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.

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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.
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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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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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Brother *|LNAME|*, Are You Reinvested?

REGULAR REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 17, 2013

What are you waiting for? You only have SIX DAYS remaining to finish paying regular registration prices for the 2013 General Convention in Austin TX. Registering is easy, just click here, sign into AlphaNET and click on the event. It’s that simple, Brother *|LNAME|*. Don’t delay, you must finish paying off your regular registration by Wednesday, April 17, if you want to take advantage of regular registration rates! If you have any questions or concerns, Brother *|LNAME|*, please contact your Alpha member services agent at membersupport@apa1906.net or call toll-free 800-373-3089.

• Empowering and interactive workshops and business sessions
• Unparalleled career and networking opportunities
• Speaking one-on-one with representatives of some of the biggest businesses in the world offering you unparalleled opportunities as a member of Alpha
• A Career Fair, hot entertainment, exciting evening activities, and much more!