On February 4, 1999, a group of brothers met and discussed the possibility of chartering a chapter in Chesterfield County. This group, then known as the Greater Richmond Alumni Association of Alphas, petitioned the fraternity during the 94th General Convention in Dallas, TX. The brothers identified community groups to begin a partnership and initiated the formal application process for chartering a chapter with the general organization. During this time the group created a constitution and by-laws and began the initial framework for a fully functional chapter. Chapter officers were selected and formal meetings were held twice a month. Several community projects were formalized during this time. Some of them included South Richmond Adult Daycare Center, YMCA: Youth Mentoring Program, Voter Registration, and the Hospitality House.
THE BEGINNING
OF ΡΙΛ
During the summer of 2000, a group of brothers traveled to the “Millennium Convention”, in Atlanta, GA, where they received confirmation that the fraternity had approved their application for chartering. After receiving confirmation, the brothers returned to Virginia and began preparation on the chartering ceremony. On Wednesday May 9, 2001, Rho Iota Lambda Chapter held its chartering ceremony at First Baptist Church Centralia in Chesterfield County. Invited guest in attendance included the VACAPAF President, Ivar Browne, and other fraternal state officers, Chesterfield County School administration, Area Directors and Alumni and College Chapter Brothers and Community leaders. Twelve brothers were recognized as chartering members: Brothers Johnail Arrington, Sean Bates, Elbert Brinson, Hasani Carter, Benjamin Clay, Charles Harper, **Reginald Johnson, Damón Manning, Brandon Martin, Troy Norris, Immanuel Sutherland, and Charles Waddy.
During the spring of 2002, the brothers unanimously voted to name our scholarship after Paul Robeson, a gifted thespian, lawyer, athlete and activist. This essay and oratorical scholarship will be awarded annually to a gifted high school junior or senior. Currently, the brothers of Rho Iota Lambda Chapters are active members of the Chesterfield County community. Many of these brothers preside on several boards and committees throughout the Richmond Metropolitan Area. Since our inception, Rho Iota Lambda has continuously sought to foster partnerships with community agencies, businesses, churches and the private sector. We have successfully partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Dominion Virginia Power, Phillip Morris, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Hospital Hospitality House, March of Dimes, Bone Marrow, Autism and other community and private entities to hold activities to raise money for our scholarship and national programs.
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CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS
CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS
2001-2002
Immanuel Sutherland
Immanuel Sutherland
2002-2004
Marcus Jones
2004-2006
**Orlando Carter
2006-2008
Fred Scott
OUR CHARTER MEMBERS(Click on image to enlarge)
OUR CHARTER MEMBERS
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2008-2010
Damón Manning
2010-2012
Troy Norris
2012-2014
Benjamin Clay
2014-2016
Elbert McKinnie
2016-2018
Eric Upthegrove
2018-2019
James Fuller
2019-2022
William Childress
2022-2024
Tyren Frazier
2024-present
F. D. O. Black, Jr.
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OUR CHAPTER OFFICERS
OUR 2024-25 CHAPTER OFFICERS
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OUR 2024-25 CHAPTER ROSTER
OUR 2024-25 CHAPTER ROSTER
Owen, Anson
Ralls, Ky'Shawn L.
+Roberts, Ra'meer J.
Roberts, Wendell
Robinson, Kevin A.
Rogers, Jr., Clinton L.
+Scott, Jr., Fred W.
+Scott, Mr. Russell W.
Silva, Jr., Anthony P.
+Scott, Jr., Fred W.
+Scott, Mr. Russell W.
Silva, Jr., Anthony P.
Slater, Stephon
*+Sutherland, Sr., Immanuel R.
Taylor, Malcolm L.
+Turner, George L.
+Upthegrove, Sr., Eric L.
*+Sutherland, Sr., Immanuel R.
Taylor, Malcolm L.
+Turner, George L.
+Upthegrove, Sr., Eric L.
+Watson, Damon O.
Whitted, Jr., Marquis D.
Williams, Anthony D.
Winborne, Michael D.
Winbush, Shaun A.
Winbush, Shaun A.
Worsley, Sr., James D.
+Andrews, Sidney L.
*+Bates, Sean L.
+Black, Jr., Frederick D. O.
+Black, Jr., Frederick D. O.
+Blizzard, II, Linwood T.
Branch, DeJuan M.
Brantley, Jonathan N.
Brantley, Tanner N.
*Brinson, Elbert M.
+Childress, William R.
*+Clay, Jr., Benjamin A.
Cobb, Benjamin
*Brinson, Elbert M.
+Childress, William R.
*+Clay, Jr., Benjamin A.
Cobb, Benjamin
Dortch, Jr., Robert L.
Edwards, Jr., James E.
+Epps, Charles P.
+Frazier, Tyren C.
+Epps, Charles P.
+Frazier, Tyren C.
Gilliam, Kenneth L.
Goldwire, Jonathan
Goldwire, Jonathan
Green, Josiah
+Hamilton, Paris L.
*+Harper, Jr., Charles H.
Harris, Jr., Douglas
+Hill, Jr., J. Lee
+Hill, Jr., J. Lee
+Hill, Kenzel A.
+Hobson, Leon K.
Hollemon, III, Jason T.
Hollemon, III, Jason T.
+Hylton, LeQuan M.
+Jackson, Sr., William E.
+Jackson, Sr., William E.
Johnson, Eric
+Jones, Jr., Michael A.
Jones, Carlton L.
Lee, III, Charles C.
+Jones, Jr., Michael A.
Jones, Carlton L.
Lee, III, Charles C.
*Manning, Damón D.
Martin, Dominique E.
Marshall, Jr., Vernon D.
Mason, Anthony A.
+Miller, Perry J.
Moody, Devin L.
+Neal, Jr., John H.
*+Norris, Troy
* Charter Member
+ Life Member
CHAPTER LINEAGE
CHAPTER LINEAGE
Spring '03
1. Chester Kelley
2. **Willie Walker
1. Chester Kelley
2. **Willie Walker
Spring '04
1. Adrian Holloway
2. **Anthony Stephen
1. Adrian Holloway
2. **Anthony Stephen
Spring '05
1. Harris Greene
2. Gregory Baylor
1. Harris Greene
2. Gregory Baylor
Spring '06
1. Troy Washington
Fall '06
1. William Johnson
2. Karl Jackson
3. Oscar Holmes
1. William Johnson
2. Karl Jackson
3. Oscar Holmes
Spring '08
1. Johnathan Pemberton
2. Sidney Andrews
3. Lamont Trotter
4. Norman Moore
5. Jamel Byrd
1. Johnathan Pemberton
2. Sidney Andrews
3. Lamont Trotter
4. Norman Moore
5. Jamel Byrd
Fall '09
1. Michael Winborne
2. Shayne O’Reilly
3. JaPrince Carter
4. Derrick Coles
1. Michael Winborne
2. Shayne O’Reilly
3. JaPrince Carter
4. Derrick Coles
Fall '10
1. **Randall Jefferson
2. Eric Washington
1. **Randall Jefferson
2. Eric Washington
Spring '12
1. Jamarri Price
2. Larvell Davis
2. Larvell Davis
7 Dichotomous Pharaohs of Redemption - Spring '14
1. Robert Epps, Jr. - Dr. Cool
2. Michael Payne - Sweatbox
3. Ernest High - Slim-PHast
4. Karanja Cook - Mr. Hyde
5. Robert Irving, III - Chocolate Chip
6. Douglas Harris, Jr. - Mr. Wrigley's
7. Eric Upthegrove, Sr. - 8 Is Enough
The COLDhesive 7 - Spring '15
1. James Fuller - Cold PhACE
2. William Person - Phrozen Voice
3. Tyren Frazier - Eye of the Sphinx
4. Dominic Parker - Cold Shoulder
5. Daniel Bond - Brain Phreeze
6. Frederick Black, Jr. - Heart of Old Gold
7. Jessie Brown - Phunny Bone
1. James Fuller - Cold PhACE
2. William Person - Phrozen Voice
3. Tyren Frazier - Eye of the Sphinx
4. Dominic Parker - Cold Shoulder
5. Daniel Bond - Brain Phreeze
6. Frederick Black, Jr. - Heart of Old Gold
7. Jessie Brown - Phunny Bone
4 Cold C.A.S.E.S. (Characterized As Showing Effort and Strength) - Spring '16
1. Devin Moody - D.E. ACE
2. Paul Jackson - Phrozen Conviction
3. Carlton Jones - Cold Phoreman
4. Patrick Diggs - Phorensic Evidence
2 D.E.E.P. (Distinguished, Educated & Esteemed Pharaohs) - Spring '17
1. Darrell Dudley-Govan - GenACEsis
2. Matthew Jones - TesTWOmony
Root6 [Roots] (Heart of Old Gold's New Edition) - Fall '18
1. Ra'meer Roberts - Olorun
2. Darnell Barrington - Esu
3. DeJuan Branch - Erinle
4. Jonathan Goldwire - Babalu Aye
5. Michael Jones - Oko
6. Terrance Fisher - Osoosi
Guardians of the Portal (Archi Kai Telos) - Fall '21
1. Marquis Whitted, Jr. - Stentor
2. Benjamin Cobb - Krotos
The Relentless Three (Return of the Western Winds) - Fall '22
1. Jason Hollemon - SuavACE
2. Tanner Brantley - Second Chair aka The Bar
1. Jason Hollemon - SuavACE
2. Tanner Brantley - Second Chair aka The Bar
4. Anthony Mason - The Cornerstone
The RHOads to Distinction - Fall '23
1. Kenzel Hill - King of the Hill
2. Clinton Rogers, Jr. - Poetic Justice
The Designated Survivors - Spring '25
1. Stephon Slater - Mandela Gold aka Bird of ParadICE
2. Josiah Green - Sir Duke aka Cold Voice
3. Anson Owen - The GodFather aka Phrozen Guardian
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