Joseph E. Barney Scholarship - Contact Brother Dedric Dennist, Sr. & Brother Marvin Jones, Jr.
Building bridges is not just a colloquialism for Mr. Xavier Dominic Ntamere–it is a reality that he made happen as a culmination to ascend to the rank of Eagle Scout on April 30th, 2022. His impressive 40ft long bridge named the Rites of Passage Bridge at Jameson Camp took over 760+ unpaid hours of service, raising $10,000 in support for his project, and over 80 volunteers over three years to complete. The high school senior maintains a 3.8 cumulative grade point average and has his sights set on Howard University in the fall of 2023 to study Civil Engineering. Xavier has lettered in three sports and has been inducted into the National Honor Society. To honor his late grandfather, Brother Joseph E. Barney (Gamma Rho ’72), who was highly influential in his development, the brothers of the Indiana District presented Xavier with an award congratulating him on his Eagle Scout honor as well as announced that the collegiate and alumni chapters of Indiana would come together to support a scholarship of at least $1906.00 to present to him at the Indiana District Conference for his college endeavors. Brothers are asked to contribute to this scholarship campaign. The Chapter and Brother who make the highest contribution will receive a special award. All donors will be recognized during the Gala with special recognition as we present the Scholarship to Mr. Xavier Ntamere. If you are interested in donating contact Brother Marvin Q. Jones, Jr. More information will be provided about methods of donation.
Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation Award– Contact Brother Marvin Jones, Jr.
The 2023 Ora Lee Foundation Award will take place Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Black & Old Gold Gala. These Awards will be for the Brother and Chapter that raise the most money for the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation. After the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which will serve as one of the Indiana District service projects, the winner of the tournament will be recognized and given an award there as well as recognized at the Gala. Email indiana_execdir@outlook.com for additional information and how to get involved. If you would like to play in the Basketball Tournament you can sign up here (https://forms.gle/shiZwRLBdAoLsgbX7)
Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Competition - Contact Brother Michael Whiteside
The 2023 Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Competition is open and accepting competitors. In 2022, Brother Iruoghene Oruahwo of the Phi Epsilon Chapter competed and won for the Midwestern Region. If you are interested in participating, please sign up here ( https://form.jotform.com/indistrictconference/belford-v-lawson-oratorical-competi) by February 10th, 2023. The General Organization and the National Educational Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha have selected and approved the following theme:
“In unprecedented times like these, where many societal gains seem to be disappearing, what is the role of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as America and the world faces uncertainty?” Each chapter’s representative should complete the Contestant Profile Form and February 10th, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Brother Whiteside or Brother Jones by email.
Conference Awards - Contact Brother Michael Whiteside
The Fraternity established the Conference Awards to boost Alpha activity and involvement, to promote outreach and service to the community, to promote cooperation and collaboration, as well as to increase and continually encourage academic excellence. These awards are bestowed upon brothers and chapters who exemplify Alpha manhood and whose work on behalf of the Fraternity far and truly exceeds the guidelines set by the General Organization.
The Conference Awards included in this competition are:
Outstanding College Brother of the Year
Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year
Outstanding College Chapter of the Year
Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year
The Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award
The College Chapter with the Highest GPA
The College Brother with the Highest GPA
The criteria in the Awards and Achievements Handbook will remain in effect except that specific instructions will be provided to those who register to compete. We will use a similar format as last year and interviews will be virtual. Displays are not required for this District Conference but may be required for the Regional Convention. More information will be provided in the Awards Seminar taking place January 19th, 2023 at 7:00 PM about specific requirements. Click here to view the Awards and Achievement Handbook.
Action Required:
Please see the below link(s) to register for District Awards for the Indiana District Conference
Please complete the attached link(s) by no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
For Competing Brothers: Click here
For Competing Chapters: Click here
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact: Bro. Michael Whiteside, Chair, Awards & Achievements Committee, mwhiteside51995@gmail.com or Brother Marvin Q. Jones, Jr., Executive Director, indiana_execdir@outlook.com.