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In the early 1950s, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity became the first Greek organization to develop a youth auxiliary group. Under the direction of Dr. Parlett L. Moore (pictured) the Sigma Beta Club was founded. While as National Director of Education, Brother Moore was concerned about our changing needs in our communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of our youth.

On April 23, 1954, the first Sigma Beta Club was organized in Montgomery, AL. Throughout its existence, Sigma Beta Clubs have been an essential part of the total organizational structure of many of the Alumni chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and offers men of Sigma a unique opportunity to develop wholesome value, leadership skills, and social and cultural awareness of youth at a most critical stage in the youth’s personal development.

In addition to the national programs of Sigma Beta Club, it also focuses on Culture, Athletics, Social and Educational needs. Sigma Beta Club programs are geared to meet the needs of its members, but at the same time provide them with a well-rounded outlook that is needed to cope with today’s society. Phi Beta Sigma is confident that investing in our youth today will produce effective leaders of tomorrow.

Sigma Beta Clubs also provide services to youths in their communities. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. interest in fostering the development of youth into effective leaders has been realized in the establishment of strong and productive Sigma Beta Clubs all across the country.

During the 1997 National Conclave, Hon. Arthur R. Thomas, Esq., then the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., proposed and adopted Section X to the National Constitution & Bylaws, thus creating the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation.

On June 1, 2005, under the direction of President Thomas, the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation was established with the expressed purpose of developing policies and procedures for the operation of the youth affiliate entity of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity- its Sigma Beta Clubs. This National Program, under the directions of the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation, fostered the beginning of a new era in the history of Phi Beta Sigma, which resulted in the chartering of Sigma Beta Clubs through its youth mentoring program of youth males between the ages of 8 – 18 throughout the United States and abroad.

In September of 2022, Hon. Arthur R. Thomas, Esq. informed the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation Board of Directors that he was ready to step down from being the organization’s President. He expressed his desire for new leadership that shared a common vision and purpose of mentoring our youth males between the ages of 8 – 18 throughout the United States and abroad. The search for the next President did not take long as the Board of Directors looked within their ranks and elected Bro. Ian P. Heisser as the second National Sigma Beta Club Foundation President.

Bro. Heisser has served the Foundation as a Board Member, Regional Coordinator of Sigma Beta Clubs for the Western Region, and Committee Member of the Rise and Thunder Framework and the Sigma Beta Club Operations Manual. His dedication to the Board and, more importantly, to our Sigma Betas made him a strong, natural choice for the Presidency.