Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter
The Black & Gold Scholarship Ball Friday—May 20, 2011 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 AfricanAmerican 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
2010-2011 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSI LAMBDA ACTIVITIES
2010 Founders’ Day
2010 District Convention: Bro. Hight
2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake—1st Place
2010 Founders’ Day Group Photo
2010 District Convention: Bro. Garth
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Back to School Jam
2010 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Christmas Party—”Servants of All”
2010-2011 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSI LAMBDA ACTIVITIES
Talented 10th Debate Competition Sponsor
2010 Brothers of the Year
2010 Boys Leadership Summit
2011 Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King March
Ruby Hurley Image Award Winner Bro. Dr. Paul
Brotherhood Cookout
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Halloween Party
Flight to National Convention
Extends Best Wishes to Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc For Your Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala Gloria McKeldin, Chairman Ivy Rose Foundation Board Sandra Nelson, President Pi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Congratulations Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. For Your 105 Years of Leadership and
Psi Lamda Chapter On Your 85 Years of Community Service
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Theta Sigma Chapter Greater Service, Greater Progress Sandra R. Smith, Basileus
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.
Corporate Sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority (Black - $1500) UNUM (Gold - $800)
Table Hosts Bro. James Baldwin Bro. Claude Batts Bro. Kendrick Bouie Bro. Henry Bowles Bro. Reginald Capers
Bro. Cecil Flournoy Bro. Dr. Arlyce Garth Bro. William Hight Bro. Charles Jackson Bro. Virgil McGee, Sr.
Bro. Eugene Nelson Bro. Adrian Partridge Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Bo Walker Bro. Jeffry Wilson
Special Tribute to Bro. Al Seals – Mrs. Dorothy Grisham Donations & Other Support Bro. Walter Williams Ms. Saikima Bond MB&A Consulting
Mr. Sullivan Ruff Ms. Jenika Mincey Ms. Cynthia Hammonds Ms. Chantelle Robinson
Bro. Chris Palmer Ms. Elyse Mott Hunt Nissan
The Fraternity expresses thanks and appreciation for your generous support.
Go to High School, Go to College Your tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to: Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 334 Chattanooga, TN 37401 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
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter Chattanooga, Tennessee Fraternity Motto “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.” Fraternity Colors Black and Old Gold Fraternity Flower Yellow Rose
ORDER OF THE EVENING 7:00 pm
Guests Seated
7:25 pm
Welcome & Occasion
7:30 pm
Invocation - Dinner is Served (Soft Jazz Music on CD)
7:50 pm
Public Recognitions Community Partners & Special Guests Chapter Accomplishments Psi Lambda Educational Foundation M.L. King, Jr. Memorial (Washington, DC)
8:00 pm
Musical Entertainment & Dancing (The Daybreak Band)
0:00 pm
First Band Break Brotherhood Special Recognitions 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
Brother of the Year Fraternity Hymn Brothers Group Picture Wives & Sweethearts
0:00 pm
Second Band Break (Dance Music on CD)
0:00 pm
Musical Entertainment & Dancing (The Daybreak Band)
Photos available during breaks and after program
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC will honor Dr. King’s national and international contributions and vision for all to enjoy a life of freedom, opportunity, and justice. One of the most prestigious sites remaining on the National Mall in Washington, DC has been selected for a memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr., adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. It will be the first major memorial along the National Mall to be dedicated to an African-American, and to a non-president. The dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial has been scheduled for August 28, 2011 on the 48th anniversary of King's "Dream" speech. The event will begin with a pre-dedication concert at 10 a.m. The dedication ceremony will commence at 11 a.m. and a post-dedication concert will follow beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system. The public may request up to six tickets by visiting www.dedicatethedream.org. Participants must register by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31 to be included in the random selection process. Public standing areas that do not require tickets will also be available. 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.BuildTheDream.org. Donations also 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. Department 211 Washington, DC 20055 * Program Designed by: A BOriginal Crea-