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GENERAL PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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DISTRICT DIRECTOR LISTING
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY
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EDITOR'S LETTER
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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS 2 0 0 1
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MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT REMINDERS
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2 0 0 1 COLLEGE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (DELTA CLASS)
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ALPHA MEN ON THE MOVE (25TH PAST GENERAL PRESIDENT RECETWS RECOGNITION AND TO BE INDUCTED INTO ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME)
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD (BROTHERS EMAIL & MESSAGES FROM THE WEBSITE)
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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION (BY BROTHER ELVINJ. DOWLING)
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THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY STATEMENT REGARDING THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 1 1 , 2001
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BELFORD V. LAWSON: FOE OF RACLAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (BY BROTHER WALLACE WALKER)
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SCENES FROM THE 2001 GENERAL CONVENTION
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NEW ORLEANS 2 0 0 1 : ALPHA COMMUNITY SERVICE
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ALPHA ArnTUDE: GENERAL PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS (STATE OF THE FRATERNITY)
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95TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION RECAP
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CHAPTER NEWS
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THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF 2 1ST GENERAL PRESIDENT T. WLNSTON COLE
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The SPHINX® (USPS 510-440) is published quarterly for $40 a year by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-5234. Periodical postage paid at Baltimore, MD. Postmaster: send address changes to The SPHINX®, 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-5234. The SPHINX® is the official magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Send all editorial mail and changes of address to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® manuscripts of art. Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Use of any person's name in fiction, semi-fiction, articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a coincidence and not as the responsibility of The SPHINX®, and is never done knowingly. Copyright 2000 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction, or use without permission, of the editorial or pictorial content of the magazine in any manner is prohibited. The SPHINX® has been published continuously since 1914. Organizing Editor, Brother Raymond W. Cannon. Organizing General President, Brodier Henry Lake Dickerson.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTE
"I sought my soul. My soul I could not see. I sought my God, but He eluded me. I sought my Brothers' andfound all three!" To the Men of the Black & Old Gold: reetings! The great educator and philosopher, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, once proclaimed: "I have only just a minute. Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can't refuse it. Didn't seek it, didn't choose it. But it's up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it; give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny, little minute. But eternity is in it." As General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I come before you today with a heavy heart and a contrite spirit, as we reflect on the lives lost and dreams deferred on September 11,2001. On that ill-fated day, just a short time ago, the United States was suddenly and deliberately attacked with hatred, malice and aforethought. Today, however, as our Country and, indeed, our Fraternity, attempts to heal our wounds and come together as one, I encourage every Alpha Brother and all citizens of goodwill, to take a 'tiny little minute' to honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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"To whom much is given, much is also required." As members of the greatest Fraternity in the world, we have an obligation to ourselves to uplift the hearts of the 'least of these' by "letting our lives do the singing." Throughout the history of our great organization, our Brothers have labored as "servants of all," through leadership by example. Once again, that courage was transparent to the world on the day that innocence died. Many of you know, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was direcdy and personally affected by these most recent terrorist attacks. Several of our Brothers were working in the World Trade Center when it crumbled and fell to the ground. Unfortunately, our Fraternity was again affected when the dreaded anthrax disease claimed one of our Brothers, as he worked hard to serve us as an employee of the Postal Service. It is with their memories in our hearts and their families in our prayers, that we dedicate this issue of the SphinxŠ Magazine. On a lighter note, I had the pleasure to formally announce our first International Partnership with one of our special projects. The proud Brothers in the Country of Bermuda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Big Brother Big Sisters. In these past elections I was proud to campaign with several Brothers seeking Elective office. Once again we will have an Alpha Man at the helm in Detroit, Michigan. He is Brother Kwame Kilpatrick, "way to go Brother Kilpatrick." My Brothers in Alpha, as our Fraternity continues to face the challenges of the twenty-first century, we do so knowing - beyond a shadow of a doubt - that God is still in control. Through it all, however, our Fraternity continues to remain steadfast, unshaken and unmovable, "always abounding in the work of the Lord," for our labor is not in vain. We salute those who gave their lives that day. Alpha Phi Alpha shall never forget! With all best wishes, I remain, Fraternally yours,
Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq. General President
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Official Organ of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
William Douglass Lyle Interim Editor in-Chief Communications Coordinator
Wallace Walker Contributing Columnist
Elvin J. Dowling Contributing Columnist
Ralph Johnson, Ph.D. Contributing Columnist
Reggie Colbert Graphic Layout Deadlines for editorial submissions are as follow: Spring Issue - November 1 Summer - February 1 Fall - May 1 Winter - August 1
BrotherJohnson receives the first Alpha Phi Alpha Louisiana license plate from Brother Senator Wilson Fields.
For advertisement display rates and other ad information contact: Editor of The Sphinx© Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218-5234 Phone: 410.554.0040 Fax: 410.554.0054 Alpha Phi Alpha Web Site address: http://www.AlphaPhiAlpha.net
Joseph Byrd during Opening Session.
Brother Harry E. Johnson and Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers • Community Service in New Orleans.
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DIRECTOR'S LETTE
Greetings Brothers! t is truly an honor and, no doubt a privilege, to come before you once again in the noble name of Alpha! On behalf of our illustrious General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. and our Corporate Office Staff, I extend to you best wishes and salutations from our "The House the Jewels built!" As the day-today administrator at our Corporate Headquarters office in Baltimore, Maryland, I am indeed pleased with the progress our staff has made and continues to make with regard to our service to the Brotherhood. As such, I am pleased to provide the following report on our fraternal initiatives so that we may keep you up to date and well informed on the issues that matter most. Once again, my Brothers, as we reflect on the small success our staff has had since the 2001 Regional Conventions and the grand success we all experienced during the 95th Anniversary Convention of our beloved Fraternity, I am pleased to report to you that our hardworking staff of family and friends are continually striving to serve you better and our efforts are beginning to pay off. To that end, the following information provided below is a brief synopsis of the milestones and achievements we continue to enjoy, with the help from a grateful Brotherhood:
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NATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROJECTS & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Fraternity recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding between ourselves and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for the establishment of an Alpha Head Start "Fatherhood Initiative." Our organization has solidified our partnership with our Fraternity's National Partners and we are proud to announce the election of the General President to serve on the National Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Inc. Since its establishment in January 2001, the Political Action Commission has worked hard to achieve its mission and most recently supported the efforts of Brothers Raymond Pierce of Cleveland, Ohio and Kwame Kilpatrick of Detroit, Michigan in their quests to be elected mayor of their respective cities. 95TH ANNIVERSARY GENERAL CONVENTION
The 2001 General Convention was a resounding success, achieving the distinction of having more Registered Brothers for a regular convention than any other conference in the history of Alpha! During this year's General Convention, the Fraternity once again made its mark on the lives of every day individuals by reaching out to the New Orleans Community with much-needed home cooling systems, including widow unit air conditioners and fans for the elderly and disadvantaged families. The General Organization, under the leadership of the Director of Conventions, has developed a stellar "convention planning module," complete with a new General Convention Planning Guide, which may be used to assist chapters, districts and regions in planning their next convention. CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Corporate Headquarters is continually working to improve our processes, in our efforts to serve you better and, as such, has continued to respond to your calls, letters, faxes and email in a timely and efficient manner. The Corporate Office Staff continues to undergo professional Customer Service Training. Please be sure to contact us with constructive feedback, so that we may continue to improve to serve you better. Maintenance of the Fraternity's new web site, www.alphaphialpha.net has been moved "in-house" and is updated on a regular basis so that we may provide you with the information you need to continue the work of Alpha! My Brothers, our goal is to serve you better and provide the quality of service that you have come to expect from the world's leading fraternity, but we can't do it without your support. Please join us in raising the bar of excellence in Alpha and moving our Fraternity forward! Sincerely yours,
Gregory Phillips Executive Director
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There's something truly special about people who work tirelessly to make the world a kinder place. For this reason, we would like to offer both our thanks and appreciation to those who do so much to create understanding. We're proud to support you and your efforts to promote diversity. Fe Rowland, Kate Runyon, Dr. Gail Parker, I.J. Campbell, Noor Abdallah, and Craig Anderson are facilitators for NCCJ,The National Conference for Community and Justice. Making this a group that understands the importance of understanding.
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EDITOR'S LETTE
Distinguished Men of Alpha, n Anniversary is always a milestone and this one is no exception. This latest edition of The Sphinx© is the 95th Anniversary Convention Edition. With this issue we celebrate not only the longevity and success of the Alpha Phi Alpha convention, but also the progress and countless achievements that Alpha Men have made in business, government and society though our General Conventions.
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Integrated within this paramount Organ are highlights from the 85th General Convention, scenes from the 2001 Congressional Black Caucus Reception, and the Fraternities official statement regarding the occurrences on September 11, 2001. As William Shakespeare once wrote, "All the world is a Stage; And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man of his time plays many parts..." With this in mind we embrace of the memory of the Life and Legacy of 21st General President, Brother Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. As "the Struggle Continues," there is much that Alpha Phi Alpha has to reflect upon from the past ninety-five years. However now is not the time for reflection. Now is the time for advancement; improvement; and evolution. Now is the time to embrace our General Presidents concept of taking a "FORWARD STEP...INTO THE FUTURE!" Brother Cole once stated, "LET A RACE OF MEN NOW RISE-STAND TALL, AND TAKE CONTROL." It is with this Spirit that I ask the Brotherhood for support and suggestions on how to make our Fraternal Organ better. I have a vision in which I see The Sphinx© in the year to come, however, it is not my sole vision which will allow The Sphinx© to be elevated to the next level. "Because of the intellectual proficiency of our Fraternity, it is only our Brothers who can lift the quality of this publication" as my predecessor Brother John I. Harris once stated. "The Sphinx© can always be better." Now to tackling the most dreaded of editorial chores, Corrections! In our last issue, we mistakenly highlighted a submission of an aspirant, not a Brother, submitted by a party unknown. This submission, One Unique Brother (pg. 13) should be noted as an aspirant's submission. Also I extend my sincere apologies to the Brothers of Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter (pg. 44). There are three corrections which should be noted in their chapter news submission; There were "2000" people in attendance not "200", Mount Herman is a "Methodist" Church not a "Baptist" church; and the photograph placed in this section is not their chapter photo. Finally, I would like to strongly encourage all Brothers in the Legal, Political, Scientific, Historical, Economical (Realtors/Investors) and Medical fields to submit their names and information for future reference and to possibly be called upon for article submissions. Continue Onward and Upward! Fraternally,
William Douglass Lyle Interim Editor-in-Chief
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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS 2001
General President Johnson and Board Members greet CBC Members and Reception Guests.
Guest, Helen Owens, Grand Basileus Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc., Brother Johnson and Bonita Herrin.
Daryka Anderson-National Retail Federation, Bro. Greg Jackson -Alpha Phi Alpha Membership Director and Maria Wynn-National Retail Federation.
Happy Birthday Brother President.
Brothers Earl Hilliard, President Johnson, Bobby Scott, Ozell Sutton and Tophas Anderson.
Local Brothers who came out to show their support.
Alpha Brothers and Attendees exchanging dialogue during CBC Reception.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Supreme Basileus Norma S. White addresses CBC Attendees and Brother President.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Grand Basileus LloydJordan.
PresidentJohnson with Jennifer Dunlap and Nancy Racette of the MLK Project Fundraising team.
Brother Vincent Orange, City Councilman Washington, D. C.
Congresssman Bobby Scott presented with the Robert H. Ogle Award.
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ALPHA P H I ALPHA 2 0 0 1 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS RECEPTION
ne of the most important political episodes in the history of the African-Americans political involve- ment was the convergence in 1971 of thirteen black members of the United States House of Representatives to form the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Throughout its history, the Congressional Black Caucus has worked to find effective ways to influence the U.S. domestic and foreign policy. The Caucus has been active in all stages of develop- ment of legislation. The scope of the legislation has ranged from non-binding resolutions to comprehensive legislation providing for specific and concrete action. The Caucus was and still is, me most viable vehicle for confronting conditions that deny rights to minorities, and dealing with issues to improve the quality of life for all poor people and other powerless minorities.
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30 years later Caucus Members still meet to give legitimate representation to the "unrepresented millions of African-Americans" residing in the United States today. Among the many topics of discussion during this weekend were: combating HIV/AIDS epidemic African-American Communities, congressional redistricting, the implications of genetic research for African-Americans, issues relating to the pending Education bill and quality public education, child welfare racial profiling and criminal justice, expanding economic opportunities, election reform voter education and mobilization, preserving historically black colleges, and universities and closing the health care disparity gap among many others. One month following the 95th Anniversary Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha members visited the nations capitol in September for the Fraternity's annual reception at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.'s 31st Annual Legislative Conference. The Fraternity's 2001 Congressional Black Caucus Reception, the 9th annual event honoring the CBC members, was held at the Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel located in the downtown area of Washington, D.C. immediately across from the convention center.
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Alpha Phi Alpha hosted one of the first receptions of the evening's many extravagant events. Guest were greeted immediately by General President Johnson, Several Past General Presidents, and members of the Board of Directors upon entry to the reception. In attendance were many AfricanAmerican Leaders from various political, business, labor, community service, organizations and government, who came to meet with the Fraternity's Leadership and Brothers. The enormous turnout at the reception could be said to direcdy correlate with expanded opportunities for African-American and other Minorities. Several Graduating College students and Congressional Interns were found networking with some of the corporate leadership heads as well as the Congressional Members. The evening ended as General President Johnson presented the Alpha Men who are members of Congress with the Robert H. Ogle Congressional Leadership Award, "In recognition of their timeless efforts on behalf of the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Constituents of their respective Congressional District in the Halls of the United States Congress." National Pan-Hellenic Council leaders who were in attendance included: Norma White, Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Helen J. Owens, Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; President-Elect Steven Birdine of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc; Lloyd Jordan, Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Richard Snow of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. representing the Grand Polemarch. Also in attendance, Tommy Dortch of 100 Black Men. General President Johnson received a tremendous ovation when the announcement of the event being held on the eve of his birthday. Towards the end of his "birthday" speech, Brother Johnson took the opportunity (while having this captive audience), to discuss the importance of some of the largest priorities of the Alpha Phi Alpha and the World Policy Council and introduced the special guest and corporate office staff members. ALPHA
MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS-CHAPTER INSURANCE lpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has an insurance policy with Accordia of Kentucky, which provides
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coverage for all of our chapters. Each chapter is REQUIRED to pay an annual insurance premium. This
year's premium is $350.00. Each chapter receives a certificate of liability that the Corporate
Headquarters sends at the beginning of the year. This certificate is a General Document explaining what the Fraternity's insurance policy covers and is only for that purpose. A certificate of insurance specific to your event must be requested through the Corporate Headquarters in advance of the event. After the request is made a certificate of insurance specific to that event will be issued. A representative (Event Chairman) of the chapter must complete the following process in order to obtain coverage for each individual chapter event: /
Obtain a copy of the Fraternity Special Event Checklist and the Insurance Contact Information Form. They can be found at www.alphaphialpha.net under Membership/Forms.
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COMPLETELY fill out the areas of the form that are relevant to the event.
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Mail or Fax the forms into the Corporate Headquarters TWO WEEKS prior to the event.
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Once received at the Corporate Headquarters, the forms will be immediately forwarded to the insurance company for approval. After the insurance company approves the request and forwards the information back to the Corporate Headquarters, we will fax or mail the Certificate of Liability to the Event Chairman.
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Any forms not received at the Corporate Headquarters TWO WEEKS prior to the event run the risk of not being processed in time.
ADDRESS UPDATES
CITVE BROTHERS, LIFE MEMBERS and CHAPTERS that have not received correspondence from the
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MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS-CHAPTER INSURANCE FRATERNITY SPECIAL EVENT CHECKLIST Chapter Name: Purpose of Event::. Dates:
Location Address:
EVENT ACTIVITIES Type of events and details:
Athletic Event?
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ADMINISTRATION 1. Event Chairman: Name:
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2. Is there a co-sponsor? | ] Yes [ ] No If Yes, who? 3. Is a sorority involved in the planning or working of the event?
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If Yes, name of sorority or person in charge: Does the sorority have insurance?
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4. Planned Attendance: 5. Estimated Attendance: 6. Will there be special construction, alterations, or decorations for this event?
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7. Has this event been held in the past? How many times?
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8. Have there been any previous claims? If so, explain in detail what changes you have made to prevent additional claims.
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10. Who is responsible for security? 11. Certificates of Insurance are obtained in accordance with the requirements for hmits indicated for: A. Liquor Liability and Liquor Legal Legibility • Yes • No B. General Liability • Yes [ ] No
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12. Is the fraternity named as an additional insured on all certificates?
13. Have applicable permits and permission been obtained from authorities: (ATTACH COPIES) A. College/University • B. Fund Raiser •
Yes • No Yes • Yes •
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14. Name and Address of any Additional Insureds to be added to the National policy:
15. Reason for adding Additional Insured:
SECURITY Type of Security consists of: ] Public Police • Private Police Paid • Volunteer
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BEER GARDENS 1. Is there a method for designating those who are not legal drinking age?
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2. Are all who are allowed to enter presenting I.D.?
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3. Is there a security guard or chaperone?
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4. Do you have designated volunteer monitor(s)? If yes, how many?
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5. Is there only one entrance to the garden?
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6. Are any fire exits blocked?
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7. Is there a guest list at the door?
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8. Is transportation available for guests who need or request it?
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9. Are food and alternative non-alcoholic beverages available, visible and easily accessible.
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YOU MIST STOP SERVICE AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE EVENT ENDS The undersigned have read and understand the requirements as outlined in this checklist: Chapter President::
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Chapter Treasurer:
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Chapter Vice President::
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Chapter Risk Manager:
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Date:
Social Chairman:
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Date:
DISCLAIMER The above checklist relates only to those concerns that feel Harris and Harris of Kentucky, Inc. should be considered when planning or organizing an event. No guarantees of completeness of this hst of questions are offered, implied, or intended.
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MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS-CHAPTER INSURANCE
INSURANCE CONTACT INFORMATION FORM
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WILL BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON.
Event Chairperson: Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Chapter Name:
Key#:
Date of Event: Please select how the certificate of insurance should be sent to the event chairperson.
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Please return this form with the Special Event Checklist to the Corporate Headquarters. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 410-554-0040 Phone 410-554-0054 Fax
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DELTA CLASS By Brother Ralph Johnson, Ph.D. Academy Leader
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he fourth annual College Chapter Leadership Academy was held June 9-15, 2001 at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. By all accounts, it was an unprecedented success! In the words of one participant, as stated on the evaluation form, "Honestly speaking, the academy has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had since becoming an Alpha. The information and knowledge I have gained through this process are immeasurable and the bonds that have been forged with the other brothers is unbreakable. I would recommend that every member of our Fraternity attend the academy and reap its benefits. My mentality is forever changed and I am eager to return to my chapter as a servant leader." There were twenty-four College Brothers in the Delta Class, which is so far, the largest ever. They included: Anthony Barnes, Delta Alpha Chapter, Clajlin University; Sean Parker Berry, Gamma Sigma Chapter, Delaware State University; Troy Caldwell, Epsilon Phi Chapter, Northern Illinois University; Peter Carr, IV, Gamma Xi Chapter, UCLA; Omar English, Eta Chapter, NY Institute of Technology; Derrick Everett, Alpha Eta Chapter, Washington University (St. Louis); Kenneth Gause, Gamma Sigma Chapter, Delaware State University; Le'Jamiel Goodall, Alpha Mu Chapter, Northwestern University; Brad Griffith, Theta Epsilon Chapter, St. John's University; Jermaine Guthrie, Rho Rho Chapter, Stony Brook University; Javier Gutierrez, Gamma Xi Chapter, UCLA; Ricardo Jones, Alpha Psi Chapter, Lincoln University (MO); Lionel Lawrence, Pi Kappa Chapter, Cal State Northridge; Malcolm McGuire, Alpha Sigma Chapter, Wiley College; Kenneth Moody, Gamma Sigma Chapter, Delaware State University; Melvin Moore, Nu Iota Chapter, Rowan University; Troy Morris, Gamma Sigma Chapter, Delaware State University; Wayman Newton, Psi Chapter, University of Pennsylvania; Riley Peoples, Jr., Gamma Sigma Chapter, Delaware State University; Quennel Robinson, Zeta Chi Chapter, University of Texas, Arlington; Gavin Sandiford, Beta Alpha Chapter, Morgan State University; Eddie Thomas, Jr., Kappa Chi Chapter, Francis Marion University; Leroy Tobias, Jr., Sigma Sigma Chapter, Johns Hopkins University; Marshall Weir-Mabry, Iota Eta Chapter, Mercer University. As in past year's, the 2001 Academy was be based on student development theory. As such, participants were immersed in a five-day, intense learning environment in which they were challenged to explore the philosophical and pragmatic aspects of the Alpha experience. Participants experienced growth and development in all dimensions of their lives. For example, one participant stated that, "I had no real philosophy on leadership before I came here." And another shared that "Attending the academy has helped broaden my horizons on leadership; it has humbled me as a servant leader and helped me learn more about myself." The text for the academy was Servants of the People: The 1960's Legacy of African American Leadership by Dr. Lea Williams, Executive Director of the Women's Leadership Institute at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. This book provided a great theoretical and practical framework to discuss the many issues associated with the characteristics of a good leader.
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2001 GOALS
The goals of this academy were twofold. First, the academy was designed as an intensive leadership training session for colleg brothers who hold positions in their chapters, districts and regions. The academy focused on leadership/student development theory as well as provided experiential learning opportunities. This was augmented with instruction on the workings and organization of the Fraternity, so that these leaders could better understand the corporate structure of the organization. The second aspect was to provide training that brothers may use as alumni members in their local chapters, and in their professional lives. The academy included sessions designed to enhance their knowledge and skill in managerial as well as organizational leadership. The group participated in team building activities designed to build trust and a sense of community. Once the team building activities were completed, the participants experienced two types of sessions. The first type was Fraternity specific and included a visit to the Corporate Office, and sessions on Fraternity structure, policy and philosophy, Fraternity operations and management, and membership intake. All of these were conducted by the Corporate Office staff. The second type of sessions were broader leadership development exercises, most centered around experiential activities rather than lectures. These areas included effective chapter operations, parliamentary procedures, goal-setting, understanding and enhancing leadership and communication styles, and service learning. The participants also visited Capitol Hill in Washington and had an opportunity to meet and dialogue with The Honorable Brother Scott, U. S. House of Representatives - Virginia, as well as with several staff members who work on "The Hill." This session was coordinated by Brother Leon Buck, Minority Counsel to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. ACADEMY FACULTY
Several Brothers trained and credentialed in student development and who work with a college population on a daily basis volunteered as academy faculty. Additionally, Alumni Brothers from other professional areas conducted educational sessions. Without their willingness to volunteer their time and absorb a portion of the expenses, this academy could not have been possible. They include: Brother Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Vice President for Student Affairs, Albany State University; Brother Robert Bedford, Assistant Vice President for Student Development, Indiana Wesleyan University; Brother Renardo Hall, Director of Housing and Residence Life, Bowie State University; Brother Leon Buck, House Judiciary Committee, Washington, DC; The Reverend Brother Dr. William Calhoun, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD; Brother Dr. Ryle Bell, Professor of Dentistry, Howard University; Brother Dr. E. Michael Sutton, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Appalachian State University; Brother Andre Ward, President and CEO, Kafre Ward Corporation, Cincinnati, OH; Brother Jesse Wise; Office of Residence Life, Bowie State University; Brother Trevor Buford, Educator, Charlotte, NC; Brother Dr. Jamie Washington, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Brother Darren Morton, Director of Orientation, St. John's University and Vice President of Alpha East. Through the myriad of sessions and workshops presented by this talented and committed group of Brothers, the participants indicated that they were challenged beyond their most ambitious expectations. "I will definitely assess and reassess my actions to make certain that they are congruent to our mission," was the resolution expressed by one of the brothers. When responding to a question on the evaluation form that asked the participants to List the three most important things learned at the academy and to indicate why they were important, one brother stated, "The reason I chose the ritual (in depth) was because I learned more about our Fraternity in one hour that I did in my three months as an Alpha. Chapter management was second because I learned how to manage my chapter effectively and what needs to be done. Membership intake was an interesting session because it opened my eyes to a lot of things being done that need to be changed." In retrospect, the academy was an opportunity for growth, challenge and rejuvenation. Many Brothers left with a renewed spirit and commitment to the ideals of Alpha! I was deeply moved by the statement one participant wrote, "Overall, the academy was great! It restored my faith in Alpha." Another said that, "I feel hke a rock in my heart and on my shoulders has been removed and thrown far away from me. I will remember this (academy) forever." Plans are under way for the fifth (Epsilon Class) College Chapter Leadership Academy. It is scheduled for June 8-14, 2002 at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. To express interest in attending or to receive more information, please contact the Academy Director at work, (410) 516-4939, home (410) 997-7906 or by Email: rjohnson@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 30. 2002.
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A ON THE MOVE: BROTHER BEST SELECTED As A "SCROLL OF MERIT" RECIPIENT
rother Dr. Andrew Best, a physician in Greenville, North Carolina for over forty-seven years was recently honored at a celebration spotlighting his life and legacy in March of this year. The National Medical Association (NMA) and its Board of Trustees have selected Brother Best as a Scroll of Merit recipient for the year 2001. The Scroll of Merit, the highest award the National Medical Association bestows upon an individual, is awarded to persons who have escalated above and beyond the call of duty in servicing others. Brother Best's name will be ranked among distinguished and outstanding Doctors such as Drs.. Paula Renee Mahone and Karen L. Drake, the Iowa doctors who delivered the McCoy's sextuplets; Dr.David Satcher, U.S. Surgeon General; Humanitarian, William H. Cosby; astronaut Bernard A. Harris; tennis champion, Arthur Ashe; The Late Honorable Congressman, Mickey Leland; and ADS activist, Rae Lewis Thornton. Untiring and unfailing, medical pioneer Brother Best was one of the first Black physicians to be granted medical privileges at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. Brother Best's various accomplishments in Greenville and Pitt County have touched the lives of multiple generations in Eastern North Carolina. He continues to reach the masses both nationally and abroad.
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evan Gordon, a retired judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was recently elected to the National Bowling Association's (N.B.A.) Hall of Fame and elected President Emeritus of the organization. Brother Gordon, who is an avid bowler, is a former president of the N.B.A. and currently serves as its Judiciary Chairperson. He currently bowls in two leagues and numerous tournaments throughout the country. His induction will take place at the Association's, annual convention and tournament in Las Vegas,
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Nevada. When informed of his election, Gordon said he was "elated and considered it a an extreme honor to receive this kind of recognition." He went on to say, that in his judgment the National Bowling Association is one of the greatest organizations of pre-dominantly African Americans in the world and he is proud to be a a member. The National Bowling Association was formed in 1939 when Blacks and other minorities were barred from bowling in the American Bowling Congress and the Women's International Bowling Congress. Although the color barrier was dropped in 1950, the NBA has continued to exist as viable organization. PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS GIVEN TO BROTHER FIELDING
rother Bernard R. Fielding was h o n o r e d as t h e Professional of the Year at the annual meeting of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Judge Fielding was the first African American elected as an Associate Probate Judge in South Carolina, and the first elected as the Judge of Probate for Charleston County .He served as the Associate Probate Judge for fifteen years and as the Judge of Probate for three years for a total of eighteen years service. Brother Fielding presently serves as President and CEO of Fielding Home for Funerals, the largest African American owned and operated funeral home in the state of South Carolina, founded 89 years ago in 1912, by his father Julius PL. Fielding.
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ALPHA'S ON THE MOVE BROTHER HALL SERVES AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEALER DEVELOPMENT AT FORD
rother Elliott S. Hall is Vice P r e s i d e n t of D e a l e r Development for Ford Motor Company. In this capacity, Brother Hall is responsible for enhancing the focus on minority dealer operations, strengthening relationships within Ford's minority dealership network, and supporting the dealer development program. Prior to his current position, Hall was Vice President of Civic and External Affairs for Ford Motor Company and was responsible for the development, leadership and coordination of the Company's presence in communities throughout the U.S., with a focus on Detroit and Washington, D.C. In 1987, Hall was elected Vice President of Washington Affairs and managed a governmental affairs staff covering a wide agenda of automotive regulatory and legislative issues. Brother Hall serves as a member of the board of Georgetown University. He is also active in several prominent community and business organizations; including the Detroit Historical Society, the Detroit Interfaith Roundtable Council, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. He is active in the arts, serving as Chairman of the Board of Detroit's Music Hall Center for Performing Arts.
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emotionally and spiritually." Brother Hill's Educational Resume includes dual Bachelor of Arts degrees one in communications and the other in physical education; M.A. in student personnel services; and Ed. D. in Higher Education. Brother Hill represents one of three 2001 NCAA Division I-A Head Coaches with Doctoral Degrees. BROTHER KING HONORED TWICE BY SUN CITY
n November of 2000, Brother Dr. John Q. Taylor King, Sr., a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Army, was honored as the featured speaker for the Sun City, Texas Veteran's Day Luncheon. His subject was "How Veteran's Day Has Affected My Life." Earlier this year, Brother King was honored by Sun City as a "Legend of Texas." To commemorate this honor, a granite marker containing his name was added to the "Legends of Texas' Bridge," which leads into Sun City. Texas mayors from cities around the state nominate recipients of this honor. The manager of Sun City has stated "Honorees serve as role models to us all and demonstrate that one person can make a difference." In addition to having retired from the United States Army, he is Chancellor and President Emeritus of Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Texas.
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FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK-OWNED DENNY'S FRANCHISE OWNED BY ALPHA BROTHER ROBINSON
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY NAMES HILL HEAD COACH
rother Dr. Fitz Hill, the 37-year-old native of Arkadelphia, Ark., is the new head football coach at San Jose State University. Brother Hill is one of five African-American head coaches among the country's 115 NCAA Division I-A football programs. "I want this football program to be perceived as up close and personal," says Hill. "I want to be very community-service oriented and hope to develop programs for socially disadvantaged kids which again as a coach goes back to doing a ministry and reaching out to those less fortunate. "For our players, we want to develop the 'whole' student-athlete. That means academically, athletically, socially,
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he ownership of the only African-American Denny's Franchise in Florida and 4 other southern states belongs solely to Alpha Brother, Dr. Willie C. Robinson. Brother Robinson spent twelve years as an administrator at Yale University. Following Yale, Robinson accepted the position as President of Florida Memorial College in Miami. In addition to the Denny's stores, Dr. Robinson owns a uniform company, RDH, Inc. The other firm under the corporate umbrella of W C Robinson and Associated, Inc. is L & W, Inc., a maintenance firm that does commercial cleaning and window washing. It has been customary for Dr. Robinson to begin any speech with "In all thy ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your path". While he remains dogged in his determination he knows
ALPHA'S ON THE MOVE from whence his help comes and he is always mindful of his blessings. BOARD VOTES 6-0 FOR BROTHER SMALL
r o t h e r Sylvester Small, 52, is the first AfricanAmerican to hold the superintendent post in the Akron Public School (Akron, Ohio) District's 150-year existence. During his more than 31 years with Akron Public Schools, Brother Small has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, social studies curriculum specialist, coordinator of pupil services and assistant superintenden for curriculum and instruction. Brother Small has been honored with the Harold K. Stubbs Humanitarian Award for Distinguished Service in Education; the Demonstrated Commitment Award by the Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture; a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ohio State University's Minority Affairs Young Scholars Program; the St. John CME Church Positive Leadership Award; the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Civil Rights Award for Continuing Efforts; and the Outstanding Professional Person of the Year by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club. He is also heavily involved in the Akron community as a member of the NAACP, Leadership Akron, the Coming Together Project, and the Akron Alliance of Black School Educators. The board appointed Brother Small as superintendent after a long day of closed-door deliberations. In the end, the board voted 6-0 in favor of Small. Brother Smalls' Vision for Akron Public Schools is to establish a worldclass, student-focused, community-based learning system.
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BROTHER SMITH RETIRES FROM ANHEUSER-BUSCH
"y%rother Wayman F. Smith ^•^retired as Vice President-A^Corporate Affairs, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. "Wayman Smith has been an invaluable part of Anheuser-Busch," said August A. Busch III, Chairman of the Board and President, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. His accomplishments are evident throughout the St. Louis area and in communities across the country". Brother Smith,
joined Anheuser-Busch in 1980, as the first member of the Corporate Affairs Department. Corp-orate Affairs is responsible for the company's outreach to the African-American community. Part of Smith's duties included overseeing efforts by Anheuser-Busch to increase purchasing from minority-owned businesses. Smith started the "Partners in Economic Progress" program in 1981. Today, through that program, AnheuserBusch annually purchases more than $300 million worth of goods and services from minority-owned firms. Brother Smith also spearheaded the company's involvement with the United Negro College Fund (now known as The College Fund). In 17 years, Anheuser-Busch raised more than $60 million for the UNCE In 1999, Smith led the company's efforts in establishing "Budweiser Jammin' For Education," a program which provides college scholarships for African-American students. Brother Smith plans on returning to his law practice and becoming a consultant to the company.
BROTHER HILTON O. SMITH HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
"W"%-other, Rev. Hilton 0 . » ^ S m i t h , was inducted - A - # i n t o the National Association of Minority Contractors Hall of Fame. He is the first non-contractor and corporate executive to receive this prestigious honor. The induction ceremony was held in New York City at the Marriott Marquis Hotel during the organization's 32nd annual conference. Brother Smith is joining in the Hall of Fame, with such notable persons as former Congressman Parren J. Mitchell, Mr. Herman J. Russell of H.J. Russell Company, Paul King of U.B.M. Inc., Leroy Ozanne of Ozanne Construction Company and Mr. Raymon Done who is the founder of the National Association of Minority Contractors. Through Brother Smith's effort, Turner was the first major corporation to partner with the National Association of Minority Contractors. Turner has been affiliated with the National Association for thirty years, during which, billions of dollars has been lent to minority and women business enterprises. Through its nationally recognized construction management-training program that was established in 1969, over twenty thousand businesses throughout the nation have been trained.
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HoXti, rw** t&t r^tLX WEB
The response to the redevelopment of the Fraternity Website has been extremely positive. Brothers have found the new site to be more user friendly, updated on a more frequent basis, and of course a true representation of Alpha Phi Alpha. Almost every form needed by members of the Fraternity, can now be downloaded and printed, right from there home or school computer. Brothers are sharing ideas, discussing issues and contributing possible improvements that can be made to the site. Here are just a few of the responses left by Brothers.
Great Job!!!! Brother Hebrew L. Dixon, III
As a web designer I am glad to see that Alpha has taken the lead in having not only a visually pleasing web site, but a functional one also. The Value-Added Services are a great way to give back to the brotherhood. Fraternally, Brother Jonathan Lindsay VP, Beta Nu Lambda Charlotte, NC
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Brothers, I would like to commend the national organization for their efforts in launching this new Web site. In addition, I look forward to conducting most of my Alpha business and personal business via this site. Earlier, I had the opportunity to register for the General Convention online. This process was "too easy" and within days I had my confirmation letter in the mail. Efficiency is key! Please share my thanks and comments with rest of the staff. Brother Rufus P. Credle Jr. Ps: It is amazing what can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit!
To the Brothers that put this phine website together, Much Respect Due'. To all my Brothers from any Coast its all B&O'G. See you in New Orleans!!! Peace & 06, Brother Javier F. Gutierrez Alpha West Golden Gamma Xi, UCLA
NOTES FROM THE FIELD I like everything about the new website, and I hope that it continues to add features. It is a VAST improvement over the previous website, and shows that Alpha is never satisfied with the status quo. Brother Lawrence C. Ross, Jr. GOOD JOB on the new site!!!! It's a well-awaited treat!!! The "forms"area is the best thing since SLICED BREAD!!!!!! Brother Derrick L. Holland I am very pleased to see the Fraternity move in a positive direction in regards to the new website and the Value Added Services program. I must commend you and all of the Brothers involved for keeping Alpha ahead of the pack. A few weeks ago I was able to buy a new suit from the Men's Wearhouse and was able to save around $35. Today I am doing research on Starbucks stocks as well as Thoratec Labs so that I can put the Ameritrade services to good use. Again, KUDOS on a fine job, and I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans. Fraternally, Bro. Anthony Sanders Dear Brother General President, I've been meaning to drop you this brief note for some time now. I just wanted to let you know that I think you are "raising the bar" and giving a whole new meaning to the concept of "strong leadership". Although we don't know each other on a personal level and I'm not privy to your overall philosophy and management style, I have to tell you that I have learned a great deal from the actions that you have taken. I find it so much easier talking to Inactive Brothers about coming back to the fold with your Value Added Services booklet. Your political action initiatives are not only changing the way the world the views us but also the way the brothers themselves view the Fraternity. As a member of 100 Black Men of STL, I am encouraged by what seems to be a forthcoming partnership between our organizations. Often we contact our leadership when we have a problem or complaint. I just want to thank you brother and let you know that your efforts and sacrifices are indeed appreciated. In the True Spirit, Brother Tony Billinger Missouri District Director Brothers, Without a doubt, this new look and feel of the website with the "Value-Added" amenities (let me not forget the unexpected birthday card I receive from HQ) is one of
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the impetus we need to project and live that "Alpha Attitude." I hope our GP is on this hst to witness my gratitude, and any others for that matter, for seeing his vision - with the help of all the brothers - realized for our grand Fraternity. Let's pray that this new attitude will permeate throughout the Brotherhood. The potential is there. We could use that kick every once in a while to keep us honest. We are after all, humans before we are Alphas! Eternally, Brother Jean Duchatellier ZZL (formerly OY, F'87) Greetings Brother Johnson, I am Brother Dameon Proctor and I was made at the Gamma Nu Chapter at The Pennsylvania State University. I wanted to write to tell you how impressed I am with your Value Added Services Program. I have been a Brother for over 4 years now and I have seen some great things, but none such as this. I do think that Brothers should be able to reap the benefits of being active members of the Fraternity besides the Fraternal bond. It is also a great way to generate revenue for the Fraternity too. I voted for you and I am glad I did! The only thing I would like to see now is a realizable solution to the infamous intake mess. As a recent college grad, I will give assistance anyway I can to that and other matters. Once again, I just wanted to applaud you on your efforts and say congratulations. Fraternally, Brother Dameon Proctor Gamma Nu '96 Greeting Brothers in Alpha, I am thoroughly impressed with our new website, and commend all Brothers responsible for its creation. In addition, I wish to congratulate our General President on his many accomplishments in such a short span of time. The Value Added Services are truly a remarkable addition to our Fraternity, and will work wonders in terms of retention and reclamation. Each and every day I grow to love our dear Fraternity more, and more. See you in New Orleans! Fraternally, Brother David M. Ferguson Fall 99 Iota Delta (Note: The previous submissions have not been edited in attempt to keep their unique and original composure) www.alphaphialpha.net THE SPHINX速 SUMMER 2001
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"And He Said Not a Mumbling
PINION
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SECOND IN A THREE PART SERIES ENTITLED: "SELECTION 2001" By Brother Elvin J. Dowling
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'path of the righteous man is beset on all
tively disenfranchised and
and the side tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the tyra name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak
spiritually dejected on the day that democracy died. ("And he
through the valley of darkness; for he is truly his Brother's
"The greatest trick the
"fl sides by the inequities of the selfish
keeper and the finder of lost children."
said...not a mumbling word.")
devil has ever pulled was con-
"And I shall strike down upon thee with great
vincing the world that he did not exist" This time, he had
vengeance and furious anger, those who attempt to poison
an accomplice. ("Wrote a poem 'bout it. Wanna hear it?
and destroy my Brothers! And you will know, My name is
Here it go...")
the Lord. When I lay my vengeance upon thee!"
"Now sit right back and hear a tale: a tale of a
In this poignant yet prophetic message of "He who
fateful trip. That started back in my hometown, on a
laughs last, laughs best," there is a simple and undeniable
democratic ship. (A democratic ship?) The weather
truth: "Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatso-
started getting rough, the once-strong ship was tossed.
ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Help me-
Had it not been for the faithful few, our futures could be
somebody!) As a httle country boy from Delray Beach,
lost. (Our futures could be lost?) Now blink your eyes
Florida, my mother always taught me that "silence was
and spin around and count from one to three. Then
consent" and to "do the right thing", come hell or high
"find a short pier and take a long walk" to a land called
water, and "let the chips fall where they may." In the
democracy. (A land called democracy?)
debacle that was known as "Selection 2000," scores of minorities - who will soon be the majority - were selec-
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For, until we reach that distant shore, where freedom is our pal. Just sit back, relax and enjoy this poem:
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On the day the sun stopped and time stood still, November 7th, Y2K. The clouds were gloomy. It was dark and gray. The entire world was besieged with dismay. And he said "not a mumblin' word!"
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Now old Jim Crow is back again, With compassion for us all. "Cut down those trees! Drill over there! Hell, let's have a ball!" And if they ever ask me how I got away with it all? I'd simply smile at them and say, "My friend, haven't you heard? Al just winked his eye and turned his head. And said, "not a mumblin' word."
As our friends and our families walked hand in hand, In a futile effort to reclaim our land, How quickly we began to understand. And he said "not a mumblin' word."
- The End
Over the river and through the woods, Off to the polls we'd go. In record numbers, like we should, to let the whole world know. But they stopped our cars with dogs in tow. And he said "not a mumblin' word."
Note: Brother ElvinJ. Dowling worked as a Public Relations Consultant and GOTV Coordinator in Palm Beach County, for the Gore-Lieberman Campaign during the 2000 Presidential Election. Brother Dowling currently serves as the Director of Logistics for the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.
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THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY STATEMENT REGARDING THE EVENTS O F SEPTEMBER 11,
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If Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., its General President, Harry E. Johnson, Sr., officers, members and its World Policy Council, express profound regret and sorrow for the victims, their families and friends of the tragedy which occurred in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. We applaud the great outpouring of support from people across the country who have participated in the rescue and recovery efforts and have provided assistance to the victims and their families. Especially noteworthy have been the actions and devotion to duty of firemen and police. They merit our undying admiration and gratitude as well as do ordinary citizens who rallied in the emergency. We condemn these atrocities and their perpetrators as crimes against humanity and as attacks on the underpinning of civil society itself. In both intent and execution, they strike at the heart of the achievement of free people, leaving behind their own legacy of envy and hate. No matter what grievance the terrorists harbored for U.S. policies or actions, there is absolutely no rationale that sane people can accept for taking the lives of innocent men, women and children, and on such an order of magnitude. And while we are not prepared to deny anyone the rights of speech and due process, we have little or no patience for those who would find some means to explain the action of the terrorists. We endorse and strongly support President George W Bush's stated determination to identify all accomplices in these heinous crimes and to see that neither they nor those who support and fuel their evil enterprise go unpunished. This nation will know neither peace nor tranquility until they have been brought to justice and until justice has been done. We warn against the possibility of allowing the anger and passion of the moment to arouse suspicion and action against an individual or group of people merely because of their difference in appearance. Ethnic or religious prejudice must not be allowed to resurface in the name of national security. Islam did not attack the World Trade center and the Pentagon. Misguided Muslims did. We believe that civil hberties won at great cost through faith and struggle must not be compromised. Not even the grant of unprecedented power to the President and to other entities justifies the abrogation of the peoples' hberties. These are the hallmark of a free people. It is this which the enemy most despises; and equally so, it is our hberties which must be protected at all costs. They define us as Americans. We commend the building of a coalition of nations and international organizations to join us against the struggle against
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terrorism, particularly those nations which defy religious and ethnic traditions in doing so. In return, we must exercise every possible safe-guard to see that the distinction is made between governments and terrorists groups operating within their borders. To merit retaliation for the crimes committed, governments must be guilty of harboring and cooperating with the enemy. Indiscriminate attacks cannot be justified. We are convinced that what happened on September 11 was nothing less than an attack on the civilized order of the planet. While America was the target this time, lawlessness of the kind that this act of terrorism represents knows no boundaries. Today, America; tomorrow, another nation or group. Today, some twisted interpretation of injustice; tomorrow, a different cause. We caution that in our understandable anxiety to avenge and bring to justice the perpetrators of evil, we can ill afford to do so by adopting the enemy's tactics. The taking of the lives of innocent people, no less their victimization, is not a prerogative of free people. We must use every resource at our command, including those provided by our allies and friends, in the campaign against terrorism. But in doing so, we ourselves must never adopt terrorist tactics. We call upon our membership worldwide to do all within their power to educate the public and their constituents about the issues, to fully participate in the public discourse, to generously support those who are grieving the loss of loved ones in this tragedy, to show solidarity with all Americans in the defense of the nation from terrorist attacks and to champion at home and abroad those civil hberties which we cherish as a free and democratic people. Members of the World Policy Council of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Senator Edward W. Brooke Chairman Emeritus Ambassador Horace G. Dawson, Jr. Chairman Dr. Henry Ponder Vice Chairman The Rt. Rev. Vincent Anderson Dr. Bobby Austin Chancellor Julius Chambers The Hon. Ron Dellums Dr. Huel D. Perkins The Hon. Charles Rangel Dr. Cornel West
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harles Hamilton Houston* was ready to start. He convinced his new employers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to pursue a legal strategy for the dismantling of the idea of "Separate but Equal." This pernicious rule of law found its way into American jurisprudence by way of Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. The United States Supreme Court decided Plessy by way of an 8-1 vote. The Court majority held that race could separate American citizens in all matters public while separate opportunities for state supported benefits were of equal quality. Houston knew that Blacks were not receiving equal opportunities as mandated by Plessy. He theorized that a frontal attack on Plessy would be futile. He believed that people, like White Judges who most benefitted from the racist benefits of Plessy, were not going to be disposed to overrule it. He decided, therefore, that the best legal strategy was to insist that courts enforce the clear meaning of Plessy. He knew that state and federal governments did not have the money to equalize benefits and that Plessy, would, in time, fall under its own weight.
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The separate but equal mandate kept the races separated in all areas of human interaction. In beginning his attack on this anachronism, Houston concluded that higher education should be the first area to attack. He understood that education was the life-
line to Blacks improving their status in American society. He surmised that his attack would focus on institutions of higher learning in border states. He correctly believed that attacking racial segregation at the elementary and secondary education levels would be too volatile because of the issue of race mixing
of young children. At the college level there were adults and the issue of race and sexual interaction between classmates would be muted. He also believed that though racial segregation
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BELFORD V. LAWSON existed in the border states that these states were close enough to states without legal segregation that there would be public support for desegregation in these border states. Houston's legal strategy was grounded in legal principles theretofore untested in America's Courts. His strategy rested, primarily, on the 14th amendment of the United States Constitution. The amendment became part of the Constitution in 1868 and one even today widely debated what it means. To Houston, in 1934, it meant that its due process and equal protection clauses required the states of this country to enforce the clear meaning of Plessy. For Houston that meant, if Texas did not have a law school that would admit Blacks then they required that Texas build a separate law school for Blacks of the quality of the University of Texas Law School. It must be remembered that Plessy's holding of Separate but Equal was not enforced in all states of the Union in 1934. They essentially followed it in the Southern and Southwestern part of the United States. In higher education it lead to some bizarre practices. For instance, there were no law schools in the state of Texas in 1934 that would admit Black students. They required that a Black Texan attend a law school outside Texas and the state of Texas paid all or part of that student's out of state tuition. Houston was born in 1895 in Washington, D.C. He was the only child of a lawyer father and school teacher mother who doted over him as he academically excelled at Dunbar High School in Washington. He went from Dunbar to Amherst (Massachusetts) College. He graduated from Amherst Phi Beta Kappa. He was unclear as to his professional goals at graduation. World War I came into his life upon leaving Amherst. He served during World War I as a commissioned officer in France. It was while in the Army that he finally decided to become a lawyer. He entered Harvard Law School because it was the best law school in the country. The racism he experienced in the Army radicahzed him for hfe. One of his favorite sayings was that he would rather die on his feet than live on his knees. Houston compiled a brilliant academic record at Harvard. He was thefirstBlack to serve on the law school's law review and he earned the LL.B, LL.M and JSD degrees at the Law School. He spokeflawlessSpanish and was said by the late Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, one of his professors at Harvard, that Houston was one of the three best law students he ever taught. While at Harvard, Houston met a young man, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. His new friend later became one founder of the National Bar Association and
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the first Black Common Pleas Court Judges in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was Raymond Pace Alexander* who encouraged Houston to join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Once Houston became a member of Alpha he remained true to its ideals. He was in fact one founding member of Mu Lambda, thefirstgraduate chapter of Alpha in Washington, D.C. Houston was an unlikely warrior. He was a man more given to scholarly pursuit than social activism. Yet he is the man who formalized the strategy that led to the dismantling of the Plessy doctrine. Houston's brilliance as a legal strategist flowed from his superior intellectual gifts and his abhorrence of racism. He brought to his NAACP position some 30-years of varied experiences. He was raised in a privileged middle class home during his youth. He attended Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C, arguably the best high school in America, White or Black, during his time there. Amherst and Harvard were then, as now, two of America's best institutions of higher learning. His experiences in World War I profoundly affected him and committed him to erasing racial segregation and its negative effects on the lives of Black People. In 1924, he went from private law practice in his father's office to the Howard University Law School. During his four years at Howard, under his leadership, he transformed a moribund law school derisively called "Dummy U" into a fully accredited and respected law school. He trained his law students to be committed to the destruction of Plessy. He told them that to do otherwise was to make them "parasites on society." He expected them to use their legal training as "social engineers" and many of them did so. In mid-1934, Houston still needed a case to test his newly developed legal strategy. His answer came from a 1932 Howard University Law School graduate named Belford V. Lawson.* Although Lawson attended the Howard University Law School while Houston was its dean, Lawson went his own way in fighting the same battle against racial segregation. During the next 20-years, Lawson and Houston pursued different law cases to dismantle Plessy. Lawson and others often disagreed with Houston, Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP about their strategical attack on Plessy. Houston's plan of action was to carefully select cases that would systematically undercut the legal basis for Plessy. Lawson and others found this strategy to be tepid and advocated a more frontal attack on Plessy. It was their view that racial segregation in America then was so destructive to the lives of Black folk that their deliberate approach was too time consuming. This is not to suggest in anyway that the two camps
BELFORD V. LAWSON were openly opposing each other, it was simply a difference of opinion. Both, after all, were fighting the same battle. Lawson's greatest contribution to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is that while Jewel Founder Henry A. Calks, was the social conscience of this Fraternity, it was Belford v. Lawson who most challenged this Fraternity to act out that conscience. The founders in 1906 very clearly intended this Fraternity to be the cadre that formed the leadership necessary to lead Black Americans from the desperate predicament the race found itself. Jewel Brother Calks and other founders urged this Fraternity to fight against racism in areas such as education, housing, employment and transportation. Though this Fraternity can boast that every major social movement in this country between 1906 and the present was either led or gready supported by an Alpha Man, only Belford V. Lawson routinely involved the Fraternity in his social action activities. Although we can boast of Houston, Martin Luther King, Jr.,* Jewel founder Eugene Kinkle Jones,* Frederick Douglas Patterson,* W.E.B. DuBois* and countless others, ak of their achievements in fighting racism during their kfetime was accomplished outside of the structure of this Fraternity. Lawson was born in 1901 in Richmond, Virginia. By 1921, he had found his way to the University of Michigan and membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was an active member of Epsilon Chapter and he matriculated to the Yale University Law School upon graduation from Michigan. He attended Yale for two years before running out of money. After leaving Yale he moved to Washington, D.C. and worked as an insurance salesman. He completed his law degree at Howard in 1932 and he was admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia in 1933. Lawson was the first Black to play varsity footbak at Michigan. Throughout the remainder of his kfe he maintained the trim 6-4 physique of the wide receiver he was at Michigan. He also maintained his impeccable taste for dress and personal appearance, which made him a most imposing person to meet. But it was his voice that captivated people. His extraordinary intekect was immediately apparent when he spoke. His deep baritone voice and clear elocution captivated members of this Fraternity and courtroom listeners throughout his life. In 1934 when Lawson directly contacted the NAACP about his ckent Donald Murray who was suing the University of Maryland Law School for admission. At this time, Lawson was assistant legal counsel of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He associated the Fraternity with other organizations to possibly bring a lawsuit to integrate the University of Maryland Law
School. It was Snaky determined that Houston and his protege, Thurgood Marshall,would try the case in Baltimore, Maryland. Marshall was a 1933 graduate of the Howard University Law School who graduated No.l in his class. He attended Howard while Houston was the dean of the law school. MarshaU, By mid-1934 was in private practice in Baltimore and was doing volunteer work for the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP. The Plaintiff in the case was Donald Murray, an honors graduate from Houston's alma mater, Amherst (Massachusetts) College. Even though the University of Maryland had no official pokey denying admittance of Blacks to its law sckool, rejections based on race, was a common practice of tbe law school. Murray was denied admission to the law school as Marshak had been some four years earker, simply because he was Black. The case was brought under the auspices of the NAACP, but it was Alpha Phi Alpha who paid litigation costs. Alpha Phi Alpha also agreed to pay ak of Murray's book expenses if he attended the law school. Murray was never a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Houston and Marshak won their case. Murray was ordered admitted to the law school from which he graduated three years later. For the next 20 years, Houston's strategy was pursued in housing, transportation, education and employment cases. Most of these cases were tried under the leadership of either Houston or Marshak for the NAACP. To ikustrate that Lawson involved this Fraternity in his social action activities, four examples are set-out below. The examples are not intended to be dispositive but simply ikustrative of it. It is necessary to point out here that Lawson was a lawyer of the same rank as Houston and Marshak. His law practice, unkke that of Houston and Marshak, was always private. He never had, except those he belonged to, organizations under whose auspices he operated. He participated in his civk rights work as he worked to earn a kving, while Lawson was negotiating with Houston and the Baltimore NAACP about the Murray case. This was by no means his only civk rights interest. In the summer of 1933, Lawson along with two others started an organization caked the New Negro Akiance. Tke Akiance started in a direct response to three Black employees being fired by the Hamburger Grik and replaced by white workers. The Grik was in the Black community. Lawson and his two Akiance cofounders picketed the Grik and quickly restored the Black workers to their jobs. The Akiance was formed to address issues of employment opportunity. It was comprised of individuals and organizations. One of the Alkances participants was
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BELFORD V. LAWSON Alpha Phi Alpha. Not all members of the Fraternity supported Alpha's membership in the Alliance. The Alliance was particularly controversial because of allegations of Communist involvement. Houston was an early supporter of the Alliance but his support lessened as he became more involved with the NAACP. The Executive Director of the NAACP, Walter White, was never supportive of the Alliance. Another ongoing critic of the Alliance was Ralph Bunche. A supporter of the group was William Hastie. Hastie, like Houston was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College. Hastie served as a professor and dean of the Howard University Law School. He was the first Black Federal Judge, with Fraternal membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The Alliance's primary tactic in its civil rights activities was picketing. Its members were often arrested. Lawson, Hastie, Thurmond Dotson, Thelma D. Akiss and Edward Lovett served as legal counsel when court action was required to protect the picketers. After the litigation of several cases involving arrests for picketing, the Alliance decided to appeal one of its cases to the United States Supreme Court. The legal issue the Alliance wanted defined was whether a business could secure orders from courts (injunctions) forbidding picketers who were challenging the company's goal hiring practices. The Alliance viewed their picketing as secondary boycott, a form of speech, symbolic speech and protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The cases, however, were framed in narrower terms by the courts. The cases were instead couched in terms of a statute. The Norris-LaGuardia Act Congress enacted this statute in 1932 to assist labor in its disputes with business. Courts, coming out of the 19th century and the Industrial Revolution, were pro business. The Norris-LaGuardia Act was intended to limit a Federal Judge's contempt power in a wide range of labor issues. The Act also limited a Federal Court's power to limit persons from picketing, striking and boycotting as a tabor tactic. Alliance members picketed a business called Sanitary Stores because of their refusal to hire Black employees. The trial and intermediate appellate courts issued injunctions against picketing. The courts reasoned: (1) the act did not apply to this case because the dispute was racially motivated and therefore not a genuine labor dispute; (2) the aggrieved parties were not employees of Sanitary but instead were outsiders. Lawson and Dodson argued to the Supreme Court that this was indeed a genuine labor dispute controlled by the Act. The Court sided with the Alliance and held that the motivation for a labor dispute was irrelevant to the statute, and, Congress did not limit to employees the right to protest a labor practice.
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Even though his case was decided pursuant to a Congressional statute instead of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, it is a most significant case. The New Negro Alliance, a Corporation vs. Sanitary Grocery Co., was the first case decided by the United States Supreme Court to recognize symbolic speech. Later, the Court recognized symbolic speech as a constitutionally protected right. This case was decided in 1937 - Alpha Phi Alpha was part of this momentous legal victory because of Lawson. Lawson and his supporters preferred a more direct attack on Plessy than that being pursued by Houston, Marshall and the NAACP. Plessy was a case where a fair skinned Black Louisiana man was forced to sit separately, pursuant to a state statute, from Whites while riding on a train. The concept of Separate but Equal as decided in a transportation case but it was then extrapolated to all areas of human interaction, including higher education. By 1942, Lawson thought it was time to directly confront Plessy. With the financial backing from Alpha Phi Alpha, Lawson thought he had found the case to directly confront Plessy. Elmer Henderson, a Black man, worked for the Federal Government. His job required him to travel from Washington, D.C. to Georgia. As was the practice of Southern Railway during this time, a single table was set-aside for Blacks in the dining car. During his trip, the one table was not sufficient to accommodate all of the Blacks on the train who wanted to eat. Henderson was not fed. He sued. The practice pursued by Southern Railway in feeding Blacks traveling interstate was approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, a federal agency. This was the case Lawson had been waiting for. It was, like Plessy, a transportation case and racial discrimination was being directly condoned by a federal agency in violation of the Interstate Commerce Act, a federal statute, and the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. It took eight long years before the U.S. Supreme Court finally ruled on Henderson. Again, the Court decided a Lawson case on statutory grounds rather than on Constitutional law grounds. The Court in Henderson struck down Southern Railway's policy of separating diners by race in its dining car. The Court determined that the Railway's policy violated the Interstate Commerce Act and thereby ducked the more thorny issue of whether the policy violated the Separate but Equal doctrine as defined by Plessy. But again, Lawson, with Alpha Phi Alpha's financial support, scored another legal breakthrough. The Court had implicitly decided that Separate but Equal was not legally supported in interstate travel. ALPHA
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BELFORD V. LAWSON In 1954, Lawson's victory in Henderson would finally be given constitutional law status, in Brown v. Board of Education. When the student bus rides were taken in the 1960s, it was the Henderson ruling that allowed federal authorities protect the riders when they were attacked by southern bigots. Lawson assumed the general presidency of Alpha Phi Alpha in 1946. He held that post until 1951. During his tenure as general president he involved the Fraternity in the support of Alpha Brothers who were being persecuted by the federal government as either Communists or fellow travelers of Communists. One such Brother was Paul Robeson. In 1946, at the Fraternity's December convention Robeson was the main speaker. He condemned the role of the United States government in providing loans, credits and guns to colonial governments for the purpose of continued subjugation of colored peoples. Robeson was both at the zenith of his career but he was also condemned by many at being at least a Communist sympathizer. Lastly in 1951, DuBois was indicted for failing to register with the Justice Department as a foreign agent. The indictment flowed from his activities with an organization called the Peace Information Center. The indictments were frivolous and intended to intimidate DuBois from his continued questioning of American domestic and foreign policy. In defending himself, DuBois found himself in dire financial straits. Efforts were made to raise money to assist DuBois' legal defense. When others deserted DuBois' efforts because of their fear of retaliation by the federal government, Lawson, along with Robeson, invoked the good name of Alpha Phi Alpha and sponsored a fundraising dinner for DuBois. The dinner was held at Small's Paradise in New York City and it raised over $6,500.00 for DuBois' legal defense fund. DuBois was subsequently exonerated of all charges. The contributions of individual Alphamen to the betterment of the Black American condition are truly noteworthy. The names are well known to every Alphaman and each resonates great pride within the Brotherhood. But no Brother stands taller in his efforts to make our Fraternity live up to it's responsibilities in this regard than Belford V. Lawson. He not only brought to himself personal glory, but he made it possible for the rest of his Brothers to share his glory by simply being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
SOURCES
Noel E. Dowling and Gerald Gunther, "Constitutional Law, Cases and Materials." (Brooklyn. N. Y. The Foundation Press hlc. 1965) Martin Bauml Dubennan, "Paul Robeson." (New York, New York Albert A. Knopf 1989) Richard Kluger, "Simple Justice,". (New York, New York. Albert A. Knopf 1975) Manning Marble, "W.E.B. DuBois." (Boston, Massachusetts. Twayne Publishers 1986) Gella Rae McNeil, "Groundwork,". (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania Press 1983) Sphinx Magazine, (Chicago, Illinois. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc., Spring. 1985) Gilbert Ware*, WiUiam Hastie. (New York, New York. Oxford University Press 1984)
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rother Wallace Walker was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on April 21,1962, at Alpha Delta Chapter while an undergraduate student at California State University at Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelors Degree in journalism from Cal State L.A. in 1966. He earned a JUT's Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law in 1970. He served in the United States Army from 1963-65 and was able to remain active with the Fraternity while serving in Germany. Brother Walker is currently engaged in the private practice of law. He maintains active Fraternity memberships in Omicron Delta Lambda Chapter in Philadelphia and Pi Rho Lambda chapter in Hollywood, California, and is a Life Member of the Fraternity.
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"The General Convention, the highest, most powerful, most elite, most esteemed, most sophisticated gathering of fraternal intelligentsia ever to gather between four designated walls anywhere at anytime, for any reason," said Brother Joseph Byrd, as he began his introduction of our 31st General President, Harry Johnson, Sr. during the opening Session of the 95th Anniversary Convention. At the opening session, Brother Joseph Byrd delivered an introduction of Brother Johnson, which could only be categorized as oratorical brilliance. Brother Byrd's, "We Found Somebody" introduction was preceded by and certainly verified by the General Presidents State of the Fraternity Address.
rothers it is a privilege and a High Honor for me to stand before you, the Brothers of the 95th General Convention as your General President. To the Distinguished Past General Presidents who have been so supportative of my administration, to the Board of Directors who are stellar in performing their duties in representing you, to the Delegates and Brothers of this Fraternity, I bring you Greetings. It is my sad duty before I proceed to inform all of you assembled that on last Tuesday we conducted The Omega Services for our Senior Past General President, Brother T. Winston Cole. My gratitude to all of the Past General President's who journeyed to Gainesville, Florida and to the Brothers of Nu Eta Lambda Chapter and Eta Lambda for their support to the Cole Family. Brothers, I ask that you keep them in your prayers and at this time, I would like to observe a moment of silence in memory of Brother Cole. Ninety-five years seems like a mighty, mighty, long time and it is, if you are not doing anything. But if you have been in the vineyards working like Alpha Phi Alpha and all of our Brothers then 95 years is but a smitence of time that passes as though it were the speed of sound or the flash of fight. Ninety-five years is not a long time when you have had the excellent leadership of: • The 25th General President James R. Williams, • The 26th General President Ozell Sutton,
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The 27th General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. The 28th General President Henry Ponder The 29th General President Milton C. Davis, The 30th and Immediate Past General President, Adrian L. Wallace Now, in this era of an Alpha Attitude, we in Alpha are still committed to being first and the finest, best and the brightest and being what out founders laid out when they chartered our course in 1906. To have a Fraternity consisting of men who make a difference, men who place their family and community first, men who have stellar values, men who do not sit back and watch things happen, nor men who sit back guessing what could happen, but men who make things happen, I am proud and excited to be your General President. An Alpha man is a man who takes pride in everything that he does, the way that he dresses, walks, talks and the way that you TCB, take care of business. Our Pride seems to glisten, our chest seems to pop a button or two whenever an Alpha Man, no matter who he is, achieves a high pinnacle in his career or chosen vocation. We cannot help but be proud, when we hear the names of such Alpha's as Cornell West, who will be our College Brothers Luncheon Speaker, or The Honorable Ron Dellums, who will keynote our Fraternal/MLK Luncheon in a few hours or Bob Wright who will speak at the Economic Development
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STATE OF THE FRATERNITY ADDRESS Luncheon on Monday Lest we forget that on Sunday, Joe Rathff one of America's Ten Best Preachers, will be our Speaker and if that were not enough, during the public program, some of Alpha's glistening stars will be on hand to receive the Alpha Award of Merit, our highest honor bestowed.
On Saturday, we will begin our day with an outreach project. During that project, we will install Air Conditioner Units in the homes of some citizens of this great city. For those that cannot journey with us, there will be a health screening set up for you to be tested for h i g h blood presser, prostate cancer and other life threaten conditions that face African Americans. Then on Monday, will once again bear witness to our Political Action Forum II. "THE FIRST EIGHT MONTHS" A CRUST OF BREAD AND A CORNER TO SLEEP IN, A MINUTE TO SMILE AND HOUR TO WEEP IN, A PINT OF JOY TO A PECK OF TROUBLE, AND NEVER A LAUGH BUT THE MOANS COME DOUBLE; AND THAT IS LIFE! I can say, unequivocally, that is not the life in Alpha at this time, and it has not been over the course of these past eight months. If I had to guess as to why not, I would simply say
because I believe and feel that most if not all in Alpha have received that ALPHA ATTITUDE. It has been my belief that if we do more for brothers, then we can expect more from brothers. If you show a Brother love and kindness, you are more apt to get the same in return. If you take away most, if not all, simple complaints, then we can get down to the business of ALPHA. I am pleased with the Staff at 2313 St. Paul Street. I am appreciative for Brother Gregory Phillips, who had the faith in me and courage to take a leave of absence from his job to help me in this first eight months in office. I am sure that you will agree with me that Brother Phillips has done a fine job. In comparing our staff to that of a year ago, we are still shorthanded. And in fact, we are three people less than we had one year ago and eight people less than what we had five years ago. The fact that we are still able to function and produce is not only phenomenal, it is dedication. Would you please join me in a show of support to our Staff (Sergeant-at-Arms allow the staff to enter). If you feel like I do, it is a joy to hear a live voice answer the phones when you call. If you feel like I do, it is nice to receive your books, pins and shingles without having to beg for them. If you feel like I do, it feels even better to get a birthday card, on you Birthday, from the General President and staff. Brothers, we have a staff that has the dedication and wear with all, to stand in times of trouble and to give Service ...not Excuses. Many of you received the Value Added Services booklet a few months ago. It contained a comprehensive list of Partner's who not only want to do business with Alpha Men, they want to give you discounts as you purchase their products. Over this next year, it is my hope that the list shall include rebates for mortgage loans, cars and other consumer items. It
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STATE OF THE FRATERNITY ADDRESS is my understanding that the partnership with Ameritrade, our over the counter stock partner, has yielded to Alpha Phi Alpha $5000.00 in these short eight months. Service not Excuses. If you have obtained your 25th or 50th year in our Dear Alpha Phi Alpha, then no longer do you have to write and ask for you certificate. It will be our pleasure, as we give you Service not Excuses, to mail it before you have to ask for it. Because, I know that you have an Alpha Attitude, we have produced only for you, special frames to place your shingles in. We are also in the process of scanning into our computers, the signatures of many of our Past General President's and will be glad to sell you a replacement shingle for that brand new frame. Because, I know that you have an Alpha Attitude, we have restocked the Alpha shop with exclusive items that no other vendor can or will have. Because, I know that you have an Alpha Attitude, we have instituted a chapter rebate program that allows us to give back to your chapters, $25.00's, for simply reclaiming inactive Brothers. Now Brothers, you can sit down if you want, but trust me, many chapters are receiving their checks. Because, I know that you have an Alpha Attitude, it is my intention to debut next year a College Brothers Edition of our Sphinx Magazine. REGARDING ALPHA PARTNERSHIPS
number one in donations for Fraternities, Sororities and Clubs during the Walk A Thon. The greatness of Alpha continues. Alpha University, which was created under the direction of General President Adrian Wallace, continues to be one our most sought after programs. During this convention you will see that Brother Phil Jackson, the Dean of Alpha University and Zollie Stevenson, our Director of Educational Activities will produce course offerings second to none. The greatness of Alpha continues.
Brother Bill Pickard and the Economic Development Foundation has as expected, secured our first partner in the quest to make available to Alpha Men a National Franchise. The greatness of Alpha continues.
THE GREATNESS OF ALPHA NEW INITIATIVES
Brothers, on June 29th I had the pleasure to receive on behalf of the Big Brothers and Sisters their Leadership Award. This award was in recognition of the dihgent and fine work of Alpha Brothers and Chapters throughout this country. I am pleased to announce that dur-ing the acceptance of that award, I had the pleasure to inform more than 2000 guest that because of Alpha Phi Alpha, more than 500 African Ameri-can young men were placed with Big Brothers. The greatness of Alpha continues. On May 22nd, the greatness of Alpha was again exuberated when the March of Dimes President, Dr. Jennifer Howse, announced that you, Alpha Phi Alpha, once again was the
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Whenever I read the history book and some editions of our Sphinx Magazines, I am always taken back and astonished by the men who made Alpha History. In fact, I enjoyed very much speaking with The Honorable Julian Bond, the Chairman of the NAACP after his speech at their convention. During his speech he made reference to the fact that an Alpha Chapter in Baton Rouge gave some money to help with a boycott during the Civil Rights struggle. I then had an Alpha moment, (we all have those) and began to tell Mr. Bond of the many things and the many
STATE OF THE FRATERNITY ADDRESS Brothers of Alpha that played a role in the Civil Rights movement. So, the other day I was re-reading an article concerning the Pullman car case. The article mentioned the Lawyers who signed the petition; the names were hke a walk back in time. They listed the names of Thurgood Marshall, Charles Houston, Sidney Jones and Belford V. Lawson, and then it said, also listed was the name of Edward R. Brooke, address unknown. Alpha men have always stepped forward and taken the lead In fact, Jewell Henry Arthur Callis said,'Tt is Alpha Phi Alpha's duty to train men for Leadership". It is once again our time to take the lead, Brothers, with this dreadful disease called AID's. You have to agree with me, that had any of the European Country's been affected hke Black Africa has been, with innocent babies dying at the rate of 3 an hour, new infections at the rate of five per hour; young girls being raped because of the pervasive thought that if you have sex with a Virgin it will cure the disease, we would have to tell those Governments, and ours, not only to stop selling the medication, but to stop giving it away. We must again step forward. Our communities, our families, our son's and daughter's are crying out for the need of Alpha Leadership. Alpha Phi Alpha must, and should be first of the Greek Letter organizing to step up and to save our communities. With all of the compassionate conservatism and faith-based programs, it has again fallen on Alpha to make a
difference and because you have an Alpha Attitude, I know that you will. The Martin Luther King Memorial Project continues to be our focal point for the next few years. Many of you know that I have made my way to our Foundation Office on more than one occasion. I am convinced that we are on the right track. Under the leadership of Brother Ed Jackson, we are preparing to get the design that won the competition approved by the Three Over sight Commission's. We are ready to fully staff that office with Fund Development Personnel and we are to raise the remainder of the funds necessary to build this Memorial. The Congressional Black Caucus reception, will once again be held in Washington DC. Our renowned reception will take place this year at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. I am asking many of you to show up and wear your colors as we walk Capital Hill and support our Brothers in Congress. As I conclude, I say Stand Tall Brothers for what is right! Continue to let the light of Alpha Shine so that all may see! Let us be the Alpha men that our Beloved Jewels dreamed of!!! Let us be the Standard bearer of Excellence and Achievement! May God Bless each of you. And may He continue to allow us to hold ever aloft noble ideals and aims carrying out earths and heavens grand command. ALPHA PHI ALPHA NOW AND ALPHA PHI ALPHA FOR LIFE!
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rother Cornel West delivered an earth shaking speech that once again proves that he is still one of the smartest men in this country. In a spell binding address to a packed audience of College and Alumni Brothers alike, Brother Dr. Cornel West proffered a spellbinding analysis of the current state of affairs Brother Cornel West for Africans in the Diaspora. Peering out at an audience of arguably the most intelligent men in the Western hemisphere, Brother West extolled the virtues of membership in Alpha Phi Alpha, but cautioned Brothers not to rest on their laurels when it comes to the civil and human rights issues of the twenty-first century. "Alpha Phi Alpha men must never forget about what Dr. (Martin Luther) King called the 'fierce urgency of now," proclaimed Brother West to a sold out crowd of Brothers. True to form, Brother West also admonished Anglo-Americans to recognize America's history of discrimination and inequality, or face the repercussions of a disenfranchised but growing segment of American society.
lpha University had two backto-back sessions. Some classes were standing room only and others were so packed that another class had to be scheduled. Afterwards, Alpha University classes convened with 14 courses. Even our partners Project Alpha Participants from Black Enterprise held a wealth buildingfinancialplanning class. Alpha University has changed the scope of the convention. The training provided is useful for all Brothers on all levels. Alpha University also held a Project Alpha demonstration workshop at the General Convention in New Orleans. Led by Brother John L. Colbert, the Project Alpha Faculty conducted a very successful program not only training the Brothers attending the convention but also provided a vital community service project to the youth of New Orleans. Brother Josh Williams and the host Brothers provided tremendous support. The fourteen young men attending were outstanding young leaders and will carry the message of male responsibility back to the community.
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PUBLIC PROGRAM
uring the Public Program Brother Dr. Joseph E. Heyward, who served 27 years as the Executive Secretary of the Southern Region, was honored with the Presidential Citation. Brother Norman Francis, President of Xavier University; Brother Roderick Gillum, Vice-President of Corporate Relations and Diversity for General Motors and Brother Joe Ratliff, Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, all received the Alpha Award of Merit. U.S. Congresswomen Shelia Jackson-Lee (TX) received the Alpha Award of Honor.
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95TH ANNIVERSARY-NEW ORLEANS, LA ECUMENICAL MESSAGE
uring the Ecumenical Service, Brother Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff, Pastor of the famed Brentwood Baptist Church, "brought the Spirit" to the New Orleans Marriott during Sunday morning's Ecumenical Service. Hosted by General Convention Chaplain, Brother. Rev. Thomas B. Watson, III, the General Convention Ecumenical Service featured thoughtful solemnities and heartwarming prayers from the Fraternity's cadre of Associate Convention Chaplains, including Brothers Rev. James Blassengame, John Doggett, Said Sewell and Rodney McAllister. After an offering in support of the Washington D.C. Martin Luther King Memorial Project was lifted, the congregation was blessed with inspirational songs from the 100 Voice Alpha Choir, led by Brother William Irving of Atlanta, Georgia and Brothers John Ware and Steven Lee of New Orleans, Louisiana, which performed such gospel favorites as "Jesus, You're the Center of My" by Richard Smallwood. Immediately following the final choral selection, Brother Rev. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff delivered a soul-stirring message of hope and redemption to an audience of over 1,000 Brothers, their wives and families, VIP's and special guests, assembled for the morning worship services.
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rother Miles Cary, II of the Midwestern Region, representing Alpha Zeta Chapter at West Virginia State College (Located in Institute, West Virginia) was named College Brother of the Year and Hon. Brother Wilson Fields (State Senator-LA) of the Southwestern Region was named the ; Carey, II. College Brother of the Year. Hon. Brother Wilson Fields, Alumni Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year. Br< of the Year. Last year's chapter of the year, Epsilon Pi Chapter of Norfolk State University, won the College Chapter of the Year again, while the Southern Region representative Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Decatur, Georgia was crowned Alumni Chapter of the Year.
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rother John Mouton, a member of Zeta Xi Chapter at University of Louisiana at Lafayette placed first in the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest. Mu Alpha Chapter of Emory State University won the Collegiate Scholars Bowl, edging First Runner Up Beta Gamma Chapter of Virginia State University. All contestancts cheered each other on as well as the two other outstanding orators, Ozell Sutton and Cornell West. The Charles H. Wesley Award was presented to Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Atlanta and Mu Alpha Chapter of Atlanta's Emory University, repeating the Chapters victory from last year.
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EASTERN SIGMA CHAPTER
Boston University / Northeastern University Boston, MA n Boston University's Photonics Center, the Brothers of Sigma Chapter hosted it's annual memorial program commemorating the anniversary of slain chapter Brother and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's assassination. In recent years, the chapter has been fortunate enough to have scholars of Brother King, as well as one of his fellow initiates, contribute insight about who he was and the message that he proclaimed. In spring 1999, the Chapter welcomed back fellow Sigma chapter initiate H rman Hemmingway (Spring 1952). This spring, recognizing that Bro. King will soon be the only African-American to have a memorial on the National Mall that is dedicated in his honor, we welcomed the Eastern Regional Director for fundraising efforts, Brother Erik Cliette. Brother Cliett spoke to a large collegiate audience about the history of the project, the symbolism behind its likeness and fundraising efforts. He also provided key information as to how we, the collegiate community, can get involved with fundraising efforts. "Organize yourselves. Look beyond racial lines and appeal to the various student groups on your campus. Tell them that you are taking the initiative to raise money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial project. You can even appeal to your College or University as well as the faculty and staff. If you mobilize (other student and community groups) you, your group, your Fraternity or sorority chapter can help to make a difference." Brother Cliett went on to say that this was the first time that anyone working with the memorial project targeted a collegiate audience. In bringing the program to a close, Chapter President, Brother Onaje Crawford, acting on behalf of the Chapter, presented Brother Cliett with a $200 check for the memorial project.
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CHAPTER NEWS ETA ETA LAMBDA
Annapolis, MD s Anne Arundel county's only chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Eta Lambda is dedicated to community service with its many programs and activities. LThe chapter has reached out to the surrounding community with holiday gift and food baskets, a scholarship program, as well as participating in the national Adopt-AHighway project. The chapter is also involved with a mentoring program at a local high school for its "Go to School, Go to College" National project and a Mother's/Father's Day visit to a local nursing home. In addition to those projects, each month the chapter serves hot meals to those in need at a local Annapolis church. In August of this year the chapter will hold its 1st annual boat ride and picnic. This event is the first of its kind in the Annapolis area and the Brothers of Eta Eta Lambda hope that it will be a great success.
THETA PSI LAMBDA
Somerset, New Jersey
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he Brothers of Theta Psi Lambda proudly hosted its Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship luncheon in January at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Hall in Holdel, New Jersey. The Keynote Speaker at the well-attended event was Reverend Calvin 0. Butts III, the Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York and President of the State University of New York College at old Westbury. The luncheon honorees were Frank Davis, Co-Founder, Enzon, Inc: and the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. Frank Davis has also been a consistent contributor to the Theta Psi Lambda Sphinx Scholarship Fund which has led to numerous scholarships opportunities for college-bound youth in Central New Jersey.
Mu THETA LAMBDA
Providence, Rhode Island uring the past fraternal year, the Mu Theta Lambda chapter has been reinvigorated by a new leadership team. With the aid of dedicated chapter members, the chapter sponsored three major social events and four community service projects. The community service projects included the annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program; Presidential Election Polling for the Providence (Rhode Island) Journal-Bulletin, the state's leading daily newspaper; awarding Joseph G. LeCount Scholarships; and participating in Project Alpha. In the area of service the chapter continued its strong community outreach work. The VITA program was held in local community centers, minority institutions, and housing projects. It provided tax assistance to sixty-six people. For the first time in the program's history, Brothers and their spouses assisted twelve individuals with electronic filing. During the November elections, Brothers and their colleagues collected polling data at various locations around the state. Rhode Island news oudets used the data for predictive purpose. Over the past two decades, the chapter has awarded scholarships to minority students. In 1998, the chapter established an independent non-profit tax exempt corporation, the Joseph G. LeCount Scholarship Fund, which oversees the annual selection and awarding of two scholarships for young men of African descent and other educational activities such as a Rites of Passage program. The chapter sponsored Project Alpha in conjunction with a special program of the Urban League of Rhode Island. In addition to service, the chapter hosted a number of fund raising events as well as networking activities. During the summer months, the chapter sponsored several "Alpha Mixers", after work networking functions. The mixers were held in a local black-owned jazz club. Through their activities, the brothers of Mu Theta Lambda Chapter have tried to hold high the light of Alpha.
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CHAPTER NEWS
MIDWESTERN XI
Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH i chapter Brothers celebrated "Alpha Week" as their pivotal point of the year. Various programs and exhibits were presented to the student body, which included a historical display in the Wilberforce University Stokes Research Center. This semester Xi chapter has bombarded the campus with two programs every week. The semester began with the chaptersannual events which included the freshman move in, distribution of the 2001 emergency & shopping directory, and a campus discussion. Also included in the list of programs held by the chapter were a 3 on 3 basketball tournament & barbeque, study sessions in the library every Thursday night, the "Voteless People is a Hopeless People" voter registration drive, Movie Night- "Bamboozled" which included a Panel Discussion afterwards discussing the movie and how it relates to everyday moral & ethical decisions, Campus Clean- Up, Cafeteria Community Service, the Miss Black & Gold Pageant, a Student Talent Show, Alpha Man For Hire, a Sweeties day raffle (which included a gift certificate to Red Lobster, 2 movie tickets, and 2 tickets to King's Island) and held a pizza party for the Ladies of 3 Askew Dormitory (which is the chapters adopted dormitory floor). This year the chapters theme is parallel to the National theme, the "Alpha Attitude." The Brothers believe that an "Alpha Attitude" is an effective way to bring not only chapter members, but also the student body to a heightened level of cultural, social, and economical awareness. Several chapter Brothers were recognized for outstanding scholastic achievement during the University's John F. Morning Honors Convocation.
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Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO lpha Psi chapter has had a continuously had a powerful impact on the campus of Lincoln University of Missouri since its inception in 1930. This impact has been based on the relationship between the chapter and the University leadership which is primarily composed of Alpha men. Some of these Brothers include University President Brother David B. Henson, Ph.D.; Director of Alumni Affairs Brother Ronald G. Nelson; Financial Aid Counselor Brother Letherio Zeigler; Social Director of Housing Brother Carlos M. Graham and Head Football Coach Brother Jack S. Bush (an initiate of Alpha Psi '69) just to name a few. This year Alpha Psi Brothers, along with Iota Pi Chapter of Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville took their annual trip to Georgia for the Martin Luther King Jr. March through the streets of downtown Adanta. The 200 Mid-Missouri college stuFall 2000-Alpha Psi's Newest Lineage. From L to R, Brother Ricardo D. Jones, Gene Calvert, Jarvis Brown, dents in attendance proved the event a success. A Distinguished Don C. Weathersby, Brandon Powell, Ivan Nugent andRory Fox. Black Women's Award Banquet, Student Talent Show, Highway Clean-Up, Neophyte Stepshow and the "Go to High School, Go to College" National Program with Jefferson City High School were a few events held during Alpha Week. Brothers Brandon Powell and Gene Calvert obtained the Representative-at-Large and Treasurer positions, respectively on Lincoln University's Student Government Association for the 2001-2002 Academic Year.
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CHAPTER NEWS ETA TAU LAMBDA
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he Eta Tau Lambda Chapter, founded in Akron, Ohio, August 23, I960, has continued a long and illustrious tradition of leadership. The professional men who constitute its ranks come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The housing arm of Eta Tau Lambda, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. was established in 1966 and was born out of the aftermath of Urban Renewal. Akron's central city neighborhoods were displaced and disturbed like most urban communities. There was a strong need for low and moderate income housing and housing for the elderly and disabled. Since that time, over 17 housing developments throughout Northeast Ohio have been established by the Brothers of Eta Tau Lambda Chapter representing over 1,500 units of housing. The latest achievement of Eta Tau Lambda is an award for 1st Place given by Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Akron, Ohio to ALPHA PHI ALPHA HOMES, INC. for Best New Homes Competition for the Townhomes at Canal Place. The Townhomes at are the latest development in Akron's Opportunity Park area. The project is for the development of 50 market-rate condominiums. It is located just east of the first condominiums developed by the Alpha's in the 1980's called "The Landings", (156-unit condominium development). The two developments are separated by the Ohio Erie Canal.
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Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN uring the 2001 Fraternal year, the Brothers of Zeta Rho chapter unleashed their collection of campus and community service programs. These programs included the Black & Gold Scholarship Ball, "A Voteless People is A Hopeless People" national program, a $500 grant given to a local high school student, group discussions (Black History, Civil Rights Etc), free movie nights in the freshman dorms, read to preschoolers at Davis Park Elementary School, a basketball tournament, painted rooms for Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, held a food and clothing drive for the Charles T. Hyte Center and the chapter "Raked Leaves" for local Minority Senior Citizens in the Terre Haute Area. Aside from the chapters involvement on and off campus several Brothers have been recognized for their personal achievements. Bro. Terry Henry II recently awarded a Blue Ribbon Award for Leadership and Community Service and Brother Rene Dengi Segui earned the highest grade point average among National Pan Hellenic Council organizations at ISU (3.67). Zeta Rho has more programs planned for the upcoming fraternal year and will continue to hold up the Light of Alpha.
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SOUTHERN ETANU
East Carolina University Greenville, NC he Spring 2001 initiates of Eta Nu, Brothers Cody Singleton, Jashun Gaddy, Darryl Thomas, Jr. and Karl Baynes spoke to a captive audience of youth at C.B. Martin Middle School in Tarboro, NC during Alpha Week 2001. This program promoted the "Go to High School, Go to College" National program. Students from area schools performed step routines while the Brothers encouraged the students to work hard and never let go of their dreams. The "neos" entertained the crowd by performing their own step in traditional "Alpha style." The Brothers were honored for their participation with a trophy, presented from the school principle.
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University of Tennessee Chattanooga, TN
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Asheville, North Carolina
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fie Brothers of Gamma Psi Lambda held a community forum on "Reducing Long-Term Suspensions of African American Students" at the YMI Cultural Center. The Brothers sponsored this forum as one part of the comprehensive study of African American male participation in the public schools of Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carohna. The forum consisted of several community leaders including the President and Publisher of The Asheville Citizen times, Superintendent of Asheville City Schools, and a Assistant Professor of Political Science at UNC-Asheville. The panel was quite spirited as data were presented on the definitions of suspensions, numbers of students suspended, school policies related to suspensions, community perceptions of suspensions, potential solutions to suspension problems, among other topics. More than 150 citizens and members of Alpha Phi Alpha attended the forum. Gamma Psi Lambda intends to follow-up with a forum of students to gather their ideas, perceptions, and insights into the problem of African American suspensions.
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South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC
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fie Beta Delta Chapter has completed another successful year on the campus of South Carohna State University. During the school year Beta Delta had the honor of representing the District of South Carohna at the Regional Convention in Mobile, Alabama in both the Scholars' Bowl and the Step Show Competitions. Beta Delta came in first runner up in the Scholars' Bowl and placed first in the Step Show which placed the chapter on the road to the National Step Championship. Beta Delta continues to take an active roll in the Orangeburg community as well as the campus of South Carohna State University. Some community service projects the chapter involves itself in include the American Heart Walk, Stokes Residential Home for the Elderly, as well as mentoring at Sheridan Elementary School and the Orangeburg Area Development Center. The Chapter also conducted numerous voter registration drives, it's Annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant, Club Alphamigo, and Club After Six. Over 20 chapter Brothers were recognized for high scholastic achievement at South Carolina State University's Honors and Awards Convocation. The Chapter culminated a successful school year with the Annual Awards Banquet.
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CHAPTER NEWS DELTA XI LAMBDA
Orlando, FL he Brothers of Delta Xi Lambda Chapter have been involved in a number of community events over the past year. The year's events included the chapters Annual Thanksgiving Dinner project in which the provided dinners to over 25 deserving families. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, the chapter held it's 15th Annual Commemorative Luncheon which culminated with the presentation of the prestigious Drum Major Award to six dream keepers from the Orlando community. During the spring, the Chapter joined forces with the local Head Start program to host an Easter Egg Hunt and cook out for over 100 kids. In April of 2001 the Chapter help raise funds by participating in the March of Dimes Walk America. The year ended with the Brothers hosting their Wives and Sweethearts to dinner and entertainment at a local french restaurant.
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RHO ETA LAMBDA
Decatur, Alabama
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he Rho Eta Lambda Chapter was fortunate to have Southern Vice President Lynnwood Bell as the facilitator of their summer retreat. The retreat was held at the Madison Municipal Conference Center, July 13-15,2001. Brother Bell emphasized the true meaning of "Alpha Attitude." In his presentation, he elaborated on leadership, teambuilding, and fraternal responsibilities. Various Brothers of the chapter gave presentations pertaining to etiquette, dress, public speaking, and human relations skills. A scholarship banquet held on July 15 in Decatur, Alabama, featuring Brother Bell and Brother Dr. W. Franklin Evans as speakers culminated the Fraternity's first retreat. Brother Dr. Bruce Crawford, District Director, was on hand to challenge the scholarship recipient, Gerime Rooks. Gerime is a 2001 graduate of (Seated LtoR are: Former Southern Vice President, Madison County's Sparkman High School where he received the award for the high- Brother Lynnwood Bell, Scholarship Recipient, est academic average in chemistry. He is a pre-engineering student and athlete at Gerime Rooks, and District Director Brother Dr. Bruce Crawford). Gadsden State Community College. Thefinalact of the retreat was the presentation of Fraternity pins and shingles to the first initiated members of Rho Eta Lambda. They are: Michael Armour, William Huston, Troy Joumigan, Larry Matthews, Tobias Price, and Calvin Staten. As thefirstchapter of the new millennium, Rho Eta Lambda is proud of its accomplishments and the diligent service of its Brotherhood.
ZETA ETA LAMBDA
Greenville, NC eta Eta Lambda continues the momentum of fierce commitment to the community. The 2000 - 2001 fraternal year has been a busy one. The year began with a social to kick off the year. The chapter then held Project Alpha Week, during which, the chapter presented a sexual awareness program to the kids at Safe Haven, which is apart of the Nation's Weed and Seed program. This program was facilitated by Brother Adrian Cox, a health educator at East Carolina University. Brothers also participated in the annual "Take Back the Night" march to raise awareness to domestic violence. Brothers also teamed up with Family Violence of Pitt County to provide information on community services. The chapter ended the year by hosting the Area one Founder's Day program at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The New Year opened with the yearly MLK Remembrance Program on the campus of East Carolina University. The college Brothers of Eta Nu started this program years ago. Alpha Brothers from Eta Nu and Zeta Eta Lambda made a special presentation recognizing the legacy of Dr. King. The chapter was represented at the Pitt Alliance for Youth program at the local Boys and Girls Club. Brothers presented a display showcasing the chapters work with Project Alpha and "Go to High School, Go to College." The year culminated with the chapters first annual Go to High School, Go to College Youth Stomp Fest. Seven teams competed. Brother Marvin Harrison was the guest Master of Ceremonies for the event. A college fair was also apart of this event.
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SOUTHWESTERN ZETAXI
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA Jenty of awards and accolades were bestowed upon Zeta Xi Chapter during the 2000'2001 Fraternal Year. The Chapter was named College Chapter of the Year for the 1 Southwestern Region as well as the Louisiana District. Brother John Mouton won both the Region and District Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contests, earning a berth to the General s Convention Contest in New Orleans. For the fourth consecutive year, Zeta Xi was named Chapter of the Year on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, as Brother Aaron Hinkston, III was named the Outstanding Fraternity Man on Campus. The Chapter was also recognized for having the highest overall grade point average, most community service hours completed in a school year (803), and the largest charitable contribution. Zeta Xi also received first place awards in the categories of membership selection and chapter education, chapter management, community service/philanthropy and campus involvement. The Chapter finished first runner-up in the following categories: scholarship program,financialmanagement and outstanding new Fraternity member (Brother Shelton Evans). Brothers Aaron Hinkston III, Larry Collins, Theogene Lavergne and Chris Dailey were all inducted into the Order of Omega Honor Society during the spring semester.
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WESTERN ZETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Sacramento, CA n March 18, 2001, the Zeta Beta Lambda chapter held its annual Chapter | Founders' Day Brunch. The Chapter's Brunch is an annual scholarship fund raiser in honor of its founders. Since the founding of the chapter in 1956, the Brothers of Zeta Beta Lambda chapter have made a significant difference in the lives of many deserving African American High School students. To date, the chapter has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships. The immediate past guest speakers of the Chapter's Brunch were TV Journalist -Brother Tony Brown; Harvard Professor, author, and philosopher -Brother Dr. Cornel West; Retired Army Chaplain and pastor of the largest Presbyterian Church in the Nation -Brother Dr. Sylvester Shannon. This year's guest speaker was the Great, Great Grandson of Frederick Douglass - Sergeant First Class Kevin Douglass Green. The Zeta Beta Lambda chapter is extremely proud of all its scholarship recipients for their continued hard work and scholastic dedication.
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ETA SIGMA LAMBDA
San Jose, CA he Brothers of Eta Sigma Lambda reclaimed nine Brothers as an objective which offered prospective members and inactive members an opportunity, in a social environment, to get involved in Eta Sigma Lambda's plans for 2001. Each of the twenty six Brothers attending spoke about their fraternal experiences. Brother James Harlow, one of the chapter's founders spoke of the founding of the members of the chapter and the role of Blacks in Silicon Valley in the early Sixties. Many were surprised to learn of the challenges of racism and the pioneering spirit of the Alpha Men of that time in areas such as politics, education, military and engineering where Blacks were not expected to excel. Brother Reginald Chatman, Reclamation and Intake Chair, offered greetings to all and reviewed the chapters calendar. Brother Wilbur Jackson, President of Eta Sigma Lambda spoke of the programs and community service work done by the chapter. Project Alpha was featured as a central focus of community service. KNTV Channel 11 recently honored Brother Jackson with their Spirit of Excellence Award for Community Service. The televised awards program featured Project Alpha and the S.T.A.T.S. video bringing much community attention to Project Alpha and the impact on reducing teenage pregnancy in our community.
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TWENTY-FIRST GENERAL PRESIDENT (1915-2001) n Tuesday, July 24, 2001, Alpha Brothers from across the country gathered in Gainesville, Florida at the Milam Chapel to induct the Twenty-First General President into Omega Chapter. General President Johnson presided over the Omega Service with participation from the past living General Presidents. Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. was born in 1915 in Navasota, Texas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cole. He was educated at Wiley College where he graduated with a B.S. degree in 1934 and the University of Wisconsin where he earned a master's degree in 1948. At the University of Texas, Brother Cole received his Ed.D. in 1955, the first AfricanAmerican to be awarded the degree at the university. His dissertation was written in the area of Educational Administration on the subject "Duties of Academic Deans in Selected Methodist Church Related Colleges." He also became the first of his race to be a member of the Mu Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity.
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His memberships were numerous and have included the Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Education Fraternity; American Association on Higher Education; National Association of Schools and Colleges of the Methodist Church, and the American Association of Colleges. Brother Cole found time for the Boy Scouts of America; he served as a Steward at the Ebenezer Methodist Church; a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Beta Xi Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. In Gainesville, he joined the First United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Administrative Board; the Gainesville Chapter of the Torch Club Internationa] and the Rotary Club. Brother Cole was also a member of President Nixon's Presidential Scholars. In 1962, Brother T.Winston Cole was elected the 21st General President, succeeding Brother Dr. William Hale. When Brother Cole was elected, he became the second person to be designated President Elect of the Fraternity. Taking office in 1963, his platform was based on a stronger link between undergraduates and graduate chapter participation; more effective national participation of undergraduate chapter membership, more meaningful role for the national organization in national and international understanding, membership in the National Fraternity Council, and continued evaluation of the national program to meet the demands of full citizenship; and continued participation in voter registration.
Following graduation, T. Winston Cole Funeral Participants. Brother Cole was Principal of the Washington High School in Vernon, Texas from 1934 to 1944; and principal of the Washington Elementary School in Bryan, Texas, from 1944 -1950. From 1950 - 1958, Brother Cole served as Registrar, Dean of Instruction of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, until he was named President in July of 1958, becoming the first alumnus of the college to serve in that capacity. Brother Cole was also thefirstwho was not a minister. Brother Cole joined During President Cole's the University of Florida in administration the Alpha semiGainesville, Florida, as Assistant nars were instituted at the Dean of Academic Affairs and General Convention, referred to was later promoted to Dean for T.Winston Cole III. General President Hart}'Johnson and T. Winston Coleji as a "bold new format." Instructional Services during According to General the 1970's. President Cole, "These semiBrother T. Winston Cole was initiated into the Alpha nars were designed to secure the thinking of the membership Sigma Chapter at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, in 1932. on current problems and future preparations to be crystallized During his college days he was Secretary and President of the into the Alpha platform." chapter. Other chapter memberships included Gamma Upsilon Cole was married to the late Mrs. Eva M. Sharpe, who Lambda Chapter (1950-1959) where he served as President was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. They were the and was former Vice President of the Southwestern Region parents of four children: JoAnn, Thomas, Jr. (an Alpha and from 1959-1961. When he moved to Gainesville in 1971, he President of Clark Atlanta University); Patricia and Eva. transferred his membership to Epsilon Pi Lambda Chapter. ALPHA ATTITUDE: A FORWARD STEP...INTO T H E FUTURE
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TWENTY-FIRST GENERAL PRESIDENT (1915-2001) Excerpt from the Report of the 21st General President During Fifty-Seventh Anniversary Convention August I6th-22nd, 1963 THE ROLE OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY IN THE SECOND CENTURY OF PROGRESS Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha:
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he Greeks of old were very much interested in matters of the intellect; and it was this same society of highly developed people which coined the phrase, "Know Thyself," and, Brothers, let me remind you that it is not so much how far you go, as what you see. It is not so much how much you see, as what you learn from what you see. It is not so much how much you learn, as what you do with what you learn from what you see. So then, in the final analysis, the important factor is knowing and applying that knowledge effectively. The purpose of the Seminars, as I have told you in the introduction of the program for tomorrow, is to have us become aware of the problems and issues of modern day America; and, to find, or if necessary, to make a place for our-selves in the areas of our choices. But even before we can safely embark on this journey into the Second Century of Freedom, we must "Know Ourselves." In the first place, I would feel that we must know and love and appreciate Alpha's traditions, her purposes, her philosophy. This knowledge, I feel, provides us with the insight to see the facets which go to make up our organization. Alpha, it seems to me, is on the brink of developing a brotherhood within a brotherhood. Not only is there a widening of natural interests of graduate members of our organization as opposed to undergraduate members of our organization but there is a growing suspicion and hostihty of one group for the other. As I see it, this situation must not be permitted to develop. The undergraduate is younger and less experienced, perhaps, than his older brother; but non-the-less, an "Alpha Man"; and an important part of the fiber of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In fact, this group is our lifeline; and unless we plan for the Second Century of Freedom with this group in a dominant role, we plan with utter futility. The time inevitably comes when the old soldier becomes weary; and this is why the father welcomes a son born to his union; but if that son begins to feel unwanted or perhaps which is worse, unneeded in his own home, he may grow bitter and resentful; and the possibility of his growth degenerates into a sullen apathy; and the old warrior finds at the close of his day of leadership, when the mantle drops from his grasp, that the son whom he has neglected, whom he has not inspired, whose interest he has not needed, felt no affection; and worse of all, has already dissipated his strength and his interest or moved away to groups in which he feels that he is accepted fully on the basis of his own worth and is no longer interested in the old warrior's dream. So, the gauntlet lies unheeded as it drops to the dust from the old warrior's grasp. Only to the young belongs the distant future; and come what may, they will one day sink or swim, survive or perish, only to the degree that they have felt the warmth of true brotherhood. As your General President, I call this group to our attention as we attempt to know ourselves and to gird our loins for the struggles ahead of us. Undergraduate Brothers, yes; but Brothers non-the-less. When we grip your hand in the Alpha fashion, that grip carries with it all of our love, our appreciation, our dedication. We, all, want to recognize your presence within the "House of Alpha." Your General President asks that you show us how we can do it best. Secondly, my brothers in Alpha, to know ourselves, there must be a closing of the ranks; and when we call a man "Brother" in Alpha, it must mean that, for I would remind you, a house divided against itself cannot stand. The nostalgic remembering and repeating of what has been, though interesting, is not sufficient for the days ahead; and such a luxury we as Negroes cannot afford. As "Men of Alpha," we must look not to the illustrious and great Alpha men of the past, and great they were and are; but rather to the development of those same qualities in the potentially great Alpha Men of the future. - Brother T. Winston Cole
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ROTHER GROVER LEONARD BROWN was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Brown was initiated December 1, 1973 at Omicron Lambda Chapter, Birmingham, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Alabama A&M University. He also received his Master's Degree and AA Certificate from Alabama A&M University. Brother Brown was a teacher in the Birmingham Public School System for 30 years at Parker High School, Carver High School and Ensley High School. His other affiliations included membership in the Birmingham Chapter of Alabama A&M Booster Club, and the National Alumni Chapter of Alabama A&M University, 32nd Degree Mason and many other civic and social organizations. As a Humanitarian, he was known as a friend to mankind and possessed many fine qualities.
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ROTHER JOSEPH HERCULES BROXTON was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on April 1 6, 1962 at Delta Beta Chapter, Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, Bethune-Cookman College and Nova University in Boca Raton, Florida. He was a teacher in the Saint Lucie County School system for 35 years, retiring in 1996. He was an Adjunct Professor at Indian River Community College, teaching Adult Education. Brother Broxton was a four-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church where he served as Superintendent of the Church School, a Church Deacon, member of the Ushers Board, Male Chorus and Choir No.l and the Trustee Board. His other community involvement included being a Civil Rights Activist, a member of the Saint Lucie County Expressway Authority and an Elections Special Deputy. Brother Broxton was a devoted and hard working member of the Eta Kappa Lambda Chapter.
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ROTHER WILLIAM LLOYD EDWARDS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on November 12, 1949 at Beta Phi Chapter, Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in the early 1950's. Brother Edwards was an active member Alpha Phi Alpha for 51 years. Brother Edwards lived most of his life in Columbus, Mississippi where he was a successful businessman and community leader. He was owner and operator of W. L. Edwards Grocery Store for many years. Brother Edwards held many leadership positions in his church and he served as President of the Columbus School Board. He also served on the Board of Directors of
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Union Cemetery. Brother Edwards was a supporter of the United Negro College Fund, for which he was a dedicated fundraiser. He was a member of Eta Phi Lambda Chapter in Columbus, Mississippi, where he chaired numerous committees and held several offices. ROTHER SAMUEL L. EURE, SR. was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on April 4, 1955 at Beta Gamma Chapter, Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Virginia State University and Master of Science Degree in Physics from the Naval Post Graduate School. He retired from the U. S. Army as a Colonel in the Chemical Corp after 30 years of service including service in Vietnam. Following his military service he began a new career as Senior Scientist at the Science and Technology Corporation where he advanced to the position of Senior Vice President. He was an active member of the community, the Fort Eustis Base Chapel and the Fraternity. During his military career he had been a member of several different chapters. His last chapter was Delta Beta Lambda Chapter in Hampton, Virginia where he served in many leadership positions and received numerous honors. Brother Eure was selected Chapter and Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Patriarch of the Year for 2001 and The Eastern Region Alpha Man of Merit for 2001.
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ROTHER GEORGE EARL FOREE was initiated on April 20, 1961 at Beta Iota Chapter, Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Brother Foree began his college level education at Southern Illinois University and transferred to Winston-Salem State University where he completed the requirement for his degree. He excelled in basketball under the tutelage of his mentor and close friend Coach Clarence "Big House" Gains. He was a dominant player on four CIAA division championship basketball teams and was named MVP of the tournament. Brother Foree was a highly successful basketball coach in the High Point, North Carolina School system. He provided leadership and resolve during the high school consolidations in the early 1960s. As Coach, Brother Foree built a legacy in High Point to lead the way for his successors. He remained active with the Winston-Salem State University Alumni Association and Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Lambda Chapter, Greensboro, North CaroUna. Brother Foree was inducted into the Winston-Salem State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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OMEGA CHAPTER ROTHER RALPH M. 'GIBSON was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on June 10, 1944 at Epsilon Chapter, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Gibson received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in experimental psychology and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Brother Gibson served as Professor Emeritus of Psychology in Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases in the University of Michigan Medical School. He established the first pediatric psychology section in a department of pediatrics in the United States and became head of the Pediatric Psychology Unit at the UM Medical School in 1965. Under his direction, pediatric psychology services began to have a major impact on patient care. In 1976, he became Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the University of Michigan Medical School. In this capacity, Brother Gibson guided numerous future physicians. His continued emphasis on the pursuit of academic excellence and demonstrated concern for minority students, their health and welfare culminated in the Medical School's establishment of the Ralph M. Gibson Award, which is presented annually to the senior minority medical student who has best demonstrated these qualities throughout his or her medical career. Brother Gibson was one of the early pioneers in the expansion of the child psychologist's role in pediatrics to include assessment of and intervention for the effects of illness on the child's psychosocial and developmental status. Brother Gibson's clinical and research interests centered on the effects of trauma in early infancy on later personality development. Professor Gibson was a nationally known authority on developmental issues in blind infants. He received many University of Michigan honors, among them the Wade McCree Distinguished Faculty Award and a citation as one of the most distinguished Ph.D. recipients over the past fifty years. As a Professor, Brother Gibson occupied several "firsts" at the University of Michigan: first African-American teaching fellow; first African-American member of the Board-in-Control of Intercollegiate Athletics; first African American full professor in
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the Medical School; and first African-American president of the Graduate M Club (composed of all former varsity athletes at the University of Michigan). Brother Gibson was a member of numerous professional societies including life fellow of the American Orthopsychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association; the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and Sigma Chi. ROTHER TAYLOR WELDON GREENE, SR. was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Greene was initiated on December 1, 1966 at Beta Upsilon Chapter, Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Brother Greene was product of the Birmingham Public School System. He graduated from Ullman High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Alabama State University and graduate degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. His professional experience included serving as a teacher at Carver, Huffman, and West End High Schools. During his tenure at West End High School he received the "Teacher of the Year" Excellence in Instruction Award. He was the Principal of the night school program at West End High School. He retired from the Birmingham Public School System with 27 years of service. Brother Greene accepted a position as Assistant Principal at Baldwin High School in Milledgeville, Georgia and later moved to Lithia Springs High School as Assistant Principal in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Brother Greene's civic and social involvement includes YMCA Counselor, Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor, Alabama State University National Alumni Association and the Birmingham Football Officials Association. He was also a member of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and served as a Deacon and a member of the usher board.
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ROTHER FELTON A. JOHNSON was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on November 1, 1949 at Delta Delta Chapter, Albany State University in Albany, Georgia, where he earned a BS degree in Elementary Education. Bro. Johnson received his Masters of Education degree at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Brother Johnson was the last living founder of the Delta Xi Lambda Chapter, Orlando, Florida. His membership spanned over fort-five years as he served as President, Financial Secretary, and chaired numerous committees. Professionally he served as President of the Orange County Principal's Association, a member of the Florida Association of School Principals, the Orange County Elementary Principals Association, and the National Elementary School Association.
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OMEGA CHAPTER Brother Johnson served as a classroom teacher at Jones High School, Orlando and Hannibal Elementary School, Winter Park, Florida. He became principal of Webster Avenue Elementary School and served until his appointment as principal to the new Orange Center School in 1965 where he served until 1992. Brother Johnson was a charter member and Elder at Washington Shores Presbyterian Church. His services to the church included Clerk of the Session, Superintendent of Sunday School, Director of Worship and Commitment, and Choir member. He also held membership in the Central Florida Pan-Hellenic Council, Orange County Democratic Executive Committee, past director of Orange County Association of Retarded Children, past president and life member of the NAACP, and a United States Army Veteran. ROTHER ERNEST FRANKLIN STEVENSON was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on May 30, 1937 at Iota Lambda Chapter in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brother Stevenson received his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. During World War 1 he supervised a group of chemists at the Echpse Pioneer Division of Bendix Aviation determining the accuracy of special metal used in aircraft motors. During the Korean War, Brother Stevenson did research in explosives at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, New Jersey, on materials to be shipped to United States Ordnance locations. His educational experiences included teaching chemistry at Sam Houston College in Austin, Texas, two divisions of the Colleges of Upper New York: Mohawk College in Utica, and Champlain College in Plattsburgh, East Orange High School in New Jersey, and later Saint Philip's College from which he retired in 1982 as Head of the Chemistry Department. He extended his expertise by taking courses in corrosion and crystal growth at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and attended the Oak Ridge (Tennessee) Institute of Nuclear Studies to investigate research techniques using radioisotopes. Brother Stevenson constantly struggled to secure equal rights for all citizens serving as President of the Utica, New York, and Morristown, New Jersey Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and most recently as Executive Committee member of the San Antonio Branch. He was Past President of Eastside Optimist Club and St. Philip's College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. Brother Stevenson's Organizational affiliations included membership in: Lone Star Consistory No. 113, San Antonio, Moussa Temple, No. 106 of San Antonio, and Prince Hall Masons. Brother Stevenson was a member of Delta Rho Lambda Chapter.
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ROTHER DR. ROBERT BENJAMIN TAYLOR, JR. was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He wa initiated on March 31, 1946 at Alpha Chi Chapter, Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee. Brother Taylor received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1949 and a D.D.S., at Meharry Medical College in 1953. Brother Taylor joined the U.S. Army Dental Corps, served two years in Germany, and resigned in 1956. He joined the Army Reserves, and resigned with the rank of Major after serving 2 years in the Reserves. Brother Taylor was an active member of the National Dental Association, Eastern District Dental Society, American Dental Association, Oklahoma State Dental Association and the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association of Oklahoma. He was elected to the International College of Dentistry and received the "Thomas Jefferson" Award for exemplary service in dentistry in 1970. Among the many organizations Brother Taylor was involved in included: American Red Cross, United Way, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Community and Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce. Brother Taylor was appointed to the OU Foundation for Academic Excellence by Governor David Boren and the Human Rights Commission by Governor David Hall. Brother Taylor also served on the PSO (Public Service Company of Oklahoma), for 30 years, until the electric utility company merged with a company in Cincinnati, Ohio. PSO honored Brother Taylor and his wife by establishing the "Dr. Robert and Caryl Taylor" Lectureship Chair, in the amount of $250,000, while serving on the OSU Foundation Board. He was a life member of the N.A.A.C.R, and served on the National Legal Defense Fund Board for many years. Brother Taylor was an active member of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter.
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OMEGA CHAPTER M O T H E R JAMES OTHA 'TRIMM was initiated JJPTon March 18, 1950 at Delta Kappa Chapter, Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi where he received his Bachelors Degree. He received a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Jackson State University. He was a United States Army veteran of World War H. Brother Trimm served 19 years as Principal of B.L. Bell Elementary School, Boyle, MS; 2 years as Director of Headstart, Cleveland, MS; and 16 years as Title I, ESEA Coordinator for the Leland Consolidated School District. He retired in June 1986 as an Administrative Assistant and Director of Federal Programs for the Leland Consolidated School District. Brother Trimm's desire to contribute to the betterment of his community was evidenced by his participation in numerous civic organizations including the Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (charter member); Epilson Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (charter member); Board of Trustees, Witte Memorial Hospital; Board of Trustees, Delta Regional Medical Center; Leland City Election Commission; City of Leland Democratic Executive Committee; Alderman, City of Leland; Mississippi Hospital Equipment Financing Authority; Leland Homecoming Club; Washington County United Way; Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce; Executive Board, Chamber/Main Street; Leland Habitat for Humanity; and Washington County Crime Stoppers. Brother Trimm also served faithfully in St. James A.M.E. Church as a member of the Steward Board and Past President of the Trustee Board.
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ROTHER CAPTAIN (RET.) DUNCAN WILLIAMS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated on April 1, 1942 at Beta Epsilon Chapter, North Carohna A & T State University in Greensboro, North Carohna. Brother Williams enrolled at North Carohna A & T State University and later at Cheyney State University in Pennsylvania where he was awarded the Bachelor of Science and the Master of Science degrees. He enrolled in Army ROTC at North Carohna A&T State University and continued in the program until 1942. In April
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1943, he was called to active duty at Fort Benning Georgia in support of World War II. After completing basic training, he was one of four African American students to graduate from Officers Candidate School. He served in the military for 24 years in various staff and leadership positions in the United States and overseas. He was inducted into the North Carohna A&T State University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Hall of Fame in 2000. Brother Williams was very committed to his involvement as a trustee and faithful member of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church in Dunn, North Carohna; a member of the Men's Choir and the Golden Exercise Class at St. James Presbyterian Church, Greensboro; the American Legion Post 193; the Hornet High School National Alumni Association, Dunn; the Fayetteville State University National Alumni Association and the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Skinner's Club (Giving $1000.00 + annually). Brother Williams was an active Member of Kappa Lambda Chapter in Greensboro, North Carohna. ROTHER ROLLINS L. WINSLOW was initiated on November 12,1935 at Alpha Chi Chapter, Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received his Bachelors Degree and graduated magna cum laude. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkley, California. Three pastoral charges followed the four-year stay at Pacific School of Religion: Wesley UMC in Phoenix, Arizona (1961-66), Enterprise UMC in Compton, California (1966-73), Faith UMC, Los Angeles, California (1973-80), and he served a term on the Commission of Religion and Race at the annual conference level. Some of the activities and organizations in which Brother Rollins was involved were; Editor of The Fisk Herald, The Society of Sigma Upsilon Pi, Human Relations Commission of Phoenix, Arizona, Fisk University Alumni Association-Life Member, Delta Phi Delta Fraternity, and an active membership with the NAACP.
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OMEGA LISTINGS BROTHER JAMES AMPS
BROTHER ELESTER GARRETT
WILLIAM H. ROBINSON
Xi Alpha Lambda
Iota Eta Lambda
Zeta Epsilon Lambda
BROTHER WILLIE J. ANDERSON
BROTHER DAVID GOBLE
BROTHER JOHN E. ROSEBOROUGH, JR.
Theta Nu Lambda
Zeta Lambda
Kappa Upsilon Lambda
BROTHER ARTHUR BLAKE
BROTHER GADDIEL GOODE
BROTHER CHARLES R. SALTERS
Eta Chi Lambda
Alpha Omicron Lambda
Delta Lambda
BROTHER FILEX BECKFORD
BROTHER R. HARRISON
BROTHER WILLIAM J. SHORT
Iota Theta Lambda
Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Epsilon Omicron Lambda
BROTHER CR\IG BLUNTSON
BROTHER GARNETT HAYES
BROTHER WALTER SIMMONS
Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Nu Lambda
Alpha Delta Lambda
BROTHER LEO BROMLEY
BROTHER RAYMOND HICKS
BROTHER JAMES SIMS
Alpha Alpha Lambda
Alpha Alpha Lambda
Alpha Delta Lambda
BROTHER MIKE BROWN
BROTHER KARL HOPE
BROTHER JOHN E. SMITH
Omicron Delta Lambda
Zeta Theta Lambda
Iota Alpha Lambda
BROTHER CHARLES J. CAMPBELL
BROTHER WILLL\M B. HOWARD
BROTHER ROMEO SPARTLEY
Rho Lambda
Zeta Lambda
Nu Lambda
BROTHER ALFRED CATLIN
BROTHER MARION L. JONES
BROTHER BUEL STAGGERS
Xi Alpha Lambda
Omicron Lambda
Alpha Alpha Lambda
BROTHER THEODUS RICHARD CONNER
BROTHER JOHN G. KELLY
BROTHER EARL WALDEN
Mu Lambda
Mu Lambda
Delta Lambda
BROTHER JOHN COTTRELL
BROTHER RICHARD LACEY
BROTHER NATHEW S. TASSYN
Zeta Lambda
Alpha Delta Lambda
Mu Lambda
BROTHER BRUCE EDEMY
BROTHER EDWARD LIPSCOMB
BROTHER QUTNCY T. WARD
Delta Lambda
Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Epsilon Tau
BROTHER S. WILLL\M FISHER
BROTHER MUCOLM MANNING
BROTHER CLARENCE B. WHEAT
Rho
Mu Lambda
Mu Lambda
BROTHER DENNIS FLETCHER
BROTHER WAYLAND D. MCCLELLAN, SR.
BROTHER JAMES T WILLARD
Kappa Theta Lambda
Mu Lambda
Epsilon Omicron Lambda
BROTHER TALMADGE C. FOSTER
BROTHER MIDGETT PARKER
BROTHER OLIVER WILLIAMS
Omicron Lambda
Iota Theta Lambda
Delta Omicron Lambda
BROTHER WALTER FREEMAN
BROTHER JAMES ROBINSON
BROTHER DONALD R. WOODS
Beta Sigma Lambda
Delta Lambda
Alpha Epsilon Lambda
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CORPOE Henry A. Callis
Charles H. Chapman
Eugene K. Jones
GENERAL OFFICERS General President Immediate Past General President Administrative Director General Treasurer Comptroller General Counsel Director - General Conventions Parliamentarian Historian VICE PRESIDENTS Eastern Midwestern Southern Southwestern Western ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS Eastern Midwestern Southern Southwestern Western LIVING PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS 25th General President 26di General President 27th General President 28th General President 29th General President 30th General President
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
George B. Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray
Robert H. Ogle
Vertner W. Tandy
Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq., 7457 Harwin, Suite 390, Houston TX 77036 Adrian L. Wallace, 281 Debra Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70611-9216 Gregory Phillips, 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 George N. Reaves, 2933 Balmoral Cresent, Flossmoor, IL 60422 Frank A. Jenkins III, 529 South Perry St., Suite 16, Montgomery, AL 36104 Cecil Howard, 3145 Shamrock Drive East, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Elliott Ferguson, HI, 2790 DeVinci Blvd., Decatur, GA 30034 John M Williams, 1919 Apple Valley Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Robert Harris, Jr., 102 Burleigh Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Darren Morton, P.O. Box 3505, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Samuel DeShazior, 911 Mercer Avenue, Akron, OH 44320 Ronnie Jenkins, 1343 Victoria Falls Court, Atlanta, GA 30311 Tophas Anderson, III, 14811 Tumbling Falls Court, Houston, TX 77062 Ronald Celestine, 18857 E. Dorado Place, Aurora, CO 80015 Leyde St. Leger, 1182 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Ab'dul-Kaba Abdullah, 1121 North College Drive Apt. #1, Maryville, MO 64468 Joseph G. Paul, 524-A Pope Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 Willie Cooper, 8036 Sands Point, #b, Houston, TX 77036 Nathan Deal, 1415 Carson Street, #13, Carson, CA 90745 James R. Williams, 1733 Brookwood Drive, Akron, OH 44313 Ozell Sutton, 1640 Loch Lomond Trail, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 Charles C. Teamer, Sr., 4619 Owens Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 Henry Ponder, Talladega College, Talladega, AL 35160 Milton C. Davis, P.O. Box 830509, Tuskegee, AL 36083 Adrian L. Wallace, 281 Debra Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70611-9216
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO THE GENERAL PRESIDENT International Affairs Horace G. Dawson, Jr., 1601 Kalmia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20012 Special Assistants Rev. Thomas Watson, IU, 2300 Dublin Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 Robert A. Willis, 130 Old Fairburn Close, Atlanta, GA 30331 Harlan Ware, 1151 Woodbine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Kevin lenkins, 5888 1/2 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90003 Administrative Assistant Joseph E. Heyward, Sr., P.O. Box 384, Florence, SC 29503 WORLD POLICY COUNCIL Chairman Horace G. Dawson, Jr., 1601 Kalmia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20037 Chairman Emeritus Edward W. Brooke, Suite 301-S, 2500 Virginia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20037 Members Charles Rangle, 2354 Rayburn House Office Building, Wash., DC 20515 Huel D. Perkins, 1923-79th Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Henry Ponder, Talladega College, Talladega, AL 35160 Vinton R. Anderson, AME Church Finance Office, 1134-llth Street, NW, Washington DC 20001 Chuck S. Stone, UNC-Chapel Hill, 107 Oxford Hills Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Bobby Austin, The Village Foundation, 211 N. Union Street #100, Alexandria, VA 22314 Cornel West, 220 Boylston Street, 1010, Boston, MA 02116 Ron Dellums, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY ALPHA PHI ALPHA BUILDING FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman Bruce Austin, 6202 Crane Street, Houston, TX77026 ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman Ralph Johnson, 9241 Sealed Message Road, Columbia, MD21045 ALPHA PHI ALPHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman William Pickard, 335 Pine Ridge Drive, Bloomfield Hill, MI 48304 NATIONAL COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRMEN Alpha Collegiate Scholars Alvin Cavalier, 413-C Longwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Alpha Shop Development Gene Parker, 8116 W BOTH Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 Awards & Achievements John German, 1124 32nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144 Budget & Finance Frank A. Jenkins, III, 529 South Perry Street, Suite 16, Montgomery, AL 36104 Economic Development William Pickard, 2627 Clark Street, Detroit, MI 28210 College Brothers Affairs Roderick L. Smothers, P.O. Box 17701, Baton Rouge, LA 70893 Constitution Louis Murdock, 17417 Prondall Court, Carson, CA 90746 Corporate Affairs Elliott Hall, 2770 Unicorn Lane, S.W., Washington, DC 20015 Elections Charles King, 1123 E. 17th Street, Litde Rock, AR 72207 Endowment Iva Williams, 237-11th Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211 Grievances & Discipline Prince Cartwright, 8519 Sandy Glen Ln, Houston, TX 77071 General Headquarters Maintenance Sam Bates, 1802 Whitehall Ln., Garland, TX 75043 Ulysses Grady, 2106 Valley Maror, Missouri City, TX77489 Higher Education Ernest Holloway, P.O. BOX 907, Langston OK 73050 Historical Committee Herman "Skip" Mason, 4233 Ivy Run, Ellenwood, GA 30294 Human Resources Sean Woodroffe, 705 Summer Avenue , Uniondale, NY11553 Internal Auditing Hyacinth Ahuruonye , 582 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104 Job Fair John Jordan, P.O. Box 143, Sugarland, TX77487 International Brothers Affairs Marc Garcia, American Embassy Nassau, Washington, DC 20521 Life Membership Bert Thomas, 33 Eagle Pointe Dr., Augusta, GA 30909 Management Information Systems Eddie Henderson, 4563 Wellspring Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Joshua Williams, 1656 Steeplechase lane, New Orleans, LA 70131 Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Project Ed Jackson, 8513 Bauer Drive Apt.33, Springfield, VA 22152 Media Relations Charles F. Robinson, III, 5313 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207 Medical Advisory Board Frank Sessoms, 2777 Shamrock Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 Richard D. Smith, Jr., 3510 Medical Park Drive #7, Monroe, LA 71230 Membership/Standards & Extension Joseph K. Byrd, Xavier University, 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125 National Programs & Special Projects RoUin Jackson, 1719 Hanover Blvd., Columbia, MO 65202 Political Action Marc Morial, 4210 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Publications William Nelson, 638 Randall Street, Jackson, MO 39203 Racial Justice & Public Policy Willard Hall, 6280 W. North Avenue #3R, Chicago, IL 60639 Reclamation & Retention James Crumel, 890 Hill Roost Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312 Recommendations & Resolutions Harold Foster, 5642 Georgia, Kansas City, KS 66104 Rules and Credentials Ronald James, 1717NE 16th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Johnson Pennywell, 15926 Congo Lane, Jersey Village, TX 77040 Rituals & Ceremonies Darryl Peal, 660 Culpepper Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Senior Alpha Affairs William Tipper, 912 East Wellington Avenue, Flint, MI 48503 Special Investigations Keith Bishop, 4225 Bluffs Lane, Durham, NC 27712 Strategic Planning Lynwood Bell, 1902 East Pollock Road, Lakeland, FL 33813 Tune & Place Darryl Jones, 3833 Castleman, St. Louis, MO 63110 PROGRAM/PROJECT COORDINATORS Big Brothers Big Sisters Shawn D. Wilson, 202 W. Gilman Road, Lafayette, LA 70501 Leadership Development Said Sewell, 1401 Regency Wood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 Maurice K. Foushee, 1011 Summerglen Court Mitchellville , MD 20721 Miss Black & Gold Pageant Kevin Perry, 1327 Peppertree Trail, Apt. D, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest Gary W. Johnson, 2503 Waldemar Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32304 Project Alpha Wilbur Jackson, 6716 Indian Spring Court, San Jose, CA 95120 Boy Scouts Gerard McShepard, 4593 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218 Training & Development Phillip Jackson, 1200 Little Gloucester Rd. #1904, Clementon, NY 08021 Head Start Initiative Ronnie Jenkins, 1343 Victoria Falls Court S.W, Adanta, GA 30311 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. 2313 St. Paul Street. Baltimore, MD 21218-5234 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Phone: (410) 554-0040. Fax: (410) 554-0054
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DISTRIi EASTERN REGION International District (Germany/Bermuda) Bob Sanders CMR 420, Box 827 APO, AE 09063 New England District (MA, VT, CT, NH, RI) Larry Charles 2065 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120 860-525-0190 New York District Leeroy Miller 274 E. Columbia Street Hempstead, NY 11550 718-471-2605 New Jersey George Wyatt 32 Spicy Pond Road Howell, NT 07731 732-949-4731 Pennsylvania District JayJohnson 35 Sandra Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-651-0523 District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware District Russell Campbell, Sr. 1505 DelmontLane Takoma Park, MD 20912 202-259-4383 Virginia District Ivar Browne 236 Aspen Road Yorktown, VA 23692 757-898-1230 MIDWESTERN REGION Indiana District Thua G. Barky 4637 Lynnfield Road #966 Indianapolis, IN 46254 317-722-1931 Canada District Orlando Z. Mass 4350 Shelby Crecent Mississauga, ONT, L4W 3T3 416-429-3000
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Kansas District William Richards 708 Fillmore Topeka, KS 66606 913-234-4555
Wisconsin District Dwight McDonald 1306 Vienna Lane Drive Madison, WI 53718 608-231-9534
Michigan District Derrick L. Holland 19466 Ashton Avenue Detroit, MI 48219 313-866-7545
West Virginia District Douglas Miller 313 24th Street Dunbar, WV 25064 304-344-0664
Illinois District Marcus Payne 3012 201st Street Lynwood, IL 60411 708-563-6934
SOUTHERN REGION Alabama District Bruce Crawford 6613 Willow Springs Blvd., NW Huntsville, AL 35806 205-929-6312
Oklahoma District Adam Buder PO Box 12248 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 405-819-4591
Florida District Christopher McCray, Jr. 5632 Partridge Drive Orlando, FL 32810 407-823-4663
Texas District Donald Davis 14022 Walters Road, #6079 Houston, TX 77014 281-586-2851
Georgia District Joseph E. Patterson 4500 Spring Valley Parkway College Park, GA 30349 404-829-7724
WESTERN REGION California District Raymond Scott 602 South Burris Compton, CA 90221 714-670-3019
Iowa District Donald Buder 2612 E. Madison Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 515-242-7684 Nebraska District John A. Sharkey 12020 Corby Street, #312 Omaha, NE 68164 402-422-8202 Kentucky District Jim Sullivan 810 West Ashland Avenue Louisville, KY 40215 502-375-2864 Minnesota District GregoryJones 1723 Norfolk Avenue St. Paul, MN 55116 651-415-6675 Missouri District Anthony Billinger 903-B Southwest Boulevard Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-526-7408 Ohio District Darryl Peal 660 Culpepper Drive Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-251-0566
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Mississippi District Jeffrey Knight 1705 Lake Mars Road Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228-497-3111 North Carolina District Orlando E. Hankins 5216 Trophy Trail Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-515-3292 South Carolina District Melvin Stroble 112 Buck Drive Hopkins, SC 29061 803-217-8801 Tennessee District Gary D. Pettway 1107 Broad Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 865-632-8329
SOUTHWESTERN REGION Arkansas District Arthur McDade, HI 1124 Peyton Street Little Rock, AR 72204 501-951-5668 Louisiana District Joshua Williams 1656 Steeplechase Lane New Orleans, LA 70131 504-319-4233
Rocky Mountain (Colorado/Utah) District Bill Gamble 1689 Smoke Ridge Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719-393-6381 Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico District Guy Walton 8615 Timberidge Place, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 562-985-5142 Great Northwest District Donne Young 20l4-98th Avenue, NE Clyde Hill, WA 98004 206-205-2628
CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0002 - Beta P.O. Box 590484 Washington, DC 20059 0003 - Gamma 1500 N Lorabardy Street Richmond, VA 23220 0004 - Delta Huston -Tillotson College P.O.Box 41 900 Chicon St. Austin, TX 78702 0005 - Epsilon 530 South State Street Box 547 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0006 - Zeta
P.O. Box 203930 New Haven, CT 06520 0007 - Eta P.O. Box 2074 Church St.Station New York, NY 10008 0008 - Theta
P.O. Box 4601 Chicago, IL 60680 0009 - Iota 3465 Somerset Trail c/o John H. Carter Adanta, GA 30331 0011 -Mu P.O. Box 580948 Minneapolis, MN 55458 0013 -Xi P.O. Box 21 WUberforce, OH 45384 0014 - Omicron William Pitt Union Room 624 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 0015 - Pi 5104 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 0016 - Rho P.O. Box 34577 Philadelphia, PA 19101 0017 - Sigma P.O. Box 276 Astor Station Boston, MA 02123 0018 - Tau P.O. Box 2066 Champaign, IL 61820 0019 - I psilon P.O. BOX 1692 Lawrence, KS 66044 0020 - Phi P.O. Box 2311 Athens, OH 45701
0021 - Chi 1005 D.B. Todd Blvd. P.O. Box 229 Nashville, TN 37208 0022 - Psi 3820 Locust Walk High Rise East - Suite 202 Philadelphia, PA 19104 0023 - Alpha Alpha P.O. Box 9096 Cincinnati, OH 45221 0024 - Alpha Beta P. 0. Box 1001 Talladega, AL 35160 0025 - Alpha Gamma P.O. Box 1167 Providence, RI 02912 0026 - Alpha Delta 3175 South Hoover Street Suite 403 Los Angeles, CA 90007 0027 - Alpha Epsilon 102 Sproul Hall Berkeley, CA 94720 0028 - Alpha Zeta P.O. Box 415 Institute, WV 25112 0029 - Alpha Eta 6328 Lake Paddock St. Louis, MO 63033 0033 - Alpha Mu P.O. Box 5684 Evanston, IL 60204 0035 - Alpha Xi 10433 Kent-Kangley Rd.,#326 Kent, WA 98031 0036 - Alpha Omicron P.O. Box 1736 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 0037 - Alpha Pi Student Activities Center Box 12 Louisville, KY 40292 0038 - Alpha Rho 830 Westview Drive Unit 142030 Atlanta, GA 30314 0039 - Alpha Sigma P.O. Box 2139 Marshall, TX 75671 0040 - Alpha Tau P.O. Box 2591 Akron, OH 44309
0041 - Alpha I psilon Wayne St Univ, Student Ctr Bid P.O. Box 007 Detroit, MI 48202 0042 - Alpha Phi P.O. Box 327 223J.P. Brawley Adanta, GA 30314 0043 - Alpha Chi 1000 17th Avenue North Box 457 Nashville, TN 37208 0044 - Alpha Psi Lincoln University Box 29 Jefferson City, MO 65102 0045 - Beta Alpha 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane MSU Student Activities Dundalk, MD 21251 0046 - Beta Beta #20 Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182 0047 - Beta Gamma P.O. Box 9076 Petersburg, VA 23806 0048 - Beta Delta P.O. Box 7454 Orangeburg, SC 29117 0049 - Beta Epsilon
P.O. Box 20566 Greensboro, NC 27411 0050 - Beta Zeta ECSU Campus Box 762 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 0051 - Beta Eta Office of Student Development Student Ctr 3rd Floor Carbondale, IL 62901 0052 - Beta Theta P.O. Box 506 Bluefleld, WV 24701 0053 - Beta Iota P.O.Box 19332 Winston-Salem, NC 27110 0054 - Beta Kappa P.O. Box 58 Langston, OK 73050 0055 - Beta Mu P.O. Box 25 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 0056 - Beta Nu P.O. Box 6734 Tallahassee, FL 32314
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0057 - Beta Xi 714 King Road Memphis, TN 38109 0058 - Beta Omicron P.O. Box 1234 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard Nashville, TN 37209 0059 - Beta Pi P.O. Box 94215 Jackson, TN 38301 0060 - Beta Rho P.O. Box 28721 Raleigh, NC 27601 0061 - Beta Sigma P.O. Box 9925 Southern University Baton Rouge, LA 70813
0077 - Gamma Mu 701 West Monroe Street Livingstone College Salisbury, NC 28144 0078 - Gamma Nu P.O. Box 10607 Calder Square State College, PA 16805 0079 - Gamma Xi 308 Westwood Plaza Kerkhoff Hall #105 Los Angeles, CA 90024 0081 - Gamma Pi 1600 Harden St. Benedict Coll. Columbia, SC 29204
0096 - Delta Theta 3100 Cleburne Avenue Houston, TX 77004 0097 - Delta Iota 36764 RPO Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 0098 - Delta Kappa P.O. Box 267 Lorman, MS 39096 0099 - Delta Mu P.O. Box 8 Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67208 0100 - Delta \ u P.O. Box 247 Princess Anne, MD 21853
0062 - Beta Tau 7325 Palmetto Street Campus Activities Boxll7B New Orleans, LA 70125
0082 - Gamma Rho Purdue University Stewart Center Box 630 W. Lafayette, IN 47906
0101 - Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 2963 Louisville, KY 40201
0083 - Gamma Sigma 55 Freedom Drive Dover, DE 19904
0102 - Beta Lambda P.O. Box 300221 Kansas City, MO 64130
0063 - Beta Upsilon P.O. Box 28 Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 36195
0085 - Gamma Upsilon P.O. Box 401 Tougaloo, MS 39174
0103 - Gamma Lambda 293 Eliot Detroit, MI 48202
0064 - Beta Phi P.O. Box 536 New Orleans, LA 70122
0086 - Gamma Phi P.O. Box 34 Alpha Phi Alpha Gamma Phi Chap Tuskegee, AL 36087
0104 - Delta Lambda 3201 Clifton Ave. Dundalk, MD 21239
0065 - Beta Chi 812 W. 13th Street LMe Rock, AR 72202 0068 - Gamma Beta 5216 Buck Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 0070 - Gamma Delta 1200 N. University Pine Bluff, AR 71611
0088 - Gamma Psi 1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610
0105 - Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 5475 St. Louis, MO 63147 0106 - Zeta Lambda
0089 - Delta Alpha P. 0. Box 152 Cordova, SC 29039
P.O. Box 672 Newport News, VA 23607 0107 - Eta Lambda
0090 • Delta Beta P.O. Box 257 0071 - Gamma Epsilon Bediune Cookman College P.O. Box 656 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Madison, WI Wl 0091 - Delta Gamma 0072 - Gamma Zeta P.O. Box 220 P.O. Box 4326 Normal, AL 35762 Fort Valley, GA 31030 0092 - Delta Delta 0073 - Gamma Eta 504 College Drive P.O. Box 5205 Albany, GA 31705 Bloomington, IN 47406 0093 - Delta Epsilon P.O. Box 1906 0074 - Gamma Theta Buffalo, NY 14213 331 Kiefaber Street Dayton, OH 45409 0094 - Delta Zeta 0075 - Gamma Iota P.O. Box 35195 P.O. Box 26 Syracuse, NY 13235 Williams Student Union Hampton, VA 23668 0095 - Delta Eta P.O. Box 20742 0076 - Gamma Kappa Savannah, GA 31404 P.O. Box 3800-177 Birmingham, AL 35208
P.O. Box 92576 Adanta, GA 30314 0108 - Theta Lambda P.O. Box 468 Dayton, OH 45417 0109 - Iota Lambda P.O. Box 88131 Indianapolis, IN 46208 0110 - Kappa Lambda
P.O. Box 21052 Greensboro, NC 27420 0111 -Mu Lambda P.O. Box 1993 Washington, DC 20013 0 1 1 2 - N u Lambda P.O. Box 3385 Petersburg, VA 23805 0 1 1 3 - X i Lambda P.O. Box 87529 Chicago, IL 60680
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0114 - Omitron Lambda 2210 1st Ave., North Birmingham, IL 35203
0130-Alpha Theta Lambda P.O. Box 1810 Atlantic City, NJ 08404
0144 - Alpha Psi Lambda P.O. Box 2107 Columbia, SC 29202
0 1 5 9 - B e t a Pi Lambda P.O. Box 14164 Albany, NY 12212
0177 - Gamma Mu Lambda P.O. Box 5474 Tallahassee, FL 32314
0192 - Delta Delta Lambda P.O. Box 866 West Palm Beach, FL 33402
0115 - Pi Lambda 1500 Ringo Street Little Rock, AR 72202
0131 - Alpha Iota Lambda P.O. Box 904 Institute, WV 25112
014; - Beta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 66036 Baltimore, MD 21239
0161 - Beta Sigma Lambda P.O.Box 335 Hartford, CT 06141
0178 - Gamma \ u Lambda P.O. Box 247 Lynchburg, VA 24505
0193 - Delta Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 265 East St. Louis, IL 62201
0132 - Alpha Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 11572 Roanoke, VA 24022
0146 - Beta Beta Lambda P.O. Box 510027 Miami, FL 33151
0162 - Beta Tau Lambda P.O. Box 3142 Fort Worth, TX 76113
0179-Gamma Xi Lambda P.O. Box 580948 Minneapolis, MN 55458
0194 - Delta Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 152 Orangeburg, SC 29116
0133 - Alpha Mu Lambda P.O. Box 2091 Knoxville, TN 37901
0147 - Beta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 26631 Richmond, VA 23261
0163 - Beta Upsilon Lambda
0195 - Delta Eta Lambda
PO Box 1291 Jackson, TN 38302
0180 - Gamma Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 4054 Albany, GA 31706
P.O. Box 1692 Topeka, KS 66601
0134- Alpha Nu Lambda P.O. Box 830509 Tuskegee, AL 36083
0148 - Beta Delta Lambda P.O. Box 9443 Daytona Beach, FL 32120
0164 - Beta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 1361 Savannah, GA 31402
0181 - Gamma Pi Lambda P.O. Box 3205 Galveston, TX 77552
0196 - Delta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 189 Normal, AL 35762
0135 - Alpha Xi Lambda 525 E Woodruff Ave Suite 311 Toledo, OH 43624
0149 - Beta Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 247 Boley, OK 74829
0165 - Beta Chi Lambda P.O. Box 683 Muskogee, OK 74402
0182 - Gamma Rho Lambda P.O. Box 4529 Gary, LN 46404
0197 - Delta Iota Lambda P.O. Box 6344 Columbus, GA 31907
0150 - Beta Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 104581 Jefferson City, MO 65110
0166 - Beta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 514892 Los Angeles, CA 90051
0183 - Gamma Sigma Lambda PO Box 415 Fort Valley, GA 31030
0198 - Delta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 384 Florence, SC 29503
0151 - Beta Eta Lambda P.O. Box 11105 Oklahoma City, OK 73136
0167 - Gamma Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 1666 Charlottesville, VA 22902
0184 - Gamma Tau Lambda
0199 - Delta Mu Lambda P.O. Box 2542 Paterson, NJ 07509
0152 -Beta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 3522 Durham, NC 27702
0168 - Gamma Beta Lambda 661 Montclair Road Frankfort, KY 40601
0186 - Gamma Phi Lambda P.O. Box 4770 Eastmont Station Oakland, CA 94605
0153 - Beta Iota Lambda 2219 Plank Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0169 - Gamma Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 5244 Greenville, SC 29606
0154 - Beta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 22096 Charleston, SC 29413
0172 -Gamma Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 82102 Tampa, FL 33612
0 1 5 5 - B e t a Mu Lambda 512 Charles Street Spencer, NC 28159
0173 - Gamma Eta Lambda 6801 Willamette Drive Austin, TX 78723
0 1 5 6 - B e t a Nu Lambda P.O. Box 562663 Charlotte, NC 28256
0174-Gamma Theta Lambda P.O. Box 1622 Wilmington, DE 19899
0 1 1 6 - R h o Lambda P.O. Box 971 Buffalo, NY 14215 0 1 1 7 - Sigma Lambda 9701 Lake, Suite 123 New Orleans, LA 70127 0118 - Tau Lambda P.O. Box 80646 Nashville, TN 37208 0119-Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 40081 Jacksonville, FL 32203 0120- Phi Lambda P.O. Box 28797 Raleigh, NC 27611 0121 - Chi Lambda P.O. Box 351 Wilberforce, OH 45384 0122 - Psi Lambda P.O. Box 334 Chattanooga, TN 37401 0123 - Alpha Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 1885 Montclair, NJ 07042 0124 - Alpha Beta Lambda P.O. Box 1248 Lexington, KY 40588 012$ - Alpha Gambda Lambda 887 St. Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10032 0126 - Alpha Delta Lambda P. O. Box 1906 Memphis, TN 38101 0127 - Alpha Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 3216 Jackson, MS 39207 0128-Alpha Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 671 Bluefleld, WV 24701 0129 - Alpha Eta Lambda P.O. Box 460685 Houston, TX 77056
0136 - Alpha Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 4991 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 0137 - Alpha Pi Lambda P.O. Box 11316 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 0138 - Alpha Rho Lambda
P.O. Box 360464 Columbus, OH 43236 0139 - Alpha Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 150303 Dallas, TX 75215 0140 - Alpha Tau Lambda 3644 N. Louisville Tulsa, OK 74115 0141 - Alpha Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 6058 Montgomery, AL 36106 0142 - Alpha Phi Lambda P.O. Box 816 Norfolk, VA 23510 0143 - Alpha Chi Lambda P.O. Box 14752 Augusta, GA 30919
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0 1 5 7 - B e t a Xi Lambda 0175 - Gamma Iota P.O. Box 1425 Lambda Bellevue, NE 68005 P.O.Box 575 West Hempstead, NY 11552 0158 - Beta Omicron Lambda 0176 - Gamma Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 2383 Mobile, AL 36652 P. O. Box 796 Wilmington, NC 28402
P.O. Box 6734 Beaumont, TX 77705
0187 - Gamma Chi Lambda P.O. Box 883154 San Francisco, CA 94188 0188 - Gamma Psi Lambda P.O. Box 787 Asheville, NC 28802 0189 - Delta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 91932 Cleveland, OH 44101 0190 - Delta Beta Lambda 2203 Andrews Blvd. Hampton, VA 23663 0191 - Delta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 6123 Cincinnati, OH 45206
0200 - Delta Nu Lambda P.O. Box 4384 Danville, VA 24540 0201 - General Organization 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 0202 - Delta Xi Lambda P.O. Box 555038 Orlando, FL 32855 0203 - Delta Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 247 Princess Anne, MD 21853 0204 - Delta Pi Lambda P.O. Box 2486 Selma, AL 36701 0205 - Delta Rho Lambda 1104 Iowa Street San Antonio, TX 78203 0206 - Delta Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 6296 Pine Bluff, AR 71611
CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0207 - Delta Tau Lambda
P.O. Box 34471 Phoenix, AZ 85067
0223 - Epsilon \ u Lambda P.O. Box 7941 Portsmouth, VA 23707
0237 - Zeta Delta Lambda P.O. Box 1952 Springfield, OH 45502
0255 - Zeta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 1102 Lake Charles, LA 70602
0271 - Eta Rho Lambda P.O. Box 93093 Rochester, NY 14692
0286 - Theta Iota Lambda Box 662 Highland Station Springfield, MA 01109
0208 - Delta Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 38132 Sherveport, LA 71133
0224 - Epsilon Xi Lambda P.O. Box 1783 Clarksdale, MS 38614
0238 - Zeta Epsilon Lambda 2 Afton Rd. Jackson, NJ 08527
0256 - Eta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 204342 New Haven, CT 06520
0272 - Eta Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 32951 San Jose, CA 95152
0287 - Theta Kappa Lambda
P.O. Box 6092 Lubbock, TX 79493
0209 - Delta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 020251 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
0225 - Epsilon Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 595 South Hill, VA 23970
0239 - Zeta Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 110406 Cambria Heights, NY 11411
0257 - Eta Beta Lambda P.O. Box 8155 Kechi, KS 67067
0273 - Eta Tau Lambda P.O. Box 582 Akron, OH 44309
0288 - Theta Mu Lambda P.O. Box 184 Olympia Fields, IL 60461
0210 - Delta Chi Lambda P.O. Box 205 Milwaukee, Wl 53223
0226 - Epsilon Pi Lambda 1822 S.W. 4th Street Ocala, FL 34474
0240 - Zeta Eta Lambda P.O. Box 1187 Greenville, NC 27835
0258 - Eta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 5224 Lafayette, LA 70502
0274 - Eta Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 1322 Odeasa, TX 79760
0289 - Theta Nu Lambda P.O. Box 1818 Lagrange, GA 30241
0211 - Delta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 200296 Denver, CO 80220
0227 - Epsilon Rho Lambda P.O. Box 1572 Fayetteville, NC 28302
0241 - Zeta Theta Lambda 1829 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105
0259 - Eta Delta Lambda P.O. Box 815 Monroe, LA 71210
0275 - Eta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 464 Columbus, MS 39702
0290 - Theta Xi Lambda P.O. Box 11396 South bend, IN 46614
0213 - 1 psi Ion Beta Lambda P.O. Box 6788 Macon, GA 31208
0228 - Epsilon Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 1762 Rocky Mount, NC 27802
0242 - Zeta Iota Lambda P.O. Box 5401 Trenton, NJ 08638
0261 - Eta Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 494 New Rochelle, NY 10802
0276 - Eta Chi Lambda P.O. Box 188 Nanuet, NY 10954
0291 - Theta Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 824 Goldsboro, NC 27533
0214 - I psi Ion Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 245 Boston Univ. Station Boston, MA 02215
0229 - Epsilon Tau Lambda P.O. Box 2497 Prairie View, TX 77446
0243 - Zeta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 5006 Des Moines, IA 50306
0262 - Eta Eta Lambda P.O. Box 6387 Annapolis, MD 21401
0277 - Eta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 26791 Tucson, AZ 85726
0292 - Theta Pi Lambda P.O. Box 93716 Las Vegas, NV 89193
0230 - Epsilon Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 1059 Flint, MI 48501
0244 - Zeta Mu Lambda P.O. Box 4254 Gulfport, MS 39502
0263 - Eta Theta Lambda P.O. Box 501 West Hempstead, NY 11552
0231 - Epsilon Phi Lambda PO. Box 461 Port Arthur, TX 77640
0246 - Zeta Xi Lambda P.O. Box 5470 Evanston, IL 60201
0215 - Epsilon Delta Lambda 125 East Gaylev Street Piedmont, AL 36272 0216 - Epsilon Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 1405 Waco, TX 76703 0217-Epsilon Zeta Lambda P.O. BOX 6312 Portland, OR 97228 0219 - Epsilon Theta Lambda P.O. Box HM2589 Hamilton Bermuda, HMKX 0220 - Epsilon Iota Lambda P.O. Box 1462 Suffolk, VA 23439 0221 - Epsilon Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 808 Grambling, LA 71245 0222 - Epsilon Mu Lambda P.O. Box 2325 Pensacola, FL 32513
0232 - Epsilon Chi Lambda University Station ECSU Campus Box 802 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 0233 - Epsilon Psi Lambda 2334 Third Street Alexandria, LA 71302 0234 - Zeta Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 6072 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 0235 - Zeta Beta Lambda P.O. Box 22261 Sacramento, CA 95822 0236 - Zeta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 180 Langston, OK 73050
0247 - Zeta Omicron Lambda 1611 W. Girard Avenue Attn: LaRue D. Myers Philadelphia, PA 19130 0248 - Zeta Pi Lambda P.O. Box 21125 Seatde,WA98111 0249 - Zeta Rho Lambda P .0. Box 1203 Dover, DE 19903 0250 - Zeta Sigma Lambda P.O.Box 50026 San Diego, CA 92105 0252 - Zeta Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 8234 Reston-Fairfax, VA 20195 0253 - Zeta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 1335 Stamford, CT 06902
0264 - Eta Iota Lambda P.O. Box 902 Athens, GA 30603 0265 - Eta Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 1271 Fort Pierce, FL 34954
0278 - Theta Alpha Lambda PO Box 2704 Gadsden, AL 35903
0293 - Theta Rho Lambda 1009 South Quinn Street Arlington, VA 22204
0279 - Theta Beta Lambda 9141 E. Stockton Blvd Suite 251-181 Elk Grove, CA 95624
0294 - Theta Sigma Lambda 100 ASU Drive #163 Lorman, MS 39096
0280 - Theta Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 272 Ozark, AL 36360
0295 - Theta Tau Lambda 51 Lambert Drive West Helena, AR 72390
0281 - Theta Delta 0266 - Eta Mu Lambda Lambda P.O. Box 141 P.O. Box 6252 Gastonia, NC 28053 El Paso, TX 79906
0296 - Theta Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 11732 Fort Wayne, IN 40853
0267 - Eta \ n Lambda
0282 - Theta Epsilon Lambda PO Box 723 St Thomas, VI 00804
0297 - Theta Phi Lambda P.O. Box 1522 Bennettsville, SC 29512
0283 - Theta Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 130044 Ann Arbor, MI 48113
0299 - Theta Psi Lambda P.O. Box 53 Somerset, NJ 08873
0284 - Theta Eta Lambda P.O. Box 15024 St. Petersburg, FL 33733
0300 - Delta Xi P.O. Box 411 Wilberforce, OH 45384
P.O. Box 8704 Kentwood, MI 49518 0268 - Eta Xi Lambda P.O. Box 6752 Lawton, OK 73506 0269 - Eta Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 3106 Rock Hill, SC 29732 0270 - Eta Pi Lambda 5888 1/2 Towne Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90003
0285 - Theta Theta Lambda CMR 470, Box 7705 Apo, AE 09165
0302 - Delta Pi P.O. Box 615 Cheyney, PA 19319
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0303 - Delta Rho 5100RockhiU Office of Student Life Kansas City, MO 64130 0304 - Delta Sigma P.O. Box 200 Grambling, LA 71245 0305 - Delta Tail 115 College Drive, Box 737 Lawrenceville, VA 23868 0306 - Delta Upsilon 50 Talawanda Drive Oxford, OH 45056 0307 - Delta Phi P.O. Box 17177 Jackson, MS 39217 0309 - Delta Psi 15800 NW 42nd Avenue Miami, FL 33054 0310 - Epsilon Alpha P.O. Box 70559 Toledo, OH 43607 0313 - Epsilon Delta Kent State University Office of Campus life Box A Kent, OH 44243 0314 - Epsilon Epsilon 320 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078
0324 - Epsilon Pi 700 Park Ave.Box #2033 Norfolk, VA 23504 0329 - Epsilon Rho P.O. Box 10729 Beaumont, TX 77710 0326 - Epsilon Sigma 6900 N. Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249 0327 - Epsilon Tau 6956 N. Raintree Dr. UnitD Milwaukee, Wl 53223 0328 - Epsilon Upsilon 6110 Providence Place New Orleans, LA 70126 0329 - Epsilon Phi 180 Campus Life Building Attn: Willard Draper Dekalb, IL 60115 0330 - Epsilon Chi P.O.Box 575 Patterson Office Tower Lexington, KY 40526 0331 - Epsilon Psi P.O. Box V Rolla, MO 65402 0332 - Zeta Alpha A022 Brady Commons Columbia, MO 65211
0315 - Epsilon Zeta P.O. Box 14619 Fayetteville, NC 28301
0333 - Zeta Beta Rankin Center Box 6 Big Rapids, MI 49307
0316 - Epsilon Eta 11 McKenny Union Box 2 Ypsilanti, MI 48197
0334 - Zeta Gamma SAC Box 12 Union 217 Warrensburg, MO 64093
0342 - Zeta Mu 330 Student Center 44 Courtland Street Atlanta, GA 30303 0343 - Zeta Nu P.O. Box 432 Charleston, IL 61920
0380 - Theta Epsilon 132 Cruiks Hank Ave Hempstead, NY 11550
0363 - Eta Kappa
0381 - Theta Zeta Hinman Box 5024 Hanover, NH 03755
P.O. Box 3129 Ruston, LA 71272
0344 - Zeta Xi P.O. Box 4-1889 Lafayette, LA 70504
0364 - Eta Mu University of Houston CA Box 121 Houston, TX 77204
034; - Zeta Omicron P.O. Box 2309 Univ. Station Murray, KY 42071
0365 - Eta Nu P.O. Box 3111 c/o Adrian Cox Greenville, NC 27836
0346 - Zeta Pi P.O. Box 2153 Athens, GA 30612
0367 - Eta Omicron P.O. Box 5475 Raleigh, NC 27650
0347 - Zeta Rho P.O. Box 1024 Terre Haute, IN 47809
0368 - Eta Pi 517 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh, Wl 54901
0348 - Zeta Sigma
0369 - Eta Rho WKU Box 8321 1 Big Red Way Bowling Green, KY 42101
P.O. Box 2562 Edmond, OK 73083 0349 - Zeta Tau P.O. Box 4403 Tamu-C E T Station Commerce, TX 75429 0351 -Zeta Phi P.O. Box 5476 14000 Hwy 82 West Itta Bena, MS 38941
0370 - Eta Sigma P.O. Box 151496 San Diego, CA 92175 0371 - Eta Tau P.O. Box 604 Normal, IL 61761 0372 - Eta Upsilon
0352 - Zeta Chi P.O. Box 1306 Arlington, TX 76004 0353 - Zeta Psi Sykes Union Bldg. Westchester, PA 19383
0318 - Epsilon Iota 1817E. Oltof #2111 Austin, TX 78741
0335 - Zeta Delta P.O. Box 6806 East Lansing, Ml 48826
0354 - Eta Alpha 1235 15th Street P.O. Box 137 Augusta, GA 30901
0319 - Epsilon Kappa P.O. Box 6175 Peoria, IL 61606
0336 - Zeta Epsilon 1809 Fern Avenue High Point, NC 27260
0357 - Eta Delta P.O. Box 248587 Coral Gables, FL 33124
0320 - Epsilon Mil 322 E. San Salvador Street San Jose, CA 95112
0337 - Zeta Zeta P.O. Box 2863 Norman, OK 73072
0358 - Eta Epsilon
0321 - Epsilon \ u P.O. Box 1430-4198 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
0339 - Zeta Theta 1338 E. 8th Street Tucson, AZ 85719
0359 - Eta Zeta 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD 20715
0322 - Epsilon Xi P.O. Box 29 Faunce Student Service Bldg. Kalamazoo, MI 49008
0340 - Zeta Iota P.O. Box 84 Whitewater, Wl 53190
0360 - Eta Eta 309 West Adams Apt. 3 Macomb, IL 61455
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0362 - Eta Iota P.O. Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042
P.O.Box 305432 Denton, TX 76203
P.O.Box 42031-41 Lubbock, TX 79409 0373 - Eta Phi P.O. Box 334 Chattanooga, TN 37401 0374 - Eta Chi P.O. Box 5077 Monroe, LA 71212 0375 - Eta Psi P.O. Box 3142 Fort Worth, TX 76113 0376 - Theta Alpha P.O. Box 138 Hawkins, TX 75765 0377 - Theta Beta 711 Belvedere Drive Columbus, GA 31907 0378 - Theta Gamma 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Box 542 Tampa, FL 33620 0379 - Theta Delta 3609 Kent Road Mobile, AL 36605
0382 - Theta Eta 1623 Fifth Street/Suite A Davis, CA 95616 0383 - Theta Theta P.O. Box 93063 Lake Charles, LA 70609 0384 - Theta Iota P.O. Box 346 Blacksburg, VA 24063 0385 - Theta Kappa HSU Box 6576 Arkadelphia, AR 71999 0386 - Theta Mu PO Box 5017 Huntsville, TX 77341 0387 - Theta Nu P.O. Box 85128 Columbia, SC 29225 0388 - Theta Xi Box 87 Student Center Muncie, IN 47306 0391 - Theta Rho 907 Floyd Ave., Box 38 Richmond, VA 23220 0392 - Theta Sigma 5632 Partridge Drive Orlando, FL 32810 0393 - Theta Tau 814 W. Third Avenue Flint, MI 48503 0394 - Theta Upsilon P.O. Box 1366 State University, AR 72467 0395 - Theta Phi UNO Box 644 New Orleans, LA 70148 0396 - Theta Chi P.O.B. 5232 Natchitoches, LA 71457 0397 - Theta Psi 440 Western Ave Conway, AR 72032 0398 - Iota Alpha MSN5A3 Fairfax, VA 22030
0399 - Iota Beta P.O. Box 611 Newcomb Hall Charlottesville, VA 22904 0401 - Iota Delta U Box 67002 Tallahassee, FL 32313 0402 - Iota Epsilon 1 Campus Drive c/o Student Life Office Allendale, MI 49401 0403 - Iota Zeta P.O. Box 53 / Stamp Union College Park, MD 20906 0404 - Iota Eta 1400 Coleman Avenue P.O. Box 70061 Macon, GA 31207 0406 - Iota Iota Brower Student Center Trenton, NJ 08650 0407 - Iota Kappa P.O. Box 3142 Fort Worth, TX 76113 0408 - Iota Mu P.O. Box 7081 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 0409 - Iota Nu HUC-P.O.Box 45 Birmingham, AL 35294 0410 - Iota Xi Student Union Building Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 0 4 1 2 - I o t a Pi 300 Cougar Lake Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 0414 - Iota Sigma P.O. Box 24-SMC Millersville, PA 17551 0415 -IotaTau
P. 0. Box 3196 Pullman, WA 99163 0419 - Iota Psi Office of Student Life 3801 W Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 0420 - Kappa Alpha P.O. Box 867368 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486 0421 - Kappa Beta P.O. Box 1472 Mississippi State, MS 39762 0422 - Kappa Gamma UNA Box 5345 Florence, AL 35632
ALPHA ATTITUDE
CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0423 - Kappa Delta 2110 Hillside Rd Storrs, CT 06269
0445 - Mu Delta GSW Box 1196 Americus, GA 31709
0469 - Nu Zeta P.O. Box 714 Cullowhee, NC 28723
0491 - Xi Zeta P.O. Box 2995 Farmville, VA 23909
0426 - Kappa Eta 3168 Campus Postal Station Memphis, TO 38152
0447 - Mu Zeta P.O. Box 1031 Chapel Hill, NC 27510
0471 - Nu Theta Student Activties Office 2122 Webb Center Norfolk, VA 23529
0492 - Xi Eta P.O. Box 7322 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109
0472 - Nu Iota Student Center S.G.A. Suite Glassboro, NJ 08028
0494 • Xi Iota P.O. Box 168006 Orlando, FL 32816
0473 - Nu Kappa 1000 Hilltop Circle UC Box 33 Baltimore, MD 21250
0496 - Xi Mu Office of Minority Affairs Slippery Rock, PA 16057
0427 - Kappa Theta VU Station B 357057 Nashville, TO 37235 0428 - Kappa Iota 815 W.Calhoun Magnolia, AR 71753 0429 - Kappa Kappa 1425 Markham Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 0430 - Kappa Mil P.O. Box 2212 Thibodeaux, LA 70310 0431 - Kappa \ u P.O. Box 12815-SLU Hammond, LA 70402 0432 - Kappa Xi 1301 E. Main St. P.O. Box 655 Murfreesboro, TO 37132 0433 - Kappa Omicron P.O. Box 97321 Durham, NC 27708 0434 - Kappa Pi C.S. Box 4219 P.O.Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23186 0435 - Kappa Rho P.O.Box 111 Greenvale, NY 11568 0437 - Kappa Tau Holton Hall #203B Manhattan, KS 66506 0438 - Kappa Upsilon 1658 Kings Road P.O. Box 672 Jacksonville, FL 32209 0440 - Kappa Chi P.O. Box 384 Florence, SC 29503 0441 - Kappa INi 2801 South University Avenues Litde Rock, AR 72204 0442 - Mu Alpha Drawer N, Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322 0444 - Mu Gamma P.O. Box 1875 Milledgeville, GA 31061
0448 - Mu Eta 700 E. MesquiteCir.,#210 Tempe, AZ 85281 0450 - Mu Iota P. O. Box 16491 Knoxville,TO37996 0451 - Mu Kappa CAC Boxl46 University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106 0452 - Mu Mu 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 0453 - Mu \ u L.BJ. Student Center San Marcos, TX 78666 0454 - Mu Xi USM Box 9378 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 0455 - Mu Omicron P.O. Box 714 Valdosta,GA 31698 0457 - Mu Rho 8000 York Road Box 4074 Towson, MD 21252 0458 - Mu Sigma P.O.B. 93213 Rochester, NY 14692 0459 - Mu Tau SGA Complex Center 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223 0460 - Mu Upsilon 127 Hill Street, Apt. 1 Frostburg, MD 21532 0462 - Mu Chi P.O. Box 92902 Long Beach, CA 90809 0465 - Nu Beta P.O. Box 58255 Washington, DC 20037 0466 - Nu Gamma P.O. Box 10018 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118 0467 - Nu Delta Student Activities 9501 South King Drive Chicago, IL 60628
0474 - Nu Mu 350223 Georgia Tech Station Atlanta, GA 30332 0475 - Nu Nu P.O. Box 1116 Huntington, WV 25713
0498 - Xi Xi P.O. Box 1299 Jacksonville, AL 36265 0500 - Omicron Lambda Alpha P.O. Box 77422 Washington, DC 20013 0502 - Iota Alpha Lambda
0479 - Nu Rho 3241 S. Wabash Box 144 Chicago, IL 60616
P.O. Box 1002 Aberdeen, M D 21001
0480 - Nu Sigma P.O. Box 19801 Stanford, CA 94309
0503 - Iota Beta Lambda P.O. Box 1275 Cocoa, FL 32923
0481 - Nu Tau Drawer X Montevallo, AL 35115 0482 - Nu Upsilon P.O. Box 3251 University, MS 38677 0483 - Nu Phi PO Box 50940 Conway, SC 29526 0485 - Nu Psi P.O. Box 21902 Baton Rouge, LA 70893 0486 - Xi Alpha P.O. Box 2414 Morehead, KY 40351 0487 - Xi Beta P.O. Box 435 Troy, AL 36082 0488 - Xi Gamma 1 University Plaza MS0040 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 0489 - Xi Delta P.O. Box 8041 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 0490 - Xi Epsilon P.O. Box 2571 Sumter, SC 29150
0504 - Iota Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 2122 Brunswick, GA 31521 0505 - Iota Delta Lambda P.O. Box 81813 Chicago, IL 60681 0506 - Iota Epsilon Lambda P.O. BoxNIOlOO Nassau, Bahamas, 0507 - Iota Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 90692 Los Angeles, CA 90009 0508 - Iota Eta Lambda P.O. Box 452 Orangeburg, SC 29116 0509 - Iota Theta Lambda P.O. Box 232 Endicott, NY 13760 0511 - Iota Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 6565 Teall Avenue Station Syracuse, NY 13217
0 5 1 2 - Iota Mu Lambda 2171 Fern Hill Station Tacoma, WA 98412 0514 - Iota Xi Lambda PO Box 401 Opleousas, LA 70570 0515 - Iota Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 15083 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 0516 - Iota Pi Lambda P.O. Box 571098 Miami, FL 33157 0 5 1 7 - I o t a Rho Lambda P.O. Box 7367 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 0518-IotaSigma Lambda P.O. Box 25631 Christiansted St. Croix US, VI 00824 0 5 1 9 - I o t a Tau Lambda P.O. Box 202 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 0520 - Iota Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 2233 Silver Spring, MD 20915 0521 - Iota Phi Lambda P.O. Box 44033 Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 0522 - Iota Chi Lambda P. O. Box 1531 Saginaw, MI 48605 0523 - Iota Psi Lambda P.O. Box 5435 Albuquerque, NM 87185 0524 - Kappa Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 1128 Seaside, CA 93955 0526 - Kappa Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 795 Texarkana, TX 75504 0527 - Kappa Delta Lambda P.O. Box 14303 Lansing, MI 48917
0528 - Kappa Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 44825 Fort Washington, MD 20749 0529 - Kappa Zeta Lambda 1107 Broad Street Sweetwater, TO 37874 0530 - Kappa Eta Lambda P.O. Box 2114 Bakersfield, CA 93303 0531 -Kappa Theta Lambda P.O. Box 1059 Teaneck, NJ 07666 0532 - Kappa Iota Lambda P.O. Box 109 Willingboro, NJ 08046 0535 - Kappa Nu Lambda P.O. Box 622 Sheffield, AL 35660 0537 - Kappa Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 4064 Vallejo, CA 94590 0538 - Kappa Pi Lambda P.O. Box 6175 Peoria, IL 61654 0539 - Kappa Rho Lambda P.O. Box 15031 Evansville, IN 47716 0540 - Kappa Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 397 Killeen, TX 76541 0541 - Kappa Tau Lambda 4204 Thornwood Valdosta, GA 31502 0542 - Kappa Upsilon Lambda P.O. Box 1171 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 0543 - Kappa Phi Lambda P.O. Box 321 Columbia, MD 21045 0544 - Kappa Chi Lambda P.O. Box 512 North Chicago, IL 60064
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0545 - Kappa Psi Lambda P.O. Box 1414 Portage, MI 49081 0546 - Mu Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 51 DeKalb, a 60115
0562 - Mu Sigma Lambda 4026 W. 59th Place Los Angeles, CA 90043 0565 - Mu Phi Lambda PSC 450 , BOX 703 Apo, AP 96206
0582 - Nu Pi Lambda P.O. Box 654 Arlington, TX 76004
0604 - Xi Pi Lambda P.O. Box 1612 Paducah, KY 42001
0584 - Nu Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 813 Natchitoches, LA 71458
0605 - Xi Rho Lambda 14559 Draft Horse Lane Wellington, FL 33414
0606 - Xi Sigma 0566 - Mu Chi Lambda 0585 - Nu Tau Lambda Lambda 0547 - Mu Beta P.O. Box 4993 P.O. Box 6486 P.O. Box 16203 Lambda Rock Island, IL 61201 Anaheim, CA 92816 Panama City, FL 32406 P.O. Box 267 0607 - Xi Tau Lambda Pearl City, HI 96782 0567 - Mu Psi Lambda 0589 - Nu Psi Lambda P.O. Box 214362 P.O. Box 2281 P.O. Box 1712 Dallas, TX 75221 Birmingham, AL 35201 0549 - Mu Delta Bloomington, IL 61702 Lambda 0609 - Xi Phi Lambda 0568 - Nu Alpha P.O. Box 6191 0590 - Xi Alpha 138 Elker Drive Springfield, IL 62708 Lambda Lambda Summerville, SC 29483 P.O. Box 361 P.O. Box 10371 0550 - Mu Epsilon Marrero, LA 70072 Alexandria, VA 22310 0 6 1 1 - X i Psi Lambda Lambda P.O. Box 442 P.O. Box 2903 0570 - Nu Gamma 0591 - Xi Beta Lambda Bradenton, FL 34206 Conway, SC 29528 Lambda 3410 Shady Hill Circle Temple, TX 76502 P.O. Box 593 0612 - Omicron Alpha 0551 - Mu / e t a Glassboro, NJ 08028 Lambda Lambda 0592 - Xi Gamma P.O. Box 1941 P. 0. Box 7538 0571 - Nu Delta Lambda Dalgren, VA 22448 Lambda Winter Haven, FL 33883 P.O. Box 127 P.O. Box 283 Beaufort, SC 29902 0613 - Omicron Beta 0552 - Mu Eta Lambda Dendron, VA 23839 Lambda P.O. Box 656 0593 - Xi Delta P.O. Box 10595 0573 - Nu Zeta Madison, WI 53701 Lambda Clearwater, FL 34617 Lambda P.O. Box 26312 0553 - Mu Theta 1538 0rcaSt. Richmond, VA 23260 0614 - Omicron Lambda Anchorage, AK 99501 Gamma Lambda P. 0. B. 6062 0594 - Xi Epsilon P.O. Box 681 Providence, RI02906 0574 - Nu Eta Lambda Lambda Winston-Salem, NC 27102 P.O. Box 178 P.O. Box 1956 0555 - Mu Kappa Gainesville, FL 32602 Columbia, MO 65202 0615 - Omicron Delta Lambda Lambda 902 Emerald Lane 0575 - Nu Theta 0595 - Xi Zeta Lambda 1611 W.Girard Ave. Carbondale, IL 62901 Lambda Philadelphia, PA 19116 P.O. Box 283 Paslagoula, MS 39567 P.O. Box 311 0556 - Mu Mu Lambda St. Martinville, LA 70582 0616 - Omicron P.O. Box 2815 Epsilon Lambda 0596 - Xi Eta Lambda Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 0576 - Nu Iota P.O. Box 60030 PO Box 15136 Lambda Houston, TX 77220 Corpus Christi, TX 78466 0557 - Mu Nu Lambda P.O. Box 205 Kingston, NC 28501 0617 - Omicron Zeta 508 Woodmere Drive 0597 - Xi Theta Lambda Lambda Kingsport, TN 37663 P.O. Box 1341 0577 - Nu Kappa P.O. Box 5951 Spartanburg, SC 29304 Fayetteville, AR 72702 Lambda 0558 - Mu Xi Lambda P.O. Box 2235 P.O. Box 1263 0598 - Xi Iota Lambda 0618 - Omicron Eta Lumberton, NC 28358 Rialto, CA 92377 Lambda P.O. Box 3061 0578 - Nu Mu Lambda Camarillo, CA 93011 P.O. Box 1844 0559 - Mu Omicron P.O. Box 370275 Washington, DC 20013 Lambda 0599 - Xi Kappa Decatur, GA 30037 P.O. Box 1764 Lambda 0619 - Omicron Theta Blytheville, AR 72316 Lambda P.O. Box 1522 0580 - Nu Xi Lambda Missouri City, TX 77489 P.O. Box 5796 P.O. Box 397138 0560 - Mu Pi Lambda Oakland, CA 94605 Cambridge, MA 02139 P.O. Box 733 0601 - Xi Nu Lambda Brookhaven, MS 39601 P.O. Box 80052 0620 - Omicron Iota 0581 - Nu Omicron Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Lambda Lambda 0561 - Mu Rho P.O. Box 12522 P.O. Box 5186 Lambda 0602 - Xi Xi Lambda Columbia, SC 29211 Fort Lee, VA 23801 P.O. Box 7275 P.O. Box 1084 Longview, TX 75607 Frederick, MD 21701
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0621 - Omicron Kappa Lambda 100 West College Street Sumter, SC 29150 0622 - Omicron Mu Lambda P.O. Box 672832 Marietta, GA 30006 0623 - Omicron Nu Lambda P.O. Box 1372 Radcliff.KY 40159 0627 - Omicron Rho Lambda P.O. Box 82-1544 Vicksburg, MS 39182 0628 - Omicron Sigma Lambda P. O. Box 2685 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 0629 - Omicron Tau Lambda P.O. Box 2722 Aiken, SC 29801 0630 - Omicron lipsilon Lambda P.O. Box 6024 Delray Beach, FL 33445 0631 - Omicron Phi Lambda P.O. Box 91393 East Point, GA 30364 0632 - Omicron Chi Lambda P.O. Box 388 Wichita Falls, TX 76308 0634 - Pi Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 11221 College Station, TX 77842 0636 - Pi Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 115386 Atlanta, GA 30310 0637 - Pi Delta Lambda PO Drawer 437 Georgetown, SC 29442 0638 - Pi Epsilon Lambda P.O. Box 201065 Montgomery, AL 36120 0639 - Pi Zeta Lambda P.O. Box 15066 Las Cruces, NM 88001
0640 - Pi Eta Lambda P.O. Box 1547 Dublin, GA 31021 0641 - Pi Theta Lambda P.O. Box 201445 San Antonio, TX 78220 0642 - Pi Iota Lambda P.O. Box 7153 Tifton, GA 31793 0643 - Pi Kappa Lambda P.O. Box 48667 Tulsa, OK 74148 0645 - Pi Nu Lambda P.O. Box 3467 State University, AR 72467 0646 - Pi Xi Lambda P.O. Box 6231 Clearfield, UT 84015 0647 - Pi Omicron Lambda P.O. Box 3084 Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 0648 - Pi Pi Lambda P. 0. Box 1303 Slidell, LA 70459 0649 - Pi Rho Lambda P.O. Box 45137 Los Angeles, CA 90045 0650 • Pi Sigma Lambda P. O. Box 746 Oxford, MS 38655 0651 - Pi Tau Lambda P.O. Box 64895 Burlington, VT 05406 0652 - Pi I psilon Lambda P.O. Box 3766 Capitol Heights, MD 20791 0654 - Pi Chi Lambda P.O. Box 144 Clinton, NC 28328 0655 - Pi Psi Lambda P.O. Box 1577 Quincy.FL 32351 0656 - Rho Alpha Lambda P.O. Box 243 Jacksonville, NC 28540 0657 - Rho Beta Lambda P. 0. BOX 1692 Henderson, NC 27536
CHAPTER DIRECTORY 0658 - Rho Gamma Lambda P.O. Box 3036 Greenwood, MS 38930
0712 - Omicron Epsilon 1 University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44505
0659 - Rho Delta Lambda PO Box 17635 Greenville, SC 29606
0713 - Omicron Zeta 1000 River Rd., Sub. Box 748 Teaneck, NJ 07666
0660 - Rho Epsilon Lambda P. 0. Box 1376 Woodville, MS 39669
0719 - Omicron Theta UNCW Greek Affairs Office 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403
0662 - Rho Eta Lambda P.O. Box 21102 Madison, AL 35824
0717 - Omicron Kappa P.O. Box 2843 Auburn, AL 36831
0663 - Rho Theta Lambda P.O. Box 893 Ahoskie, NC 27910
0719 - Omicron INu 600 S. College Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104
0664 - Rho Iota Lambda 9300 Chesswood Circle Richmond, VA 23237 0669 - Rho Kappa Lambda 1190 Polaris Court Lawrenceville, GA 30045 0701 - Xi Rho P.O. Box 320475 San Francisco, CA 94132 0702 - Xi Sigma 1700 Folger Hall Indiana, PA 15705 0703 - Xi Tau PO Box 8300 Statesboro, GA 30460 0705 - Xi Phi P.O. Box 5614 Rock Hill, SC 29733 0706 - Xi Chi Wittenburg University Box 3870 Springfield, OH 45504 0707 - Xi Psi PO Box 507 Uniondale, NY 11553 0708 - Omicron Alpha P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36117 0710 - Omicron Gamma
P.O. Box 150392 Jackson, MS 39210
0720 - Omicron Xi P.O. Box 1 425 S. Wabash Chicago, IL 60605 0721 - Omicron Omicron PO Box 4808 Washington, DC 20008 0723 - Omicron Rho 923 Capital University 2199 East Main Columbus, OH 43209 0725 - Omicron Tau Uni. of Northern Colorado University Center P.O. Box 78 Greeley, CO 80639 0726 - Omicron Upsilon 52 Colvin Circle Troy, NY 12180 0727 - Omicron Phi P.O. Box 5231 Cookeville, TN 38505 0729 - Omicron Psi P.O. Box 1253 Cleveland, MS 38733 0730 - Pi Alpha P.O. Box 7182 Clemson, SC 29632 0731 - Pi Beta P.O. Box 2000 Binghamton, NY 13903
0732 - Pi Gamma P.O. Box 19447 Sacramento, CA 95819 733 - Pi Delta P.O. Box 34 Livingston, AL 35470 0734 - Pi Epsilon Bell Memorial Union Chico, CA 95929 0735 - Pi Zeta Box 1311-12 Elliot University Center Greensboro, NC 27412 0737 - Pi Theta 2510 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21216 0739 - Pi Kappa 1958 Matador Wav Box #15 Northridge, CA 91330 0740 - Pi Mil P.O. Box 5113 Morgantown, WV 26505 0 7 4 1 - Pi Nu P.O. BOX 8984 - ASU Boone, NC 28608 0743 - Pi Omicron P.O. Box 4061 College Station, TX 77840 0744 - Pi Pi Box 1053-Union College Schenectady, NY 12308 0745 - Pi Rho 1611 W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19116 0746 - Pi Sigma
P.O. Box 6083 Aurora, IL 60598 0748 - Pi Upsilon 4901 Evergreen Road Student Affairs Office Dearborn, MI 48108 0749 - Pi Phi 30 Old Yellow Springs Road Apartment 3 Fairborn, OH 45324 0751 - Pi Psi P.O. Box 2207 Monticello, AR 71656 0752 - Rho Alpha P.O. Box 644 Brockport, NY 14420
0754 - Rho Gamma P.O. Box 24 University Center 10 Highland Heights, KY 41076 0755 - Rho Delta UC BOX 093 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 0756 - Rho Epsilon PO Box 13604 New Orleans, LA 70185 0759 - Rho Theta 800 University Drive Student Union Maryville, MO 64963
0776 - Sigma Gamma 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207
0795 - Sigma Psi 3441 Del Mariho Drive Las Vegas, NV 89121
0777 - Sigma Delta Campus Box 2970 Elon College, NC 27244
0796 - Tau Alpha P.O. Box 85533 Waco, TX 76798
0778 - Sigma Epsilon BoxT3221Tarleton Station Stephenville, TX 76402
0797 - Tau Beta P.O. Box 5451 Shreveport, LA 71135
0779 - Sigma Zeta 2 Park Place Apt.A5C Hartford, CT 06106
0798 - Tau Gamma P.O. Box 145966 Daytona Beach, FL 32114
0760 - Rho Iota McAlister Drive, Room 204 University Center New Orleans, LA 70118
0780 - Sigma Eta P.O.B. 229 Highland Falls, NY 10928
0799 - Tau Delta 11195 NW 7th Street Apt. 10 Miami, FL 33172
0781 - Sigma Theta 901 S. National Ave Springfield, MO 65804
0900 - Tau Epsilon PO Box 870206 Morrow, GA 30287
0761 - Rho Kappa P.O.B. I l l Greenvale, NY 11548
0782 - Sigma Iota 500 East College Marshall, MO 65340
0902 - Tau Eta 2nd Floor SSC 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424
0763 - Rho \ u 471 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139
0783 - Sigma Kappa 4525 Down Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507
0764 - Rho Xi P.O. Box 2395 St. Leo, FL 33574
0784 - Sigma Mu P.O.B. I l l Greenvale, NY 11548
0765 - Rho Omicron P.O.Box 9408 Easton, PA 18042
0786 - Sigma Xi Student Center Box 56 West Long Branch, NJ 07764 0905 - Tau Kappa 23759 Riverside Drive 0787 - Sigma Omicron Smithfield, MI 48034
0766 - Rho Pi P.O. Box#G121 Edinboro, PA 16444 0767 - Rho Rho P.O. Box 4046 Stony Brook, NY 11790
P.O. Box 5185 Oswego, NY 13126
0768 - Rho Sigma P.O. Box 22268 Suny Station Albany, NY 12222
0788 - Sigma Pi 1501 Lakeside Drive Office of Student Act. Lynchburg, VA 24501 0790 - Sigma Sigma 3505 N.Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218
0769 - Rho Tau WVWCBoxl55 Buckhannon, WV 26201
0791 - Sigma Tau P.O. Box 2722 Aiken, SC 29801
0770 - Rho Upsilon Slayter Box 2105 Denison Univ. Granville, OH 43023
0792 - Sigma Upsilon HBBox# 1931- 1100 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224
0772 - Rho Chi P.O. Box 5736 Huntsville, AL 35814
0793 - Sigma Phi 815 W Michigan St. LY 006 Indianapolis, IN 46202
0903 - Tau Theta Stetson University Unit 6444 Deland, FL 32720 0904 - Tau Iota P.O. Box 292473 Birmingham, AL 35229
0906 - Tau Mu 3419 Ashton Park Drive Houston, TX 77082 0907 - Tau Nu 2302 Barker Street Lumberton, NC 28358
0775 - Sigma Beta P.O. Box 19832 Johnson City, TN 37614
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Our Frames Stand the Test of Time Officially authorized gold-leaf embossing of the Alpha Phi Alpha name and seal. We use only True Conservation Archival-Quality matboard that exceeds Library of Congress standards for document preservation-providing the ultimate protection from damaging pollutants and harmful contaminants. Our unique design allows easy document insertion. No need to send your certificates! • Choose between four natural hardwood Italian mouldings: • ; The Prestige- satin black finish with beautiful gold accents; The Windsor- high-gloss cherry finish with a gold inner bevel; The Regal- elegant cherry finish with impressive gold accents; The Classic- rich burnished-cherry finish. Brass-platedfittingsfor elegant hanging display. Our Guarantee - All of our frames are handmade at our facility in Virginia. We take pride in our product and guarantee complete satisfaction or your money back. Please order with confidence, and do not hesitate to call with any questions.
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