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The
convention began with an elegant Vice President's Reception
in the Olympic Room of Indiana Sports Corporation's
headquarters, high above the Indianapolis skyline.
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Midwestern Region Vice President Samuel DeShazior welcomes
the region to Indianapolis at the Thursday night gala.
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Local
chapter co-chairs Br. John Davis and Br. Mark Webster
offer words of welcome following Br. Vice-President
DeShazior.
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Brothers and guests were serenaded into the evening
with the Indy skyline as a backdrop for good fellowship.
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Members of our Alpha Youth Program at Warren Township
High School, were honored guests at the Community Outreach
Luncheon.
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The
dulcet tones of good gospel music warmed those assembled
for the Community Outreach Luncheon.
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Iota
Lambda President Br. William Crutchfield.joined regional
leaders, and local dignitaries and national dignitaries
on the Community Outreach Luncheon dais.
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Luncheon
keynote speaker was the granddaughter of Br. Garrett
Morgan, prolific inventor, best known for invention
of the traffic light.
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Registration
was a scene of bustling activity, but local and regional
registration staff provided brothers with courteous
service.
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The
vendor area, job fair, and health fair were a focal
point for commerce, information, and impromptu fellowship. |
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Lovely and talented contestants added sparkle to the
ever-elegant Miss Black and Gold affair.
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Crowning of Miss Black and Gold - a highlight of every
convention!
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The
College Brothers Luncheon brings a special moment of
fellowship and Brotherhood among college and alumni
Brothers.
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The
entry of the dais for the Black and Gold awards banquet
signals the climax of another Alpha Phi Alpha Regional
Convention. |