CHAPTER NEWS
SOUTHERN REGION
Zeta Mu Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
George State Dean’s Cup Awarded to Zeta Mu Chapter (Back l-r) Brothers Jermaine Wilson, Rondale Dunn, Reginal McKeithn; (middle l-r) Jason Ross, Marlon Edwards, Brandon McDowel, Tyrone Bates, Jr.; (front l-r) Jamaal Washington, Treasurer; Christopher Rembert, V.P.; James Cook, President; LaiMonte Hunter, Secretary; and Kenneth Beene.
Omicron Xi Lambda Knob Noster, MO
Omicron Xi Lambda Kicks Off Alpha Esquires Mentoring Program Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter Brothers kicked off their Alpha Esquires Mentoring Program in February at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. The Alpha Esquire’s program is designed to mentor African American high school males in the areas of education, health, manhood, character and decision making skills. The Alpha Esquires meet monthly on the last Saturday of each month at Central High School. Between the monthly meetings, members of the organization individually mentor Esquires. Mentoring includes phone calls, visits, community service, tutoring, job shadowing and other activities. The program is available to all African American high school males in the Kansas City Metro area who have a desire to excel and prepare for a great future.
Zeta Mu Chapter Brothers have continued to be “First of All” through a commitment to excellence as displayed by their winning Georgia State University’s prestigious Dean’s Cup Award. The Dean’s Cup is an award given to the most outstanding, all-around and diverse Chapter of the 24 Greeklettered organizations on the Georgia State University campus. Zeta Mu Brothers received the award because of their undying commitment to serve the Georgia State University and surrounding communities. In winning the Dean’s Cup Award, Zeta Mu Chapter scored a Chapter first and also became the first National PanHellenic Council organization in the school’s history to win the Dean’s Cup. The award is held in
high esteem by the school faculty, students and other Greek-lettered organizations on the campus. In addition to setting standards for the University’s NPHC organizations, Zeta Mu also exemplifies the true spirit of Alpha’s servitude by promoting and facilitating various programs that capture the true essence of positive intercultural relations. Zeta Mu was awarded the 2007 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Torch of Peace Award for the Chapter’s commitment to unifying all Greek- and non-Greek-lettered organizations at the University. Further, the award recognizes Zeta Mu’s commitment to empowering the Atlanta community to move upward and onward toward their goals. The Torch of Peace Award has been awarded annually for the past 24 years in honor of Dr. King. It highlights his legacy and recognizes outstanding faculty, students and organizations in the school community whose principles and actions represent the heritage of Dr. King. Also, in representing the Fraternity as “Servants of All”, Zeta Mu Brothers have diligently worked to transcend the playing field of Georgia State in the same manner the “Jewels” and Chapter founders envisioned. During the
101 YEARS STRONG Zeta Mu Chapter Brothers are recognized for high achievements.
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