The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
December, 2010 Message from the President Brother Kwame Ulmer
Faithfulness Photo by Bro. Rashid Darden
Tavis Smiley finishes every talk show program with his catch phrase “Keep the Faith” and the expression always resonated with me. When I trained for my first marathon, I learned a similar phrase: “Hold off in the beginning and hold on at the end”. Both expressions imply that one should remember the definition of faithful: steadfast in affection or allegiance. When we grow weary, we need to find encouragement and press on towards our goal. The matter of faith is quite timely for us and the subject of our December program. As we settle into the fraternal year, we can already see signs of faithfulness. Out of the 90 plus Brothers who come to chapter meetings, approximately one third of you have volunteered for a community service project, attended a social event, are actively engaged in foundation work, and have paid your dues and housing assessment. However, we need more than a faithful few. We have even more work planned for the Winter and Spring. These events will require even more steadfast allegiance. It will require, you brother, for us to meet our strategic vision of a fully functioning chapter of 125 black leaders. This Torch shows where we are relative to our goal. For the December program, Brother Hawkins has assembled a group of brothers to share their faith journey. Our hope is you will relate to some element of their story and be encouraged to work hard as a good father, husband, uncle, professional, and mentor. The first Thursday of the month at 2405 is a sanctuary. We have built a House where we are physically fed, intellectually stimulated, and emotionally supported. The more faith you have, the better brother you are. We are making good progress brothers, and we’re just getting started. Please join us and remember: Keep the faith.
Fraternally, Brother Kwame Ulmer President
Inside this Edition: •
The Executive Message
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Alpha Wives Section
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Chair Drive
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Membership/Brotherhood News
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Damien Ministries
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MAAC Community Service
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Mu Lambda Community Service/Happy Hour
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Beautillion Mentors Needed
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Founder’s Day Celebration
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Holiday Social & Toy Drive
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December Birthdays
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Housing Assessment Talley
Brother Mario Simpson Editor
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