TheTorch
T^eofficialNemletterofMuLambdaChapter
AlphaphiAlphaFraternity^Inc.
November2.003
The Executive Message: Dialogue on African American Males
Brother Rudolph Harris, PhD President, Mu Lambda Chapter
To address the “continuing plight of African American men who are seeking work and cannot find it, who are ill served by the American health services sector and who are over represented in the criminal justice system,” Congressman and Brother Danny K. Davis, Illinois announced in acommunique that his of fi ce and several co-conveners are sponsoring a national dialogue on the state of the African American male.
The conference is scheduled for November 14 &15 on Capitol Hill in the Library of Congress Madison Building and the Rayburn House Of fi ce Building. In support of this call for action Dr.W.Bobby Austin, program chair of the conference and Vice President of External Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia will be Mu Lambda Chapter’s featured speaker at our Thursday, November 6 meeting at Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church. Brother Austin, aformer Kellogg Foundation Director will brief us on the planning, directions and the development of an action agenda to help young men become successful. The conference will outline some of the problems affecting African American males and hopefully after deliberations, the participants will develop ideas and propose solutions that will help empower the African-American man.
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE (from Page 1)
How do we share and transmit knowledge about topics and general information in the electronic world without it becoming abother for those who do not wish to receive these communications? Ipose this question Brothers, because some of us are inundated with e-mails whereas others are without computers and are accustomed to receiving information via the telephone or regular mail. Ifeel it is my responsibility and partly yours to engage in dialogue on “what kind of communication or information should we transmit as Brothers?” At the recent discussed meeting Executive communication without having thorough input and reaching adefinitive conclusion, connection, 1am requesting that all officers and committee chairs share their thoughts in the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday. November 20. at 7:00pm—1110 Vermont Ave. NW, 12th Floor.
Brother Rashid Darden for the excellent Mu we
Mu Lambda Chapter Presents Happy Hour at Juste Lounge
Friday, November 14'*', 2003 6pm -8pm
1015 1/2 7th Street
Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 393-3909
Martini specials 6-7 p.m.
After party 9until Hip Hop. R&B, and Reggae Doors open at 5p.m.
Street Parking and Valet Parking Available
Metro Accessible: Green Line -Mt. Vernon Square In this
Contact Brother Michael Zimmerman at (202) 544-5801 for further information. Kudos are extended to
Lambda Chapter Website. Please visit it at www.mulambda.org.
Icongratulate Brother Arthur Fields Jr, and the committee for hosting last month chapter meeting at Howard University. We also celebrate the success of Brother Tim Fitzgerald and the Brothers who participated in Project Alpha on October 16 at GarnetPatterson Middle School. For our December Chapter Meeting, we are planning a Presidential Debate for the two candidates who are vying to be president for our general organization. Brother Glenwood J. Branche will chair this Special Program for the Brotherhood.
Brothers, we are adynamic chapter with adynamic team working to have an outstanding Black and Gold Scholarship Gala. This is acall to show your support for this endeavor by offering your commitment to purchase tickets. Each of you is an integral part and you are needed to have asuccessful Rising of the Sphinx-Gala on Saturday, December 20. 2003 at the Washington Times Building, Arbor Ballroom. Of course, Ilook forward to seeing you at the 2003 GALA.
Technological Advancements
Brother Rashid Darden
The Mu Lambda Chapter website is now available! Please visit it at www.mulambda.orQ. You will find that certain sections are still incomplete. Please email any missing information that you can provide to webmaster@mulambda.org. We are also accepting your old photographs to be scanned for the photo gallery.
To subscribe to the chapter email list, please send an email to:
MuLambdaChaDter-subscribe@vahooQrouDS.com
The Black and Gold Scholarship Gala: The Rising of the Sphinx
Saturday, December 20, 2003
The Arbor Ballroom of The Washington Times Building
Tickets; $75 Tables: $750
Cocktails -Silent Auction
Chapter Awards -Dinner -Live Band -DJ
Hosted by Taylor Thomas News and Community Affairs Director
WKYS 93.9 FM and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Contact Brother James McDonald for tickets.
2003-04 Executive Board
Rudolph Harris
(202) 882-5244
President (703) 241-0313
Edwin Norwood
Vice President (202) 529-7858
Kwame Ulmer
Recording Secretary
Treasurer (301)599-1191
Financial Secretary
Corresponding Secretary Chaplain
Historian/Archivist
Serqeant-at-Arms
Curtis Hunigan
Julius Brice (202) 526-7368
Brian Moore
Douglas Sands
(301)210-5349
(410) 549-6427 (202) 726-7371
James Robinson (202) 583-4687
Lawrence Montgomery
Marc Fitzgerald
Associate Editor to the Sphinx Editor of the Torch/Webmaster (202)413-3715
Director of Intake
Rashid Darden
Arthur Fields
Timothy Fitzgerald
(301)574-2079
(301)877-2187 (301)332-7507
Director of Education (301)907-8197
Kenneth Holbert
Parliamentarian (202) 544-5026
Director of Membership
Member-at-Large
James McDonald
Charles Wade
James Haynes (202) 291-1777
Immediate Past President (202) 260-0413
PROJECT ALPHA IS ASUCCESS!
Brother Timothy Fitzgerald
Brother Tim Fitzgerald would like to thank those brothers who were able to come out and support Project Alpha. Other chapters such as Nu Beta, the Washington Metropolitan Chapter, and Omicron Omicron Chapter at UDC all came out to support Mu Lambda on October 10, 2003 at Garnet-Paterson Middle school in Washington DC.
Project Alpha was such asuccess, that the students, staff and principals are asking Alpha Phi Alphatocomeback.Theworkshoptargeted1307*^and8*^gradeboyswithtopicssuchas Responsibility, Respect and the Role of Young Males in Relationships, Adolescent Pregnancy and Fatherhood, Protecting Yourself and Your Partner, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Intimate Violence in Relationships.
Mu Lambda stands prepared once again, to provide the necessary tools, resources and skills our future leaders will need to face the challenges of the 21®* Century.
Beautillion 2004
Brother Marc C. Fitzgerald
Beautillion 2004 Is here! We have an exciting schedule planned for you and the beaux participating. The Kick-Off/Open House is scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 2003 at 3:00 PM, Howard University. L. K, Downing Hall, 2300 6^ Street, NW. Room 2119. We are again coming off another very successful year with Beautillion 2003 thanks in large part to your commitments to the program. As we continue to move onward and upward to an even better Beautillion Program in 2004, we encourage you to come out and support us. Bring ayoung man who you feel might benefit from the Beautillion experience. We are actively recruiting Brothers for our committees. Please contact Bro. Marc Fitzgerald [(301) 574-2079] or Bro. Bob Warren [(202) 667-8688] for more information.
Frank Lambeth
James W. Peaco
Hosea Taylor
Michael Rogers
Shirley O. Brown
Elmer D. Geathers
Marc Morgan
Arthur Fields
Chris Emanuel
Rudolph Harris
Leroy Johnson
Keith Gethers
James McDonald
Eluen Hoston
Wiley Bowling Jr.
November 1
November 1
November 3
November 12
November 13
November 14
November 17
November 20
November 21
November 21
November 21
November 23
November 27
November 28
November 29
Fr
Silent Auction
Brothers don’t forget about our Silent Auction on December 20‘^, at the Washington Times Building, Arbor Ball Room. Listed below are some suggested items that can be donated for the silent auction. This is just an example of what can be donated. If you have other suggestions feel free to donate the item. An auction item number and minimum bid price will be established for each item. Abrief description and list of all items will be incorporated into the souvenir journal. We ask that each brother solicit at least one donation either from different businesses or personally.
Beauty and Fitness/Personal
Day Spa
Bath &Body Works kind of stuff
Personal Trainer—one or more sessions
Coupons to Victoria Secrets
Scented Candles
Manicure/Pedicure
Hair Stylist
Greek Paraphernalia
Food &Beverage
Dinner for two at alocal restaurant
Wine
Chef service at home
Liquor-Jack, Crown or Beer
Barware- Margarita Glasses
Travel &Leisure
Weekend for two at ahotel
Movie Passes
Books- Audio or print Airline Passes
Frequent Flyer Miles
Tickets- College or Pro Gift Certificates- Blues Alley, Warner Theatre, Arena Stage
Home
Artwork-Prints or Sculptures
Maid Service
Landscaping- Lights Television
Photo Albums- Wall and Desk
CD’s or DVD’s
Electronic Equipment
Home Depot Stuff
Games- Scrabble, Pictionary, etc
November Meeting Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 7:06pm Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 Don’t forget those check books!
$125
($0 Grand Tax, $125 Chapter Dues)
You MUST have been initiated into a COLLEGE CHAPTER In order to receive the First or Second Year Alumni discount. Chapter Dues:
($100 Grand Tax, $75 Chapter Dues) $225
($100 Grand Tax, $125 Chapter Dues)
($50 Grand Tax, $75 Chapter Dues)
($75 Grand Tax, $75 Chapter Dues)
I