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EDITOR'S REVIEW MORE FOR YOU: Greetings . . . We have been mightily laboring, under the direction of General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr., to make those changes needed to further upgrade the Fraternity's communications system. At the top of the agenda was the creation of another mechanism to keep the rank-and-file Brotherhood informed of the workings of Alpha Phi Alpha. The Alpha Newsletter, newly formatted and designed, has stepped in to fill the voids left by the quarterly publication of The Sphinx. The newsletter debuted in October 1985 - and I appreciate the many positive responses already received in its wake.

Please feel free to send me your comments as to ho v this new publication can better serve the information needs of our vast fraternal network . . . Not least on our list of priorities is the task of bringing the publication of The Sphinx on line. This we expect to accomplish by Spring 1986. When this is completed, each and every financial member can expect to receive a communication from the General Organization on a monthly basis during the Fall-Spring cycle during which chapters are most active. Our new schedule of publications would then be: September - Alpha Newsletter; October - The Sphinx; November - Alpha Newsletter; December The Sphinx; January - Alpha Newsletter; February - The Sphinx; March - Alpha Newsletter; April - The Sphinx . . . In addition to the above, of course, we will continue to produce the monthly Chapter Bulletin, distributed to the Chapter President and contact person; General Convention materials; and our other special publications.

Foremost among the latter is a plethora of promotional material for the National Headquarters Fund Drive . . .

1 would remind each Brother that this determination to provide additional service to each Brother can only succeed in the long run if it is accompanied by an expanded membership pool. We certainly hope that an enlarged communications program will be a useful tool in that regard . . . THE INSIDE STORY: In this issue we welcome a new volunteer staff member. Brother Wallace Jackson, Sports Information Director at Alabama A & M University in Normal, joins us as Alpha Athletes Editor. Brother Jackson has penned articles for the magazine on several previous occasions and we are pleased that he consented to contribute on a regular basis.

His neophyte piece features Brother Eric Wright of the San Francisco 49er's . . . Also joining, ex officio, the staff of The Sphinx is General Counsel Milton C. Davis. His Legal Forum premieres in this issue and I am certain that every member of the Fraternity will benefit from his exposition of the major legal issues confronting the Fraternity . . . Brother Huel Perkins addresses the complex issue of Black on Black Crime in our Commentary section. As always, his feature is timely and thought-provoking . . . Our cover story features the past year's top achievers: College Chapter of the Year- Beta Phi, Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana; Alumni Chapter of the Year - Zeta Psi Lambda, Lake Charles, Louisiana; College Brother of the Year - Brother Darren Bolden, Nu Delta Chapter, Chicago State University; and Alumni Brother of the Year, Brother Warren Combre, Zeta Psi Lambda, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Some are quick to assume that the road to the top in chapter competition is paved with some sort oi slight of hand, but I urge you to read the accomplishments of these Brothers and Chapters to understand how they reached the summit. If you can match their record of leadership and service, please throw your hats in the ring for the 1986 citation. (P.S. Yes, I am a proud initiate of Beta Phi!) . . .

We begin our convention coverage by offering a special word of thanks to Brother Berve Power, who provided the lion's share of the photographs used therein. Coverage of such a huge event is always a difficult task, there were thousands upon thousands of Brothers, family, friends and guests on hand. Please remember that we did our best . . . DEADLINES: January 1, 1986 is the deadline for the receipt of material to be included in the Spring 1986 issue; material received after that date will be carried in the Summer issue, the deadline for which is March 1, 1986 . . . Until next issue - MJP

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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, MNC. Editor-in-Chief

MKHAEL J. PRIM Contributing .lamps B. Illanlnn.

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Editors:

I; L a m n T. Yung, Sr.: Huel Perkins; Charles ('. Teamer. Jr., Hi Offitio.

LEGAL FORUM — General Counsel Milton C. Davis puts the hazing controversy in focus.

13 — FOUR EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE IN ALPHA - A look at 1985 s top achievers — the Brothers of the Year and Chapters of the Year, on the College and Alumni levels.

21 — ATLANTA — The speakers and the steppers, the winners and the marchers, and much more is found in our coverage of the 79th Anniversary Convention.

37 — ALPHA ATHLETES — Brother Eric Wright is among the best pass defenders in the National Football League.

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PUBLIC POLICY — The Fraternity's official proclamation regarding the burning issues of our time.

ABOUT THE COVEI k

Top l,efl: Zeta Psi Lambda, Alumni Chapter of the Year. Accepting the award are, 1 to r: Roy Guillory, Warren Combre, Adrian Wallace, George Coney, Wilson Pete, Robert Boxie and Frank Pryce — see story on Page 17. Tup Kigbl: Darren Bolden, College Brother of the Year — see story on Page 15. Rnllom 1*11: Warren Combre, Alumni Brother of the Year — see story on Page 19. Bollom Kuhl. Beta Phi, College Chapter of the Year. Accepting the award are, 1 to r: Marion Bracy, Lynn Campbell, Lyle Campbell, Roderick James, Bruce Benton, Roland Pickens, William Washington, Jacques Jackson, Robert Jones, Keith Miller, Brian Moore and Fred Douglas — see story on Page 13.

FEATURES 2 — The General President Speaks 4 — There Goes An Alpha Man 9 — News Briefs 4.1 — Alphas On The Move 47 — Chapter News 71 — Omega Chapter 7.1 — Directory of Officers 77 — Chapter Directory

Commentary Brother Huel Perkins examines 'Black on Black Crime.'

The Sphinx (USPS 510-440) The Sphinx is the official magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc . 4432 Or Martin Luther King Dr , Chicago, I I 60653 Published four times a year Spring. Summer, Fall and Winter Send all editorial mail and change of address (send both addresses) to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 4432 Dr Martin Luther King Drive. Chicago. IL 60653 Manuscripts or art submitted to The Sphinx should be accompanied by addressed envelopes and return postage Editor assumes no responsibility to* return of unsolicited manuscripts or art Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc , and use of any person's name in fiction, semi-fiction articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a comci dence and not as the responsibility of The Sphinx It is never done knowingly Copyright 1 976 by The Sphinx. Alpha Ph. Alpha Fraternity, Inc Reproduction or use, without written permission, of the editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited The Sphinx has been published continuously since 191 4 Organizing Editor Bro Raymond W Cannon Organizing General President Bro Henry Lake Dickason pecond class postage paid at Chicago. IL and additional mailing stations Postmaster Send Fo»m 3579 and all correspondence 4432 Dr Martin Luther King Dr , Chicago. IL 60653

THE GENERAL PRESIDENT SPEAKS A Vision for Alpha Phi Alpha The address

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Saluting the Past

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lpha Phi Alpha is a Brotherhood — a network of talented a n d d e d i c a t e d m e n joined together in the common desire to reach their highest potential and to serve humanity with their God-given talents. The recognition of the worth of each Brother as an individual and as a member of our Bond makes Alpha Phi Alpha the outstanding Fraternity that it is today.

Because of this, we must always make time in our meetings to give thanks to those who have gone before us. As we convene in the plush Atlanta Hilton, we must remember our Seven Jewels. They were young men of courage, vision and initiative — and our accomplishments today would not be possible without their pioneering work.

Make no mistake about it . . . our Jewels created something unique and important in the Black American experience. They not only created Alpha Phi Alpha — but they created the very concept of the Black Greekletter organization . . . and they are directly responsible for the spread of this idea to other groups.

I would remind you that the trail of our Seven Jewels is clear and undeniable. After our founding at Cornell, Beta Chapter became the first Greekletter organization on a Black college campus. Subsequently, five other organizations were founded on that same campus. A former Howard student transferred to Indiana University to begin another Fraternity, and a few miles away in Indianapolis the final member of the Pan-Hellenic Council was established. It doesn't take a genius to see that none of our companion groups was formed in a vacuum—but that all were influenced in one way or another by Callis, Chapman, Jones, Kelley, Murray, Ogle and Tandy!

So let us begin our deliberations by giving thanks to our Seven Jewels, and pledging to continue their dream 2

of Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind!

We must also remember that Alpha Phi Alpha has operated successfully for 79 years. That would not have been possible without the diligent work of generations of Alpha Men who've picked up and earned the torch. We all know the roll call of distinguished Alpha Brothers — but at this convention, we will pay tribute to the men who've served Alpha for 50 y e a r s or m o r e . We t o o often forget those Brothers who labored to preserve the institution that is Alpha Phi Alpha; to keep the organization functioning smoothly in order that it could train leaders such as these. I want to recognize two of our most distinguished Past General Presidents who are not here today: Brother Raymond Cannon, 12th General President (1924-27), First Editor of the Sphinx; and, Brother C h a r l e s H. Wesley, 14th General P r e s i d e n t (1932-40). Two of our Past General P r e s i d e n t s e n t e r e d O m e g a C h a p t e r this year — a n d w e m u s t p a u s e to pay tribute to them.

Brother Frederick Miller was our 3rd General President, serving dur-

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ing 1911. In addition to that honor, he was largely responsible for keeping Alumni Brothers involved as an active part of the Fraternity. This, too, is a trait now common to Black Greek-letter organizations.

Brother Belford V. Lawson, Jr., was both General Counsel and the 16th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha. Articles in The Sphinx (Spring 1985) detailed his important contributions to this Fraternity and this nation. Brother Lawson was the quintessential Alpha Man — suave, sophisticated, brilliant. I am proud to note that he was General President at the time of my initiation into the Brotherhood.

These were outstanding citizens and superior Brothers. We must always cherish their memories. We must salute the past and plan wisely for the future.

Alpha Continues to Lead

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would like to take this opportunity to briefly report to you on my stewartship as General President during the past 7 months; and on the State of the Fraternity as I have viewed it during this time.

First, I shall express my thanks to the many Brothers who have offered me hospitality and fellowship during my travels across the country. I have been genuinely welcomed in all areas of the Brotherhood.

During those same travels, I have learned a great deal about the power and scope of Alpha Phi Alpha's impact on our communities. Everywhere I've traveled, Alpha Chapters lead the fight for justice and human dignity; Everywhere I've gone, Alpha Men lead the way - as mayors, councilmen, state legislators, student government presidents, honor students, businessmen, educators and, surprisingly, we have the youngest cadre of retired men I have seen.

After ten years of Alpha's Board of Diretors, I find it difficult to believe that I could have been surprised and The Sphinx/Fall 1985

impressed by what I encountered.

But I have been both surprised and impressed . . . and convinced beyond a doubt that Alpha Phi Alpha is "First of All." We are the greatest fraternity in this world.

On the other hand, I have been occasionally surprised at the lack of regard for and knowledge of our heritage shown by some who wear the Old Gold and Black. There are a tiny few who apparently believe that membership in Alpha Phi Alpha gives them the right to "define" the Fraternity. Nothing could be further from the truth. We are all bound - by the traditions of the Fraternity; by its constitutional and other laws; by the understanding that the Good of The Fraternity should come first among our priorities.

There are also some who believe that membership in the Fraternity gives them license to act on behalf of the entire organization. That, too, is false. Alpha Phi Alpha is a legal corporation, with officers and procedures for both planning and implementing activities. Any and all actions - in the name of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - must follow proper procedures and those of us who are legal agents of this corporation must exercise our fiduciary responsibility to protect the integrity and good name of the Fraternity.

On the most basic level, these instances are rare exceptions. Regardless of age or geography, Alpha Phi Alpha men generally conduct themselves according to high standards.

And while there are some administrative procedures which need to be addressed - the Brotherhood as a whole acts according to the highest standards of decorum.

T h e State of the Fraternity

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he State of the Fraternity is generally healthy - as you will note as you hear the upcoming reports of our General Officers and Committees. Our operating budget is in the black and we continue to establish new chapters - both at fine institutions of higher education and among Alumni Brothers. I am confident that the Alpha Spirit is high across the land - as measured by the record attendance at this convention and by the increase in active Brothers as of June 30, 1985, reported by the The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Executive Secretary. Reclamation of Alpha men will be a major thrust of this administration.

As you might have guessed, an important part of my Vision For Alpha is to provide a streamlined administrative network that serves the needs of the General Organization, the Regional and State units, the Chapters and individual Brothers.

We began in January to structure our Board of Directors in way which will allow us to provide adequate oversight to fraternal operations. Thus, we have established Board Committees on: Programs and Publications;

ate for two years prior to presenting a final report to the General Convention. This panel was appointed earlier this year, and I am asking that their original two-year mandate be upheld. Thus, the committee will conduct hearings and make a preliminary report during this Convention - with a final report d u e at the 1986 General Convention in Washington, DC. Brother Hanley Norment chairs this committee and its membership includes both Alumni and College representatives for all regions.

I implore each Brother with ideas

'Everywhere I've traveled, Alpha Chapters lead the fight for justice and human dignity; Everywhere I've gone, Alpha Men lead the way."

Audit, Budget and Compensation; and Membership. Each of these areas is vital to our success and it is necessary that our national leadership become intimately involved in planning and implementing items in these fields.

I am also a strong believer in communication. We must communicate - with each and every Alpha Man - on a regular basis. The size of our present organization means that we must undertake a mass education campaign on the national level. We must be sure that all interested Brothers, not just a privileged few, have access to the basic information needed to make informed decisions on the direction of the Fraternity. I intend to use our Fraternity publications - The Sphinx, The Chapter Bulletin and The Alpha Newsletter - to serve this purpose. I am confident that, given this information, you will respond with support for our programs . . . or assist us in fashioning a more prudent course to accomplish our goals.

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e v e r a l m a t t e r s of g r e a t importance were inherited by this administration, and we shall attempt to address them during our deliberations here in Atlanta.

First, the 1983 General Convention mandated the establishment of an Internal Structure Committee - to oper-

for the future of Alpha to take this opportunity to meet with this committee and express those ideas. This is the first comprehensive review of our internal structure in nearly thirty years - and it can only be a success with your participation.

On the legal front, several matters must be addressed to protect the future of the Fraternity. We have appointed Brother Milton C. Davis, of Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve as our General Counsel - and under his lead we are beginning to structure a comprehensive legal plan for Alpha Phi Alpha.

Protecting the Fraternity against hazing is at the top of this list. During this convention, Brother Davis will outline several steps to be taken in this regard. These include inserting a more specific "waiver" in our pledge application process; a fraternity-wide membership education campaign; and the acquisition of liability insurance for the organization.

Brother Davis is also working with us to bring more protection and control to the use of the Fraternity's official e m b l e m s a n d i n s i g n i a - which are the exclusive work of Alpha Men, including the Founders.

We must seize this opportunity to preserve the integrity of the Fraternity; and to control the revenues now being generated through the use of our insignia. continued on Page 6

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Brother Leonard Wilmer

Brother Randolph Baxter Wilmer is the first Black president

Wilmer of this organization. to head science academy Baxter named Brother LEONARD WILMER was Bankruptcy c h o s e n p r e s i d e n t - e l e c t of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences at the Academy's annual meeting held at Judge Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. The Academy is composed of scientists, teachers and students from throughout the state and dedicated to encouraging research in the sciences and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Wilmer is Chairman of the Division of Natural Sciences at Southern University-Shreveport. He is also Director of the University's cancer research program (Minority Biomedical Research Support Program), and Health Careers Opportunity Program.

Wilmer is a member of numerous civic and other professional organizations and holds the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Army Reserve.

Wilmer was initiated into the Beta Sigma Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 1956 and now is a m e m b e r of the Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Shreveport.

Brother RANDOLPH BAXTER, of Akron, Ohio, was recently appointed United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Brother Baxter, 39, moves to this position from his post as Chief of the Appellate Division of the U. S. Attorney's office in Cleveland.

A native of Columbia, Tennessee, Brother Baxter received his secondary education in the Tennessee public school system before matriculating at Tuskegee Institute, where he received a B.S. degree in political science in 1967, with honors. During 1968-71, he served as a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army, attaining the rank of captain. He served with distinction with the 11th Armored Calvalry Regiment as a Tank Unit Commander in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon completion of his tour of active duty, he earned his Juris Doctor degree The Sphinx/Fall 1985

from the University of Akron in 1974.

Upon graduation, he served as a courts planner with the Summit County Criminal Justice Commission. Subsequently, he was appointed Deputy Director of Public Service for the City of Akron. In 1978, he was appointed Assistant United States Attorney by then-U.S. Attorney James R. Williams, a Past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Baxter has also held positions as a salary administrator for B. F. Goodrich and instructor of real estate law at Kent State University.

A Life Member and member of Eta Tau Lambda Chapter in Akron, Brother Baxter served as Special Assistant to the General President during Brother Williams' tenure and as Chairman as the Fraternity's Committee on Personnel.

A family man, Brother Baxter is married to Yvonne Marie. The Baxters have four children - two sons and two daughters.

Procurement post to Edwards Brother M. HOWARD EDWARDS has been appointed Material Director for Kaiser Permanente, the prepaid medical care program serving more than 1.9 million members in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, California. In his new position he oversees the purchase, storage and transportation of medical supplies to Kaiser Permanente's thirteen medical centers and eleven medical offices.

Most recently, Brother E d w a r d s served as Materials Services Consultant to Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Region. He joined Kaiser in 1970 as purchasing manager, following six years with the General Services Administration (GSA). Also specializing in supplies procurement at GSA, Brother Edwards was selected to be in charge of procurement for the Summer White House while it was under construction at San Clemente, California. He also served as assistant to the Federal Executive Board, which is an association of all federal agency heads in the region.

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THERE GOES AS ALPHA MAN

Brother M. Howard Edwards Brother Edwards is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended public schools there and later enrolled in Purdue University, where in 1957 he was initiated into Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. He received the Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Economics from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, following three years of honorable service in the U. S. Army. He is a member of the National Association of P u r c h a s i n g M a n a g e r s , t h e N.A.A.C.P., and a volunteer with United Way of the Bay Area. For the past twenty-two years, Brother Edwards has been a member of Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter, San Francisco; over this period having served as chapter president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and currently, treasurer. He is General Manager of Black, Inc., a mail order firm specializing in the sale of products for Black Americans. Brother Edwards has been married for twentythree years to Valaria Edwards and they are the parents of three teen-age children.

Brother M. Howard Edwards is a fine example of an Alpha Man. Active in his community and in his fraternity, he can be counted on whenever the need arises. Brothers of the Bay Area salute him!

There goes a man of high impulse Of princely mien and grace There goes a man of humble i faith A credit to his race There goes a man of conscience vast with will to reach his goal There goes a man of lordly rank Of heroes' stock and soulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I here goes a man of noble caste Whom hardship cannot break There goes a man in merit clad Whom duty won't forsake I here goes a man in cultured verse Who holds a sportsman's creed I here goes a man loo vigdant To bow to lust or greed I here goes a man whose life is spent in service not in scorn There goes a man whose majesty Shines like a May time

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Masters of o u r Fate Finally, let me say a word about the National Headquarters Fund Drive. This subject has been foremost in our minds for nearly a decade and I now consider it a top priority for the Fraternity. A full report is now available (upon request to the General Office) on our plans to construct a new facility at 4432 Martin Luther King Drive in Chicago.

As General President, I feel it my duty to serve as Chairman of this important fraternal project. Past General President Lionel H. Newsom has agreed to serve as General Chairman and Brother Isidore J. Lamothe will be our Coordinator. Because this is Alpha's # 1 Priority, the Regional Vice Presidents (whom you elected as leaders) will serve as Regional Chairmen for the Campaign - and utilize the entire fraternity network in their regions to pursue this effort.

With support services provided by our General Office staff, the entire Alpha Leadership Team will be involved in this project.

But, there should be no mistake about one thing - the real test of our desire to have a new National Headquarters Building is to come during the coming months. The only major task remaining is to secure the funding for the building . . . and we can only succeed if each of you give the minimum $100 and $50 assessments; if those who can give more; and if we all join together to accomplish this great goal.

Yes, there are financing plans available. But, I have no intention of mortgaging the future of this Fraternity, in the absence of substantial giving from the Brotherhood. The decision whether to give, is the real decision whether to build! â&#x20AC;˘WW/,

I believe that giving is a voluntary process. Further, no sanctions were ever adopted for those Brothers who choose not to give. But, I say again, raising the money is the key to securing a new General Office facility.

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his new General Office facility is the cornerstone of my vision for Alpha Phi Alpha's future.

We shall build a modern and efficient organization . . . one capable of translating our desires into realities; one that meets the challenges of the 21st Century. Because of the guidance and cooperation of my brother officers and all members of the Alpha Leadership Team, I assure you that the foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha is laid deeper and our spirit climbs ever higher in the skies. But, my Brothers, we live today in a terribly complex society and our outreach and support must be fine-tuned to factors inside and outside the fraternity which influence, even if they do not control, our future programs. We must not forget our brothers and sisters who are struggling to be free in South Africa. We are our Brothers' Keeper, we are Alpha Phi Alpha.

Nor can we forget the starving people of the continent of Africa, nor those who are suffering in this land of plenty. We are Alpha Phi Alpha.

The education of our young people has been and must always be a major concern of this fraternity. Education for citizenship and economic empowerment is as important today as it has ever been, perhaps even more so. According to the National Commission on Excellence in Education, forty percent of all seventeen year old minority youths are functionally

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illiterate; in urban areas, fifty percent of our black students will drop out of school. I now call for every chapter to include in your program for 1985-86 the support of public education in your local community. We must insure for the future of our people.

We are Alpha Phi Alpha.

To do all of this we must rekindle the Alpha Spirit - the spirit that has been so carefully cultivated and nurtured in us since our initiation.

Alpha Spirit is not a noisy demonstration, neither is it, of necessity, a shout or a song or a super step. It may be deep silence; it has force and power; and it moves Alpha Men to action.

Alpha Spirit cannot be defeated. It underlies all that we say and do. It comes from within. It is a genuine loyalty to the ideals of our great fraternity.

If you stand and look around, you see the assembled might of Alpha Phi Alpha. It is an awesome sight . . . Indeed, as most of us are taught d u r i n g p l e d g i n g , We Are The Masters Of Our Fate!

We must rekindle the Alpha Spirit.

Our spiritual growth is essential to the growth and development of this Fraternity.

Fraternally,

CHARLES C. TEAMER, SR. General President

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1 am convinced that Alpha Phi Alpha Men will meet this challenge.

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LEGAL FORUM

MILTON C. DAVIS, GENERAL COUNSEL

HAZING: Definition and Prevention The prevention of hazing in our pledge program is a continuing priority in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The policy of Alpha regarding hazing is long standing, clear and firm . . . "Hazing is strictly prohibited". This policy, mandated by a series of General Conventions and enforced by every General President, should be understood by every brother both undergraduate and graduate.

Alpha's policy on hazing contained in The Standing Orders is the following: "HAZING: The word hazing is any action taken or situation created, however communicated, involving or resulting in abusive physical contact or mental harrassment to a pledge, whether on or off the fraternity premises, campus or place where chapters or pledge clubs meet, designed to or the result of which is to produce excessive mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment or harrassment. Such activities and situations include, but are not limited to, paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; morally degrading or humiliating activities; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with either fraternal law, or the regulations and policies of any educational institution or state or federal law and is expressly forbidden. Members or chapters who cause infractions are subject to disciplinary action."

This is the law of Alpha and no brother nor Chapter has the authority to alter or ignore this mandate.

Any action similar to the above is strictly forbidden by our fraternity.

Many State legislatures have passed laws making it a criminal offense to participate in hazing. Those States are: Alabama Arkansas California

Ala. Code §16-1-23 Ark. Stat. Ann.ch.55, §§80-5501 to 80-5506 Cal. Educ. Code §§32050 to 32053

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Florida Illinois Louisiana Maine New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Rhode Island Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Fla. Stat. Ann. §240.262 III Rev. Ann. Stat. ch. 144,§§221 to222 La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:1801 Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., tit. 20-A, §10004 N.J. Rev. Stat. §2C40-3 N.Y. Penal Code §240.25 N.C. Gen. Stat.§§14-35to 14-38 Ohio Rev. Code§§2307.44,2903.31 Ore. Rev. Stat. §163.197 R.I. Gen. Laws§§11-21-1 to 11-21-2 Tex. Educ. Code 4.19 Va. Code§18.2-56 Wis. Stat. Ann. §940.26

Those States which have not passed laws making hazing a specific criminal offense already have statutory and common laws pertaining to physical and mental abuse and assault which amply protect the individual and punish the wrong-doers.

Anyone who participates in hazing a pledgee is not representing our fraternity; on the contrary, that person is a criminal, a thug and should be condemned and cast from continued on Page 8

•JWhat Is Hazing? <• In response to a perceived rash of hazing incidents among student organizations, a number of institutions have moved to define hazing in terms of specific actions - and to prohibit such actions.

College Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha must function under authority of and in compliance with the regulations of three institutions - the college or university, the Fraternity, and any governmental body with jurisdiction over the location of the chapter. In many states, one or more of these entities define "hazing" and chapters must be aware of and abide by the regulations of each.

Alumni Chapters, while not bound by regulations of an educational institution, are nonetheless bound by state/county/municipal laws and by the laws of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The following are some examples of hazing, as defined by various jurisdictions. Not all of these examples are applicable in each setting, and it is the responsibility of the Chapter President, Chapter Advisor and other responsible officials to know the statutes relevant in each case.

Among items now considered hazing are: calisthenics; total or partial nudity; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts; requiring apparel to be worn which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; requiring public stunts; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions that may interfere with scholastic achievements; forced consumption of food or beverage; lists for which signatures must be obtained for purposes of harassment; servitude; assigning pranks such as raids; intentionally created clean-up work; forced running or jogging; addressing pledges by names other than what is normally in good taste; expecting pledges to do anything members would not do themselves; lewd behavior; stranding a person in any way; dowsing with water or other liquids; blindfolding and requiring any acts that may be dangerous; requiring the carrying of any obscene or physically burdensome article; offensive contact with the person; boxing matches or other physical contests; transportation and abandonment; confinment to small, unventilated, unsanitary or unlighted areas; preventing the practice of personal hygiene; lineups which may result in mental or physical discomfort; marking or branding; verbal abuse; deception that creates fear or mental anguish; not allowing adequate time to sleep. »M.C.D. 7

LEGAL FORUM Continued from Page 7 our midst. Any person who commits hazing is individually and personally liable to the victim and can be subject to a lawsuit for monetary damages which could encumber a person's assets and salary for years after college.

The perpetrator and the chapter where the hazing occurred also face severe disciplinary action by the fraternity. Failing to prevent hazing jeopardizes the welfare and stability of the fraternity as a whole.

Each college or university has a published policy regarding the proper conduct for pledge activity. Our chapters located on these campuses are subject to these regulations. It is the responsibility of each chapter president, dean of pledgees and chapter advisor to fully acquaint each

potential pledgee with the details of applicable State law, university policy and Alpha's policy concerning pledging and hazing in particular.

To assist in this orientation a new document is now required to be signed at the time a person makes application for p l e d g i n g . This "Pledgee Agreement Concerning Hazing" requires that each applicant acknowledge that he has been properly informed of his rights concerning pledging and hazing prevention.

In addition each chapter advisor is required to personally counsel each pledgee concerning this Agreement and sign attesting that the pledgee states he understands the Agreement.

This document was adopted by the 1985 General Convention.

Hazing can be prevented by our brothers firmly adhering to the expressed regulations and policies of Alpha contained in The Standing

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Orders and fully informing all parties of their rights and responsibility; Secondly, by Chapters establishing, as mandated in The Standing Orders, substantive pledge programs which challenge the positive character of the brothers as well as the pledgees; Thirdly, by brothers personally and physically intervening when they suspect that hazing is about to occur to a pledgee. If you see hazing about to occur, don't just stand there, do something to prevent it! Protect the Pledgee and our fraternity from the harm caused by hazing.

When hazing occurs, the legacy of Alpha is tarnished. Our existence as a fraternity means that we understand and respect the nobility of the human person. We who tolerant no steps backward must be ever mindful and vigilant to our true calling.

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IN THE NEWS: LEADERS, ONE AND ALL: As is perennially the case, members of Alpha Phi Alpha posted the largest contingent of those listed in the May, 1985 issue of Ebony magazine as being among the "100 Most Influential Black Americans" for 1984. The Alpha Men included, comprising 20% of t h e total, are B r o t h e r s : Richard Arrington, Jr., Mayor, Birmingham, Alabama; Marion Barry, Mayor, Washington, DC; Willie Brown, Jr., Speaker, California State Assembly; Roland W. Burris, Comptroller, State of Illinois; Bishop Philip R. Cousin, President, National Council of Churches; Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative, 8th District - California; Julian C. Dixon, U.S. Representative, 28th District California and 1984 Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus; Harold E. Ford, U.S. Representative, 6th District, Tennessee; William H. Gray, III, U.S. Representative, 2nd District, Pennsylvania and Chairman, House Budget Committee; Rev. T. J. Jemison, President, National Baptist Convention, USA; John H. Johnson, President, Johnson Publishing Company; Damon J. Keith, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th District, Michigan; Rt. Rev. Chester Kirkendoll, Senior Bishop, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; Thurgood Marshall, Justice, United States Supreme Court; Ernest N. Morial, Mayor, New Orleans, Louisiana; Samuel R. Pierce, Jr., Secretary, U.S. D e p a r t m e n t of Housing and Urban Development; Charles B. Rangel, U.S. Representative, 16th District, New York; Bishop Frederick H. Talbot, President, General Board, African Methodist Episcopal Church; Charles C. Teamer, Sr., General President, Alpha Phi Alpha; Andrew J. Young, Mayor, Atlanta, Georgia. With a total membership of less than Vz of 1% of all Black Americans, that is a most commendable showing - if we do say so! . . . C A M P U S LEADERS The Sphinx/Fall 1985

ABOUND: Alpha men in the college ranks similarly paced the field in the 1985 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

Alpha Phi Alpha posted the largest field of entries among the historically Black fraternities, with 82 Brothers listed.

Omega Psi Phi placed second with 38, Kappa Alpha Psi had 37 and Phi Beta Sigma placed 20. And we certainly take our hats off to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

3n JWemoriam FREDERICK H. MILLER 3rd General President 6Lory on Page 74 who led all NPHC entrants with 175 honorees. Having said that, we would note that Black women outnumber Black men in the college ranks by more than 2 to 1 . . . OFFICIAL SALUTE: Brother Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington will be honored on t h e 1986 c o m m e m o r a t i v e s t a m p issued by the United States Post Office . . . KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE: Preparations for the celebration of the first national holiday honoring Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. continue to be announced. The King Center in Atlanta states that it has commissioned an artist to design posters, medallions and lapel pins portraying Brother King. An engraved coin is also under design . . .

KUDOS TO . . .

A COACH FOR ALL TIME: Brother Eddie Robinson, Head Coach and Athletic Director at Grambling State University (Louisiana), who posted his 324th career victory on October 12, lifting him past Paul "Bear" Bryant of Alabama as the winningest college gridiron coach of all time.

Look to upcoming issues of The Sphinx for more information on this legendary Alpha man . . . BAY MAYOR BACK: Brother Lionel Wilson, who was re-elected to his third term as Mayor of Oakland,

California - during voting earlier this year. Brother Wilson polled more than 60% of the votes during the contest . . . LEGAL BRIEFS: Brother Ernest Finney, who was sworn in as a member of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the first Black to sit on the panel since Reconstruction . . . Brother I. S. Leevy Johnson, recently sworn in by Brother Finney as President of the South Carolina Bar Association â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another first . . .

Brother Dennis Archer, who recently took office as President of the Michigan Bar Association. Incidentally, there are now three Blacks who serve as state presidents with the American Bar Association and two, the aforementioned, are Alpha men . . .

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Brother Benjamin Payton, who led the way to change the name of that prestigious institution, Tuskegee Institute, to Tuskegee University. The school, of which Brother Payton is President, was founded 104 years ago, has 3,700 students and operates on a budget of $45 million . . . Brother Leonidas H. Berry of Chicago, the first Black American specialist in the field of digestive diseases and endoscopy, w h o w a s h o n o r e d by the Black Specialists in Digestive Diseases and Endoscopy by the establishment of a society in his n a m e . The Berry Society for Digestive Diseases was continued on next page

founded by BSDD during its summer meeting in New York . . . IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH: Brother Arvarh E. Strickland, Professor of History at the University of Missouri, who was selected 1985 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because he "best exemplifies Jeffersonian principles and ideals through personal influence, devotion and loyalty." . . . Brother George C. McLean, Rho Chapter (Philadelphia, PA), who was honored upon his retirement on June 30th, after a quarter century of service as a master teacher of sciences for the Philadelphia School System. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from the Urban Bible Institute in Detroit . . . Brother Jimmy V. Scales, Sr., who was named principal of McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma . . .

August 17th at First Baptist Church in Perry, Oklahoma. Brother Bingman is an '82 graduate of Oklahoma State University and is employed with Utica National Bank. He is secretary of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter in Tulsa. Mrs. Bingman, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, is a law student of Oklahoma University . . .

CHAPTER BRIEFS: ORLANDO, FL: Delta Xi Lambda Chapter in Orlando, Florida inducted its new slate of officers on August 30th. Brother Levester Tubbs is the

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WEDDING BELLS COOTS-MIMS: Brother (Capt) Norvell V. Coots and his bride, the former Jacquelyn A. Mims, were wed on June 1 at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Brother Coots is a graduate of Howard University (Beta Chapter) and is now studying medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Mrs. Coots, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, is also a Howard grad and is a buyer at Woodward & Lothrop in DC . . . YETTE-PAYNE: Brother Frederick W. Yette and Ms. Joyce Ann Payne were married on November 30 at Zion Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Brother Yette, a Gamma Iota initiate and Hampton grad, attended Harvard Law School and is now an associate with Kirkpatrick and Lockhart in Washington.

Mrs. Yette is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, where she was also elected Homecoming Queen. She attended Harvard Law and is now an associate with C o v i n g t o n and Burling in Washington . . . BINGMAN-CAINE: Brother Lloyd Bingman and Ms. Teresa A. Caine were married on 10

chapter President. . . GREENVILLE, SC: Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter held its 1985 Alpha Extravaganza on August 31st, at the Holiday Inn, Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, South Carolina . . . U OF MINNESOTA: The Mu Chapter, University of Minnesota, sponsored an "Alpha For Africa" benefit dance at the Riverview Supper Club. As a result, the chapter was able to contribute $400 to the USA for Africa fund on July 15th. Chapter members active with the project included David Warder, Jerrod Smith, Harold Birts and Joseph Young.

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Stack Stack AOKSkunepd TOaAte am not a psychologist, so I will not attempt to offer an explanation as to why blacks kill blacks. In fact, I am annoyed with those who try to explain away this shameful ethnic b l i g h t by blaming others, blaming society, blaming the system. Blacks kill blacks because of self-hatred, they write; because of racism, they cry; because of repressed hate, they assert.

For whatever the reason, a black whose life is snuffed out—usually at an early age—by another black is just as dead as if he were annihilated by members of the Ku Klux Klan, by a white racist, by the lynch mob, by the posse. Rather than attempt to find reasons why we kill each other, we must begin to tell young blacks in no uncertain terms why they must not kill each other—why this shameful waste of life must be stopped and stopped immediately.

This has been a subject which black leaders have been reluctant to air publicly. It sends signals to the other America that all is not right in our own house. Yet the statistics are there. As reported recently in 77me magazine, 1 out of every 3 blacks who dies in the age group between 15 and 24 will be the victim of a homicide. In this country today a white male has 1 chance in 186 of becoming a murder victim; a black male has 1 chance in 29 of dying by murder—usually at the hands of a "brother."

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The causes of this dilemma are many and varied, and I suspect that there is no one logical explanation.

Television surely must come in for its share of the blame, for it parades before the "have nots" what the world of the "haves" is like—even as it specializes in violence as a modus operandi in this world of ours. And then there is the drug culture, which flourishes in every town and hamlet and seems to be growing in intensity, and the inability of countries to control it. And there is the ever-present explanation of joblessness—the jobless rate among blacks in some communities is 50%, some 40 percentage points above the national average.

The growing instances of terrorism over the entire globe must also be taken into account, for terrorism produces a climate wherein life is cheap and human lives are viewed as tools to be used to gain one's own ends— no matter how selfish and inhumane they may be.

No one wants to admit that this is a major problem facing us as black people. It makes a comment on being civilized, which we would rather not face up to. It also makes another comment on the value of and necessity for an educated society if we are not to turn our faces to the wall and never get up again. Lack of selfesteem, lack of self-discipline, lack of self-pride, lack of respect for humankind can all be traced to lack of understanding, lack of knowledge of the world, lack of respect for the innate importance of the human species —in short, lack of education. Persons with only a modicum of education know that robbing a decrepit old man of his pension check nets the thief very little in the long run and helps in no substantial way to improve his immediate circumstances.

Every black youngster growing up these days must be taught the value

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Clime: of human life and the evil that comes from wantonly taking a human life, which he did not give and which he cannot replace—lest killing each other become a form of recreation among our youths.

Our jails and prisons are filled with a disproportionate number of blacks. The educational attainment of many of them is far below the average educational attainment of the country as a whole. This lack of education provides some clues to the problem. As one judge has recommended, the earning of the GED by prisoners who have not finished high school should be instituted as a means of reducing their sentences. If this were done, at least the prisoner would not leave the jail at the same educational level at which he entered. Somewhere in this process he might gain respect for a human life— sacred, God-given, irreplaceable.

It will be a sad, sad day in America when we have to replace "Brotherhood Week" with "Do Not Kill Your Brother Week." Yet if the incidences of wanton murder continue to escalate, there will be nothing left for us except a national campaign to save ourselves from ourselves, not unlike the attempts we now make to save endangered species. O unhappy day.

The ancient Greeks had an opinion of m a n k i n d which is found in Sophocles' Antigone.

The chorus sang simply: "Wonders are many on earth and the greatest of these is man. . . . " We must find ways to teach again this exalted respect for personhood—or let history write our epitaph: "Here lies a race of people once known as Blacks —fratitude made them extinct."

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BETA PHI,

Dillard U, New Orleans,

Louisiana

"Taking their place on campus, in the community, the city and the nation."

College Chapter of the Year

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ince the founding of Beta Phi C h a p t e r in 1938, at Dillard U n i v e r s i t y in N e w Orleans, its members have striven to implement the programs adopted by the General O r g a n i z a t i o n .

And, as a tool for guidance and inspiration, the chapter has used the basic philosophy set forth by our Seven Jewels, "You must come prepared to take your place on your campus, in your community, your city and your nation. You must excel in whatever field of endeavor you are involved in. You must be proud of your achievements and pass something on as a heritage for those who follow. And on the way up the ladder of success, you must take somebody with you."

With this philosophy, the Brothers of Beta Phi have tried to hold high the spirit and name of Alpha Phi Alpha on all levels.

The 1984-85 year was a great one for the chapter, involving its membership in many programs and projects which are national concerns. Dillard University is one of the schools supported by the United Negro College Fund, so when the Million Dollar Fund Drive was introduced, the chapter got busy with fund raisers.

As of September 1, 1984, the chapter had contributed more than $2000 to the fund - quadrupling its original $500 pledge.

N o n - f i n a n c i a l B r o t h e r s are a concern to the entire Fraternity, and that concern is mirrored at Beta Phi. The Sphinx/Fall 1985

The Brothers of Beta Phi prepared to participate in the Free South Africa March.

The placard was designed and constructed by Brother James Carey.

Engaging its own reclamation project, twenty-three of the twenty-four chapter brothers were financially active during the past school year.

Beta Phi is one of a handful of college c h a p t e r s w h o ' v e actively participated in Project Alpha, the Alpha Phi Alpha/March of Dimes effort to combat the epidemic of teen p r e g n a n c y . Because this p r o g r a m a d d r e s s e s t h e c o n c e r n s of t h e "forgotten partner", the tee. e male - it is an excellent vehicle ror college chapter involvement.

When Sigma Lambda Chapter, in New Orleans, sponsored its Project Alpha workshop in December of 1984, Beta Phi served as a co-host and its members were actively involved in the program itself. The day was filled with seminars on education, life, values and responsibility and the negative consequences of teen pregnancy. Over fifty young men were in attendance and the project was well received by the local media.

Brother Erwin A. France, P h . D . ,

National C o o r d i n a t o r of Project Alpha, was on hand for the conference and praised the efforts of the undergraduates in this regard. When the national Project Alpha Committee met to discuss plans for preparing an educational package to further promote the program, two members of Beta Phi - Roderick James and Jacques Jackson - were named to participate in this effort.

The Chapter sponsored its voter registration/education program in November of 1984. This project informed the student body of the importance of voting and becoming politically active and involved. On election day, November 4th, the chapter distributed reminders to vote and provided rides to polling places - stressing the importance of the student vote in many elections.

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BO College Chapter of the Year continued from Page 13 His address was titled, "Why Black Fraternities and Sororities?

Why Alpha Phi Alpha ?" The smoker continued with a slide-show of chapter activities and projects, the crowning of Miss Alpha Phi Alpha, Ms. Leah Constantine, and much more. Over 350 persons were on hand to help share in the celebration and more than 15 Alpha chapters were represented. The chapter's traditional Founders' Day observance was held on December 4th, featuring an original skit portraying the Seven Jewels in a meeting before the Fraternity was consolidated. The affair also included original songs, poetry, and a re-dedication to the principles of the Fraternity.

Beta Phi has already donated $350 to the National Headquarters Fund Drive - in the true spirit of Alpha!

The c h a p t e r a s s i s t e d w i t h t h e inaugural ceremonies for General President Teamer, who chose Brother Roland Pickens to recite "The House of Alpha " at the Inaugural Luncheon.

Beta Phi later sponsored a Leadership Seminar for the college chapters in Louisiana, assisted by Brothers from Sigma Lambda Chapter. The workshop focused on: Financial Obligations to Alpha On All Levels; Pledging, Initiation and the Ritual; Parliamentary Procedure; and The Responsibility of Officers. This event was also very well attended.

Beta Phi also works to make sure that the Light of Alpha shines on the campus of Dillard University and in the New Orleans community. To this end a number of projects were held.

First, Brothers assisted in Freshman Week - helping with dormitory move-ins, registration and the comprehensive testing program (which determines students eligible for honors work). In a continuing partnership with the American Red Cross, the chapter participated in three blood drives during the year. When a fellow Dillard student needed a livesaving blood transfusion, eight Brothers gave to the cause. Beta Phi also hosted its annual "Teen Screen ", 14

Beta Phi member Lynn Campbell urges fellow students to vote. along with the Nursing and Health Education departments at Dillard and the New Orleans Health Department. Over 200 young persons were screened for diabetes, hypertension, h e a r i n g loss a n d o t h e r h e a l t h concerns.

One of the highlights of the year at Dillard is the annual 3-day observance of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 13th, the chapter presented the film "Revolt of the '60s" - followed by a discussion led by N e w O r l e a n s ' civil rights leaders. On the 14th, Beta Phi held a charity dance to support the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change, which netted $850. Finally, on January 15th, the chapter hosted "A Night of Tributes To A King" in the university's Lawless Chapel. Following the program, students were led to an outdoor arena for a special candle-lighting ceremony, featuring highpoints in the life of Brother King and closing with hymns and prayers.

Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays; and continued its sponsorship, since 1983, of a young Brazilian girl, Paula Cruz.

Free time is a time for service and the Brothers of Beta Phi feel that working with service organizations is an educational experience, helping them become aware of the problems facing humanity and the work going on to assist those in need. At the New Orleans Center for Sickle Cell Anemia, chapter members assist in the bingo hall - which is the major source of support for the center.

Center Director Gerald Williams notes that, if paid the minimum wage for their hours of service, Beta Phi would have earned some $45,000 over the past three years. Also, in 1985, the chapter placed first in a city-wide "Can Shake" to benefit the center. In March 1985, the chapter volunteered with the National Kidney Foundation to sort and mail some 3,000 pieces of literature to kidney patients.

Recognizing the plight of the poor across the world, the Chapter placed first in a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority food drive, contributing 260 pounds of food. Additionally, the chapter raised money for UNICEF; provided more than 50 food baskets for the needy in New Orleans during the

Other chapter service projects included working with the city's Recreation Department, wherein the chapter sold concessions, manned games and provided entertainment at the five-day "Haunted House" Halloween gala; assisting the continued on Page 16 The Sphinx/Fall 1985

FOUR EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE IN ALPHA JÂŁJ*

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Chicago State U, Chicago, Illinois

Leadership, Service and Tenacity... Always Tenacity.

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College Brother of the Year nitiated on May 8, 1982, it took only a few m o n t h s ( u n t i l August of that year) for Brother Darren Bolden to begin sealing his lifetime comm i t m e n t to A l p h a Phi Alpha. In March of 1985, Brother Bolden completed his subscription and became the Fraternity's 5330th Life Member . . . and the first at Nu Delta Chapter, Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois.

Brother Bolden culminated his undergraduate career during 1985, graduating with a 2.98 grade point average in Computer Science. While at CSU, he posted a stellar career of solid academic work, dedicated fraternal involvement and outstanding service to the campus and community. In his senior year, that career was capped as he was named Mr. Chicago State University (homecoming king) and was selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and Universities. He also received, for the second consecutive year, the "Outstanding Leadership Award" - the highest s t u d e n t activity a w a r d at t h e university.

In previous years, Brother Bolden had joined with Hispanic students and exchange students from Liberia to co-found the CSU Soccer Club and Soccer Team. He served as a Student Leader for 1984 and 1985, assisting with Freshman Orientation. Active with the CSU Newspaper and the The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Brother Darren Bolden, right, accepts his citation from General President Teamer and Awards Chairman Terry Arrington.

Student Government Association, Brother Bolden's extracurricular activities also include work with the CSU Alumni Telethon, blood drives, and Thanksgiving dinners for senior citizens.

Brother Bolden helped rejuvenate the CSU Greek Council, and served as Vice President and President ProTempore of the group. He also organized Greek participation in the 1983 and '84 Bud Billiken Parades, the nation's largest Black parade; organized Greek Recognition Day d u r i n g Black H i s t o r y M o n t h ; organized the 1984 Greek StepDown; and was a co-organizer of the 1984 "Greek Rap", which was designed to assemble members of the various fraternities and sororities to explore avenues for joint endeavors.

Darren takes to heart the admonition of General President Charles H. Garvin, "Alpha Phi Alpha's greatest interest lies outside itself." He is an active member of the Association of MBA Executives, the NAACP and the DuSable Museum of AfricanAmerican History. At the museum, he spearheaded a membership drive at CSU during Black History Month; was cited for a first-place finish in the 1984 DuSable Walk-a-Thon; and participated as an usher at the 1985 Heritage Gala. Brother Bolden has also participated in service projects with Big B r o t h e r s / B i g S i s t e r s , LaRabida C h i l d r e n ' s Hospital, Provident Hospital, Halsted Terrace Nursing Home, Alpha Tower Apartments, the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars continued on Page 16 15

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Telethon and tag days for Sickle Cell Anemia, the UNCF and the NAACP. The son of Brother Abraham W. and Mrs. Barbara Bolden, Darren is a 1980 graduate of Chicago Vocational High School and a 1981 graduate of Control Data Institute.

He is an avid chess player and member of the United States Chess Federation. In 1980 he played top board on the city championship team; and in 1981 was the CSU chess team's top scorer in the Pan-American Intercollegiate Tournament in New York City. In 1982, Brother Bolden became the first Black youth to win the Illinois Junior Chess Championship.

He also served as President of the CSU Chess Club - and now working to move up from his "expert" ranking by USCF to the "masters" level.

Brother Bolden is extremely active with the Fraternity - having been cited by his chapter for service in 1984 and 1985. He has attended nine conventions, serving as a delegate to five. He is also an active participant

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Juvenile Diabetes Center in their Community Awareness Day; providing volunteers for the "Gelatin Jump" fund-raiser sponsored by the Leukemia Foundation of Greater New Orleans (which netted over $48,000); providing a tour for 60 students from the Jones Elementary School; serving as public information volunteers for the American Red Cross; collecting clothing in members' h o m e t o w n s , including Michigan, Texas, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana, for local Salvation Army units; entertaining senior citizens for Goodwill Industries; and treating forty inner-city youths to an outing at the Ringling Brothers - Barnum and Bailey Circus.

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in the programs of Xi Lambda and Iota Delta Lambda alumni chapters as well as a number of the college chapters in the area. He currently serves as Parliamentarian for the Illinois State Conference and is a member of the national Committee on Public Policy. He was named Illinois and Midwestern College Brother of the Year in 1984 - and repeated the regional win in 1985 on his way to capturing the national

function of Alpha Phi Alpha - and the Brothers of Beta Phi take seriously the call to be in the forefront of leadership. Brothers such as Roland Pickens, President of the Student Government Association; William Washington, President of the PanHellenic Council and chapter president; and Roderick James, Junior Class President, held up this tenet.

Brothers Lynn Campbell and Ron Buckley were both President's Scholars and the top male students in the Class of 1985; with a number of Brothers, including top Education Division student Washington and top Natural Sciences Division student Buckley leading the way in academics. Six Beta Phi members Lynn Campbell, Lyle Campbell, Robert Mack, Bruce Benton, Roland Pickens and Ron Buckley - were members of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. And this is but a sample of the chapter's involvement and leadership in campus life.

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Brother Bolden is currently working as an intern at the Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, Illinois. A propensity toward leadership, a dedication to service and an unwillingness to be deterred from his goals - all were taken into account as he was named 1985's College Brother of the Year.

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In closing, the Brothers of Beta Phi note that the members of Sigma Lambda Chapter in New Orleans are always supportive of their functions and activities. They send a note of appreciation to the chapter, under the leadership of U. S. Magistrate Ivan Lamelle, for its guidance.

The Brothers of Beta Phi, the 1985 College Chapter of the Year, are proud of their achievements; and prouder still to be members of the greatest Fraternity on earth, Alpha Phi Alpha!

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FOUR EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE IN ALPHA ^ *) â&#x20AC;˘ ZETA PSI LAMBDA,

Lake Charles,

Louisiana

26 men in southwestern Louisiana labor, under the light of Alpha, as shining examples of what "a few good men" can do.

Alumni Chapter of the Year

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eta Psi L a m b d a C h a p t e r of L a k e Charles, Louisiana p r o v e d that last year's triumph was no fluke and successfully defended the title "National Alumni Chapter of the Year".

N e s t l e d in t h e southwest corner of L o u i s i a n a , 26 m e n c o n t i n u e to l a b o r u n d e r the Light of Alpha and stand as shining examples of what "a few good men " dedicated to the precepts and ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha can accomplish.

Fresh from their initial victory as "Alumni Chapter of the Year" at the 1984 Cleveland Convention, President Adrian L. Wallace, together with the Executive Council, Social Action Chairman L. Joseph Sanford and Educational Director Marvin L. Guice, chartered the agenda of Chapter p r o g r a m s a n d activities for the 1984-85 year, which would eventually result in a second Award.

In addition to maintaining all 198384 programs, Zeta Psi Lambda aggressively implemented a number of new programs for 1984-85.

Seeking to build basic leadership skills a n d traits in high school students, Zeta Psi Lambda and Theta Theta (McNeese State University) jointly conducted a day long Leadership Institute, October 13, 1984, with. the theme "Student Leaders: Looking Inward and Reaching Outward".

The C h a p t e r s w e r e especially pleased to have had Brother Henry A. Young, "1984 Alumni Brother of the Year", as a workshop presenter The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Encore 1 resentation: Accepting for Zeta Psi Lambda are Brothers, 1 to r: Roy Guillory, Warren Combre, Adrian Wallace, George Coney, Wilson Pete, Robert Boxie and Frank Pryce. and Brother Andrew Jackson, 2nd Vice-President of Louisiana, as the luncheon speaker.

Also, beginning in October was a Pilot Remedial Reading Program tor students in grades 2-5 to specifically a d d r e s s the area of reading. To maximize pupil-teacher ratio, the enrollment was limited to ten students who were reading at least one grade level below their actual grade.

Twice a week for nineteen weeks the students were taught reading fundamentals by a certified teacher, Mrs. F. M. Maxie, who served as Program Director, and President Adrian L. Wallace. Upon completion of the Program, students' progress were evaluated by their regular classroom teachers. The assessment was overwhelmingly positive both in support of the Program and student improvement.

At the Inauguration of General President Teamer, Zeta Psi Lambda paid $2,500 to the National Headquarters Fund Drive. Other monetary contributions included $500 to five Louisiana Universities for a $2,500 total endowment.

Zeta Psi Lambda not only publishes a chapter newsletter "The A-Phi-A Bits" but in January began publishing the n e w s l e t t e r for the State of Louisiana, "The Giza Strip".

Zeta Psi Lambda and KVHP-TV C h a n n e l 29 c o n t i n u e d their extremely successful collaboration with Chapter sponsorship, in February, of a television special "Know Your Black Heritage". The special, hosted

by LeVar Burton, pitted regional high school teams against each other in a contest of Black History.

Hot on the heels of this, in March, continued on Page 18 17

Alumni Chapter of the Year continued from Page 17 the Brotherhood scored another impressive coup with the sponsorship of "ESSENCE, The Television Program". Seen in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, this widely praised television p r o g r a m airs weekly on Saturdays at 4:30 PM. In an effort to stem the rising tide of teenage pregancy, during March, Zeta Psi Lambda and Theta Theta Chapters co-sponsored Project Alpha. Dr. Melvin Morris, a family physician and Mr. Leo Stanford, supervisor of pupil appraisal for Calcasieu Parish Schools, spoke to over 60 high school school males on knowledge building, motivation and value assessment.

Business Encouragement has long been a concern of the Fraternity, therefore, Zeta Psi Lambda sponsored a Minority Business Seminar, in June, with state and local government officials participating. Admission was open to the general public, and some 100 minority businessmen and contractors were in attendance.

In addition, a Minority Business Directory listing all bonafide minority b u s i n e s s e s in Lake Charles w a s distributed locally. Also, for the second consecutive year the Chapter succeeded in having a day in the city declared "Minority Business Encouragement Day".

Ever ready for a challenge, the Chapter fearlessly took charge of a program previously steeped in controversy and plagued by numerous administrative problems. In May, an a g r e e m e n t w a s reached b e t w e e n Zeta Psi Lambda and the City of Lake Charles for the Chapter to take over supervision of a $130,000 Summer Feeding Program. Brother Thomas Archinard was appointed by the Chapter as Program Director and Brother Charles Neal as Program Monitor. Over 2,000 children ages 6-18 years were fed free at seven sites and over 35,000 meals were served through this program. State and city audits of the program gave it the highest marks ever received heretofore. Program operations were so 18

Brother Thomas Archinard with two of the youngsters participating in the City of Lake Charles' Summer Feeding Program - administered by Z V A. superlative that an excess of $8,000 was refunded to the City. Consequently, Brother Thomas Archinard was offered an administrative position at City Hall.

Not only were the aforementioned "new p r o g r a m s / a c t i v i t i e s " implemented but the Brotherhood maintained all previously existing programs and activities.

The Zeta Psi Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, taxexempt organization through which all educational and social action programs operate. Their Tutorial Program has completed seven years of service to the community. The highly acclaimed Program is open to all area students, in need of academic assistance in Math, English and Science, free of charge a n d o p e r a t e s concurrently with the regular school year.

The Junior Achievement Program, in its third year, enjoyed undoubtedly its most successful year-to-date. In competition against JA units backed by corporate giants, our JA unit walked away with "Outstanding Program of the Year", "Top Product of

the Year" and "Top Salesman of the Year" A w a r d s . Approximately 29 s t u d e n t s w e r e e n r o l l e d in our Program, located at WashingtonMarion Magnet School; it remains the only Black-sponsored JA Program in Calcasieu Parish.

Founders' Day was unquestionably a gala celebration, held in the Grand Ballroom of the Lake Charles Hilton.

The program this year was a special tribute to charter member Brother Warren H. Combre for his years of service to the Fraternity and the community. Banquet speaker was U.S. District Judge Brother Robert Collins of New Orleans. Brother Combre received the "Man of the Year Award" and numerous other awards from the Lake Charles community. The Service Award went to Brother Robert Boxie, Jr. and the Leonard C. Breda, Jr. Memorial Community Service Award (given to a non-member) went to Mr. Roscoe Moore, Principal of Washington-Marion Magnet School. Brothers and their wives attended church services together at Warren United continued on Page 20 The Sphinx/Fall 1985

FOUR EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE IN ALPHA A

WARREN H. COMBRE,

Lake Charles,

Louisiana

Business is his profession, but community service has made Brother Combre "A Builder in the Alpha Tradition" Alumni Brother of the Year

B

rother Warren H. Combre was honored

by Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter, the L o u i s i a n a Conference, and the Southwestern Region as the 1985 A l u m n i Brother of the Year.

The culmination of his many awards was his reception of the Alumni Brother of the Year Award at the Fraternity's 79th Anniversary Convention.

Brother Combre is the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Combre, Sr., of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended Sacred Heart High School in his native city and later enrolled at Dillard University, where he was initiated into Beta Phi Chapter.

Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. After his tour of military duty, he returned to Lake Charles, Louisiana where he began his active service as community worker and builder.

In 1957, Brother Combre and six other Brothers banded together and founded Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter.

He served the local Chapter in several offices. In 1975, Brother Combre was elected President of the Chapter.

Zeta Psi Lambda became of age under his leadership. He established longrange goals that led to outstanding projects, programs, and financial stability for the Chapter. In the 28 years of the Chapter's history, Brother Combre has been a force for positive action. He has assisted Brothers and their families and has served his fellowman in the true Alpha tradition.

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Brother Warren Combre - Alumni Brother of the Year for 1985.

As a successful businessman, Brother Combre is President of Combre Enterprises, Incorporated consisting of a funeral home, a flower and gift shop, and a memorial park and cemetery. He is also co-owner of Purple Shield Insurance Company.

As a businessman, his reputation is as impeccable as his character.

Community service has been a tradition in the Combre family.

Brother Combre continues this tradition as an elected member of the Calcasieu Parish (county) School Board.

He is President of the Board of Directors of the Greater Lake Charles Water Company, a member of the Board of the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana, and is on the Board of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Foundation. He is a char-

ter member of the Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles North, and a member of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis High School Foundation. He served as a Board Member of St. Patrick Hospital, and is currently a Board Member of the Southwest Louisiana Association for Retarded Citizens. He is active as a 33 Degree Mason and is a past potentate of Al Kadr Shrine Temple. Other organizations he serves include the V.F.W.; Better Business Bureau; American Legion; N . A . A . C . P . ; U . N . C . F . ; National and State Funeral Directors' Associations; Louisiana and National School Boards' Associations; the American Red Cross; Southwest Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation; and numerous school, P.T.A. continued on Page 20 19

COMBRE Alumni Brother of the Year continued from Page 19 and athletic booster organizations.

Perhaps, one of the greatest achievements of Brother Combre's service has been in the improvement of the many schools of his election district. Recently, $25 million was voted by the electorate for school improvements. The schools of his election district are all modern structures with excellent equipment and outstanding faculties.

Brother Combre led the Greater Lake Charles Water Company in the f o r m a t i o n of l o n g - r a n g e p l a n s designed to foster business and economic development. Currently, he is engaged in raising funds for special projects for mentally and physically handicapped children.

Although Brother Combre is an active layman and member of the Warren United Methodist Church, he has been honored with a special award for his contributions to the Christian Community by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. Other awards of honor include the Ulric W. Pryce Award of the Prince Hall Masons; and special service awards from the Sheriff of

Z?A Alumni Chapter of the Year continued from Page 18 Methodist Church.

Thoughts and deeds for those less fortunate are never far from the Brotherhood. Charitable activities for the Christmas Holidays were annual food baskets for the certified needy, and, at Moss Regional Hospital, a Toy give-away to children confined to the hospital.

Zeta Psi Lambda has dedicated itself to "Remember the man, Relive the Dream, and rekindle the fire".

For three consecutive years, the Mayor has proclaimed January 15, "Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saluting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." For the past 2Vi years, the Chapter has sponsored a 20

Brother Warren H. Combre confers with Supervisors Allen Babineaux and Johnny Lyles of the Works Department of the Greater Lake Charles Water Company.

Lake Charles, and the Louisiana Legislature. Brother Combre is a true servant of the people. He works as The Builder, . . . "with care, measuring life by the rule and square?" And, as The Builder, "he shapes his deeds to a well made plan, patiently doing the best he can."

His pleasant personality and humble demeanor, coupled with his business activities, his strong desire to serve others, and his ability to get things done make Brother Combre the respected local, state, and regional leader that he is. As Alumni

Brother of the Year, he becomes an even greater example of the Alpha legacy of service. His family, which includes his wife, Gloria, and their six children - d a u g h t e r s S u s a n , Charlotte, and Marsha; and sons, Warren, Jr., (an initiate of Zeta Xi Chapter, University of Southwestern Louisiana), Marcus, and Eric â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are all proud of the honor bestowed on their husband and father. They join all Alphadom in congratulating him for being "A Great Builder in the Alpha Tradition."

weekly 30-minute radio program which broadcasts speeches by Dr. King. And, in association with Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, a memorial program honoring Dr. King is held each January.

Professional transfers necessitated that Brothers Alvin Ray Webb and Eric Branch relocate to other parts of the country; however, reclamation netted Brothers Terry Davis, Douglas Joyner, William Kennedy and Robert Patrick, who immediately began making viable contributions.

Black History was celebrated on four fronts: appearing on a 30-minute television program Brother George Coney traced the history of the Black Church; the donation of books on the Black Experience to several area schools; mounted portraits of the F o u n d e r s of F o r e m a n - R e y n a u d YMCA were donated to that facility; and, billboard advertisements were

bought promoting voter awareness.

The Chapter participated in the Annual Pan-Hellenic Black Extravaganza. Nearly 300 students competed in various subjects, with Zeta Psi Lambda administering the Math Test division.

Two nursing homes are visited semi-weekly, in which bingo games are operated by Chapter members; and the $2,000 Ulric Pryce Memorial Scholarship which is named for a deceased Chapter member, was again awarded to deserving students.

Zeta Psi Lambda sincerely hopes that the achievements of "a few good men" serve as an inspiration to Brothers and Chapters everywhere that the only limitations are those which we permit to exist.

In the spirit of our motto, we remain "First of All, Servants of All, We shall Transcend All", for truly the Saga Continues.

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Looking back on a great AM

convention.

A Huge Success!!!

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ore than 5,000 Brothers, visitors and guests came to Atlanta to participate in the 1985 General Convention. Mayor Andrew Young of Atlanta; Mayor Ernest N. Morial of New Orleans; Congressman William Gray III of Pennsylvania; and former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson keynoted major convention events.

Brother Gray received the Alpha Award of Merit, the Fraternity's highest accolade to one of its members, following his dynamic speech at the Business Achievement Luncheon. Brother Gray urged all present to speak out on behalf of oppressed minorities in South Africa, calling the apartheid system of that country "evil" and "insidious". He also blasted those who caution non-involvement in this issue, saying "If we can light a candle for the oppressed in Poland . . . why not do the same in South Africa?"

Additionally, Brother Gray proposed substantive action - in the form of an anti-apartheid bill authored by him. "Some say it's nothing but symbolism, that ultimately South Africans are going to solve the problem of apartheid.

That's true. But we don't have to finance apartheid," he declared.

"The issue is whether we want banks in Atlanta, banks in Philadelphia lending money to the South African government to continue its oppression," said Brother Gray. "That's more than symbolism. You're talking about real, hard cash." continued

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Top: The ever-changing

Atlanta

skyline.

Ipilcr: Some of the record number of College Brothers who registered for the Atlanta Convention.

HIIIIIMH: Rules & Credentials Chairman Emmett W. Bashful lays down the law.

The Alpha Award of Merit The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "Award of Merit" is the highest honor the organization bestows upon one of its members. Past recipients of the award include of virtual Who's Who in Black America — including Alpha Brothers Thurgood Marshall, Adam Clayton Powell, Whitney Young and Martin Luther King, Jr. The most recent recipients of this citation were: 1983, Brother Theodore J. Jemison, President of the National Baptist Convention, USA; and, 1984, Brother Julian Dixon, United States Representative from the 28th District of California and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

This year's honoree has been a trailblazer throughout his career in the ministry and public service . . . in the tradition set forth by his predecessors. In 1985 he reached a new pinnacle in his still ascending career — becoming the first Black congressman to serve as Chairman of the powerful Budget Committee of the House of Representatives. In the last few months he has successfully fought a valiant effort to protect the rights of the poor, the elderly and minorities in the midst of a national campaign to balance the federal budget only at the expense of these groups.

Brother Gray, of Philadelphia, is serving his fourth term in Congress — having represented that city's 2nd District since 1979. In addition to chairing the House Budget Committee, he serves on the Committee on Appropriations and the District of Columbia Committee.

Prior to attaining the Budget post, Brother Gray was perhaps best known to national audiences for his interest in African affairs. Grayauthored legislation to establish the African Development Foundation (to deliver visible U. S. aid to African villages) was the only new program offered by a freshman and passed by Congress in this century. He also 22

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sponsored successful legislation to increase the numbers of minority and women officers in the Foreign

Service; was among the first legislators to spotlight the famine conditions in North Africa; and, in the last session, authored legislation to ban new investments by U. S. firms in South Africa. This measure, which passed the House but not the Senate, is again being considered during the current term.

In civil rights, Brother Gray instigated the landmark Gray v. Serruto case, in which a New Jersey court held that financial damages could be awarded to victims of discrimination in multi-family housing units.

Brother Gray is the son of a distinguished Alpha man — the late Dr. William Gray, Jr., who served as Southern Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha and President of Florida A & M University. He is married to the former Andrea Dash and they are the parents of three sons: William H., IV; Justin a n d A n d r e w D a s h . His mother, Mrs. Hazel Gray, resides in Philadelphia.

Brother Gray is congratulated

by General President Teamer and Past General President James R. WUUams following his dynamic speech at the Business Achievement Luncheon.

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The General President Reports

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eneral President Charles C. . Teamer, Sr. presented his first General President's Report at Saturday's 1st Business Session.

He declared the State of the Fraternity to be healthy - pointing to increased membership; the continued establishment of new chapters at first-rate institutions and in new cities (among Alumni Brothers); the maintenance of a balanced budget; and the record convention attendance as evidence of same. Nonetheless he stressed the need for the Fraternity to function as a corporation, following proper procedures for the planning and implementing of activities in order to protect the integrity and good name of Alpha Phi Alpha.

To this end, Brother Teamer outlined several matters of extreme importance to the Brotherhood in the coming months and years. First, he reported the establishment of the Internal Structure Committee as mandated by the 1983 General Convention. This committee, chaired by Brother Hanley J. Norment of Silver Spring, Maryland, will present its major report at the 1986 General Convention in Washington, DC. On the legal front, he announced the appointment of Brother Milton C. Davis of Tuskegee, Alabama as General Counsel. Brother Davis will spearhead the development of a comprehensive legal strategy for the fraternity to cover, among other areas, additional anti-hazing measures; the control of the Fraternity's official emblems and insignia; and adequate insurance for all phases of fraternity activity. In his report to the convention, General Counsel Davis proposed several items in this regard, most notably the creation of the ''Pledgee's Agreement Concerning Hazing."

His p r e s e n t a t i o n w a s e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y r e c e i v e d by the delegates.

The address of General President Teamer is contained in The General President Speaks column of this issue. continued

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BMMSS Afflmmt HOMREES Alpha Men — all with businesses in Black Enterprise's "Top 100" listing — were cited for outstanding business achievement.

Since the convention, General President Teamer has presented this award to Brother John H. Johnson, head of Johnson Publishing Company — the nation's # 1 Black b u s i n e s s .

4 pleased Brother Nathaniel Goldston, Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

President

Brother W. Melvin Brown, c, President of American Corporation, Charleston, South Carolina.

Brother William Syphax, Corporation, Washington,

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Brother I. Owen Funderhurg, President, Citizens Trust Bank, AAanta, Georgia — Black Enterprise Magazine's 1985 Banker of the Year.

Brother Joshua Smith, President, Maryland.

Maxima Corporation,

Bethesda,

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Top Priority

Membership Chairman Young addresses

Watson Lifers.

BclOH: General Presidents will lead the crusade for a new headquarters.

Shown are, I to r. Brothers Ozell Sutton, Charles C. Teamer, Walter Washington, Lionel ISewsom and James Williams.

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he Fraternity's top priority is, of course, the National Headquarters Fund Drive. General President Teamer announced that he would personally serve as Chairman of this effort, with Past General President Lionel H. Newsom serving as General Chairman; the respective Regional Vice Presidents as Regional Chairmen; and Brother Isidore J. Lamothe as Coordinator. A comprehensive report on the background, status and future planning for the National Headquarters Fund Drive was presented on Monday, August 12th and enthusiastically adopted by the delegates present.

"The decision whether to give is the decision whether to build" Brother Teamer stressed that the major task remaining is to secure funding for this project, stating "We can only succeed if each of you give the minimum $100 and $50 assessments; if those who can give more do so; and if we all join together to accomplish this great goal." Asserting that this initial Brotherhood Phase of collections is the real test of the membership's desire to construct a new facility, the General President said "I have no intention of mortgaging the future of this Fraternity, in the absence of substantial giving from the Brotherhood. The decision whether to give is the decision whether to build!" He added his strong conviction that the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha will meet this challenge, noting that "This new General Office facility is the cornerstone of my vision for Alpha Phi Alpha's future. We shall build a modern and efficient national headquarters . . . one that will make every Alpha Man proud and promote respect among with which whom we do business." continued

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a reminder General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. designated Founders' Day 1985 December 4th â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as the first major collection date for the National Headquarters Fund Drive. All Chapters and Brothers have been urged to make some contribution by this date. Alumni Brothers are especially urged to submit the $100 "Fraternal Obligation" by this date; and College Chapters are requested to insure that some payment on behalf of their Brothers is submitted.

If \<>u have not already made this payment, please do so immediately!

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any people became complacent because they felt a lot of problems had been resolved," said General President Teamer in an interview with the Atlanta Journal. "That's simply not true." Brother Teamer predicted a recommitment to social concerns among members of Alpha Phi Alpha - a push that hails back to the roots of this Fraternity. "Alpha Phi Alpha is the grandfather of practically all of the civil rights organizations," Brother Teamer told the metropolitan Atlanta audience. "The people who started the NAACP and the National Urban League were early members of Alpha Phi Alpha."

l,('ll; Mayor Young lights up the Pnhlic Program. Atovf: Brother Teamer "Alpha Cures.'" Kt'lllH: Brother Maynard Jackson recalls the legacy of Dr.

declares King.

that

Brother Teamer, in the prominently displayed article, cited these examples of the fraternity's activism: 1) the naming of Africare - a Washington, DC-based, non-profit organization which combats hunger in Africa - as the designated charity of the 1985 General Convention, and the collection of some $6,000 on its behalf; 2) the provision of more than $200,000 in scholarship monies during the 1984-85 school year; 3) the major contributions made to the UNCF, rontinupil

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On the frontline of the Free South Africa March are Brother Teamer President Williams. Cheryl Teamer, left, marches along side her dad.

and Past

General

Past General President Oxell Sutton joint Brother Teamer and leaders of the Pan-Hellenic family. Shown are, I to r, Mary Shy Scott, A K A; Rejesta Perry, Z I Pj Hortense Canady, A 2 O ; Gilbert Francis, NPHC prexy; Edith Francis, Z $ B; and Moses Norman, ft V 4>.

Former Eastern VP Walter Booker, I, converses with New Orleans Mayor Moriai, A. Chinedozi Anonye and Attorney Marc Moriai.

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NAACP and National Urban League via the Million Dollar Fund Drive; and, 4) the highly successful Free South Africa March and Rally in Atlanta, which prompted media attention to the fraternity's focus on social concerns.

The current crisis in South Africa was the first item addressed in the Fraternity's Public Policy Statement, which was unamiously adopted and presented to the nation via a live press conference. Other items addressed included support for Black colleges; Black business development; juvenile crime; Social Security; child abuse; teen pregancy; world peace; the elderly; and the celebration of the first Martin Luther King National Holiday in 1986. See Public Policy Statement on Page 39.

Mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young joined General President Teamer on the frontline as thousands marched from the convention's Public Program at the Atlanta Hilton to the Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violent Social Change during the Free South Africa March and Rally. The Public Program was also the scene of a fundraiser on behalf of Africare, which will use the funds to support anti-hunger projects in Africa.

The Public Program was also the forum for members of the Pan-Hellenic community to come forth to express their solidarity with the aims and principles of the Fraternity.

Present at this this juncture and enjoying the dynamic speech by Mayor Young were: Mrs. Mary Shy Scott, South Atlantic Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (representing Supreme Basileus Faye B. Bryant, who was ill); Mrs. Hortense Canady, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dr. Rejesta V. Perry, Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Dr. Edith Francis, Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; Mr. Moses Norman, Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and, Dr. Gilbert Francis, President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. continued

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long side the National Headquarters Fund Drive, the Commission on Internal Structure was a top agenda item for this convention. The commission, which is to render its final report at the 1986 General Convention in Washington, DC, presented a preliminary report to the delegates and took advantage of the record attendance in Atlanta to conduct small group hearings with concerned Brothers.

No constitutional a m e n d m e n t s were presented for the consideration of the assembly - primarily in response to a "sense of the Brotherhood" resolution passed in 1983 requesting the deferral of such changes pending the final report of the Internal Structure Commission.

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Brother Ferrell Malone accepts award as Southern Region's College Brother of the Year.

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The Salute to 50 Year Brothers was a highlight of the convention.

Organizers were surprised to see hundreds of eligible Brothers come forward â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quickly exhausting the supply of certificates, and not a few tempers. Nonetheless, the spirit of the occasion prevailed and the Fraternity paid long overdue homage to these respected Brothers.

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Leadership Changes

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eneral President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. was the only person nominated for the Office of General President during the Atlanta Convention. In accordance with Article V, Section 3.22 of the Constitution, the Executuve Secretary shall cast a single ballot for Brother Teamer in April 1986 - formalizing his election for a second term. Thus, Brother Teamer will serve as General President until December 31, 1988.

In other changes on the Board of Directors, Brother Randall Palmer (Delta Rho Lambda, San Antonio, Texas) was sworn in as Southwestern Vice President - succeeding Brother Raymond E. Carreathers. Brother G l e n n T h o m a s (Gamma Iota, Hampton) was returned to office for a second term as Eastern Assistant Vice President, while the following Brothers took office for their first terms as Assistant Vice Presidents: Midwestern, Reginald Davidson (Delta Xi, Central State); Southern, Hebrew Dixon (Beta Epsilon, North

New Southwestern Vice President Randall Palmer, 2nd from left, joins Board of Directors colleagues, I to r, Southern VP Gus Witherspoon; General President Teanier; outgoing Southwestern VP Ray Carreathers; and Western VP ISorman Towels.

Carolina A & T); Southwestern, Melvin Tate (Delta Sigma, Grambling); and Western, Tommie Miller (Theta Eta, U of California-Davis). Regional Vice Presidents William Ross, Jr.,

Eastern; Ivan L. Cotman, Midwestern; A. M. Witherspoon, Southern; and Norman E. W. Towels, Western, continue their terms of offiice. continued

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Belford V. Lawson, Jr. Oratorical Contest The national oratorical contest for College Brothers was made a part of the Fraternity's national program at the direction of the 78th Anniversary Convention (1984). The contest has been dedicated to the memory of Brother V. Lawson, Jr., the Fraternity's 16th General President â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a distinguished lawyer and skilled orator.

Brother William Barber, left, took the top prize during this year's competition at the College Brother's Luncheon speaking to the theme, "77ie Status of the Afro-American Male." Then a member of Gamma Beta Chapter, North Carolina Central University, Durham â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brother Barber is now a divinity student at Duke University.

Brother A. M. Witherspoon served as Chairman of the contest.

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s usual, the General Convention was packed with exciting and inspirational activities. Other highlights included the Salute to 50 Year Brothers Reception, Atlanta's International Night, the Alpha Jobs Fair and Exhibit Program, seminars on a wide range of intra-fraternal and community service topics, and other events.

The convention was formally closed on Wednesday, August 15th, with the Formal Banquet at the Georgia World Congress Center. No speaker was on program for the banquet.

Instead the attendees Were treated to a delicious meal, the presentation of major fraternal awards, and an outstanding Broadway-type revue put on by students at Atlanta's Northside School for the Performing Arts.

In the Fame tradition, these youngsters wowed the crowd with a fitting finale to a great convention. .V

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Robert Lewis, extreme Accepting for Alpha Rho,

Chairman Chairman

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Morehouse.

Accepting for Alpha Phi, Clark College.

A special thanks to Ladies Chair Deohrah Sims.

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THE BIG WINNERS! • The Alpha Award of Merit: The fraternity's highest citation to a member was bestowed upon Brother William H. Gray, III, U. S. Representative from the 2nd District of Pennsylvania and Chairman of Budget Committee of the House of Representatives. Brother Gray is a member of Rho Chapter, Philadelphia.

• College Brother of the Year: Brother Darren Bolden of Nu Delta Chapter, Chicago State University, was named the Fraternity's top collegian.

• College Chapter of the Year: Beta Phi Chapter, Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana, was named Alpha's most outstanding undergraduate unit.

DAlumni Brother of the Year: Cited for outstanding service to the Fraternity and the community was Brother Warren Combre, a member of Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

• Alumni Chapter of the Year: For the 2nd year in a row, Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter of Lake Charles, Louisiana walked away with this honor.

• Undergraduate Scholarships: The Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation.

Inc. awarded scholarships to the following Brothers: Michael Lyons, Gamma Iota, Hampton; Thomas Reed, Kappa, Ohio State; Richard Hinton, Gamma Pi, Benedict; Reginald Black, Eta Gamma. Prairie View; and Christopher Reggie, Alpha Epsilon, Berkeley.

• Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest: Brother William Barber of Gamma Beta Chapter, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, was the first winner of this event (held at the College Brothers Luncheon).

• Miss Black & Gold: Miss Kimberly Swanson, representing the Southern Region (and Beta Epsilon Chapter, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina), took the crown at this year's pageant.

• Step Contest: At a jam-packed step show, the Brothers of Gamma Iota Chapter, Hampton University, Hampton. Virginia, gained top honors. #

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ALPHA ATHLETES

By Wallace Jackson

Alpha Athletes Editor

They Don't Come Any Better Than Eric!

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Eric Wright, an initiate of Zeta Alpha at the University of Missouri, is a top pass defender in the National Football League.

San Francisco 49er cornerback Eric Wright is the best pass defender on the 1985 World Champion Football Team. In fact, Wright is one of the best one-on-one defenders in the National Football League.

The outstanding cornerback has the size, speed, quickness, and mental telepathy that insures a 200% effort every time Wright hits the gridiron.

In 1983, Wright led the 49ers with 18 passes defensed en route to two interceptions and 49 total tackles. A real defensive demon, Wright broke up three passes thrown

by Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino in Super Bowl XIX. Wright's acrobatic interception near the 49er's endzone is considered by many to be the most outstanding play in last year's Super Bowl. Put simply, the superb performances of Wright are "just too good to be true."

"Eric is a problem to pass against even in practice," says San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana. "He probably has the best combination of quick feet and hands that I've ever seen." Carlton Williamson, the former Pittsburgh Panther and fellow 49er teammate, says "Wright is the best pass defender we have on the team. It is amazing how a receiver may get away from him and then, a split-second later, Eric has him again."

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Super Bowl XVI - an interception of a Ken Anderson Weekly's All-NFC team, Wright was named to the second pass intended for Cris Collingsworth late in the fourth unit of the AP's All-Pro Team. Selected as an alternative quarter. That interception gave the 49ers a possession for the NFC team in the 1985 Pro Bowl, Wright played in following Wright's 25 yard return - that led to their final the game - replacing the injured Mark Haynes. Wright's field goal of the game and thwarted a Bengals scoring opentry into the game etched yet another football in the portunity. And he forced a fumble on the Niners' 9 yard NFL record books. Wright joined teammates Dwight line

by Collingsworth following a reception in the second Hicks, Carlton Williamson and Ronnie Lott as the first set quarter.

Wright stripped him of the ball and that possesof starting defensive backs from one team to play in the sion led to San Francisco's second touchdown. same Pro Bowl.

The talented 49er defensive back is also credited with In addition to savoring the sweet taste of victory durthe game-saving tackle in the NFC Championship (1-10-82) ing the '85 Super Bowl, Wright has enjoyed success over that paved the way for the trip to Michigan. On that play, the years. In 1983, his 164 yards on interception returns Wright collared Drew Pearson from behind, following a led the League, and he tied for NFL honors with two 31 yard reception at the Niners 44 yard line. He was the interception returns for touchdowns. His career-high only defender near or beseven interceptions were tween Pearson and the goal. b e t t e r e d only by Lionel The multi-talented Wright W a s h i n g t o n (St. Louis) w a s born in St. Louis, among NFC cornerbacks.

Missouri and grew up in East His 48-yard interception reSt. Louis where he attended turn for a touchdown in the Assumption High School. final g a m e a g a i n s t Dallas The St. Louis native was a (12-19-83) led t h e 49ers to free safety during this college victory and a first-round career at Missouri. Along with home field advantage in the being a three-year starter, playoffs.

W r i g h t w a s n a m e d All Wright teamed with Lott American by AP and UPI as in 1984 for a combined total a junior. After totaling a of 188 tackles and 11 intercareer high 55 stops as a ceptions. Their 35 passes dejunior in college, Wright fensed accounted for more made honorable mention than one-third of the team's (AP and Sporting News) his total. They ranked in the top senior season. He played two in almost every defencornerback on the North sive category for the 49ers in squad (coached by the 49ers' 1983. coaching staff) at the Senior Wright, who was the 40th B o w l i n Mobile, Alabama.

Brother Eric Wright player selected in the 1981 Defensive backs come in many different shapes, forms NFL draft, started all 19 games as a rookie tor the world and fashions. Some can run faster than Wright and some champions. He was the team's sixth leading tackier with hit harder than Wright. But when all is said and done, 75 stops and paced the team in passes defensed with 24. "they just don't come any better than Eric Wright."

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| rom its very inception at the beginning of the 20th Century, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, t h e first Greek letter o r g a n i z a t i o n of Black collegians, has striven throughout the years to focus public attention on illicit obstacles to the achievement of human freedom and human dignity. In most cases our concerns have been directed toward domestic problems; for it is the Black American against whom the barriers were raised. We have helped awaken the conscience of America, and ultimately of western civilization, by spotlighting, explaining, and demonstrating against the hypocrisy, the discrimination, and the injustice directed against ourselves, the minority citizen, in a democratic society that proclaims the equality of men.

Until that equality becomes a reality, Alpha Phi Alpha shall continue to show to America the wrongs which it perpetuates against its own.

This year, our task is broader. Because of the distressing alarm imposed upon the entire world by the terrible system of apartheid, because of the inhumane practices and the nazi-like actions that the South African government currently directs against the vast majority of

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its citizens - who are Black - this Fraternity throws open the floodlight of reason on the cruelty and despicable practices of South Africa toward Black Africans. We do so in protest against the immorality of man to man. Further, we recognize, as religion, philosophy, the social sciences, and certainly history have taught, that freedom cannot endure for the few when those who are not free are aroused.

We urge our country to exert its moral strength against the wrongs of South Africa. We insist that economic sanctions and diplomatic castigation be used to persuade South Africa to abandon its negative policies and heinous actions. The situation requires action NOW! Man is born free; yet everywhere he is in chains, said Rousseau. Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes that a people increases its own moral strength in laboring for the freedom of the unfree.

Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes the interrelatedness of the plight of Blacks in South Africa to the condition of Jews in Germany, the labor m o v e m e n t in Poland, and discrimination of Blacks and other minorities in the United States.

Alpha Phi Alpha knows that nations, people, and individuals strengthen their own morality when they cause the chains to be removed from those who are denied, so that all men may be free.

Under this kind of reasoning, we of Alpha Phi Alpha call to public attention the following proposals, resolutions, and urgent demands.

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lpha Phi Alpha Fraternity reaffirms its longstanding commitment to h u m a n rights.

We support the aspirations of t h e p e o p l e of South Africa to be free - free from the crushing oppression of an immoral government which denies basic human rights to millions of people within their native land, through intimidation, jailing, murder, and economic controls. Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

The Fraternity calls upon the American people, Congress, the Reagan administration and corporate America to join others the world over in taking positive, aggressive steps against apartheid. We specifically call upon the American people to hold the American government accountable for its actions and inactions in relationship to the South African government's dehumanizing policy. This Fraternity joins all people who support the condemnation of the d e m e a n i n g and d e h u m a n i z i n g policy of apartheid that permits the minority-controlled government of South Africa to perpetuate the inhumane treatment of the majority of people of that nation.

Moreover, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is outraged at the precipitous violence generated by the South African government's declaration of a state of emergency, its raids across international borders, its wanton murder of over five hundred men, women, and children during the past few months and its jailing and torture of trade unionists and political leaders. Just as the American government has invoked sanctions and boycotts against Russia for its violation of the human rights of Jews and others in that land and against the government of Poland for its treatment of trade unionists in that country, we demand that the American government take like actions against the government of South Africa. The Reagan Administration policy of "constructive engagement" in dealing with South Africa has not been effective. A new South African policy must be implemented NOW! When the administration's bold, aggressive policies toward Nicaragua and Poland are compared with its policy of "quiet diplomacy" toward South Africa, we can only conclude that the adminstration's South Africa policy is racist.

No one can deny the enormous power that major corporations have in the affairs of a nation. Therefore, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity urges the American public to support divestment in companies doing business in South Africa until such companies show responsibility in eliminating apartheid.

Alpha Phi Alpha demands the immediate release of all political prisoners and urges the American public to respond to its spirit of humanity by supporting the elimination of apartheid in South Africa as quickly as possible.

We further call u p o n all American people to join in solidarity with Alpha Phi Alpha in a concentrated effort to keep the issue of South Africa before the American

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people until all the people of South Africa enjoy the full opportunities and benefits of Freedom. n a land of plenty, approximately 34 million Americans still live in p o v e r t y .

T h e p r o m i s e of their c h i l d r e n ' s f u t u r e is h e l d h o s t a g e by t h e insidious problems of hunger and malnutrition. When we add to this the greater magnitude of starving millions in famine-stricken North Africa, Caribbean countries, and other areas of the world, it is not surprising that "Feed the World" and "We Are the World" have become national and international battle cries among entertainers. Some critics argue that the humanitarian posturings by these entertainers are mere public relations ploys. Nevertheless, their outbursts have raised the awareness of poverty among the haves, and more importantly, raised much-needed money for people in need.

HUNGER IN THE WORLD

Alpha Phi Alpha applauds the efforts of these groups, and of programs like Live Aid. Such programs provide funds to save people NOW from starvation, malnutrition and disease. We pledge our own financial support to Africare, a black-operated, non-profit organization in a special offering at this 79th Anniversary convention and urge our local chapters to adopt Africare as their special charity.

At the same time we realize that permanent solutions for hungry people must go beyond satisfying their immediate food and health care needs. We must provide assistance in the form of technology, skills and training that will enable them to become self-sufficient. We commit ourselves to cooperate through programs such as the International Fund for Agricultural Development to seek long term solutions. Finally, we encourage agricultural specialists to participate with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in agricultural missions to famine-stricken and refugee areas to provide assistance in improving the agricultural productivity of these areas. (The Spring, 1985, issue of The Sphinx reports on the activities of one Alpha brother in this regard - p. 30.) ecause Alpha Phi Alpha clearly recognizes the role t h a t Black colleges have played and continue to play in the e d u c a t i o n a l and achievement profile of Blacks, we pledge our continued support of Black colleges. Alpha Phi Alpha contributes to our colleges through the United Negro

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College Fund and agencies which support state-controlled Black colleges. We are affiliated with individual alumni associations and, in many instances, either attend or send our children to Black institutions of higher education.

We shall continue this support in every possible way.

Several Black colleges are facing a survival dilemma. Their accreditations are being threatened because of declining enrollments, deficit spending, and lack of qualified faculty, especially in specialized areas. Alpha men must increase political pressure to assure that federal and state governments provide the added support which is necessary to retain and further develop these institutions. Alpha Phi Alpha proposes that selected Black American colleges establish a viable working relationship with an African country. To do so, each school would pair with an African college, fostering faculty and student exchanges. The objective would be two-fold. (1) The American college would become an authority on the country in which the paired school is located. For example, Hampton University might be coupled with a Nigerian school. Ultimately, Hampton should then become the established authority in America on Nigeria, specializing in the Yoruba, Housa and Ebo languages. Howard and Fisk universities could become leading interpreters of African art and music. Tuskegee Institute might establish expertise in African agriculture. (2) In the process, our young Black people would develop a broader understanding of their ancestral heritage and a stronger sense of global alliance. mproved medical, nutritional, and general physical fitness programs and practices are e x t e n d i n g life e x p e c t a n c y in America. The result is that we now have an increasing number of senior citizens. The problem that arises is that there is a greater need for economic security for these senior citizens.

Alpha Phi Alpha believes that this nation has a moral obligation to support and strengthen the self-esteem of our senior citizens. They should be economically, psychologically and physically supported in order to live their lives in secured comfort, honor and respect.

We, therefore, vigorously support the continuation of a s t r o n g Social Security System, a n d , are unequivocally opposed to any budgetary cuts in Social Security. We further request that our government representatives support full cost-of-living adjustments in Social Security payments. In addition, this Fraternity calls upon the private sector along with state and local governments to design and implement programs so that needs of the elderly can be met.

Respect and esteem for our senior citizens should permeate our thinking. Accordingly, we urge each Alpha chapter to annually sponsor some project or event solely

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focused on recognition and publicizing the value and honored stature of our senior citizens.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

usiness and economic d e v e l o p ment continues t o b e of p a r a mount importance for Black Americans in 1985. We are making some notable progress in a few large firms, but assets of Black firms represent only a drop in the bucket in the total U. S. e c o n o m y . Too few Blacks are e n g a g e d in entreprenurial activities of their own. Personally owned and operated businesses provide only about one percent of the total income of Blacks as compared with six percent for whites (Black Enterprise, August, 1984). When this fact is coupled with the reality that Black Americans are a major consumer group and that virtually all capital coming in the Black community leaves before generating jobs for Blacks, the need for business and economic development becomes a top priority issue facing Black Americans.

Alpha Phi Alpha continues to endorse, encourage and foster business development within the Black community.

Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes that capital formation and business development within the Black community are the last walls to be breeched before future generations of Black Americans can be assured the full pursuit of happiness.

Alpha Phi Alpha proposes the following fivepoint plan to promote business and economic development within the Black community.

1. The establishment of consumer education programs to inform Black Americans of the financial resources at their disposal and how they can best use them for the formation of business capital in the Black community.

2. The support of the efforts by groups which foster corporate partnership arrangements with Blacks through franchises, distributorships, and other business arrangements.

3. The establishment of an economic development council composed of and funded by non-profit organizations existing to serve Black people, such as fraternities, sororities, grand lodges and similar groups.

4. The promotion of laws and regulations that favor small business development in inner-city areas.

5. The training and development of Black young people in post-secondary programs designed to prepare these individuals to start, operate, and manage businesses.

To implement these programs, Alpha Phi Alpha commits itself to work vigorously through its Business Encouragement program to develop, sponsor and recognize business development in local communities. We call continued next page

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on our chapters to play an aggressive role in this endeavor. We further urge our members to patronize Black enterprises.

We encourage our young brothers, and other talented young people, to prepare themselves academically for business and management careers, secure business specialty "apprenticeships" in majority-controlled businesses, and then start businesses of their own.

Alpha Phi Alpha calls on this administration through agencies such as Small Business Administration, Office of Minority Business Enterprises, and Department of Commerce - to assist in implementing the above plans by allocating sufficient funds, monitoring its set-aside program for minority enterprises and providing financial, technical and managerial assistance for developing minority enterprises.

Finally, we recognize our relationship with our African heritage and the need for Black Americans to work closely with our African brothers in economic development. We propose that Black Americans support business and economic development with African countries by pursuing joint venture arrangements with our brothers and sisters in these countries. lpha Phi A l p h a F r a t e r n i t y is a p p a l l e d at t h e high incidence and increasingly violent nature of crimes being c o m m i t t e d by youth in society.

Murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and larceny are no longer the exclusive jurisdiction of the adult criminal.

There is an epidemic of unruly behavior and crime in the schools. Violence occurs in the schools against each segment of the school population: administrators, teachers and students. Unfortunately, it is the disruptive juvenile delinquent who takes time, and receives most of the attention. Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes, in fact, that only a small percentage of our youth are involved in delinquent and criminal activities. It is true that the rights of these students who exhibit deviant behavior must be protected. It is equally true that those students who attend school to learn also have rights â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the right to a teaching-learning environment, devoid of disruptive behavior and violence. This Fraternity commends those students who, in the face of mounting difficulties in the schools, are trying to take full advantage of their educational opportunities.

Various disciplines and agencies conclude that youth who endure economic hardships and/or emotional neglect from an uncaring society retaliate through alienation and rebellion. Although they resort to a variety of techniques for survival, many of these youth are encouraged by their very environment to learn the ways of violence and, most regrettably, to accept crime and violence as a means of survival.

Low income and ethnic status have long been

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called major determinants of juvenile delinquency and crime. These factors are by no means the only explanation for this deviant behavior, the stubborn fact is that juvenile delinquency and crime are found throughout our society - on every socio-economic level.

The U. S. Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention suggests that the "key factor" in preventing juvenile crime is to provide healthier "social development opportunities" for young people. Alpha Phi Alpha wishes to share this responsibility - along with the juvenile-justice system, community agencies, and school officials.

New approaches to the problem of juvenile crime must be explored. Alpha Phi Alpha, therefore, urges: 1. That strategies be developed on the local, state, and national level to strengthen family bonds, and enhance social values in youth.

2. That the news media reduce their emphasis on terror and violence, and increase their focus on the positive aspects of our society.

3. That unwarranted disparities in the treatment of youth charged with serious crimes be eliminated by the establishment of comprehensive and consistent laws and procedures throughout the nation.

4. That where crime and circumstances warrant, juveniles be treated as adults by the Courts.

5. That for non-violent juveniles, federal, state and local governments redirect some of their efforts and provide ample resources toward intervention and prevention rather than mainly detention programs.

Now is the time for all state legislative bodies to give careful consideration to needed reforms in their juvenile codes. Now is the time that realistic attitudes toward juvenile crime be developed. lpha Phi A l p h a Fraternity believes that all children s h o u l d be p r o t e c t e d from abuse, including verbal abuse, physical a b u s e , physical neglect, emotional abuse land sexual abuse.

With estimations of one million to 2.5 million cases annually, the problem of child abuse should be a national concern of top priority.

Sexual abuse alone, according to various researchers, involves 200,000 to 500,000 children each year.

Even more shocking are reports which indicate that close to 50 percent of child sexual abuse cases known to professionals involved with the care of minor children are not officially reported. This Fraternity is appalled by these horrifying statistics on the sexual abuse of children. The unconscionable and tragic epidemic of child sexual abuse and exploitation of children for prostitution and pornography must be brought under control now.

The entire nation must take immediate and decisive steps to help control this disgraceful sickness in our continued next page

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society. Alpha Phi Alpha therefore recommends: 1. That all parents talk to their children about the dangers of sexual abuse.

2. That educators and other professionals be made aware that they are legally obligated to report suspected child abuse and exploitation.

3. That more federal, state and local law enforcement personnel be specially trained to deal with sexual abuse of children.

4. That continuing education programs dealing with child sexual abuse and exploitation be developed for educators and persons in agencies charged with the care of children.

5. That state legislative bodies enact stronger laws to deal more effectively with child abuse and exploitation.

6. That state and local governments give stronger support to the Justice Department's Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

7. That advocacy and professional groups for the prevention, detection and treatment of child sexual abuse develop programs directed at those adults who actively or passively abuse children sexually.

8. That child protective services and law enforcement personnel check allegations of child sexual abuse very carefully before charges are filed.

9. That in its zeal for prosecution of child abuse, the criminal-justice system give careful consideration to the susceptibility of children to suggestion, and to the consequences of false accusations, especially for educators and others who work with children.

TEEN PREGNANCY (Project Alpha)

he most insidious problem facing t h e Black c o m munity is that of teen pregnancy — or unprepared m o t h e r h o o d , or perhaps more accurately, absentee parenthood.

Poverty, lack of skills and training, and lack of education are all avenues back to slavery. A teenage mother who is unemployable has no means for gathering the resources necessary to raise children. They are often abandoned by their partners in sexual adventure when they are found with child, and the support of the child and the mother is left to government, grandparents, and others.

The role of the Black male in preventing this abomination upon mankind is clear. The position of leadership has been taken by Alpha Phi Alpha (Project Alpha) in making young Black males aware of the awesome responsibility that accrues to parenthood. An infant is an involuntary arrival to this world — but once here has an unalienable right to an abundant life.

If the young Black male is to be respected, he must give respect to his blackness. The institution of the

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family is paramount in building a strong and viable background from which one can grow.

The glaring and inescapable statistic, that is a millstone about the necks of Black Americans, is that over half of the Black babies born are born to teenagers. Babies so born have two strikes against them.

Alpha Phi Alpha, being a brotherhood of predominantly Black males, must continue to educate, advocate and do whatever is necessary to enlighten every young Black male to the consequences which we perpetuate upon ourselves. Young Black males must be taught and made to u n d e r s t a n d , self-discipline, selfrestraint, and a consuming respect for Black womanhood.

We recommend that local chapters aggressively pursue Project Alpha as outlined by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. he ultimate folly, the most absolute of ignorance man — i s w a r .

Already, there are thousands of nuclear warheads stored or poised for use throughout the world.

Just one moment of idiocy or even one accident could trigger a holocaust that could end civilization.

Alpha Phi Alpha is committed to world peace.

We join with those organizations which share such commitment.

Further, and despite the sophistication and callousness of our present world, Alpha Phi Alpha stubbornly believes in the precepts, the teaching, and the ideals of that Supreme architect of brotherhood.

Disarmament alone is not enough. Deterring is not enough. Peace slogans and peace symbols are not enough. Peace vigils and peace marches are not enough . . . man's ultimate folly has an ultimate solution. Peace will come to this world when nations adopt the principles of peace, unity and love as espoused so eloquently by our beloved brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

WORLD PEACE

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'s BIRTHDAY

anuary 20, 1986, will mark the first observance of t h e F e d e r a l legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. The Act of creating the holiday was passed after m o r e t h a n 16 years of effort by the King family, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-violent Social Change, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and countless other friends a n d s u p p o r t e r s of Martin L u t h e r King, Jr. Mrs. Coretta Scott King is urging all Americans and continued next page 43

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people around the world to join her in "Living The Dream", the theme marking the first Federal holiday honoring her late husband by reaffirming their commitment to peace, unity and racial harmony.

Alpha Phi Alpha calls on all brothers to work individually, and through their local chapters, to encourage their respective states to declare January 20 a legal holiday honoring the memory of our beloved brother.

We further encourage our local chapters to sponsor appropriate events on campuses, and in communities to honor the contributions of Brother King and of other Black citizens to America. These events should also serve as a reminder that peoples of all races and culture must work together as brothers and sisters to make this a better nation and world. * * *

AT LAST, A HOLIDAY.

Now let us make a confession. We devoutly wish a date with a dream â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not a private date but one to which we covet public participation.

The dream we speak of is Brother Martin Luther King's dream. The dream is Freedom â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Freedom in simple dress, wearing no ribbons and bows of restrictions.

We confess that we have never forgot that at the dawn of this century Brother W. E. B. DuBois told all who would listen that the problem of the 20th Century would be the problem of the color line.

May the problem of the color line expire with the 20th Century. The date of our rendezvous with freedom is less than 15 years from now.

May the 21st Century usher in the realities of Brother King's dream.

Let America and all who denounce apartheid . . . AMEN.

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left, presents the Presser Scholarship to Brother Wayne

Brother WAYNE BALDWIN, a Chicago, Illinois native and senior music major at Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi, was recently a w a r d e d the prestigious Presser Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Brother Baldwin is the son of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Baldwin of Chicago.

The elder Brother Baldwin is Life Member #183. A member of Delta Kappa Chapter, Wayne is a 1980 graduate of P. L. Julian High School in Chicago. Baldwin received the scholarship due to his outstanding academic achievements, not only in the field of music, but in other subjects as well.

The Presser Scholarship is made possible by the Presser Foundation of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to a music major at or after the end of the student's junior year. The foundation is dedicated to the improvement of music and music education. Brother Baldwin was selected unanimously by the music faculty at Alcorn for the award. Presenting the award during the Annual Honors Program ceremony was Brother John I. Hendricks.

Brother Hendricks is Director of the Division of Education and Psychology at Alcorn State University. He is a former chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Election Commission.

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Brother L. DEAN HEARD (Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Georgia) was recently appointed to a two-year term to the Small/Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council for Dekalb County, Georgia. The purpose of this council is to make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of Dekalb County and Board of Commissioners on ways to assist small and minority business in regards to county government.

Brother H e a r d is a native of Atlanta, having received his A.S., Medical Science, Emory University, 1978; B.S., Pre-Med, Georgia State University, 1980; and M.S., Medical Science, Emory University, 1981. He is Founder and President of New World Technology, a medical health physics consulting firm.

His affiliations include membership in American Society of Physics in Medicine, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Atlanta Health Physics Society, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, and Outstanding Young Men of America 1985.

A dedicated fraternity man, he currently serves as corresponding secretary of Eta Lambda Chapter in Atlanta, Georgia and is a former undergraduate advisor to Mu Alpha Chapter (Emory University, 1980-81) 45

and past Panhellenic Council representative.

Brother Heard is married to the former Pamela W. Sutton, also a native Atlantan and Georgia State University graduate.

Illlllllllllll Brother EDWARD D. JONAS, JR. recently completed a second term as Chairperson of United Way's Volunteer Atlanta Advisory Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the first black to serve in that position.

As chairperson he was responsible for coordinating volunteer services in Atlanta and Fulton County. Under his leadership, the Council streamlined its operations from eleven to four working committees, became more representative of Atlanta's various ethnic groups, took the leadership in showing the need for and promoting the development of United Way's first multi-lingual brochure, helped launch the Volunteer Expo, and led the way among like groups nationally in recruiting and placing teenagers in rewarding volunteer positions. In addition, he has also recruited volunteers for the Volunteer Atlanta Advisory Council as well as other lay groups within United Way. Practicing what he advocates to others, he is an active volunteer. At United Way, he also serves as a member of the Volunteer Resource Center Advisory Committee, the Curriculum Development Task Force (new directions in volunteerism), Allocations Panel IX, the Planning and Allocations Executive Committee, and lends his expertise as a Trainer in Program Evaluation.

In addition to his United Way involvement, he is the incoming President of the Methodist Men of Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, member of the Church Finance Committee, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Urban Ministry. His volunteer involvement does not end here. He is a charter member of the Northwest Y's Men and serves on their Executive Boards. With this group, he has the distinction of being the first Black U. S. Area Extension Director for Y's Mens International.

An active member of Eta Lambda Chapter, he serves on the Founders Day Committee, and is Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. His involvement extends to both profes46

sional and community associations.

A working member of the American Educational Research Association, he serves as a reviewer, session chairperson, and co-chairperson of one of the Long-Range Planning task groups. Additionally, he is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and the Georgia Educational Research Association.

On the community level, he is vicechairperson of his community group and their representative to various collaborative community groups.

He earned a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1968, a M.A. degree from Atlanta University in 1972 and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1977.

Brother Jonas resides in Atlanta with his wife, the former Veta Smith, daughter Joycelyn and son Edward III. Eta Lambda is extremely proud of one of its own initiates who has truly made his mark as an Alpha Man. Illlllllllllll Dynamic Communications, an organization designed to provide a full range of consultation and training services to both private and public agencies, recently hosted a two and a half day seminar to aid Langston University d e p a r t m e n t m a n a g e r s d e v e l o p successful m a n a g e m e n t techniques.

Brother THOMAS NOLAN III, former member of the Beta Kappa Chapter, instructed the managers through a team building and management seminar.

Nolan is the founder and director of the company. He developed his business seven years ago and since then he has worked alone. He hosts his seminars two to three times a month, and said he enjoys speaking to small children and adults.

Nolan commented that he started his own business because he disliked working under people. "Dynamic Communications is a successful and growing business, and one of my future goals is to hire representatives to help make my establishment more successful," said Nolan.

Nolan received a degree in mathematics and chemistry from Langston University before gaining a master's degree in chemistry from the University of Oklahoma. He is presently seeking a Ph.D. in ecological psychology at the University of Oklahoma.

Flag Day took on a special meaning for Oklahoma, Langston University, the Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, a n d Brother GARLAND SHAW. Shaw, a broadcast journalism major at Langston University, recently represented Oklahoma during Baltimore, Maryland's Third Annual Flag Day ceremony. He was chosen as the only representative for Oklahoma by the office of Governor George Nigh.

The journalist and 49 representatives from the other states participated in a number of activities which included a visit to Fort McHenry, the final battle grounds of the War of 1812, and a visit from President Reagan and his wife.

Shaw, some 3,500 Baltimore City school children, and the other 49 state representatives also participated in the making of a human flag to commemorate Flag Day. The school children held red, white, and blue cardboards above their heads while the representatives clutched their styrofoam stars and formed an American Flag that could be seen from an aerial view.

On Flag Day the representatives marched onto the parade grounds of Fort McHenry carrying their state flags. President Reagan was present to participate in the Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance Program. He led t h o s e a s s e m b l e d in singing the National Anthem and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The state representatives' presence signified national involvement in the program.

Shaw was one of 36 state representatives to receive an American flag which at one time flew over the grounds of Fort McHenry. He presented Governor George Nigh with the flag at a recent ceremony at the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. Nigh presented the flag back to the journalist to be presented to Langston University as a life long gift.

S h a w is a s e n i o r from Tulsa, Oklahoma, editor of the Langston University Gazette, associate editor to The Sphinx magazine and recently received the Most Improved Communication Student award.

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IIllllllll new york Gamma lota Lambda celebrates scholarship, achievement, service and brotherhood On June 28, 1985 the Brothers of Gamma Iota Lambda C h a p t e r , Brooklyn/Island, held their third annual Scholarship presentation in conjunction with an end of year formal dinner dance and awards presentation.

The opening remarks of the evening were given by the Chairman of the Social Activities Committee, Brother Dr. Michael J. Barnes, and greetings were offered by Chapter President Dr. William L. Rivers. The statement of p u r p o s e was given

by Brother Darlton E. Haskins, Co-Chairman of the Social Activities Committee. Brother Haskins assured the Brothers and their distinguished guests that a celebration of Scholars h i p , A c h i e v e m e n t , Service a n d Brotherhood would take place on this momentous occasion. This segment of the evening was followed by the installation of chapter officers for 1985-86, by the New York State President, Brother Clifford R. Clemmons.

The Chapter Officers are: President, Jacob C. Tingman; Vice President, James A. Bradford; Secretary, John M. Williams; Financial Secretary, Clarence Little; Treasurer, Robert Umphlett; Dean of Pledges, Olliver Davis; Director of Education, Amos M. Jordan; Historian, Leon DeKalb; Editor to the Sphinx, Herman Washington; Assistant Editor to the Sphinx, Donald G. Robinson; Social Functions Chairman, Michael J. Barnes; Lay Members, Joseph Grant, Jr. and Darlton E. Haskins.

The awards and scholarship presentations climaxed the evening. Receiving awards were for Service, Brother Jacob C. Tingman, who was also installed as the Chapter President for the -1985-86 year; for Achievement, Brother Dr. Milton B. Flemings; for Fraternity, Brother Olliver Davis, Director of Area V, New York State; and for Merit, Brother Albert A. Edwards, who at

age 88, is as active and dedicated to upholding the Alpha spirit as he was in the mid-30's when he was initiated, making him also one of the Brothers recognized for being 50-Year Members. The presentation of the Gamma Iota Lambda Memorial Scholarship was done by the chairman of the Education Committee, Brother Amos M. Jordan. This year's recipient was Ricardo Lezama, a g r a d u a t e of Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt, N.Y. Ricardo has been accepted to Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he will major in Civil Engineering. The Gamma Iota Lambda Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who display academic excellence, community involvement and financial need.

Special recognition was given to the Alpha wives for their support.

This special recognition was given

by Brother Dr. Hobart Jarett, who is a recent retiree from Brooklyn College Graduate School as Professor of English Literature.

maryland A Great Year in Prince George's County Fraternal greetings to the Brothers of Alpha from the Kappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Prince George's 47

County, Maryland.

The past spring was a very eventful one. The Education Committee a w a r d e d t h r e e s c h o l a r s h i p s to graduating seniors from local high schools, totaling $3,700. Over the past twelve years, the chapter has given close to $50,000 in scholarships to local high school students.

The Maryland Park and Planning Commission (MPPC) awarded us a Certificate of Merit for service to the community. The chapter sponsors a child from around the county to participate in summer camp.

During the spring, the chapter participated in the second annual Prince George's County Convention of Black People held at the Martin Luther King Activities Center on the campus of Bowie State College.

The conference addressed the issue of desegregation of the public schools in the county. The chapter has several brothers who are in the school system and on the County Council.

Over the course of the spring, new members were inducted into the chapter. They are: Brother James Williams, a graduate of Michigan State, a professor at Bowie State College; Brother Gregory Goings, a graduate of Virginia State University, a bank official; and Brother Kermit Adams, a graduate of Bowie State College, a county school teacher.

With these new additions, the membership increased to 65 active members. Prior to this pledge process, Kappa Epsilon Lambda, in cooperation with the Eastern Region, initiated nine undergraduate brothers into the chapter at Bowie State College to reinstate the chapter. The process will continue until a chapter at Bowie State College is fully functional.

New officers were elected for the coming fraternal year. They are: Brothers Steve Boy kin, President; Cleveland Haynes, Vice President; John Headen, Recording Secretary; Hoarce Bouchelion, Corresponding Secretary; Thomas Bell, Financial Secretary; Fred Vincent, Treasurer; William Wilson, Sergeant-at-Arms; Barnabus Sewell, Dean-of-Pledges; Robert Randolph, ParliamentarianSilas Butler; Chaplain; Shelton Powell, Editor-to-the Sphinx and Potson Burns, Director of Education.

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spring to recognize the wives and sweethearts of Alpha, friends and the community who supported Kappa Epsilon Lambda during the year.

The first event was the Black and Gold Ball held at Andrews Air Force Base officer's club. The event was well attended by Brothers and guests. The guest speaker was Brother George Austin, Dean of the Department of Social Work at Bowie State College. Scholarship awards were announced and those recipients present were recognized.

The second event was the "Sweetheart Affair", held also at the Andrews Air Force Base officer's club. With wives and sweethearts in attendance, the brothers were in usual "high Alpha spirit," singing the sweetheart song with "power and gusto".

The annual Chapter Picnic saw the largest participation in recent history. The event was held at the Naval Communications Center's picnic grounds in Chetenham, Maryland. A great time was had by all.

One of the major programs on the chapter's agenda is the planning of the 1986 convention to be held in Washington, D.C. The chapter is planning an active role at the convention.

Kappa Epsilon Lambda is "working hard" to hold high the "light of Alpha" and continue to be a force in the community.

rensselaer polytechnic Omicron Upsilon honors women achievers Greetings to all Brothers of Alpha from the Brothers of Omicron Upsilon Chapter. We are a quickly growing chapter established at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York in February of 1983. As of the end of the 1984-85 school year, we are fourteen strong, gaining eight new Brothers in the spring and, sadly, losing four via graduation.

The coming year promises to be our best yet.

We took advantage of our proximity to the New York State's Capital District, centered in the city of Albany, to honor the achievements of Black and Hispanic Women in New York State Government. The Fraternity's ideals of leadership, excellence, scholarship and aid to the community are exemplified by the various positions and accomplishments of these women, so it is only fitting that Alpha Phi Alpha take time to recognize them and their efforts towards a better quality of life for all in New York State.

To h^nor the women, a reception was ht ' on April 23, 1985 at the RPI Play hoi 5. Among the nineteen honoree were Dr. Delores E. Cross, Presiden of the N.Y.S. Higher Education Services Corporation, Hon. Lillian Roberts, Commissioner of Labor for the N.Y.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Yvonne ScruggsLeftwich, Commissioner of the N.Y.S. Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and Hon. Theodora Jackson, D e p u t y Director of t h e N . Y . S .

D e p a r t m e n t for t h e A g i n g . T h e honorees and guests, which included RPI's President and Vice President, members of the school's faculty and staff, students and Brothers from the local area, enjoyed the occasion, feasting on a delicious buffet and champagne provided by RPI's food service. Later during the event, the name of each honoree was announced and each woman was escorted by a Brother of Omicron Upsilon to the front of the Playhouse's stage where she then received a bouquet of flowers and a desk ornament that was hand-crafted by the Brothers of Omicron Upsilon. Once all nineteen were gathered together, they received a long round of applause that they well deserved.

We, the Brothers of Omicron Upsilon, would like to dearly thank our Chapter Advisor, Brother Dr. Paul B. Zuber of Beta Pi Lambda Chapter for helping to make the event possible and for guiding us faithfully through the years.

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maryland Baltimore's Delta Lambda hosts tennis tournament Alphamen of Delta Lambda extend greetings to Brothers throughout the fraternity. For the ninth consecutive year, the 1985 Alpha Tennis tournament sponsored by the Delta Lambda Chapter and Miller Lite was held June 5-9 at scenic Druid Hill Park Reservoir Courts in Baltimore. Brother Russell V. Kelley chaired the tennis committee and Brother Charles F. Robinson was the Vice Chairman.

Delta Lambda Brothers acting as tournament officers in the competition included: James T. Robinson (Miller Lite Liasion); Alan D. Burke (Jim Parker Outstanding Sports Award); Jacob D. Howard, III (Photography); Dr. James Haynes (Hospitality); Joseph Yates (Facilities); Jay Gilmer (Facilities); Raymon Wright (Display Artist); Charles F. Robinson (Scheduling); John Turpin (Consolation Tournament); Viktor Nzeribe (Hospitality); Larry D. Davis (Chief Referee); Larry Jones (Trophies); Ernest Mitchell (Finance) and W a y n e W i g g i n s (Facilities).

More than 187 players from the Baltimore region competed in ten singles and doubles events during the five-day benefit. Miller Lite provided 44 trophies to first and

Delta Lambda Tournament Officials: (L-R) Front Row: Brothers Larry D. Davis and Jacob D. Howard, III. Second Row: Brothers Larry Jones, Charles F. Robinson, Russell V. Kelley (Chairman), John Turpin, and James Robinson. Rear: Brothers Jay Gilmer and Ernest Mitchell. second place winners. Chip Dorsey and Jackie Jackson won first place in the M e n ' s a n d W o m e n ' s Singles matches, respectively.

Brothers, tournament players and guests were treated to a fantastic prefinal tournament party at the Delta Lambda Fraternity House. Miller Lite beer, mouthwatering hot and cold hor d'oeurves prepared by Brother H a y n e s , music and t o u r n a m e n t momentoes made this fundraiser a memorable occasion. In the spirit of Alphadom, proceeds raised during this benefit were contributed to two

Baltimore community agencies. Additional funds were designated for the establishment of Delta Lambda Scholarship Award.

Request for information regarding the June 1986 tournament may be addressed to: Alpha Tennis Committee, 3201 Clifton Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21216.

Virginia commonwealth Theta Rho on the go

Brother John Turpin presents trophy to winner Ponnell Henry.

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Greetings to all Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Theta Rho Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, has had another successful year. In the Spring of '84, the largest line in chapter history crossed over, "Controversy. "These 9 Brothers are: Keenan Woods, Mike Davis, Marcus Jones, Eric Young, Tim Hairston, Richard Waller, Melvin Johnson, Ronald Jenkins, and Darryl Furges. Theta Rho thrives on community service, which aided us in getting chapter of the year in our division. A look back on the school year of 1984-1985 reveals many accomplishments. The officers for this year were; President, Michael Robertson; Vice President, Greg 49

Daye; Secretary, Keenan Woods, Treasurer, Richard Waller; Financial Secretary, Eric Young; Dean of Pledges, Rudy Burwell; Assistant Dean of Pledges, Greg Hairston and Darryl Furges; Chaplain, Melvin Johnson; Historian/Editor to the Sphinx, Mike Davis; Parliamentarian, Ronald Jenkins; and Golden Rose Coordinator, Marcus Jones.

The fall semester of 1984 started with the brothers sponsoring a raffle in conjunction with the Northside Business Association. A 1984 Chevy Chevette was raffled off. The Virginia State Fair made its annual appearance; the brothers and our sisters of AKA aided this event by sitting at the Sickle Cell Anemia Information booth. A contribution was also given to the Sickle Cell Foundation. As in the past, we coach various sporting teams at the Boys Club.

Under the leadership of Brothers Rudy Burwell, Greg Hairston, and Darryl Furges, a fall smoker was planned and executed for all interested men. These interested men were later formed into an interest group called, the "CIA"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Culminating in Alpha. Throughout the month of October, Theta Rho chapter, along with the Common Ground Committee, sponsored periodical jazz concerts in the VCU Student Commons Building. Brothers Ronald Jenkins on bass guitar, and Rudy Faulkner singing, performed in these concerts.

Ronald Jenkins was the backbone in getting this event started, which continued into the next semester.

In November, the brothers rented a club for a Thanksgiving dance. The event was very successful; many showed up to jam into the holiday season. Also, this month, we sponsored a Greek Basketball Tournament between the Black Greeks.

The month of December brought Alpha Founders' Week, Sunday, December 2 through Friday, December 7. The scheduled events were: Brotherhood Fellowship; Alpha Awareness Days; Paraphernalia and Theta Rho Founders' Day; Founders' Week Stepshow (the brothers of Gamma Iota, Hampton, joined in this spectacular blockshow with the Theta Rho brothers and our Golden Roses); and "Perfect Combination" Cabaret, Theta Rho chapters of 50

Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha had a dual function at the Flamingo Lounge in Richmond.

Spring semester meant the State Convention, and Theta Rho was one of the host chapters. The convention was held at the newly finished, elegant Marriott Hotel. At the convention, Brother Marcus Jones was elected Assistant Director of College Mens Affairs. Along with planning for the convention, there were many other projects to be accomplished.

Theta Rho gave its contribution to the United Negro College Fund, and a plaque was given to the incoming summer freshman with the highest GPA, at the Educational Support Banquet. Our spring Sphinxman pledge club was well on its way;'a spring social was planned in behalf of their initiation. These four men were known as the "Farside," and after due process crossed over on 3/29/85. Congratulations and a warm fraternal welcome go out to: Rudy Faulkner, Michael Walton, Steve Jiggetts, and Lamont Curibeam. The Special Olympics were in the area, so we gave a helping hand by being volunteers, and holding a frisbee throw for those involved. The brothers also helped needy families in Richmond by having a clothes drive.

The brothers of Theta Rho are practically in every facet of campus life at VCU. Greg Daye sits on the Student Senate and Judicial Board, Ronald Jenkins is on the school

Funding Committee, and Marcus Jones is on the Budget & Planning Committee, Theta Rho also has two brothers on the executive board of the Inter-Fraternal Council for the year 1985-'86. Michael Robertson is President, and Eric Young is Vice President. Brother Young is also a poet; he has a poem that appears in the world's largest anthology of poems, "Our World's Most Beloved Poems." Two brothers graduated in 1985. James Brown graduated with a degree in Mass Communication, while Greg Hairston graduated with a degree in Political Science. Greg is an aspiring lawyer, who has already been accepted into William & Mary Law School.

Theta Rho's work has paid off; we were the only Greek organization to receive a Leadership and Service Award for the year. Our new officers for 1985-1986 are: Marcus Jones, President; Melvin Johnson, Vice President/Historian; Lamont Curibeam, Secretary; Eric Young, Financial Secretary/Editor to the Sphinx; Ronald Jenkins, Dean of Pledges; Keenan Woods, Assistant Dean of Pledges; Rudy Faulkner, Assistant Dean of Pledges/Chaplain; Steve Jiggetts, Parliamentarian; Darryl Furges, Education Advisor; and Greg Daye, Golden Rose Coordinator.

Under these leaders Theta Rho will continue to work and always be on the go.

adelphi u Theta Epsilon continues the struggle Proud to be part of an organization that stands as a standard of excellence, the brothers of Theta Epsilon Chapter extend their warmest greetings to all brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.

During the 1984-1985 academic year, Theta Epsilon Chapter was the chief architect of many events to promote cultural awareness in the Adelphi University community.

The year began with a voter registration drive, because as we all k n o w , "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People."

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To further the cultural awareness of the Adelphi community, we sponsored two well-known speakers: Dr. Yosef Alfred-Antonio Ben Johanan, a cultural anthropologist who spoke on the achievements of the African Race, and Les Paine, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist from Newsday who explained the "ins and outs" of the controversial Bernhard Geotz case.

In an effort to show our support for our oppressed brothers and sisters in South Africa, we sponsored a bus trip to protest at the South African C o n s u l a t e in N e w York C i t y .

Approximately 60 students attended.

In keeping with Alpha Phi Alpha's commitment to scholastic achievement we planned, organized, and hosted Adelphi's first tutorial night.

Faculty members from approximately 20 different departments assisted one evening in tutoring students in their related fields of study.

In an effort to "help make black women more aware of the tribulations they suffered in the past" we sponsored the Adelphi Repertory Touring C o m p a n y in its performance of "Colored Girls".

At the end of year we were proud to see that all of our efforts had yielded a favorable response from the University, which was demonstrated in five articles written about our work in the school newspaper throughout the course of the year.

The fifth article carried the following headline, "Alpha Phi Alphaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Year in Review".

On a more social note we also held our 4th Annual Stepshow and Disco.

In summation, the 1984-1985 academic year was a very successful one for Theta Epsilon and the following Administration is looking for an equally impressive 1985-1986 academic year: President, Andre O'Brien; VicePresident, Benton Aladin; Secretary, Boyd Canty; Treasurer, Rodrick Logan; Dean of Pledges, Mark Eaton; and Historian, Carl Grant.

We will continue in our efforts to enlighten individuals to the trials and tribulations of our people, in addition to showing them the light at the end of the tunnel. Alpha Phi Alpha is the means by which change will be implemented. The Struggle Continuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Unite and Prosper.

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Charter Members ofOmicron Alpha Lambda (From left to right): Lee Lewis, James Hill, Vernon Keeve, Emory Turner, Roy McLemore, Sidney Hankerson, George Miller, Stanley Jones, Chavis Reid, Tim Smith, Dwain Watts, Mike Morgan, and Sansberry Harvey.

Virginia Omicron Alpha Lambda chartered in Fredericksburg

S a t u r d a y , April 13, 1985 will always be a m e m o r a b l e day in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter gathered for a day of chartering festivities. The day began with a chartering ceremony held at Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church. Guest speakers on the program were Mayor Brother Lawrence A. Davies, N o r t h e r n Virginia Director John A. Mann and Virginia Blue Ridge North Area Director Steven Waters.

After officially receiving the charter everyone adjourned to the Johnny Appleseed Restaurant for the chapter's first Scholarship Banquet and Ball. On the program were representatives from the City of Fredericksburg, Alpha Kappa Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorrity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Each representative offered a welcome to the area and any support needed. The speaker for the evening was Past Eastern Region Vice President H. Gray Gillem.

Brother Gillem spoke to the theme of Service To All, A New Beginning.

Representatives of the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity present were John A. Mann (Northern Virginia D i r e c t o r ) , G e o r g e W. C. Brown (VACAPAF President), Andre Jones and Steven Waters (VACAPAF Area Directors).

The charter members of Omicron Alpha Lambda are Sansberry A. Harvey, President; Timothy O. Smith, Vice President; Sidney H. Hankerson, Secretary; George A. Miller, Treasurer; Chavis D. Reid, Dexter Campbell, Dwain K. Watts, Michael G. Morgan, James Hill, Stanley O. Jones, Emory T. Turner, Roy J. McLemore, Lee R. Lewis, Willie J. Conyers, Lawrence A. Davies and Vernon Keeve Jr. Since chartering Omicron Alpha Lambda has begun to shine the light of Alpha. The chapter has established and presented its first education scholarship. The recipient was Ms. Pamela Ward, now a student at Hampton University. The chapter has participated in a Child Safety Program which helps prepare children for the unexpected by providing for them early identification mechanisms.

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their annual Bowl-A-Thon. Omicron Alpha Lambda looks forward to keeping Alpha first of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all by spreading the light of Alpha throughout Fredericksburg, Virginia.

old dominion u Nu Theta is working hard The Brothers of Nu Theta Chapter, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, are pleased to send the warmest fraternal greetings to our brothers in Alpha. It has been a while since you heard from us, and this communication is to let you know that the brothers of Nu Theta are still working hard to hold the light of Alpha high.

The officers for the 1985-86 term are Brothers Alton (Jay) Harris, President/Editor-to-the-Sphinx; Darryl Cheatham, Vice-President; Augustus Patterson, Jr., Secretary; Alphonso (A.B.) McGriff, III, Treasurer; Lamont Jefferson, Historian; Andre King, Parliamentarian; David Easter, Deanof-Pledges; Rodney Perry, Assistant Dean-of-Pledges; David Easter and Alphonso McGriff, III, Court Coordinators.

The versatility and ambition of the brothers of Nu Theta shows in the affiliation with other campus organizations, such as the gospel choir, Ebony Impact; WODU, the campus radio station; the student senate; an area dance troupe, "Feet On The Move"; as well as other clubs and organizations. Although our numbers are small, we still strive to be the best we can be, and to give every project our all.

We have many plans for the upcoming year, including our annual Halloween party for the underprivileged children in the area; participation in Superdance, a dance marathon for Muscular Dystrophy; participation in Alcohol Awareness Week; and Alpha Week, to be held during the first week in December.

We are also planning a National Founder's Day Program in December, a Miss Alpha-Phi-Alpha Pageant in February, and our own Founder's Day Program in April.

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WASHINGTON ohio 80th Anniversary Convention July 31 - August 6 1986 This year, more so than in years past, Old Dominion University and the Tidewater area will feel the full force of Alpha, as we continue to strive "onward and upward toward the light."

Virginia state A New Year for Deto Gommo Greetings Brothers . . .

It has come time once again for the opening of another hopefully prospering school year. We, the Brothers of Beta Gamma Chapter, wish our graduating Brothers well in their endeavors as they travel up the road through racism and politics to reach the apex of that "Golden Pyramid."

They depart from our sight but certainly not from our hearts and minds.

It has also come time for the new generation of Brothers to make their presence known and to continue to carry the light of Alpha high. We, "The Chosen Few" of Alpha Phi Alpha, have a master planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a plan that takes perseverance, pride, and personality to complete. Our Founding Fathers on December 4, 1906 started the plan and with that the legacy still continues. It is up to us to have pride in order to persevere and personality in order to compensate for the many obstacles that lay before us.

I hope in getting a chance to meet each and every one of my fellow Brothers and a chance to join in on occasion together around the table of Brotherhood to exchange ideas as well as goals so that we can become a more unified family. Always remember as a fellow Brother drills into pledges, "Brotherhood begins with Respect."

Theta Lambda expands community service Since S e p t e m b e r 1983 Theta Lambda Chapter has continued to demonstrate the essence of leadership under President William L. Jackson.

At the beginning of his term, President Jackson, while heading his own insurance agency, immediately reinforced and made successful three initiatives. The first was the Alpha Blood Bank. Theta Lambda Brothers have consistently maintained their annual blood quota to the Dayton Community Blood Center and thereby provided blood to a number of Brothers in need. Secondly, Brother Jackson, recognizing the wisdom of exercising a strong faith to sustain a strong Chapter, has successfully effected regular, periodic group church attendance of Chapter members. The third very successful initiative consists of having Zeta Delta Lambda and Chi Lambda Chapters of Springfield, Ohio and Wilberforce, Ohio, respectively, join us in sponsoring programs which impact the Dayton, Springfield, and Wilberforce communities.

Every Chapter has a few Brothers who stand out from the crowd, and Theta Lambda is no exception. On 31 March 1984 at the Marriott Hotel, Brother Henry A. Wilson, Program Chairman and Master of Ceremonies, led Chapter members and over 240 friends in paying due honor to Brother John E. Moore in recognition of his many fine contributory involvements in the Dayton Community.

There were 24 testimonies and tributes from Brother Moore's friends and associates who also presented him with many plaques and gifts.

The dinner was delicious and a quartet of young men from Central State University enhanced the evening's enjoyment with their vocal renditions midway thru the testimonials.

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ideas coupled with his love for all people, his enthusiasm toward action, and a heightened sensitivity in the area of human perception has placed him above the ordinary.

Having so honored Brother Moore, President Jackson appointed him chairman of Theta Lambda's local Project Alpha Program. On 6-8 July 1984, at Central State University, Chi Lambda and Zeta Delta Lambda joined Theta Lambda in sponsoring a Project Alpha Weekend for 120 young men in High School grades 9-11. The Friday keynote address, "Teenage Pregnancy: A Problem", was given by Dr. Effie O. Ellis, M.D., a Quality of Life Consultant, Chicago, Illinois. Brother Michael Murphy, Attorney Referee at Montgomery County Juvenile Court, addressed the Saturday morning assembly on the topic, "Fathering-Parenthood: Rights and Responsibilities". On Saturday afternoon Brother Henry Bristol, M.D., Director of the B. F. Lee Health Center, spoke on "Health Consequences". These addresses were bound together during the 3 days with pre-evaluations, workshops, panels, and post-evaluations, all coordinated by the Brothers and Ms Loraine Glenn, a registered nurse. The enthusiastic participation and interest expressed by the young men indicated that the entire effort was highly successful. Expenses were paid by the March of Dimes and Dayton Foundation. A follow-up session was held on 2 February 1985 which included Project Alpha participants and their parents in preparation for Project Alpha II, 29-30 June 1985.

Our success has generated request for assistance from the Dayton Public Schools and Services for Unmarried Parents and Specialized Adoptions (SUMA), Cincinnati, Ohio.

Most knowledgeable Brothers in Alpha have been influenced in some measure by our past General President, Brother Lionel H. Newsom, Ph.D. Prior to his retirement from the presidency at Central State University effective 31 January 1985, three groups representing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, CSU Alumni, and Lincoln University Alumni met in meetings arranged by Brother Jackson. These meetings culminated in a fantastic recognition banquet for Brother Newsom and his wife The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Maxine at the Mandalay Banquet Center, Dayton, Ohio with 401 persons in attendance. Brother Jake Brewer, Zeta Delta Lambda Chapter chaired the Banquet Committee and greeted Brother Newsom's host of friends, present and past, who came from near and far to honor him.

Included were General President Sutton and Midwest Vice President Ivan Cotman. The Newsoms were presented with an all-expense paid trip to Hawaii.

Theta Lambda Chapter sponsored 7 young men to the first Midwest Leadership Development Institute at Kings Island, Ohio. They were accompanied by Brothers Fred Conway, Jr. and James A. Washington, II. Fifty students were given instruction in community involvement, personal health, interview techniques/ career planning, parliamentary procedure, public speaking and communication skills.

A very successful, reflective and meaningful Founders Day Banquet was held on 12 Janaury 1985 in Dayton, Ohio. Brother John Tilton was chairman of the event which included Brothers from Springfield and Wilberforce Chapters. Midwestern Vice President Ivan Cotman was the

guest speaker and emphasized the value of education.

Theta Lambda's Annual George E. DeMar Breakfast was held on 18 May 1985 at Dunbar High School. Principals of Dayton and area high schools selected 38 students who they felt deserved recognition (regardless of their academic record) because of their attendance record, behavior, efforts towards overall achievement, and positive attitudes. This was the most successful breakfast with over 80 persons, including parents, in attendance. Four of the s t u d e n t s nominated, who best exemplified characteristics of Brother DeMar, received scholarships. Prior to entering Omega Chapter on 13 January 1980, Brother DeMar had been a faithful active member of Theta Lambda Chapter, Dayton; Alpha Gamma Lambda, New York; and Omicron Lambda Chapter, Pittsburgh.

Perhaps the real highlight of this event was the many spontaneous kudos given by the students, praising Theta Lambda Brothers for showing concern for them and demonstrating leadership within the community.

Many thanks go to Brother James Kirk, Director of Education Activities and his committee.

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illinois Mu Mu Lambda presents Third Beautillion Encouraging and fostering the leadership qualities of outstanding young men is the focal of a project sponsored each year by the Mu Mu Lambda Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Appropriately, "Beautillion III '85Men of Tomorrow Preparing for Leadership" was the theme chosen for the third annual presentation and awards banquet held recently at Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th Street in Hickory Hills.

This elegant dinner dance, at which 18 promising high school juniors and seniors were presented, climaxed a year long innovative program of activities designed to enhance the leadership abilities of the young particpants. In addition to seminars and workshops that emp h a s i z e d spiritual, e d u c a t i o n a l , social and economic values, the organized activities included tours of Argonne Laboratory and Du Sable History Museum, a luncheon and tour at Johnson Publishing Company, a co-ed skating party, and a theatre-dinner party.

Scholarships totalling $6,200.00 were awarded at the Beautillion. The young men participating in the program plan to attend institutions such as the University of Cinncinati, West Point Military Academy, the University of Wisconsin, Morehouse College, Northern Illinois University, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama A & M College, Augustana College and the University of Illinois at ChampaignUrbana.

Brothers Carl J. Glenn, Jadonal E. Ford and Roosevelt Sumbry, Jr., served as chairpersons of the annual affair. Brother Harold W. Kelley is Social Activities Chairperson and B r o t h e r R o b e r t L. McMillian is President.

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ohio Alpha Rho Lambda hosts Leadership Conference Greetings Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha from the Brothers of the Central Ohio region.

The Graduate Brothers of Alpha Rho Lambda hosted, under the direction of Brother John Gore, their third Leadership Development Conference in June 1, 1985. There were a p p r o x i m a t e l y 40 u n d e r g r a d u a t e brothers in attendance, representing the colleges of Ohio State University (Kappa Chapter), Ohio University (Pi Chapter) and Ohio Weyselan (Omicron Rho Chapter).

The conference covered the following: social committee activities, Brother Ron Clark; financial secretary d u t i e s , Brother Walt McCreary; presidential duties, Brother Clayton Hicks; college brothers' affairs, Brother Danny Boone; and parliamentary procedures, Brother Eluster Fields.

Earlier in the year, the undergraduate brothers of Ohio State University (Kappa Chapter) hosted the state convention held at Ohio State University.

Alpha Rho Lambda participated in the Midwestern Region's High School Leadership Development Conference, held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on June 28, 1985. We will host the 1986 Midwestern Regional Convetion to be held in Columbus, Ohio on April 4-6, 1986.

ohio Akron Alumni named top Midwestern Chapter The Brothers of Eta Tau Lambda send greetings to all the Brotherhood througout Alphadom. Activities for the past quarter have been fruitful in that the Brothers returned triumphant from the Midwestern Regional Convention in Omaha, Nebraska this past April with the coveted Chapter of the Year Award. Needless to say, the Brothers are really fired up about this.

The Brothers are justly proud of their latest achievement and wish to recognize Brother Allen F. Killings for his persistent and diligent efforts to pool our resources and devise a successful plan; to Brothers Othello Skinner, Fred Lewis, Robert Bender and William Lindsey for devoting so

College Brothers from Central Ohio and members of Alpha Rho Lambda (Columbus) at the Chapter's Leadership Development Conference in June 1985.

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much of their time and ideas to its successful conclusion.

This Chapter sponsored a unique "All Greek Picnic" on July 4th at the Silver Lake Lodge. More than 400 tickets were sold and all agreed that the food was excellent and the atmosphere hard to beat.

This Chapter hosted its Eighth Annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 8, 1985 in the Oliver Ocasek State Office Building. The speaker was Dr. Larry Thomas, President, Central State University. Dr. Thomas gave an inspiring and rousing speech on the merits and values of education for our black youth. He received a standing and prolonged ovation from the large crowd in attendance. Martin O. Chapman Achievement Awards were presented to twenty (20) high school students from local high schools. Twenty (20) college students received scholarships and twentyone (21) college graduates also were presented scholarships. The Brothers were there also in large numbers, many with their wives and children, and we wish to salute Brother Vernon Sykes and his hard-working Education and Scholarship Committee for a job well done.

One of the major endeavors the Brothers became involved in at the Regional Convention was the Leadership and Development Conference for high school students held on June 28th to 30th at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This Chapter sponsored three (3) students at $75.00 each plus providing one of instructors in the person of Brother Fred Lewis. The Brothers are to be commended for their unselfish donations so that high school students can be given the fruits of Alpha Leader's successes and help them become future leaders.

The Delegates to the Atlanta General Convention were the following; Dr. Allen F. Killings, Donald E. Boyd, Robert F. Greene, Emmett E. Jones, Frederick Lewis, Marvin Rasberry and Othello Skinner with Brother Robert Bender and William R. Miller as alternatives.

This Chapter also held its Annual Retreat of Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. on July 12, 13 and 14 at the Quail Hollow Inn in Painesville, Ohio.

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received an update on the many activities and programs this Chapter is involved in.

Continuing our recognition of one Brothers who are involved in community and civic affairs, we note with justifiable pride the recent promotion of Brother Charles L. Greene to Assistant Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Kent State University. On May 4, 1985, a testimonial dinner was given in honor of Brother Doctor Aubrey S. Willacy for his many years of faithful service to the sick and infirm of the community. He was given many presentations by several community and civic groups including a plaque from Eta Tau Lambda presented by Brother Robert Bender, President.

Brother Willacy, in his quiet and unassuming way, has exemplified the spirit of Alpha and earned the love and respect of all who have dealt with him. An Alpha salute to Brother Willacy and may he continue to share his talents and skills with his community, as he indicated he would in his response.

We congratulate Brother William Miller on his appointment to the Board of Directors of the Ohio Edison Company and to the Board of Directors of Blue Cross-Blue Shield.

We salute Brother Nathan Hagins on his appointment as Regional Director for Northeast Ohio by the State Director.

Brother Randolph Baxter, Esquire has recently been appointed to the Board of the Akron Community Foundation, which is the new name for the old Akron Community Trust.

He has also received a letter from the Who's Who organization notifying him of his election to Who's Who in American Law. Congratulations and an Alpha Salute to Brother Baxter as he continues to hold the light of Alpha for all to see.

Correction - It was erroneously reported in 1984 that Eta Tau Lambda was the sponsor of the Reginald White Scholarship Fund; it should have been reported that Alpha Tau Chapter of Akron University is the sponsor of this very fine event.

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u of toledo Epsilon Alpha is reborn The brothers of Epsilon Alpha Chapter, at The University of Toledo, extend our greetings to all of our brothers in Alphadom. Epsilon Alpha experienced a rebirth with the crossing of, "Seven Destined for Greatness".

On May 18, 1984, Brothers Stewart G. Walker, David Young, Garnel Jamison, Martino Harmon, Franklin McCord Jr., Michael McCown, and Francois Smith, were crossed into the light of Alpha. These brothers refinanced and pumped new life into the chapter with their youthful vigor.

With six of our chapter's eight brothers being neophytes, the 198485 school year was a year of growing, learning and seasoning. Further, it was a year sprinkled with highlights.

We began the year by sponsoring the first Alpha Phi Alpha Rap and Breakdance contest for Toledo's inner-city youths. The winner of each portion of the contest was awarded a $50 prize. This event was quite successful.

We continued on the upbeat by capturing first place in the annual Black Greek Show. Our show was dazzling and featured many innovations such as, an Indiana Jones intro-

duction with a live mummy, rapping, and a rendition of the Temptations "My Girl" - all in conjunction with some serious stepping, making this a show to remember!

Further, we took a controversial second place trophy in The University of Toledo's annual Songfest. The second place decision was controversial because we were the first and only black organization to participate in the history of the event . . . and we were also the only organization to receive a standing ovation. On a more serious note, we reinstated a chapter tradition by hosting our Ebony and Ivory week-end. This week-end was structured to promote racial harmony among students, at our very conservative university.

Together with our co-sponsor, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, a white fraternity, we raised and donated $150 to the Big Brothers and Sisters Organization of Toledo. Further, we sponsored a rally in which various campus and community leaders addressed the student body on racial issues and the need for racial harmony. We topped the week-end off with the Ebony and Ivory Dance.

This dance was the first time all year that the races gathered to socialize and just have a good time. For this reason, it was the most successful event of the year.

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Toledo area eighth graders who were visiting The University of Toledo. We entertained them with a short step show, and followed that up by talking to them and stressing the importance of scholarship and leadership in our society.

We plan to make even greater strides in the name of Alpha in the upcoming school year. We have implemented our "Alphadoption" program. In "Alphadoption", each brother will adopt a number of black freshmen, and act as a guide, counselor, brother, and friend for the duration of the year. This in order to smooth the transition from high school to college.

Lastly, we are planning to hold Epsilon Alpha's first Miss Black and Gold Pageant. We will give $200 in scholarship money, prizes and a chance to compete at the state convention. We also have various community projects planned. So it promises to be a busy year.

Epsilon Alpha Chapter is led by officers Martino Harmon, President; Michael McCov/n, Treasurer and Scholarship Chairman; Franklin McCord Jr., Assistant Dean of Pledges; Francois Smith, Sergeant-atArms; Stewart Walker, Dean of Pledges and Secretary; and David Young, Vice-President. We wish you all good luck and success in the upcoming year. Brothers, continue to strive onward and upward, for we are the light of the world. A-Phi!

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members, (from left): Brothers Grice, Goodrich, and Griffith at the banquet celebrating their initiation.

ohio Three Initiates, Three Scholarships in Toledo

Warmest greetings are sent to Alphadom from the beautiful western shore of Lake Erie. The Brothers of Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter, in Toledo, have been active since our last correspondence.

In May 1985, we showed three men the "Light", the first time Alpha Xi Lambda has done so in nine years.

Our neophytes are: Avery Goodrich, a third-year law student at the University of Toledo Law School; Hugh Griffith, data system management officer for the U.S. Postal Service; The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Stewart Walker (left) accepts his scholarship check from Robert Smith, Alpha Xi Lambda's Director of Educational Activities.

and Charles Grice, PhD., coordinator for recruitment and licensing of foster and adoptive homes for the Lucas County Children's Services Board. Brother Grice also operates a private family therapy service. While on line, the three conducted a highly successful seminar in which financial planning experts spoke to residents of the chapter's Alpha Tower complex. The initiation ceremony on May 4th was followed by a celebration

banquet attended by many Brothers.

Also in May, the chapter held its annual "Recognition Dinner", attended by over 40 Toledo area high school seniors. In June, the chapter threw a smoker at which so much fun was had that the event will probably become an annual one.

During the summer, various committees met, including the scholarship committee and, in August, three scholarships were awarded.

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Two scholarships went to students planning to attend college in the fall and one to a college junior. The recipients were: Rosalyn Adams, a freshman at The University of Cincinnati; Leonel Igweduike, in his first year at The Ohio State University; and Stewart Walker, a junior communications major at The University of Toledo and a member of Epsilon Alpha Chapter.

The Brothers in Toledo have many projects on the drawing board and are looking forward to a productive fraternal year. We hope every chapter in Alpha reaches its goals this year.

michigan Four Weiss Scholarships given in Detroit

The Education Foundation of Gamma Lambda Chapter awarded four $1000 Leven C. Weiss Memorial Scholarships to college-bound high school seniors at its 3rd Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on the Wayne State University Campus.

The awardees are Rodney Hayes, Renaissance High School; Alfred Tankersley, Central High School; Glenn Johnson, Highland Park Community High School, and Mark Turner of Southfield Lathrup. The young men are headed for Northwestern University, Tennessee State, Morehouse, and Michigan State, respectively.

The keynote speaker was Brother Dennis Archer, Attorney, former President of the National Bar Association, and President of the State Bar of Michigan. Present also were Brother Dr. Arthur Jefferson, General Superintendent of the Detroit Public School System, and Wayne County Prosecutor and Corporation Counsel, John D. O'Hair, who Archer praised as being sensitive to the needs of the Detroit community by appointing women and blacks to policy-making positions in greater numbers than any predecessor.

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Shown at the Gamma Lambda Scholarship Luncheon are, Left to Right: Brother Elliott S. Hall, Master of Ceremonies; Glenn Johnson, Mark Turner, scholarship receipients; Brother Dennis Archer, guest speaker; Mrs. Leven C. (Jeanette) Weiss, Widow of the Late Brother Leven C. Weiss; Alfred Tankersley, Rodney Haynes, scholarship recipients; and Brother Henry Dees, Chairman - Gamma Lambda Education Foundation

Ceremonies was Brother Elloit Hall, who is the Chief Assistant Prosecutor of Wayne County.

Pepsi Cola Company presented the foundation with a $500 cheque.

Over five years the Gamma Lambda Education Foundation has disbursed $13,500 in scholarships to high school men from the Detroit area schools. The scholarships are named for the late Brother Leven C. Weiss, long time Alpha General Treasurer,

and a past President of Gamma Lambda Chapter. His wife, Mrs. Jeanette Weiss was present and gave remarks.

The Education Foundation also sponsored a moonlight cruise on the Bob-Lo Steamer June 18, 1985. This successful fundraising event was the Foundation's first step in its effort to establish an Endowment Fund to support future educational scholarships and other projects.

FREE SOUTH AFRICA The television cameras are darkened, but the struggle continues.

THE DREAM OF FREEDOM NEVER DIES.

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kansas Townsend & Shepard honored in Topeko President Henry Henderson and the brothers of Delta Eta Lambda extend best wishes to all brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.

At its Founders Day Banquet, the brothers of Delta Eta Lambda honored its founding Brother P. A. Townsend (Upsilon-1932) by presenting him with a 50-year pin and 50-year certificate in recognition of his long service and dedication to the House of Alpha. Brother Townsend, the surviving member of the original founders of Delta Eta Lambda, is now enjoying retirement after an illustrious career as Regional Counsel for Housing and Urban Development.

Brother Townsend is currently President of Judicial Counsel of the A.M.E. Church.

Also honored at the banquet was Brother Charles Shepard (Upsilon1928) who has the distinction as being Life Member of Alpha #23!

The guest speaker was Brother Greg Williams, Delta Mu Chapter. $500 Scholarship awards were presented to S. Scott Mason and Herman E. Barber. $250 Scholarships were awarded to Hamilton L. Dorsey and Irving Lester.

Shown are Delta Theta Lambda Brothers: (1 to r, standing) - Wendell Betts, William Francis John Tarlton, David Chase, Paul Young, William Richards, Theodus Lockhart, P. J. Williams; (I to r, seated) - Charles Shepard, P. A. Townsend, Greg Williams, Henry Henderson, Milton Jackson, Keyton Barker.

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livingston u Pi Delta moving onward and upward toward the light Greetings brothers in Alpha from Pi Delta chapter at Livingston University. The 1984-85 term truly proved productive for Pi Delta. In only its second year in existence the chapter established itself as the best organization on campus, proving again that Alpha is first and finest.

The term brought prestigious awards to the chapter as well as to individual brothers. During the Fall quarter the brothers hosted their first annual Greek show which enjoyed moderate success. Also, the chapter was represented at the state convention in Dothan, Alabama. In the latter stages of the Winter quarter and the entire Spring quarter the brothers of Pi Delta showed Livingston University what Alpha Phi Alpha was all about. The brothers showed their versatility by stepping in Greek shows, doing service projects, aiding various clubs on campus, and by participating in the intramural sports program on campus.

A microwave oven was donated to the United Cerebral Palsy Unit on campus, and the brothers sponsored the Unity Drive to promote unity among the Greek fraternities and sororities on campus. The brothers also initiated a clothing drive for the purpose of donating clothes to the Salvation Army. The brothers of Pi Delta electrified the audience of the Spring quarter step show and easily won first place in their first ever competitive Greek show. The show did not stop at Livingston University and Pi Delta did not stop either. The brothers travelled to Troy State University and once again they were victorious.

Hard work by the brothers of Pi Delta was rewarded accordingly. The IFC Highest Grade Point Average Award was presented to Alpha Phi Alpha for the second year in a row and the James P. Homer Award was 60

The Pi Delta Chapter - winners of the Homer Award as the best organization on the campus of Livingston University, Livingston, Alabama.

won by Alpha Phi Alpha. This award is the highest an organization can win at Livingston University and it symbolizes that the Alphas were the best organization on campus for 1984-85.

Individual awards were won by several of the brothers. The most noteworthy being won by Brother Bobby Warren. Brother Warren was elected as the first Black S.G.A. President at Livingston University. The previous year he had been elected as the first Black cabinet officer when he was elected as Treasurer. Brother Sanford Jeames was initiated into the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society as a charter member and then elected its first President. Brothers Allen Hayes and Jude Akins were elected as Junior and Senior S.G.A. Senators respectfully, and Brother Darryl Hicks was recognized as a member of the Blue Key Honor Society and as a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

During the 1985 Spring quarter six determined young men decided to accept the aims of Alpha as their guide to success. The Seguro Six crossed the burning sands to become new brothers of Alpha and areâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Franklin Ball, Kerry Brackett, Carles Deal, Danny Pryor, Ken Robbins, and Tim Wilson. Also during the spring quarter the brothers of Pi Delta said good-bye to brothers

Darryl Hicks and Damon Smith. Both of them graduated and are now working in Birmingham, Alabama.

The officers for 1985-86 are as followsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;President, Sanford Jeames; Vice-President, Roger McKinnis, Secretary, Franklin Ball; Treasurer, Jude Akins; Dean of Pledges, Jerome Williams; Educational Director, Bobby Warren; Corresponding Secretary, Tim Wilson; Chaplain, Danny Pryor; and Assistant Dean of Pledges, Carles Deal.

The brothers of Pi Delta are looking forward to an even more productive year for 1985-86.

u of central florida Upholding the Aims A warm greeting is extended from the Brothers of Xi Iota to all those who have seen the light of A-Phi-A. We are proud to say that we are still upholding those high standards of Alpha.

First, we at the University of Central Florida (Orlando) have successfully crossed another line since our last correspondence. These distinct two young men were Rodney Rackley (Thunder) and Jerry Caple (Lightning), dubbed "Two Selected Sources." They crossed the burning The Sphinx/Fall 1985

sands after a successful pledge period at the terrible, treacherous, and tyrannical Xi Iota chapter of A-Phi-A. This past spring, our chapter was proud to sponsor the Campus Wide Crime Awareness and Prevention Program with the aid of the National Urban League, the UCF Police department, and many other area crime prevention agencies.

Because of our efforts in meeting the fraternity's aims at scholarship, we are proud to say that we made a clean sweep in the National Panhellenic Council's awards for the spring.

B r o t h e r G e r a u d Blunt w o n the scholarship award for having the highest G.P.A. Brother Norman Edwards won the award for community service. The chapter won the awards for having the highest G.P.A. and for community service overall. We are marching onward and upward towards the light.

Our chapter was also the recipient of the Community Service Award given by the Black Student Union here at UCF. The light of Alpha Phi Alpha shines brightly at UCF and throughout central florida.

This summer one of our most gracious and beautiful Yellow Roses of A-Phi-A (also our own Miss Black and Gold) participated in the Miss Black Orlando Pageant, capturing the crown with her outstanding dance routine. Miss Cynthia Faith Moore went on to be first runner-up in the Miss Black Florida Pageant.

We congratulate Cynthia and will try to support her in her attempts at becoming the next Miss University of Central Florida later this year.

We were delighted to graduate four brothers this past summer.

Brothers Norman Edwards and Lorenzo Robertson, both criminal justice majors; Brother Geraud Blunt, an accounting major; and Brother Anthony Taylor, an electrical engineering major.

This fall, we are looking forward to our Annual Gong Show and the Masquerade Ball with our Miss Black and Gold Pageant set for December 7. These are only a few of the events we have planned for this fall.

We would like to take this time to wish all our fraternal brothers the best of luck in the coming school year. We wish you the best of luck at all your endeavors. We shall attempt The Sphinx/Fall 1985

to support your endeavors and will seek support for ours.

In closing, we invite all chapters to correspond with us to inform us of your coming events and for any suggestions of new projects that we may uptake. Keep moving onward and upward towards the light of mighty A-Phi-A!

east Carolina u A prosperous year for Era Nu The Brothers of Eta Nu Chapter extend a hearty greeting to all Brothers who have entered the House of Alpha. The 1984-85 school year proved to be a very prosperous year for our chapter. Here at East Carolina University, we kicked off the school year by participating in the universities annual "Minority Freshmen S t u d e n t Mixer" w h e r e we w e r e allowed to meet and mingle with the in-coming freshmen class members, and share some basic information about our most esteemed organization. In the area of community service, the brothers visited the Greenville Villa nursing home, and talked with the residents there on a regular basis (once a month).

As election time drew near, Eta Nu brothers (along with the local chapters of the NAACP and the other 7 Black Greek-letter organizations) participated in a city-wide voter registration drive. On election day the brothers volunteered their services at the local Democratic Headquarters, by manning phones, and giving senior citizens of the community rides to and from the polls. Founders Day celebration was held in conjunction with the local graduate chapter, Zeta Eta Lambda. The program was a very emotional and touching event, as Alpha-men joined together to reaffirm the love and honor that we share for our dear Fraternity.

The spring semester brought a renewed feeling of dedication to the onward march of Alpha within the chapter. On January 15, 1985 we celebrated the birthday of Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an awards ceremony and reception in his honor. Our chapter recognized all

minority s t u d e n t leaders on the campus, and business leaders in and around the local community. We were proud to have as our keynote speaker, Brother Rev. Kenneth Hammond, an Eta Nu charter member and university administrator. The affair was attended by well over 100 persons and it was a great success.

As we continued t h r o u g h o u t the semester we continually upheld the lofty ideals of Alpha with many programs and service-related projects.

One event that will forever remain dear to us as Alpha men took place on March 22, 1985 on the campus of North Carolina Central University, in Durham, where the brothers of the Gamma Beta chapter closed out a very successful "Alpha Week" program with a state-wide brotherhood round-up. Numerous chapters were in attendance. The brothers of Eta Nu would like to commend the brothers of Gamma Beta chapter for a job will done.

The officers for the 1984-85 school year w e r e Brothers A n t h o n y D. Jackson, President; A n t h o n y T. Bunch, Vice President; Cedric L. A d d e r l e y , Treasurer; Ralph G. Meachum, Secretary; and Carl L. Blair, Dean of Pledges.

Special congratulations to Brothers Danny Scott, Shawn Laney, David Battle, Donnell Harrell, Randall Berry, and Russell Parker as they complete their college careers with dignity and pride. Eta Nu will continue to uphold the ideals of Alpha as we march Onwards and Upwards towards the light. "06"

florida UNCF Benefit in Panama City The Xi Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted it's first annual UNCF Benefit Basketball Game on April 27, 1985 in Panama City, Florida.

The Alphas were matched with the local Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in this well attended game. Unfortunately, Xi Sigma Lambda suffered a 77-75 overtime defeat after overcoming a 15 point deficit to tie the game at 68-68 in regulation play. The Alphas were lead by Brother Winfred Wise 61

with 28 points, Brother Abie Clements with 19, Brother Carl Dukes with 11, Brother Greg Goosby with 9 and Brother James Finklea with 8.

Not only was the purpose of the game to raise money, but also to promote brotherhood among local fraternities.

All proceeds from this game were divided among the two fraternities so that they could make individual contributions to UNCF. A game trophy was presented to the winning team

by Mr. Ed Lee, Co-Chairman of the Panama City UNCF.

alabama Omicron Lambda is The Home of Legends Omicron Lambda C h a p t e r of Birmingham, Alabama can boast of the fact that it has three legends of Alpha.

Omicron Lambda, chartered in December, 1925, has as active members two of the chapter organizers and one charter member.

The Brothers are, Noah E. Wills, Sr., and Arthur D. Shores, organizers, and William J. Dowdell, charter member.

Brother Shores and Wills were students at Talladega College, and journeyed to Birmingham to take an active part in establishing Omicron Lambda. Brother Dowdell, having finished dental school, was actively involved in working with the brothers that made up the charter groupBrother Dowdell was initiated in Pi Chapter at Meharry Medical School in December, 1919. Brothers Shores and Wills were initiated in Alpha Beta Chapter in October, 1923. Together, these legends have given Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity one hundred ninety (190) years of continuous service. These brothers have NEVER been inactive since their initiation.

These brothers have not only led illustrious Alpha careers, but have rendered untiring careers as leading citizens in the Birmingham/Jefferson County community.

Brother Arthur D. Shores has had a very active and rewarding legal f»2

career. He is one of the forerunners of the civil rights movement in America. He can be remembered for his involvement with the Arthurene Lucy vs. University of Alabama legal entanglement, Prior to entering law, he had an outstanding record in the area of education. He has also served as president of Omicron Lambda Chapter.

Brother Noah E. Wills, Sr., retired educator, had an outstanding career in education. He began his journey in education in 1937 and served the boys and girls of Birmingham, Alabama until 1971. For 33 of those years, Brother Wills served as a principal. He served as president of Omicron Lambda Chapter at two separate periods. During his second administration Omicron Lambda Chapter purchased its first fraternity house.

Brother William J. Dowdell, retired dentist, the lighthouse of Alphadom in Omicron Lambda, has had an outstanding dental career. He has rendered positive service to his total community all of his adult life. Voter registration, voter education, religion, a better life all across the board for his fellow man—have been his contributions to humanity. Brother D o w d e l l s e r v e d as t r e a s u r e r of Omicron Lambda Chapter for 40 years.

The activities of Omicron Lambda Chapter for 1985-1986 will be dedicated to the work of these legends.

Brother William J. Dowdell, 66 years; Brother Arthur D. Shores, 62 years; Brother Noah E. Wills, Sr., 62 years.

Hats off to 190 years of service to Alphadom.

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baptist college Servants of All Greetings . . . Alpha Brothers. The school year 1984-85 was, for the Brothers of Mu Pi, a terrific and exciting year. Upon the arrival of the new and returning students for the Fall of 1984, the Brothers were on hand and assisting the students in moving into the dorms. In October, Mu Pi sponsored a Blood Drive given by the American Red Cross; of which a representative from the local chapter commented that the turn-out was the largest since their coming to the Baptist College. In February, the Brothers, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, sponsored a CPR course on the campus of Baptist College.

Mu Pi was very active in service to the campus. The Brothers assisted the Student Activities Board in arranging and preparing for Baptist College's Christian Music Festival, which was held in November. The Chapter's greatest service to the campus was in the preparation and assistance in the Dedication Service of the Lightsey Chapel, the College's new 37,000 square foot building.

Mu Pi was also active in service to the community. The Chapter sponsored a Voter Registration Drive which was very successful. With the help of the local Voter Registration Department, two Alpha Brothers served as temporary Deputy Registrars; Brothers Stanley Chisolm and Benjamin G. Rivers. The Chapter also worked with the local chapter of the United Negro College Fund in October and collected money for the organization. The Brothers, in addition, helped the Charleston Jaycees in their Haunted House project. Mu Pi was on site to set-up and participate in this event. Our last community service project was in working with the American Cancer Society in their "Great American Smoke-Out", which was held in November.

The year was highlighted with our Miss Black & Gold Pageant and the election of Chapter Officers. Our Pageant Queen for 1985-86 is the most beautiful Tonia A. Reid. Our Officers for this year are Brothers Maurice D. Rowlin, President; Hasan The Sphinx/Fall 1985

A. Muhammad, Vice President; Benjamin G. Rivers, Secretary; Eric E. Jones, Treasurer; LaMarl U. Collins, Assistant Secretary; Andrey B. Wilkins, Assistant Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms; Barry A. Garner, Chaplain; Julius Boyd, Jr., Dean of Pledges; Vincent E. Bacote, Assistant Dean of Pledges; Kenneth J. Gordon, Historian; Eugene W. Lilliewood, Jr., Parliamentarian; Lyndon P. Abrams, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; and Carl L. McGloster, Director of Education.

In May of 1985, Mu Pi was awarded First Runner-Up, by the Student-Life Committee, for Baptist College's Service Club of the Year.

Mu Pi is indeed . . . Servants of All!

georgia A banner year in Atlanta The Eta Lambda Chapter has just completed a banner year through service to the brotherhood and the community. The Brothers celebrated Founders' Day with then General President-Elect Charles C. Teamer, Sr. delivering the fraternal address.

More than 500 alumni and college brothers were inspired by the remarks of Brother Teamer at the banquet which was part of a weekend celebration of our founding. In February at the Georgia State Conven-

tion, Eta Lambda won the Alumni Chapter-of-the-Year Award. At the Southern Regional Convention in Birmingham in March, Brother Robert Willis, a former president of Eta Lambda, received the Outstanding State Director's Award for his leadership in Georgia.

At a public ceremony, the City of Atlanta cited Brother James P. Brawley, President Emeritus of Clark College and a former President of Eta Lambda, by naming a street in his honor. Chestnut Street, which is the principal artery of the Atlanta University Center, became James P. Brawley Drive. Similarly, the WXIA television station honored Brother Andrew J. Lewis, II during the telecast of their "Ones Who Care" award ceremony. Brother Lewis was one of eleven outstanding community volunteers cited for extensive service.

The Brothers of Eta Lambda also demonstrated their commitment to the first aim of Alpha - scholarship.

The Brothers contributed nearly $13,000 in personal donations to the Eta Lambda Scholarship Endowment Fund. The Fund, a newly created chapter project, will allow prepetuation of-our annual giving to help high school honor students and outstanding college brothers in the six metropolitan Atlanta college chapters. It should be noted that the Scholarship Fund total is in addition to nearly $4000 which the chapter awarded to local students in May.

Eta Lambda's Spring 1985 pledge line, "The Seeds of Success.

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Traditional chapter programs were also maintained. The Hungry Club Forum, a project of the Butler Street YMCA, was sponsored by Eta Lambda in May with Brother Reverend Walter Kimbrough, Pastor of the Cascade United Methodist Church, as featured speaker. During this activity, the fourteen 50-year brothers in our chapter were recognized and presented inscribed momentos.

Finally, Eta Lambda is pleased to announce the initiation into Alpha of fourteen outstanding community leaders, educators and other professionals. The initiates i n c l u d e : Brothers Larry Hall, Charles Bell, Scotty Swinney, Deniseo Wesley, Jerome Jones, George Rolle, J. Nelson Geter, C. Perry Halstead, Benjamin Barksdale, Eddie Henderson, Michael Collins, Jerome Anderson, Howlie Davis, and Charles Floyd, Jr. We are particularly proud of the calibre of these men and the dedication to Alpha that they exhibit. Their pursuit of Alpha Phi Alpha speaks well of this general fellowship.

south Carolina 50 years of Alpha in Columbia Eight men were recently inducted into the Fraternity in a very impressive c e r e m o n y . T h e s e fine n e w brothers are as follows: Vaughn Wilson graduated from Benedict College in 1984 and now works as an Inventory Specialist in West Columbia; Willie Jacobs finished South Carolina State College and now works as a counselor at Olympia Middle School; Lester Green finished Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, and now works as an engineer at Allied Corporation; Bruce Williams finished Benedict College and now works as an MR Specialist at Midland Center; Larry Salley finished Benedict College and is now enrolled as a student in the law school at the University of South Carolina; Nathaniel Cooper graduated from the University of Maryland and Webster College in St. Louis, MO and is employed as Finance Officer at Ft. Jackson, SC; Jacob Holmes graduated from Morris Brown College and the University of 63

South Carolina and is a biology instructor in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina; Jeryl Salmond graduated from V.M.I. and now works as an Account Executive for Dean Witter Reynolds.

Brother Jerome Hanley, Dean of Pledgees, conducted a well organized and meaningful pledge club. These brothers were taken into the fraternity during the chapter's observance of its 50th Anniversary, which gave the initiation added meaning.

We all welcome the new brothers into the chapter and we look forward to many years of service to the chapter and to the community.

On Tuesday night, May 7, Alpha men and their wives gathered at the Town House to continue their observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of their chapter. It was May 7, fifty years ago, when Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter received its charter.

During this black-tie affair, Mrs. Mojeska Simkins, who has been directly involved with community concerns for over fifty years, received the chapter's Citizenship Award for 1985.

James B. Blanton, Executive Secretary from the national office, presented the chapter president, Jim Lucas, with a Fifty-Year Certificate.

Scholarship awards were presented to three outstanding seniors: Keith Massey, Victor Smith and J. C. Weston. These students rank high academically, and they have also excelled athletically.

Four fifty year members were present at the banquet: E. E. Franks, Jr., Raymond Bailey, T. S. Martin, and Paul Webber. I. P. Stanback, who is also a fifty year member, was not able to attend.

Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon, who is Southern Regional Vice-President, gave the keynote address. He commended the founding brothers for their courage in establishing a chapter in Columbia during such hard times, and he challenged the members to rise to the challenge of the changing times.

During the same week of the anniversary banquet, brothers spent a pleasant evening listening and dancing to the music of Phase II during their formal dance, at the Masonic Temple.

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at the Alpha House. Thirty high school students who attended the conference were selected from area high schools because of leadership potential which they have demonstrated.

The purpose of the leadership conference is to bring promising high school students together and provide them with leadership skills to enhance their leadership potential.

Willie L. Harriford, Jr., who is the Director of Afro-American Studies at the University of South Carolina, is the Director of Educational Activities for the chapter.

Brother Joe Brown, Principal of Hopkins Junior High School, retired from Richland School District One. Brother Brown, who has been a dependable worker in the chapter, has been cited during well a t t e n d e d recognition programs as a hard working and dedicated school administrator. We commend Brother Brown for his many years of devoted school service to the youth of this area. We wish him well as he shifts gears and continues to move.

I. S. Leevy Johnson was recently sworn in as President of the South Carolina Bar Association. He is the first black to hold this position. We wish Brother Johnson well as he presides over this very important organization in the State.

aid to a brother who had suffered extended illnesses, sponsorship of our first Golf Tournament, having a Community Calendar Contest and sending delegates to conventions.

He boasted of the fact that two members have been promoted to higher school administrative positions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brothers Fred Smiley and Frank Washington.

Brother Frank Washington introduced the speaker, Otis Mason, Superintendent of Schools, St. John County. He received the Bachelor's degree from FAMU and the Master's from New York University. His 30year education career has spanned a variety of assignmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;teacher, principal, supervisor and presently s u p e r i n t e n d e n t of schools. His numerous community affiliations include officer and class leader at the AME Church, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Red Cross and other civic and social agencies. His dedication and expertise won for him the honor of being named "Alpha Brother of the Year" on the local and state levels. He is the example of an aspiring man who has fully utilized his talent and skill to ascend to the top of his profession, becoming a prominent force and highly visible role model. Brother Washington presented him a handsome plaque and Ms. Barbara Washington pinned a corsage on his wife.

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Brother Mason centered his speech around the importance of giving the proper attention to children. Several presentations were made by Brother Herbert S. Coleman. They included a retirement plaque to Brother William E. Jackson for 34 years of service in education; and a retirement plaque to Brother William H. Jackson for 41 years of service in education. The "Outstanding Service" Award went to Brother Marion Lenon and Brother Frank Washington was the recipient of the "Brother of the Year" Award.

Each Alphabette was given a very attractive desk pen with their nameplate and digital clock on it. A very delectable buffet style dinner was served. All of the candidates for the Community Calendar Contest were special guests. Brother Reuben Williams presented two scholarships of $500 each, the first to Gregory Sayles of North Marion High. Gregory will enter the University of Florida.

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Members of the Epsilon Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha held their third annual Recognition and Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 29, at Holiday Inn East.

With President Brother Fred Smiley presiding, the program began with the Occasion by the Rev. Brother Thomas Harris. Brother Thomas George gave review of the activities of the past year. His list included sponsorship of the Mighty Mouse Baseball Team, construction of a sign for the Little League Baseball Field, awarding two $500 scholarships, presentation of plaques and certificates to people in the community for outstanding service, giving substantial

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Sebron Bynes, the other winner, will enter Bethune-Cookman College.

Brother Dr. John Rawls, state director, Gainesville, installed the officers. They are President Brother Fred Smiley; President-Elect, Brother Frank W a s h i n g t o n ; Second Vice President, Brother Dr. L. R. Hampton; Secretary, Brother William E. Jackson; Treasurer, Brother Robert J. Starker; Chaplain, Brother Warren Hop; Parliamentarian, Brother Marion Lenon; Editor-to-the-Sphinx, Brother Herbert S. Coleman; Historian, Brother Thomas George; and Director of Education, Brother Reuben Williams.

Other members are Brothers Doyle Banks, Elton Bellamy, B. F. Brown, the Rev. E. F. Broxton, Clarence Cotton Jr., Robin Courtney, William H. Jackson, the Rev. Thomas Harris, E. K. Johnson, Charles Lauria, John J. Livingsto, Benjamin F. Miller, Howard Nelson, Riley Preston, Jr., Roy Rolle, Sr., Willie Suddieth, and Edward L. Walker.

livingstone college A banner year for Gamma Mu Greetings to all of our Brothers in Alpha from the Brothers of the 77th Chapter of this Great F r a t e r n i t y Gamma Mu located at Livingstone College here in the great city of Salisbury, North Carolina. The fraternal year of 1984-85 was a very busy one for the Brothers of Gamma Mu. We set and achieved the many goals which we had established for ourselves during the year.

During the Fall Semester of 1984, we initiated a three man line (The Lions of Judah) into the Brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brothers Eric Norman, Michael McCoy, and Randy Richardson are still upholding the high standards of this illustrious Fraternity.

Brother Cleveland Gadsden planned a drug awareness seminar on the campus and it proved to be very informative as the speaker, an undercover narcotics agent for the North Carolina Special Bureau of Investigation, provided first-hand knowledge about the various drugs The Sphinx/Fall 1985

which are visible throughout college campuses all over the country. We also participated in a seminar on tuberous sclerosis, a condition that affects many people both young and old. It causes pain in joints and wartlike conditions on the skin. This seminar enlightened us about this little-known condition.

We provided food baskets for the needy of the Salisbury/Rowan community during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. It gave us a good feeling to let these people know that there is someone who will be able to help them in times of trouble.

The Spring Semester of 1985 was extremely busy. We were active participants in our State and Regional Conventions (Greensboro, NC and Birmingham, AL respectively). Brother Gadsden initiated a clothing drive for the entire month of February - provided for the needy of the community. This type of community service prompted the college Student Government Association to name Gamma Mu Chapter "Student Organization of the Month" during the month of March.

Brother McCoy coordinated a symposium on March 29. The program was centered on the theme "The Need For Blacks In the Federal Prison System". Brother William M. McCoy, Jr., the Protestant Chaplain at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, NC, was one of the keynote speakers in this informative event about career opportunities within the Federal Prison Service.

We also brought a new member into the Brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha. Neophyte Brent Edwards (The Soaring Eagle) was successfully taken into Alphadom as his father, Brother James Edwards (of Beta Kappa Lambda in Charleston, SC), took part in the initiation process.

O u r Men I n t e r e s t e d in Alpha program has been re-activated. This program gives young men the chance to affiliate themselves with the work and the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha while broadening their interest in pledging a fraternity. At the same

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time, it gives the Brothers of Gamma Mu a chance to look and evaluate these interested young men as potential aspirants of Alpha.

Several of our Brothers received plaudits for their academic achievements on April 26. Brothers Edwards, McCoy, and Richardson received honors for maintaining high scholastic averages during the year. Brother Louis C h a m b e r s w a s r e c e n t l y inducted into the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society; also, Brother Chambers received a scholarship from the Salisbury/Rowan Kiwanas Club for academic excellence. The Chapter gave a merit award to a male member of the freshman class that showed leadership, academic excellence, and high moral character. It was given to a y o u n g man by the n a m e of Terrance Gattis.

Brother Michael Butler was honored as Chapter Brother of the Year for his dedicated service to the Fraternity and other aspects of college life.

Brother Mitchell Bennett, a cadet in the college's Army ROTC program, received his commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in May. Brother McCoy again r e c e i v e d distinction as being one of three Livingstone College students that received an internship with the North Carolina state government.

Also, the Brothers of Gamma Mu, along with the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, volunteered their services in the Salisbury/Rowan staging of the Special Olympics. It was a lot of fun for everyone and we're glad that we make a difference in someone's life.

Officers of the Gamma Mu Chapter for the 1984-85 year are Brothers Cleveland Gadsden, President; Michael Butler, Vice-President; Bryant Sadler, Secretary; Louis Chambers, Treasurer; Terry McCaskill, Chaplain; Signal Montgomery, Parliamentarian; Mitchell Bennett, Dean of Pledges; and Darin Moore, Dean of Education. The remaining Brothers of the Chapter are: Raymond Briggs, Brent Edwards, Michael McCoy, Eric Norman, and Randy Richardson.

Our advisor is Brother Dr. Frank R. Brown.

We hope that we can continue to stand in the great tradition of Alpha Phi Alpha and keep on marching forward " o n w a r d a n d u p w a r d towards the light."

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u of south Carolina Theta Nu Chapter moving onward and upward The Brothers of Theta Nu fraternally greets all of our Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. The Spring semester of 1985 was a productive period for Theta Nu Brothers during which they were very active on campus as well as off campus. They began the year with the commencement of a Sphinx Club on February 26, made up of eight distinguished young men who are now brothers. They are Brothers Michael Daniels, Wayne Lynn, Mark Dawson, Gus Eady, Leroy Gadsden, Moses Bishop, Walter Davis, and Nicholas Jones. The new brothers were initiated on April 12 and pledge period lasted six weeks.

Theta Nu also sponsored a semiformal dance, Spring Blast '85, in the Russell House Ballroom on March 29 with a live band performing. The Sphinx Club was host. During Black History Month, Brother George Haley, brother of Alex Haley, author of Roots, spoke to the public gathering. The event was followed by a semi-formal reception with the Presi-

dent of the University, Dr. James Holderman. A plaque was presented to Brother Haley by Theta Nu following his speech on the "Advancement of Colored People in the United States."

During the week of April 21-26, the Pan-Hellenic Council of the University of South Carolina sponsored its annual Greek Week. Throughout this week all greek organizations participated in many activities. In the Greek games, Theta Nu came out in the semi-finals of the volleyball games and in the Greek Stepshow, Theta Nu performed first with the best show. All of these events were open to the public. The week closed out with the annual Greek Awards Banquet where Theta Nu won a number of awards. The program's master of ceremony was Brother Walter Davis. Theta N u ' s awards included: the "Service Project of the Year" , "Highest GPR Fraternity Member" and "Fraternity Man of the Year" awards, both of the latter going to Brother John Wardell. A special congratulations to Brother Wardell for his exemplification of the Alpha prominence.

From an educational standpoint, Theta Nu presents "Black Issues and Answers" weekly on campus. During this hour, attendants ask ques-

tions about the topic presented. The most responsive presentations were the topics "Black students on a predominantly white campus" and "Should Greeks monitor their public pledging activities."

In reference to the upcoming Fall semester of 1985, Theta Nu helped with the University's registration as well as the Minority registration sponsored by the Association of Afro-American Students (AFRO).

There are also plans for a "Back in Black Week" which will be mainly directed to the incoming freshmen to educate them on the perspectives of Alpha Phi Alpha. There will be seminars, stepshows, and other activities.

The Brothers of Theta Nu have situated themselves in a very influential position on campus. There are brothers in the Student Senate, officers in the NAACP, AFRO, dorm government, and the Student Government Association. There are also brothers who are pages in the South Carolina State Legislature. Truly the students of the University of South Carolina can say, "There Goes An Alpha Man." Remember, the brothers of Theta Nu will always pursue and sustain the highest standards of excellence in education and service.

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jarvis christian college Theta Alpha nets award for academic achievement Theta Alpha Chapter initiated its spring line on March 29, 1985. The initiated brothers are Lemmuel A. Clark, Leonard A. Daniels, Robert F. Green, Clevin L. Giles, James L. Graham, Marvin J. Owens, Mark R. Stanberry, and Michael F. Walker.

The following officers were elected for the 1985-86 school year: President, Leonard Daniels; V7ce President, Michael Walker, Secretary, Marvin Owens; Treasurer, Robert Green; Chaplain, Lemmuel Clark; Dean of Pledges. James Graham; and Assistant Dean of Pledges and Parliamentarian, Clevin Giles.

The new brothers wasted no time in continuing the Alpha traditions established on the Jarvis campus. They sponsored the Chapter's annual blood drive with the Stewart Blood Center of Tyler, Texas, and collected 32 pints of blood. The blood drive is beneficial to the student body of Jarvis. If one of the students ever requires blood, he or she would have priority over another person requiring the same type of blood.

Theta Alpha continued providing assistance to the Jarvis Early Childhood Center. The brothers renovated the Center's playground area by painting and adding new equipment.

The Chapter works with the Early Childhood Center year-round in all aspects of development.

The new brothers served as hosts and ushers for the College's Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises where Brother Leonard Brown, III, the 1984-85 Chapter President, proudly received the Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biology and chemistry.

It seems to be a tradition at Jarvis for Theta Alpha to win the award for academic achievement. The Chapter has won the honor for the fraternity with the highest average for seven of the last nine years. The new brothers will help continue this tradition. The The Sphinx/Fall 1985

Theta Alpha Brothers Michael Walker, Clevin Giles, Mark Stanberry, Robert Green, James Graham, Marvin Owens, and Leonard Daniels preparing for Alpha Day.

Brother Marvin Owens donating a pint of blood to the Stewart Blood Center during the Blood Drive sponsored by Theta Alpha Chapter.

1985 spring line boasts a combined average of 3.38 with one brother maintaining an average of 4.0.

Theta Alpha looks forward to a successful 1985-86 year.

texas christian u Eta Psi plans Black History celebration Greetings brothers, we the Brothers of Eta Psi Chapter-Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas, would like to invite the entire national body to our 2nd Annual Black History Month Greek Show and Celebration!

. . . to be held Saturday, February 8, 1986. The greek show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Ed Landreth Auditorium on the campus of TCU; and the Celebration will begin at 10 p.m. in the TCU Brown-Lupton Student Center Ballroom.

Also, the brothers of Beta Tau Lambda (Ft. Worth) and Eta Psi (TCU) Chapters will host the 22nd Annual Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Convention. The convention will be held at the Holiday InnSouth Conference Center, Ft. Worth, Texas, February 14th and 15th, 1986.

We encourage all Texas State (and adjacent states) Brothers to attend this convention. Remember brothers, "Cordiality exists among all who abide within."

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texQs Tyler Brothers expand Community Service The election of new officers has cast a new burst of leadership for the Epsilon Alpha Lambda chapter based in Tyler, Texas.

Respectively, these officers are: Brothers Monday Raibon, President; Andy Davis, Vice President; Robert Raze, Recording Secretary; William Warren, Treasurer, Rickey Gaines, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; James Hawkins, Chaplain; and C. D. Hodge, Historian.

Brother Monday, our new president, is working hard for Epsilon Alpha Lambda to regain its leadership in the community. He is urging all brothers to become more active in local affairs and to get involved in community development, especially in the north end of the city, which is predominately black. Christmas projects and U.N.C.F. are also on his agenda.

The chapter also plans a number of activities that will spread the spirit of Alphadom throughout East Texas.

The chapter is also committed to the reclamation of inactive brothers.

The chapter mourns the loss of two very fine and dedicated brothers this past year. Brothers Cecil W. Clift and Gratin Fields joined the Omega Chapter. Their presence will be greatly missed.

Epsilon Alpha Lambda has the distinction of having two brothers with 50 or more years of carrying the Alpha tradition. Brother Warren and Brother Taliaferro were honored during the convention in Atlanta, GA. More complete news will be forthcoming in the next issue of The Sphinx.

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Washington Alpha Northwest on the move Zeta Pi Lambda Chapter (Seattle) recently inducted eleven outstanding brothers into their chapter. The line known as FBM-11 (Free Black Men) included Don Roberts, Rodney Lewis, Rodney Proctor, Juan Huey-Ray, Craig Lewis, Eldredge McCready, Lynn French, Ken Pounds, Patrick Prout, Gordon McHenry and Ross Baker.

In the past three years Zeta Pi Lambda has initiated over twenty brothers into the chapter. This new infusion of manpower, spirit and comraderie has pumped new life back into the great northwest area's largest chapter.

Also in the past year, Alpha Xi chapter (University of Washington) has brought in six new members, increasing their on-campus number to eight.

It is the desire of all chapters in the great northwest to have a strong showing of brotherhood and support in time for the 1988 western regional convention scheduled for Seattle.

On May 25, 1985 Zeta Pi Lambda hosted its annual black and gold formal. Nearly three hundred people were in attendance.

Putting all modesty aside it was one of the best social affairs Seattle has seen in many, many years.

Alpha veterans of 20 and 30 years commented that the affair was one of the best they had ever attended.

Highlights of the ball included a seventeen-piece orchestra, an alumni brothers stomp and the presentation of a community service award to a member of the Seattle city council.

The council member, Sam Smith, just happens to be a "Q"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;but his sons Carl, Don and Ron are good Alpha men. The father made a mistake early in his life by going the other way but his sons made up for that mistake three-fold.

On June 13 Zeta Pi Lambda hosted a no-host cocktail party for brother Tony Brown of Tony Brown's Jour-

nal. Brother Brown was in Seattle to participate in the Western Regional Blacks In Government Conference.

Brother Brown was presented a token of appreciation from the chapter for his work in the area of telecommunications on behalf of black people everywhere.

Brother Norm Rice, currently president of the Seattle city council, recently announced his candidacy for mayor of Seattle. Brother Rice, who will battle white incumbent Charles Royer, has an outstanding chance to unseat Mr. Royer. If Brother Rice is elected he will join a growing list of big city mayors who just happen to be good Alpha men.

Brother Jesse Wineberry just completed his first year in the Washington state legislature as representative (D) of the 43rd district of Seattle. The brother is fast becoming a political force in the Seattle area.

Brothers C. P. Johnson and Fred Haynes have both achieved the status of fifty (50) year membership in Alpha. Both brothers, who are also life members, are still very active in the chapter.

California Project Olympus Was a Milestone in Service The following report is presented from Eta Sigma Lambda Chapter, San Jose, California.

The 1984 Regional Convention held at the LeBaron Hotel in San Jose, California, in one sentence was a spectacular success. The state of the art computerized registration along with picture ID convention badges let Brothers know from the start of the convention that San Jose would be a special experience.

There were some format changes in the workshops and convention activities that will help shape the Western Region for some time to come.

Activities were run to capacity. Participation of actively registered Brothers was at an all-time high.

There was something for everyone, tournament play, aerobics classes, business seminars, career seminars, tours and excursions, and of course serious Alpha business.

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To top it all off the San Jose convention made a significant contribution to the Western Region by being the first convention to finish in the Black since Eta Sigma Lambda held the convention in San Jose in 1976.

Convention management, planning, events, and state of the art technology, that was the 1984 Western Region Convention sponsored by Eta Sigma Lambda, San Jose, California.

Project Olympus was a project sponsored by Eta Sigma Lambda Chapter that sent 50 disadvantaged minority youths ages 12 to 15 to the Olympics in Palo Alto. The broad purposes of this project were to foster high moral standards by providing an opportunity for youth to witness international competition, and gain a better understanding of the mental and physical determination that is demanded of athletes.

The students brought on board the program worked for six months before the Games. Over the course of that time they engaged in activities such as principles of leadership, community service, team building, and participation.

The idea of going to the Olympics was beyond the scope of most inner city youth. But they learned as participants in Project Olympus that with proper guidance, motivated by the right incentives, a project of this type can be a reality. The students raised their own funds, planned their trip and solicited support from their community.

Instructors were taken from all walks of life throughout the community, with active participation from groups such as the Boy Scouts, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Project Hope, and the United Way, Anheuser Bush, Adidas, Crown Zellerbach, and The Los Angeles Olym-

Shown at Eta Sigma Lambda's Black & Gold Ball (September 1984) are: (standing) - Rich Terrell, Clinton Minnis, Carl Brown, Ed Henter, Nate Newman, Vernon Johnson, Sam White, Bob Avery, Ted Brown, T. J. Owens, Ted Daniels, James Coleman, Darryl Parker, Fred Williams, Darryl Fair, Gaylord Mance; (l-r, kneeling) - Moses Sullivan, Ben Rogers, Ron Cannon, Tom Schumake, Tracy Wilson, Juan Cooper, Ron Jackon, Harold Clay, Jeff Moore, Rob Riley and Charles McClinton.

Eta Sigma Lambda Brothers and Project Olympus students preparing to leave for Stanford Stadium during Olympic Games. pic Organizing Committee. Coordinated by Alpha Phi Alpha, Project Olympus was truly a community

program that sevrved the broad base of peoples we have in the Santa Clara Valley.

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1984 - 85 Chapter Report of Program Activities Please complete the following questionnaire for the period covering AUGUST 1, 1984 through MAY 30, 1985 only.

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Brother WALTER P. (Jack) ADKINS entered Omega Chapter April 20, 1984 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, following a brief illness.

Brother Adkins was born in Tennille, Georgia, February 12, 1903 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona 34 years thereafter. He received his collegiate education at Ohio State University and Fisk University. He was a professor of Political Science, and Coach of athletics at LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tennessee from 1926 - 1943.

In 1950 Brother Adkins moved to Phoenix, Arizona to teach Social Studies at Carver High School.

Brother Adkins was a member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science; Phi Delta Kappa, Urban League, N. A. A. C. P. and the National Education Association.

Omega service were conducted at the funeral parlors April 23, 1984 with Brother Bobby McCray officiating. He is survived by his wife - Delores; a daughter, Micaela; a son, Charles; a sister, Vernall, and many collacteral relatives and friends.

* Brother LYMAN BEECHER BROOKS entered Omega Chapter April 20, 1984 at Norfolk Community Hospital (Virginia) following a brief illness.

Brother Brooks was President Emeritus of Norfolk State University. He was born May 27, 1910, a native of Matthews County Virginia; educated in the public schools of Matthews and Middlesex Counties. He received his Baccalaurate degree from Virginia Union University; the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees were earned at the University of Michigan.

Brother Brooks was active in many civic organizations; President of the Virginia Teacher's Association; President of the Virginia Research Association; President of the National Alumni Association of Virginia Union; President of the Association of Virginia Colleges, and many others. For 38 years he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Norfolk Community Hospital: above all, he was an active member of Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter at the time of his passing.

Brother Brooks is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two daughters; a brother and many collateral relatives, and friends.

The local chapter conducted Omega Service at the Hale Funeral Home, Norfolk, Virginia; followed by funeral rites at Bank Street Memorial Church, April 25, 1984.

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Brother IRVING LEROY BUTLER, JR., entered Omega Chapter on July 31, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois.

The only son of Marie Gertrude Butler and the late Irving L. Butler, he was born in A b i l e n e , K a n s a s on December 5, 1924.

After serving in the United States Navy for four years, he attended Howard University and Lincoln University (Missouri). At Lincoln he was initiated into Alpha Psi Chapter and received his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1955, he came to Chicago working for the Chicago Transit Authority and later for the Chicago Public Schools. At the time of his death, he was an educator at Martin Luther King High School in Chicago.

In 1962, he married the late Ethel Gagnet. An active and long standing member of Messiah-Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Irving gave unselfishly of himself to the Lord.

Irving "The Grey Fox" Butler was a dedicated member of the F r a t e r n i t y . A Life M e m b e r , a n d C h a i r m a n of the Life Membership Committee for Xi Lambda Chapter, he zealously and untiringly devoted his energies to the goals and aspirations of the organization. He was also actively involved in the Chicago Chapter of the Lincoln Alumni Association.

Brother Butler is survived by his mother, Marie G. Butler; two sisters, Lorentine Davis and Doris Young; and a host of loyal relatives and friends.

Brother LUKE H. CHAPMAN, former Southern Vice President (1967-69), entered Omega Chapter on June 20, 1985 in Silver Spring, Maryland.

He was born in Greenville County and received his early education in the public schools of Honea Path, South Carolina, graduating from Sterling High School, Greenville, South Carolina. He received both his B.S. and Masters degree from South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina and did further study at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky; and Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

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A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., he held the following positions: Secretary, Vice-President, President of Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter, Greenville, South Carolina; State Director; Southern Regional Vice-President; and member of the National Election Commission.

Mr. C h a t m a n w a s also a m e m b e r of the Holly S p r i n g s Chapter of the Free and Accepted Masons and a Shriner.

At an early age he joined the Liberty Baptist Church, Honea Path, South Carolina, later moving his membership to Springfield Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Choral Director for the Adult Sunday School, member of Senior Choir, Male Chorus, Banners of Joy and Chairman of the Trustee Board.

Surviving are his wife, Janie Barksdale Chatman of the home; two daughters, Glenda C. Morrison of Kansas City, MO and Donna A. Chatman of Silver Springs, MD; a son, Michael Chatman of the home; two sisters, Mae L. Mcintosh of Brooklyn, NY; and Olivia K. Newsome of Upper Marlboro, MD; and four brothers, Charlie L. Chatman of Minneapolis, MN, Robert M. Chatman of Philadelphia, PA, Conyers M. Chatman, Atlantic City, NJ, and P. Vernon Chatman of Gary, IN, and two grandchildren, Michelle and Maegan Morrison.

Brother CECIL WILLIAM CLIFT entered Omega Chapter on March 25, 1985 in Tyler, Texas following a brief illness.

Brother Clift was a native of Patoka, Indiana, where he received his early education at Gordon Hill Elementary School. He earned the BSA degree in soil chemistry at Purdue University and the Master's Degree in soil chemistry at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 1943.

He was initiated in Tau Chapter and was an active member of Epsilon Alpha Lambda Chapter where he served as Chapter President and also received the Alpha Man of the Year Award in 1977.

Brother Clift rendered 27 years of service at Jarvis Christian College (Hawkins, Texas), first as Director of the Argo-Industrial Program (1952-1957). Until his retirement in 1979, he served as Professor of Chemistry, Chairman of the Division of Science and Mathematics, and Director of Institutional Research.

Omega Services were conducted by Epsilon Alpha Lambda.

Funeral rites were held at Jarvis Christian College Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Smith-Howard Chapel of the J.N. Ervin Religion and Culture Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary; their children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Arlene Clift, Myra Clift, Dr. Joseph Clift, and Cecil Walden Clift; a daughter-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, relatives and many friends. Interment was at Pioneer Cemetary, Hawkins, Texas.

Brother JAMES ALLEN COLSTON - a prominent educator, who served a total of 31 years as the President of four colleges, entered Omega Chapter January 22, 1985, in a Greensboro Hospital (North Carolina) following a brief illness.

Brother Colston retired from the presidency of the huge Bronx Community College, New York City in 1976; following which he served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Administration at A and T State University. Brother Colston also served as President of Knoxville College (Tennessee); Bethune-Cookman College (Florida) and Georgia State College (Savannah).

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His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College; a Master's degree from Atlanta University; and a Doctorate degree from New York University.

Aside from membership in Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Colston was a member of Beta Epsilon Boule (Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity), and many other local and national organizations.

He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina; a daughter, Jean; a brother, Nathaniel; four sisters, and many collateral relatives and friends. Funeral rites were held at St. James' United Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina - on January 25, 1985.

On May 28, 1984, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D C , Brother AVERITTE H. CORLEY of Mu Lambda Chapter passed into Omega Chapter. A Life Member of Alpha, he was known for his outspoken support of the fraternity in chapter meetings.

He had retired from the National Institutes of Health and had also worked in the sale of real estate, insurance and home improvement supplies.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Brother Corley studied law at the Robert H. Terrell Law School in Washington, D.C. He was a member of Psi Gamma Mu Legal Fraternity.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 12, 1901, Brother Corley graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis.

Survivors include his wife, Lawrence Corley of Washington, D . C ; his son Averitte Corley; two sisters, Martha F. Cox and Nancy N. Powell; two granddaughters, Deborah and Paula Corley; five nieces, Bunny, Toddy, Pattie, Luella and Charlene, all of Indianapolis; three stepdaughters, Clara A. Day of Silver Spring, Maryland; Ruth C. Fulmore of Miami, Florida; and Lillian Kennedy Chase of Washington, D . C ; and a stepgrandson, Alvin S. Kennedy.

$p Brother HERMAN DEES, age 59, entered Omega Chapter September 23, 1984 following an extended illness. He was a native of Camden, Alabama, and also resided in Dayton, Ohio many years. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, member and Assitant Director of Senior Choir, Men's Day Chairman 1983-84, and a member of the Daytona Chorale. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Brother Dees was a graduate of Tuskegee Institute. He was a very active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Theta Lambda Chapter. He held the office of chaplain for several years and also directed the Brothers in singing the Alpha Hymn.

Brother Dees was very popular in Greater Dayton where he received recognition for his outstanding achievements in the field of insurance underwriting.

He was a talented tenor, and enjoyed singing in concerts in and around Dayton. His warm and sincere smile was appreciated by everyone who knew him.

Funeral services were held at Tabernacle Baptist Church and were conducted by his wife, Katherine; sons Kerry and Kenneth; daughter, Hermita; brothers, Edward, Earnest, Henry, Lloyd, Otis, Dan, Charles, Martin and Franklin; sister, Delores Willis; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Brother BRIAN K. GREENE entered Omega Chapter on February 21, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was tragically struck down by an automobile while riding his moped.

Brother Greene was born November 18, 1960 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he received his elementary and secondary education. He attended Florida A and M University on a

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School of Business and Industry Scholarship and had bee.n accepted as a candidate for graduation.

Brother Greene was a member of the Beta Nu Chapter of which he was President in 1983-84, and he received the chapter's Outstanding Brother Award in 1982-83.

While at Florida A and M, Brother Greene was a member of the Society for the Advancement of Management and Marketing, the Marketing Club, the Finance Club and the Honors Club. He was also instrumental in rechartering the FAMU chapter of the NAACP and was president in 1982-83.

Funeral rites were conducted by the Reverend Randall L. Hyvonen in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, James E. and Ruth; and brother, James, Jr.; a sister, Pamela; his fiancee, Dedra Baker; and many relatives and friends.

Brother THOMAS HARRIS entered Omega Chapter on August 27 at Chantilly Baptist Church, Chantilly, Virginia.

Born April 5, 1944 in Thomaston, Georgia, Brother H a r r i s w a s b a p t i s e d at Macedonia Baptist Church in that city. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Ben Franklin University, Washington, DC and a B.S. Degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville. He w a s i n i t i a t e d i n t o Beta Omicron Chapter at TSU. Subsequently, he served in the United States Army while stationed in Vietnam. In 1968, Brother Harris confessed Christ as His Lord and Savior. He began his professional career as an auditor at the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1966 and at the date of his transfer to Omega Chapter was employed as a Senior Auditor at the United States Information Agency, Inspector General's Office, Washington, DC. Brother Harris was a loyal citizen and faithful member of Chantilly Baptist Church. He leaves a strong witness of faith to his family: his wife, LaVonne M. Harris; one son, Kirk Thomas Harris; his mother, Mrs. Susie Harris of Thomaston; and host of relatives and friends.

Brother RUSSELL HOLLAND entered Omega Chapter on July 11 1985 - in the Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, New York, after a long illness.

Brother Holland was born in Moneta, Virginia and graduated from Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, and from Meherry School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1930, he migrated to Buffalo and started his practice there in 1933. He remained there until his retirement three years ago, after 48 years of practice. During his entire tenure he treated patients based on need, rather that ability to pay. He was also a part-time school dentist in the Buffalo School system.

Brother Holland was a member of the Board of Managers of the former Michigan Avenue YMCA and was the first Black to serve as Democratic Chairman of the 5th Ward. He was appointed to the Buffalo Board of Safety in 1971; and, in 1979, received his life membership in the 8th District Dental Society.

Dr. Holland was a member of St. Lukes AME Zion Church, were funeral services were held on July 15th. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were from Alpha Phi Alpha, the Boule, the Appomattox Club, the Medical Alliance and Les Tres.

Dr. Holland is survived by his wife, the former Florence Saunders, of Williamsville; a daughter, Anica Lewis; two grandchildren and a brother (Dr.) Walter B. Holland.

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Brother J. BERNARD HOWARD entered Omega Chapter in June 1981 - following an extended illness.

Brother Howard was a native of Norfolk, Virginia - where he received his early education - elementary and secondary training. He later received a Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University and a Master's degree from Hampton Institute.

Brother Howard was an Army veteran, and a United States postal employee for 31 years - transferring to the Norfolk Naval Supply Center as an Academic Advisor until his retirement in 1978.

In August 1978 Brother Howard became Assistant Advisor and Director of Evening and Summer programs at Old Dominion University, where he remained until his passing.

Brother Howard is survived by his wife of many years, his mother, a brother and four sisters. Omega services were conducted by Nu Theta Chapter prior to the final rites - at the Funeral Parlors. * Brother RICHARD ROGERS, 61, entered Omega Chapter on July 9, 1985. Services for Brother Rogers were held at Greater Mt. Morial Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, on July 15th.

A native of Detroit, Brother Rogers was a graduate of Detroit Institute of Technology. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 1980 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he became a volunteer worker with SCORE (Service Corporation of Retired Executives), part of the U.S. Small Business Adminstration.

He was initiated into the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and was affiliated with the Delta Tau Lambda Chapter in Phoenix.

He was survived by his wife, James Etta; a daughter, Donna; a son, Richard Jr; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Burial was in Phoenix.

Brother HAROLD LOUIS SCHMOKE entered Omega Chapter April 4, 1985 at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C. following an extended illness. He was born in Farmville, North Carolina on May 16, 1918.

Brother Schmoke achieved elementary and high school education in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) and Shaw University (Raleigh, North Carolina), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He had a master's degree from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Brother Schmoke was employed as a physical science aide by the United States Naval Powder factory at Indianhead, Maryland and for a short time at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. He began his teaching career in 1953 at Bel Alton High School in Charles County, Maryland, where he remained for many years.

He was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, serving as Treasurer and other church offices for many years. He held membership in numerous local and national civic organizations.

Funeral rites were conducted April 8, 1985 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D . C , with the Reverend Henry C. GregThe Sphinx/Fall 1985

ory, III officiating. He is survived by his wife of 34 years; two sisters, two brothers, many other relatives, and a host of friends.

Brother CLARENCE JOSEPH UTLEY entered Omega Chapter October 15, 1985 in his Chicago home following a brief illness.

Brother Utley was born March 30, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee where he received his elementary and secondary education.

Brother Utley attended Lane College, and graduated from Meharry Medical College, School of Dental Technology, Nashville, Tennessee. He was the owner and operator of the Utley Dental Laboratory, and as a certified Dental Technician, served the Dental community with great pride for many years.

Brother Utley, a 25 year resident of Chicago, also has been active with Meharry Medical College Alumni Association and the Lane College Alumni Association.

Omega services were conducted for Brother Utley at the Collins Funeral Parlor October 19th, 1985 - prior to the funeral rites.

He is survived by his two daughters, Beverly and Cheryl; two sisters; two brothers; and many collateral relatives and friends.

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Brother DANIEL ARTHUR WILLIAMS entered Omega Chapter June 28, 1984 following an extended illness - in his home Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Brother Williams was born in Greenboro, North Carolina, May 29, 1906. After receiving his elementary and secondary education in the public schools of Greensboro, North Carolina, he matriculated at A and T. State University, where he was initiated into the Fraternity; later transferred to Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina; thereafter he matriculated at North Central University, Durham where he earned a Master's Degree in Public Health. He continued postgraduate work at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.

Brother Williams joined the faculty at Fayetteville State University in 1951, where he served as Assistant Professor of Health Education until his retirement in 1970.

Brother Williams is survived by his devoted wife, Mae; a son, Daniel II; a daughter, Ora, and many collateral relatives and friends.

Third General President enters Omega Chapter

Brother FREDERICK HARRISON MILLER was born in Round Lake, Bolivar County, Mississippi, on January 16, 1888, to the late Mr. Calvin Miller and Mrs. Emma B. Fields Miller.

In 1898 he went to Boston, Massachusetts and attended the public schools. He completed a college preparatory course of instruction at Howard University in Washington, D. C. on May 30, 1906; attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio; and received his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

On December 29, 1910, he was elected Third General President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

On January 1, 1914, he married Mariah Green, the daughter of Mr. B. T. Green, the co-founder of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, and Mrs. Eva Green. Since his marriage to Mariah he continued to reside in Mound Bayou. He traveled nationally and internationally, was active in civic affairs, and was editor and publisher of a local newspaper.

He helped to establish the I. T. Montgomery Lodge No. 466 of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. at Mound Bayou, Mississippi, and served as an officer of the Mississippi State Association of Elks.

He departed this life at 3:45 P. M. on June 30, 1985 and leaves to cherish his memories two cousins, Emma Miller Powell, El Segundo, California, and Mary L. Ray Watson of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a host of friends and associates.

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GENERAL OFFICERS G E N E R A L P R E S I D E N T - C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 E X E C U T I V E SECRETARY - J a m e s B. B l a n t o n , III, 4432 King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 G E N E R A L T R E A S U R E R - J a m e s M. T r e n t , 4523 Woodgate Way, Mitchellville, MD 20715 COMPTROLLER - T h o m a s R. H u n t , 9 Rickover Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 G E N E R A L C O U N S E L - Milton C. D a v i s , 308 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083 D I R E C T O R - G E N E R A L C O N V E N T I O N S - K e r m i t J. Hall, 100 Fairview Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050 VICE P R E S I D E N T S E A S T E R N - W i l l i a m R o s s , Jr., 5205 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. W a l t e r W. S u l l i v a n , Jr., Chairman 1800 New Hope Road, SW Atlanta, GA 30331 J a m e s B. B l a n t o n , HI, Secretary J a m e s M. T r e n t , Treasurer Milton C. D a v i s , Counsel Henry Ponder E r n e s t L. H o l l o w a y Halloway Sells Langston Smith Jim Dave Williams C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., Ex Officio

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. GENERAL OFFICE 4 4 3 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Chicago, IL 6 0 6 5 3 Telephone: (312) 373-1819 James B. Blanton, III, Executive Secretary Michael J. Price — Assistant Executive Secretary Editor-in-Chief, The Sphinx Darryl R. Matthews, Director-Marketing/Membership

Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. W a y n e C. H a r v e y , Chairman 8775 West Kingsbury University City, MO 63124 J a m e s B. B l a n t o n , HI, Secretary J a m e s M. T r e n t , Treasurer Milton C. D a v i s , Counsel Albert Holland A l l e n F. K i l l i n g s W. M i n g o Clark M i t c h e l l Albert, Jr. E d w a r d H. Ballard C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., Ex Officio

NATIONAL COMMITTEE / COMMISSION CHAIRMEN AWARDS Terry L. Arlington 5426 Upton Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809

COLLEGE BROTHERS AFFAIRS Marion B. Bracy 2101 Louisiana Avenue, #301 New Orleans, LA 70115

INTERNAL STRUCTURE HanleyJ. Norment 12500 Arbor View Terrace Silver Spring, MD 20902

PUBLICATIONS Joe C. Thomas 208 Chadwick Way Benicia, CA 94510

SPECIAL PROJECTS Elmer J. Moore 2717 Tennyson Street, NW Washington, DC 20015

BUDGET AND FINANCE Thomas R. Hunt 9 Rickover Court Annapolis, MD 21401

CONSTITUTION Marshall E. Williams 1270 Fifth Avenue, #7-R New York, NY 10029

LIFE MEMBERSHIP Watson A. Young 43691 Expressway Drive Belleville, Ml 48111

RECOMMENDATIONS Warren E. Sherwood 15 Columbus Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

STANDARDS AND EXTENSION Felix L. Goodwin 7065 North Stardust Circle Tucson, AZ 85718

BUSINESS ENCOURAGEMENT Charles E. Lewis** 3500 Fieldstone Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105

ELECTIONS Warren A. Scott 23 Spectrum Drive Newark, DE 19713

PERSONNEL Thomas A. Phillips 9908 Taylor Drive Overland Park, KS 66212

RULES AND CREDENTIALS Emmett W. Bashful 5808 Lafaye Street New Orleans, LA 70122

TIME AND PLACE Walter H. Criner 9219 Petersham Houston, TX 77031

Nathaniel Goldston** 552 Moores Mill Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305

GRIEVANCES AND DISCIPLINE Wiley F. Jones P.O. Box 285 Alcom State University Lorman, MS 39096

PUBLIC POLICY Eddie V. Easley 4121 Winchester Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106

SENIOR ALPHA AFFAIRS Laurence T. Young, Sr. 936 East 47th Street, #207 Chicago, IL 60653

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PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS Moses Melvin Morrison*

W. A. Pollard*

Roscoe Conkling Giles*

Daniel D. Fowler*

Frederick Miller*

Simeon S. Booker*

Rayford W. Logan*

Charles H. Garvin*

Raymond W. Cannon 2008 Virginia Road Los Angeles, CA 90016

Belford V. Lawson, Jr.*

B. Andrew Rose*

Frank L. Stanley, Jr.*

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A. Maceo Smith*

Myles A. Paige*

William H. Hale* T. Winston Cole 124 SW 23rd Gainesville, FL 32607 Lionel H. Newsom Barber-Scotia College Concord, NC 28025 Ernest N. Morial 1101 Harrison New Orleans. LA 70122

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EAST INTERNATIONAL Director Elmer C. Moore 2717 Tennyson St., NW W a s h i n g t o n , DC 2 0 0 1 5 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Kappa Phi (U ot Liberia — # 4 3 9 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsllon Theta Lambda (Hamilton, B e r m u d a — # 2 1 9 ) No Report Eta Eptllon Lambda (Monrovia, Liberia — # 2 6 0 ) No Report Theta Eptllon Lambda (St. Thomas, VI — # 2 8 2 ) No Report Theta Theta Lambda (Frankfurt, Germany — # 2 8 5 ) LTC D o n a l d Thomas (P) Box 9 4 2 5 APO. NY 0 9 0 1 2 lota Eptllon Lambda (Nassau, B a h a m a s — # 5 0 6 ) Nathaniel A Cooper (P) 255 Alhambra Circle Suite 425 Coral G a b l e s . FL 33134 lota Sigma Lambda (St, Croix, VI - # 5 1 8 ) No Report Mu Phi Lambda (Seoul, South Korea — # 5 6 5 ) No Report NEW ENGLAND Director Jesse Parks 184 Middlesex .Springfield, M A 01109 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Sigma (Boston — # 1 7 ) Nathaniel Whitmal (P) 8 Langmaid Somerville, MA 02145 Alpha Gamma (Brown — # 2 5 ) Duane D o u g l a s (P) Box 0 3 5 3 , Brown U Providence, Rl 0 2 9 1 2 Alpha Kappa (Springfield - # 3 2 ) No Report Theta Zeta (Dartmouth — # 3 8 1 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eptllon Gamma Lambda (Boston — # 2 1 4 ) No Report Theta lota Lambda (Springfield # 2 8 6 ) Robert M a c A l p i n e (P) 2 5 Brittany Circle Cromwell, CT 06416 Mu Theta Lambda (Providence — # 5 5 3 ) No Report Nu XI Lambda (Sudbury # 5 8 0 ) No Report WESTERN NEW ENGLAND Director Ronald M a n n i n g 140 Stimson R o a d New H a v e n , CT 0 6 5 1 3 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta (Yale — # 6 ) No Report Kappa Delta (Connecticut — # 4 2 3 ) No Report MuPhl (Bridgeport — # 4 6 1 ) Joel Roach (S) 1284 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

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ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Sigma Lambda (Hartford # 1 6 1 ) No Report Zeta Phi Lambda (Stamford # 2 5 3 ) No Report Eta Alpha Lambda (New Haven # 2 5 6 ) Clinton Robinson (P) 2 5 Fountain Terrace New H a v e n . CT 0 6 5 1 5 METRO NEW YORK Director Clifford R. C l e m m o n s 221-25 Manor R o a d Q u e e n s Village, NY 11427 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eta (New York City — # 7 ) Santanna Fowlkes (CS) c/o A l p h a H o u s e 282 Convent A v e n u e N e w York. NY 10031 Delta Chi (Brooklyn — # 3 0 8 ) No Report Zeta Eta (Columbia — #338) Isaac Williams, Jr. (P) 838 Riverside Drive, # 1 - D New York, NY 10032 Theta Eptllon (Adelphi — #380) No Report Kappa Rho (C W. Post — # 4 3 5 ) Marshall Green, Jr. (S) 25 Moultrie Avenue Yonkers. NY 10710 XIPtI (Hofstra — # 7 0 7 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Gamma Lambda ( N e w York — # 1 2 5 ) No Report Gamma lota Lambda (Brooklyn-Long Island — # 1 7 5 ) No R e p o r t Zeta Zeta Lambda (St. Albans — # 2 3 9 ) Edgar W. T h o m p s o n (CS) 95-12 23rd Street East Elmhurst, NY 11369 Eta Zeta Lambda (New Rochelle — # 2 6 1 ) No Report Eta Theta Lambda (Wyandance — #263) G e o r g e L. Mims (P) 885 Seneca Road West H e m p s t e a d . NY 11552 Eta Chi Lambda (Nyack — # 2 7 6 ) No Report Kappa XI Lambda (New York # 5 3 6 ) No Report Kappa Uptllon Lambda ( M i d - H u d s o n Valley — # 5 4 2 ) No Report CENTRAL NEW YORK Director Eugene Sharpe, III 2811 Country Club R o a d Endwell, NY 13760 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha (Cornell — # 1 ) Laushon Burnett (P) 409 Elmwood Avenue Ithaca. NY 14853 Delta Zeta (Syracuse — # 9 4 ) No Report Kappa Zeta (Utica College — # 4 2 5 ) No Report Omlcron Uptllon

(Rensselaer — #726) Gary Brown (P) 156 2nd Street Troy, NY 12180

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PI M l (SUNY-Binghamton — #731) No Report PI PI (Union — #744) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta PI Lambda (Albany — # 1 5 9 ) Richard G, Peaker (S) 1480 Silver Road Guilderland, NY 12084 Theta Chi Lambda (Schenectady — # 2 9 8 ) No Report lota Theta Lambda (Endicott — # 5 0 9 ) Robert Hunter (P) P 0 Box 232 Endicott, NY 13760 lota lota Lambda (Rome — # 5 1 0 ) No Report lota Kappa Lambda (Syracuse — # 5 1 1 ) No Report WESTERN NEW YORK Director Rulus M c G e e 10 Locust Street Rochester, NY 14606 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Eptllon (Buffalo - # 9 3 ) Napoleon Stephenson. Jr (P) 31 Shirley Avenue Buffalo. NY 14215 Mu Sigma (Rochester — # 4 5 8 ) Kevin Huff (P) 309-B Perkins Road Rochester. NY 14623 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Rho Lambda (Buffalo — # 1 1 6 ) No Report Eta Rbo Lambda (Rochester — # 2 7 1 ) No Report NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Director Jim Wilson 4 Westminster Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 COLLEGE CHAPTERS lota Rho (NJIT — # 4 1 3 ) Maclyn Williams (P) 82-A 4th Avenue Newark, NJ 07104 Omlcron Zeta (Fairleigh-Dickinson — # 7 1 3 ) No Report PI XI (Stockton St — # 7 4 2 ) Larry J a m e s (A) 708 Moonraker Court Smithville. NJ 08201 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha Lambda (Newark — # 1 2 3 ) Warren Sherwood (S) 15 C o l u m b u s A v e n u e Montclair, NJ 07042 Beta Alpha Lambda (Jersey City — # 1 4 5 ) No Report Delta Mil Lambda (Paterson — # 1 9 9 ) E. Tyrone Powell (P) 483 East 3 3 r d Paterson, NJ 07514 Zeta Eptllon Lambda (Red Bank — # 2 3 8 ) Clarence Jones (S) 2 1 6 Murray L a k e w o o d , NJ 08701 Zeta Nu Lambda (Plainfield — # 2 4 5 ) No Report

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Editor-to-tlie-Sphinx . . . Vice President . . Dean of Pledges . . Dean of Pledges Assistant Secretary Kappa Theta Lambda (Teaneck — # 5 3 1 ) L i n w o o d J a c k s o n (P) 100 S h e p h a r d Avenue Teaneck. NJ 07666

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Director Emerson E Smith, Jr 4 0 Twilight Lane Willingboro, NJ 0 8 0 4 6 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta lota (Rutgers — # 9 7 ) No Report lota lota (Trenton St — # 4 0 6 ) No Report Nulota (Glassboro St — # 4 7 2 ) Stephen Mays (P) 227-L Parkcrest Village Glassboro, NJ 08028 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Theta Lambda (Atlantic City — # 1 3 0 ) No Report Zeta lota Lambda (Trenton — # 2 4 2 ) McCray Bussey (P) 109-J Northgate G a r d e n s Cranbury, NJ 08512 Theta Ptl Lambda (Somerset — # 2 9 9 ) J o h n n y J a c k s o n (CS) P.O Box 1398 102 M o n t g o m e r y . # 1 - E Highland Park, NJ 08904 Kappa lota Lambda (Burlington County — # 5 3 2 ) Clarence Martin (S) P.O. Box 109 Willingboro. NJ 08046 Nu Gamma Lambda (Glassboro — # 5 7 0 ) William Myers (P) 227-L Parkcrest Village Glassboro. NJ 08028 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Director Robert Myers 2 Hercules Court Sewell. NJ 0 8 0 8 0 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Nu (Lincoln — # 1 2 ) No Report Ptl (Pennsylvania — # 2 2 ) Carlton B y r d (P) 3 8 2 0 Locust Walk Box 26-F Philadelphia. PA 19104 Delta PI (Cheney — # 3 0 2 ) Ernest Harvey (S) King Hall, Room 308 P.O Box 631 Cheney, PA 19319 Zeta Ptl (West Chester — # 3 5 3 ) No Report lota Sigma (Millersville — # 4 1 4 ) No Report PI Rho (Temple — # 7 4 5 ) Antonio J o h n s o n (A) 3 5 0 0 Powelton Ave. # A - 2 1 0 ) Philadelphia, PA 19104 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Rho (Philadelphia — # 1 6 ) Russell Daniel (P) 1034 E. W a s h i n g t o n Lane Philadelphia, PA 19138 Zeta Theta Lambda (Harrisburg # 2 4 1 ) No Report Zeta Omlcron Lambda

(Philadelphia — #247) No Report

Omlcron Delta Lambda [Philadelphia — # 6 1 5 ) Steve Stephenson (CS) O m i c r o n Delta L a m b d a P O Box 2 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia. PA 19145

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Director Harry B u d d 142 M a p l e Street S l i p p e r y Rock, PA 16057 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Omlcron (Pittsburgh — # 1 4 ) No Report Gamma Nu (Penn St — # 7 8 ) Kelly Mooring (S) 532 E C o l l e g e Avenue. # 9 - D State College, PA 16801 XI Mu (Slippery Rock — # 4 9 6 ) No Report XI Sigma (Indiana — # 7 0 2 ) Eric Kirksey (P) 1 7 0 0 F o l g e r Hall Indiana. PA 15705 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Omlcron Lambda (Pittsburgh — # 1 3 6 ) No Report Kappa Beta Lambda (Erie # 5 2 5 ) No Report Nu Uptllon Lambda (Pittsburgh — # 5 8 6 ) Lloyd Moore (S) P.O. Box 2684 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 DELAWARE Director Warren Scott 23 S p e c t r u m Drive Newark, DE 19713 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Sigma (Delaware St — # 8 3 ) No Report XI Omlcron (Delaware — # 4 9 9 ) A l p h a Phi A l p h a , c/o H a m p t o n Trigg, II (P) P.O. Box 524 N e w a r d . DE 19715 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Theta Lambda (Wilmington — # 1 7 4 ) No Report Zeta Rho Lambda (Dover — # 2 4 9 ) Marshall Arnell (P) 75 Hitching Post Drive Dover. DE 19901 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Director Ryle Bell 8 1 2 7 Springfield Village Dr Springfield, VA 22152 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta (Howard — #2) Preston J a m e s , II (P) 211 Elm Street. Rm 365 W a s h i n g t o n . DC 20059 Nu Beta (American — # 4 6 5 ) No Report Omlcron Omlcron (UDC — # 7 2 1 ) G o r d o n Alston (P) 2 8 1 6 27th Street, NW Washington. DC 20018 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Mo Lambda (Washington — # 1 1 1 ) Vernon Gill (P) Mu L a m b d a / A l p h a Phi A l p h a P O . Box 1993 Washington. DC 20013 Omnlcron Lambda Alpha (Washington — # 5 0 0 ) No Report

Omicron Eta Lambda (Washington — # 6 1 8 ) Eugene T h o m a s (P) 240 " G " Street. SW Washington, DC 20024 MARYLAND Director Hanley Norment 12500 Arbor View Terrace Silver Spring, M D 20902 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Bali Alpha ( M o r g a n St — # 4 5 ) Rigmald M c R a e (S) 6 2 2 9 Tramore R o a d Baltimore, M D 21214 Delta Nu (Eastern Shore — # 1 0 0 ) No Report Eta Zeta (Bowie St — # 3 5 9 ) No Report lota Zata (Maryland — # 4 0 3 ) Thomas Mitchell (P) 8 7 1 5 First Avenue, # 8 0 1 - D Silver Spring, M D 2 0 9 1 0 Mu Rho (Towson St — # 4 5 7 ) No Report Mu Uptllon (Frostburg St — # 4 6 0 ) No Report Nu Kappa (UMBC — #473) No Report Phi Theta ( C o p p i n St — # 7 3 7 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Lambda (Baltimore — # 1 0 4 ) Mai Charles Mitchell (P) 7946 Covington A v e n u e G l e n Burnie. M D 21061 Delta Omicron Lambda (Princess A n n e — # 2 0 3 ) Delta O m i c r o n L a m b d a C h a p ter Alpha Phi A l p h a Fraternity P O Box 247 Princess Anne. M D 2 1 8 5 3 Eta Eta Lambda (Annapolis — # 2 6 2 ) Harrell Spruill (CS) 2534 Solomons Island Rd Edgewater. MO 21037 lota Alpha Lambda (Aberdeen — #502) William Clark. Sr (S) 1907 Lincoln R o a d Forest Hill, M D 2 1 0 5 0 Iota Uptllon Lambda (Silver Spring — # 5 2 0 ) A d r i a n Nelson (CS) 4 0 0 5 Manor Park Court Rockville, M D 20853 Kappa Epiilon Lambda (Landover — # 5 2 8 ) H o r a c e Bouchelion (CS) P.O Box 2 1 8 8 Capital Plaza Drive Hyattsville. M D 20784 Kappa Kappa Lambda (Baltimore — # 5 3 3 ) J Russell Perkins (CS) 5401 Litany Lane Baltimore, M D 21237 Kappa Phi Lambda (Columbia — # 5 4 3 ) Freeman Sands (P) P O Box 321 C o l u m b i a , M D 21043 XI XI Lambda (Frederick — # 6 0 2 ) Johnnie Twine (P) 1599 D o g w o o d Drive Frederick. M D 21701

Gamma Alpha Lambda (Charlottesville — # 1 6 7 ) No Report Zeta Uptllon Lambda (Reston — # 2 5 2 ) No Report Theta Rho Lambda (Arlington — # 2 9 3 ) Otha Myers (P) 4 7 1 6 Deer Run Court Alexandria, VA 22306 XI Alpha Lambda (Prince William County — #590) LTC Ronald Fletcher (P) 13321 Nicholson Drive Dale City, VA 22193 XI Delta Lambda (Henrico County — # 5 9 3 ) W e l d o n Smith (P) 8 3 0 6 Flint Hill Drive R i c h m o n d , VA 23227 Omicron Alpha Lambda (Fredericksburg — # 6 1 2 ) Sidney H a n k e r s o n , Jr. (S) 928 Branchwater Street F r e d e r i c k s b u r g . VA 22401 TIDEWATER VIRGINIA Director E d w a r d N Jones 42 B a m b n d g e Road H a m p t o n , VA 23663 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma lota (Hampton — #75) No Report Epttlon Pi (Norfolk St — # 3 2 4 ) Gregory Willis (P) 2401 C o r p r e w Avenue P.O Box 2033 Norfolk. VA 23504 Kappa PI (William & Mary — # 4 3 4 ) No Report Nu Theta (Old Dominion — # 4 7 1 ) Alton Harris (P) 216 West 29th Norfolk, VA 23504 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Lambda (Newport News — # 1 0 6 ) Willie Taylor (CS) 1810 Wigner Court H a m p t o n . VA 23663 Alpha Phi Lambda (Norfolk — # 1 4 2 ) Robert West (P) 10010 Scarlet Oak Ct, S C h e s a p e a k e , VA 2 3 3 2 0 Delta Beta Lambda (Hampton — #190) J a m e s Blacken (RS) P O Box 483 H a m p t o n , VA 23669 Eptilon lota Lambda (Suffolk — # 2 2 0 ) No Report Eptilon Nu Lambda (Portsmouth — # 2 2 3 ) Vinston Porter (P) 600 New Jersey Avenue Norfolk, VA 23508 Nu Delta Lambda (Surry County — # 5 7 1 ) No Report

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA Director Ernest L. Morse P O Box 595 South Hill. VA 23970 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Gamma (Virginia St — # 4 7 ) Christopher Johnson (S) P O . Box 273, VSU Petersburg. VA 23803 Delta Tau NORTHERN VIRGINIA (St P a u l s — # 3 0 5 ) Director No Report J, A. Mann Theta lota 9 5 2 5 H e a t h w o o d Court (Virginia Tech — # 3 8 4 ) Burke, VA 22015 No Report COLLEGE CHAPTERS XI Zeta Gamma (Hampden-Sydney — #491 (Virginia Union — # 3 ) No Report Marvin Wilson, Jr. (P) ALUMNI CHAPTERS 3902 C h a m b e r l y n e Avenue Nu Lambda #15 (Virginia St — # 1 1 2 ) R i c h m o n d . VA 23227 R. J. H a y e s (CS) Theta Rho 21329 Sparta Drive (Virginia C o m m o n w e a l t h — Ettrick. VA 23803 #391) Alpha Kappa Lambda No Report (Roanoke — # 1 3 2 ) No Report (Washington & Lee — # 3 9 8 ) Gamma Nu Lambda No Report (Lynchburg — #178) lota Beta No Report (Virginia — # 3 9 9 ) Delta Nu Lambda James C o w a n (S) (Danville — # 2 0 0 ) P O Box 430 No Report N e w c o m b Hall Eptilon Omicron Lambda Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Lawrenceville — # 2 2 5 ) XI Delta No Report (James Madison — # 4 8 9 ) lota Tau Lambda Nathaniel Thomas (S) (Charlotte Court House P O Box 4 1 7 2 #519) Harrisonburg VA 22807 No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Nu Omicron Lambda I d a Gamma Lambda (Fort Lee - # 5 8 1 ) (Richmond — #147) No Report No Report

MIDWEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS Director Arthur B Cooper P.O. Box 2 0 8 5 Station A C h a m p a i g n . IL 61820 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Tau (Illinois — # 1 8 ) Kirk Turner (P) 5630 S. Lafayette C h i c a g o . IL 60621 Zeta Nu (Eastern Illinois — # 3 4 3 ) Bernard Holland (P) 1410 South 6th, # 1 4 Charleston, IL 61920 Eta Tau (Illinois State — # 3 7 1 ) Charles Cathey. Jr (P) P 0 Box 604 Normal, IL 61761 Theta Omicron (Millikin — # 3 8 9 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda Beta (Champaign — #501) No Report Nu Pli Lambda (Bloomington — # 5 8 9 ) Tim Walker (S) P O Box 1701 Bloomington, IL 61702 NORTHEN ILLINOIS Director Robert Thirston 2404 Glen Flora Avenue W a u k e g a n , IL 60085 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eptilon Phi (Northern Illinois — # 3 2 9 ) No Report MuMu (Elmhurst — # 4 5 2 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Chi Lambda (Waukegan — # 5 4 4 ) No Report Mu Alpha Lambda (DeKalb — # 5 4 6 ) No Report Mu Mu Lambda (Glen Ellyn — # 5 5 6 ) Robert McMillian (P) 8531 W a l r e d o n Burr Ridge. IL 60521 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS! Director David 0 Shipley 7 Crestview Lane Unit # 1 0 Vernon Hills. IL 60061 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Theta (Illinois-Chicago — # 8 ) Timothy Bliey (P) 8 7 5 9 South M i c h i g a n C h i c a g o . IL 60619 Alpha Mu (Northwestern — # 3 3 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS XI Lambda (Chicago — #113) Edgar Hamilton (P) 7430 S. Bennett C h i c a g o , IL 60649 Zeta Xi Lambda (Evantton — # 2 4 6 ) No Report Theta Mu Lambda (Joliet — # 2 8 8 ) No Report lota Delta Lambda (Chicago #505) Rutus Credle (S) 256 Whitewater Drive Bolingbrook. IL 6 0 4 3 9 ILLINOIS NORTH CENTRAL-II Director Arndel Ricks, Jr 7301 South W a b a s h C h i c a g o , IL60619 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Nu Delta ( C h i c a g o State — # 4 6 7 ) Ronald J a c k s o n (CS) 1 1 4 5 E . 61st C h i c a g o , IL 6 0 6 3 7 Nu Eptilon (Lewis — # 4 6 8 ) Kevin Hines (P) 1 Lewis University Route 53, Box 36 Romeoville, IL 60441 Nu Rho (HT — # 4 7 9 ) No Report Omicron Iota (DePaul — # 7 1 6 ) No Report Omicron XI (Roosevelt — # 7 2 0 ) No Report

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Director Richard Gardner 183-4 Evergreen Terrace Apts #11-3A C a r b o n d a l e , IL 62901 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Eta (Southern Illinois — # 5 1 ) Steve Lewis (P) RR6, Town & Country # 9 1 C a r b o n d a l e , IL 62901 lota Pi (SlU-Edwardsville — # 4 1 2 ) lary Sanders (P) 504-2B Tower Lake Edwardsville, IL 62025 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Eptilon Lambda (East St Louis — # 1 9 3 ) G a r l a n d Hawkins (P) P.O. Box 885 East St Louis, IL 6 2 2 0 3 Mu Kappa Lambda (Carbondale — #555)

P.O Box 991 C a r b o n d a l e , IL 62901 WESTERN ILLINOIS Director Milton P Johnson 2009 Austin Springfield, IL 62704 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eptilon Kappa (Bradley — # 3 1 9 ) No Report Eta Eta (Western Illinois # 3 6 0 ) Craig Turner (S) 404-A West A d a m s M a c o m b , IL 61455 PI lota (Eureka — # 7 3 8 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Pi Lambda (Peoria — # 5 3 8 ) No Report Mu Delta Lambda (Springfied — # 5 4 9 ) Herbert Harris (S) P O Box 6191 Springfield, IL 6 2 7 0 8 Mu Chi Lambda (Rock Island — # 5 6 6 ) Anthony J o h n s o n (CS) 5614 34th Avenue, # 5 - B Moline. IL 6 1 2 6 5 SOUTHERN INDIANA Director A l p h a Dixon 2055 Virginia St., # 1 0 5 Gary, IN 46407 COLLEGE CHAPTERS G a m m a Eta (Indiana — # 7 3 ) No Report Zeta Rho (Indiana State — # 3 4 7 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Lambda (Indianapolis — # 1 0 9 ) Leslie H o u s e (CS) P O Box 88131 Indianapolis. IN 4 6 2 0 8 Kappa Rho Lambda (Evansville — # 5 3 9 ) No Report Nu Nu Lambda (Bloomington — # 5 7 9 ) No Report NORTHERN INDIANA Director Clarence Benford 1127 R a n d o l p h Gary, IN 4 6 4 0 3 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Rho (Purdue — # 8 2 ) Darryl Farrow (CS) 613 W a l d r o n A v e n u e West Lafayette. IN 4 7 9 0 6 Theta XI (Ball State — # 3 8 8 ) No Report lota Theta (Calumet — # 4 0 5 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Rho Lambda (Gary — # 1 8 2 ) No Report Thau Xi Lambda (South B e n d — # 2 9 0 ) Inactive Theta Uptllon Lambda (Fort W a y n e — # 2 9 6 ) No Report

IOWA Director Paul W Danforth 4 7 0 5 SW 16th street Des Moines, IA 50315 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Theta (Iowa — # 3 0 ) No Report Alpha Nu (Drake — # 3 4 ) No Report

Omicron Pi (Iowa St — # 7 2 2 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Kappa Lambda (Des Moines — # 2 4 3 ) No Report Mu Tau Lambda (Cedar Rapids — # 5 6 3 ) No Report Nu Chi Lambda (Iowa City — # 5 8 8 ) Marlin Kirby (P) 119 Myrtle Avenue. # 5 Iowa City. IA 5 2 2 4 0 EASTERN KANSAS Director Richard Marshall 626 O a k l a n d Kansas City, KS 66101 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Uptilon (Kansas — # 1 9 ) No Report Gamma Chi (Pittsburgh State — # 8 7 ) No Report Kappa Tau (Kansas State — # 4 3 7 ) No Report WESTERN KANSAS Director P J Williams 3601 Randolph Topeka, KS 66611 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Mu (Wichita State — # 9 9 ) No Report Eptilon Omicron (Washburn — # 3 2 3 ) No Report XI Nu (Emporia State — # 4 9 7 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Eta Lambda (Topeka — # 1 9 5 ) Henry H e n d e r s o n (P) 3574 Mission Topeka. KS 66614 Eta Beta Lambda (Wichita — # 2 5 7 ) Lonnie Barnes (P) 1729 N Fairmount Wichita. KS 67208 XI Mu Lambda (Manhattan — # 6 0 0 ) No Report

EASTERN KENTUCKY Director D W. Lyons 517 Collier Court Lexington, KY 4 0 5 0 5 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Pi (Louisville — # 3 7 ) No Report Beta Mu (Kentucky State — # 5 5 ) No Report Epiilon Chi (Kentucky — # 3 3 0 ) No Report Xi Alpha (Morehead State — # 4 8 6 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Lambda (Louisville — # 1 0 1 ) Elmer Lysle (P) 3 8 0 9 M e a d o w h a v e n Road Louisville. KY 4 0 2 1 8 Alpha Beta Lambda (Lexington — # 1 2 4 ) Lee J a c k s o n (P) P.O. Bx 124840590 Lexington. KY 40590-1248 Gamma Beta Lambda (Frankfort — # 1 6 8 ) No Report WESTERN KENTUCKY Director J i m m i e Stewart 511 Jefferson Street Box 28 Franklin. KY 42134 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Omicron (Murray State — # 3 4 5 ) No Report Eta Rho (Western Kentucky — # 3 6 9 ) Charles Ellis (P) 4 0 2 Barnes C a m p b e l l Bowling G r e e n , KY 42101 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Eptilon Lambda (Hopkinsville — # 1 7 1 ) No Report XI PI Lambda (Paducah — #604) Charles Payne (P) P. 0 . Box 21 J o p p a , IL 6 2 9 5 3 EASTERN MICHIGAN Director Anthony Crutchfield 557 Grayton Detroit, Ml 48224

COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eptilon (Michigan — # 5 ) No Report Alpha Uptllon (Wayne State — # 4 1 ) John Allen (P) 20250 Sloepel Detroit. Ml 48221 Eptilon Eta (Eastern M i c h i g a n — # 3 1 6 ) No Report Eta XI (Detroit — # 3 6 6 ) No Report Omicron Mu (Oakland — # 7 1 8 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Lambda (Detroit — # 1 0 3 ) Timothy H e a r d (S) 1439 Virginia Park Detroit. Ml 48206 Eptilon Uptilon Lambda (Flint — # 2 3 0 ) Walter Lucas, III (P) P.O. Box 1247 Flint, Ml 48501 Theta Zeta Lambda (Ann Arbor — # 2 8 3 ) No Report Iota Rho Lambda (Pontiac — # 5 1 7 ) No Report NORTHERN MICHIGAN Director James H Gaddis 4028 Wisner Saginaw, Ml 48601 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Tau ( M i c h i g a n State — # 8 4 ) No Report Zata Beta (Ferris State — # 3 3 3 ) No Report Zeta Delta (Northern M i c h i g a n — # 3 3 5 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Nu Lambda (Grand Rapids — # 2 6 7 ) No Report lota Chi Lambda (Saginaw — # 5 2 2 ) No Report Kappa Delta Lambda (Lansing — # 5 2 7 ) No Report WESTERN MICHIGAN Director Nathaniel Allen P.O. Box 3 9 7 2 M u s k e g o n Heights. Ml 49444 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eptilon XI (Western M i c h i g a n — # 3 2 2 ) No Report lota Epiilon ( G r a n d Valley — # 4 0 2 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Phi Lambda ( M u s k e g o n Heights — # 5 2 1 ) No Report Kappa Psi Lambda (Kalamazoo — # 5 4 5 ) No Report Nu Rho Lambda (Benton Harbor — # 5 8 3 ) MINNESOTA Director Willie J a m e s 1400-2nd Street S Suite A-510, Box 193 Minneapolis, M N 55454 COLLEG CHAPTER Mu (Minnesota — # 1 1 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTER Gamma XI Lambda (Minneapolis! — # 1 7 9 ) No Report EASTERN MISSOURI Director L Dwight Johnson 11151 Sierra Vista, # 1 St. Louis, M O 6 3 1 3 8 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Eta (St Louis — # 2 9 ) No Report Eptilon Psi (UM-Rolla — # 3 3 1 ) No Report Xi Gamma (SE Missouri — # 4 B 8 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eptilon Lambda (St. Louis — # 1 0 5 ) J a m e s McNairy (CS) 5436 d e m o n s Place St. Louis, M O 6 3 1 1 2 Epiilon Eta Lambda (Charleston — # 2 1 8 ) No Report

CENTRAL MISSOURI Director Matthew Tyler 206 West Ash C o l u m b i a , M O 65201 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Psi (Lincoln — # 4 4 ) No Report Zeta Alpha (Missouri — # 3 3 2 ) Marlon Moore (P) 1205 University Place Apt. 423 C o l u m b i a . M O 65201 lota XI INE M i s s o u r i — # 4 1 0 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Zeta Lambda (Jefferson City — # 1 5 0 ) John Taylor (P) 311 Elm Tree Drive Jefferson City, M O 65101 XI Eptilon Lambda (Columbia — # 5 9 4 ) Keener Tippin (S) P O Box 1923 Columbia, M O 65205 WESTERN MISSOURI Director Alvin Wynn 4 2 3 3 Walnut, # E Kansas City, M O 64111 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Rho (Missoun-KC — # 3 0 3 ) No Report Zeta G a m m a (Central Missouri — # 3 3 4 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTER Beta Lambda (Kansas City — # 1 0 2 ) Odell Roberts (P) P O Box 17395 Kansas City, M O 64130 NEBRASKA Director Renard Terrell 4024 N. 116th Circle O m a h a . NE 68164 COLLEGE CHAPTER Beta Beta (Nebraska — # 4 6 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTER Beta Xi L a m b d a (Omaha — #157) No Report NORTHERN OHIO-I Director J o s e p h Sansbury 5311 Brandy Lane Sylvania, O H 4 3 5 6 0 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Alpha (Toledo. O H — # 3 1 0 ) David Y o u n g (VP) 911 Cuthbert Road Toledo. O H 43607 Eptilon Theta (Bowling G r e e n — # 3 1 7 ) Kenneth Hale (CS) 130 South Prospect Bowling G r e e n , O H 43402 ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha XI Lambda (Toledo — # 1 3 5 ) Emerson Ross. Jr. (P) 1647 South Cove Toledo. O H 4 3 6 0 6 NORTHERN OHIO-II Director Nate Hagins 182 St. Clair Akron, O H 44321 COLLEGE CHAPTERS PI (Cleveland — # 1 5 ) Curtis Smith (P) Cleveland State U. Box 110 1983 Euclid A v e n u e Cleveland, O H 4 4 1 2 0 Alpha Tau (Akron — # 4 0 ) Carlton Barnett, Jr. (VP) 4 6 2 Dorchester R o a d Akron, O H 44320 Epiilon Dalta (Kent State — # 3 1 3 ) No Report lota Phi (Mount U n i o n — # 4 1 7 ) No Report

XI Chi (Baldwin-Wallace — # 7 0 6 ) No Report Omicron Epiilon (Youngitown St — # 7 1 2 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Rho Lambda (Youngstown — # 1 6 0 ) No Report

Delta Alpha Lambda (Cleveland — # 1 8 9 ) No Report Eta Tau Lambda (Akron — # 2 7 3 ) No Report Kappa Mu Lambda (Lorrain — # 5 3 4 ) No Report CENTRAL OHIO Director John G o r e 151 Scottsburg Court Gahanna, O H 43230 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Kappa (Ohio State — # 1 0 ) Keith Herron (P) 81 East 8th. Apt. E C o l u m b u s , O H 43201

Phi (Ohio — # 2 0 ) No Report Omicron Rtio (Ohio Wesleyan — # 7 2 3 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha Rho Lambda ( C o l u m b u s — #138) No Report WEST CENTRAL OHIO Director Fred Conway, Jr. 3 7 2 9 Denlmger Dayton, O H 45426 COLLEGE CHAPTERS XI (Wilberlorce — # 1 3 ) Jeflery K o k u m a (VP) 1055 N. Bickett Wilberforce. O H 45384 Gamma Theta (Dayton — # 7 4 ) Gary Cross (P) 331 Kielaber Dayton, O H 45409 Delta Xi (Central State — # 3 0 0 ) Vernon Genius (CS) P O. Box 881 Wilberlorce. O H 45384 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Theta Lambda (Dayton — # 1 0 8 ) Walter Gilliard (P) 1642 Diplomat Drive Dayton, O H 45432 Chi Lambda (Wilberforce — # 1 2 1 ) L. J . I n g h a m (CS) Box 351 Wilberlorce, O H 45384 Zeta Delta Lambda (Springfield — # 2 3 7 ) No Report SOUTHWEST OHIO Director Clarence Frazier 1145 Wionna Avenue Cincinnati, O H 45224 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha (Cincinnati — # 2 3 ) Ronald G a n d y (P) 1050 Elda Lane Cincinnati. O H 45224 Delta Upsilon (Miami — # 3 0 6 ) Delta Upsilon Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha 210 Warfield Hall O x f o r d , O H 45056 ALUMNI CHAPTER Delta Gamma Lambda (Cincinnati — # 1 9 1 ) No Report WEST VIRGINIA! Director A d o l p h u s Young, Jr P.O. Box 13 Keystone. WVA 24852 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Theta (Bluefield St — # 5 2 ) William A d a m s , Jr. (P) Box 177 Bluefield. WV 24605 XI Theta (Concord — #493) Leonard Davis, Jr. (P) Route 2. 206-A C o v e Rd Wytheville. VA 24382 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Zeta Lambda (Bluefield — # 1 2 8 ) A d o l p h u s Y o u n g . Jr. (S) P.O. Box 671 Bluefield. WV 24701 WEST VIRGINIAN Director Douglas Miller 313 24th Street Dunbar. WV 25064 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Zeta (West Virginia St — # 2 8 ) No Report

NuNu (Marshall — # 4 7 5 ) Fred Ryan (P) 630 20th S t . Box 6 Huntington. WV 25701 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha lota Lambda (Charleston — # 1 3 1 ) No Report WEST VIRGINIA-MI Director Miles Carey 108 N. Arthur Drive Charleston. WV 25312 COLLEGE CHAPTER PI Ma (West Virginia — # 7 4 0 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTER Gamma Delta Lambda (Beckley — # 1 7 0 ) No Report WISCONSIN Director C o l e m a n O Wells 922 W Zedler Lane M e q u o n . Wl 53092 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Epsilon (Wisconsin — # 7 1 ) No Report Epsilon Tau (UW-Milwaukee — 327) No Report Zeta lota (UW-Whitewater — # 3 4 0 No Report Eta Beta WSU-Platteville — # 3 5 5 ) No Report Eta Pi (WSU-Oshkosh — # 3 6 8 ) No Report Mu Eptilon (Carthage — # 4 4 6 ) No Report NuXi (Marquette — # 4 7 6 ) No Report Nu Omicron (Carroll — # 4 7 7 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Chi Lambda (Milwaukee— #210) Virgil Gilmore (P) 1518 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee. Wl 53206 Mu Eta Lambda (Madison — # 5 5 2 ) Ray Allen (P) 6 4 0 6 O l y m p i c Drive M a d i s o n , Wl 53705

SOUTH ALABAMA Director Leotis Peterman 4 3 4 0 Yorkshire Drive Montgomery, A L 36108 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Beta (Talladega — # 2 4 ) Wilbert Chavis (P) Talladega College Talladega, A L 3 5 1 6 0 Beta Upsilon (Alabama State — # 6 3 ) Booker Wheeler (P) ASU. B-101 University Apts West Montgomery, A L 36195 Gamma Kappa (Miles — # 7 6 ) Zedric Brown (P) 5500 Avenue " G " Miles College. Bx 227 B i r m i n g h a m , A L 35208 Gamma Phi (Tuskegee — # 8 6 ) Mark Brown (P) R e s i d e n c e Hall F Room 311 Tuskegee, A L 3 6 0 8 8 Oelta Gamma (Alabama A & M — #91) Marvin Randolph (CS) P.O. Box 220 Alabama A & M Normal. AL 35762 Epsilon Nu (Stillman — # 3 2 1 ) Robert W Williams (S) P.O. Box 4784 Stillman College Tuscaloosa, A L 35403 Theta Oelta (South A l a b a m a — # 3 7 9 ) Vincent C r a w f o r d (P) 332 East Elm Street Prichard. A L 3 6 6 1 0 lota Nu (UAB — # 4 0 9 ) J a m e s Bolden (S) 1824 Electra Drive, SW Birmingham, AL 35211 Kappa Alpha (Alabama — #420) Wintred Kirksey (P) P.O Box 5362 University, A L 35486

Kappa Gamma (North A l a b a m a — # 4 2 2 ) No Report NuTau (Montevallo — # 4 8 1 ) Kenneth Carter (CS) P.O. Box Drawer X, UM Montevallo. A L 35115 XI Beta (Troy State — # 4 8 7 ) Michael Smith (P) P.O Box 254, TSU Troy. AL 36082 XI XI (Jacksonville — # 4 9 8 ) No Report Omicron Alpha (Auburn-Montgomery - # 7 0 8 ) Sylvester Motley (P) 668 A U M Montgomery, AL 36193 Omicron Kappa (Auburn — # 7 1 7 ) Steffon Bunn (P) P O Box 1865 A u b u r n . AL 36831 Omicron Sigma (Birmingham Southern - # 7 2 4 ) Willie Holley (S) P O Box 799, BSC Birmingham, AL 35254 Pi Delta (Livingston — # 7 3 3 ) Santord J e a m e s (P) 202 2nd Avenue Eutaw. A L 35462 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda (Birmingham — # 1 1 4 ) William Green (P) 705 Mohican Circle Birmingham, AL 35214 Alpha Nu Lambda (Tuskegee — # 1 3 4 ) No Report Alpha Upsilon Lambda (Montgomery — # 1 4 1 ) Wendell Saxon (CS) P.O. Box 6058 Montgomery AL 36106 Seta Omicron Lambda (Mobile — # 1 5 8 ) Alvin Allen (RS) 1205 St. Madar Street Mobile. A L 36603 Delta Theta Lambda (Huntsville — # 1 9 6 ) A J Garth (CS) Box 33. A l a b a m a A & M Normal. AL 35762 Delta Pi Lambda (Selma — # 2 0 4 ) Reginald Geary (P) 1929 First Avenue Selma, A L 36701 Delta Phi Lambda (Tuscaloosa — # 2 0 9 ) Bruce Crawford (S) 1 1 8 - D 4 8 t h Street, East Tuscaloosa, A L 35404 Epsilon Delta Lambda (Talladega— #215) No Report Theta Alpha Lambda (Gadsden — #278) No Report Theta Gamma Lambda (Dothan — # 2 8 0 ) No Report Kappa Nu Lambda (Leighton — # 5 3 5 ) No Report Mu Iota Lambda (Mobile — # 5 5 4 ) No Report Mu Psi Lambda (Homewood — #567) Willie Benson (P) P.O. Box 2281 Birmingham. A L 35201 FLORIDA Director John C Rawls Route 23, Box 435 Gainesville, Fl 32608 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Nu (Florida A S M — # 5 6 ) Dwannal M c G a h e e (CS) P.O. Box 1518, FAMU Tallahassee, FL 32307 Delta Beta (Bethune-Cookman — # 9 0 ) J a m e s Harris (P) 565 2 n d Avenue. # 5 Daytona B e a c h , FL 32015 Delta Psi (Florida Memorial — # 3 0 9 ) Danny Milton (P) 15800 NW 4 2 n d Avenue Miami, FL 33054 Eta Delta (Miami — # 3 5 7 ) Dwight Dean (P) 2425 NW 90th Street Miami, FL 33147 Theta Gamma (Southern Florida — # 3 7 8 ) Terry Nealy (P) 4 3 0 6 East Powhattan Ave. T a m p a , FL 3 3 6 1 0

Theta Sigma (Florida — # 3 9 2 ) Vincent E d w a r d s (S) P O Box 15237 Gainesville. FL 32604 lota Delta (Florida State — # 4 0 1 ) Dexter Williams (P) FSU. Box 7702 Tallahassee. FL 3 2 3 0 6 Kappa Upsilon (Jacksonville — # 4 3 8 ) Roger Sears (A) P.O Box 4 3 0 3 2 Jacksonville, FL 32203 Mu Theta (Western Florida — # 4 4 9 ) No Report Xi lota (Central Florida — # 4 9 4 ) Darryl Harris (P) 3435 S a d d l e Blvd.. # 1 8 9 Orlando. FL 32826 XI Kappa (Florida Tech — # 4 9 5 ) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Upsilon Lambda (Jacksonville — # 1 1 9 ) No Report Beta Beta Lambda (Miami — # 1 4 6 ) No Report Beta Delta Lambda (Daytona B e a c h — # 1 4 8 ) Clarence Childs (P) 1652 L a w r e n c e Circle Daytona B e a c h . FL 32017 Gamma Zeta Lambda ( T a m p a — #172) Frank Watson (P) 3411 Deleuil Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 Gamma Mu Lambda (Tallahassee— #177) Michael J a m e s (CS) P.O Box 5474 Tallahassee, FL 32304 Delta Delta Lambda (West Palm B e a c h — # 1 9 2 ) Charles White (P) P O Box 9 8 2 West Palm B e a c h . FL 33402 Delta XI Lambda (Orlando — # 2 0 2 ) Levester T u b b s (P) 620 M o r g a n Street Winter Springs. FL 32708 Epsilon Mu Lambda (Pensacola — # 2 2 2 ) Neroy A n d e r s o n (P) 1301 East Fisher Pensacola. FL 3 2 5 0 3 Epsilon Pi Lambda (Ocala — # 2 2 6 ) Epsilon Pi Lambda (Ocala — # 2 2 6 ) William J a c k s o n (S) 1822 S W 4 t h O c a l a . FL 32674 Zeta Alpha Lambda (Ft Lauderdale — # 2 3 4 ) Roy Smiley (P) P 0 Box 6 0 7 2 Ft Lauderdale, FL 3 3 3 1 0 Eta Kappa Lambda (Ft. Pierce — # 2 6 5 ) Haven Fenn (S) 2601 Avenue " I " Ft. Pierce. FL 33450 Theta Eta Lambda (St. Petersburg — # 2 8 4 ) Anthony Thurston (P) 901 12th Street, S St. Petersburg. FL 33705 lota Beta Lambda (Cocoa — #503) Jesse Dillard. Jr. (P) P O . Box 1275 C o c o a , FL 32922 lota PI Lambda (Miami — # 5 1 6 ) Eldridge Williams (CS) P.O Box 571098 Miamai, FL 33157 Mu Zeta Lambda (Lakeland — # 5 5 1 ) Donzell Floyd (CS) 445 A v e n u e " B " , NE Winterhaven, FL 33881 Nu Eta Lambda (Gainesville — #574) Alfred Peoples (S) P O Box 1142 Gairvsville. FL 32601 XI Omicron Lambda (Fort Myers — # 6 0 3 ) No Report Xi Rho Lambda (Belle Glade — # 6 0 5 ) No Report XI Sigma Lambda (Panama City — # 6 0 6 ) Carl Dukes (S) 77 Winward Lane Shalimar. FL 3 2 5 7 9 Xi Psi Lambda (Palmetto — # 6 1 1 ) G w e n a r d Davis (P) 1011-34th Street, E Palmetto, FL 33561

Omicron Beta Lambda (Clearwater — # 6 1 3 ) J o s e p h Carwise (P) 1255 Palmetto Street Clearwater, FL 3 3 5 1 5 GEORGIA Director Robert Willis 3604 Revere Road, SW Atlanta. GA 30331 COLLEGE CHAPTERS lota (Morris Brown — # 9 ) John Williams (P) P O Box 95022 Atlanta. GA 30314 Alpha Rho (Morehouse — # 3 8 ) Michael Johnson (CS) P O Box 627 Monroe House Atlanta, GA 30314 Alpha Phi (Clark — # 4 2 ) No Report Gamma Zeta (Ft Valley State — # 7 2 ) No Report Oelta Delta (Albany State — # 9 2 ) Steve Lambert (P) 504 College Drive P O Box 36 Albany. GA 31705 Delta Eta (Savannah State — # 9 5 ) No Report Zeta Mu (Georgia State — # 3 4 2 ) L e o n d u s Hardnett (P) 591 E H a n d y Drive Atlanta, GA 30318 Zeta Pi (Georgia — # 3 4 6 ) Harold Wright, Jr (S) Box 2347 Athens, G A 30612 Eta Alpha (Paine — # 3 5 4 ) No Report Theta Beta (Columbus — # 3 7 7 ) Eric Graves (CS) 4325 Old Cusseta Rd Lot # 5 3 C o l u m b u s , GA 31903 Iota Eta (Mercer — # 4 0 4 ) No Report Mu Alpha (Emory — # 4 4 2 ) Wayne W o o d s (S) P O Box 2 1 1 8 5 Atlanta, G A 30322 Mu Gamma (Georgia College — # 4 4 4 ) No Report Mu Delta (Georgia SW — # 4 4 5 ) No Report

Theta Nu Lambda (LaGrange — #289) Alfred McNair (S) P O B o x 1818 LaGrange. GA 30241 iota Gamma Lambda (Brunswick — # 5 0 4 ) Milton Gaines (S) 8 1 5 ' ^ Wolfe Street Brunswick, GA 3 1 5 2 0 Kappa Tau Lambda (Valdosta — # 5 4 1 ) Alvin Payton Jr (P) 12 J u d y Lane Valdosta, GA 31601 Nu Mu Lambda (Decalur — # 5 7 8 ) No Report MISSISSIPPI Director Wiley Jones Alcorn State University P O Box 509 Lorman, MS 3 9 0 9 6 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Upsilon (Tougaloo — # 8 5 ) Stanley Jones (P) P O Box 401 Tougaloo, MS 39174 Delta Kappa (Alcorn — # 9 8 ) J a m e s Brumfield. Jr (P) P O Box 267 Lorman, MS 39096

Beta lota (Winston-Salem — # 5 3 ) No Report Beta Rho (Shaw — # 6 0 ) No Report Gamma Beta (NC Central — # 6 8 ) No Report Gamma Mu (Livingston — # 7 7 ) No Report Gamma Pal (St Augustine's — # 8 8 ) T Nelson Williams (P) Box 1142, SAC Raleigh, NC 27611 Epsilon Zeta (Fayetteville State — # 3 1 5 ) No Report Zeta Epsilon (Barber-Scotia — # 3 3 6 ) No Report

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(East Carolina — # 3 6 5 ) Anthony B u n c h (P) P.O Box 3167 Greenville. NC 27834 Eta Omicron (NC State — # 3 6 7 ) Paul Flanagan (CS) P O Box 5631 Raleigh, NC 27607 Kappa Omicron Delta Phi (Duke — # 4 3 3 ) (Jackson State — # 3 0 7 ) Steve Royster (P) No Report P 0 Box 4 7 8 3 , DS Zeta Phi Durham, NC 2 7 7 0 6 (MVSU — # 3 5 1 ) Mu Zeta Lafayette Stewart (P) (North Carolina — # 4 4 7 ) P 0 Box 899.MVSU No Report Itta Bena, MS 38941 MuTau lota Gamma (UNC-Charlotte — # 4 5 9 ) (Rust — # 4 0 0 ) A n t h o n y B n g g s (S) Michael M a c k (VP) University Cone Center 1321 Haynes Charlotte, NC 28223 M e m p h i s , TN 38114 Nu Zeta Kappa Beta (Western Carolina — # 4 6 9 ) (Mississippi State — # 4 2 1 ) Larry Naylor (P) Alfred Carter (P) P.O. Box 543 P O Box 1472 Cullowhee. NC 28723 Mississippi State. MS 39762 XiEta MuXi (Wake Forest — # 4 9 2 ) USM — # 4 5 4 ) No Report No Report Omicron Beta Nu Upsilon (Atlantic Christian — # 7 0 9 ) (Mississippi — # 4 8 2 ) No Report J o h n n y A n d e r s o n (CS) Omicron Theta P.O. 3251 (Wilmington — # 7 1 5 ) University, MS 38677 M a l c o l m Coley (P) Omicron Gamma P.O.Box 3725 (Millsaps— #710) Wilmington. NC 28407 No Report PI Zeta Omicron Psi (UNC-Greensboro — #735) (Delta State — # 7 2 9 ) J o s e p h Johnson (P) Larry M c C u l l u m (P) 909-C M o r e h e a d Avenue P O Box 1253 G r e e n s b o r o , NC 27403 Delta State University PINu Cleveland. MS 3 8 7 3 3 ( A p p a l a c h i a n State — # 7 4 1 ) Mu Omicron ALUMNI CHAPTERS Elson Baldwin (P) (Valdosta State — # 4 5 5 ) Alpha Epsilon Lambda P O Box 8934-ASU No Report (Jackson — # 1 2 7 ) Boone, NC 28608 Nu Gamma Robert Harrison. Jr. (S) ALUMNI CHAPTERS (West G e o r g i a — # 4 6 6 ) P 0 Box 3 5 6 Kappa Lambda J a m e s Dothard (P) Yazoo City. MS 39194 (Greensboro — # 1 1 0 ) P O Box 10016 Epsilon XI Lambda No Report Carrollton, G A 30118 ( M o u n d Bayou — # 2 2 4 ) Phi Lambda NuMu No Report (Raleigh — # 1 2 0 ) (Georgia Tech — # 4 7 4 ) Zeta Mu Lambda No Report Anthony Cooney (P) (Biloxi — # 2 4 4 ) Alpha PI Lambda G e o r g i a Tech 08 No Report (Winston-Salem — # 1 3 7 ) Dean o l Students Bldg , Rm. 1 Eta Phi Lambda No Report Atlanta. G A 30332 (Columbus — # 2 7 5 ) Beta Theta Lambda XI Tau Johnny Johnson (P) ( D u r h a m — #152) (Georgia Southern — # 7 0 3 ) P O Box 464 No Report Philip Pugh, Jr. (P) C o l u m b u s , MS 39701 Beta Mu Lambda LB 10747 Theta Sigma Lambda (Salisbury — # 1 5 5 ) G e o r g i a Southern College (Natchez — # 2 9 4 ) Statesboro. G A 30460 No Report No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Mu Gamma Lambda Beta Nu Lambda (Hattiesburg-Laurel — # 5 4 8 ) ( C h a r l o t t e — # 1 5 6 ) Eta Lambda No Report (Atlanta — # 1 0 7 ) No Report Mu PI Lambda Larry Earvin (P) Gamma Kappa Lambda (Brookhaven — # 5 6 0 ) 154 Peyton Road, SW (Wilmington — # 1 7 6 ) Alvin Franklin (P) Atlanta. GA 30311 No Report 5 9 5 5 W e s t m o r e Drive Alpha Chi Lambda Gamma Psi Lambda J a c k s o n . MS 3 9 2 0 6 (Augusta — # 1 4 3 ) (Asheville — # 1 8 8 ) XI Zeta Lambda Willie Marshall (FS) Lacy Haith (P) (Moss Point — # 5 9 5 ) 829 Strother Drive 83 O a k l a n d Road B B. J e n n i n g s (VP) Augusta. GA 30901 Asheville. NC 28801 5631 Rose Drive Beta Phi Lambda Moss Point, MS 39563 (Savannah — # 1 6 4 ) Epsilon Rho Lambda No Report (Fayetteville — # 2 2 7 ) Gamma Omicron Lambda J a m e s Purcell (P) NORTH CAROLINA (Albany— #180) 176 Topeka Street Director No Report Fayetteville. NC 28301 Epsilon Sigma Lambda Jerome Coleman Gamma Sigma Lambda (Rocky Mount — # 2 2 8 ) COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Ft Valley — # 1 8 3 ) B o b b i e Clark (S) Alpha Omicron Ralph Malone (S) 3206 Sunset A v e n u e Ext. 1211 Beverly (Johnson C Smith — # 3 6 ) Apt 3-6 J a m e s Beane, Jr (P) Ft Valley. GA 3 1 0 3 0 UPO Box 1035 Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Delta iota Lambda Epsilon Chi Lambda (<" ••.ibus—#197) Johnson C. Smith Univ.

(Elizabeth City — # 2 3 2 ) N J report Charlotte. NC 2 8 2 1 6 Roger M c L e a n (CS) Epsilon Beta Lambda Beta Epsilon Box 9 2 1 . ECSU (NC A & T — # 4 9 ) (Macon — #213) Elizabeth City, NC 27909 No Report No Report Zeta Eta Lambda Beta Zeta Eta lota Lambda (Greenville — #240) (Elizabeth City — # 5 0 ) (Athens — # 2 6 4 ) A. Ray Rogers (P) H u g h G o o d r u m (CS) Curtis Johnson (P) P.O. Box 1187 Box 2 3 1 , ECSU P.O. Box 9 0 2 Greenville, NC 27834 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Athens. GA 3 0 6 0 3

Eptllon Ptl Lambda Eptilon Gamma (Alexandria — #233) (Bishop — #312) Oliver Simpson (P) Anthony Brown (VP) P.O Box 5276 6818 Shady Brook Lane Theta Phi Alexandria, LA 71301 Box 2087 (Central Arkansas #397) Zeta Chi Lambda Dallas. TX 75231 No Report (Bogalusa — #254) Epsilon lota Kappa Iota No Report (Texas — #318) (S Arkansas — #428) Zeta Psi Lambda Ward White (P) No Report (Lake Charles — #255) 9601 Middle Fiskville Rd. (Kmston — # 5 7 6 ) Kappa Kappa Robert Boxie, Jr. (P) Director Box U-7 Johnnie Mosley (S) (Arkansas — #429) P O . Box 1102 Austin, TX 78753 P O Box 804 Floyd Jones Dana Calvin (S) Lake Charles, LA 70602 Kmston, NC 28501 751 Bontemps Drive Eptilon Rho 608 N Storer Eta Gamma Lambda Nil Kappa Lambda Nashville. TN 37207 (Lamar — #325) Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Lafayette — #258) (Lumberton — #577) COLLEGE CHAPTERS No Report Kappa Psi Edgar Jordan, Jr (S) No Report Epsilon Sigma Chi (UA-Little Rock — #441) 100 South Orleans (Meharry Medical — # 2 1 ) (St Mary's — #326) Omicron Gamma Lambda No Report Lafayette. LA 70501 No Report (Kernersville — # 6 1 4 ) Ronald Taylor (P) Nu Alpha Eta Delta Lambda Box 781, Hubbard Hospital No Report Wavey Williams (P) (Monroe — # 2 5 9 ) Zeta Kappa Nashville. TN 37208 P 0 Box 327 (Arkansas Tech — #464) Louis Pargoud (CS) (UT-E! Paso — #341) Alpha Chi Winston-Salem. NC ALUMNI CHAPTERS P O Box 815 David Myers (P) 27102 (Fisk — # 4 3 ) Pi Lambda Monroe, LA 71210 4708 Round Rock No Report Iota Xi Lambda (Little Rock — #115) El Paso. TX 79924 SOUTH CAROLINA Beta XI (Opelousas — #514) No Report Zete Tau (Lemoyne-Owen — # 5 7 ) Director No Report Delta Sigma Lambda (East Texas St — #349) Peter Felder No Report Nu Alpha Lambda (Pine Blutl — #206) No Report Beta Omicron 1939 Lake Drive (Marrero — #568) No Report Zeta Chi Orangeburg, SC 29115 (Tennessee State #58) No Report Theta Tau Lambda (UT-Arlington — #352) COLLEGE CHAPTERS No Report Nu Theta Lambda (Helena — #295) (St Martinville — #575) No Report Beta Delta Beta PI Willis Williams (FS) Eta Gamma Lennet Polk (P) (SC State — # 4 8 ) (Lane — # 5 9 ) 51 Lambert Drive (Prairie View — #356) 207 Terry Drive Richard Koger (P) No Report West Helena. AR 72309 Raymond Wright (CS) Lafayette. LA 70501 P.O Box 1954 Gamma Omicron Mu Omicron Lambda P O . Box 2255 Nu Sigma Lambda Orangeburg. SC 29117 (Knoxville — # 8 0 ) (Blytheville — #559) Prairie View. TX 77446 (Natchitoches — #584) No Report Gamma Gamma No Report Eta Eptilon No Report Eta Phi (Allen U — #69) Omicron Zeta Lambda (North Texas St — #358) Xi Nu Lambda (UT-Chattanooga No Report #373) (Fayetteville — #617) Donald Hill, Jr (P) (Baton Rouge — #601) Brad Corbin (VP) Gamma PI John Colber (S) P O Box 5493. NT Station Milton Kleinpeter (CS) 504 Lookout (Benedict — # 8 1 ) P O Box 1341 P.O Box 9446 Denton. TX 76203 Chattanooga, TN 37402 Raymond Mayes (P) Fayetteville, AR 72702 Baton Ruge. LA 70813 EtaMu Theta PI 2614 St Phillip Xi Cbl Lambda (Houston — #364) Columbia, SC 29204 (Austin-Peay — #390) LOUISIANA (Leesville — #610) Rodney Washington (P) Delta Alpha No Report Director No Report 15830 Kueben Lane (Clatlin — # 8 9 ) Kappa Eta Lawrence Simpson Missouri City, TX 77459 (Memphis State — #426) No Report 1341 Lawrence Street Eta Uptllon No Report Eta Iota Eunice. LA 70535 (Texas Tech — #372) OKLAHOMA Kappa Theta (Voorhees — #362) COLLEGE CHAPTERS No Report Director (Vanderbilt — #427) Vincent Delaney (P) Beta Sigma Eta Psi William G Henderson No Report 6 5 0 Porter Drive (Southern — #61) (Texas Christian — #375) 1214 NE 67th Denmark, SC 29042 Kappa XI , „ „ , Darien Bradford (P) Oklahoma City. OK 73111 Blake Moorman (CS) Theta Nu (Middle Tennessee #432) p o Box 9929, SU 4836 Foard Street COLLEGE CHAPTERS (South Carolina #387) No Report Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Ft. Worth, TX 76119 Beta Kappa David Smalls (P) Mu Beta Beta Tau Theta Alpha (Langston — # 5 4 ) P O Box 85128, USC (UT-Martin #443) (Xavier — # 6 2 ) (Jarvis — #376) Reginald Holloway (P) Columbia, SC 29225 No Report Elton Haydel (P) Leonard Daniels (P) P 0 Box 666 Kappa Chi Mo lota 4718 Prentiss Avenue Jarvis Christian College Langston.

OK 73050 New Orleans, LA 70126 (Francis Marion - #440) (Tennessee #450) Hawkins. TX 75765 Beta Phi No Report Karl Reid (P) Theta Mu Eptllon Eptllon (Dillard — # 6 4 ) NuEta P 0 Box 384 (Sam Houston St — # (Oklahoma State — (Christian Brothers - - #470) Bruce Benton (P) Florence. SC 29503 No Report No Report No Report Mu PI Dillard U Box 1108 lota Kappa Zete Zeta Omicron Phi (Baptist — #456) 2601 Gentilly Blvd (Paul Quinn — #407) (Oklahoma — 337) Beniamin Rivers (S) (Tennessee Tech — #727) N e w Orleans. LA 70126 Todd Chandler (P) No Report Baptist College, Bx 109 No Report Delta Sigma lota Mu 1933 N E 5 2 n d Charleston, SC 29411 (Grambling — #304) (SF Austin St — #408) Oklahoma Cily.

OK 73111 NaPhi Melvin Tate.

II (P) ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Omicron Zeta Sigma P.O. Box 2166. GSU (USC-Conway — #483) Tau Lambda (SMU — #411) (Central Stale — #348) Grambling, LA 71245 No Report (Nashville — #118) Reginald Carpenter (P) No Report Eptllon Uptllon XI Epsilon Wilson Welch (CS) P 0 Box 251, SMU Zeta Uptllon (SUNO — #328) (Morris — #490) P.O. Box 5646 (Northeastern State — Dallas, TX 75275 No Report Michael Gary (P) Nashville, TN 37208 Kappa Sigma No Report Zeta XI Psi Lambda P O Box 32 (West Texas St — #436) Eta Theta Morris College (Chattanooga — #122) (SW Louisiana — #344) No Report (East Central State — Sumter, SC 29150 Ernest Burlington (P) No Report MuNu No Report XI Phi 802 Line Street Eta Kappa (SW Texas St — #453) Kappa Eptllon Chattanooga, TN 37404 (Winthrop — #705) (Louisiana Tech — #363) No Report (Cameron — #424) Alpha Delta Lambda Willis Bentley, IV (P) Jonathan Smith (P) Pi Omicron No Report (Memphis — #126) 135 Newcastle Drive P O Box 3129. TS (Texas A & M — # 7 4 3 ) Omicron Nu Jesse McGee (P) Columbia. SC 29223 Ruston, LA 71272 Kevin Carreathers (A) (Tulsa — #719) 1287 Pebble Creek Omicron CM Eta Chi 1100 Weatherly Drive Xavier Warren (P) Memphis. TN 38119 (Woflord — #728) (NE Louisiana — # 3 7 4 ) Box 266, Westby Center Bryan. TX 77801 Alpha Mu Lambda No Report Kevin Jackson (S) ALUMNI CHAPTERS University of Tulsa (Knoxville.

— #133) PI Alpha NLU-Olin Hall, Box 2448 Alpha Eta Lambda Tulsa, OK 74104 Leonard Jackson (CS) (Clemson — # 7 3 0 ) Monroe. LA 71212 (Houston — #129) P O Box 2091 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Jerry Middleton, Jr. (P) Knoxville, TN 37901 Alpha Tau Lambda No Report Theta Theta Box 7182. University Beta Uptllon Lambda Alpha Sigma Lambda (Tulsa — #140) (McNeese State — #383) Station (Jackson — 163) (Dallas — #139) No Report Ben Higginbotham (S) Clemson. SC 29632 No Report No Report Bete Epillon Lambda P O Box 587, MSU Kappa Zeta Lambda Beta Tau Lambda (Boley — #149) Lake Charles. LA 70601 ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Clarksville — #529) (Ft. Worth — #162) No Report Theta Phi Alpha Ptl Lambda Arnold Myers (P) I No Report Beta Eta Lambda (UNO — #395) (Columbia — #144) 2613 Wren Road Gamma Eta Lambda (Oklahoma City — #151) No Report No Report Clarksville, TN 37042 (Austin — #173) Oliver Stripling (P) Theta Chi Beta Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Lambda Louis Goodall (P) P.O Box 11105 (NW State — #396) (Charleston — # 1 5 4 ) (Kinqsport — #557) Oklahoma City, OK 73111 7901 Appomattox Drive James Coaxum (S) No Report No Report Austin, TX 78745 Beta Chi Lambda 1017 Lango Avenue Kappa Mu Gamma Pi lambda (Muskogee — # 1 6 5 ) Charleston, SC 29407 (Nicholls State — #430) (Galveston — #181) No Report Gamma Gemma Lambda No Report No Report Zeta Gamma Lambda (Greenville — #169) Kappa Nu (Langston — #236) Gamma Tau Lambda No Report (SE Louisiana— #431) (Beaumont — #184) No Report Delta Zeta Lambda Bernard Blair. IV (DP) No Report Eta XI Lambda (Orangeburg — # 1 9 4 ) ARKANSAS P 0 Box 2370 Gamma Upsilon Lambda (Lawton-Ff. Sill — # 2 6 8 ) Robert Gordon (P) Director Hammond. LA 70402 (Marshall — #185) 2390 Pine Road, NE No Report Hubert Brown NuPtl Orangeburg, SC 29115 P O Box 6296 No Report (Louisiana State — #485) Delta Kappa Lambda Delta Rho Lambda TEXAS Isiah Johnson (CS) Pine Bluff, AR 71611 (Florence— #198) (San Antonio — #205) Director COLLEGE CHAPTERS P O Box 21902 No Report No Report Gerald Joseph Beta Chi Baton Rouge, LA 70893 Eta Omicron Lambda Epsilon Alpha Lambda 2421 Delano (Philander Smith — # 6 5 ) ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Rock Hill — #269) (Tyler — # 2 1 2 ) Houston. TX 77003 No Report Sigma Lambda No Report Monday Raibon (P) COLLEGE CHAPTERS (New Orleans — #117) Gamma Delta Theta Phi Lambda P.O Box 4459 Delta (UAPB — # 7 0 ) Desmond Abies (CS) Bennetlsville — #297) Tyler, TX 75712 (Huston-Tillotson — # 4 ) Dana Bracy (P) 4634 Francis Drive No Report Eptllon Eptilon lambda No Report UAPB-PO Box 155 New Orleans.

LA 70126lota Eta Lambda (Waco — #216) Alpha Sigma Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Beta lota Lambda (Denmark — #508) Horace Vonner (P) (Wiley — # 3 9 ) Theta Kappa (Baton Rouge — #153) No Report Route 1.

Box 508 No Report (Henderson State — #385) No Report Mu Epillon Lambda Elmmott, TX 76640 Gamma Alpha No Report Delta Uptllon Lambda (Conway — #550) Eptllon Tau Lambda (Texas College — # 6 7 ) Theta Uptime Shreveport — #208) No Report (Prairie View — #229) No Report (Arkansas State — #394) No Report Xi Gamma Lambda Frederick Roberts (P) Delta Theta Gregory Tate (P) Epsilon Kappa lambda (Beaulort — #592) (Texas Southern — # 9 6 ) P.O. Box 2241 P.O. Box 2674 (Grambling — #221) No Report Prairie View. TX 77446No Report State University. AR 72467 No Report Eta Ma Lambda (Gastonia — #266) No Report Theta Omicron Lambda (Goldsboro — #291) Willie Nowlin (S) 109 Neuse Circle Goldsboro. NC 27530

XI Theta Lambda (Spartanburg — #597 No Report XI Upsilon Lambda (Greenwood #608) No Report XI Ptii Lambda (Summerville — #609) No Report TENNESSEE

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Eptilon Phi Lambda (Port A r t h u r — # 2 3 1 ) Zeta Tau Lambda (Amarillo — #251) No Report Eta Upsilon Lambda (Odessa — #274) No Report Theta Delta Lambda (El Paso — #281) Johnny Shepherd (S) 3330 Wedgewood Drive El Paso. TX 79925 Theta Kappa Lambda (Lubbock — #287) No Report Kappa Gamma Lambda (Texarkana — #526) No Report Kappa Sigma Lambda (Killeen — #540) William Alexander (S) 1105 Elyse Killeen, TX 76543 Mu Rho Lambda

ALUMNI CHAPTERS ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Sigma Lambda (San Diego — #250) Eta Sigma Lambda No Report (San Jose — #272) Eta Pi Lambda No Report (Pasadena — #270) Kappa Alpha Lambda No Report (Monterey — # 5 2 4 ) Mu XI Lambda James Mitchell (P) (Rialto — #558) P O Box 1128 No Report Seaside, CA 93955 Nu Tau Lambda Omicron Theta Lambda (Hayward — #619) (Orange County — #585) Damone Hale Fred Smith (CS) 16161 Parkside Lane, # 2 8 24254 Silva Ave, #28 Huntington Beach, CA 92647n a yward CA 94544 Di,.™lCAUF0RN,A ROCKY MOUNTAIN E Sam Sears Director 3420 N Van Ness Blvd, 103 ^ipSFh'a?

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COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Beta (Fresno State — #311) No Report Mu Kappa (Longview — # 5 6 1 ) (UC-Santa Barbara — # 4 5 Otis J o n e s (P) No Report 2905 Cross Roads XI Uptllon Longview, TX 75604 (Cal Poly-SLO — #704) Nu Pi Lambda No Report (Arlington — #582) ALUMNI CHAPTERS No Report lota Nu Lambda Xi Beta Lambda (Fresno — #513) (Temple — #591) No Report No Report Kappa Eta Lambda XI Eta Lambda (Bakersfield — #530) (N Harris County — #596) No Report Randy Allen (P) XI Iota Lambda P.O Box 1883 (Camarillo — #598) Huntsville, TX 77340 No Report Xi Kappa Lambda (Missouri City — #599) NORTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA No Report Director XI Tau Lambda Allan Gordon (N Dallas County — #607) Box 22817 Albert Johnson (P) Sacramento, CA 95822 P O . Box 214362 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Dallas. TX 75221 Theta Eta Omicron Epsilon Lambda (UC-Davis — #382) (Corpus Chrisli — #616) Rogelio Aranador (RS) Herbert Hawkins, Jr, 2950 Portage Bay Drive 921 Ayers #132 Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Davis. CA 95616 NuChl (Pacific — #484) No Report Pi Gemma SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CSU-Sacramento #732) /HAWAII No Report Director Pi Epsilon Homer Mason (CSU-Chico — #734) P.O. Box 75367 No Report Los Angeles, CA 90075 ALUMNI CHAPTERS COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Beta Lambda Alpha Delta (Sacramento — #235) (USC — #26) No Report No Report Nu Beta Lambda Gamma Xi (Stockton — #569) (UCLA — # 7 9 ) No Report Brian Williams (P) 1974 S. Holt. # 2 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles. CA 90034 Director MuChl Matthew Dawson (Cal St-Long Beach #462) »3 Garthe Court Vincent Rowe (P) Valleio, CA 94591 825 Tannerberg Court COLLEGE CHAPTERS Carson. CA 90746 Alpha Epsilon (UC-Berkeley — # 2 7 ) PI Kappa (Cal St-Northridge — #739) No Report XI PI Carl Louisville (P) P O . Box 3313 (Cal St-Hayward — #700) Northridge. CA 91323 Gareth Green ALUMNI CHAPTERS 16551 Hannah Drive Beta Psi Lambda San Leandro, CA 94578 (Los Angeles — #166) XI Rho Arthur Lewis (P) (San Francisco — #701) 1749 Virginia Road No Report Los Angeles. CA 90019 ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Zeta Lambda Gamma Phi Lambda (Compton — #507) (Berkeley — # 1 8 6 ) George Weaver (CS) No Report P.O. Box 90692 Gamma Chi Lambda (San Francisco — #187) Los Angeles, CA 90009 No Report Mu Beta Lambda Theta Beta Lambda (Honolulu — #547) (Oakland — #279) No Report No Report Mu Sigma Lambda (Culver City — #562) Kappa Omicron Lambda Osie Thornton (P) (Valleio — #537) 8263 Park Circle Alvin Pedescleaux (S) 308 Echo Summit Road Inglewood, CA 90305 Vallejo. CA 94589 INLAND EMPIRE Director COASTAL Dennis Myers Director 6715 Charlene Jethroe Moore, III San Diego, CA 92114 3221 Napa Drive COLLEGE CHAPTERS San Jose, CA 95148 Eta Sigma COLLEGE CHAPTERS (San Diego — # 3 7 0 Delta Omicron No Report (Stanford — #301) lota Chi No Report Eptllon Mu (Redlands — #418) York Tsuruta (P) (San Jose St — #320) 106 Bucareli Drive Brian Turner (P) San Francisco, CA 94132 780 S 11th, # 5 Iota Ptl San Jose, C A 9 5 1 1 2 (Cal Poly-Pomona — # 4 1 9 Nu Sigma No Report (Stanford — #480) Omicron Eta Stephen Randall (P) (UC-lrvine — #714) P.O. Box 6566 No Report Stanford, CA 94305

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Boulder, CO 80303 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha lota (Denver— # 3 1 ) No Report lota Upsilon (Utah State — #416) No Report Omicron Tau (Colorado St — #725) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Psi Lambda (Denver — #211) No Report

Iota Omicron Lambda (Colorado Springs — #515) Julius Darnngton (P) 4886 Garden Trail Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Mu Upsilon Lambda (Boulder — # 5 6 4 )

No Report ARIZONA/NEVADA Director James Hill 8536 N 45th Drive Glendale, AZ 85302 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Theta (Arizona — #339) Steve Freeman (P) 1228 N. Bryant Avenue Tucson. AZ 85711 MuEta (Arizona St — #448) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Tau lambda (Phoenix — #207) No Report Eta PI Lambda (Tucson — #277) No Report Theta Pi Lambda (Las Vegas — # 2 9 2 No Report NEW MEXICO Director Boyd Jackson 1305 Evelyn Court, NE Albuquerque. NM 87112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Omicron Delta (New Mexico — #711) No Report PI Eta (New Mexico St — #736) ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Ptl Lambda (Albuquerque — #523) NORTHWEST Director David Moore 33828 37 Ave, SW Federal Way, WA 98023 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Xi (Washington — # 3 5 ) No Report Beta Ptl (Oregon — # 6 6 ) No Report lota Tau (E Washington — #415) Kelvin Bridges (CS) P O Box 2213 Pullman, WA 99163 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epillon Zeta Lambda (Portland — #217) No Report Zeta Pi Lambda (Seattle — #248) No Report lota Mu Lambda (Tacoma — # 5 1 2 ) Eugene Morris (S) P.O. Box 171 Fern Hill Station Tacoma. WA 98412-0171 Nu Eptllon Lambda (Richland — #572) No Report Nu Zeta Lambda (Anchorage — #573) No Report Nu Phi Lambda (Spokane — #587) No Report

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