The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
September, 2010 Message from the President Brother Kwame Ulmer The House of Alpha Good will is indeed the monarch of this house. Greetings dear Brothers and welcome to the 111th House of Alpha. On September 9th, 2010, we will come together in a new physical home. This will be a place where we learn from each other, aid the community, and create a stronger bond. The bond strengthens when we agree, disagree (but not be disagreeable) and work together. The bond is strengthened when we socialize, share ideas, share a meal and help each other. The fraternal year presents an incredible opportunity- an opportunity for us to do great things for each other and for the community. With your help we will discuss, debate, and create together an exciting future. The Foundation has made great strides in bringing the Mu Lambda House to this point. The continued renovation and maintenance is directly dependent on what we do as a chapter. Together, the membership of the chapter, the Executive Board, and the Foundation board (comprised of Brothers) must develop solid plans for this, the Mu Lambda House. This will indeed require all of us to engage in a range of activities. We need help in updating the organizational structure of the Foundations with relevant committees. We need help analyzing, debating, and determining the proper use of the Mu Lambda House. We need financial support from the chapter and yes, we need help raising external funds. I’m happy to report that the Executive Board met in the new Mu Lambda House and had an honest discussion with our brothers on the Foundation Board. We decided that the Executive Board and Foundation need to increase communication. We also decided to come before you to express our common desire for a Mu Lambda House that meets the chapter’s needs. Finally, we agreed to continue to communicate and share ideas as to how we can better integrate ideas of the chapter and Mu Lambda Foundation. There will be vigorous discussions. There will be debates. Passions will run high. As we move forward let’s remember we are the college of friendship; the University of Brotherly Love; the school for the better making of men. We are Alpha Phi Alpha. Fraternally, Brother Kwame Ulmer President
Inside this Edition: •
The Executive Message
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Brother’s Keeper Program
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Alpha Wives Section
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WSSU Mr. Alumni Contest
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Membership News
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General Convention Hi-lights
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Executive Board
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Chapter Retreat Hi-lights
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Summer Birthdays
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Beautillion
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Black Facts
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Black History Museum
Brother Mario Simpson Editor
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