Numerous studies have examined mentoring relationships and their consequences for youth development (Rhodes and DuBois, 2008).  DuBois and Silverthorn (2005) found that those who reported having had a mentoring relationship during adolescence exhibited significantly better outcomes within the domains of education and work (high-school completion, college attendance, employment), mental health (self-esteem, life satisfaction), problem behavior (gang membership, fighting, risk taking), and health (exercise, birth control use) (Rhodes and DuBois, 2008).  Currently, research focusing on mentoring programs of African American fraternities does not exist.  Also, limited research is available on mentoring programs and the characteristics that influence the relationship between the mentor and youth.  For this study in progress, I am examining the role of a mentoring group, in this case, a fraternal organization with the objective to promote positive social development among African American boys.  Data collection for this study includes transcripts from observational notes, interviews, and focus groups.  A Self-Perception Profile for Children and the Mentor Youth Alliance Scale (MYAS) will also be administered to the mentees.  The data will be analyzed to identify the variables that affect the 30 mentees’ participation and positive social development in the fraternal organization’s mentoring club.