{"id":71146,"date":"2014-07-04T11:58:27","date_gmt":"2014-07-04T15:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=71146"},"modified":"2014-07-04T11:58:27","modified_gmt":"2014-07-04T15:58:27","slug":"sigma-elects-new-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2014\/07\/sigma-elects-new-administration","title":{"rendered":"Sigma Elects New Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity local graduate chapter has elected a new administration, bringing to its forefront a cadre of innovative and community minded leaders under the theme, ‘Culture for Service \u2013 Bringing GOMAB back’. The Delta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc located in Nassau, Bahamas elected young businessman and youth leader Derek W. Smith Jr. as its president for the 2014-2016 term at its recent elections.<\/p>\n

\"derek-smith\"The new administration will focus on youth development programs for young men through their internationally recognized Sigma Beta Club,\u00a0\u00a0 promote financial management via the newly introduced Project S.E.E.D. (Sigma Economic Empowerment Development) and increase the number of underrepresented youth, especially males, that are properly prepared to pursue alternative careers via Project S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Additionally, the fraternity will seek to solidifying new partnerships while continuing to collaborate with Junior Achievement Bahamas, Special Olympics, The Elizabeth Estates Children’s Home and The Red Cross.<\/p>\n

“As our fraternity has recently celebrated 100 years of service to the community, our chapter is poised\u00a0 to continue the legacy of founders and charter members by combining the passionate Bahamian spirit with globally recognized programs geared to enhance the thinking, motivation and opportunities of our fellow Bahamians”, said Derek W. Smith Jr..<\/p>\n

He added that “Sigma has always answered the call for men to act both locally and internationally. We believe that through our community involvement, programs, multifaceted initiatives and partnerships that we can help curb many social ills.”<\/p>\n

The Executive Board of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma includes Derek W. Smith Jr. \u2013 President, Nathaniel Beneby III \u2013 1st Vice President, Christopher Saunders \u2013 2nd Vice President, Kendric Albury \u2013 Treasurer, Adriel Marshall \u2013 Financial Secretary, Ayden Cargill – Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary \u2013 Owen Rolle, Fr. Richard Wood \u2013 Chaplain, Harrison Lockhart \u2013 Parliamentarian, Rodney Bain \u2013 Director of Sigma Beta Club, Esmond Johnson \u2013 Director of Bigger and Better Business, Ramon Pearson \u2013 Director of Social Action and Rashard Young \u2013 Director of Education. Gerrard Sawyer is the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. State Director for The Bahamas.<\/p>\n

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University. The local chapter keeps the public updated on their scholastic and social action endeavors at www.facebook.com\/pbs242.<\/p>\n

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Captions: Top: Red Cross Fair\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Delta Epsilon Sigma charter member William Dean, Phi Beta Sigma Bahamas state director Gerrard Sawyer, Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, Bro. Dr. Adrian Cargill and Her Excellency Lady Foulkes at a recent Red Cross Fair held at the lower grounds of Government House.<\/span><\/p>\n

Side: New President:\u00a0Derek W. Smith Jr \u2013 Delta Epsilon Sigma Chapter President<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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