north Carolina Beta Theta Lambda Chapter, Durham, North Carolina capped an exciting year of activity with its gala spring dance, held May 8, 1976. The chapter is headed by its president, Brother A. J. H. Clement, III, who also serves as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Durham County. There are many outstanding members of Beta Theta Lambda and two, Brothers Nathan T. Garrett and Maceo A. Sloan, are profiled in the Alphas on the Move section of this issue. Recent meetings of the chapter have included an influx of brothers from surrounding industries and universities. The chapter also boasts of fifteen or more Life Members. Beta Theta Lambda is definitely on the move! Beta Kappa Lambda — President McKinley Washington presents commemorative plaque to Bro. William T. Coleman Jr., Secretary of Transportation. Looking on is the Mayor of Charleston, Joseph P. Riley Jr.
south Carolina Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter in Charleston, South Carolina has been fully involved during this year, with activities ranging from initiation of two men into the fraternity, the annual Founder's Day program, and honoring the United States Secretary of Transportation, Brother William Coleman. Officers in charge of charting the course of the chapter for this year are: Rev. McKinley Washington, President; Benjamin F. Thomas, Vice President; Arthur Pinckey, Recording Secretary; Eddie Bines, Corresponding Secretary; Richard Marshall, Treasurer; Montez Martin, Editor-tothe Sphinx; Marvin Stewart, Sergeantat-Arms; and Rev. Joseph Jackson, Chaplain. Recently, the chapter escorted two men across the sands. Brother William Braddy, III, is the Director of the Coastal Carolina Educational Talent Search Program with the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, an HEW funded program. He completed his undergraduate work at Morris College and has done graduate study at the Citadel. The other initiate, Brother Raymond Smalls, Jr., is a graduate of South Carolina State College (Orangeburg) with a B.S. in biology. He is currently employed as a lab technician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Charleston. Both brothers are armed forces 52
veterans. In March the brothers of Beta Kappa Lambda celebrated the fraternity's founding with a public program. Brother I. S. Levy Johnson, South Carolina State Representative from Columbia, was the featured speaker. In his address, Brother Johnson challenged the brotherhood and members of the audience to answer the question "Where to, Buddy?" — in terms of personal, business, political, and fraternal growth. For his contributions in all of the above mentioned fields, Brother Johnson was presented with a commemorative plaque. The very successful program, chaired by Brother Leroy F. Anderson, also featured songs by Gamma Xi Oemega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Beta Kappa Lambda "Men of Alpha." Beta Kappa Lambda also honored U. S. Transportation Secretary William Coleman, following his banquet address at the Mills Hyatt House. Brother Coleman was participating at a two-day transportation seminar sponsored by the College of Charleston's Urban Studies Center. At this time Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter is arduously and actively pursuing the chartering of undergraduate chapters at two of Charleston's institutions of higher learning, The Baptist College and the College of Charleston. Success is expected on both campuses.
south Carolina Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter, Florence, South Carolina, was distinguished by having three of its members receive honors at the 1976 South Carolina State Convention, held January 23-25 in Orangeburg. Brother Joseph E. Heyward, State Secretary, was named "Man of the Year" for 1975. His award was based on his service to the fraternity, his profession and his community involvement over the past three years. Brother Heyward was instrumental in the recent chartering of Kappa Chi Chapter at Francis Marion College (Florence, SC), where he serves as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Smith College Center. Brother Frank Gilbert, the 1973 Alpha "Man of the Year" for South Carolina and the Southern Region, was named to represent the state in competition for the annual Charlie Green Award at the Southern Regional in Jacksonville, Florida. This coveted award covers a seven-year span and is based upon fraternity, professional and community activities. Brother Gilbert is presently serving as President of Delta Kappa Lambda and was also involved with the establishment of the chapter at Francis Marion. Brother Claudius Conner was recognized for his untiring service to the local chapter by being honored with the Distinguished Service Award. He is the immediate past president of Delta Kappa Lambda. The Sphinx / May 1976