REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTILLINOIS DISTRICT CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

SPECIAL THANKS!!!

District of Illinois Leadership TeamBro. Ryzell McKinney

District DirectorBro. Paul Julion

Asst. District Director

Bro. Frank StacyExecutive Director

Bro. Aaron BeasleyAsst. Executive Director

AGENDA

I. Membership informationII. IMDP Informational UpdatesIII. Upcoming EventsIV. 2013 – 14 Leadership themeV. Brotherhood DiscussionVI. OtherVII. Q & A

Membership Information

CHAPTERS IN THE REGION

141 Chapters in the Midwestern Region Alumni – (56, 40%) College – (85, 60%)

60%

40%

AlumniCollege

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

2,895 Active Members of the Region Alumni – (1,074, 37%) Life – (1,327, 46% ) College – (494, 17% )

46%

37%

17%

Life MemberAlumniCollege

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP VS. CHAPTER INFORMATION

2012 2013 2014 -

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000 3,669 3,687

2,895

136 138 141

Active MembersChapters

MIDWESTERN REGION MEMBERSHIP CHART7 YEAR ANALYSIS | 2008 - 2014

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

151140 151

297 271 287

0

3,465 3,473 3,4683,618 3,669 3,687

2,895

2,1702,302

2,4582,605

2,825

3,094

3,886

1,201 1,220 1,257 1,276 1,301 1,325 1,327

Brothers InitiatedBrothers ActiveBrothers Not ActiveLife Members

ALPHA ILLINOIS CONTINUES TO GROW!!!

Upsilon Xi Key #: 933 Founded: February 11, 2013 Chapter Seat: University of Illinois at Springfield

Nu Epsilon Key #: 479 Founded: September 1, 1977 Rechartered: September 26, 2013 Chapter seat: Lewis University

ILLINOIS CHAPTER STATUS OVERVIEW

100% of eligible Chapters have completed their Chapter Directories; 2 Chapters currently have no Members

97% of eligible Chapters have paid Grand Taxes, only 1 Chapter has an Outstanding balance

Only 70% of eligible Chapters have paid Regional Taxes; 11 Chapters have Outstanding Regional Taxes

Average Chapter GPA: 2.65 5 Chapters have not reported GPAs

AT-RISK CHAPTER OVERVIEW

13 Chapters currently have seven (7) or fewer members (41% of all Chapters) 1 Chapter currently has 0 members 100% of the Chapters are College Chapters

IMDP Informational Update

IMDP OVERVIEW

Alpha MuXi Lambda

Beta EtaDelta Epsilon Lambda

Epsilon KappaTheta Mu LambdaIota Delta Lambda

Eta EtaEta Tau

Kappa Pi LambdaIota Pi

Mu Delta LambdaNu Delta

Nu EpsilonNu Rho

Mu Chi LambdaNu Psi Lambda

Omicron XiZeta Xi Lambda

Rho Zeta LambdaUpsilon Xi

Chapters APPROVED to participate in IMDP for Spring 2014

IMDP OVERVIEW

Theta Grand and MW Regional Taxes owed

Mu Mu Grand and MW Regional Taxes owed

Theta Omicron Grand and MW Regional Taxes owed

Tau MW Regional Taxes owed

Epsilon Phi MW Regional Taxes owed

Zeta Nu MW Regional Taxes owed

Pi Sigma MW Regional Taxes owed

Kappa Pi Lambda MW Regional Taxes owed

Mu Kappa Lambda MW Regional Taxes owed

Mu Mu Lambda MW Regional Taxes owed

Chapters INELGIBLE to participate in IMDP for Spring 2014

IMDP SCHEDULE

SPRING 2014 FALL 2014

Applications become available/ Cluster Intake Dates Submission Deadline

Dec. 6, 2013 August 1

Application request deadline January 17 September 12

Completed Application Submission Deadline (DD)

January 24 September 19

District Director Submission Deadline to HQ

February 7 October 3

IMDP Window February 21 – June 21 October 17 – December 13

IMDP UPDATES

At the 92nd General Convention, the Delegates authorized a three week IMDP process

The Midwestern Region will conduct IMDP initiation on SATURDAYS ONLY. There has been conflicting information provided in some of the trainings

Add registration for 82nd Regional Convention to membership applications for all Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Candidates (Early bird rate):

Alumni – $195 College – $150

IMDP: Fees are to be collected BEFORE the completion of Weekend # 2 New Initiates are still required to complete a registration form for the Convention.

College Brothers Only: Per Art. VII and Art. IX of the Constitution and By-Laws College Brothers and Chapters are required to have a 2.5 GPA to be considered In Good Standing. If either a Brother or a Chapter does NOT meet this requirement, he/it is INELIGIBLE to participate in Membership Intake or the IMDP process.

NOTICE OF INITIATION PROCESS

Notice of Initiation forms are to be completed UPON completion of the initiation process. Failure to complete the document will be delay the ability of the Fraternity to recognize the newly initiated new members

Upcoming Events

82ND MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

April 10 – 13, 2014 Hilton Omaha, Omaha, NE Theme: “Empowering our communities through

service, advocacy and education.”  Alumni Brothers College Brothers

Early Bird (Ends Dec $195 $150

Standard Registration (Dec. 16 – March 31, 2013)

$225 $175

On Site (After April 1, 2013) $275 $200

Brotherhood Discussion

MISSION OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Alpha Phi Alpha develops LEADERS, promotes BROTHERHOOD and ACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE, while providing SERVICE and ADVOCACY for our communities.

2013 – 14 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP THEME

RECOMMIT. REDEDICATE. REFOCUS!!!!

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU???

1. HELP!!!!! Join a committee, volunteer to serve the Region We need ideas and assistance Support for initiatives

2. ACCOUNTABILITY We need Brothers to be responsible for living up to

the expectations of the Fraternity3. ATTENDANCE

Midwestern Regional Convention, April 10 – 13

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ALPHA???

1. Why did you join Alpha???2. Are getting all that you can from Alpha???3. How can Alpha do better by you?

“Character is power…the power to create rather than destroy; the power to energize

rather than deflate; the power to serve others rather than merely serving self.”  

Kevin Cashman, “The Pause Principle”

Other

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FUND

Donations made to “Charles H. Wesley” Foundation

Proceeds will be used to leave a positive impact on the communities we serve

CONCLUSION

Final Points Q & A