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96 MOD AWARDS BROTHERS AND CHAPTERS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSION Recognitions Presented during 102nd Anniversary Convention Forged more than 26 years ago under the leadership of Brother Erwin France and March of Dimes Program Manager Beryl Battle, the partnership between the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has reached new heights with promises of more to come. In 2008, the collaboration between the organizations reached a new level of excellence. Highlights of this past year’s successes include: • March for Babies fundraising continued to grow, reaching over $239,000; • The first edition of the Partnership for Life quarterly newsletter was introduced; • 71% of Chapters reported reaching over 22,000 youth with Project Alpha; • Innovations made in support for the Prematurity Campaign; • Annual March of Dimes Awards recognizes Fraternity’s excellence in execution. By Wilbur Jackson March for Babies Brother of the Year Thomas Tatum (right) accepts MOD award from (l-r) Brothers Wilbur Jackson, Darryl Matthews and MOD’s Gwen Carmon. Fall • Winter 2008 The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net MOD AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE The Annual March of Dimes Awards for Excellence in Execution were presented during the Black & Gold Banquet at the 102nd Anniversary Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Each category for presentation has criteria that must be met by Brothers and Chapters to be considered for the award. Alpha Brothers and Chapters around the world demonstrated outstanding support for the partnership during the past fraternal year, which culminated in the MOD awards being presented in the following areas: • March for Babies – Excellence in Fundraising: College Chapter of the Year; College Brother of the Year; Alumni Chapter of the Year; Alumni Brother of the Year. • Project Alpha – Excellence in Programming, Innovation, and Best Practices: College Chapter of the Year; Alumni Chapter of the Year. • Partnership Award – Individual Excellence in Partnership Support including Fundraising, Programming and Volunteer Leadership: College Brother of the Year; Alumni Brother of the Year. AWARD WINNERS: Alumni Chapter of the Year, March for Babies – Delta Theta Lambda, Huntsville, AL: Delta Theta Lambda donated over $25,000 in attaining their sixth straight honor as the Fraternity’s top team. They ranked with other corporate teams like Kmart, Publix, Farmer’s Insurance, and FedEx. The Chapter demonstrated leadership by speaking at the March of Babies Kick-Off events to inspire other teams. They provided set-up and take-down logistical support for the event. Their innovative school campaign, led by Brother Wilbert Brown, member of the March of Dimes’ Mountain Lake Division
Board, was applauded by the March of Dimes Division Director Benita Hopkins. Alumni Brother of the Year, March for Babies – Thomas A. Tatum, Eta Tau Lambda, Akron, OH: Brother Tatum demonstrated leadership in many facets while serving as Midwest Region Coordinator, Ohio District Coordinator, Captain of the Akron Alumni Chapter team, and Akron Area Event Chairman. In each leadership role, he exceeded past fundraising levels and provided a great public image for each campaign. The Akron Area Event corporate sponsorships increased from $23,000 to over $33,000; and $243,000 overall has been raised to date. The Ohio District of Chapters fundraising increased from $11,000 to $20,000; and the Midwest Region of Chapters increased from $24,000 to over $42,000. Brother Tatum personally raised $4,500 and was credited with over $11,000 through foundation, company, and Alpha Chapter donations. College Chapter of the Year, Project Alpha – Omicron Rho, Columbus, OH: Omicron Rho conducted an outstanding Project Alpha program featuring Brother Joseph Phillips, the program’s national spokesperson. Their work, in collaboration with Alpha Rho Lambda, demonstrated the strength of Alpha Phi Alpha men working together to improve the lives of others. Sixty participants benefited from this outstanding program. One participant said, “I liked when we were able to discuss about being a man”. The Chapter also supported the annual March for Babies initiative. Alumni Chapter of the Year, Project Alpha – Zeta Beta Lambda, Sacramento, CA: Zeta Beta Lambda delivered a yearlong longitudinal program that was highlighted with the integration of various project elements into their monthly Alpha Academy as well as a special event during Prematurity month in November. During the programming year, more than 150 youth were educated and mentored. The program is designed for students to continue in the academy for multiple years and for parents to get involved as well. In keeping the students involved monthly and conducting multiple sessions, they were able to comprehensively cover all elements of the program. They also raised over $5,500 for March for Babies. Brother of the Year, Partnership Award – Densel Fleming, Beta Nu Lambda, Charlotte, NC: Brother Fleming exhibited the intent of this new award with his comprehensive support of the March of Dimes mission. He was a presenter and participant at Project Alpha; served as a spokesperson for the March of Dimes at numerous public events; led his Chapter to the No. 1 NC District March for Babies team; served on Bank of America’s Steering Planning Committee to support March for Babies; supported other events (i.e., Signature Chefs, Golf Tournament, etc.); and recruited volunteers for March for Babies. His daughter was born at 26 weeks of gestation, so he shares his personal story broadly supporting the mission. Bank of America donated $70,000 under his leadership; his Chapter raised $3000; and he is a member of the March of Dimes’ President’s Society. Brother Wilbur Jackson is the Western Regional Vice President and Director of the March of Dimes Partnership. The Sphinx: www.APA1906.net Fall • Winter 2008 (L-r) Brothers Willard Hall, Wilbur Jackson, Darryl Matthews, MOD’s Gwen Carmon appear with Brothers Ben Long, DTL Chapter Pres.; Wilbert Brown, National March for Babies Coordinator; Dr. Bruce Crawford, Immediate Past District Director-AL; Christopher Evans, District Director-AL; Delta Theta Lambda Chapter-Alumni Chapter of the Year, March for Babies. 97
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