JANUARY 2, 2022
Brothers,

Happy New Year to each and every one of you. It’s my hope and prayer that 2022 is filled with good health and prosperity for you and your loved ones. 2021 has taught us that flexibility and innovation is critical when dealing with the day to day work of our fraternity. 

In a few days we will be celebrating 108 years of service to humanity. I’m asking all brothers to be mindful during this time. Small gatherings are encouraged, but adhering to safety precautions are mandatory. Chapters who are considering large gatherings and inviting the general community should adhere to our COVID-19 policy. If your chapter has not requested an insurance liability coverage form, the fraternity may be put at risk and chapters will be held accountable for not adhering to proper protocol and policy. Insurance certificates should be requested 30 days prior to any event inviting the general community. 

2022 will be a very progressive year for Phi Beta Sigma. I’m asking all Sigma men to comeback home and help us make our communities better. The work is plenty and the hands needed to make a difference is few. Brothers, please stay safe and please get vaccinated. 

God Bless you all, and may God Bless our great fraternity. 

In Service,

Chris V. Rey, J.D. 
International President
NAACP recognizes Beta Xi Sigma Chapter
The Beta Xi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Dayton, OH, was awarded the Silver Life Membership by the Dayton unit of the NAACP. This membership gives Beta Xi Sigma a voice within the Dayton unit and opens the door for more collaborative efforts. The chapter recently worked with NAACP on the March for Voting Rights Rally and Community in Unity Picnic. This award holds greater recognition as Phi Beta Sigma is the only one of the Divine 9 to have life membership in the Dayton unit. Bro. Keith Perkins received the award on behalf of the chapter.
North Carolina Sigmas partner to honor fallen U.S. Veterans
The North Carolina brothers of Zeta Beta Sigma and the Alpha Alpha Gamma Sigma Chapters along with the sisters of Tau Epsilon Zeta and Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapters, joined hands for the annual 'Wreaths Across America Joint Initiative' at Sandhills State Veteran's Cemetery. They placed wreaths on several hundred grave sites and honored the late Bro. Tyrone Akins, a combat veteran and Zeta Beta Sigma member who was laid to rest there.  

The Blue and White Family described this as a powerful experience. Not only is it support for military families and Veterans in the community, but also a teaching moment for the next generation about the sacrifices made and the value of freedom.
Preparing for 2022
The brothers of the Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter held their annual planning retreat to begin the work necessary to carry out the storied tradition of the fraternity's mission, mandates, and pillars. 
Bowling for Scholarships
The brothers of the Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter of Louisville, KY, won the Louisville NPHC Greek Bowl benefiting the scholarship fund.

Sigma Santa Sponsors 24 Families
Sigma Santa sponsored 24 Columbus Ohio-area families by donating over $4,000.00 in gift cards, toys, and Christmas food baskets. The Sigma Santa was a collaboration between Ohio Sigma chapters, Beta Omicron Sigma and Rho Chi Sigma and Zeta chapters Gamma Zeta Zeta and Sigma Iota Zeta. The drive-thru event was held in the City of Columbus Far East Recreation Center parking lot. Over thirty volunteers from the four alumni chapters, loaded each family vehicle with presents, a ham, a turkey, and a basket of can goods and fresh vegetables.
In 2021, an estimated 1.9 million people received devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. That’s an average of more than 200 moms and dads, sons and daughters, spouses, partners, and loved ones every hour. And because 1 in 3 people will face cancer in their lifetime, this is a problem that’s not going away – unless we make it go away. 

In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the Men of Phi Beta Sigma encourages all Brothers to schedule their annual health screening during the month of January. Let's start 2022 off with a focus on health because "We are our most valuable asset!"

Happy New Year Brothers!



With Health and Gratitude,

Bro. Malwan Johnson 
International Social Action Director

Bro. Monaleto Irby
American Cancer Society Coordinator 
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