Honorable Bro. Dr. Parlett L. Moore

While serving as the National Director of Education, Hon. Bro. Dr. Moore was concerned about the changing needs of African American communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of the community’s youth. On April 23, 1954, under the direction of Bro. Moore, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity became the first Greek organization to develop a youth auxiliary group, The Sigma Beta Club.

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, business training, and social & cultural awareness for youth at a most critical stage in their personal development.

To enhance the efficacy of the Sigma Beta Club, The National Sigma Beta Club Foundation was incorporated on June 1, 2005. The primary function of the Foundation is to identify and obtain funding sources to promote Sigma Beta Club programs & activities. The Sigma Beta Clubs of Phi Beta Sigma offer unique opportunities to exemplify wholesome values, leadership skills, educational enhancement, business training, and social & cultural awareness to male youths at a critical stage of their personal development.

The Hon. Bro. Moore would also serve as the 20th International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.