98th General Convention / 119th Anniversary Convention

Dear Brothers,

In accordance with Article V, Section 1.2 of the Constitution of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I do hereby issue the “Official Call” for the ‘Men of Distinction’ of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to convene for the 98th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention, July 16-20, 2025, at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The theme of our convention is “Reimagining Alpha for the Future,” which ushers in a new era for Alpha. In prior administrations, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has dedicated itself to much needed critical evaluation, internal development, and the strengthening of our foundation and Brotherhood. 

As a result, we are now poised and prepared to be fearless in encouraging new, bold, and creative ideas embracing best practices that inform, engage, and mobilize our Brotherhood for our noble work along with technology that ensure our sustainability and competitiveness for the future. 

For this convention, we will utilize our new Sphinx Hub Mobile App, which now replaces Guidebook for maintaining the event schedule and updates as well as eliminates MailChimp for any newsletters and messaging. It also encapsulates Alpha MX, Alpha University, the former, Alpha Elite.

We will focus on a specific group of Brothers with the purpose of raising their ALPHAIQ!  We have planned a more streamlined, poignant, and intentional experience for our General Business Sessions thanks to Official Pre-Convention Meetings and Workshops eliminating much of the time-consuming, but necessary background, discussion, and mandated completion.

Within our leadership, we welcome new General Board members and elect our next General Treasurer as well as celebrate those rolling off our General Board.

The 98th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention, as always, is not only about the work of Alpha, but is also a celebration and a time for connection. Our convention and the city of Brotherly Love, in general, aims to offer a variety of Brotherhood and social experiences that hope to entertain as well as strengthen our bond while positively showcasing our presence and brand to the public.

I look forward to joining you at our 98th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention, where we can Shake Hands, Exchange Greetings, and Depart Friends.

Always Fraternal,