The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
June 2005 Message from the President Brother Edwin F. Norwood, III “Mu Lambda Chapter: From the 10th Annual Beautillion to the 100th Centennial Convention” As we come to the end of the fraternity year, the brothers of Mu Lambda Chapter can look back on this year with a sense of accomplishment because we have made a difference in the Washington DC community. Our accomplishments include a successful 10th Annual Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion Gala resulting in over $20,000 in scholarships, Black and Gold Ball that honored the 50year brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Voter’s Registration Drive that registered over 50 people to vote, Project Alpha at four middle schools in Washington DC, fundraising effort for the March of Dimes, and Eastern Regional Vice Presidential Candidate’s Debate. We also ran for chapter of the year at the District Convention for the first time in over 7 years. Although Mu Lambda chapter will continue to implement the fraternity’s national programs and raise scholarship money for deserving high school student through the Black and Gold Ball, Henry Arthur Callis Scholarship Fund, and the Beautillion, next year’s focus will be centered around planning and preparing for the Fraternity’s 100th Centennial Convention in Washington DC during the summer of 2006. It is going to take the efforts of every brother to make the next year more successful than this year. As Mu Lambda’s great history is interwoven into the fabric of our fraternity’s history, we can celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by competing for Alumni Chapter of the Year.
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The Executive Message
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May Highlights
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MAAC Announcements
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Regional Convention Photos
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Birthdays
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Housing Assessments
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Alpha Blazers
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