2010 Missouri District Conference

The 2010 Missouri District Conference was held on November 6, 2010 in Kansas City, MO, home to the 32nd General President Bro. Darryl R. Matthews. The Missouri District Director, Bro. Marshall Green and the Asst. District Director, Bro. Daniel Edwards presided over leadership training by Bro. Robert Bedford, Midwestern Region Training and Development Coordinator and the business of Alpha.

Congratulations to Bro. George Ramsey (Beta Lambda) and Bro. Anthony Dupree (Rho Theta), as the District Director and Asst. District Director elects.

(first picture) Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Green, Bro, Cameron M. Thierry, Midwestern Region Asst. Vice President.

(second picture) Brothers preparing to compete in the Oratorical Contest.

2010 Midwestern Regional Leadership Staff Meeting and College Brothers Retreat

The Midwestern Region held its Leadership Staff Meeting and College Brothers Retreat Summit the weekend of October 15 ~ 16, 2010 at the Louisville Downtown Marriott Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (host site of the 79th Midwestern Regional Convention).

The weekend began with two outstanding workshop sessions. Bro. Robert E. Bedford, who is the region’s training and development coordinator, presented an engaging workshop called “The Truths about Leadership”, that focused on ten key areas that every Alpha man must possess. From there, Ms. Cornelia Shipley of 3C Consulting elevated the leadership conversation by having members interactively participate in honoring our legacy and how we can and must impact leadership, Alpha, and the 21st Century. Members left with an individual plan designed to successfully improve and influence outcomes in their personal life, career, and Alpha Phi Alpha.

Bro. Cameron M. Thierry, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President, also facilitated activities to foster and engage college brothers of the Midwestern region in the Introspection of Alpha. It was an opportunity for college brothers to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of fraternity values, attitudes, beliefs, and expectations. We also thank Bro. Evan J. Glover, Sigma Delta Elon University, who encouraged our college brothers to accept accountability for their academic excellence.

Brothers also had the opportunity for fellowship and experience what Louisville has to offer as the fraternity will be back to celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of Alpha Lambda chapter in April 2011.

(second picture) Bro. Cameron M. Thierry, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Ms. Cornelia Shipley

(third picture) Members of the Kentucky District

Theta Chapter Centennial Gala

It is with great honor to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the “eighth house” of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Founded on February 21, 1910, Bro. Dr. Thomas Boger, Bro. Dr. Alexander C. Browne, Bro. Dr. Ormville Coles, Bro. Dr. Samuel Lecount Cook, Bro. Dr. Gordon Jackson, and Bro. Dr. Henry Howard Towles collectively embraced a vision of expanding Alpha Phi Alpha as the first chapter in the state of Illinois and in the city of Chicago.

Theta chapter holds historical significance within Alpha Phi Alpha by hosting the 7th General Convention, initiating prominent men like the Hon. Bro. William Dawson, former U.S. Congressman from Illinois and Bro. John H. Johnson, founder of the Johnson Publishing Company, and by having a founding member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Jewel Bro. Henry Arthur Callis, to serve as its chapter president.

We also congratulate all members who were initiated into Theta chapter on maintaining a consistency and building on a legacy that allowed this chapter to reach a significant milestone.

Thank you for supporting the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing service and advocacy for our communities. Let’s lay the groundwork for another hundred years, one year at a time.

Delta Epsilon Lambda Beautillion (E. St. Louis, IL)



It is with great honor that we congratulate Delta Epsilon Lambda on their 3rd Annual Beautillion held on June 6, 2010 in East St. Louis, IL and we congratulate Bro. Reginald Riddle for chairing the event.

“A New Century of Molding Young Men: Setting The Standards For Leadership And Service” is an appropriate theme to showcase the young men you have mentored throughout the year as you spotlight our national program, Go to High School, Go to College.


(second picture) Bro. Riddle and Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President

(third picture) An evening being enjoyed by all.

(fourth picture) The Beaus are entertaining the crowd with their fancy steps.





2010 Kansas District Conference

The 2010 Kansas District Conferece was held on March 5, 2010 in Wichita, KS. 

(first picture) Bro. Mychal Davis, Kansas Asst. District Director, Bro. Brandon Clark, Kansas District Director.

(second/third pictures) The brothers of Kansas are conducting their business session.

2010 Wisconsin District Conference

The 2010 Wisconsin District Convention was held on February 7, 2010 in Whitewater, WI.  Over forty brothers were in attendace for the conference.

(first picture, l to r) Bro. Dr. Kenneth Harris, Wisconsin District Director, Bro. Remi Aregbesola, Bro. Cameron M. Thierry, Wisconsin Asst. District Director, Bro. Jermaine Buckner

(second picture) Bro. Thomas A. Flynn, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President delivers the regional address.

(third picture) Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, addresses the brothers during a forum discussion.

(fourth picture) Bro. Robert E. Bedford, training and development coordinator, facilitates a leadership topic discussion.

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.