SOUVENIR JOURNAL
President William Powers and
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement Gamma Eta Lambda
congratulate the
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrating the
2013 General Convention Austin, Texas
www.utexas.edu/diversity/
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTERS GENERAL PRESIDENT .......................................................................3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................................................................5 SOUTHWESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT ...................................7 SOUTHWESTERN REGION ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT................7 LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...................................................................12 PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS .........................................................14 LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY ................................................................16 GENERAL HEADQUARTERS TEAM .................................................19 FRATERNITY INFORMATION ...........................................................20 CONVENTION INFORMATION GENERAL CONVENTION GUIDELINES ...........................................24 CONVENTION SCHEDULE ...............................................................26 CONVENTION OFFICES ..................................................................38 CONVENTION FAQS .....................................................................40 VENDOR EXHIBIT / GREEK DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR ...............42 C2C / COLLEGE BROTHERS LUNCHEON SET-UP .....................44 2013 REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS ............................................46 ALPHA AWARD OF MERIT & HONOR RECIPIENTS .....................48 BIOGRAPHIES AWARD OF MERIT ..........................................................................52 AWARD OF HONOR .......................................................................54 SPEAKERS & GUESTS ....................................................................56 PROGRAMS PUBLIC PROGRAM..........................................................................70 FRATERNAL LUNCHEON..................................................................71 MISS BLACK & GOLD SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT ..........................72 O. WILSON WINTERS LIFE MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST ..............73 OMEGA SERVICE ............................................................................74 BVL ORATORICAL AND COLLEGE BROTHERS LUNCHEON ........76 BLACK & GOLD AWARDS BANQUET ...........................................77
92ND GENERAL CONVENTION | AUSTIN, TEXAS | JUNE 26-30, 2013
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Leading by Example
Greetings, Brothers of Alpha: “As men, and more importantly as Alpha men, our deeds speak to who we are and what we value. We must demonstrate and not pontificate, embody and not proffer, work and not only dream. For it is in our good deeds, even the small ones, that uplift our humanity, bolster our fraternal strength and ensure our longevity. I stand in humility to invoke my belief in our duty to good deeds.� When I spoke those words two years ago in Chicago, Illinois, you made a decision to make an investment in me. And now we are in Austin, Texas, to make an investment in Alpha. I am honored and excited to see that you are here honoring your commitment, investing in the future of Alpha and future of our communities. Like all wise investors, realize that this investment in Alpha is for the long haul. There is no room for short-term investors. Fulfilling the mission and building the legacy of our dear fraternity will take time, committed consistent vision, a broader bond of brotherhood and men of action focused on service and community empowerment, which will provide Alpha a passport to excellence. Know that your investment is taken very seriously and it is my duty to ensure that you and our communities receive a return on investment. I am committed to leading by example and I am certain that you are as well. Thank you for your investment in Alpha. Welcome to Austin, Texas! Fraternally,
Mark S. Tillman General President
92ND GENERAL CONVENTION | AUSTIN, TEXAS | JUNE 26-30, 2013
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“A man who was completely innocent offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Brothers, We have a mission, a vision and a motto. We have all quoted the words “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All,” but from time to time we must evaluate what these words mean. Reflecting on the history of this organization and its members by design means to me that we are to be the leaders in unpopular choices and decisions. Men selected, vetted and granted membership are those who are believed to be, set apart, different, simply put; leaders who have vision and are not afraid to take bullets to open doors so that those who follow do not have to take them. We should not be those who listen or watch but be those who are heard and seen in action. The proof of our investment is in the outcome of our actions. This should be something we keep in mind when sponsoring potential candidates for a lifelong commitment. Alumni chapters, I challenge you to continue to focus on the development of the men in our college chapters. Your chapters should be the first introduction these young men have to our C2CTM initiative. Together, we must make influential change by going against the grain to destroy all poison that impacts our communities. As we assemble here in Austin, how are we going to leave the seed of change that will cause a shift on our campuses and communities? Thank you for your commitment to the oath you took as an Alpha man deserving of his pin. Welcome to Austin. Fraternally,
William Douglass Lyle Executive Director
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Greetings to the Distinguished Men of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: On behalf of the Brothers of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, WELCOME TO ALPHA SOUTHWEST! We are proud to be the home of the 107th Anniversary/92nd General Convention. It is no secret that Alpha Phi Alpha has always had a splendid presence in the Southwestern Region. As your hosts, we are delighted that you have chosen to join Alpha men from around the world at one of the most anticipated conventions ever. This is the region of ALPHA ACTION. Here, we create, invent, develop and invest. The Southwest is the birthplace of several national programs like the A. Charles Haston Brother’s Keeper Program and the Hobart Jarrett Debate Competition. This is the region that has produced four of the last eight general presidents— more than any other region in that time period. This is the region that has led the way on openness and transparency on fraternity operations, including fiscal responsibility and accountability, and upholding the laws we make. The Southwest opens the doors of the “House of Alpha” for your fellowship, enjoyment, intellectual exchanges and most importantly, BROTHERHOOD. Please, know that the Austin Area Alphas (Delta, Mu Nu, Epsilon Iota and Gamma Eta Lambda Chapters) have been working very hard to ensure that the convention theme “Reinvesting in Alpha” is fully realized and is a tremendous success. The Fraternity’s convening in Austin is no coincidence. It is another moment of providence as the U.S. Supreme Court rules on another landmark affirmativeaction case: Fisher v. University of Texas (at Austin). The decision rendered by the court will impact every American who dreams of going to college. Hence, it is important that Alpha is in Austin, as the world watches what occurs upon this critical issue. Alpha’s presence in Texas’ capital city is also timely for another reason. The legislature here is considering voter-redistricting maps that some say are intentionally discriminatory. This, while the Supreme Court also renders a ruling on the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County, Alabama v. Eric Holder. A decision here could impact laws that have protected voters of color since 1965. Alphas must be prepared to respond. Remember, it was in 1932, that Brother Karl F. Downs, of Delta Chapter, and a past president of Huston-Tillotson University, coined the phrase “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People.” Our past is here in Austin, and our future will begin, right here in Austin. It will be the test of all Alpha men. The brothers of the Southwestern Region are excited to be your hosts for this important gathering of minds. Fraternally, Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph.D. Regional Vice President
G. Christopher CutKelvin Regional Assistant Vice President
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thanks to everyone for their support
2012 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. March of Dimes Awards Program Winners Project Alpha Alumni Chapter of the Year Theta Mu Lambda, IL.
Alumni Chapter of the Year March for Babies Delta Theta Lambda, AL.
March for Babies Alumni Brother of the Year Michael Gater, MS.
College Chapter of the Year March for Babies Nu Mu
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92ND GENERAL CONVENTION | AUSTIN, TEXAS | JUNE 26-30, 2013
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ÂŽ SOUTHWESTERN REGION P.O. Box 15651 Austin, TX 78761 www.alphasouthwest.org
Mark Tillman General President
Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D. Southwestern Regional Vice President
William Lyle Executive Director
G. Christopher Cutkelvin Southwestern Regional Assistant Vice President
Greetings Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: As the Southwestern Regional Executive Director, it is an honor and privilege to welcome each of you to Austin for the 92nd General Convention. I can assure you that the planning team and local chapters have rolled out the black and old gold carpet! During this fraternal year, many of you have made an IMPACT in your chapters and communities. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off in that this Fraternity is continuously leading the way in ingenuity and service. If I hadn’t yet congratulated you on a job well done, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your service. Moving forward into the next 100 years, it is important that we remember that our chapters are the lifeline of this fraternity and it is vital that we are prepared for the future workings of Alpha. During your time here, we want to ensure that our brothers will be equipped with the necessary tools to elevate our dear fraternity as well as enjoy the city of Austin. Therefore, as we celebrate our 92nd General Convention, continue to uphold the ideals that make us First of All, Servants of All, and Transcendents of All. Brothers, thanks for all that you contribute to Alpha and I hope that each of you enjoy this Convention. If you need anything while in the great state of Texas, please let me know. Fraternally,
Maurice D. Gipson, J.D. Executive Director Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Southwestern Region
Founders Henry A. Callis
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Charles H. Chapman
Eugene K. Jones
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
George B. Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray
Robert H. Ogle
Vertner W. Tandy
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ® TEXAS COUNCIL OF ALPHA CHAPTERS www.alphatexas.org
Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D. Southwestern Regional Vice President
Tarrynce Robinson. Texas District Director
G. Christopher Cutkelvin Southwestern Regional Assistant Vice President
Anthony M. Atkins Texas Assistant District Director
Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: It is with pride that I bring greetings to you as the District Director of the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. continue to provide opportunities that contribute to the “Better Making of Men.” This year’s theme—Reinvesting in Alpha—is a testament to the vision of General President Tillman as we get back to the business of our Fraternity. The city of Austin will always hold a special place in my heart, because this is the city where I discovered the light of this Fraternity at the Delta Chapter on the campus of Huston- Tillotson University. I salute the hosts’ chapters Gamma Eta Lambda, Delta, Epsilon Iota, and Mu Nu for providing us “Southern Hospitality” during our stay. Under the leadership of Area Director Dr. A.L. Mackey these chapters continue to set positive examples throughout Central Texas. It is my hope during your stay you will discover the very essence of Austin and why the city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”. On behalf of the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Leadership Team and its fifty- two (52) chapters, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those brothers who have poured themselves into this convention. Some may never know the work required of a program and event of this magnitude; it is important that we always recognize and appreciate those who give selflessly of themselves for the betterment of others. To the leadership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated: the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters commends you for setting the standard. It has often been said that a goal without a plan is merely a wish. Brothers, you have gone beyond making wishes. Your thoughtful planning and irreproachable work ethic has again paved the way for the molding of men and making of leaders. I am humbled to stand in bonded brotherhood with you. Again, I salute the fraternity and the brothers assembled. Fraternally Submitted, Tarrynce Robinson Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Director
Founders Henry A. Callis
Charles H. Chapman
Eugene K. Jones
George B. Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray
Robert H. Ogle
Vertner W. Tandy
92ND GENERAL CONVENTION | AUSTIN, TEXAS | JUNE 26-30, 2013
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MARK S. TILLMAN
VACANT
HYACINTH C. AHURUONYE
STEVEN SIMS
GENERAL PRESIDENT
IMMEDIATE PAST GENERAL PRESIDENT
GENERAL TREASURER
GENERAL COMPTROLLER
SEAN MCCASKILL REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT EAST
ELGIE R. SIMS, JR.
JAMES L. CRUMEL, SR.
RODERICK SMOTHERS
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT MIDWEST
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT SOUTH
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT SOUTHWEST
AARON CRUTISON, SR.
BRANDON R. JOHNSON
SHARRON R. ANDERSON
JEREMY C. KIRK
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT WEST
REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - EAST
REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - MIDWEST
REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SOUTH
GILBERT C. CUTKELVIN
LIQUAN M. HUNT
WAYNE C. HARVEY
WILLIAM DOUGLASS LYLE
REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SOUTHWEST
REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - WEST
GENERAL COUNSEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARK S. TILLMAN
CAROLYN H. STEWART
WILLIAM RANDY BATES
GENERAL PRESIDENT ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY 1906
SUPREME BASILEUS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY 1908
GRAND POLEMARCH KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY 1911
ANDREW A. RAY
CYNTHIA M.A. BUTLERMCINTYRE
GRAND BASILEUS OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY 1911
NATIONAL PRESIDENT DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY 1913
JIMMY HAMMOCK INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY 1914
MARY BREAUX WRIGHT
BONITA HERRING
KARL PRICE
INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY 1920
INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY 1922
INTERNATIONAL GRAND POLARIS IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY 1963
THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS - NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
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MOSES A. MORRISON
ROSCOE C. GILES
FREDERICK H. MILLER
CHARLES H. GARVIN
1ST GENERAL PRESIDENT
2ND GENERAL PRESIDENT
3RD GENERAL PRESIDENT
4TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1908-1909
1909-1911
1911-1912
1912-1914
HENRY L. DICKASON
HENRY A. CALLIS
HOWARD H. LONG
WILLIAM A. POLLARD
5TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
6TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
7TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
8TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1914-1915
1915-1916
1916-1917
1918-1919
DANIEL D. FOWLER
LUCIUS L. MCGEE
S.S. BOOKER
RAYMOND W. CANNON
9TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
10TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
11TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
12TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1919-1920
1920-1921
1921-1923
1924-1928
B. ANDREW ROSE
CHARLES H. WESLEY
RAYFORD W. LOGAN
BELFORD V. LAWSON, JR.
13TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
14TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
15TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
16TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1928-1931
1931-1940
1941-1945
1946-1951
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PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS
A. MACEO SMITH
FRANK L. STANLEY, JR.
MYLES A. PAIGE
WILLIAM H. HALE
17TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
18TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
19TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
20TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1951-1954
1955-1957
1957-1960
1960-1962
T. WINSTON COLE, SR.
LIONEL H. NEWSOM
ERNEST N. MORIAL
WALTER WASHINGTON
21ST GENERAL PRESIDENT
22ND GENERAL PRESIDENT
23RD GENERAL PRESIDENT
24TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1963-1964
1965-1968
1969-1972
1973-1976
JAME
JAMES R. WILLIAMS*
OZELL SUTTON*
CHARLES C. TEAMER, SR.*
HENRY PONDER*
MILTON C. DAVIS*
25TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
26TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
27TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
28TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
29TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
1977-1980
1981-1984
1985-1988
1989-1992
1993-1996
ADRIAN L. WALLACE*
HARRY E. JOHNSON, SR.*
DARRYL R. MATTHEWS, SR.*
HERMAN MASON, JR.*
AARON CRUTISON, SR.*
30TH GENERAL PRESIDENT
31ST GENERAL PRESIDENT
32ND GENERAL PRESIDENT
33RD GENERAL PRESIDENT
ACTING GENERAL PRESIDENT
1997-2000
2001-2004
2005-2008
2009-APRIL 2012
APRIL 2012 - DEC 2012
*LIVING GENERAL PRESIDENTS - PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS General President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Tillman Immediate Past General President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant General Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyacinth C. Ahuruonye Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Sims Regional Vice President - East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McCaskill Regional Vice President - Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Regional Vice President - South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James L. Crumel, Sr. Regional Vice President - Southwest . . . . . . . . Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. Regional Vice President - West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Crutison, Sr. Regional Assistant Vice President - East . . . . . . . . . Brandon R. Johnson Regional Assistant Vice President - Midwest . . . . . Sharron R. Anderson Regional Assistant Vice President - South . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy C. Kirk Regional Assistant Vice President - Southwest . . . . Gilbert C. Cutkelvin Regional Assistant Vice President - West . . . . . . . . . . . . . LiQuan M. Hunt General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne C. Harvey Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Douglass Lyle APPOINTED OFFICERS Director of General Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van L. Strickland Editor-in-Chief of The Sphinx速 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky L. Blalock Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert L. Harris, Jr. GENERAL CONVENTION OFFICIALS Parliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucien J. Metellus, Jr. Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clyde D. Carnegie Sergeant of Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell M. Chase Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald L. Woods GENERAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Awards & Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney T. Frank Grievances & Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hervery B. O. Young Resolutions & Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph K. Byrd Rules & Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald D. Stovall, Jr.
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NATIONAL COMPETITIONS Belford V. Lawson Oratorical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LeAaron A. Foley Black & Gold Pageant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Prospere Collegiate Scholars Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas A. Vance Jr. Hobart Jarett Debate Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan T. Brown Step Show Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren D. Isenhour NATIONAL PROGRAMS A Voteless People Is A Hopless PeopleTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven L. Jones Brothers KeeperTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian G. Brockington Go-To-High-School, Go-To-CollegeTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ernest Black Project AlphaTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William T. Ealy Ram贸n E. Peralta, Jr. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Budget & Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony D. Wilson Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John M. Williams Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucious Turner III Life Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex DeJarnett Membership, Standards & Extension . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony L. Cheatham Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendel V. Eckford STANDING COMMISSION CHAIRMEN Business & Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . Jermaine B. Patterson College Brothers Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fredrick L. Cox Historical Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert L. Harris, Jr. Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger R. Gregory Public Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Accius II Racial Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregory S. Parks SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Audit Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Sims College Life To Corporate Life (C2CTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin P. Mcallister Educational Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James E. Baker
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Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerald M. Grace Initial Membership Development Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren Morton International Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre A. Moss Military Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melvin L. Fogle Mis / Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rufus P. Creadle Organizational Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillip Parker Protocol & Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenyatta N. Shamburger Reclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Russell Jr. Ritual & Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryle Bell Senior Alpha Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sloan T. Letman III Time And Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Burton III Training And Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clifford M. Clarke World Policy Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horace Dawson SPEACIAL PROJECTS/PARTNERSHIPS Big Brothers & Big Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale H. Long Boy Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby R. Williams Jewels Heritage Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Eric Elmore Leadership Development Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon R. Tucker March for Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilbert L. Brown FOUNDATIONS CHAIRMEN Alpha Building Foundation Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . James R. Williams Alpha Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. . R. “Bob” Leandras Jones, II Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . Reuben Barkley, Jr.
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GENERAL OFFICE TEAM (ALPHA’S INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS) OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive Director and COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Douglass Lyle Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherelle S. Torrence Project Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell A. Smith, Sr. Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeShaun M. Artis ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Director of Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carla Gaskins Accounts Payable Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernice Meadows COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Director of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan J. A. Kelly Communications Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Harris Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael A. Storay II MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DEPARTMENT Director of Membership Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory J. Anderson Assistant Director of Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanley J. Taylor, Jr. Membership Services Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delores Diggs Membership Services Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan S. Cotton Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jayson J. Glenn
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ABOUT ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY FRATERNITY MISSION STATEMENT Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. FRATERNITY VISION STATEMENT The objectives of this fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status. ALPHA PHI ALPHA: A BRIEF HISTORY Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority
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students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were established at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. The first Alumni Chapter was established in 1911. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americans. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community's fight for civil rights through leaders such as: W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, and many others. True to its form as the “first of firsts,” Alpha Phi Alpha has been interracial since 1945. ALPHA PHI ALPHA: TODAY Alpha Phi Alpha today continues its commitment to members of the Fraternity and the African-American community through Alpha University. It is through the groundbreaking Alpha University training program, the Fraternity has rededicated itself to fostering a spirit of Brotherhood within the ranks of the Fraternity, preparing a new generation of leaders and bringing consistency to chapter operation and to the implementation of the Fraternity's national programs.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS The fraternity’s national programs are community outreach mentoring initiatives that have been adopted by the organization’s governing body and mandated for implementation by all of its chapters. The organization’s national programs include: GO–TO–HIGH SCHOOL, GO–TO–COLLEGE The “Go-to-High-School, Go-toCollege” program, established in 1920, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young AfricanAmerican men, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Goto-College educational initiative, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate. PROJECT ALPHA Project Alpha is a collaborative effort between the March of Dimes Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This program was developed to increase the knowledge of the African-American male of the consequences of teenage pregnancy from the male perspective. This program seeks to assist young men in developing an understanding of their role in preventing untimely pregnancies through responsible attitudes and behaviors. The goals of Project Alpha are to: reduce the rate of adolescent sex and pregnancy; stress the concept of abstinence as a personal choice while promoting the use of contraceptives
to those that choose to be sexually active; increase the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body and the awareness of sexually transmitted infections; clarify and emphasize the roles and responsibilities of fatherhood; and reduce the rate of sexual abuse and violence among African-American teens. A VOTELESS PEOPLE IS A HOPELESS PEOPLE “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” was initiated as a national program of Alpha during the 1930's when many African-Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. Voter education and registration has remained a dominant focus of this outreach activity for over 65 years. In the 1990s, the focus has shifted to include political awareness and empowerment. WORLD POLICY COUNCIL The fraternity formed its much heralded World Policy Council in 1996 to address United States national and foreign policy issues. At its inception, Former U.S. Senator Bro. Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, the first African-American to serve in the Senate in the 20th century, was named chairman of the council. Senator Brooke succeeded by Bro. Dr. Horace G. Dawson, Jr., former Ambassador to Botswana. The Council’s formation reflects two realities in America: 1) The U.S. government’s national agenda has become more closely linked to world affairs and non-governmental organizations are part of the network of influential voices in foreign affairs.
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2) Alpha Phi Alpha’s legacy of activities in civil rights and education has broadened to include foreign policy. The Fraternity’s leadership has been careful to stress that Alpha Phi Alpha’s new foreign policy interest will not diminish the organization’s involvement with domestic issues. A. CHARLES HASTON BROTHER’S KEEPERS PROGRAM Brother’s Keeper is a service program developed with the mission of advocating for and improving the quality of life for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. brothers, their spouses, and widows who are retired, elderly, have disabilities or are ailing. Upon identification of need, the Brother’s Keeper Program provides assistance to mature and ailing members of its communities, to assist with limitations caused by advanced age place demands on family members, caregivers, and the larger community to ensure that elders remain independently functional. The goal of the Brother’s Keeper Program is to promote dignity and independence among Alpha family and community members who need help in keeping their lives and homes functional. SPECIAL PROJECTS Alpha Phi Alpha’s special projects are programs and activities that are sustained through collaborative efforts, memoranda of understanding, and/or outside financial assistance, which Chapters are encouraged to implement. Current Special Projects include: (1) Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) mentoring partnership—implemented in 1991, Alpha Phi Alpha and BBBSA assist each other in mentoring AfricanAmerican boys and young men. 22
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(2) Boy Scouts of America—through this alliance, Alpha Phi Alpha focuses on mentoring through the Scouting program. (3) Leadership Development Institutes—the program prepares outstanding high school students in the vital skills of leadership, college preperation and effective group interaction. THE JEWELS PROJECT The leadership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in partnership with its non-profit, charitable affiliate, the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc., recently created “The Jewels Project” committee. The goal of the committee and The Jewels Project is to reclaim, restore, and revive, historic sites in Ithaca, New York, that are a part of American history and were instrumental to the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha: namely, 411 East State Street and 421 North Albany Street. 411 East State Street was the early meeting place of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and, 421 North Albany Street was the meeting place of the social study club, a precursor to the fraternity. Both homes provided rare lodging, sanctuary, and social support for our Jewel founders and other African-American students attending Cornell University in the early 1900’s. COLLEGE LIFE TO CORPORATE LIFE INITIATIVE (C2CTM) In concert with the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the College Life to Corporate Life Initiative (C2CTM) was created to develop the human resources of Alpha Phi Alpha and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners resulting in rewarding career opportunities for the members of
Alpha Phi Alpha and increased critical mass of diverse talent for its corporate partners. ALPHA PHI ALPHA’S FOUNDATIONS THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION The Alpha Phi Alpha Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to uplifting humanity. The mission of the foundation is to promote scholarship and academic achievement and provide resources, services and advocacy to the global community. Recent efforts of the foundation have been focused on urban education and growing resources and partnerships to aggressively attack the lack of innovation, achievement and preparation often found in these environments. Some current programmatic efforts include technology-based efforts to maximize the human capital found in our innercity school systems and prepare them for future academic and corporate success. The foundation is also developing a scholarship program for collegiate youth who wish to enter the academic field and work in disadvantaged urban school districts. Former Senator Edward Brooke provided the initial funding for this scholarship effort. THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. The Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. is the non-profit charitable arm of the Fraternity, which focuses on scholarship, programs, and training and development of the membership. Education Foundation encompasses the implementation of Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, Project Alpha, Voter Education / Registration efforts, The Belford V.
Lawson Oratorical Contest, the Collegiate Scholars Bowl, Leadership Development Institutes, and the professional and personal development thrusts of the Fraternity-Alpha University. THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. The purpose of the Alpha Phi Alpha National Community Economic Development Foundation is to “promote and encourage economic development in minority and disadvantaged communities by expanding the opportunities for the residents of those communities to enter into, own, manage, operate and / or be employed in business enterprises, which are based upon the substantial participation of the low income community.” Additionally, the Foundation’s aim is to promote a dynamic business environment in underserved communities through franchise opportunities, family financial planning and an aggressive Wealth Building Initiative. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL PROJECT FOUNDATION, INC. Established to oversee the development of the memorial project, the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit fundraising arm of the fraternity. The foundation’s mission is “to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by leading a collaborative funding, design and construction process in the creation of a memorial to honor his national and international contributions to world peace through nonviolent social change.”
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To: General President, Mark S. Tillman General Officers Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We are pleased to submit the report of the Committee on Rules and Credentials outlining the procedures governing the conduct of this 92nd General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to wit: 1. All chapter financial obligations to the general office must be paid, and the completion of a chapter directory will be verified prior to certification of any of the chapters’ delegates.
9. No brother may be admitted to a convention business session without his convention badge and proper Alpha attire, which includes a shirt, tie and coat.
2. A chapter that is considered in "good standing" with the general organization will have the right to seat the number of delegates allotted to them in accordance with the apportionment that is completed on May 1st of the convention year. [Article II, Section 4]
10. There shall be an easily identifiable space between the seating areas for delegates and other registered brothers or guests in general attendance.
3. A brother registering for the convention must present a current pass card, life membership plate or special pass card signed by the appropriate convention officer. 4. Delegates shall present their credentials, which is the convention badge, to the Committee on Rules and Credentials to be certified. 5. A record of eligible voters certified by the Rules and Credentials Committee shall constitute the official voting strength of the convention. 6. Once a delegate’s credentials are certified, they will not be recertified (i.e., a lost convention badge will not be recertified). 7. One fourth of the registered delegates shall constitute “a quorum” as provided in the Constitution and By-laws of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. [Article II, Section 6]. 8. There shall be at least two (2) sergeants at arms at the entrance to the assembly hall to facilitate admission and to maintain order. Entrance and exit to the assembly shall be through the main door(s) designated by the sergeant at arms. 24
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11. Delegates shall be seated in the section of the assembly hall “designated for delegates” by the sergeant at arms and shall be identified by a convention badge bearing their name and the “DELEGATE designation” applied by the Committee on Rules and Credentials. Brothers not certified as delegates shall be seated in other specified sections of the assembly hall. 12. Past general presidents, general officers and standing committee chairmen who are not seated on the dais shall be seated on the first and/or second rows of the section designated for delegates. Senior brothers who are not delegates shall sit in the first and/or second rows of the sections not designated for delegates. 13. The parliamentarian shall be seated on the dais next to the presiding officer, who will normally be seated to the right of the podium. 14. General officers, past general presidents, chairmen of standing committees and the delegates from alumni and college chapters are entitled to one (1) vote when addressing motions, elections that occur at the general convention or other matters that come before the general convention.
Registered brothers who do NOT meet the previously mentioned criteria are NOT entitled to a vote. 15. All registered brothers shall have the right to address the general convention, raise points of order, state a question toward a motion and take other parliamentary action inherent in a deliberative body. 16. A brother recognized by the presiding officer shall give his NAME, CHAPTER, CITY AND STATE before being allowed to address the assembly. 17. Once the presiding officer acknowledges the number of brothers at the microphones to address the convention, the lines for the microphones will be closed. 18. No speaker shall address the same issue more than two times. 19. The program presented by the general organization, both printed and electronic, shall be the official program of the convention once adopted by the delegates. 20. The presiding officer may make minor changes to the adopted agenda as may be made necessary during the meetings. 21. At the opening of each business session, the Committee on Rules and Credentials shall give a status report to the assembly on all certified delegates at the convention.
24. The convention shall not entertain for discussion, at the time of its presentation, any matter that in the course of convention procedures can be considered by an existing or established committee/commission. 25. Information presented during the General Convention is to be considered proprietary to delegates and brothers registered for the convention and should not be disseminated until the convention has reached completion. 26. The general president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. 27. Roberts Rules of Order (newly revised) shall govern the convention, except that in the matter of debate each speaker shall be limited to not more than two (2) minutes. Time will be granted at the discretion of the general president or presiding officer. 28. All resolutions shall be in writing and referred to the Resolutions Committee. 29. Video or audio recording of any business session is PROHIBITED unless previously authorized for official purposes. Anyone in violation will be escorted from the room immediately by the sergeant at arms and shall not be allowed to return. 30. Smoking and alcohol are NOT permitted in the general business sessions. Fraternally submitted,
22. There shall be no verbal reports of general officers or committee/commission chairmen— except the general president, Budget and Finance Committee and essential working committees of the General Convention, who may provide preliminary updates on their areas.
Ronald D. Stovall, Jr., Chairman Committee on Rules and Credentials
23. General officers and committee/commission chairmen shall be allowed no more than five (5) minutes for emphasis, summaries and recommendations of their reports.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 (ADMINISTRATIVE DAY) 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Corporate Office Hilton Austin Meeting Room 417A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HILTON AUSTIN SALONS C, D & E Committee On Rules And Credentials Hilton Austin Meeting Room 416A Commission On Racial Justice Meeting Room 416B Committee On Constitution Hilton Austin Meeting Room 415A Committee On Grievance And Discipline Hilton Austin Meeting Room 412 Committee On Human Resources Hilton Austin Meeting Room 415B Ritual And Ceremonies Hilton Austin Meeting Room 414
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Awards Display Room Setup Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 12AB COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT DEVELOPING LEADERS (LDI W/LOCAL MALE STUDENTS) HILTON AUSTIN SALON B Convention Registration Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Delegate Certification Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium
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Senior Brothers Lounge Opens Hilton Austin Meeting Room 404 Ladies/Youth Registration Hilton Austin Meeting Room 402 Vendors/Exhibitor Hall Opens Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 4 Committee on Time & Place Hilton Austin Meeting Room 416A OPENING PLENARY SESSION AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D
Presentation of Officers and Convention Officials William Douglass Lyle Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Call to Order Mark S. Tillman General President Invocation Reverend Clyde D. Carnegie Convention Chaplain Military Processional/Posting of Colors Report of the Committee on Rules and Credentials Ronald D. Stovall, Jr. Committee Chairman Adoption of Agenda for 92nd General Convention William Douglass Lyle Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Welcome Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. Southwestern Regional Vice President G. Christopher Cutkelvin Southwestern Regional Assistant Vice President Tarrynce G. Robinson Texas District Director Noel Sherman, Jr. Local Convention Chairman CONVENTION SCHEDULE
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Presiding Officer Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. Southwestern Regional Vice President Report of the Comptroller Steven Sims Comptroller Report of the General Treasurer Hyacinth C. Ahuruonye General Treasurer Report of the Regional Vice Presidents Sean McCaskill, Eastern Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Midwestern James L. Crumel, Sr., Southern Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Southwestern Aaron Crutison, Sr., Western Adjournment
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Ladies/Youth Community Service Hilton Austin Meeting Room 400 Committee Meetings Austin Convention Center Budget and Finance Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 18B Life Membership Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 18C Historical Commission Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 18D
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Hobart Jarrett Debate Team Preliminary Rounds Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 17A Collegiate Scholars Bowl Preliminary Rounds Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 18A Training and Development Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 19A Parent/Guardian Orientation (Youth) Hilton Austin Meeting Room 400 PUBLIC PROGRAM HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM WELCOME TO AUSTIN RECEPTION HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM ATRIUM
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 ^7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Ladies Zumba Fitness Hilton Austin Meeting Room 412 Convention Registration Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Delegate Certification Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Senior Brothers Lounge Hilton Austin Meeting Room 404 Morning Refreshments (Youth / Ladies) Hilton Austin Meeting Room 408 Ladies/Youth Registration Hilton Austin Meeting Room 402 Awards Display Room Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 12AB CONVENTION SCHEDULE
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SECOND BUSINESS SESSION AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D
Presiding Officer Sean McCaskill Eastern Regional Vice President Invocation Jeffery L. Gray Assistant Convention Chaplain Report of the Committee on Rules and Credentials Ronald D. Stovall, Jr. Committee Chairman Report of the Executive Director William Douglass Lyle Executive Director Report of the Audit Committee Steven Sims Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Elections Lucious Turner, III Committee Chairman Adjournment
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Ladies/Youth Duck Tour Off–Site Vendor Expo, C2CTM Career Fair Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 4 Ladies/Youth Duck Tour Off–Site FRATERNAL LUNCHEON HILTON AUSTIN SALON C Ladies/Youth State Capital & Austin Museums Tour Off–Site Ladies – Hospitality Room Open Hilton Austin Meeting Room 408 THIRD BUSINESS SESSION AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D
Presiding Officer James L. Crumel, Sr. Southern Regional Vice President Invocation James B. Blassingame Assistant Convention Chaplain Presentation of the General President James R. Williams 25th General President State of the Fraternity Address Mark S. Tillman General President Report of the Committee on Budget and Finance Anthony D. Wilson Committee Chairman Report of the Initial Membership Development Process Darren Morton Committee Chairman Adjournment
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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General Officer Candidates’ Forum Austin Convention Center Grand Ballroom D Committee Meetings Austin Convention Center Awards And Achievement Meeting Room 12AB Brother’s Keeper Meeting Room 19B College Life To Corporate Life Meeting Room 19A Go To High School, Go To College Meeting Room 17B March for Babies/Project Alpha Meeting Room 17A Reclamation Meeting Room 18D Ladies - Line Dancing and Games Hilton Austin Meeting Room 410/412
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Regional Caucuses Austin Convention Center Eastern Region Caucus Ballroom E Midwestern Region Caucus Ballroom G Southern Region Caucus Ballroom D Southwestern Region Caucus Ballroom F Western Region Caucus Meeting Room 18B Youth - Kids Club Hilton Austin Meeting Room 400 MISS BLACK & GOLD PAGEANT HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013 ^7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Ladies Zumba Fitness Hilton Austin Meeting Room 412 O. WILSON WINTERS LIFE MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST HILTON AUSTIN SALON C Polls Open Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 16AB Convention Registration Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Delegate Certification Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Senior Brothers Lounge Hilton Austin Meeting Room 404
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Morning Refreshments (Youth / Ladies) Hilton Austin Meeting Room 408 Ladies/Youth Registration Hilton Austin Meeting Room 402 Awards Display Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 12AB OMEGA SERVICE AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D
Presiding Officer Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Midwestern Regional Vice President Invocation Bishop Ernest J. Rieux, Jr. Assistant Convention Chaplain Report of the Committee on Rules and Credentials Ronald D. Stovall, Jr. Committee Chairman Report of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership Dale Long Committee Chairman Report of the World Policy Council Horace Dawson Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Constitution John M. Williams Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Grievance and Discipline Hervery B. O. Young Committee Chairman Adjournment
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Youth Activities K–1 Racing (13 And Over) Off–Site Ladies Fashion Show And Brunch Hilton Austin Salon D & E Lunch (On Your Own) Elections Committee Meeting Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 17B Hobart Jarrett Debate Collegiate Scholars Bowl Finals Meeting Room 17A Workshops Austin Convention Center Leadership – The Universal Skill Set Presented by United States Marine Corps Meeting Room 19A Wells Fargo Workshop I Presented by Wells Fargo Meeting Room 18C Staying In The Game: Don’t Be A Lotus 1–2–3 Presented by Fields of Success Meeting Room 18D Ladies – Hospitality Room Open Hilton Austin Hospitality Suite 2132 Workshops Austin Convention Center Wells Fargo Workshop II Presented by Wells Fargo Meeting Room 18C College Brothers’ Caucus Austin Convention Center Grand Ballroom D Ladies - Line Dancing and Games Hilton Austin Meeting Room 410/412
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Open Time | Enjoy Austin Youth - Kids Club Hilton Austin Meeting Room 400 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE STEP SHOW AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT HALL 5 Black Ice & Old Gold Affair (Host Chapter Event) Parish Night Club 214 E. 6th Street STEP SHOW AFTER PARTY AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM E & F
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Ladies Zumba Fitness Hilton Austin Meeting Room 412 Morning Refreshments (Youth / Ladies) Hilton Austin Meeting Room 408 Delegate Certification Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Convention Registration Austin Convention Center Solar Atrium Senior Brothers Lounge Hilton Austin Meeting Room 404 Awards Display Austin Convention Center Meeting Room 12AB FINAL BUSINESS SESSION AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D
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Report of the Committee on Rules and Credentials Ronald D. Stovall, Jr. Committee Chairman REPORT OF FOUNDATIONS Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation Alpha Phi Alpha Charitable Foundation Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation Corporation Alpha Building Foundation Jewels Heritage Project Report of the Historical Commission Robert L. Harris, Sr. Historian Report of the Committee on Time and Place Parker Burton III Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Membership, Standards & Extensions Anthony L. Cheatham Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Elections Lucious Tuner III Committee Chairman Report of the Committee on Resolutions and Recommendations Joseph K. Byrd Committee Chairman Closing ReMARKS Mark S. Tillman General President Adjournment
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COLLEGE BROTHERS LUNCHEON / BELFORD V. LAWSON ORATORICAL COMPETITION HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM MLK Documentary Advance Screening Grand Ballroom D Open Time | Enjoy Austin Ladies Express Spa Hilton Austin Meeting Room 412 Youth Kids Club 400 Hilton Austin Meeting Room 400 BLACK & GOLD RECEPTION HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM ATRIUM BLACK & GOLD AWARDS BANQUET HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM & GOVERNOR’S BALLROOM
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GENERAL CONVENTION F.A.Q.S Q. A.
What is the purpose of the wristbands? Wristbands should be worn at all times, as they, along with your badge, are your admission into all general convention functions.
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What comes in the Badge Only registration package? You will be able to attend the following: • Business Meetings • Workshops • All Public Events • 1 ticket (each) for Miss Black & Gold Pageant and the Step Show
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Why does it say “overflow” on my badge? Because of limited seating in the banquet hall, all individuals who registered after April 15 will be seated in the overflow room.
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What qualifies me to serve as a delegate? Delegates must met the following criteria: • You must be registered for the convention • Your chapter must be in good standing • Your chapter must designate you as a delegate on the delegate certification form • You must present yourself at delegate certification to be officially certified
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What tickets can I purchase on-site? Only tickets for the Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant and the Step Show/College After party will be available to purchase on-site at the registration area.
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Why is my profession on my badge? There will be a networking opportunity at the College Brothers Luncheon. There will be assigned seating based on your profession.
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Why is it important to attend partner workshops and the career fair? It is a great educational opportunity during the convention and our hope is that brothers will obtain a fulltime position or internship.
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Where are ladies/youth materials? Ladies/Youth materials will be available in the host hotel on the 4th floor.
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What happens if I lose my convention materials? The general convention staff is not responsible for lost items. Any lost items (tickets, wristbands, giveaways, etc.) will not be replaced.
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How do I transfer my registration on-site? Please bring, in writing, documentation that you are allowed to transfer your registration form one member to another.
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What is the Fraternal Luncheon? Why isn’t this included in my registration? The Fraternal Luncheon is a “brothers only” event and is not included in the registration because it is an option meal function and does not contain any convention related activities.
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If I am a Life Member, does my registration include the Life Membership Breakfast? The Life Membership Breakfast is not included in any of the Convention Registration Packages. General Convention FaQs
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VENDORS / GREEK DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR 2013 Company Name Abercrombie and Fitch Alpha One Greek & Promo Items, LLC ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Ben's House of Music BT's Urban Wear Buffalo Dallas Merchandise & Apparel CHRISTUS Health Collectibles and More Creative Options Cruise Planners Dell Computers Dirty Blonde Lizard Doom Wear Designs First Ladies, LLC G.H Enterprises Greek Quad Clothing, LLC Greek Traditions Havana Watches Herff Jones Host Chapter In Zone, LLC Jaxx Sassy Water Klassy Greek Emblems Moore Stitches and More National Security Agency Nationwide Insurance Octavio Miles Boutique Peace Corps R.Colbert, LLC Real Greek Apparel S.A.Y. Promotions Silver Etc. Soror Bling Teach for America Three J's Products Top Choice Trendsetters, Inc U.S. Department of State United Rentals University of Texas at Austin United States Marine Corps Verse 9 Neckwear Virginia Beach Sewing Solutions Wells Fargo Windsor Neckwear Worldwide Origins
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2013 COLLEGE BROTHERS LUNCHEON C2C SEATING SET-UP Profession
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Accounting & Finance
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Administration & Support Services
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Advertising/Marketing/PR & Arts, Ent., Media
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Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing
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Architecture, Construction, Mining, & Trades
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Consulting Services
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Education, Training, & Library
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Engineering
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Executive Management & Human Resources
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Government & Policy
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Healthcare
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Hospitality/tourism
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IT & Telecommunications
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Law/Legal
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Manufacturing & Production
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Military
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Non-Profit
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Real Estate
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Sales
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Sports & Recreation
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2013 REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS COLLEGE BROTHER OF THE YEAR Victor Scotti, Jr. Univ. of Pennsylvania Psi Eastern Region Jomar Mendoza Indiana Univ. / Purdue Univ Sigma Phi Midwestern Region Kevin Ferguson Alabama A&M Univ. Delta Gamma Southern Region Nehemiah Stephens Univ. of Arkansas Kappa Kappa Southwestern Region Darion Wallace Univ. of California - Berkeley Alpha Epsilon Western Region ALUMNI BROTHER OF THE YEAR Steven Carter Theta Theta Lambda Frankfurt, Germany Eastern Region Charles V. Piphus, Jr Alpha Lambda Louisville, KY Midwestern Region Walter E. Turner Mu Psi Lambda Homewood, AL Southern Region George Smith Beta Eta Lambda Oklahoma City, OK Southwestern Region Johnny Galbert Theta Pi Lambda Las Vegas, NV Western Region COLLEGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Alpha Cornell Univ. Eastern Region Rho Tau Evansville Univ.-Southern Indiana Univ. Midwestern Region Iota Nu Univ. of Alabama - Birmingham Southern Region Beta Phi Dillard Univ. Southwestern Region
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Alpha Epsilon Univ. of California - Berkeley Western Region ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Kappa Epsilon Lambda Landover, MD Eastern Region Epsilon Lambda St. Louis, MO Midwestern Region Eta Lambda Atlanta, GA Southern Region Xi Eta Lambda The Woodlands, TX Southwestern Region Delta Tau Lambda Phoenix, AZ Western Region CHARLES H. WESLEY AWARD Nu Theta / Alpha Phi Lambda Norfolk, VA Eastern Region Theta Tau / Epsilon Upsilon Flint, MI Midwestern Region Gamma Gamma & Gamma Pi / Alpha Psi Lambda Columbia, SC Southern Region Zeta Sigma / Beta Eta Lambda Edmond, OK / Oklahoma City, OK Southwestern Region Mu Eta / Delta Tau Lambda Tempe, AZ / Phoenix, AZ Western Region COLLEGE BROTHER WITH THE HIGHEST GPA Victor Scotti, Jr. Univ. of Pennsylvania Psi Eastern Region Miguel Dario Doughlin Univ. of Kentucky Epsilon Chi Midwestern Region Abdulrahman Hamid Univ. of Mississippi Nu Upsilon Southern Region Augusta Robinson Southern Univ. & A&M College Beta Sigma Southwestern Region Raishad Hardnett
Univ. of Southern California Alpha Delta Western Region COLLEGE CHAPTER WITH THE HIGHEST GPA Alpha Gamma Brown Univ./Johnson & Wales Eastern Region Alpha Pi Univ. of Louisville Midwestern Region Delta Alpha Claflin College Southern Region Upsilon Mu Southern Methodist Univ. Southwestern Region Nu Sigma Stanford Univ. Western Region BELFORD V. LAWSON ORATORICAL Javaughn Griffin Northeastern Univ. Sigma Chapter Eastern Region David Allen Rankine Purdue Univ. Gamma Rho Midwestern Region Anthony I. Hyland Voorhees College Eta Iota Southern Region Donte' Newman Texas Southern Univ. Delta Theta Southwestern Region David Spencer Univ. of Oregon Rho Beta Western Region MISS BLACK & GOLD Miss Yvonne Winbourne Penn State Univ. Gamma Nu Eastern Region Miss Jasmine Moses Central State Univ. Delta Xi Midwestern Region Miss Gabrielle Symore Booth Georgia State Univ. Zeta Mu Southern Region Miss Shelby Clayton Southern Univ. & A&M College
Beta Sigma Southwestern Region Miss Shakira Abney-Wisdom Omicron Tau Western Region COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS BOWL Eta Zeta and Beta Alpha Bowie State Univesity / Morgan State Univ. Eastern Region Kappa Tau Kansas State Univ. Midwestern Region Kappa Omicron Duke Univ. Southern Region Kappa Kappa Univ. of Arkansas Southwestern Region Gamma Xi Univ. of California - Los Angeles Western Region STEP SHOW COMPETITION Delta Chi and Zeta Eta Brooklyn College and Baruch College/New York Institute of Technology Eastern Region Zeta Omicron Murray State Univ. Midwestern Region Nu Upsilon Univ. of Mississippi Southern Region Eta Mu Univ. of Houston Southwestern Region Alpha Epsilon Univ. of California - Berkeley Berkeley, CA Western Region HOBART S. JARRETT DEBATE COMPETITION Zeta Eta Baruch College / New York Institute of Technology Eastern Region Mu Xi Univ. of Southern Mississippi Southern Region Iota Mu Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Southwestern Region Rho Beta Portland State Univ. / Oregon State / Univ. of Oregon Western Region 2013 REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS
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In 1952, the General Convention established the Alpha Award of Honor and The Alpha Award of Merit. These have become, by tradition and practice, our greatest awards. The awardees were initially chosen by a committee headed by the venerable Brother Taliaferro (Tolly) Harris. At some point in our history the selection became a function of the Office of the General President. In recent years the Award of Honor has been presented to non-members and the Award of Merit to members.
ALPHA AWARD MERIT & HONOR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1952
Eugene Kinckle Jones Thurgood Marshall Garrett Morgan
1953
Archibald J. Carey Rufus Clement
1954
Rayford W. Logan Mary McLeod Bethune
1955
John H. Johnson T.R.M. Howard
1956 1957
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Theodore Berry Barbara Jordan
1970
A. Leon Higginbotham
1971
Roscoe Cartwright Samuel Gravely Muhammed Ali
1972
Eddie Robinson Damon Keith Robert Brown
Martin Luther King, Jr. Arthur Shores
1973
Robert W. Harrison Eugene D. Jackson
Roy Wilkins Austin T. Walden
1974
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1975
Lowell Perry Maynard Jackson
1958
Sidney Jones Marion Anderson
1976
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James W. Parker Pres. William V.S. Tubman John Howard Morrow
Franklyn Williams William Tolbert
1977
William T. Coleman Henry “Hank” Aaron
Adam Clayton Powell Aaron Brown
1978
Constance Baker Motley
1979
Lionel H. Newsome
1980
Richard Arrington Parren Mitchell
1960 1961
Lester B Granger W.M.G Halm
1962
Whitney M Young Harry W. Richardson
1981
Albert T. Holland, Jr.
1963
Edward Brooke Franklyn Williams
1982
Malvin R. Goode Tom Bradley
1964
Floyd McKissick Pres. John F. Kennedy
1983
Roland Burris T.J. Jemison
1965
Pepsi Cola Company Charles H. Wesley
1984
Julian Dixon
1966
Thurgood Marshall
1985
William H. Gray III
1967
No Awards Given
1986
Ernest N. Morial Randall Robinson
1968
Wyatt Tee Walker Henry G. Parks
1987
Walter Washington
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1988
No Awards Given
1989
Louis Sullivan
1990
No Awards Given
1991
No Awards Given
1992
Cecil L. Murray Augustus M. Witherspoon
1993
Eddie Robinson Edward Brooke Lionel B. Richie, Jr.
1994
Ozell Sutton Dennis Archer M. Alexis Herman
1995
Charles C. Teamer John Hope Franklin
1996
Thomas Pawley, III James R. Williams
1997
Andrew Young Thomas Winston Cole, Sr.
1998
Henry H. Brown Huel D. Perkins
1999
Emmett W. Bashful Frank A. Dee Hobart Sidney Jarrett
2000
Lee P. Brown Milton C. Davis Maynard Jackson Marc H. Morial Henry Ponder
2001
Norman C. Francis Roderick D. Gillum Joe Samuel Ratliff
2002
No Awards Given
2003
Adrian L. Wallace James “Tiny” Blanton William F. Pickard
2004
No Awards Given
2005
Horace Dawson Ernest L. Holloway Robert “Bob” Willis
2007
Alfred Bailey Harry E. Johnson, Sr. Harris Rosen
2008
Sylvester L. Shannon Joseph E. Heyward Soledad O’Brien
2009
Robert Wright James Huger Roger Youman Tommy Hilfiger Calvin Peete Smokey Robinson Mary Wilson Otis Williams Martha Reeves
2010
Jibreel Khazan Wendell T. Foster, Jr.
2011
Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. Jerry Butler Arthur Fleming Chris Womac Dr. Earl W. Stafford Ed Jackson, Jr. Frank Jenkins Frank Russell, Jr. George Reaves Gregory Phillips John H. Carter Joseph S. Ratliff Robert Bob Wingo Tyrone Means Vic Carter George Sealey Roderick D. Gillum Julian Dixon Joe Samuel Ratliff Harold Navy Marian Wright Edelman Caryl Stern R. Guy Vickers Patrick Joseph Kennedy Richard Marshall Steve Gursky Vivian Rogers-Pickard John Conyers, Jr. Constance A. Connie Morella John W. Warner Paul Sarbanes Daniel Paul Amos Earl G. Graves, Sr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Lerone Bennett Jr.
2012
No Awards Given
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ALPHA AWARD OF MERIT
DARRYL L. WILSON VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER GE DISTRIBUTED POWER Darryl L. Wilson [Xi Chi, ‘82] is Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for GE Distributed Power. He has global responsibility for all Commercial activity for the business, which features aeroderivative gas turbines as well as Jenbacher and Waukesha gas engines products and services. GE Distributed Power, which focuses on power at or near the point of use, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has product business units headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Jenbach, Austria. Formerly, Darryl served as president and CEO of Aeroderivative Products, a leading provider of aeroderivative gas turbine products and services for global power generation applications. His role included global responsibility for Aero Products and Services, a multibillion global business acquired by GE in 1998, that leveraged GE domain expertise in Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Aviation Technology with sales, service and manufacturing locations around the world, including Houston, Cincinnati, The Netherlands, Brazil, Shanghai, United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia.
Darryl brings 28 years of business experience to his current position – 20 years with GE in successive global business leadership roles, and eight years with IBM, Procter & Gamble, and British Petroleum. Prior to his present position, he served as President and CEO, GE Consumer & Industrial-Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China, and President and CEO, GE Consumer & Industrial-Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Darryl is a General Electric Company officer.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Darryl and his family reside in Houston, Texas, where he serves on the boards of the Greater Houston Partnership, the Houston Food Bank, the Houston chapter of the American Heart Association and the DREME Foundation. Darryl holds a B.A. degree in business administration from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio and an MBA in marketing from Indiana University, Bloomington.
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CYNTHIA M. A. BUTLER-MCINTYRE NATIONAL PRESIDENT, DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre is the National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Initiated into the Sorority through the Beta Gamma Chapter of Dillard University on November 30, 1973 and currently a member of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter, Butler-McIntyre has served Delta with distinction at the local, state, regional and national levels which has earned her the respect and admiration of the membership. She is lovingly regarded as “A Leader with a Servant’s Heart.” Butler-McIntyre’s distinguished service and outstanding achievements have been recognized by numerous professional, civic and religious organizations on the local, state and national levels. Some of her recognitions include: National Alliance of Black School Educators Lifetime Achievement Award in Education, Shiners Hall of Fame, Women of Substance Inductee (Bennett College), Langston University Presidential Award, Dillard University Distinguished Alumnus Award, MLK Outstanding Activist Honoree, YWCA Role Model and Louisiana Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Other honors include: Distinguished Woman of Honor, Trailblazer’s Award, Women Who Make A Difference –Women in the Ministry, SHEroes of the Present, Presidential
Service Award, Distinguished Public Servant Award, African American Hall of Fame, Who’s Who in American Education, Outstanding Alumnus of a Historically Black College or University, Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Gospel Speaker, Outstanding Young Women of America, Delta of the Year, and 2010 ESSENCE & FFAWN I Inspire Award. Butler-McIntyre has been listed as one of Ebony magazine’s 100 Most Influential Black Americans and Organization Leaders and was featured in the December 2010 issue of ESSENCE magazine. In 2011, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation. As a motivational, educational and religious speaker, Butler-McIntyre has inspired thousands and she lives by the words from 1 Peter 4:10
which states in part that “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.” She is married to Mr. Ronney McIntyre, owner/operator of McIntyre Masonry, and they reside in New Orleans.
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ARI MELBER is a co-host of MSNBC’s ensemble show “The Cycle,” airing daily at 3pm E.T., and he also writes “The Law of Politics” for MSNBC.com, a reported blog on politics, law and constitutional rights. Melber is also a correspondent for The Nation magazine, the oldest political weekly in America, and his writing has been published by The Atlantic, Reuters, Salon, The Stranger, Politico, The American Prospect, The Baltimore Sun, The Philadelphia Daily News and The New York Daily News, among others. From 2009 to 2013, Melber practiced law at a major New York firm, specializing in First Amendment, reporter’s privilege and copyright litigation. Melber received a J.D. from Cornell Law School, where he was an editor of theCornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, and he is a member of the New York Bar. During the 2008 general election, Melber traveled with the Obama Campaign on special assignment for The Washington Independent. He previously served as a legislative aide to Sen. Maria Cantwell and as a national staff memberof the 2004 John Kerry Presidential Campaign. 58
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Deemed “one of the left’s most important young voices” by Politico’s Mike Allen, Melber provides reporting, analysis and commentary on range of programs on MSNBC, CNBC and NBC. In addition to serving as a co-host on “The Cycle,” he has appeared on “The Today Show,” “The Daily Show,” “Washington Journal,” “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” “Hardball,” “NOW with Alex Wagner,” “The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd,” “Melissa Harris-Perry,” “Martin Bashir,” “Power Lunch,” and “The Kudlow Report,” among others. His political analysis has been quoted by The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Time, among others. Melber has contributed chapters or essays to the books “America Now,” (St. Martins, 2009), “At Issue: Affirmative Action,” (Cengage, 2009), and “MoveOn’s 50 Ways to Love Your Country,” (Inner Ocean Publishing, 2004). Melber worked as a contributing editor at techPresident, a nonpartisan website covering technology’s impact on democracy. In 2010, Melber authored a 74-page special report for techPresident analyzing the first year of Organizing for America, the 13million person network that grew out of the 2008 presidential campaign. Northwestern political
scientist Daniel Galvin called the report “the most comprehensive and insightful account of Obama’s ‘Organizing for America’ to date,” and the report’s findings have been cited by The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Journal, Rolling Stone and the BBC. Melber has served as moderator or featured speaker in a range of academic, media and political forums, including Oxford, Yale, Harvard Law School, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, the Columbia University Political Union, NYU, Georgetown University, Fordham University’s “American Age Lecture Series,” The Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College, USC, The Center for American Progress, TimeWarner Summit, Democracy for America, Personal Democracy Forum, and Netroots Nation. Melber also co-moderated the Pennsylvania Leadership Forum for the 2010 U.S. Senate primary, interviewing Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Joe Sestak on C-SPAN, and moderated “Elected and Connected,” a George Washington University forum with Sen. Claire McCaskill and several members of Congress. Melber’s writing has also been cited by a wide range of news organizations, such as the The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, The Week,
The Washington Times, American Spectator, Slate, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, National Review Online, American Conservative Online, BBC, CNN, CBS, FOX News, MTV.com and Wired.com. His reporting has also been cited in over twenty nonfiction books, including “Rethinking Arab Democratization,” “Power and Constraint: The Accountable President After 9/11,” “WinnerTake-All-Politics,” “The MoveOn Effect,” “The American Elections of 2008,” “Political Campaign Communication: Principles and Practices” and in academic journals including, among others, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Middle East Journal, Catholic University Law Review and Boston University Law Review. JUDGE ERIC MONTGOMERY SHEPPERD took office on January 1, 2007, for Travis County Court at Law No. 2. He was formerly the director of civil litigation for the Travis County attorney’s office. Prior to joining the county attorney’s office, Eric was an assistant attorney general in what is now called the Law Enforcement Defense Division. Judge Shepperd is a graduate of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and the CONVENITON SPEAKERS
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University of Texas School of Law. He was admitted to the state bar of Texas in 1985. Eric has always been active in service to the legal profession and the Austin community. He is a lecturer for The University of Texas Law School’s Trial Advocacy Program. He sits on the board of directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity and is a strong advocate for the organization's mission to eliminate poverty housing. In addition, he is the president of the Austin Black Lawyers Association and president elect of Leadership Austin. He is also a past president of Texas Organized Professionals, a community services organization with emphasis on youth development, and the past board secretary for the Central Texas Red Cross board of directors. The state bar of Texas honored Judge Shepperd for bringing honor and distinction to the legal profession through active service to the community and 20 years of law practice. Eric was a driving force behind the efforts to establish a commemorative plaque recognizing Sweatt v. Painter, a lawsuit that changed the way Texas and the country deal with race and education. Judge Shepperd, along with his colleague, attorney Malcolm N. Greenstein, organized a committee to raise funds for the 60
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Sweatt memorial, which memorializes Heman Marion Sweatt's fight for equality. Together, they petitioned the Travis County Commissioners Court, which voted unanimously to approve the plaque placed outside the 126th district court at the Travis County Courthouse. Judge Shepperd is married to Bonnie Shepperd and has three adult stepchildren and seven grandchildren, and he is a faithful and committed church worker. The son of a preacher, he has served on the governing boards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at every level, including the positions of first elder and worship pastor of his local church. DR. GREGORY J. VINCENT [Alpha Rho Lambda ‘87] was named Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement in 2006, when President William Powers Jr. created an entirely new division as one of his four strategic initiatives for The University of Texas at Austin. Since that time, the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement has become one of the most comprehensive divisions of its kind in the nation. It has grown to encompass more than 50 units and projects,
including the highly regarded UT Elementary School, the university’s Office of Institutional Equity, the Community Engagement Center, the University Interscholastic League, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, and a number of initiatives that work to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from underrepresented populations in the higher education pipeline. Other initiatives focus on building partnerships to solve challenges related to education, social justice, equity and access. Dr. Vincent came to The University of Texas in 2005 as Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Effectiveness. He is currently a professor in the School of Law and a professor in the Department of Higher Education and holds the W. K. Kellogg Professorship in Community College Leadership. From 2003 to 2005, Vincent served as Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity and Law Professor at The University of Oregon. From 1999 to 2003, Vincent served as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Campus Diversity and Law Professor at Louisiana State University. From 1995 to 1999, he served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
at the University of WisconsinMadison and was a lecturer at the law school. In Ohio, Vincent served as the Assistant Attorney General and successfully argued several major civil rights cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and was promoted to Legal and Regional Affairs Director for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. He was also Vice President and Lead Counsel for Bank One and an associate in a corporate law firm. Dr. Vincent has received numerous community awards and recognitions, most recently the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Advocate of the Year Award and the Moritz College of Law Alumni Award for Community Service, The Ohio State University. In 2011 Dr. Vincent was honored with the DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award from the Austin NAACP, the Marks of Excellence Award from National Forum of Black Public Administrators, the Prairie View Interscholastic League Lifetime Achievement Award and was named the Austin American Statesman Out and About Education Star for 2011. He also received the 2010 Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Community Partnership Award, the 2010 Multicultural Leadership Award from the Texas Diversity Council, the 2010 Spirit of Giving Award from the Austin Independent CONVENITON SPEAKERS
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School District, the 2009 Community Service Award from the NAACP, and the Austin Circle of Influence award from the Austin Urban League in 2008 and 2009. A native of New York City, Dr. Vincent earned his bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, his law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and his doctorate from The University of Pennsylvania. A post in education that was only supposed to last one year resulted in a 34year career filled with numerous accomplishments, successes and a presidential appointment. Effective July 1, 2000, DR. LARRY L. EARVIN [Alpha Phi ‘68] was appointed by the board of trustees as the fifth president and chief executive officer of HustonTillotson University, located in Austin, Texas. His millennium year appointment was made during the college’s 125th anniversary. During his fifth year and the 130th anniversary, he moved the institution to university status as Huston-Tillotson University.
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At HTU, Dr. Earvin established the William Edward Burghardt DuBois Honors Program in the spring of 2003. The program promotes lifelong learning among the university’s most academically gifted students and prepares them for graduate or professional school. He was also instrumental in securing more than $1 million for scholarships and $1 million to complete the renovation of the second oldest building on HTU’s campus, the old administration building. After being vacant for 37 years, in 2006 the 92-year-old, three-story structure was reopened and renamed the Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall. The university is now in the midst of a master plan to refurbish existing buildings and construct new ones. Soon, students will have access to a wellness center that will contain classroom space, a gymnasium and personal fitness resources. Dr. Earvin’s reputation as an efficacious leader was established during his seven years as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University in an assignment that began in August 1993. In that position, he served as chief administrative and academic officer for the largest school in the university with 24 departments offering degrees from the bachelor’s through the
doctorate. More than 235 faculty held full-time appointments in the School of Arts and Sciences, educating approximately 3,200 matriculating students. In addition, more than $69 million in grants and contracts were in force for the School of Arts and Sciences. As the chief academic and administrative officer, Dr. Earvin gave considerable attention to initiatives designed to expand minority participation in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. In addition to his campus-based responsibilities, he served as the university’s liaison officer for the Leadership Alliance, based at Brown University, and the Faculty Resource Network supported by New York University, the program’s advanced research and professional development activities for students and faculty, respectively. Dr. Earvin also served as a senior academic advisor to Project Kaleidoscope, a Washington D.C.based concern that promoted innovation in science education. Most recently, Dr. Earvin was elected chair of a consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) formed in partnership with 11 historically disadvantaged institutions (HDI) in South Africa and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The consortium was initiated to build research capacity in atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences at participating HBCUs and HDIs. Issues, standards and excellence in higher education are key areas of expertise for Dr. Earvin. He is well respected among his colleagues as evident from the more than 20 committees to which he was named. Committees for such agencies as the U.S. Department of Education, the Educational Improvement Project, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Christian A. Johnson Educational Leadership Program and the Atlanta Consortium for Urban Research and Evaluation had far-reaching results. Dr. Earvin has spent his academic career in public policy research and in a variety of administrative posts. The move into the academic arena began when he enrolled as an undergraduate student at the former Clark College. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree, completed his Master of Science degree at Georgia State University and obtained a doctorate from Emory University. Currently, he serves on several commissions and boards in higher education and is active in national and international higher CONVENITON SPEAKERS
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education initiatives. Within The United Methodist Church, with which Huston-Tillotson University is affiliated, he serves as chair of the Commission on Black Colleges of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), chair of the Council of Presidents, a board member of the Committee on Planning and Implementation of the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church (NASCUMC) and as a member of the University Senate. He serves as a board member of Educational and Institutional Insurance Administrators (EIIA), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the National Association for Equal Opportunities in Higher Education (NAFEO). Locally, Dr. Earvin is also involved in the community as a member of the Austin Area Urban League, Austin Area Research Organization (AARO), and is a board member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT) and United Way Capital Area. Having been inducted into the Texas Philosophical Society in 2002, he is also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Coauthor of numerous papers and publications, Dr. Earvin is a 64
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frequent recipient of awards and is listed in several biographical dictionaries. Married to the late Reverend Valerie Johnson Earvin for 25 years, Dr. Earvin is the proud father of William Jarrett, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, and Allyson Valeria, a graduate of Huston-Tillotson. He has one grandson, William Jarrett, Jr., and one granddaughter, Crysta Simone’ Earvin. A native of Rochester, New York, NATALIE MADEIRA COFIELD [Delta Sigma Theta] currently serves as the president and CEO of the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce in Austin, TX, a regional entity that focuses on economic development, supplier diversity, business and community relations on behalf of the Greater Austin African American community. Through her role, Cofield travels domestically and internationally, promoting Austin for business recruitment and establishing relationships with corporate partners throughout the region. She comes to this role after gaining years of expertise in strategic planning; program development and management; public affairs and marketing for
businesses, nonprofit, microfinance/enterprise and economic development entities. Her experiences have included management roles in major global markets including: Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, and London, UK. Natalie is a magna cum laude graduate of the Howard University School of Business where she earned a degree in Information Systems. Cofield also obtained her Master of Public Affairs degree as a Pi Alpha Alpha and magna cum laude graduate of the National Urban Fellows at the Baruch School of Public Affairs in New York. A frequent public speaker, Cofield has provided featured and panel remarks on millennial diversity, corporate diversity, entrepreneurship and economic development in minority communities for organizations including Dell, IBM, Harvard University, Howard University, National Urban League, Congressional Black Caucus and the United Negro College Fund. In 2010, Ms. Cofield testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on “Assessing Access: Obstacles and Opportunities for Minority Small Business Owners in Today’s Capital Markets” alongside
Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Natalie has also served as a thought-leader providing research, writings and published articles on topics of entrepreneurship and industry development. In 2009, Cofield published the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship: a Guide for African American Entrepreneurs, commissioned by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and was a contributing author for the 2011 National Urban League State of Black America Report. Cofield has also conducted international research on women and economic development in South America and is conversational in Spanish. Natalie has received numerous awards, including a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for her contribution to economic policy in Los Angeles. Her work on entrepreneurship and business development programming in Washington, DC, was casestudied by the International Economic Development Council. In 2012, she was named a 20 30 Something to Watch in Austin, Texas, by Austin Monthly. In 2011, she was named a Top 40 Under 40 by the Envest Foundation. In 2010, she was named 40 under 40 by the Howard University School of Business, and IMPACT CONVENITON SPEAKERS
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Leader of the Year by IMPACTDC. In 2006, she was named Top 30 Under 30 by Ebony Magazine. Natalie is a board member of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of African American Chambers, and was a former board member of the DC Coalition for Capital of Commerce, Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce and Jobs for Americas Graduates. First elected in 2006, SHERYL COLE is the first AfricanAmerican woman elected to the Austin City Council. A resident of Austin for over 25 years, Sheryl earned her B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Texas and became a certified public accountant in 1986, working for two years with the Big Five accounting firm Ernst & Young. In 1989, Sheryl returned to the University of Texas for law school, earning her J.D. degree in 1991 and joining the law firm Wright & Greenhill. In 1995, Sheryl became staff counsel at the Texas Municipal League, where she served until 2001. Married to Austin attorney Kevin Cole, Sheryl is the mother of three boys—Marcus, Nelson and Femi. The Coles live in the 66
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Wilshire Woods neighborhood and are members of the Cherrywood Neighborhood Association. The family belongs to David Chapel. Sheryl is a past president of the Lee Elementary School PTA, a former board member of Leadership Austin, the Austin Area Urban League and Communities in Schools. Sheryl was appointed by former mayor Kirk Watson to serve on the 1998 City of Austin Citizen Bond Committee. Sheryl sat as the chair of numerous council committees including the Audit and Finance Committee and the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee. Sheryl also served as the MinorityOwned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Small Business Council Committee. Sheryl won the Distinguished Achievement in Public Service Award presented by National Black Public Administrators, the Outstanding Community Service Award presented by Texas Homeless Network and the Outstanding Community Service Award presented by Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce. She is a distinguished winner of the Pathfinder Award presented by Travis County Women Lawyers, the Austin Chronicle Best Stewards Award and the Garnet Coleman Eternal Flame Award.
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PUBLIC PROGRAM HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM VOTING RIGHTS: A CALL FOR LEADERSHIP FROM THE NEXT GENERATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013, 6:00 PM Presiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry V. Green Houston City Council Musical Prelude Posting of Colors Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clyde Carnegie Convention Chaplain Greetings & Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert C. Cutkelvin Southwestern Regional Assistant Vice President Civic Leaders Community Leaders National Pan-Hellenic Council Leadership Distinguished Guests Musical Selection Introduction of the Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregory Parks Chairman, Racial Justice Committee Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ari Melber Co-host on MSNBC's ensemble show “The Cycle” Conferring of Fraternity Awards Mark S. Tillman, General President CYNTHIA M. A. BUTLER-MCINTYRE ALPHA AWARD OF HONOR Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Tillman General President Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clyde D. Carnegie Convention Chaplain
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FRATERNAL LUNCHEON HILTON AUSTIN SALON C THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013, 12:00 PM Presiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roderick Smothers, Sr. Southwestern Regional Vice President Invocation and Blessing of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Riddick Assistant Chaplain Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozell Sutton 26th General President LUNCH Introduction of Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph E. Heyward Past Vice President of Student Affairs, Francis Marion University Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregory J. Vincent Vice President of Diversity, University of Texas at Austin Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Tillman General President
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MISS BLACK & GOLD SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT HILTON AUSTIN AUSTIN GRAND BALLROOM THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013, 8:00 PM Prelude Invocation Greetings / Introduction of Master/Mistress of Ceremony THE COMPETITION PROCEEDS PHASE I: Production Number/Achievements and Projection Competition Introduction of Adjudicators PHASE II: Creative & Performing Arts Competition Entertainment PHASE III: Swim Wear Competition Entertainment PHASE IV: Poise and Appearance (Evening Gown) Competition PHASE V: Intellectual Expression Competition Farewell Promenade/Remarks of Miss Black & Gold 2010-2012 Presentations Announcement of Winners CROWNING OF MISS BLACK & GOLD 2013-2015 Alpha Sweetheart Song Closing Remarks Mark S. Tillman General President Postlude 72
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OMEGA SERVICE ORDER OF SERVICE AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND BALLROOM D FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013, 8:30 AM PROCESSIONAL CALL TO ORDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clyde D. Carnegie Convention Chaplain JEWELS CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Tillman General President THE LITURGIST I am the resurrection and the life – saith the Lord He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. INVOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Blassingame Associate Chaplain O Master Eternal, give to each of us The deep consciousness of Thy presence That the spirit of Fraternity may so Direct our thoughts, guide and control Our hearts and lives, that we may become Through Thee, servants of all mankind. AMEN SING THE FIRST VERSE OF THE ALPHA HYMN WITH CHORUS SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffery Gray Associate Chaplain And God said, let there be light, and there was light And God saw the light – that it was good. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God And the Word was God. In Him was the life and light of men. Then spoke Jesus again unto them saying: I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness Hath shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge Of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ. Ye are the light of the world; Let your light so shine Before men, that they may see your good works And glorify your Father who is in heaven. I am ALPHA and OMEGA, the beginning and the end saith the Lord, Which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. AMEN LITANY FOR THE DEAD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry McCrimager L. O Father of life, and giver of light, Look with favor upon Thy creatures here assembled R. AND GRANT US THY BLESSING. L. R. L. R.
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WORDS OF TRIBUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ernest Rieux, Jr. Associate Chaplain THE OMEGA CHAPTER HYMN Alpha brothers, gather ‘round And make our praise resound To our brother (brothers) Whose labors now are crowned? His (Their) good deeds, heaven blest Commend them through each test To OMEGA, our chapter of sweet rest. Farewell, dear brother (brothers) Transcendent are thou Thy spirit (spirits) shall dwell with us now. We cherish thy mem’ry Thy good name (names) we’ll revere To thy glory, thy honor, brother (brothers) dear. BENEDICTION AND BLESSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Reddick Associate Chaplain The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ Be with your spirit (spirits) brother (brothers) And now, may the Peace of God Which passeth all understanding, Keep your hearts and minds In the knowledge and love of God, And of His Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord; And may the blessing of God Almighty, The Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Be amongst you and remain with you always. AMEN SING THE FIRST VERSE AND CHORUS OF THE ALPHA HYMN CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clyde D. Carnegie Convention Chaplain ORDER OF SERVICE
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