Alpha Phi Alpha is making a difference in the lives of children by Bowling for Kids’ Sake! Please join the Pacific Northwest Alpha men to make an impact in the life of a child!
 
 
 
*        Join us Thursday April 23rd from 9-11am at the Portland State  University bowling lanes as one of our community service projects.
*        All fundraising is done virtually through the Bowl for Kids’ Sake website – www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
*        Each team is responsible for raising $625, which is done easily through the website.
How do I fund raise?  As a bowler, you set your own individual fundraising goal. We’re asking each bowler to raise a minimum of $125, so that your whole team raises at least $625—that’s just 5 friends pledging $25 each or 10 friends pledging $12.50 each) 
 
Five easy steps to get started:
 
1.    Go to www.bbbsnorthwest.org and enter the Bowl for Kids' Sake Headquarters.
2.    Click on REGISTER HERE.
3.    Agree to the waiver and agreement.
4.   Then you can choose to "Start a team" by entering your information.
5.    After your team and page is set, all you need to do is send the stock emails out from your page and watch the money start rolling in.
 
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FAQs 2009 Bowl for Kids’ Sake
 
What is Bowl for Kids’ Sake?  Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest fundraiser of the year. All of the money we raise goes directly towards making matches.  It works just like a walk-a-thon or bike race – but for us, we go bowling! Don’t worry – you don’t have to be a good bowler and you may even get a prize for your low score or number of gutter balls!!!  Bowl for Kids’ Sake is about helping kids by raising money through our on-line fundraising tool at bbbsnorthwest.org.  We make it easy and fun for you and your team members.
 
What does a team captain do?  A Team Captain is someone who can recruit four more people to bowl with him or her. As Team Captain, all you have to do is help your teammates get registered, and then motivate and excite them to ask their friends, family, colleagues, or whoever they can get to support them—through our Bowl for Kids’ Sake website.
 
How many people are on a team?  A team consists of five fundraisers and bowlers – so if you are a Team Captain, we ask you to recruit four more people to fundraise and bowl with you. 
 
Why do we bowl if this is about raising money for kids?   To have fun, celebrate your fundraising success, and meet other supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters.  All bowlers receive a commemorative t-shirt, two free games of bowling, and free shoe rental. There will be all sorts of prizes for top fundraisers and low bowling scores; and we’ll have free pizza, beverages, and entertainment.
 
Bowlers should ask everyone they know to support them. Ask your family, friends, co-workers, doctor, accountant…anyone!! Before you know it, you will not only have reached, but probably surpassed, your goal.
Plus, we’ve made it really easy to ask people for pledges:
 
1.   Online registration is now available!  Go to bbbsnorthwest.org and click on “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” to register and reserve your lane at a bowling party.   You can use our e-mail templates to contact everyone in your e-mail address book. They will get a link e-mailed to them, so that they can donate on-line to your team with a credit card, and their pledges will automatically be counted towards your goal. Our website tracks your progress too. 
 
2.   You can also use the pre-printed pledge sheet and carry it with you to work, to appointments, or while you run errands. Ask people you come into contact with to support you. And the best part is, you don’t need to collect the money. Big Brothers Big Sisters will take care of the billing.
 
How much time does it take?  Raising money is easy. Between the website and your pledge sheet, you should be able to reach your fundraising goal very quickly. On bowling day, your team of five bowlers gets to bowl two games – this should take about two hours at a relaxed, fun pace. It also leaves time for you to get some food and drinks, and to socialize with your teammates and other bowlers. The bowling is scheduled into 2-hour shifts; however, you should plan to arrive about 15 minutes early so that you can sign in, get your shoes, and find the right ball.
 
I’m not a good bowler. Do I need to get a good score?
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is not about bowling – it’s about helping kids. So your score doesn’t matter. For bowlers and supporters alike, the greatest satisfaction comes from knowing you’ve helped kids right here in our community.
 
What does the money get used for?
The money raised at Bowl for Kids’ Sake goes directly to matching children with adult mentors. It costs $1,000 to match one child to one adult, so the more people who raise money, the greater the number of kids who benefit.
 
I work for a company that may want to be a corporate sponsor. Who can I talk to about that?   Corporate sponsors are a huge part of the event’s success. We have a complete sponsor packet that we could send to your company and our sponsorship levels are on the Bowl for Kids’ Sake website. 
 
My company has a Matching Gift program. Can I use my pledges for a Matching Gift?
Each company has their own set of rules around their Matching Gift program. You should contact the person within your company who handles the program.

Conference at a Glance

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Corporate HQ Office set-up UPH Newport
12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Western Region HQ Office set-up UPH Astoria
12:00pm - 2:00 p.m. Pre-Convention Meeting (with hotel) UPH Coos Bay
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Leadership Board Meeting UPH Coos Bay

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Corporate HQ Office set-up/ open UPH Newport 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Western Region HQ Office set-up/ open UPH Astoria 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Community Service Program (Bowl for Kids Sake) PSU Smith Memorial Bowling Alley
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vendor Hall set-up UPH Willamette
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Leadership Meeting (Invitation Required) UPH Wahkeena Falls
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration UPH Astoria
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Awards Committee Meeting UPH Coos Bay
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grievance and Discipline Committee Meeting UPH Wahkeena Falls
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Senior Affairs Committee Meeting UPH Trillium Lake
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rules & Credentials Committee Meeting UPH Pyramid Lake
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Elections Committee Meeting UPH Crater Lake
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Life Membership Committee Meeting UPH Multnomah Falls
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Constitution Committee Meeting UPH Suite ______
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Membership Standards Extensions Committee Meeting UPH Elowah Falls
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Public Program & Vice President’s Reception UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Boat Ride (local chapter public event) Portland Spirit

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
7:15 a.m. - 8;45 a.m. Chapter President’s Breakfast (Invitation required) UPH Encore 310 Restaurant
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration UPH Astoria
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Corporate HQ Office UPH Newport
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Western Region HQ Office UPH Astoria 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vendors Hall Open UPH Willamette
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. FIRST BUSINESS SESSION PSU Smith Memorial Ballroom
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Miss Black & Gold Practice PSU Smith Memorial Ballroom/MCC
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Awards Room (Judging) UPH Coos Bay
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Membership Intake Workshop PSU Smith Memorial Room 236
10:45 a.m. - 11: 45 a.m. Health Management Workshop PSU Smith Memorial Room 238
10:45 p.m. - 11:45 a.m. Alpha History Workshop PSU Smith Memorial room 294
10:45 p.m. - 11:45a.m. Ritual and Ceremonies Workshop PSU Smith Memorial Room 296
10:45 p.m. - 11:45 a.m. Resume Writing Workshop PSU Smith Memorial Room 298
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fraternal Luncheon UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Southern California District Caucus UPH Multnomah Falls
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Northern California District Caucus UPH Wahkeena Falls
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Arizona Nevada New Mexico District Caucus UPH Pyramid Lake
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain District Caucus UPH Trillium Lake
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Great Northwest District Caucus UPH Elowah Falls
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. SECOND BUSINESS SESSION UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Collegiate Scholars Bowl PSU Smith Memorial Multicultural Center
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Miss Black & Gold Pageant (Public/Fee) PSU Smith Memorial Ballroom
8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Step Show & Late Night Dance (Public/Fee) PSU Stott Athletic Sports Center
10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Late Night Jazz Social UPH Encore 310 Restaurant








SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Life Membership Breakfast (ticket required) UPH Encore 310 Restaurant
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration UPH Astoria
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Corporate HQ Office UPH Newport 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vendors Hall Open UPH Willamette Falls
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Awards Room (Judging) UPH Coos Bay
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. THIRD BUISNESS SESSION UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
10:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Candidates Forum (General President, VP & AVP) UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ELECTIONS PSU Smith Memorial Rooms 327-329
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. College Brothers Luncheon PSU Smith Memorial Ballroom
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. College Brothers Caucus PSU Smith Multicultural Center
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. AlphaNet Workshop UPH Wahkeena Falls
2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Organizational Effectiveness Workshop UPH Elowah Falls
2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Alpha Advisor Workshop UPH Multnomah Falls
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. FINAL BUSINESS SESSION UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Black & Gold Reception PSU Student Union Ballroom
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Black & Gold Banquet PSU Student Union Ballroom
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Black and Gold Gala (Public/Fee) PSU Student Union Ballroom
8:00pm - 12Midnight Fundraiser for Engaging Youth (Public/Fee) PSU Hoffman Hall
10:00pm - 2:00am College Brothers Late Night Jam II(Public/Fee) PSU Stott Athletic Center


SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ecumenical Service UPH Columbia Falls Ballroom
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting (with brothers) UPH Astoria
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Post conference Meeting (with hotel) UPH Astoria

December 1, 2008

On behalf of the Western Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., it is our pleasure to offer the Official Convention Call for the 61st Western Region Convention, April 23rd through April 26th, 2009, at the University Place Hotel on the campus of Portland State University in Portland, OR.

Portland, the City of the Roses is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers with a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. Portland has all of the fine features of any major city with the added benefits of being clean, green and known for its nice friendly citizens. Some of the features of Portland include shopping in the major stores like Nordstrom’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy’s plus The Nike Store in Beaverton. The Riverfront Park, Farmer’s Markets, Portland Zoo, and Maritime Park are but a few of the many features of this beautiful city.

We will conduct elections for the Regional Vice President and Regional Assistant Vice President. The convention will offer guidance on the implementation of our national programs and special projects, opportunities for personal and fraternal development, and an informational/interactive health fair. As your Western Region Vice President and Western Region Assistant Vice President, we implore you to join the brotherhood in Portland as we return to the place of our beginnings in an Alpha Excellence manner.

The convention planning committee which consists of representatives from the Western Region Leadership team, Great Northwest District, Epsilon Zeta Lambda Chapter and Alpha Xi Chapter are working diligently to produce a fun filled, family friendly conference worthy of your participation. Our ladies will be treated to many exciting activities including a casino trip, a shopping excursion and wine tasting.

“College Days New Way New Day” is the theme of the 61st Western Region Convention. Expect numerous opportunities to mingle with brothers, review implementation procedures of the fraternity’s national programs and special projects, and participate in personal and fraternal related workshops. As a result, we are pleased to offer the following convention registration packages:

Early Bird Registration (ends December 31, 2008)

Alumni Brothers: $225 (Full Package)
College Brothers: $175 (Full Package)
Ladies: $200
Youth: $ 75

Pre-Registration (ends March 15, 2009)

Alumni Brothers: $250 (Full Package)
College Brothers: $200 (Full Package)
Ladies: $225
Youth: $100

Regular Registration (begins March 16, 2009)

Alumni Brothers: $275 (Full Package)
College Brothers: $250 (Full Package)
Ladies: $250
Youth: $100

(Full Package Includes: All meal functions plus Life Membership, Step Show, Miss Black And Gold, and Step Show Party)

Online Registration is Ideal
Brothers are encouraged to use the online registration features by going to www.alpha-west.com and select Western Region (WR) Convention.

2008 Convention Hotel & Travel Information
University Place at Portland State, University 310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: 503-221-0140 (V) / 503-525-8836 (F) or by calling the toll-free number 1-866-845-4647

Please request the group rate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ($69 Single or $79 Double)
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (12.5%)
The cut-off is March 1, 2009.

Plan now to have fun enjoying fraternal spirit and conducting the business of Alpha. We will celebrate our theme, “College Days New Way New Day”.

Come early and stay late for fun from beginning to end!

October 2nd, 2008

In an additional effort to reach out to the youth of Oakland and the East Bay, an effort led by Brother Gregory Hunt has begun to incorporate Alpha Academy into OTL. Alpha Academy brings adult male professionals together with male high school and middle school students to discuss decision making skills, motivation, and a variety of other issues covering academic performance, teen pregnancy prevention, career goals, and contemporary challenges. With the help of Brother Kenneth Wynn and his access to facilities along with him being a caterer, the ball for Alpha Academy has already started rolling smoothly. That along with a commitment from Brothers of OTL could be the beginning of something big. If you would like more information about Alpha Academy and/or want to commit to being a mentor, please attend the next meeting on October 8th at 6pm at Regency Tower Apartments.

October 2nd, 2008

With this year being a historic election with Barack Obama being the first African-American Presidential Nominee in US history, OTL has become even more inspired to get involved with this election. On October 11th brothers will hit the streets starting at 10:30 a.m. to inspire voters and also help register those who are not. Brothers will scour Oakland and target the demographic who are more than likely not registered. No matter what party you are in favor of, we all encourage everyone to go to the polls on November 4th, 2008 and you?re your voice be heard. Those who would like to get involved in the registration campaign please contact brother Dwayne Aikens for more information.