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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.®

2007Featuring Images from the Centennial Celebration

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Wishing You Happiness, Healthand Prosperity In The New Year

On The Covers:The front and back covers

feature ice sculptures from the 2006Centennial Convention

Photographs by Jeff LewisDesign by Leonard D. Righter

Dear Alpha Brothers and Friends,

The New Year presents a perfect opportunity for us to extend our wishes that youwill be blessed with good health, happiness and prosperity in 2007 and in the yearsthat follow! We hope that whatever success you enjoyed in the previous year will bemultiplied in the New Year!

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. enters the New Year after having just celebratedits 100th Anniversary. This official Fraternity calendar highlights the organization’sCentennial Celebration, which began with our pilgrimage to Cornell Universityin Ithaca, New York where we were founded in 1906. Also, the calendar featuresscenes from our Centennial Convention held in Washington, D.C., our 14thAnnual Congressional Black Caucus Reception and the historic groundbreakingfor the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Eachmonth highlights a moment that we know you will treasure.

In the calendar, we also recognize many of our other great organizations and institutionsthat have aided the African American community over the last decades and centuries.The founding dates of the groups and institutions—including our fellow Pan-HellenicCouncil organizations—are highlighted in the monthly tables.

We hope you will enjoy the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 2007 Calendar as muchas we enjoy bringing it to you.

Fraternally,

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.General President

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(l-r) General Presidents Ozell Sutton, Henry Ponder, Charles C. Teamer, Sr.,Adrian L. Wallace, Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., James R. Williams, Milton C. Davis andHarry Johnson, Sr. gather around the campus’ Alpha Phi Alpha Memorial during

the Fraternity’s Centennial Pilgrimage to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.

Photograph by Jeff Lewis

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January Photograph by Donald Baker A Centennial Logo ice sculpture served as the buffet centerpiece at the Fraternity’s 14th AnnualCongressional Black Caucus Reception held in Washington, D.C.

NEW YEAR’S DAY 1971 Congressional Black Caucus organized 1911 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity founded

1957 Southern Christian LeadershipConference founded1914 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity founded 1913 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded

MLK, JR. DAY1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded1929 Martin Luther King, Jr. born 1920 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority founded ISLAMIC NEW YEAR

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February Photograph by Jeff Lewis The 100th Anniversary Celebration began with the Centennial Pilgrimage to Cornell University in Ithaca,New York where the Fraternity was founded in 1906. Fraternity members marched across the campus tothe site of a newly constructed Centennial Memorial dedicated to the Seven Jewel Founders.

1794 First African Methodist EpiscopalChurch founded

1926 Negro History Week founded1976 Black History Month established

1909 NAACP founded 1920 Negro Baseball League founded ST. VALENTINE’S DAY

PRESIDENT’S DAY1919 Pan-African Congress organized

ASH WEDNESDAY

1965 Malcolm X killed

1853 First Black YMCA organized

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March Photograph by Jeff Lewis Brothers at Cornell University’s Alpha Chapter placed a memorial plaque dedicated to the FraternityFounders on the campus in the early 1980s. The Centennial Memorial was built at the site of theChapter’s tribute.

1888 First Black Savings Bank, GFUOTR,opened

1919 Associated Negro Press (ANP) established

Daylight Savings Time Begins1827 Freedom’s Journal, first African

American newspaper, founded ST. PATRICK’S DAY

SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION28th General President Henry Ponder’sBirthday

29th General President Milton C. Davis’BirthdayEASTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

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April Photograph by Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx The Centennial Historical Exhibition, which was unveiled at the 100th Anniversary Convention,displayed Fraternity documents and relics dating back to the organization’s founding in 1906.The gateway to the exhibit featured the Fraternity’s Founders.

PALM SUNDAYEASTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

SOUTHERN REGIONAL CONVENTION 1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated WESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

GOOD FRIDAYWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION WESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

EASTER SUNDAYWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION1960 Student Nonviolent Coordinating

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’SDAY1884 First Black Medical Society, Medico-

Chirurgical Society of Washington, DC,founded

1944 United Negro College Fund incorporated

NATIONAL WALKAMERICA DAY**Check the March of Dimes website for thedate in your local area: www.walkamerica.org

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May Photograph by Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Lou Gossett, Jr. was surrounded by autographseekers after addressing the Centennial Convention Symposium on “The African American Man:His Mind, Body & Soul”.

27th General President Charles C.Teamer, Sr.’s Birthday

1891 First black-controlled hospital, ProvidentHospital and Training School, opened

1930 National Pan-Hellenic Council founded

MOTHER’S DAY

ARMED FORCES DAY

1925 Malcolm X born

30th General President Adrian L.Wallace’s Birthday

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June Photograph by Jeff Lewis Internationally recognized singer/songwriter Lionel Richie addressed the Centennial ConventionPublic Program and performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., highlighting the black tieCentennial Concert Gala. Brother Richie introduced his most recent chart-topping hits at the gala.

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1831 First Annual “People of Color”Convention held

1942 Congress of Racial Equality founded COLLEGE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COLLEGE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

1899 Black Elks founded FLAG DAY

FATHER’S DAY JUNETEENTH

Martin LutherKing, Jr.National

Memorial

The Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony—held November 13, 2006—attracted internationally-recognized dignitary from all walks of life. The Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, representing the

Atlanta, Georgia congregation once pastored by Martin Luther King, Jr., helped supply music for the ocassion.

Photographs by Donald Baker, Seaton White and Anthony Roberson

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July Photograph by Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx The Centennial Book of Essays and Letters, a collection of the Fraternity’s distinguished writings overthe past century, was prepared especially for the Centennial Convention. A General Presidents’ BookSigning of the publication was held where all eight of the living General Presidents participated.

1776 Prince Hall Masons foundedINDEPENDENCE DAY1930 Nation of Islam founded

1905 Niagara Movement organized

1896 National Association of ColoredWomen’s Clubs organized

1895 First National Conference of ColoredWomen Convention held

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August Photograph by Jeff Lewis The Centennial Convention represented the largest assembly ever of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brothers.The organization’s members and guests were entertained by a 16-piece orchestra and the Fraternity’s AlphaSingers at the Public Program

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY 101STANNIVERSARY CONVENTION






1898 First Black-owned Insurance Co., NorthCarolina Mutual, founded

1900 National Negro Business League founded

1908 National Association of ColoredGraduate Nurses founded

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September Photograph by Rickey Brown The reigning national queen and regional winners of the Miss Black & Gold competitions made agroup appearance at the Centennial Convention’s Ladies Fashion Show & Luncheon. Left-to-right are:2005-06 Ms. Black & Gold Abeo Jackson; Jacqueine Mishawn Echols, Western; Shayna Yvonne Rudd,Eastern; Ciji Dodds, Southern; Rhonda Allen, Southwestern; and Nkechi Odum, Midwestern.

GRAND TAXES DUE

LABOR DAY

1915 Association for the Study of AfricanAmerican Life and History founded

25th General President James R.Williams’ Birthday 1963 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity founded

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 15th AnnualCongressional Black Caucus Reception 1895 National Baptist Convention

31st General President Harry Johnson,Sr.’s Birthday1910 National Urban League founded

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October Photograph by Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium was the site of the Centennial Convention’s FinalPlenary Session. The University served as the venue also for the Fraternity’s First GeneralConvention that was held in December 1908.

COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED) COLUMBUS DAY (TRADITIONAL)

32nd General President Darryl R.Matthews, Sr.’s Birthday UNITED NATIONS DAY

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November Photograph On November 13, 2006, Fraternity and MLK, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation leaders joined with membersby Seaton White of the King family, corporate sponsors and other supporters of the project in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark

the start of construction for the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.

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1922 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority founded1941 National Negro Opera Company

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GRAND TAXES – LATE FEE APPLIED AFTERTHIS DATE

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1911 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity founded

THANKSGIVING DAY

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December Photograph by Xxxxxx Xxxxx The black tie Centennial Black & Gold Banquet was held at the Washington, D.C.Convention Center. The culminating event filled the Convention Center Ballroom withBrothers, their guests and dignitaries.

FOUNDERS’ DAY

1906 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity founded1935 National Council of Negro Women

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1975 National Association of BlackJournalists founded

26th General President Ozell Sutton’sBirthday 1777 First African Baptist Church founded

1870 Christian Methodist Episcopal Churchfounded

CHRISTMAS EVE /NEW YEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS DAY KWANZAA BEGINS

CorporateDirectory

GENERAL OFFICERSGeneral President Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. 7249 Hanover Parkway, Suite A, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Immediate Past General President Harry E. Johnson, Sr., 7457 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036

Executive Director Willard C. Hall, Jr., 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

General Treasurer George N. Reaves, 1417 Kinross Street, Flossmoor, IL 32312

Comptroller Frank A. Jenkins, III, 529 South Perry Street, Ste.16, Montgomery, AL 60422

General Counsel Michael D. Pegues, 3800 Lincoln Plaza, 500 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75202

Director of General Conventions A. Brian Parker, 9115 Lake Fischer Blvd., Gotha, FL 34734

Historian Robert D. Harris, Jr., 102 Burleigh Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

Chief Parliamentarian John M. Williams, 600 Enterprise Street, Aurora, IL 60504

VICE PRESIDENTSEastern Dennis G. Kemp, Sr., PO Box 3056, Laurel, MD 20709

Midwestern Darryl A. Peal, 660 Culpepper Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Southern Everette Ward, 3112 Falconhurst Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Southwestern Arthur McDade, III, 1124 Peyton Street, Little Rock, AK 72204

Western Ryan Williams, 1465 65th Street, Apt. 434, Emeryville, CA 80015

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTSEastern Jamaal Richardson, 2601 Corprew Ave., 4040A, Norfolk, VA 23504

Midwestern Emmanuel T. Brown, 3110 E. Livingston Ave., Apt. 2, Columbus, OH 43227

Southern John White, 830 Westview Drive, SW, Box Unit 42296, Atlanta, GA 30314

Southwestern Maurice D. Gipson, Louisiana State University, PO Box 12131, Baton Rouge, LA 70894

Western Ronnie Versher, 340 Grenadine Way, Hercules, CA 94547

LIVING PASTGENERAL PRESIDENTS

25th General President James R. Williams, 1733 Brookwood Drive, Akron, OH 30331

26th General President Ozell Sutton, 1640 Loch Lomond Trail, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

27th General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr., 282 English Turn Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

28th General President Henry Ponder, 3 Covington Court, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

29th General President Milton C. Davis, 304 N. Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083

30th General President Adrian L. Wallace, 281 Debra Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70611

31st General President Harry E. Johnson, Sr., 7457 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036

FOUNDERS

Henry Arthur Callis

Charles Henry Chapman

Eugene Kinckle Jones

George Biddle Kelley

Nathaniel Allison Murray

Robert Harold Ogle

Vertner Woodson Tandy

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