CHAPTER NEWS began in September 2006 and ended this past June for a summer break. The program will pick up
Iota Sigma Lambda St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Iota Sigma Lambda Brothers Present Project Alpha Seminar to Young Males Iota Sigma Lambda Chapter Brothers conducted their latest Project Alpha seminar in March to approximately 35 young men ranging from ages 12-to-18. The seminar was conducted at the David C. Canegata Community Center in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. During the program, Brothers discussed topics that included Abstinence and the Consequences of Early Sexual Activity; Peer Pressure; HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Teen Pregnancy; Relationships; Disadvantages of Early Fatherhood; Respect for Self and Others; Conflict and Tolerance; and What It Means to Be a Man. The Brothers who participated in the seminar were: Frank Abednego, Joseph Bramble, O’Neil Canton, Rameek Croskey, Dr. Kendall Griffith, Robert Molloy, Samuel Sanes and Belgrave Stedman. The program was part of a youth forum co-sponsored with the Rotary Club of St. Croix. The event was well received by the attendees and the Chapter has received many requests to hold Project Alpha seminars in the future.
PUL Brother Ashley Hoover tutors a Suitland High School student during a session of the Chapter’s Go-to-High School, Go-to-College program.
Pi Upsilon Lambda Prince George’s County, MD PUL Mentors Help Boys Become Men Pi Upsilon Lambda Chapter Brothers provide no-cost academic support to county high school students as part of their effort to increase the number of youth from Prince George’s County who graduate from high school and go to college. As part of the Chapter’s Go-toHigh School, Go-to-College program, PUL Brothers began tutoring in Prince George’s County high schools in 1993—the same year the chapter was founded. PUL has grown to about 70 members, many of whom volunteer as tutors from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The program works with one county high school at a time and has worked with Largo and Parkdale high schools in past years. The first session at Suitland High School
Brother David Robertson demonstrates face-painting skills.
Eta Zeta Lambda Westchester County, NY Eta Zeta Lambda Brothers Collaborate with Deltas for Halloween Activity Eta Zeta Lambda Chapter collaborated with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members in Westchester County for a Halloween activity. During an Ice Cream Social held at the WestHelp Transitional Housing facility in Mount Vernon, New York, Brothers and Deltas entertained displaced children by reading scary stories in a decorated set of rooms. Brother David Robertson’s face-painting skill was a big hit with the youth. After a few games, everyone had snacks and ice cream. Following the initial outing, Brothers began a mentorship program with the New Rochelle High School. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America offers technical support for screening, training and evaluation. Some form of contact weekly is encouraged and documented. In November, everyone attended a home game of the New Jersey Nets NBA team. A Project Alpha presentation also is planned for the students—a few of whom are eligible to apply for scholarships.
Iota Sigma Lambda Brothers pause for photo during Project Alpha Seminar.
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again in early September. All county students, including those from other schools, can participate.
Spring • Summer 2007
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