2006 Alpha Phi Alpha Eastern Region Convention Call

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. • OFFICE OF THE EASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT Eastern Region · P.O. Box 18175 · Washington, DC 20036 • Phone: (301) 604-2149 Fax: (703) 960-5772

74th OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL ---------------- CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION ENCLOSED ---------------January 23, 2006 On behalf of the staff of the Eastern Region, it is our pleasure to offer the official convention call for the 74th Eastern Region Convention to be held March 30 – April 2, 2006.

Once again we look forward to the wonderful time at our next regional convention. The Brothers of the Regional Staff, in conjunction with the Brothers in the Rochester area, are working feverishly to produce a family friendly convention worthy of your participation.

We are extremely excited, for this year’s convention as we plan a journey to the “Birthplace of Alpha” – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. This convention will be held at the Rochester Regency Hyatt Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Rochester and on the campus of Cornell University. We are assured this convention will prove to be another spectacular moment in the kick-off of my tenure as your Regional Vice President. This year’s convention will continue the thrust of “Preparing for Transition to Higher Heights” as we rekindle our good “ole” Alpha Spirit, continue progress as a region “First of All, Leading the Way”, and further the Fraternity’s goals and objectives. During this time you will be encouraged to mingle with brothers, learn more about the national programs and special project implementation and participate in personal and fraternal related workshops. As a result, we are pleased to offer you the following convention registration packages: Early Bird (ends February 6, 2006) • Alumni Brothers Option A: • Alumni Brothers Option B: • College Brothers Option A: • College Brothers Option B: • Ladies:

$235 (Full Package & Life Membership Luncheon) $215 (Full Package) $160 (Full Package) $105 (Fraternal Luncheon & College Brothers Luncheon) $175

Pre-Registration (ends February 28, 2006) • Alumni Brothers Option B: $255 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option A: $170 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option B: $115 (Fraternal Luncheon & College Brothers Luncheon) • Ladies: $200 Onsite Registration (begins March 1, 2006) • Alumni Brothers Option B: $300 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option A: $200 (Full Package) • Ladies: $250

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: Miss Black & Gold Contest Stepshow After-Party FULL PACKAGES INCLUDE: Fraternal Luncheon College Brothers Luncheon Black & Gold Banquet All other packages include the meals listed next to the package price.

So make your plans now to be among the vanguard who steadfastly remain true to our credo, and who will assure that AlphaEast remains First of All, Leading the Way. Looking forward to seeing you and yours!

Fraternally,

Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Vice President Eastern Region

Brother K. Chase Patterson Assistant Vice President Eastern Region

• General President Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. • Executive Director Willard C. Hall, Jr. • Eastern Region Vice President Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. • Founders: Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones George B. Kelley Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy

ALPHAEAST FIRST OF ALL: LEADING THE WAY! 74th Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region Convention, In conjunction with a Journey to the “Birthplace of Alpha” Register On-line go to http://registration.AlphaEast.com Starting December 1, 2005 CONVENTION REGISTRATION Chapter Name:

Key Number:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Last Name:

Address City:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Fax:

Cell:

E-mail:

Occupation/Major For Ladies Package (Full Name for Badge)

Special Dietary Needs REGISTRATION Brothers Registration:

$

x

registrant(s) = $

Ladies Registration:

$

x

registrant(s) = $

ADDITIONAL TICKETS (PRE-ON-SITE) Life Membership Luncheon (Thu)

$ 35

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ticket(s) = $

Fraternal Luncheon

$ 40

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ticket(s) = $

Step Show and Party

$ 15

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ticket(s) = $

College Brothers’ Luncheon

$ 50

x

ticket(s) = $

Miss Black and Gold Pageant

$ 40

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ticket(s) = $

Black and Gold Banquet

$ 60

x

ticket(s) = $

TOTAL REMITTANCE ENCLOSED $

NOTE: A separate registration form must be completed for each registrant.

PLEASE NOTE: Any registration form submitted with incomplete information, or no payment, will not be processed. You are encouraged to complete and send this form as soon as possible. Be certain to note any special dietary/physical needs.

Refund Policy: 75% refund if notified in writing before February 6, 2006. Requests after February 6, 2006 will not be honored. Requests will be processed

Make certified checks or money orders payable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2006 Eastern Region Convention Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036 Credit Card registrations can be faxed to: (202) 318-8991 ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED OR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

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The issuer of the card specified above agrees to the terms & conditions of this contract and has authorized contractor to debt the above account to the total amount outlined above. In the event of dispute contractor will be notified within 5 business days from time of purchase after which contractor is no longer liable nor responsible for any restitution to the cardholder. In the event of fraud, contractor will prosecute to all limits of the law.

THE CARD HOLDER MUST SIGN THIS FORM.

74th EASTERN REGION CONVENTION CALL FOR WORKSHOPS PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM You are invited to submit proposals for Professional/Career Workshops to be offered on Thursday and Friday during the 74th Eastern Region Convention, which will be held March 30 – April 2, 2006 at the Rochester Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center.

Your expertise as a professional is invaluable to the growth and development of our members as current and future professionals. Through the professional/career workshops component of the convention, you or your company have the opportunity to share ideas, leadership practice, professional knowledge and enhance the student learning of the college brothers in the fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is dedicated to providing its members with opportunity for professional and personal advancement through a variety of mediums.

The Eastern Region Convention allows our members to strengthen fraternal relationships, receive fraternity knowledge, and learn new information and skills in an interactive and challenging setting. Below you will find the Proposal Criteria. If there are any questions, please send an email to executivedirector@alphaeast.com.

PROPOSAL CRITERIA In order for any proposal to be fully considered, a proposal package must be submitted no later than February 6, 2006. The proposal must include the following items: 1. Completed Program Proposal Form 2. A document with the following information: A. Title B. Description (no more than 60 words) to be used for the conference program.

C. Program purpose, intended outcomes, a brief outline, and a description of materials.

PLEASE SEND ALL PROGRAM PROPOSALS TO: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2006 Eastern Region Convention ATTN: Jay Johnson Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036 Or email to: executivedirector@alphaeast.com Or fax to: (202) 318-8991 CONTACT PERSON AND PRESENTER(S) (Please print or type)

Contact Person’s Name Phone:

Fax:

Mobile:

E-mail: Business Address City:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

Home Address City:

Please list all names/titles of individuals who will be facilitating the workshop.

Presenter(s) Presenter(s) ROOM SET-UP REQUEST All rooms will be set-up lecture style unless otherwise requested. Please note, set-up may vary slightly from request (please be as specific as possible).

Audiovisual Equipment Requirements Program Audience (Please check all that apply): College Student New Professional Established Professional Seasoned Professional Organization/Company Officers Signature

Please check all that apply (fee may be associated) Overhead Projector & Screen TV/VCR Tape/CD Player Other Note: The presenter will be responsible for the cost of audiovisual equipment rented from the hotel.

Date

2006 Convention Hotel & Travel Information Rochester Regency Hyatt Hotel 125 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 Phone: 1(585) 546-1234 or by calling our toll-free number 1-800-233-1234.

Please request the group rate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (Single or Double): $99, triple $99, Quad $99. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.25%) Suites are available upon request. Cut-off March 8, 2006.

Directions Greater Rochester International Airport (7 miles/10 minutes): Take 390 North to I-490 East to Exit #13-Plymouth Avenue/Downtown West. Turn right onto Plymouth Avenue. At second traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. Proceed through 4 traffic lights. The hotel is on the right.

From the North: Take 590 South. Merge onto I-490 West via exit #5 toward Downtown Rochester. Take the Clinton Ave exit (#16), toward Downtown. Clinton Avenue is a one-way street. At your 3rd light, turn left onto Broad Street. Turn right onto Stone Street. The South Avenue Parking Garage (Hyatt Regency Parking) will be located on your left.

From the South: Take I-490 East towards Rochester. Take Exit #13-Plymouth Avenue/Downtown West. Turn right onto Plymouth Avenue. At second traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. Proceed through 4 traffic lights. The hotel is on the right.

From the East: Take I-90 West to I-490 West. Continue to the Clinton Avenue exit (#16), toward Downtown. Clinton Avenue is a one-way street. At your 3rd light, turn left onto Broad Street and then right onto Stone Street. The South Avenue Parking Garage (Hyatt Regency Parking) will be located on your left.

From the West: Take I-90 East to I-490 East. Exit #13-Plymouth Avenue/Downtown West. Turn right onto Plymouth Avenue. At second traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. Proceed through 4 traffic lights. The hotel is on the right.

Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036

74th OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION ENCLOSED