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SUMMARY:98th General Convention / 119th Anniversary Convention
DESCRIPTION:CALL TO CONVENTION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear Brothers\, \nIn 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. \nThe 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.  \nAs 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.  \nFor 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. \nWe 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. \nWithin our leadership\, we welcome new General Board members and elect our next General Treasurer as well as celebrate those rolling off our General Board. \nThe 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. \nI look forward to joining you at our 98th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention\, where we can Shake Hands\, Exchange Greetings\, and Depart Friends. \nAlways Fraternal\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral President \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWELCOME TO PHILLY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhiladelphia is where America began. It’s where the Founding Fathers made history. It’s America’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. It’s about diversity and innovation\, pretzels and cheesesteaks\, Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin. \nBut Philly? Philly is the murals and street art that decorate each neighborhood. Philly is a food scene that’s not just award-winning — it’s game-changing. Philly is where “Go Birds” is a greeting\, and love is a way of life. \nPhiladelphia wrote America’s story. Philly is where you’ll write yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPennsylvania Convention Center\n1101 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Convention Center is among the nation’s premier meeting and convention facilities with advanced technology\, a remarkable Pennsylvania-based art collection and unmatched views of Philadelphia’s famous City Hall. Attendees will appreciate direct access to transportation options\, including bus\, subway\, regional rail\, and taxis. With more than 14\,000 hotel rooms within walking distance and world-class restaurants\, shops and cultural attractions across Center City\, Philadelphia offers a memorable visit. The Convention Center’s convenient location in the heart of downtown Philadelphia also makes it easier to explore the city’s neighborhoods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA AT A GLANCE\n\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/98th-general-convention-119th-anniversary-convention/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Board of Directors,Chapter Event,College,District Event,General,LDI,Leadership Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
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SUMMARY:College Brothers Retreat
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URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/college-brothers-retreat/
LOCATION:Cornell University\, 616 Thurston Ave.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:College,College Brothers Summit,ERAVP
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SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:STAFF MEETING AGENDA\n\n\n\n\nATTENDEES: EASTERN REGION STAFF\, DISTRICT DIRECTORS\, AREA DIRECTORS\, CHAPTER PRESIDENTS\, CHAPTER DEANS\, CHAPTER ADVISORS\, RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER POCs\nTopics: Senior Leadership Team\, IMDP\, Risk Management and Election Process Protocol. \n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTIME:\nSESSION:\n\n\n9:00am\nOpening Session \n\n★ 9:00am: Call to Order and Administrative Review\, Bro. Duane Edwards\, Executive Director\, Eastern Region\n★ 9:15am: Meeting Overview and Update\n\nReview of the 2025 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Eastern Region Senior Leadership Team Strategic Planning\nStrategic Goals and Objectives for Year 1\nBro. Rasheen Smith\, Eastern Regional Vice President and Bro. Jeremy Henderson\, Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am\nIMDP Discussion – What’s Changed and What Remains the Same: Brother Dontae Ryan and Brother Bruce Hill\, Co-Directors of Membership for the Eastern Region\, Brother Alprentice Rawls\, Director of Membership Chair for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \n\nMAAC and VACAPAF alignment\nONECA\, NYACOA\, PAAC\, NJAPAAC\, and International alignment\nKey Dates (application windows\, District Director dates for IMDP window)\nRequest for IMDP forms (process)\nRitual distribution process\nIMDP training requirements (in person training vs self paced training)\nChief Dean Certification\n\n\n\n\n11:00am\n\n15 Minute Stretch Break \n\n\n\n11:15am\nRisk Management Updates: Brother David Rogers\, Risk Management Officer for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \n\nRisk Management Updates\nDistrict Risk Management Officers (Pilot Program)\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm\nElection Process Protocol Changes. Bro. John Williams\, Standing Committee on Elections Chair for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \n\nApproval process for new Election Policy Manual\nFeedback from chapters\nElection Training for Region and entire Fraternity\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm\nRecap: Good of the Order\nBro. Duane Edwards\, Executive Director\, Eastern Region
URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/eastern-regional-staff-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alumni,College,ERAVP,ERVP,Leadership Summit,Leadership Team,Regional Event
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SUMMARY:OLA Congressional Black Caucus Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \nOmicron Lambda Alpha Chapter \nWe are hosting our Annual Congressional Black Caucus Reception. \nSeptember 24th\, 2025 \n5 PM – Until \nThe Park at 14th \n920 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20005 \nATTIRE: BUSINESS \nJoin us as we invite politicians and candidates across the political spectrum to discuss ways we can change our political landscape. In years past\, we heard from politicos such as Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks\, U.S. Senator and Alpha Man Raphael Warnock\, St. Paul\, Minnesota Mayor\, and Alpha Man Melvin Carter\, Howard County Executive Brother Calvin Ball\, Brother Representative Al Green\, Brother Mayor Rex Richardson and Congressman for the Virginia-3rd Congressional District\, Alpha Man\, Rep. Brother Bobby Scott\, (VA-3)\, Brother Congressman Steven Horsford (NV -4) the former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus\, and DC Councilmember Robert White. \nFREE entry with RSVP before 9 PM \n$20 Express Entry – skip the line for expedited entry. \nDinner tables are available on a first-come\, first-served basis at The Park at 14th. \nCall the Park on the 14th at (202)-550-0300 to reserve a table for the entire evening. \nMusic by \nSeveral DJ’s \nAre you Interested in being a sponsor for our event and using our platform to reach up to 25\,000 people in the DMV? Please review our Sponsor Packages on Eventbrite for more information. \nNo Refunds
URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/congressional-black-caucus-reception/
LOCATION:The Park at 14th\, 920 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,College,ERAVP,ERVP,Regional Event
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SUMMARY:36th NYACOA District Convention
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Brothers of NYACOA\, \nIn accordance with Article IV\, section 5.5 of the New York Association of Chapters of Alpha constitution\, we are pleased to issue the official Convention Call for the 36th Anniversary NYACOA/District III Convention\, to be held on November 13-16\, 2025. This year’s convention will be held in Buffalo\, NY at Buffalo State University.  Our host chapters for the convention are the Rho Lambda\, Delta Epsilon\, and Phi Omicron. We could not be more excited about the Brothers of Buffalo hosting us this year. \nWe are pleased to share that this year\, the registration rate for College Brothers is again $100.00!   The registration rate for Alumni Brothers is $275.00.  Discounted rate information for chapters can be found in the convention call.    \nThis year’s theme is  “The Gateway to Greatness.”  \nAlpha\, as the first Black Greek-letter fraternity in the United States\, embodies the very spirit of Buffalo’s nickname\, “the Gateway to Greatness.” We know that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Incorporated opens doors of opportunity not only for our members but also for the communities we serve. Much like a gateway\, the Fraternity provides a passage for our Brothers to develop their intellect\, character\, and capacity to lead—transforming ambition into action. \nThrough our various mentorship programs\, civic engagement\, and a steadfast commitment to social justice\, Alpha cultivates excellence and empowers individuals to rise above barriers\, creating pathways toward higher education\, professional success\, and meaningful community impact. In this way\, the Fraternity becomes more than an organization; it is a living conduit to greatness\, inspiring generations to uplift others\, break through limitations\, and build a future where achievement and service walk hand in hand.\n​\nWe encourage you to use our gathering in Buffalo to continue on your Gateway to Greatness! \nSincerely\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBro. Larry Scott Blackmon\nPresident\, NYACOA\nDistrict III Director\n\n\nBro. Anthony J. Smith\n1st Vice President\, NYACOA\n\n\n\nBro. Jamie Sterling\n2nd Vice President\, NYACOA\nAssistant District III Director
URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/nyacoa36th/
LOCATION:Buffalo\, NY
CATEGORIES:Alumni,College,District Event
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SUMMARY:94th Annual Eastern Regional Convention
DESCRIPTION:Brothers of Alpha East\, \nIt is with great excitement\, pride\, and anticipation that we extend to you this official call to join us for the 94th Eastern Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.\, to be held April 15–19\, 2026\, in the vibrant city of Atlantic City\, New Jersey\, at the world-class Tropicana Hotel & Casino.This year\, we gather under the powerful theme: “Fraternity Forward: The Era of Value\, Impact\, and Progress”. \nThis convention will be more than a meeting\, it will be a movement. As Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha\, we stand at a pivotal moment in our history and in society. Now more than ever\, our world needs Alpha men\, men of distinction\, purpose\, and unwavering commitment to service. Together\, we will focus on moving our Brotherhood Forward\, strengthening ourselves so that we may better serve our Fraternity\, our Families\, our Communities\, and Ourselves. \nFrom powerful plenary sessions and transformative leadership workshops to unforgettable social events and brotherhood experiences\, our planning committee is crafting a convention that promises to deliver a true V.I.P. experience for you and your guests. Atlantic City will provide the perfect backdrop for fellowship\, learning\, and celebration as we honor our legacy and prepare for the future. \nBrothers\, this is our time. Let us come together in brotherhood\, purpose\, and innovation to ensure that Alpha Phi Alpha continues to lead with Value\, Impact\, and Progress for generations to come. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Atlantic City this April. Mark your calendars\, prepare your chapters\, and get ready for an unforgettable 94th Eastern Regional Convention!
URL:https://www.alphaeast.com/events/94th-annual-eastern-regional-convention/
LOCATION:Tropicana Hotel & Casino\, 2831 Boardwalk\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,College,ERAVP,ERVP,LDI,Regional Event
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