Delta Lambda makes strong showing at Alpha Phi Alpha 97th General Convention in Dallas

Bro. James Benton (far right) receives his 60-year pin during the 97th General Convention.

A delegation of 30 Delta Lambda Chapter brothers attended the 97th General Convention Dallas, Texas in July. While the temperature outside in Dallas was hot, the temperature inside the Hilton Anatole was “Ice Cold” as the brothers attended to the business of Alpha.

Interspersed between business sessions and regional caucus meetings, brothers had an opportunity to connect socially and to revel within the bonds of Alpha brotherhood. A convention highlight for the chapter was Bro. James Benton receiving his 60 year pin from General President Willis Lonzer.

Additionally, Bro. Dr. Anton C. Bizzell was honored as a finalist for the international ‘Alumni Brother of the Year’ award following similar accolades given by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Chapters (MAAC) district and the fraternity’s Eastern Region in the months leading up to the convention.

Chartered in 1919, the Delta Lambda is among the oldest and largest alumni chapters in the fraternity.