The Era of Value, Impact, and Progress

The 94th Anniversary Eastern Regional Convention will convene Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at the world-class Tropicana Hotel & Casino. From panel discussions to interactive workshops, we invite you to immerse yourself in this experience, to honor the legacies of the Alpha giants upon whose shoulders we stand, and to embrace the opportunity to chart a new course for the future. This will prepare Alpha men to remain at the forefront of education, business, politics, and social justice.

Together, we will reaffirm our commitment to the Brotherhood, recognizing that the strength of our fraternity resides in our collective vision and dedication. We look forward to supporting, encouraging, collaborating, and learning from our college Brothers. The bonds we strengthen here will empower us all.

Fraternally,

Brother Rasheen Smith.
Eastern Regional Vice President

Brother Jeremy Henderson
Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President

 

Scroll down to see the full schedule.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Community Service Project
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Registration & Delegate Certification
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern Region Executive Board Dinner/Staff Reception
Thursday, April 16, 2026

 

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Solutions Center 
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention Office 
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM General Headquarters Office
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Leadership Development Institute
9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Open Plenary Session, NJPAAC DD, Bro. Alexander McLucas

  • Call to Order
  • Invocation
  • Roll Call and Delegate Check-in
  • Welcome from Host Chapters
  • Report of Rules & Credentials
  • Adoption of Agenda
  • Adoption of the Minutes of the 93rd Eastern Regional Convention (20 min)
  • District Reports
12:00 AM – 9:00 PM Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch on your own
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

General Business Session I,ONECA DD, Bro. Jason Asirifi | Ballroom A-D

  • Special Report of the Membership Committee
  • Special Report of the Fraternal Standards
  • Initial Report of the Budget & Finance Committee & Fiscal Officers
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

General Session II, IAAC DD, Bro. Dr. Steven Carter

  • Elections Committee
  • Nominations ERAVP (20 min)
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

District Caucuses

  • District I – IAAC
  • District II – ONECA
  • District III – NYACOA
  • District IV – NJAAPAC
  • District V – PAAC
  • District VI – MAAC
  • District VII – VACAPAF
4:30 PM – 12:00 AM Miss Black & Gold Preliminary
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Local Host Committee Social Event
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Convention Hospitality| Hospitality Suite
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Senior Brother Lounge
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Solutions Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention Office
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM General Headquarters Office
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM General Session III, MAAC DD, Bro. Mtokufa Ngwenya

  • IMPACT Day Kick General Forum
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM IMPACT Workshops (AM Sessions)

  • Understanding Military Benefits & Compensation 101 (Military)
  • AI Literacy & Justice: The New Jim Code (All)
  • College Chapters and Marketing/Branding 101 (College Brothers)
  • Civic Engagement: Act Today & Prepare for Tomorrow (College Brothers)
  • Secure the House: Finding and Planning for a Fraternal Facility (All)
  • Financial Planning For The Future: Know Your Worth (Chase Manhattan, All)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The O. Wilson Winters Life Members Luncheon

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Lunch on your own (For those not attending the Life Members Luncheon)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

IMPACT Workshops (PM Sessions) 

  • Understanding Military Benefits & Compensation 102 (Military)
  • A Healthy Alpha is a Productive Alpha (All)
  • Bridging the Gap: Creating Better Bonds Between College Chapters and Universities (College Brothers, Advisors, Alumni Brothers)
  • Next Levels – Planning and Paying for Graduate School (All – Panel)
  • Building Your Future, Finding Your Home (All)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM College Brother’s Caucus | Ballroom A-D
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Public Program: State of Black Agenda

  • Panel Discussion led by Brother Ras Baraka (Mayor of Newark, New Jersey) with guest speaker/moderator, Brother Marc Morial (CEO of National Urban League) 
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Vice President’s Reception
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Convention Hospitality
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM LOCAL HOST AFTER PARTY

 

Saturday, April 18, 2026
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Senior Brother Lounge
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Solutions Center
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Convention Office
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM General Headquarters Office
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Miss Black & Gold Preliminary
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Military Affairs Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM College Neophyte Workshop
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

General Session IV – PAAC DD, Bro. Leonard Wakefield

  • Report of Rules & Credentials
  • Final Report of Budget & Finance Committee
  • Special Recognition of our 25 and 50-Year Brothers
  • Omega Recognition
  • Time & Place
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

General Session V – VACAPAF DD, Bro. Kevin Glover

  • Introduction of the General President – led by Brother Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President, Brother Jeremy Henderson
  • General President Lucien J. Metellus Jr.’s Address
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Njisane Omawale College Brothers Luncheon &
Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Competition 
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

General Business Session VI – NYACOA DD, Bro. Larry Scott-Blackmon

  • Final Report of Rules & Credentials
  • Election Results for ERAVP
  • Report of the General Counsel
  • Report of the General Comptroller
  • Report of the General Treasurer
  • Report of Executive Director
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM

General Business Session VII – NJPAAC DD, Bro. Alexander McLucas

  • Introduction of the Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President
  • Report of the Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President
  • Introduction of the Eastern Regional Vice President
  • Report of the Eastern Regional Vice President
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

AlphaEast College Talent Showcase

  • Miss Old Gold & Black Pageant
  • Step Show
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Convention Hospitality | Hospitality Suite
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Local Host Committee COLLEGE BROTHERS Social Event
Sunday, April 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Ecumenical Service
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Old Gold & Black Awards Brunch
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Convention Team Wrap-up Meeting (Virtual During the Week Following)

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The Convention Schedule is Subject to Change – Last updated: 03/01/26