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Iota
Lambda Chapter again sponsored the Alpha Phi Alpha Booth
for Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration 2005. This year's
double booth changed format somewhat from the previous year
by employing a more open display area in an effort to draw
people into the exhibit. Also, with the increasing
challenge of set up and take down, we were looking to more
content with less bulk.
A
marble-look rectangular arch in the background of the display
area bore the Greek letters A Phi A in gold. The arch framed
the Sphinx and pyramids color print created for an earlier
display. Bottom center were two new photo light boxes with
colorful scenes of Iota Lambda and Alpha in action, set
off by brightly colored mums. Placards with messages of
welcome, Alpha history, and information on our community
initiatives bordered the left side of the exhibit, while
art work celebrating Alpha and African American men bordered
the right. The other half of the exhibit featured an information
center, with tables draped in black and old gold for public
information and our considerable on site technology. On
the left end of the table were continuously playing tapes
of stepping, which attracted many viewers. On the right
end was an updated electronic slide show giving Iota Lambda
and Alpha information via snapshots of our website. In between,
visitors could pick up color brochures about our chapter
and Fraternity, information sheets on our community activities,
and information on the Black and Gold Scholarship Ball.
We estimate that over 50 Brothers - many from out of town
- and many more members of the general public stopped by.
By the way - before you ask - the selection of backdrop
and divider curtain colors, gold, purple and teal, was by
Indiana Black Expo.
The
Expo Committee of Brothers Steve Jones, Aaron Woodall, and
Ed Squires thanks local alumni and college Brothers who
assisted or dropped into the booth to show their support.
Our special thanks to all out of town Brothers and others
who visited our exhibit. Follow ups are planned for those
who signed the visitor's roster or requested program information.
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