Highlight of the program was the singing of the Alpha Hymn by all Alpha men around the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the middle of the Assembly Hall. Fraters joining in with the hymn included the brothers from Epsilon Sigma chapter of college brothers and visiting f r a t e r s . The program included recognition of all members of the other seven Greekletter sororities and fraternities subscribing to the local chapter of the Pan Hellenic Council. Members of each organization stood in turn when they recognized their own Greek hymn being played in medley fashion. Mrs. Marion Hopkins, Sr., of St. Philip's College, provided the piano rendition of the medley of Greek songs. Brother James Pickett served in the enviable position as Chairman of the Alpha Project Committee. Annually, this is the committee that is responsible for the success of the Toy Dance. This is the largest committee and perhaps the most important committee for Alpha annual operations as it is responsible for all projects. On Sunday, December 4, 1977, it was a standing ovation by over 60 Alpha brothers, their wives nnd s w e e t h e a r t s as Attorney Randall Palmer, III, concluded his dynamic address as main speaker at the Brooks Air Force Base Non-Commissioned Officers Club, San Antonio, Texas. It was the occasion of the annual Founder's Day Breakfast for the Delta Rho Lambda Chapter. Palmer very skillfully inspired the fraters as he recaptured the significant segments and historical events that made Alpha men outstanding servants of mankind, including their scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind. The speaker went down the list of Alpha men, past and present, who have otherwise become famous. Palmer is presently serving as Staff Attorney in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Brother William Smedler introduced the speaker. According to Andrew Richardson, one of the chapter's former presidents and chairman of the Founder's Day Committee, "the event and program would not have been s u c c e s s f u l without the attendannce of the beautiful and c h a r m i n g A l p h a w i v e s and sweethearts." "Historically, we have not availed ourselves of the opportunity to enhance our Founder's Day celebration with the presence of our wives and sweethearts," commented Brother William The Sphinx / Spring 1978
Hays, Jr., chapter president for 1977 and 1978. Hays sincerely feels that "This time it was all worth the effort to break the old, out-moded tradition — this is a first for us." Appropriate tribute was made to the chapter founders by Roy Washington. The founders present were Brothers Ulysses J. Andrews, John Warren, Reginald Pickard, and John D. McDonald. Founder Bernard Adams was absent. The tribute was also extended to the deceased founders and other Alpha brothers who have passed on to Omega Chapter of Alpha. The program included recognition of visiting brothers and their wives. The master of ceremonies for the occasion was Brother Bob Wilson. On Sunday, December 11, 1977, Brother Brodis H. Hartley conducted a very impressive installation ceremony for the recently elected chapter officers for 1978. These officers are: Brother William Hays, Jr., President; Reginald T. Pickard, Vice President; Gregory Hudspeth, Secretary; James Lewis, Assistant Secretary; William Smedler, Financial Secretary; Bernard McCutchen, Treasurer; Bob Wilson, Historian and Associate Editor to the Sphinx; John A. Harris, Sergeant-atArms; John McDonald and Windsor Tanner, Executive Committee Lay Members. The appointed officers are Timothy Nicholson, Chaplain; Murene Gilford, Parliamentarian; and Randall Palmer, III, Director of Education.
WEST California Zeta Beta Lambda wishes, through the Sphinx mediums, to express thanks to our illustrious Brother Raymond W. Cannon of Los Angeles for so graciously serving as our installation guest speaker on our program in September 1977. The newly elected chapter officers felt especially honored in having this noble Brother administer the oath of office. Brother Cannon's address was informative as well as inspiring. His discourse included historical information which might be appropriately referred to as "Between the lines of Alpha history." Western Vice President Brother Rogernold Jackson and his wife were also guests of honor. The days immediately following that occasion, our President, Brother
Heman B. Smith and his staff embarked upon an ambitious Alpha program for the year 1978, which includes the sponsoring of an Educational Conference to be convened 9, 10, and 11 February 1978. Members of this planning committee are: Brothers Thomas Robinson, Leon Woods, James Patterson, Clifton West, Heman B. Smith, and Curtis Woodard. Co-chairmen are Brothers Charles Townsel and Herman A. Sanders. An Alpha Phi Alpha housing project is also on the agenda with Brothers Willie Bell, Samuel Cullers, Tedd Smith, Hovey D. Moore, and Abraham Mcintosh serving on the committee. Briefs: Brother Thomas Robinson has six "hopefuls" on the line — Brother Arunious Gaye and his dance committee provided a unique and enjoyable annual formal dance 26 November 1977 — Brother Dave Smith and his Smoker Committee provided a lively evening on 12 December 1977 with seven guest "prospects" and forty-six Alphamen in attendance — Brothers C. West and C. Woodard attended the Regional Million Dollar Fund Drive in Berkeley, California, on 3 December 1977 — Several ZBL Brothers participated in the local Pan-Hellenic Conference 3 December 1977 — Brother C. Woodard is spearheading the ZBL Million Dollar Fund Drive. Outreach: Brother A. Fairfax cochaired the NAACP Annual Life Membership Banquet on 5 November 1977 and Brother C. Townsel was guest speaker — Brother Paul Scott et al represented Zeta Beta Lambda at the dedication of the Marion Anderson Elementary School; ZBL provided and planted a symbolic tree on the occasion.
san jose state u "Epsilon Mu, 1977 Western Region Chapter of the Year, has truly established itself as the top chapter in the west, and is now striving for the honor of 'Chapter of the Year' on the national level." — Brother Jerome K. Cannon, Western Regional Assistant Vice-President. Epsilon Mu has become a leader in campus affairs on the predominantly white San Jose State University. Being the only Black fratermal or sororital organization with a voice in the campus's Inter-Fraternal or Panhellenic councils, our chapter has opened the door for the advancement of other Black organizations and has given encouragement to the Black student body 45