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July 31, 2010

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Welcome and greetings on behalf of the brothers of The Great Commonwealth of Virginia. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to our informative site about the Men of Phi Beta Sigma in Virginia.

I am most humbled and honored to have been appointed by the Mighty Eastern Region as the State Director for Virginia. Virginia is a state rich in legacy, tradition, and history for the United States of America as to for Phi Beta Sigma. Many of our national presidents and regional directors are from Virginia chapters. Virginia boasts four chapters chartered before the year 1935.

Again, thank you for visiting our site and please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve!!!!!

Fraternally,

Devon M. Henry

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