MARK S. TILLMAN GENERAL PRESIDENT
WILLIAM DOUGLASS LYLE COO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“I want this fraternity to stand out in the affairs of the nations.” – Jewel Vertner W. Tandy, 1937 Brothers, Welcome to Charlotte. I greet you in the spirit of service and the bond of brotherhood. It is that same spirit and bond that encouraged our founders and has historically implored our brotherhood to be servants of all. We are leaders even when it is the unpopular thing to do. We are men committed to advocating for and being the voice of the voiceless. We are needed now in this time of crisis to work toward elevating our communities civically, socially, educationally, and financially. It is because of this need that we have added forums on Friday’s agenda. Please be prepared to engage in each discussion, as we will need brothers of vision, innovation, and process to participate in the development of tangible solutions for Alpha to continue to take action. I challenge every chapter, alumni and undergraduate, take what you learn here and be innovative in the ways you serve our communities while completing national programs and initiatives. Together, Mission Focused as One Alpha nationally we can continue to greatly impact our communities for the better. Every brother has a role to play and is a vital part of this brotherhood. Thank you for investing your time, talent, and financial resources to the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha and empowering our communities. Again, welcome to Charlotte. Fraternally,
William Douglass Lyle Executive Director
93RD GENERAL CONVENTION | CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA | AUGUST 5-9, 2015
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