Our District's News & Updates
Feb. 2022 | Issues 3-11
WHO WILL WIN OUR AWARDS?
We Inspire and Engage?
Miss VACAPAF - Black & Old Gold Pageant and Step Show
The Miss VACAPAF - Black & Old Gold Pageant and Step Show will be held following the staff meeting from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year’s Pageant and Step Show will hold phases of the competition in a virtual format. You are welcome to invite friends, family, and colleagues to the event.. 
Attend the pageant and step show using the following link:
2022 DISTRICT STAFF MEETING SCHEDULE
KEYNOTE: Bro. Julian Conway Wilson,
Grandson, Jewel Robert Harold Ogle
Music Selection: Bro. K Chris Knight,
Jazz Saxophonist
Master of Ceremonies:
Bro. Jason Whiteman,
Omicron Alpha Lambda
Call to Order | Bro. Carlton Jones, Executive Director
Prayer | Bro. Malcolm Taylor, Chaplain
Welcome/Introduction of MC | Bro. Michael Bush, Area 7, College Ambassador
Bro. Jason Whiteman, MC, Omicron Alpha Lambda
College Leadership Spotlight | Bro. Max Nelson, Asst. District Director
  • Bro. DeAundre Harris
  • Bro. Leon Mosley
  • Bro. Tabius Wilson
Supporting Our Communities | Bro. Jeff Jackson, 1st Vice-President
  • Bro. Jerry Fitz, SEPIA Chair
  • Bro. Ryan Russell, NextGen Chair
Hall of Fame Awards | Bro. Charles Tate, Hall of Fame Chair
Door Prize
Enlighten Sessions (30 Minute Sessions) Break Out Rooms
  • Brother’s Keeper - Zeta Lambda
  • Project Alpha - Zeta Upsilon Lambda
  • March of Dimes - Beta Gamma Lambda
  • Go To High School Go To College - Xi Alpha Lambda
  • Voteless People is a Hopeless People - Alpha Phi Lambda
  • Community Service Opportunities - Beta Gamma
  • Leadership Development Institute - Delta Beta Lambda
  • Education Foundations - Omicron Alpha Lambda
Break (15 minutes)
Charles H. Wesley Award | Bro. Kevin Glover, Chief of Commissions
Our Technology Tools | Bro. Jermaine Williams, Director of Technology
Nominations Proposal | Bros. Ronald Davenport & Floyd Jones
Convention | Bros. Eric Brown, Director of Convention & Linzie Johnson, Area 2 Director
Music Selection | Bro. K. Chris Knight, Saxophonist
Leading and Learning Workshops (45 Minute Sessions)
  • T3 Top Skills Leaders Need For Extraordinary Results
  • Building Your Leadership Brand
  • Power Strategies for Leading Virtual Meetings
  • Understanding Fiscal Responsibilities and Zero-Based Budgeting
  • Chapter Deans - A Bridge between Alpha Generations
  • Alpha through the Years - Preserving Chapter History
Break (15 minutes)
Door Prize
College Chapter & Brother with the Highest GPA Awards | Bro. Ronald Dews, Awards Chair
College & Alumni Brother of the Year | Bro. Ronald Dews
Introduction of Speaker | Bro. Carlton Jones, Executive Director
Keynote Speaker | Bro. Julian Conway Wilson (Grandson, Jewel Robert H. Ogle)
College & Alumni Chapter of the Year | Bro. Kevin Glover, Chief of Commissions
Closing Remarks | Bro. Fred Scott, President/District VII Director

Bro. Carlton Jones, Executive Director

Bro. Michael Bush, College Ambassador, Area 7
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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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Last chance to get our convention box which contains several customized items with our customized logo on each item. We are the FIRST district to have our own limited edition box. Join our General Presidents and others to have our Lapel Pin, Necktie, Lanyard, Notebook, Pen, and Key-chain.

We only have a limited number left from the convention. Order a box or two as gifts for future brothers or a special holiday gift for a brother.
90th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention
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