Sigma Celebrates The Past & Embraces The Future In Brooklyn

Top Quote To celebrate its centennial and 100 years of service the Eastern Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will convene for the 100th anniversary regional conference under the theme "Celebrating the Past - Embracing the Future". End Quote
  • New York, NY (1888PressRelease) March 17, 2014 - The Eastern Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will convene for the 100th anniversary regional conference from March 27 to March 30 in Brooklyn, NY. The biannual event is to be held at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott. As the fraternity is celebrating its centennial and 100 years of service, the theme for the conference is "Celebrating the Past - Embracing the Future". The four day conference will welcome men of Phi Beta Sigma from Virginia to New England along with members of the Sigma Beta Club, the organization's youth male mentorship program, sister organization Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and guests.

    The men of Sigma stand by the belief of being a part of the community and not apart from it. Numerous activities are open to the public including the opening ceremony on Thursday, March 27th at 7:30pm. The event will be hosted by Sigma brother Al Roker and feature Sigma brother Malik Yoba. There will be performances by blues legend Cedric "Catfish" Turner and a short play written by Sigma brothers Lawrence Evans and Joe Palmore. Another major event that is open to the public is the Image Awards dinner on Friday the 28th at 7pm. Sigma will honor Ernest A. Logan, President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators and Stacy Spikes the CEO/Co-Founder of MoviePass. The conference will also play host to an All Greek Step Show and After Party on Friday evening at 9pm at the Masonic Temple. To see a full list of events or to purchase tickets, individuals are encouraged to visit the conference website http://erc14.pbseast.org.

    The conference is hosted by the collective of New York chapters, including the following chapters:
    • Alpha Delta - City College of New York
    • Beta Lambda - Brooklyn College
    • Beta Psi Sigma - Westchester County and Bronx
    • Epsilon Sigma - Harlem
    • Gamma Rho Sigma - Queens & Long Island
    • Kappa Beta Sigma - Brooklyn
    • Mu Delta Sigma - Long Island
    • Theta Gamma - New York City Metro
    • Xi Epsilon - Long Island University

    For additional information at the conference or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region please visit the conference website http://erc14.pbseast.org/ or the regional website http://www.pbseast.org

    About Phi Beta Sigma
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is an international association that has become a legacy of excellence. The lineage of greatness began on January 9, 1914 with the three noble founders: Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown on the campus of Howard University, Washington, DC. These proud men formed a chain of esteemed scholars striving to make a difference in society through the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and service.

    The diversity of their membership was the unique attraction to Sigma. With Culture for Service and Service for Humanity as their motto, the Brotherhood was able to advance a variety of human causes, including civil and equal rights and service to America's communities. Inclusion, rather than exclusion, was the ethical foundation of Sigma's membership. Decade after decade, Phi Beta Sigma has captured within its ranks great men of America's history. The Sigma Scroll inscribes names of achievement in the areas of education, science, medicine, law, business, politics, fine arts, civil rights and sports. Sigmas are men of vision, men of culture, men of service and men of leadership.

    Nearly 100 years later and with over 150,000 members initiated, the Brotherhood has evolved into one of the nation's oldest African American institutions. Sigma men are the high achievers, movers and shakers of their times.

    Membership in Sigma has its privileges: professional development, systematic approach to organizational planning, progressive and innovative programs, leadership development, first-class social functions, an opportunity for community involvement and an international network of life-long friendships."

    Contact: Occasio Gee
    Director of Publicity
    publicity ( @ ) pbseast dot org
    757.285.1914

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