Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter
“Embarking on the Second Century of Leadership and Service” The Black and Gold Scholarship Ball Friday, May 11, 2007 7:00 PM - Midnight Chattanooga-Hamilton County Convention and Trade Center 1100 Carter Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
FRATERNITY HISTORY Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established for African-American students, was organized at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on December 4, 1906. The seven 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 students who faced racial prejudice educationally and socially – at Cornell. The Fraternity was founded on principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character and the uplifting of humanity. The Psi Lambda Chapter was founded on May 15, 1926 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY The Fraternity’s National program “GO-TO-HIGH-SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE” dates back to 1916. During this time, staggering numbers of African-American students were not completing high school or pursuing a college education prompting Alpha Phi Alpha to begin a campaign to increase the education level of the African-American community. The program consisted of three components – knowledge, attitude, and skills. The three program components were designed to help young people focus their attention on completing high school and pursuing a college education or other form of training after graduating high school. In 1989, the program became a renewed emphasis for the Fraternity. Since its establishment in 1926, Psi Lambda has promoted this program by annually providing scholarships, visiting the local schools, tutoring, conducting workshops, and providing mentoring for young men in the Chattanooga community. In 2002, the Chapter established the “Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc.” as a Tennessee non-profit corporation with 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status. With the establishment of the Foundation, we began awarding our annual scholarships in honor and memory of Alpha Brothers who reached the pinnacle of success in their chosen profession, and through their contributions and accomplishments serve as role models for young men to emulate. PSI LAMBDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED Board of Directors Bro. Charles W. Jackson – President Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. – Vice-President Bro. Claude Batts, Jr. – Treasurer Bro. Cecil B. Flournoy, Sr. – Secretary Bro. James E. Baldwin Bro. Lorenzo Claridy Bro.Rodney Claybrook Bro. William S. Hight Bro. Al Seals (deceased)
Corporate Sponsors TVA (Black Level - $1000 or above)
Matching Gifts UnumProvident Corporation
Table Hosts Bro. James Baldwin Bro. Claude Batts Bro. Kino Becton Bro. Henry Bowles Bro. Jeffery Burgin Bro. Reginald Capers Bro. Rodney Claybrook
Bro. Robert Davis Bro. Cecil Flournoy Bro. A. J. Garth Bro. William Hight Bro. Charles Jackson Bro. Virgil McGee Bro. Harry McKeldin
Bro. Eugene Nelson Bro. Dr. James Nunally Bro. Chris Palmer Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Dr. Edgar Scott Bro. James Toney Bro. Bo Walker
Donor Congressman Zach Wamp
Special Contribution (Tribute to Bro. Al Seals)
Mrs. Dorothy Grisham The Fraternity expresses thanks and appreciation for your generous support.
Go to High School, Go to College
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Your tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to:
Psi Lambda Chapter Chattanooga, Tennessee
Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 334 Chattanooga, TN 37401
Fraternity Motto “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.�
Fraternity Colors Individual Contribution Levels
Black and Old Gold
Black - $500.00 and above Gold - $250.00 thru $499.00 White - $100.00 thru $249.00 Patron - $10.00 thru $99.99
Fraternity Flower Yellow Rose
ORDER OF THE EVENING Welcome Invocation Dinner Musical Entertainment & Dancing (Atlanta Sound Band) Occasion Recognition of 50-Year Brothers Bro. Henry W. Bowles Bro. Ernest Buffington Bro. Rodney Claybrook Bro. Wendell Collins Bro. Bro. Dr. Clifford Hendrix, Jr. Bro. William S. Hight Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. Bro. Bro. Wallace Roberson
Tribute to Omega Chapter Brothers Bro. Burnell Davis Bro. Al Seals Bro. Payton Sims
Alpha Hymn & Prayer Musical Entertainment & Dancing
Photos available during breaks and after program
The NPHC of Chattanooga, TN Congratulates Psi Lambda on their Annual Scholarship Ball.
Chattanooga-Hamilton County NAACP Branch Congratulations Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “Black and Gold Scholarship Ball” Valoria V. Armstrong, Branch President
Ladies of Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Stephanie M. Orr, President Manetha Woodard, First Vice-President Allison Flint, Second Vice-President
The Ivy Rose Foundation, Incorporated And Pi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Chattanooga, Tennessee Extend Our Sincere Best Wishes to Psi Lambda Educational Foundation Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated For the Success of its
Black and Gold Scholarship Ball
Mattie F. McKenzie Ivy Rose Foundation President
Mary R. Barrow Pi Omega Chapter President
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Theta Sigma Chapter
Best Wishes For A Successful Black And Gold Ball Psi Lambda Chapter ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. From The
KAPPA IOTA CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
Best Wishes ….Culture for Services, Service for Humanity….
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A Family man, a Friend and a Brother These are just a few of descriptions of the man known as Al Seals. Al was very passionate about his Alma Mater Tuskegee and anyone that met him knew it. He was an Allstate agent and a lot of his customers became his friends.
Being an avid photographer he captured many moments that will never be forgotten. Much like his quirks and good humor, Al will never be forgotten. Al left us here on earth to be in heaven on January 2 nd 2006. However, he will always be in our minds and hearts.
We miss you Al
Support the legacy of a great Alpha Brother and become a part of history…You can help “Build the Dream”.
HISTORY On September 28, 1996 the U.S. House of Representatives passed Joint Resolution 70 authorizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to establish a memorial in Washington, DC to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Senate followed by passing Joint Resolution 426 on October 3, 1996, and on July 16, 1998, President Clinton signed a Joint Congressional Resolution authorizing the building of a memorial. LOCATION Situated on a four-acre site along the Tidal Basin, the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and on a direct line between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. VISION The Memorial will evoke the memory and spiritual presence of Dr. King. It will honor not only a great man, but the values that empowered his leadership, including courage and truth, unconditional love and forgiveness, justice and equality, reconciliation and peace. COST The groundbreaking is contingent upon the Foundation's "Build the Dream" campaign raising the estimated $100 million required to build the Memorial HOW TO DONATE All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The Foundation is a 501[c] (3) organization. Online donations can be made at www.mlkmemorial.org. Donations can be made by phone at 1-888-484-3373. To make donations by mail, make checks payable to “MLK National Memorial Fund” and mail to: Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. Dept. 211 Washington, DC 20055