Monday, February 26, 2007

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Stephen R. Spence (Gamma Lambda)

"It is indeed a privilege and an honor to support Brother Mark Tillman as the next Midwestern Regional Vice President. This is the time where we need strong leadership and integrity to lead the Mighty Midwest into the future. Brother Tillman's record speaks volume when it comes to advancing the aims and ideals of this great fraternity. It is my pleasure, as the 42nd Past Chapter President of Gamma Lambda Chapter, Detroit, Michigan, to support Brother Mark Tillman. Fraternally Yours, Brother Stephen R. Spence LM#8043" Bro. Stephen R. Spence, Gamma Lambda (Detroit, MI)

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Sunday, February 25, 2007

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Dr. Lloyd Bingman (Kappa Delta Lambda)

"Brother Mark S. Tillman is a brother with vision, energy, passion, and demonstrates true love for our dear fraternity. He will do great things as our next Midwestern Regional Vice President and I support and endorse his candidacy." Bro. Dr. Lloyd Bingman, Kappa Delta Lambda (Lansing, MI)

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Saturday, February 24, 2007

Bro. Tillman attends the Kentucky District Conference





Bro. Tillman attended the Kentucky District Conferece held in Louisville, KY. The conference was held from February 23 - 24, 2007. Bro. Tillman and the Alpha Investment team congratulates Bro. Ed Goins, District Director, Bro. Tadric Robinson, Asst. District Director, and the brothers of Kentucky for their hospitality.

(first picture) Bro. Tillman with Bro. Ed Goins, District Director.
(second picture) The Kentucky District Leadership with Bro. Darryl Peal, Midwestern Regional Vice President.
(third picture) Brothers of Epsilon Chi, University of Kentucky, with Bro. Peal.
(fourth picture) Brother Tillman with Bro. Jonathan Johnson, member of Alpha Lambda chapter.

Bro. Tillman attends the Indiana District Conference















Bro. Tillman attended the Indiana District Conferece held in West Lafayette, IN on the campus of Purdue University and hosted by Gamma Rho chapter. The conference was held from February 23 - 24, 2007. Bro. Tillman and the Alpha Investment team congratulates Bro. Ron Clark, District Director, Bro. Tommy Reed, Asst. District Director, and the brothers of Indiana for their hospitality. Congratulations to Bro. James Scott (Theta Xi, Ball State University) for his election as Asst. District Director.
(first picture) Host chapter display, Gamma Rho Chapter (Purdue University).
(second picture) Bro. Tillman with Bro. Ron Clark, Indiana District Director.
(third picture) Bro. Tillman with Bro. Kirk Hawkins, Area Director and member of Iota Lambda Chapter.
(fourth picture) Brothers of Zeta Rho Chapter, Indiana State University.
(fifth picture) Brothers of Gamma Eta Chapter, Indiana University.
(sixth picture) Brothers of Theta Xi Chapter, Ball State University.

Friday, February 23, 2007

Mu Eta Lambda Chapter (Madison, WI) Endorses Bro. Tillman

On February 23, 2007, Bro. Tillman received an endorsement from Mu Eta Lambda chapter seated in Madison, WI. Bro. Joshua Cotillier, president, provided Bro. Tillman with an official Letter of Endorsement (click here to view). We thank the brothers of Alpha Xi Lambda for making an "investment" in Bro. Tillman.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Bro. Tillman visits with the brothers of Iowa




























Brothers are holding Alpha "high" in Des Moines, IA!!! Bro. Tillman attended the Zeta Kappa Lambda Chapter (Des Moines, IA) Educational Foundation 2007 Black and Gold Ball; "Remembering the Past...Investing in Our Future." The event was held on February 17, 2007 at the Marriott Hotel. Earlier in the week, Zeta Kappa Lambda received a proclamation dedicating February 29, 2007 as Zeta Kappa Lambda Graduate Chapter Day.


Other highlights include, $11,000 in scholarships given to four students. Mrs. Willie Stevenson-Glanton received the 2007 Alpha Award of Merit and Bro. James Hunter received the 2007 Brother of the Year Award. The event was sold out with over 450 attendees. Also in attendence, Bro. Don Butler, Iowa District Director, Bro. Chad Simmons, Illinois District Director and his wife Carol, and Bro. Keith Harris, Nebraska District Director.
(first picture) Brothers of Zeta Kappa Lambda and Omicron Pi (Iowa State University).
(second picture) Bro. Tillman with Bro. Matt Jeter, Zeta Kappa Lambda chapter president.
(third picture) Guests enjoy the Black and Gold Ball.
(fourth picture) 2007 Alpha Award of Merit receipient, Mrs. Willie Stevenson-Glanton with Bro. Phil Hall.
(fifth picture) 2007 Brother of the Year Award receipient and incoming Iowa District Director, Bro. James Hunter.
(sixth picture; l to r) Bro. Terry Frazier and members of Omicron Pi chapter (Iowa State University); Bro. Jonathan Spellman, Bro. Dan Varney, and Bro. Ogewu Agbese, chapter president.

Gamma Lambda Chapter Endorses Bro. Tillman


To make it "official" at their February 2007 meeting, Gamma Lambda chapter (Detroit, MI) passed a motion to endorse Bro. Tillman. Gamma Lambda is Bro. Tillman's "home" chapter for over 17 years and wanted to leave "no doubt" about their support.

Bro. Tillman and the Alpha Investment team thank the chapter president, Bro. Alonzo Terry (pictured with Bro. Tillman) and Gamma Lambda for their official "vote of confidence."
The Official Letter of Endorsement (click here to view).

Friday, February 16, 2007

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Robert Jones (Epsilon Lambda)

“Brother Tillman embodies what Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. represents! Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind!!!” Bro. Robert Jones (Epsilon Lambda – St. Louis, MO) – 2/16/2007

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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Bro. Tillman attends the Wisconsin District Conference















Bro. Tillman attended the Wisconsin District Conferece held in Whitewater, WI. The conference was held from February 9 - 11, 2007. Bro. Tillman and the Alpha Investment team congratulates Bro. Al Smith, District Director, Bro. Kevin Newell, Asst. District Director, and the brothers of Wisconsin for their hospitality. Also, congratulations to Bro. Taj Pearsall (Epsilon Tau - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) for his election as Asst. District Director.
(first picture) Bro. Tillman pictured with Bro. Al Smith and Bro. Chad Simmons, Illinois District Director.
(second picture) Bro. Darryl A. Peal, Midwestern Regional Vice President, addresses the brothers of Wisconsin.
(third picture; l to r) Our young regional leaders, Bro. Nadir J. Akbar, Asst. District Director - Michigan, Bro. Kevin Newell, Asst. District Director - Wisconsin, and Bro. Emmanuel T. "Manny" Brown, Midwestern Regional Asst. Vice President.
(fourth picture) Bro. Nadir J. Akbar with Bro. Carl Birks, Delta Chi Lambda (Milwaukee, WI) and past Wisconsin District Director.
(fifth picture) Bro. Tillman and Bro. Simmons participated in a candidate's forum moderated by Bro. Dwight McDonald, past Wisconsin District Director.

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Jim Christian (Gamma Lambda)

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Mark has the heart, experience, personality and The Alpha Spirit to lead the Midwestern Brothers of our great fraternity. Thanks for not departing from the Alpha Way!”
Bro. Jim Christian (Gamma Lambda – Detroit, MI)

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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Xi Lambda Chapter (Chicago, IL) Endorses Bro. Tillman

On February 10, 2007, Bro. Tillman received an endorsement from Xi Lambda chapter seated in Chicago, IL. Bro. Keith Garrett, president, contacted Bro. Tillman with an official congratulations. We thank the brothers of Xi Lambda for making an "investment" in Bro. Tillman.

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Eric Jenkins (Gamma Lambda)

Bro. Eric Jenkins endorsed Bro. Tillman through his website. We THANK YOU for your support.

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Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Bryan Riley (Gamma Lambda)

“Mark Tillman truly exemplifies the Alpha Motto "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All." Bro. H. Bryan Riley (Gamma Lambda – Detroit, MI)

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Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Seth Wilson (Mu Mu Lambda)

“As a young brother, I admire your consistency, your service platform, and your conceptual model of brotherhood. I anticipate your leadership in our region.”
Bro. Seth Wilson (Mu Mu Lambda – Glen Ellyn, IL) – 2/7/2007
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Monday, February 05, 2007

Bro. Tillman is recognized as a "key contributor"



Bro. Tillman was recognized as a "Key Contributor" by Unity in Action (UIA), an employee network group of EDS, on February 5, 2007. Bro. Tillman received the award at 8th Annual EDS Black History Month Celebration in Dallas, TX. Bro. Tillman serves as a "regional ambassador" in the Michigan area to help advanvce EDS's diversity objectives.

UIA was formed in 1998. The mission of this network group is to establigh and sustain programs and activities that will help make EDS the company of choice for African-Americans.

(first picture) Bro. Tillman with EDS Vice Chairman, Jeff Heller.

(second picture) Bro. Tillman pictured with Bro. Grady Searcy, Vice president, Employee Engagement for EDS.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Bro. Tillman attends the Illinois District Conference






Bro. Tillman attended the Illinois District Conference in Matteson, IL on the weekend of February 2 - 4, 2007. The brothers of Nu Delta (Chicago State University) and Theta Mu Lambda (Olympia Fields, IL) were the host chapters. Congratulations to the newly elected District Director, Bro. Elgie Sims (Mu Delta Lambda), Bro. Mark Crain (Alpha Mu, Northwestern University). and the brother and chapter award winners.

The conference featured our Midwestern Regional Leadership and candidates for General President, Bro. Cecil Howard (www.thealphastandard.com) and Bro. Herman "Skip" Mason (www.believeinthe7.com).

Congratulations to Bro. Chad Simmons, Illinois District Director, and Bro. Jeremey Herron, Illinois Asst. Director, on a successful conference.
(first picture) College brothers participate in the Scholars Bowl Competion.
(second picture) The brothers are about to enjoy the Black and Gold Banquet.
(third picture) Bro. Tillman with his "cuz" Bro. Kortney Gray, recent graduate of Beta Eta chapter (Southern Illinois University).

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Jay Prestage (Gamma Lambda)

Bro. Jay Prestage endorsed Bro. Mark Tillman through his website. We THANK YOU for your support.

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Thursday, February 01, 2007

Thank you for your Endorsement Bro. Larry Taylor (Mu Eta Lambda)

"I think you are the man for the job and I support your vision." Bro. Larry Taylor, Mu Eta Lambda (Madison, WI)

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