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The Best in the World! Local Sigmas win International Chapter of the Year award SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Members of local Phi Beta Sigma chapters, including members of the youth Sigma Beta Club, attended the fraternity's recent International Conclave Convention in Philadelphia. The theme of the gath ering was "Power Up." The fraternity will mark its centennial in Washington, D.C. next year. The Delta Sigma (the alumni chapter) and Delta Alpha (the collegiate chapter) were both com peting for International Chapter of the Year in their respective cate gories. The Delta Sigma Chapter brought home the International Alumni Chapter of the Year. "Though confident in the chapter's ability to compete, it was a new and exciting experience because I did not know what to expect on an international stage," Chapter President Reginald D. McCaskill said. In awarding the honor to Delta Sigma, The Fraternity National Awards and Standard Committee pointed to a number of the chapter's programs, including its partnerships with non profits like the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Its many local initiatives, including the chapter's Back to School Cookout and School Supplies Giveaway, annual Heritage Awards Gala and the reestablishment of its Sigma Beta Club, were also cited by the commit tee. Also at the Conclave, Brother Nicholas Gilchrist, a recent Winston-Salem State University graduate, won the international oratori cal contest. The topic was "How Phi Beta Sigma Could Assist in Pushing President Obama's Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans." This year's Conclave also marked the first time local Sigma Beta mem bers Nasir Moore and Tyrek Thompson attended a national convention. They participated in workshops on childhood obesity, professionalism and college prep. The Conclave body selected new leadership for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Brother Jonathan A. Mason Sr. was elected the 34th International President. He succeeds Brother Jimmy Hammock. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914 by three young African-American male students, A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown. They wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service. The Delta Sigma Chapter was chartered in Winston-Salem on Dec. 10, 1923. This year marks the chapter's 90th anniversary. * . ? , Submitted Photos The Sigmas of Winston-Salem. Jimmy Hammock presents the International Alumni Chapter of the Year Award to Reginald McCaskill. Sigma Betas Nasir Moore and Tyrek Thompson pose with WSSV alumnus Kevin Bracey (center). Nicholas Gilchrist poses with hp trophy. POSSE Presents... [ Free Rapid HIV testing Be one of the first 30 people to bring this ad in and get a free rapid HIV test and you will receive one free ticket to attend a Friday or Saturday night performance of either The Marvin Gaye Story or The Eve of Jackie! Where: National Black Theater Festival International Vendors Market The Twin City Quarter IMC Benton Convention Center When: Wednesday, July 31st, 12pm - 7pm Thursday, August 1st, 11am - 7pm Friday, August 2nd, 11am - 7pm Saturday, August 3rd, 11am - 7pm rFor more info: Call 336-703-3212 or visit POSSEhealth org or check us out on facabook.
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