Spring 2023 Pre-Conclave Issue

Discuss revitalization, 1st conclave after pandemic, and 50th year Blazer As we progress out of a global pandemic, I would like to express sincere appreciation, gratitude and love to two of our most esteemed and senior Brothers, as well as shoulders of the Erie Alumni Chapter, Brethren Leonard I. Je ff erson and Albert H. Taliaferro, Jr. These two Good Brothers are 50 Year Members, Life Members as well as Charter Members of the Erie Alumni Chapter. It is with great pleasure to bestow appreciation to these two Good Brothers because they were a part of the 1984 establishment as well as the 2022 revitalization of the Chapter. “Celebration of Diamonds of the Erie Alumni Chapter” Open Letter of Gratitude and Appreciation to Brothers Leonard I. Je ff erson and Albert H. Taliaferro, Jr. “Good Brother Leonard I. Je ff erson - Delta Kappa Summer 1961 / Erie Alumni Chapter” Brother Je ff erson was born in Selma, Alabama. He attended Marquette University and was initiated into the Delta Kappa Chapter in the summer of 1961. Brother Je ff erson also attended and played basketball for Gannon College. Brother Je ff erson is a life member and charter member of the Erie Alumni Chapter. Brother Je ff erson was also a Polemarch with the chapter and is a 50 Year Member of the Bond. The Good Brother has been married for over 50 years to his wonderful wife Julia. They have three children (Jody, John and Jerry) and many grandchildren. In addition to his Kappa achievements and family success, Brother “Je ff ” continued to achieve by obtaining his M.B.A degree alongside his illustrious career in the private industry. Brother Je ff erson is always available to fellowship with Brothers. When younger Brothers return to visit he is known to be available to go out to breakfast or just hang out and celebrate that Good Ole Kappa Spirit. Brother Je ff erson is very passionate about Kappa recruitment. His message to younger Nupes is that they should go out and actively bring in new Brothers rather than waiting for guys to come to Kappa! He is very proud of his e ff orts of trying to recruit new members into the Bond! Brother Je ff erson now enjoys spending time with his family in Erie. “Good Brother Albert H. Taliaferro, Jr. - Delta Lambda Spring 1970 / Erie Alumni Chapter” Brother Taliaferro was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Germantown High School, attended St. Paul College and was initiated into the Delta Lambda Chapter in the spring of 1970 as a member of the “Fabulous Five”. After college Brother Taliaferro enrolled into the Army. Brother Taliaferro is a life member and charter member of the Erie Alumni Chapter as well as a 50 Year Member of the Bond. The Good Brother has been married 50 years to his wonderful wife Jacqueline with two beautiful daughters Keasha and Janai. Brother Taliaferro had an illustrious career in the private industry in Erie working for GE in leadership positions in the Þnancial and human resources area. Besides serving as Polemarch, Brother Taliaferro has served in many o ffi cer roles in the chapter. Brother Taliaferro was also instrumental with the planning of the Red and White Balls. The Good Brother’s passion for Kappa which is also his message to younger Nupes is the continuous e ff ort towards achievement personally and providing development opportunities for others, especially the youth. One of his most memorable Kappa moments was during the chartering of the Erie Alumni Chapter. He and a group of Brothers identiÞed a Brother they never met who was away from the ÒfratÓ for many years. After a visit to his home they explained to him that they needed him in the Bond in order to get ten members to qualify for an alumni chapter. He agreed and the group of Brothers “kollaborated” and paid his necessary fees and the Brother was reclaimed back into the Bond! Lastly but not least, the Good Brother is grounded in faith. He’s been a member of a church wherever he’s resided, sang in the choir and served on trustee boards. He now enjoys spending time with his family in Charlotte. He now enjoys spending time with his family in Charlotte.

Here’s to Brothers Je ff erson and Taliaferro - a Kappa journey well traveled! “On behalf of these two Good Brothers I say Yo and Kongratulations to the Tampa Alumni Chapter and Hosting Committee of the 2023 86th Grand Chapter Meeting and Konclave in Tampa Bay, Florida” Enjoy the Sip of the Loving Cup - Phi Nu! Brother Stacey J. Hitt, Ph.D (Gannon University / Nu Zeta Charter and Life Member, BE Swing ’84, 8of11, Erie and Miami Alumni) sponsored by the Assist By Hitt Foundation / alil-help.com Dedicated to the memory of Erie Alumni Brother Alfred E. Farmer eriealumnikappas.com / nuzetakappas.com

Phi Nu to the Brethren of Nu Zeta, Erie Alumni and Miami Alumni

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