Thank You to the Brothers who endorsed Bro. Tillman

The following listing are brothers who endorsed Bro. Mark Tillman through his website. We THANK YOU for your support.

Bro. James Alexander - Theta Tau - 6/8/2006
Bro. Ronald D. Stovall - Gamma Lambda - 6/8/2006
Bro. Carlos Frazier - Mu Eta Lambda - 6/8/2006
Bro. Lawrence Manning - Pi Upsilon - 6/8/2006
Bro. Kamau Marable - Gamma Lambda - 6/8/2006
Bro. Bryce M. Carter - Epsilon - 6/8/2006
Bro. Ira Thompson - Epsilon Xi - 6/11/2006
Bro. Richard Brown - Alpha Xi Lambda - 6/12/2006
Bro. Parrish Anderson - Iota Chi Lambda - 7/10/2006
Bro. Darryl Joyce - Gamma Lambda - 7/14/2006

If you would like to officially endorse Bro. Mark S. Tillman, please click here.

Images of the Centennial Convention (Part II)

Bro. Cornell West (first picture) speaks with a Bro. Al Rutherford after the conlusion of a luncheon.

(third picture) Eight "living" General Presidents pose with a centennial dedication at Howard University; (l to r, Bro. Charlers C. Teamer, Sr., Bro. Ozell Sutton, Bro. Milton C. Davis, Bro. Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., Bro. James R. Williams, Bro. Henry Ponder, Bro. Adrian L. Wallace, Bro. Harry E. Johnson)

(fourth picture) Bro. Tillman fellowships with Bro. Ed Pruitt and Bro. Nicklaus Sholtz of Mu Delta Lambda (Springfild, IL) during the centennial picture.

Bro. Tillman is pictured with the New Orleans connection; (second picture) with Bro. Joseph K. Byrd, Sigma Lambda chapter and (fifth picture) with the 27th General President, Bro. Charles C. Teamer, Sr. and Bro. Dr. Norman Francis, president of Xavier University.

Images of the Centennial Convention (Part I)

Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., curator of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Centennial Exhibition, designed and executed an incredible tribute to the fraternity. There was a detailed tribute to the Jewels and General President, a recap of significant events from each decade, displays of paraphernalia, and even a look at the gowns of the First Ladies of the fraternity.

Also pictured is a view of the 21st Century Luncheon. Everything was in awe by the number of brothers that attended the convention.

Bro. Tillman meets with Past Midwestern Regional Vice Presidents

During the Centennial Convention, Bro. Tillman discussed his future plans over breakfast with past vice presidents of the Midwestern region, (first picture; l to r) Bro. Samuel DeShazior, Bro. Thomas Pawley and Bro. James "Tiny" Blanton. Bro. Tillman indicated how vital leadership of the past will help us connect with the present and plan for new challenges. Bro. Tillman is honored these distingquished leaders collectively endorsed him in this journey.

Bro Tillman visits with brothers from the Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Districts in Washington, D.C.

During the Centennial Convention, Bro. Tillman had the opportunity to discuss his vision with brothers of the Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin districts.

We appreciate the brothers from the following chapters who took the time during the convention to participate in the session;

Iota Lambda (Indianapolis, IN)
Alpha Pi (University of Louisville)
Epsilon Chi (University of Kentucky)
Alpha Lambda (Louisville, KY)
Mu Chapter (University of Minnesota)
Gamma Epsilon (University of Wisconsin – Madison)

Brothers in attendance included, Bro. William Lindsey, president of Iota Lambda chapter, Bro. Cecil Brookins, president of Alpha Lambda chapter, Bro. Ed Goins, District Director of Wisconsin, Bro. Terrence Jordon, president of Mu chapter, Bro. Remi Aregbesola, president of Gamma Epsilon chapter.

Bro. Tillman meets Bro. Fred H. Woodruff (Author of "To Be An Alpha Man")

A highlight of the Centennial Convention for Bro. Tillman was when he met Bro. Fred H. Woodruff who wrote, To Be An Alpha Man. At the 1999 Michigan District Conference, Bro. Tillman opened his address to the assembled brothers by reading this beloved poem.

To Be An Alpha Man, By Fred H. Woodruff
To be an Alphaman means more than just to wear a pin,
I requires intrinsic qualities that are developed deep within,
It calls for lasting brotherhood, a word sometimes used in vain,
It means an honest devotion, not anticipation of personal gain.

Fraternity speaks of brotherly love, that's something to achieve,
It's more than just a grip of the hands, it's an ideal to convieve.
You're proud to be an Alpha, and share her praises won,
Before you inflate yourself with pride, ask yourself, honestly, "how much have I done?"

To realize the wealth of personal satisfaction, from knowing you've given your all,
To have helped her cause unfalteringly, when you rally to her call.
To combine all these qualities, and root them deep within,
The product would be an Alphaman, deservng of his pin.

So take an honest inventory of your character within,
And for every virtue you find missing, try and weave it in.
For a man without these virtues isn't worth a grain of sand.
It's plain to see, it's more than just a pin, that makes an Alphaman.

Thank You for your Endorsement Bro. James Heath (Gamma Lambda)

"I'm glad that you're offering yourself as a candidate. We need leadership of the brand that you can provide to take Alpha and the region to another level." Bro. James Heath - 7/21/2006

If you would like to officially endorse Bro. Mark S. Tillman, please click here.

Bro. Tillman visits with Eta Tau Lambda Chapter (Akron, OH)

Bro. Tillman addressed the brothers of Eta Tau Lambda chapter (Akron, OH) at their chapter meeting on July 21, 2006. We thank Bro. Dr. Willis Lonzer, president, and Eta Tau Lambda for the opportunity for Bro. Tillman to communicate his vision.

Bro. Tillman is pictured with past Midwestern Regional Vice President, Bro. Samuel D. DeShazior (l), and Bro. Ronald D. Stovall (r).