Everywhere We Go, We Tell Alpha’s Story

The 92nd Anniversary Eastern Regional Convention will convene Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. We will gather to celebrate our collective mission, honor our history, and reaffirm our commitment to serving our communities.

We look forward to your presence and participation as we come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a brighter future for all.

Fraternally,

Brother Christopher G. Ellis, Jr.
Eastern Regional Vice President

Brother Yousif Omer
Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President

 

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Pre-Convention Workshops & Forum

Saturday, April 20th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
We will be joined by Brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha General Office for four (4) forty-five minute workshops to discuss Membership, Branding, Communications, and the changes to the Constitution & Bylaws.

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Sunday, April 21st, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM:
64th Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President Candidate Forum.

  • Jeremy Montrose (Eta – F22)
  • Yousif Omer (Beta Gamma – F22)

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Thursday April 25, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Community Service Event – YouthBuild Philly Charter School 
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification, Marriott 5th Floor Foyer
4:30 PM – 12:00 AM Miss Black & Gold Preliminary, TBD
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Open Plenary Session, TBD (PAAC DD, Bro. R. Bruce Hill)
Lowes Hotel – Regency Ballroom

  • Call to Order (5min)
  • Roll Call and Delegate Check-in (20 min)
  • Welcome from Host Chapters (15 min)
  • Report of Rules & Credentials (5 min)
  • Adoption of Agenda (5 min)
  • Adoption of the Minutes of the 91st Eastern Regional Convention (10 min)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Neophyte Pinning Ceremony, Loews Hotel |(Regency Ballroom)|Level 2M
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Public Program, Loews Hotel – (Regency Ballroom) |Level 2M
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Vice President’s Reception, Marriott Hotel Salons A-D|Level 5
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Convention Hospitality, Marriott – Governors Suite
Friday April 26, 2024
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification, Marriott 5th Floor Foyer
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Senior Brother Lounge, Room 406
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Solutions Center,  Grand Ballroom Foyer| Level 5
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention Office, Conference Room 412
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM General Headquarters Office, Conference 502
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners, Franklin Hall A | Level 4
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM

General Business Session I, (IAAC DD, Bro. Steven Carter)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5

  • Report of Rules & Credentials (1 min)
  • Report of the Budget & Finance Committee & Fiscal Officers (25 min)
  • Special Report of the Membership Committee (15 min)
  • Special Report of the Fraternal Standards (4 min)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

General Business Session II, (ONECA DD, Bro. Y. Salomon)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5

  • Report of the General Counsel (15 min)
  • Report of the Comptroller + General Treasurer (25 min)
  • Report of Executive Director (20 min)
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Featured Panel: Moderator, Brother Herman “Skip Mason”, 33rd General President
Telling Alpha’s Story: “An Ice Cold” DAwn… Lights! Camera! Call to ACTION!
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM O. Wilson Winters Life Membership Brunch, Grand Ballroom – Salon E |Level 5
(Ticketed Event — Not included w/ Registration)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Collegiate Scholars Bowl – Grand Ballroom – Salon C-D |Level 5
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

General Business Session III, (NYACOA DD, Bro. Larry Scott-Blackmon)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L |Level 5

  • Final Report of Budget & Finance Committee (5 min)
  • Constitution and By-Laws (50 min)
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM College Brother’s Caucus, Grand Ballroom – Salons G-L | Level 5
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

District Caucuses

  • District I – IAAC, Room 308
  • District II – ONECA, Room 307
  • District III – NYACOA, Franklin Hall 5-6
  • District IV – NJAAPAC, Franklin Hall 7
  • District V – PAAC, Rooms 304-306
  • District VI – MAAC, Frankin Hall 8-10
  • District VII – VACAPAF, Grand Ballroom – Salons A-B
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

AlphaEast College Talent Showcase, Grand Ballroom – Salons E-F | Level 5

  • Miss Black & Gold Pageant
  • Stroll Show
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Convention Hospitality, Marriott – Governors Suite
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM APHTER PARTY,
The Winston
461 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM COLLEGE BROTHERS Social Event
Saturday April 27, 2024
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration & Delegate Certification, Marriott 5th Floor Foyer | Level 5
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Senior Brother Lounge, Room 406
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Solutions Center, Ballroom Foyer| Level 5
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention Office, Conference Room 412
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM General Headquarters Office, Conference 502
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners, Franklin Hall A | Level 4
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM

General Business Session IV, (NJAAPAC DD, Bro. Alexander McLucas)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5

  • Report of Rules & Credentials (5 min)
  • Introduction of the General President (5 min)
  • The Report of the General President & Questions (55 min)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

General Business Session V, (PAAC DD, Bro. R. Bruce Hill)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L| Level 5

  • Elections (15 min)
  • Elections Committee & Nominations and ERAVP (20 min)
  • Time & Place (5 min)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Njisane Omawale College Brothers Luncheon & Belford V. Lawson Oratorical
Grand Ballroom – Salons A-F | Level 5
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

General Business Session VI, (MAAC DD, Bro. Raymond Hawkins)
Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5

  • Report of Rules & Credentials – FINAL (5 min)
  • Special Recognition of our 25 and 50-Year Brothers (5 min)
  • Omega Recognition
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Convention Workshops

  • Lincoln Financial | Financial Wellness Seminar, Franklin Hall 5
  • Alzheimer’s Association | Alzheimer’s Awareness, Franklin Hall 6
  • Pen’s America | Academic Freedom & Free Speech on Campus, Franklin Hall 7
  • S.C.A.L.E. | A Value-Centric Framework to Product Design, Franklin Hall 8
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

General Business Session VII, (VACAPAF DD, Bro. Kevin Glover), Marriott Hotel Salons G-L | Level 5

  • Report of the Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President (30 min)
  • Report of the Eastern Regional Vice President (60 min)
8:00 PM – UNTIL BLACK ICE PARTY
Grand Ballroom – Salon H | Level 5
Sunday April 28, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Ecumenical Service Salons K-L |Level 5
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Old Gold & Black Awards Brunch
Grand Ballroom – Salons A-F | Level 5
(Ticketed Event — Included w/ Delegate, Neophytes & Ladies Registration Only)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Convention Team Wrap-up Meeting
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PHINALE!
Old Gold & Black – A Philly Experience
939 N. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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The Convention Schedule is Subject to Change
ALL EVENTS AT MARRIOTT PHILADELPHIA UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED