Message from the Office of the President Brother Timothy Fitzgerald
Brothers, as you know this is a time of year of rededication. A New Year’s Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year’s Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned. More socio-centric examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more economically or environmentally responsible. People may act similarly during the Christian fasting period of Lent, though the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility.
Brothers please commit to joining a committee to assist your chapter in carrying out its goals. Also, I believe it would be advantageous to you and to the fraternity to bring a Brother that has been absent from the Brotherhood. This will be a way of reconnecting and rededicating your time, talent, and resources to the organization that you pledged to serve. I am proud to say that Mu Lambda Chapter is currently fully implementing all of our National Programs. It is through events like these we marshal our forces and gather the resources necessary to fulfill our mission. In our 85th year, we have much to celebrate, yet we also have a tremendous amount of work to do as we move forward the Alpha Agenda of Leadership and Service
Mu Lambda Chapter has always been in the forefront supplying voice, vision, and leadership to our community and uplift to the disadvantaged in the Washington Metropolitan area. Through your hard work and support, we will continue to uphold our responsibilities as we confront the opportunities that lie ahead. Brothers please include service in Mu Lambda as part of your New Year’s Resolution.
Seasons Greetings to everyone and I pray that you have a prosperous and healthy New Year! The Next Chapter meeting will be the second Thursday, January 8th 2008, 7:06 pm
The Executive Message
Presidential Inauguration
Alpha Wives Section
Goodwill
25 Year Brothers
Candidates Forum
Beautillion News
Black Facts
Historical Moment
Birthdays
Membership News
The Alpha House
Announcements
ALPHA WIVES
Alpha Wives Christmas Brunch
Thanks to all Alphas, Alpha Wives, family and friends, the Christmas Brunch at Mrs Kʹ s Toll House Restaurant was a great success. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The food was excellent and abundant, and the fellowship was wonderful. This event got us in the mood for Christmas. Alpha Wives brought wrapped Christmas gifts that were presented later to residents of Stoddard Baptist Home by Alpha Wife Bonnie Seabron.
Alpha Wife Passes
Madeln Franklin, long time member of the Alpha Wives passed on December 21, 2008. Madelyn was the wife of former Mu Lambda member, Dr. Charles Franklin, Sr.
Alpha Wives Wish for the New Year
The Alpha Wives Wish You A Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year!!!
A Grand Affair
On December 6th, nearly 500 well wishers braved inclement weather and traffic snarls to make their way to La Fontaine Bleu of Glen Burnie to celebrate the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Sands. We know her as the dynamic, compassionate, soul who is always there to support Mu Lambda Chapter. She is also the wife of Brother Douglas B. Sands, Sr. Brother Julius and Mrs. Angela Brice, Brother Lawrence and Mrs. Sarah Montgomery, Brother Rudolph and Mrs. Janette Harris, and Brothers Tim Fitzgerald and Arthur King represented Mu Lambda at the festivities. Brothers Wil Christian, Adrian Vincent James, Louis Ford and Orlando Xavier Hixon also contributed to our tribute to Rev. Sands. Brother Fitzgerald presented her a bouquet of yellow “Alpha” roses and a gift on our behalf.
There are only a few days left to register for the 2009 Inauguration & Symposium.
Please visit APA1906.net to download the Inauguration Brochure.
The inauguration activities for 33rd General President, Brother Herman "Skip" Mason will take place January 23 – 25, 2009 at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. All chapters are requested to send one delegate to the inauguration. Online registration and additional information is now available via AlphaNET so please log in and register today.
Beta’s Campus Corner
No activity to report
Mu Lambda April 17th, 2009 Beautillion Tickets now available
Be sure to contact members of the committee and Committee Chair, Brother Mark Ross for individual tickets. Group sales and full table tickets available as well. Bro. Ross (202) 422-8493 rossmarka@aol.com
Angela Brice, Bro. Brice, Bro. Fitzgerald, Bro. Sands, Bro. Montgomery and Sarah Montgomery
Three Members of the Mosaic 17 Receive Shingle
Brother Justin Davis
Brother Jeffrey Brown
Brother Sean Bellamy
Brother Marvin Brooks not pictured
Mu Lambda Honors Silver Anniversary Members
Pictured with Mu Lambda President Timothy Fitzgerald:
Brother Arlester Brown, Brother A. Gilbert Douglas, Brother Ryle Bell, Brother Robert Shepherd, Brother Herbert Suber and Brother Derrick P.J. Thomas.
Goodwill: for the season ….. and all the year long
Mu Lambda Chapter spread joy and holiday cheer to a number of youngsters in our community, last month. We participated in the Dr. Bear’s Toy Closet sponsored by Children’s Hospital, we provided toys and gifts to Tots served by the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center of DC, and we made the holidays brighter for 14 youngsters referred to us by DC's Child and Family Services Agency. Chapter Community Service funds and the personal generosity of Brothers Tim Fitzgerald, Arthur Fields, Julius Brice, Jay Speight, Dwayne Jackson, Joe Jones and Arthur King made our sharing possible. Brother Jones, Community Service Chair, extends his thanks to all who lent a hand
Brother King and fellow DC Pan-Hellenic Council reps at Children’s Hospital
Some of our donated toys, gifts and gift cards valued at almost $750
Brother Tim Fitzgerald prepares to deliver our toys and gifts
Beautillion News
Brother Mark Ross, chair of our 2008-2009 Beautillion Academy, hosted the annual gathering of Beaux from prior years and our current Academy members at his home. “Alumni Beaux” shared their insights on college life and issues young men of color face on a daily basis. The “low-down” on certain topics not discussed on campus visits, on web sites, or by others “who have not been there lately” were fully explored.
A number of parents attended and mothers of former Beaux shared their Beautillion experiences. They offered advice on finding a stylish, but comfortable outfit for the gala, tips on learning the dance steps, and how to involve family and friends in soliciting support.
Brother Ross indicates that each Beaux has at least one mentor, but, more mentors are needed. Your help is also needed with soliciting and purchasing souvenir journal ads, gala ticket sales, and scholarship funding. Your attendance and participation at the Sunday afternoon sessions (schedule listed herein) are critical to the success of our Beautillion program.
The Beautillion Gala is scheduled for April 19, 2009. Reserve your tickets early.
Annual Gathering
Mu Lambda Communication Phone Tree
The Mu Lambda Telecommunication System (MLTS) is up and running. We will be utilizing this system to provide you with weekly/monthly announcements regarding Mu Lambda events, activities, and special programs. If you have not received any messages to date, please contact Brother Arthur King at (202) 732-0253 or by email aking536@aol.com.
Membership News
If there are any brothers that were initiated into the chapter between fall 2005 to the present and you have not received your history books, shingles and pins, please contact President Timothy Fitzgerald via email at timfitz06@comcast.net .
Important Dates
Mu Lambda’s Candidates' Forum
Date: January 8th
Time: 7:06 pm
Place: Howard University College of Dentistry 600 W street NW Washington DC 20059
Itinerary & Structure of the forum is as follows:
3-5 min per candidate to introduce himself/format (15 minutes)
1 question per candidate selected by the moderator on the candidate's platform. 2 minutes to respond other 2 candidates will have 1 minute follow up. (15 minutes)
Next session: 1 question per candidate selected by moderator on the state of the fraternity/region. Candidate will have 2 minutes to respond, other two candidates will have a 1 minute follow up (15 minutes)
Brief intermission
New Year’s Day
January 01, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
National Day of Service
January 19, 2009
Inauguration of President Barrack Hussein Obama January 20, 2009
Inauguration of 33rd General President
Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Atlanta, GA
January 23 – 25, 2009
Blood Donor Month
January 1, 31, 2009
Final session: Questions from Brotherhood will be entertained. (25 minutes)
1. If question is addressed to a specific candidate, he has 1 minute to respond. Other candidates have 1 minute follow up
2. If question is addressed to all 3 candidates, each has 1 minute to respond. No follow ups.
3. Questions submitted by Brothers will be selected by the moderator. Questions that appear "attacking" in nature will not be allowed.
1 minute closing remark from each candidate.
The moderator will be permitted to ask for elaboration/clarification on a candidate's response without a follow up from other two candidates.
The forum will be 1.5 hours in length.
Cordially invites you to attend a weekend of celebration
Saluting the Life, Dream and Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Marking The Historic Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama Featuring Live Entertainment For Ticket Information, Call 202-669-0635. Tickets are Limited. RSVP before January 9, 2009.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Annual Black Tie Gala Reception
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
3521 International Court, NW
Washington, D.C. ♦ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Minimum Donation $40.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Annual Gospel Musical Concert
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
215 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. ♦ 3:30 PM
Rev. Terry D. Streeter, Host Pastor Free Admission
Monday, January 19, 2009
Inter-Faith “Prayer, Peace & Praise” Service
10th Street Baptist Church 1000 R Street, NW Washington, DC
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Rev. A.C. Durant, Host Pastor
Wreath Laying Ceremony
African American Civil War Memorial Vermont Avenue & “U” Street, NW Washington, DC 12:30 PM
Hon. Frank Smith, Jr., Chairperson
Immediately following the Inter-Faith Service, we encourage you to join us for a commemorative march to the Wreath Laying Ceremony. Reception to follow at Masonic Temple adjacent to Memorial.
Celebrity Celebration Performance
The Historic Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street, NW, Washington DC ♦ 6:00 PM
Local and National Artists - Featuring Maysa (Ticketed Event)
For information: James T. Speight III, President (202) 345-4006 or Doris Mack, Secretary/Treasurer (703) 304-8269
Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., 33rd General President and the Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Cordially invite you to attend a Program & Reception celebrating the Inauguration of The Honorable Barack Obama
44th President of the United States of America
And commemorating: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; The Eight Alphas in Congress: (Brothers Emanuel Cleaver, Danny Davis, Chaka Fattah, Gregory Meeks, Charles Rangel, David Scott, Robert Scott and Al Green);and The Alpha members of the Barack Obama Campaign Team
Monday, January 19, 2009 @ 1:00 pm at The National Press Club located at 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor in Washington, DC 20045
Sponsored by: The American Cancer Society , Aetna Life Insurance, Brother Borris Miles, Brother William Pickard and Brother Robert Wright
Ticket cost: $50.00
Click below to purchase ticket: https://alphanet.apa1906.net/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=1178
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,
Miss Black & Gold; Stepshow/After-Party;
Stepshow, Miss Black & Gold, Fraternal Luncheon; College Brothers Luncheon; Black & Gold Banquet and Black & Gold Banquet
BLACK FACTS
Emancipation Proclamation Issued January 01, 1863
LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY MOMENT
Edward Davis
Congressional Black Caucus Formed January 04, 1971 (1st Black Automobile Dealer)
George Washington Carver Died January 05, 1943
Fisk University Founded January 09, 1866
Edward Davis, the first Black to own an
Martin Luther King, Jr. Born January 15, 1929 automobile dealership. Davis was born in Cassius Clay Born January 17, 1942 Shreveport, LA but moved to Detroit as a teen.
Phyllis Wheatley Freed January 21, 1773 Despite being discouraged from pursuing a “Roots” Premiered January 23, 1977 career in business by a white high school teacher, Martin L. King Home Firebombed January 30, 1956 he looked for work in auto repair garages. His enthusiasm led to a job washing cars for 59 cents, then let him to a position on the Dodge assembly line. His ambition finally led him to an opportunity to sell autos from a white dealer’s back room. Despite the fact that he wasn’t allowed to sell on the showroom floor with the white salesmen, he sold more cars than any of his white counterparts. In 1939, he opened Davis Motor Sales, becoming the first African American in the nation to do so.
Benjamin Banneker Helped design & plan Washington, DC: January 22, 1793
ΑΦΑ Tags for DC, MD & VA
Alpha Phi Alpha license plates for Washington, DC have been authorized by general headquarters. Mu Lambda Chapter Brothers interested in acquiring DC tags should contact Bro. Arthur King at aking536@aol.com 202.7446624. Other DC chapter Brothers should contact Bro. Howard Franklin at Hlfrankjr@aol.com or 202.256-8539. DC Tags will cost about $80 for the first year and about $ 26 less in subsequent years.
Maryland tags contact: Brother Vernon Dorkins at (410) 664-0911
Virginia tags contact: Brother Chuck Johnson at Chrlzej06@gmail.com
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Jan. 25
By 1940, Studebaker awarded him a new car franchise, which was successful until 1956 when Studebaker went out of business. By 1963, Chrysler awarded Davis a Chrysler-Plymouth new car dealership, which he operated successfully until his retirement in 1971.
By the time he wrote his book in 1979, dozens of African American auto dealers had stepped through the door he opened, and currently there are more than a thousand minority owned dealer franchises. He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1996 along side Henry Ford and the Dodge Brothers.
January Birthdays
Sylvester Shannon
Samuel E. Thornton, III
James T. Speight, Jr.
Neil S. Rodgers
Marvin Brooks
Melvin L. Clark
Vernon S. Gill
O. J. Cole, Jr.
Rhett R. Lucas
Charles P. Mouton
Earl W. Richardson
Fred L. Valentine
Jonathan C. Rutherford
Ronald D. Sullivan
Arthur L. Nelson, Jr.
John C. Eason, Jr.
James D. Greer
Jeffrey D. Poydras
Paul R. Webber, III
Dwayne M. Jackson
Christopher M. Brown, II
John W. McCaskill
Twiley W. Barker
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2009 Beautillion Academy is just around the corner October 05, 2008, Howard University at 3pm
Horace G. Dawson, Jr.
Melvin White
Please mark your calendars
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Jan. 31
Reagan hugged and thanked him for his service.
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
Historian Justin Davis 678-787-8344
Archivist Sergeant-at-Arms Mario Simpson Darrell Chase 240-493-6009 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
www.mulambda.org
January Meeting Thursday, January 08, 2009 7:06pm School of Dentistry Howard University Campus
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter PO Box 1993 Washington, DC 20013-1993
….Share the Light of the Torch with our inactive Brothers and Brothers new to the DC area….
