Philadelphia, PA: Bros.
Don Weston & Bobby Clark represented Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter
as delegates at the 98th Anniversary Constitutional Convention
at the Philadelphia Marriott (August 5-8, 2004). Normally, Alpha
Phi Alpha has a general convention every two years and off-year
conventions
for special purposes. This year’s convention was hailed
a Constitutional Convention because of more than seventy amendments
which were being considered. Only sixteen amendments
were accepted and will be sent to chapters for ratification.
Here is a list of some public outcomes and announcements
results:
• Bro. Darryl Matthews was named 32nd General President
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Bro. Matthews will take office
in January 2005.
• Regional Caucuses were held on Friday afternoon.
At the Southern Region caucus, two candidates vying for Southern
Regional Vice President - Bros. Melvin Stroble and Everett Ward – addressed
the brotherhood on their goals and vision for the region.
• Plans for the Centennial Convention in 2006 were revealed.
Centennial Pilgrimage to Cornell University was rescheduled until
2005.
• Alpha Phi Alpha has raised more three million internally
for the MLK Memorial Fund. Pi Alpha (Clemson Univ.) was awarded
the MLK Collegiate Award for Southern Regional for raising the
most
funds
toward the MLK Memorial.
The next Convention will be held in Houston, TX and will a full
General Convention in July 2005.
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