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FALL 2002 VOLUME 87 I NUMBER 3 GENERAL OFFICERS Harry E. Johnson, Sr. General President
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"We require a new sight for 2006" Jewel Brother Henry Arthur Callis 6th General President Onward and upward My Brothers: t is truly an honor to address you, once again, as General President of the "greatest Fraternity in the world." As Alpha Phi Alpha prepares to renew its efforts to break new ground and "require a new sight" for a second century of progress, I am proud of the accomplishments that we have made together, over the course of this administration, and I look forward to leading our Fraternity "onward and upward" in service to America's future. Throughout the course of our long and storied history, our Fraternity has truly been instrumental in each and every field of human endeavor, continuing to position ourselves as the preeminent leaders in the Black Greek Letter movement and serving as a shining example of what Alpha Phi Alpha can do when we work collectively for the benefit of all mankind. To that end, I am excited about the gains that we have made over the course of the past two years, yet I know that there continues to be obstacles that need to be overcome and mountains that must be moved in our journey to make a difference for the nation and the world. As you may know, because of our stalwart leadership on the issues that matter most, our dear Fraternity has received a great deal of "positive press" and notable recognition for the outstanding work that we are doing on the local, district and national levels; having been featured in recent months on CNN, BET Nightly News and Black Enterprise Magazine, just to name a few. In fact, a great deal of this attribution has come about as a direct result of our historic efforts to provide deserving entrepreneurs desirous of estabhshing viable economic development opportunities, with the resources and skills they will need to compete and win in a demanding global marketplace. To that end, the Fraternity has established an exciting new partnership with AFC Enterprises, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, the parent company of Church's Chicken, so that our General Organization and members of our Brotherhood, as well as their families and friends, could purchase their very own restaurant franchise and own something other than a Corporate Headquarters facility in Baltimore, MD. Important information on how to become a part of this exciting initiative can be found in this issue of The Sphinx速 Magazine. Additionally, with our renewed focus on the political progress of our community and our nation and a budding educational partnership with the United Negro College Fund, which will expand and invigorate our commitment to providing scholarship opportunities for needy students, our Fraternity is truly "getting back to the basics" and basis upon which we were founded upon nearly one hundred years ago. Finally Brothers, as we quickly approach the coming holiday season and the celebration of our 97th Anniversary, as arguably one of the most influential predominantly African-American organizations in the history of this country, I would like to encourage you to take the time to remember those less fortunate than yourselves, by giving of your time, your efforts and your resources, so that we may leave this great nation of ours a better place than we found it. After all, "if we can lift someone with a word or a song, if we can help someone as we travel along, then our labor will not have been in vain." With all best wishes, I remain fraternal,
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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Educational Activities Department recently worked with the Coordinator of the Fraternity's Head Start Initiative, Brother Ronnie Jenkins, Southern Region Vice President, to develop and execute a successful .Alpha Phi Alpha/Head Start Fatherhood Conference, held July 29-August 1, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV, that focused on the fundamentals of effective mentorship through this unique collaborative effort. Additionally, during this conference, the initiative accepted twenty-six (26) grant proposals from Chapters around the country desirous of implementing this program within their local communities. With regard to our efforts to promote scholarship and academic success within the Fraternity, we are also pleased to announce that sixty-six scholarship applications have been received at the Corporate Headquarters, of which fifteen scholarships, in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded to the selected recipients, representing a 100% increase in the amount of monies given to individual scholarship recipients. MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
The Membership Department has continued to improve the turnaround time for the dissemination of membership pass cards and other important information. To help facilitate this process, the Membership Department has purchased a new, state of the art pass card machine, which allows us to produce our membership cards in-house, as opposed to outsourcing. Additionally, the Membership Department is scheduled to do a Fraternity-wide Chapter mailing, complete with information that Chapters will need to know as they prepare for their upcoming regional conventions. Finally, as the Fall Intake season gets under way, we would like to encourage all District Directors and Pharaoh's Council Chairs to make sure that they forward all of the necessary paperwork and information to the Corporate Headquarters (i.e. Notices of Initiation, Remittance Forms) to the Corporate Headquarters at the earliest possible convenience, to ensure that our new initiates receive their necessary information and materials in a timely fashion. COMMUNICATIONS
Our Communications Department continues to work to improve our processes and practices for producing the Sphinx速 Magazine and other Fraternity publications. Most recendy, the Communications Department was strategic in adding new features to the Fraternity's web site that will allow our Brothers to have access to the information that they need at the click of a button. Additionally, we have added on a new Alpha Floral Shop to our Value Added Services Page, as well as adding on a functional, live on-line Alpha Shop, where members and their friends can purchase the latest Alpha Phi .Alpha literature, jewelry and paraphernalia. In recognition of our efforts to have a world class internet site, our web site, www.alphaphialpha.net, was recendy recognized by "Lycos 50," an online newsletter, as the most widely researched Fraternity web site on the world wide web, based on our daily number of "hits" on our site. Finally, the Communications Department recently completed an exciting new Sphinx速 Magazine that focused on Alpha Brothers in Politics, to coincide with the recent elections. We would like to congratulate Brother. William Lyle, our Interim Director of Communications, for a job well done!
Logistics The goal of the Fraternity's LogisUcs Department is to advance and improve the operational procedures of the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters and provide logistical support to the organization's national leadership. As a part of their mission, the Logistics Department has worked to assist our Director of Conventions in coordinating another successful Congressional Black Caucus Reception. Hundreds of Brothers, family members and friends of Alpha Phi Alpha attended what is quickly becoming one of the signature events of the legislative weekend. Additionally, our Logistics Department is working closely with our local convention planning team in Detroit, Michigan for the upcoming 2003 General Convention, producing a Convention Operations Manual & Supplemental Guide, along with other worthwhile information to assist them in their planning efforts. CONCLUSION
I would like to thank General President Johnson, once again, the Board of Directors of our Fraternity and the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha for their continued support and assistance. As we continue to work to improve our operational procedures, please know that we will work to serve our brotherhood to the best of our abilities. Respectfully Submitted,
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"We can be as separate as the fingers of the hand, and yet, united as the hand in all things that are essentialfor mutual progress." -Booker T. Washington
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nership between the organizations, funding opportunities and where the program is headed. Economic Development was the theme of the evening session, which featured two renowned authors, Mr. Steve Mariotti, the Founder and CEO of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, who spoke on Entrepreneurship and SelfSufficiency and Motivational Speaker and Lecturer Brother Dr. Dennis Kimbro, who spoke about Economic Development and You. Both speakers reminded everyone in attendance that economic development would be the buzzword of the 21st century. A reception followed the session. Copies of Mr. Mariotti's books "The Young Entrepreneur"s Guide to Starting and Running a Business" and "Entrepreneurs in Profile" were made available for the conference participants. Opening remarks by General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. set the tone for the events of July 31, a date that will be forever remembered. Ms. Diana Goff followed General President Johnson, and welcomed the attendees to Las Vegas. The History of Head Start by Ms. Sarah Greene was precise, informative and well done. Brother Herman "Skip" Mason caused quite a stir with his rendition of the History of Alpha Phi Alpha that provided insight into the founding of the Fraternity, and included background information on Alphas influence on the founding of other Greek Lettered organizations. Mr. Roland Warren of the National Fatherhood Institute talked about the role it plays in the fatherhood movement. He also presented several interesting media spots that NFL will use to advertise the role of fathers in the community. Brother Ronnie Jenkins and Carliss Williams closed the session speaking on ways of how to implement the Alpha/Head Start MOU. Former Ambassador and Mayor of Atlanta, Brother Andrew Young gave the keynote address at the Alpha Phi Alpha/Head Start Luncheon, his keynote address talked about talked about his dad, the words of advice and example that he set, that influenced him in his on life and how he raised his own children. Jeffery Johnson, Ph.D.
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HEAD START CONFERENCE President and CEO of NPCL gave the Alpha Phi Alpha/Head Start Breakfast keynote address. Dr. John Wilson who spoke about Transforming Low Income, Never Married Families was the keynoter for the Thursday afternoon Alpha Phi Alpha/Head Start Luncheon. Mr. Jerry Tello, the Director of the National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute closed out the conference with a very inspirational presentation on the role that his father played in his life being raised in Los Angeles. Workshops of the conference included The Positive Youth Development Programs of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity by Brother, Dr. Zollie Stevenson, Encouraging Father Friendly Environments by Stan Siederman, John Jolley on the Role of Faith Based Communities in the Fatherhood movement, Establishing Paternity, by Dianna McCloud, Jo Ann Nelson Hooks and the Role of Women in Male and Fatherhood Involvement, Fatherhood by Brother
(L-R) Brother Ronnie Jenkins. Sational Coordinator of Alpha/Head Start Partnership: Brother Ambassador Andrew Young Keynote for the National Alpha/Head Start Conference; Miss Windy Hill, Associate Commissioner of the Head Start Bureau, Department of Health and Human Semces, Washington. DC; Miss Corlis Williams, Regional Administrator for the Southern, Region IVof the Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia; and Brother Dr. Herman Reese. Co-Facilitator of Alpha/Head Start Sational Conference; not shown is Brother Kenyatta Shamburger, Coordinator of National Alpha/Head Start Conference.
Craig Reed, Legal Issues by Brother "This was one of the best Atty. Ira Foster, Family Literacy conferences I have attended in p r o g r a m s by Brother David mv 30 years of federal service." Jackson, Pam Butler on Fathers and Head Start, Positive Implementation of the Alpha/Head Start MOU by the Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and the CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start program of Augusta, Georgia, Fathers Behind Bars by Ms. Anna Adalist Estrin and Ms. LeTrice Cannon on the A.I.M. Program of North Carolina. Plenary sessions included presentations by Mr. Dwaine Sims of the National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families on Developing a Fathering and Male Involvement Program in Head Start, Jacquie Davis on Exploring Parenting. One of the highlights of the conference was a networking session between conference attendees and the various hub directors in attendance; the sessions were used to begin work on regional MOU's and partnerships. The overall evaluation of the conference from a scale of 1-10 was an 8. With many attendees looking forward to attending the next scheduled conference. One participant stated that the conference was one of the best that she has ever attended in her 17 years with Head Start. Another said, "There were a number of Head Start sue-
cess stories (personal experiences) expressed." While one Caucasian attendee said that this is about the only experience she has had where the speakers were not predominantly white men. This inspiration has given her the inspiration to move into her local community with fatherhood programs. Ms. Sharon Fujii, of the Department of Health and Human Resources Pacific Region said, "Thanks so much for great content, the exposure to the speakers' talent is most rewarding". Another attendee stated, "the conference was well organized and the men of Alpha were helpful and presented very well." This was one of the best conferences I have attended in my 30 years of federal service." The conference, planned by Alpha Phi Alpha's National Head Start Chairman and Southern Vice President, Brother Ronnie S. Jenkins, and under the direction of Brother Kenyatta N. Shamburger, Southern Region Executive Director, Brother Ronald Natson, Southern Region Treasurer and planning team members Brothers Dr. Herman Reese, Melvin Stroble, Ernie Ivey, Lucious Turner, Ellis Albright, Harry Bryant, Stanley Glover, Frank Satchel, Jr., and Randy Barnes. Other Strengthening Families Fatherhood conferences will be planned and held in each of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's five regions over the coming months. For additional information please contact Ronnie S. Jenkins, Alpha Phi Alpha National Head Start Chairman.
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A ON THE MOVE: er T>a ft MocCeCofManfn (Deeds. Scfiofarsfiiv and Love for aC( lAanizincf. visit to the offices of 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Brother Damon Keith is like a tour of a photo exhibit of AfricanAmerican history and culture. Among the 200-plus photos is one of Nelson Mandela, a photo of Aretha Franklin, several photos of Rosa Parks, and a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In many photos, Brother Keith is there too, welcoming Mandela to Detroit, praising Parks for her pioneering civil rights work and standing beside King. The photos are more than a showcase of the national and international figures Brother Keith has met. They are a testament to his impact on America. He has been an uncompromising champion for civil and human rights from inside and outside the courtroom. Wayne State University recently honored Brother Keith as part of a memorial tribute to King. He was also the keynote speaker at the sold-out tribute. "Judge Keith has a most prestigious record as a jurist and in service to this community," says Faye Nelson, Vice President of Government and Civic Affairs at Wayne State. His overall career is connected with the phi^^^^^^^^â&#x201E;˘ losophy and teachings of Dr. King." Brother Keith says he is humbled to be honored at a tribute to King. Both King and Keith were recipients of the Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor. King received his award in 1957 in Detroit, Keith in 1974. The Wayne State honor joins an impressive list of others that have recognized Brother Keith for advancing civil rights. In 1993, Wayne State established a collection of photos, documents and other materials about African-American lawyers and named it after the federal judge. A traveling exhibit of the collection is making its way around the nation. Recognition on the King holiday has special meaning to Brother Keith. "I stand on the back and shoulders of this great human being who
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helped pave the way for me and my brothers and sisters and I hope that I have unselfishly passed the baton onto others so we can keep his dream alive. As they honor me on Monday, they are honoring all the men and women who made it possible for me to sit on the second highest court of the United States." Brother Keith said the honor also has special meaning because, having worked with King, he knew the kind of man King was. "The thing that impressed me about him was not only his eloquence and oratorical skills, but his sense of decency and compassion and commitment to fair play and justice," recalls Keith. "There was nothing arrogant or pretentious about him. You'd never know he had all these accomplishments." The same could be said about Brother Keith, who, like King, has received Alpha's highest award, the Award of Merit." THE BEGINNING, HIS GUIDE Brother Keith is me grandson of slaves and the son of a man who, like many black men, left the segregated South in search of a better life and found work in Ford Motor Company's foundry. It's that simple beginning that shaped and guides Brother Keith's life. His father desperately wanted Damon - his youngest of seven children - to get a good education and go to college. "I was never late and I never missed a day in 12 years of school," said Keith, who graduated from Northwestern High School in 1939- But his dad's greatest legacy may have been teaching young Damon in big and small ways that he was somebody special. "1 used to walk down the street with my head held down and my father would call me back. He'd say, 'Walk with your head up and your chest out. You're SOMEBODY!'" Brother Keith's father died just a few days after he finished West Virginia State College in 1943.
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Dr. Carson received Judge Keith's Annual Soul & Judge Keith and Colin Powell. Award Receipieut. Judge Keith and Oprah Winfrey celebrate together in November 2001 when Opray received the Spirit Humanitarian Award in February 2002 at at the One Sat ion Dinner, held Mar 23, 2002 NAACP Spingarn Award. in Washington. DC. he Annual Pood Luncheon Awards Ceremonies. His father's faith and hope and the life that his ancestors endured motivated him to excel. "This man was so full of love and faith and hope and devotion to his wife and family" Brother Keith says. "He was the finest man I've ever known." Law wasn't what Daddy Keith envisioned for his son. "The black lawyers we knew as I was growing up had full-time jobs in the post office and practiced criminal law part-time at night." Constant run-ins with injustice, however, led Keith to make a career of seeking justice. His conviction was cemented shortly after returning to the United States after serving in the Army during World War II. "After coming back and having to ride on the back of buses while seeing German soldiers ride in the front and seeing German soldiers go into restaurants in the South that I could not go into, I made up my mind I was going to become a lawyer." Brother Keith studied law at Howard University in Washington, D.C., because that's where many of the black attorneys fighting for justice in U.S. courts were teaching. He studied under a stellar staff of some of the country's most brilliant legal scholars, including Charles Houston and Thurgood Marshall, who would later become a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. "They taught me how to use the law as a means to bring about social change and to make the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence a reality for all Americans," Keith says.
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The years at Howard laid a solid foundation for Brother Keith's years as an attorney in Detroit where in 1964 he founded what became the most prestigious black law firm of the time - Keith, Conyers, Anderson, Brown & Wahls - and later as a judge. His judicial career began in 1967 when President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed him a federal judge. He served as Chief Judge of that court, the U.S. District Court (Eastern District of Michigan) from 1975 to 1977 when President Jimmy Carter promoted him to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. (The U.S. Court of Appeals is second highest to the U.S. Supreme Court.) During his tenure on the U.S. District Court he established a reputation as a fair, courageous and uncompromising advocate for civil rights. Among his most notable cases: • A 1970 order to desegregate the Pontiac public schools. It was the first federal court order to integrate schools in the North. • In a 1971 ruling that came to be known as the Keith Decision, he said that President Richard Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell did not have the right to conduct wiretaps without a warrant. • Also in 1971, Keith ruled that the City of Hamtramck had practiced "Negro removal" under the guise of urban renewal and ordered the city to build new public housing.
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Cicely Tyson, Judge Keith and Angela Bassett together at the Premier of 'The Ride To Freedom-The Rosa Parks Story". â&#x20AC;˘ In 1979, he ordered the Detroit Police Department to carry out Mayor Coleman Young's integration plan. Brother Keith recalls that for a while when he was on the District Court bench it seemed that all the most difficult and controversial cases ended up before him. "I began to think the blind draw wasn't blind," he recalls. H E NEVER FORGOT
Melvin (Butch) Hollowell, one of many lawyers who has been mentored by Brother Keith, said he marvels at the courage shown by Keith in his rulings. "They threatened to kill him after the ruling in the Pontiac case," Hollowell says. "The FBI called Judge Keith and warned him that he was the subject of a death threat and asked if he'd pull back the order while they got things under control, and he refused," Hollowell said, "He took on Richard Nixon during the height of Nixon's popularity. You have to remember that before Watergate, Nixon was a very popular President." "All too often we live lives of convenience and comfort and forget that people have gone through tremendous personal sacrifices for our freedoms," Hollowell says. "Judge Damon Keith never forgot." Brother Keith was born on July 4, 1922 - Independence Day - , which may explain his abiding appreciation for the Constitution. "As I look over my life I think it may have been God's will," Keith says. "God has planned my life in such a way that I never question the path in which he is leading me." Despite a jammed legal docket, Judge Keith always made time to work in support of numerous civic and social causes. He is one of the founders of the nationally famous Freedom Fund Dinner, the biggest fundraiser for the civil rights group. At their request, Brother Keith has sworn into office all of Detroit's three most recent Mayors as well as Attorney General Jennifer Granholm. His success is as evident in bis accomplishments as in the people he has influenced. An impressive list of who's who in metro Detroit and beyond say they owe their success, at least partially, if not entirely, to Keith. Among them are some of his former law clerks - Granholm, Wayne County Corporate Counsel Edward Ewell, Harvard University law professor and onetime candidate for U.S. Attorney General Lani Guinier and U.S. District Judge Eric Clay, who now serves with Keith on the Court of Appeals. "The Judge has an abiding concern for the rights and liberties of his fellow man," says Clay, who clerked for Keith after graduating from Yale Law School in 1972. "One of the things he made me understand is that the law is not simply a set of rules or policies to be mechanically applied; rather they are to be applied within the circumstances of the people involved."
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Guinier clerked for Brother Keith from 1974 to 1976. "As one of his former law clerks, I can say with confidence that Judge Keith has been an important mentor to an entire generation of black lawyers, scholars, and judges as well as to all of those committed to social and racial justice." Granholm clerked for Brother Keith from 1987 to 1988. "He has been like a father to me," she says. "I consult with the Judge before every career move I make. He's like a divining rod - he sets you on the right path." Judge Keith with President Bill Ewell, who clerked for Keith Clinton at the Ribbon Cutting Cerefrom 1985 to 1987, said he was most mony for "Marching TowardJustice impressed with the equal care and Exhibit. A Tribute to Justice ibtirgoodMarshall in Washington. DC. concern Keith gave to all people. "Anytime anyone came to him with a concern, he would take time out of his schedule to hear them out," Ewell recalls, "He was the same man whether the person coming to see him was a janitor in the building, a secretary, a guard, a Mayor or a Congressman. We were taught through his example to be a mentor to someone else." Brother Keith's influence and assistance isn't limited to his law clerks. One of the people he has come to help over the years is Rosa Parks. When she was attacked in her west side Detroit home in 1994, it was Brother Keith who arranged for her to immediately move into a secure apartment building. When she needed special accommodations to be able to travel to Montgomery, Alabama, for the opening of a museum named in her honor, he asked a friend, businessman Al Taubman, to make his private jet available. And he agreed to be the Honorary Co-Chair of a birthday celebration on February 4th, featuring the premiere of a made-for-TV movie about Parks' life. ALWAYS HELPING OTHERS
Brother Keith is an Alpha man ready to assist the General President and Brothers in any way that he can. Through his unselfish efforts in his community, Brother Keith has made substantial contributions to his country and his city. It was an honor for him to swear in two Alpha Mayor's, Kwame Kilpatrick and Dennis Archer. In 1994, Keith opted for senior status on the court, a kind of semi-retirement in which Judges take on only about 25 percent of their regular caseload. But at 79 years of age, he is still in the office six days a week. On Saturdays, he works out at a fitness center, then goes into the office to get a head start on the coming week. Afterward, he frequently stops at the Eastern Market to purchase fresh fruit and flowers for his wife of 48 years, Dr. Rachel Keith. They have three adult daughters and two granddaughters. On Sundays, he's usually at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon. He can't imagine just sitting back and resting on his laurels. "I just feel as though I have an obligation to do something to make tilings better for all people," Brother Keith says. "God put me here for some purpose and I don't want to let Him down. And I don't want to let myself down, or my family, my people or my country."
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ALPHAS ON THE MOVE preliminary year in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Richard and his wife, Dr. Elicia Williams-King, will move to Boston where he will complete his residency with the Neurology program at Harvard Medical School. Brother King was initiated on December 4, 1994 through the Gamma Pi Lambda in Galveston, Texas and is a Life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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M.DyPH.D. GRADUATE rother Dr. Richard D a n i e l . K i n g of League City JLJt'became the first AfricanAmerican graduate of the Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) M.D./Ph.D. Program last month, earning both a Doctorate in Neuroscience and a Medical Degree. "Richard consistently demonstrated excellence during his training, and it is extremely satisfying to have played a part in what is going to be a great career," said Dr. James Phillips, the Senior Associate Dean at Baylor. Brother King completed his thesis, "The Role of Extracellular Calcium in Neural Computation," in January 2000. He has been published in the Journal of Physiology, the Journal of Neurophysiology, and Trends in Neurosciences. His presentations have included meetings such as the first annual Minority Research Training Forum, the Society for Neuroscience, and the Fourteenth Annual National M.D./Ph.D. Conference. The M.D./PhD. Program presented Brother King with the first "Richard R. Dickason, Jr. M.D./Ph.D. Outstanding Physician Scientist Award." He was selected based on his exceptional academic, volunteer and mentoring experiences. "Richard King always strives to give his best and he will be an outstanding role model as a Physician Scientist," said Dr. James R. Lupski, Director of the Combined Degree Program. After spending his
PAST GENERAL PRESIDENT TEAMER ELECTED GRAND SIRE ARCHON ELECT OF SIGMA PH PHI rother Charles Teamer, the 27th General President was recently elected the Grand Sire Archon (National President) of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Sigma Pi Phi was established in 1904 as a Fraternity for professional college graduates. Today it is considered one of the most exclusive Fraternities where membership is by imitation only. He is the Chairman and Founder of a bank in New Orleans and the Executive Director of the Amistad Research Center. He will assume office in 2004 at the Fraternity's Centennial in Philadelphia, the birthplace of Sigma Pi Phi. Brother Huel Perkins served is also a former Grand Sire Archon.
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he initial search for Brother Robert Harold Ogle's gravesite started in 1999 with three Brothers from Beta Chapter who had information of the gravesite being located in Landover, Maryland by Brother Herman "Skip" Mason. Upon finding the site, they noticed that there was no marker and decided to bring this information to the attention of the Eastern Region Vice President (at the time), Brother Leroy Lowery. At the Eastern Region staff meeting, a committee was formed to erect a marker for Brother Ogles' gravesite. Following some extensive research the committee found a marker that they felt was suitable and held various fundraisers and also solicited College and Alumni Chapters nationwide, for contributions to the Robert Harold Ogle Memorial Project. The response was immense. In addition to the Brothers who contributed, the project also received assistance from Ms. Carolyn Jacoby Founder and CEO of Eternal Justice, Inc., a non-profit company that educates the pubhe about the complicated issues involved in the death care industry. Ms. Jacoby was able to reduce the cost associated with the project by approximately forty-five percent. On Saturday, September 14, 2002, the project that was started by three, had come into fruition. The Robert Harold Ogle Memorial Service and Dedication Ceremony had arrived. Members of the Ogle Family and Alpha Brothers gathered for a memorable occasion as General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. and committee members unveiled the full-length gravesite marker for our Brother, Jewel Robert Harold Ogle at Harmony National Memorial Park, Landover, Maryland. Ogle Family members attending the ceremony were, Helen Ogle Atkins, daughter; Dr. Melanie Atkins Brown, granddaughter; and Brother Julian Wilson, grandson. The family expressed sentiments and gratitude for the honor bestowed upon their father and grandfather. The breadth of the program signified the unity and Brotherhood that dwells within the members of Alpha Phi Alpha. This memorial wasfittedfor Jewel Ogle because his worthy contributions were vital in the formation of our beloved Fraternity. General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. served as the guest speaker for the memorial service. Brother President related the life of Brother Ogle to the three attributes of an Alpha Man which includes leadership, education and scholarship, and servants of service. He emphasized the importance of Alpha men remaining leaders in the community, steadfast in our leadership abilities and being ready to lead when destined to do so. Brother President also discussed the significance of Brothers promoting educational and scholarship opportunities available to the young people within our communities. He said, "the youth of today are our future leaders and we must entrust them to do their best to achieve a solid educational
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foundation." Finally, he stressed Alpha's responsibility to be servants of service to our community and insisted that we must give back to society and show that Alpha's are first of all and servants of all. "Alpha men must understand that serving the community is one of the fundamental roots of the Fraternity." Brothers Darren Morton, Eastern Region Vice President; Leroy Lowery, Past Eastern Region Vice President; Keith Johnson, District VI Director; and Russell Campbell, Sr., past District VI Director expressed their appreciation to the family for allowing Alpha Phi Alpha to share its livelihood with Brother Ogle. The Robert Harold Ogle Memorial Committee was acknowledged for their efforts and efficacy in completing the project. Recognition was also given to Faheem Majeed, Roderick Thompson, and Kobina Yankah, Brothers of Beta Chapter of Howard University whofirstlocated Jewel Ogle's gravesite. Brothers, this was more than a tribute of love for Jewel Robert Harold Ogle. This honor bestowed of Jewel Ogle was a historical moment that marked Alpha's excellence and symbolism of brotherhood. Committee Members: Tony Cheatham. Chair; Rvle Bell. Norris Carey. Charles Coward. Michaeil Fain, Kevin Griffin, Penny JohnsonChristopher Moore. Frank Porter. Maurice Purvis. Leon ReynoldsKenneth Williams.
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA & ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. MENTORING PARTNERSHIP, CLUBS OF DISTINCTION PROCEDURE ate in the 1999, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America renewed their ten year national partnership with the goal of significantly increasing the number of mentors for AfricanAmerican boys and young men between the ages of 6-17. Through funding from the UPS Foundation and the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, seventeen pilot sites were selected. Each had local BBBS affiliates willing to carry out the program together. Each pilot site was charged with involving Alpha members and others recruited by Alpha member to serve as mentors to African-American young men. In 2002 at each of the Regional Conventions the new Alpha Phi Alpha - Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership Implementation Guide was released as well as the results of the renewed partnership. Over 500 one-to-one matches had been created. The largest of any one organization in the history of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Alpha Phi Alpha and Big Brothers Big Sisters have begun efforts to expand the partnership and provide even more mentors to youth across the nation. Included in the expansion of the program is the new Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Mentoring Partnership Clubs of Distinction Procedure. This Awards procedure is designed to recognize Chapters who contribute to the mission of the program. Please see below information for more details.
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The Documentation Mentoring Documentation - Provide a list of Brothers who are matched. The list is to include the name of littles as well as the length of the matches. This is to appear on BBBS Agency letterhead and signed by the Local Agency Executive Director. Funding Documentation - Provide a letter from the Agency Director detailing the value of the financial contributions to date and their purposes. Where there are multiple donations, they should be included separately. This is to be on agency letterhead and witnessed by the Chapter President or Treasurer. Chapter Program Initiative Documentation - Provide a letter from the local agency providing the listed information on the Fraternal programs that have been implemented for littles or waiting list youth affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters and sponsored by the Chapter. They can be national programs of locally created programs. For each activity, please provide the following: Program Title Number of little participating Number of youth participating Number of Alpha Bigs participating Number of other volunteers generated Length of the Program Leadership Involvement Documentation - Provide a list of Big Brothers Big Sisters board members with Alpha's designated. Additionally, submit a letter from the Agency detailing the services provided by members of the Fraternity with their names and qualification. Please list the target audience and participation for each occurrence.
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Chairmen, and Big Brothers Big Sister agencies as it relates to recognizing the distinguished chapters who are supporting the national partnership at die local level. For additional information, please view the partnership implementation guide on die Internet (www.AlphaPluAlpha.net or www.hbbsa.org)
The Cluhs of Distinction Diamond Club - Alpha Chapters that have an established partnership that includes the four ways to partner: Mentoring, Funding, Chapter Program Initiative, and Leadership involvement. Emerald Club - Alpha Chapter that have an established partnership which includes only three of the four ways to partner. Mentoring is a must, however the Alpha Chapter decides the other two ways they will partner. Sapphire Club - Alpha Chapters that have an established partnership which includes any two of the four ways to partner.
• Chapters wishing to be designated members of a specific club should submit acceptable documentation to the Alpha Phi Alpha National Coordinator for the initiative to certify dieir designation. This should be done by February 15 of a given year. The address for the contact is Brother Shawn D. Wilson 202 West Oilman Rd., Lafayette, La 70501. Onevicionarv@hotmail.com • The Alpha Coordinator will report a list of regional club designations to die national office of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Regional Awards Chair by February 28 of a given year. • The Regional Awards Committee will review the submissions to identify a club leader for each club level for that Region. The leader wdl be recognized at an appropriate time during the convention as determined by the Regional Vice President. These three Chapters will represent the Region in a national competition. • The Regional Club Leaders will compete at the national level to receive the designation as the National Club Leader. There will be a leader designated for each club. This will be determined by a joint committee representative of the Alpha Phi Alpha National Awards Committee and representatives of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ALPHADOM A century of Manly Deeds, Scholarship, & Love for All Mankind. A century of Service. From its beginnings as the social literacy club, to 1906 as Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha has continued to pride itself on the quality and value of its members and on its commitment to the communities where it thrives. Alpha Phi Alpha has long been an organization that is able to take advantage of changes in times, changes in technology and changes in the political arena. As we celebrate our one hundredth anniversary, Alpha Phi Alpha looks to the future with the same sense of excitement and purpose that has driven the fraternity since 1906. It is expected that our Centennial in 2006 will be the most meaningful in our lives as Alphas and will set the stage for other organizations who follow. Brothers who have suggestions for the Centennial Planning Committee can e-mail the committee at 2006@hq.alpha-phi-alpha.org. Look for additional announcements in the Sphinx Magazine as well as the Website concerning Alpha's 2006 Centennial Celebration and how you can get involved.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Milton C. Davis - Chairman 29th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Jonathan "Jay" C. Augustine: Edward Brooke: Horace Dawson: Peter L. Felder: Dr. Robert L. Harris, Jr.: John J. Johnson, III: Herman "Skip" Mason: Darryl R. Matthews, Sr: Ozell Sutton: Dr. Charles C. Teamer, Sr.: Thomas D. Pawley, III: Dr. Huel D. Perkins: Adrian Wallace: Iva Williams: Christopher Womack:
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lpha Phi Alpha has long been credited with serving as an integral part of the development of some of the world's most successful Black men. The rich legacy of Alpha boasts of achievements in every imaginable walk of life. The realization of economic empowerment in particular, is one of the most critical issues facing people of African descent here in the United States as well as abroad. Ever willing to meet life's challenges, .Alpha men once again set the benchmark in business - empowering themselves, our communities and beyond - all while honoring our beloved Fraternity. The 2002 Conference highlighted Alpha's efforts to bring the issues of economic development and community empowerment to the forefront of the African-American community's consciousness, in the post-Civil Rights era. Hosted in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, the event, dubbed the National Family Economic Development Conference, featured leading political, business and professional leaders from across the country, including the Honorable Kaaren Johnson Street, a Bush appointee and Director of the Office for Entrepreneurial Development for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Mr. Don Thompson, the highest ranking AfricanAmerican Executive of the McDonald's Corporation and Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA). Discussions included savvy business strategies, which taught viable entrepreneurship concepts and promoted sustainable economic development for members and friends of the Fraternity. The conference, convened by General President, Attorney Harry E. Johnson, Sr. of Houston, TX and chaired by Dr. WiUiam F. Pickard, President & CEO of the Global Automotive Alliance of Detroit, Michigan and Chairman of the Fraternity's EconomicDevelopment Foundation. The conference attracted hundreds of influential participants from across the country, eager to share their insights into various strategies for economic success throughout the historic four-day symposium. "As an entrepreneur, I learned so much about the importance of business acumen and protocol during the event," declared Josh Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the event's dynamic workshop presenters, Attorney Lia T. Gaines, President & CEO of the Business & Economic Development & Revitalization Corporation, agreed with Williams' assessment concerning conference activities. Gaines, who conducted an interactive workshop entitled "501 Ways to Develop a Non-Profit Corporation," believes that
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"the results of this significant program cannot be underestimated. Real progress was made for many of the participants who came looking for the answers they need to develop and sustain successful businesses across the country," Gaines continued. FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
During the conference, the Fraternity also unveiled an unprecedented deal be-tween a Black Greek Letter Organization and a Quick Service Restaurant corporation, namely AFC Enterprises (parent company of Church's Chicken) to purchase the rights to fifty (50) Church's Chicken restaurants throughout the country. The franchises, which will initially be located in the Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD and Cleve-land/Cincinnati/Columbus, Ohio corridors of the country, will be owned and operated by individual members and investment groups both within the Fraternity and the community at large, who are desirous of owning a successful business
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE enterprise. The Alpha Phi Alpha/ Church's Chicken Franchise Ownership Program seeks to identify and assist those persons with business acumen and access to resources, with the training, development and financing they need to open up a successful restaurant franchise. Addi-tionally, the program, supported by the financial prowess of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will offer its participants the opportunity to receive business development training from the SBA and will reward its trainees with an eighty-five percent (85%) financial guarantee for any business loan taken out to fund their franchise dreams. Eugene Cornelius, the SBA's Michigan District Director and proponent of the Alpha Phi Alpha/Church's Chicken franchising financing program, believes that this added incentive will encourage individuals who may not have access to all of the resources they need to launch a successful business enterprise, to apply for ownership of their very own restaurant franchise. "President Bush has encouraged us (the SBA) to identify and assist qualified individuals who may need additional support in reaching their entrepreneurial endeavors," Cornelius proclaimed. "This unique marriage between the non-profit, corporate and governmental structures of our society is a fulfillment of the President's vision of economic empowerment for all Americans in the new millennium, and we're proud to be able to do our part to help fulfill that mission," he continued. Brother William "Jay" Sinclair, a conference participant from Haymarket, Virginia and federal employee approaching retirement status, was the first individual representing an investment group to stake a claim in one of the francluse opportunities available in the Washington, DC area, hopping up at the close of the plenary session announcing the deal, to plunk down his check for the rights to one of the coveted franchise locations. "My mother always taught me to put my money where my mouth is," said Sinclair. "This way, they'll know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm serious about my financial future." YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURS
William Sinclair, was not the only future business leader to create economic opportunity during the four-day action packed affair. In fact, the conference also featured a youth entrepreneurship training program that taught scores of young people from around the country and within the local area, between the ages of six and seventeen years old, the importance of business develop-
ment and ownership at an early age. The program, entitled the "Youth to Business Leaders" Training Program, tapped the resources of the leading experts in the field of youth entrepreneurship, to assist the students in developing and implementing winning business strategies that created both cashflow and business synergy amongst the conference youngest attendees. During the training program, youths learned how to write a successful business plan, how to read and comprehend the Wall Street Journal Newspaper, and other important nuances and necessities. As a result of their efforts, two successful businesses were spawned during the conference, the Black & Old Gold Messenger Service and the Alpha Shoe Shine Stand, both of whom were run by youths participating in the conference. At the end of the conference, those business savvy youths participating in the program cleared over $400.00 collectively for their business ventures. "We taught the kids how to take out taxes from the monies that they earned on-site at the event and even held a 'Yo, I'm a CEO' essay contest for the most serious students in the group," said Juan Casimiro, lead trainer for the youth entrepreneurship program. "The training we received was really helpful and easy to understand," extolled ShaRyan Jackson, a student in the Las Vegas Public School System and conference participant. "Not only did we make some money at the event (shining shoes and delivering messages), but I even won a computer to help me run my business in the future." ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON
The luncheon presided by Brother William "Bill" Pickard, Chair of the Economic Development Board, was a befitting culmination to this historic event. Conferees were enthralled with the oratorical brilliance of Attorney Patricia Russell-McCloud, former National
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE President of the Links, Inc. and author of the highly acclaimed book "A is for Attitude: An Alphabet for Living", in which she encouraged participants to live their dreams and take hold of their financial futures through leadership by example. Quoting from her successful book, Russell-McCloud reminded participants, "Your attitude is one of your greatest assets. It is your attitude and your thoughts that will determine whether you master all that is available to you from life's rich platter." McCloud also stated, "It"s not what you make, but what you keep." With these and many other lessons in hand, conferees continued their quest for economic excellence, armed with the skills that they need to improve the intellectual and economic status of people of color around the world. "After all," surmised General President, Attorney Harry E. Johnson, Sr., "this is (L-R) Whiter Davis. President Johnson. what Alpha Phi Alpha Ms. Riissell-McCloud. Willitint I'ickard and is really all about!" Vast President Charles learner
Brothers who have suggestions for the Centennial Planning Committee can email the committee at 2006@hq.alpha-phialpha.org. Look for additional announcements on the Fraternal website and The Sphinx速 Magazine soon concerning Alpha's 2006 Centennial Celebration and how you can get involved.
SUPPORT OF ALPHA BROTHERS CAMPAIGNING FOR SENATE .AND CONGRESSIONAL SEATS
During the Conference The Political Action Committee held a fundraising reception for our Brother the Honorable Dan Blue, a Democratic Candidate for the U.S Senate in North Carolina.
Brother Blue and his wife were warmly received as they greeted Brothers in the suite. The feel of conviviality was evident as General President Johnson introduced Brother Blue for remarks. Campaign paraphernalia was posted prominently throughout the room.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, the Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha met to discuss and handle the business of the Fraternity. After General President Johnson called the meeting to order, personal tributes for Brother Jim Williams, recorded by the Fraternity to be shared with him in comfort in the recent passing of his wife Cathy, who was at every convention he attended.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 100 YEARS OF ALPHA
General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. selected the initial committee members to meet with the 29th General President Milton Davis to lay the groundwork for the plans regarding the Centennial Celebration. Brother Davis issued a charge to the committee members present including the Past General Presidents and other Brothers selected to serve. Very soon, the entire brotherhood will have an opportunity to get involved in sharing and planning this auspicious occasion. It is the expectation that our Centennial in 2006 will be the most meaningful experience in our lives as an Alphas and will set the stage for other organizations who follow. "Education is a progressive discover)' of ignorance." - Will Dinanl
CONVENTION WORKSHOPS A N D PRESENTERS:
During the conference several Economic Development workshops were presented. One of the workshops offered was Franchising Opportunities presented by Mr. Tom Thompson, the Mid Adantic Area Director for FranNet (The Franchise Network). This workshop discussed the principles of franchising and provided a stepby-step process to own and operate your very own business franchise. The Real Estate Use & Development workshop, presented by Mr. Reuben A. Munday, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer of Lewis Mr. Tom Thompson
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE & Munday, P.C., in Detroit, Michigan, allowed conference participants to learn the nuances of doing business in the real estate industry. They also learned how to develop a successful business enterprise in real estate use and development by focusing on the Implementation potential, Physical, Market, Political and Financial feasibility. Brother Matthew S. Scott, who is the Personal Finance Editor for Mr. Rueben Munday Black Enterprise Magazine presented the Family Financial Planning workshop. The Family Financial Planning Workshop identified the steps that are needed to find where families are financially. This process involved gathering relevant financial information, setting life goals, examining current financial status and coming up with a strategy or plan for how to meet goals given any given current situation and future plans. Brother Eugene Cornelius, Jr., who is the District Director of the U. Brother Matthew scot!
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S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented the Financing Your mi /A I'J Own Business workshop. This workshop outlined the options that an ?) ** individual should consider when it comes to financing a new business and examined all of the issues surrounding business financing and '/• how it can ultimately affect the bottom line! Ms. Lia T. Gaines who is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Brother Eugene Cornelius t he Business & Economic Development & Revitalization Corporation (BEDR), presented a Workshop on 501 Ways to Create Your Own Economic Development Corporation. During this all-important workshop presentation, conferees will learn how to establish a 501(c)(3) corporation, while understanding the most important qualifications for becoming a nonprofit organization. Ms. Lia Gaines
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encouraged to make duplicate copies of the pictures before sending them. OMEGA CHAPTER SUBMISSIONS: Individual Chapters are responsible for submitting a completed Omega Chapter Listing form to the Corporate Headquarters notifying Brothers who have entered into Omega Chapter. Articles submitted for publication must be KEYED OR TYPED in narrative form (Use previous editions as a reference). It is requested that articles be submitted on hard copy; along with a 3-1/2" floppy (computer disk) when possible. Microsoft Word and Word Perfect formats are preferred. Photos, obituaries and biographical information containing information about Brothers will be accepted, however, may delay submission schedule. Information can be sent to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Omega Chapter Listing 2313 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218-5211 Deadline information can be found on page 4 of The Sphinx® or online at http://www.alphaphialpha.net
"{•new and persistence conquer all thing." - Benjamin Franklin
he Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) was established in 1976 as a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute. As envisioned by its founders, the CBCF's mission is to serve as the non-partisan policy oriented catalyst that educates future leaders and promotes collaboration among legislators, business leaders, minority-focused organizational leaders, and organized labor to effect positive and sustainable change in the African-American community. To that end, the CBCF has worked to broaden and elevate the influence of African-Americans in the political, legislative and public policy arenas. In aiding today's policymakers, the CBCF sponsors issue forums and leadership seminars to stimulate dialogue and educate African-Americans in the fundamentals of legislative and public policy development. These forums bring together people of diverse perspectives to explore and formulate solutions to critical domestic and foreign policy issues confronting the Black community. The 2002 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference drew thousands of visitors to Washington, D.C., September 11-14. "The Congressional Black Caucus: The Voice of Global Understanding," ms, the theme for this year's event. Some of the country's most respected African-American elected officials, educators and religious, business, labor and political leaders, as well as high-profile entertainers, participated in conference activities.The event provided federal, state and local government agencies with an opportunity to educate the public about their missions and to showcase specific programs and services. "We want to provide every conference participant with information that empowers them in our ever-increasing diverse nation. In doing so, the groundwork of global understanding and tolerance will be laid," said Bobby L. Rush, Chair of the 2002 CBC Annual Legislative Caucus. "Recognizing our similarities and appreciating our differences are critical steps that, if taken, can lead to greater global understanding."
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General President, Harry E. Johnson, Sr. was one of five participating panelists chosen for the Congressional Black Caucus' first panel discussion. The topic of discussion, Community Advocacy: Doing Capacity Building for a Health Movement, was followed by topics relative to Political Activism, Social Agitation, and Civil Disobedience. Each panel discussion included an opportunity for question and answers with the speakers. THE COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PANEL DISCISSION TOPIC, AT A GLANCE:
Nearly 282,000 African-Americans died in 2000. Preliminary estimates of life expectancy at birth for the entire U.S. population reached a record high in the year 2000. Yet the life expectancy at birth for black males was 68.3 years compared to 74.8 years for white males. The life expectancy at birth for black females was 75.0 years compared to 80 years for white females. This is one aspect of the health gap. Disparities in the burden of death and illness experienced by African-Americans, compared with the entire US population have existed since the government began tracking such statistics. The gap persists, and in some areas, it continues to grow. Thus, developing effective community capacity building strategies is critical to eliminating these disparities for African Americans, for other racial and ethnic groups, and to ensure other health issues relevant to AfricanAmericans are addressed. Some other CBC panel participants included Brother Dr. Cornel West, Princeton University; Gwendolyn E. Boyd, President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Rev. Al Sharpton, Representative-National Action Network and Reverand Jesse Jackson, Representative-Rainbow Push Coalition. ALPHA PHI ALPHA'S TENTH ANNUAL RECEPTION
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Washington, DC. Hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Washington, D.C. immediately across from the Convention Center. The purpose of the Alpha's CBC Reception is to honor the members of the CBC. Guests were greeted by General President Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Several Past General Presidents, and members of the Board of Directors upon entering the reception. The two-hour reception was filled with extravagant Hors d'oeuvres, entertainment by Temika Moore (soul-stirring Contemporary Jazz/Soul vocalists), and hosted over 1,000 multi-industry professionals from around the DC / Maryland area. As in prior years, several graduating college students and congressional interns were found networking with various political and professional dignitaries. Attending this years reception were all six of Alphas' Congressional members, (more than any year prior), who wanted to come out and show their support and commitment to Alpha Phi Alpha. The Brothers who are members of Congress that were in attendance included Honorable Brothers Danny Davis (Illinois-7th District), Earl F. Hilliard (Alabama-7th District), Gregory W. Meeks (New York-6th District), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Virginia-3rd District) and Charles Rangel (New York-15th District). Other elected officials who were present were Brodier Vincent Orange (D.C. Councilman), Terry M. Riley (Kansas City Council), Grady Prestage (Commissioner, Fort Bend County, TX), William Jefferson (Louisiana-2nd District) and long- time Alpha Phi Alpha supporter. Representative Conine Brown (Florida-3rd District). Among the other Alpha Brothers in Politics who were in attendance were Brothers Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit, Michigan; Former Mayor of New Orleans. Louisiana & Political Action Committee Chairman, Brother Marc Mortal; Brother Harvey Johnson,
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Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi and Brother Herb Wesson, Speaker of the California State Assembly. Brother Kilpatrick expressed his excitement towards the 2003 General Convention and guaranteed that Brothers would have a great time in Detroit. In addition to the overwhelming participation by Alpha Brothers, the evening also attracted and welcomed several members and leadership of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Those in attendance included: Linda M. White, Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Gwendolyn E. Boyd, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Helen J. Owens, Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rlio Sorority, Inc.; Howard L. Tutman, Jr., International Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Lloyd Jordan, Esq., Immediate Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi. General President Johnson took the opportunity to announce the Fraternity's partnership with Church's Chicken and the importance of economic advancement in the African-American community. He also discussed some of the pressing issues & priorities of Alpha Phi Alpha: The Political Action Committee and the World Policy Council. In his announcements, Brother President Johnson, thanked all guests for coming out and encouraged each of them to remain active in their communities.
'A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do. Nothing else." - Andre Malraux
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'Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing." - Albert Einstein
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
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1) Sole Owner/Operator (Under this designation, one must own and operate the Church's restaurants themselves, with a commitment to develop at least one (1) restaurant, depending upon the existing demographic in the Demographic Market Analysis (DMA), while a commitment to develop three (3) restaurants is preferred.)
2) Partnership or Corporation (Under this designation, one must form a partnership or corporation with family members, friends or Fraternity Brothers. Groups may qualify by using the combined liquid assets of all members of the group and must be committed to developing at least three restaurants over a designated period of time.).
3) Investor (Under this designation, one can invest his/her dollars into someone else's partnership or sole proprietorship. The Fraternity will seek to match the investor with a Brother or group of Brothers in the investor's preferred area of operation.)
Franchise Financing Options:
4) SBA Training & Financing Program (To participate in the "504" Financing Program sponsored by the US Small Business Administration, one must have already paid the initial fee of $7,500 and participate in a week long SBA franchise training program at a pre-determined location.)
Note: Under scenarios #1 and #2, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience is required of the sole owner/operator or a member of the partnership group. If they have no such experience, Church's will require that an experienced QSR Operator be a part of the management team.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has negotiated with Church's Chicken to provide initial franchise development opportunities in five (5) DMAs across the country, under this development agreement. Please identify your top two preferred locations for developing franchise restaurants, by placing a one (1) or two (2) next to the following available locations:
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BROTHER JOSEPH "JP" PALL mong the nation's college students, some "dare to be Alpha Men." The College Brother of the Year competition attracted some of Alphas finest well rounded college Brothers. Florida State University Senior, Brother Joseph Paul aka "JP" of Iota Delta Chapter, located in the Southern Region, won the Outstanding College Brother of the Year title. Brother Paul, the outgoing Southern Region Assistant Vice President, is a Candidate in the Tallahassee, Florida City Commission Race (2002), a member of Phi Alpha Delta Prelaw Fraternity, and the Chairman of the Council of Vice Presidents Florida Students Association. Brother Paul also has a design background where he has designed many of the Chapters publications, notices, and website. Brother Paul's display depicted the holistic role of an active undergraduate Alpha man. His various levels of leadership, community involvement and his participation in the Fraternity's National Programs and Special Projects validate Brother Joseph Paul as being a deserving of recipient of the College Brother of the Year award.
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The college Brothers who provided Brother Paul with commendable competition were Brothers Chris Thomas (Easttern Region), MaCalus Hogan (Southwestern Region), John Matthews, II (Western Region) and Joel Ritchie (Midwestern Region).
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BROTHER ARTHUR VAUGHN rothers competing for Alumni Brother of the Year displayed the true essence and spirit of Alpha professionalism. Brother Arthur Vaughn of Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter located in Southern Region, took home trophy for Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year. Brother Vaughn a 1990 initiate of Delta Zeta Chapter (Syracuse University), has received numerous citations ranging from the City of Atlanta, Georgia - Office of the Mayor to the State of Georgia - Office of the Governor as well as the State of Missouri - House of Representatives. His extensive resume of community service activities include participation in various organizations including serving as a Member of the United Way of Cobb County, Advisory Board; Coach of the Tee Martin For Kids Football Camp and treasurer of the Cobb Community Collaborative Executive Board. A few of Brother Vaughn's fraternal commitments during the 2001-2002 fraternal year included: serving as the facilitator for both the Project Alpha & Go To High School / Go To College national programs, Chair of the Henry Arthur Callis Education Foundation, participant in the Hands On Adanta Martin Luther King,
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Jr. Service Summit and a Big Brother with the Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Atlanta. Brother Vaughn earned a BA in Economics from Syracuse University in 1992 and a Master of Pubhc Administration, with honors from Clark Atlanta University in 1998. Brother Vaughn currently serves as President of the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter in Cobb County (Marietta, Georgia). The competitors representing the other four regions were Brothers Michael Porter(Eastern Region), Willie Houston (Midwestern Region), Jonathan "Jay" Augustine (Southwestern Region), and Donald Long (Western Region).
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he College Chapter of the Year competition presented a more than adequate cross section of Alpha Chapters who are universal achievers in various endeavors. These Chapters continue to re-main in the forefront of collegiate change and activity while also maintaining the foundation of high scholastic standards. The five Regional Chapter of the Year competitors were: Epsilon Pi (Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia) representing "Alpha-East", Delta Upsilon (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio) representing the "Mighty Midwest", Iota Delta (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida) representing "Alpha-South", Beta Tau (Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana) representing "The Southwesfand Alpha Epsilon (University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California) representing "The Wild West." Although all of the Chapters who competed are excellent examples of a model college Chapter, only one can be named Outstanding Chapter of the Year. The Southwestern Region's, Beta Tau Chapter of Xavier University took home the prize in this cat-
egory. Chartered on March 29, 1936 Beta Tau Chapter is the 62nd Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brothers Earnest "Dutch" Mortal (23rd General President), Harry E. Johnson (31st General President), Gregory Phillips (current Executive Director), and Ivan Lemelle are just a few Brothers who have begun their journey into Alpha through Beta Tau. Beta Tau Chapters community service roster includes involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, where one chapter Brother was a scout leader, another was a Community Executive for the Boy Scouts of America's Scout Reach inner-city program and several other Brothers volunteered for Pack #218 in the B.W. Cooper housing development in New Orleans. The Chapter also participated in numerous tutoring programs with different affiliates including the
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Velocity Center, Home for Homework, Family Center of Hope, and the Homework Clinic. The Brothers of Beta Tau also have an impressive campus leadership roster, where they hold positions which include: Student Government Association (S.G.A.) - Vice-President, Congress at-large; and S.G.A. class of 2002 & 2003 Congress; Peer Dean Association Senior Coordinator & Public Planning Chair; Pan Hellenic Council President, Parliamentarian, and Delegates NAACP - President, Second Vice President, Community Service Chair, Community Service CoChair, and Finance Chair; The Chapter also had several other Brothers who were members of Xavier's college chapter of the NAACP. Beta Tau also took home the award for College Chapter with the highest GPA. The Chapters scholastic achievements are displayed through the number of brothers whose achievements placed
his years Alumni Chapter competition provided the platform for some of Alphas paramount chapters to display their diversity and accomplishments. These are chapters that continue to set the pace for Alpha Chapters across the globe and historically play a dominant role in their communities and on the national level. Through innovative programs, altruistic actions, and positive economic and political awareness these chapters have been granted access to compete among the best of Alphas Alumni Chapters. The "FINAL FIVE" Chapters who competed in the National Chapter of the Year competition were: Zeta Lambda (Eastern Region), Chi Lambda (Midwestern Region), Nu Mu Lambda (Southern Region), Theta
them in numerous honors societies and gave them many awards. These included: Howard Hughes Biomedical Honor Corps, Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, National Deans List Scholar, Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society, and Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Beta Tau has completed several fraternal projects, which were well executed. Some of these programs included meeting the "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" requirement by registering 400 people while providing information about voting as well as information about candidates and brought several young men and women to Xavier University so they could see some of the aspects of college life to satisfy the "Go to High School, Go to College" requirement. The Chapter held Alpha Academy through the P.E.A.C.E. (Peers Encouraging Alternative Choices by Example) Program, which the chapter tutored and mentored many young kids considered to be "at risk" due to their living environments and family situations. The Brothers of Beta Tau also helped raise money for scholarships by participating in the UNCF Walk-a-Thon. As a part of it's efforts to give back, the Chapter gives out several annual scholarships through the Ms. Black and Gold Pageant, and the William E. Dailey oratorical contest.
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Delta Lambda (Southwestern Region), and Eta Sigma Lambda (Western Region). Returning for the second consecutive year was Nu Mu Lambda Chapter who once again captured the award for Alumni Chapter of the Year. Established in 1980, Nu Mu Lambda is the second oldest Alumni Chapter in the Adanta Metropolitan area. Not only are Nu Mu Lambda's efforts being felt in the metropolitan area of Dekalb County, but also throughout the state of Georgia. What makes Nu Mu Lambda so unique is it's commitment to local communities. Whether addressing the needs of children, homeless, or political/social issues, Nu Mu Lambda's members are in the forefront of change. In addition to last year's slate of community service activities, leadership, and national program participation, Nu Mu Lambda adds a whole new arsenal of individual and chapter, District and National
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NATIONAL AWARD PARTICIPANTS & WINNERS achievements. The Chapter currently has four members who serve as Georgia District Officers, which include Brothers James BontonCorresponding Secretary, John Jordan-Auditor, Said SewellHistorian, and Derek Smith-MLK District Coordinator. Nu Mu Lambda has two Brothers who serve on the National Level; Brother John Jordan-Job Fair committee Chair and Brother Said SewellLeadership Development and Citizenship Education Committee Chair. Nu Mu Lambda's leadership extends beyond the Alpha specific offices held by it members. The Chapter is involved in programs which include the Big Brother Pilot Program where the Chapter has provide over-55 matches; AIDS Walk Adanta - a 10K (6.2 miles) walk that several members of the chapter participate in, the Feed the Homeless program at Greater Piney Grover Baptist Church; and has adopted a portion of a Georgia Highway.
Nu Mu Lambda also focus on helping and mentoring Alpha Brother. Nu Mu Lambda Chapter Brothers mentor Mu Alpha Brothers (Emory University) during their years at Emory University with advice, job opportunities and Fraternal fun. Each year, the Mentors provide special gifts to graduating Mentees at the May General Body Meeting. The two Chapters fellowship with each other at least one night during the Regional and National Convention. Brothers discuss issues that range from the convention to current issues in the world. Through the Chapters interaction and mutual participation in various events and activities, Nu Mu Lambda & Mu Alpha have received the Charles H. Wesley award for the past three years. From the community to undergrad relations, Nu Mu Lambda continues to raise the bar for Chapters across the globe striving to compete for the Alumni Chapter of the year.
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Southwestern Region AVP, Bromer Willie Cooper,ra won the competition with some dance moves created before his time.
NATIONAL STEP SHOW CHAMPIONS CALIFORNIA ALL STAR TEAM This years step show only consisted of two teams, but the crowd enjoyed every minute of the show. This was due to new competitions incorporated into the show and the energy and humor provided by the host Brother Leyde St. Leger, Eastern Region AVP. This years show consisted of teams coming from the Western and Southern Regions. The California All-Star team representing the Western region stepped with enthusiasm and energy using a "Planet of the Apes" theme to add creativity to the show. The Southern region was represented by Alpha Rho Chapter'" at Morehouse College. The military theme the Brothers displayed precision and style throughout the entire performance. The California All Star team'*"" took the title of 2002-03 National Step-Show championship. This years step show also included a Party Walk Competition as well as an Old School Dance Competition. Four Chapters competed for the prize money for the old school party walk competition but a team from the Western region presented an original high-energy party walk. Several contestants participated in the Old School Dance Competition including former
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Nu Mu Lambda & Mu Alpha Chapters received this award for the Third year in a row.
Brother Atu' White, a member of Xi Epsilon Chapter at Morris College, Sumthin, South Carolina placed first in the Belford Lawson Oratorical contest.
COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS BOWL Pi Alpha Chapter of Clemson University (Clemson, SC) won the Collegiate Scholars Bowl. Pi Kappa Chapter of (Santa Carlita, California) won First Runner Up.
COLLEGE BROTHER WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE POINT AVERAGE Brother John Matthews, II took home the award of College Brother Highest GPA.
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MISS B U C K & GOLD PAGEANT he 2002-03 Miss Black & Gold pageant presented the true essence of finer womanhood. This year's contestants displayed beauty, poise and elegance. Brothers Alvin Cavalier (Coordinator) and Orin Davis (Decorator) paid attention to every little detail which made this years pageant, extraordinary. The stage was decorated with large gold frames and a throne suitable only for our Miss Black & Gold Queen. The ladies who possessed the essence of an Alpha Queen were: Miss Kimberly J. Morris (Eastern Region), Miss Carollette Goodman (Midwestern Region), Miss Allyson Reaves (Southern Region), Miss Celeste Marie Alexander (Southwestern Region) and Miss Keishonna M. Harper (Western Region).
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This year's Miss Black & Gold Queen, Miss Celeste Marie Alexander, attends the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and is pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Radio/Television/Film with an emphasis in News Broadcasting and also has a Minor in Dance. She has also had 13 years of training as a Classical Pianist. Miss Alexander maintains a 3-95 Grade Point Average and is a 5th year Donaghey Scholar, Bill Gates Millennium Scholar and a Governor's Distinguished Scholar. She is a member of several other organizations, which include the National Broadcasting Society, National Association of Black Journalists, International Golden Key Club and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Miss Alexander has studied in France through the Donaghey Scholars Program and has visited China as Ambassador for UALR with the Legends of China Program. In her spare time, Celeste is a mentor for the Minority Mentorship Program and the Donaghey Scholars Program and is also an Adult Advisor for Teen Promise Youth Outreach Program. Celeste is the Daughter of Loretta B. Alexander and Dr. Lester T. Alexander and hopes to attain a career in Entertainment News Broadcasting.
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NEWS FROM ABROAD BROTHERS IN KITOAIT reetings from the land of the original burning sands. Alpha men serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom have come together, here in the Middle East, to establish Base Camp 1906. Brothers assigned to this headquarters command element are based here and launched to perform missions to such far flung locations as Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Oman, Kenya and Germany to name a few. We Alpha men hold key positions in combat support areas such as Communications, Contracting, Engineering, Finance, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Medical and Missile Defense Operations. We are integral to the success of the Command and m i s s i o n . We also have Brothers in combat units that a r e also supporting the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. members stationed fight against terin the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring rorism. During Freedom. rare periods of downtime, Brothers get together for fellowship, attend worship services as a group, participate in athletic events and conduct professional development sessions. That old Alpha Spirit is alive and well here in the desert.
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Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, North Carolina ver this past summer, the Brothers of the Beta Zeta Chapter continued their zestful momentum that was previously set during the 2001-2002 academic year. In June, thirteen Brothers were welcomed by Ebony Magazine to perform a step show in collaboration with the African-American Men's Day celebration held in Manhattan, at the New York Hilton. The conference recognized and awarded many African-American
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celebrity fathers for paving the way for their sons to follow. It also provided other young men with the necessary steps in which to build and achieve success. The Chapter was featured in the July edition of Ebony Magazine along with discussion of another encore performance next year. The Beta Zeta Chapter has alreadyadopted many programs that target the youth in Elizabeth City and surrounding areas and are continuously brainstorming for others ways to reach out to the youth, community, and of course all mankind. The Chapter believes that understanding the vision of our founders is the first step in achieving the vision for the future.
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he Brothers of Iota Alpha Chapter continue down a road of excellence in Alpha. This past year, the Chapter served as the host for the Eastern Region Leadership Development Institute (LDI). Brother Alejandro Mark served as the host director on the Leadership Team and as president of the Chapter facilitated the first college chapter sponsorship of high school students to this program. The program was held at George Mason University from June 20-23, 2002. A Chapter charter member, Brother David Atkins, was the Institute Chairman. Keeping scholarship at the forefront, the Chapter was awarded for having the highest grade point average of College Chapters in Alpha East at the Eastern Region Convention. In addition, George Mason University awarded the Chapter for having the highest grade point average of all NPHC, IFC, and PHC organizations on campus. While few in numbers, the Chapter is large in heart, service and leadership. Recently, Brother Adrian Austin was appointed to serve on Student Government, Brother Isaac Thweat an active member of the NAACP, Brother Alejandro Mark continues his role as Resident Advisor and Brother Chafula Abdullah is active with the development of the Chapter. Iota Alpha is proud of its academic and personal achievements and looks forward to a prosperous Fraternal year.
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i Zeta Chapter continues to strive for excellence and commitment to its outstanding Alpha work in Virginia during the 2001-2002 Fraternal Year. The Chapter has recently completed "Go To High School Go To College," Project Alpha, and "A Hopeless People is a Hopeless People" in the Farmville communities. Xi Zeta also donated Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to needy families during the holiday season and has continued the dream of our Fraternity Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Annual MLK Candlelight Walk in January 2002. During the this years 59th VACAPAF Convention, Chapter Brother, Walter English III was elected 2nd Vice-President of VACAPAF for the 2002-2003 Fraternal Year.
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he Brothers of BGL continued to hold the light high this past fall and spring in the Richmond metropolitan area. In keeping with their community first initiative, Brothers distributed Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the area and put forth a very successful children's Christmas party at a local elementary school. The keynote speaker of the Christmas program was The Honorable Brother, Mayor Rudolph C. McCullen. The spring of 2002 found the Brothers of BGL putting on a successful "Winter Dance" at The Belmont Country Club in Henrico, VA. Brothers and approximately one hundred and fifty guest spent the evening socializing in true Alpha Style. Along with the Gamma and Theta Rho Chapters, Beta Gamma Lambda initiated three new Brothers into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The new Alpha men were made Saturday, March 23, 2002. In keeping with the Fraternity's national agenda, the Chapter had numerous Brothers participate in the Richmond Area March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. BGL also received a two thousand dollar grant from the March of Dimes Foundation for its diligent work with Project Alpha in the Richmond Area.
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n May 15, 2002, Brothers from the Beta Alpha Lambda Chapter in Baltimore County, Maryland participated in the Class of 2002 Awards THETA IOTA LAMBDA Assembly at the Randallstown High School in Randallstown, Springfield, Massachusetts Maryland. The awards banquet was the kick-off event in what promises to be a long and fruitful partnership between the high school and the Chapter. he Brothers of Theta Iota Lambda Chapter recently awarded On hand at the several high school students scholarships to assist in their quest event were repfor higher education. The awards are provided in the memory of resentatives Brother Lee B. Revels who was a past President of the Chapter and totaled from m a n y $3,000. The recipients are selected in recognition of their academic community achievement, high standards, extracurricular activities, and commitment to groups, busicommunity service. Theta Iota Lambda Chapter has been providing scholnesses, and govarship awards to worthy students since 196.3. The Chapter also held a ernment offi"Potluck"Alpha Phi Alpha dinner that was used to enhance Chapter unity cials. The purand brotherhood. The following morning the Chapter attended Church pose of the service, and promoted a Christmas party for the children of the community assembly was to with lunch and gala activities. give all of these PicturedfromI. to A" are Brother Mike Mat/heirs, groups an op- Brother Joe Siintns. scholarship recipient Darrell Dupont. portunity to rec- the mother of scholarship recipient Jason Brown. ognize the best Brother Rob Thomas and Brother Theo Wimberly. and brightest of the Class of 2002 at Randallstown High School. The Brothers of Beta Alpha Lambda Chapter recognized seniors Jason Brown and Darrell Dupont with $1,000 scholarships. Both of these young men were selected based on an extensive application process that evaluated their academic performance, school and community involvement, and completion of an essay that described their dreams and aspirations. Jason will attend Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland while Darrel will be attending the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore starting in fall 2002. The Brothers of Beta Alpha Lambda have taken up the torch as the only Alumni Chapter in Baltimore County. The partnership with Randallstown High School will be a cornerstone in the Chapter's continuing commitment to the Brothers of Theta Iota Lambda, with Alpha Esquire Group infrontrow. surrounding Baltimore metropolitan area.
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KAPPA XI LAMBDA
Ithaca, New York
lower Manhattan, New York appa Xi Lambda Chapter, chartered in 1974 in Lower Manhattan, New York has been reactivated in 2002. The Chapter has reclaimed 16 Brothers and is looking to reclaim more Brothers in the area. To date. Kappa Xi Lambda has been active in the New York Metropolitan area and regional events. Several representatives proudly served in Philadelphia at the 70th Annual Eastern Convention presenting two workshops: "People Don't Plan to Fail...They Fail to Plan - Reclaiming Our Wealth: The Importance of Financial Planning" a n d "Recruiting, Reclaiming, Rejuvenating: The Spirit of Alpha on College Campuses." Several Brothers volunteered on Father's Day for "Real Men Cook for Charity" which is a nationally sponsored event that attracted several hundred men, women and children from the community to feast on specially prepared dishes. In addition to community service, the summer months brought a time for fellowship, cookouts, pool parties a n d weddings; keeping the bonds of Brotherhood strong in the House of Alpha. Kappa Xi Lambda re-chartering ceremony will take place in September of 2002 in New York City. The Chapter has also submitted its proposal for the Alpha Head Start Program was and hopes of developing a program for deserving youth. Additional Chapter projects and partnerships are being formed to rebuild the graduate presence of .Alpha Phi Alpha in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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n April 9th, the Brothers of Iota Iota Lambda Chapter of Ithaca, New York, hosted a reception to recognize recipients of the 2001-2002 Alpha Phi Alpha Memorial Scholarship. The reception, held at Cornell University, honored 24 Cornell undergraduates for outstanding scholastic achievement and community service. In total, over $31,000 in scholarships were awarded, nine to continuing students who received renewal scholarships and 15 to first time awardees. The scholarship winners were selected from among fifty-five apphcants, all of whom were talented on many levels. Each applicant was required to submit an application, including high school and college transcripts and a writing sample on the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and its impact on their academic goals and career plans. As young scholars, the recipients have academic interests ranging from Applied Economics to Zoology. They maintain above average grade point ratios and participate in co-curricular activities (on and off campus) such as undergraduate research, student government, varsity athletics, campus ministries and community outreach programs. On par with the legacy of Alpha, these students are important threads in Cornell's student tapestry.
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he Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter continues its commitment to the community, particularly the local population of young AfricanAmerican males. Recently, the Chapter established an enrichment and developmental program called Project Focus for young men in high s c h o o l . The guiding philosophy of the program is cent e r e d on a thinking to promote a balanced view of a man's life. While they honor a young man's academic and personal Brothers of Omicron Eta Lambda. achievement, the Chapter fosters a larger view of himself and his roles in society. Members support the young men's intellectual development, physical and emotional needs, relationship with others and with the community, and their spiritual life. The Chapters' goal, under the leadership of the Chapter's new President, Brother Michael Fain is to affirm an integrative view of life, neither separating intellectual from moral worth nor individual from social development by using the models of "Go To High School, Go to College," Project Alpha, Alpha University, and the Leadership Development Institute. The Brothers of Omicron Eta Lambda were able to make signifi-
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CHAPTER NEWS cant impacts on the lives of young men in their community. These young men participated in several weekend workshops and discussions. The workshop that impacted them the most, presented b y Brother Charles Washington, was "How to Write a College Essay." Omicron Eta Lambda is proud of this new Chapter program and are excited about implementing other programs during the Fraternal year.
MIDWESTERN IOTA LAMBDA
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he Brothers of Iota Lambda Chapter has engaged in numerous service projects and events during the summer of 2002. In July Iota Lambda was well represented at the Midwestern Region Leadership Development Citizen Education Institute, which was held at the University of MissouriColumbia. Several members of the Chapter along with two parents accompanied, sixteen teenagers from Warren Central HS and Columbus, Indiana to the threeday event. Some of Iota Lambda Brothers with Students at Midwestern the notable presenLeadership Forum ters such as Darien Dash and Farrah Gray gave insightful presentations throughout the weekend. Participants also heard from civic leaders from the local NAACP, Urban League and City Government. Finally lectures and workshops on "The Importance of Voting", "College Financial Aid", "Personal Health Management", "Study Skills and Time management", "Work Readiness" and "Spirituality" rounded out the information shared. The Chapter also participated in the Indianapolis Circle City Classic with a float representing die Fraternity. Over one hundred Brothers, Alpha Esquires, and their guest came out to support the local Brothers.
DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA
Cincinnati, Ohio n May 17th, the Men of Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter hosted their 1st Annual Theodore M. Berry Scholarship Gala to raise funds for its scholarship recipients. This year, the Chapter decided to honor one of its most renowned members, Brother Theodore M. Berry. Brother Berry was the first AfricanAmerican Valedictorian at Woodward High School and became Cincinnati's first AfricanAmerican Mayor in 1972. Mayor Berry was an active member of the Fraternity for over 50 years Delta Gamma lambda Brothers sing hymn following and was a founding Scholarship Gala. member of Delta Gamma Lambda in 1947. The black tie affair was held at the OmniNetherland Plaza in downtown Cincinnati and was attended by over 300 people. According to Chapter President Myron Brown, "We were thrilled to have permission from Brother Berry's family to hold the event in his honor. It certainly added a touch of historical perspective and elegance to me evening." The Fraternity honored five young African-American high school seniors. Charles Clay, Donnell Crear, Luther Mitchell, Victor Turner and Chris Woods have distinguished themselves both academically (all have GPA's over 3.5) and showed great leadership qualities. They will attend fouryear universities this fall. Their interests range from business to engineering and medicine. Event Chairman Broderick McKinney stated "we appreciated the support of the general public and corporate sponsors. We were able to raise over $15,000 and all profits will go to our scholarship funds." The Chapter expressed special thanks to the corporate sponsors which included Toyota, Ford, The University of Dayton and Miami University, Nationwide, Taxx Express, The Cincinnati Herald and The Cincinnati Bengals.
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CHAPTER NEWS KAPPA DELTA LAMBDA AND ETA NU LAMBDA
Lansing, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan n June 1, 2002, Kappa Delta Lambda (KDL) Chapter and Eta Nu Lambda (ENL) Chapter collaborated to sponsor a scholarship ball and fund-raiser titled, "A Legacy of Excellence." Although approximately 70 miles physically separate the two Chapters, the existence of Brotherhood and cooperation allowed them to present this event. In addition the event assisted KDL in meeting their commitment the MLK National Memorial. Chapter Presidents, Brother Charles McMillan, KDL and Brother Anthony King, ENL welcomed approximately 380 guests and attendees to the gala. Brother Samuel DeShazior, Midwestern Regional Vice-President introduced Immediate Past President Wallace who was the events feaured guest speaker. Brother Wallace has served as one of the major spokespersons for the National Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation. Leaders from state and city government welcomed Brother Wallace to Lansing and presented proclamations commending him and Alpha Phi Alpha for their outstanding efforts to memorialize the legacy of Dr. King. Brother Wallace's speech stressed the need for all Fraternal and Sorority organizations to help uplift programs in their communities which provide a better quality of life for all people. After the formal program and dinner, attendees enjoyed themselves by dancing and being entertained with music by the band "The Neutral Zone" from Detroit, Michigan. By the end of the night, the Brothers KDL and ENL had provided and evening of enjoyable camaraderie, and Brotherhood that will not soon be forgotten in the Mid-Michigan area.
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SOUTHERN ALPHA RHO
Morehouse Collge Atlanta, Georgia t Alpha Rho Chapter Leadership is not just a goal it's a reality. Since its return to Morehouse College in the fall of 1998, Alpha Rho has initiated 107 Brothers into the 78-year-old Alpha Chapter with the most recent line of 22 neophytes of spring 2002. Among these outstanding Brothers have been nine members inducted into the nation's most prestigious collegiate honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Undoubtedly, this has been one of the most successful years in Alpha Rho history. .Alpha Rho this year has held the distinction of representing the district of Georgia at the Southern Regional Convention in several categories. The Alpha South Step Champions represented the Southern Region in Las Vegas for the national competition, winning second place. The Alpha Rho step team has won record 15 straight step competitions over the last three years. In addition to their distinguished accomplishments in the realm of Alpha, several members of the Alpha Rho Chapter have assumed major leadership roles in and around the campus community. Recent initiates Bro. Randall Woodfin 02 and Brother L. Jared Boyd '02 were recently elected as Student Government Association President and Vice-President respectively and Troy Causey '02 was elected to the position of Senior Representative to the Morehouse
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College Board of Trustees. Combined with these major accomplishments, Brothers Todd McDonald "01, Jason Tolliver '02 and Matthew Kennedy '01 have been elected to executive board positions to the Morehouse Business Association as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, respectively. Also. Chapter President-Elect, Brother James A. Britton '01 has been named the new Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper, the Maroon Tiger. Always striving to produce well-rounded Alpha men, Brothers Richard Makerson '01, Blake O'Farrow '01, and Kenneth Rogers '02 serve as Captains of the tennis, basketball, and football teams respectively. The student body has recognized Alpha Rho for the second consecutive year as the 2001 and 2002 Fraternity of the Year from the Student Government Association. The Chapter continues to enlighten their campus community through service, leadership, and action. With the guidance of the Chapters advisor team, Brothers Henry Goodgame, '81, and Brother Don Webster, 78, both active with the mentoring Chapter Eta Lambda Chapter, .Alpha Rho strives to uphold the aims of "Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.
TAU EPSILON
Clayton College and State University Morrow, Georgia n April 23, 2002, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. chartered the Tau Epsilon Chapter to operate on the campus of Clayton College & State University (CCSU) in Morrow, GA.The Tau Epsilon Chapter was chartered with nine young men: Anthandus Beauford, Mychael Carter, Billy Evans, Billy Joe Jabbari Fisher, Ricky Hollingsworth, William Jenkins, Damon Johnson, Jay R. Richardson and David Wilson. William Jenkins serves as Chapter President. The Fraternity conducted a special chartering ceremony on the campus. Participants included: Herman "Skip" Mason. Dean of Students at Morris Brown College; Ronnie S. Jenkins, Southern Regional Vice President; Joseph E. Patterson, Georgia District Director; Rufus Johnson, presided. Dr. Thomas K. Harden, President, CCSU, brought greetings along with Jeff Jacobs, Director of Student Life, CCSU. Veronica Ransom, College Park resident and a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. received the prestigious honor of being named Mother of Tau Epsilon Chapter. John H. Carter, Ronnie S. Jenkins and Thomas Walters are the three Chapter Founders and John Eaves, former staff member of CCSU, is the precursor of Tau Epsilon Chapter.
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"Talk happiness. The world is sad enough without your woe. No path is completely rough." - Velvia Lyle
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CHAPTER NEWS ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA
Jackson, Mississippi nder the leadership of Chapter President Herman Porter, Sr., the Brothers of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter recently completed anodier year of service to it community. A majority of the Chapters community service hours were focus on the Fraternity's three National Programs. The "Voteless People is a Hopeless People" program assisted in the chapter's effort to help to reelect the curr e n t Mayor of J a c k s o n , ^ ^ M mm 1' "' P r < ft ! ^ & ^1 ^B • ^tP'ta Plil-UphaiTisiUriiliv lm ' WW ft ^B Mississippi, • Brother Harvey Johnson, Jr. In April the Chapter Brothers participated in the Annual Sickle Cell Walk through the downtown area of Jackson, Mississippi. The Brothers also participated in the March of Dimes Fun Run/Walk event, raising money and also used the event as a reclamation tool. Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter in collaboration with Habitat House for Humanity adopted a family, where they aided in improving the family's living conditions. The Brothers of Delta Phi Chapter at Jackson State University also assisted the family by providing food, clothing, and mentoring for the children. For the upcoming year, the Chapter has planned over 30 programs and activities which include hosting the 2003 Regional Conference, providing Parade Marshals for the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Parade and Project Alpha.
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Miami, Florida eta Beta Lambda Chapter has been a vital part of its community and state since its chartering in 1937. During the 2002-year the Brothers of Beta Beta Lambda have been actively involved various scholarship programs, Project Alpha, IINCF Drives and MLK Memorial Fundraising. As a part of the Chapters collaborative efforts, it has formed an alliances with the
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BETA OMICRON LAMBDA
Mobile, Alabama he members of Beta Omicron Lambda Chapter observed its Annual Founders' Day during the week of December 4, 2001. Activities included an Alpha Reclamation Reception; a "Boys to Men Rap Session" with eight-grade boys at Calloway-Smith Middle School; and a program at Twin Oaks Nursing Home to spread Christmas cheer among the residents with prayer, gifts and songs. The week ended on Saturday, December 8, with a ceremony and dance. Awards of recognition were presented during the ceremony to persons for their contributions to the Fraternity and to the community. The Award of Alpha Man of the Year was presented to Brother Willie Edward Thomas, Retired Teacher with the Mobile County Public School System. The Charlie Green Award of Merit, named in honor of the first Vice-President of the Southern Region, was presented to Brother Dr. Terry Hazzard, Dean of Students at Bishop State Community College, and the Award of Citizen of the Year was presented to Dr. Keflyn X. Reed, Chairperson for the Division of Humanities at Bishop State Community College and a member of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity. Brother Dr. Washington Taylor was given recognition for having served two terms as past President of the Chapter and Mrs. Betty Leslie, Coordinator of the activities for the Alpha Wives and Sweethearts Club, was presented a plaque for her service to that group. The Fraternity also made a contribution of $1,100 to the American Red Cross for the Disaster Relief Fund in aid of the families of victims who perished during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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Pensacola, Florida embers of Epsilon Mu Lambda Chapter of celebrated their 50th Anniversary on January 18, 2002. Family and friends of Chapter members gathered at the Scenic Hills Golf and Country Club for the grand occasion, which featured a special address by Brother Ozell Sutton, the 26th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Following Brother Sutton's speech, an awards c e r e m o n y was held. Individual plaques, 50-Year Membership pins, and certificates (L-R) Brothers Laurence Scoll(5.\yrs). were presented. EarlJ. Croswrigbt(60yr), Prank Kyle (52yrs) Charter members and George W.Jones (53yrs).
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receiving plaques were: Brothers Earl Crosswright, Sr., Frank Kyle; Cleveland Maiden, Jr.; and Brother NeRoy Anderson. Brothers George W. Jones and Lawrence M. Scott were presented with 50-year membership pins and certificates. Approximately 35 Men of Alpha sang the always-inspiring ALPHA HYMN. Door prizes and dancing followed, to the live music of the "Wally Mercer Jazz Trio/Plus." Since its inception the chapters has sponsored a wide variety of activities and programs and plan on while remaining true to these Alpha traditions.
OMICRON TAII LAMBDA
Trenton, South Carolina ince the beginning of the fraternal year, the Brothers of Omicron Tau Lambda chapter have implemented many activities devoted to the community. At the beginning of this list is the March of Dimes "Walk America" fundraiser followed by volunteering at the American Cancer Society. The chapter has also volunteered, donated, and made a presentation at the local nursing home, and participated in various church activities with local churches. Aside from its community service based activity OTL Brothers pose for a picture before the chapter devel- performing and exhibition step show for oped and imple- the American Cancer Society.
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developed a Brotherhood-mentoring program, which guides and encourages "fresh out of college" Brothers on societal issues. The program consisted of investment workshops, funeral and burial planning, mortgage counseling and many other helpful workshops. Local professionals conducted each of these seminars. The Chapter has also stressed importance on it 10 year rites of passage program. The program meets every 1st thru 3rd Saturday of the month, with topics covering education, etiquettes, economics, personal development, government and politics, and the role of the African American male. Through this program, the Chapter was able to allow the youth to participate in the South Carolina Black Male Conference, the MLK Celebration, the Gullah Festival, a black history play, voter education seminars, and sexual awareness and responsibility. In addition to the above, the Chapter participated in many activities with the local undergraduate Chapter and also developed South Carolina's ONLY Alumni Exhibition Step Team; that steps for local charities.
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Wiley College Marshall, Texas
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he Brothers of Alpha Sigma Chapter have had a very productive year. The 77-year-old Texas Chapter administered National Programs such as "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" voter registration, "Go to High School, Go to College" and of course, Project Alpha. The Brothers also participated in the March of Dimes Walk America and are involved in an ongoing mentoring/tutoring program with Carver Elementary School. This past semester the Chapter was represented in an array of campus organizations. Brother Quincy 0. Cole currendy serves as Student Government Association Vice-President, and Chapter President while Brother Malcolm A. McGuire currendy serves as President of the Pre-Alumni Council as well as President of the Pan-Hellenic Council. The Brothers of Alpha Sigma Chapter have a slate of programs planned for the upcoming semester and plan to exceed their previous accomplishments.
mented many programs for personal and economic development. With the influx in recent college graduates joining the chapter, the senior Brothers
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Houston, TX
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he Brothers of Alpha Eta Lambda and The Houston Area Bronze Eagles recently joined forces, for the sixteenth year, to provide a day of enjoyment for seventy-five Houston Area youngsters. The event affectionately called ".Alpha Fly In 2002" was held at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. At 9:30 a.m. several aircraft commanded by African-American Pilots took to the clear Houston skies, carrying the children, in some cases for their first airplane ride. "Programs targeting our youth provide them an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills and broaden their career spectrum for the future," said Brother Rickey H. Brown, Chapter President. Brother Steven A. Mays, Sr., who served as event Chairman, along with several other Alpha Eta Lambda Brothers took part in the annual event. A special appearance was made by NASA Astronaut Michael Anderson, who signed autographs and took pictures with each child. True Alpha spirit was shown as the Chapter Brothers worked hard to provide a safe atmosphere for the children in a challenging environment. After each child had an opportunity to fly, the Chapter provided lunch for all who attended.
he Brothers of Xi Tau Lambda Chapter (North Dallas) recendy held their Sixth Annual Alpha Legacy Celebration. Established in 1996, this black-tie event is used to generate funds for the chapter's community service projects and scholarship programs and is the chapter's premier fundraiser to benefit its youth outreach initiatives. All other proceeds from the Alpha Legacy Celebration are directed towards delivering top quality mentoring programs that help build self-esteem, promote career development, and inspire good citizenship and civic responsibility At this year's event, the Xi Tau Lambda Foundation, the (l-K)) Chapter President Sean I'hillips. Scholarship chapter's 501(c)(3) Recipient Deanna Little, and Brother Kevin Lewis, unit, awarded two Director of Educational Actii 'Hies. $1,500 scholarships to area students for their academic achievement and community service as p a r t of t h e Fraternity's national "Go-to-High School, Go-toCollege" program. The evening was highlighted by the stellar performance of Grammy-nominated Jazz musician and Warner Brothers recording artist Kirk Whalum. With the help of their guests and corporate and community partners, the Chapter continues to seek ways to provide more educationA7 Tau lambda Chapter at Legacy Celebration. ^ sc holarships for
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THETA DELTA LAMBDA
El Paso, Texas he Southwestern Regions Alumni Chapter of the year, Theta Delta Lambda Chapter has continued to strengthen their ties widi their community by actively interacting through various programs and partnerships. A few of the programs that the chapter is en-thusiastically involved with includes the local March of Dimes-Walk-America event, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso, United Way Allocation Panels, M e r v y n s K i d s Shopping Spree Volunteers, Project Celebration (graduation party) for high school graduates from most area school districts, scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors, essay writing contest for middle and high school students during culture heritage activities, Ironman volunteers for Race for the Cure and other civic and social community events. Proud of its achievements and service to the community, the Chapter vows to continue its manly deeds in the years to come. It is inspired by the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters theme for the year 2002 of "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building for the Future" as well as the SW Region's theme of "Empowering the Brotherhood for the Second One Hundred Years".
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deserving students in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The Chapter also looks forward to expanding its community outreach programs. Prior Alpha LegacyCelebrations have included such notable speakers as our 30th General President Brother Adrian Wallace, renowned syndicated journalist Brother Tony Brown, author and motivational speaker Brother Dr. Dennis Kimbro, and former Mayor of New Orleans, the Honorable Brother Marc H. Morial.
Mu Nil Southwest Texas State University San Marco, Texas
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he 2001-2002 Academic year witnessed the Mu Nu Chapter making strides forward in upholding the light of our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha. These young Alpha men gave many hours of service to the city of San
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CHAPTER NEWS Marcos, as well as, the Southwest Texas State University community. The Chapter successfully participated in many of the Fraternity's national programs including their 11th Annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant and Project Alpha Week, which was concluded with a massive Performing Arts Showcase which served as a vehicle to raise funds to donate to the Central Texas Medical Branch's AIDS division. Another highlight of the Chapters Project Alpha Week was an informative seminar given to over 100 high school students on the facts and preventions of AIDS. One of the Chapter's more gratifying programs of the year was its 3rd Annual Alpha Summit for Success. The purpose of this program is to expose the students to college experiences such as Campus Life, Financial Aid, Admissions, Residence life, and Major Finding. This program targeted approximately 200 high school seniors and concluded with a step performance by the Chapter Brothers and a hearty meal. Some of the Chapters notable community service projects included their annual Icebreaker Charity Step show, in which they raise over $1,000.00 to give to local charities, local church clean-ups, Community library assistance, clothes drives, food drives, participating in area youth mentoring programs, and various other service projects. Also, over the past year, the Mu Nu Chapter has given away over $3,500.00 in scholarships to area youth, as well as Southwest Texas State University students, particularly African American males. The Brothers of Mu Nu Chapter are definitely holding true to the Aims of the Fraternity and have received Fraternity of the Year from SWT's Black Student Alliance, and 1st Runner-Up as SWT's Student Organization of the Year, but their greatest accomplishment is collecting a massive 1700 community service hours over the past year. Expect the Mu Nu Chapter to continually move "Forwards ever, Backwards never."
SIGMA LAMBDA
New Orleans, Louisiana
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he Brothers of Sigma Lambda Chapter set forth on the journey of manly deeds and scholarship, with their actions manifesting in a true demonstration of love for all mankind. The Chapters service projects began with Project Care, an event hosted at the Lyon's Center, in which the Brotherhood donated school supphes and presented participants with numerous giveaways. The event culminated with the dissemination of valuable healthcare information to parents, students and community mem-
Brothers of Sigma Lambda and other participants during the UNCF walk/run fundraiser. bers. The Chapter also served as a major underwriter of the Orleans Parish "Rally for New Orleans Public Schools," a program which allowed the Brothers to assist in the renovation of Florence Chester Elementary School. With brushes in hand, Chapter members turned otherwise lurid, unwelcoming, cauldrons into vibrant classrooms that are now capable of housing and encouraging the optimism and ambition fostered by their teachers and students. Other notable projects undertaken by the Chapter include corporate sponsorship of die UNCF walk/run, a major fundraiser for the parent organization and an Adopt a Family program or-ganized and orchestrated in conjunction with Founder's Week activities. The Chapter truly exemplified its love for all mankind by bringing the spirit of the Fraternity and the Holidays to this family by delivering food, clothing, Christmas decorations and gifts. Chapter members are currently workingtirelesslyto organize and raise funds for their annual Charles C. Teamer, Sr. Scholarship Golf Classic, themajorfundraiserofitsScholarshipFoundation. The fun-filled day of golf, food and fellowship, allows the Chapter to present graduating high school males with more than $4000 in college scholarships each year. The culminating event is the Annual Scholarship Banquet, during which the recipients are presented with their awards. These activities are all shining examples of the Chapter's commitment to the growth and development of the community. Each Chapter member has been to continue to make progress toward the aims, ideals, and principles of our noble fraternity. Naturally, the Brothers are ready, willing and able to answer this challenge.
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San Jose State University San Jose, California
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C H A P T E R NEWS (EM) C h a p t e r ' s 40th Anniversary Reunion at San Jose State University. This event in which a small steering committee took on the challenge of finding Brothers initiated at EM, raising money, and planning all the activities. Epsilon Mu and Eta S i g m a L a m b d a Chapters co-hosted a full weekend of activities which included: a golf gathering, a private Brotherhood Reception, a Re-union BBQ for family and friends, a Reunion dance, worship service at a local Baptist church, and a Sunday brunch served by a minority owned restaurant. Of approximately 226 members initiated through EM 80% were found the Chapters search which spanned across the US, Canada, and Australia. The Chapter credited its success rate to the challenge for Brothers to find their Line Brothers, a remarkably strong lifetime hnkage that still holds up. The Chapter found 9 out of the 10 charter members who organized the Chapter back in 1962. The city of San Jose, the University, fellow Greeks, classmates, and family all turned out to give praise and proclaim the chapter's accomplishments over the last 40 years.
in the Oratorical Contest. Pi Kappa Chapter is extremely proud of all of the awards and accolades it has received, and vows to continue to hold high the name of Alpha.
DELTA TAU LAMBDA
Phoenix, Arizona he Brothers of Delta Tau Lambda have continued to remain busy as they support their local community each month by providing assistance with the "Feed the Homeless" project. During the month of March several brothers attended the Delta Aids Project and the Ruby Red Photo of the EM Reunion Steering Committeed to SI Ben Wheeler. Larn Smith. Curtis Kimhrough. Bruce Santos. Ronald Cannon, Keith Stewart, and Affair, both sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Chapter is also planning Phoenix's first Black & Gold Ball, which the proceeds will go KafuiAkondo. Brothers seatedfrom the left to right are JeffMoore. Jerome toward its scholarship and MLK Jr. Memorial fundraising projects. The Cannon. LaGuan Lea. and Michael Cunningham. Chapter has recently recognized several Brothers for 25 and 50 years of membership within Alpha with a total of nine 50 year Brothers and thirteen Brothers with 25 or more years of service. Delta Tau Lambda also congratulated one of their Chapter Brothers, Dr. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. on his award Pi KAPPA from the local NAACP chapter recognizing his contributions to the Arts. Brother Grigsby's paintings have been on display in several area art museCalifornia State University, Northridge ums the past six months, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Arizona Northridge, California State University Art Museum.
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ince its inception on the campus of California State University, Northridge in 1984, Pi Kappa Chapter has been the voice of the African American student body. This voice was heard loud and clear during the 2001-2002 academic year. The youngest Chapter in the Western Region has continued to do the work of Alpha on campus and throughout the community. Pi Kappa was named Outstanding Greek Organization on the campus of Cal State Northridge, and also took honors for having the best community service on the campus, and in the community. During the Western Region Convention in San Jose, California, Pi Kappa Chapter took first place in the Collegiate Scholars Bowl, finished first runner-up in the College Chapter of the Year competition and Brother Carlden Lainfiesta was the first-runner up
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ZETA BETA LAMBDA
Sacramento, California he Brothers of Zeta Beta lambda Chapter along with the Northern Area Presidents' Council celebrated Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Founders Day by having a Brunch in Sacramento Cali-fornia. The brunch was well attended by Brothers and their guests from northern California Chapters. The theme for this year's Founders' Day brunch was
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CHAPTER NEWS "We (You) have a Story to Tell". The guest speaker was the Honorable Brother James C. Shelby Jr., Director of the Greater Sacramento Urban League and Major of the City of Citrus Heights, California. Several Chapter awards were presented to Brothers, which included honoring four of the 14 living Brothers who founded Zeta Beta Lambda Chapter in 1953. Brothers with 25 and 50 years in Alpha were also honored for their continuous commitment & participation to the Fraternity.
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County. This effort was designed to assist homeless veterans regain the dignity and respect they earned during their active duty service and sacrifice to our nation. The Brothers of Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter sponsored the tent that housed all of the homeless women veterans and children attending the Stand Down. Some of the things that were provided to those in attendance were housing, legal, medical, dental, eye exams/glasses, clothing, personal care, job training/placement, social service assistance/placement, dietetic/ nutritional and psychological counseling. In July of 2002, Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter responded to a Request For Proposal from the National Organization to institute a Fatherhood Initiative and Youth Involvement Initiative in collaboration with the San Diego Neighborhood House Association for the Head Start Program. Brother Donald Long, designated by Western Regional Vice President Brother Ron Celestine as the Alpha Head Start Western Regional Coordinator is spearheading this effort for Zeta Sigma Lambda. He was assisted by Brothers Marion McCord and Reginald Marbray (President and Vice President of Zeta Sigma Lambda) with writing the proposal. The grant will provide $10,000 to support each of the initiatives and the Chapter is required to provide $2,000 as in kind contributions to each of the projects.
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San Diego, California he Brothers of Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter recently participated in renovating the Euclid Health Center. A 35,000 square-foot addition was made to the Center, which doubled the space of the Southeast San Diego community center. The expansion houses primary and specialty care services as well as kidney dialysis services, nonexistent in the community before now. The Center also offers pediatrics, urology, psychiatry, orthopedic care, a lab, a pharmacy, and x-ray services. Another addition to the chapters' community service efforts is its participation in the 15th Annual Veteran"s Stand Down, which is the largest volunteer effort in San Diego
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rather Dr. Hugh Morris Gloster was a life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Alpha Rho Chapter at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Georgia on March 10. 1930. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Brother (Hosier held high school and junior college diplomas from LeMoyne College, the B.A. degree fr Morehouse College, the MA. degree from Atlanta I niversity, and I'll.I), degree from New York I Diversity. He held honorary doctor from Emory University, Hampton University, LeMoyne-Owen Coll Mercer 1 Diversity, Morehouse College, the Morehouse School Medicine, Morgan State University, New York I niversity, St. Paul's College, the University of Haiti. Washington I niversity. and Wi State University. Brother Gloster's career was characterized by persistent and consistent recognition. In 1986, he was selected by his peers as one of the 100 most effective College Presidents in the United States. More recently, two institutions honored him in recognition of his "lifetime accomplishments.'' in March 2001, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of New York I niversity. where he received his Ph.D. degree. In May 2001, Brother Gloster received the MAGIC HANDS Award from LeMoyne-Owen College, where he had pursued junior college studies. Prior to assuming the Presidency of Morehouse College in 1967, Brother (Hosier held teaching positions at LeMoyne and Morehouse Colleges, as well as administrative positions with the I SO and Hampton Institute. At Hampton Institute, he raised S21 million to support academic programs. A prolific writer, Brother (Hosier authored many articles and delivered numerous lectures on American literature and education. lie authored Negro Voices in American fiction (in print since 1948), and was the Co-Editor of The Brown Thrush and My Life - My Country - My World, which was a best selling textbook. Brother Gloster had wide experiences in overseas educational programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, from 1953 to 1955. he was Fulbright Professor of English at Hiroshima University in Japan. In 1961-1962, he served as Visiting Professor of English in the International Educational Exchange Program at the University of Warsaw in Poland. In both of these positions. Brother Gloster was the first American to serve under U.S. government auspices following World War II. Dr. Gloster participated as a Professor of English in the American Specialists Program at universities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Cracow, Poland; and Valencia, Spain. As Dean of Faculty at Hampton Institute. he supervised the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) program in Sierra Leone as well as foreign studies programs in Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Gloster furthered his commitment to international education in numerous and diverse venues, lie participated in an Asian Conference on Higher Education in I long Kong as a grantee of The I'ord Foundation. The U.S. Department of Stale sought him out for work in Africa to recruit African educators to teach in American
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colleges. I nder the sponsorship of the government oped exchanges of faculty and students belvvu., American colleges and universities. Under the auspices of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), Brother Gloster participated with other Black College Presidents in v isits to Haiti. Puerto Rico, India, Taiwan, Kenya, Morocco and Mexico to develop and facilitate exchange programs for faculty and students. Brother Gloster recommended the name lor NAFEO which was unanimously approved. Brother Gloster served as a member of several Presidential Commissions appointed by U .S. government agencies to further international education and relations. Brother Gloster was also a member of the Boards of Trustees or Directors of the College Language Association, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change. Morehouse College, the Morehouse School of Medicine, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the United Negro College Fund. He was also a former Vice President and President of the Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia, and former Vice Chairman of the Georgia PostSecondary Education Commission. Brother Gloster was a former member of the Boards of Trustees or Directors of the American Association for Higher Education, Atlanta I niversity. the College Entrance Examination Board, the Committee on Economic Development, the Educational Testing Service (Chairman of the Executive Committee}, the Interdenominational Theological Center, the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, the United Board for College Development, the Westminster Schools, and Trinity School. He was the founder and former president of the College Language Association, which granted him its Distinguished Achievement Award.
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OMEGA CHAPTER ROTHER JAMES ELBERT HARRIS was ROTHER TALMAGE BREWER was a Life They're a bit worn from the rugged pace a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initithey've been through, but then they've made 'Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated through "ated through Kappa Lambda Chapter in a lot of good tracks in their day Epsilon Gamma Lambda in Boston, Greensboro, North Carolina on April 1,1951- He The man who wore them became a giant. Massachusetts on May 1,1954. He received his received his Bachelors of Science in Animal A giant in the eyes of many families Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Paul's Science from Prairie View Agricultural & whose gratitude he earned. College, Lawrenceville, VA and his Masters' Mechanical College, Prairie View, Texas and Degree from Virginia State College, Ettrick, VA. A giant too, in his own community, earned the Masters of Science at Michigan State Brother Harris taught in both Mecklenburg University in East Lansing, Michigan. Further where he was respected or his professional (VA) and Prince William Counties (VA) and study was done at the University of Wisconsin. competence, and at home,where the fruits retired as Principal of John Groom Primary Brother Brewer' educational career spanned 33 of his success are so highly appreciated. School after over 40 years of educating stuyears with his last position being with North True, these are big shoes. They have to be. dents. He was a member of the Veteran of Carolina Agricultural and Technical State But the size of the feet are not nearly as Foreign Wars Post #7166, the MRP, the Fleur de University, Greensboro, North Carolina. During important as the stature of the man Lis Social Club, a Life member of the N.A.A.C.P. his tenure he served as teacher, a scientist, an and the scope of his vision. and T.E.M.O. (Trinity Episcopal Men's Associate Professor, and Acting Department To wear them, a man must be able Organization) and served on the Board of Chairman. Brother Brewer received numerous to fill the empty space with character, Supervisors for Mecklenburg County, Virginia. awards, which included a citation from N.C.A&T initiative and willingness to grow into a giant. Brother Harris was an active member in Epsilon State University for 33 years of outstanding servGamma Lambda Chapter where he served as ice, an Honorary State FF A Degree, and award CAN YOU FOX THEM? Associated Editor to the Sphinx. for 15 years of donated service as the Church Treasurer by St. James Presbyterian Church, USA. He was a member of the National Education Association, YMCA, NAACP and the Prairie View Alumni Association. Brother Elder Brewer won the lasting friendship of students, ROTHER TOMMY brothers, colleagues and members of St. James Presbyterian Church, USA JACKSON was a through his belief in the basic goodness of all mankind. 'Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was initiated Beta Kappa Chapter at ROTHER ROYAL L. BOLLING, SR., was initiated through Beta Langston University in Chapter at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on October 1, Langston, Oklahoma on 1942. Brother Boiling served 12 years in the State House and six December 15, 1946. He years in the State Senate until 1988. During a four-year period in the early received his Bachelor 1980s, Brother Boiling held the Senate seat, his son, Royal Jr. was a State of Science degree from Representative and another son, Bruce, was a Boston City Councilor. Langston University and Brother Boiling was a sponsor of the State's Racial Imbalance Law that his Masters of Social cleared the way for the desegregation of Boston's public schools in the Work degree from the mid-1970s. In 1943, while attending Howard University, he married University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Brother Jackson also and also joined the "Buffalo Soldiers" 92nd Army Infantry Division earning s erved his country honorably in the United States Army from 1950 to a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and four Battle Stars in Italy during World War 1952. He labored as a social worker at the Veterans Administration II. He attended Harvard University after the war, and subsequently began a Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma for 36 years before his retirement. real estate business, from which he retired about a decade ago. Brother He also served as a field work professor for the University of Oklahoma Boiling was an active member of Epsilon Gamma Lambda Chapter in School of social work. Brother Jackson was a long-time member of Grace Boston, Massachusetts. Episcopal Church, before he changed his membership to Antioch Baptist Church. His lifetime involvement was in civic, social, professional, community, and religious activities. The Oklahoma Health and Welfare Association ROTHER THOMAS HARALSON was initiated through Alpha Pi (OHWA) pre- sented him with the distinguished service award during the Chapter at University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky on March 35th Annual Conference of OHWA. This award is the highest given by 12, 1937. He received his Bachelors Degree from Louisville OHWA for recognition of exceptional community leadership and outstandMunicipal College in Louisville, Kentucky and his Master's Degree from the ing service in support of the goals and objectives of the association. He was University of Louisville in 1970. In 1942 Brother Haralson went to work for a former Chairman of the Northeastern Area Chapter of the National the United States Postal Service, and retired as a manager in 1977. In addiAssociation of Social Workers and a certified social worker by the National tion to his 35 years with the Postal Service, he taught in the Jefferson County Association of Social Workers. Brother Jackson was an active member of Public Schools System for 25 years. Brother Haralson was an active memBeta Chi Lambda Chapter, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. ber of Alpha Lambda chapter since 1939-
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OMEGA CHAPTER ROTHER FRANK SYLVESTER KYLE was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated through at Delta Beta Chapter at BethuneCookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida on November 8, 1949. He received a Bachelor's degree in Social Studies in 1950 from BethuneCookman College and his Master of Education from Florida A&M University in 1964.During 1944 he was inducted into the United Sates Army in World War II, and did a tour in Japan. For thirty-seven years, Brother Kyle was employed at B.T. Washington High School, where he served as classroom teacher, Assistant Football Coach, Baseball Coach and Administrative Dean. Brother Kyle retired in 1987. In January 2002, Brother Kyle was honored as one of the three living Charter Members of Epsilon Mu Lambda Chapter, which was established in 1951. He recently received the following awards: 50 Year Chapter and Fraternity Certificates, a plaque for his chapter's Charter Membership, and a 50 Year Fraternity Membership Pin. He served in many capacities in his Chapter including: President, Financial Secretary, Historian and Parliamentarian. St. Anthony Catholic Church was Brother Kyle's place ofworship for many years. There he served on many boards and committees, such as President of the Church Parish Council and the Holy Name Society. He was a also a member of The Cavalier's Social Club, the Pensacola Chapter of the Bethune-Cookman Alumni Association and The American Legion Post #193.
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ROTHER PHILIP ARNOLD NICHOLAS, MD was initiated into Chi Chapter at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee on May 1,1950. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science from Howard University. He graduated from Meharry Medical College as member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in 1954 and completed a residency in Obstetrics at Meharry in 1957. He trained in women's surgery in the surgical department, during his residency at Meharry. In 1957, he was accepted to the post-graduate program in OB-GYN at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. He chose the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia for additional training in OB-GYN, where he was one of two African Americans in the program. In 1958, he returned to Meharry to work toward establishing the department of OB-GYN. From 1967 until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1984, he served as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. From 1967 to 1982, he was Dean of Admissions for the School of Medicine. He also held a clinical faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University. During forty-five years of service to his beloved Alma Mater. Brother Nicholas received numerous awards and honors, which included the Distinguished Alumni Award for Medicine from the National Alumni Association in 1984, and in 1999, the Alumnus of the Year Award. The Meharry Singers honored him in 1985 for "giving dedicated service to improving the academic, cultural and social life of students at the College. One of the four icons, erected at each corner of the Meharry Medical College Campus, was recently completed and named in his honor. He was the first Vice-President of Children and Family Services in Nashville. Throughout his career, he represented Meharry on various other committees and medical associations, including the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Association of Medical Colleges, the R. F. Boyd Medical Society, and the committee for special education within the Metropolitan Board of Education. He was a founding member of St. Anselm's Episcopal Church and remained a dedicated member of the church community. Very active in his neighborhood, he served on the Fisk-
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ROTHER ROBERT C. PORTER was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Beta Sigma Chapter at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 4,1951. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Southern University in 1953 and his Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University in 1965. Brother Porter was a retired Lieutenant Colonel having served 24 years in the United States Army. He served two combat tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving sixteen (16) decorations to include the Legion of Merit; three (3) awards of the Bronze Star Medal; two (2) awards of Meritorious Service Medal: two (2) awards of the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and two (2) awards of the Army Commendation Medal. Brother Porter also served as the Executive Director of Cenla Community Action Committee for more than 20 years, where he managed more than one hundred eighty (180) employees, a five million dollar budget and helped more than (30,000) annually in improving their lives and reducing the misery of being poor. He was active in Alexandria Business and Civic League, the Boys Clubs of Central Louisiana and served as Chairman of the Rapides Parish Bi-Racial Committee that enhanced racial harmony and the Alexandria Mayor's Advisory committee. Brother Porter was an active member of Epsilon Psi Lambda chapter in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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ROTHER TERREL JULIUS RANCE was Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Jackson, Mississippi on December 1, 1953. He enlisted in the Army of the United States, 924th Air Base Security Battalion, where he served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II. Following his military service he entered Tougaloo College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his Master's at Northwestern University located in Evanston, Illinois. As a result of this hard work and dedication, Brother Ranee later became principal of the high school. Brother Ranee moved to Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1970's to work for the state as a Senior Health Care Planner until he retired there in 1984. Brother Ranee served in the Monday Evening Club, Small Business Administration, Mississippi Bail Bonding Association, National Education Association, Mission Mississippi, Mississippi Juvenile Association Board, and a Fore-Founder of the Center for Independent Learning. Through all of Brother Ranee's accomplishments and endeavors, he always believed in the thought of God, and nothing short of it, is the happiness of man!
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OMEGA CHAPTER ROTHER DR. FRED N. SIMMONS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Sigma Lambda Chapter in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 1,1974. He attended Jackson State College and Meharry Medical College. He spent a number of years practicing dentistry in Spartanburg, SC before setding in Florence, SC where he worked for Sexton Dental Clinic. Dr. Simmons was an active member of many organizations which included Meharry Medical School Alumni Board, State Secretary of South Carolina Chapter of Meharry Medical College Alumni Association, National Dental Association, American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, Palmetto Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, Pee Dee District Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Life member of the NAACP. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as President of the Men's Club.
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the in the United States Army Medical Corp., prior to earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Med with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He then enrolled in John Jay College of Criminal Justice. During his career, he was honored and earned many certificates for his accomplishments and participation in various areas including the distinction of being the first police officer with the New York City Housing Police, to earn his Masters Degree and wxs instrumental in starting the Police Academic Counsel. He retired after thirty years from the New York City Housing Police Department as a Sergeant, holding the position of Supervisor of Community Affairs. He was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church, Jamaica, New York where he served on the Deacon Board; President of Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Vice-President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizen Center Board of Directors, Cambria Heights, NY; Guy R. Brewer Democratic Club; The Joel Lemuel Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund; Westside High School Alumni Association; South Carolina State University Alumni Association; John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Association; Town Hall Civic Association of Springfield Gardens; The New York City Housing Police Department's Guardian Association and Sergeant's Benevolent Association; Master Mason of Lebanon Lodge #54 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York.
ROTHER ELLIS PETER SMITH was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Sigma Lambda Chapter in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 1,1974. He earned a B.A. degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and an M.B.A. from Columbia University in New York, NY. Brother Smith served as President of ARW Associates, Inc. and Executive Director of Central City Housing Development Corporation New: Orleans, LA. Over a 29-year period he was affiliated with five New Orleans Mayoral Administrations. Brother Smitii was Vice President of London Associates, Inc., a firm he founded while in Graduate School which conducted marketing research for local businesses. He owned ARW Associates, Inc., which is a right of way consulting firm. Brother Smith was a member of the National Association of Neighborhoods, 100 Black Men, and Magnus Decca Social Club. He was a former Board member of the Preservation Resource Center, International Association of Assessing Officials, and the New Orleans Real Estate Investment Association. He worked ever so diligently to improve Central City although he was neither educated nor did he reside in the area. Brother Smith was a past President and active member of Sigma Lambda Chapter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
ROTHER GEORGE ELBERT TOWNS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated through Delta Omicron Chapter at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California on August 1, 1954. He received is Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Public Administration at California State University, Hayward. Brother Towns spent two years in military service; was stationed in Japan and Korea, and went on to a thirty-seven year career at the University of California Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, from which he retired. He was a member of Downs United Methodist Church, Oakland. Brother Towns enjoyed playing baseball and working on cars. He loved California State University football, where he and his son, Gordon, shared football season tickets for twenty-five years. He was a train enthusiast; an avid collector of O-scale trains and a member of the Golden Gate Train Association. He was and active member of Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter in San Francisco, California.
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ROTHER LAWRENCE ANDREWS THOMAS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into Eta Theta Lambda in West Hempstead, New York on April 2,1982. He served in
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ROTHER MILTON MOSES WILLIAMS was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated through Delta Phi Lambda Chapter on January 1, 1956. He received his Bachelor's degree from Alabama State University and his Master's degree from Wayne State University. Brother Williams started his career as a public school teacher in Hale County, Alabama. Later in his career he became an Assistant Principal, Principal and Elementary Reading Coordinator for the Tuscaloosa County Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Brother Williams retired from service in public education in 1976. He was a Life Member of the NAACP, Kiwanis International, a Prince Hall Mason and member of the Board of the Directors of the Benjamin Dames YMCA. He Williams rendered service to Alpha Phi Alpha and his Chapter by serving as Vice-President, Secretary, Associate Editor to the Sphinx, Intake Coordinator and Historian. At the District level, Brother Williams served as Treasurer. The Delta Phi Lambda Chapter honored him in 2001 as "Brother of the Year."
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BROTHER JOHNIE WALTER ABRAM
BROTHER STANLEY EVANS
BROTHER JOHN S. SELDEN
Beta Tau Lambda
Tau Lambda
Alpha Phi Lambda
BROTHER JOHN A. RICHARDS, JR.
BROTHER JOSEPH PETWAY
BROTHER ARNELI. BURRUS
Eta Epsilon
Tau Lambda
Alpha Phi Lambda
BROTHER CHARLES C. CARSON, SR.
BROTHER GREGORY ADAMS
BROTHER JAMES H. BOYD, SR.
Zeta Rli<> Lambda
Tau Lambda
Alpha Phi Lambda
BROTHER ZULUS BAILEY, SR.
BROTHER WILLIAM COX
BROTHER HENRY J. SPEARS
Eta Xi Lambda
Tau Lambda
Delta Phi Lambda
BROTHER ARTLS LEON CLEMMONS, SR.
BROTHER JOHN HOWLETT
BROTHER JULIUS HIGGINS
Beta Tau Lambda
Tau Lambda
Delta I psilon Lambda
BROTHER RUM: J. GAINOUS, JR.
BROTHER REGINALD HUGHES
BROTHER WILLIAM D. ROEBUCK
Beta Delta Lambda
Tau Lambda
Iota Sigma Lambda
BROTHER JOHN HENRY FORD MONTGOMERY
BROTHER MOSES OSEMWEGIE
BROTHER RANDOLF SHULTERBRANDT
Beta Omicron Lambda
Tau Lambda
lota Sigma Lambda
BROTHER MORRIS D. DAVIS, III
BROTHER KIRBY PUGH
BROTHER AUGUSTIN DOWARD
Alpha Xi Lambda
Tau Lambda
Iota Sigma Lambda
BROTHER JOHNNIE LEE FISHER
BROTHER LOUIS SCHUSTER
BROTHER ANTOINE JOSEPH
Beta Delta Lambda
Tau Lambda
Iota Sigma Lambda
BROTHER HERMAN A. GRIFFITH
BROTHER ANDREW SESSION
BROTHER RABII; J GAINOUS, JR.
Alpha Xi Lambda
Beta Tau Lambda
Beta Delta Lambda
BROTHER TERRANCE CONRAD JONES
BROTHER DAVID STANLEY WATSON
BROTHER RANDOLPH D. WHEELER, SR.
Alpha Xi Lambda
Beta Delta Lambda
Beta Delta Lambda
BROTHER JOHN WESLEY SAUNDERS, III
BROTHER JAMES EDISON BROWN
BROTHER RALPH C. RUFF
Alpha Xi Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Zeta Pi Lambda
BROTHER SAMUEL E. STRONG, JR.
BROTHER EDWARD CARROLL
BROTHER PAUL H. MURPHY
Alpha Xi Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Rho
BROTHER JOHN 0. LIGHTFOOT
BROTHER ROBERT K. GILLESPIE
BROTHER DR. ROBERT L. HOLDEN
Alpha iipsilon Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Rho
BROTHER B. CARLETON BRYANT
BROTHER LYNWOOD 0. JACKSON
BROTHER CALVIN J. GOODING
Beta Omicron Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Zeta Zeta Lambda
BROTHER ARTHUR D. RIDDICK
BROTHER WILLIAM WITHERSPOON
BROTHER JASON D.CLARK
Theta Psi Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Pi Xi
BROTHER TOMMY JACKSON
BROTHER ARCHIE LACEY
BROTHER EDGAR P. LEE
Beta Chi Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Mu Lambda
BROTHER HAYWARD E. BOVIAN
BROTHER ALFRED MITCHELL
BROTHER DENNIS R. JACOBS
Delta Zeta Lambda
Kappa Theta Lambda
Zeta Delta Lambda
BROTHER RALPH J. FOWLER
BROTHER TERRELL RANCE
BROTHER DAVID DEJEAR
Eta Psi Lambda
Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Beta Epsilon Lambda
BROTHER OLIVER T. MACK
BROTHER LAWRENCE THOMAS
BROTHER A. W HAMPTON
Eta Psi Lambda
Zeta Zeta Lambda
Beta Epsilon Lambda
BROTHER FELLX GOODWIN
BROTHER ALBERT BARNETT
BROTHER SYLVESTER L. COMBS
Eta Psi Lambda
Psi Lambda
Beta Epsilon Lambda
"StWIgtb is horn in the deep silence qflQBg-Stffiring hearts: not amid joy." - Felicia Hemans
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Charles H. Chapman
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Eugene K. Jones
GENERAL OFFICERS General President Immediate Past General President Executive 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 26th General President 27th General President 28th General President 29th General President 30th General President
George B. Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray
Robert II. Ogle
Hi Vertner W. Tandv
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, 1417 Kinross Street, 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, II, 222 Kentucky Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003 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, Apt. 2B, Brooklyn. NY 11221 Dennis Davis, II, 2149 East Sunshine, Apt. 114D, Springfield, MO 65804 Michael D. Jackson, 213 Wilkes Circle, Hartsville, SC 29550 Ricco Wright, 7951 East 59th Place South, Apt. 46-101, Tulsa, OK 74145 Javier Guiterrez, 2006 West 112th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 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 Henrv 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 Special Assistants Rev. Thomas Watson, III, 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 Jenkins, 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, 6437 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Members Charles Rangle, 2354 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, 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. 1134-1 lth 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 NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004 "Bum the lion has to defend himself against flies." - Anonymous
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY ALPHA PHI ALPHA BUILDING FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman Thomas Tatum, 2266 Canterbury Circle, Akron, OH 44319 ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman Hilton 0. Smith, 1301 East 9th Street, Suite 3232, Cleveland, OH 44114 ALPHA PHI ALPHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. Chairman William Pickard, 335 Pine Ridge Drive, Bloomfleld Hill, MI 48304 NATIONAL COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRMEN Alpha Collegiate Scholars Walter Tillman, 3550 Virgil Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 Alpha Shop Development Gene Parker, 8116 West 130TH 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 St., Suite 16, Montgomery, AL 36104 Economic Development William Pickard, 335 Pine Ridge Drive, Bloomfleld Hill, MI 48304 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 NW, Washington, DC 20015 Elections Charles King, 1123 E. 17th Street, Utile Rock, AR 72207 Endowment & Capital Formation Iva Williams, 237-11th Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Grievances & Discipline Prince Cartwright, 8519 Sandy Glen Lane, Houston, TX 77071 General Headquarters Maintenance Sam Bates, 1802 Whitehall Lane., Garland, TX 75043 Ulysses Grady, 2106 Valley Maror, Missouri City, TX 77489 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, NY 11553 Internal Auditing Hyacinth Ahuruonye , 582 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104 International Brothers Affairs Marc Garcia, American Embassy Nassau, 3077 Nassau Place, Washington, DC 20521 Life Membership Bert Thomas, 33 Eagle Pointe Dr., Augusta, GA 30909 Management Information Systems Joshua Williams, 1656 Steeplechase lane, New Orleans, LA 70131 Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Project Leroy Lowery, 1724 Portals Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012-1116 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, Monroe, LA 71230 Membership/Standards & Extension Joseph K. Byrd, Xavier University, 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125 National Programs & Special Projects Zollie Stevenson, 806 Falls Lake Drive, Mitchellville, MD 20721 Political Action Marc Mortal, 4210 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Publications William Nelson, 2572 Bumabv Drive, Columbus, OH 43209 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 Charles Clark, Jr., 121 Bainbridge Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Rules and Credentials Ronald James, 1717 NE 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 Time & Place Darrvl 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 Belford V. Law sou Oratorical Contest Gary W. Johnson, 2503 Waldemar Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32304 Miss Black and Gold Pageant Alvin Cavalier, 413-C Longwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Project Alpha Wilbur Jackson, 6716 Indian Spring Court, San Jose, CA 95120 Boy Scouts Gerard McShepard, 4593 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218 Alpha University Kermit Boston, 138 Everson Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 Head Start Initiative Ronnie Jenkins, 1343 Victoria Falls Court S.W., Atlanta, GA 30311 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. 2313 St. Paul Street. Baltimore, MD 21218-5211 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Phone: (410) 554-0040. Fax: (410) 554-0054
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