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luncheon, along with Mr. Thaddeus Garrett. Both discussed important economic concerns of minority Americans and small businesses. Monday's activities concluded with a concert headlined by recording artist Bobby "Blue" Bland. Tuesday featured a full day of business sessions, as the delegates deliberated many issues. Also, three college presidents were among the participants in the Education Seminar focused on the theme: "Black Colleges and Black Business: Partners for Progress." All Alpha men, they were Education Foundation Chairman Henry Ponder of Benedict College, Benjamin Alexander of Chicago State University and Ernest L. Holloway of Langston University. Immediate Past General President Walter Washington delivered an inspiring Fraternal Address. His message, focused particularly toward College Brothers, identified various "building blocks" that are necessary for developing great Alpha Men. Evincing obvious pride in Alpha, Dr. Washington convincingly told his Brothers, "This Fraternity is the best — and
Above: Randall Robinson speaks at International Night. Right: The Fraternal Address by Brother Walter Washington.
don't be embarrassed in saying so!" "Africa needs us," declared Randall Robinson, Executive Director of TransAfrica, in urging Blacks to "get involved" in helping nations of k the "Motherland." In the keynote address at Tuesday evening's International Night, the head of the pro-African lobbying group urged Afro-Americans to join African leaders in saying to the U.S. government that, "If you want African oil, you've got to have a better policy." Entertainment for
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noteworthy contributions to the tenor of the meeting. In its closing rounds the convention had adopted the Report of the Election Committee — ratifying the election of Brothers Ozell Sutton as General President; Charles Teamer as Comptroller; and James Trent as General Treasurer — and adopted and distributed a Public Policy Statement setting forth the views of the Fraternity on crucial issues. Finally, an overflow crowd
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election at the Formal Banquet on Wednesday night, emphasizing the need for greater dedication and community service by Alpha men. He told Brothers at the gathering that, "If you will walk with me, I will lead this Fraternity to greater service of contribution and dedication." The only man in Alpha history to serve as Vice President of two regions (Southwest and South), Brother Sutton will assume the top Fraternity leadership post on January 1 st. Inaugural ceremonies have been scheduled for January 9 - 1 1 , 1 9 8 1 , in Atlanta (see Page 7).
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the evening included Jamaican music and dancers, as well as a reception hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Among Wednesday's activities, the report of the Evaluation Committee closed out a long round of business sessions. The committee gave the convention high marks — stressing the active participation of College Brothers, the strong leadership of the General President and the outstanding reception hosted by Brother John H. Johnson as
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The Report of the Election Committee announced that Brother Ozell Sutton, immediate past Southern Vice President, has been elected to succeed Brother James R. Williams as Alpha's next General President. Brother Sutton is presently a member of Eta Lambda Chapter in Atlanta, Georgia. Brother Sutton addressed the convention for the first time since his Brothers Sutton and Pawley conclude the campaign with a handshake.
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