National Association of Internal Revenue Employees. As a member of Gamma Lambda, Brother Weiss served as President for four years, and as a National and Regional Convention Delegate of the chapter for three years. He received his B.S. Degree from the University of Detroit in 1948 and his Law Degree from the University of Detroit in 1955. Brother Weiss, through his involvement in the community and Alpha, has served as an inspiration and model to countless younger and older Brothers of Gamma Lambda, thus making true our motto: "First of All, Servants of All. . . We Shall Transcend All."
(3) Brother JAMES R. WILLIAMS, Midwestern Vice President and member of the Akron, Ohio City Council, has been elected Chairman of the Summit County Council of Governments (COG). Brother Williams, a member of the Law Firm of Parms, Purnell and Williams, had served as Vice-Chairman of COG for two terms prior to his election as Chairman. COG is an organization of all of the governments of Summit County and attempts to coordinate governmental services and programs county-wide. Realizing the need for regional cooperation, the COG has provided the format which enables the representatives of the various local governmental units in Summit County to discuss regional problems and cooperate in searching for solutions that are agreeable to all participating members. In addition to his duties as Chairman of COG, Midwestern Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and membership on the Akron City Council, Brother Williams serves as President of the Legal Aid Society, and Chairman of Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc., the developer of the Fraternity's 11 -V6 The Sphinx / May 1975
Encore ...Brother HUGH WILSON, cited in the last issue for his outstanding work at Chicago's Drexel National Bank, is in the news again. Brother Wilson was recently elected Vice President and Cashier of the South Side Bank, also in Chicago. Wilson brings years of banking expertise to his new position as Chief Operations Officer at the South Side Bank. Prior to serving in every capacity of banking management at the Drexel Bank he headed his own accounting firm specializing in corporation and partnership Federal taxes, as well as trust and estate planning.
Brother James R. Williams million dollar housing program in Akron. He also holds membership on a number of Community Boards and Commissions. Correction . . . In our last issue we stated that the William H. Hale Memorial Fund had been established in honor of our late Past General President by the Black Student Union of the University of Utah; we have been informed that this tribute was, in fact, made by the BSU of Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Sorry about the goof! Executive Secretary WILLIAM H. WALKER has been busy traveling across the country establishing contact with the brothers; trips included: Detroit, Michigan; Lexington, Kentucky; and Brunswick, Georgia, where he conducted Omega rites for convention Sergeant-At-Arms FRED D. ATWATER.
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For the Sports Buff ...The brothers of Tau Chapter can be heard for miles cheering on former chapter member NICK WEATHERSPOON who is turning in an outstanding performance in the National Basketball Association Play-offs for the Capital Bullets. The brothers of Cleveland, who scaled new heights when they passed St. Louis in total Life Membership participants at the Midwest Regional, have scored another touchdown with ALVA TABOR, JR. Brother Tabor is a member of Delta Alpha Lambda and an integral part of the Cleveland Browns' coaching staff. In addition to some high school coaching at Port Arthur, Texas, he has c o a c h e d successfully at Texas Southern, Wiley College and Fort Valley State. How about a few more cheers for DAL? BOTTOM LINE: As this issue went to press, we were still receiving articles for publication. All materials not used in this issue will be printed in the October issue. PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for articles to be included in the October issue is September 1, 1975. Let us hear about your accomplishments during the year and/or your plans for the upcoming fraternal year. Remember, the Sphinx is your magazine. 13