“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.
Inside this Edition:
• The Executive Message
• May Highlights
• MAAC Announcements
• Regional Convention Photos
• Birthdays • Housing Assessments
Alpha Blazers
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE (from Page 1)
We should also consider running for Alumni Brother of the Year and the Charles H. Wesley Award for our work with the Beta Chapter. Mu Lambda brothers already have a prominent role in planning for the upcoming Centennial Convention. Brother Vincent Orange and Brother Michael Rogers are the local chairmen for the convention. Dr. Janet Harris (wife of Brother Rudolph Harris) is the chair of the ladies’ activities. There will be many committees formed in the coming days to support the local committee during the preparation for the convention.
Brother Douglas Sands and Brother Rudolph Harris are leading Mu Lambda’s efforts to prepare for our 100th year. They are looking at ways to focus and energize brothers across Washington DC and beyond regarding the future of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the next 100 years As mentioned in the April 2005 Torch, we also need to find a way to utilize the chapter house during the 2006 convention; and we should find a way to ensure our brothers who can not attend chapter meetings because of a disability or health reasons can participate in the chapter and the Centennial celebration.
Although the weather does not suggest it, brothers are beginning to plan for summertime activities. Summertime is the time of the year for weddings, family reunions, and summer vacations. It is the time where many people take a couple of months to “recharge their batteries” after a long winter and eventful spring. It is also time for the upcoming chapter leadership to prepare for the next year. I would like to say “Thank You” to the brothers who are completing their term on the executive board. Your energy and expertise were greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with you in other capacities in the upcoming fraternal year.
On a personal note, I would like to thank the brothers of Mu Lambda chapter for their support this year. It has been an honor to serve you as chapter president this past year and I look forward the challenge next year.
See you at the chapter meeting on June 2nd
May Meeting Highlights
• The graduating Brothers of Beta Chapter received complimentary Alpha Phi Alpha cuff links.
• Officers for the 2005-06 fraternal year were elected.
MAAC COOKOUT
Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters
Date: July 2, 2005
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Cedar Lane Park East Columbia, MD
Thanks to the Brothers that have paid their Mu Lambda Chapter Housing Assessment
*ADAMS, E AVERY Jr
* ARMSTRONE, SAMUEL I
* BEARD, ANDRE
BOOKER, SLYVESTER C
* BOWLING, WILEY, Jr
* BRICE, JULIUS H
BROWN, M. CHRISTOPHER
* BURNS, WILLIAM
* BUCK, LOUIS W
CALLAWAY, SHAWN M
* CHAPMAN, EDWIN C Jr
* CHASE, DARRELL
* CLARKE, MICHAEL A
* DAWSON, HORACE Jr
* DONALDSON, JAMES A
* EVANS, DORSEY
* FIELDS, ARTHUR L Jr
* FITZGERALD, TIMOTHY
* FLOYD, JIMMY
FORD, LOUIS A
* HARRIS, RUDOLPH
HAWKINS, WILLIAM A
* HOGGARD, PAUL S
HUNIGAN, CURTIS A
JEFFERSON, JULIUS
* JONES, JOSEPH
KING, ARTHUR
* LANEY, FREDERICKJ
* LOWERY, LEROY III
* McDONALD, JAMES F
McGEE, WILLY J
* MOSLEY, EPHRAIM
* MUNFORD, TREMELL A
NEAL, EDDIE W
* NORWOOD, EDWIN F
PIERCE, NIGEL |
* RIDLEY, WILLIAM
* SALTER, REGINALD O
* SEABORN, LaVERT C
SPEIGHT, JAMES T Jr
*VALENTINE, FRED L
WADE, CHARLES S |
*WILLIAMS, GERARD K
WILLIAMS, WAYNE
*WOOD, GARNETTE
BRANCHE, GLENWOOD
GEORGE, THEODORE
WILLIAM HAWKINS
LAWRENCE MONTGOMERY
SANDS DOUGLAS
WILLIAM D. THOMAS
* Indicates the Brother has paid the entire $250 for the year
MAAC ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. MAAC Cookout. The MAAC Cookout is scheduled for July 2, 2005 at Cedar Lane Park East in Columbia, MD. The tradition in the past has been for Chapters to help financially with the Cookout HOWEVER this year, the tradition will be broken I have decided that the MAAC will pick up the tab and it is my way of thanking all the Chapters and Brothers in the MAAC for truly stepping up to the plate by answering all of my challenges. Bro. Max Pinchinat is the Chair for this event and more information will be sent out in the upcoming weeks.
2. MAAC Spring Staff Meeting. I am in the process of finding a location for the Spring Staff Meeting (tentative dates are June 11 and June 18, 2005).
3. Eastern Region Convention. I would like to congratulate the MAAC for having the largest number of registered Brothers (123 Alumni, 22 College) and Ladies (11 Ladies). I would also like to congratulate:
a. Bro. Michael Feeney - Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest Winner
b. Xi Omicron and Gamma Theta Lambda - Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award Winner
c. Ms. Aquabah Gonney - Miss Black & Gold Pageant Winner
d. Bro. J. Keith Wilson - Alpha Award of Merit Winner
e. Mu Lambda - Alumni Chapter with the Most Registered Brothers
f. Bro. Christian Gant - College Brother with the Highest GPA
As you can see, the MAAC was well represented at the Convention.
FYI, the Eastern Region Quadrennial Report can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.alphaeast.com/pdf/2k5_EasternRegion_QuadrennialReport.pdf
4. General Convention. The 99th Anniversary Convention/86th General Convention is scheduled for August 4-8, 2005 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX. Pre-Registration is from March 1 to June 1, 2005 and regular registration begins June 2, 2005: Alumni Brother
College Brother Plan I
College Brother Plan II
Ladies
Youth
$295 ($400 after June 1)
$170 ($200 after June 1)
$100 ($130 after June 1)
$185 ($250 after June 1)
$150 ($200 after June 1)
The Convention Call can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.alphaphialpha.net
MAAC ANNOUNCEMENTS (Cont.)
The early submission date for proposed amendments for the 86th General Convention has passed and the final submission date so mandated by the Constitution and By-Laws for all proposed amendments is Saturday, June 4, 2005. In accordance with ARTCILE XV, Section 1.1 which reads:
"All proposed amendments to the General Constitution shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director not less than sixty (60) days before the next succeeding General Convention."
All amendments must be received on or before this date in order to be considered. Please send all proposed amendments to the attention of the Executive Director using the following format:
a. Maker of Amendment
b. Chapter
c. Current Amendment
d. Proposed Amendment
e. Rationale
f. Financial Impact (if any)
All proposed amendments must be typed in Microsoft Word format and be submitted on hard copy, along with a 3 1/2 floppy (computer disk). If possible, the disk should be IBM compatible. Any amendments not submitted in this format will be returned for re-submission.
5. Chapter Directory and Report. Please don't forget to submit your Chapter Directory and Report to HQ once elections have taken place. An electronic version of the form is attached. As usual, a copy of the Chapter Directory and Report needs to be mailed to me: 3152 Galaxy Way Laurel, MD 20724 or if done electronically, please e-mail it to districtsixdirector@alphaeast.com (there is no need for the Chapter Seal and Signatures).
6. Membership Intake Process. For those Chapters that are planning to have Intake in the Fall, please be aware of the following dates:
Cluster Intake Dates Submission Deadline - August 26, 2005
Application Request Deadline - September 2, 2005
Completed Application Submission Deadline - September 16, 2005
District Director Submission Deadline - October 7, 2005
Intake Window - October 28 to December 11, 2005
Please make sure your Area Director is notified if your Chapter is planning an Informational Seminar.
7. March of Dimes WalkAmerica. If your Chapter has not already done so, please submit the amount raised by your Chapter for WalkAmerica this year to Bro. Lucien Metellus at longshot1906@yahoo.com.
8. MLK Memorial. The Eastern Region led the way this year for convention donations: Region 2005 Regional Conventions Goal Actual
1. Eastern 15,000 40,350 (269% of goal)
2. Midwestern 10,000
3. Southern 16,000
4. Southwestern
5. Western 12,000
(285% of goal)
(154% of goal)
(140% of goal)
(260% of goal
(220% of goal)
The MLK Memorial Project Office is requesting that all Chapters that plan to have a MLK Memorial Fundraising Event to fill out the MLK Event Authorization Form. This form must be submitted prior to the event.
June Birthdays
Earl Root Jun-01
LeRoy Lowery Jun-05
Richard Batts Jun-10
William Calbert Jun-11
William Spaulding Jun-15
Frederick Laney Jun-16
Harold Hill Jun-17
Stanley Bridges Jun-18
Jermaine Wilson Jun-19
Alpha Blazers
If you are still interested in purchasing the Gold blazer please respond with sizes, shipping address and payment method.
Cost is $160 per jacket with an additional $10 for sizes 48 and larger, plus $10 for shipping so your cost can run either $170 or $180 depending on size. Group rates get an additional 5% discount of at least 12 or more. Additional writing on the jackets i.e. chapter name will be an additional $10 per jacket.
The cut off date for ordering and paying is June 11th. The Blazers are being tailored made and I will need no less than 4 weeks and up to 6 weeks to get them back. If you are trying to have these by the National convention then we have to act now. Please call at 314 323 8878
Associate Editor to the Sphinx Julius Jefferson 202.529.0766
Editor of the Torch Brian Moore 301.210.5349
Webmaster Rashid Darden 202.413.3715
Director of Intake Arthur Fields 301.877 2187
Director of Education Kwame Ulmer 202.529.7858
Parliamentarian Campbell Johnson 202.232.1127
Director of Membership Timothy Fitzgerald 301.332.7507
Member-at-Large Charles Wade 202.260.0413
Immediate Past President Rudolph Harris 202.882.5244
(Month/Day/Year)
Email Address ___
Chapter Dues: Life Member
Non-Life Member
1st Year Alumni
2nd Year Alumni
Graduate Student
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter PO Box 1993 Washington, DC 20013-1993
June Meeting Thursday, June 2, 2005 7:06pm School of Dentistry Howard University Campus ….Share the Light of the Torch w ith our inactive Brothers and Brothers new to the DC area….
