Our officers for 1978-79 are: President, Bobby Bennett; VicePresident, Aaron Rushing; Secretary, Steve Thornton; Treasurer, Craig Urnstead; Historian, Steve Thornton; Chaplain, Douglas Summers; Editor-tothe Sphinx, Jarrel Jett; Dean of Pledgees for the Fall '78, Jeff Jones; Assistant Dean of Pledgees for the Fall '78, Lewis Rogers; Assistant State Director for College-West 1978-79, Cecil Cates. Brothrs we are "First of All" on our campus and our light shines bright before our peers and the community.
alabama The brothers of Epsilon Delta Lambda have had a very successful program during the 1977-78 year. The chapter increased its membership by 20 percent through reclamation. We served as host to the Alabama State Convention on February 23-25 at the Downtowner Hotel in Anniston, Alabama. A large part of each one of our meetings incident to this time was spent in preparing for the State Meeting. Brother Mingo Clark, our State Director, indicated that the State Meeting was one of the best yet. Much of the credit for its success should be given to the Convention Chairman, Brother Leon Leonard, President Brother Dunn, Brother Dr. Stinson, Brother Dortch, Brother Howard, Brother Evans, Brother Banks, as well as all the others who were responsible for collecting funds for the Souvenir Program. Brother Bob Duncan, the chairman of our projects committee, reported a total of over $800.00 that will be used as part of the funds for our Scholorship Awards that our chapter gives to Talladega College each year. The brothers of Epsilon Delta Lambda are again assisting Alpha Beta Chap-
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ter of Talladega College in several ways. The two groups sponsored a joint Founder's Day celebration. Epsilon Delta Lambda invited the undergrads to one of their chapter meetings and entertained them with a smoker. Brother T. Y. Lawrence is busy conducting activities in preparation of the Debutante Ball in early April. The proceeds from the affair will provide College Scholorships for three high school graduates. The chapter salutes Brother Willie L Davis for his achievement as a leading citizen in his community and the state. He is the first Black to serve on the Sylacauga Housing Board and served as its chairman for a short time. He was also the first Black to serve as the chairman of the three-county Community Action Program in Talladega, Clay, and Randolph. He also appeared on the program of the National Association of Elementary School Principals Association at their recent convention. Brother Dunn, our president, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Horace Mann Insurance Company of Springfield, Illinois. Efforts are being made to make our chapter 100% in contributing to the Million Dollar Drive. We will meet this goal!!!
mississippi Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., elected Brother Ronald Davis as president. Brotner Davis is blessed with a strong group of outstanding brothers who are totally committed to supporting Alpha's program. This year will be one in which the brothers in Jackson will have to work harder to fulfill our goals. This is due to a banner year that saw the chapter, along with others, put together a great Southern Regional Convention. The convention was a home-coming for many native Mississippians. Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter is one of Alpha's outstanding chapters. The chapter has an abundance of Alphamen who are making noticeable contributions in their communities. Our membership consists of a past Southern Regional Vice-President (Walter Williams), a national president (Dr. Walter Washington), two senior college presidents (Dr. Walter Washington, Alcorn State University and Dr. George Owens, Tougaloo College), two junior college presidents
(Dean A. L. Johnson, Prentiss Institute and J. L Stokes of Utica Junior College, and a state director for Alpha (William Dease). The roster of Alpha Epsilon Lambda also consists of department chairmen for universities, presidents of businesses, outstanding men in the state government, and educators. These men are making decisions that will affect the course of history in our state and nation. All of the brothers of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter are dedicated to the use of their resources to make our communities good places for our college brothers to grow and develop into worthwhile citizens. Presently, the brothers are assisting the undergraduate chapters of Jackson State University and Tougaloo College It was the concensus of the members of the chapter that the following brothers serve as officers for the year: Dr. Paul Purdy, Vice-President; Dr. R. W. Harrison, Secretary; O. B. Hackett, Financial Secretary; A. N. Jackson, Treasurer; W Calbert, Chaplain; O. Rice, Parliamentarian; and W. Harkless, Editor to the Sphinx. The goal of the officers is the reclamation of inactive brothers.
florida Upsilon Lambda launched its 197778 fraternal year with the Annual Installation Banquet held in July. The Brothers installed were: Ezekiel Bryant, President, Charles V. James, VicePresident; Clarence Von Bostick, Recording Secretary; Samuel Eaves, Financial Secretary; Richard Hunter, Treasurer; Alva Thompson, Parliamentarian; James E. Bryant, Chaplain; Walter Ware, Dean of Pledgees; and Bennie Moore, Associate Editor to Sphinx. In addition to remarks from the out-going and in-coming Presidents, a special tribute was made to Brother Arthur St. George Richardson for more than Fifty Years of active service to Alpha. We proudly announce the initiation of six new brothers who saw the eternal light of September 17, here in Jacksonville. Congratulations to Brothers: William K. Davis, Koduru V. Rao, Robert A. Sewell, Jr., Johnny F. Smiley, Ernest T. Williams, and Marion V. Young. In a joint breakfast meeting with the Alpha Wives, the Brothers pledged themselves to support the Fraternity in its two National Projects: (1) Million Dollar Drive to assist the Urban League, NAACP, and United Negro College The Sphinx / Summer 1978