Greetings Brothers of the Western Region:

We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Western Region Leadership Academy. The Re-

gion’s Leadership Team has built an empowering and interactive agenda that provides the

tools and resources brothers will need to fully "Fuel the Future.”

MEET US IN LONG BEACH!

We will convene in the “Aquatic Capital of America,” Long Beach, CA, on September 26-27,

2014 at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. The brothers of the Southern California District

stand ready to serve as excellent hosts!

The academy will provide an opportunity to learn more about and plan against the new

membership process guidelines and tools that will be released in the upcoming fraternal year.

In addition, attendees can expect to engage in a series of informative workshops and action

oriented planning sessions that address new technologies, trends and professional develop-

ment innovations.

WHO SHOULD BE THERE?

Participation in this Leadership Academy marks a very important opportunity for chapter lead-

ership to fuel the Region’s future. Each chapter will be required to send a minimum of one rep-

resentative. Full participation from each chapter strengthens our ability to empower and

equip our membership with the essential leadership skills that elevate our region. More specifi-

cally, this year’s academy offers customized tracks that aim to enhance the performance of

your Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents, Alpha Advisors, Chapter Deans, Technology Com-

mittees and more.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

This year’s focus will be to ensure that every brother leaves the academy with the tools and

techniques to advance the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We will engage subject mat-

ter experts as workshop presenters and speakers to ensure that brothers are equipped with

the most innovative and relevant plans of action! Our goal is to avoid “business as usual” and

make lasting impact! It will be most effective if you join us! Let’s fuel the future TOGETHER!

Fraternally,

Russell E. Flye

28th Western Region Vice President

Gary Daniels

Western Region Assistant Vice President

Forging the Path Forward: A strategic plan-

ning session for regional leadership team

members and Chapter Presidents focused

on constructing the region’s “business foun-

dation” a critical building block that will in-

form our strategic organizational develop-

ment plan.

21st Century Chapter Operations: An experi-

ential learning opportunity for chapter Vice

Presidents, Secretaries and Technology Com-

mittees that will equip participants with re-

source that leverage technology to improve

chapter business processes.

Empowering Our Future: A session specifically

designed to equip collegiate leaders with

strategies and resources for sustaining a

”high performing culture” within their chap-

ters.

Aligning Operations: A session for Chapter

Deans, Chief Deans and District leadership

focused on highlighting best practices and

constructing 2015 IMDP action plans.

College Chapter Advisor: A session designed

to equip College Advisors with tools and re-

sources that result in college brother success.

Are You LinkedIn? Learn how to make the

most of social networking sites to advance

your professional goals.

In The Black! A guide to understanding mon-

ey and investing.

Hooked! Using the art of effective storytelling

to advance your business or chapter.

Young Black & Gifted! Preparing now to be-

come a high performing professional.

Collegiate Achievement Awards

The Western Region will highlight and cele-

brate the accomplishments of our college

brothers who pursued summer leadership,

personal or professional development pro-

grams including the Alpha Phi Alpha Foun-

dation Leadership Academy, internships and

more.

Rededication Ceremony

The 6th Annual Leadership Academy will

close with a powerful rededication ceremo-

ny. Brothers will re-commit to manly deeds,

scholarship and love for all mankind. You

don’t want to miss it!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

(Pre-Academy Activities for Regional Team Members and Southern CA District)

7:00pm Western Region Convention Local Host Chapter Orientation

9:00pm Executive Leadership Team Meeting

10:00pm Host Chapter Reception – Hosted by Western Region

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

11:00am Academy Registration Office Hours

1:00pm Opening Plenary Session

VP, AVP, Director of Conventions, Fiscal, Education, Elections and ED reports

2:30pm Working Sessions

6:00pm Enjoy the City on your Own

10:00pm Regional Hospitality Suite

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

7:00am Academy Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00am Second Plenary Session

10:00am Empowerment Sessions (Round 1)

11:15am Empowerment Sessions (Round 2)

12:30pm The Purpose Luncheon

2:30pm Leadership Academy Photo

3:15pm Rededication Ceremony & Closing Remarks

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NOLAN ROLLINS, ESQ. President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League Rollins, an attorney, is the seventh President and CEO in the 91-year-old history of the Los Angeles Urban League, one of the most respected and influential nonprofit organizations in the State of California. Rollins will report to LA Urban League Board Chair, Noel Massie and the Board of Directors, leading a more than 100-strong League staff and volunteer team focused in the areas of workforce development, early childhood educa-tion and neighborhood transformation models in health, hous-ing, safety, education, and employment. Rollins has relocated to Los Angeles and has assumed his new leadership role in Feb-ruary 2013. BRIAN K. WILLIAMS, ESQ. ‎President & CEO Junior Achievement of Southern California Brian K. Williams is the President and CEO of the Junior Achieve-ment of Southern California, a non-profit organization teaching kids the basic fundamentals of financial literacy as well as keeping kids engaged and in school through experiential pro-grams. The first African American JASoCal President in its almost 60 year history, Williams brings a rich experience of Southern California education, business and community experience. A graduate of Leadership Southern California's Class of 2009, Wil-liams was most recently the principal owner of the Brian K. Wil-liams Law Group, a firm specializing in litigation.

Additional speakers will be added and released leading up to the Leadership

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