19th Biennial Western Region Foundation Luncheon
Press Release
The Western Region of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity recently held its 19th Biennial Western Region Boule’ at the Hilton Hotel Downtown Austin, hosted by Austin’s Gamma Gamma Boule’. The 19th Biennial Western Regional Boule’ had 465 registered attendees from across the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Arkansas, and Missouri.
One of the feature activities was the Gamma Gamma Boule’ Foundation Luncheon which included over 445 guests from the Fraternity and the local Community. The keynote speaker for this luncheon was Linda Johnson-Rice of Ebony Magazine, along with the winner of the 2017 MLK Oratory contest.
The Board of Directors announced the establishment of two new Scholarships to Honor two of the Fraternity’s most dedicated Educators.
Founding Sire Archon John Q. T. King, an Educator, President of Huston-Tillotson Univ.; a Military man retiring as a General from the U.S. Army; A minister, community leader and a successful businessman.
Archon Charles Akins an Educator, former High School Principal, Assistant AISD Supt., an Austin Icon, Akins High School is named after him, a super master of Ceremonies and Community leader. The individuals selected in 2018 and thereafter will reflect the values of these two archons as one criteria to be awarded scholarships bearing these Archon’s names.
The Gamma Gamma Boule’ Foundation has awarded over $86,000 in scholarships primarily to African-American males. Currently twelve (12) are receiving assistance of $1,000 each for the college year 2017-18. All are renewable for each year until graduation.
The Gamma Gamma Boule’ Foundation is a 501 (3C) organization. All contributions are Tax Deductible under current IRS Law. Contributions to support these two scholarships and/or our Scholarship Program can be sent to: Gamma Gamma Boule’ Foundation, P.O. 26099, 3575 Far West Blvd., Austin, TX. 78731.
More information on the Foundation is available by visiting our Web site at www.gammagammaboulefoundation.org.
