June 2001
Volume 20, Issue 10
2000-2001
RHO Chapter
Officers
Kevin D. Lamb
President
Ernest M . Merriweather, Jr.
Vice President
William T. Valentine
Recording Secretary
Samuel P. Coleman IV
Corresponding Secretary
Nathaniel L . Teagle, Sr.
Financial Secretary
George J. Hatten
Treasurer
James E . Rhone
Chaplain
Thomas W.S. Logan, Sr.
Chaplain Emeritus
Lloyd R. Westfield, Sr.
Historian
James Yates
Parliamentarian
Douglas Tolbert
Sergeant-of-Arms
Nowell B. Teagle
Chair of Membership Intake
The Official Publication of Mighty RHO Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
\
President's Message
RHO SUCCESS IN ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
& SCHOLARSHIP W E E K E N D !
Brothers of Mighty RHO, you continue to hold up the light of Alpha and
set the stage for greater challenges for us as a brotherhood! Every
brother that participated in the Community Service & Education Weekend, I thank you for your commitment to Alpha, your record of service
to manly deeds and scholarship.
Over forty young people participated in the Go to high school, Go to
college national program initiative as well as Project Alpha. Brothers,
our national program efforts save lives and our service is deeply appreciated by parents, mentees and the community. It was an extremely,
huge success on Saturday and cudos to a!! organizers.
Our annual scholarship ceremony is always one of the greatest events
to occur in this city of brotherly love and this year was no different.
America's brightest future gathered with family and friends for a wonderful afternoon in lifting up our young African American males, striving
to make a difference in their lives through education and community
service. We can never honor our work in Alpha any better than paying
tribute to our young people and continue to make a college education
affordable through our scholarship giving.
Brothers, it is always the right time to contribute to the $100 Club, Education Foundation or simply pay your dues for the 2001-2002 fraternal
year. Remember, in all we do, it's really worth it, and all Alpha has is
your commitment, your time, your energies and your finances. So, I
close in asking the question, what does Alpha have in you?
Shober Hariston
Associate Editor to the Sphinx
Looking forward to seeing all the brotherhood during the June
General Membership meeting for great fraternal fellowship!
Leonard H. Whitmore, Jr.
Coordinator of Musical Activities
Fraternally,
William Hanscom
Director of Educational Activities
Brother Kevi>vD. LambPresident
Executive Committee Meeting
The next executive committee meeting will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2001 at the home of Brother
Kevin Lamb (2248 Bryn Mawr Ave. 1 A). Brother Ernest Merriweather is the convener, and his coconveners are Brothers Reuben Mills, Kevin Lamb, Charles Thomas, James Reaves, Lloyd Westfield and
Ernie Lowe. To confirm your attendance and for directions please call Brother Merriweather at 267-2281802 or 856-686-1090.
Go to High School, C o to College Program a fuccefj
The Brothers of "Mighty" Rho Chapter once again put on a great program for our mentees and scholarship recipients. On Saturday, May 19, 2001 the Education Committee worked with our future leaders on
all areas of growing up and going to college. The program was held at the Catto Education Center.
There were over 30 young men in attendance to share the experiences of true Alpha men. The day was
rounded off with a basketball game between Alpha Brothers and the high school mentees. There was
even a step exhibition put on by the "Little Guys" of Alpha. Brothers in attendance were Kevin Lamb,
Ernest Merriweather, James Slaughter, Marvin Lovell, Jeffery Williams, Doug Tolbert, William Valentine,
James Votes, Shober Hairston, John Pope and Samuel Coleman.
Icholarihlp Program a luccen
On Sunday, May 20,2001, the Education Committee held its annual Scholarship Program at Mount
Carmel Baptist Church. Brothers represented in great numbers to support our young men who will be
attending college this fall, young men currently enrolled in college, and our young men who still have
some time before entering college. Two highlights of the program were the musical selections. A solo
was performed by Brother H. Walter Early, and a piano solo was given by a high school scholarship recipient Jason Rogers. Congratulations goes out to the Education Committee for putting together a fine
program.
CHAPTER ELECTIONS
Chapter Elections were held on Monday, M a y 7,2001 at the general membership meeting.
Brothers who serve in current offices were re-elected to their positions. There was no opposition
to any offices. Congratulations to our chapter officers, and we know that you w i l l continue to
lead us into the future.
Last Meeting before summer break
The last meeting before the summer vacation is to be held on M o n d a y , June 4, 2001. A l l brother
are encouraged to attend and fellowship before we part our separate ways over this vacation season. Installation for the 2001-2002 fraternal year w i l l take place at the June general membership
meeting.
General Convention in New Orleans in August
We would like to wish safe travels to our Brothers who will be attending the National Convention in August
2001. W e know and trust drat you will represent Rho Chapter well. W e also pray that die re-naming of the
Life Membership Breakfast to die O. Wilson Winters Life Membership Breakfast will go dirough widiout
any problems. Have a great time and we look forward to healing all the detail in die September 2001 meet-
RHO CALL
Life Membion
Omega Service held for
Brother Leonard Whitmore to
be Honored
Brother La Rue David Myers
of Z O L Chapter
On Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the
Star of Hope Baptist Church (7212-14
Keystone Street), Brother Whitmore
will be honored for his dedication as
he retires after 50 years of service as
Minister of Music. A special program
will begin at 2:00 pm and dinner will
follow immediately after the program at
Hope Hall. Brothers wishing to attend
this event should contact Ruth Nicholson at 215-927-0132 by June 18,
2001.
On May 4, 2001 Brother LaRue Myers was
called home to Glory. Brother Myers was
the current Vice-President of Z O L Chapter
here in Philadelphia. The Omega service
was held at Mount Tabor Baptist Church on
Thursday, May 10, 2001. Brother from all
the Philadelphia area chapters were represented. Brothers from Rho chapter in attendance were Brothers Nate Teagle, Sr., Nowell Teagle, Samuel Coleman, Walter Friend,
William Bailey, Leon Johnston, Joseph Stevenson, Johnnie Pope, Jr., Kevin Lamb,
James Slaughter, William Valentine, Walter
Friend, Walter Early, James Wilson and
Ernest Merriweather. Rho Chapter gave its
deepest sympathy to the family of Brother
Myers and his chapter brothers.
See You in September
The next scheduled general membership meeting will take place on September 10, 2001. Brother have a great
summer and please keep in contact
with each other.
Pay Your Dues Early
Brother, why wait until the due date to pay
local and national dues. Brother are encourage to avoid the fall rush and pay your
dues early. For more information please
see Brother Nathaniel Teagle, Sr. at the next
membership meeting.
It's a Girl!!
Congratulations to Brother Nathaniel
Teagle, Jr. and his wife Najah on the
birth of their daughter Damali. She entered the world on May 23 at 6 lbs. 20
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for
(Alpha) brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
Remember to Reclaim a Brother
Brothers are reminded to reclaim our
lost Brothers over the summer. For
each reclaimed Brother, the national office will give a rebate of $25. So in
your travels Brothers are encouraged
to reach out and reclaim those lost
3