Cornell Leverette Moore of Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Elected President of Sigma Pi Phi, Nation's Oldest African-American Greek-Letter Fraternity.MINNEAPOLIS -- Cornell Leverette Moore, a partner in Dorsey's Minneapolis office, was elected president-elect (his official title is "Grand Sire Archon-Elect") of the Sigma Pi Phi Sigma Pi Phi is generally considered to be the first African-American Greek-lettered organization. Sigma Pi Phi was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 1904. [2] The founders included two doctors, a dentist and a physician [3]. Fraternity, a non-profit organization of college- and university-educated professional men dedicated to the uplift of the African-American community. Sigma Pi Phi advocates for civil rights, studies issues affecting African-Americans, and awards college scholarships to deserving students. Mr. Moore's election is especially significant because it came as Sigma Pi Phi celebrated its 100th anniversary. He will assume leadership in 2006. "There are many challenges facing the fraternity," said Mr. Moore. "As a result of my election, I received overwhelming support from the membership that they will support me and my goals to the fullest. We have the will and the power to make significant changes, and with their support and participation we will achieve those goals." Active in many community and educational organizations, Mr. Moore sits on the boards of Howard University, Virginia Union University History By late 1865, the American Civil War was over (which ended slavery in the former Confederate states) and slavery in the United States had officially ended in the Northern and border states as well with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. , Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a private, co-ed, four-year liberal arts institution of higher learning located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina; it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. JCSU is also a historically black college. , and Dunwoody College of Technology In addition to associate 2-year college programs Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Dunwoody also offers a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management for students with an associate degree. and is the Chairman of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. In his legal practice, Mr. Moore advises governmental, private and public company executives on strategic plans and ongoing and divested operations. He is also a noted advisor in the fields of municipal operations, higher education, public affairs, community service and finance. "Cornell L. Moore is a truly remarkable leader," said H. Patrick Swygert H. Patrick Swygert has been the president of Howard University in Washington, DC since 1995. Career Formerly president of the State University of New York at Albany, Swygert previously served as executive vice president of Temple University (where he was also a professor , president of Howard University and a member of Sigma Pi Phi. "Successful in his professional life as an outstanding attorney and corporate leader, proud father and devoted husband and generous in his gifts of time and personal treasure to civic and community organizations, Moore is truly an engaged citizen." "I can't imagine a better man to serve as our next Grand Sire Archon than Cornell Moore," added A. Barry Rand, the Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Equitant eq·ui·tant adj. Overlapping at the base to form a flat, fanlike arrangement in two ranks, as the leaves of some irises. [Latin equit , Chairman Emeritus of Avis Group, and member of the fraternity. "He is a visionary leader who has the intellect, savvy and drive to energize the collective wisdom and influence of the Boule boule Deliberative council in the city-states of ancient Greece. It existed in almost all constitutional city-states, especially from the late 6th century BC. In Athens the boule was created as an aristocratic body by Solon in 594 BC; later, under Cleisthenes, 500 members to better serve our communities." Commonly referred to as "the Boule," Sigma Pi Phi is the nation's oldest predominantly African-American Greek-letter fraternity, with more that 4,000 members in 110 member chapters nationwide. Members have included prominent African-American leaders, artists and businesspeople including W.E.B. Du Bois, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Kenneth Chenault, and more. The Boule in the Twin Cities has over fifty members including notable business and community leaders: Robert Ryan, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. Medtronic; Frank Sims, Vice President Cargill; Mark Belton, Senior Vice President General Mills; David Taylor, Dean of General College University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. ; Al Nuness, Vice President Josten's Inc.; among others. About Dorsey & Whitney Clients have relied on Dorsey since 1912 as a valued, cutting-edge business partner. With over 675 lawyers in 20 locations in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia, we provide an integrated, proactive approach to our clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful Fortune 500 companies from a variety of disciplines including leaders in the financial services, investment banking, life sciences, securities, technology and energy sectors, as well as nonprofit and government entities. NOTE TO EDITORS: There should be an accent mark above the "e" in Boule. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. |
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