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70 CHAPTER NEWS Pi Alpha Brothers. PI ALPHA Clemson University Clemson, SC Pi Alpha Brothers Make Community Service Their Priority Pi Alpha Brothers have performed a number of community service activities to help improve the area. During its Project Alpha presentation, Pi Alpha collaborated with Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter in Greenville, South Carolina for their program at West Oak Baptist Church in the city. More than 75 youth, between ages 14 and 17, attended the program, which helped the participants better understand the dangers that arise from sexual promiscuity, drugs and gang involvement. The program also taught the importance of proper hygiene and the significance of education. Pi Alpha Brothers engaged with the youth one-on-one to ensure the experience was beneficial to each person present. Also, as part of the Chapter’s Go-to-High School, Go-to-College program, Pi Alpha Brothers participate every week in an after school program held at Kellet Elementary in Seneca, South Carolina and a tutoring program at New Holy Light Baptist Church, located in Pendleton, South Carolina. Both programs provided a positive outlet for middle school students, a majority of whom are underprivileged and come from single-parent homes. In addition, they take pride in annually hosting their A Voteless People is a Hopeless People program. This year, Pi Alpha held a forum which focused on the candidates in the U.S. Presidential Election. The Chapter sought representatives from each candidate’s party and provided them with an opportunity to tell the public what their candidate stood for. Pi Alpha also set up a display board and provided non-registered students with voter registration forms, enabling more than 50 students to become registered voters. In conjunction with those three national programs, Pi Alpha Chapter also participates in March for Babies; the Adopt-a-Highway program; the annual Clemson University Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service; and numerous other service events throughout the year. In 2007, Pi Alpha made the highest financial contribution in the District of South Carolina; and the second highest financial Fall • Winter 2008 The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net contribution nationally for March of Babies. This past year, Pi Alpha held a fundraiser involving a week of events to raise money for March for Babies. Collectively, the Chapter was able to solicit over $2,000. They have increased their goal each year. Their participation in the MLK Commemorative Service activities allows each Chapter Brother to give back to the community through various activities such as a day of service; a school sponsored trip; a poster; essay and oratorical contests for local youth; and a variety of other programs for the campus and community, ranging from Education Olympics to an annual food drive held at a local grocery store. Community Service has been a priority for Pi Alpha Chapter for more than 25 years. With over 200 recorded hours of service to the community during the past year, each member of Pi Alpha takes pride and joy in giving back to those less fortunate. OIL Chapter Beautillion participants. OMICRON IOTA LAMBDA Columbia, SC Beautillion Participants Discuss the Importance of the African American Vote Omicron Iota Lambda Brothers held their Annual Beautillion Program this past summer at Seawell’s Banquet Center. The 2008 Beautillion theme was “Building Stronger Character; Building Stronger Men.” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity General President-elect Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. was guest speaker for the program where ten outstanding high school seniors were presented to society. The young men had been involved in the program since October 2007. The Beautillion program was designed to inspire and stimulate further growth, academic excellence, community service and leadership development. Additionally, the participants met once or twice a month for a seminar conducted on various topics and/or community service events were held. The seminars covered topics such as filling out college applications, teen pregnancy, financial aid and etiquette. Also, each youth was paired with a member of the Chapter who served mentor. The mentors were chosen based on similar interest and/or careers. An oratorical contest was held in March where the participants spoke on the topic “The Importance of the African American Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election.” Brother Arthur L. Pinckney served as the Beautillion Chairman and Brother Wendell Jumper served as Director of Educational Activities. Wayne Gilbert is the Chapter President.
NU MU LAMBDA Decatur, GA Mentoring Program Guides Youth Through Post-Secondary Education Nu Mu Lambda Brothers have initiated a mentoring program, entitled Young Men of Excellence, which has 24 youth in the 4th and 5th grades at Panola Way Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia. The program’s objective is to guide the youth through the completion of their post-secondary school careers. As part of the program, the youth participate in a weekly forum that enables them to interact with positive role models from the Nu Mu Lambda Chapter who encourage them to better themselves in and out of the classroom. They are mentored on topics such as conflict resolution, leadership and study skills that they can use in their everyday lives. They have also participated in field trips designed to broaden their horizon and show them culture outside of their own environments. In addition, they work side-by-side with Chapter members during community service projects to that teach them to love and to give back to those less fortunate. The YME program will expand as the stu- XI KAPPA LAMBDA Missouri City, TX Missouri City Chapter Celebrates Silver Anniversary The year 2008 marks an important milestone for Xi Kappa Lambda Chapter. In grand Alpha fashion, the Chapter celebrated its first 25 years of leadership and service to the Greater Southwest Missouri City and Houston, Texas areas. The celebration commenced on a Friday with Happy Hour at Grooves Bar and Restaurant in Houston. The following day, the celebration continued with a Louisiana-style barbeque at the home of Brother and Mrs. Jason G. Jones. The 25th Anniversary Black Tie Gala Celebration was held at Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas the following Sunday evening. More than 250 Alpha Brothers and guests were in attendance. Guests and dignitaries included the Honorable Brother Sylvester Turner, State of Texas House Representative–District 139; Brother Dr. Willie J. Edwards, the Fraternity’s Texas District Director; and Honorable Brother Ronald C. Green, Council Member At-Large, City of Houston. Brother Stephen K. Brown, II served as the Master of Ceremonies for the celebratory event. The Fraternity’s Seven Jewels were recognized with the customary lighting of seven candles. Xi Kappa Lambda Brother Jimmy Coleman enlightened guests and Brothers on the historical perspective of the Chapter and Foundation. Guests marveled at the Chapter’s achievements, especially its $30,000 contribution to the MLK National Memorial Project. They were elated to know that for the past 15 years, Xi Kappa Lambda Brothers have awarded over 60 scholarships to stu- SOUTHWESTERN REGION CHAPTER NEWS NML Brothers Reynaldo Green, Ramon Rogers and Andre Prospere are pictured with the Young Men of Excellence. dents go on to middle and high school and the Nu Mu Lambda Brothers will continue mentoring the youth. Xi Kappa Lambda Brothers. dents who have attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities. An inspiring keynote address was delivered by Brother Sylvester Turner. He expounded on how his life has been positively impacted by Alpha Phi Alpha and his obligation to give back to the Fraternity. Brother Turner congratulated Xi Kappa Lambda on 25 years of leadership and the impact it has had on our community. He further challenged the Chapter to reach higher goals within the Fraternity and community in the next 25 years. The gala ended with a most notable toast by Brother Charles Washington who reflected on ideals personified by Alpha Phi Alpha’s Founders over 102 years ago. The glasses of all the gala attendees were raised to receive the toast given, marking the Chapter’s achievements and successes. The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net Fall • Winter 2008 71
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