Arkansas Chapters of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated: Arkansas Iotas

Sunday, March 5, 2017

UAPB Iotas January February 2017 Activities from Members of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

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Friday, March 03, 2017

UAPB Iotas January/February 2017 Activities from Members of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

Members of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) give back to the community of Pine Bluff while experiencing momentous accomplishments and achievements through strategic relationships in the community, whether it is with governmental entities, nonprofits, institutions of higher learner, or other registered student organizations.

On January 1, 2017, the UAPB Brothers of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated brought in the New Year by attending the mayoral inauguration of the City Pine Bluff, Arkansas Mayor, Hon. Shirley Washington (from left to right Bro. Matthew Jenkins - Spr. 16, Hon. Shirley Washington - Pine Bluff Mayor, Bro. Anthony Wyrick - Spr. 16, Bro. Jonathon Edwards - Spr. 16)

On February 24, 2017, the UAPB Brothers of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated, in collaboration with several other organizations across the state of Arkansas, attended a day of awareness and fundraising for the Make A Wish Foundation (at center, Bro. Anthony Wyrick – Spr. 16, to the left and right of Bro. Wyrick are members of Chi Omega)

On February 27, 2017, the UAPB Brothers of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated help out at Salvation Army of Pine Bluff, Arkansas in passing out food to the needy citizens of the Pine Bluff, Arkansas community (Bro. Anthony Wyrick – Spr. 16, Bro. Matthew Jenkins – Spr. 16, and Bro. Edward Butler – Spr. 16, with representatives from Salvation Army of Pine Bluff, Arkansas)

Members of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) plan to continue its works throughout the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, both on and off the campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) – thereby keeping true to the fraternity’s motto, which is “Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One®.” For more information about Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated, please visit www.iotaphitheta.org.

For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:

Bro. Walter Washington

UAPB Iotas Graduate Advisor

Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated.

Email: wlwashington@ualr.edu

Phone: Google Voice # (501) 420-2982 / AT&T # (501) 681-3096

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Arkansas Chapters of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated Serve the Public during the 2017 MEGA KINGFEST – Arkansas’ Official Statewide Commemoration of the King Holiday Celebration hosted by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

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Arkansas Chapters

P.O. Box 55664, Little Rock, AR 72215

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Arkansas Chapters of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated Serve the Public during the 2017 MEGA KINGFEST – Arkansas’ Official Statewide Commemoration of the King Holiday Celebration hosted by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

The observance of the congressionally legislated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States holiday that marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is observed on the third Monday of January each year. On this day each year, the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission hosts its signature, annual event known as the MEGA KINGFEST – Arkansas’ Official Statewide King Holiday Celebration. On Monday, January 16, 2017, the Arkansas MLK, Jr. Commission held this community outreach project at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, AR.

Members of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated from Philander Smith College (PSC) and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) along with alumni/graduate members supported the Arkansas MLK, Jr. Commission through volunteerism during the 2017 MEGA KINGFEST by way of distributing hygiene kits, serving food, interacting with the youth, organizing donated goods, and just about anything that was asked of them to do.

“The youth are the future leaders, I am a future [leader] myself, going into the next phase of our world. You have to be the change you want to see in this world,” said Bro. Matthew Jenkins, who was excited to volunteer and give back.

“I am excited to see both our collegiate members and our alumni/graduate members give back during this King Holiday program through service. The Men of Iota here in Arkansas have experienced momentous accomplishments and achievements through strategic relationships in the community, whether it is with governmental entities, nonprofits, area businesses, or other social service organizations similar to ours.” As a proud supporter of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, we are truly thankful for the opportunity to serve, and through this service, we as a fraternity are able to answer one of Dr. King’s famous quotes, which addresses ‘Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?’,” said Bro. Walter Washington, President of Beta Chi Omega (Arkansas Alumni/Graduate) Chapter of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated.

Members of the Arkansas Chapters of Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated plan to continue its works throughout various regions of the state of Arkansas in and around Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Magnolia, Conway, Fayetteville, and surrounding communities – thereby keeping true to the fraternity’s motto, which is “Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One®.” For more information about Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated, please visit www.iotaphitheta.org.

For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:

Bro. Walter Washington

President of the Beta Chi Omega (Arkansas Alumni/Graduate) Chapter

Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity, Incorporated.

Email: betachiomega@iotaphitheta.org / wlwashington@ualr.edu

Phone: Google Voice # (501) 420-2982 / AT&T # (501) 681-3096