Write the Vision, Make it Plain

“Write the vision; make it plain…” –Habakkuk 2:2

One of the most important guiding principles of life is that we are certain on our vision and that we make it plain.  Before I made the decision to seek the 34th General Presidency, I had a vision for the evolution of our beloved organization. My vision has been sharpened by numerous brothers I have encountered over the last 25 years of service to our community as an Alpha. As the virtues of our brotherhood extend long into the future, we must be sure that we sustain our members by stimulating the mind, body and spirit of our brothers. Our organizational strength and health must be centered on a sound fiscal infrastructure if we are to maintain 21st century community prominence. And, to retain our current members and attract new members we must continue to provide a higher level of value.

Brother, I have enjoyed the past few months traveling the globe, meeting new brothers, reconnecting with brothers that I have known for almost a lifetime and relishing on the notion that college days do indeed, swiftly pass. I am running for 34th General President because I am determined to fight for an organization that is imbued with memories fond for future generations. Our continued duty as Men of Alpha is that we improve the condition of our fraternity before we pass it on to future Alphas. We are capable of doing just that – by investing a greater level of service on behalf of the youth who will march onward and upward, long after we are gone.

With your support, my vision is to stimulate our brothers through professional, personal, and purposeful engagement. Together, we can secure the future of Alpha by strengthening the fraternity’s financial position and corporate relations nationally and internationally. Alpha should continue to examine the impact and overall effectiveness of our programs to ensure that we deliver our best efforts to our brothers, partners and communities. I am indebted to and thankful for the brothers who support my vision for our fraternity, and I certainly welcome brothers to join me in moving this vision forward, that it not tarry.

Brother Tillman with brothers from Omicron Lambda Alpha (Washington, DC) after their chapter meeting; (l to r) Brother Howard Franklin, Brother Tillman, Brother Henry Speed, Brother Dameon Proctor (president), Brother Dr. Gregory Parks. 

Brother Tillman addresses the brothers of Kappa Phi Lambda (Columbia, MD) at their chapter meeting.

Brother Tillman with Brother Lamin Bangura (Nu Kappa), Brother Anthony Higgs (Pi Theta), Brother Keilyn Jones (Nu Kappa), Brother Michael McClease (Pi Theta). Nu Kappa is seated at University of Maryland and Pi Theta is seated at Coppin State University.

Brother Tillman with Brother Michael R. Chambers, president of Kappa Epsilon Lambda (Landover, MD) during their chapter meeting.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and your investment in Alpha Phi Alpha.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Brother Mark S. Tillman,
Candidate for 34th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.