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What is the title of Chapter 3 of the history book?
What is the title of Chapter 3 of the history book?
The First Steps in Expansion
With the foundations of fraternity organization and policy securely laid, the attention of the founders now turned to?
With the foundations of fraternity organization and policy securely laid, the attention of the founders now turned to?
Expansion
After the decision was made to become a fraternity, information came to members of Alpha Phi Alpha that there were students at what school interested in Alpha Phi Alpha?
After the decision was made to become a fraternity, information came to members of Alpha Phi Alpha that there were students at what school interested in Alpha Phi Alpha?
Syracuse University
Where is Syracuse University located?
Where is Syracuse University located?
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When was the question about admitting the men of Syracuse University officially discussed?
When was the question about admitting the men of Syracuse University officially discussed?
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Was the meeting that took place on April 9, 1907, about the students of Syracuse University, the first appearance of the idea of expansion?
Was the meeting that took place on April 9, 1907, about the students of Syracuse University, the first appearance of the idea of expansion?
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When was the subject of expansion brought up again?
When was the subject of expansion brought up again?
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What was the topic of discussion at the meeting that took place on November 15th?
What was the topic of discussion at the meeting that took place on November 15th?
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What was the end result of the meeting that took place on November 15th?
What was the end result of the meeting that took place on November 15th?
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At the meeting on December 7, 1907, who proposed that a delegate be appointed to represent Alpha Phi Alpha at the installation of a chapter at Howard University?
At the meeting on December 7, 1907, who proposed that a delegate be appointed to represent Alpha Phi Alpha at the installation of a chapter at Howard University?
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What was the verdict on who would be appointed to represent Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard University?
What was the verdict on who would be appointed to represent Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard University?
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At the meeting on December 7, 1907, who was designated as the Official Representative to 'make a Beta Chapter at Howard'?
At the meeting on December 7, 1907, who was designated as the Official Representative to 'make a Beta Chapter at Howard'?
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Who made the motion of the effect and who seconded it?
Who made the motion of the effect and who seconded it?
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What was the date of the adoption of the revised constitution?
What was the date of the adoption of the revised constitution?
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What did Article V, Section 1 say?
What did Article V, Section 1 say?
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What did Article X, Section 1 say?
What did Article X, Section 1 say?
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What did Article X, Section 2 say?
What did Article X, Section 2 say?
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What holiday was it when Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones and Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray traveled to Howard University?
What holiday was it when Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones and Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray traveled to Howard University?
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Who assisted Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones at Howard University?
Who assisted Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones at Howard University?
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Where is Howard University located?
Where is Howard University located?
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What developed between President Jones and Brother Alphonso Cook, which led to a stop-over at Washington on the way to Richmond?
What developed between President Jones and Brother Alphonso Cook, which led to a stop-over at Washington on the way to Richmond?
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How many men made up Beta Chapter at Howard University?
How many men made up Beta Chapter at Howard University?
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When was Beta Chapter established?
When was Beta Chapter established?
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What were the names of the brothers that made up the Beta Chapter at Howard University on December 20, 1907?
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Who was the first president of Beta chapter and acted as toastmaker?
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Study Notes
Expansion of Alpha Phi Alpha
- Chapter 3 is titled "The First Steps in Expansion."
- The founders' focus shifted to expansion after establishing fraternity organization and policy.
Syracuse University Involvement
- Interest in Alpha Phi Alpha was expressed by students at Syracuse University.
- Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.
- Official discussions regarding admitting Syracuse members occurred on April 9, 1907.
- This meeting marked the first consideration of expansion within the fraternity.
Meetings and Decisions
- The topic of expansion resurfaced at the beginning of the 1907-1908 academic year.
- On November 15th, members discussed the admission of new organizations, with President Eugene Kinckle Jones leading the conversation.
- It was agreed to favor granting charters to groups that aligned with the chapter's standards.
Howard University Chapter Formation
- Mr. Robert Harold Ogle proposed sending a representative to Howard University for chapter installation during a meeting on December 7, 1907.
- Eugene Kinckle Jones was chosen as the official representative to establish a Beta Chapter at Howard University.
- Mr. Henry Arthur Callis made the motion for this appointment, seconded by Mr. Lemuel Eugene Graves.
Constitutional Revisions
- A revised constitution was adopted on December 14, 1907.
- Article V, Section 1 states eligibility criteria for active membership in the fraternity.
- Article X, Section 1 mandates that all chapters consist of at least six members.
- Article X, Section 2 specifies that chapters are established by Alpha Chapter.
Establishment of Beta Chapter
- During the Christmas holidays, Eugene Kinckle Jones, accompanied by Nathaniel Allison Murray, traveled to Howard University.
- Communication between President Jones and Brother Alphonso Cook prompted a stop in Washington on their route to Richmond.
- The Beta Chapter was established on December 20, 1907, with 19 founding members.
Founding Members of Beta Chapter
- Founding members included notable individuals: Welford R. Wilson, C. Edmund Smith, A. Payton Cook, and more.
- Mr. Moses Alvin Morrison served as the first president and toastmaker of the Beta Chapter.
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Explore the first steps in the expansion of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity outlined in Chapter 3. Discover the pivotal moments surrounding the involvement of Syracuse University and the formation of a chapter at Howard University. Delve into the meetings and decisions that shaped the fraternity's growth during the early 1900s.
