December 3rd, 2009 by jamason
Excited About Serving Sigma
Greetings Brothers In Sigma!
It is an honor to once again provide you with an update from the office of the International First Vice President of our Wondrous Band. Truly, the Fall has been a busy season for all of your Sigma Servants. Fall is state meeting season and it has truly been my pleasure to meet, greet and discuss Sigma’s bright future with Brothers from all parts of the country.
Since my last update, we have attended the following state meetings:
- Virginia – September 19th – Brother Devon Henry, State Director
- New Jersey – September 26th – Brother Julio Morgan, State Director
- Indiana – October 10th – Brother Eric Williams, State Director
- New York – October 17th – Brother Craig Collins, State Director
- South Carolina – November 7th – Brother Demond Nichols, State Director
I offer my heartfelt thanks to the aforementioned state leaders and Brothers from the immediate area that offered me the best in Sigma hospitality. I trust that we were able to provide good information and encouragement as we all work to achieve the vision of our revered Founders.
In addition to my state meeting travels, I was also privileged to conduct the Honorary Membership Initiations of Ramsey Lewis and Malik Yoba. The Ramsey Lewis initiation took place in Chicago on October 24th. The Brothers of Iota Nu Sigma and Upsilon Sigma, led by Steve Ballard and Carl Walker, hosted a first class event. I must also point out that the location, the Metropolitan Club, was secured by our Immediate Past President, the Honorable Paul L. Griffin, Jr. It served as a perfect backdrop for the days events! I also had the opportunity to visit the historic Upsilon Sigma House. If you are in Chicago and you are a Sigma, a trip to the Upsilon Sigma House is a MUST!
Honorary Brother Yoba’s initiation took place at Ben Benson’s Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan on Sunday, November 8th. Brothers from New York, Virginia, New Jersey and Los Angeles showed up to welcome a new member in to the Blue and White Family.
Both Ramsey Lewis and Malik Yoba appreciated the honor that had been bestowed upon them as honorary members of Phi Beta Sigma. While they have both been active in their own charitable efforts, they committed to partner with their new family to ‘Change lives through Service’!
Founder’s Day is around the corner and I am looking forward to visiting many events across the country. Currently, I am booked to speak at events in the following cities:
- Greensboro, NC – January 10, 2010
- Columbia, SC – January 16, 2010
- Louisville, KY – January 23, 2010
- Jackson, MS – January 31, 2010
We will also be in attendance at the International celebration taking place in Jacksonville, Florida on January 9, 2010. Let’s come out and celebrate the founding of our beloved Fraternity!
One of the things that have been evident throughout my travels this Fall is the fact that Brothers are excited about Phi Beta Sigma! I truly witnessed a renewed energy and enthusiasm for our mission and our programs.
Brothers, NOW is the time to exhibit that Sigma Pride that resides in each of us. Now is the time to execute programs in the area of Social Action, Bigger and Better Business and Education. Now is the time to start or grow your Sigma Beta Club. Now is the time to make a POSITIVE IMPACT in our communities! My charge to each of you is to take Sigma higher. Take Sigma higher because we love our Fraternity and all that it represents. Take Sigma higher because OUR FOUNDERS WOULDN’T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!!!!
Enjoy the rest of the Newsletter! Special thanks go out to Brother Carlos Williams, our Editor-in-Chief and Brother Quinton Wash, our Director of Design. I would also like to thank Brother Andre Arnold and Craig Arthur for their submissions! GOMAB!
