The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
May 2005 Message from the President Brother Edwin F. Norwood, III “Ten Years of Holding ALPHA High” This fraternity year, Mu Lambda Chapter has been faced with many challenges and opportunities. One of our most important programs was the 10th Annual Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion. Every Alpha man holds high the aims of the fraternity, Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind. On April 23rd, brothers saw the integration of our Rites of Passage program for 10 young men and our fraternity’s aims. One of the goals of the Beautillion is to teach young men the meaning of “manly deeds”. For over six months, workshops were focused on teaching life lessons to these young men that would carry them into the next phases of their lives. Another key goal of the Beautillion is to provide scholarships. Through the Beautillion’s efforts, the Henry Arthur Callis Fund, and Brother Xavier Hixon (and his family), we will provide over $20,000 in scholarships this year. The implementation of the Beautillion has been a demonstration of our love for all mankind. During the past ten years, Mu Lambda brothers’ interaction with over 100 young men led to scholarships, mentoring relationships (for long after the Beautillion is complete) and the growth of the beaux and the brothers. This program has made a visible and direct impact on young men in the Washington D.C. metro area. It is my hope that the 10th Annual Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion is just the beginning. Mu Lambda must build on the momentum of the past 10 years and continue to make the Beautillion a recognizable entity within the school systems and the entire Washington DC community.
Inside this Edition: •
The Executive Message
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April Highlights
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Beautillion Updates
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Announcements
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Chapter Housing Assessment
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Upcoming Events
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Birthdays
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