scribers for a total of 25 participating Life Members out of 28 membership roster. On the Civic and Community level, the chapter coordinated the assistance of various community services for a family experiencing severe financial hardships. Transportation support was provided for Ricky Bly to Fort Devins, Massachusetts so that he could have an opportunity to compete for the United States Olympic Handball Team. Mr. Bly made the team and will represent the United States in the 1976 Olympics. Brother Remus C. Rhodes, III was selected as Outstanding Male Greek for 1975 by the Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter of the National Panhellanic Council. Officers for the new year are: L. Zimmerman, President; R. Edison, Vice President; A. McPhaul, Secretary; J. Salmon, Assistant Secretary; F. Rogers, Treasurer; V. Broomfield, Dean of Pledges; M. Myles, Editor to the Sphinx; B. Willis, Sergeant-atArms; J. Wright, Historian; E. Hill, Chaplain.
Oklahoma In December, the men of Beta Eta Lambda Chapter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma participated in a round of activities ranging from a Reclamation Smoker to a joint worship service at a local church. In between, the brothers had a workshop at which plans were made for the coming year. Brother Raymond Randle coordinated the events. The Shaparee Club was the scene for the Smoker. Several brothers new to the community and several nonGreek men were guests at the affair. A planning workshop, under the chairmanship of Brother Frank Ford, was held at the Millwood School on the following day. Areas in internal operations, educational and community support projects, college relations, and ways and means were discussed. With the plans presented, and subsequent implementation, Alpha is on the move in Oklahoma City. The highlight of the weekend was the Fraternity Breakfast held at the Shaparee Restaurant. This third annual event, held to celebrate both the national (December 4, 1906) and local (1938) foundings, had added significance . . . Brother Alexander Dumas, local founder and a surprise appearance. Brother Dumas, in ill health in recent months, was presented with a plaque to honor him as a charter member. He joined Brother 58
losts for the Oklahoma State Dance. Sercy Bailey, another local founder, as special guests at the breakfast. The third living founder, Dr. G.E. Finley, was out of the city. Brother Wayne C. Chandler, former Southwestern Vice President, was the guest speaker and stirred the brothers with his message centering on the Fraternal Spirit. Brother John Green, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, was honored as the "Alpha of the Year" and Brother Melvin Todd, Assistant to the Chancellor of Education for Oklahoma, was presented with the "Outstanding Citizenship Award." Both men were selected by popular by the chapter members and honored for their signal achievements during the past year. Brother William Gerald Henderson, President of Beta Eta Lambda Chapter, was presented with an
engraved gavel for his outstanding fraternal leadership and Brother Alfred Le. Williams was presented a 25-Year certificate for membership in the fraternity. After the breakfast, the brothers joined Brother Rev. Williams at First AME Church for services. Brother Williams, after preaching a powerful sermon, joined in the singing of the Alpha Hymn. Several brothers from Zeta Zeta Chapter at the University of Oklahoma, their pledgees and Alpha Angels, were present in the services. In accordance with the fraternity's national policy on minority business encouragement, the chapter extended thanks to Mr. Newton of the Shaparee and "Big Jim's Photography" for their excellent services in connection with the activities.
TWO CHARTER MEMBERS pose with three chapter officers. Seated left to right. Bro J. M. Jenkins. chaplain. Bro. W. Fouche. vice president. Bro. Sercy Bailey, charter member. Bro. Alexander Dumas. charter member, and Bro. Wm. G. Henderson, chapter president.
The Sphinx / February
1976