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A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Founding Year

1906, specifically Tuesday, December 4th.

Second president of alpha chapter

Eugene Kinckle Jones 4

First Alumni Chapter, Founded in 1911.

Alpha Lambda

The first black mayor of cincinnati

Theodore M. Berry

Interracial Year

Alpha Phi Alpha became interracial in 1945.

Four Principles

Scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.

Symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha

Great Sphinx of Giza.

Official Colors

Old Gold and Black.

Mission Statement

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

Where was the first international Chapter Founded?

University of Toronto 1908

What city was the first alumni chapter founded?

Louisville, Kentucky

Name the 3 Stages of ALPHA?

First stage of Alpha Social Study club

Second stage of Alpha Literary Society

Final Stage of Alpha Fraternity

Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves

Explain the Shield

Sphinx- Symbolizes secrecy

Fasces - Symbolizes strength due to unity

Dove - Symbol of purity and peace

Torch in Hand - Symbolizes intelligence and enlightenment to the world

7 Stars- symbolizes Jewels

1906 - is the founding year

Knowledge and achievement surround AoA

Who were the first 10 general presidents?

Big Brother Morris Alvin Morrison (1908-1909)

Big Brother Roscoe C. Giles (1909-1911)

Big Brother Frederick H. Miller (1911-1912)

Big Brother Charles H. Gavin (1912-1914)

Big Brother Henry L. Dickason (1914-1915)

Big Brother Jewel Henry Arthur Callis (1915-1916)

Big Brother Howard H. Long (1916-1917)

Big Brother William A. Pollard (1918-1919)

Big Brother Daniel D. Fowler (1919-1920)

Big Brother Lucius L. McGee (1920-1921)

What is the meaning of Anti-Basileus?

Vice President

What is Tamichous?

Treasurer

Grammateus?

Recording Secretary

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

The History of Alpha Phi Alpha A Development in College Life

Who is the author of the history book?

Charles H. Wesley

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

Edward Newton

Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting of the the Social Study clubthat took place in the fall of 1905?

Charles C. Poindexter

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

411 East State Street, Ithaca, NY.

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

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

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

Cream tomato soup, Salted Wafers, Hash Brown Potatoes, Finger Rolls, Peas in tub, Wild Apple Jelly, Shrimp Salad, Rolled Bread, Olives, Pickles, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Lady Fingers, Chocolate Cake, Demi-Tasse (Small Cup), Crackers, Alpha Phi Alpha Punch, Brotherhood Smoke, Cheese.

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.

The first incorporation took place in:

New York City, NY.

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

$25.27 with a $0.27 cent discount

With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the first ritual committee?

George B. Kelley and Robert H. Ogle

With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the second ritual committee?

Eugene Kinkle Jones and Henry Arthur Callis

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

It was written from memory, It was written by someone who had experienced the ritual first hand, It was written by someone who executed the first one, Was written because they couldn't find the previous one.

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

What was the original title of the History Book?

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

What are the first three chapters of the History Book?

The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha

The Period of Consolidation

The First Steps of Expansion

Who designed the first shield

Mr. James A Dunn of Kappa chapter

How many students attended the first meeting?

9

When was the first initiation Banquet?

October 30, 1906

What is the Fraternity Motto?

First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All

What was Jewel Henry Arthur Callis occupation.

Physician

What was Jewel Charles Henry Chapman occupation?

Professor of Agriculture at Florida A & M

What was Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones occupation?

Executive Secretary of National Urban League

What was Jewel George Biddle Kelley's occupation?

Civil Engineer

What was Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray's occupation?

Educator in Washington D.C.

What was Jewel Robert Harold Ogle's occupation?

Secretary of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate.

What was Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy occupation?

First Registered African American Architect in New York

Who was the last Jewel to join Omega Chapter?

Henry Arthur Callis

Which Alpha was an Honorary VP of US

Hubert H Humphrey

Current President

Mark S. Tillman.

Where was the National Office before it moved to Baltimore?

Chicago, IL

Who is A. Phillip Randolph?

Head of the March on Washington, at which MLK delivered his I have a Dream speech.

Where did Dr. King pledge?

Boston University 1952 Sigma Chapter

What was Dr. King's Line Name?

Silent Drummer

What Famous Building did Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy design?

St Philips Protestant Episcopal Church

When was the first organizational meeting?

October 16, 1906

When did elections take place?

June 2, 1906

Omega Chapter

The chapter to which deceased brothers are said to have joined.

Who redid the Ritual by memory after it was lost?

Eugene Kinkle Jones and Henry Arthur Callis

Who developed the first Ritual?

George Biddle Kelly and Robert Harold Ogle

Who was the first non-African American to join Alpha Phi Alpha?

Dr. Bernard Levin

Who lived with Mr Edward Norton?

CC Poindexter

Who lived with Mr and Mrs Singleton?

Robert Harold Ogle and Morgan T Phillips.

In the June 2, 1906 elections who were the officers?

CC Piontdexter- President

Henry Arthur Callas- Secretary

George Biddle Kelly- Treasurer

What were dues set at.

0.50

What was the initition fees?

0.60

Who proposed the colors Old gold and black?

Jewel Robert Harold Ogle

Who made the motion to become alpha Phi Alpha?

Jewel George Biddle Kelly

Who are the two honorary members?

Brother George Fletcher

Brother Rev EUA Brooks

When was the first Fraternity Pin proposed?

December 27, 1911 at the Forth Annual Convention in Ann Arbor , Michigan

Who designed the second Fraternity Pin?

Ferdinand L. Rousseve of Sigma Lambda Chapter

What is the second oldest African American publication?

The Sphinx

Who was the first life member?

O. Wilson Winter

Who was the first editor of the Sphinx?

Mr. Raymond W. Cannon

When was the first edition of the Sphinx published?

February 1914

How many items were on the banquet menu

19

What was the first order of business?

CC Poindexter letter of resignation

When was the Fraternity Coat of Arms introduced?

32nd General Convention in Kansas City, MO, December 1950 by John Fleming

What is the 2nd incorporation date?

April 3rd 1912- Washington, DC

What was the cost of Incorporation?

$25.27

Who worked on the Committee for the Fraternity Grip?

Nathanial Allison Murray, Vertner Woodson Tandy and George Biddle Kelley

Owned a brickyard and cafe

Charles Henry Chapman

Father was a professor at Virginian Union

Eugene Kinckle Jones

Where was the 1st General Convention held?

Howard University

Great Uncle served in the Civil War

George Biddle Kelley

Who were General Officers of the 1st General Convention?

President- Moses Alvin Morrison

Vice-President- Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

Secretary- SS Booker

Treasurer- Roscoe C Giles

this jewel was born in Lexington, Kentucky

Vertner Woodson Tandy

Who is the first Editor of the Sphinx?

Raymond W Cannon

Who are the first five General Presidents?

Moses A Morrison

Roscoe Giles

Frederick Miller

Charles Gavin

Henry Dickenson

Henry Arthur Callis (1915-1916)

What does Invictus mean?

Unconquerable

Who was the hostess of the banquet?

Mrs Cohen

How much was Mrs Cohen Paid?

$1.50

Who's room did elections take place?

Nathaniel Allison Murray

Didn’t support the idea of a fraternity due to the frivolous nature of other white fraternities

CC Poindexter

Who made the motion for the voting sign?

Robert Harold Ogle

Who worked on the Fraternity Grip?

Vertner Woodson Tandy

Gorge Biddle Kelley

Nathanial Allison Murray

When was Eugene Kinckle Jones named as a Jewel?

38th General Convention in 1952

The Great Sphinx represents

Intellect, Strength, and african ancestry

Who was the first black man to be commissioned an officer in NY?

Vertner Woodson Tandy

Preamble

To promote a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a fraternal spirit within the organization; to discountenance evil; to destroy all prejudices; to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue and the chastity of woman.

Beta chapter founding date (Howard)

December 20, 1907