2026 WRFBM

36th Regional Director Welcome

On behalf of the Western Regional Board and the Brothers of the Rho Rho Sigma Chapter Host Committee, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all attendees as we prepare for the Annual Western Region Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM) and Community Reception.

This year’s WRFBM will be hosted in partnership with the Brothers of the Rho Rho Sigma Chapter and held at California State University, Bakersfield.

We proudly acknowledge the Brothers of the Rho Rho Sigma Chapter for serving as the official host chapter and host committee for this important regional gathering. Their leadership, hospitality, and commitment to Brotherhood are instrumental in making this event possible.

Let us embrace the spirit of camaraderie, collaboration, and purpose that defines our Fraternity as we come together to conduct the business of the Western Region. We encourage every Brother to take full advantage of this opportunity to learn from one another, strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and reaffirm our collective commitment to Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.

Fraternally,

Estd. Bro. Warren Brown #4027LM
36th Western Regional Director
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

"Bridging Brotherhood & Community Impact."

WRFBM Registration

Meeting Registration

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Western Region Fall Board Meeting (WRFBM) registration.

Hotel Reservation

Hotel Room Block

The room block is being hosted at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield located at 1505 Mill Rock Way Bakersfield, CA 93315. The contracted room block is good from Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27th, 2026. The deadline for reserving a room at the meeting rate expires Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Please click here to reserve your WRFBM room today! Please contact our Regional Conference Planner, if you have any questions or concerns.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield is conveniently located just a five-minute drive from the CSU Bakersfield Student Union. The hotel features complimentary on-site parking, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a free airport shuttle service.

Below are the room amenities included in every room:

• Flat-screen TV
• Individually-controlled heat and air conditioning
• Full kitchen
• Dining table & Chairs
• Dishwasher
• Stove
• Microwave
• Coffeemaker
• Iron and ironing board

Please click [ here ] to reserve your room for the WRFBM today!

What to Expect

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

Parlimentation Rules

1. 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.

Registration and Login


2. 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.

Business of the Assembly

3. When seeking recognition during the meeting, a member must 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. Any member then seeking preference in recognition shall promptly raise their hand again.
4. 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.
5. All Motions requiring a second are deemed seconded.
6. 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.
7. All reports and materials for permanent record shall be legibly printed or written electronically and provided to the Western Region Secretary after presentation.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. * Recommendation: All members use an electronic form of payment (i.e.) Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App to pay fines.

WRFBM Agenda

Saturday, September 26, 2026, Attire: Sigma polos, jeans and sneakers.
- Call to Order | Estd. Bro. Warren Brown, 36th 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 | Estd. Bro. Warren Brown, 36th Western Regional Director
- Adoption of Meeting Rules | Estd. Bro. Warren Brown, 36th Western Regional Director
- Minutes (2026 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. Joe Stubblefield, II
                Dir., of Bigger Better Business Report | Bro. James Rolfe
                Dir., of Collegiate Affairs Report | Bro. Hur-Khan Allen
                Treasurer Report | Bro. Carl Houston
                Legal Counsel Report | Bro. Craig Snellings Esq.
                2nd Vice Report | Bro. Eyoub Endris
                1st Vice Report | Bro. Dennis Randle
                35th Regional Dir., Report | Estd. Bro. Warren Brown

        Appointed Area & State Director Reports (10 minutes each)
                Arizona State Dir., Report | Bro. Rickie Howard
                Hawaii State Dir., Report | Bro. Johnny Davis
                Japan Area Dir., Report | Bro. Patrick Jackson
                Middle East Area Dir., Report | Bro. Scherwin Henry
                Nevada State Dir., Report | Bro. Garren Morris
                N. California State Dir., Report | Bro. Isaac Terry
                Northeast Dir., Report | Bro. Scott Allen
                Northwest Dir., Report | Bro. David Hunter
                S. California Dir., Report | Bro. Gerald Reneau
                S. Korea Area Dir., Report | Bro. Wilburt Key, Jr.

        Appointed Regional Officer Reports (10 minutes each)
                Chaplain Report | Bro. Gary Hogans
                Dir., of Sigma Beta Clubs Report | Bro. Steven Walker
                Dir., of Risk Management Report | Bro. Craig Snellings Esq.
                Dir., of Standards and Awards Report | Bro. Dr. Carroll Brown
                Dir., of Protocol Report | Bro. Demond White
                Dir., of Military Affairs Report | Estd. Bro. Perry Harris
                Dir., of Technology Report | Bro. Chris Manigault
                Sigma Zeta Relations Report | Bro. Cecrick Soso
                Life Membership Report | Bro. Dr. Jason Lester

- Old Business
        2026 Western Regional Conference (WRC)

- New Business
        2027 Western Regional Virtual Leadership Conference (WRVLC)

- Announcements/ Good and Welfare | Western Region Board Member Attendees
- Closing Prayer | Bro. Hogans, Regional Chaplain
- Adjournment | Estd. Bro. Warren Brown, 36th Western Regional Director