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Men of Tomorrow and Fulfilling our Fraternal Mission

This planning meeting presentation by Bros. Jonathan Gaines and Stephen Miller discusses the mission, programs, and goals of the Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Men of Tomorrow and Fulfilling our Fraternal Mission

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  1. Men of Tomorrow and Fulfilling our Fraternal Mission Planning Meeting Presentation Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presented by: Bros. Jonathan Gaines and Stephen Miller August 6th, 2016

  2. Outline • Introduction • Mission • MOT and our Fraternal Mission • Call to Action • Workshops • Joint Programs • Special Events • Discussion • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Hillsborough County is the 3rd worst county for upward mobility in the United States. Source: New York Times • The #1 cause of death for black males 15-24 is homicide. Source: Center for Desease Control • Nationally, the graduation rate for black males is 59%. Hillsborough County Pinellas County, this drops below 50%. Source: Schott Foundation Report on Black Boys • Unarmed blacks are as likely to be shot by police as armed whites. Source: Dr. Cody Ross @ UCDavis 2015

  4. Introduction

  5. Introduction • Hillsborough County is the 3rd worst county for upward mobility in the United States. Source: New York Times • The #1 cause of death for black males 15-24 is homicide. Source: Center for Desease Control • Nationally, the graduation rate for black males is 59%. Hillsborough County Pinellas County, this drops below 50%. Source: Schott Foundation Report on Black Boys • Unarmed blacks are as likely to be shot by police as armed whites. Source: Dr. Cody Ross @ UCDavis 2015

  6. Is made up of Professional Men

  7. Strengths: “math, communication, reading, science, football, God, personable, education, caring personality, humor, talent, work ethic, writing, essays, personality, humility, computer programming/technical analysis, leadership, civics, Madden, problem solving, outgoing, wise, alliances, calm demeanor, intelligence, awareness of surroundings, determination, friendly, respectful”

  8. Weaknesses: “reading, writing, math, limited faith, limited confidence, belief in self, effort, limited courage, believability, sports, achievement of goals, procrastination, motivation, lack of sleep, basketball, speaking out loud, lack of social skills, science, laziness, too outgoing, work/life balance, ignorance, perceptiveness, sensitivity, money, time, over-tolerant, indecisiveness, responsibility, procrastination, taking initiative”

  9. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders

  10. “Leadership is the ability to help and assist others, a person is willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good.” • “Being responsible of your actions and others” • “The ability to step out” • “Leadership is having courage to influence someone into the right direction with integrity.” • “Leadership is the ability to endure hardships with others to reach a common goal.”

  11. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders Promotes Brotherhood

  12. “A brotherhood is a close bond or friendship that involves loyalty, honesty, and forgiveness” • “Brotherhood is being a family, a unit knowing how to show respect, honesty and loyalty to one another, and being selfless and sharing love towards your brother or brotherhood.” • “Brotherhood is the bond you have between a group of men. It’s a group of your friends who use each other to climb through the social and economic hierarchy through intense unity.”

  13. “Being able to trust and rely on each other whenever you or someone else needs help.” • “To have that person’s back even when that person doesn’t… Wanting something for someone morethan they want for themselves.” • “Brotherhood is being their friend and always being there for him or her.” • “A brotherhood is a close bond or friendship that involves loyalty, honesty, and forgiveness.”

  14. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders Promotes Brotherhood Promotes Academic Excellence

  15. “Academic excellence is having grades such as A’s and B’s. To have your grades good enough to those of an Indian is academic excellence. They will help you infiltrate the white man’s careers.” • “Academic excellence is when you can look back at your school year and say ‘I did a great job.’” • “It means that I worked hard and I passed my classes.” • “Working hard to succeed in your classes and doing your best to pass and get good grades.”

  16. “Being able to maintain my 4.0 GPA so I can walk across the stage with honors credit and be able to receive a football scholarship.” • “Academic Excellence for me is being able to put my schoolwork first and avoid procrastination in order to improve my GPA.” • “Making a 5.0 weighed GPA and maintaining straight A’s.” • “Having the determination and work ethic to achieve the best grade.”

  17. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders Promotes Brotherhood Promotes Academic Excellence Provides Community Service

  18. “Service is working for a cause you have chosen because service is the backbone of America.” • “Service is when you help the community in some kind of way.” • “Service is giving back to the community and being a community leader.” • “Taking leadership to help a special cause or need that has a certain demand.”

  19. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders Promotes Brotherhood Promotes Academic Excellence Provides Community Service Provides Community Advocacy

  20. “Advocacy is suggesting an idea to other people to help others/another person.” • “Advocacy means to me is to lead the people around me.” • “Advocacy is the ability to put in workand work to aid others.” • “Advocacy is argumenting in favor of a special cause or need.” • “Advocacy is taking care of a special cause or speaking out on something in need – black lives matter.”

  21. Is made up of Professional Men Develops Leaders Promotes Brotherhood Promotes Academic Excellence Provides Community Service Provides Community Advocacy

  22. How can we better fulfill the mission of our Fraternity through Men of Tomorrow? We are not just a professional society. We are not just a social study club. We are not just a service organization. We need a commitment from brothers toward MOT to fulfill our mission.

  23. Workshops: 10-12p for academics. 12:30-2p programming July 23rd– Political Action August 27th– Voteless People September 10th– College Life September 24th– Parents Day October 8th– Service Careers October 29th– Brother to Brother December 3rd– STEM Careers December 17th–Brothers keeper January 7th–MLK Day of Service February 4th– Business Careers March 4th– Project Alpha April 1st– Brother to Brother 2 May 6th– Go to High School May 20th– Go to College We need brothers to lead. And help with 1 on 1 or groups!

  24. Workshops: 10-12p for academics. 12:30-2p programming July 23rd– Political Action August 27th– Voteless People September 10th– College Life September 24th– Parents Day October 8th– Service Careers October 29th– Brother to Brother December 3rd– STEM Careers December 17th–Brothers keeper January 7th–MLK Day of Service February 4th– Business Careers March 4th– Project Alpha April 1st– Brother to Brother 2 May 6th– Go to High School May 20th– Go to College We need brothers to lead. And help with 1 on 1 or groups!

  25. Brother to Brother Joint Programs • Chapters have discussed 2 joint program meetings • First meeting to focus on social justice (in person) on 10/29 • Second meeting to focus on health issues (virtual) on 4/1 • Chapters involved from Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Tallahassee Table 1: Joint Program Budget for 30 to travel to Gainesville, FL

  26. Special Events in bold and important reminders July 16th– Welcome Social August 10th – First Day of School August 13th– Fun Day August 30th – Election Primary October 14-16th – District Conf. November 12th– Golf Tourney? November 8th – Election Day November 19 – Field Trip January 16th– MLK Parade? January 21st– Fundraiser February 18th– Fun Day March 12-16th– College Tour March 23-26th– Regional Conf. April 22nd– Greek Games? June 3rd– End celebration June 14-17th - LDCEI

  27. Leader Development Citizenship Education Institute (LDCEI) In addition to scholarships awarded to graduating MOTs, younger MOTs that show promise should go to LDCEI (unknown location) Table 2: Budget for 2 MOT’s and 1 chaperone to attend LDCEI

  28. Conclusion • We have a unique opportunity in FL for mentoring young black men • We need MOT to fulfill our mission and all brothers should invest in its success • Brothers will be welcomed to contribute their skills and should sign up for commitments today • The calendar is finalized for this year • Two new initiatives are being added: LDCEI and Brother to Brother • The info packet can be forwarded to interested youth

  29. Questions?

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