The Flagship · Since 1964
Over the past sixty years, the Germany Alumni Chapter — chartered on June 3, 1964 as the first outside the Continental United States — has promoted achievement through events like the Black and White Ball, hosting the first official Grand Polemarch visit outside the U.S., and contributing to the Northeastern Province’s international prominence.
Journey Through Time
1964 — Chapter milestone
The Germany Alumni Chapter, chartered on June 3, 1964 as the Germany Alumni Association, was the first chapter outside the Continental United States and helped elevate the Northeastern Province to international prominence.
1965 — Chapter milestone
The Association held its first Black and White Ball on May 29, 1965 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, marking the conclusion of its first anniversary.
1977 — Chapter milestone
The Germany Alumni Association made history by hosting the first official Grand Polemarch visit outside the U.S., highlighted by the Thirteenth Annual Black and White Ball at Schwetzingen Castle, a courtesy call to General George Blanchard, and an AFN-TV interview aired across West Germany.
1980 — Chapter milestone
Founder Edward G. Irvin visited West Germany, speaking at the Sixteenth Annual Black and White Ball, touring a major German university, meeting prominent Black generals in Europe, appearing on Armed Forces Network TV, and riding the “Kappa Soul Train” during his 13-day visit.
1985–87 — Chapter milestone
The Germany Alumni Chapter hosted several distinguished brothers, including the Honorable Walter Fauntroy, the late Judge George Crockett, and Congressman John Conyers.
1999 — Chapter milestone
The Chapter welcomed Dr. Tilghman L. Moore, Northeastern Province Polemarch, marking the first visit of a Northeastern Polemarch to the Western Europe Chapter, where he pinned new members and presented their membership certificates.
2004 — Chapter milestone
The Germany Alumni Chapter hosted NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., who was the keynote speaker at the Annual Scholarship Ball and made a lasting impact on attendees.
2005 — Chapter milestone
Grand Polemarch, Bro. Samuel Hamilton, along with other distinguished members, visited the chapter and participated in new member ceremonies, presenting official membership certificates. He delivered a keynote address at the Scholarship Ball, which received outstanding reviews.
2006 — Chapter milestone
The chapter concluded 2006 with its Annual Scholarship Ball, featuring Brigadier General Dennis L. Via as the keynote speaker. The chapter doubled its scholarship funds from the previous year, contributing a total of $8,000 to deserving Department of Defense Schools Seniors. The chapter also began its largest annual picnic turnout in years and donated $1,000 to the Grand Chapter’s Hurricane Relief drive.
2007 — Chapter milestone
Over 60 members, families, and friends participated in the chapter picnic. The chapter established a new tradition of attending the annual Stuttgart Cannstatter Volksfest. In December, the Christmas Social and Raffle raised a remarkable $4,400, the best single fundraiser in five years. Lieutenant General (RET) Andrew P. Chambers gave an inspiring keynote address at the Annual Scholarship Ball.
2024 — Chapter milestone
The Germany Alumni Chapter made history by hosting all nine Divine Nine presidents at our 60th Anniversary Black & White Ball. This extraordinary milestone showcased the unity, excellence, and legacy of African-American Greek Letter Organizations, bringing together the highest leadership from across the Divine Nine for an unforgettable celebration of brotherhood, sisterhood, and community service.
Community Engagement
The chapter began 2006 with its largest annual picnic turnout in years and donated $1,000 to the Grand Chapter’s Hurricane Relief drive. This was one of their busiest years, featuring more social events and fundraisers than the previous six years, including participation in the Delta Fall Step Show and the US Army Garrison Heidelberg’s Christmas Parade.
The chapter expanded its Christmas Social to include members, families, friends, and supporters, while also hosting its first Christmas Raffle with grand prizes such as a Dell Laptop, $1,000, and a stay at Edelweiss Lodge. Additionally, the chapter held its first March Madness Bowling tournament, which raised enough funds to provide four $1,000 scholarships.
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