The brothers of West Virginia celebrated founder's day by holding their district conference in Charleston, WV on December 5, 2009. The conference was well attended and members received instructions on moving Alpha in West Virginia forward. Brothers were honored for their contributions to the organization and Bro. De'Recco Lynch, Asst. District Director, provided the keynote at their member's luncheon.
The 2009 Ohio District Conference was held on the weekend of November 13-14, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnatti, OH. The Ohio District, under the leadership of Vr. Matuaryun Wright, Ohio District Director and Bro. Zachary Young, Ohio Asst. District Director, celebrated Ohio's Alpha legends Bro. Clarence T. Frazier and Bro. William A. McClain. (fourth picture)
The brothers of Gamma Lambda chapter (Detroit, MI) hosted its Alpha Breakfast Forum series focusing on "Ethics and Politics". The breakfast was held on October 24, 2009 at the New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. There was a panel discussion with Alpha leaders in the community.
The Midwestern Region held its Field Staff Leadership Summit over the weekend of October 2 ~ 3, 2009 at the Dayton Marriott Hotel in Dayton, OH (host site of the 78th Midwestern Regional Convention). Regional staff members and field staff leaders such as District Directors, Area Directors, Alpha Advisors, and key chapter leaders such as; Chapter Presidents and Intake Coordinators attended the two day workshop sessions. Over two-hundred brothers were in attendance.
The workshop sessions focused on the duties and responsibilities necessary for field staff members to execute such as, a focus on the fundamentals of chapter and officer development for president and intake coordinator roles, a comprehensive review of the Membership Intake Process, the consequences of disciplinary matters and items related to protecting the fraternity, a focus on tools for academic readiness, and a focus on leadership traits to produce outstanding results. The Midwestern Region thanks the following brothers for their participation; Bro. William D. Lyle, Executive Director, Bro. Cory Anderson, Membership Director, Bro. Dr. Zollie Stevenson, Organizational Effectiveness Committee, Bro. Dr. A.L. Mackey, Alpha University, and Midwestern brothers; Bro. Ronald S. Stovall, Bro. John M. Williams, Bro. Atty. Gregory T. Mitchell, Bro. Atty. Wayne C. Harvey, Bro. Robert E. Bedford, Bro. Bryan C. Cannon, Bro. Dr. Willis L. Lonzer.
Epsilon Lambda chapter, thru its Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation, celebrated their 2009 Black and Gold Scholarship Ball. The event was held on September 12, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO. The event also saluted the local leaders in the greater St. Louis area. The event was hosted by Bonita Cornute, KTVI Fox 2 News Reporter.
The 2009 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) was held at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. Students from the Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, East St. Louis, IL, and Wilberforce, OH attend workshops about personal and professional development. A good time was had by all.
Members of Epsilon Eta chapter, Eastern Michigan University, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in Ypsilanti, MI. Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, was the keynote speaker (second picture). Brothers from many eras of Epsilon Eta's existence were in attendance.
The Midwestern Region recognized the 100th Anniversary of Epsilon chapter at the Seventy-seventh Midwestern Regional Convention in Oak Brook, Illinois. Epsilon chapter is known as the 5th House and was founded on April 10, 1909 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was the First Midwestern Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the First historically black fraternity or sorority on Michigan’s campus.
(first picture) Mu Mu Lambda chapter with the 33rd General President, Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr.
The 77th Midwestern Regional Convention was held on March 12-15, 2009 at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort Hotel in Oak Brook, IL. Mu Mu Lambda, Mu Mu (Elmhurst College and Lewis University), and Pi Sigma (Aurora University) were the host chapters. Bro. Decature D. Tounsel was the convention chairman.
