THE MEDAL OF H O N O R 1870-1898 dared to face frontier racism, inescapable mistreatment and potential death, in an effort to make a new life for themselves after the abolition of indentured servitude; by provamed black nationalist, Minister Malcolm X, once ing to a skeptical nation that "black men could ride, shoot, fight, and lead."1 proclaimed: "History is a people's memory; withAuthor Frank Schubert begins his factual account by highlighting the heroic deeds of the Buffalo Soldiers and their out it man is demoted to the lower animals."

Medal of Honor recipients who distinguished themselves by their "gallantry in action" and other unique qualities. In As Africans in the Diaspora continue to uncover the hidone particular instance, Schubert detailed the events of a batden truths regarding their collective history as a people, these tle that exemplified the bravery of the soldiers. "They showed profound words of wisdom serve as a battle cry for those that they could lead other men, even under the greatest preswho would dare to tell the world about our positive contrisure and in the face of extreme butions to society. In his poignant peril. First Sergeant Powhatan book, Black Valor: Buffalo Soldiers "Buffalo Soldier" Beaty of Company G of the 5 th and the Medal of Honor, 1870"Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlock Rasta...

U.S. Colored Troops saw all of his 1898, author Frank N. Schubert Buffalo Soldier, In the Heart of America. officers fall to Confederate fire and gives a historic account of the lives Stolen From Africa, Brought to America. took control of his company leadand military experiences of 23 African-American brave hearts, Fighting on Arrival, Fighting for Survival... " ing them gallantly throughout the battle."2 In fact, these acts of herocommonly referred to as the -BobMarleyism and devotion to cause were Buffalo Soldiers, who were awardcommonplace to the members of the six Regular Army reged the nation's highest military commendation, the iments that made up this elite group of fighting men.

Congressional Medal of Honor, for courage in the face of insurmountable circumstances.

While no stranger to the heat of battle, the Buffalo soldiers were also accustomed to the heat of oppression and the Throughout the course of American history, the sacrisweltering inferno of racism that defined life in the military fices that have been made by a myriad of brave Africanduring the Post-Civil War period. Lieutenant Edward Heyl, American men and women have oftentimes been overlooked, Company Commander of E Troop, infamous for his misbut through Schubert's epic narrative of the life and times treatment of his black soldiers, was known as a heavy drinker of this real life group of American heroes, their is no denyand oftentimes malicious taskmaster who browbeat and bading the fact that, in many instances, the United States Army gered his men, occasionally resorting to vicious physical abuse would not have been as successful without the gallantry and as a means of keeping them in line. "His fitness for command bravery of this unique group of noble individuals. ofany kind would be open to question today, but officers who "Duty, Honor, Country." Three words are synonymous brutalized their men were not uncommon in black regiments. with service in the United States military. They also are terms In any case, no officer who would name his horse "Nigger," that are analogous with the men and women who serve this as Heyl later did, should have been in the 9th Cavalry. "3 nation as uniformed protectors of the freedom we cherish.

Buffalo Soldiers—so distinguished by their Native American Despite their difficulties, however, the Buffalo Soldiers adversaries because their coarse hair resembling that of the continued to epitomize loyalty, in the face of extreme hardbuffalo—was primarily composed of newly freed slaves who ship and adversity. In fact, time and time again these men The SPHINX™ - Summer 1997

By Brother Elvin J. Dowling

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BOOK REVIEW endured all that military life could hurl at them—from shortened rations to dangerous missions, with their heads bloody but unbowed, the consummate military professionals.

According to Brother Col. Samuel Eure, (Ret.), former Chiefof Staff of the Army Testing and Evaluation Command at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, the site of a memorial to these

men ofdistinction, the Buffalo Soldiers were also instrumental in the westward expansion of the U.S. "After the Civil War, there were two cavalry regiments and two infantry regiments who stayed on active duty. There job was to assist the residents going west" in search of our Manifest Destiny, said Eure.

"The Buffalo Soldiers were an important part of the settlement of the western part of this nation. My lineage as a Regular Army Officer was tied to the professionalism of these men. They made me very proud to be an Army Officer," he continued. Today, the events and deeds that shaped the lives of these heroic men of valor are forever memorialized at both Fort Huachuca and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas as a public acknowledgment of their commitment to mission accomplishment.

Written in a succinct writing style that allows the reader to fully engross himself in the contents ofthe book, while not having to constantly refer to a dictionary for a definition of key terms, this scholarly publication offers readers of all generations an opportunity to learn more about the lives ofthese unique individuals, while not encumbering them with feelings of intellectual inadequacy. Upon completion of this most important work, the average layman will leave having realized that our history, as a people, is indeed enriched with the contributions of Black Valor.

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- REFERENCES: Frank N. Schubert, Black Valor: Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor, 1870-1898, (Wilmington, Delaware: Scholarly Resources, Inc., 1997) p. 8.

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NBA BASKETBALL PLAYER BOBBY PHILLS URGES YOUTH TO KEEP ACADEMIC GOALS &ATHLETIC PURSUITS IN PROPER BALANCE rother Bobby R. Phills II, a starting guard with the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers, lives by three principles: (1) always look for opportunities (2) always think about the future (3) never give up. He encouraged the more than 100 participants in his first Bobby Phills II Educational Awareness Basketball Camp to live by the same principles. The basketball camp was held last summer.

Brother Phills was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha in 1988 at Beta Sigma Chapter. His father, Brother Dr. Bobby R Phills I, was a 1965 initiate at Beta Sigma. Brother Phills I who currendy serves as Dean and Research Director of the College ofAgriculture and Home Economics at Southern University.

The NBA star player's mother, Mary L. Phills, is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and is ^ an official with the U.S. Postal Service.

Brother Phills II holds a B.S. degree in Animal Science (pre-veterinary medicine) from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Following his NBA playing career, Brother Phills plans to own a ranch and possibly pursue a degree in veterinary medicine.

The Cleveland Cavalier players says his parents always emphasized the value ofeducation and scholarship. In order to participate in school sports, Brother Phills II had to maintain at least a 3.0 grade-point average. He only missed not attaining the GPA once during his high school and college days.

At the Bobby Phills II Educational Awareness Basketball Camp's closing luncheon, the basketball player told participants, who ranged in age from 12 to 18, to keep their academic and athletic goals in the proper balance. Brother Phills decided to offer the camp as a way of

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giving back to the community from which he came.

Some sponsors of the basketball camp, included: Bank One, Nike, Powerade and Beta Iota Lambda Chapter. To make his camp different from others and to emphasize the balance between books and basketballs, the NBA star required that participants have at least a 2.0 GPA and submit an essay.

The participant whose essay was judged the best, Wayne Dyer from Oakdale, Louisiana, won an all-expense paid trip for two to see the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Houston Rockets in Houston, Texas. All camp participants received prizes, including T-shirts, posters, backpacks and Cavalier jerseys. Phills plans to offer the basketball camp again this year.

Plans are being looked at for a second camp in New Orleans.

(left to right) Brother Bobby R. Phills I and NBA basketball player Brother Bobby R. Phills II.

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he Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda have relocated their place ofresidence and regretfully said good-bye to their former fraternity house at 282 Convent Avenue in New York City. The Convent Avenue Alpha House was used to help host the 58 th National Convention—while the center of activity was New York City's Commodore Hotel. The Convent Avenue house was purchased in 1964 at an amount of more than $40,000. Prior to the purchase of the Convent Avenue house the Chapter met at a residence located at West 139th Street and Amsterdam Avenue—the property of a Brother. The Manhattan graduate chapter met at various other locations, including the Carver Democratic Club on 145th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, before the Convent Avenue property was secured. so

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Washington, DC micron Lambda Alpha began the fraternal year by working with the Sankofa Project. Brothers at Omicron Eta Lambda also worked with OLA, helping to mentor young males in the community and assist them in developing self-esteem and a higher since of cultural awareness. OLA also has worked hard this year helping elementary school students in the southeast section of Washington, D.C. The project is a joint effort with the local Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority which is entitled: Alphas 'N' Deltas Together With Unity (ANDTWU).The project involves activities such as trips to African Art Museums, givingThanksgiving baskets to needy families and taking the children to convalescent homes to interact with the elderly. As part of the Go-to-High School, Go-to-College program, OLA Brothers began a tutorial math and science program for students at Eastern High School in Northeast Washington, D.C. IOTA ALPHA

at around 5,000 feet," he said. "It really isn't much different from stepping," he jokingly said. "You can still twist your ankle." Brother Garcia currendy holds the rank ofMajor with a Special Operations Force unit of the U.S. Army Reserve and works full-time as a Special Agent in Federal Law Enforcement. He is a financial member of both Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter in New York City and Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter in Washington, D.C.

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Aberdeen, Maryland he men of Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter served a pancake breakfast at The Sharing Tableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one offive soup kitchens operating in Harford County. The Iota Alpha Lambda Brothers, along with members of Xi Delta Chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, served the breakfast from the Presbury United Methodist Church in Edgewood, the operational site ofThe SharingTable. Their service began by setting up the dinning hall, placing flowers on the tables, sorting fresh produce, heating water for the coffee, mixing fruit punch and ice tea and placing pastries and cakes on serving trays. Pancakes and sausages were prepared and served after the Chapter offered grace for those being served. There were 98 guests fed at the pancake breakfast.

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Naming themselves the VSU Alphas, the new association is committed to providing support to the university and to the College Chapter on Virginia State's campus. The association was chartered with 36 members at the annual alumni meeting held during Virginia State's recent commencement weekend. The group also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Beta Gamma Chapter, Virginia State University. The celebration included a reception, special recognition of living Chapter founders, a brunch and attending a football game together. The special guest speaker was Brother Dr. Thomas 51

CHAPTER NEWS Pawley. Brother Pawley was initiated into the Fraternity while at Virginia State and is a retired professor from Lincoln University in Missouri. Brother Pawley gave a history lesson on the origin ofAlpha Phi Alpha. Brother Henry Colson Jackson, one of the two living founders of Beta Gamma Chapter, was in attendance.

Virginia Tech. Brother Dr. Douglas Covington, president of Radford University, was guest speaker for the occasion.

Brother Covington called on the Brothers to take effective leadership roles and to help resolve conflicts in a positive manner. He encouraged members to create a vision in which young African-American men will see a plan toward their life's destination. A candlelight service was conducted by the Brothers of Theta Iota Chapter and Brother Leo Ross, president ofVirginia Chapters ofAlpha Phi Alpha brought greetings.

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he Reston Community Center was the site of the Zeta Upsilon Lambda Annual Toys forTots Christmas Party. Disadvantage kids from the greater Reston area of various ethnic backgrounds attended the party. The event included arts and crafts, an assortment of games, a Christmas video and light refreshments. The highlight ofthe party was the arrival ofSanta Claus Former Beta Gamma Brothers meet at \ trginia State University Brother (Brother Tony Mann) and his helpers with bags Henry Colson Jackson (seated in wheelchair) is afounder of Beta Gamma, of toys. Every child in attendance was presented a toy by Santa. The children ranged from age one-and-ahalf to 15 years. The toys were carefully selected to ensure they ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA were age and sex-matched for appropriateness. A wide variRoanoke, VA ety of toys were given, including stuffed animals, dolls, cars, games, tricycles and a 22-inch bicycle. lpha Kappa Lambda Chapter celebrated the Fraternity's 90th Anniversary at Hotel Roanoke. The celebration was co-hosted by Gamma Nu Lambda ALPHA THETA LAMBDA Chapter, Lynchburg, Virginia, and Theta Iota Chapter, Atlantic City, NJ

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o-to-High School, Go-to-College, was the tide and challenge of Alpha Theta Lambda's annual career seminar which was held in southern New Jersey.

The day-long event took place at the Lower Cape May Regional High School in Cape May County and was attended by students from across the region. The seminar, held for the past seven years, is designed to counter adversities facing African-American students by showing the importance of setting and achieving goals. Speakers from various professions shared their experiences, answered questions and encouraged students to further their education. For those students who did not have specific goals, the day provided an opportunity for exposure to careers and professions they may not have considered. The focus of speakers was to show

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College Fund served as keynote speaker for the event. Brothers and guests were treated to an elegant evening of exquisite foods, ambiance and live entertainment. The program acknowledged the Chapter's Founders— several of whom were in attendance. Greetings were given by 25th General President James R. Williams, Midwestern Regional Vice President James B. Blanton and Western Regional Vice President Kenneth Venable. In his address to over 600 attendees, Brother Gray stressed the importance ofcontinuing the work ofthe United Negro College Fund. He stated that although recent reports show signs ofprogress, much work remains to be done to ensure quality education for AfricanAmerican students. DAL Brothers have planned a walk-a-dion to raise funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project.

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rothers of Kappa Epsilon Lambda volunteered time to prepare students at Forestville High School for the Maryland Functional Math Test. The tutors instructed 16 students on ways to past the test. The Maryland Functional Test is a graduation requirement for all Maryland students which includes three different parts: mathematics, reading and writing. The volunteers included Brothers George Murphy, Frank L. Joe, John F. Ghee and Theron Green. The tutors coached the students in areas such as fractions, decimals, word problems and data analysis. Forestville High School math specialist Michelle Williams and Dean of Students Janice Briscoe assisted Brothers during the tutoring.

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u Mu Lambda awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships for the second consecutive year at its 15th Annual Beautillion. In addition, six students were awarded appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy— each appointment is valued at $200,000. The Beautillion attracted an audience of 1,500 people. Brother Steve Baskerville, news anchor for CBS Network affiliate WBBMTV, served as master of ceremonies. Brother Jadonal E. Ford who has worked with the Beautillion for 15 consecutive

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CHAPTER NEWS contributed $1,500 to the Lucy B. Hairston Endowed Scholarship Fund. Making the presentation (left to right) are Derrick Grant, Curtis Henderson, Todd Wallace, Ronnie McCullough, Dorian Pouncey and Sheldon Woodley. The Chapter previously contributed $575 in individual scholarships to participants in the Black and Gold Pageant.

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MuXi yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;chairing the event for nine of those yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;received an award declaring him General Chairperson Emeritus Laureate. Young participants in Beautillion XV '97 will attend such institutions as Morehouse, Tufts, Williams College, Florida A&M, Langston, Oberlin, Tennessee State, Northwestern and the University of Illinois.

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he Brothers of Mu Xi have been busy at USM working to live out the Fraternity motto: "First of All, Servants ofAll, We Shall Transcend All." Mu Xi actively works with Pace Head Start, Pine Belt Boys and Girls Club and Hattiesburg High in an effort to better our youth and provide them with positive role models. They also held a Voter Registration Drive and an Alcohol Awareness Program for the students at USM. Mu Xi Brothers also continue to participate in the Adopt-a-Highway Program to keep Mississippi's highways clean. In conjunction with the campus chapter of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, the Brothers sponsored the Garza Gala Ball. Proceeds from the ball went to the Sickle Cell Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. Also the Mu Xi step team placed first in the Delta SigmaTheta Weekend step show and also placed first in the AlphaFest step show at Mississippi State University.

BETA BETA LAMBDA Miami, FL eta Beta Lambda swept the awards at the State Conference in Miami. The Chapter was judged the Jf? most outstanding in the state based on its community service programs and support of the Fraternity's national programs. The Brother of the Year award was presented to Brother Earl Duval because of his outstanding achieve54

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TAU LAMBDA Nashville, T N % au Lambda celebrated its perennial recognition of academic excellence during its 90th Anniversary Founders' Day observance and 16th Annual Scholarship Luncheon in December. For the past 16 years, the Chapter has awarded renewable scholarships to Nashvillearea senior high school students who excel in academics.

The luncheon also is an occasion where Tau Lambda Chapter recognizes the achievements of its members. In the past, speI cial guests such as: former General Presidents I Ozell Sutton, Henry Ponder, Lionel H. Newsom, I Charles C. Teamer, Sr., Brother Walter Washington and former Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation Chairman Huel Perkins have keynoted the occasion. Immediate Past General President Milton C. Davis was the speaker for this year's program.

Congruent with the efforts of the National Head Start Program, Tau Lambda has entered into a mentoring partnership with the Metro Action Commission. The goal is to increase the participation of fathers and significant males in the lives of their children. In the spirit of giving, Tau Lambda annually celebrates the Noel with senior citizens at the Christmas Luncheon. Residents of area convalescent homes and public housing facilities are chauffeured to a local church where a hot, full-course holiday meal is prepared and served by the Brodiers. A carol sing-along and presentation of gifts highlights the festivities. Also, since acquiring its own Fraternity house in 1990, Tau Lambda has secured additional real estate adjacent to the lot. Purchase of the two-thirds acre land will allow for die future expansion necessary to facilitate the needs of the Chapter and community.

Xi GAMMA LAMBDA Beaufort SC rothers ofXi Gamma Lambda have been twice honored for their community service projects. At the " National Education Association meeting held in Washington, D.C., the principal of Beaufort's Shanklin Elementary School recognized the men of Xi Gamma Lambda for their work with male mentoring programs in Beaufort County public schools. The next honor was given in Walterboro, South Carolina by the Colleton County Council. The Chapter was named as one of the area organizations making a positive difference in the lives ofcounty residents. Their work with Voter Registration drives, the National Bone Marrow Registry and the American Cancer Society's "Prostrate Cancer Awareness" project were cited.

Left to right, Brothers Mack C.Jolley, Arthur Fox, James Pulley and Robert Belton prepare meals at the Christman Luncheon.

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CHAPTER NEWS ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA Ft. Lauderdale, FL T | eta Alpha Lambda recently celebrated an evening with Astronaut and Physician Mae Jemison. In her address to the Brothers, the astronaut said she was living proof that you do not have to be born rich or affluent to be successful. She said her father was a maintenance worker and her mother was a school teacher. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member was born in Chicago and graduated from Morgan High School. Meanwhile, Zeta Alpha Lambda successfully completed their Men of Tomorrow program with seven participants. The Chapter also held a successful Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale with more than 2,000 people in attendance.

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micron Kappa Lambda held its annual Founders' Day observance at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Sumter. The Chapter selected as its Founders' Day theme: "Reclaiming the Community Through Family Nurture and Service." The keynote speaker for the occasion was Brother Chester A. Wheeler, Southern Regional Vice President. The Chapter recognized three members: Brother Benjamin Howell, Jr. was presented with the Distinguished Achievement Award, Brother Lester T Corley was presented the Distinguished Service Award, and Brother Thomas J. Wilson received the Chapter's Brother of the Year Award.

Also Brother Wheeler was presented the Alpha Leadership Award.

SOUTHWESTERN OMICRON NU University ofTulsa Tulsa, OK micron Nu Chapter is conducting the Go-to-High School, Go-to-College national program in conjunction with McClain Career Academy. Chapter members coordinated a college/career fair for students where more than 25 schools and companies participated. Brothers also assisted the University ofTulsa Admissions Office with

the annual Tulsa Time in November by sponsoring a get-together for prospective students. The Chapter also plans to award a scholarship to a prospective student. In January, the Chapter celebrated the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the help ofactivist and author Dick Gregory. The following month they sponsored a reading presentation entided, "An Evening with Langston and Martin," which featured Danny Glover and Felix Justice. Omicron Nu celebrated Alpha Week in April with a panel discussion entitled, "To Be Young, Gifted, Talented and Black"; a community service project with the American Red Cross; an Alpha Banquet; and All-Star Comedy Night featuring M-TV's Bill Bellamy, Def Comedy Jam's Chocolate and BET's Comic View's Paul Luther.

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Brother Joseph K. Byrd, Vice President for Student Affairs at Xavier University, was the featured speaker for the program.

Brother Emmett W Bashful, Chancellor Emeritus of Southern University, shared secrets of longevity. Brother Bashful has been active in the Fraternity for more than 50 years. Brother Azikiwe Lombard of Xavier University spoke on the program's theme: "College Days Swiftly Pass." Other program participants included: Brothers Karl Connor, Al Labat, Adam Roussell and Darnell Prejean who sang "My Tribute." Ms. Brandis Griffith, a Dillard University student, performed an interpretative dance to the popular hit, "I Believe I Can Fly." Sigma Lambda's Senior Salute Program was initiated to reward scholarship, diligence and academic excellence and to reactivate Brothers. Sigma Lambda President Joshua Williams viewed the program as a possible answer to the increasing problem of inactive Brothers, particularly as Brothers graduate from college and enter the workforce, graduate or professional schools.

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KAPPA KAPPA University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR rothers at Kappa Kappa performed their annual restructuring project at a local elementary school. The program involved substituting for the teachers and spending time with students for a day. A member ofthe Chapter also co-chaired the first-ever African-American Greek Summit at the University ofArkansas. The summit was designed to help promote unity with the other African-American Greek organizations.

Beta Iota Lambda Brothers Elmo LeBeoufand Willie Spooner Meanwhile, Ms. Deonna Bishop was crowned Miss Black served as volunteers in National Student/Parent Mock Election. and Gold at the Chapters annual pageant and the Chapter's new initiates delivered food baskets'during the holiday. The Chapter has become involved in a tutoring program at one BETA IOTA LAMBDA of the local junior high schools on a regular basis. Chapter Baton Rouge, LA

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The Chapter also was recognized for their participation in the First Annual Bobby Phills Educational Awareness Basketball Camp. Approximately 100 boys and girls participated. Brother Bobby Phills' Basketball Camp emphasizes making the right choice and striking a proper balance between books and balls, academics and athletics. The NBA star required that each participant have at least a 2.0 GPA and write an essay. Wayne Dyer from Oakdale, Louisiana was chosen as the participant who wrote the best essay. He won an expense-paid trip for two to see the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Houston Rockets in Houston. All camp participants received various prizes, including T-shirts, posters, backpacks and Cavaliers' jerseys.

Beta Iota Lambda also was recognized for its participation in the 1996 National Student/Parent Mock Election.

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MIDWESTERN Brother Kevin Dedner was re-elected as president of the Black Students' Association, a position he held during the 1996-97 school year.

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rothers of Mu Chi continue to hold high the light of Alpha. All members of the Chapter registered for this year's Western Regional Convention; Chapter Brother Charles Smith was named College Brother ofthe Year at the Regional; Chapter member David Zaid won the oratorical contest; and the Brothers ofMu Chi were the step show winners. In the Spring, the Brothers held a joint dance with the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Long Beach State.

Monies from the dance will support the Chapter's Go-toHigh School, Go-to-College Scholarship Fund. The Chapter recently also held its Fifth Annual Spring Jazz Concert and in April, Mu Chi Brothers celebrated the Chapter's 20th Anniversary.

CHAPTER NEWS Pi ZETA LAMBDA Las Cruces, NM i Zeta Lambda Chapter, chartered at the 1990 General Convention, has launched its community service agenda which includes establishment of the Fraternity's Go-toHigh School, Go-to-College national program in the area. The Chapter began its work with the national program by contacting local high school officials and asking them to identify minority students in need of tutoring. The Chapter was granted use of a meeting room at the Branigan Public Library for their weekly tutoring. Members of nearby Pi Eta Chapter at MNSU also assisted in tutoring. Pi Zeta Lambda Brothers report that some of the high school students on the verge of dropping out of school have gone on to graduate and enter college.

Beta Iota Lambda Brothers Elmo LeBeoufand Willie Spooner served as volunteers in National Student/Parent Mock Election.

ENTERPRISING ETA TH ETA LAMBDA WINS FIRST PRIZE IN FUND RAISING taTheta Lambda, in Hempstead, New York, won first \ prize in a sales incentive program for non-profit organizations sponsored by The Holiday Card Program of Minnesota. The Chapter was the grand prize winner of a three night cruise for two to the Bahamas which they plan to raffle to raise money for college scholarships.

EtaTheta Lambda has a long history of serving youth of the Long Island and New York City communities. The Chapter began organizing a one-week college tour for high school students in 1982, which to date has visited over 40 historically African-American colleges and universities and served over 1,100 students. The college tour provides high school students the opportunity to visit historically African-American colleges and universities and gain an understanding ofthe rich tradition and heritage of the schools. Prior to the tours departure in October of each year, the Chapter holds a series of S.A.T. workshops for students. Upon their return from the tour, the students are invited to join the Chapters mentoring program where students are tutored, counseled and exposed to a variety of skill building sessions to assist them with college and life preparations. EtaTheta Lambda Brothers are 58

joined in the mentoring effort by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's local chapter.

More than 60 percent of the approximately 120 students who take the tour each year enroll in a historically AfricanAmerican college or university. The Chapter is expanding its community commitment by sponsoring its first oratorical competition for high school students this year. Over 43 students are enrolled in the competition. The first prize is an $8,000 college scholarship.

In 1986, the Chapter formed a separate subsidiary, ETA Theta Lambda Education Foundation, Inc., to help finance its charitable efforts. The Chapter wanted to expand its fund raising activities and raise proceeds for the tour and scholarship assistance. In 1991, they began working in what was then The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Holiday Card Program. The program featured holiday greeting cards with African-American images. Two years ago the Holiday Card Program became independent from theThurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

Each year Brothers of the Chapter mobilize students to sell the holiday greeting cards. They are given product and sales training, deadlines and the motivation to win substantial scholarships, known as the EtaTheta Lambda Chapter's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships. Fifty percent of the proceeds of the card sales are donated to support the mentoring program and the other 50 percent are used to support the Chapter's scholarship awards. To date over $ 12,000 in scholarships have been awarded to enterprising students.

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OMEGA BROTHER ELI DEMERITTE, SR., was head ofthe science department at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Florida before his retirement. He received his bachelor's degree from what was then Florida A&M College and his master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He was initiated in January 1976 at Iota Pi Lambda Chapter in Miami, Florida where he was a resident.

BROTHER DONALD R. DlXON, was an administrator with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Brother Dixon was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was educated in die public schools of East Baton Rouge Parish.

A cum laude graduate of Southern University, he received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the university. In 1989, he was elected Principal ofdie Year. Brodier Dixon was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and the Chancellor Choir. He belonged to Phi Delta Kappa and numerous other organizations. He was a member of the Fraternity's Xi Nu Lambda Chapter.

BROTHER CHARLES E. GOULD, was a native of Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland and attended Maryland State College in Princess Anne, Maryland where he was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha and received his bachelor's degree and graduated with honors. He was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha while at the school. He continued being actively involved with the Fraternity throughout his life including, becoming president ofKappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter. Brother Gould was employed as a chemist from 1961-1971 at Indian Head Documentation Center in Cameron Station, Virginia.

Brother Gould was an active member of the William F. Taylor Lodge #57, Calvary Chapter #32 Order of the Eastern Star and Charles H. Wesley Lodge #147. Brother Gould was an active member and coach of the Allentown's Boys Club. He led the football team to a 1971 championship.

BROTHER CLIFTON C. HUMBLES, was a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. He was founder of the C.C. Humbles Funeral Service and former director of J. Edgar Thomas Funeral Home. He attended Virginia Union University and was considered a star basketball guard on die school's famous Dream Team, 1938-39. In 1989, Governor L. Douglas Wilder honored him along with his teammates in a televised ceremony at the University. He was a member of the The SPHINX â&#x201E;˘ - Summer 1997

Fraternity's Delta Omicron Lambda Chapter, Georgetown Masonic Lodge #115 and American Legion Post #101 in Onancock, Virginia. In 1946, Brother Humbles was honorably discharged from the United States Navy as a pharmacist mate. He was awarded the American Theater and Victory Medals.

BROTHER WALTER R. HILL, was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha for more than 40 years. He had retired after 43 years of service with Fireside Mutual and Supreme Life Insurance Companies. Brother Hill also was a life member of the NAACP and a member of the President's Club of the Wilberforce University Alumni Association.

BROTHER DR. JOY JOSEPH JOHNSON, wasformermayor of Fairmont, Virginia. He attended Laurinburg Institute and was a graduate of Shaw University. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Friendship College and Doctor of Humane Letters from Shaw University. He was called to the Christian Ministry at age 18. In September 1951, at age 29, Dr. Johnson accepted the pastorate to the First Baptist Church of Fairmont, Virginia. Prior to the appointment, he had been a Bible Teacher at Laurinburg Institute, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Laurinburg, and Bethlehem Baptist churches in Pinehurst, Virginia. Dr. Johnson professional and civic involvement included being: Moderator of the St. John Baptist Association, president of the Robeson County Black Caucus, chairman of the Board of Tri-County Road (Newspaper), member of the State Executive Democratic Committee, a 33rd-degree Mason and member of Nu Kappa Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha.

BROTHER MILTON P. JOHNSON, was initiated at Theta Chapter in Chicago in March 1957. He was a founding member and past president of Mu Delta Lambda Chapter in Springfield, IL. He also was an Area Director and immediate past District Director of the area. Brother Johnson was life member #4813. He received his bachelor's degree in 1959 from Bradley University and his MBA from Loyola University in 1967. Brother Johnson was owner of Milton P. Johnson & Associates, a management consulting firm and co-owner of All Seasons Construction Company. Brother Johnson held memberships in the NAACP, Springfield Urban League and Crossroad United Methodist Church.

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OMEGA CHAPTER BROTHER DALE T. LEE, SR., was a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from I.M. Terrell High School and received his bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University. During World War II, he served in the Army at a Texas base. He was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church, having served as past member ofthe Church Finance Committee and as a deacon. He was an active volunteer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Forth Worth. He was a member of BetaTau Lambda Chapter ofAlpha Phi Alpha. In addition, he was a Prince Hall Mason, Live Busy Bee Lodge member and the Forth Worth Retired School Employees Association.

BROTHER D R . CLEVE M C D O W E L L , was an honor graduate of the Drew Public Schools. He served as class president, newspaper editor, debate team captain and was a member of several sports teams at the high school. He was an honor graduate of Jackson State University, in 1963, and did additional graduate studies in the 1970s. While at Jackson State, Brother McDowell worked as a student assistant under the late Medger Evers. In June 1963, he became the first AfricanAmerican student to attend a "white" graduate school in Mississippi when he enrolled in the University of Mississippi Law School with the aid of a federal Court Order and United States Army troops. He later enrolled at Texas Southern University Law School in Houston, where he became president of the Student Bar Association and received several merit awards. Brother McDowell was a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Magnolia Bar Association. He was admitted to practice in the Northern and Southern United States District Courts, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court ofAppeals and the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Brother McDowell was an active member of Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and was Worshipful Master of Drew Lodge #6 of the Most Worshipful Stringer Masonic Grand Lodge (Prince Hall) ofMississippi. He also was a member ofthe Knights Templars, Royal Arch, Thirty-Second Degree and Shriner Masonic Units. Brother McDowell was senior pastor of the Greater Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church ofDrew, Mississippi; chairman of the Sunflower County, Mississippi State Democratic Party. He also served as the Public Defender for Sunflower County, Mississippi and Public Defender for the City of Drew, Mississippi. He was a past member of the Board of Aldermen and past vice-mayor of the City of Drew, Mississippi.

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BROTHER WALLACE MOBLEY, was Dean of Men at Bethune-Cookman College for 21 years. He was a native and lifetime resident ofDaytona Beach, Florida and was an Army veteran. Brother Mobley was a 1964 graduate of the former Campbell Street High School and earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a member ofMount ZionA.M.E. Church, the Lane College Alumni Association and the Volusia Country Chapter of the NAACP Brother Mobley was a member of Beta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha.

BROTHER VICTOR JOSEPH NARCISSE, JR., was interim principal of L.E. Rabouin Career Magnet High School. A New Orleans native, he was a graduate ofjoseph S. Clark High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Xavier University. His career in education started in 1961 as an industrial arts teacher. He taught at Bell and Lawless junior high schools and in 1974 was appointed industrial arts supervisor for Orleans Parish public schools. He became an assistant principal at Colton Junior High in 1985 and a year later was named to that position at Rabouin, where he was appointed interim principal. Brother Narcisse was a member of the Holy Name Society, Principals Association of New Orleans Public Schools and the Ursuline High School Executive Board. He was a member of Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha.

BROTHER D R . CHRISTOPHER M . ROULHAC, JR., was former Director of Admissions and foreign-student advisor at Cheyney State University, Pennsylvania. A native ofMemphis, Tennessee, he was educated in the city's public schools and earned his bachelor's degree at LeMoyne College in Memphis where he returned as a physical education instructor and basketball coach. He received his master's degree at Springfield College, Massachusetts and doctorate from the University of Sarasota, Florida. During his days at Springfield College, he was an assistant freshman football coach and he was a physical education teacher and coach at Arkansas AM&N College, Pine Bluff. As athletic director, football and track coach at Albany State College, Georgia, Brother Roulhac was mentor and coach for Alice Coachman, 1948 Olympic Gold Medalist in London. Coachman was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic Gold medal. A veteran ofWorld War II, Brother Roulhac served in the U.S. Army in North Africa and Italy and was honorably discharged with the rank of lieutenant. He was a life member ofAlpha Phi Alpha and was a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

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OMEGA CHAPTER BROTHER ARTHUR D. SHORES, was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated at Alpha Beta Chapter at Talladega College in 1921, and in 1925, he was a founding member of Omicron Lambda Chapter in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a school teacher who became a renowned civil rights lawyer and noted civic leader. Brother Shores was part of the legal team that won the landmark 1960 case, Gomillian v.

Lightfoot, which established die principle of "one man, one vote" when it outlawed attempts to redraw the boundaries ofTuskegee to keep most of the city's African-American population from voting. He also represented Autherinc Lucy in her attempt to desegregate the University of Alabama. In 1968, he became Alabama's first black delegate to a Democratic National Convention, and in die same year was appointed the first African-American member of the Birmingham City Council.

BROTHER TRAVIS J. L. STEPHENS, was born in San Antonio, Texas and attended Public Schools in Harlingen and San Antonio. He entered the Army right after graduating from Phyllis Wheatley High School in San Antonio in May 1943.

He participated in numerous combat battles across Europe during World War II. He also saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. Brother Stephens retired from the Army in October 1973 as a Colonel. He held two of the nation's highest awards for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He also was awarded three Silver Stars, 10 Bronze Stars, eight Air Medals and ten Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat. After retirement from the Army, Brother Stephens worked for the City and County of Honolulu as Administrator of General Planning. He was a member of the faculty at Chaminade University.

BROTHER GEORGE HENRY YOUNG, was born in Wake Forest, North Carolina. At an early age, he joined and attended Spring Street Presbyterian Church and the Norman and Industrial School at Wake Forest which was established by his father. He graduated from Johnson C. Smith University and received a master's degreefromColumbia University. Brother Young's career as an educator and his whole-hearted participation in many charitable, civic and church functions earned him the respect of people of all ages and walks of life. His list ofpublic appointments and offices includes: membership on the Lumberton School Board; member and chairperson on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Regional Medical Center; and as president of Nu Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Young gave 42 years of dedicated service in thefieldof education where he served The SPHINXâ&#x201E;˘ ~ Summer 1997

as principal at Thompson Institute, South Lumberton Elementary School, Hayswood High School, South Lumberton Junior/Senior High School, and Lumberton Junior High School. During his service as principal, he held positions in the North Carolina Teachers Association as president of the Southeastern District and as a member of the Board of Directors.

B R O T H E R REV. D O N A L D W I L S O N , was born in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. He received his first bachelor's degree from Bloomfield College in 1942 and a bachelor's degree in systematic theology in 1945. He was ordained a deacon in June 1945 and a priest in December of the same year. He served as church vicar at St. Luke's in New Haven, Connecticut and at St. Simon Cyrene in Springfield, Massachusetts. Father Wilson served as chaplain at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Delaware from 1951 thru 1963. At the same time, he was chaplain at Bissell Sanitarium. He served as rector of St. James Church in Baltimore, Maryland from 1963 to 1988, during which time he earned his Doctorate in systematic theology from St. Augustine College, graduating in 1983. He was on the Board of Directors Emeritus at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and was a member of Sigma Pi Phi, the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, American Association of Retired Persons, Afro American Caribbean Heritage Organization and the Hosts, Palm Coast. He also was chaplain of the Republican Party, Flagler County. ^ u

OMEGA LISTINGS Charles Bolles Zeta Omicron Lambda Hugo Marcos Zeta Omicron Lambda Earl O. Pree Zeta Omicron Lambda Edward C. Wilkins Zeta Omicron Lambda

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Henry A. Callis

Charles H. Chapman

Eugene K. < |

George B. Kelley

Nathaniel A. Murray

Robert H. Ogle

Vertner W. Tandy

GENERAL OFFICERS General President Immediate Past General President Executive Director General Treasurer Comptroller General Counsel Director-General Conventions Parliamentarian VICE PRESIDENTS Eastern Midwestern Southern Southwestern Western ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS Eastern Midwestern Southern Southwestern Western LIVING PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS (Board Members) 21st General President 24th General President 25 th General President 26th General President 27th General President 28th General President 29th General President ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS T O T H E GENERAL PRESIDENT Special Assistant Assistants

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Adrian L. Wallace, 281 Debra Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70611 -9216 Milton C. Davis, PO. Box 509, Tuskegee, AL, 36083 Hebrew L Dixon III, 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, M D 21218 George N. Reaves, 2933 Balmoral Crescent, Flossmoor, IL 60422 Frank A. Jenkins III, 529 South Perry Street, Suite 16, RO. Box 4246, Montgomery, AL 36104 Tyrone C. Means, RO. Drawer 5058, Montgomery, AL 36103-5058 Al F. Rutherford, 8585 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 730N, Dallas,TX75247 Kenneth Jordan, 15366 Kentfield, Detroit, MI 28223

Samuel G. Wilson, 3639 Highwood Drive, SE, Washington, D C 20020 James B. Blanton III, 10625 South Hamilton, Chicago, IL 60643 Chester A. Wheeler III, PO Box 6682, Macon, GA 31208 Harry E. Johnson, 8606 Running Bird Lane, Missouri City, TX 77489 Kenneth Venable, 722 West 19th Street, Unit #4, San Pedro, CA 90731

Elvin J. Dowling, 58 West County Street, Hampton, VA 23669 Torrance T. Smith, 7621 North Sheridan Road #2A, Chicago, IL 60626 Laterrance L. Chatman, 303 Lipona Road, Apt. 8D, Tallahassee, FL 32304 Roderick L. Smothers, RO. Box 17701, Baton Rouge, LA 70893 Ian M. Coleman, 3516 East Ransom Street #306, Long Beach, CA 90804

T. Winston Cole, Sr., 124 SWTwenty-third, Gainesville, FL 32607 Walter Washington, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS 39096 James R. Williams, 1733 Brookwood Drive, Akron, O H 44313 Ozell Sutton, 1640 Loch Lomond Trail, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 Charles C. Teamer, Sr., 4619 Owens Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 Henry Ponder, Black Higher Education Center, Lovejoy Bdg., 400,12th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Milton C. Davis, P.O. Box 509, Tuskegee, AL 36083

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., 5075 Red Robin Ridge, Alpharetta, GA 30202 Joseph E. Heyward, RO. Box 384, Florence, SC 29503 Ronald L. Anderson, 6300 Taliaferro Way, Kingstowne, VA 22315 Joshua Williams, Jr., 9696 Hayne Blvd. #15, New Orleans, LA 70127

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NATIONAL C O M M I T T E E / C O M M I S S I O N CHAIRMEN Alpha Collegiate Scholars Archivist Awards & Achievements Budget &c Finance Business & Economic Development College Brothers Affairs Constitution Elections Endowment & Capital Formation Grievances & Discipline Headquarters Maintenance Internal Auditing Jobs Fair Life Membership Management Information Systems Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Project Membership/Standards & Extension National Programs Personnel Public Relations Publications Racial Justice & Public Policy Reclamation Subcommittee Recommendations & Resolutions Rules & Credentials Rituals &c Ceremonies Senior Alpha Affairs Time & Place Training & Development PROGRAM/PROJECT C O O R D I N A T O R S Big Brother/Big Sisters of America Boy Scouts of America Leadership Development & Citizen Education Miss Black & Gold Pageant Oratorical Contest Project Alpha Special Project The SPHINXâ&#x201E;˘

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Everett Ward, 5002 Avenida Del Sol Drive, Raleigh, N C 27604 George N. Reaves, 2933 Balmoral Crescent, Flossmoor, IL 60422 Calvin R. Austin, 139 Drexel Drive, Millersville, M D 21108 Samuel D. DeShazior, 911 Mercer Avenue, Akron, O H 44320 Bruce A. Austin, 6202 Crane Street, Houston, TX 77026 Adrian L. Wallace, Ex Officio

James Ward, 9306 Twin Hills Drive, Houston, TX 77031 George N. Reaves, 2933 Balmoral Crescent, Flossmoor, IL 60422 James B. Gillespie, 2300 Emerald Heights Court, Reston, VA 22091-1714 Keener A. Tippin, 3621 Evergreen Lane, Columbia, M O 65201 Joseph K. Byrd, Xavier University, Box 101-C, New Orleans, LA 70125 Kermit H. Boston, 2315 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Adrian L. Wallace, Ex Officio

Willie Ruff, 314 Applegrove Court, Herndon, VA 22071 Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., 564 Blake Avenue, SE, Adanta, GA 30316 Steven M. Sims, 2508 Dysart Road, Cleveland, O H 44118 Frank A. Jenkins III, 529 South Perry Street, Suite 16, Montgomery, AL 36104 Harold Patrick, 5959 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 Barton J. Taylor, 2117 Flat Shoals Road #4, Adanta, GA 30316 Lloyd Givens, 6050 Canaan Woods Drive, SW, Adanta, GA 30331 Russell C. Campbell, 1502 November Circle #201, Silver Spring, M D 20904 Christopher C. Womack, 2109 Christina Cove, Birmingham, AL 35244 Isiah Ward, 303 Waterford, Willowbrook, IL 60521 R. Leandras Jones II, 1045 Audubon Circle, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30311 David M. Cheri, 5106 Porter Ridge, Houston,TX 77053 Ralph Caro, 6826 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, M O 66102 George Wayne Watkins, 40983 Oaks Drive #4A, Troy, MI 48098 Carl T. Moore, P O . Box 70152, Los Angeles, CA 90070 John H. Carter, 3465 Somerset Trail, Atlanta, GA 30330 Ronald T. James, 1717 NE 16th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Ronald Peters, 1130 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 Sean Woodroffe, 705 Summer Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 Eugene Shelton, 1903 W 80th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Harry Dunbar, 281 Rose Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 Norman Towels, 3243 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 Harold Foster, 5642 Georgia, Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66104 Tophas Anderson III, 14811 Tumbling Falls Court, Houston, TX 77062 John E. Walls, Co-chairman, 107 Colonial Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180 Johnny Thomas, Co-chairman, 1414 Mill Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Darren Morton, Co-chairman, 549 S 7th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 James Ivory, 1241 Oak Hill Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Elliot Ferguson, Jr., 3920 Dogwood Farm Road, Savannah, GA 30034 Philip Jackson, 1200 Litde Gloucester Road #1904, Clementon, NJ 08021

Dale Long, 1614 Dorado Street, Garland, TX 75040 Isidore J. Lamothe, RO. Box 1558, Marshall, TX 75670 Willis E. Baird, RO. Box 7A, Durham, N C 27702 Alvin Cavalier, 413-C Longwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 John German, 1124 32nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98144 John L. Colbert, 2140 Loren Circle, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Richard D. Smith, Jr., 3510 Medical Park Drive #7, Monroe, LA 71203 63

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2313 St. Paul Street • Baltimore, MD 21218-5234 Phone: (410) 554-0040 • Fax: (410) 554-0054 Hebrew L. Dixon III, Executive Director - Ext. 115 Seaton J. White III, Director of Communications - Ext. 101 Zollie Stevenson, Interim Director of Programs - Ext. 137 Lover High, Jr., Membership Manager- Ext. 104 Londa Sanders, Accounting Assistant - Ext. 113 Jonice Ward, Membership Assistant - Ext. 122 Tori Bracey, Membership Assistant - Ext. 118 Leslie Porter, Membership Assistant - Ext. 117 Sharon Prater, Intake Assistant - Ext. 120 Gracie Deville, Receptionist - Ext. 100 Lyndell Pittman, Communications Intern - Ext. 138 Elvin J. Dowling, National Programs Intern — Ext. 137

GENERAL PRESIDENTS

M A Morrison, First General President, 1908-1909 * Roscoe C. Giles, Second General President, 1909—1911 * Frederick H. Miller, Third General President, 1911-1912* Charles H. Garvin, Fourth General President, 1912-1914* Henry L. Dickason, Fifth General President, 1914-1915 * Henry A Callis, Sixth General President, 1915-1916* Howard H. Long, Seventh General President, 1916-1917* William A. Pollard, Eighth General President, 1918-1919* Daniel D. Fowler, Ninth General President, 1919-1920* Lucius L. McGee, Tenth General President, 1920-1921 * S.S. Booker, Eleventh General President, 1921-1923 * Raymond W.Cannon, Twelfth General President, 1924-1928* B. Andrew Rose, Thirteenth General President, 1928-1931 * Charles H. Wesley, Fourteenth General President, 1931-1940 * Rayford W Logan, Fifteenth General President, 1941-1945* Belford V. Lawson, Jr., Sixteenth General President, 1946-1951 * A. Maceo Smith, Seventeenth General President, 1951-1954* Frank L. Stanley, Jr., Eighteenth General President, 1955—1957* Myles A. Paige, Nineteenth General President, 1957-1960* William H. Hale, Twentieth General President, 1960-1962* T. Winston Cole, Sr., Twenty-first General President, 1963-1964 Lionel H. Newsom, Twenty-second General President, 1965-1968* Ernest N. Morial, Twenty-third General President, 1969-1972* Walter Washington, Twenty-fourth General President, 1973-1976 James R. Williams, Twenty-fifth General President, 1977—1980 Ozell Sutton, Twenty-sixth General President, 1981—1984 Charles C.Teamer, Sr., Twenty-seventh General President, 1985-1988 Henry Ponder, Twenty-eighth General President, 1989-1992 Milton C. Davis, Twenty-ninth General President, 1993-1996 Adrian L. Wallace, Thirtieth General President, 1997-

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All Chapters are required to submit a Directory of Chapter Officers to the Corporate Headquaters within ten (10) days after the election of chapter officers. Thisform should list the chapters permanent mailing address. This must be a P.O. box or afraternity house. This listing contains addresses sent to the Corporate Headquaters as of June 25, 1997.

I: A s / /A' \ Willard C.Hall, Jr. District Director-International CMR410Box1l5 APO.AE 09096 0285 Theta Theta Lambda Frankfurt, Germany c/oWillardC Hall.Jr. CMR 410 Box 115 APO.AE 09096 Vacant Area Director 0260 Eta Epsiion Lambda Monrovia, Libera 0439 Kappa Phi Cuttington College Monrovia, Liberia Albert Lucas District Director-New England P.O. Box 204342 Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520 Rasheed Meadows Asst. District Director P.O. Box 203944 Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520 PaulWhyte Area Director-I P.O. Box 205234 Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520 Jongnic Bontemps Asst Area Director-I P.O. Box 202388/ Yale Station New Haven. CT 06520 0006 Zeta Yale University P.O. Box 203930 New Haven, CT 06520 0253 Zeta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 1335 Stamford, CT 06902 0256 Eta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 204342 New Haven.CT 06520 0461MuPhi University Of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 0779 Sigma Zeta Wesleyan University P.O. Box 4314 Wesleyan Station Middleton.CT 06457 Renaldo Banks Area Director-ll 71 Long Hill Street #2-A Springfield, MA 01108 0032 Alpha Kappa American International University 1000 State Street Springfield, MA01003 0161 Beta Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 335 Hartford, CT 06141 0286 Theta Iota Lambda Box 662 Highland Station Sprinrjfield,MA01109 0381 ThetaZeta Dartmouth College Hinman Box 5024 Hanover, NH 03755 0423 Kappa Delta University Of Connecticut 065J Pi Tau Lambda Storrs, CT Tony Anderson Area Director III 22 Sherman Road Chestnut Hill. MA 02167 Craig Robinson Asst. Area Director III BAD ADDRESS 0017Sigma Boston UTNortheastem U, P.O.Box276Astor Station Boston, MA 02123 0025 Alpha Gamma Brown University P.O. Box 1167 Providence, Rl 02912 0214 Epsiion Gamma Lambda Boston, MA c/oR.W.Pryor University Station P.O. Box 245 Boston, MA 02215 0553 MuTheta Lambda 118 Princeton Avenue Providence, Rl 02907

0580 NuXi Lambda Sudbury, MA 0763RhoNu M.l.T/HarvarrJ/Tufts P.O. Box 397067 Cambridge, MA 02139 Darren M. Morton District Director-New York 549 South 7th Avenue Ml Vernon, NY 10550 Alton Roney Associate District Director 11 Laine Court Apalachin, NY 13732 Chris Driver Asst District Director 140 Casals Place #25H Bronx NY 10475 Kerth Jenkins Area Director I 495 Westfield Street Rochester NY 14619 0093 Delta Epsiion University Of Buffalo Buffato.NY P.O. Box 1906 Buffato.NY 14213 0116 Rho Lambda P.O. Box 862 Buffato.NY 14240 0271 Eta Pho Lambda P.O. Box 93093 Rochester, NY 14692 0458 Mu Sigma University Of Rochester P.O. Box 23461 Rochester, NY 14692 0752PhoAlpha S.U.N.Y.-Brockport P.O. Box 644 Brockport, NY 14420 Malik Simmons Area Director II 39 Kimball Drive Rochester.NY14623-2119 0001 Alpha Cornell University 409 Elmwood Avenue ffliaca, NY 14850 0094 Delta Zeta Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 0509 Iota Theta Lambda P.O. Box 232 Endicott, NY 13761 0511 lota Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 6565 Tspaeall Avenue Station Syracuse, NY 13217 0731PiBeta SU.N.Y.-Binghamton BOX20O0 Binghamton, NY 13902 0787 Sigma Omicron S.U.N.Y.-Oswego P.0.BOX5185 Oswego. NY 13126 Timothy Owens Area Director III P.O.Box 1863 Albany, NY 12201 0159 Beta Pi Lambda P.O. Box 14164 Albany, NY 12212-4164 0425 Kappa Zeta Utica College Uttoa.NY 0726 Omicron Upsilon Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute P.O. Box 535 Troy.NY12181 0744 Pi Pi Union College P.O. Box 1053 Schenectady, NY 12308 0768 Rho Sigma S.U.N.Y.-Albany P.O. Box 22268 Albany. NY 12222 Ron Ellis Area Director IV 11 Rose Street Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 107064004 0261 Eta Zeta Lambda West Chester County, NY

P.O. Box 675 New Rochelle. NY 10802 0276 Eta Chi Lambda Rockland County, NY P.O. 8ox188 Nanuet, NY 10954 0542Kappa Upsilon Lambda Mid-Hudson Valley, NY P0.B0X1171 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 0780 Sigma Eta S.U.N.Y.-NewPattz NewPatlzNY Cleveland E.Beckett, Jr. Area Director V 1849 Sedwick Avenue #10 Bronx, NY 10453 0O07Eta Metropolitan New York 61 E.8th Street P.O. Box 214 NewYork, NY 10003 0125 Alpha Gamma Lambda 282 Convent Avenue New York, NY10031 0175 Gamma Iota Lambda Brooklyn-Long Island, NY c/o John M Williams P.O Box 575 West Hempstead, NY 11552 0308 Delta Chi Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY 0338 Zeta Eta Columbia University New York. NY Billy Mitchell Area Director VI 118-24-199th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 0239 Zeta Zeta Lambda P.0.Box110406 Cambria Heights, NY 11411 0263 Eta Theta Lambda Wyandanch, NY P.O. Box 501 West Hempstead, NY 11552 0380 Theta Epsiion Adelphi University Garden City, NY P.O. Box 351 West Hempstead, NY 11552 0435 Kappa Rho C.W Post College Greenvale, NY 0707XIPSI Hofstra University P.O. Box 4571 Hempstead. NY11551 0761 Rho Kappa S.U.N.Y-OldWestoury OldWestbury.NY P.O. Box 655 Jericho, NY 11753 0767RhoRho S.U.N.Y -Stony Brook 549 South 7th Avenue Mount Vernon. NY 10550 0784 Sigma Mu New York Inst. Of Technology Central Slip NY P.O. Box 4571 Hempstead. NY 11551 Phillip L.Jackson District Director-NJ 1200 Little Gloucester Road Clementon, NJ 08021 Maurice Bell Asst. District Director Monmouth College P.O, Box 56 West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Jim Dave Wilson Area Director 4 Westminister Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 0123 Alpha Alpha Lambda Newark, NJ P.O. Box 1885 Montclair. NJ 07042 0145 Beta Alpha Lambda Jersey City, NJ OI99DeltaMuLambda P.O. Box 6654 Paterson, NJ 07509 0413 Iota Rho New Jersey Institute Of

Technology Newark, NJ 200 Pine Street Roselle,NJ 07203 0531 Kappa Theta Lambda P.O. Box 1059 Teaneck, NJ 07666 0713 Omicron Zeta Fairleigh/Otckinson University Student Unton Building #748 1000 River Road Teaneck, NJ 07666 0785 Sigma Nu William Paterson College/Ramapo College Wayne. NJ JohnDorsey Area Director 417 Prospect Place Neptune, NJ 07753 0097Deltalota Rutgers University 15 Bartlet Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 0238 Zeta Epsiion Lambda P.O. Box 158 Red Bank, NJ 07701 0242 Zeta Iota Lambda Trenton, NJ P.O. Box 7573 West Trenton, NJ 08628 0245 Zeta Nu Lambda PtoinBeld, NJ 0299 Theta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 53 Somerset, NJ 08873 0406IotaIota Trenton State University Trenton, NJ Campus Life At TSU Ewing.NJ 08650 0786SigmaXI Monmouth College College Center, Box 56 West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Robert Jones Area Director 304 Farmdale Road Moorestown, NJ 08057 0130AlphaThetaLambda P.O. Box 1810 Atlantic City, NJ 08404 0472 Nu Iota Rowan State College Student Center S.G.A Suite GSC Glassboro, NJ 08028 0532 Kappa lota Lambda P.O. Box 109 Willingboro.NJ 08046 0570 Nu Gamma Lambda Glassboro, NJ P0. Box 593 Glassboro, NJ 08028 0742PIXI Stockton State College Pomona, NJ Gregory E.Allen District Director-PA 140 Stratford Avenue #1A Pittsburgh. PA 15206 GaryDeCoteau Asst. District Director 4039 Sansom Street Philadelphia. PA 19014 SeMn Gordon Area Director I 7701 Lindbergh Boulevard #1500 Philadelpha.PA19153 Kelly Jones Asst. Area Director-1 1705 Wallace Street #301 PhiladetotiaPA19130 0022 Psi Metropolitan Philadelphia 3901 Locust Walk. Stet10 Ofc. of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs Philadelphia. PA 19104 0247Zeta Omicron Lambda 1611 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 0 6 ( 5 Omicron Delta Lambda P.O. Box 20000 Philadelphia, PA 19148 074SPiRhO Temple University SAC/P.O. Box 66

13th & Montgomery Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19122 Kevin Lamb Area Director II 2230 North Graft Street Philadelptra,PAi9132 Darren Yorkman Asst. Area Director II Cheyney University 1007 Maple Avenue Lancaster PA 17603 0012NU-SUSPENDED Lincoln University Student Mail Room 205 P.O. Box 179 Lincoln University, PA 19352 0016 Rho P.O. Box 34577 Philadelphto.PA19101 0302 Delta Pi Cheyney University P.O. Box 431 Cheyney. PA 19319 0353 Zeta Psi West Chester State College Sykes Unton Btog.

West Chester. PA 19383 Mark Harris Area Director III 2002 North Street, Rear Harrisburg,PA17103 Shannon Bailey Asst. Area Director III 600 East Pollock Road #2501 State College PA 16801 0078 Gamma Nu Penn State University University Park, PA 600 East PoltockRd #2502 State College, PA 16801 0241 Zeta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 10436 Harrisburg,PA17105 0414lotaSigma Millersville State University Student Memorial Activity Center Millersville. PA 17551 0702XiSigma Indiana University FolgerHall P.O Box 1700 Indiana, PA 15705 Gregory E. Alton Area Director TV 140 Stratford Avenue #1A Pittsburgh. PA 15206 James Owens Asst. Area Director PSU-Barren Campus 5091 Statu Road P.O.Box 1512 Erie PA 16563 0014 OmicronSUSPENDED University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 0136 Alpha Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 4991 Pittsburgh. PA 15206 0496XIMU Slippery Rock University Office of Minority Affairs Slippery Rock, PA 16057 0525 Kappa Beta Lambda Erie, PA 0586 Nu Upsilon Lambda Pittsburgh. PA 0765 Rho Omicron California University Of Pennsylvania California. PA 0766 Rho Pi Edinboro University PO.Box#G121 Edinboro. PA 16444 Keith Johnson District Director-MD/DC/DE 1383 Potomac Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 Antron Dent Asst. District Director 7502 Brindle Court Landover.MD 20785 David S.N. Koon Area Director 7050 West19tti Street Wilmington. DEI 9802

0083 Gamma Sigma Delaware State Coltege 55 Freedom Drive Dover, DEI 9904 0174 Gamma Theta Lambda P.O. Box 1622 Wilmington. DEI 9899 0203 Delta Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 247 Princess Anne. MD21853 0249 Zeta Rho Lambda P.O. Box 1203 Dover, DE19903 0499XiOmicron University Of Delaware Newark. DE AlanCason Area Director 2758 Thombrook Road EfiicottCity,MD21042 0045 Beta Alpha Morgan State University M.S.U. Student Activities Baltimore, MD21239 0104 Delta Lambda P.O. Box 7087 Baltimore, MD 21216 0457MuRho Towson State University P.O. Box 2074/8000 York Rd Towson. MD 21252 0502 lotaAlpha Lambda P.0.B0X1002 Aberdeen. MD 21001 0790 Sigma Sigma Johns Hopkins University P.O. Box 39392 Baltimore. M0 21212 Thaddeus Taylor Area Director 1224 Tanley Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 0262 Eta Eta Lambda P.O. Box 6387 Annapolis, MD 21401 0359 Eta Zeta Bowie State University P0. Box 181 Bowie. MD 20719 0403 Iota Zeta University 01 Maryland Stamp Student Union Box 53 College ParkMD 20742 0520 Iota Upsilon Lambda Montgomery County, MD P.O. Box 2233 Silver Spring, MD 20902 0528 Kappa Epsiion Lambda Prince Georges County, M0 P.O. Box 44825 Fort Washington, MD 20749 0652 Pi Upsilon Lambda Brandywine & Bowie, MD P.O. Box 3766 Capitol Heights, MD 20791 Johnnie Mac Twine Area Director 8115ClaitbomeDrtve Frederick, MD 21702 0460MuUpsilonSUSPENDED Frostburg State University Frostburg. MD 0602 XI Xi Lambda P.O.Box 1084 Frederick, M0 21702 EkfridgeAllen Area Director 34117th Street #1 SÂŁ Washington DC 20003 0002Beta-SUSPENDED Howard University P.O. Box 506 Washington, DC 20059 0111MuLambda P0.FJOX1993 Washington. X 20013 0465 Nu Beta American Unrversity P.O. Box 58004 Washington. DC 20037-8004 0500 Omicron Lambda Alpha P.O. Box 90208 Washington. DC 20090 0618 Omicron Eta Lambda

P.O. Box 1844 Washington, DC 20013-1844 0721 Omicron Omicron University Of DC Bad Address Edward Young Area Director 10514 Green Mountain Columbia. MD 21044 0473 Nu Kappa University Of Maryland UCBox#33UMBC Battimore.MD 21250 0543 Kappa Phi Lambda P.O. Box 321 Columbia, MD 21045 0737 Pi Theta Coppin State College Baltimore, MO Leo H.Ross District Director-VA 5100 Monza Court Rtohmond.VA 23234 Etvin.J.Dowling Asst. District Director 365-B Unton Street Hampton VA. 23668 Alphonso Taylor Area Director-I 1503 Minor RWge Court Charlottesville, VA 22901 0167 Gamma Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 1666 Charlottesville, VA 22902 0399 Iota Beta-SUSPENDED University Of Virginia Chartottesville.VA omXiDelta James Madison University JMU-PO. Box 8041 Harrisonburg.VA 22807 William Caltoway Area Director-ll 655 Atkinson Road Christiansburg.VA 24073 0132 Alpha Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 11572 Roanoke. VA 24022 0178 Gamma Nu Lambda Lynchburg, VA P.O. Box 247 Lynchburg. VA 24505 0384 Theta Iota Virginia Polytechnic P.O. Box 346 Blacksburg.VA 24060 0788 Sigma Pi Lynchburg College Lynchburg VA Ernest L. Milter Area Director III 1135PlankRoad Farmvilte.vA 23901 0200 Delta Nu Lambda P.O. Box 4384 Danville, VA 24540 0225 Epsiion Omicron Lambda Lawrenceville.VA P.O Box 595 South Hill, VA 23970 0305 Delta Tau-SUSPENED Saint Paul's College Lawrenceville.VA 0491 Xi Zeta Longwood College P.O Box 2995 Farmville.VA 23909 05l9lotaTauLambda P.O. Box 202 Chartotte C. H..VA 23923 OttoWillams Area Director IV 49 Skyhill Drive #104 Alexandria, VA 22314 0252 Zeta Upsilon Lambda P.O Box 3788 Reston,VA20190 0293 Theta Rho Lambda 1009 South Quinn Street Arlington, VA 22204 0590 Xi Alpha Lambda Prince William County, VA P.O. Box 10371 Atoxandria.VA 22310 0612 Omicron Alpha Lambda Fredericksburg VA

P.O. Box 1941 Dakjren.VA 22448 0398lotaAlpha George Mason Unrversity Fairfax, VA Wilbur McContoo Area Director-V 4008 Cheyenne Road Richmond.VA 23235 0003 Gamma Virginia Union Unrversity 1500 North Lombardy Street Box 215 Rtorimond,VA 23220 0147 Beta Gamma Lambda P.O Box 26631 Richmond.VA 23261 0391 Theta Rho Virginia Commonwealth University 907FtoydAve,SuileO18 Box8 Richmond.VA 23284 0434 Kappa Pi College Of Williams Mary Williamsburg, VA C.S.B0X4219 Williamsburg,VA 23186 0593 Xi Delta Lambda Henrico County, VA P.O. Box 25093 Rtohmond.VA 23260 Ruben Barkley, Jr. Area Director- VI 510 Amherst Drive Petersburg, VA 23804 0112 Nu Lambda 7108StaningtonCourt Chesterfield, VA 23832 0571 Nu Delta Lambda Surrey. VA 0581 Nu Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 5186 Fort Lee, VA 23801 0047 Beta Gamma Virginia State Unrversity Foster Hall P.O. Box 9076 Petersburg, VA 23806 Remus Rhodes, III Area Director-vlt 10 Bay Front Place Hampton, VA 23664 0106 Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 672 Newport News, VA 23607 0190 Delta Beta Lambda P.O Box 7239 Hampton.VA 23666 0075 Gamma Iota Hampton University Williams Student Unton P.O. Box 26 Hampton.VA 23668 Willie Harris, Jr. AreaDirector-Wt 2145 Uoyd Drive Chesapeake. VA 23325 0142 Alpha Phi Lambda P.O. Box 816 Norfolk. VA 23501 0220 Epsiion Iota Lambda P.O. Box 1462 Suffolk. VA 23434 0223 Epsiion Nu Lambda P.O. Box 7941 Portsmouth. VA 23707 0324 Epsiion Pi Norfolk State University 2401 Corprew Avenue P.O Box 2033 Norfolk. VA 23504 0471 Nu Theta Old Dominion Unrversity Student Activities Office P.O.Box 2122 Norfolk, VA 23529

MIDWESTERN Fred D.Brown, Jr. District Director-Canada 2685 East 126th Street Cleveland. OH 44120 Marcus A. Payne District Director-Illinois 3012-201 st Street LynwoodIL 60411 Jason S. Price

DIRECTORY OF CHAPTERS Asst District Director 900 Holyoake Road EOwarcteville, IL 62025 Willard Drapet Area Director-!

746 N. Annie GllcSOenRd. #103 Dekalb. IL 60115 0329 Epsiton Phi Northern Illinois University Attn: Wilted Draper Neptune Housing Office Dekalb, IL 60115 0544 Kappa Chi Lambda P.O. Box 512 North Chicago. IL 60064 0546 Mu Alpha Lambda Dekalb, IL c/o Willard Draper 746 N. Annie Glidden Rd. #103 DeKalb.IL 60115 Fred Miller, Jr. Area Director-it 22 Crotton Road Oswego, IL 60543 0452 Mil Mu Elmhurst College P.O. Box 2136 Elmhurst. IL 60126 0556 Mu Mu Lambda P.O.Box 2815 GlenEllyn. IL60138 0746 Pi Sigma Aurora University P.O. Box 6083 Aurora, IL 60598 Thomas Winston Area Director-Ill 800 South Wells Street #1232 Chcago.IL 60607 OOOSTheta U Of l-Chicago & Loyola University Chicago, IL

omxiLambda P.O. Box 87529 Chicago. IL 60680 0479 Nu Rho Illinois Institute Of Technology Chicago. 1 Keith Calloway Area Director-IV 8744 S. Merrill Avenue Chicago.IL 60617 0033 Alpha Mu Northwestern University RO. Box 5684 Evanston.IL 60204 0246 ZetaXi Lambda P.O. Box 5470 Evanston. IL 60201 0467NuDelta Chicago State University RO Box 438905 Chicago. IL 60643 0505 Iota Delta Lambda P.O. Box 81813 Chicago, IL 60681 0720 Omicron Xi Roosevelt University 425S.Wabash/Box1 Chicago, IL 60605 Arthur Isom Area Director-V 2717 Caroline Drive HomewoorJ.IL 60430 0360 Eta Eta Western Illinois University University Union Greek Council Office Macomb, IL 61455 0566 Mu Chi Lambda P.O. Box 4993 Hock Island. 161201 Lewis Pittman Area Director-V! 915-25th Avenue East Moire, IL 61244 Robert Whittaker Asst. Area Director 0288 ThetaMu Lambda P.O. Box 1157 Calumet City, IL 60409 Arthur B Cooper, Jr, Area Director-VII P.O. Box 4121 Urtiana, IL 61801 0018Tau University Of lllinois@ChampakjnUrtiana Champaign, IL P.O. Box 2066 Urtiana. IL 61801 0371EtaTau Illinois State University P.O. Box 604 Normal. IL 61761 0507 Omicron Lambda Beta Champaign, IL Room4123MC-250 205 North Mathews Uroana,IL61801 0589 Nu Psi Lambda PO.Box1712 (1(1

Bloommgton, IL 61702 Vacant AreaDirector-Vlll 0319EpsilonKappa Bradley University P.O. Box 1293 Peoria, 161606 0343ZetaNu Eastern Illinois University P.O. Box 432 Charleston.lL61920 0538 Kappa Pi Lambda RO Box 1293 Peoria,IL61654 0549 Mu Delta Lambda RO Box 6191 Springfield, IL 62708 Eiliott McKinney AreaDirector-lX 808 North 88th Street East St. Louis, IL 62203 Raymond Blakely Asst. Area Director 0193 Delta Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 265 E.S1. Louis, IL 62201 0412 iota Pi Southern Illinois University 300 Tower Lake Edwardsville.IL 62025 Craig Downing Area Director-XI 508 S. Wan Street #143 Carbondale, IL 62901 Atfie Patterson Asst. Area Director 0051 Beta Eta Southern Illinois University Office 01 Student Devetopment Carbondale, IL 62901 0555 Mu Kappa Lambda 1703 W.Taylor Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 John Davis District Director-Indiana 5869 Meadowlark Drive Indianapolis, IN 46226 Rufus Credle. Jr. Area Director-North 6722 Forest Glen Court Fort Wayne.lN 46815 0082 Gamma Rho-SUSPENED Purdue University Student Center RO Box 719 West Lafayette, IN 47906 0182 Gamma Rho Lambda P.O. Box 4320 Gary, IN 46404 0290 ThetaXi Lambda PO. Box 11396 South Bend. IN 46601 0296 Theta Upsiion Lambda P.O. Box 10757 Fort Wayne.lN 46853 0388 ThetaXi Ball State University Box 87 Muncie. IN 47306 Isham J. Bennett Area Director 3489 Beluga Lane#1-C Indianapolis, IN 46214 0109 lota Lambda P.O. Box 88131 Indianapolis, IN 46208 0793 Sigma Phi Indiana University 815 W. Michigan S./LY0O6 Indianapolis. IN 46202 Tony A. Kirkland Area Director 1034 East Chandler Avenue Evansville, IN 47714 0073 Gamma Eta Indiana University P.O. Box 7045 Bloomington, IN 47408 0347 Zeta Rho Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 0539 Kappa Rho Lambda P.O.Box 15031 Evansville, IN47716 0579 Nu Nu Lambda P.O.Box 5813 Bloomington, IN 47403 Donald D. Butler District Director-Iowa 2612 East Madison Des Moines, IA 50317 Sean Davis Asst. District Director Phillip D.Hall Area Director-I 4242 SE 22nd Street Des Moines. IA 50302 0243 Zeta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 5006 Oes Moines, IA 50306 Vacant Area Director-ll

0588NumLambda-SUSPND. Iowa City, iA 0030 Alpha Theta University Of Iowa towa City, IA Broderick Daye Area Director-Ill 1325 Forest Avenue Des Moines.lA 50314 0722 Omicron Pi Iowa State University Memorial Union-Room 64 Ames, IA 50010 Walter L Henry District Director-Kansas 1208 Bluestem Drive Junction City. KS 66441 Brandon E. Hobos Asst. District Director 921N. Clean/Avenue Junction City. KS 66441 Keyton Barker Area Director 8549 SW Highway K-4 Topeka,KS66614 0019 Upsiion University Of Kansas Lawrence, KS 0087 Gamma Chi Pittsburg Slate University Pittsburg, KS 0437KappaTau Kansas State University Holton Hall #202 Manhattan, KS 66506 0647 Pi Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 3084 Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 0195 Delta Eta Lambda P.0.B0X1692 Topeka.KS 66601 0600 XiMu Lambda Manhattan, KS EviesO.Cranford Area Director 2420 North Oelrose Wichita, KS 67220 0099 Delta Mu Wichita State University P.O.Box 8781 Wichita, KS 67208 0257 Eta Beta Lambda Wichte.KS P.O.Box 68 Kechi.KS 67067 0497 XiNu Emporia State University Emporia, KS Lee A. Jackson District Director-Kentucky 3632-A Bold Bidder Drive Lexington, KV 40517 Manuel L. Garr Asst. District Director 4540 Saron Drive Lexington. KY 40515 Kevin L. Crawford Area Director 3512RegattaWay Louisville, KY 40211 0037 Alpha Pi University Of Louisville Student Activities Center Box12 Louisville, KY 40292 0055 Beta Mu Kentucky State University P.O.Box 1545 Frankfort, KY 40602 0101 Alpha Lambda RO. Box 2963 Louisville. KY 40201 0768 Gamma Beta Lambda c/o William Bearden 512 Grama Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 Charles Holloway Area Director 2908 East Hills Drive Lexington,KY 40515 0330 Epsilon Chi University Of Kentucky Patterson Offce Tower P.O.Box 575 Lexington, KY 40506 0486XiAlpha Morehead State University P.O. Box 2414 MooreheadKY 40351 0124 Alpha Beta Lambda P.O.Box 1248 Lexington, KY 40590 Andr6R,Ward Area Director 3654 Forest Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45229 0754 Rho Gamma Northern Kentucky University c/o Student Activities University Center 224 PO. Box 239 Highland Heights, KY41099

Danny Percell Area Director 130 Haycratt Street Eltzabethtown.KY 42701 0369 Eta Rho Western Kentucky University W.K.U. Box 8321/1 Big Red Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 0623 Omicron Nu Lambda Fort Knox, KY P.O. Box 1053 Radcltff,KY40159 Jimmie L. Stewart Area Director P.O. Box 28 Franklin, KY 42134 JohnH.Deboe.Jr. Area Director 2122 West Chestnut Louisville. KY 40211 0345 Zeta Omicron Murray State University Munay, KY 0604 Xi Pi Lambda Paducah.KY Alfred A. Jefferson District Director-Michigan !818LawndaleAve. Flint, Ml 48504 Bilal K. Tawwab Asst. District Director 1000 Oliver Street #318 Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 Steve Clark Area Director-I 3729 Senora South East Grand Rapids, Ml 48508 0267 Eta Nu Lambda Grand Rapids, Ml 0333 Zeta Beta Fern's State University Rankin Center Box 6 Big Rapids, Ml 49307 0402 lota Epsilon Grand Valley State University Allendale, Ml 0521 lota Phi Lambda P.O. Box 44033 Muskegon Heights, Ml 49444 Marshall Hudson Area Director-ll 847ApplegateLane East Lansing, Ml 48826 0335 Zeta Delta Northern Michigan University Marquette, Ml 0522 lota Chi Lambda 58 Woodward Drive Saginaw, Ml 48601 0527 Kappa Delta Lambda RO. Box 14303 Lansing. Ml 48901 0755 Rho Delta Central Michigan University Saginaw, Ml Robert Matthews Area Director-lit 814West Third Avenue Flint, Ml 48503 0230 Epsilon Upsiion Lambda R0.FJOX1218 Flint, Ml 48501 0393 Theta Tau GMI Engineehng & Management Institute 1700 West Third Avenue Flint, Ml 48503 0517 lota Rho Lambda P.O. Box 332 Southfield, Ml 48037 Robert B. Jones Area Director-IV 3228 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 0322 Epsilon Xi Western Michigan University Faunce Student Service Bldg P.O. Box 29 Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 0545 Kappa Psi Lambda Kalamazoo, Ml P.O.Box 1414 Portage, Ml 49081 Morse L. Brown Area Director-V 15565 Stonehouse Livonia. Ml 48154 0005 Epsilon University Of Michigan RO. Box 4254 Ann Arbor. Ml 48104 0283 Theta Zeta Lambda PO. Box 15321 Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 0316 Epsilon Eta Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti. Ml Mark Tillman Area Director-Mi 33921 Westhampton Oak Park, Ml 48237 0041 Alpha Upsiion

Wayne State University Detroit, Ml 0103 Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 441763 Detroit, Ml 48244 0748 Pi Upsiion University Of Michigan 4901 Evergreen Road Dearborn. Ml 48128 Eric A. Davenport District Director-Minnesota 4253 Bridgadoon Drive Shoreview,MN55126 Al J, James Area Director P.O. Box 16071 St. Paul, MN 55116 0011 Mu University Of Minneapole Minneapolis, MN 0179 Gamma Xi Lambda P.O. Box 580948 Minneapolis, MN 55458 James A. McNairy District Director-Missouri 5436 Clemens Place St. Louis, MO 63112 Jon King Asst. District Director 1611 Iowa #2 Rolla, MO 65401 G. Ronald Roby Area Director-I 7001 Westmoreland Drive St Louis, MO 63130 0029 Alpha Eta Washington University 325Debalfviere St, Louis, MO 63112 0105 Epsilon Lambda P.O.Box 11971 St. Louis, MO 63112-0071 0331 Epsilon Psi University Of Missouri P.O. Box V Rolla, MO 65401 0488X1 Gamma Southeast Missouri University Cape Girardeau, MO Dwayne Smith Area Director II 1601 South Franklin Kiricsville, MO 63501 0044 Alpha Psi Lincoln University 820 Chestnut Street RO Box 292 Jefferson City, MO 65102 0150 Beta Zeta Lambda 1503 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 0332ZetaAlpha University Of Missouri A022 Brady Commons Columbia, MO 65211 0410lotaXi Northeast Missouri State University Student Union Building Kirksville. MO 63501 0594 Xi Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 1651 Columbia, MO 65205 Derek Groomes Area Director III 3201 Lake Village Blue Springs, MO 64104 0102 Beta Lambda P.O. Box 300221 Kansas City, MO 64130 0303 Delta Rho University Of Missouri Kansas City. MO 0334 Zeta Gamma Central Missouri State Unw. Warrensburg. MO - REACTI-VATING 0759 Rho Theta Northwest Missouri State Univ.

800 University Dr/Student Union Maryville. MO 64468-6001 0781 Sigma Theta Southwest Missouri State University 1255 E.Grand Springfield, MO 65804 0783 Sigma Kappa Missouri Western State College P.O. Box 1579 St. Joseph, MO 64502 Glenn Dee District Director-Nebraska 8716 North 54th Avenue Omaha. NE 68152 0046 Beta Beta University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 0157 Beta Xi Lambda Omaha, NE P.O.Box 1425 Bellevue.NE 68005 Steven Sims

District Director-Ohio 2508 Dysart Road Cleveland.OH 44118 BrocktordD.Hemng Asst. District Director 3452 Banyan N.W. Massillon. OH 44646 Nathaniel J Young Area Director-I 4732 Ventura Drive Toledo, OH 43615 Kenneth Pettaway Asst. Area Director-I 434 Kenitworth Street Toledo. OH 43610 0135Alpha Xi Lambda 525 East Woodruff #311 Toledo. OH 43624 0310 Epsilon Alpha University Of Toledo P.O. Box 3292 Toledo, OH 43607-0292 0317 Epsilon Theta Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH Dennis Morrow Area Director-S. Central-!

4915Shadwell Drive Dayton, OH 45416 James Moore Asst. Area Director University Of Dayton 331 Kiefaber Street Dayton, OH 45409 0074 Gamma Theta University Of Dayton 331 Kiefaber Street Dayton, OH 45409 0108 Theta Lambda Paul Lawrence Dunbar Station P.O. Box 468 Dayton. OH 45417 0121 ChiLambda P.O. Box 351 Wilberforce, OH 45384 0237 Zeta Delta Lambda P.0.BOX1952 Springfield, OH 45502 0749 Pi Phi Wright State University Fairbom, OH Robert Marcus Area Director-Ill 457 South Detroit Street Xenia. OH 45385 Andrew Edwards Asst. Area Director 26342 Buckthorn Cleveland, OH 44146 00013X1 Wilberforce University P.O. Box 21 Wilberforce, OH 45384 0300 Delta Xi Central Slate University P.O.Box 441 Wilberforce. OH 45384 Clarence T.Frazier Area Director 1145 Wionna Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45224 Jeffrey Burgin Asst. Area Director 2404 Ohio Avenue #2 Cincinnati, OH 45219 0023 Alpha Alpha University 01 Cincinnati P.O. Box 9096/Contract Station Cincinnati, OH 45221 0191 Delta Gamma Lambda P.O. Sox 2951 Cincinnati, OH 45201 0306 Delta Upsiion Miami University P.O. Box 731 Oxford, OH 45056 0776 Sigma Gamma Xavier University 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 Dartyl Peal Area Director-V 1815 Franklin Park South Columbus, OH 43205 Major Foley Asst Area Director Otterbein College Otter Box 11957 Westerviile, OH 43081 0010 Kappa Ohio State University Ohio Union, P.O. Box 51 1739 North High Street Columbus, OH 43210 0020 Phi Ohio University P.O. Box 2311 Athens, OH 45701 0138 Alpha Rho Lambda P.O Box 360464 Columbus, OH 43236 0723 Omicron Rho

OhioWesleyan University Delaware RO.-Uberty St. Delaware, OH 43015 0770 Rho Upsiion Denison University Slayer. Box 2426 Granville, OH 43023 0706XiChi Wittenberg University 635 Faculty Court Springfield. OH 45501 Vacant Area Director 0015 Pi Cleveland State University Cleveland.OH 0189 Delta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 99551 Cleveland,OH 44199 0313 Epsilon Delta Kent State University Student Activtties/BoxA Kenl, OH 44240 Thomas Tatum Area Director 120Westwood Akron, OH 44302 Andre' Black Asst. Area Director 443 Allyn Street Akron, OH 44303 OWOAIphaTau University Of Akron P.O. Box 2591 Akron, OH 44309 0273 Eta Tau Lambda P.O. Box 582 Akron. OH 44307 0417lotaPhi Mount Union College P.O.Box 1269 Alliance. OH 44601 0712 Omicron Epsilon Youngstown State University Student Government Office Youngstown, OH 44503 Willie J. Hams, Jr. District Director- West Virginia P.O. Box 290 Institute, WV 25112 Nakia Cooper Asst. District Director 243 Richwood Avenue Morgantown.WV 26505 0052 Beta Theta Bluefield State College P.O. Box 506 Bluefield. WV 24701 0128 Alpha Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 671 Bluefield. WV 24701 0028 Alpha Zeta West Virginia State College P.O. BOX415 Institute. WV 25112 0131 Alpha lota Lambda Charleston, WV P.O. Box 904 Institute, WV 25112 0475 NuNu Marshall University P.0.Boxt116 Huntington, WV 25713 0740 PiMu West Virginia University P.O.Box 1262 Morgantown.WV 26505 0769 Rho Tau West Virginia Wesleyan College WVWCBOX155 Buckhannon.WV 26201 Dwight McDonald District Director-Wisconsin 4413PraireviewDrive Madison, Wl 53704 0552 Mu Eta Lambda P.O. Box 656 Capitol Station Madison. Wl 53701 Rchard McGregory Asst. District Director 1161 Carriage Drive #8 Whitewater, Wl 53190 0210 Delta Chi Lambda P.O. Box 83205 Milwaukee, Wl 53223 Maurice Wince Area Director-I 4817 W.Medford Avenue Milwaukee, Wl 53216 0368 Eta Pi University Of Wisconsin RO.BOX1204 OshkoshWI 54902 0327 Epsiton Tau University Of Wisconsin P.O.Box 16707 Milwaukee. Wl 53216-0707 Dennis Bedford Area Director-ll 21l9West0aphaneRoad Glendale.WI 53209 Michael Jones

Area Director 4402 N. 63rd Street Milwaukee, Wl 53218 0071 Gamma Epsilon University Of Wisconsin Madison, Wl 0340 Zeta lota University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, Wl

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Thomas C. Ervin District Director-AL P.O. Box 7411 Montgomery. AL 36107 KarimA.AIi Asst. District Director P.O. Box 90851 Talladega. AL 35160 Alfred J. Davis Deputy District Director P.O. Box 925 Auburn, AL 36831-0925 Bruce Crawford Area Director 1 6231 Rime Village Avenue Huntsville,AL 35806 0196 Delta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 189 Normal, AL 35762 0091 Delta Gamma Alabama ASM University P.O. Box 220 Normal.AL 35762 0772 Rho Chi University Of Alabama Ftorence.AL 0422 Kappa Gamma University Of North Alabama P.O. Box 5345 Florence, AL 35632 0535 Kappa Nu Lambda P.O Box 622 Sheffield. AL 35660 0278 Theta Alpha Lambda Gadsden, AL Ransom E. Davis Area Director 11 3520 Williams Mary Road Hoover, AL 35216 0076 Gamma Kappa Miles College P.O. Box 3800 #177 Birmingham,AL 35208 0114 Omicron Lambda R0.BOX12872 Birmingham.AL 35202 0409 lota Nu University Of Alabama 1400 University Blvd/HUC Box 45 Birmingham.AL 35294 0321 Epsilon Nu Stillman College R0.B0X4198 Tuscaloosa.AL 35403 0086 Gamma Phi Tuskegee University P.O. Box 34 Tuskegee Institute. AL 36087 0420 Kappa Alpha University Of Alabama P.O. Box 867368 Tuscaloosa. AL 35486 0024AlphaBeta Talladega University P.O. BOX 1001 Talladega. AL 35161 0 2 / 5 £ps//on Delta Lambda Talladega College 1728 Coopet Avenue Anniston.AL 36201 0498XiXi Jacksonville State Universrty P.O. Box 3018 Jacksonville.AL 36265 0481 Nu Tau University Of Montevallo Drawer X Montevallo, AL 35115 0567 Mu Psi Lambda Homewood.AL P.O. Box 2281 Birmingham.AL 36201 0724 Omicron Sigma Birmingham Southern College Birmingham.AL Anthony Sanders Area Director ill 3667-5 Gaslight Curve Montgomery, AL 36116 0063 Beta Upsiion Alabama State University P.O. Box 28 Montgomery, AL 36195 0141 Alpha Upsiion Lambda P.O. Box 6058 Montgomery, AL 36106 0708 Omicron Alpha Auburn University Montgomery, AL 0733 Pi Delta Livingston University

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DIRECTORY OF CHAPTERS P.O. Box 34 Livingston, AL 35470 0134 Alpha Nu Lambda PO. Box 1242 Tuskegee Institute. AL 36087 0209 Delta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 20251 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 0204 Delta PI Lambda PO. Box 2486 Selma.AL 36701 0638 Pi Epsilon Lambda Auburn/Opelika.AL P.O. Box 925 AuOurn.AL 36830 0717 Omicmn Kappa Auburn University P0. Box 2843 Aubum.AL 36830 Seymour A. Irfcy, Ill Area Director IV 1603 West Avenue Mobite.AL 36604 0158 Beta Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 2383 Mobile, AL 36652 0379 Theta Delta Unwersity Of South Alabama RO.BotlOTI Mobile, AL 36688 0554 Mu Iota Lambda 2849 Kenner Street MoOile.AL 36612 0280 Theta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 6893 Dothan.AL 36302 0487 Xi Beta Troy State University TSU/PO.BOX435 Troy. AL 36082 LynwoodBell District Director-Florida 1902 East Pollock Road Lakeland, FL 33813 Calvin J. McFadden Asst. District Director 700 Main Street Palatka,FL32l77 Gary Johnson Area Director-I 2503 Waldemar Lane Tallahassee, a 32304 0056 Beta Nu Florida ASM University R0. Box 6784 Tallahassee, FL 32314 0119Upsilon Lambda PO. Box 40081 Jacksonville. FL 32203 0177 Gamma Mu Lambda P0. Box 5474 Tallahassee, FL 32314 0222 Epsilon Mu Lambda P.O. Box 2325 Pensacola.FL 32513 0226 Epsilon Pi Lambda 1822 SW41h Street Ocala.FL 34474 0392 Theta Sigma University Ot Florida P.O.Box 15237 Gainesville, FL 32604 0401 lota Delta Florida State Unwersity P.O. Box 67002 Tallahassee, FL 32313 0438 Kappa Upsilon Edward Walers College 1658 Kings Road/PO. Box 672 Jacksonville, FL 32209 0449 Mu Theta University Of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola,a32514 Gary Johnson Area Director-I 2503 Waldemar Lane Tallahassee, a 32304 0574 Nu Eta Lambda P.O. Box 178 Gainesville, FL 32602 0606 Xi Sigma Lambda P.O.Box 16203 Panama City, a 32406 0655 Pi Psi Lambda Quincy, FL P.O. Box 768 Gretna. FL 32332 0792 Sigma Upsilon University Of North Florida 4567 St. John's Bluff fload South Jacksonvife,a32224 A. Shawn Collins AreaDirector-ll PO. Box 2571 DaytonaBeach.a32115 Bettiune-Cookman College P.O. Box 47 DaytonaBeach,a32115 0148 Beta Delta Lambda PO. Box 9443

Daytona Beach,FL 32118 0172 Gamma Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 82102 Tampa, FL 33612 0202 Delta Xi Lambda P.O. Box 555038 Orlando, a 32855 0284 Theta Eta Lambda P.O.Box 15024 St. Petersburg, a 33733 0378 Theta Gamma University Of South Florida 4202 East Fowier Ave/Center 2421 Tampa, a 33620 0494 Xi Iota University Ot Central Florida P.O.Box 168006 0rlando.a32816 0503 Iota Beta Lambda P.O.Box 1275 Cocoa. FL 32923 0551 Mu Zeta Lambda Lakeland, FL P.O. Box 7538 Winter Haven, a 33883-7538 0611 Xi Psi Lambda Palmetto. FL P.O. Box 442 Bradenton, FL 34206 0613 Omicron Beta Lambda P.O. Box 10595 Clearwater, FL 34617 0764 Rho XI Saint Leo College P.O. Box 2395 Saint Leo, a 33574 A !:,• jone Area Director-Ill 8800 SW 83rd Avenue Miami. FL 33156 0146 Beta Beta Lambda P.O. Box 510027 Miami, FL 33151-0027 0192 Delta Delta Lambda PO Box866 West Palm Beach, a 33402 0234 Zeta Alpha Lambda PO Box6072 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 0265 Eta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 1271 Fort Pierce, a 34954 0309 Delta Psi Chapter Florida Memorial College 15800 NW 42nd Avenue Miami. FL 33054 0357 Eta Delta University Of Miami 2820 NW135th Street Opa-Locka, a 33054 0516 lota Pi Lambda Richmond Heights/Miami, a P.0.B0X571098 Miami. FL 33257 0605 XiRho Lambda 14559 Draft Horse Lane Wellington. FL 33414 0630 Omicron Upsilon Lambda Delray Beach, a 4404 Gleneagles Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Transferred To The Southern Region Per The 1992 General Convention 0219 Epsilon Theta Lambda 48Par-la-VilleRoad Suite #869 Hamilton, Bermuda WK01 0282 Theta Epsilon Lambda St Thomas, Virgin Islands 0506 Iota Epsilon Lambda P.O.BoxNtOICO Nassau. Bahamas 0518 Iota Sigma Lambda RO.Box790,Christiansted St.Croix. VI00821 Jerry L Hardee District Director-GA 4034 Thomwood Way Valdosta, GA 31602 James Peek Asst. District Director 220 West Thomas Street MilledgevilleGA31061 Edward D. Harris Area Director I 2811 Bluegrass Lane Decatur, GA 30236 0009 lota Morris Brown College Atlanta, GA C/0 John H, Carter 3465 Somerset Trail Atlanta, GA 30331 0038 Alpha Rho-SUSPENDED Morehouse College Atlanta, GA 0042 Alpha Phi Clark Atlanta University

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Atlanta, GA P.O. Box 327 Atlanta. GA 30314 0l07EtaLambda P.O. Box 92576 Atlanta. GA 30314 0622 Omicron Mu Lambda P.O. Box 672832 Marietta, GA 30067 0631 Omicron Phi Lambda P. 0 BOX91393 East Point. GA 30364 Thomas D.Walters, III Area Director II 8163 Hutington Drive JonesDoro.GA 30236 0342 Zeta Mu Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 0442 Mu Alpha Emory University Drawer N Atlanta, GA 30322 0474 NuMu Georgia Institute Of Technology 50223 Georgia Tech Station Atlanta, GA 30332 0578NuMu Lambda Dekalb County/TJecatur, GA P.O. Box 370275 Decatur, GA 30037-0275 0636 Pi Gamma Lambda FortMcPhetson.GA P.O. Box 115386 Atlanta, GA 30310 Bobby Jenkins Area Director III P.O. Box 428 Tifton.GA31793 0455 Mu Omicron Valdosta State Unwersity VSUBOX7114 Valdosta, GA 31698 0541 Kappa Tau Lambda PO. Box 2981 Valdosta. GA 31604 0642 Pi Iota Lambda P.0.BOX7153 Tifton. GA31793 Gregory W.Edwards Area Director TV 2112KirkwoodRoad Albany, GA 31707 0092 Delta Delta Albany State College P.O.Box312900 Albany. GA 31705 0180 Gamma Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 4054 Albany, GA 31706 0445 Mu Delta Georgia Southwestern Coltege PO. Box 1196 Americus,GA31709 Elliott Mizell Area Director V P.O. Box 415 Ft Valley.GA31030 0072 Gamma Zeta Fort Valley State College P.O. Box 4326 F.V.S.C. Foil Valley, GA 31030 0 / 6 3 Gamma Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 415 Fort Valley. GA 31030 Joseph M Kincfrick Area Director VI 1414John Smith Drive Columbus. GA 31907 0197 Delta lota Lambda P.O. Box 6344 Columbus, GA 31907 0377 Theta Beta Columbus College P.O. Box 6344 Columbus, GA31907 Oliver N. Greene, Sr Area Director VII 712PyracanthaDrive La Grange, GA 30240 0289 Theta Nu Lambda P.O. Box 1818 La Grange. GA 30241 0466 Nu Gamma SUSPENDED West Georgia College CarroSDn.GA 0747 Pi Tau La Grange College La Grange, GA Rutus Johnson Area Director VIII 1213Hillyer Avenue Macon. GA 31204 0213 Epsilon Beta Lambda P.O. Box 5329 Macon, GA31208 0404 lota Eta Mercer University Macon, GA 0444 Mu Gamma

Georgia College CPO Box 2423 Mitledgeville.GA31061 0640 Pi Eta Lambda Mall Station Suite 378 Dublin, GA 31021 Lawrence Hutchings Area Director IX 715 East 33rd Street Savannah, GA 31401 0095 Delta Eta Savannah State Unwersity P.O. Box 20742 Savannah.GA 31404 0164 Beta Phi Lambda PO. Box 1361 Savannah,GA31402 0504 Iota Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 2122 Brunswick. GA 31520 0703 Xi Tau Georgia Southern College Landrum Box 8965 Statesboro. GA 30460 John W. Thousand Area Director X 135 Shawnee Drive Athens, GA 30606 0264 Eta bta Lambda PO Box 902 Athens, GA 30603 0346 Zeta Pi University Of Georgia PO Box2153UGAStation Athens. GA 30612 Wymond E. Smrth Area Director XI 357 Pelet Court Martinez, GA 30907 0143 Alpha Chi Lambda P.O. Box 14752 Augusta. GA 30919 0354EtaAlpha Paine College Augusta, GA John E Walls, Jr. District Director-Mississippi 107 Colonial Drive Vicksburg, MS 39180 Montrell Greene Asst. District Director 327 S.Mcote Drive Natchez, MS 39120 Lawrence Sutton. Sr. Area Director I P.O.Box 191 IttaBena, MS 38941 0224 Epsilon Xi Lambda Mound Bayou, MS P.O.Box 1783 Clarksdale. MS 38614 0351 Zeta Phi Mississippi Valley State University P0.Box850MVSU 14000Hwy82W IttaBena. MS 38941 0729 Omicron Psi Delta State Unwersrty P.O. Box 1253 Cleveland, MS 38733 Sean Cummings Area Director II 104GladneyLane#E Starksville, MS 39759 0275 Eta Phi Lambda PO. Box 464 Columbus, MS 39703-0464 0421 Kappa Beta Mississippi State University Starkville, MS P.O. Box 1472 Mississippi State. MS 39762 0482 Nu Upsilon University Of Mississippi P.O. Box 3251 University, MS 38677 0650 Pi Sigma Lambda Oxford, MS 0771 Rho Phi Mississippi State University Columbus. MS Al W.Johnson Area Director III Alcorn State University P.O. Box 267 Lorman. MS 39096 0098 Delta Kappa Alcorn State University PO.Box267A.SU. Lorman, MS 39096 0294 Theta Sigma Lambda Alcorn State Universrty PO Box 213 Port Gibson, MS 39150 0560 Mu Pi Lambda P.O. Box 416 Brookhaven, MS 39601 0627 Omicron Rho Lambda PO. Box 82-1544 Vicksburg. MS 39182 Harvey Johnson, Jr. Area Director

1141 Hallmark Drive Jackson, MS 39206 0085 Gamma Upsilon Tougaloo College PO. Box 401 Tougaloo. MS 39174 0127Alpha Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 3216 Jackson MS. 39207 0307 Delta Phi Jackson State University PO BOX17177 Jackson. MS 39217 0710 Omicron Gamma Millsaps College P.O. Box 150424 Jackson. MS 39210 B 8. Jennings Area Director TV 5631 Rose Drive Moss Point, MS 39563 0244 Zeta Mu Lambda Biloxi, MS P.O. Box 4254 Gulfport, MS 39502 0454 MuXi Universrty Of Southern Mississippi Box 9378 Southern Station Hattiesburg, MS 39406 0548 Mu Gamma Lambda Hattiesburg, MS 0595 XI Zeta Lambda Moss Point, MS P.O. Box 283 Paslagoula, MS 39567 Raymond C. Perry District Director-North Carolina 3012 Buckingham Way Apex, NC 27502 David D. Bynes Asst. District Director 6121 Campus Box Etoi College. NC 27244 Bobby Clark Area Director I 100 Homestead Court Rocky Mount, NC 27804 0050 Beta Zeta Elizabeth City State College P.0.Box762-ECSU Elizabeth City, NC 27909 0228 Epsilon Sigma Lambda P.O Box 1762 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 0232 Epsilon Chi Lambda BOX802ECSU Elizabeth City, NC 27909 0240 Zeta Eta Lambda R0.BOX1187 Greenville NC 27835 0365 Eta Nu-SUSPENDED East Carolina University Greenville, NC 0709 Omicron Beta Barton College, Formerly Atlantic/Christian Wilson. NC Clevell Roseboro Area Director II 110 Hemingway Street Winston-Salem. NC 27127 0176 Gamma Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 443 Wilmington. NC 28429 0227 Epsilon Rho Lambda P0.BOX1572 Fayetteville. I C 28302 0291 Theta Omicron Lambda PO. Box 824 Goldsboro.NC 27533 0315 Epsilon Zeta Fayetteville State University P.O. Box 14906 Fayetteville. NC 28301 0576 Nu lota Lambda P.O. Box 205 Kinston.NC 28502 0577 Nu Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 2655 Lumberton.NC 28359 0654 Pi Chi Lambda P.O. Box 2023 Clinton, NC 28329 0715 Omicron Theta University Of Wilmington Wilmington, NC Orlando Hankins,Sr, Area Director III 5216 Trophy Trail Wake Forest, NC 27587 0060 Beta Rho Shaw Unwersity P.O. Box 28721 Raleigh. NC 27601 0068 Gamma Beta North Carolina Central University P.O. Box 19484 Durham, NC 27707 0088 Gamma Psi St. Augustines College Raleigh. NC

0120PhiLambda PO. Box 28797 Raleigh, NC 27611 0152 Beta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 3522 Durham. NC 27702 0367 Eta Omicron North Carolina State University P.O.Box 5963 College Station Raleigh. NC 27695 0433 Kappa Omicron Duke University P.O. Box 94190 Durham. NC 27709 0447 Mu Zeta University Of North Carolina P.O. Box 1031 Chapel Hill. NC 27514 Edgar Zimmerman Area Director IV 2404 Harley Drive Greensboro. NC 27406 0049 Beta Epsilon North Carolina A & T University PO. Box 20566 Greensboro, NC 27402 0053 Beta lota Winston-Salem State University Winston-Satan, NC 0110 Kappa Lambda R0.BOX21052 Greensboro. NC 27420 0137Alpha Pi Lambda P.O. Box 11316 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 0492XiEta Wake Forest University PO, Box 7322 Reynolds Station Winston-Salem. NC 27109 0614 Omicron Gamma Lambda Kernersville, NC P.O. Box 681 Winston-Salem,NC27102 073SPiZeta University 01 North Carolina Box1311.EUCUNCG Station Greensboro, NC 27413 0777 Sigma Delta Elon College Campus Box #5431 Elon College, NC 27244 Rory Chandler Area Director V 5800 Sloping Oaks Road #305 Charlotte, NC 28212 0036 Alpha Omicron - SUSPENDED Johnson C. Smrth University U.R0.Box#1035JCSU 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 0077 Gamma Mu Livingstone College Salisbury. NC 0155 Beta Mu Lambda Salisbury. NC 0156 Beta Nu Lambda P.O. Sox 562663 Charlotte. NC 28213 0266 Eta Mu Lambda PO. Box 141 Gastonia.NC 28053 0336 Zeta Epsilon Barber-Scotia College 145 Cabarrus Avenue Concord, NC 28025 0459 Mu Tau University Of North Carolina Charlotte, NC 0188 Gamma Psi Lambda Asheville.NC 0741 PINu Appalachian State Unwersity PO.Box8984.ASU Boone, NC 28608 0469NuZeta West Carolina University P.O. Box 714 Cullowhee.NC 28723 Willie Jefferson District Director-South Carolina PO. Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042 Joshua Blassingame Asst. District Director 405GalloWay Seneca.SC 29678 Michael R. Chatman Area Director I 125 Cleve Irvine Avenue Greenville.SC 29607 0169 Gamma Gamma Lambda PO. Box 5244 Greenville.SC 29606 0597X1 Theta Lambda 132 Oxford Road Spaitanburg.SC 29301 0608 Xi Upsilon Lambda Greenwood, SC

0728 Omicron Chi Wotford College Spartanburg, SC 0730 Pi Alpha Clemson University P.O. Box 7182 Clemson.SC 29632 0757 Rho Zeta Lander College Greenwood, SC 00789 Sigma Rho Furman University P.O, Box 28597 Greenville, SC 29613 Charles W. Btekety Area Director II 4011 Coronado Drive Columbia.SC 29203 0069 Gamma Gamma Allen University 1530 Harden Street Columbia.SC 29204 0081 Gamma Pi Benedict College P.O. Box 851 Columbia. SC 29204 0144 Alpha Psi Lambda P.O. Bon 2107 Columbia.SC 29202 0269 Eta Omicron Lambda Rock Hill. X P.O. Box 223 RockHill.SC 29731 0387 Them Nu Chapter Universrty Ot South Carolina P.O. Box 85128 Columbia.SC 29225 0620 Omicron lota Lambda P.O.Box 12522 Columbia.SC 29211 0629 Omicmn Tau Lambda P.O. Box 2722 Aiken, SC 29802 0705XiPhi Winthrop College PO. Box 5018 Rock HIII.SC 29733 0791 Sigma Tau University of South Carolina P.O. Box 801 Aiken.SC 29802 Dr Joseph E. Heyward Area Director III P.O. Box 384 Florence.SC 29503 0198 Delta Kappa Lambda P.O.Box 384 Florence.SC 29503 0297 Theta Phi Lambda P.O.Box 1522 Bennettsville.SC 29512 0440 Kappa Chi Francis Marion College PO. Box 384 Florence.SC 29503 0483 Nu Phi University Of South Carolina Conway. SC 0490XIEpsilon Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, SC 29150 0550 Mu Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 64 Conway. SC 29526 0621 Omicron Kappa Lambda Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, SC 29150 0637 Pi Delta Lambda P.O. Drawer 437 Georgetown. SC 29442 Willie J. Jefferson Area Director TV P.O. Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042 0048 Beta Delta South Carolina Slate College P.O. Box 7454 Orangebuig.SC 29117 0089 Delta Alpha Claflin College P.O.Box 1682 Orangeburg.SC 29115 0194 Delta Zeta Lambda PO. Box 152 Orangeburg.SC 29116 0362 Eta lota Voorhees College P.O. Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042 0508 Iota Eta Lambda DenmatKSC P.O. Box 452 Orangeburg.SC 29116 Oonnie M. Campbell Area Director V P.O. Box 2044 Beaufort.SC 29901 0154 Beta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 220%

Charleston. X 29413 0456 Mu Pi Charleston Southern University P.O. Box 299 Charleston.SC 29423 0592 Xi Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 127 Beaufort, SC 29902 0609 Xi Phi Lambda 138 Elker Drive Summeralle.SC 29483 Aaron Harris District Director- Tennessee P.O. Box 751714 Memphis. TN 38175 Terrance Reid Asst. District Director P.O. Box 3054 Nashville.TN 37209 Gregory CofieW Area Director I 1721 Wood Mills Drive Cordova. TN 38018 0057BetaXi Lemoyne-Owens College 807Walker Avenue P.O. Box 76 Memphis, TN 38126 0126 Alpha Delta Lambda P.O Box 1906 Memphis, TN 38101 0426 Kappa EtaSUSPENDED Memphis State University Memphis, TN 0470 Nu Eta Christian Brothers Coltege Memphis, TN Johnell Norton Area Director 112 Whispering Hills Drive Jackson, TN 38305 0059 Beta Pi Lane College P.O. Box 3284 Jackson. TN 38301 0163 Beta Upsilon Lambda 112 Whispering Hills Drive Jackson.TN 38305 0443 Mu Beta University Of Tennessee P.O.Box 121 University Center Martin, TN 38238 Melvin D Ferguson Area Director 4116 Home Haven Drive Nashville.TN 37218 0021 Chi Meharry Medical College 1005 D.B.Todd Boulevard P.O. Box 229 Nashville.TN 37208 0043 Alpha Chi Fisk University P.O. Box 285 Nashville.TN 37208 0058 Beta Omicron Tennessee State University 3500 John Merritt P0.Box1234 Nashville.TN 37209 OUSTauLambda P.O Box 80646 Nashville.TN 37208 0390 Theta Pi Austin Peay State University Usrt-vill IN 0427 Kappa Theta Vanderbitt University P.O. Box 5270 Station B Nashville, TN 37235 0432 Kappa Xi Middle Tennessee State University PO. Box 655 Murfreesboro,TN37132 0529 Kappa Zeta Lambda C l a r i s * , TN 0628 Omicron Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 2685 Murtreesboro.TN 37133 Gary Pettway Area Director 1107 Broad Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 0080 Gamma Omicron Knoxville College 901 College Street Knoxville, TN 37921 0122PsiLambda PO. Box 334 Chattanooga,TN 37401 0133 Alpha Mu Lambda P.O. Box 2091 Knoxville, TN 37901 0373 Eta Phi-SUSPENDED University Of Tennessee Chattanooga, TN 0450 Mu lota Unwersrty Of Tennessee 1810Lake Avenue Knoxville.TN 37916

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DIRECTORY OF CHAPTERS 0557 Mu Nu

Lambda

P.O. Box 3463 Kingsport.TN 37664 0727Omicron

Phi

Tennessee Technological University P.O. Box 5231 Cookeville.TN 38505 0775 Sigma

Beta

East Tennessee State University P.O. Box 23026 Johnson City. TN 37614

SOUTHV ESTERN Curtis H Sykes District Director-Arkansas 704 East 15th Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 Brian Smith Area Director

I

426 Delta Road Blytneville, AB72315 0394 Theta Upsilon Arkansas State University P.O. Box 1366 Jonesboro.AR 72467 0295 Theta Tau

Lambda

Helena, AR 51 Lambert Drive West Helena, AR 72390 0559 Mu Omicron Lambda

0374 Eta Chi Northeast Louisiana University P.O. Box 5077 Monroe,LA71212 Johnny Thomas Area Director

XI

1414 Mill Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 0255 Zeta Psi

Lambda

P.O. Box 1102 Lake Charles. LA 70601 0383 Theta

Theta

McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Rudolph Washington Area Director

XII

3821 Cleveland Street Shreveport.LA71109 0208 Delta Upsilon

Lambda

PO. Box 38132 Shreveport,LA71133 0797 Tau Beta Chapter P.O. Box 52321 Shreveport. LA71135

East Texas State University P.O. Box 4403, ET Station Commetce.TX 75429 0358 Eta Epsilon North Texas State University P.O. Box 5423 Denton. TX 76203 0411 lota Omicron Southern Methodist University SMU P.O. Box 251 Dallas, TX 75275

Area Director

0607 Xi Tau Lambda North Dallas County, TX P.O. Box 214362 Dallas. TX 75201 Ernest Davis Area Director II 2316 Crest Park Drive Arlington.TX 76006 0162 Beta Tau Lambda P.O. Box 3 1 4 2 Fort Worth.TX 76101 0352 Zeta Chi University Of Texas P.O. Box 1306 Arlington.TX 76004

Area Director VII

2402 Charter Oaks Court

Cerriots.CA 90701

0375 Eta Psi Texas Christian Unrversity

Pearland.TX 77584

Alpha Dixon Area Director

P.O. Box 3142 Fort Worth TX 76101

Texas Southern University

5832 South Mansfield Avenue

Houston, TX

Los Angeles. CA 90043

0129AlphaEtaLambda

0026 Alpha Delta University Of Southern California

0430 Kappa Mu Nicholls State University NSURO.BOX2212 Thibodaux.LA 70310 0568 Nu Alpha Lambda Marrero, LA

James Simpson

0582 Nu Pi PO. Box 654

District

Arlington.TX 76004

0633 Omicron Psi Lambda Houma, LA Alvin J. Cavalier Area Director V 413-CLongwood Court Baton Rouge, LA 70806 0061 Beta Sigma Southern University Baton Rouge, LA REACTIV1NG

121 Bainebridge Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Philander Smith College

0431 Kappa Nu Southeastern Louisiana University P.O. Box 3917

Little Rock, AR

Hammond, LA 70401

0441 Kappa Psi Unrversity 01 Arkansas

0601 XiNu

P.O. Box 1764 Blytheville.AR 72316 0645 Pi Nu

Lambda

Jonesboro.AR P.O. Box 3467 State Unrversity.AR 72467 Herbert Scott Area Director

II& III

2201 Romine Road Little Bock, AR 72204 0115 Pi

Lambda

1500 Ringo Street Little Rock. AR 72202 0397Theta

Psi

University Of Central Arkansas UCA Box 4349 Conway, AR 72035

Director-Oklahoma

P.O. Box 388 Wichita Falls. TX 76307 0762 Rho Mu

0054 Beta

Kappa

Chi

Lambda

P.O.Box 58 Langston. OK 73050 0236 Zeta Gamma Langston University

(SWTSU1L.B.J. Student Centet San Marcos, TX 78666 0653 Pi Phi

Lamdba

P.O. Box 685094 Austin.TX 78768 Robert J. Scarborough 6302 Forest Bend San Antonio. TX 78240 0205 Delta Rho Lambda 1104 Iowa Street San Antonio, TX 78203 0326 Epsilon Sigma Saint Mary's Unrversity 0641 Pi Theta

Lambda

P.O. Box 65066

H"/. S 7 EX V

San Antonio. TX 78265 Donald E. Jackson

LeRoy R. Titus District Director-So. California 13282 Briarwood Street

Area Director

VIII

Theta

0181 GammaPi

Lambda

3440 Taft Boulevard P.O. Box 12787

4800 Calhoun C.A. Box 121 Houston. TX 77204 Xi Eta

Los Angeles, CA 90024-1647 0166 Beta Psi

Lambda

Tarteton State University

North Harris County, TX

Lambda

P.O. Box 4770 Eastmont Station Oakland, CA 94605 0187 Gamma Chi P.O. Box 883154

Lambda

Lambda

0279 Theta Beta

9141 E.Stockton Blvd, Suite 251-181 Elk Grove, CA 95624

P.O. Box 8315

0619 Omicron

Los Angeles, CA 90008

Hayward. CA

0270 Eta Pi

P.O. Box 5796

Lambda

Lambda

Richmond. CA

Theta

P.0.BOX1522

P.O. Bo* 91918

Robert Jones

Missouri City, TX 77489

Pasadena. CA91109

0700XiPi-SUSPENDED

Langston. OK 73050

Area Director

Ricky Blown

0462 Mu Chi

California State University

Currie Ballard

Rte11,Box445A

Long Beach State University

Hayward, CA 0701 Xi Rho San Francisco State Unrversity

Area Director

IX

Oakland. CA 94605

Texarkana.TX 75501

P.O. Box 602

Long Beach, CA

0039 Alpha

Anahuac.TX 77514

P.O. Box 92902

Coyle, OK 73027 0151 Beta Eta Lambda

Wiley College P.O. Box 1614

0229 Epsilon Tau Prairie View, TX

P.O. Box 80052

P.O.Box1l105

Compton/Los Angeles. CA

Oklahoma City, OK 73136

Marshall, TX 75670 0185 Gamma Upsilon

P.O. Box 2497

Baton Rouge. LA 70898 Terry Arrington

Prairie View, TX 77446

P.O. Box 90692

0337 Zeta Zeta University Of Oklahoma

Lambda Marshall. TX

0356 Eta Gamma Prairie View A&M University

Los Angeles, CA 90009

455 English Avenue

0 5 6 2 Mu Sigma

Monterey, CA 93940

P.O. Box 2863 Norman, OK 73072

0407 Iota

P.O. Box 2255

Culver City, CA

3600 S.Virginia Street

5426 Upton Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70874

Paul Quinn College

Prairie View. TX 77446

Pine Bluff, AR 71601

0153 Beta lota

P.O. Box 74391

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. #296 Dallas, TX 75241

0386 Theta Mu Sam Houston State Unrversity

P.O. Box 821 Inglewood.CA 90306

0070 Gamma

0348 Zeta Sigma Central State University

0526 Kappa Gamma

APA-Theta Mu

Hollywood-Beverty Hills, CA

San Jose State College

PO. Box 6402

P.O. Box 652 Hollywood, CA 9007

322 East San Salvador

2801 South Unrversity Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 Hubert Brown Area Director

Area Director

rV

Delta

Lambda

VI

Lambda

Area Director

l-B

University Of Arkansas

Baton Rouge, LA 70874

1200 North University

0485 Nu Psi

P.O. Box 341208 Edmond OK 73034

Box 4797

Louisiana Slate Unrversity

Orlando Hazley

Pine Bluff, AR 71611

P.O. Box 21902 Baton Rouge, LA 70893

Area Director

PO Box 6296

Lawrence Simpson

Pine Bluff, AR 71611

Area Director VII

0140 Alpha Tau

0751 Pi Psi

1341 Lawrence Street

PO. Box 6311

Unrversity Of Arkansas PO Box 2207

Eunce, LA 70535

Tulsa, OK 74148 0314 Epsilon Epsilon

Monticello.AR 71656

227 Avenue A

Oklahoma State Unrversity

James B. Lee Area Director

Opleousas, LA 70570

050 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74077

0206 Delta Sigma

Lambda

0514 lota Xi

Lambda

P.O. Box 23882

Richard J. Travers Area Director VIII

Little Rock, AB 72721

2700 Ambassador Caflery #165

0385 Theta

Lafayette. LA 70506

VI

Kappa

HSU Box 6528 Arkadelphia.AR 71923

Lafayette, LA 70502

0428 Kappa

0344 Zeta Xi University Of Southwest Louisiana

lota

University Of Southern Arkansas Magnolia, AR 71753

U.S.LP.0.BOX4-1889 Lafayette, LA 70504

John L.Colbert

0575 Nu Theta

P.O. Box 616

Area Director

P.O. Box 311

VII

Lambda

Hunlsville.TX 77340 0634 Pi Alpha Lambda

Compton.CA 90809

1600 Holloway Avenue

0507 lota Zeta

San Francisco. CA 94132

0649 Pi Rho

Lambda

Lambda

William J. Hill, Sr. Area Director

0272 Eta Sigma

Lambda

Lambda

P.O. Box 51713 San Jose. CA 95151-5713 0320 Epsilon Mu

San Jose. CA 95112 0480 Nu

Sigma

1633 North Denver

PO. Box 12567

Bryan, TX

Tulsa, OK 74106

Longview.TX 75607

P.O. Box 11221

Northridge, CA

Stanford University Stanfotd.CA

Robert Jones

College Station.TX 77842 0743 Pi Omicron

1958 Matador Way #007

P.O. Box 8297

Northridge, CA 91330-2227

Stanford, CA 94309

0561 Mu Rho

Lambda

Lambda

Area Director IV Rte11,Box445A

Texas A&M University

Kenneth Chapman

0 5 2 4 Kappa Alpha

Texarkana.TX 75501 0067 Gamma Alpha

PO Box 4061 College Station. TX 77840

Area

PO. Box 1128

Texas College

James Perry

Tyler, TX 0212 Epsilon Alpha

Area Director

RialtoCA 92376 0418 lota Chi

X

Director

846 East Margarita Street

Lambda

Seaside, CA 93955 0704 Xi Upsilon California Polytechnk: Institute

7502 Sunny Oaks Way

University Of California

P.O. Box 12004

Tyler. TX

Houston, TX 77095 Mike Lee Asst. Area

San Luis Obispo. CA 934062004

Unrversity of Tulsa

Andy Davis Area Director

P.O. Box 1263 Rlalto.CA 92377-1263 0419lotaPsi

0774 Sigma

Student Affairs Office

524 South Fenton

7714 Hollow Glenn

California Polytechnic Institute

University Ot California

600 South College Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104

Tyler, TX 75702

Houston, TX 77072

Office Of Student Lile

Student Center Box 1

0376 Theta Alpha Jarvis Christian College P.O. Box 138 Hawkins, TX 75765 Willie Byrd

0184 Gamma Tau Lambda

3560 Temple Avenue, Suite H-

P.O. Box 6241

312

Santa Ctuz.CA 95064 Rickey T Boy land

Lambda

Btoken Arrow, OK Nu

Custer McFall Area Director

Lambda

Kappa

Lambda

0739 Pi Kappa California State Un^ersity

0719 Omicron Lambda

Sigma

Rte 1 Box 445A Texarkana.TX 75504

II

0643 Pi Kappa

0258 Eta Gamma P.O. Box 5224

Henderson State College

III

Ftl . 6 , Box160 AA Ada, OK 74820 0149 Beta Epsilon

Lambda

Area Director

Lambda

Director

Beaumont. TX 77705 0231 Epsilon Phi

V

P.O. Box 247

806 Woodlawn Drive

Boley, OK 74829 0165 Beta Chi Lambda

Harker Heights. TX 76543 0216 Epsilon Epsilon Lambda Waco.TX

Lambda

Alpha

Pomona, CA 91768

Area

0558 Mu Xi

3416Arden Ridge Drive Sacramento, CA 95864

Lambda

PO Box 461 Port Arthur, TX77640

P.O. Box 1263 Rlalto.CA 92377

0325 Epsilon Rho Lamar Unrversity

0585 Nu Tau

Director

0235 Zeta Beta

Lambda

Lambda

Sacramento, CA 0311 Epsilon Beta California State Unrversity

Fayetteville.AR 72701

St. Martinville, LA 70582 George W.Thompson

0464 Nu Alpha

Area Director

Arkansas Technological Unrversity

3 6 1 6 1 3 t h Street Alexandria, LA 71301

704 Anthony Muskogee, OK 74403

0233 Epsilon Psi

Rundell Edison

P.O. Box 397

Stephan F Austin State University

Unrversity 01 California Irvine, CA

2334 Third Street

Area

Killeen.TX 76540

PO. Box 7081

Jerry Brandon

1623 Fifth St.-SuiteA

Alexandria. LA 71301 0396 Theta Chi

2308 NW 47th

0591 Xi Beta

Area Director 1560 San Rafeal Way Camarilto,CA 93012

Davis, CA 95616 0484 Nu Chi

2140 Loren Circle

ATU P.O. Box 8787 Russellville.AR 72801 0429 Kappa Kappa University Of Arkansas 608 Storer Avenue Fayetteville.AR 72701 0 6 / 7 Omicron Zeta

Lambda

IX

0540 Kappa Sigma

Director-tV

Lambda

Lambda

3410 Shady Hill Circle

0268 Eta Xi

Temple, TX 76501

Area Director

P.O. Box 6752

0796Tau

Baylor University

9105 Rex Court El Paso.TX 79925

0451 Mu Kappa University Of California

Stockton, CA

Lawton, OK 73506

Anthony J. Snead Asst. Area Director

Santa Barbara

Fresno, CA

P.O. Box 461

0537 Kappa

2 5 2 3 1 3 t h Avenue Canyon. TX 79015 0251 Zeta Tau Lambda

Santa Barbata.CA 93116

Lambda

0530 Kappa Eta P.0.B0X2114

P.O. Box 4064

Alii.lllUn. !•.

0274 Eta Upsilon Lambda

Bakerslield,CA93313

0569 Nu Beta

0598 Xi lota

P.O. Box 6955

P.O.Box 1322

P.O. Box 3061

Natchitoches, LA 061OXi

District

Leesville. LA

Chi

Lambda

Lambda

Lambda

Alpha

0361 Eta Theta

P.O. Box 85533

East Central State College

Waco, TX 76798 Area Director Vl-A

Ada, OK Terry "Deke" German

Vacant

3510 Medical Park Ste #7

Richard D. Smith Jr

Monroe. LA 71203

Area Director X 3510 Medical Park Dr #7

827 Sansome Drive

Houston-Tillotson College

Monroe, L A 7 1 2 0 3

Arlington.TX 76018

P.O. Box 41 Austin,TX 78702

District

Sam Bates Area Director

7411 Horizon Drive

0221 Epsilon Kappa P.O. Box 808

Gregory Phillips

Grambling.LA71245 0259 Eta Delta Lambda P.O. Box 815

4709 Chilton Drive

Monroe. LA 71210 0304 Delta Sigma Grambling State University

PO Box 150303

Dallas.TX 75315 0349Zeta

Director

2220 OretHa Castle Blvd New Orleans. LA 70613 0117 Sigma

Lambda

9701 Lake Forest Bfvd.#123

Lambda

Director-Texas

New Orleans. LA 70072 Asst. Area

0382 Theta Eta University 01 California

Lawton, OK 73505

DrRichard D.Smith, j r

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Fresno, CA

Natchitoches, LA

Fayetteville.AR 72702

Area Director

Cerritos, CA 90703 0714 Omicron Eta

Beaumont, TX 77710 0408 lota Mu

Northwest State University

PO. Box 1341

Desmond Abies

P.O.Box 3185

P.O.Box 10729

Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Chester E, Jordan

0584 Nu Sigma

Director-Louisiana

Lambda

Lambda

PO. Box 3221 Stephenville.TX 76401 III

Lambda

0186 Gamma Phi Berkeley, CA

P.O. Box 180

Lambda

0599X1 Kappa

San Diego, CA 92112 0 2 5 0 Zeta Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 50026 San Diego, CA 92105 0370 Eta Sigma San Diego State University P.O. Box 151462 San Diego. CA 92175 0547Mu Beta Lambda Honolulu, HI P.O. Box 267 Pearl City. HI 96782 0565 Mu Phi Lambda Seoul, Korea PSC 450, Box 703 AP0,AP 96206 Kenneth M.Wynn District Director-Northern California 144 Maggiota Drive Oakland. CA 94605 Robert James Area Director 199Montecito#307 Oakland, CA 94610 0027 Alpha Epsilon University Of California 102 Sproul Hall Berkeley. CA 94720

San Francisco, CA 94188

XI

University Of California Los Angeles. CA 308 Westwood Plaza/Box 578

0364 Eta Mu University 01 Houston

05%

3601 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089 REACTMNG 0079 Gamma

Galveston, TX 77552

Midwestern State University

Kappa

University Of Texas El Paso.TX 0372 Eta Upsilon Texas Technical University MS Box # 2 0 3 1 - 8 8 Lubbock, TX 79406 James Lewis Area Director XII 922 Gulf Street San Antonio, TX 78202 0616 Omicron Epsilon Lambda Corpus Chnsti.TX PO 8 0 x 6 0 0 3 0 Corpus Christi.TX 78466 0773 Rho Psi Texas A&l University PO. Box 133 Kingsville.TX 78363

San Antonio. TX

P.O. Box 3205

Wichita Falls, TX 76308 0778 Sigma Epsilon

Langston University

MuNu

Houston. TX 77056

0 6 3 2 Omicron

Langston, OK 73050 l-A

0453

Southwest Texas State University

PO Box 460685

P.O. Box 606 Charlie Clark Area Director

0341 Zeta

Austin, TX 78759

0096 Delta

Lambda

Vl-B

8902 Mount Bartlerl

Rte1,Box242

0065 Beta Chi

68

P.O. Box 200 Grambling. LA 71245 0363 Eta Kappa Louisiana Technical University Ruston, LA P.O.BOX3129T.S. Ruston, LA 71272

New Orleans, LA 70127 0756RhoEpsilon Loyola University New Orleans, LA 0760 Rho lota Tulane University Univ. Ctr/Ste 204 New Orleans, LA 70118 0395 Theta Phi University Of New Orleans P.O. Box 571 New Orleans, LA 70148 0062 Beta Tau Xavier University 7325 Palmetto Street P0.Box29-A NewO*ans,LA70125 0064 Beta Phi Dillard University New Orleans, LA 0328 Epsilon Upsilon Southern University R0.Box8101 New Orleans, LA 70182 Sam Smith Area Director IV 2009 Ames Blvd. Ste #B1 Marrero, LA 70072 0648 Pi Pi Lambda P.O.BOX1303 Slidell, LA 70459

Tau

Delta

Lambda

0513 lota Nu

Lambda Omicron

Lambda

Stockton, CA 95206 0732 Pi

California State University

California State University

University Of Texas

El Paso.TX 79906

Bakersfield.CA

Sacramento. CA 0734 Pi Epsilon

1503 Ridgehaven Austin. TX 78723

0287 Theta Kappa Lambda 5014GaryAve./P.O.Box6241

Leon Brooks Area Director

University Of California Bell Memorial Union

Herman "Tex'' Moten

Lubbock.TX79413

PO Box 804

Chico.CA 95929

Odessa. TX 79760 0281 Theta Delta

lota

Lambda

Eastern New Mexico University Portales.NM John W.German District Director-Great Northwest 1124 32nd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144 Vacant Area Director 0035 Alpha Xi University Of Washington P.O. Box 187 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 101 Seattle, WA 96104 0248 Zeta Pi Lambda P.O. Box 21125 Seattle. WA 98111 0415 lota Tau Washington State University P.O. Box 3196 Pullman,WA99165 0512 Iota Mu Lambda P.O.Box 12171 Fern Hill Station Tacoma.WA 98412 0 5 7 2 Nu Epsilon P.O. Box 547

Lambda

Richland, WA 99352 0587 Nu Phi Spokane, WA

Lambda

0217 Epsilon Zeta

Vallejo.CA 94590

P.O. Box 6252

Lambda

New Mexico Stale Unrversity Las Cruces, NM 0750 Pi Chi

Vacant Area Director

0753 Rho Beta

Austin,TX 0318 Epsilon Lambda

Lambda

University Of The Pacific

Camarlllo, CA 93011

0173 Gamma Eta

I

Dallas. TX 75227 0139Alpha Sigma

0004

XI

Freeman Gault District Director-Rocky Mountains 6065 Artistic Circle Colorado Springs. CO 80917 0211 Delta Psi Lambda PO, Box 200296 Denver, CO 80220 0416 Iota Upsilon Utah State Unrversity U.M.C.0105 Logan, UT 84322 0515 lota Omicron Lambda PO. Box 15083 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 0 5 6 4 Mu Upsilon Lambda Boulder. CO 0725 Omicron Tau Colorado State University P.O. Box 807 Fort Collins. CO 80523 0646 Pi Xi Lambda Salt Lake City UT PO. Box 442 Clearfield. UT 84015 Steven C. Freeman District DirectorArizona/Nevada 7422 East 38th Street Tucson.AZ 85730 0207 Delta Tau Lambda P.O. Box 34471 Phoenix, AZ 85067 0277 Eta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 26791 Tucson.AZ 85726 0292 Theta Pi Lambda PO. Box 93716 Las Vegas. NV 89193 0339 Zeta Theta University Of Arizona P.O. Box 3431 Tucson AZ 85722 0448 Mu Eta Arizona State University Memorial Union Box 54 ASU Development 3001 Tempe.AZ 85287 0795 Sigma Psi Unrversity Of Nevada-Las Vegas c/o Moyer Student Union P.O. Box 452008 Las Vegas. NV 89154 Jesse D. Dompreh District Director-New Mexico 5528 Eubank NE, Suite #4 Albuquerque, NM 87111 0523 lota Psi Lambda P.O. Box 5435 Albuquerque, NM 87185 0639 Pi Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 15066 Las Cruces,NM 88004 0711 Omicron Delta University Of New Mexico Albuquerque. NM 0736 Pi Eta

Gamma

Lambda

P.O. Box 6312 Portland, OR 97228 0573 Nu Zeta Lambda PO. Box 140343 Anchorage,AK 99514-0343

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