Test 3 IMDP

Where was the first meeting place of Alpha Phi Alpha?

421 N. Albany St, Ithaca, NY 14853 (Give half credit if only response is Edward Newton's residence)

What was Alpha Phi Alpha's historic voter registration campaign?

A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People

When and where did the first and second incorporations take place?

Albany, NY on Jan 29, 1908; Washington, DC on April 3, 1912 (2pts/location & 2pts/date)

Where are the first ten Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha located?

Alpha - Cornell University - Ithaca, NY; Beta - Howard University - Washington, DC; Gamma - Virginia Union University - Richmond, VA; Delta - University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada (now Tillotson College -Austin, TX); Epsilon - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI; Zeta - Yale University - New Haven, CT; Eta Columbia University - New York, NY; Theta - University of Chicago - Chicago, IL/University of Illinois - Urbana, IL/Northwestern Univ - Evanston, IL; Iota - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (now Morris Brown College - Atlanta, GA); Kappa - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

What was the first alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and its location?

Alpha Lambda, Louisville, KY (2 pts for Chp Name & 2 pts for location)

What is the mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities

Write the Greek Alphabet and their symbols.

Alpha Α α Beta Β β Gamma Γ γ Delta Δ δ Epsilon Ε ε Zeta Z ζ Eta Η η Theta Θ θ Iota Ι ι Kappa Κ κ Lambda Λ λ Mu Μ μ Nu Ν ν Xi Ξ ξ Omicron Ο ο Pi Π π Rho Ρ ρ Sigma Σ σ Tau Τ τ Upsilon Υ υ Phi Φ φ Chi Χ χ Psi Ψ ψ Omega Ω ω

When and where will the next General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha be held?

Baltimore, MD; July 12-16, 2017

Where was the first General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha held?

Beta Chapter, Howard University, Washington, D.C.; Fourth Floor of the Main Bldg in the room of the former Howard Journal

Shaw Chapter and Year?

Beta Rho Chapter 1936 Shaw University Raleigh, North Carolina

Durham Graduate Chapter and Year?

Beta Theta Lambda Chapter 1938 Durham, North Carolina

Who is the present General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.?

Big Bro. Dr. Willis L. Lonzer III

Who is the author of the Fraternity's History Book?

Big Brother Charles Harris Wesley

Who designed the Fraternity shingle?

Big Brother Henry Arthur Callis

Who designed the Fraternity Shield?

Big Brother James A. Dunn

Who is the Kappa Omicron secretary, historian, Dean of Membership and Assistant Dean of Membership?

Big Brother Jaylyn J. Barbee

Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Big Brother Lemuel E. Graves; Jewel Big Brother Eugene Kinkle Jones; Big Brother Gordon Holmes Jones (2 pts per initiate)

Who was the first General President?

Big Brother Moses A. Morrison

Who is Alpha Phi Alpha's "Life Member Number 1"?

Big Brother O. Wilson Winters

Who was the first Editor-In-Chief of the Sphinx?

Big Brother Raymond W. Cannon

Who are the Rho Beta Lambda Charter Members?

Big Brother Willie T. Ramey, III Big Brother Thomas Brown Big Brother James Clark Big Brother John Hargrove Big Brother Bernard Alston Big Brother Richard Vaughn (Omega Chapter) Big Brother Joseph Brown (Omega Chapter)

Name the first five General Presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity?

Big Brothers Moses M. Morrison; Roscoe C. Giles; Frederick H. Miller; Charles H. Garvin; Henry L. Dickason

Who is the Kappa Omicron treasurer?

Brother Chris Warren

Who is the Kappa Omicron Director of Educational Activities?

Brother Jamar Perry Mnemonic: Jamar is the former principal.

Who is the Kappa Omicron Associate Editor of the Sphinx?

Brother James Mbuthia

Who is the Kappa Omicron Parliamentarian?

Brother Robert Cranston

Who is the Kappa Omicron Vice President?

Brother Robert Cranston

Who is the Kappa Omicron President?

Brother Tobi Akinyelu

Who is the Kappa Omicron Sargeant at Arms?

Brother Victor Clifton

Who is the Kappa Omicron chaplain?

Brother Victor Clifton

What are the titles of the first seven chapters of the History Book?

Chapter 1 - The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha; Chapter 2 - The Period of Consolidation; Chapter 3 - The First Steps in Expansion; Chapter 4 - Local and National Strivings; Chapter 5 - Permanent Foundations; Chapter 6 - Expansion and Internal Development; Chapter 7 - The Leaven of Self-Examination (DO NOT accept "Origins" as part of the title for Chp 1 since there is only 1 origin. Each title is worth 1 pt)

Where was Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity founded?

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

List seven items from the menu of the first initiation banquet.

Cream Tomato Soup; Salted Wafers; Broiled Lamb Chops; Hashed Brown Potatoes; Finger Rolls; Peas In Tubs; Wild Apple Jelly; Shrimp Salad; Rolled Bread; Olives; Pickles; Neapolitan Ice Cream; Lady Fingers; Chocolate Cake; Demi-tasse; Crackers; Cheese; Alpha Phi Alpha Punch; Brotherhood Smoke

Who is the General Treasurer?

Densel Fleming

What is the significance of the Chapter designation, Lambda?

Designates Alumni Chapters

Who is the comptroller?

Donald E. Jackson

Who are the Eastern Regional Officers?

East Regional Vice President: Lucien J. Metellus East Regional Assistant Vice President: Travis Nelson

NC State Chapter and Year?

Eta Omicron Chapter 1971 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina

NCCU Chapter and Year?

Gamma Beta Chapter 1941 North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina

St. Aug Chapter and Year?

Gamma Psi Chapter 1948 St. Augustine's University Raleigh, North Carolina

What was the designation of Alpha Phi Alpha's historic Education program?

Go-To-High School; Go-To-College

Why did C.C. Poindexter resign from the Alpha Phi Alpha Society?

He expressed the idea that the Negro in America had no cultural background upon which to build a framework of a college fraternity and that this should be a work for a later period

What is the last SENTENCE of the poem "If"?

If you can fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run, yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, and which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!

Who is the Executive Director and CEO?

Jamie R. Riley, Ph.D.

Who was the last Founder to pass into Alpha's Chapter for deceased Brothers?

Jewel Big Brother Henry Arthur Callis

What were the names, designations, and occupations of Alpha Phi Alpha's founders?

Jewel Big Brother Henry Arthur Callis - physician; Jewel Big Brother Charles Henry Chapman - educator; Jewel Big Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones - Exec Sec of National Urban League; Jewel Big Brother George Biddle Kelley - civil engineer; Jewel Big Brother Nathaniel Allison Murray - educator ; Jewel Big Brother Robert Harold Ogle - secretarial field; Jewel Big Brother Vertner Woodson Tandy - architect

Who was the last Jewel to be so designated? When did this occur?

Jewel Big Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones, 38th General Convention, 1952, Cleveland, OH

Who proposed the name of the Fraternity?

Jewel Big Brother George B. Kelley though he gives credit to Jewel Big Brother Henry A. Callis (acceptable if he only puts Kelley's name)

Who wrote the second Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha? What was unique about this one?

Jewel Big Brothers Henry Arthur Callis and Eugene Kinckle Jones; It was written jointly from memory by one who executed the ritual and one who experienced it.

Who wrote the first Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Jewel Big Brothers George Biddle Kelley and Robert Harold Ogle

Duke Chapter and Year?

Kappa Omicron Chapter 1975 Duke University Durham, North Carolina

What are the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind

Where was the first initiation banquet held?

Masonic Hall (accept Redman's Hall or Odd Fellows' Hall)

Who are the Midwestern Regional Officers?

Midwestern Region Vice President: Ronald D. Stovall II Midwestern Region Assistant Vice President: Anthony J. Rucker

Who were the first Honorary members of the Fraternity?

Mr. George Fletcher and Rev. E. U. A Brooks (2pts per name)

Who is known as the Mother of Alpha Phi Alpha? Why?

Mrs. Annie C. Singleton because the early mtgs were held at her house where she fed and encouraged the Brothers as they did their work.

Chapel Hill Chapter and Year?

Mu Zeta Chapter 1976 University of North Carolina at Chapel Chapel Hill, North Carolina

What are the Fraternity's colors? Who proposed them?

Old Gold and Black proposed by Jewel Big Brother Robert Harold Ogle. (DO NOT accept Black & Gold. 2pts for colors & 2pts for who proposed them)

What Chapter is reserved for deceased Alpha men?

Omega Chapter

Raleigh Graduate Chapter and Year?

Phi Lambda Chapter 1926 Raleigh, North Carolina

Area 3 Chapters

Phi Lambda Chapter 1926 Raleigh, North Carolina ------------------------------ Beta Rho Chapter 1936 Shaw University Raleigh, North Carolina -------------------------------- Beta Theta Lambda Chapter 1938 Durham, North Carolina ---------------------------------------- Gamma Beta Chapter 1941 North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina ---------------------------------------------------- Gamma Psi Chapter 1948 St. Augustine's University Raleigh, North Carolina --------------------------------- Eta Omicron Chapter 1971 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina ---------------------------------------------------- Kappa Omicron Chapter 1975 Duke University Durham, North Carolina --------------------------------------------------------- Mu Zeta Chapter 1976 University of North Carolina at Chapel Chapel Hill, North Carolina ------------------------------------------------------------- Rho Beta Lambda Chapter 1998 Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson Grad Chapter and Year?

Rho Beta Lambda Chapter 1998 Henderson, North Carolina

Name two famous (living or deceased) Alpha men in the following areas: Education; Business; Politics; Entertainment; Athletics; Medicine; Law.

See Test 2 list.

According to the history, what are the three stages of Alpha's development?

Social Study Club; Literary Society; Fraternity

Who are the Southern Regional Officers?

South Region Vice President: Kelsey Rushing South Region Assistant Vice President: Kingsley C. Nwaokorie

Who are the Southwestern Regional Officers?

Southwest Regional Vice President: Tarrynce Robinson Southwest Regional Assistant Vice President: Christian L. Coleman

What is the complete title of the Fraternity's History Book?

The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life

What are the objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha?

The objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha is to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status

To whom is the History book of Alpha Phi Alpha dedicated?

To the youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated

When was the Fraternity officially founded?

Tuesday, Dec 4, 1906

Who are the Western Regional Officers?

West Regional Vice President: Dondrell Swanson West Regional Assistant Vice President: Asante' R. Day

Who is the General President?

Willis L. Lonzer III, Ph.D.