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.

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.

Vertner Woodson Tandy Historical Marker Unveiled

The Vertner Woodson Tandy Historical Marker (first picture) was unveiled at his childhood home (second picture) in Lexington, KY. This designation was granted by the Historical Society of Kentucky and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Brothers from around (third picture) the state of Kentucky attended the event along with a representative from the Historical Society and the current occupants, The Nature Conservancy, Lexington chapter.

(fourth picture) 33rd General President, Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason provides remarks on Jewel Tandy.

(fifth picture) Bro. Daniel Pierre provided greetings to the attendees.

(sixth picture) Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President, Bro. Thomas A. Flynn, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, General President Mason, and Kentucky District Director, Bro. Charles Piphus, Jr.

Epsilon Lambda Celebrates It's 2009 Black and Gold Scholarship Ball

Epsilon Lambda chapter, thru its Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation, celebrated their 2009 Black and Gold Scholarship Ball. The event was held on September 12, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO. The event also saluted the local leaders in the greater St. Louis area. The event was hosted by Bonita Cornute, KTVI Fox 2 News Reporter.

(first picture) Bro. Darryl T. Jones, (2nd from right) receives a special recognition from Bro. Leonard E. Bell, Jr, Midwestern Region Executive Director, Bro. Mark S. Tillman, Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro and Bro. Art Williams, Epsilon Lambda President

(second picture) Guests enjoying their dinner.

(third picture) Entertainment provided by the Jaxx Edge

2009 Honorees

• Dr. Reynaldo Anderson Professor of Education, HSSU
• Dr. Stanton Lawrence Superintendent, Normandy School District
• Michael Trent Johnson Sickle Cell Community Educator, Washington University/Comprehensive Health Center
• Brian Gant Special Agent, United Secret Service
• Alpha Eta Chapter, St. Louis City Chapter
• Michael B. Kennedy, Jr. President, KAI Design
• Sal Martinez Community Leader