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

Recent Events

Chapter Updates

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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

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.

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.

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: Black Votes Matter Fund website

Credit: County of Sara Clara Website

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

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

Vice President

Bro. Edward Baynes

Recording Secretary Bro. Lincoln DaCosta

Corresponding Secretary

Bro. James Casey

Financial Secretary

Bro. Alexander Dan’Iyan

Treasurer

Bro. Jamel Vanderburg

Chaplain

Bro. Kenneth Alston

Chapter Dean of Membership Intake

Bro. Geshawn Williams

Sergeant-at-Arms

Bro. Dewane Mutunga

Parliamentarian

Bro. Reginald Hilton III

Director of Educational Activities

Bro. Omezie Omeokwe

Associate Editor-to-the-Sphinx

Bro. Zikomo Barr

Historian

Bro. McKay Loving

President Emeritus Bro. Adrian Stratton