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1 r VMO CHAPTER 1MEWSLETTEH Volume if, 'Number $ April 1996 The official communication of RHO CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, IXC. P.O. Box W77 - Pliilabelphte, PA Brother George ). Hattevt, t>itor (21f~36f-6l37) FROM OIJR PRESIDENT Brother ]AWCS 0. Stawshter "for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required"...luke 12:48 Dear Brother: Spring has sprung and we are fast approaching the ending of yet another fraternal year. However, there are still several exciting things being planned for your involvement and interest. These upcoming activities include: - April 1st: RHO Chapter regular monthly meeting - April llth-14th: Eastern Region Convention in Providence, Rhode Island - RHO Chapter will run for 'Chapter of the Year' - May 6th: RHO Chapter regular monthly meeting with election of officers, 'Paraphernalia Night!' - May 19th: Annual Scholarship and Awards Program - June 3rd: Last fraternal meeting; group picture and installation of officers. As you can see, busy times are ahead of us as we move to the close of this fraternal year. Congratulations to the Alpha Bettes of RHO Chapter for a wonderful Black and Gold Luncheon and Fashion Show held on March 16th. Mrs. June Blue and Mrs. Evelyn Brown served as the very capable co-chairs. Mrs. Elaine Evans-DeVaughn is the President of the Alpha Bettes. I hope you will encourage your wife to join their ranks and participate in their activities! Also, congratulations to District Director Brother Jeff Hill and Area Director Brother Kevin Lamb for hosting an excellent District V Conference recently at Temple University. RHO Chapter was well represented. I look forward to seeing you at our April meetings and the regional convention. EVERY BROTHER SHOULD BRING A BROTHER! 5tPia Cflapte* tficuia yautuj. In ovrrfce^ra Phi A - frzdem&\t bmt>s All tlie noble, the true AH > eour&geous.

2 Page 2 f RECLAIM A ] [BROTHER TODAY!] APRIL MgETiryjgg Alpha Plii Alpha - FOR LIFE! The Executive Committee will meet for breakfast on Saturday, March 30th at 10:00 AM at The Cornucopia Caterers, 4941 Parkside Avenue. Hosting this meeting are Brothers Nathaniel Teagle, Sr., Khalil Sufi, Willie Blue, Thomas Logan, George Hatten, Douglas Tolbert and Alexis Greaves. If you are a committee chairman or co-chairman, you are expected to attend. Those Brothers giving reports should have written copies for the records. Any chairman unable to make this meeting should call Brother Lamb at ( ). Any Brother not a member of the Executive Committee but wishing to attend should call Brother Teagle, Sr. by Wednesday, March 27th at (215) The regular monthly meeting of 'Mighty' RHO Chapter will take place on Monday, April 1st at 8:00 PM at the Center In The Park, 5818 Germantown Avenue (Germantown and Rittenhouse Street). Fraternal fellowship begins at 7:30 PM. Among the special guests expected is Congressman Thomas Foglietta. -EDITORIAL- WHO IS BETTER? RHO Chapter has been fortunate to have been sought out to be given full exposure to the two candidates running for 30th General President of our great Fraternity. BROTHER ROY MANLEY OF OHIO and BROTHER ADRIAN WALLACE OF LOUISIANA both consider the votes of RHO Chapter and the Eastern Region to be very important in deciding the victor of this race. Both candidates, and their representatives, have kept in close contact with our President throughout the process. It is the position of this Fraternity that each candidate is more than qualified to do the job. So how do we decide who is better? Sometimes, we have to look to our local leaders to help us make decisions of this nature. However, in the case of this election, that should not be the circumstance - for each candidate has visited RHO Chapter more than once. Each candidate was given the opportunity to present himself and his platform to you. Each candidate was received well by RHO Chapter. Each candidate was happy to come before us. We'll have one more opportunity to see these Brothers before we have to make that important vote. (As financial members, its our duty - for the good of the Frat!) Brother Manley and Brother Wallace will be in attendance at the regional convention in Rhode Island. This will be our last chance to compare M^tilv^ t>eeb, scholarship &v\t> love for <*11 wanumfc Arc tlie Aims of our t>e«*r fraternity.

3 for ourselves. This will be our last chance to hear the promotions. This will be the last time we'll be able to 'press the flesh' with a prospective 30th General President. We'll have to decide after this. Come what may, one will win and one will loose. Will it be General President Manley or General President Wallace on January 1, 1997? It is all up to you! You are more than able to decide? Have you made up your mind? Is the die cast? Your decision is important. However you decide, make sure that you vote. DISTRICT V CONFERENCE HELD Background Information: District V of the Easiern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha encompasses the vast Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Brother Jeffrey C. Hill is the Director of District V. The district is divided into four areas. RHO Chapter is in Area II and Brother Kevin Lamb is our Area Director. Also in Area II are Delta Pi (Cheyney U), Nu(Lincoln U) and Zeta Psi (West Chester U) chapters. These college chapters come under RHO Chapter's guidance. (I didn't know that!) On Saturday, March 16th District V was in conference at Temple University, utilizing Speakman Hall and the Student Activity Center. It was well attended from across the state. RHO Chapter was represented by Brothers Slaughter, Kevin Lamb, John Thomas, C. James Trotman, Gregory Wellons, Roj bert Payton, Darian Gill and Charles Hardaway. Also in attendance was I Brother Roy Manley, candidate for 30th j General President and Brother Christo- I pher Tyson of Beta Chapter (Howard U),! candidate to Assistant Vice-President of the Eastern region. A report will be given at the April meeting. EASTERN REGION TO CONVENE Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 14th are the dates of the 64th Eastern Region Convention in Providence, Rhode Island. Brother Samuel G. Wilson of Washington, D.C. is Vice-President of the Eastern Region. The headquarters hotel is the Westin Hotel. RHO Chapter has chartered a luxury motorcoach (Bus) so that many of us can travel together and leave the driving to someone else. If you haven't reserved your seat, see or call Brother Vice-President Lamb very soon. RHO Chapter's delegation will be led by our President and we intend to capture the title of 'Chapter of the Year' for ourselves and for our district. Additional registration forms will be available at the regular monthly meeting. WViM Viavc \\O\A t>ovte for AlpViA fot>avf? Alpli^ Phi Alpta, the prifcc of our hearts Anb Joveb b\\ t>earfy ^rt thovr.

4 Page 4- APRIL BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday wishes are extended to the following; Brothers who will be celebrating their special day in April. These Brothers are: Brothers Charles Bell, Willie Blue, Fletcher Chisolm, Mack Duncan, Manny Franklin, Dr. Ralph Harris, Michael Jackson, Kevin Lamb, Wayne Lamb, James Reaves, Ronald Sharpe, and Dr. Harold Whitney. Many happy returns of the day! (How old are you?!) /^LPHA PHI ALPHAS If ounded Dec. 4, 1906^ MEN'S DAY RHEAK EAST J Our illustrious Brother Thomas Haley invites the entire brotherhood to Faith Baptist Church for breakfast on Sunday morning, April 14th at 8:00 AM to help him and the church celebrate Men's Day. Brother Haley will have tickets ($5.00 each) at the April meeting. Realizing that some Brothers will be at the regional, Brother Haley sincerely hopes that many Brothers who aren't traveling to Rhode Island can join him. Faith Baptist Church is located at 29th and York Streets in North Philadelphia. A PHI A SICK A.\l> SHUT-IN Please remember these Brothers with your cards, call and visits. They will be most appreciative. Give a call to Brothers George Thomas, James Yates, Harold Trawick, Samuel Brown III, Raymond Cox and Walter Gordon. HAVE YOU SEEN lately? Have you seen any of the following Brothers lately? We would like to see them at the April meeting. Give these Brothers a call and tell them they are on RHO Chapter's 'Most Wanted' List. They are Brothers Elmer Evans, Alphonso Robinson, Jerome Wright, Archie Alien, Jerald Brown, Norrece Jones, Vincent Felton, William Guy, Wallington Hankerson, Broderick Seymour, Walter Hughes, Alfred Johnson, Clarence Hoover, Robert Millette, and Edward Smith. Come on out to the April meeting! CSCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET AD ^ RHO Chapter is producing another scholarship ad booklet. Materials are available to encourage you to solicit ads for this project. This will benefit future O. Wilson Winters scholarships, gifts to the United Negro College Fund, and contributions to the RHO Chapter Education Foundation. If you haven't received your packet, be sure to pick one up at the April meeting. Deadline for ads is April 30th. See Brother Early. We cherish Xh\\: th\\r stall be n\iseb To thy 5lorvj, thy honor Avtfc renown..

5 PLEASE GIVE There is always an opportunity to give so that 'no child is left behind." The Education Committee, under the direction of Brother Reuben Mills, encourages everyone to give to the $100 Club (See Brother Merriweather or Brother Early) and the Russell Daniel Memorial Grant (through patrons-see Brother Greaves or Brother Early). Through these efforts RHO Chapter has been able to better address the financial needs of our youth. Please give this month. ( emie Ma Qhlld fteatot) RHO CHAPTER DIRECTORY By June, a new RHO Chapter Directory should be ready for distribution. Brothers Walter Early and Alexis Greaves are hard at work on this project. Make sure Brother Early has the correct information for you. Rho Chapter's Past Presibcnts^ Dr. Kirkseu, L. Curb * Dr. Walter F. Jerrick * Dr. Lamcvj E. Harou, * Dr. J. Otis Smith, Sr.* Dr. R. Allan Durrant * Walter L. Gorbovt Dr. William Ross, Jr.* Dr. Thomas H. Watkins Dr. ttarolb D. Trawick Russell P. Daniel )r.* v \ (*H0 CHAPTER OFFICERSj James G. Slaughter 11th President ( ) Kevin D. Lamb Vice-President ( ) Reuben f. MilJs Recording Secretary George J. Katten Corresponding Secretary H. Walter Earlu. Financial Secretary Louis L. DeVaughn Treasurer Joseph S. Stevenson Parliamentarian Llou.t> R. Westfielb, Historian John A. Parkinson, Chaplain Thomas W. S, Logan, Chaplain Emeritus Charles L. Robinson Associate Editor, The Sphinx William A. H^nscom Director of Membership Intake William T. Valentine Sergeant-at-Arms Michael K. Jackson Coordinator of Musical Activities Reuben T, Mills Director of Educational Activities Milton Carver Davis, Esq. 29th General President Darrvfl R. Matthews, Sr. Executive Director * Omega Chapter