THE HISTORY OF BLL

BLL Chapter was chartered on December 6, 2000 under the Administration of District Representative “Chucky” Wilson.  BLL is one of the First Chapters Chartered in the new Millennium.  The Charter Members of BLL Chapter are:

Harlan H. Ashe, Jr.
Frederick Ty. Carter
Michael A. Clark
Bruce B. Cornelius
Samuel R. Crenshaw
Elrand D. Denson
Lawrence Edon
Arden Ellis
Adrian T. Finks
Dr. Kenneth W. Harper
Rickey Harris
Antonio E. Holiday
Cedrick J. Johnson
Brian C. Jones
William J. Jones
Alan M. King
James T. King, Jr.
Shawn F. Menefee
Cecil S. Moore
Scott Morris
Clarence Outland, Jr.
Keith I. Paschall
James E. Pattman, Jr.
Dwayne Pettus
Rodney Riley
S. Patrick Thompson
Lemon White, Jr.
Donnie L. Williams
Eddie Williams III


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The first Executive Committee of BLL was:

Basileus – Ken Cooke
Vice Basileus – Tony Dixon
KRS – Chuck Elder
KF – Shannon Menefee
Chaplain – Avery Brown

These men built the bridge that lead to a successful year 2001 and an equally prosperous 2002


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The second Executive committee of BLL was:

Basileus – Tony Dixon
Vice Basileus – Donnie Williams
KRS – Kermit Ervin
KF – Shawn Menefee
Chaplain – Ty Carter

Unforeseeable circumstance required Ken Cooke to  take the term of Basileus again for a partial term and later appoint Andrew Ducksworth  interim KRS for the last quarter of 2002.

During its second year, BLL held its first Dinner Cruis and first Golf Tournament, both of which were quite successful.  A partnership with the Department of Family and Children Services was fostered due to the efforts of Brother Cooke.  This allowed the chapter to give back to the community through the establishment of a mentoring program. 


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The Third Executive committee of BLL was:

Basileus – Ken Cooke
Vice Basileus – Scott Morris
KRS – Andrew Ducksworth
KF – Chris Hankins
Chaplain – Ty Carter

During this year, BLL held its first Membership selection process.  Out of over 50 applicants, only 20 were invited.  Out of those 20, only 13 had what it took to cross the burning Sands into Omega Land.  During this year, an alliance was formed with the NAACP which resulted in BLL’s first Voter Registration drives.  This effort started as a “line project” for the neophyte members of the chapter, but would soon turn into a major community service project of the social action committee.  The 13 Sons of Genesis immediately made their presence know, with members of their line being elected to the offices of Chaplain, Reporter to the Oracle and Keeper of Peace.


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The Fourth Executive committee of BLL is:

Basileus – Scott Morris
Vice Basileus – Chris Hankins
KRS – Andrew Ducksworth
KF – Donnie WilliamChaplain – Martin Ashley
Immediate Past Basileus – Ken Cooke

Social Action was the theme of this year with the Voter registration drives continuing along with participation in the Chapter’s first Habitat for Humanity build (sponsored by The Marketing Workshop) and the first Blood Drive in Chapter history as well.  Lots of late Omega Oil was burned as Representatives from the State of Georgia assigned Lydell Clark to head Undergraduate Relations for the state of Georgia, making him the first Chapter member to be appointed to a state office.;  Andrew Ducksworth training new KRS’ at the request of the state; and Bro Ken Cooke being elected  State KRS.  


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The Fifth Executive committee of BLL was:

Basileus – Scott Morris
Vice Basileus – Kenneth Howard
KRS – Andrew Ducksworth
KF – Donnie William
Chaplain – Martin Ashley
Immediate Past Basileus – Ken Cooke

Due to the tenacity of Immediate Past Basileus, Ken Cooke - this year BLL was successful in attaining 501©10 tax exempt status (this is the version of the 501©3 status that applies to fraternities).   Bro. Clarke continued to serve as head of Undergraduate Relations; Bro. Cooke (as a testament to his dedication and great service to the state of Georgia) ran unopposed in his bid for re-election to the office of Georgia State KRS; and in a surprising move, the Present District Representative, Bro. Joseph T. Williams appointed Bro. Andrew Ducksworth to be the Chairman of the District Membership Selection Process Committee.  Bro. Andrew Ducksworth is the first member of BLL chapter to hold a District Level Office.


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The Sixth Executive Committee:

Basileus – Kenneth Howard
Vice Basileus – Inman Ogletree
KRS – Andrew Ducksworth
KF – Martin AshleyKP – Mike Morris
Chaplain – Lydell Clark
Immediate Past Basileus – Scott Morris

During this year, BLL held its second Membership Selection Process which resulted in the line Resurrection 8 crossing the burning Sands into Omega Land. Both Reclamation and Membership in Beta Lambda Lambda is at an all time high. In January, Beta Lambda Lambda held its first Superbowl Party.  We established a Step Team, which performed at the 2006 Superbowl Party and at the “2 Live Stews” Step show in Atlanta.  Bro. Clarke continued to serve as head of Undergraduate Relations, Bro. Cooke continued to serve as the State KRS and Bro. Ducksworth continued to serve as the Chairman of the District Membership Selection Process Committee.  Bro. Shawn Menefee was selected as the State Marshall for the 2007 State Meetings.

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