Brothers,

Welcome to our 65th annual regional conference in the beautiful city of Las Vegas, NV. It is truly an honor to serve as your current Western Regional 2nd Vice Director. I just want to take a moment to thank the sponsoring chapters for all the work and planning put into this weekend, to ensure an experience you shall not soon forget. I would also like to thank our sponsors and guest, for taking a moment out of their lives to share in the festivities. Lastly, I want to thank you brothers, for continuing to exemplify our fraternity's principles and motto and serving as representatives for your chapter.

As we come together, I am always reminded of what it means to be around like minded individuals that continue to serve and positively impact our community on a day to day basis. I am reminded that no matter what, "I will herald and defend this organization, even against the world". I am always reminded, that when I hear someone scream,"Blu Phi!!!", our call to action is swift and with great promise. As I close out my term and look towards the future of the Western Region, I see nothing, but promising young brothers. I see the promise of future leaders, allowing our cause to speed on. I see brothers of young and old, standing side by side, standing before the test of time and making one thing clear: "Sigma, more than a fraternity, we are the standard by which all others are measured."

Fraternally,

Bro. Trenton Joiner
Gamma Upsilon Gamma Chapter
2nd Vice Director | Western Region
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated