The Southeastern Khronicle: Winter 2025

ALUMNI NEWS

Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter Lunch Buddy Program Columbia Alumni brothers gathered with our lunch buddies at Joseph Keels Elementary School today for our first monthly mentoring meetup of the new year. The event was filled with excitement and enthusiasm as mentors and students reconnected after the holiday break. The mentoring program aims to provide guidance, support, and positive role models for young 4th and 5th- grade students, fostering their academic and personal growth. The brothers engaged in various activities, including reading sessions, academic discussions, and interactive games, all designed to inspire and motivate the students. This initiative continues to reflect our chapter's unwavering commitment to education and community involvement, ensuring that we make a lasting impact on the lives of these children.

CSCAC Attends MLK Holiday Breakfast Featuring Speaker Brother Retired Judge Clifton Newman The Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter joined in the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by attending the annual MLK Holiday Breakfast. This year's event featured retired Judge Clifton Newman as the keynote speaker. Judge Newman's insightful and inspiring speech captivated the audience, emphasizing the importance of continuing Dr. King’s legacy through acts of service, justice, and equality. The breakfast served as a meaningful gathering for members to reflect on the progress made and the work that remains in the pursuit of civil rights and social justice. This event further solidified the chapter's commitment to honoring Dr. King’s vision and contributing positively to the community.

Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter MVAC and National Wreaths Across America Day Event In addition, the Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter MVAC participated in the Annual National Wreaths Across America Day on December 14, 2024, and raised over $1,200.00 to purchase more than 70 wreaths. This effort was part of a nationwide initiative to honor and remember Veterans by laying wreaths on their graves. Participation in this noble cause exemplifies the chapter's ongoing dedication to service and gratitude towards those who have served the nation. It was a solemn and heartfelt event that brought together members and volunteers, reinforcing the fraternity's values of respect, honor, and commitment to community service.

ALBANY (GA) ALUMNI CHAPTER Embarking on the Year of Jubilee: Rededicating Ourselves to Leadership,

Service, and Achievement Chartered March 18, 1950

The Year of Jubilee—a time of reflection and renewal—perfectly aligns with our chapter’s 75th chartering anniversary and our fraternity’s 114-year legacy. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the rich tradition of honorable achievement, brotherhood, leadership, and service that has shaped both our chapter and the greater fraternity. At the same time, we rededicate ourselves to making a lasting impact in the Albany, GA community and on the campus of Albany State University. With excellence as our standard and unity as our foundation, we move forward with purpose—strengthening our bonds, expanding our reach, and continuing our tradition of leadership and service for years to come.

A Rededication to Campus Brothers of the Social and Political Action Committee participated in the Albany

Metro Area Chapter’s Pan-Hellenic Council and the Albany State Criminal Justice Department's Know Before You Vote Political Forum on the East Campus of Albany State University. Pictured are brothers with Brother Rep. Sanford D. Bishop (GA-02), center, in Orene Hall.

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