By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Hello All:

As a proud member of Lincoln University, I claim bragging rights for all those who have gone before me, are my peers, or who have come after my graduation in 1967 - which makes me a proud Emerita of Lincoln U.

Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman

And there is no one I am more prouder of than Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman, whom I came to know quite well after graduating from LU in 1967. His love for Lincoln endured throughout his entire lifetime. He not only loved Lincoln, but became sort of a one-man recruitment entity, as well as a mentor for the students there. I not only benefitted from his guidance, but my daughter as well, who graduated in 2003. Over the years I helped coordinate Black Student Tours from New York's Our Children's Foundation to Lincoln, and Dr. Coleman arranged for the students to meet the teachers and administrators on campus - and assisted in helping several of them in getting scholarships.

In his honor, every year since his transition to the land of the Lions, we have hosted a luncheon/fundraiser in his honor to continue the wonderful work he's done tirelessly in behalf of students seeking a higher education and fulfillment of their goals and aspirations. Generally the event is highly successful and well attended - but, as with everything else, COVID19 prevented hosting the event in 2020. We are endeavoring to make up for the loss in 2021, and hope you will attend our virtual fundraiser on MAY 15, 2021. HAIL! HAIL! LINCOLN!!

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SO PLEASE SAVE THE DATE OF SATURDAY, MAY 15 FOR OUR:

AALU Philly Chapter 18th Annual Frank "Tick" Coleman Awards & Fundraiser

by Lincoln University Alumni Association - Philadelphia Chapter

LUNCHEON TICKETS:

18th Annual Dr. Frank “Tick” Coleman Awards Virtual Lunchtime Event

May 15, 2021
The Alumni Association of Lincoln University (AALU), Philadelphia Chapter
is proud to present its’
18th Annual Dr. Frank “Tick” Coleman Awards Event
This year the event will be held “virtually”
so
Space is Unlimited!
Everyone can safely plan to attend.
The event will begin at 11:30 AM with a Vendor Marketplace.
The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 12 noon!
Please support this scholarship fundraiser and Awards event by purchasing a ticket or a virtual table.
If you are unable to participate please consider purchasing and or donating a ticket to
Philadelphia area student(s) currently enrolled at Lincoln University,
a recent graduate,
Faculty member or and Staff person.
Lion Cub
Ticket/Donation $35.00/$350.00 per “virtual” table.
**VIP LION:
Ticket/Donation $50.00/$500.00 per “virtual” table.
**SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHT**
Early Bird ticket purchases/donations of $50 or more
Will receive a “special swag gift box’.
Early Bird purchases/donations represent any monies received between 3/25/21 – 5/1/21.
Support for the event can also be made through the purchase of Ads in the 2021 E-souvenir journal.
This year the journal will be a featured presentation during the event and available for view on-line.
A limited amount of printed copies will be made available after the event.
ALL ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5/8/21.
Purchase Ad options are:
$150 Full page/Outside Back
(only 1 available, 1st come first served)
$100 Full page/Inside Front or Back
(Only 1 page available for each,
1st come first served)
$75 Full page Ad
$40 Half page Ad
$25 Business Card Size Ad
Tickets and Ads can be purchased via the AALU Philadelphia Chapter website at:
www.aalu-philachapter.org or www.eventbrite.com
(search for event name).
Please upload ‘camera ready’ Ads when you purchased and or
Email Ad details to aaluphila.2ndVP@gmail.com.
Dr. Frank “Tick” Coleman honorees have achieved success in their careers,
in their community, their personal lives and or in dedication to their alma mater, Lincoln University.
Our 2020/2021 awardees are: Raymond Bennett, ‘85
Gerald Bruce, ‘78
Delores S. Coleman-Kirby, ’72 (Fallen Lion)
Jason Hunt, ‘00
Dr. Guy A. Sims, ‘83
W. Keith Williams II, Esquire ‘87
Special Acknowledgement Award: Ruth “Sissy” Faber Lincoln University
AALU Philadelphia Chapter, P.O Box 28787, Philadelphia PA 19151
**All proceeds benefit The Archie Goodwin Jr. Financial Aid Fund**
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The AALU, Phila. Chapter presents it's 18th Annual Frank "Tick" Coleman (Virtual) Alumni Awards and Scholarship Fundraiser, Sat. 5/15/2021.

About this Event

Each year the Alumni Association of Lincoln University (AALU), Philadelphia ChapterDr. hosts its premier fundraiser event, the Frank "Tick" Coleman Awards Archie Goodwin, Jr. Grant Fund, to build scholarship funds.

Each semester, eligible Philadelphia area incoming freshmen/matriculating undergraduate students receive financial assistance towards their books or potential technology needs.

The awards event was created to honor the memory and dedication of the LU Alum and Philadelphia native, Dr. Frank Coleman, affectionately known as "Tick".

Dr. Tick Coleman was a graduate of Lincoln University Class of 1935 and dedicated his life to Lincoln University as a premier Trumpeter for his Alma Mater and his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi (Beta Chapter), for many, many years.

He played football at Lincoln and was instrumental in helping return the sport to the University.

Tick was a drum major for all that is great about Lincoln and served as a mentor to many of Lincoln’s illustrious alumni.

Dr. Coleman cared deeply for young people and helped finance their educational needs through scholarships that he funded.

He organized bus services from Lincoln's rural Chester County campus to Philadelphia for reasonable costs, so area students could easily get home to Philadelphia and the surrounding areas without burden. Occasionally, he would drive students to Philly when they missed the bus.

In addition to his Lincoln accomplishments, Dr. Coleman was one of the first Black Eagle Scouts in the Philadelphia Area.

Using Tick for inspiration, the annual event honors and presents awards to outstanding alum for excellence in their careers, in their community and or in their service to the University. This years' virtual event will feature a full program of alumni involved activities, including an Alumni Vendor Marketplace, musical and spoken word entertainment, a keynote speaker, door prizes, a mixologist and among other activities.

The theme for the event is "Orange and Blue View." Alumni and guests are encouraged to wear, or showcase your favorite Orange and Blue gear.

This years' keynote speaker is Philadelphia Councilwoman and Lincoln Alumna, Cherelle Parker, Class of '94.

Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman honorees have achieved success in their careers, in their community, their personal lives and their dedication to their Alma Mater, Lincoln University.

Our 2021 Alumni Awards recipients are:

Raymond Bennett, ‘85

Gerald Bruce, ‘78

Delores S. Coleman-Kirby, ’72 (Fallen Lion)

Jason Hunt, '00

Dr. Guy A. Sims, ‘83

W. Keith Williams II, Esquire ‘87

Special Acknowledgement Award:

Ruth “Sissy” Faber, Lincoln University 50yrs of Service

Support for the event can also be made through the purchase of Ads in the 2021 E-souvenir journal.

This year the journal will be a featured presentation during the event and available for view online.

Ad choice can be purchased here along with your ticket purchase or made via the AALU website at www.aalu-philachapter.org. complete online Ad form and upload a 'camera ready' copy of your Ad and email to aaluphila.2ndVP@gmail.com. Please include your ticket number with your Ad.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS TICK COLEMAN AWARD EVENTS