Attendee Kit

Regional Director Welcome

Greetings Brothers of the Western Region,

I am thrilled to welcome our Executive Board Members to the Grand Canyon State for our annual Western Region Executive Board Retreat (WREBR), taking place Friday, June 12th - Sunday, June 14th, at the Dury Plaza Hotel Phownix Tempe. Alongside my Brothers here in Arizona, I am filled with excitement and anticipation to host you in the dynamic and diverse city of Phoenix.

This retreat promises to be a truly enriching experience, featuring insightful discussions, meaningful networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments. I am confident that it will leave a lasting impact on everyone in attendance as we come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.

Let us embrace the spirit of unity and collaboration that defines our organization as we embark on this journey together. Make the most of this opportunity to learn, inspire one another, and renew your commitment to Brotherhood, Service, and Scholarship.

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you once again to Phoenix, Arizona. I hope this retreat will be a time of growth, fellowship, and lasting connections. It is an honor to have you with us, and we look forward to an unforgettable experience together as ONE SIGMA.

Fraternally,

Est'd. Bro. Warren Brown #4027LM
Regional Director | WR
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated
Phone: (310) 563-8752 ext. #9
wrdirector36@pbswest.org

"Bridging Brotherhood & Community Impact."

WREBR Registration

Retreat Registration
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Western Region Executive Board Retreat (WREBR) is a strategic leadership and governance retreat involving the elected and appointed leadership of the Western Region. The retreat will focus on operational planning, leadership alignment, membership growth strategies, financial oversight, officer expectations, communication systems, regional initiatives, and execution planning for the 2026–2027 fraternal year. If you would like to register for the upcoming conference, please click the appropriate registration link below:

Add to Calendar

Please click [ here ] to register as an WREBR attendee today!

Hotel Reservation

Hotel Room Block
The room block is being hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel located at 1780 W Ranch Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284. Please contact our, Regional Conference Planner if you have any questions or concerns.

Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe is located off I-10 south of the US-60 near South Mountain. This hotel is conveniently located near Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert in East Valley. Only 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, it is close to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona State University, Arizona Mills Mall, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Desert Willow Conference Center, the Cotton Center Business Park.

Below are the room options offered within the room block at the conference hotel: Amenities available in every room include:

• 42” flat-screen TV
• Individually-controlled heat and air conditioning
• Hair dryer
• Coffeemaker
• Mini fridge
• Iron and ironing board

Your room is already reserved; you will just need to provide your cc at check-in for incidentals.

Travel, Shuttle Service, & Parking

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
[ Sky Harbor Airport ] is a joint civil-military public airport located just three miles east of downtown Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. As the largest and busiest airport in the state, PHX ranks among the top commercial airports in the nation and is recognized as the 7th busiest airport in the United States and the 21st busiest worldwide. The airport serves as a major hub for American Airlines and a base of operations for Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Welcoming more than 140,000 passengers each day and supporting over 1,000 daily flights.

Hotel Shuttle Service
As a courtesy, the Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport provides a complimentary, 24-hour shuttle to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you can use the hotel courtesy phone in the baggage claim area or call the front desk directly at (480) 940-3700 to request a pickup.

Hotel Parking
Free parking is provided to all WREBR registered attendees.

Overview of what to expect

The Goal
This will be an intimate, high-impact session with approximately 10–15 brothers. Come prepared to engage, contribute, and execute at a high level. The goal of the WREBR 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 a place to learn new things!

Fostering Meaningful Connections
Whether you’re a past regional director, a member of the Hon. Bro. William Perry Distinguished Service Society (HBWPDSS), a seasoned regional officer, or new to the board and attending the retreat for the first time, you’re sure to build bonds with Brothers that will last a lifetime.

Purpose of the Retreat
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region Board Retreat is a strategic leadership and governance retreat involving the elected and appointed leadership of the Western Region. The retreat will focus on operational planning, leadership alignment, membership growth strategies, financial oversight, officer expectations, communication systems, regional initiatives, and execution planning for the 2026–2027 fraternal year.

Retreat Keynote Speaker

2026 WREBR Speaker

Bro. Dr. Tony Bolden, a Chicago native, was initiated into the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in Spring 1988 at the University of Kansas. He is an active member of the Xi Chi Sigma Chapter and currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Fraternal Development to the 37th International President, Honorable Brother David A. Turner.

Dr. Bolden is the Principal of Tony Bolden Enterprises LLC, specializing in leadership development and consulting. With more than 30 years of experience, he is an accomplished speaker, trainer, author, and organizational leader. He holds advanced degrees in business and organizational leadership and resides in suburban Atlanta, Georgia.

Please click here to view Bro. Dr. Tony Bolden's full bio.

Bro. Dr. Tony Bolden, a Chicago native, was initiated into the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in Spring 1988 at the University of Kansas. He is an active member of the Xi Chi Sigma Chapter and currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Fraternal Development to the 37th International President, Honorable Brother David A. Turner.

Dr. Bolden is the Principal of Tony Bolden Enterprises LLC, specializing in leadership development and consulting. With more than 30 years of experience, he is an accomplished speaker, trainer, author, and organizational leader. He holds advanced degrees in business and organizational leadership and resides in suburban Atlanta, Georgia.

Please click here to view Bro. Dr. Tony Bolden's full bio.

Retreat Agenda

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Attire: Sigma Paraphernalia

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Region Dir., Collegiate Cookout - 1759 E Kaibab Drive Chandler, AZ 85249

Friday, June 12, 2026 Attire: Blue Polos and Jeans

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Registration and Brotherhood Mixer (includes complimentary evening reception)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Attire: White Polos and Jeans

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Full-Day Board Session (conference-style working meeting)

Sunday, June 14, 2026 Attire: Casual

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Informal wrap-up and closing alignment

Regional Origin

How the West was Won
The establishment of the Western Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was initially created soon after Bro. Herbert L. Stevens was initiated into our wondrous band. With the chartering of the Beta Chapter at Wiley College in Marshall, TX, the first imprint of Sigma outside of Washington, D.C. was created and named the Western Region. Texas was later separated from the Western Region and re-established as the Lone Star Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Twenty-two years later, the Western Region as we know it today was started on February 15, 1937, when Bro. William Perry directed a letter to Bro. Jessie W. Lewis, the then Dean of Terrell Law School, requesting information for the chartering of a chapter in Los Angeles, CA. At this time, there were no chapters west of Texas. The movement gained impetus through the form of Bro. Hugh Fisher Lewis, who was then Vice President of the Northern District. After careful selection, Bros. Lewis, Perry, Johnson, and Hill invited eleven other men to join as charter members: Bros. Fred Baker, George Beavers, Edgar Brown, Cecil Davis, Aaron Douglass, Dee Hodge, William Nickerson, Jr., Granville Norman, E. M. Porter, Clarence Smith, and Oscar Stokes.

The officers elected to serve the new chapter were: Bro. William Perry, President; Bro. Clarence Smith, Vice-President; Bro. Dee Hodge, Secretary; and Bro. Everette Porter, Treasurer. Bro. James Weldon Johnson — celebrated poet, author, and professor of creative literature — was the National President at the time of the chartering of the chapter.

Today, the Western Region is led by our 36th Regional Director, Est'd. Bro. Warren brown, and has blossomed into the largest region in the fraternity; it currently encompasses the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, and WY, as well as the countries of Japan, S. Korea, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. We exist as a consortium of positive and professional men determined to continue our rich and historic legacy of providing the best in service through our programmatic thrusts of Bigger and Better Business, Education, Social Action, and the Sigma Beta Club. Dedicated to the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service, it is our desire to provide communities within our Region with impactful and meaningful service.

Post-Retreat

Survey
Thank you for attending our 2026 WREBR. Please click [ HERE ] to complete the post-retreat survey.