County) Democratic Party to assist the Jesse Jackson political campaign. Additionally, Iota Delta was the only fraternity chapter representing Florida State University at the Tallahassee Community Clean-Up activities — making the black community clean and safe. Furthermore, the Tallahassee needy substantially benefitted from a "canned food drive" party sponsored by the Iota Delta Chapter. In lieu of monetary charges, the brotherhood collected can foods for entrance to the party, and donated the can goods to the Tallahassee Urban League for Thanksgiving. Iota Delta also participated with the Governor's Constituency for Children Program through Project Alpha. The brothers joined the ladies of the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to register students and faculty members on FSU Campus to vote by sponsoring a Voter Registration Drive. During "Winter Week '89," the Iota Delta Chapter crowned its new Ms. Black and Gold, Ms. Jonita Howard. In addition, the chapter continued to reach out across this spectrum through seminars and social events. Winter Week '89 was culminated by the "Club Manhattan Ball." This year, winter week proved to be the best production of week long activities at Florida State University. Iota Delta Chapter also celebrated its fifteenth reunion, The chapter was honored to welcome home members of the charter line, "The Mystic Dozen," and approximately 100 of its 144 brotherhood. Our theme for the reunion was "Upholding the Torch Striving for Preeminence. The brotherhood continues to strive for preeminence. This year Brother Michael D. Leeks received the FSU Seminole Award for outstanding service to FSU and to Tallahassee; Brother Ricardo "Tony" Woods received the Pan Greek Man of the Year Award for the second consecutive year; Brother Stanley N. Mills received the Vice President of Student Affairs Award for outstanding leadership. The Iota Delta Chapter holds true to the aims of Alpha. This year, the chapter will lose four of its members through graduation, Brothers Alfred J. fields, Jr., Willie Brown III, Ricardo Woods, and Stanley N. Mills. However, the chapter is strengthened by its five neophytes, Brothers Derrick Page, Clayton Lewis, William Aristide, Abner Devallon, Jr., and Samuel Graham. Page 58
The Iota Delta Chapter, Florida State University.
Through the new elected officers for the upcoming academic school term, the Iota Delta Chapter will continue to uphold the torch, striving for preeminence. Future goals includes, a frat house on FSU's campus, continuously support for the local NAACP, and National Urban League, continuously implement informative seminars to the black society, but most important of all, fund-raisers for our National Headquarters. Through these goals, the brotherhood of the Iota Delta Chapter will continue to carry out our fraternal aims: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for Mankind.
georgia Gamma Omicron Lambda Chapter Highlights 1987-1988 The 1987-1988 Fraternity year for Gamma Omicron Lambda Chapter was unquestionably an overwhelming success. Fellowship Breakfast: To kick off the fraternity year, a fellowship breakfast was held in early October. Approximately 30 brothers attended the breakfast that was held at Shoney's Restaurant in Albany, Georgia. This breakfast was an attempt to "reclaim" inactive brothers and rekindle the fraternal spirit among active members after the summer vacation season. Chapter President Clift Felton presided and the brothers had a hearty fellowship. Banquet and Roast Bro. F. L. Kirkpatrick: On November 22, 1987 a banquet and roast was held to honor
Brother F. L. Kirkpatrick, affectionately known as "Daddy Kirk," for 60 years of activi service to the fraternity and 40 years of active membership in Gamma Omicron Lambda. Georgia State Convention: A large delegation of Brothers from Gamma Omicron Lambda attended the State Convention that was held in Savannah, Georgia. A much larger delegation than normal attended to observe and take note of the requirements to host a State Convention. The Brothers left Savannah feeling that they had identified the requirements and began planning for the 1989 State Convention to be hosted by Gamma Omicron Lambda. Founder's Day Activities: A Founder's Day observance was held on Sunday, December 6, 1987 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Over 50 brothers and guests were on hand for the 11:00 A.M. program. The keynote speaker was Rev. Brother William L. Battle, Sr. of Columbus, Georgia. "Achievement Through Service" was the theme for the Founder's Day Banquet. Christmas Activities: The wives and sweethearts of local Alpha men sponsored the annual Christmas social. Brother Johnnie Mitchell and his wife made their lovely spacious home available for this social. The Brothers were treated to a multitude of delectable dishes and gag gifts. During the Christmas season as well as at Thanksgiving, the local chapter decided to do something for the less fortunate. Food baskets were delivered to needy families in the Albany Area. Adult Literacy Program: Illiteracy among adults nationwide is an enormous problem. To attack this problem The Sphinx/Winter 1989