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Alpha Esprit
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'06 - Living the Legacy
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Esprit de Fraternite’
By Charles H. Garvin
Fourth General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
An Alpha Phi Alpha man’s
attitude should not be “how much can I derive from the Fraternity” but
“how much can I do for the Fraternity?” In proportion to what he does
for his Chapter and for Alpha Phi Alpha will a member receive lasting
benefits from the Fraternity to himself in the way of self-development
by duty well done, and the respect of the Brothers well served.
A member’s duties should be:
1. Prompt payment of all
financial obligations, the prime requisite for successful fraternal
life.
2. The doing of good
scholastic work in his chosen vocation, thereby accomplishing the
real end of a college course.
3. The reasonable endeavor to
participate in general college activities and social service and
to excel therein.
4. The proper consideration
of all things with appropriate attention to the high moral
standard of Alpha Phi Alpha.
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Brother Charles H. Garvin, our Fourth General President, understood clearly
what our Beloved Founding Jewels had in mind when they created Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This campaign theme 06 –06 Living the Legacy places
the Jewels vision directly in the forefront of our aspirations. As Alpha men
and brothers, we must strive ceaselessly to be the Alpha men and brothers we
dedicated our lives to becoming. We must live this Legacy they created. As
we move toward our centennial let us rededicate ourselves to this effort.
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Living The Legacy
By Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.
Candidate for
32nd General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Our great
organization was founded nearly one hundred years ago from the seeds
of social and economic unrest and inequality. Forged together by seven
distinct individuals committed to the principles of leadership,
scholarship, and service. All who have followed have taken this charge
to impact our communities.
As we approach our centennial anniversary
let us rededicate ourselves to those guiding principles. Brothers, we
must re-cast ourselves in this timeless mold, preparing ourselves to
address the problems and issues of the present and future. We must pay
homage to our past, while maintaining our relevance and importance.
We must LIVE that great ALPHA LEGACY!
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Elect Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., 32nd General President
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Bro. Matthews with his
family (L to R) Wife, Allison; Sons, Julian, Blake, and Darryl Jr. |
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