Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated IMDP

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Robert Harold Ogle

U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations

What is the the title of the History Book of Alpha Phi Alpha?

The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life

What is the title of Chapter 1 of the History Book?

The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha

What is the title of Chapter 2 of the History Book?

Period of Consolidation

Who is the author of the history book?

Charles H. Wesley

Who is the history book dedicated to?

To the Youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated.

In Fall 1905, the Social Study club met at the residence of?

Edward Newton

In the Fall 1905, the address where the Social Study Club met was:

421 N. Albany Street, Ithaca, NY

Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting that took place in 1905?

C.C. Poindexter

True or False - During the Fall of 1905, the two points of view which dominated the discussions regarding the nature of the newly proposed organization were (1) to be a social and literary organization in which all the members could participate at regular meetings, and (2) to become a fraternity.

True

What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906 academic year and the fall of 1906?

Comradeship

Accumulation of exams for future members

Development of a program of study

In March 1906, the Social Study Club meetings were moved to what address?

411 E. State Street, Ithaca, NY

Annie and Archie Singleton

The owners of the residence to where the Social Study Club meetings were moved in March 1906 were:

Jewel Robert H. Ogle discovered a news item in the Chicago Defender about a Black Fraternity, Pi Gamma Omicron, being established at Ohio State University. He inquired about its existence and received which response:

The registrar replied that he had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization.

Who were the first initiates?

Lemuel E. Graves, Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, Gordon Jones

On what day did the first initiation take place?

October 30, 1906

Where did the first initiation ceremony take place? (All names that apply)

Odd Fellows Hall, Red Men's Hall, Masonic Hall

Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors?

Jewel Robert Harold Ogle

What are the fraternity colors?

Old Gold and Black

Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which was accepted?

Jewel George Biddle Kelley

Despite being credited with naming the organization, the Brother who was given this honor says the credit should really go to this person because they researched/worked out the name?

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones

What is considered to be the official founding date and place of origin of the fraternity?

An Ice Cold Tuesday, December 4th, 1906 - Cornell University

The first initiation banquet had many delectable delights. Choose the items that were on the menu:

Cream Tomato Soup

Salted Wafers

Broiled Lamb Chops

Hash Brown Potatoes

Finger Rolls

Peas in a Tub

Wild Apple Jelly

Shrimp Salad

Rolled Bread

Olives

Pickles

Neapolitan Ice Cream

Lady Fingers

Chocolate Cake

Demi-Tasse

Crackers

Cheese

Alpha Phi Alpha Punch

Brotherhood Smoke

On the founding date, a meeting took place where the decision to become a Fraternity was deliberate. Whose letter of resignation was heard?

C.C. Poindexter

Give the reason(s) why the individual, who wrote a letter of resignation, gave for parting ways with the Literary Society.

He felt that the Negro students did not have enough cultural background to build upon to form a fraternity and therefore resigned from the organization.

Name the three stages of Alpha's development:

Social Study Club, Literary Society, Fraternity

Name the "Jewels" of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

Jewel Charles Henry Chapman

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones

Jewel George Biddle Kelley

Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray

Jewel Robert Harold Ogle

Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy

The founders were commonly referred to as:

Jewels

Who holds the distinction of being a founder and initiate:

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones

What is a shingle?

Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha

Who is credited with designing the first shingle?

Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

Who is credited with designing the Fraternity pin?

Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy

Who is considered the precursor of Alpha Phi Alpha?

C.C. Poindexter

The date of the first incorporation is:

January 29, 1908

The first incorporation took place in:

New York City, NY

What was the cost of the first incorporation (including any discounts)

$25.27 with a $0.27 cent discount, bringing the final incorporation cost to $25.00

With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the first ritual committee? (Hint: KO)

Jewel George Biddle Kelley and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle

With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the second ritual committee? (Hint: JC)

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones and Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the ritual of 1907 was unique in that:

1. It was written from memory

2. It was written by someone who had experienced the ritual firsthand

3. It was written by someone who executed the first one

4. It was written because they couldn't find the previous one.

What is the mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy in our communities.

What is the vision/objective of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated?

The objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha is to stimulate the ambition of its members: to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.

The aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated are:

Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's signature voter education and registration program was created in 1936 and is called:

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People

The first of Alpha's National Projects was created when a motion by Bro. H.E. Moore passed at the Twelfth Annual Convention in 1919. It created our signature education program called:

Go to High School, Go to College

This beloved woman is considered the "Mother of Alpha:"

Annie C. Singleton

The founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 1. Became Professor of Agriculture at what is now Florida A&M Univ. 2. First to enter the Omega Chapter:

Jewel Charles Henry Chapman

Founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 1. Originally from Washington, DC. 2. Taught in public schools. 3. Most taught at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia:

Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray

This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was Alpha Chapter's first president and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York:

Jewel George Biddle Kelley

This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the state of New York's first registered black architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City. He holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th infantry of the New York State National Guard:

jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy

This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. entered the career secreterial field and had the unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate Committee on Appropiations:

Jewel Robert Harold Ogle

This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the first Executive Secretary of the National Urban League and help organized the first three Chapters that branched from the mother Chapter. He was the last to be designated a founder in 1952:

Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones

This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became a practicing physician, Howard University Professor of Medicine and profilic contribution to medical journals and is the only one to serve as General President of the Fraternity.

Henry Arthur Callis

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Henry Arthur Callis

Physician

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Charles Henry Chapman

Educator

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Eugene Kinckle Jones

Secretary of the National Urban League

Name this Jewel's Occupation: George Biddle Kelley

Civil Engineer

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Nathaniel Allison Murray

Educator

Name this Jewel's Occupation: Vertner Woodson Tandy

Architect

What was the initiation fee?

$1.00

What were the dues?

$0.50

Who was the last Jewel officially designated and in what city and what number General Convention did it occur?

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, Cleveland, Ohio, 38th General Convention

Who was the 1st General Treasurer?

Roscoe C. Giles

Who was the 1st General Secretary?

S.S. Booker

Who was the first General VP?

Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

Who was selected as the first General President?

Moses A. Morrison