Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world. |
Chapter President's Message
Greetings,
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded on December 4, 1906 in Ithaca, New York. Seven college men recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood to give service to our communities.
I am truly honored to welcome you to our website. Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on March 1, 1939 in beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina. Our chapter is the second oldest chapter in the state of South Carolina.
Our charter members were: Edward Burroughs, MD; William Clement; Reverend Matthew W. Davis; Frank DeCosta, Ph.D; James Frasier; Arthur D. Green; Frank Hayne, D.D.S.; Charles T. Holloway, D.D.S.; W. Winston Jones, D.D.S.; Augustus G. Purvis, M.D; Thomas Carr McFall, M.D.; William M. Thorne, M.D.; and Clinton I. Young.
Our chapter members remain dedicated to the vision of our Founders and Charter Members as we continue to impact our community through service. Please visit our website to see chapter events and our community programs.
Sincerely,
Robert Fludd,
President
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded on December 4, 1906 in Ithaca, New York. Seven college men recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood to give service to our communities.
I am truly honored to welcome you to our website. Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on March 1, 1939 in beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina. Our chapter is the second oldest chapter in the state of South Carolina.
Our charter members were: Edward Burroughs, MD; William Clement; Reverend Matthew W. Davis; Frank DeCosta, Ph.D; James Frasier; Arthur D. Green; Frank Hayne, D.D.S.; Charles T. Holloway, D.D.S.; W. Winston Jones, D.D.S.; Augustus G. Purvis, M.D; Thomas Carr McFall, M.D.; William M. Thorne, M.D.; and Clinton I. Young.
Our chapter members remain dedicated to the vision of our Founders and Charter Members as we continue to impact our community through service. Please visit our website to see chapter events and our community programs.
Sincerely,
Robert Fludd,
President