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President’s Message“Today is the first day of the rest of your life” - Anonymous
Remember as a boy going to school after summer vacation? You might have on new clothes, a new teacher, maybe a new school, some new friends, etc. I have more vivid memories than most because I changed school often as a child – would you believe 12 schools in 10 cities between pre-K and 12th grade? The “rush” one gets from new beginnings is present here at Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We have some new officers, new committee chairmen and some new members. After all the power outages our batteries are charged and ready to take on the new challenges associated with the frat and the community in which we live. At the end of a storm the sun comes out and makes everything fresh and bright! We have gone through a stormy period within Alpha but with the genera l pres ident e lec t ion completed I look for a brighter day ahead. After 106 years it will take more than a stone on the tracks to derail our progress towards making matters better for the brothers and others. After looking inwardly for many months wondering what breaking news would
come out each day, we can refocus our attention to outside worldly matters. Here at Mu Lambda we have much to do this fraternal year and blessed to be in a position to do so. I firmly believe that we are fortunate to have the resources to make a large, positive impact. With the luxury of 150 talented brothers we are a force to be reckoned with in DC. It would be a travesty if we did not help our fellow man to the maximum extent feasible. Of course, we will have a few fun-filled projects along the way – man does not live by bread alone! Last year I asked you for six hours per month, including the chapter meeting. That request is still on the books. Don’t leave the committee chairmen hanging out there. They are motivated to lead the chapter to do a number of positive things and need your involvement to succeed. The success is not for them individually, but Mu Lambda as a whole. During the executive board retreat we talked about
the Mu Lambda “brand.” This brand is one of success, accomplishment, top shelf, intense pride, etc. – all criteria associated with APhiA. In Army ROTC the instructors admonished us to either lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way! Mu Lambda is definitely not going to just get out of the way - whether it is community service, health programs, youth assistance, or voter registration. The Mu Lambda house is one of the finest in the country, but is it just window dressing? I think not. It is an edifice where we conceive, develop, and often execute programs making a positive impact on metro DC and beyond. Today we start a new chapter in the annals of Mu Lambda history. I am excited about the potential of this august group. The e-board is excited to lead their individual efforts. If, no, when you are asked to serve consider it an act of faith in your capabilities. Thank you in advance for being an active part of Mu Lambda’s present. I know you have a myriad of fraternal home options in this area. Bring your enthusiasm to the meeting next Thursday. We intend to maintain that “new class” excitement through June and beyond!
Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark Issue No. 1 - September 2012
A L P H A P H I A L P A - M U L A M B D A
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Make Sure You Get Your Tickets to the Black & Gold Crab
Feast!!!
September Dates To Remember
6th - Chapter Meeting - 7pm8th - Crab Feast - 4pm20th - Executive Board Meeting - 7pm
Save the date Fall Staff meeting September 28-29
@ Hampton University
81st Eastern Region Convention April 25th-28th
2013 in Buffalo, NY
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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B R O T H E R S A T . . .
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Brothers at Omicron Lambda Alpha’s Picnic
Brothers at Atlanta Greek Picnic
S E P T E M B E R B I R T H D A Y S
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4 - Carter, Christopher D.4 - Merritt, Ezra5 - Ingram, Vedoster 5 - Flowers, Ronald S.10 - Laney, Nathaniel R.12 - Holman, Benjamin A.12 - Neal, Eddie W.12 - Fitzhugh, Earl R.15 - Hawkins, Jr., William A.15 - Parker, Jr., P. E.15 - Smith, Hezekiah15 - Tyler, Lee A.
16 - Fitzgerald, Timothy L.16 - Miller, Garrett J.18 - Brown, III, Robert M19 - Joyner, William M.19 - Brown, Jeffery19 - Winder, Brandon T.19 - Davis, Justin20 - Butler, Johnathan Z.21 - Suber, Herbert L.22 - Cotton, Paul A.24 - Kinard, Cornell L.30 - Monroe, Jeffrey D.
* Congratulations to Brother Brian Moore (Pi Mu - Fall ’91) on being named the new Athletic Director at Parkdale High School in Riverdale, MD*
Your Announcement/NewsCould Go Here!
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CCommittee Chairs
President Leroy Lowery III 202-487-3129 [email protected]
Vice President Timothy Fitzgerald 301-332-7507 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Kevin Giles 804-389-1906 [email protected]
Treasurer Michael Young 202-544-8849 [email protected]
Financial Secretary Arthur King 202-744-6624 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary John Mabry 202-441-9910 [email protected]
Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211 [email protected]
Historian Sulaiman Almaroof 240-486-6851 [email protected]
Archivist W. Jerome Mc.Gee 202-829-2634 [email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms Alexander Pullen 773-213-8202 [email protected]
Associate Editor to the Sphinx James Harmon 301-659-0442 [email protected]
Editor of the Torch Jason Clark 732-642-2610 [email protected]
Webmaster Joel Grey 301-717-8505 [email protected]
Director of Intake Arthur Fields Jr. 301-442-9064 [email protected]
Director of Education Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677 [email protected]
Parliamentarian Kwame Reed 703-328-6132 [email protected]
Member-at-Large John Mabry 202-441-9910 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Kwame Ulmer 202-492-3487 [email protected]
Auditing P.E. Parker 703-314-1429 [email protected]
Beautillion Eddie Neal 301-440-4055 [email protected]
Brother’s Keeper Pernell Williams 202-903-6704 [email protected]
Budget and Finance Arthur King 202-744-6624 [email protected]
Chapter of the Year Joseph Jones 301-949-0684 [email protected]
Charles H. Wesley Award Joseph Gibbs 901-240-9039 [email protected]
Communication and Technology Joel Grey 610-639-2964 [email protected]
Community Service Not Available
Membership John Mabry 202-441-9910 [email protected]
Pan Hellenic Council Jermaine Wilson 240-393-5176 [email protected]
Program Derrick Thomas 301-589-1469 [email protected]
Public Policy Michael Collins 202-374-8974 [email protected]
Social Daniel Kittrell 571-426-5769 [email protected]
S E Q U O I A C L U B
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The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don’t have to be a Brother to make a chair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on a black chair as pictured above.
Donated by Brother (your name inserted) or In Memory of Brother ___________. Supporters to date include: Brother Julius Brice Brother Eddie Neal Brother LeRoy Lowery Brother Charles Donegan Brother Curtis Hunigan Brother Timothy Fitzgerald Brother Arthur King Brother Michael Brown Brother Michael Brown in Memory of Brother Kenneth Higgins Brother Michael Carter Brother Adrian Vincent James Brother Adrian Vincent James in Memory of Brother Robert “Bob” Warren Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother John Eason Brother Louis Ford in Memory of: Brother Morris Hawkins Brother Frederick Ford Brother Earl Root Brother Rudolph Scipio Brother William Calbert in Memory of Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother Lloyd T. McGriff Brother Louis Buck Brother Arlester Brown Brother James McDonald Brother M. Christopher Brown II in Memory of Brother Vernon Polite Brother M. Christopher Brown Brother Clyde Blassengale, Sr. Brother William Page Brother Eric Herndon Brother Rudolph Harris Brother Rylan R. Harris Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Eluen H. Hoston, Jr. Brother David BanksBrother Malcolm D. JacksonSoror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Charles H. WesleyBrother Kenneth HolbertBrother Clinton C. Jones III in Memory of Brother Louis E. Murray
Submit this form with your dues to the Financial Secretary.
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Account or Life Member Number_______________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _____________________ Zip Code____________________
Birthday (Month/Day/Year) ___________________________________________________________________
Home Number ______________________ Work Number ___________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________
If transferring into Mu Lambda: Date of Initiation___________ Chapter of Initiation________________
Chapter Finance Grand Tax Chapter Dues
General Organization Mu Lambda Total Late
Life Member $150.00 $150.00 $160.00Non-Life Member $150.00 $150.00 $300.00 $320.001st Year Alumni $75.00 $100. 00 $175.00 $195.002nd Year Alumni $112.50 $100.00 $212.50 $232.00Graduate Student $150.00 $100.00 $250.00 $270.00
House Assessment $500.00 Per Year
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Mu Lambda Chapter2405 First St. NWWashington, DC 20001-1019
