ALPHA PHI ALPHA - FOR LIFE CHAIRMAN ELMER C. COLLINS 26151 Lake Shore Boulevard, #1224 Euclid, OH 4 4 1 3 2
Atlanta 7 7 - LIFE MEMBERS LED THE WAY!!! Greetings Brothers: The largest number of Alpha Life Members ever assembled in one site was recorded at this year's convention in Atlanta. It seemed like everyone you saw was sporting a Life Membership Pin... and, of course, we believe that this was the key to success for the entire convention. Being "down South" must have reminded some good Brothers of the old days (getting up early to go to the field) — because over 850 Brothers attended the LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST at 7:30 A.M., twice as many more than at last year's Breakfast. The Breakfast was a real success; speakers included: Brother Reginald Eaves and General President James R. Williams. Special thanks go out to all the brothers responsible for making this the best morning of fellowship at the convention. It was appropriate that while in Atlanta an Honorary Life Membership was conferred (posthumously) upon Brother DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. This makes him only the 6th person to hold this coveted honor — and it will insure that in years to come the name of this distinguished brother will remain foremost in the hearts and minds of all ALPHA men.
Life Membership Awards This has been another banner year for the LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE; and, as usual, it was difficult choosing winners for the awards. The Awards were presented at the LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST by Brother "Tiny" Blanton and General President Williams. The efforts of the following chapters and brothers are to be applauded: OLIVER WILSON WINTERS AWARD (Ten Year Leadership) XI LAMBDA - Chicago JOHN D. BUCKNER AWARD (Most Outstanding Region) SOUTHERN REGION FREDERICK L. JOHNSON AWARD (Most Outstanding Chapters) DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA • Cleveland ETA LAMBDA- Atlanta RHO- Philadelphia BETA GAMMA LAMBDA Richmond ETA TAU LAMBDA - Akron ZETA OMICRON LAMBDA - Philadelphia DELTA PSI LAMBDA-Denver ZETA PHI LAMBDA-Stamford ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA-Memphis
ELMER C. COLLINS AWARD (Most Outstanding Individuals) WILLIAM D. COMBS CHARLES L. KEELS Other Awards: CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION EPSILON LAMBDA-St. Louis ZETA DELTA LAMBDA-Springfield BETA PHI LAMBDA- Savannah TAU LAMBDA - Nashville OMICRON LAMBDA-Birmingham ALPHA PSI LAMBDA - Columbia GAMMA LAMBDA-Detroit ALPHA NU LAMBDA - Tuskegee ZETA ZETA LAMBDA - St. Albans ETA KAPPA LAMBDA - Ft. Pierce
GET YOUR LIFE MEMBERSHIP — Now!!! The General Convention approved a constitutional amendment raising the LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEE from $300.00 to $500.00 — effective FEBRUARY 1,1978. The countdown begins, NOW! We urge you to enroll in the Life Membership Program immediately — to beat the price hike. SEND YOUR FULL PAYMENT OR INITIAL SUBSCRIPTION ($50.00 or more) TO THE GENERAL OFFICE, Pledge your support to "Alpha Phi Alpha — for Life!" (You will still have two years — from the day you start — to complete your subscription.)
BROTHER JOHN D. BUCKNER This is our first report since the untimely passing of Brother John D. Buckner. While Brother Buckner was a giant in all phases of our beloved Fraternity, he held a special place in the hearts of the Life Members. History will record that this brilliant brother conceived and executed the LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE — he devoted much of his time, effort, and money to its success. W^hile most Greek-letter organizations have similar programs, none can begin to compare with the records established by ALPHA PHI ALPHA'S LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE — due almost entirely to the vision and foresight of Brother JOHN D. BUCKNER. As we prepare to enter another year of the CRUSADE, let us demonstrate that his legacy still lives: "ALPHA PHI ALPHA — (NOT JUST FOR COLLEGE, BUT) for LIFE!"
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The Sphinx / October 1977