Summer 2005.indd - Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter

The Official Newsletter of Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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San Diego, California • Summer 2005 • Volume 5 Issue 3
Alphas assist with Annual Veteranʼs Stand Down
On the weekend of July 15-17, the
Veterans Stand Down for 2005 was held
on the campus of San Diego High School.
This event, which Bro.
John Smith helped
originate, has been
replicated in 78 other
major cities all over
the United States. Zeta
Sigma Lambda Chapter
sponsored a tent to
serve as a temporary
shelter for 32 homeless
female veterans and
their children.
Many services are
provided to the homeless veterans during
this event. The U.S. Naval Hospital in
Balboa Park set up a “field hospital” that
is capable of conducting surgery just as
they would in any combat area. In addition
to the temporary housing and medical
services, veterans received such services as
“grooming” sponsored by the Cosmetology
Department of San Diego City College,
and legal services
sponsored by the San
Diego Superior Court
System. The Stand
Down also features
entertainment for
homeless veterans and
play activities for their
children.
This the fourth year
Alpha has provided
this facility along
with volunteers to
assist in the overall program. This year,
the event served over 700 veterans. Many
of the folks that received these services in
the past, return as “alumni” of the program
and willingly serve as volunteers. This
program really works to provide a ‘leg up’
to the homeless veterans of San Diego. It
is a fact that San Diego County has the
largest concentration of veterans in the
nation: 287,000. Unfortunately, veterans
represent about 30% of all homelessness in
America, but less than 2% of all veterans are
homeless. With so many veterans chosing to
live in SD County, these numbers are some
what skewed. Zeta Sigma Lambda take pride
in being able to present this valuable service
to the homeless veterans of the San Diego
community.
Alpha History
AKA Scholarship Breakfast
On the morning of June 18th, 2005, Zeta Sigma
Lambda Chapter, along with the Epxilon XI
Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha held their
annual Scholarship Breakfast at the Mission Valley
Doubletree Hotel. The successful event was well
attended by both Alpha brothers and AKA sisters,
and guest speaker Municipal Court Joe Littlejohn
spoke to the awardees about the virtues of scholarship to secure their futures.
Many local high school students were
presented with cash scholarships, including
CAEP students Martin Smalls (attending U
of Rhode Island), Kamal (going to U of New
Hamphire), Abdul (attending UC-Riverside),
and DeShawn and Michael (going to San
Diego City College).
Upcoming Events
The Versatile Charles H. Wesley
Activity ........................................................................... Date and Time ....................................................................... Location
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the Fraternity’s
history from its origins through the next seven
decades was written by Wesley, He penned
the first edition of The History of Alpha Phi
Alpha: A Development in Negro College Life
in 1929. He served five consecutive terms as
General President, spanning from 1932 to
1940. An ordained minister, his distinguished
career included 40 years of leadership with
the AME Church. He was President of Central Ohio State College.
He also is credited with writing the
histories of the Prince Hall Masons
and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.
Next ΖΣΛ Meetings .............................. Aug 26, 2005 • Sept 23, 2005 • Oct 28, 2005 .......................Neighborhood House
Executive Committee Meetings..................Aug 10, 2005 • Sept 7, 2005 • Oct 12 , 2005.........................Neighborhood House
Annual Pan-Helenic Picnic................................ September 24, 2005 @ 11:00 AM ........................................Admiral Baker Field
Fall Intake ........................................... Weekends of Nov 11/26/2005 and 12/2/2005 ......................................See Bro. Long
MLK Pageant .....................................................November 20, 2005 @ 2:30 PM......................... Educational Cultural Complex
Annual Holiday Ball ..........................................December 10, 2005 @ 7:00 PM ............................................ MV Marriott Hotel
A Phi A National Convention ......................................... August 4–8, 2004 ................................... Hilton Americas, Houston, Tx
Henry A. Callis
Charles H. Chapman
Eugene K. Jones
George B. Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray
Robert H. Ogle
Vertner W. Tandy
Project Alpha
Zeta Sigma Lambda conducted another
successful Project Alpha on two occasions
this spring, May 12th and June 16th, 2005
at The Charter School co-located with
Neighborhood House Association’s 41st Street
location. Produced with the support of the
March of Dimes, this series of Project Alphas
was attended by 12 participants in May and
19 participants in June.
Brothers conducting the training/seminars
were Brothers Long and Ross (one of the
chapter’s newest Alphas). It should be noted
that during the 2004 Western Regional
Spring Intake, the aspirants received training
on how to conduct a Project Alpha. Thus,
Bro. Ross was well prepared to work on this
project. Project Alpha is now accomplished
in collaboration with the “Connections”
Program which is a state-funded pregnancy
prevention program designed for teenagers.
The Program Director is Dr. Willie Lassiter.
The Principal of this Charter requested
that Alphas conduct more sessions for his
students.
This collaboration yielded better results
because it was conducted as part of the
school program and authorized by parents as
part of the overall training that the students
receive. The training film generated a good
discussion among the students.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter
P.O. Box 50026
San Diego, CA 92105
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ΑΦΑ ΖΣΛ
Please Pay Your Chapter Dues
March of Dime Walk-a-thon
The March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon was
held on May 7, 2005 in Balboa Park, and the
brothers of Zeta Sigma Lambda represented
Team Alpha for the morning walk.
In attendance were brothers Kelvin Ellis,
Reggie Marbray (and wife Antonette), Don
Long, Larry Sadler and Sam Bagwell. The
group did the five mile walk through Balboa
Park, raising $1,700.00 for the March of
Dimes, the most ever donated by our chapter.
The brothers solicited donations to sponsor
their walk through the park. The monies
raised are used to fight birth defects in
infants. The March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon is
one of our Fraternity’s national programs.
As of July 13th, only 39 brothers have paid
their chapter dues. Last year, we had 60 paid
brothers. C’mon brothers, you all know the
important work we do in the community.
We need you to step up and contribute, even
if you cannot attend the General Meeting.
Thank you very much for your help.
©2005, ΖΣΛ Chapter, ΑΦΑ Fraternity, Inc.
edited and published by Bro. Gary Nash
contributions by Bro. Don Long
and Bro. John Smith
Published quarterly
Summer 2005 edition
No reprints without permission.