2nd Annual A Phi A Open Golf Tournament

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Omicron Sigma Lambda (OSL) chapter from Murfreesboro, Tennessee are gearing up to host the "2nd Annual A PHI A Open Golf Tournament", which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2014 at the Windtree Golf Club, 810 Nonaville Road, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. 

This annual event is designed to create a day of excitement centered around the game of golf, while purposefully generating capital funds to support the OSL Foundation's scholastic initiatives. Through the financial support of the participants and other donors, the organization is able to provide scholarship funds to deserving students attending high schools in the Middle Tennessee area, who are pursuing higher education. In 2013, over $10,000 was raised and awarded in the form of collegiate scholarships to students graduating from Murfreesboro high schools and to one student enrolling as a freshman at Middle Tennessee State University.

This year's much anticipated event will include a Youth Golf Clinic, 4-Person Scramble tournament, Hole in One competition, Longest Drive competition, Closest to the Pin competition, Putting competition, Silent Auction, a complimentary meal, an enjoyable post-event mixer, and a number of other great prizes and amenities.

 

This golf event will also offer a great opportunity to market your product or business to a diverse group of individuals. There are a number of sponsorship packages available to suit any budget; however, a specially customized package can be created to meet the unique needs of your business. 
 

Package Sponsorship Levels:

Title Sponsor  - $5,000.00

Platinum Level - $1,000.00

Gold Level - $750.00

Individual Sponsorship Options:

Hydration Station - $500.00

Longest Drive - $500.00

Individual Hole Sponsor - $100.00

Refreshment Cart - $500.00

Closest to Pin - $500.00

Hole in One Sponsor - $500.00

Driving Range - $500.00

The primary goal in the sponsorship offerings is to ensure a quality event, where you can effectively market your business, product or service to potential consumers, while at the same time, supporting a noble cause.

This tournament will include approximately 144 golfers, 36 teams and several volunteers and youth. In addition, with the afternoon golf event, the OSL members will host a golf clinic for youth in the community. Through a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, members of the Men of Distinction Mentoring Program, an organization sponsored by the Omicron Sigma Lambda chapter at Oakland High School, and other youth agencies will be invited to participate and learn the basic fundamentals of the game. 

The event will culminate with a reception and awards banquet for all participants. Consider this your invitation to join the brothers of the Omicron Sigma Lambda chapter for a day of fun, fellowship, and funding, and if you are unable to attend, your donations are welcomed and appreciated. For more information on this event, please contact one of the individuals below.

Maurice Danner, Sponsor Chairman, 
(615)364-5935 
Maurice.Danner@comcast.net

Warren D. Isenhour, Tournament Chairman
(615) 394-7407
dub1906@yahoo.com 

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2013 Black & Gold Scholarship Gala

Recently, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Sigma Lambda (OSL) chapter, hosted their first annual Black & Gold Scholarship Gala at the Doubletree Hotel in Murfreesboro, TN. The excitement generated in the weeks prior to the event exceeded expectations and it turned out to be a grand affair! The event was a huge supporter of local artists, as was apparent upon entering the venue. Guests were greeted by an array of beautifully, handcrafted original paintings on display in the corridor and along the hallway.


As guests proceeded down the hall, you could hear the inviting sounds of local live band, Chris Simmons and Friends drawing you into the ballroom and eventually, before the night was over, onto the dance floor! It was an evening of elegance, as attendees arrived adorned in tuxedos and beautiful evening gowns to attend this long awaited, upscale scholarship event.

Chris Simmons and Friends, Local Live Band

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in attendance at the Gala.

Members of the Omicron Sigma Lambda Chapter, Murfreesboro, TN

This event was hosted in honor of two award recipients, Malcolm Dorsey and Dallas Taylor, who received scholarships from The OSL Foundation, on behalf of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Sigma Lambda chapter. The requirements for scholarship candidacy included a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, an essay, and must have either attended a high school in Rutherford or Putnam County, or are planning to attend Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee Technological University. The candidates must also be male to qualify for this award.

Brother Tony Beard, Chair, 2013 Black & Gold Gala and Vice President, OSL

Brother James Mason, Chair, 2013 Black & Gold Gala

Brother Warren Isenhour, District Director and Brother Steven Simms, Comptroller, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Chauncey Howard, President, The OSL Foundation

   

Later in the evening, guests danced the night away to the familiar grooves of veteran DJ and fellow fraternity brother, DJ Reggie Reg. A fabulous time was had by everyone, and all for a worthy cause... to award two deserving young men scholarship funds so that they may continue to pursue their educational endeavors. The night's presentations were memorable, the entertainment was great, the dinner was excellent and the ambiance was unforgettable. This event was truly a touch of class.

Brother Reggie Mason

Brother Steven Simms, Comptroller, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Brother Brian Jeffries, President, OSL

Brother Tony Beard, Vice President, OSL, Brother Brian Jeffries, President, OSL, and Brother Robert Vick, Member, OSL and Undergraduate Chapter Advisor, Kappa Xi

For more information about The OSL Foundation or to stay up-to-date on upcoming events hosted by the OSL chapter, be sure to go out and "Like" their page on FaceBook.com.

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And the WINNER is...

Each year my husband, along with other members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., participate in an annual "Bowl for Kids' Sake" event, sponsored by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. It is just one way they give back by supporting our community. For the second year in a row, Photography by Sean Ponder hosted a contest drawing for an on-location photo shoot to support efforts in raising money for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. The way it worked was, for every $10 donated, each donor would have their name placed into the pool to be drawn at the end of the contest period. Promotions for this initiative continued for the entire month of April, then on Friday, May 3rd, we FINALLY drew the name of our contest winner... Asia! She was truly ecstatic about winning the contest and we were excited for her!

So on the day of her session, Asia arrived full of enthusiasm and was ready to shoot! The weather was perfect, and because of the locations selected, we were able to incorporate several different kinds of creative elements. All of the concepts came together quite well and we ended up with some absolutely fabulous shots! Here are just a few:

A special THANKS to everyone who donated to the "Bowl for Kids' Sake" event. Your contributions helped Sean to exceed his fundraising goal. All proceeds went to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. We encourage each of you to get involved in sowing a seed wherever and whenever possible. Our community needs it! Be sure to "LIKE" our page on FaceBook to stay up-to-date on future opportunities and feel free to share our page!

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