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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