Sheffey+Administration

= = = The Conscience of MALIK Fraternity: = The Sheffey Administration (2001-2005)

__The Sheffey Administration__ **"The Era of: Accountability, Reform, Progression & Results"**

**The National Executive Council of** **MALIK Fraternity, Inc. (2001-2005):** > //"The Last of the Generals"// >
 * **Atul Sheffey**, //National President & CEO//
 * **Oscar Alleyne**, //National V.P. and Supreme Pledge Captain//
 * **Everton Lawrence**, //National Treasurer//
 * **Bryon Brown**, //National// //Representative//

**1). Implemented a results-driven model of: "Accountability, Transparency, Professionalism, Progression, Performance Measures, Reform & Results"** [All officers]
 * Held all MALIKs accountable; from neos to founders, and everyone in between.
 * National officers equally held accountable. Nationals reported to the Brotherhood.
 * “Checks & Balances” to ensure order, discipline and organization.
 * Paradigm shift from “Party & Play” to a business model of "Accountability, Progression and Professionalism".
 * Laid the groundwork and foundation to operate as a national organization and no longer as a “social club”.

**2). Held National Conventions** **Every Year** [All officers] **2a). Presented and provided yearly officer reports to membership at every convention** [All officers] **3). Creation of the first national MALIK web site** //(2001-2009)// - [|www.malik77.org][Luqman]  **4). Creation of the first "members only" section in MALIK web site which included a MALIK Forums page** [Luqman] **5). Creation of the first national MALIK e-mail system** – yourname@malik77.org [Luqman] **6). Accountability Measures on E-groups** [Atul]
 * Held a convention every year during our 4 year term (4 conventions in total).
 * Submitted Convention Agenda to Brotherhood in advance.
 * Provided forums to air grievances at every convention
 * Attendees were supplied with a folder containing a report from each officer of what they had done for the past year i.e. President's Report, Supreme's Report, Treasurer's Report, etc.
 * All officers answered all questions from members.
 * Transparency & Accountability
 * Cursing and disrespecting of Brothers will no longer be tolerated - Brothers will be held accountable for their words and actions.
 * Suspensions include everyone from neos to founders, everyone in between, national officers (ourselves), anyone. No one was above MALIK.

**7). Established a national postal address** [Atul]
 * MALIK Fraternity, Inc. P.O. Box 1277 New York, NY 10027 (Harlem)

**8). Implemented //“State of the Kingdom"// Addresses** [Atul]

> > **9). Official Recognition and Chartering of Kingdoms By A National Office (via vote at 2004 National Convention)** [Luqman/Atul] > >  **10). Planned, Organized and Coordinated MALIK’s 25th "Silver Anniversary Gala" [**Bryon]
 * As President, I gave reports/updates of the administration's progress of each office (President, Supreme, Treasurer, Representative, etc.)
 * Answered any and all questions from the Brotherhood.
 * Distributed Reports semi-annually via e-groups and annually via regular mail. 4 years x 2 reports p/year = 8 Reports.
 * Genesis, Alif, Baa, Taa, Thaa, Jeem, Ha, Kha, Dal, Thaal, Ra, & Zay.
 * Held at The Grand Prospect Hall ballroom in Brooklyn, NY (October 12, 2002).
 * Photo shown is of Brothers only (Brothers' dates, Malik Melodies, Sisters of Malika Kambe Umfazi and guests were not included in this particular pic). [[image:group.jpg width="470" height="356"]]
 * Fraternity's 25th Anniversary Announcement [[file:MALIK25th.pdf]]

> > **12). Re-established the system of recognizing only dues-paying “Active” brothers to vote** [All officers]
 * 11). Re-established, enforced and upheld the national financial dues structure once and for all** [All officers]
 * All national officers paid dues as well.
 * Dues-paying membership received financial statements every 6 months.
 * 13). Completely Overhauled the Treasurer's Office & Implemented mid & long range financial goals for the Fraternity** [Everton]
 * Vision was to set the stage for each administration to at least double the prior admin's financial successes. Inevitably with the goal to purchase property for a MALIK Building in Harlem in which the National office could conduct business and for the Fraternity to hold meetings, events & community programs.

- Year(s) X **= 1977-2001 Fiscal Year(s) End Average Total: $500.00** (0% growth)//.// - Year 1 **= 2002 Fiscal Year End Total: $5,813.75** (1,062% growth). - Year 2 **= 2003 Fiscal Year End Total: $10,339.71** (178% growth). - Year 3 **= 2004 Fiscal Year End Total: $16,370.78** (158% growth). - Year 4 **= 2005 Fiscal Year End total: $26,678.06** (163% growth).
 * 14). Fraternity History made by breaking and surpassing all previous Treasurers' efforts and creating a new financial standard for MALIK Fraternity** [Everton]
 * Entered office and inherited $500 to work with.
 * Thereafter, the Fraternity made profit every year thanks to dues, cutting costs & the financial savvy of Everton Lawrence:
 * Ended office term giving the next administration $26,678.06 to work with. A historic increase of approximately 5,335% net growth. Never before seen in MALIK history.
 * The next administration [Guerrero Administration 2005-2009] continued with our fiscal blueprint, making history again by turning $26,678 to **$63,000** at the end of his term.
 * Our administration set the trend/goal for each administration to (at least) double the Fraternity's bank account every four years.
 * Goal was to eventually save enough to purchase a MALIK building in Harlem to function as our international headquarters to hold our meetings and community events.


 * 15.) Established IRA and Money Market Accounts** [Everton]
 * A first in MALIK history.


 * 16.) Opened up MALIK Fraternity American Express credit cards to establish good credit history for the Fraternity** [Everton]
 * A first in MALIK history.


 * 18.) Developed a fiscal mechanism for every event where cost efficiency and effective planning were instituted resulting in successful outcomes** [All Officers]
 * Translation: __All events paid for themselves and/or made profit!__


 * 19.) Implemented cost control measures and fiscal accountability policies whereby the organization was able to conscientiously germinate and grow into a sustainable and responsible fiscal being **[All Officers]
 * All fiscal problems/issues were solved solely by via e-board.
 * We did not hire any outside party or form any committees (we don't do committees) or delegate responsibilties. Everything was done "in-house" by Nationals.
 * Cut costs by doing things/sacrificing ourselves. Everything was done "in-house" i.e. creating the website ourselves, investigating tax liability ourselves, incorporation issues, auditing, design, etc. Maximized low or no cost resources for greater returns.
 * No MALIK Retreats, no presidential retreats, no reimbursement for travel expenses, no special privelages.
 * He held ourselves accountable.We freely and proudly displayed our bookkeeping for the public to see.
 * In total Nationals spent less than $298 in 4 years.
 * Saved thousands in consulting fees which saved money for the Fraternity.
 * Demonstrated a standard of competence and savvy all national officers should possess.


 * 20.) Coordinated MALIK Family Day Picnics (held every summer)**


 * 21). Overhauled, reformed, and refined the pledge process** [Luqman]
 * Halted all pledging for the first year to overhaul and refine pledge process.
 * Held pledging seminars and workshops for undergrads.
 * Creation of M100 and numerous other forms.


 * 22.) Redesigned and Distributed Membership Certificates** [Luqman]
 * [Include photo] **


 * 23). Created and implemented the creation of a standardized Open House and Interest Meeting template** [Luqman]

**25). Implemented a “MALIK Back-to-Basics” paradigm shift** [All officers]
 * 24). Re-established the standard of proper attire at all National meetings** [All officers]
 * (shirt & tie or indigenous garb).
 * Focus and Priority back on MALIK Mission, academics, building an organization, knowledge of self, obligation to the community, etc.
 * Realigned focus on foundational concepts and realities vs the social myopia of entertainment and step shows.
 * Instilled the theme of self reliance and the generation of success in a For Men By Men approach vs focusing on relying on women as the sole means of accomplishing our goals....


 * 26). Re-connection, reaffirmation, and commitment to our Latino community** [All officers]
 * Evident in workshops, banners, brochures, Latino community outreach.


 * 27). Formulation of the Fraternity’s first graduate/alumni/professional structure in MALIK history: The Shabazz Kingdom** [All officers]
 * Voted upon and passed at the 2003 National Convention.
 * Founded the Graduate/Alumni/Professional Chapter concept “Shabazz” (Luqman/Atul/Bryon)
 * Originally conceptualized while at SUNY Albany when brothers (Luqman/Atul/Bryon) were in graduate school (2000). Luqman researched and proposed the actual name “Shabazz,” its significance and ritual which was approved by the Brotherhood at Convention.
 * Purpose: To recruit those brothers on the professional/“real life” level (outside of the undergraduate level).




 * 28). Creation of a template/manual for formation of graduate chapters for MALIK** [Luqman]
 * Drive to get the alumni back and involved.
 * Created and implemented the MALIK, Developing Partnerships & Strategies to Address Fraternity Priorities[[file:Prioritization.pdf]]


 * 29). Created and established the graduate chapter ceremony** [Luqman]


 * 30). Designed and established the graduate chapter pledge process** [Luqman]


 * 31). Creation of The NYC Shabazz Chapter: The First official Graduate Chapter in MALIK history** [All officers & founding Shabazz members]
 * 32). Re-implementation and reinforced the 2.5 GPA pledging requirement** [Luqman]


 * 33). Implementation of a “pledging debriefing” by nationals** [All officers]


 * 34). Finalized and implemented the National Board of Elders as per the constitution** [All officers]


 * 35). Creation of National Board Concept of: "Voting Power of 11**” [All officers & Elders]
 * Negotiated voting and accountability power of National Board: 5 votes from Executive Committee, 5 Votes from Elders and 1 vote from National Advocate: totaling 11 votes. Approved and voted upon at Convention.
 * Council of Elders: Larry Martin, Mario Guerrero, Michael Williams, Hugh Lawrence Jr., & Erskine Isaacs
 * National Public Advocate: David Sang


 * 36). Creation of uniform standard national office MALIK letterheads**


 * 37). Addressed, investigated and solved the fraternity’s Incorporation & Tax Problem** [Everton/Luqman]
 * Saved thousands in lawyer and consultation fees
 * Cost to Fraternity = $0.00


 * 38). Achieved federally exempt 501(c)10 not-for-profit status for the first time in Fraternity's history** [Everton]
 * Achieved federally exempt 501(c)10 status for the first time in Fraternity's history which included a FEIN.
 * Everton consolidated all chapters and members' finances into one entity and established 3 years of financial records to the IRS. The IRS rewarded the Fraternity for its hard work and sacrifice by granting us 501(c) status.
 * Now eligible to recieve grants.
 * Annual dues are now tax-deductible.
 * All above are a history-making first for MALIK.


 * 39). Secured Insurance for both the national organization and for active every undergraduate chapter** [Everton]


 * 40). Met with every school administration of all active undergraduate chapters to establish a viable working relationship** [Luqman]


 * 41). Produced annual financial statements and quarterly earnings statements to membership** [Everton]


 * 42). Designed the MALIK Fraternity national banner, Shabazz grad chapter banner and banners of every undergrad chapter** [Atul]


 * 43). Fostered the further ”Africanization” and "De-Greekanization" of our Fraternit**y [All officers]


 * 44). Implemented and operated in an organized administrative structure** [All officers]
 * A centralized, top-down approach.
 * "Take it up... or take it down" philosophy.
 * No delegating responsibilities, no committees, no regionals - just results.


 * 45). Implemented “chapter, undergraduate, and graduate of the year” awards** [All officers]


 * 46). Democratically reviewed and “fine-tuned” the national constitution at every convention** (all staff & members)


 * 47). Provided incentives for Brothers to pay membership dues** [Everton]
 * Hertz car rental discount.
 * Working Advantage – Discounts for hotels, travel, Broadway shows and sporting events.
 * Discounts on para, etc.


 * 48). Creation of the first online MALIK Paraphernalia Store "The Bahari"** [Luqman/Everton]
 * MALIK items for sale (designed by Everton & Luqman). i.e. shirts, watches, cuff links, dog tags, etc.
 * [[image:1.jpg width="154" height="118"]][[image:keychainlanyard.JPG width="177" height="133"]][[image:2.jpg width="160" height="121"]]
 * [[image:cuff1.jpg width="155" height="123"]]
 * [[image:Khalifah.JPG width="102" height="202"]] [[image:Presidential.JPG width="95" height="204"]] [[image:Presidential_II.JPG width="97" height="206"]] [[image:Supreme.JPG width="109" height="206"]]
 * [[image:IMG_0456.JPG width="290" height="219"]][[image:tshirt1.jpg width="282" height="214"]][[image:tshirt2.jpg width="285" height="214"]]
 * [[image:messenger1.jpg width="278" height="210"]][[image:Picture005.jpg width="286" height="215"]]
 * 100% profits reinvested back into the Fraternity.


 * 49). Created, designed and disbursed membership cards to all dues paying members** [Everton & Luqman]

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 * 50). Created and disbursed lapel pins to all dues paying members** [Everton & Luqman]


 * 51.) Disbursed and mailed dues receipts to all dues paying members** [Everton]


 * 52.) 1 Year moratorium on pledging** [Luqman]
 * Different chapters were pledging initiates different ways. LQ stopped that and reformed and streamlined the initiation process into one uniform entity.
 * Occurred during first year in office.


 * 53). Issuance of the Throne and President Reports** [Atul & All officers]
 * Via mail and e-groups.
 * Included reports of all offices.


 * 54). Implemented pledgee's greeting: "Evidence of Anthropology"** **to all chapters** [Atul]
 * First learned about that passage during my high school days. When I was an undergrad MALIK I had my pledgees recite the passage. Then the passage started getting popular in the frat. I then shared it with the entire frat during my tenure as President.

**57). Creation of the first online National Fraternity Brochure** [Atul & Luqman]
 * 55). National Community Service – Habitat for Humanity in Harlem** [Bryon]
 * Rebuilding homes for low-income families of color (Year 1).
 * 56). Implemented United Nations standard of Rules of Order at Conventions** [Bryon]
 * The use of Placards, speaker timer, note runners, etc.
 * 58). Facilitated the “Ideological Discourse Series”** [All officers]
 * A series of three (3) intellectual national "Ideological Discourse Public Meetings" (in 2001 & 2002) to discuss, address, debate, ask questions, research, and institutionalize our philosophy, Fraternity's name and ideological purpose once and for all. We discussed the fraternity's 2 greek letters (at that time we were Malik Sigma Psi) and pseudo-greek existence while operating aaa supposed "African/Latino fraternity" existing in the 21st century.


 * 59.) Facilitated "town hall meetings" where the membership was able to freely ask questions to the President and executive administration on any and all matters** [Atul and all officers]


 * 60). “NAME CHANGE” [from the Brotherhood]**
 * The brotherhood voted its conscience, marking a historical, revolutionary, and bold decision to be the only operating truly African/Latino/Indigenous collegiate-based Fraternity in the world: the name was democratically changed from Malik Sigma Psi to MALIK Fraternity. A democratic decision based on majority votes at the 2002 national convention. The transformation from a para-African fraternity and/or para-Greek fraternity to a truly all African/Latino/Indigenous college fraternity with no Greek letters. Revolutionary concept and true/accurate cultural pride.


 * Name Change Press Release Link:


 * Performance measures, accountability & results brought to you by:**

__**The National Executive Council**__ **(2001 - 2005)**
 * MALIK Fraternity, Inc.**


 * **Atul Sheffey**, //National President & CEO//
 * **Oscar Alleyne**, //National V.P. and Supreme Pledge Captain//
 * **Everton Lawrence**, //National Treasurer//
 * **Bryon Brown**, //National// //Representative//

//"The Last of the Jedi Generals"//