The Wall Street Alpha Report The official Wall Street Alphas newsletter Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter, NYC
First of All, We Vote!
October 2020 | Volume 10 No. 2
Inside This Issue Presidential Address
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Associate Editor’s Address
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Alpha GENTS 2020
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The Impace of Coronavirus on Supply Chains
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KΞΛ Brothers on the Move Bro. Jamel Vanderburg Bro. Reginald Hilton
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Recommended Books
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Supporting Black Entrepreneurs
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Celebrating the Brotherhood
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Chapter Updates
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Fraternity At-Large Updates
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Public Events
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Community Partners
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PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Greetings Brothers! I pray that this note finds you and your families in good health and great spirits. We are proud to deliver our second issue of our News Letter: The Wall Street Alpha Report. Over the last few weeks, we have been working diligently to further our commitment to serving our communities while supporting and encouraging our Brothers during these times. Last month, we sponsored a webinar that highlighted men’s health as it relates to prostate cancer awareness. We partnered with Columbia University Medical and the Herbert Irving cancer center. The webinar was facilitated by Ms. Andria Reyes from Columbia Medical Center, which outlined a number of preventative measures as well as various treatment opportunities. We encourage all Brothers to get screened if your age and current health falls within the recommended criteria. If you would like additional information on prostate cancer awareness or a copy of the power point presentation, please reach out to Ms. Reyes or email her at ColumbiaCancerCOE@CUMC.Columbia.EDU. To further our men’s health initiatives, the Brothers of Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter hosted our annual Health, Hike and Fellowship event on the Palisades Long Path Trail. The event gave the Brothers and guests an opportunity to experience a day in the outdoors, while observing social distancing guidelines. The fellowship event has now become legendary in Wall Street Alphas lore and Brothers are looking forward to hosting the event twice a year, spring and fall. In addition, our voter registration and census initiatives were a huge success. I was super proud to have my daughter completed her voter registration with us and recently casted her ballot this week. We also encouraged and excited by the commitment from the Brothers in furthering our mentorship program: The Alpha GENTS. The Brothers recently broke the Chapter’s fundraising record during a one day initiative in support of our mentorship program. I want to thank the Brothers who contributed to the fundraising drive. Let’s go out and break the recent record! Finally my Brothers, we are just a few days from the 2020 national and local elections. We encourage you to set a plan, as the lines will be long. Take some water, charge your battery, bring a lounge chair, bring some friends and family and stroll to the polls. Encourage your neighbors and loved ones who are local or across the country to get out and vote on Tuesday. We all know too well that A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People. We are living and creating history Brothers so let’s go out and do our part. Onward! Thank you and God Bless. Fraternally, Bro. Lino A. Solis, Esq. President Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR’S ADDRESS Greetings Brothers, We’ve made it to November after what may have been for many of us, arguably the most challenging year of our lives. While many of us have had to endure the twists and turns that this year has brought us, it is my hope that we have also been finding ways to take advantage of the many opportunities that have presented themselves. Whether that entails expanding your financial portfolio, taking time to practice self-care, or spending more time with loved ones, it is important that we find the time for the things that keep us grounded. First of all, we vote. Since we are in election week, it is important that we exercise our rights to vote.— not only for our ancestors, but for ourselves. I recommend that Brothers take the time to create a safety plan for the outcome of the election. I have been seeing many videos about turmoil in the streets across the United States as we get closer to election day, and hope that you all keep yourselves and your loved ones in safe keeping. While tensions are at an all time high, please reach out to one another and check-in. Often times, many of us end up biting off more than we can chew, and the high level of stress we typically are under, isn’t always easily identifiable.
This week will prove to be a challenging one, hence the shorter address. However, I would like to leave you with a quote: “Our lives begin to die the day we become silent about things that matter” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fraternally,
Zikomo Barr, M.Ed. Associate Editor of the Sphinx Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Alpha G.E.N.T.S. 2020
By Bro. Omezie Omeokwe
We have begun the 17 year of the Alpha Gaining Essential Networking Tools for Success (G.E.N.T.S.) Mentoring Program. The program was created in 2003, to help young men of color, between the ages 13-18 in New York City, to develop the skills needed to become productive, responsible and successful members of society. th
The program curriculum is based on the following seven pillars: 1. Leadership Development 2. Mental/Physical Health 3. Financial Empowerment 4. Communication Skills 5. Career & Professional Development 6. Social Responsibility 7. College Readiness
The 2020-2021 calendar of events for Alpha GENTS is as follows: Fall 2020 • August - Open House (GENTS Session: September 12, 2020) • September - Self Discovery (GENTS Session: September 19, 2020) • October - Self Advocacy/Networking (GENTS Session: October 17, 2020) • November - College/Career Exploration (GENTS Session: November 14, 2020) - NYPL HBCU College Fair • December - Financial Literacy (GENTS Session: December 12, 2020) Spring 2021 • January - Entrepreneurship (GENTS Session: January 16, 2021) • February - Knowledge of Self (GENTS Session: February 6, 2021) - BLM Teen Conference • March - Stress Management & Self Care (GENTS Session: March 13, 2021) • April - Nutrition, and Hydration (GENTS Session: April 17, 2021) • May - Sexual Education/Project Alpha (GENTS Session: May 15, 2021) • June - Celebrating Our Success (GENTS Session: June 12, 2021)
Even with COVID-19 remaining an obstacle for our daily lives and ability to engage with one another, it has given us an opportunity to be even more innovative in our programming and expand the GENTS program to other youth who may not traditionally be able to attend the in-person sessions.
This year we plan to expand the GENTS program to garner citywide influence, institutional partnership structure, and media coverage to gain community awareness of the impact of GENTS. If leveraged effectively Alpha Gents can gain influence in the political environment of the city. The mayor's office should be looking to us for feedback and recommendations on the pulse of the black community in Manhattan, but that comes from building relationships and getting good press.
Due to COVID-19, monthly GENTS sessions are being held virtually. In the winter/spring of 2021, we will reassess the current situation with the pandemic and social distancing guidelines to determine if it is safer to begin hosting sociallydistanced in-person sessions. So far this year we held an Open House and the first GENTS Session in September attended by 7 brothers and 11 GENTS, which focused on Self Discovery.
To accomplish this we are looking to develop an even stronger and mutually beneficial relationship with Zeta Eta and Upsilon Upsilon. We are discussing a MOU proposal for our three chapters to jointly implement the national programs and serve as mentors for the Alpha Gents. We believe that having college students serving as mentors and providing support to GENTS in the college and career exploration will add great value to the program.
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Alpha GENTS is the crown jewel of Kappa Xi Lambda and we need to maximize our support for the program. We are asking for every brother to contribute to our Alpha G.E.N.T.S. program in some way. Here are ways you can get involved: Serve as a mentor – we need brothers to checkin on GENTS, support them with college exploration and applications, and help facilitate small group discussions with GENTS at the monthly sessions. Sign up at http://bit.ly/GENTS2021Mentor
any youth that would like to participate. Please spread the word in your community about the program. Also please let our Fundraising Committee know about businesses that may be interested in supporting Alpha GENTS. Our goal is to eventually raise enough money that the GENTS program can operate independent of chapter dues support. Greater financial support and participation from a larger group youth will also help Alpha GENTS in competing for grants and other philanthropic opportunities. Join us in making an impact in the lives of African American youth of New York City through the Alpha GENTS program.
Each One, Reach One!
Donate to the Scholarship Program – Last year we only had enough resources to provide $250 to graduating senior GENTS. As prosperous as we are as a chapter, we can invest a lot more into supporting the educational aspirations of our future leaders and potentially future Alphas. Donate any amount you are able or sponsor a scholarship for an Alpha GENT. Kappa Xi Lambda has an MOU with the Wall Street Alpha Charitable Foundation to create a fund specifically to Alpha GENT Scholarship. Donations can be sent to http://www.wsacf.org/donate/ Join a Sub-Committee – Alpha GENTS is a great way to get engaged in the chapter. The Committee on Scholarship and Education has established various roles and sub-committees to support the efforts: Vice-Chair, Curriculum & Implementation, Community Service & Partnerships, Communications, Scholarships, Philanthropy & Grants, Alumni Engagement. Sign-up at http://bit.ly/GENTS20-21Mentor
Bro. Omezie Omeokwe Director of Educational Activities
Exciting new releases from Black authors listed on page 10.
Spread the Word – Alpha GENTS welcomes
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The Impact of Coronavirus on Supply Chains
Credit: Bloomberg.com by Bro. Dr. G. Tony Bell COVID-19 has completely disrupted our lives in many ways. For example, the virus has severely limited our ability to access many goods and services, which we are able to receive through reliable supply chain management. So…what is supply chain management? Supply chain management (SCM) is a new (even newer today given the Coronavirus) world order of relationships among various functions, such as planning (forecasting), procurement (purchasing), manufacturing (production) and logistics (transportation and warehousing); and, it has become an increasingly important topic within the field of management due to growing marketplace complexity and the desire for organizations to gain a competitive advantage. SCM is defined as the management of a network of multiple entities (organizations or individuals), which are directly involved in the flow of products, services, and information from source to consumer to create value for the end consumer. When effective, the value of SCM to participating organizations is evident in how companies like Zara, Wal-Mart, and Proctor & Gamble have leveraged their supply chains to gain a competitive advantage (Bell and Sherlock, 2020). Because of COVID-19, the impact we currently experience is unprecedented in terms of the im-
pact on the global economy, the global supply chain, and, most importantly, the impact of the people around the globe who drive these supply chains and respective businesses. Whether it has been from our personal shopping experiences or on TV, we have all consistently witnessed empty shelves at our local supermarkets and in our convenience stores – especially toilet paper and cleaning products. Yet what is often not visible to most consumers is the degree of major shortages of raw materials, component parts, subassemblies, etc. necessary for producing the final products we purchase and consume. And, these shortages result from extensive production disruption -not only in China, which we know is a major supply base- but, also in other parts of the world. In fact, we saw (and, in some cases, continue to see) major disruptions in the healthcare supply chain: •
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Shortages of medical supplies desperately needed by our medical professionals to help contain this horrible virus – e.g. N95 respirator masks are produced by two full-line manufacturers: 3M and Ameritech; and these limited sources caused major supply chain constraints before ramping up production and identifying alternative sources of supply. Active pharmaceutical agents – there are many produced in China; in fact, I believe that the active ingredients (API’s) for penicillin and a widely-used blood thinner is exclusively produced there.
Now, the good thing is that production in China ramped up significantly in April - especially near the Hubei province, which was the epicentre of the virus. This is extremely important as we see the number of cases dramatically increase as part of our third wave in the United States and similar waves around the world. So, as organizations think about the supply chain challenges they face during this pandemic, what are some short-term actions organizations can take to best manage their supply chains during this crisis and in the future?
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Renewed focus on cost reduction containment: such as in the customer service function within the retail and consumer products space, for example. There is an opportunity here to examine (or re-examine) service levels with customers. For example, for products that are considered “low volume” and “low profit,” customer service level target for these products can be as low as “95%” (e.g. on-time, in-full). Although this approach doesn’t align with the objectives of the organization’s sales and marketing functions, it does force organizations to ask the following: 1) Do we need to have 98% service level targets for ALL products?; 2) Do we need to provide valueadded services, such as expedited shipping or customized packaging, especially for customers who don’t need it or want it? Re-examine & revise major supply chain business processes: Review key processes across the various supply chain functions: Plan, Source, Make, deliver; and, ensure there are appropriate business continuity plans in place for those relevant processes. Strengthen supply chain relationships: External / Suppliers: remain in very close contact with key suppliers for: 1) understand their plans for potentially sourcing from sites in less affected geographies; and, stay in the minds of suppliers as they potentially make major material allocation decisions; in fact, further development of these relationships much be both short and long-term considerations. External / Customers: manufacturers must continue to set the appropriate level of expectations relative to potential partial, missing, and/or late product deliveries. Internal / Cross-functional business partners: as many corporate-level resources are working remotely, it is even that much more important to
ensure dependent resources, like Plan and Make are communicating often. Focus on our “people” – especially our people on the supply chain frontline: Incorporate “healthy living” campaigns into existing safety practices. People are most important asset of an organization, so they must ensure they consistently communicate adhering to important safety practices, such as constant handwashing and social distancing.
How about some long-term actions? Improved risk management: Organizations must build much more robust risk management plans – both in the short term and long term. In fact, a large consumer products firm I worked for in the past developed a dedicated Supply Chain Risk Management Response team responsible for identifying potential supply chains risk across their end-to-end supply chain in North America. In scope for this team was a variety of supply chain disruptions – e.g. a major supplier who, in changing their overarching strategy, decided to cease production of a key raw material; highly disruptive storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.; the potential impact of a major systems (e.g. ERP) upgrade. Specific to supply disruption – nearshoring, broaden supplier choices; ensure there are multiple (including local) sources of supply to best mitigate the risk of disruption; think strongly about re-allocating supply volume to ensure there is enough volume with alternate suppliers. Overall Lessons Learned: When things are back to normal, it will be important for organizations to perform one or more “lessons learned” workshops across each supply chain function – plan, source, make, deliver to carefully determine the impact of this pandemic on each function; and even more important,
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the impact across the end-to-end supply chain. “Now, there’s a fairly well-understood methodology, and most major companies have some kind of supply chain risk management process in place…However, those risk management processes are not robust enough to cope with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic…” - Morris Cohen, Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions
Despite the horrible impact of this virus, there is definitely a “positive” aspect of this virus in that our supply chain students (who we view as our future supply chain leaders) are being taught resilience, flexibility, and responsiveness; and, the concept of risk mitigation – all of those things are companies today are moving to improve in their supply chains -especially as a result of this crisis. Last semester, when the pandemic hit us, I was teaching a class called “Global Procurement and Source Strategies,” whereby students are required to choose a current article based on current events in Procurement and provide a summary of their findings. Although stressed by the sudden change to their lifestyle, my students were so excited to provide article reviews on the subject of “supply disruption associated with Coronavirus.” We can only hope that this horrible experience will translate into highly effective and successful supply chain leaders.
Sources Bell, G.T. and Sherlock, J. (2020) A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Supply Chain Management Outcomes. Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, Economics, and Finance, 2(1). Available at: https:// doi.org/10.33094/26410265.2020.21.1.17. https://www.fm-magazine.com/news/2020/mar/ supply-chain-tips-amid-coronavirus-outbreak23130.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.axios.com/ coronavirus-supply-chains-china-46d82a0f-9f524229-840a-936822ddef41.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/ sites/sap/2020/03/23/pandemic-exposes-weakness-oflean-supply-chains-its-not-too-late-to-fix/amp/
https://hbr.org/2020/03/coronavirus-isproving-that-we-need-more-resilient-supplychains
For more information on this topic, feel free to listen to the following webinar, of which I was a key panelist: https://www.gep.com/webcasts/ coronavirus-and-beyond-what-businesses-should -and-shouldnt-be-doing-right-now Bro. Gregory Bell Note: access requires that you provide your email address
Funraising and Investments Chair
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ΚΞΛ Brothers on the Move! Bro. Jamel Vanderburg (Xi Chapter, Spring ‘08) In an effort to provide voter education on the college campus, Bro. Jamel Vanderburg (Xi Chapter, Spring 2008) is guiding students on the campus of New York Institute of Technology in understanding the political climate and voting. Under the New York Tech Votes initiative, Bro. Vanderburg teaches a course titled Foundations Inquiry where he focuses on challenging his students to be civically engaged and learn about issues that impact local, state, and national elections. He has invited notable guests including Miss U.S.A. Cheslie Kryst, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling (18th District), County Legislator Jason Richberg (15th District, Suffolk County and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.) and former deputy campaign manager of the Bernie Sanders campaign, Soror René Spellman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Here is what Bro. Vanderburg had to say: “It's important that we keep the power of voting and being civically engaged at the forefront of everything we do. The work we do to better our lives and communities never ends, for we're not only working for ourselves, but future generations. I remind my students every day that there is more to education than what's inside the books. It's about knowing about the world around you, being engaged, aligning yourself with BOTH likeminded and different-thinking individuals, and having a curiosity for what may not be a perfect world, but a world where everybody is represented and there is no color associated with eliminating disparities. The work doesn't end on Election Day. It just begins another chapter of moving the needle towards a more just society and world.” We salute Bro. Vanderburg as he continues to hold the light high by educating our future. Onward and upward, good brother!
Calling All Brothers! Are you a Brother who has been creating social change within the community? Feel free to reach out and the communications committee will contact you to see if we can share it in our newsletter! You can contact us at: associateeditor@wallstreetalphas.com
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Bro. Reginald Hilton (ΚΞΛ, Spring ‘18) The Wall Street Alphas would like to recognize the work of Brother Reginald Hilton, III who has been instrumental in recent and impactful efforts of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - International Affairs Committee. Over the summer Brother, Hilton designed and built the International Affairs Committee’s official website aphiainternational.org. The purpose of the website is to highlight the work and achievements of the Fraternity, chapters, and members internationally. As Alpha continues its rapid expansion and reclamation efforts across the globe progress will be documented on the popular “APhiA International Journal” section.
Brother Hilton’s work is part of a Wall Street Alphas chapter legacy and commitment to international fraternal bonds and growth spanning over 4 decades. In 1976 Chapter Founder William Decker Clarke served as Chairman of the “International Convention” hosted in New York City. Since then many brothers with international ties have held membership in the chapter during their time in New York City. A Spring 18 initiate of the chapter, Brother Hilton has served as Treasurer (2019 - 2020) and currently serves as Parliamentarian (2020 - 2021). Professionally he is a Senior Account Manager for Indeed.com and head of External Events for their IRG “Black Inclusion Group.” Take some time to visit APhiainternational.org to view his work and to stay abreast of fraternal highlights from across the world. Onward and Upward.
Homepage of the International Affairs Committee official website
Historical document from 1976’s ‘International Convention’
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Supporting Black Entrepreneurs
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Boost Your Business Today! If you own a business and you would like to promote it, feel free to reach out and the communications committee will contact you to see if we can share it in our newsletter! Also, if you have any job opportunities, reach out to the committee as well with the appropriate contact information for the listing. You can contact us at: associateeditor@wallstreetalphas.com
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Celebrating the Brotherhood
Birthdays Bro. Antonio Johnson - 11/1 Bro. Wesley Thomas - 11/1 Bro. Larry Bannister - 11/6 Bro. Mohamad Merilan - 11/10 Bro. George Smith - 11/12 Bro. Nic Rosello Jr. - 11/13 Bro. Richard Bates - 11/17 Bro. Rakeem Mosley - 11/17 Bro. John Lee - 11/18 Bro. Keith Harvey - 11/24 Alphaversaries Bro. Ralph Baker - 11/25/72 Bro. Antonio Johnson - 11/21/81 Bro. Aaron Allen - 11/21/91 Craig Ford 11/24/91 Bro. Michael Abraham Fall ‘92 Bro. Jioha Amatokwu - 11/27/99 Bro. Khalil Thomas - 11/20/04 Bro. Brandon Ray - 11/4/06 Bro. Christopher Blackwood - 11/4/06 Bro. Christopher Hunt - 11/4/06 Bro. Christopher Tolbert - 11/4/06 Bro. Wesley Thomas - 11/4/06 Bro. Ben Shepard - 11/4/06 Bro. David Jackson - 11/4/06 Bro. Edward Baynes - 11/18/06 Bro. Vance Thomas - 11/22/08 Bro. Zikomo Barr - 11/5/11 Bro. Mohamad Merilan - 11/14/15
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Chapter Updates Recent Events
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Chapter Updates KΞΛ Masks! We have rallied together in support of the investment committees efforts to fundraise for our national programs and initiatives by purchasing a KΞΛ Mask from houseofa.net. Now it is time to show off your support! Please take a picture of yourself with the mask and send it to Bro. Lyndell Pittman at lyndellpittman1@yahoo.com. Help us display your support to further the work of Alpha!
A Message from our Chaplain I am Bro. Rev. Ken Alston, Jr., your Chapter Chaplain for the 2020-2021 fraternal year. I am glad to serve you in this capacity to pray, serve as counsel, and inspiration. Today I offer you the first installment of our Chaplain’s Corner (PMI VIDEO) for the year. I hope that you find it relaxing, and inspirational. As always, you may send your “PRAYER REQUESTS” to KΞΛ Prayerline@gmail.com, and we will pray for them on Wednesday’s from 5:30p-6p EST. Chaplain’s Corner #201 - Sowing & Reaping https://vimeo.com/467986972/043f51f253
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Fraternity-At-Large Updates IMDP TRAINING Please see the upcoming IMDP Certification Training Zoom Call. Click on the link to register and join. When you join, please enter your Full Name, Chapter Date - Sunday, October 4th, Time: 4:00 pm EST Registration Link -https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/ tZMtfuyqrzwrHtJkDXKhFAy6q0TX6QQKiEP
Please contact Bro. Reginald Hilton at rehil33@gmail.com if you have any questions. GENERAL ORGANIZATION Join the general organization in its efforts to fund Black youth programs, scholarships, and our national programs and initiatives by participating in the #Give06 Campaign today! You can text 'Give' to 410-892-1869. We hope that we can count on you to help make Give '06 the best campaign yet.
NYACOA Registration is now OPEN for the 31st NYACOA Convention. Brothers may register on the NYACOA website only by visiting https:// www.nyacoa.org/convention.html. We have a significantly reduced registration rate for this years’ convention as we will be meeting virtually for the day. Registration will be open until Tuesday, November 10th at midnight. The goal for this year is to have 250 registered participants. We will conduct our convention via Zoom and allow for maximum participation of all who want to attend. Shortly after registering, NYACOA will send you information to register for the Zoom meeting. Access to the Zoom will be restricted to only those who register. The global pandemic which we are living through has forced us all to work and live in a challenging environment. In Alpha fashion, we will make our 31st Anniversary NYACOA Convention a success with your support.
NYACOA OFFICER ELECTIONS Elections for all NYACOA offices will take place at the 31st Convention. • The positions of President, 1st Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Historian and Associate Editor to the “Sphinx” shall be elected to twoyear terms. • The position of 2nd Vice President shall be elected for a one-year term. • Requirements and procedures for elections can be found in Article V of the NYACOA Constitution and Bylaws. • If you wish to campaign for a position, you must contact the Chairman of Elections, Brother Les St. Louis, as elections@nyacoa.org, provide proof that you meet the requirement for the office you wish to be nominated for and receive confirmation from him of your eligibility to campaign. Furthermore, the delegates of the 31st anniversary convention will have the task of electing NYACOA officers as all positions are up for election. A Delegate Certification Form will be issued to Chapter Presidents shortly and will be due no later than November 11th. Each chapter in New York is allocated three (3) delegates unless the active membership of the chapter is below three, in which case the number of delegates will be equal to the number active chapter members. Furthermore, the delegates of the 31st anniversary convention will have the task of electing NYACOA officers as all positions are up for election. A Delegate Certification Form will be issued to Chapter Presidents shortly and will be due no later than November 11th. Each chapter in New York is allocated three (3) delegates unless the active membership of the chapter is below three, in which case the number of delegates will be equal to the number active chapter members.
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Fraternity-At-Large Updates Vote! We will convene individuals and organizations working to debunk the myth that black men don’t vote. Your Ballot Your Voice: Black Men Do Vote brings together Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes of FriendshipWest Baptist Church; Everett Ward, National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Cliff Albright, co-founder of Black Voters Matter; Jeremiah Chapman, founder of Black Culture Weekly; Mondale Robinson, Founder of the Black Voter Project; Frank D. Jackson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for State Relations, Texas A&M University System and Traleon Rodgers, Student Government Association President at Dillard University. Our goal is to assemble thought leaders alongside those doing the work in the community. The conversations are not always pretty, but they are necessary and always insightful! Register in advance for this webinar: https:// go.voteamerica.com/ballot102020 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Credit: Black Votes Matter Fund website
Service at the Polls Senior Americans who typically work at polling stations across the country are staying home on November 3rd due to Covid-19 concerns. As a result we are facing a 250,000 poll worker shortage in the run up to what may be the most important election for generations to come. This fact coupled with a near relentless assault on voting rights in recents years, particularly on black and brown communities, means we have an unique opportunity/obligation to help fill this 250,000 gap. In an effort to close the gap, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with Power the Polls and are encouraging our brothers, who are less at-risk, to sign up to become poll workers. Additionally, we are asking all brothers to share this important information with as many people as possible via social media. All brothers who sign-up at polling sites will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) , training, and in many cases pay Credit: County of Sara Clara Website
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Public Events
The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University is hosting a mental health awareness program targeting people of color impacted by or at risk of cancer and mental illness. Learn from experts in the medical field and join us for a live-stream conversation. Click here to RSVP. Moderator: Sidney Hankerson, M.D., M.B.A. Co-Director, Columbia University Wellness Center Speakers: Nathalie Moise, MD, MS, Internist Desiree Walker, Health Educator and Cancer Survivor Raygrid Calderon, Chief Energy Organizer, Mother of Cancer Survivor Eileen Fuentes, Health Educator and Cancer Survivor
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Public Event
New York Urban League - Homecoming: Harlem Edition Join us on Sunday, October 25th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm to support the New York Urban League Young Professionals event titled "Homecoming: Harlem Edition." The festivities will take place between 112th Street to 120th Street on 8th Avenue. The community program will be an opportunity to support Harlem's Black-owned restaurants while celebrating the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. RSVP Here
President Bro. Lino Solis
Treasurer Bro. Jamel Vanderburg
Parliamentarian Bro. Reginald Hilton III
Vice President Bro. Edward Baynes
Chaplain Bro. Kenneth Alston
Director of Educational Activities Bro. Omezie Omeokwe
Recording Secretary Bro. Lincoln DaCosta
Chapter Dean of Membership Intake Bro. Geshawn Williams
Associate Editor-to-the-Sphinx Bro. Zikomo Barr
Corresponding Secretary Bro. James Casey
Sergeant-at-Arms Bro. Dewane Mutunga
Historian Bro. McKay Loving
Financial Secretary Bro. Alexander Dan’Iyan
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President Emeritus Bro. Adrian Stratton
Community Partners
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If you are interested in donating to the G.E.N.T.S. program, please do so using the link below—and don’t forget to initiate a Company match if your organization participates. www.wsacf.org/donate
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