INAUGURAL GETTING IN GOOD TROUBLE AWARDS LUNCHEON

9840 International Drive,Orlando FL 32819

18 February, 2022

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The Getting in Good Trouble Awards Luncheon is a local fundraising luncheon honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John R. Lewis. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter is hosting the inaugural Getting In Good Trouble Awards Luncheon honoring the late Congressman John R. Lewis. Brother Lewis was a trailblazer that led by example. Our award recipients embody the same spirit, passion, and courage to stand up for what is right and to “get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Awards will be given the areas of: Youth DevelopmentSocial ActionBlack Business DevelopmentEducationFifty percent of the proceeds from the event will be used to support scholarships for youth throughout the counties we serve, and support our Sigma Beta Club - the youth affiliate entity of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Thank you for your support. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University, Washington, D.C., changing lives through service for 104 years. Our Noble Founders, Honorable Charles I. Brown, Honorable Leonard F. Morse and Honorable A. Langston Taylor felt a need to establish a fraternal organization based on the principals of Brotherhood and Scholarship.  One of our Honorable Founders Brother Leonard F. Morse was the founder of our Graduate Chapter here in Orlando. Morse was the President of Edward Waters College. In the fall of 1951 Founder Morse who then resided in Jacksonville, Florida oversaw the initiation of nine charter members. Those individuals were Stanley Muller, Marion Price, Preston Lamb, William McKinney, W.M. Holland, Samuel Smith, Theodore Charlton, Willie J. Brown and James Wilson. Bro. Wilson is the only surviving charter member. These original members were responsible for laying the foundation of a chapter that has made major contributions to the central Florida community. Throughout the past 60 plus years Gamma Delta Sigma has embodied the spirit of its motto “Culture for Service, Service for Humanity”. The Chapter has sponsored many events in the education, social and business communities and continues to do so by living out the out the ideals of the fraternity. Some of the signature events sponsored by the chapter are the 12 for 12 Thanksgiving Give-Away, the Christmas Pick a Family and the Scholarship Luncheon. These events have garnered literally thousands of dollars in monetary and other donations to deserving individuals of the Orlando community. Additionally the Chapter has sponsored a youth football team for more than a quarter of a century, mentoring boys and providing them with an opportunity to grow athletically and academically. Gamma Delta Sigma looks forward with great anticipation to the future and will endeavor to continue its great tradition as our cause speeds on its way.