Virtual WRFBM
- 35th Regional Director Welcome
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Greetings Brothers of the Wild Wild Western Region,
On behalf of the organizing committee, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of you as we prepare for our Annual Western Regional Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM). This year's WRFBM will be hosted virtually via our Regional RingCentral platform.
Let us embrace the spirit of camaraderie and collaboration that defines our organization as we embark on this journey together. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and inspire one another, as well as reaffirm our commitment to Brotherhood, Service, and Scholarship.
Fraternally,
Bro. Sidney Jackson, Jr., MBA PLM#39
35th Western Regional Director
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated"Servant Leadership"
- WRFBM Registration
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Meeting Registration
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Western Region Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM) registration.
- What to Expect
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Expectations?
The Goal
The goal of the WRFBM is to impart an unwavering enthusiasm, pride, and affinity for the Sigma experience into the hearts and minds of all who participate. It is also allows officers and directors to report and review performance, consider policy issues, address major problems and perform the business of the Region. - Proposed Meeting Rules
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Parlimentation Rules
- The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 12th edition shall govern the Western Region Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM) in all respects when not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Western Region or these rules.
- In order to login and participate in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM) members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., shall be duly registered.
- Your name on your, RingCentral virtual account, must include your first and last name with Chapter name or Member-At-Large. Regional position optional. Any attendee not properely identified will be removed from the meeting.
- When seeking recognition during the meeting, a member must have their camera on; await recognition by the presiding officer (Chair) before speaking. Once recognized, he shall state his name and the name of the Chapter he is affiliated with before addressing the presiding officer. A member-at- large shall state his name and his member-at-large status. All attendees shall use the “Raise Hand” feature. After the floor is assigned by the Chair all raised hands will be lowered by the administrator. Any member then seeking preference in recognition shall promptly raise their hand again.
- Only Board Members (or their designee) may make and speak on motions. No member shall speak more than once to a question until all of those who desire to speak have done so. Debate on a pending motion shall not exceed two (2) minutes per speech, unless the assembly of registered Board Members approves by a 2/3 vote to Limit or Extend the Limits of Debate.
- All Motions requiring a second are deemed seconded.
- No member may use profanity when addressing the presiding officer or another member of the board during the board meeting. Should a member violate this rule, he will be fined $5.00, which must be paid to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region, and each time profanity is used by the offending member. The Sergeant-atArms shall collect payment for the fine and turn over all monies paid to the Western Region Secretary, who will record monies collected and turn over to the Western Region Treasurer for deposit in the Western Region Treasury account.
- All reports and materials for permanent record shall be legibly printed or written electronically and provided to the Western Region Secretary after presentation.
- Notices for announcements to the Board Meeting attendees shall be in writing, signed by the person or the proper representative of the person under whose authority the announcement is issued and shall be sent to the of the Western Region Secretary electronically. Announcements will be made in accordance with the Board agenda.
- Any member entering the meeting late or arrives after the official reconvening of the board meeting shall be fined $1.00, which must be paid to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region prior to being seated. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall collect payment for the fine and turn over all monies paid to the Western Region Secretary, who will record monies collected and turn over to the Western Region Treasurer for deposit in the Western Region Treasury account.
- Members who do not pay an assessed fine shall be asked to depart and log off from the meeting they accrued the fine in until such time they are able to pay the fine.
- Microphones shall remain off until recognition by the chair unless an interrupting motion (examples: Raise a Question of Privilege or Call for the Orders of the Day) is being acknowledged.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s Western Region Fall Board Meeting Rules shall be posted virtually while read, and placed in the Regional Portal after approval.
- * Recommendation: All members use an electronic form of payment (i.e.) Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App to pay fines.
Registration and Login
Business of the Assembly
- WRFBM Agenda
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, Attire: Blue polos, black slacks, and black shoes
- Call to Order | Bro. Sidney Jackson Jr., 35th Western Regional Director
- Prayer | Bro. Hogans, Regional Chaplain
- Roll Call | Bro. William Watson III, Regional Secretary
- Ratification of Quorum | Bro. William Watson III, Regional Secretary
- Approval of Agenda | Bro. Sidney Jackson Jr., 35th Western Regional Director
- Adoption of Meeting Rules | Bro. Sidney Jackson Jr., 35th Western Regional Director
- Minutes (2024 WRC) | Bro. William Watson III, Regional Secretary
- Western Region Reports (15 minutes each)
Elected Board Officer Report (15 minutes each)
Dir., of Social Action | Bro. Dr. Nathaniel Session
Dir., of Education | Bro. Dr. Theo Fowles
Dir., of Bigger Better Business Report | Bro. David Sledge, Sr.
Dir., of Collegiate Affairs Report | Bro. Dr. Mike Baslee
Treasurer Report | Bro. Carl Houston
Legal Counsel Report | Bro. Donald Lancaster, Esq.
2nd Vice Report | Bro. Jalen Dudley
1st Vice Report | Bro. Warren Brown
35th Regional Dir., Report | Bro. Sidney Jackson Jr.
Appointed Area & State Director Reports (10 minutes each)
Arizona State Dir., Report | Bro. Kijan Edwards
Hawaii State Dir., Report | Bro. Johnny Davis
Japan Area Dir., Report | Bro. Patrick Jackson
Middle East Area Dir., Report | Bro. Gerard Henry
Nevada State Dir., Report | Bro. Garren Morris
N. California State Dir., Report | Bro. Isaac Terry
Northeast Dir., Report | Bro. Don Cross
Northwest Dir., Report | Bro. Julian Heyward
S. California Dir., Report | Bro. Gerald Reneau
S. Korea Area Dir., Report | Bro. Sidney Thomas
Appointed Regional Officer Reports (10 minutes each)
Chief of Staff Report | Bro. Everett Bond
Chaplain Report | Bro. Gary Hogans
Dir., of Sigma Beta Clubs Report | Bro. Aga Khan
Dir., of Risk Management Report | Bro. Craig Snellings Esq.
Dir., of Standards and Awards Report | Bro. Anthony Buchanan
Dir., of Conference Planning Report | Bro. Blake Dye
Dir., of Protocol Report | Bro. Gregory Harris
Dir., of Military Affairs Report | Bro. Perry Harris
Dir., of Technology Report | Bro. Chris Manigault
Sigma Zeta Relations Report | Bro. Hur-Khan Allen
Life Membership Report | Bro. Dr. Jason Lester
- Old Business
2024 Western Regional Conference (WRC) - Tempe
- New Business
2025 Western Regional Virtual Leadership Conference (WRVLC)
2025 International Conclave Tampa
2026 Western Regional Conference (WRC) - Los Angeles
- Announcements/ Good and Welfare | Western Region Board Member Attendees
- Closing Prayer | Bro. Hogans, Regional Chaplain
- Adjournment | Bro. Sidney Jackson Jr., 35th Western Regional Director
