Labor Day

Bro. Bennett,
 
You and Mrs. Bennett are to be commended once again for making this Labor Day cookout a huge success. I think this was by far one of the best cookouts we have ever had and I dont think I have ever seen this many people come to enjoy this event with us. I definitely want to extend our thanks to the Brothers of Eta Lambda, Rho Kappa Lambda and Mu Alpha for coming out to spend time and fellowship with us and I am sure next year’s will be even better. Thanks to all the Brothers, Family and Friends who shared this wonderful day with us! Now let’s get busy handling the business of Alpha!
 
With Warm Fraternal Regards,
 
Bro. Prospere


From: James T. Bennett <JUKEALPHA@hotmail.com>
To: Numulambda E-mail <numulambda@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, September 6, 2010 11:44:37 PM
Subject: [numulambda] Labor Day

 

Greetings My Brothers, I would like to thank the chapter for allowing JoAnn and I the priviledge
to do the Labor Day Outing.  Special Thanks to Brother Loyd “Papa” Grier, Brother Stallworth, Grill Master Brother Patrick
and His Lady, Stella Murray, The Mail Man”G.Tony Bell” and all that made this event a success.  I do hope that you really enjoyed
the event as much as you expressed.  Thanks again from Brother Bennett 06 retired
 
 To the cleanup crew,Thanks

YOUNG DEKALB BOYS VISIT WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ICON

YOUNG DEKALB BOYS VISIT WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ICON

Monday, August 16, 2010
by Edward Hightower

Decatur—Ninety-five degree weather is typical for summers in the Atlanta metropolitan area. But what is not typical was the presence of a world renowned iconic figure inside a packed auditorium filled with young smiles. Amid the sweltering Decatur heat stood outside a line of eleven bright African-American and Latino boys slightly acting rambunctiously as boys their ages frequently do. They all wore the same khaki brown slacks and dark polo styled shirts that read “YME.” But, they soon settled down as soon as their lead mentor walked up and stood beside them. “How many of you know about Andrew Young?” The boys looked at each other. One mentee said, “He was the mayor of Atlanta, wasn’t he?” “Very good. What else?” Reynaldo Green carefully looked over the group. Green is the Director of the YME program. YME is an extension of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s national program Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College. “He was a Georgia Congressman and U.S. Ambassador, right?” said Green. A few minutes later Green and his kids filed in line and packed themselves inside. The children were eager to hear Young speak.

Green and his fraternity brothers, three years ago, created Young Men of Excellence to impact young males in DeKalb County emphasizing academics, attitude and attendance in school. The Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., which located in Decatur where Green is a member, specializes in mentoring young males leading them in the way to manhood. The chapter recently enjoyed success with their Beautillion annual fundraiser in June, which raised scholarship funds for 10 college bound males. Green decided to bring the middle-school-aged boys out to hear from one of the last Civil Rights icon that is living to give the boys a lesson on life and determination. Young was in Decatur promoting his new book “Walk in My Shoes.” He was also invited there to talk with the young people about entrepreneurship.

Young regaled his audience with stories about never giving up on life and his experiences working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young and King, both members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. spearheaded the leadership in fighting for the rights of African-Americans and poor people everywhere for social and economic equality and justice some 45 years ago. Hardy Clayton, a 7th grader at Miller Grove Middle School enjoyed listening to Young, “I learned that Andrew Young was one of Martin Luther King’s best friends. He became the Ambassador of the United States when Jimmy Carter Was President.” Rashad White, also a 7th grader at Miller Grove Middle School, said “He was one of the main Civil Rights leaders that helped free people down South and worked next to Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy.” They fought against racism during the Civil Rights Movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

The boys both find the DeKalb Alpha’s YME program essential to their social and academic growth. “It has been a positive influence in my life. It has helped me with my temper where as my temper is not as bad as it was. It has helped me in the classroom where my grades are starting to go up,” said White. Clayton talked about the significance of the mentoring aspect of the program, “It was [is] very important because as young African American males, we do not have male figures in our life. We need a male figure to walk us through life and show us what we need to do and how to do it.” They both plan to finish high school, complete college and live successful lives. White wants to study aeronautic science and engineering in college. All eleven boys attribute the YME program for giving them cultural and academic exposure that impacts their growth in becoming productive citizens.

“Young Men of Excellence was started in 2007 in order to provide a mentoring program to help ensure male students with varying risk factors to remain in school, strive for academic success and prepare them for college life,” said Green. “The students are from a low income area in DeKalb County and are a part of a school system that only graduates 46% of its black male students—a 20% gap between their white counterparts at 66%. We want to have fun and expose them to different experiences in and out of their community. I really look forward to seeing our first group of young men walk across stage to get their diplomas.”■

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If you’d like more information about this topic, or schedule an interview with Reynaldo Green, please call (404) 936-1919 or email at rgreen@youngmenofexcellence.org. 

Bro. Thomas Bonds

Nu Mu Lambda

DeKalb County, GA

Brother Thomas Bonds of the Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha received the Educator of the Year Award from the Mabelton, Pebblebrook Jr. Falcons Association. This Association works with Georgia’s Cobb County School System and community, to provide a multitude of projects and programs for students and community youth. The Association has an annual community day, sponsors car shows, school sporting events, fitness activities and partners with several organizations in an effort to provide the residents of Cobb County, resources and activities for students and community members. Brother Thomas Bonds currently holds a Masters Degree in the field of Education. He has worked with the Pebblebrook Jr. Falcons program and continues to provide support and services when called upon. “As an educator, my job is to provide everything I can, to improve the success of children. Receiving this award was a great honor. Being recognized by my peers in education is truly rewarding.” With the support and brotherhood of Nu Mu Lambda, Brother Bonds continues to uphold the light of Alpha.

104th Anniversary / 90th Gneral Convention Workshop Opportunity

July 16, 2010

Greetings Brothers of the Southern Region!

We wanted to inform you of an unique opportunity, through a corporate sponsorship that will take place at the General Convention in Las Vegas.  

Wells Fargo will be offering a workshop that is designed to increase your personal and professional growth – whether you are employed, considering a career change or looking for personal growth you should consider attending this workshop.

Wells Fargo presents “Creating A Brand Called You” which will equip you with:

  • Building and crafting your personal brand to positively influence others;
  • Effectively linking your brand to professional career growth; and
  • Presenting your ideal self in all aspects of your daily life
The workshop will be led by Ms. Millette Granville, Senior Diversity & Recruiting Manager, who has presented this same workshop at the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) conference with outstanding reviews and as well at other national conferences and for several HBCU student leadership organizations.

Please review the attached flyer and mark your calendar for Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:00 PM in the Skyview Room # 4.

 
See you in Las Vegas!!

Fraternally,

Brother Kenyatta N. Shamburger
Southern Region Executive Director
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Omicron Phi Lambda Golf Tournament [1 Attachment]

Brothers:
The Omicron Phi Lambda Educational Foundation will present its Annual Pharaoh’s Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, August 13, 2010 at The Frog Golf Club, in Villa Rica, GA.  Registration is $80 per golfer or $320 per team. The fee includes Cart and Green Fees, Tournament Gifts, continental breakfast and Lunch.

 

Please check your schedule and make time to support this effort, sponsorships are available.

 

Tournament info and online registration is available at “www.tournevents.com/opl ” or contact Lewis Alston, (770) 919-1291 at OPLEF.golf@gmail.com

 

Fraternally
Bro. J. Lewis Alston

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Pictures from HIV Awareness Day!

Thanks for the kind words Brother Walker, I have a passion towards bettering and uplifting our community.  I am thankful that Alpha has given me the platform to do so!  Thank you for taking pictures.

As I mentioned in our Chapter meeting last week, I want to thank all the Brothers that attended…you help to make the event a success.  We tested 115 people.  This is an increase of 13 people, when compared to the number of people we tested last year.  There are approximately 250,000 people who are infected and don’t know their status.  We provided knowledge to those 115 people.

Thank you Brother Theo Moss for your committee work and your clinical work during the event.  Brother Green, thanks for your creative design work on the flyers.

NML let’s continue to shine bright the light of Alpha….bringing light where ever there is darkness!

Brotherly, I am
Bro. Dex

Direct to you from Dex’s iPhone!
On Jul 8, 2010, at 12:31 AM, “Augustus” <PastorKennethWalker@comcast.net> wrote:
 
Brothers please find the link below for the pictures from The HIV Awareness Day at Stonecrest Mall on 6.27.10. I want to applaud Brother Dexter-Leon Taylor for expanding the work he began in our last administration by getting Phi Beta Sigma involved along with our sisters from AKA to make the day such a resounding success.
 
Brother Taylor continues to be a shining light in NML when it comes to visionary work in community service!
 
Yours to serve,
 
Brother Kenneth “Augustus” Walker
Area 2 Director
Georgia District
 
2010 Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year
 
2010 District Director’s Area Director of the Year
Georgia District
 
2010 Alpha Southern Regional Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year
 
Senior Advisor
National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. of DeKalb County

 

1ALPHA JUNE GEORGIA DISTRICT MESSAGE

 
 
  
“The Brothers To Elect Kenneth ‘Augustus’ Walker As District Director”

Greetings My Good Brother of the Georgia District,

The 1Alpha Team is very excited about sharing our June message with you. As you know, we began campaigning across the great Georgia District on March 21, 2010 to become your 12th District Director. Our MARCH TO SAVANNAH began with the Eta Iota Lambda and Zeta Pi Chapters on the campus of the University of Georgia.

Since that time, we have visited 14 Chapters. We concluded our spring Chapter visits on June 13th by visiting our good Brothers at the Kappa Tau Lambda Chapter in Valdosta, Georgia. To date we have visited Eta Iota Lambda, Zeta Pi, Eta Lambda, Omicron Mu Lambda, Rho Sigma Lambda, Omicron Phi Lambda, Pi Eta Lambda, Pi Gamma Lambda, Rho Kappa Lambda, Epsilon Beta Lambda, Gamma Omicron Lambda, Alpha Chi Lambda, Gamma Sigma Lambda and Kappa Tau Lambda. 

We have also attended Miss Black and Gold Pageants at the Mu Gamma and Mu Alpha Chapters. As well as an Area 2 Fundraising Party with the Mu Alpha, Nu Mu and Tau Epsilon Chapters.

To date 142 Brothers have endorsed our campaign with an average of 10 Brothers signing up at 14 campaign stops. We are humbled that so far 18 Chapter Presidents, Presidents-elect, Immediate Past Presidents, Past Presidents; 4 Vice Presidents and Vice President-elects and 2 Area Directors have endorsed our campaign.

Why are we visiting Chapters? Brothers because we want to share our DISTRICT LEADERSHIP VISION with you in person and answer your questions as we try to win your delegate vote in December.

The 1Alpha Team would like to take this time to thank each Chapter and each Brother at each stop for allowing us to share our DISTRICT LEADERSHIP VISION WITH YOU! In the fall we will be visiting even more Chapters. 

Even though Chapters are on summer break, we would like to thank our good Brothers at the Tau Epsilon Chapter at Clayton State College and University in Morrow, Georgia for endorsing our campaign at their Chapter Retreat on last week. 

Finally, Brothers the 1Alpha Team would like to invite you to take a look at our campaign website at www.12thgeorgiaman.com. We are very grateful that Brother Christopher Williams of the Omicron Mu Lambda in Marietta built our website.

The 1Alpha Team wishes you a jubilant June as you take vacations and travel.

Yours to serve,

Brother Kenneth “Augustus” Walker
Area 2 Director
Georgia District
www.12thgeorgiaman.com

2010 Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year

2010 District Director’s Area Director of the Year
Georgia District

2010 Alpha Southern Regional Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year

Senior Advisor
National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. of DeKalb County

 

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SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010 – National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Even

Greetings Brothers,
 
THIS IS A REMINDER…..Sunday, June 27, 2010 we will be collaborating with the ladies of the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha to bring awareness to National HIV/AIDS Testing Day.  This event will be held at The Mall at Stonecrest.  The event time is 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Additionally, we are partnered with DeKalb County Board of Health, who will be providing free OraQuick Rapid HIV Testing to all participants.
 
Brothers, you are needed to help with the set-up and passing out flyers on Sunday.  Please meet us at the Macy’s entrance from the inside of the mall @ 10:30am to help the set-up.
 
At this point only one Brother has informed me that we will be there on Sunday.  PLEASE do let the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha out volunteer us!  Fraters from Phi Beta Sigma have volunteered to help pass out flyers to mall customers during the event.  PLEASE don’t let the fraters from Phi Beta Sigma out volunteer us!  We are FIRST of ALL!!
 
Event Highlights
  • There will be a live radio remote at the mall promoting during the event.
  • Local Officials will be on-hand, confirmed Bro. Lee May and Representative Stokes.
  • Personal Testimonies from individuals living with HIV.
  • Money Prize Wheel raffle for people that get tested.
  • Additional raffles awarded throughout the event.
  • Brother President and the President of Lambda Epsilon Omega will make statements on behalf of our respective organizations during the live remote.
The event is currently being publicized on Praise 97, Radio One, at Stonecrest Mall and several DeKalb newspapers.
 
Attached you will find our electronic ad campaign. Please print these out and post them at your prospective works places and areas of common visit. 
 
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me @ 770.354.7263.
 
Thanks!
Dex

 

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couple.pdf
DeKalb group.pdf
diverse group.pdf
Latino couple.pdf
mid age couple.pdf
urban male.pdf
woman.pdf

Scholarship Beautillion – Thank You!!!

Brothers,
 
I would like to thank each of you who have emailed, called, posted Facebook messages and conveyed your pleasure and satisfaction with our Scholarship Beautillion this past Saturday. I am extremely pleased with the way everything turned out and the success of this event was a direct result of the Commitee and other Brothers who came together in planning and participating in this event! My sincere thanks and gratitude go to Brothers Bailey, Dex Taylor, G. Tony Bell, George Moss,  Everett Patrick, Chris Hines, Reynaldo Green, James Bonton, Stanley Taylor, Chad Pitts, John Roberson, Freddie West, Lloyd Grier, Anthony Stinson, Arrington Thomas, Adolphus Willis, Kenny Ray and Marshall Norwood for your endless time and effort put into planning this event. It was the collective effort of each one of you that made this a success.
 
As stated in our May meeting, we will NOT meet on the 3rd Thursday in June due to the fact that I will be out of town. Because of the travel dates of myself, Bro. Dex Taylor and Bro. Greg Bailey, the first available date for us to meet as a chapter will be Thursday July 1st. This will be our last meeting for this fraternal year. At this meeting, we will present a Final account of the financial statement for the Beautillion including all the money that was taken in, all of our expenses and Scholarship Payouts. We will also have a Risk Management Training so that Brothers will be able to participate in Fall Intake. Executive Board meeting will take place as usual on the 2nd Monday of the month unless this poses a problem for Bro. Patrick.
 
Brothers, I want to once again thank all of you for your support of the Beautillion and I know that the work we did with those 7 young men will forever benefit them. I have received numerous sentiments of gratitude from the Beaus, the Belles and their Parents and that to me is worth even more than the success of the event. Let’s continue to do the work of Alpha Brothers and hopefully, next year we can positively affect even MORE lives!
 
 
With Warm Fraternal Regards,
 
 
Bro. Andre Prospere

Congrats to Brother Horace Dukes and his Foundation

featured in recent edition of “The Sphinx”

HORACE DUKES

Leading the youth onward and upward is the mission of Brother Horace Dukes. A member of Nu Mu Lambda Chapter in Decatur, Ga., Dukes recently was the subject of a television interview on ABC’s Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV.

The program, “People to People,” highlighted the work of the self-titled Dukes Foundation, which Dukes created in metro Atlanta in 2002. The foundation works to mentor boys and adolescent-aged young men. It is structured to provide the tools, opportunities and support to help talented at-risk young men dream, achieve, and become healthy, successful adults. The foundation recently received a proclamation from the City of Atlanta for its efforts.

Dukes, initiated in 1981 at Gamma Psi Chapter, earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Augustine’s College, and earned a master’s degree from Clark Atlanta University in 1989.

For more information about the Dukes Foundation go to www.dukesfoundation.org. H

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