Securing Our Legacy, Brick By Brick

The 93^rd Anniversary Eastern Regional Convention will convene Thursday, April 17, 2025 in North Bethesda, MD. 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 Christopher G. Ellis, Jr.
Eastern Regional Vice President

Brother Yousif Omer
Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President

Scroll down to see the full schedule.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Community Service Project 11410 Georgetown Rd. North Bethesda, MD 20852
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Eastern Region Executive Board Dinner/Staff Reception

Thursday, April 17, 2025

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Registration & Delegate Certification \| Central Registration, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Solutions Center \| Central Registration, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Convention Office \| Linden Oak, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	General Headquarters Office \| Strathmore, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM	Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners \| Brookside, Lower Level
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	O. Wilson Winters Life Membership Brunch \| Ballroom E (Ticket not included w/ Registration)
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM	Open Plenary Session, MAAC DD, Raymond Hawkins \| Ballroom A-D Call to Order (5min) Roll Call and Delegate Check-in (15 min) Welcome from Host Chapters (15 min) Report of Rules & Credentials (10 min) Adoption of Agenda (10 min) Adoption of the Minutes of the 92^nd Eastern Regional Convention (10 min)
2:00 PM – 4:45 PM	General Business Session I, IAAC DD, Bro. Dr. Steven Carter \| Ballroom A-D District Director Reports (50 minutes)
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM	General Session II, ONECA DD, Bro. Jason Asirifi \| Ballroom A-D Report of the Fiscal Officers and Budget Update (20 min) William Ross Foundation Report (15 min) Alpha Credit Union Initiative Report (10) Special Report of the Fraternal Standards (15 min)
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM	Laying The Foundation: The Legacy of Service and Advocacy, Public Program \| Ballroom A-D
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Vice President’s Reception\| Ballroom Pre-Function & Terrace
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM	Alpha After Dark (Local Host Event) \| YoShowPlace, 621 Southlawn Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM	Convention Hospitality\| Hospitality Suite

Friday, April 18, 2025

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Senior Brother Lounge \| Seneca Boardroom, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Registration & Delegate Certification \| Central Registration, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Solutions Center \| Central Registration, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Convention Office\| Linden Oak, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	General Headquarters Office \| Strathmore, Lower Level
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM	Vendors Expo – Merchandise/Partners \| Brookside, Lower Level
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM	General Session III, NYACOA DD, Bro. Larry Scott-Blackmon \| Ballroom A-D Report of Rules & Credentials (5 min) Report of the General Counsel (15 min) Report of the General Comptroller (15 min) Report of the General Treasurer (15 min) Report of Executive Director (15 min)
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM	ERC93 FIRESIDE CHAT -Brotherhood: The Mission and The Mantle \| Ballroom A-D Christopher G. Ellis, Jr., Eastern Regional Vice President Yousif N. Omer, Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President Dr. Calvin Hadley, Assistant Provost for Academic Partnerships and Student Engagement, Howard University
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM	ERC93 Workshop Series Constitution Convention Updates & Next Steps Brother G. D. Mc Neal, Regional Parliamentarian\| Ballroom A-D Alpha Credit Union Initiative Brother Ricardo Crumbley & Brother James Fletcher\| Ballroom E Mastering & Creating External Relations, Presence, and Impact Among Local Press Brother Dr. Eric Webb, HQ Director of Communications, HQ \| Ballroom F The Brotherhood Empowered by B.L.A.C.Q. (Brotherhood-Leadership- Accountability-Commitment-Quality) Bro. Denny Johnson, Sr Director – Brotherhood Engagement, HQ\| Ballroom G Same Letters, Same Legacy: Putting Brotherhood First Bro. Terrence Byerson, Director Membership & IMDP, HQ\| Ballroom H
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM	General Business Session IV, NJAAPAC DD, Bro. Alexander McLucas \|Ballroom A-D Elections (5 min) Candidates for General Treasurer Presentation (5 min) Nominations for ERVP and ERAVP (80 min)
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM	District Caucuses District I – IAAC \| TBD District II – ONECA \| Forest Glen, Lower Level District III – NYACOA \| Ballroom H District IV – NJAAPAC \| Ballroom G District V – PAAC \| Ballroom F District VI – MAAC \| Ballroom E District VII – VACAPAF \| Ballroom A-D
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM	College Brother’s Caucus \| Ballroom A-D
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM	College Brother’s Bowling Experience \| Pinstripes Pike & Rose 11920 Grand Park Ave. North Bethesda, MD 20852
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM	AlphaEast College Talent Showcase \| Ballroom E Miss Black & Gold Pageant Stroll Show
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM	Convention Hospitality \| Hospitality Suite
10:00 PM – 3:00 AM	Local Host Gold Standard Party Citizens and Culture, 8113 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM	College Brother’s Kickback \| Ballroom H

Saturday, April 19, 2024

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
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM	General Session V – PAAC DD, Bro. R. Bruce Hill \| Ballroom A-D Report of Rules & Credentials (5 min) Final Report of Budget & Finance Committee (15 min) Introduction of the General President (5 min) The Report of the General President & Questions (55 min)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	General Business Session VI – MAAC DD, Bro. Raymond Hawkins \| Ballroom A-D Special Recognition of our 25 and 50-Year Brothers (10 min) Neophyte Pinning Ceremony (30 minutes) Omega Recognition (30 min)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	Njisane Omawale College Brothers Luncheon & Belford V. Lawson Oratorical \| Ballroom E-H
1:45 PM – 3:30 PM	General Business Session VII – VACAPAF DD, Bro. Kevin Glover\| Ballroom A-D Report of the Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President (30 min) Report of the Eastern Regional Vice President (60 min)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM	Old Gold & Black Gala \| Grand Ballroom
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM	Convention Hospitality \| Hospitality Suite
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM	Local Host The PhiNale Brookside, Lower Level

Sunday, April 20, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Ecumenical Service \| Ballroom E
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Convention Team Wrap-up Meeting \| Seneca Boardroom