The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
October, 2010 Message from the President Brother Kwame Ulmer
Membership When Thurgood Marshall walked the grounds of Lincoln University, he was already a man on a mission. He had led several protests for better conditions for students before he was initiated into Nu chapter in 1930. The brothers on campus undoubtedly saw the potential in this tall skinny kid from Baltimore. They had extremely high standards for the any Sphinxman, and the brothers saw particular promise in this young man. After he crossed the burning sands, the lore abounds about how the big Alpha on campus would take his job of interviewing and initiating aspirants with care and gusto. It is said, you could sometimes find Thurgood chasing a Sphinxman in order to share some important point regarding the 14 Immortals (founders of Nu chapter). But more importantly, the big brothers who pledged Thurgood and would mentor him in future years; took their responsibilities with care and gusto. Brothers were serious about their charge to mentor new initiates. There is a long-term commitment you make when you sponsor an aspirant. The dues in 1930 were probably no more than $10.00. There was no Alpha House on campus. The financial requirements would seem small by today’s standards.
Inside this Edition: •
The Executive Message
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Alpha Awareness Seminar
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Alpha Wives Section
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Beautillion Open House
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Black Barbershop Initiative
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CBC Forum On Federal Government Recruitment Process
In 2010, Mu Lambda set a strategic priority to improve the way we intake, reclaim
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and retain members. This includes an Alpha Awareness seminar, more intense follow up with visiting Brothers, and pairing newer Mu Lambda members with more seasoned brothers in leadership roles.
Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Walk in Dover, Delaware
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MAAC at Capitol Area Food Bank
In this message I ask that you consider one thing: “Am I meeting my responsibilities
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Beta Chapter
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October Birthdays
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Black Facts
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Black History Museum
When Marcus Ware entered the law school at Howard University-the same institution young Thurgood attended- he was already a proud initiate of Beta. The dues at Mu Lambda chapter are $150 for life members. There is a newly renovated house that requires an additional assessment of $500, or $50 per chapter meeting. The financial commitment is significant. It costs money to acquire, renovate and maintain a 7,000 square foot facility. The responsibility for any Brother who wishes to sponsor an aspirant is also significant. It requires intense care in selection and ongoing mentorship.
as a member of Mu Lambda?”
To learn more about sponsoring an aspirant, contact Brother James Heck. To get involved with activities regarding reclamation and retention, Brothers Henry Riley and Kelvin McClinton are Chair and Vice-chair respectively. To meet your financial responsibility for the House, please see details in the back of the Torch. Make your check out to the Mu Lambda Foundation today! Fraternally, Brother Kwame Ulmer President
Brother Mario
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