Eta Beta Lambda (Witchita, KS) Salute to HBCUs

Eta Beta Lambda chapter (Wichita, KS) hosted it’s annual scholarship dinner. Each year an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is featured. This year’s keynote speaker was Bro. Dr. Walter Kimbrough, president of Philander College in Arkansas.

(second picture) Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Kimbrough, Bro. Evies O. Cranford.

(third picture) Bro. Brandon L. Clark, Kansas District Director, r, and Bro. Hassan Ramzah and his wife take an opportunity to pose for the camera.

2009 Illinois District Conference

The 2009 Illinois District Conference was held on February 5 – 8, 2009 in Dekalb, IL on the campus of Northern Illinois University. The campus is home to Epsilon Phi and they hosted the conference along with Mu Alpha Lambda chapter.

Inauguration of the 33rd General President, Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason, Sr.

Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason was installed as the fraternity's 33rd General President in Atlanta, GA. The mutiple day event took place from January 22 - 25, 2009.

The inauguration ceremony took place at Morehouse College (second picture, Bro. James R. Williams, 25th, General President and Bro. Mason) and ended with a Bro. Mason delivering a sermon at Eberneezer Baptist Church and ceremony at resting place of Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Corretta Scott King.

(third picture) A special ceremony at the site of Dr. King with his sister and past General Presidents, Bro. Adrian L. Wallace, 30th, Bro. Harry E. Johnson, 31st, Bro. Charles C. Teamer, 27th.)

(fourth picture) Bro. Mason delivers his sermon.

(fifth picture) Bro. Mark S. Crain, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President and Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, at the site of Dr. King.

Iota Delta Lambda Chapter (Chicago, IL) MLK Luncheon

Iota Delta Lambda chapter (Chicago, IL) celebrated their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast (first picture). The breakfast also showcased the best in academic achievement as scholarships are provided to deserving students (second picture).

(third picture) Bro. Marcus Payne introduces the local area BoyScouts.

(fourth picture) Alpha Phi Alpha leadership (l to r), Bro. Mark S. Crain, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President, Bro. Elgie Sims, Illinois District Director, Bro. George N. Reaves, General Treasurer, and Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President.

Chicagoland Founder's Day Celebration

The Chicagoland Association of College and Alumni Chapters celebrated the 102nd founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. with a banquet on December 7, 2008 at the Best Western Hotel. Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Mark S. Tillman served as the keynote speaker for this event in back-to-back days.

Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter (Toledo, OH) Founder's Day

Alpha Xi Lambda chapter celebrated their 80th Anniversary in Toledo, OH at their founder’s day brunch on December 6, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Hotel French Quarter Hotel in Perrysburg, OH. Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Mark S. Tillman was the keynote speaker.

2008 Michigan District Conference

The 2009 Michigan District Conference was held on the campus of Michigan State University on November 21 – 23, 2009 in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University is home to Zeta Delta Chapter as they hosted the convention with Kappa Delta Lambda.

Bro. William Washington (l) and Bro. Calvin Orr, II (next to Washington), presented neophytes of the Michigan District with their membership materials.