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Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter 3
What is the title of Chapter 3 of the history book? - correct answer The First Steps in Expansion With the foundations of fraternity organization and policy securely laid, the attention of the founders now turned to? - correct answer Expansion After the decision was made to become a fraternity, information came to members of Alpha Phi Alpha that there were students at what school that were interested in Alpha Phi Alpha? - correct answer Syracuse University Where is Syracuse University located?Syracuse, NY - correct answer Syracuse, NY When was the question presented officially when "the matter of admitting the men of Syracuse University into the chapter" was discussed?April 9, 1907 - correct answer April 9, 1907 T/F Was the meeting the took place on April 9, 1907 about the students of Syracuse University, the first appearance in the meetings of the idea of the possibility of expansion? - correct answer True When was the subject of expansion brought up again? - correct answer The opening of the year of 1907 - 1908 What was the topic of discussion at the meeting that took place on November 15th?
- correct answer At the meeting Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones(PRESIDENT), asked that each member give his opinion about "the admission of other organization or members to become part of Alpha Phi Alpha." What was the end result of the meeting that took place on November 15th?It was agreed that the chapter should favor "the granting of charters to bodies that meet
with their distinct approval." - correct answer It was agreed that the chapter should favor "the granting of charters to bodies that meet with their distinct approval." At the meeting on December 7, 1907 who proposed that a delegate be appointed to represent Alpha Phi Alpha at the installation of a chapter at Howard University? - correct answer Mr. Robert Harold Ogle What was the verdict said of who would be appointed to the represent Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard University? - correct answer It was said that "since the brethren all favored the appointment of our president, he readily accepted the honor." At the meeting on December 7, 1907 who was designated as the Official Representative to "make a Beta Chapter at Howard"? - correct answer Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones (PRESIDENT) Who made the motion of the effect and who seconded it? - correct answer Mr. Henry Arthur Callis and Mr. Lemeul Eugene Graves seconded it. What was the date of the adoption of the revised constitution? - correct answer December 14, 1907 What did Article V, Section 1 say? - correct answer "any male student of Cornell or other college or university, whose application filed by one of the members shall have received the approval of all members of the chapter to which it was submitted and who shall have undergone the prescribed initiation, is an active member." What did Article X, Section 1 say? - correct answer "all chapters shall consist of at least six members." What did Article X, Section 2 say? - correct answer "all chapters shall be made by Alpha Chapter."
Morris S. Walton, Junius W. Jones James E. Hayes. C. Edmund Smith (temporary chairman) Who was the first president of Beta chapter and acted as toastmaker? - correct answer Mr. Moses Alvin Morrison What brothers delivered brief addresses? - correct answer M.A. Morrison D. W. Bowles C. S. Cowan W. R. Wilson G. A. Lyle What did Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones speak on? - correct answer the ideals and purposes of the fraternity What was the quote that was used after the ceremonies, the meeting adjourned? - correct answer "with every man proud that he belonged to an organization of noble purposes and fraternalism." What was Alpha Phi Alpha the first of? - correct answer Alpha Phi Alpha was the first national intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established for black college men. Where was the scene of the organization of the first Greek letter fraternity chapter in an institution primarily for black youth? - correct answer Howard University. What was the significance of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Cornell University and Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha? - correct answer One at a predominantly white institution and the other at a predominantly black one.
Who was the Official Representative of Alpha Chapter? - correct answer Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones When and where was the Gamma Chapter created? - correct answer On December 30, 1907 at Virginia Union University in Richmond Virginia. T/F Virginia State University is Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones alma mater? - correct answer False What school is Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones alma mater? - correct answer Virginia Union University Who were the chapter members at Virginia Union University? - correct answer S. S. Booker F.D. Bluford C. A. Cleveland Beal Elliott R. P. Graves J. M. Lewis C. M. Rowlette What motion was made by Mr. Henry Arthur Callis about the expenses? - correct answer The expenses incurred in this work be paid by the chapter, and the motion was carried. What took place at the meeting on January 18, 1908? - correct answer An itemized account of expenses of Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones as the delegate to Richmond was read by the treasurer. Brother Jones then asked the Secretary to take the chair and "as a token of proper spirit
How many men joined the Beta chapter due to "Tap Day", and what was the new total number of members? - correct answer 14 men were taken into the fraternity on this first "Tap Day," bringing the number to 35. T/F Alpha Chapter heard about Tap Day and loved the idea. - correct answer False Tap Day was later discontinued by the Beta Chapter, because Alpha Chapter did not approve. What did Mr. Lemeul Graves report at the April meeting of 1908? - correct answer that "with due ceremony and instructions" three men at Syracuse University had been inducted into the fraternity. Who were the first members that were not part of the chapter that were accepted by Alpha Chapter into their's? - correct answer Daniel W. Edmonds Clarence Janifer Frank F. Thompson Why couldn't the students interested in Alpha Phi Alpha in Syracuse University could not be their own chapter? - correct answer Because there were not enough black students at Syracuse University to warrant the formation of a separate chapter. Who was the first honorary member and when did he become one? - correct answer Mr. George Fletcher, a former law student of the University of Michigan. April 26, 1907 Where was Mr. George Fletcher banquet held at? - correct answer At his residence. Who was the second honorary member and when did he become one? - correct answer Rev. Edward Ulysses Anderson Brooks, who was a graduate of the Law School of Cornell University and in charge of a church at Auburn, New York. February 29, 1908
What vote took place on May 15, 1909? - correct answer That they will not accept anymore honorary members. "the chapter deems it wise in its present stage of development not to admit honorary members." Who were the first honorary members of Alpha Phi Alpha? - correct answer Mr. Fletcher and the Rev. Brooks What was the report at the meeting of April 11, 1908? - correct answer Report was made concerning the creation of a chapter at the University of Toronto, Canada, which was to be known as Delta Chapter. Who was with Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones during the Easter vacation in Toronto, Canada? - correct answer Mr. Vertner Woodson Tandy What was the response from the mother chapter as a result of Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones creating the Delta Chapter at the University of Toronto? - correct answer It was said that his action was "rash" and "unwarranted" by some, and it was praised by others. What was the reasoning on why Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones and Mr. Vertner Woodson Tandy created the Delta Chapter at the University of Toronto? - correct answer Explained the difficulty financially of returning to Toronto to establish the chapter and that, being there, they thought it desirable from the practical point of view to establish the chapter and obtain the sanction of their action afterward. Who were the two initiates of the Delta Chapter that there is a record of? - correct answer Prince Robert M. Mahlangen of 104 University Place. Mr. Keath S.B. Simon of 67 Alexander Street, Toronto. The names of the other six members are unknown Where was the last place Mr. Mahlangen was last heard of? - correct answer In South Africa
Where did the members of the fraternity meet during the years of 1905 - 1908? - correct answer Room of members and the Young Colored Men's Club What was another name of the Young Colored Men's Club and what was it described as? - correct answer Napoleon Jackson Club It was described as a combination barber shop and poolroom. This type of environment was objectionable to the majority of the members, and the rooms of the members afforded more privacy also. The rooms of the members however, were small, and as the numbers increased the conditions became more unsatisfactory. What was the date when Mr. Henry Arthur Callis introduced the subject of obtaining a permanent meeting place and who was appointed to investigate the matter? - correct answer October 10, 1908 Mr. Lemuel Graves Where was a location they could secure a room but after a while there they decided it did not secure enough privacy for their meetings? - correct answer Mrs. Annie Coleman Singelton 411 East State Street Who was the president of Alpha Phi Alpha during the autumn of 1908? - correct answer Mr. Henry Arthur Callis Who was the secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha during the autumn of 1908? - correct answer Frank V. Plummer Who was on the Committee on Constitution? - correct answer Giles, Graves and Brown
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The seat of Beta Chapter, Washington, D.C., was proposed as the place of meeting. - correct answer True What were the dates set for the first general convention? - correct answer December 28, 29, 30, 1908 Who was nominated on December 12th, for the delegates to represent Alpha Chapter at the convention, and who were the official delegates? - correct answer Graves, Giles, Ogle, and Smith Giles and Ogle were chosen but Ogle could not attend anymore so Boags took his place. T/F At the meeting of December 19th, delegates were advised to support Mr. George Biddle Kelley for the position of the President of the General Convention. - correct answer True Where did they assemble at for the First General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha? - correct answer Main Building on Howard University 4th floor, and the room used use to be the office of Howard University Journal. T/F The convention opened on Friday morning, December 28. - correct answer False; Monday morning Who opened the convention, and who allowed them to? - correct answer President George Lyle of Beta Chapter, and President Henry Arthur Callis allowed this motion The constitution provided that the president of the mother chapter should preside the convention.
Henry Arthur Callis; The Alpha Chapter James P. Boags; To Promote a More Perfect Union J. Russell Hunt; The Beta Chapter S. S. Booker; The Gamma Chapter Roscoe Conkling Giles; The Negro in the Larger Universities T/F The third day's session opened on Wednesday morning, December 30, at 8:30 - correct answer True Who presented the first ritual? - correct answer Brother Giles and Graves Beta Chapter was the host at an upperclassmen dance on Wednesday evening at Howard University called? - correct answer Xmas Prom T/F Elections took place on the last day of the convention which was a Thursday - correct answer True Who was elected president of the General Convention? - correct answer Brother Moses Alvin Morrison of Beta Chapter Who was elected vice-president of the General Convention? - correct answer Brother Henry Arthur Callis of Alpha Chapter Who was elected secretary of the General Convention? - correct answer Brother S. S. Booker of Gamma Chapter
Who was elected treasurer of the General Convention? - correct answer Brother Roscoe C. Giles of Alpha Chapter Where was the next place of meeting planned that would take place in December 1909? - correct answer Gamma Chapter - Richmond, VA Who closed the convention, and led in singing "God be With You Till we Meet Again?
- correct answer Mr. Henry Arthur Callis Who became the dominant controlling party? - correct answer The General Convention
