Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How did they describe their financial situation?

Weak

How much did the total receipts add up to?

$110.18

What were the total disbursements?

$84.71

What amount were they left with?

$25.47 Signup and view all the answers

What comment did President Charles H. Garvin make regarding the finances of their situation?

It is indeed to be regretted that an organization with a membership nearing three hundred cannot get forty dollars ($40.00) worth of printing done four months after a convention. Signup and view all the answers

How many active members were in Alpha Chapter in 1912?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What was the total membership of Alpha Chapter in 1912?

24 Signup and view all the answers

How many alumni members were in Beta Chapter?

38 Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of members in Theta Chapter?

14 Signup and view all the answers

How many members were in Kappa Chapter?

24 Signup and view all the answers

What was the total membership of Epsilon Chapter?

49 Signup and view all the answers

Why was the year 1912 significant for Alpha Phi Alpha?

It was a period not only of expansion but also of internal development. Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcards, what meeting is Mu Chapter traced back to?

March 11, 1911 (University of Minnesota) Signup and view all the answers

Who called the 12 students of University of Michigan?

Mr. Gale P. Hilyer and Mr. James L. Titus. Signup and view all the answers

What was the resolution adopted at the meeting?

Whereas, the colored students of the University of Minnesota... do organize this club. Signup and view all the answers

What name was selected for the club?

Pi Alpha Tau Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the 12 students?

James L. Titus, Gale P. Hilyer, Benjamin F. Bullock, R. C. McCullough, Jasper Gibbs, Jr., Hammond Turner, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson R. Ricks, Frederick L. Parker, John H. Hickman, Jr., William M. Godette, George Edgar Butler. Signup and view all the answers

What did this organization endeavor to maintain?

High literary and musical ideals among the black people in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Signup and view all the answers

The wide field selected for the activities of the club incurred the acceptance of several members who joined its membership.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who gave the club encouragement after several members withdrew from the organization?

Faculty Members Signup and view all the answers

What did President Cyrus N. Northrop write?

I am very glad that you propose to form a club of the colored students in the university. Signup and view all the answers

When was it decided to communicate with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity?

On May 27, 1911 Signup and view all the answers

When was an application sent to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity?

December 4, 1911 Signup and view all the answers

A favorable reply was received by which member of what chapter?

C. C. Middleton of Epsilon Chapter Signup and view all the answers

When did Mr. C. C. Middleton come to Minneapolis and establish the Mu Chapter?

April 12, 1912 Signup and view all the answers

Who were the charter members of Epsilon Chapter?

Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson D. Ricks, James L. Titus, Benjamin F. Bullock, Jasper Gibbs, Jr., John H. Hickman, Jr., R. C. McCullough, Frederick L. Parker, Louis C. Valle. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Howard University's athletic rival?

Lincoln University Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Financial Situation

Alpha Phi Alpha described their financial condition as weak.
Total receipts amounted to $110.18.
Total disbursements were $84.71, leaving them with $25.47.
President Charles H. Garvin expressed regret about the organization's financial constraints, stating that they struggled to secure $40 worth of printing four months after a convention.

Membership in 1912

Alpha Chapter had 24 members: 7 active, 6 non-residential, 9 alumni, and 2 honorary.
Beta Chapter had 75 members: 32 active, 5 non-residential, 38 alumni, and 6 honorary.
Theta Chapter consisted of 14 members: 8 active, 2 non-residential, 4 alumni, and no honorary members.
Kappa Chapter also had 24 members: 13 active, 2 non-residential, 5 alumni, and 4 honorary.
Lambda Chapter had 4 active members with no additional classifications.
Epsilon Chapter boasted 49 members: 24 active, 0 non-residential, 17 alumni, and 8 honorary.

Notable Events and Developments

The year 1912 was significant for Alpha Phi Alpha due to both expansion and internal development.
The Mu Chapter traces back to a meeting on March 11, 1911, at the University of Minnesota.
Mr. Gale P. Hilyer and Mr. James L. Titus called the group of 12 founding students at the University of Michigan.
The group adopted a resolution to promote organization and cooperation among colored students, leading to the creation of the Pi Alpha Tau club.

Founding of the Mu Chapter

The name selected for the club was Pi Alpha Tau.
The twelve founding members included prominent students such as James L. Titus, Gale P. Hilyer, and Benjamin F. Bullock.
The organization aimed to maintain high literary and musical ideals through presentations and concerts.
Initially, the wide scope of activities faced hostility rather than support, leading to some member withdrawals.
Faculty members provided encouragement after the withdrawals, highlighting the importance of their club.
President Cyrus N. Northrop supported the new club, seeing it as a valuable addition for promoting fellowship and academic excellence.

Transition to Alpha Phi Alpha

A committee was appointed on May 27, 1911, to communicate with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to convert Pi Alpha Tau into a chapter.
On December 4, 1911, the secretary was instructed to send an application for establishing a chapter at the University of Minnesota.
A favorable response was received from C.C. Middleton of Epsilon Chapter.
C.C. Middleton arrived in Minneapolis on April 12, 1912, to establish the Mu Chapter.

Charter Members of Epsilon Chapter

The Epsilon Chapter charter members included notable individuals such as Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, and James L. Titus, among others.

Athletic Rivalry

Howard University's athletic rival was Lincoln University.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 6 of the Alpha Phi Alpha financial overview. You'll learn about their financial situation, total receipts, disbursements, and comments from President Charles H. Garvin. This quiz is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the organization's financial history.