Fall 12 Infomer
Fall 12 Infomer
Fall 12 Infomer
Presidents Message
The Iota Nu Chapter wins College Chapter of the Year at the 2012 District Convention in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Iota Nu chapter beat out ____ other chapters throughout the state of Alabama to claim the coveted District Chapter of The Year Award. Although there was strong competition, the Iota Nu chapter came home with the Award and bragging rights for a calendar year. Iota Nu excelled in each area of judgment scoring no less than a 90 in each category. Bros. DeMon Johnson and Adrian Jones provided the splendid presentation that sealed the deal. The criteria for Chapter of The Year were as follows:
Academic standings of the entire chapter brotherhood Awards and achievements Contribution to growth of personal service to chapter members Scholastic/Leadership Contributions to both college and community Degree of participation in Alpha National Programs Active participation on all levels. Years of active and continuous service to the fraternity. National display and interview The Iota Nus Chapter Display Board for the 2012 District
overcome barriers that may prevent people from voting in todays day and timeespecially college students. Iota Nu conducting their own voters carpool on Election Day transporting over 200 students from Blazer Hall to Ramsay High School to the voting polls. The voters carpool allowed students without transportation to cast their vote. In addition to the voters carpool, Iota Nu registered over 500 students on campus this past year, exciting them about the importance of the upcoming election.
Iota Nu brothers ready to register UAB students to vote for the 2012 election.
In the days before the election Iota Nu, along with the Omicron Lambda chapter, hosted a mock debate where the 2012 candidates motives and views were discussed in depth at the local high school Huffman High. High school seniors who were of voting age got a clearer understanding of the policies each candidate was advocating in this years election.
(Left to Right)- Bros. Maurice Asouzo, Harriston Miller, and Jacobi Peoples facilitate the mock debate.
Bros. Sean Perry, Jacobi Peoples, Kris Peek and David Dada assisted in the Youth First Toys for Tots sponsored by the Mayors Division of Youth Services led by Bro. Cedric Sparks, Sr.
Iota Nu collecting toys and gently used clothes on Founders Day, December 4th
Ms. Iota Nu
Chastity Sumler
2012-2013
I would like to thank the Iota Nu chapter for providing me with this opportunity. The scholarship will help me continue my academic endeavors.
The Miss Black and Gold Pageant is an outgrowth of the long tradition of Alpha Chapters designation of outstanding young ladies to serve as Chapter Sweet-hearts. The Fraternity recognizes the support rendered to it by the many friends of Alpha Phi Alpha; this endeavor serves as one mechanism to applaud such support. Every year, the Iota Nu chapter funds a scholarship pageant in which the first place winner receives a scholarship prize of $500 and the runner-up receives a prize of $250. Chastity Sumler won Iota Nus Ms. Black & Gold for 2012 -2013. Chastity comes from a strong background of pageant experience placing third in Miss Mississippi, second in the District Convention and she is currently working on running for Ms. America. Chastity is from Flora, MS, majoring in Biology and aspires to become a practicing physician.
Bro. Harriston Millner sanitizes school chairs. Iota Nu posing with other NPHC, IFC, MGC, and PHC organizations after a long day of service.
Iota Nu has a very strong bond with Cherry Hill Healthcare center where they partner with Iota Nu alumni, Christopher White, who operates the facility. Cherry Hill held their Annual Back-To- School Healthcare Fair where the brothers tended to the various stations as well as assisted in the passing out of school supplies for the children that were in need.
Read & Romp Birmingham is a free family event that is held in Railroad Park for children between the 3 through 8 age range. The learning activities at the event were based off popular childrens books. This year Iota Nu participated by operating the face painting station and by donating childrens books.
Brothers Jonathan Riley, Kris Peek, Deon Stover, and David Dada
Jesses Place is a women and childrens shelter that provides a safe and supportive Christian environment to those in need. Iota Nu partnered with UABs Leadership & Service Council where they mentored young children and helped with academics. On Founders Day Iota Nu assisted in the distribution of Christmas toys to the children at Jesses place as well.
Step In the Name of Love Extravaganza is an annual event directed by The Mayors Division of Youth Services. Iota Nu participated in this annual event on November 18th and put on a spectacular showing for the youth of Birmingham as well as other NPHC Greeks that were in attendance. The brothers were rewarded with a certificate of excellence and appreciation.
Brothers Harriston Millner, Jacobi Peoples, Kristopher Peek, and Arthur Thornton pose before the show.
Fall 2012
THE INFORMER
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Bro. Maurice Asouzo is a definition of a scholar as he boast a 3.81 GPA overall and majoring in Chemistry. Maurice is apart of the Sci-Tech program where he does undergraduate research in organic chemistry.
Being in the Sci-Tech program provides me with an academic challenge which allows me to learn new techniques and procedures that will apply to my career field.
Bro. Adrian Jones selected as USGA President in the spring has guided the campus to new heights such as garnering more high profiled guest for campus events and spear heading more support for away athletic events and Blazer Nights.
The programs I am implanting under my presidency are some I hope to keep as tradition long after I am gone.
Bro. Sean O Perry earned a 3.59 GPA in the fall semester earning him a spot on the Honor Roll . Sean is an Exercise Science major with plans to attend physician assistant school after graduation. Sean is the Publicity Chair for the Leadership Service Council and has been actively engaged in community service.
LSC has really allowed me to grow as well as contribute back to the chapter..
Bro. DeMon Johnson in his first semester as chapter president DeMon has taken Iota Nu to the next level. From the purchase of the new letters to the innovative fundraisers the chapter has been flourishing under his administration.
Bro. Kristopher Peek holding many positions on campus recently became the president of S.O.B. E.R which is the alcohol awareness program at UAB educating the student population about the dangers and risk of drugs and alcohol.
I am very much so looking onward and upward towards next year. The best is yet to come!
On Friday, October 11, 1974 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. chartered its 409th Chapter, Iota Nu, also known as the Original Wrecking Crew. Located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, yet another astounding chapter was founded by 13 outstanding men affectionately known as our Bakers Dozen. They are William Agee, Ronnie Brown, Eric Ellington, Samuel Finch Sr., Bronco Henderson, Wilbur Johnson, Reddith Lewis, James Mann, Oliver Moten, Louis Shackleford, Leroy Simmons, Walter Turner, and Charles Wiggins. Originally advised by Dr. Aaron Lamar, these men set off to make an impact in the greater Birmingham Area. The Iota Nu Chapter still strives to serve the Birmingham community today through its dedication to leadership, community service, and other outreach programs.
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