December 1988
MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Message from the President
as AMVETS, that collected goods for sale and donated only 61/2 percent of the pro ts to the charity. This amounts to acharade, which
Greetings, Brothers!!
calls for positive action on behalf
of the authorities. It's ashame that
about increasing the positive role Mu Lambda holds in the
community that is our home— "Making aDifference." Happy Holidays!!
charitable contributions do not
As we prepare to enter the holiday season and Mu Lamda's
66th year, what setting is more
appropriate than one we have come to enjoy for many years— the December meeting at the home of Bi other and Mrs. James E. Cheek. In the last issue of the Newsletter Imentioned that Mu
Lambda was becoming more involved in community service projects but not to the extent that
we would eliminate socializing.
The next meeting is an excellent
example of socializing to the maximum. After aone-year hiatus, the Cheeks have
graciously agreed to host the meeting in the style and manner that only they can. This event has
traditionally provided awonderful opportunity for toe Brothers of Mu Lambda and their wives or
sweethearts to come together in a
most cordial setting, rte
hospitality of the Cheeks was truly missed last year and we are grateful that they consented to resume the "tradition" of hosting the December meeting. The holiday season is also traditionally one of giving to those less fortunate. Recently alocal television station exposed "charitable" organiazations, such
always end up in the hands of the poor and needy. Meanwhile we have agreed to work with a reputaMe local outreach center, the
C^istianActionCenter(Seethe
report of the Public Policy Committee on page 4). Watch this Newsletter for collection/donation
procedures. Fraternally, it is also time for giving to the National Headquarters
Pro le of an Alpha Man Brother Horace G. Dawson, Jr.
Fund Drive. As of December 31,
of Mu Lambda was inducted into
any Brother who has not paid his
the Lincoln University Hall of
assessment is declared "inactive."
Fame on October 22 in Lincoln,
As you know, our General Of ces are temporarily located in a
Pennsylvania. A1946 initiate of Nu Chapter, Brother Dawson also served as that chapter’s recording secretary. Brother Dawson helped to develop Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Monrovia, Liberia, from
warehouse until the new structure is built. All Mu Lambda members
are urged to make their contributions to the Headquarters Fund as soon as possible. Iwas very elated recently when I received acomputer iisiing showing that many Mu Lambda Brothers have already given very generously to the building effort. It is the hope of each of the of cers of Mu Lambda Chapter that this holiday season be one of great joy and comfort to you and yours. The support each Brother has given over the past three months is highly appreciated. We ask for your continued participation and constructive criticism as we go
1967 to 1970. During the 1986 General Convention in
vvasningion, he coordinated the International Night activities, to
which he invited ambassadors from African and Carribean countries.
The following citation was
excerpted from the Lincoln University souvenir program: "A communications specialist in
the Diplomatic Service and
Professor both at home and in
Africa, Horace G. Dawson has
worked tirelessly to open the ranks (continuedpage 2col 1)
Founders (Omega Chapter)
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