“One Sigma West-The Road to 1000” / 3505 Sonoma Boulevard,
Suite 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
www.pbs1914west.org
Fax: (707) 638-0414
2008-2010
Western Regional
Executive Board
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Raphael L. Forbes
30th Regional Director
3505 Sonoma Blvd, Ste 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 655-8966
Ian P. Heisser
First Vice Regional Director
301 - 243rd Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 269-3884
Lonnie G. Walls, II
Second Vice Regional Director
850 East Wetmore Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
(909) 559-5209
Rafael Matos
Recording Secretary
13406 Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90608
(213) 842-0179
Doeba Bropleh
Treasurer
8887 Autumn Gold Court
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 768 1883
Gerald A. Reneau
Director-Collegiate Affairs
Post Office Box 37263
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 445-5577
Cedrick Soso
Director-Bigger & Better Business
3505 Sonoma Blvd, Ste 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 344-2901
Emile Pitre
Director-Education
4545 Sand Point Way N.E. # 607
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 321-7459
Manzell Baskerville
Director-Social Action
15800 Alisa Viejo
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 315-7685
Thomas Broome, Esq.
Legal Council
1330 Broadway, Suite 833
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8744
June 19, 2008
RE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE WESTERN REGION
Greeting Brothers of Sigma,
This coming June 30th through July 3rd our sisters in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will be hosting their 2008 International Boule, Diamonds in the Desert, in Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada, celebrating 88 years of sisterhood, service and finer womanhood. The conference will be held in the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. We are asked to come out and support the event. They are expecting between 4500 to 6000 attendees.
Diamond & Pearl Performances: Here is a quick highlight of the upcoming events.
Þ June 30th – Actor, Singer, Composer, Producer and Minister Clifton Davis will open the conference serving as Master of Ceremonies and performing with his trio.
Þ July 1st – In honoring the Amicae program (60 years of mentoring young women), the entertainment of Hitzville will bring hits form the 60’s, 70’s and more. The tribute takes you through the best of Motown, The Supremes, The Four Tops and more. This is a ticketed event. Tickets go on sell for $65.
Þ July 3rd – THE GRAND FINALE’ introduces and evening of Pearls & Diamonds Interpreted by the one and only incomparable, Miss Patti Labelle. Tickets go on sell for $75.
Other Ticket Events: For those who will be around there are some additional events you could support:
Þ ZHOPE Awards……...... $65.00
Luncheon
Þ Tribute Luncheon……………………………… $55.00
Þ National Educational Foundation Luncheon………… $55.00
Þ Life Members Luncheon/Meeting………………… $50.00
Þ Step Show…………………………………………. $35.00
Below please review the events needing our services.
We need brothers to step up to the plate and work the registration booths, located in the exhibit hall. The registration
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”
Western Region“One Sigma West-The Road to 1000” / 3505 Sonoma Boulevard,
Suite 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
www.pbs1914west.org
Fax: (707) 638-0414
committee needs some volunteers to assist in registration on these days:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”
Western Region“One Sigma West-The Road to 1000” / 3505 Sonoma Boulevard,
Suite 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
www.pbs1914west.org
Fax: (707) 638-0414
Saturday, June 28th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, June 29th 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, June 30th 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, July 1st 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
***For us we need more bodies for the pacific region’s booth, but we go were needed.
There are some important events that need our support and they are:
Sunday, June 29th 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Opening Program
(Black or dark blue suite and blue tie only)
Tuesday, June 1st 12mid-until Stepping with a Bang! Step Show Comp.
(Need Sigma step teams)
Tuesday, July 1st 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Amicae Tribute Dinner (ticket affair)
(Need Sigma Betas to be present)
Wednesday, July 2nd 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm THE GRAND FIANLE’ Closing Event.
(Business Attire Only)
SPECIAL NOTE: During the opening ceremony we need brothers to escorts those special sisters to their seats. If interested please arrive at 7 pm to receive instructions and get familiar with the layout. Please wear a black or dark blue shirt with a blue tie. Professionalism is the key for this event.
I will be arriving into town Friday afternoon and staying off site of the hotel. Feel free to contact me at 707-655-8966 for further information.
Fraternally yours,
Brother Raphael Forbes
30th Western Regional Director
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”
Western Region“One Sigma West-The Road to 1000” / 3505 Sonoma Boulevard,
Suite 20-123
Vallejo, CA 94590
www.pbs1914west.org
Fax: (707) 638-0414
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”