Our District's News & Updates
MAR. 2022 | Issues 3-12
2022 VACAPAF AWARD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS to all nominees and award winners!

Alumni Chapter of the Year
Alpha Phi Lambda
Norfolk/Va Beach   
College Chapter of the Year
Beta Gamma
Virginia State University   
 Charles H. Wesley Award
 Nu Theta (Old Dominion Univ.)
Epsilon Nu Lambda, Portsmouth, VA
   Alumni Brother of the Year
   Bro. Harold Jones
 Xi Delta Lambda
College Brother of the Year
Bro. Treyvion Hall
Beta Gamma
College Brother with Highest GPA
Bro. Khalel Robinson - 3.98
Beta Gamma
College Chapter with Highest GPA
Gamma Iota - 3.41
 Hampton University 
 Step/Stroll Show Winner
Gamma Iota
Hampton University
Miss Black & Old Gold
Miss Arriyonna Allen
Beta Gamma
Unconditional Service Award
Bro. Michael Bush
Upsilon Beta
Unconditional Service Award
Bro. Kevin Jordan
Xi Delta
Most Attendees at Phirst Pham Event
Xi Alpha Lambda
Prince William Co.
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VACAPAF Hall of Fame
 Bro. John T. Edwards
 Nu Omicron Lambda
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Transformational Leadership Compass: A Dynamic Coaching System for Creating Big Change by Benny Ausmus
Leadership tip of the Month

“A Dynamic Coaching System for Creating Big Change”
by Benny Ausmus 2021

With the COVID-19 Pandemic continuing for the better part of two years, the need to make changes within organizations has become more apparent than ever, and the leaders of these organizations need to learn new skills and technology. As the brothers of the District and Region continue to evolve and adapt to this new environment that has seen a significant expansion in the use of virtual technology, it is critical that Leaders within the fraternity create new platforms and programs to engage the College and Alumni Brothers to continue the development and growth. The time for change is upon us, and it is necessary to change how leaders develop processes and programs to help the build a stronger and more talented organization.

Although the author of this book had the sole intent of helping organizations to adjust to the new environment, the volatility, the uncertainty, the complexity and the ambiguity. Change leadership needs a “The Transformational Leadership Compass” to create avenues for growth and at a minimum progress towards a creating a more dynamic through and evolving business model. “Assess your status quo – the benchmark from which to grow, plan and make decisions to facilitate change.” (Ausmus 2021)

The practice of Transformational Leadership Compass thinking includes the following Four Windows:

  1. Results – Metrics and outcomes that arise from “GAMES.”
  2. “GAMES” – Goals; Actions people and teams take to achieve them; Measures to track progress; Examples of past progress; and Support for necessary change.
  3. Players – The people who make things happen and the means of hiring and developing talent with the right skills and cultural fit.
  4. Teams – A collection of players who get results by taking actions and making decisions that align with the north star.

References: Transformational Leadership Compass by Benny Ausmus 2021

Bro. Floyd Jones, VACAPAF Leadership Academy
SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN
Brothers! We are currently in the middle of IMDP season. I am thankful for our Chief Deans who are diligently executing the process with quality. Be sure to collaborate and assist where needed in your perspective clusters.

Chapters, let's ensure we have our delegate strength at the Eastern Region Convention in April. The deadline for registration is March 15. We will be electing the Eastern Region Assistant Vice-President. Our dear Brother Tabius Wilson, Gamma Iota, is running for this office. Let's be there to support and vote him into the position.

As we wind down the fraternal year by June, review our Strategic Plan to examine our goals, completion rates, and status of each domain. Your leaders are working to ensure fraternal success.

In April, Bro. Max Nelson will be handing over the duties and responsibilities to Bro. DeAundre Harris. Our college leaders are exceptional and are leading with a visionary mindset.

Each brother is charged with working with your chapter leaders to make sure our national programs are completed by June 1 If your chapter needs support in an area, we are here as a resource to share and pair with a chapter on execution. Email Bro. Jeff Jackson (1stVP@vacapaf.org) to ask for support.

Congratulations to our winners for each award. We had more chapters participating this year in the last 5 years. This is a testament to the excellence in VACAPAF.

Bro. Fred Scott, President/District VII Director
Don't Miss the 2022 Calendar Events!

Download Calendar of Events for this upcoming fraternal year. The IMDP training and membership application dates for Fall & Spring, leadership meetings, and more are now available. Click Here to access the calendar. Dates and activities are subject to change.
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March is always a fun-filled month of activities to celebrate reading with learners and their families. The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” initiative has always been a big part of this celebration. Let's support our children of need by supplying children's books at local schools near your chapter. We are asking alumni chapters to select a school to donate books. Thanks

Bro. Ryan Russell, NextGen Chair
Last year VACAPAF raised a total of $66,069 and had 16 chapters participate for March for Babies. Our goal this year is to have every Alpha chapter represented. March for Babies Greater Virginia will be on April 30th at Anthem in Richmond and Greater DC will be on May 7th at Nationals Park.
If you have not yet registered for March Babies 2022, you can do so by going to: marchforbabies.org or email Amber Roe at aroe@marchofdimes.org your chapter name and name of the Brother that will be leading March for Babies this year.  
90th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15
The Eastern Region is pleased to present the official Convention Call for the 90th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. This historic convention will be held April 7 – 10, 2022, in Atlantic City, NJ.

This year’s convention theme, "Writing Alpha’s Next Chapter", is intended to serve as a clear reminder to every brother that while the history of our beloved fraternity is rich in purpose and esteemed membership, our legacy continues to be written through each of our daily actions. It is through these efforts that we are dedicated to ensuring we are focused on our membership and personal development, leadership and organizational development, and our wealth and business development.

The ERC90 workshops will "Strategically Elevate the Relevance, Value, and Effectiveness of our Fraternity” with specific educational tracks that brothers can attend to focus on core skill sets or desires to advance our fraternal mission.
Socially, the Brothers of South Jersey are excited to host us. From a once-in-a-lifetime Public Program to a variety of entertainment and boardwalk activities, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the seaside and gaming resort capital of the East. We are excited about the vast prospects and the rousing membership experience that we have planned for every convention attendee.

Considering all that is in store, we strongly encourage you to register early, bring your family, and enjoy Atlantic City’s magnetic appeal. Register today in AlphaMX under the Events Tab! Our host hotel link will be available in a few weeks.

We look forward to when Brothers will once again “enter, shake hands, exchange greetings, and depart friends” in our beloved House of Alpha!

First of All: Leading the Way,

Brother Christopher G. Ellis,
29th Eastern Regional Vice President

Brother Tamir D. Harper,
61st Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President

Brother Larry Blackmon,
Director of Conventions