The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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May 2012
Message from the President
Brother LeRoy Lowery, III
“No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child” Abraham Lincoln
Last weekend the Beautillion Committee added to what has been an extraordinary year for Mu Lambda Chapter. The Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion Gala was held at the Blackburn Student Center on the campus of Howard University – the17th time this event has been held. This one was made special by the coalition of positive aspects that took place – the affair was well attended, over 440 persons; the ambiance was first rate with up lighting, spotlights, flowers and balloons; a silent auction was well received with great offerings beautifully displayed by the Alpha Wives; the program featured accomplished Beaux, proud parents, effervescent dance partners and dignitaries such as DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Council Chair Kwame Brown and Alcorn State University president Bro. M. Christopher Br own II; helping mentor the Beaux were brothers from Beta Chapter who, along with the Mu Lambda neophytes, showed crisp, rhythmic Alpha Spirit; and the event was profitable!
Individually, each of the above facets may not be seen as such a big deal, but collectively the confluence of each made the program a resounding success. When we circled for the Fraternal Hymn it was a grand scene – brothers by the dozens, young and old, singing mostly on key. It is my humble opinion that the largest factor was Alpha Spirit! If you give me that ol’ Alpha Spirit its good enough for me. An activity that brings together undergraduate and alumni brothers of all ages united for a common, worthy cause is powerful stuff indeed. One could feel the energy throughout the room. I believe it bodes well for all other events and programs for years to come. If you look at the photo from the Eastern Region Convention after we won the Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award with Beta Chapter, you will see the pride and enthusiasm.
We are going to continue to build on the momentum, increasing in amplitude and frequency. I salute th e Beautillion Committee, led by the hard-working brother Eddie Neal, the Alpha Wives and all brothers who took the time to help in any capacity with the Beautillion program. Abe Lincoln got it right – we all stooped to help the young men in the Beautillion program and as a result we all can stand tall and proud!
Now for a public service announcement. Each brother should have received your Official Ballot for the 34th General President Election by now. If not, check with headquarters. Do not fail to certify and return your ballot before the June 30, 2012 deadline. As creators of “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People”, Alpha men never shirk the responsibility to make their voices heard in any election. Not now, and particularly not in November.
I Inside this Edition:
The Executive Message
Beautillion Scholarship
Gala Highlights
Spoken Word Event
Alpha Wives
Alpha Sweetheart Song
Community Service
Alpha Academy
Chair Drive Update
May Birthdays
Executive Board and Committee Chairs
Brother Kelvin McClinton, Esq. Editor
Beautillion Scholarship Gala Highlights
Awards and Certificates Presented at the Beautillion Scholarship Gala
Mr. Beau $1000 Scholarship
Mr. Beau first runner-up $500 Scholarship
Mr. Beau second runner-up $250 Scholarship
Rudolph and Janette Hoston Harris $250 Book Scholarship
Alpha Wives of Washington, DC, Inc.
Natalia D. Austin of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS
Crystal A. Harris of Ballou SHS
Beau Tunde Smith of School Without Walls
Beau Jammal Argyl of Paul Lawrence Dunbar SHS
Henry A. Callis Scholarship Fund
Tunde Smith
Jeremiah Tillman
Vernon Jones Jr.
Maurice Ogletree
$500
$500
$1,000
$200
Beau Shamir Fauntleroy of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS $1000
Taylor M. Middleton of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS $1000
Mu Lambda Foundation
Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Valencia Barber
Certificate of Appreciation to the Alpha Wives of Washington, DC, Inc.
Spoken Word Event
Scenes from the Spoken Word event held at the Mu Lambda Community House on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Congrats go out to Brother Daniel Kittrell and his committee for a job well done! The attendance, the artists, the ambiance, and the refreshments were first rate! We expect to put on more events of this caliber in the future.
Community Service Projects
Mu Lambda Brothers are engaged in a variety of community service projects in Washington, DC. The photos depict the following activities:
Brother LeRoy Lowery receives congratulations from Ms. Beatrice Williar, Program Manager of Partners for Kids in Care, a part of DC Child and Family Services. Mu Lambda was recognized for donating toys and children's books to kids in the foster care system in Washingt on at the “Champions for Kids Donor Recognition Ceremony”.
Brothers Sean Bellamy, Mark Ross and Tim Fitzgerald hosted “Guys Day Out’ at a pizzeria for students in the Mu Lambda Alpha Academy. The students attend Noyes Middle School in Washington.
Brothers Pernell Williams, Coy Lindsay, Sanjay Mitchell, Mark Ross, Tim Fitzgerald, Adrian King, Garrett Miller, Jermaine Wilson, Eddie Neal and James McDonald led the “Adopt-A-Block” cleanup effort near Thurgood Marshall Academy. The area, near Anacostia Metro Station, is one of three blocks adopted by the chapter. The Brothers assisted the members of the 2012 Beautillion class and their dance partners in beautifying the area. The cleanup work was followed by a pizza lunch and basketball game between the Beaux and their mentors from Beta Chapter
Alpha Wives
Alpha Wives Annual Scholarship Card Party
On April 14, 2012, the Alpha Wives hosted their Annual Scholarship Card Party at the Navy Yard. Chaired by Alpha Wife Barbara Ramos, the Scholarship Card Party is the primary fundraiser for the Alpha Wives. Over 130 guests participated in the festivities which included lunch, door prizes, cards and other games.
Next meeting will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at:
The Mu Lambda House
2405 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 Meeting
The Official Sweetheart Song Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Sweetheart Song
You’re the Sweetheart of Alpha Phi Alpha
We love you more each day
You’re dear to all who wear the pin
From you we will never stray
We love you, yes, we love you For more than words can say
So we’ll raise our voices loud and strong
To the darling dream girl
Sweetheart of A Phi A
You’re so lovely so like an angel
You wear the black and gold
Your charm, your grace, the ecstasy
Are like sweet days of old (SOLO) Now dear Swear heart of Alpha Phi Alpha We end our song to you
We’ll dream of you the whole night long
A girl so rare so true (ALL) We love you, yes, we love you
For ever and a day
So we’ll raise our voices loud and strong
To the darling dream girl
Sweetheart of A Phi A
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter, Invites You to Our 60th Chapter Anniversary Gala — with Jose Miller and 15 others.
Chair Drive Update
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 Banks
Brother Malcolm D. Jackson
Calendar of Events
May
3 - 7:00pm Mu Lambda Chapter meeting, Mu Lambda House
9 - 12 noon Power Lunch, Alpha Academy, Noyes Middle School Campus
12 – March for Babies, Nationals Park, Washington, DC
15 - 7:00pm Meeting, Mu Lambda Foundation Board of Directors, Mu Lambda House
17 - 700pm Meeting, Mu Lambda Executive Board, Mu Lambda House
26 - 12 noon until Memorial Day Cook-out, Mu Lambda House (Tentative )
June
7 - 7:00pm Mu Lambda Chapter meeting, Mu Lambda House
16 – 12 noon Final Luncheon, Alpha Academy, Noyes Middle School Campus
19 - 7:00pm Meeting, Mu Lambda Foundation Board of Directors, Mu Lambda House
The 2011-2012 Executive Board & Committee Chairs
Executive Board
President LeRoy Lowery III 202-487-3129 Lrl1906@comcast.net
Vice President Timothy Fitzgerald 301-332-7507 timfitz06@comcast.net
Recording Secretary Kevin Giles 804-389-1906 Kevin_R_Giles@mcpsmd.org
Treasurer Mark Ross 202-422-8493 rossmarka@aol.com
Financial Secretary
Arthur King 202-744-6624 aking536@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary John Mabry 202-441-9910 johnmabry@gmail.com
Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211 whawk39564@aol.com
Historian Craig Allen 314-607-9975 c.d.allen@hotmail.com
Archivist W. Jerome McGee 202-829-2634 wjmcgee@aol.com
Sergeant-at-Arms
Darryl Chase 202-294-3383 dchase1906@yahoo.com
Associate Editor to the Sphinx James Harman 301-659-0442 Lavalastwo005@yahoo.com
Editor of the Torch Kelvin McClinton 202-285-5628 kpm06@yahoo.com
Webmaster Joel Grey 610-639-2964 jgrey7@yahoo.com
Director of Intake Ryle Bell 703-620-2327 cool1b@aol.com
Director of Education Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677 sean.bellamy@dc.gov
