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WILLIAM E. DOAR, JR. - Born in Charleston, South Carolina, October 29, 1911, the thrid [[third]] child of William E. and Edna Lawrence Doar. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York in June 1919 and he was educated in New York City schools, P.S. 44, Boys High School and College of the City of New York and Brooklyn College - B.S. in 1937.

Attended St. George's Church and Sunday School since June 1919, a period of over 63 years, having been confirmed by Bishop Stires in the mid-twenties; was Sunday School pupil, Boy Scout, member of the Choir, Lay Reader, member of the brotherhood of St. Andrew, crucifer, the Bishop's Men, Men's Club, played on St. George's Triangle five Basketball Team, later organized the modern Sunday School as teacher under Rev. Horace E. Clute, became superintendent for 10 years, originated the weekly Church Bulletin and edited it for 10 years, became a Vestryman and in 24 years on the vestry served as Jr. Warden for 9 years and Sr. Warden for 12 years. Served as Chairman of the Finance and Salary Standards Committee, the Committee on Criteria for the position of Church Secretary, also, on the Budget Committee and as Delegate to various Diocesan Conventions. Took steps to initiate the desegregation of facilities at St. John's Episcopal Hospital and was responsible for placing the first Black doctor on the staff. February 3, 1934, initiated into Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and has continuously been a member to date, a period of over 47 years. Has held the following chapter officer positions; chaplain, vice-president, secretary, financial-secretary, treasurer, and president. Manager of the New York City SIGMA Basketball Team, New York State Champions for 1936-1938, first secretary of the Eastern Region - 1946-1947; Director, Eastern Region - 1947-1949; Associate Editor, THE CRESCENT; National Executive Secretary - for 30 years beginning in February 1949, title changed to National Executive Director and on retiring after the 1978 Conclave, being elected National Executive Director Emeritus. During the period as Executive Secretary-Director set up many of the procedures now in use in SIGM'S National Headquarters which he moved from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Washington D.C. Is Life Member #5, a member of the Distinguished Service Chapter since 1949, was the fourth member to contribute $1,000 to the National Headquarters Fund. Has received many SIGMA Awards as Social Action, Longevity, Eastern Region Service, plus many other service awards from chapters and regions. Originated the SIGMA JOURNAL and the Metropolitan Interfraternal Bulletin.

GALLIVANTERS, INC. - a New York based Professional and Businessmen's Club. member since 1936 and Secretary from 1941 to the present time.

National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. - a Phi Beta Sigma National Delegate since 1960, National Secretary for three years, 1965, 1967 and 1968. Awarded a plague [[plaque]] for service to Greekdom at the 1965 Convention in Oklahoma City, Originated and published the National Pan Hellenic Newsletter.

Member continuously since 1945 of the United Bowling League of Brooklyn, the league most responsible for the integration of the American Bowling Congress. This league was predominately Black in membership and was the first of the group to become members of the A.B.C. after a successful fight to lift the discriminatory clause from the constitution of the Congress. Was president of the U.B.L for 10 years, received Sportsmanship, Most Improved Bowler, High Average, Championship, First Place and various awards in sanctioned league play. Has been a member of many championship teams, in 37 years of membership. Was a charter member of the Silver Crest Bowling League, the Early Birds League, the Empire City Senate of the Bowling Association, serving each as President and in other capacities. Was Chairman of the 1960 National Convention and Banquet, was the first King of the National Bowling Association, participated in many bowling tournaments throughout the country, receiving trophies and prizes. As delegate to the National Bowling Association Conventions, served on various committees and as Chairman on the Constitution, Nominating , Resolution Committees.

Retired in 1977 after 34 years with the New York State Employment Service of Manpower Division as Employment Interviewer, Testing Technician, Supervisor and Employment Services Representative - Assistant Director of the Apprenticeship Information Center of New York City. 

Maintains membership in the YMCA of Brooklyn and Queens, NAACP, Urban League, Paragon Progressive Federal Credit Union, American Red Cross. Has served as member on the President's Committee on Government Contracts, Chairman of several Community Fund Drives, on the Board of the Stuyvesant Community Center, Boy's Club, Y.M.C.A.

Has been a speaker at many college and social service agency programs throughout the country, master of ceremonies and moderator. Served with Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune as a Supervisor of the National Youth Administration for 7 years. Brought about the integration of the Nursing School at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and was responsible for placing the first black youth in the biology laboratory of that hospital. Worked with the late Congressman Adam Powell in integrating the stores on 125th street in Harlem. With the New York State Employment Service, brought the discrimination at Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric to a halt with the cooperation of the NAACP. 

Married to Elaine Clarke Doar, father of Jacqueline Doar Mikell, A Sigma son, Neil Clarke, Alison and Cathy Clarke and Julie Doar. Father-in-law to Tim Mikell and Patricia Clarke and grandfather of Ayanda, Adunni and Akanni Clarke. 

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