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.
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.