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Threadsof Our Legacy
Founders’ Day Brunch & Ceremony
120 Years. One Brotherhood.
Sat
Doors 9:30 AMCeremony starts 10:30 AMBrunch served 12:30 PMConcludes 2:00 PM · Pacific
William W. Philip HallUW Tacoma · 1918 Commerce St
Who’s comingGuests who chose to shareAdd to calendar
Package savings · Crown & Ceremony
Carry your celebration from Thursday’s Signature Crown to Saturday’s Program and Brunch.
- Single Crown + one Saturday ticket: $220. Save $15 automatically.
- Couples Crown + one Saturday ticket: $310. Save $25 automatically, plus $5 off each additional Saturday ticket in the same order.
A couples Crown ticket admits two to Thursday’s workshop; Saturday admission is purchased per person. Eligible combinations repeat within an order, with each ticket counted once. Standard-price tickets only; not combined with VIP, Alpha Xi, BSU or other special offers. Both events must be available in the same checkout.
Before SaturdayGet ready for a day of legacy
Up nextDoors open Saturday at 9:30 AM
What you needYour pass · Directions · Program
Plan your visit →
Saturday highlights
A day of legacy.
Historic quilts, Yellow Rose honors, and fellowship across generations.
Open the full program (opens over this page)- Quilt story on film
- Jim Tharpe
- Featured address
- Bro. Dr. Cedric Howard
At a glance · All times Pacific
- Arrive & exploreHistoric quilts, photographs, and fellowship.
- The ceremony beginsOur founding purpose, quilt stories, and a charge for the next generation.
- Yellow Rose honorsRecognizing seven brothers and the people who stand beside them.
- Brunch & fellowshipShare a meal and time together.
- Carry the legacy forwardThe celebration concludes.
Published times are a guide. Please follow announcements in the room.
Threads of Our Legacy · Saturday Brunch
Saturday Brunch, thoughtfully prepared.
Explore the menu catered by Come Eat Daddy.
Getting there
Getting to William W. Philip Hall.
ParkingTioga LotThe recommended lot for guests. The walk to the hall is about five minutes.
DressAlpha SharpFor brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Business casual for all other guests.
AccessibilityTell us what you needNeed seating support, a step-free route, accessible parking, or dietary assistance? Contact the chapter before Saturday to discuss and confirm arrangements.
At the door
Have your pass ready at the door.
Your Founders’ Day pass includes the events on your order. Open it before arriving and show the QR code at the door. Let the check-in team know which guests from your order are arriving now.
Need seating, accessibility, or dietary assistance? Contact the chapter before Saturday.
Directions
Yellow Rose Honors
Honoring leaders of excellence.
Seven distinguished brothers will be recognized in a 30-minute ceremony for their contributions and enduring commitment to Alpha Phi Alpha, alongside the families and communities who support them.
The 2026 recipients are announced during the ceremony.
The 2026 recipients were announced at the ceremony and will be listed here.
View 2024 Yellow Rose recipients
Past recipients · 2024
- Bro. Stanley FreemanLeadership
- Bro. Joseph E. Green Jr.Advocacy
- Bro. Terrell GlennInspiration
- Bro. Thomas J. PopeResilience
- Bro. Jared DoranVersatility
- Bro. Charles LassiterService
- Bro. Willie StewartCommitment
Past · Present · Future
Different threads.
One enduring responsibility.
This celebration is about the people who have carried the work, and those who will carry it next.
- PastWhat was entrusted to us?
- PresentWhat have we done with that legacy?
- FutureWhat are we leaving for the next generation?
Community threads
Four programs.
One purpose.
Alpha Phi Alpha’s national programs show how the legacy we honor becomes service, opportunity and care for our communities.
Connect with the chapter →Project Alpha
Helping young men develop responsibility and life skills.
A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People
Promoting voter education and civic participation.
Brother’s Keeper
Supporting brothers, spouses and families who need care.
The Living Legacy Quilt
The Living Legacy Quilt.
Brothers, families and guests contribute photographs to our Living Legacy Quilt. Add yours from your phone; guest submissions are reviewed before they appear on the quilt.
Questions
Before Saturday.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket lives on your Founders’ Day pass · open it on your phone at AlphaFD26.IotaMuLambda.org/pass. One QR code brings together every Founders’ Day Weekend event you are registered for. Show it at the door.
What should I wear?
Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha should dress Alpha Sharp. Business casual attire is appropriate for all other guests.
Can I bring family and guests?
Absolutely. Family members and guests are welcome, but each person must have a ticket. Each arriving guest needs an unused admission on the order. The check-in team can help with party arrivals.
How do I add photographs to the quilt?
Checked-in guests with a Saturday ticket, including valid complimentary VIP admission, can contribute after doors open. Visit Add Your Thread, provide your name and email address, and follow the link we send you. Uploads close 72 hours after the event ends. You can submit up to 30 photographs across your eligible events. Venue projection needs separate permission and staff selection. Each photograph is reviewed before being added to the Living Legacy Quilt. The Add Your Thread page has complete instructions.