2006 centennial Celebration

[enviedfemme]

Greetings,I have a question to you Alpha brothers.I was told when i called the national headquarters that in order for me to attend the 06 centennial in D.C i have to be registered under and Alpha brother.Is there anyone willing to place me on their account so i can attend this years centennial..

Thank you

[Professor]

You are correct - you must be an active member to register for the convention.

[enviedfemme]

Ok so does that mean i can not attend.If so thanks for the info...


Nefertari

[Professor]

it means you can't register unless you know a brother. you may be able to attend the public functions by purchasing tickets - call the national office.

[RBL]

Registration closes on June 3rd....

[Professor]

Bro. Lionel Ritchie is performing. I understand the cost is $150.00. Did you receive the letter from nationals last week.

[Professor]

Dear Brothers,



Thank you for your overwhelming response to the summons to come to Washington, DC for the purpose of convening the Centennial Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on July 25 - 30, 2006.



Because of your diligence, we must now terminate registration to the Centennial Convention. Registrations received via mail and postmarked, or those faxed or brought to the General Office after midnight on June 3, 2006 will not be accepted. You will not be able to register on-line either as of midnight on this date and you cannot register on-site. We simply do not have the space to accommodate additional attendees at many of the previously planned events.



If you have previously purchased a full registration you are still eligible to purchase additional tickets to the Friday evening Centennial VIP Reception and Gala Concert featuring Brother Lionel Richie, and sponsored by the Education Foundation and to the Saturday evening Black and Gold Banquet.

Thank you for making this Centennial Celebration the largest event in the history of our fraternity. We have far exceeded the capacity of our facilities and the expectations of our convention planning team.

Fraternally,

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.,

General President

[sphinxpoet]

That is good news that the convention is so popular it is bad news for brothers that have yet to register!

sphinxpoet

[ladygreek]

Wow, just wow.

[RBL]

Originally posted by sphinxpoet
That is good news that the convention is so popular it is bad news for brothers that have yet to register!

sphinxpoet

indeed it is

[ladygreek]

Did folx just greatly underestimate how huge this would be, or was it limited by design?

[Professor]

the host hotel is one of the largest hotels in DC. the property once was a sheraton - i use to manage group and meeting space for the chain in my much younger years - in addition to the host hotel there is an alternate property that we have across the street - i understand this hotel is also full.

speace would be a problem for any organization of this size - especially given the fact we celebrate 100 years of service. brothers that have never attended convention are registered for this one. its a once in a lifetime event.

[BlueReign]

Originally Posted by Professor

the host hotel is one of the largest hotels in DC. the property once was a sheraton - i use to manage group and meeting space for the chain in my much younger years - in addition to the host hotel there is an alternate property that we have across the street - i understand this hotel is also full.

speace would be a problem for any organization of this size - especially given the fact we celebrate 100 years of service. brothers that have never attended convention are registered for this one. its a once in a lifetime event.

This should be a memo to the rest of us. I used to work in sales at the Washington Hilton in the early 90's and I remember back in '92-'93 I was booking meeting space and overflow accommodations for conventions that were scheduled for 2000-01. Planning is key.

I am also extending a hearty welcome to you, Professor and all of your brothers in attendance to Washington, DC. I am a native Washingtonian. I've visited many other major cities but there is no place like home. So welcome to my home!

I look forward to seeing you. I remember how nice you were to me and my Sorors last summer in North Carolina. I do plan to attend your public events.

[Senusret I]

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
• Shop at the vendor area at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from 1pm to 9pm.
• Visit with some Alpha Authors during the same time
• View the opening of the Centennial Exhibit at 6:00pm
• Come to the Skee-Phi Affair - The LIVINGROOM @ Anzu 2436 18th Street NW. Doors open at 7:00pm, Admission $5


WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006
• Shop at the vendor area at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from 9am to 9pm.
• Visit with Alpha Authors Rashid Darden and Dr. Gregory Parks during that same time
• Visit the Centennial Exhibit from 9am to 6pm
• Attend the Convention Kick Off Party: The Step Show After Set at Felix, 2406 18th Street, NW at 10pm. Alphas free before 11, Ladies free before midnight, Greeks free before 10:30. For More Info: brosrunDC@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006
• Shop at the vendor area at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from 9am to 9pm.
• Visit with Alpha Authors Rashid Darden and Dr. Gregory Parks during that same time
• Visit the Centennial Exhibit from 9am to 6pm
• Attend STEP AFRIKA PRESENTS THE AUTHORS OF ALPHA at Busboys & Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW, from 9:30pm to 11:30pm. Invited Authors include: Benn Setfrey, Christopher L. Fields, D. Lee Hatchett, Darrius Gourdine, Gregory Parks, J. Keith Stewart, J.L. Kirkwood, Mark Anthony Thomas, Montre Bible, Mwalim, Rashid Darden, and Richard T. James, Jr.
• Attend the Party at LOVE, hosted by the DC Chapters of APhiA, at 1350 Okie Street, NE. 6pm, with a lavish dinner buffet and Doug E. Fresh later in the evening.
• Attend the Beta Chapter Party at Jin, 2017 14th Street, NW for FREE! 10pm brosrunDC@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2006
• Shop at the vendor area at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from 9am to 9pm.
• Visit with Alpha Authors Rashid Darden and Dr. Gregory Parks during that same time
• Visit the Centennial Exhibit from 9am to 6pm
• Dinner with the brothers featuring Rashid Darden, Benn Setfrey, and Christopher Fields
• Party at Love with the Alphas at 1350 Okie Street, NE. 6pm (arrive early!) with DMX in concert later in the evening. brosrunDC@gmail.com


SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2006
• Shop at the vendor area for the final time from 8am to 1pm
• Attend a book signing for African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and The Vision with Dr. Gregory Parks at the Howard University Bookstore, 2225 Georgia Avenue, NW, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
• Attend a public forum about Homosexuality in Black Fraternities, featuring Dr. Gregory Parks, Rashid Darden (Author of Lazarus), and Lazee Lamont (Radio personality and comedian), at the Howard University Bookstore, from 1pm to 2pm
• Attend the Heads Up Tenth Anniversary Project Fair from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Heads Up is a summer and after school program for elementary school students. The Heads Up Project Fair is an opportunity for us to see what our students have accomplished over the summer; thank the college students who put in countless hours as Heads Up tutors; honor the contributions of our school, university and funding partners; and, this year, celebrate a few Heads Up Heroes who made the last 10 years possible. McKinley Technology High School - 151 T Street, NE, Washington, D.C. Limited parking is available on campus. Directions to McKinley can be found at http://mths.k12.dc.us/location/locat.html
• Attend the Century Club Party at the City Museum, 801 K Street, NW (Across the street from the DC Convention Center), 9pm – 2am, Ladies Free before 11pm; http://www.flowinsiders.com/advertis...y_club_06.html

Sunday, July 30, 2006
• *Wake up next to an Alpha and wonder “What just happened here?”

[treblk]

Originally posted by ladygreek
Did folx just greatly underestimate how huge this would be, or was it limited by design?

It would appear so, but not me I LOVE living in DC!!!!!!!!


(hang out with the Alphas, then off to Philly!!!)