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SOUTHWESTERN REGION Xi Nu Lambda Baton Rouge, LA Xi Nu Lambda Brothers Provide Mentoring and Present Young Black Males to Society
With the band playing and an elegant mood set for the evening, Xi Nu Lambda Chapter held its Eighth Beautillion at the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Cotillion Ballroom at Southern University. The Beautillion was a culminating event for participants of the program. It served as a fraternal opportunity to mentor young African American males and present the young men to society at the end of the season. During the presentations, the young men went through a rite of passage where they were honored by their male and female caregivers. The evening involved formal dances by the Beaus, first with their mothers and second with their Belles; award presentations to Fraternity members and Beaus; and the crowning of Mr. Beautillion 2007. In addition to awards, the runners-up and Mr. Beautillion received scholarships that will be applied to their first semester at a college of their choice. Mr. Beautillion was awarded based on his grade point average, advertisement sales and level of participation in beau activities. Mr. Raphael Malbrue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone and Eleanor Malbrue, was named Mr. Beautillion 2007. The Catholic High School senior also received the highest scholastic average and highest amount of souvenir booklet ad donations. Lastly, his presentation of original heart disease research on lab animals was indicative of his winning the Beau Light Award as elected by his fellow Beaus. Prior to the Beautillion culminating event, the young males
Some of the Beautillion Committee and Xi Nu Lambda Brothers are pictured with the Beautillion Emcees. (Front row l-r): Marco Barker; Tyana Williams, Emcee; David Grisby, Beautillion Chair; Kenneth West; and Tellis Abrams. (Back row l-r): Jonathan “Jay” Augustine, Emcee; Donny Alexander; Styles Cosey; Alvin Cavalier; David Butler; and Malcolm Carpenter.. engage in a myriad of workshops and activities. The Chapter provided workshops on African American History and Blacks in the Bible; Social Etiquette; Understanding Laws and Legal Procedures; Tie Techniques; and Shaving Issues for African American Men. The workshops were intended to provide participants with practical skills and cultural knowledge. In addition to the workshops, Beaus were able to participate in both recreational and educational activities. The young men attended the Chinese and African American Art Exhibit; the Broadway production of STOMP; the Alpha Kappa Alpha Gamma Eta Omega Chapter’s Ebony-Jet Fashion Fair; an exhibition of the Harlem Globetrotters; a performance by the Soweto, South African Gospel Choir; a book review and health discussion by Dr. Rani Whitfield; and Artplosion at the Shaw Center. To help foster civic engagement and community outreach, Xi Nu Lambda Brothers invited the Beaus to participate in the March of Dimes Walk America. The Beaus also engaged in a game of bowling to facilitate camaraderie and good sportsmanship among participants. Since the inception of the Beautillion, Xi Nu Lambda Chapter has presented over 50 beaus.
WESTERN REGION Iota Omicron Lambda Colorado Springs, CO Iota Omicron Lambda Chapter Brothers are a customary site at U.S. Air Force Academy home football
games. Since 1984, the Brothers have operated a concession stand as their annual fundraiser for the Chapter’s Scholarship Foundation. The Chapter receives 15 percent of the gross sales and averages a net income of over $6,500 per season. As a result, the chapter is able to award seven scholarships of $750 each to graduating high school seniors. The scholarships are presented to the recipients at the annual Black & Gold Ball.
Iota Omicron Lambda Brothers operate concession stand.
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