Post date: May 23, 2017 2:54:37 PM
Greenville, South Carolina - a slate of new chapter officers were chosen for Gamma Gamma Lambda's 2017-2019 term at the May Chapter Chapter held on May 20th. The Elections completed the nominations for the Officers which were open at the April Meeting.
Brothers Furman S. Jackson and James B. Morris were elected to serve as President and Vice President, respectively. Congratulations to all the brothers who were elected to serve. Officers were swore in by Bro. Alex Kinlaw at the Chapter Meeting.
The full slate of the new officers is available on our public website and officer page
Here is Bro. Jackson's President's Remarks (also posted on the Public website)
It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and earthquake."
Fredrick Douglas
Greetings Brothers,
I am humbled to serve as your chapter president. As much as you have entrusted me with the care to lead, I anticipate your participation and cooperation to continue to hold Alpha Phi alpha fraternity, Inc. high.
While there are many needs to be met in our community, state, nation, and world, we are also called to an Esprit de Fraternite' which undergirds and sustains our efforts - the brotherhood which bonds us also motivates us to be Servants of All.
Please join me as we endeavor to Secure the House, expanding an environment that is "the eminent expression of friendship", which will grow our capacity to serve our community.
Let us continue to impact the Upstate of South Carolina in the name of Alpha.
Fraternally,
Furman S. Jackson, President
Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.