Editor's Review Greetings. . . and welcome back to another fraternal year. Now the Washington Convention is over, I will take advantage of my position and become the first person to invite you, in print, to the 1980 Convention in CHICAGO. It's been said that Atlanta was such a success because all of "us folks" had family down there. Well, admit it, the other part of the family came up the road to Chi-Town. Drop them a card and let them know you're on the way. . . The passing of Brother 0. WILSON WINTERS requires that we each pause and reflect upon our commitment to the precepts of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Winters did not coincidentally become Life Member #1 by being first in line to pay - rather he singlehandedly carried in his heart a forgotten idea and worked to make it come true. The result was inspiration to us all. Our sincere condolences are extended to his widow, Esther and son, Oliver. . . I would like to extend thanks to the countless Brothers who offered positive comments on our last issue featuring the Distinguished Collegians. It has long been our contention that our present awards system - logical though it is - is inadequate to give due honor to the many young Brothers whose accomplishments reflect a positive image of Alpha Phi Alpha in their campus and home communities. Pavlovian as it may sound, I'm convinced that recognition and encouragement are important to upholding the standards of our Fraternity. Don't forget to submit your nominees for the 1980 edition of this feature. . . Special thanks are extended to Brother WALTER TYSON for his yeoman service as Associate Editor for the past two years. Brother Tyson held down a job in addition to his studies at Chicago State University and often began his work in the General Office after midnight. Any improvements in the magazine are in large measure due to his conscientious work. . . As we begin the new year, we welcome aboard two outstanding Brothers to the staff. Joining us as Associate Editor is Brother JULIUS HALL, Vice President of Alpha Mu Chapter, Northwestern University. Brother Hall will assume primary responsibility for copy preparation and editing of the Chapter News and Alphas On The Move section. Taking over as College Scene Editor is Brother AL LEE of Beta Phi Chapter, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA. Brother Lee is a dynamic young Brother who, at last count, posted a straight-A average in his academic courses. I'm sure it will surprise no one that this is substantially above my average as an undergraduate at the same institution. . . Other contributors for this issue include Brother WALLACE WALKER, President of Eta Pi Lambda Chapter in Pasadena, CA, who penned our Alpha Athletes article; and Brother JAMES JOSEPH, U.S. Undersecretary of the Interior, whose convention address is reprinted herein for our Viewpoint section. Our cover photograph and photo coverage of the General Convention were provided by Brother BERVE POWER, Power Studios, Chicago, Illinois. Finally, coverage of the 1979 General Convention was splendidly handled by Brother HANLEY J. NORMENT, chairman of our Publications Committee, whose Daily Convention Bulletins are "must have" items for convention delegates. Incidentally, congratulations are in order to Brother Hanley for his appointment as Director of District VI, Eastern Region, encompassing Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. .. Yes, I do dread apologizing for previous mistakes - but it seems unavoidable. Two corrections are due for our last issue's story on Alphas In Congress. Note - Brother ANDREW YOUNG was initiated at Beta Chapter, Howard University; and, due to the inactive status of the chapter at Marquette, Brother RALPH METCALFE was initiated by the Brothers of Alpha Sigma Chapter, Wiley College. . . CHAPTER EDITORS: Please review these guidelines to insure a minimum of headaches for you and me - 1) Adhere to the following deadlines. Winter Issue, November 1, 1979; Spring Issue, January 1, 1980; Summer Issue, March 1,1980. 2) All articles should be typewritten and doublespaced. 3) Proofread articles before mailing. 4) If possible, send only black and white photos for publication. And please remember it is our policy to print all articles printed for the Chapter News and Alphas On The Move sections - just get them in on time. NO PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED! If it's precious, don't submit it for publication. With your cooperation in these ways, we can insure publication of THE BEST magazine around. . Until next issue. . . MJP
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