February - 2012Current Events[2012/06/03]: Alpha Leadership and Scholarship FundOne of the most important responsibilities we have as a fraternity is to pass the torch of excellence and scholarship to future leaders for tomorrow. We established the Alpha Leadership and Scholarship Fund as one of vehicle to utilize in this way. We need your help..... Zeta Omicron Lambda Scholarship Application
** read more below ** [2011/11/22]: Brotherhood Breakfast
Greetings Brothers, Our annual Brotherhood Breakfast is scheduled for October 22, 2011. All necessary information is listed below: 1. Venue -North By North West -7165 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 ** more details below ** [2011/11/16]: MLK Bus Trip at Wash DC. My Brothers Beloved, I invite you to join me, all living past general presidents; including Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr., President and CEO of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, for this once-in-a-lifetime and historic celebration of the dedication of this memorial birthed in the house of Alpha. Bring your family and, especially, your kids and mentees to witness President Barack Obama formally dedicate this memorial to our Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will celebrate all who have taken this from a dream to reality.
Brother Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. Pictures of the event can be seen here ..read below for bus trip arrangements for postponed MLK memorial on 11/16/2011 .. [2011/11/15]: Oct 15th Chapter meetingAs discussed during our past Chapter meeting, there was a vote to change our meeting time to 4pm. This change was decided after a few expressed concerns of finishing Chapter business late in the afternoon. The agreed consensus was for an earlier start time and thus 4pm was the more favorable time to start our fraternal meeting.
** read more below ** [2011/06/21]: 105th Anniversary National Convention in Chicago105th Anniversary National Convention in Chicago, June 21-25, Early Registration Ends 12/31/2010 Dear Brothers, Plans are being finalized for the 2011 Chicago Convention. Please review here for the 105th Anniverasry Convention | 91rst General Convention in Chicago, Illinois on June 21-25,2011. [2011/05/21]: Anniversary Banquet with Guest Speaker Bro. Dr. Randal D. PinkettAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presents Our Night With Dr. Randall D. Pinkett. A prominent brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Dr. Pinkett is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of BCT Partners. Additionally he is the winner of the fourth season of “The Apprentice” (produced by Donald Trump). Most recently, Dr. Pinkett has co-written “Black Faces in White Places’. Join us at the 55th anniversary of Zeta Omicron Lambda on May 21, 2011.
[2011/05/03]: PAAC Alpha Day at the CapitolJust a brief message that registration for Alpha Day at the Capitol is officially open. I, Mark Barnes will be prepared to take payments in Novemeber 2010. [2011/04/16]: Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter - The Martin Luther King H.S. Gospel Choir Concert EventZeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will present on Saturday, April 16 in concert for one day only: Michael Woodward, Janra, The Martin Luther King H.S. Gospel Choir and featuring DEZZIE and host, BIG CITY (Praise 103.9 FM). This event will be held at the Union Baptist Church, 1910 Fitzwater Street, Phila., PA. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the show begins at 3-5:30 p.m. * click below for more details * [2010/12/31]: Alpha Leadership and Scholarship Fund : The Philadelphia FoundationFounded in 2009, the Alpha Leadership and Scholarship Fund will allow Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter to continue its tradition of awarding scholarships for college and tuition for leadership training to deserving low-income African American male high school students. The Fund will also allow the Chapter to deliver and enhance much needed tutoring and mentoring opportunities to the youth in the community it serves. please click here for Alpha Fund Information [ click "more" for additional info ] [2010/12/30]: ZOL Holiday EventThe Brotherhood and Reclamation Committee cordially request the pleasure of your company and guest at the Chapter’s Happy Hour Celebration on December 30, 2010 from 6 – 8 PM. The event will occur at Philly’s Platinum Grille, 7719 Crittenden St., Philadelphia, PA.
[2010/12/04]: Founders Day Luncheon
Date: Dec.4, 2010; Place: FOP Banquet Hall, 1336 Spring Garden,Phila. Tickets and additional information will be available soon.
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We are expecting at least 200 people to attend. [2010/10/23]: Annual Brotherhood BreakfastBrothers of Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter: [2010/09/25]: New York Urban League Football ClassicHoward University vs Morgan State Football Classic @ The new Meadowlands Stadium On 9/25/2010 - Brothers will be leaving as a group at 11a.m. and returning to Philly by 9 or 10p.m. The cost of the Morgan alumni and friends tailgate is aproximately $10. Cost of transportation and tickets to be determined by headcount and on concensus of brotherhood. Ticket money must be collected on or before 9/18. Bro. Jake Jones can be reached at jacob.jones.06@hotmail.com for more details / questions. This event is open to brothers and guests. Event flyer can be seen here : http://www.zol1906.com/media/eventsgallery/SCAN0036.JPG Seating chart can be seen here : www.zol1906.com/media/eventsgallery/SCAN0037.JPG [2010/07/31]: 2010 ZOL Chapter Retreat and Bar-B-Q When: Saturday, July 31,2010 Time: 9:00 AM Where: 4000 Gypsy Lane Philadelphia, PA ( Pagoda Club House ) ( Note all Brothers are asked to bring a dish for a cook-out that will take place as part of the retreat.) The location of the retreat is a gated community, Brothers must confirm by July 26h their attendance for the retreat by contacting Brother Darren Johnson ( dkjbmw@netzero.com ) or Brother Hackett ( vlhackett@verizon.net ) [2010/07/12]: ** Picture Gallery is ONLINE **Brothers - content is being added to our picture gallery. Please review our efforts to capture our history and for updates that immortalize the legacy of Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Please forward any pictures with an event description to info@zol1906.com. Additionally, contact this email address for a physical address to mail pictures via disc. due to file size limitations. [2010/06/05]: ZOL Anniversary BanquetJune 5,2010 : ZOL Anniversary Banquet City Ave Crowne Plaza : 6:30pm - 8:30pm Cost = $50 Banquet tickets will be available at the chapter meeting. Additionally , refer to Brother Chapter President James Harris for tickets
[2010/05/22]: Project Aspiration EventProject Aspiration supports our national programs -"Go to High School - Go to College" and "From High Chair to Higher Education". On May 22nd 2010 - ZOL will be partnering with Wells Fargo and Powersports East in New Castle Delaware to expose 10th and 11th grade African American boys and girls from Chester, PA to the operations and management of a major motorcycle dealer of the following brands : Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and ATVs. Support in the form of chaperones and transportation are needed to help these youths who march onward and upward towards the light. If due to scheduling conflicts you can not attend, financial offerings are welcomed to cover a van rental. Wells Fargo is contributing to lunch which will be at Brother Freeman's restaurant - Soul to Soul cafe in Middletown, Delaware. This will be a great opportunity to have a positive impact to a group of children that are striving to reach college despite great odds. please contact me daridgeway@comcast.net (click link below for details ) [2010/03/19]: 2010 Scholarship ProgramThe Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2010 Scholarship Program. Through this annual scholarship program, we seek to recognize 2010 graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, who have exhibited exceptional academic performance, excellence in leadersip and dedication to community service. [2010/01/24]: Guest Speaker : The Reverand Herman "Skip" Mason @ African Episcopal ChurchJan 24, 2010 - 10AM Celebration of the Life and Ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest Speaker: The Reverand Herman "Skip" Mason 33rd General President - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, INC Where: African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas 6361 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19151 [2009/10/31]: Brother Cornel West @ Enon Tabernacle Church Philadelphia PA Brother Dr. Cornel West will be at Enon Tabernacle Church endorsing his new book "Brother West: Living & Loving Out Loud ". He is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, and civil rights activist. Dr. West currently is a professor at Princeton University where he teaches in the Center for African American Studies and in the department of Religion. to purchase his new book visit his home page: www.cornelwest.com/about.html ** Tentative schedule ** Enon Tabernacle Church ~ www.enontab.org/~ Where: 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19150 When : 1 till TBD ** Click below for additional information ** [2009/04/21]: ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY urges President Obama to establish White House Council on Men and BoysThe Honorable Barack H. Obama |
