Brother *|LNAME|*,

After months of stalling and inaction on behalf of the U.S. Senate, it is time for Alpha men to stand up and take action. Without a doubt, Loretta Lynch is a competent and fair choice to be our next U.S. Attorney General. Lynch would be the first African-American woman to lead the Justice Department if she is confirmed. It has been more than 160 days since President Obama nominated her on Nov. 8, and, according to CNN, “the delay in her confirmation is the longest since Ronald Reagan tapped Edwin Meese for the post in 1984.”

#BrothersForLorettaLynch will assemble at 8:45 am EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 400 N. Capitol NW, Washington, DC. The march to the U.S. Capitol will begin at 10:00 am. This is to coincide with the 9:00–10:00 am NewsOneNow with Roland Martin on TV. At 10:00 am, we will begin our march to the U.S. Capitol. We will try to meet with each senator in the GOP leadership, in addition to Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker.

If you attend the event, please follow Alpha on Twitter and Facebook. Repost your photos during the event using the hashtag #BrothersForLorettaLynch and #APhiA. Together, we will get the word out that swift confirmation of Loretta Lynch is the fair and just thing to do for this nation.

• Loretta has spent her life fighting for fair and equal justice.
• During her first tenure in the Eastern District, Lynch helped prosecute police officers who severely beat and sexually assaulted Haitian immigrant Abner Louima with a broken broom handle.
• She is passionate about public service work with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, which was established to prosecute those responsible for human rights violations during the 1994 genocide.
• She has been endorsed by a bipartisan group of high-level officials.
• She successfully prosecuted the terrorists who plotted to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York City subway.
• Lynch has pursued public corruption and has brought charges against public officials in both political parties.
• She’s helped secure billions in settlements from some of the world’s biggest banks accused of fraud and jailed some of New York’s most violent and notorious mobsters and gang members.

It is a pleasure to greet you in the spirit of brotherhood to announce the sixteenth annual Alpha Leadership Academy for college chapter officers and leaders, which is scheduled for June 2013, in Baltimore, Maryland. APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2013

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Brother *|LNAME|*,

Text 50555 and use the letters “UNCF APA” to make a $10 donation to the UNCF.

For decades, UNCF has supported education through 38 member institutions, 900 colleges and universities, and has been a staunch advocate for minority education by providing financial assistance to more than 60,000 students. Although UNCF institutions and historically black colleges and universities have been integral in the awarding of African-American baccalaureate degrees, the cuts being made at these institutions are increasing more than ever.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) understands its responsibility and obligation to make sure that the young men and women in our communities have the same opportunities to further their education and excel ahead of the generation that came before them. For several years, the NPHC has supported “UNCF: An Evening of Stars” with members texting and/or contributing larger donations.

The NPHC shows it appreciation for the experiences bestowed on its members as college graduates by giving the same opportunities to the next generation. These contributions aid deserving students in reaching their educational goals. NPHC invests in the future of our people and our communities!

Brother *|LNAME|*,

Alpha Phi Alpha will hold a national Omega Service in honor of Brother Edward W. Brooke [Beta, ’37], former Massachusetts senator (1967-1979) and founding chair of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council, today, Monday, March 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. Brother Brooke transitioned into Omega Chapter on January 3, 2015. If you signed up to attend the Omega Service please be advised that seating is limited. Brothers who will be in attendance should plan to arrive no later than 3:00 pm. A reception is planned in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center immediately following the Omega Service.

Brother Brooke’s funeral services will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:00 am. During the funeral services, a section has been reserved for Alpha brothers and seating is extremely limited. Brother Brooke will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at 3:00 pm. We are encouraging brothers in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and surrounding areas to make a strong showing of support for these events.

Brothers are expected to wear Alpha attire (dark suit, white shirt and Alpha tie) to both events. If you are unable to attend these services, please take the time to sign the official Omega Service Guest Booklet, which will be presented to the family of Brother Brooke on behalf of the fraternity. The link will be available until March 13, 2015.

Brother Brooke was a national treasure, and Alpha Phi Alpha will recognize his tremendous contributions to our country and the fraternity. It is because of brothers like him advocating on behalf of our communities that we are the College of Friendship, the University of Brotherly Love and the School for the Better Making of Men.

Brother *|LNAME|*,

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity members near and far will join the southern region and the State of Alabama as we Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, The Selma to Montgomery March and The Voting Rights Act. Please join General President Mark S. Tillman, your brothers in the southern region and others in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. as we participate in the Commemorative Bloody Sunday March.

Alpha brothers, fraters and sorors from the National Pan‑Hellenic Council will meet at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1431 Broad Street, Selma, Ala., at 12:45 p.m. and walk approximately 3 blocks together to the pre-march rally which begins at 1:30 p.m. Please wear comfortable shoes, fraternity attire and let’s “Paint the March Black and Old Gold.” To locate your Alpha brothers please look in the air for the black and old gold balloon bouquets.

We look forward to seeing you there, and don’t forget to tweet #Selma50 and #APhiA!

Brother *|LNAME|*,

Brother Edward W. Brooke [Beta, ’37], former Massachusetts senator (1967-1979) and founding chair of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council, transitioned into Omega Chapter on January 3, 2015.

Alpha Phi Alpha will hold a national Omega Service in honor of Brother Brooke and his many accomplishments on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. If you would like to attend, please click here to add your name to the list. Please be advised that seating is limited. Brothers who will be in attendance should plan to arrive no later than 3:00 pm. A reception is planned in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center immediately following the Omega Service.

Brother Brooke’s funeral services will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:00 am. Brother Brooke will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at 3:00 pm. We are encouraging brothers in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, or surrounding areas to make a strong showing of support for these events.

If you are unable to attend these services, please take the time to sign the official Omega Service Guest Booklet, which will be presented to the family of Brother Brooke on behalf of the fraternity. The link will be available until March 13, 2015.

Brother Brooke was a national treasure, and Alpha Phi Alpha will recognize his tremendous contributions to our country and the fraternity. It is because of brothers like him advocating for our communities that we are the College of Friendship, the University of Brotherly Love and the School for the Better Making of Men.

Fraternally,

Mark S. Tillman

As we approach the 109th Anniversary General Convention in Charlotte, NC the Committee on Constitution provides this memo to offer key dates and direction as a courtesy to brothers, chapters, and regions when submitting proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Constitution
Pursuant to article VI, section 1.1, amendments of the fraternity’s constitution, “any member or chapter wishing to amend the General Constitution shall submit the proposed change to their respective regional vice president not less than 60 days prior to the next succeeding Regional Convention.” The due date, by region, for submission to the RVP is:

• Southern Region – January 19, 2015*
• Eastern Region – January 26, 2015*
• Western Region – January 26, 2015*
• Southwestern Region – February 9, 2015
• Midwestern Region – February 23, 2015

*Dates have passed. Please consult your regional vice president.

In submitting proposals, it is important that the following format is used per Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised 11th Edition (RONR):

I, insert your name, move to amend/add…by striking/inserting…

Example Amendment:
For example, I, John M. Williams, move to amend Article IV, General Offices, Section 3, Election Procedure, Subsection 3.2, by striking the word “mailed” and inserting the word “distributed” after “ballots” and “be.”

Please take care in reviewing the fraternity’s constitution and bylaws to ensure the proposed change does not conflict with another article, section, or subsection. If the committee determines a conflict and a proposed change was not offered, the committee will have no other option but to recommend the proposed change “Not Be Approved.”

Upon receipt, the RVP must submit proposed changes to chapters within 30 days of their regional convention. Chapters should expect to see the proposed changes by:

• Southern Region – February 18, 2015
• Eastern Region – February 25, 2015
• Western Region – February 25, 2015
• Southwestern Region – March 11, 2015
• Midwestern Region – March 25, 2015

Upon approval by simple majority of the delegates present and voting, proposed amendments must be submitted immediately to the executive director to ensure he meets the submission due date to chapters: June 7, 2015.

Adoption of proposed amendments requires three-fourths (3/4) vote of the delegates present and voting at the General Convention in Charlotte, NC.

By-laws
Article XII, Section 1.1, proposals for amendment of the by-laws states, “all proposed amendments to the General By-Laws shall be submitted in writing to the executive director not less than sixty (60) days before the next succeeding General Convention.” All proposed amendments to the by-laws must be submitted by June 5, 2015, in time for the executive director’s distribution to chapter on June 7, 2015.

Again, in submitting proposals, it is important that the following format is used per RONR:

I, insert your name, move to amend/add…by striking/inserting…

Adoption of proposed amendments to the by-laws requires three-fourths (3/4) vote of the delegates present and voting at the general convention in Charlotte, NC.

Official Governing Policy Guidance and Regulations of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Please take care when submitting proposed changes to our constitution and by-laws by NOT offering administrative changes. Administrative changes (due dates, etc.) belong in the Official Governing Policy Guidance and Regulations of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity which was created by the delegates at the 2007 General Convention in Orlando, FL, when they bifurcated the fraternity’s constitution and by-laws, removing all administrative items. If the committee determines the change is administrative in nature, the committee will have no other option but to recommend the proposed change “Not Be Approved.”

Time When an Amendment Takes Effect – Constitution and By-laws
Upon ratification by chapters, the amendment shall take effect on December 8, 2015, unless the amendment provides a due date; the due date cannot supersede the approval process contained in the constitution and by-laws. For example, an amendment cannot become effective immediately upon adoption by the delegates at the General Convention because chapters must vote on the action taken by the convention. However, an amendment may become effective later than December 8, 2015, provided it is stipulated at the time it is offered.

Finally, please take care in crafting proposed changes. The fraternity’s historical practice is to greatly limit delegates from amending amendments, which is consistent with RONR. “If by-laws require previous notice for their amendment…no amendment to the by-law amendment is in order that increases the modification of the article or provision to be amended. This restriction prevents members from proposing a slight change and then taking advantage of absent members by moving a greater one as an amendment to the amendment.… The same principle applies to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for sections or articles.… The proposed amendment substitute is open to amendments that diminish the amount of change, but not to amend to increase it or to introduce new changes” (RONR [11th ed.], p. 595). For reference, when RONR mentions by-laws, it means principle constitution and/or by-laws.

If you have any questions or you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee on Constitution chair, Brother John Williams at constitution@apa1906.net.

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Join the Wells Fargo Team
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Brother Stuart Scott [Mu Zeta, ’84], an anchor at ESPN and a cancer fighter, has transitioned into Omega Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha’s chapter of sweet rest, at the age of 49.

The North Carolina District will host the Omega Service of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in honor of Brother Stuart Scott.

Please note the following details regarding the services:

Please come in Alpha attire: black suit, white shirt, and gold tie. Please note that only properly attired Alpha brothers will be allowed to actively participate in the Omega Service.

Members will gather at 6:30 p.m., near the church entrance. Brothers of the leadership team will briefly review the order of our Omega Service. We will line up and have an Alpha processional into the sanctuary promptly at 7:20 p.m. There will be assigned seating for members of the fraternity. It is imperative that we adhere to the schedule and respect the wishes of the Scott Family.

Let us strive to deliver an Omega Service representative of the exceptional contributions that Brother Scott made to our fraternity, the media, and the nation.

If you cannot make it to the Omega Service, please pray for the family of Brother Stuart Scott. It is because of brothers like him advocating for our communities that we are in fact the College of Friendship, the University of Brotherly Love and the School for the Better Making of Men.