| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GGL is sponsoring annual
R.W Anderson
Tournament on April 25
The Chapter is holding the event to raising
funding for local scholarships
Greenville, SC, March
16, 2009 – The Gamma Gamma Lambda
chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is asking
for your support as we embark upon our 2009 R.W.
Anderson Golf Tournament. On Saturday, April 25, 2009 we will
host the "RW Anderson Golf Tournament” at Verdae Greens
Golf Club at Embassy Suites in Greenville, South Carolina.
Through our MLK programs, we have provided scholarships
to Upstate high school graduates, given awards to Upstate
youth for their academic achievements and served as a liaison
between students and college representatives. This year
we are interested in partnering with your organization
as we host this event to continue to raise funds for our
Scholarship and community and Community Service endeavors.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate
Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans,
was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca,
New York on December
4, 1906. The Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter was chartered on August 24, 1941 in
Greenville, South Carolina
under the Umbrella of the National Organization and the first African-American
Greek-Letter Alumni Chapter
in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Dr. Robert W. Anderson was a graduate of South Carolina State College (University),
and North Carolina Central College (University) School of Law. He did further
study at Cornell University, the University of North Carolina, St. Louis University,
and Atlanta University. He served as
the first African-American Farm Agent for Greenville County and the first African-American
Director of The Community
Action Program in Greenville, now known as S.H.A.R.E. He was co-founder, Charter
Member, and first
President of Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
While serving as president
Dr. Anderson was instrumental in providing the upstate with many cultural,
civic, and educational
affairs, to include but not limited to presenting Greenville County to the
world renowned Opera singer Marian Anderson.
"It is
with these accomplishments and Dr. Anderson’s desire to enhance the lives
and well being of all the citizens of Greenville County, we the members of Gamma
Gamma Lambda Chapter dedicate this Golf Tournament"says Mike Chatman, 2009
Golf Tournament Chairman, "This will be a first class golf event, but we
need your support to make
it happen".
Please note the sponsorship details and terms in our sponsorship
package (see below). All levels of donations will be greatly
appreciated.
For more information about the 2009 R.W.
Anderson Golf Tournament, please contact
Michael R. Chatman, Chairman, R.W. Anderson Golf Committee
at golf@gglapa.org
or at (864) 233-7773 Fax (864) 355-9904
Click to view web-based Flyer for
2009 R.W. Anderson Golf Tournament
Click
to view the 2009 R.W. Anderson Golf Tournament Registration
Form Click
to view the 2009 R.W. Anderson Golf Tournament Package |
