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CHAPTER NEWS DAL Brothers (l-r) Vice President Lateef Saffore, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Andrew A. Venable, Jr., Myron F. Robinson and President Hilton O. Smith. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA Cleveland, OH Cleveland Brothers Honor Distinguished Retiring Leaders Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter honored three distinguished and influential Alpha Brothers that have retired after providing local, regional and national leadership in their respective fields. Brothers Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Myron F. Robinson and Andrew A. Venable, Jr. were honored during a program attended by more than 100 Brothers. Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter President Hilton O. Smith presented each honoree with a plaque, cap and medal while saluting their decades of tireless and purposeful service on behalf of the Fraternity, community and nation. Honoree Brother Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. retired as senior pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church—one of Cleveland’s most influential congregations. Brother Moss was called to ministry at age 17 while a student at Morehouse College. He completed his education with mentors such as Dr. Benjamin E. Mays and friends such as the late Brother Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Morehouse School of Religion, Interdenominational Theological Center; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. An orator of national stature, Brother Moss is the chairman of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees and life member of the Fraternity. Honoree Brother Myron F. Robinson retired as the president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. His 40 years of experience with the Urban League began shortly after his graduation with a degree in sociology from Youngstown State University. In addition, he completed the National Urban League Executive Development program at Harvard University and has performed graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin. In 2004, under Brother 68 MIDWESTERN REGION Fall • Winter 2008 The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net Robinson’s strategic guidance, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland purchased and renovated its current headquarters, making it the first African American service-based organization to own real estate in Cleveland, Ohio. Honoree Brother Andrew A. Venable, Jr. retired as the Director of the Cleveland Public Library, the third-largest public research library in America. Brother Venable received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Virginia State University in 1968. He earned a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1978. In addition, he completed the program for senior executives in state and local government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2001. The Ohio Library Council named Brother Venable the Librarian of the Year for 2001. During his leadership, the Cleveland Public Library has become known as “The People’s University,” providing community access to people of all ages. Brother Venable, along with the Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, hosted annual MLK celebrations at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of the Cleveland Library. Epsilon Lambda Brothers at “Call to Oneness Rally.” EPSILON LAMBDA St. Louis, MO St. Louis Brothers Seize Opportunity to Promote Project Alpha Program Epsilon Lambda Chapter President Darryl T. Jones called St. Louis-area Brothers to join a group of 20,000 black men participating in the “Call to Oneness” (CTO) neighborhood march and rally to end violence. Brother Rev. F. James Clark, pastor of Shalom City of Peace Church there and Executive Director of CTO, served as organizer for the march and rally. Brother Clark called on civic, religious, business and political leaders to parade collectively through St. Louis city streets in the march to end community violence. His vision is to improve the fabric of the St.
Louis community. The mission of CTO is to bring together African American males from all walks of life, including professionals, blue-collar workers, the unemployed, the disenfranchised and the forgotten. CTO is a long-term collaborative effort with three key areas: (1) presence; (2) partnership; and (3) programs. The goal is to leverage the resources of many local organizations (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Urban DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA Florence, SC Delta Kappa Lambda Brothers Present Scholarships to Six H.S. Seniors during Beautillion ’08 Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter Brothers earlier this year sponsored Beautillion ‘08, their annual scholarship event. The program, held in the Richard Chapman Auditorium of the McNair Science Building on the campus of Francis Marion University, employed the theme “Voting Today to Define Tomorrow.” Six young men, high school seniors, were introduced to society and awarded scholarships for their upcoming college education. The participants in Beautillion 2008 were recommended by their high school guidance counselors. Each participant was required to be a high school senior with an academic average of “B” or above; of good character; possessing leadership abilities; and being active in at least one organization. The young men were involved in character development workshops. The workshops included public speaking, resume preparation, time management, grooming and etiquette, interviewing tips and college preparation. The youth who participated in Beautillion 2008 were: Andrew C. Brown of South Florence High School who plans to become a lawyer; Justin S. Brown of Hannah-Pamplico High School who plans to obtain a degree in sports entertainment and event management; William K. Cobia of Darlington High School who plans to obtain a degree in Biology Pre-med; Demetrious A. Cooper of Wilson High School who plans to obtain a degree in architecture; Justin J. Lewis of Johnsonville High School who plans to obtain a graduate degree in business; and Jeffrey SOUTHERN REGION FIRST OF ALL, SERVANTS OF ALL, CHAPTER NEWS League of Metropolitan St. Louis; local NAACP; 100 Black Men; and other organizations) to gain strength from numbers. Brother Michael Anderson, Epsilon Lambda’s Project Alpha Coordinator, and Brother John Owens seized the opportunity to promote the Fraternity’s national initiative with the March of Dimes by giving out Project Alpha t-shirts. The program stresses safe sex and the role of responsible men DKL Beautillion ’08 participants pictured (l-r) are Jeffrey Williams, Justin Brown, William Cobia, Justin Lewis, Demetrious Cooper and Andrew Brown. T. Williams of Lake City High School who plans to become an orthodontist. Demetrious Cooper was awarded the title of Mr. Beautillion 2008 at the event. Justin Brown and Justin Lewis were co-winners of the Oratorical Contest. Brother William Spears is president of Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter and Brother Dr. Joseph E. Heyward served as chairman for Beautillion ‘08. In recent years, the Chapter has awarded scholarships totaling more than $30,000.00. WE SHALL TRANSCEND ALL The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net Fall • Winter 2008 69
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