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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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.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is aware of an allegation made today regarding an alleged incident of hazing on the campus of Bowie State University. We are unable to comment about any allegations at this time. The situation is currently under investigation and the chapter has been placed on a cease and desist, suspending all chapter activities, which is a part of our standard protocol when the national headquarters has received a hazing allegation regarding any of its chapters.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. does not condone and strictly prohibits hazing in any form whether physical or mental as a term or condition of membership in the organization.

Any member found violating the fraternity anti-hazing policy will be immediately suspended with recommendation for expulsion. In addition, the fraternity will cooperate with law enforcement to ensure that any person violating the law will be brought to justice.

Any member or aspirant found to participate in or knowingly allow any hazing activity does not support the mission, vision, or aims of Alpha Phi Alpha and does not deserve the privilege of membership.

Alpha has taken several steps in efforts to prevent and eliminate hazing. As an advocate, supporter and participant in hazing prevention initiatives with organizations like Hazingprevention.org, the Novak Institute and the Greek Anti-Hazing Hotline, Alpha Phi Alpha is educating members and those who are interested in membership about this issue that impacts our communities.

Hello, Brother *|FNAME|* *|LNAME|* [Alpha I.D. *|ALPHAID|*], you are receiving this e-mail because you have opted in to receive e-mail communications from the General Office of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We hope you are doing well in *|CITY|*, and we hope you are have a great time reading this email. If by some slim chance you don’t like e-mails coming from us, you can always opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this message. Thank you for reading! Are you active? *|ACTIVE|*. If that answer didn’t meet your expectations, you can always click here to sign into AlphaNET and change it.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

• We are no longer able to accept additional registrations
• There will be no on-site registration
• Only items available for sale on-site will be tickets to the Step Show & Miss Black & Gold Pageant

Non-registered members will not be able to gain entry to the business sessions or meal functions. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your membership services department at Membersupport@apa1906.net or call 800-373-3089, toll-free.

LIMITED Hotel rooms are still available at the Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Dear current and former Vendors,

I bring you greeting and best wishes from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest inter-collegiate African-American Greek letter organization in existence today. On behalf of this esteemed organization, I would like to take this opportunity to invite your company/organization to participate in the Fraternity’s 107^th Anniversary/92^nd General Convention being held in Austin, TX from June 26 – 30, 2013. Attached to this message you will find the forms necessary to secure your spot at this prestigious event. This will be our first convention in over two (2) years since our leadership chose to cancel the 2012 convention in Miami, FL,. Therefore, the fraternity expects the turnout to be bigger than ever in the Lone Star State. The city of Austin has opened its doors to our dear fraternity and the response from our brotherhood has been unprecedented.

This year we have decided to implement a new voucher program to our brotherhood. Each registered brother at the conference will receive a voucher worth $15 dollars which they will be able to use at any registered vendor at the conference. Each vendor will be reimbursed for all vouchers that they receive at their booths. This is our effort to increase the number of potential buyers that frequent our vending area. This is just one of the many new items that we are introducing this year! Attached below you will find a link to our Vendor Advertisement form which you can utilize to advertise your company and the products you are offering. In addition, I am including the Convention and Fraternity licensing packet. You may also go to the Fraternity’s national website under “Programs and Partnerships…Licensed Vendors” will you can click on the links that will point you to these attached documents.

2013 Convention Packet

2013 Licensing Packet

Convention Digital Advertising Packet

ALL REGISTERED VENDORS AT THE CONVENTION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25^TH FROM 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Additional information will be provided at the time your application packet is processed.

If you have any questions or comments after reading through the material please feel free to contact me at 410-554-0040 ext. 142

I look forward to meeting and working with each of you.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Darrell A. Smith, Sr. H H Λ ‘12
Project Manager – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ®
2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 -5211
dsmith@apa1906.net | 410.554.0040 direct | 410.554.0054 fax
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Hello, Brother *|FNAME|* *|LNAME|* [Alpha I.D. *|ALPHAID|*], you are receiving this e-mail because you have opted in to receive e-mail communications from the General Office of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We hope you are doing well in *|CITY|*, and we hope you are have a great time reading this email. If by some slim chance you don’t like e-mails coming from us, you can always opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this message. Thank you for reading! Are you active? *|ACTIVE|*. If that answer didn’t meet your expectations, you can always click here to sign into AlphaNET and change it.

Brothers, on Monday, April 15, 2013, Brother Huel D. Perkins, one of the original members of the Alpha Phi Alpha World Policy Council [WPC] and the author of the Alpha Phi Alpha Sweetheart Song, passed away. Brother Perkins occupied the WPC position of secretary and archivist, a role he filled with distinction, producing bound volumes of WPC proceedings as a result of his hard work. Invoking vision problems and weakness due to declining health, he resigned from WPC “with much regret” just over a year ago, whereupon he was designated member emeritus. Brother Perkins is listed with this designation in the latest WPC report, “The Obama Administration: An Evaluation.”

Brother Perkins was dedicated to the WPC and, in fact, to all things of uplift associated with Alpha Phi Alpha. His passing leaves a great void in the brotherhood, which he served in many capacities with great honor and distinction.

As Brother Perkins, and many other brothers, transition into the Omega Chapter, our chapter of sweet rest, please pray for their families and extended Alpha families as they remember the ones they love. Brother Huel Perkins, son of Brother Huel D. Perkins, has informed us of his father’s wish NOT to have an Omega Service; and that any money brothers would spent traveling from around the country, instead should be donated to the Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Foundation, in his memory and honor. Click Here to Make a Donation, honoring Brother Perkins.

Brothers, we have gotten confirmation that all brothers who were in the Boston area during the blasts yesterday afternoon have been accounted for at this time. We want to send out our prayers to everyone affected by this horrible act. Please click the “more updates” button below to view updated information as we receive it.

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