2007 alpha phi alpha eastern region convention souvenir journal

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Celebrating the Past...Preparing for the Future

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

of the

Eastern Regionof

75th Anniversary Convention

RetreatALPHAEAST R EG IONAL

JUNE 1- 4, 2007 • HAMILTON, BERMUDA

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Plus, the opportunity to be amongst fellow Brothers throughout your stay.

June 1 – Arrival and Welcome Reception/Party (Evening)June 2 – Fraternity Service project (Morning) and Beach Party (Evening)June 3 – Church Service (Morning) and Alpha Beautillion (Afternoon)June 4 – Departure

Come chill with us in Bermuda.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., EPSILON THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

host the

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ® Corporate Headquarters

2313 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218-5211

www.alphaphialpha.net Phone: 410.554.0040 Fax: 410.554.0054

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. General President

Willard C. Hall, Jr. Executive Director

Founders

Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman George B. Kelley Eugene K. Jones Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy

My Brothers Beloved, It is my pleasure as well as my duty to present this letter of greetings as it will give me greater pleasure to meet with you as we assemble to re-examine our cause, re-dedicate ourselves to the noble ideas of this great fraternity, and regale in the joy of being a brother to those assembled. This year continues to be another momentous one in the annals of Alpha Phi Alpha’s history. The demand for Alphas’ leadership and service is immense and your response has been nothing short of awesome. We have placed our marks on the chronicles of history repeatedly through out our existence and we did so once again recently with the ceremonial groundbreaking for the erection of the memorial to our brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am proud of the way this brotherhood has embraced our new mission statement

and supported our national programs and strategic alliance partners. There is also much greater participation in our national programs. Participation in national programs is not an option and we expect and demand adherence to Alpha’s mandates. Externally Alpha receives high marks across the nation for the service we give to our communities and we know that we have yet to achieve our maximum potential. I am honored to serve as your General President in this historic time and to be able to lead this Fraternity at this time in our existence. The greatest chapter of this august body is yet to be written; its greatest members - yet to be inducted, its greatest leaders - yet to take the oath of office. As we write the next chapters in our history let us remember those who have gone before us and who draw us back here right now. Let us walk in their steps. Let us live in their time. Let us carry forth their mission. It is as if the Jewels are passing on to us the words of a famous poem paraphrased: "To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep..." May God bless this great fraternity of extraordinary men and all that we represent. Fraternally,


Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Eastern Region Vice President David Raphael District VI Director Derrick L. Norris Assistant District VI Director

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

Eastern Region – District VI Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters (MAAC)

P.O. Box 164 Laurel, MD 20725-0164 Phone: (301) 604-4710 E-Mail: [email protected]

Delaware Maryland Washington, D.C.

March 29, 2007 Brothers of AlphaEast, On behalf of the Brothers of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters (MAAC), it is my sincere pleasure to welcome all of you to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD, site of the 75th Eastern Region Convention. It is my aspiration that your stay be pleasant, stimulating, informative and, most of all, fraternal during the next four days. Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and the fourth largest city on the East Coast, after New York City, Philadelphia and Jacksonville; its metropolitan area is the 19th largest in the country. Baltimore, a bustling city built on tradition and civic pride, is an American success story. Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal and is now a major travel destination welcoming over 11 million business and leisure visitors each year. The crown jewel of Baltimore is the Inner Harbor, a scenic and popular waterfront area with dozens of retail stores, restaurants and attractions. This, combined with Baltimore’s easy accessibility, makes the city unique. What most people don’t realize is that most sites and neighborhoods are within walking distance of each other, and this makes “Charm City” an ideal place for business as well as pleasure. The fun and festive atmosphere of the Harbor is enhanced by street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks, parades, paddle boats, cruise boats and an outdoor ice skating rink. Baltimore is also the home of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture. The year 2006 was indisputably the pinnacle of success for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We celebrated one hundred (100) years of outstanding leadership and committed service to our communities. But, as always, Alpha men cannot rest on past laurels. While here, please make sure to take part in all the business sessions and bring this information back to your Chapters so we can continue to advance the cause of our beloved Jewels. Also, please make certain that you benefit from what the city has to offer. I want to personally thank Brother Roland Fletcher, the Local Convention Chair, and his committee for their hard work and commitment to ensure a successful Convention. Again, welcome to the city of Baltimore, MD and I hope that you enjoy your stay. Fraternally,

David Raphael MAAC President & District VI Director

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ® EASTERN REGION

PO Box 3056 Laurel, Maryland 20709-3056

www.AlphaEast.com



Dennis G. Kemp, Sr.Eastern Region Vice President

Jamaal Ali RichardsonEastern Region Assistant Vice President

Founders

Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones George B. Kelley NathaVertner W. Tandy

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CONVENTIONS

Brothers of Alpha, Ladies and Guests: On behalf of Eastern Region Convention Committee it is indeed my pleasureto extend a personal welcome to one of “The Greatest Cities in America,”Baltimore, Maryland for the 75th Anniversary Convention of the EasternRegion of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As we start our second hundred years of “Service to the Community,” wehave the privilege of being at the most spectacular property Baltimore has tooffer, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The convention is set on theedge of the Baltimore Inner Harbor in the heart of Harbor East, the newesBaltimore neighborhood. Our convention is a few steps from Inner Harborestaurants and shopping, the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Centeand USS Constellation. The convention hotel is also within easy walkingdistance of downtown Baltimore, the Convention Center, Camden Yards andfeatures include, an indoor swimming pool and fitness club. From your rooBaltimore Inner Harbor views. Baltimore is the charm of the mid-Atlantic and a special place to Alpha’s, National Headquarters, a city full of surprises and unique experiences. A shand within walking distance of the Inner Harbor create a fun and accessible enjoy! Nightlife, neighborhoods, shops, restaurants and attractions, your optio The convention agenda is packed with the business sessions and workshopsevents to include the Vice President’s Reception, a Life Membership, FrateLuncheon. The regional competitions; Miss Black and Gold Pageant, Step Oratorical showcasing the Region’s best. The local Brothers have planned superb Ladies Program. The Ladies will treated to “The Heritage Tour,” visit to local museums, an inspirational speaker, health workshops and “Lunch Every activity has been planned to ensure your satisfaction, and we waccommodate your every desire. The Committee and I are here to sever you,to make your stay more pleasurable, please ask. Have a wonderful stay in the Fraternally, Larry J. Henderson Director of Conventions

niel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ® EASTERN REGION

PO Box 3056 Laurel, Maryland 20709-3056

www.AlphaEast.com



Dennis G. Kemp, Sr.Eastern Region Vice President

Jamaal Ali RichardsonEastern Region Assistant Vice President

Founders

Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones George B. Kelley Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy

March 29, 2007 To My Brothers, Ladies, Guests and Friends of AlphaEast: It is my great pleasure to bring you greetings and welcome you to beautiful Charm City on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Though it has been some time since I had the honor and pleasure to act as your host for such an event, rest assured that the Host Chapter Brothers and their Ladies, are prepared and eager to ensure that you have the greatest convention ever.

Your hosts for this very significant event in AlphaEast are honored to have this opportunity. The Host Chapters include the Alumni Chapters of Delta Lambda (Baltimore), Kappa Phi Lambda (Columbia), Iota Alpha Lambda (Aberdeen) and Beta Alpha Lambda (Baltimore County) and the College Chapters of Beta Alpha (Morgan), Mu Rho (Towson), Sigma Sigma (Hopkins) and Nu Kappa (UMBC). All of these Brothers and our Host Ladies, promise challenging and rewarding events and activities during your stay in Baltimore. As Ladies Activities Co-Chair Mrs. Yvonne E. Fletcher often says, “We want our guests to be thoroughly entertained and completely exhausted at the end of the convention”.

Brothers we also want you to be informed, involved and invigorated by AlphaEast’s continued recognition and uplift of Scholars and Scholarship throughout the convention. Your book donation is only a part of our continued support of the National Program, “Go to High School, Go to College”. The needs of our African American youth and communities may seem at times overwhelming, but with faith in GOD, trust in one another, mutual respect and unity of purpose, there are no obstacles that we cannot overcome.

We thank you for your attendance, your good wishes and active financial support of our Beautiful Baltimore City and surrounding jurisdictions. You are magnificent and we love you---ENJOY YOURSELVES.

Fraternally, Roland G. Fletcher, LM #7996, Local Chairman 75th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention

March 29, 2007

75th Anniversary, Eastern Region Convention Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland

Dear Friends: I want to extend a warm welcome to all the members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity attending the 75th Eastern Region Convention. I also want to congratulate the Brothers of the Maryland Chapter for hosting this year’s convention. For more than 100 years, Alpha Phi Alpha has distinguished itself for its dedication and commitment to brotherhood and friendship. Since its founding in 1906 at Cornell University, other Alpha Phi Alpha chapters have been established at many colleges and universities. Alpha Phi Alpha has a rich history. Part of that history includes the leading role that many members took in the civil rights movement. I also want to commend your members for the work they have done to support educational and leadership programs. Best wishes. Sincerely, Benjamin L. Cardin United States Senator

MARTIN O’MALLEY GOVERNOR

STATE HOUSE

100 STATE CIRCLE ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925

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A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY

Dear Friends: It is my pleasure to congratulate the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on their 75th Anniversary Easter Region Convention and to welcome you to the great City of Baltimore and State of Maryland. Throughout its 100 year history, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have endeavored to inspire and motivate African- Americans in this country and around the world. Today, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha continue to give a voice to the oppressed peoples of the world, through acts of service. Programs such as the Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, which encourages the completion of secondary and collegiate education, Project Alpha, which works to increase knowledge of teenage pregnancy, and A Vote-less People is a Hope-less people, which focuses on political awareness and empowerment – taken together – demonstrate the power of the philosophy that one person can make a difference and that each of must try. I commend the Brothers of the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha, and wish all the best for you during your stay in our great State of Maryland. Sincerely,

Martin O’Malley Governor

Best Wishes for a successful convention

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In Loving Memory of

Joseph A. Yates, Sr.

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Edmonia Yates and Family

Congratulations and

Best Wishes on the Celebration of the

75th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

and to Brother Roland Fletcher, Chair of the Convention

and Alpha Wife Yvonne Fletcher, Chair of Ladies

Activities Brother Clayton C. Stansbury, Delta Lambda

Alpha Wife, Catherine P. Stansbury

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The Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter (Bermuda) Congratulates The Eastern Region of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. On the occasion of our

75th Eastern Regional Convention “Celebrating a Century of Leadership & Service”

For over Fifty years the Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter has held high, the Light of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in the Island of Bermuda. Our chapter boosts many prestigious members of our community and

continues to serve the community. We uphold our principles of scholarship, good character and uplifting humanity by implementing

the following ongoing and special projects..

“AlphaEast, First of All, Leading the Way”

MEN OF A PHI A: Standing (l-r): MEN OF A PHI A: Standing (l-r): John Duncan, Anthony Wade, Mandellas Lightbourne, Aubrey Penny-man, Dr. Tim Jackson, Jevon Dickinson, Jerome Reid, Jr, CPA*, Wayne Caines, Anthony Foster, C. Michael Wellman*, R. Scott Pearman, David S. Minors, Derek Burrows, Jr, Dr. George “Burt” McPhee*, Dwayne Caines, Dr. Vincent Bridgewater. Sitting (l-r): Edwin Wilson, Dr.

Vincent John, Diallo V. Rabain, Dr. Charles Green*, Rev. Canon James Francis OBE, JP. Not Pictured: Anthony Ball, Dwayne Brown, Brenton Burgess, David Burt, Shawn Crockwell, Anthony Wayne DeSilva, Dennis Emery, Jr.,

Arnold Francis QC, JP, Mervyn O. Grant, Scott Holder, James Howard, Henry James*, Shannon James, Adam Karr, Kevin Lambert*, Robert Lewis, Donald Lottimore, Hon. Stanley Lowe, JP, MP, Rev. Wilbur “Larry” Lowe, Jr., Leon Nearon, Michael Pearman, Allen Richardson,

Quennel Robinson, Zayne Seymour, Barclay Simmons, Leon Simmons, Cecil Smith, Ronald K. Smith, Dr. Beresford Swan*, Ricky Watts, (*Denotes Life Member)

ALPHA MATH ATTACK Math Mentoring Program ALPHA BEAUTILLION Annual Scholarship Program for Male High School Seniors PROJECT ALPHA Male Teen Pregnancy Awareness Program MLK FUNDRAISER Fundraiser to assist in the Building of the MLK Memorial

in Washington D.C.

www.bermudaalpha.bm Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter

P.O. Box HM2589 Hamilton, Bermuda HMKX (441) 291-3062

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IOTA ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC

P.O. Box 1002 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001

Congratulation to the Brothers of the Eastern Region

for 75 Years of Service

OFFICERS President Brother Kenneth Avery Vice President Brother James E. Clark Secretary Brother Phillip A. Jones Treasurer Brother Richard A. Carey Director of Education Activities Brother Jessie J. Shanks Program Committee Brother J. Keith Scroggins

Brother Clarence Vaughn Intake Coordinator Brother Van R. Jones Historian Brother Monroe L. Manning Parliamentarian Brother Freddie Player Associate Editor, Sphinx Magazine Brother Phillip A. Jones

CHARTER MEMBERS Brother Ronald Bishop Brother Francis H. Harris# * Brother George T. Stansbury*

Brother Ernest Brown Brother Kenneth V. Hilton Brother LeRoy Stansbury, Jr.*

Brother William Clark, Sr.* Brother Johnny R. Law Brother Wardell Stansbury

Brother William E. Davis Brother Roosevelt McKinley Brother Donald J. Waldon*

Brother Louis L. Duncan* Brother Lehman W. Spry, Jr.* Brother Everett D. White

* - Deceased # - Chapter Founder

2006 ~ 2007 Theme: Building on the Legacy through Tradition, Dedication, and Service

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Eastern Region as we attend our Eastern Regional Convention.

CHAPTER OFFICERS 2006-2007

President Bro. Leon Reynolds Vice-President Bro. Stanley Cunningham Corresponding Secretary Bro. Nathaniel Stokes Recording Secretary Bro. Steve Boykin III Financial Secretary Bro. Stephen Funny Treasurer Bro. Frank Joe Historian Bro. Phil Ayers Sergeant-at-Arms Bro. Alvin Archer Parliamentarian Bro. Bruce Ivory Assoc. Editor of the Sphinx Bro. James Melton Chaplain Bro. Artie Polk Director of Intake Bro. Joel Lowe

“Continuously Strengthening the Workings of our

Brotherhood So That We May Provide Greater Uplift to the

Community We Serve.” You are all cordially invited to attend our annual

black and gold ball Saturday, May 12th 2007

at Colony South Hotel and Conference Center in Clinton, Md For further details, please contact bro. Bruce Ivory at

(301) 386-5111 or via e-mail at [email protected]



Kappa Phi Lambda ChapterColumbia, MD

Congratulations to the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Bro. Dennis Kemp, Sr., Member of Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter, on the Occasion of

Our 75th Anniversary Convention. Vote Bro. Kemp Eastern Region Vice-President 2007-2009

Chapter Officers 2006 - 2007

Cecil G. Christian, Jr., Chairman, Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc.

Clarence D. Toomer, Chapter Elder

James B. Smith, Immediate Past PresidentCecil G. Christian, Jr., Parliamentarian

Tim Smith, Associate Editor of the SphinxHarry Evans, III, Director of Membership Intake

Ronald Triplett, HistorianBrian Wallace, Director of Educational Activities

Jonathan Riddix, Sergeant-at-ArmsLee Harris, Chaplain

Corey Boise, Financial SecretaryWillie Eggleston, Jr., Treasurer

Clarence Hall, Corresponding SecretaryRichard Shepherd, Recording Secretary

Kwame Ndzibah, Vice PresidentCalvin R. Austin, President

Please join the Alpha Foundation of Howard County at Its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Monday, May 21, 2007, at the Hobbits Glen Golf Course, Columbia, MD.

For more information contact Phillip C. Hayes 443 889 2071

"First of all; Servants of all; We shall transcend all."

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Kappa Theta Lambda Chapter

Bergen County New Jersey PO Box 1059

Teaneck, New Jersey 07666-1059

Supports the

75th Annual Eastern Region Convention

Chapter Officers

President Vice-President Recording Secretary Duane Burrell Napoleon C. Johnson III * Edgar Freeman

Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Intake Coordinator

Henry D. Smith Jr. John B. Rodriguez * Michael Bertty Sr

Parliamentarian Historian Chaplain Earl A. Marsan Samuel Tatem Rev. David W. Briddell

Director of Education Editor to the Sphinx Sergeant at Arms

Arnold E. Brown Derek W. Brown * Peter C. Langston

Active Chapter Members

Cornell L. Adams * John Philip Babb Lee Beamon David Broadnax * Charles Brown * Robert W. Brown * Kobie R. Carter Arthur W. Chaney Kip T. Chaney Benjamin A. Collier Darvin Darling James E. Davis * Eddie R. Hadden * Howard L. Haughton * Theodore Holtzclaw Negorie Jones Harry Joyner Olatunde Kuye Curtis March John R. Smith * Jeffery A.Thacker Alvin Vinson *

* Life Member

Congratulations to the Brothers of AlphaEast As You Celebrate Your 75th Anniversary Convention

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700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Telephone 410-385-3000

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel

Welcomes the 2007 Annual Meeting and

75th Anniversary of the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

March 29 – April 1, 2007

SUPPORT THE ALPHA LEGACY

Vote MortonFOR GENERAL PRESIDENT

Brother Darren M. Morton

EDUCATION:• St. John’s University,Advance Certificate inTheology (in progress)

• St. John’s University,Masters of Science inEducation

• Hofstra University,Bachelors of BusinessAdministration

• United MissionaryBaptist Association,Certificate of Ordination

PROFESSIONAL:• St. John’s University,Jamaica, NYAssociate Dean of Studentsand Adjunct Professor

• Macedonia Baptist Church,Mt. Vernon, NYAssociate Minister

FRATERNAL SERVICE:• Initiated Xi Psi ChapterMay 2, 1987

• Currently active inEta Theta Lambda ChapterLong Island, NY

• Life Member #9557

NATIONAL LEVEL:• Member, Board of Directors,2001-2005

• Associate ConventionChaplain, 1999-2000

FRATERNAL SERVICE: (cont’d)NATIONAL LEVEL:• Chairman, National Ritual andCeremonies Committee,1997-2000

• National Grievance andDiscipline Committee,1989-1992

REGIONAL LEVEL:• Eastern Region ChairmanWilliam Ross EducationFoundation, 2005-Present

• Eastern Region Vice President,2001-2005

• Eastern RegionExecutive Director,1999-2001

• Regional Grievance andDiscipline Committee,1989-1992

• Chairman 63rd EasternRegional Convention,April 1995

DISTRICT LEVEL:• President, NYACOA &District Director, 1995-1999

• 1st Vice President of NYACOAand Assoc. District Director1993-1995

• Long Island, NYArea Director, 1990-1993

• NY State/NYACOA Treasurer1988-1992

• NY State Assistant DistrictDirector, 1988-1990

75th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Vendor Display Set-Up, Essex B & C

1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Convention Office, Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

9:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration & Delegate Certification, Harborside Foyer (closed during luncheon)

10:00 am – 11:00 am Regional Staff Meeting, Essex A

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm O. Wilson Winters Life Membership Luncheon, Harborside Salon A B & C

Keynote Speaker Brother James R. Williams 25th General President

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Henry Arthur Callis Session, Harborside Salon A & B Brother Jonathan White, Presiding District II Director Invocation Brother Keith Price, Chaplain Convention Call to Order Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr., Vice President Rules and Credentials Brother Kenneth Anderson Welcome Brother David Raphael, District VI Director Brother Roland Fletcher, Local Convention Chairman Registration Update Brother James Irvin, Convention Registrar Assessment and Evaluation Brother James Smith, Special Assistant Adoption of Minutes Brother Reginald Salter, Regional Secretary 74th Eastern Region Convention Minutes Convention Theme Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr., Vice President

District Director Reports District 1, IAAC Brother Aubrey Pennyman District 2, ONECA Brothers Jonathan White / Jamie Ferguson District 3, NYACOA Brothers Leyde St. Leger / Anthony Walker District 4, NJAAPAC Brothers James Holmes / Corey Jackson District 5, PAAC Brothers Sean McCaskill / Leon Richardson District 6, MAAC Brothers David Raphael / Derrick Norris District 7, VACAPAF Brothers Larry Townsend / Jelaun Newsome

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Public Program, Harborside Salon A & B

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Vice President’s Reception, Harborside Salon C Brother David Raphael, Presiding District VI Director

9:00 pm – 2:00 am Networking Social, (Learn to Line Dance), Harborside Salon C

Friday, March 30, 2007 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Awards Display Set-Up Kent B & C

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Awards Display, Kent B & C

7:00 am – 9:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Convention Office, Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Registration & Delegate Certification Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm General Headquarters Office, James

8:00 am – 9:00 am Charles Henry Chapman Session, Harborside Salon D & E Brother Larry J. Henderson, Presiding Director of Conventions

Reports of the Committee Chairmen District 1, IAAC Brother Aubrey Pennyman District 2, ONECA Brothers Jonathan White / Jamie Ferguson Awards & Achievement Brother Rodney Frank Communications Brother R. Anthony Mills Internal Auditing Brother George Carter Leadership Development Institute Brother Dameon Proctor National Programs Brother Anthony Harris Executive Director's Report Brother Jay M. Johnson

9:00 am – 10:15 am Executive Board Meeting, Falkland

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Career Fair, Harborside Foyer

9:00 am – 10:15 pm Workshops - Session I (For a detail description of workshops, see the workshop preview page)

10:30 am – 11:45 am Workshops - Session II (For a detail description of workshops, see the workshop preview page)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fraternal Luncheon, Harborside Salon C D & E Brother Aubrey Pennyman, Presiding District I Director Keynote Speaker Brother Dr. Walter Kimbrough Jr. President, Philander Smith College

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Career Fair, Harborside Foyer

2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Workshops - Session III (For a detail description of workshops, see the workshop preview page)

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Committee Meetings Resolutions and Recommendations, Laurel C Grievances and Discipline, Laurel D Awards & Achievement, Essex A Elections and Nominations, Kent A Constitution, Falkland

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Miss Black and Gold Interviews, Hospitality Suite 2832 Contestants and Judges only

4: 00 pm – 5:00 pm District Caucuses District I – International Caucus, Falkland District II – New England Caucus, Laurel A District III – New York Caucus, Laurel B District IV – New Jersey Caucus, Laurel C District V – Pennsylvania Caucus, Laurel D District VI – MAAC Caucus, Harborside Salon D District VII – Virginia Caucus, Harborside Salon E

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm College Brothers Caucus, Harborside Salon D Brother Jamaal Ali Richardson, Presiding Assistant Vice President, Eastern Region

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Collegiate Scholars Bowl - Preliminary Rounds, Laurel A B C & D

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Miss Black and Gold Pageant, Harborside Salon C D & E

9:00 pm – 2:00 AM Step Show and Dance, Harborside Salon C D & E

Saturday, March 31, 2007 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Convention Office, Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration, Harborside Foyer, Office 4

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Delegate Certification, Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

9:00 am – 2:00 pm Awards Display, Kent B & C

8:00 am – 5:00 pm General Headquarters Office, James

8:00 am – 7:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Awards Display, Kent B & C

8:30 am – 10:30 am Eugene Kinckle Jones Session, Harborside Salon A & B Brother James Holmes, Presiding District IV Director Invocation Brother Keith Price, Chaplain Rules and Credentials Brother Kenneth Anderson Treasurer’s Report Brother Earl Richmond State of the Corporate Headquarters Brother Willard C. Hall, Jr., Executive Director Assistant Vice President Address Brother Jamaal Ali Richardson Elections and Nominations Brother Russell Campbell Regional Vice President Candidates Forum Regional Assistant Vice President Candidates Forum Omega Service

11:00 am – 12:00 pm George Biddle Kelley Session, Harborside Salon A & B Brother Sean McCaskill, Presiding District V Director State of the Fraternity Brother Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., General President

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Njisane Omawale College Brothers Luncheon, Harborside Salon C D & E Brother Darrell Horton, Presiding Assistant Executive Director, Eastern Region Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest Collegiate Scholars Bowl - Final Round

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Polls Open, Iron

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Career Fair, Harborside Foyer

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Committee Meetings Awards Committee Deliberations, Kent B & C (Committee Members only)

Membership, Standards and Extension, Hospitality Suite 2832

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Workshop - Session IV (For a detail description of workshops, see the workshop preview page)

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Nathaniel Allison Murray Session, Harborside Salon A & B Brother Leyde St. Leger, Presiding District III Director General President Candidates Forum

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Robert Harold Ogle Session, Harborside Salon A & B Brother Larry Townsend, Presiding District VII Director

Convention Committee Reports Budget and Finance Brother Jerome Offord Registration Brother James Irvin Constitution Brother Doyal Siddell Resolutions and Recommendations Brother George W. C. Brown, III Membership Standards and Extension Brother Zollie Stevenson Grievances and Discipline Brother Robert Ike Conventions and Time and Place Brother Larry J. Henderson

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Black and Gold Reception, Harborside Foyer

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Black and Gold Banquet, Harborside Salon A B & C Brother Jay M. Johnson, Presiding Executive Director, Eastern Region

Report of Committee Chairmen Awards & Achievement Brother Rodney Frank Nomination & Elections Brother Russell Campbell

11:00 pm – 2:00 AM AlphaEast Dancing Under the Stars (Live Jazz Band), Laurel A B & C

11:00 pm – 2:00 AM AlphaEast Cabaret (DJ – House Music), Harborside Salon D & E

Sunday, April 1, 2007 8:30 am – 10:00 AM Ecumenical Service, Harborside Salon B

10:00 am – 11:00 AM Regional Staff Meeting, Kent A & B

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Regional Convention Committee Meeting , Laurel C & D

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75th Annual Eastern Region Convention Workshop Descriptions & Schedule

Friday, March 30 – Workshops - Session I 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Workshop 1 Salon A Implementing National Programs

Presenter(s): Brother Anthony Harris, Eastern Region Education Committee Chairman

Description: This workshop will focus on implementation of Alpha Phi Alpha's National Programs -- "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College", "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People", and Project Alpha. Brothers also will be provided information on implementation of Brother's Keeper, which is not a national program, but an initiative for assisting brothers in need.

Workshop 2 Laurel B March of Dimes Walk America and Project Alpha

Presenter(s): Brother Keith Price, Regional Coordinator, Project Alpha Brother Lucien Metellus, Regional Coordinator, Walk America Project

Description: This workshop will provide brothers with information on 2007 Walk America dates and fundraising goals and will also provide brothers with requirements for implementation of Project Alpha and completion of required documentation.

Workshop 3 Laurel C Starting a Non-Profit Organization

Presenter(s): Brother Jerome Offord, Jr., Director of Budgets and Finance

Description: This program will highlight the necessary steps associated with starting a 501 (c)(3) organization. The audience will have an opportunity to review an IRS application and see the necessary items needed to incorporate the non-profit and to receive tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service.

Workshop 4 Laurel D Dentistry as a Profession Presenter(s): Brother Dr. Ryle Bell

Description: A presentation on the requirements for college students to enter the profession of dentistry as well as details on what the profession has to offer.

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75th Annual Eastern Region ConventionWorkshop Descriptions & Schedule (cont’d)

Workshop 5 Essex A The History of Heroes - How the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Save Lives

Presenter(s): Ms. Angela Watts, National Recruitment Program Coordinator - Colleges and Services Ms. Debra Wylie, Recruitment Specialist Brother Dr. Anton Bizzell, Medical Advisory Board Chairman

Description: This workshop is comprised of several learning modalities: interactive activity; lecture; video and application/call to action. This interactive workshop is designed to raise awareness and educate Alpha Phi Alpha membership about the National Marrow Donor Program in a fun and creative manner.

Workshop 6 Laurel A Fundraising 101: How to Raise Scholarship Monies -- With Little to No Stress

Presenter(s): Brother Doyal Siddell

Description: Methods to raise scholarship funds. Workshop 7 Kent A Alpha Advisors Training / Re-certification Training

Presenter(s): Brother Tony T. Moss, Eastern Region Coordinator for Alpha Advisors

Description: This workshop is to prepare Alumni Brothers who are interested in becoming Alpha Advisors for College Chapters within the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Friday, March 30 – Workshops - Session II 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Workshop 1 Kent A Alpha Phi Alpha Big Brothers

Presenter: Brother Dale Long, National Chairman of ΑΦΑ-BBBS Partnership

Description: Learn why the General President has set a goal to mobilize 10,000 Alpha Big Brothers by next year. Learn what you can do to help reach this goal. Deepen your understanding on how you can impact one child and Alpha can impact thousands. And have a good time along the way.

Workshop 2 Laurel B Colon Cancer Awareness - Get the Facts!

Presenter(s): Dr. Duane Smoot, MD, FACP, FACG Brother Dr. Rufus Sadler, MD Brother Dr. Michael A. Smith, MD (facilitator), Regional Chairman, Medical Advisory Board

Description: Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Guest Speaker followed by question and answer session on colon cancer awareness and advocacy

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Workshop 3 Laurel C Convention Planning

Presenter: Brother Larry Henderson, Eastern Region Director of Conventions

Description: Planning and executing district conferences, chapter balls, retreats and other major fraternal events. Brothers will receive tips on composing formal Request for Proposal (RFP), reviewing contract, how to estimate cost of events, pricing activities and mitigating risk in accordance with the Fraternities guidelines. Planning guides will be distributed to attendees. All district conference planners should attend and major event committee chairpersons.

Workshop 4 Laurel D The Art of Fraternal Leadership

Presenter(s): Brother Sean L. McCaskill, District V Director

Description: The art of fraternal leadership is a balancing act. A good leader must know when to take control and how to instill in Brothers the confidence, strength and self-esteem to act and support the aims of the fraternity. A good leader also offers the guidance, inspiration and motivation they need to stay on track and move forward.

Workshop 5 Essex A Neophyte Orientation

Presenter(s): Brother Anthony L. Cheatham, Regional Pharaoh's Council Chairman

Description: The intent of this workshop is to enhance the knowledge of the newly initiated Brothers. It is designed to stimulate the interest, enthusiasm and commitment of the new initiates. All Brothers are welcome to avail themselves of this opportunity to deepen their own understanding of the Fraternity. This training will reinforce some materials from the cluster weekends and provide new materials to begin the life-long learning process required for all brothers.

Workshop 6 Salon A Strategic Planning

Presenter: Brother James B. Smith, Special Assistant to the Vice President

Description: In accordance with the Strategic Plan that was recently approved by the Board of Directors, this workshop will provide Chapter Presidents or their designees with the highlights of the plan and how Chapters are expected to report and track their progress in the community. The General President has mandated that each Chapter President attend this workshop. Highlights of the plan include: organizational management; communications and public relations; membership management; fiscal management; and program management. Each Chapter will be expected to develop a Chapter Operations Plan by September 2007.

Workshop 7 Laurel A Fund Development: The Grant and Foundation Research Process

Presenter(s): Brother Jerome Offord, Jr., Director of Budgets and Finance

Description: This program will give practical examples of how to do grant and foundation searches to assist nonprofit organizations with finding funding for educational programs, finding funds for capital improvements, and scholarships.

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Friday, March 30 – Workshops - Session III 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Workshop 1 Laurel A Strategic Planning

Presenter: Brother James B. Smith, Special Assistant to the Vice President

Description: In accordance with the Strategic Plan that was recently approved by the Board of Directors, this workshop will provide Chapter Presidents or their designees with the highlights of the plan and how Chapters are expected to report and track their progress in the community. The General President has mandated that each Chapter President attend this workshop. Highlights of the plan include: organizational management; communications and public relations; membership management; fiscal management; and program management. Each Chapter will be expected to develop a Chapter Operations Plan by September 2007.

Workshop 2 Laurel B March of Dimes Walk America and Project Alpha

Presenter(s): Brother Keith Price, Regional Coordinator, Project Alpha Brother Lucien Metellus, Regional Coordinator, Walk America Project

Description: This workshop will provide brothers with information on 2007 Walk America dates and fundraising goals and will also provide brothers with requirements for implementation of Project Alpha and completion of required documentation.

Saturday, March 31 – Workshops - Session IV 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Workshop 1 Salon D-E Neophyte Orientation

Presenter(s): Brother Anthony L. Cheatham, Regional Pharaoh's Council Chairman

Description: The intent of this workshop is to enhance the knowledge of the newly initiated Brothers. It is designed to stimulate the interest, enthusiasm and commitment of the new initiates. All Brothers are welcome to avail themselves of this opportunity to deepen their own understanding of the Fraternity. This training will reinforce some materials from the cluster weekends and provide new materials to begin the life-long learning process required for all brothers.

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Ladies Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Convention Office, Harborside Foyer, Office 4 (closed during luncheon)

10:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration, Harborside Foyer (closed during luncheon)

1:00 pm Ladies Welcome and Hospitality, Hospitality Suite 2832 (Dress: Casual)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ladies Get Acquainted Reception, Hospitality Suite 2832

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Public Program, Harborside Salon A & B

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Vice President’s Reception, Harborside Salon C

9:00 pm - 2:00 am Networking Social, (Learn to Line Dance), Harborside Salon C

Friday, March 30, 2007 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C


8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration, Harborside Foyer, Office 4

7:00 am - 7:45 am Morning Exercise w/ Gigi Barnett, Baltimore Channel 13, Weekend Anchor, Essex A

8:00 am Continental Breakfast – Cosmo Lounge (Lobby Level)

8:30 am - 9:15 am Ladies Official Opening “Inspirational Opening” Cosmo Lounge Theme: “Reach Out and Touch” for this activity – Rev. Dr. Frances Toni Draper, Pastor John Wesley AME Zion Church in Baltimore

9:45 am - 10:00 am Board the Bus for “The Heritage Tour” – Columbus Way Entrance A City Tour from a different perspective (Dress Casual)

12:45 pm Bus returns to Waterfront Marriott

1:00 pm Ladies Luncheon with a Flair - Hat Show, Dover A & B

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Card Party/Tournament, Dover A & B

6:00 pm Family Time (On your own)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Collegiate Scholars Bowl - Preliminary Rounds, Laurel A B C & D

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Miss Black and Gold Pageant, Harborside Salon C D & E

9:00 pm - 2:00 am Step Show and Dance, Harborside Salon C D & E

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Ladies Schedule of Events Saturday, March 31, 2007 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Vendor Display, Essex B & C


8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration, Harborside Foyer, Office 4

7:00 am - 7:45 am Morning Exercise w/ Gigi Barnett, Baltimore Channel 13, Weekend Anchor, Essex A

8:00 am Vice President’s Welcome and Continental Breakfast – Presidential Suite 3237

8:30 am - 9:30 am Seminar - Your Health and You, Laurel B Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine, Maryland, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services

9:45 am Board the Bus “Shop Til You Drop” or Go Play The Slots (Lunch Included)

3:30 pm Bus returns to Waterfront Marriott

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Pamper Yourself Seminar with Beauty Consultant and Mini Trunk Show Hospitality Suite 2832 Virginia Jones, Area District Consultant with Mary Kay

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Black and Gold Reception, Harborside Foyer

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Black and Gold Banquet, Harborside Salon A B & C

11:00 pm - 2:00 am AlphaEast Dancing Under the Stars (Live Jazz Band), Laurel A B &C

11:00 pm - 2:00 am AlphaEast Cabaret (DJ – House Music), Harborside Salon D& E

Sunday, April 1, 2007 8:30 am – 10:00 am Ecumenical Service, Harborside Salon B

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Eastern Region Vice Presidents Of


Name Chapter Years Served 1. Thomas W. Henderson Gamma 1930 – 1934 2. Farrow R. Allen Alpha Gamma Lambda 1934 – 1938 3. Roger F. Gordon Psi 1938 – 1940 4. Andrew R. Tyler Eta 1940 – 1942 5. Lloyd Burrell, Jr. Rho Lambda 1942 – 1944 6. Louis H. Schuster Nu Lambda 1944 – 1947 7. Edward W. Brooke Sigma 1947 – 1950 8. Walter Booker Mu Lambda 1950 – 1953 9. J. Rupert Picott Beta Gamma Lambda 1953 – 1956 10. Charles A. Broaddus Rho 1956 - 1959 11. Alfred C. Fentress Alpha Phi Lambda 1959 – 1962 12. Frank W. Morris, Jr. Epsilon Gamma Lambda 1962 – 1964 13. Frank J. Ellis Delta Lambda 1964 – 1967 14. W. Decker Clarke Zeta Phi Lambda 1967 – 1971 15. Charles P. Howard, Jr. Delta Lambda 1971 – 1975 16. H. Gray Gillem, Sr. Theta Rho Lambda 1975 – 1979 17. Thomas R. Hunt Eta Eta Lambda 1979 – 1983 18. William Ross, Jr. Rho Lambda 1983 – 1997 19. Warren A. Scott Gamma Theta Lambda 1987 – 1991 20. John A. Mann Zeta Upsilon Lambda 1991 – 1995 21. Samuel G. Wilson Omicron Eta Lambda 1995 – 1999 22. Albert E. Lucas Eta Alpha Lambda 1999 – 2000 23. Leroy Lowery Mu Lambda 2000 – 2001 24. Darren M. Morton Eta Theta Lambda 2001 – 2005 25. Dennis G. Kemp, Sr Kappa Phi Lambda 2005 –

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Bro. H. Gray Gillem, Sr. 16th Eastern Region Vice President

Bro. Henry Gray Gillem was born and raised in Washington, DC. His mother, Martha Gray Gillem, is of a family with deep roots in the state of Virginia, her father’s home being enshrined with the Custus-Lee Estate in Arlington, VA and her mother’s home in Madison, VA. Bro. Gillem’s mother was a teacher in the Arlington Public School System, and his father was a lawyer and educator on the District of Columbia. Bro. Gillem is a graduate of Dunbar High School, and completed his undergraduate degree at Howard University in biology. Subsequently, he complete graduate work at Howard University and the National Institutes of Health Graduate School. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was schooled in Medical Technology from Hospital Corps School and Field Medical School. Bro. Gillem completed course work as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd class before being honorably discharged in 1946. Thereafter, he was employed as a Research Medical Technologist in biochemistry at the National Institutes of Health, where he contributes to new techniques in clinical pathology in the way of instrumentation and automation. Bro. Gillem’s many affiliations include – Founding member and Past President of Theta Rho Lambda; Western Director for the Alpha Chapters in Virginia; Chairman of the National Pan-Hellenic Council in Northern Virginia; the American Legion; and President of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Holy Name Society, just to name a few. Bro. Gillem is known for his interest in advancing educational opportunities in academic, technical as well as cultural areas so that young people may be prepared to serve well in this great democratic society as well as being able to enjoy the fruits of a full life. His hobbies include golf, chess, carpentry, electricity and electronics, music appreciation, national sports (baseball, football, basketball), art, designing and painting.

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Bro. Thomas R. Hunt 17th Eastern Region Vice President

Brother Thomas R. Hunt is a retired Federal Executive, retiring in 1995 after 32 years of federal government service. His final position with the government was that of Associate Administrator for Administration with the Federal Transit Administration’s Personnel, Procurement, Contracting, Information Systems, and Administrative Services programs for the Washington headquarters and 10 regional offices. Prior to joining the Federal Transit Administration, Bro. Hunt served as Assistant Commissioner for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, and also as Executive Officer of that department’s Civil Rights Division. He also served as an Administrative Officer with both the Departments of Navy and Health and Human Services, and as a Social Administrative Specialist with the Department of Labor. Bro. Hunt is a graduate of Morgan State University in Business Administration, and completed graduate work in Government Administration at George Washington University. Bro. Hunt served as the General Comptroller and a member of the National Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from 1979 – 1989. Prior to his election as General Comptroller, he served as Eastern Region Vice President and District Director of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. In each of the four years he serves as District Director, the MAAC was awarded District of the Year Honors from the Eastern Region. Bro. Hunt also served two terms as an Area Director. Bro. Hunt played a critical role as a member of the national search committee for a new corporate headquarters. In 1981, he was called upon to deliver the Fraternal Address during the 75th Anniversary Convention. Bro. Hunt holds life membership number 2946. Bro. Hunt has received numerous awards for his social action, civil rights, political action and professional involvement. He was a Charter Member of the Senior Executive Service and was nominated for a Senior Executive Service Presidential Award---the highest award to be afforded this group of high ranking officials.

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Bro. Samuel Wilson 21st Eastern Region Vice President

Samuel G. Wilson, was initiated into the Gamma Eta Chapter at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana in April, 1977. He became a member of the Gamma Rho Chapter at Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in 1981. Brother Wilson is life member number 6213 and resides in Washington, DC where he is a member of the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter.

Brother Wilson is a registered professional and is the President of SGWilson Engineering Professional Corporation. SGWilson Engineering provides professional engineering and construction management services to the construction, financial and real estate industries.

He has been involved in such landmark projects as the renovation of the $400 million EPA laboratory building in North Carolina, the renovation of the federal triangle EPA headquarters building, NIH Clinical Laboratory Building, the renovation of the United States Supreme Court Building and the new Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

Brother Wilson is married to the former Joan McKenzie and has 2 daughters, Karyn, 13 and Kayce, 9.

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Bro. Al Lucas 22nd Eastern Region Vice President

Al Lucas, a native of Queens, New York, has served as the director of the New Haven Board of Aldermen’s Office of Legislative Services since 1998. At the time of his appointment he became the youngest person to serve as the chief of staff for the Board of Aldermen (New Haven Connecticut’s legislature) and remains the first and only African American to hold the position.

A graduate of the St. George’s School and Yale University he is a 1987 initiate of the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. He has won numerous awards for service, leadership, and oratory and has served in elected and appointive leadership positions at every level of the Fraternity. He was elected to the board of directors of the fraternity twice while he was in college during which time he was the New England Belford V. Lawson oratorical contest winner. He was the youngest and became longest serving president of the Organization of New England Chapters of Alpha, (ONECA) during which time he founded and chaired the district directors caucus, chaired the alumni advisor’s caucus and served as the Eastern Region’s chairman and national representative on the Membership, Standards, and Extensions Committee. He then went on to become Eastern Region Vice President where he shepherded the Eastern Region through new branding and new technological models that became the basis for making common place the fraternal use of the communications tools of today.

He is also a founder and the first President of the New Haven Pan Hellenic Council. He also served as the Convention Chairman and the Director of Conventions for the Eastern Region of the National Pan Hellenic Council. An alumni of Leadership Greater New Haven and founder of numerous community service youth programs, he received an Elm Ivy Award in 2004 and lifetime service award in 2005 from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated for his decades of continuous community service.

He maintains strong ties to students serving as a mentor and resource for students in New York and New England and is a frequent lecturer and panelist at public schools, colleges, and community forums. He served as a board member of the Dwight Hall Center for Community Service and Social Justice, the Yale University Afro-American Cultural Center, the Greater New Haven NAACP, Greenwich Dry Goods, Young Voices Initiative and UMOJA News, where he also served as assistant editor. He is a founder and CEO of CUL DE SAC a consulting organization that provides leadership and organizational training to school and communities.

He is a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, a life member of the NAACP and Blacks In Government, a certified parliamentarian and a three time championship coach in the Midnight Basketball Association. He is also a life long New York Mets, New York Jets and New York Knicks fan.

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Bro. Leroy Lowery 23rd Eastern Region Vice President

Brother LeRoy Lowery, III was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, the eldest son of Agnes (Moore) and Joseph Lowery, who met and married while attending Knoxville College. Educated in the public school system, Lowery attended 12 schools in 10 cities, graduating from Lima (Ohio) Senior High School. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University and a MS degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. After graduation from Howard, he spent 2 years in the US Army, primarily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His work experience was mostly with the federal government – General Services Administration, Navy Department, NASA, Department of Energy, United States Information Agency, and State Department. He held various positions - including US Army Captain, aerospace engineer, management inspector, Spacelab Program Manager, and Assistant Inspector General for Inspections. While at NASA he served as the Manager, Spacelab-Mir Mission, one of the few African-Americans to perform such duties. He was designated Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections, Office of Inspector General, US Department of State in February 1999. His occupational travels took him to Japan, Russia, Iceland, France, Latvia, Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda, Kenya, Slovakia, Eritrea, Namibia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Haiti. He retired in January 2002 after 38 years of service as the only African-American male member of the Senior Executive Service in the State Department. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated since pledging Mu Lambda Chapter in 1984. He has held leadership positions on the chapter, regional, and national levels. He was twice elected president of Mu Lambda. His primary interest has been on youth, especially African-American males. As such, for seven years he chaired the regional Leadership Development Institute for high school students conducted annually at Howard University. As Chairman, National Programs Committee, he wrote the leaders guide for the "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College" program that is mandatory for all chapters in the Fraternity. He was the advisor to Beta Chapter, at Howard University, from 1986 until August 2000. General President Adrian Wallace appointed Lowery Interim Eastern Region Vice President in August 2000. He inherited a five-figure debt upon assuming the office, but left his successor a five-figure surplus in July 2001. While in office he oversaw a fiscally and fraternally successful convention in Buffalo; restored the financial standing of the Region; and, working with Area Director Brother Larry Charles, chaired the final session of the General Convention in New Orleans that removed the sanctions unfairly imposed on several Brothers in the Eastern Region. His civic service includes: former PTA president (he conducted a study leading to the placement of business managers in selected DC schools); SCLC; the Thursday Luncheon Group (African-American Foreign Affairs personnel); Ambassadors International Club; Boy Scouts of America (past Cubmaster); the blue-ribbon DC Committee on Public Education; and former secretary of the Shepherd Park Citizens Association. He owns two Cold Stone Creamery franchises in Washington, DC with his wife and son. Lowery and his lovely wife of 40 years, the former Modestine Elizabeth Johnson, reside in Washington, DC. They are the proud parents of 3 children – Marc (Washington), Scott (Atlanta), and Terese (Washington); and have three adorable grandchildren – Taya, Nyla and John.

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Bro. Darren M. Morton 24th Eastern Region Vice President

Darren M. Morton is a man of many talents. Whether it is in his community, on a college campus or in the boardroom, he constantly works to enhance the lives of young people of all races and nationalities. Rev. Morton, a graduate of Hofstra and St. John’s Universities where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Masters of Education degrees, respectively, travels the nation with a message that the appropriate education, adequate social development and unique leadership skills serve as a springboard for success.

Professionally, Rev. Morton has held several administrative positions at both Hofstra and St. John’s Universities. His professional and Student Affairs experience includes nonprofit administration and board membership, college admissions, new student orientation, residential life, student activities, academic tutorial services, multicultural affairs, leadership development, and student development. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor, teaching first-year college students at St. John’s University, where he currently serves as Associate Dean of Students.

Rev. Morton keeps himself busy with many religious, civic and social activities throughout the community. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. the oldest Black Greek-Lettered Intercollegiate Organization, Rev. Morton’s leadership experience has been extensive. Currently, he serves as the Chairman and CEO of the William Ross Education Foundation, the 501c3 organization for the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha. Previously, he served as the 24th Eastern Region Vice President, member of the National Board of Directors, National Chairman of the Ritual and Ceremonies Committee, Executive Director of the Eastern Region, New York State President and District Director, New York State Treasurer, Long Island Area Director, Alumni Advisor and numerous other regional and national positions.

Rev. Morton is an ordained Baptist Minister serving as an Associate Minister at Macedonia Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon NY. At his church, he has served as Youth Minister, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and Executive Director of the Macedonia Baptist Church Mentoring Program; outside he has served the community as Financial Secretary of the Baptist Youth Fellowship of the United Missionary Baptist Association; Constitution Committee Chairman for the Eastern Region of the National Pan-Hellenic Council; Executive Director and Board Member of the Zeta Zeta Lambda Youth Program; Mentor for Liberty Partnership; and Instructor of Christian Education for the Empire State Baptist Association’s Youth Department. Rev. Morton is a Past Master of Progressive Lodge #64. Prince Hall Affiliated, Free and Accepted Masons, and member of Elejmal Temple #185, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, (A.E.A.O.N.M.S).

Rev. Morton has lectured for over 80 community organizations, associations, colleges and universities along the Eastern corridor of the United States. He is a recipient of over 80 awards and honors. He is the proud father of three adult children: Coleman, Chakka and Daniel and seven grandchildren. Bro. Morton loves working with youth of all ages from toddlers to young adults and seeks TRUTH AND HONESTY for us all.

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Bro. Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. 25th Eastern Region Vice President

Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. serves as the 25th Eastern Region Vice President for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In his role as Vice President Mr. Kemp is the chief executive officer of the Eastern Region and serves on the fraternity’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Kemp brings extensive fraternal experience to his position. He was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha on March 25, 1978 at the Theta Rho Chapter (Virginia Commonwealth University) and is currently a member of the Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter located in Columbia, Maryland. During the past 29 years, Mr. Kemp has served as; Financial Secretary Theta Rho 1979-80; Chaplin Kappa Phi Lambda 1994-96; Director of Education Kappa Phi Lambda 1996-97; Vice President Kappa Phi Lambda 1998-99; President Kappa Phi Lambda 1999-2001; Area Director Eastern Region District VI, Area II 1997-99; Associate Director of Conventions Eastern Region 2001-2002; Eastern Region Executive Director 2003-2005; and on numerous District, Regional, and National Committees. He was named Kappa Phi Lambda Brother of Year in 1999.

He is a native of Washington, DC, currently residing in Laurel, MD. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and graduate degree in Financial Management from the University of Maryland. Professionally he employed by Applied Engineering Management Corporation where he serves as the Program Manager for the National Student Loan Database System, a United States Department of Education database of all federal student loans.

Mr. Kemp is a member of The Peoples Community Baptist Church where he serves as a Trustee in Training, in the Men’s Choir and as a Sunday School Teacher. He also is serves on the Alpha Foundation of Howard County Board of Directors, for which he is a charter member and former Treasurer.

Mr. Kemp is married to the former Dawn Jones of Baltimore, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and President of the Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter. They have three children; Henri, Courtney and Dennis, Jr. He is the son of Irvin O. Kemp, a member of the Kappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter and a 60-year member of the fraternity.

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Assistant Eastern Region Vice Presidents

Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Name Chapter Years Served 1. R.L. Richardson Gamma Iota 1947 – 1948 2. David G. Smith Eta 1948 – 1949 3. Charles Greene Beta 1949 – 1950 4. Manuel R. Walker Beta 1950 – 1951 5. Isham O. Baker Beta 1951 – 1952 6. J. Douglass Sheppard Rho 1952 – 1953 7. Claude A. Conner Rho 1953 – 1954 8. J. Wilbon Lindsay Beta 1954 – 1955 9. Frank DeCosta, Jr. Beta 1955 – 1957 10. John W. McDonald Eta 1957 – 1958 11. Harold L. Carter Eta 1958 – 1959 12. William M. Coverdale, III Psi 1959 – 1961 13. E. Vincent Merry Sigma 1961 – 1962 14. Melvin Garner Psi 1962 – 1963 15. Nolan N. Atkinson Sigma 1963 – 1964 16. E. Vincent Merry Sigma 1964 – 1965 17. Ronald F. C. Allison Delta Pi 1965 – 1967 18. Conrad Cathcard Delta Chi 1967 – 1968 19. Craig C. Foster Zeta 1968 – 1969 20. R. Leondras Jones Beta 1969 – 1970 21. David A. Wright Sigma 1970 – 1971 22. Stephen S. Johnson Sigma 1971 – 1973 23. Steven L. Jones Zeta Eta 1973 – 1974 24. Kenneth B. Goodrich Beta Alpha 1974 – 1975 25. Thomas G. Allston, III Gamma Iota 1975 – 1977 26. Erroll Southers Alpha Gamma 1977 – 1978 27. Leslie L. Ransom Nu Kappa 1978 – 1979 28. Darrell V. Freeman Zeta Psi 1979 – 1980 29. Derrick P.J. Thomas Kappa Rho 1980 – 1981 30. William A. E. Boyd, III Gamma Iota 1981 – 1982 31. Kirk L. Bowen Zeta Eta 1982 – 1983 32. Glenn P. Thomas, II Gamma Iota 1983 – 1986 33. Hampton H. Trigg, II Xi Omicron 1986 – 1988 34. Albert E. Lucas Zeta 1988 – 1990 35. Irving C. Williams, II Beta 1990 – 1991 36. Evan Gregory Young Xi Delta 1991 – 1992 37. Ronald Sullivan Beta 1992 – 1993 38. Kobi Litlle Sigma Sigma 1993 – 1994 39. Keith J. Johnson, III Omicron Omicron 1994 – 1995 40. Rasheed Meadows Zeta 1995 – 1996 41. Elvin Dowling Gamma Iota 1996 – 1997 42. Rawn James Zeta 1997 – 1998 43. Marc Titus Xi Psi 1998 – 1999 44. J. Paulson Tuffet Psi 1999 – 2000 45. Thomas O. Fitzpatrick Psi 2000 – 2001 46. Leyde St. Leger Xi Psi 2001 – 2003 47. Patrick Gipson Xi Zeta 2003 – 2005 48. K. Chase Patterson Omicron 2005 – 2006 49. Jamaal Ali Richardson Epsilon Pi 2006 –

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The brothers of the Pi Upsilon Lambda Chapter congratulate the Eastern Region on its 75th

Anniversary Convention.

Christopher MoorePresident

Lamont BunyonFirst Vice President &Chair of the BoardPUL Charitable Foundation

Jerome Offord, Jr.Second Vice President

Duriel BarnesRecording Secretary

Antoine BarnesCorresponding Secretary

Rasheen SmithFinancial Secretary

Ronald Williams, Sr.Treasurer

James Massey, Jr.Director of Education

Paul BrownDirector of Intake

Anthony HarrisAssociate Editor to The Sphinx

Ronald PaytonSergeant-At-Arms

J. Keith WilsonHistorian

Michangelo ScruggsChaplain

William JawandoParliamentarian

Alex BaileyPresidentPUL Charitable Foundation

Upcoming events: Darin E. Posey Memorial College Tour

(April 10-11, 2007)

PULCF Golf Tournament (April 28, 2007)

Taste of Alpha (April 29, 2007)

PUL Father's Day Breakfast (June 16, 2007)

For more information, contact either Brother Jerome Offord, Jr., at [email protected] or Brother Alex Bailey at [email protected].

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Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY , IN C .

2007 VACAPAF Alumni Chapter of the Year

The Brothers of Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter offers best

wishes and continued success to the leadership and to

all chapters across the Eastern Region as we celebrate

our 75th Annual Regional Convention. May we always

continue to hold the light of Alpha high in the East!

“Forever Onward and Upward”

A L P H A P H I A L P H A F R A T E R N I T Y , I N C .

“Serving Prince William County and

Southern Fairfax County for 25

Years”

Visit us at www.apaxal.com

XAL

Excellence!

Strengthen the Bond of

Brotherhood

Community Service

Scholarship

Support National Programs

XAL

Excellence!


Brotherhood

Community Service

Scholarship

XAL

Excellence!


Brotherhood

Community Service

Scholarship

Support National Programs

ZETA IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Extends Congratulations and Best Wishes

to

Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Eastern Region Vice President

and

Brother James E. Holmes District IV Director – State of New Jersey

… On Convening of the 75th Eastern Region Convention

From

2006-2007 Chapter Officers Duane A. Malone, President

Algernon S. Ward, Jr., Vice-President George Hannah, Secretary

Timothy J. Johnson, Treasurer

Members John A. Adams Justin V. Reed Zachary A. Chester Doyal H. Siddell Vance McNair Ralph L. Sims Bruce Miller Jerome A. Swindell John Purdy Tommy Thomas Kanei Tucker

“Serving the Greater Trenton-Metropolitan Area of New Jersey for Over 50 Years”

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Founders Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated

Ω Chapter

The Brothers of Zeta Zeta Lambda and Theta Epsilon chapters Congratulates the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

on our 75h Regional Convention in Baltimore, MD 2007

as we continue to Celebrate, Alphaeast Leading the Way!!!

Come join us at some of our future events:

• Reclamation Smoker – April 2007

• Creed of Companionship IX – April 2007

• Voteless People is a Hopeless People Stepshow – May 12, 2007

• Walk America – April 29, 2007

• Golf and Gamble – May 5, 2007 – Going to Foxwood Casino and Resorts

• Project Alpha – April 2007

Visit www.zetazetalambda.com, email [email protected] or call

(888)692-7119 for more information!

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC. Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter

Post Office Box 110406 •••• Cambria Heights, NY 11411

Lucien Metellus

President

Barry Ward

Vice President

Khalid Sumner

Recording Secretary

Melvin Williams III

Corresponding Secretary

Malik Goodson

Treasurer

James Fletcher II

Financial Secretary

Charles Richardson

Intake Coordinator

Billy Mitchell

Director of Education

Roland Costen

Sergeant at Arms

Harlan Penn

Historian

Hosea Givan II

Chaplain

N. Tyrone Anderson

Parliamentarian

Nestor Payne

Editor to The Sphinx

Egon Brown

Immediate Past President

2007 alpha phi alpha eastern region convention souvenir journal

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