The Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is seeking Charlotte-area youths for its Alpha Academy and Alpha Beautillion programs for the 2010-2011 school year.

The application deadlines are Sept. 14.

Alpha Academy is designed to enhance the lives of minority males in grades 9-11. The program aims to assist participants in achieving academic excellence, social refinement and cultural awareness while preparing them for college. Academy students meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. two Saturdays each month between September and May.

Alpha Beautillion, a subsidiary of Alpha Academy, aims to assist college-bound seniors secure scholarships and prepare them for college by providing academic, social, cultural and professional exposure. Participants are presented to the community at a formal event.

Workshops for both programs will address public speaking, creative expression, professional and dining etiquette, dressing for success, and enhancing technology skills. Other activities/topics include college tours, golf basics, networking and the college application process.

For more information or to obtain an application, visit the fraternity’s website at http://www.betanulambda.org/.

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The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority last fiscal year donated more than $72,000 to community causes in the Charlotte area.

The sorority’s May Week committee presented college scholarships totaling $26,500 to 10 female high school seniors. The scholarships, named in honor of Delta members E. Virgina Shadd and Dorothy Counts Scoggins, pioneers in Charlotte education, ranged from $2,000 to $7,500.

The sorority also presented nearly $47,000 in scholarships and charitable contributions at its 46th annual Debutante Cotillion, the chapter’s signature fundraiser event.

The chapter also announced the following news concerning local members:

Aretha V. Blake was awarded the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Political Caucus’ 2010 Community Service Award in recognition of her excellence in volunteering for the YMCA on local and national levels. Blake is vice-chair of the H.L. McCrorey Family YMCA, which serves a primarily African-American population in Charlotte. She leads the McCrorey YMCA’s fundraising efforts and, for the past four years, has planned and implemented its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast. Under her leadership, the Prayer Breakfast has raised over $440,000. A native of Johns Island, S.C., Blake is an honors graduate of Florida State University and the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was a member of the Georgia Law Review. She practices corporate litigation at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP and has been recognized by her peers as a Rising Star in Civil Litigation Defense (North Carolina Super Lawyer magazine) and among North Carolina’s Legal Elite (Business North Carolina magazine).

Cassandra Brigitte Morris was awarded the chapters Dynamic Delta award, given annually to a chapter member who represents three Delta jewels, is active within the chapter and within the Charlotte community. Morris was cited for her involvement on the following Delta committees: Program, Planning & Development, Delta GEMS, Volunteer Opportunities, Pan-Hellenic Council, Policies and Procedures, Cotillion and Membership Intake. Additionally, she volunteers with Deltas of Charlotte Foundation, Inc., Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, The Junior League, Big Brothers Big Sisters and North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association. Ironically, Morris was out of town attending the wedding of her line sister, when the announcement was made at chapter meeting. For winning, Dynamic Delta, Morris was awarded a plaque, gift card and roses.

Debra C. Smith, Ph.D. was granted tenure and promotion at the UNC Charlotte. While Smith tried her best to avoid teaching, the road to the classroom was inevitable. Coming from a family of teachers, it’s no surprise that she landed in the classroom. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Smith held jobs as a copywriter, technical writer and in marketing. However, the pull of teaching was too strong. Fast forward 10 years. She returned to school and received a master’s degree in liberal studies. While working two jobs (full-time and part-time), Smith returned to the classroom again; this time to earn a Ph.D. in education. Today she is associate professor of Africana Studies.

Lizzie Williams was named Las Amigas Inc. Charlotte Mecklenburg Chapter Most Outstanding Member. This local award pitted her against winners from other regions, and she captured the title of the Dora R. Mason National Most Outstanding Member for Las Amigas Inc. during its 52nd Annual Conclave in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this Summer. The award is given in honor of Las Amigas Co-Founder, (and Charlotte native) Dora R. Mason to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the community and Las Amigas. Williams is a retired Charlotte-Mecklenburg school administrator and owner of Mr. Jim’s Pizza and Exclusively Yours Hair Designs Inc.
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