2007 Regional Conventions Offer National Programs and Projects Training
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he Fraternity’s Regional Conventions were held this year in March and April with the Southwestern Region Convention being held March 22-25 in Houston, TX; the Eastern Region Convention was held March 29-April 1 in Baltimore, MD; and Southern Region Convention was held in Huntsville, AL also on March 29-April 1; the Western Region Convention held April 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV; and the Midwestern
Region Convention was held April 12-15 in Columbus, OH. The Conventions offered guidance on implementation of the Fraternity’s National Programs and Special Projects; opportunities for personal and fraternal development; informational and interactive health fairs; and financial/estate planning workshops. Regional Convention scenes highlighting some of the Fraternity’s national partnerships are pictured.
Above: General President Darryl Matthews (center) addresses Brothers gathered at the MOD booth during the Western Region Convention. Above, right: Big Brothers Big Sisters team members pause for photo with BBBS of North Texas board member Dale Long (far left); General President Darryl Matthews (3rd from left); and Executive Director Willard Hall (far right) at group’s display in Las Vegas. At right: (l-r) Western Region WalkAmerica Coordinator Brother Cash Sutton; MOD National Director of Volunteer Initiatives Gwen Carmon; General President Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.; and Las Vegas City Council candidate Brother Ricky Barlow are captured in front of the March of Dimes display at the Western Region Convention.
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