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Eastern Region Vice President’s Candidate Forum

The light of Alpha burned bright as Mu Lambda hosted a spirited and informational debate for the Office of Eastern Region Vice President on Thursday, January 08, 2009. Moderated by Brother Justin Davis, three candidates vying for the position of Eastern Region Vice President presented their credentials and touted their love, devotion and dedication to Alpha.

Brother Ronald Anthony Mills, a 20 year member of the fraternity, spoke of his longtime philanthropy and political activism. Bother Cleveland E. Beckett, Jr. a native New Yorker and recent Chair of the National Commission on Racial Justice and Public Policy, stressed the importance of “Living The Legacy, Alpha’s Destiny” and finally Brother Sean McCaskill, emphasized the need to S.E.R.V.E.: See & Imagine the Best, Engage & develop Brothers, Re-invent Alpha Phi Alpha Continuously, Value Results & Relationships, and Embody the Mission & Vision Of Alpha Phi Alpha.

After the debate concluded, the choice was clear, no matter who becomes Eastern Region Vice President, Mu Lambda had presented an outstanding forum in a fair and balanced way for all sides to be heard so that Brothers can make an informed and enlightened choice for the future of the Eastern Region and ultimately the fraternity.

Walter Whitley

Membership News

On January 15, 2009, Brother Larry D. Keen, successfully defended his Master's Thesis entitled ,"The Relationship Between Lipids and Verbal Memory". Many thanks and much appreciation goes out to the Brothers who supported his efforts.

CONGRATULATIONS

Brother James Speight III

President & CEO of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day Committee, Inc.

For his work on the 20th MLK Anniversary Celebration activities during MLK week and

Brother James Speight, Jr.

Recipient of the Dream Keepers Award presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day Committee, Inc.

Important Dates

Eastern Region Winter Staff Meeting

February 07, 2009

Downtown Philadelphia Marriott

Valentine’s Day February 14, 2009

President’s Day February 16, 2009

Children’s Dental Health Month

February 1 - 28

Brotherhood Ski Outing

In the midst of this snowy day and ski season, if any brothers would be interested in going skiing next month, possibly Feb 21 or 28th . There is a nearby ski resort and Brother Jeffrey Brown would be taking the lead on this. The resort does have lessons that are included in the ski package. They are very good lessons and is roughly about $75. This is really good cardio and this is an all day event. You can possibly burn between 1000-2000 calories that day...so this is really good exercise. If you are interested please reply to: jeffrey.e.brownjr@gmail or contact brother Jeffrey Brown directly at (301) 2049544.

Ideas For Celebrating Black History Month

Washington, DC celebrates Black History Month and remembers the contributions of African Americans in the United States with numerous events and cultural programs. Here are some special events and relevant places to visit in Washington, DC to remember and recognize the history of Black Americans.

Visit The National Archives

Celebrate Black History Month with special films, public programs, and lectures. These programs are open to the public and will be held at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC and at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland.

Visit The Anacostia Community Museum

The Smithsonian Institution’s museum of African American history and culture offers exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, lectures, film screenings and other special events that interpret black history from the 1800s to the present.

Abraham Lincoln Birthday Observance

February 12, 2009 at noon. Lincoln Memorial, 23rd & Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC. Honor Abraham Lincoln at a Presidential wreath laying ceremony and a dramatic reading of the "Gettysburg Address." For more information, call (202) 619-7222.

African American Civil War Memorial & Museum

This Washington, DC site honors and examines the African American's heroic struggle for freedom and civil rights. The memorial is the only one in the United States to honor Colored Troops (USCT) who served in the Civil War. The museum uses photographs, documents and state of the art audio visual equipment to educate visitors about this important part of American history.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Frederick Douglass freed himself from slavery and helped to free millions of others. In 1877 he purchased his home in Washington, DC which he named Cedar Hill and later became the location of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. 1411 W Street SE Washington, DC (202) 426-5961

Black History Month Annual Wreath Laying At The Navy Memorial

February 7, 2009, F 11 a.m. Vice Admiral Adam M. Robinson Jr., Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, will be the Guest Speaker at a Ceremony honoring Benjamin Drummond, the first patient admitted into the Naval Hospital, Washington DC, when it opened in 1866. The ceremony is being co-hosted by the African American Civil War Museum, American Legion Post 8, and the Friends of the Old Naval Hospital. The honor guard will be composed of the Sea Cadets and the Young Marines. A bugler from the U.S. Navy Band will perform Taps.

Old Town Alexandria

The National Register of Historic Places lists several historic sites in Alexandria, Virginia as locations where African Americans lived, worked and worshiped during the period 1790 through 1951. Take a tour of these sites and learn about this important part of our regional history.

Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum

The Washington, DC museum will offer a special exhibit designed to raise awareness of Black History Month and encourage people to learn about the contributions of more than a dozen African American icons who have been immortalized in wax, including Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Marvin Gaye, Tiger Woods, Ella Fitzgerald, Morgan Freeman and of course, Dr. Martin Luther King and President Barack Hussein Obama.

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July 1, 2008

On behalf of the staff of the Eastern Region, it is our pleasure to issue the official convention call for the 77th Annual Eastern Region Convention. The convention will be held April 2nd - 5th, 2009 at the Downtown Marriott in Philadelphia, PA.

The Brothers of the Regional Staff, in conjunction with the Brothers in Philadelphia are planning a convention that promises to be another grand occasion in the history of AlphaEast.

The theme of this year’s convention is “Brotherhood On One Accord”. During the convention you will be encouraged to fellowship with your Brothers, learn more about the national programs and special project implementation as well as participate in personal and fraternal workshops. We are pleased to offer you the following convention registration packages:

WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS.

So make your plans now to be among the vanguard who steadfastly remain true to our credo, and who will assure that AlphaEast remains First of All, Leading the Way. Looking forward to seeing you and yours!

Fraternally,

Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Brother DaShawn A. Hickman

Vice President, Eastern Region Assistant Vice President,

February Birthdays

Legand L. Burge, III

Feb. 05

Wayne Ryan Feb. 07

Orlando Xavier Hixon Feb. 11

Garnett Wood Feb. 14

Talmadge Roberts Feb. 16

Sylvester C. Booker Feb. 16

Kenneth L. Higgins Feb. 17

Sean L. Ponder Feb. 21

Michael Clarke Feb. 22

George R. Johnson, Jr. Feb. 25

2008 – 2009 Mu Lambda Housing Assessment

Please remember to pay your 2008-2009 Housing Assessment: $50 per chapter meeting (10 meetings) or $500 for the year. Remit to Bro. Curtis Hunigan, 5621 N. Marwood Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

The 2008-09 Executive Committee

President Timothy Fitzgerald 301-332-7507

Vice President Reginald Salter 301-379-6102

Recording Secretary Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677

Treasurer Curtis Hunigan 301-599-1191

Financial Secretary Arthur King 202-744-6624

Corresponding Secretary Jeffery Brown 301-204-9544

Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211

Archivist Historian Mario Simpson Justin Davis 240-493-6009 678-787-8344

Sergeant-at-Arms Darrell Chase 202-294-3383

Associate Editor to the Sphinx Kenneth Furlough 202-468-1892

Editor of the Torch Walter Whitley 202-255-9258

Webmaster Marvin Brooks 202-744-0891

Director of Intake Andre Lucas 202-271-1617

Director of Education Geoffrey Johnson 202-487-0785

Parliamentarian Eddie Neal 301-440-4055

Member-at-Large Arlester Brown 202-244-2778

Immediate Past President James McDonald 202-544-5026

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