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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 66th Anniversary Convention DENVER HILTON HOTEL DENVER, COLORADO JULY 10-15, 1972 Host Chapters: Delta Psi Lambda, Denver Iota Omicron Lambda, Colorado Springs, Colorado Chairmen: Brothers Harrison Knudson, Harry T. Waters, Brother Kermit J. Hall, Director PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES Sunday July 9, 1972 9:00 a.m. Registration & Information (Daily) Executive Secretary Office Financial Office Press Office Convention Clerical Staff Director of Conventions Exhibits (Equal Opportunity Committee) 10:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Hospitality Centers (Daily) Alpha Brothers, Room Women, Room Children, Room Religious Service, Local Churches 9:00 a.m. Golf Tournament--Applewood Golf Course, or Cherry Hill Golf Course (Dates not confirmed) 1:00 p.m. Board of Directors Luncheon Meeting Committee Meeting: Rules and Credentials Constitution and By-Laws Budget and Finance Election Commission Standards and Extension Committee on Publications Awards and Achievements Personnel 4:30 p.m. Building Foundation 5:00 p.m. Public Meeting 9-11:00 p.m. Welcome Soiree (Hosted by local Alpha wives) Monday, July 10, 1972 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ladies Hospitality Room Open Daily Coffee, Pop & Donuts 9:00 a.m. Registration and Information 10:00 a.m. First Business Session (Reports--Board of Directors, Vice Presidents, and Assistant Vice Presidents) 10:00 a.m. Women and Children's Activities Colorado Springs, U.S. Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods. (Fee Activity) Swimming daily for adults. 12:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Pre-Teens--Movies Teens--Splash Party Women--Downtown Shopping Monday July 10, 1972 (continued) 2:00 p.m. Committee Meetings Equal Opportunities Constitution and By-Laws Budget and Finance Election Commission (Other Committees by Assignment) 8:00-10:00 p.m. Pre-Teen Social (Hospitality Room) 8:30-11:00 p.m. Teen Frolic 9:00 p.m. Bait-A-Date Reception 10:00-2:00 p.m. Inter-Greek Dance Tuesday, July 11, 1972 8:00 a.m. Coffee Hour (Sponsored) 8:00 a.m. College Brother Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Registration and Information 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Job Interviews, Recruitment (Daily--open to public) 9:30 a.m. Second Business Session 10:00 a.m. Tour, Red Rocks, Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum, Catholic Shrine, Wood Carving House (Fee Activity) 12:00 Noon Equal Opportunities Luncheon 1:30 p.m. Bridge-Whist Tournament (Ladies) 3:00 p.m. Ladies Day at the Races, Centennial Race Track Afternoon Job Interviews and Women & Children Activities 6:00 p.m. Reception--Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Wednesday, July 12, 1972 8:00 a.m. Life Member Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Coffee Hour (Sponsored) 9:00 a.m. Registration and Information 9:30 a.m. Third Business Session 10:00 a.m. Tour of City of Denver, Larimer Square, East Park Hill Area, Botanic Gardens, U.S. Mint, State Capitol 11:00 a.m. Swimming for Children 11:00 a.m. Ecumenical and Memorial Services Alphas and Local Guests 12:00 Noon Recess (Lunch) 12:30 p.m. Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show Wednesday, July 12, 1972 (continued) 12:45 p.m. Polls Open for Voting 2:00 p.m. Plenary Session (Convention Theme) 2:30 p.m. Seminar 3:30 p.m. Four Business Session 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Country Playhouse Dinner & Broadway Stage Production 10:00-2:00 p.m. Exhibits: Authentic Artifacts Black Art and Figures Entertainment: African Music, Afro Fashion, African Dancers Recommended Attire: Lopas, Dashikis, Turban or Casual Thursday, July 13, 1972 9:00 a.m. Registration and Information 8:00 a.m. Founders Day Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Fifth Business Session 10:00 a.m. Walking Tour U.S. Mint, State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, Civic Center, State Museum Swimming Daily for Adults 10:30 a.m. Seminars 12:00 Noon Fraternal Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Movie, Downtown (fee) 2:00 p.m. Final Business Session 6:00 p.m. Buffet Supper Teens & Pre-Teens 6:00 p.m. Alpha Formal Banquet 8:00-10:30 p.m. Teen-Age Hop 1030-2:00 p.m. After Dinner Dance Friday, July 14, 1972 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 a.m. Building Foundation Meeting 12:00 Noon Educational Foundation Meeting Saturday, July 15, 1972 Post-Convention Tours: 1. Hawaii 2. California 3. Las Vegas, Nevada