Gamma Lambda Chapter (Detroit, MI) holds Alpha Breakfast Forum

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.

There were members in attendance who are also running for offices in their respective metro-Detroit communities Bro. Fred E. Hall | Detroit City Council, Bro. Stephon Johnson | Southfield City Council, and Bro. Ed Spillers | Troy State Representative.

(first picture) Forum panelist, Bro. Judge David Robinson, Bro. Dr. Charles Ennis, Bro. Randy Gear, Deputy Mayor of Romulus, BRo. Anthony Caudle, Bro. Harold Pope, and not pictured Bro. Dr. Jimmy Womack, State Representitive.

(second picture) Bro. Donald Snider, breakfast chairman and Bro. Rev. Tony C. Henderson, moderator.

(third picture) Brothers enjoying the atmosphere of fellowship.

(fourth picture) Bro. Dr. Richard T. James, Gamma Lambda President, Bro. Stephon Johnson, Bro. Ed Spillers, Bro. Fred E. Hall, and Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President.

Midwestern Region Field Staff Leadership Summit

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.

The weekend also included an unexpected visit from the members of the Tuskegee Airmen, "Red-Tailed Angels", (second picture), including three who are Alphas, who were honored at a separate reception. Pictured with with Red-Tailed Angels are (from left to right) Bro. Jeffery Elmore, Theta Lambda, Bro. Thomas A. Flynn, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, and Bro. Shaun Hamilton, Theta Lambda chapter president.

The summit met all expected goals with members excited and rejuvenated to continue the work of Alpha.