T h e To r c h The Of cial Newsletter of
Mu Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. July 2004 The Executive Message: Summertime and the Constitution Convention Brother Edwin F. Norwood, HI President, Mu Lambda Chapter Ihope this newsletter nds you in good health and enjoying your summer. Summertime is the
time of the year for weddings, family reunions, and summer vacations. It is the time where many people take acouple of months to “recharge their batteries” after along winter and an eventful spring. The
General President has called aConstitutional Convention from August 5*'^ to August 8*^ in Philadelphia,
PA. As we approach our 100'^ anniversary, it is important that brothers take this time in August to
ensure the fraternity’s constitution is ready for the fraternity’s next 100 years. Our General President reminds us about the historical signi cance of Philadelphia, PA: “History teaches that two signi cant dates greatly changed our country and the world. July 4,1776, is the date that the Fathers of this great country signed the Declaration of Independence. September 17, 1787, is the day the United States Constitution was signed by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention.”
Philadelphia, PA was the location where these historic documents were signed. Alpha Phi Alpha will use this same backdrop for the Constitutional Convention. As we prepare for this convention, it is important that all Mu Lambda brothers understand the recommended changes to this important
document. At the June chapter meeting, amotion was passed to have a“called” chapter meeting to discuss the proposed constitutional amendments and ensure the delegates are instructed on how vote
on these important issues. This meeting will be held on July 8*^ (7pm) at Simpson Hamline United Methodist Church. To help facilitate this meeting, the proposed amendments are included in this newsletter. All brothers should review these amendments prior to the meeting and be prepared to discuss them at the meeting in July.
Summertime is also atime for the chapter's executive board to prepare for the upcoming year.
The executive board has already begun meeting to plan for the upcoming year. There will be ac apter
retreat in mid-August to discuss these planning efforts. One activity that continues to move forward is the 2004 Black and Gold Scholarship Gala. This grand event will take place on November 13 at the Washington Times Building. Brother James McDonald and his committee will have tickets available at the September chapter meeting.
Ihope you have along, safe, and exciting summer. Look forward to seeing you on July 8*^.
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