Pi Omicron Lambda MLK Black and Gold Ball (Leavenworth, KS)

Pi Omicron Lambda chapter, Leavenworth, KS, celebrated the Martin Luther King, Jr. observance with a Black and Gold Ball on January 16, 2010.  Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, was the keynote speaker.  A good time was had by all. 

(second picture) Brothers of Kansas and Missouri who attended the event.

(third picture) Bro. Brandon Clark, Kansas District Director, Bro. Tillman, Bro. Christopher Buckley, president, Pi Onicron Lambda, Bro. "Big Ed" Ed Rodgers.

(fourth picture) Bro. Buckley, Bro. Rodgers, Bro. Marion Wemberly, Bro. Tillman enjoy breakfast together.

(fifth picture) Bro. Tillman and Bro. Joseph Blanding, chairman of the ball.

Eta Tau Lambda Black and Gold Banquet (Akron, OH)

Eta Tau Lambda chapter, Akron, OH, Celebrated the holiday spirit at their annual Black and Gold Ball on December 12, 2009. 

(first picture) The crowd are into the spirit.

(second picture) Bro. Samuel DeShazior, past Midwestern Regional Vice President and his wife enjoying themselves.

(third picture) Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President and a member of Alpha Tau chapter, University of Akron.

2009 West Virginia District Conference

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.

(second picture, l to r) Bro. De'Recco Lynch, Asst. District Director, Bro. Terrence Stuart, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Steven Tyson, and Bro. Aaron Williams, District Director.

(third picture) Brothers enjoying their moment of fellowship during the member's luncheon.

2009 Michigan District Conference

The 2009 Michigan District Conference was held on November 21, 2009 in Dearborn, MI. Congratulations to Bro. Eric Poole (Epsilon), as the Asst. District Director elect.

(first picture) Bro. Walter Lindsey (Gamma Lambda), Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Robert Matthews, Michigan District Director, Bro. Willie Sims, Asst. District Director, and Bro. Thomas A. Flynn, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President presents Bro. Stephen Shepherd (Gamma Lambda) with his shingle.

(second picture) Bro. Flynn present the Academic Readiness presentation to the Michigan District.

(third picture) Bro. Ronald S. Stovall, Jr., Midwestern Region Assoc. Executive Director, present the AlphaNET workshop to the members.

(fourth picture) Brothers look on as members with 30 plus years of Alpha Service are recognized.

2009 Ohio District Conference

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)

(first picture) Bro. Paul Stallings (Eta Tau Lambda), Bro. Zachary Young, Ohio Asst. District Director, Bro. Mataryun Wright, Ohio District Director, Bro. Thomas Tatum, past Ohio District Director, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, and Bro. Thomas A. Flynn, Midwestern Asst. Vice President unveil the new Ohio license plate.

(second picture) Bro. Tillman and Bro. Flynn provide the members with the state of the region and fraternity.

(third picture) Brothers take time to pose while waiting for the start of the conference.

Congratulations to Bro. Dr. Willis L. Lonzer (Eta Tau Lambda) and Bro. Fredrick Cox (Gamma Theta) as the District Director and Asst. District Director elects.

2009 Iowa District Conference

The 2009 Iowa District Conference was held on November 7, 2009 in Des Moines, IA. Interim District Director Bro. Don Butler and the members of the Iowa District came together to execute an evet that supported Alpha's mission.

Congratulations to Bro. Michael Lewis (Nu Chi Lambda) and Bro. Brandon Parker (Alpha Theta), as the District Director and Asst. District Director elects.

(first picture) Members of the Iowa District who was in attendance.

(second picture) Bro. Paul W. Danforth provided greetings to the members during breakfast.

(third picture) Bro. Phil Hall, Zeta Kappa Lambda president, presided over a business session.

(fourth picture) Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, and Bro. Donald Butler, Interim Iowa District Director, review notes taken during the business session.

(fifth picture) Bro. Joshua Mensa, Iowa Asst. District Director, Bro. Tillman, and Bro. Brandon Parker, Iowa Asst. District Director elect.

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.