standing job as usual. Officers installed were: Brothers Wilbur A. Beckwith, President; Eugene Covington, VicePresident; Gerald Jones, Recording Secretary; John Pennington, Corresponding Secretary; Horace Holmes, Financial Secretary; Cleve Hampton, Treasurer; Claude Odom, Chaplain; Augustin Fairfax, Editor-to-theSphinx; Eddie Lang, Historian; Jacques Barber, Dean of Pledgees; Howard Penn, Dean of Probate; Curtis Woodard, Parliamentarian; and James Shelby, Sergeant-at-Arms. The evening was shared with the wives and/or sweethearts of the Zeta Beta Lambda Brothers. It's that time again when Zeta Beta Lambda Brothers start preparing for the biggest celebration of the year, the Annual Founders' Day Scholarship
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climate of change and progress in the nation. Alpha must say "enough is enough" and move to re-establish human dignity and human freedom as primary objectives in America. Nine percent unemployment in the nation is more than enough. Twenty percent unemployment among Black Americans is more than enough. Fifty percent unemployment among Black youth is more than enough. The old and the infirmed have suffered enough hunger due to the lack of an adequate income and enough pain due to the lack of good medical care. Black Americans hold a promissory note on the emoluments of America and the time they have waited for payment is enough. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., must say to America Enough is Enough. I call on every individual Alphaman, every chapter, every state and region to join the fight to "Secure the Future" for ourselves and our children. We must fight to extend the Voting Rights Act. We must fight to make Dr. King's birthday a national holiday. We must fight the cuts in food stamps, old age assistance and programs of educational assistance and uplift. We must fight for the civil rights programs. 42
Brunch. Members of this Brunch Committee are: Brothers Marcus Crowder, Chairman; Curtis Woodard, CoChairman; Wilbur A. Beckwith and James Shelby. This event is scheduled for the 2nd Sunday in March 1982. Authorization was granted by the Western Regional Vice President to begin planning to start an undergraduate chapter at Chico State. The future chapter would be under the auspices of the Sacramento graduate chapter, Zeta Beta Lambda. On Sept. 26, 1981 several Brothers went to Chico State for an Alpha workshop. The trip was very successful as attested by the Brothers who participated, i.e., Brothers Wilbur Beckwith, "Gus" Davis, King Brooks, Claude Odom, Arunious Gay, Jacques Barber, Curtis Woodard, Frederick Wilkins, Herman
Sanders and Thomas Salsbury. The group met with graduate Brother Steve Irwin who is the primary contact. Brother Irvin was made at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Good rapport was definitely enhanced as groundwork was started for the future chapter. In the spirit of Alphadom, several Brothers of Zeta Beta Lambda traveled to San Francisco, CA on Oct. 22, 1981 to meet and socialize with our General President, Brother Ozell Sutton. It was a grand occasion — an evening to remember. The event was hosted by the Bay area chapters. The president discussed the furtherance of Alpha Phi Alpha, the New Alpha Thrust, and plans for the 76th General Convention which will be held in Los Angeles, California.
There is no question but that the fight has been made more difficult by an insensitive and uncaring government. But we must fight nevertheless. Let us take heart in that poem familiar to each Alphaman —"Invictus" — and move with the resolve inherent therein.
going through the Manual (as mandated by the General Convention) to make any corrections, deletions and/or additions. We expect to have this item printed sometime later in the Spring of 1982; until that time, the manuals will not be available. The earliest date that we can project would be immediately following the General Convention — about September 1st, which would allow chapters enough time to adequately supply their files. All new publications take time . . . and we ask for your cooperation while this new manual is being prepared. In closing, allow me to suggest that your New Year's Resolution (albeit belated) be a commitment to follow the principles set forth by our Founders and articulated by our current national program. Only you can keep Alpha Number 1 — by supporting its programs; by reclaiming inactive Brothers; by introducing (yes, that is like recruiting) Alpha to prospective members; and, above all, by doing your part to let the world know that Alpha Phi Alpha is a dedicated service organization — bringing many benefits to society through national and local chapter programs and through the contributions of the thousands of men who have pledged to be "Servants of All." The General Office staff is on hand to serve you and we welcome your input on all matters which you feel might be of benefit to our beloved Fraternity.
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, 1 thank whatever gods there be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance 1 have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody but unbowed. Beyond this space of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with purnishment the scroll, I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley Fraternally,
^Uo%— Ozell Sutton General President
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SPHINXMAN HANDBOOK: The General Office has received several requests from chapters for copies of the Sphinxman Handbook. Unfortunately, the Handbook is not in print at this time. The Publications Committee is
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James B. Blanton Executive Secretary The Sphinx/Winter 1981