Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter
The Black & Gold Scholarship Ball Friday - May 15, 2009 7:00 PM – Midnight Chattanooga-Hamilton County Convention and Trade Center 1100 Carter Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
PSI LAMBDA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON The Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. offer scholarships to young men who attend Brainerd High, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Howard School for Arts and Technology, and Tyner Academy. On Saturday April 18, the luncheon was held on the campus of UTC to present the Scholarship Candidates based on the fraternity's cardinal principles of Academics, Service, Leadership and Brotherhood. We had 12 young men who were chosen to advance to the interview stage of our selection process. This year we are pleased to award scholarships to four extraordinary young men from those schools. The scholarship recipients were: Nicholas Jackson (CSAS), Fredrick Walker (Brainerd), Marcus Shropshire (Howard) and Damond Torrey (Tyner). We are proud of not only the scholarship recipients, but all of the exceptional young men we met during this academic school year. The guest speaker for the 2009 Scholarship Luncheon was Councilman Andrae McGary who presented a message of hope, inspiration and encouragement to all in attendance. Special thanks to Chick-fil-A, Carmike Cinemas and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union for their special gifts to each of the 12 students in recognition of their academic achievement.
Pictured above are members of Eta Phi, Scholarship candidates, the Keynote Speaker, and members of Psi Lambda.
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.Rodney Claybrook Bro. William S. Hight
Alpha Phi Alpha Founder’s Day Program The fraternity recently celebrated its 102nd year of existence personifying Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind. The Psi Lambda and Eta Phi Chapters, alumni and undergraduate respectively, of Chattanooga, held their annual Founder’s Day Program at First Baptist Church where the keynote speaker was Bro. Jeffery T. Burgin, the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Alabama A&M University. Bro. Burgin formerly was the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Multicultural Affairs at UTC. The program also included the recognition of persons in the other respective NPHC organizations who exemplified the spirit of their founding members. Recipients of the Founder’s Spirit Award for the NPHC organizations are as follows: Lisa Diane Pinkard - James Jones - Floyd E. Eaves - Avery Smith -
Dr. Arlyce J. Garth - Ada W. Robinson - Dr. Lonita Davidson - Mabel Scruggs –
Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth helped to Charter the Eta Phi Chapter on UTC’s campus where he has mentored many of those young men since 1972. He entered into his 50th year in Alpha in 2009. Pictured below are (from left to right standing) Bro. Jeffery T. Burgin, Jr. Founders’ Day Speaker, Bro. Bo Walker Celebrant for Founder’s Day, Bro. Charles Jackson - President of the Psi Lambda Chapter, and seated Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth- Psi Lambda Chapter Historian . For more information about Psi Lambda, please visit their website at www.PL1926.org.
Program and Description Research and anecdotal evidence show specifically that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ one-to-one mentoring helps atrisk youth overcome the many challenges they face. Little Brothers and Sisters are less likely to begin using illegal drugs, consume alcohol, skip school and classes, or engage in acts of violence. They have greater selfesteem, confidence in their academic performance, and are able to get along better with their friends and families. There are three core Big Brothers Big Sisters programs: Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-based Volunteers go on two outings a month with a “Little” in their community for at least one year. Activities include going to ball games, fishing, movies, working on homework, going to the park, or just hanging out together! Volunteers and their “Littles” also attend activities sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters and benefit from many community discounts and free admissions. During there unstructured outings, relationships are cultivated that provide children with skills to manage everyday challenges. Big Brothers Big Sisters in Schools Volunteers provide “Littles” with one-on-one time and attention in their schools or after-school sites, typically once a week for one hour during the academic year. Volunteers can have lunch with their Little, play games, work on schoolwork, or go to the playground. As their friendships evolve, volunteers and children discover ways to make schools and learning fun. Amachi Big Brothers Big Sisters: “People of Faith Mentoring Children of Promise.” People of faith spend one-on-one time with children who have an incarcerated parent. Research states that children who have an incarcerated parent are 6 times more likely than their peers to be incarcerated themselves one day. A volunteer can help stop the cycle of incarceration through being a friend and a positive role model. Volunteers are required to go on 2 outings a month for at least one year. Matches can enjoy many fun, community activities together and build a strong friendship in the process!
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The NPHC of Chattanooga, TN Congratulates Psi Lambda on their Annual Scholarship Ball.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Founded December 4, 1906 OUR SEVEN JEWELS
PSI LAMBDA ALUMNI CHAPTER EST. May 15, 1926 Chattanooga, TN 2008-2009 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Bro. Charles Jackson VICE PRESIDENT: Bro. Chris Palmer RECORDING SECRETARY: Bro. Eugene Nelson CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Bro. Reggie Capers TREASURER: Bro. Claude Batts CHAPLAIN: Bro. William Hight DIRECTOR OF INTAKE: Bro. Dr. Arlyce. J. Garth DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Bro. Christopher Stokes ASSOCIATE EDITOR TO THE SPHINX: Bro. Chris Palmer HISTORIAN: Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth DISTRICT DIRECTOR: Bro. Cecil B. Flournoy Sr.
Congratulations and best wishes to the Psi Lambda Brothers for your 4th Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball. From the Eta Phi Chapter of UTC 2009-2010 Undergraduate Officers Dr. A.J. Garth, Advisor Cornell Gaulmon, President Kelvon Yancey, Vice President Bryson Simpson, Secretary Phillip Rosser, Treasurer
A special salute to my Alpha Brother, Arlyce J. Garth, Ph.D. and the Brothers of Psi Lambda Chapter, on their 4th Annual Black and Gold Ball.
From Brother Horace C. Laster, M.D. Howard University, Retired Professor of Surgery Corporate Sponsors TVA (Black Level - $1000 or above)
Corporate Sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority (Gold - $1500) Table Hosts Bro. James Baldwin Bro. Claude Batts Bro. Henry Bowles Bro. Reginald Capers Bro. William Daniel Bro. Bob Davis
Bro. Cecil Flournoy Bro. Dr. A.J. Garth Bro. William Hight Bro. Charles Jackson Bro. Phillip Maddox Bro. Virgil McGee
Bro. Eugene Nelson Bro. Dr. James Nunally Bro. Chris Palmer Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Booker T. Scruggs Bro. Bo Walker
Table Sponsor – Ms. Jennifer Holcomb Special Tribute to Bro. Al Seals – Ms. Dorothy Grisham Sponsors & Donations Bro. Walter Beard Bro. Wendell Morgan Bro. Dr. John Adams Bro. Dr. Warren Mackey Gerald Mason TN Valley Federal Credit Union
Bro. Rodney Claybrook Bro. Walter Williams Bro. Rev. Andrew Frierson Glenn Chambers Chick-fil-A Herman’s Soul Food & Catering
Bro. Neal Prigmore Bro. James Toney Bro. Shon Yates John Edwards Carmike Cinemas Publix
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
Individual Contribution Levels Black - $500.00 and above Gold - $250.00 thru $499.00 White - $100.00 thru $249.00 Patron - $10.00 thru $99.99
“First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.” Fraternity Colors Black and Old Gold Fraternity Flower Yellow Rose
ORDER OF THE EVENING Welcome & Occasion Invocation Dinner Musical Entertainment & Dancing (Atlanta Sound Band) Recognition of 50-Year Brothers Bro. Henry W. Bowles Bro. Rodney Claybrook Bro. Wendell Collins Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth Bro. William S. Hight Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Dr. Edgar Scott
Tribute to Omega Chapter Brothers Bro. Ernest Buffington Bro. Dr. Clifford Hendrix
Alpha Hymn & Prayer Brotherhood Group Photo Musical Entertainment & Dancing
Photos available during breaks and after program
The NPHC of Chattanooga, TN Congratulates Psi Lambda on their Annualof Scholarship Ball. The NPHC 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
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Greater Service, Greater Progress
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.
Wishing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. A Very Successful Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
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To Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc.
Best Wishes for a Successful and Enjoyable Black & Gold Gala From
Gamma Iota Zeta Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Ann Jones-Pierre, Basileus
Gloria McKeldin, Chairman Ivy Rose Foundation Board Daphne Moore, President Pi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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In Loving Memory of Al Seals
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 2nd 2006. However, he will always be in our minds and hearts.
We miss you Al
Best Wishes to my
Psi Lambda Brothers of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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