Alpha Phi Alpha: 100th Centennial
On July 26-30 2006 thousands of Alpha brothers came to Washington DC and turned the Nation's capital OUT!!!
It was a special occasion for all Alpha's as it was a celebration of our 100th year as a fraternity. So many esteemed brothers and other guest helped us in celebrating this wondrous occasion. All the other BGLO's were representing..except Iota(at least they weren't present at our public program to be acknowledged). There were so many beautiful women in attendance it was a shame. I even went to 2 clubs while there.. (I hadn't been to a club for real for real since 2000). That scene certainly hadn't changed...lol.
This was my first trip to DC that was not school sponsored and it is such an UGLY city. Give me North Carolina anyday. Me and my frat brothers stayed in the Washington Hilton (between Connecticut Ave and T street) and near Dupont Circle. I swear I believe there were liquor stores on every block...lol.. We got lost trying to find the hotel and the street maping didn't help any but luckily we "stumbled upon the hotel"...lol
It was probably 97 degrees at 10am and as much as I tried to stay "ice cold" it was no use...I took about 10 steps before I began sweating...................I mean sweating like somebody has sprayed me with a watergun or something...lol.
ANYWAYS.... the brotherhood exhibited at the event was unparalleled. All the hospitality suites were off the chain.. the partying was non-stop. I think I was at least up until 3am for 3 straight days..anyone who knows me knows that my body shuts down around 10pm on the daily..lol. Sure it was a pricey event but it was worth it. My frat brother even got a picture with "Thelma" from Good Times who was causing quite a stir in the hotel.
This convention has really inspired me to stay active with Alpha and sustained my decision to be a part of such an illustrious organization. The oldest brother at the convention was 102 (from North Carolina) and seeing showed and proved that Alpha is truly is a lifetime organization that transcends all the hazing, stepping, and foolishness that most tend to associate with Greek orgs. The bottom line is getting things done and Alpha can get things done.....1900000000000000000000000000000000000006!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All"
2 Comments:
Just wanted to congratulate you on the 100th anniversary. It's a testament to your brotherhood that you have all come this far.
This is my first time visiting.
I hope you come through in 08 for our big celebration ;)
Hope you had fun.
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