The National Headquarters Building search is behind us. The "Intake Process" is being te.sied and will be evaluated at some fu¬ ture date. So. nov. where do we focus our attention and energies!’ The answer is obvious. We turn inward. We take the name of .Al¬ pha Phi Alpha to the Nation, to so¬ ciety. and to our communities, in service to mankind. We can now focus on Project Alpha! We can now focus on the Educational Foundation and the Alpha .Acade¬ mies. We have agreat legacv and we have agreat opportunity.
Brothers, please join me in letting Washington, D. C. know that we are here, and willing and ready to lake or retake our rightful leadership roles. We have^^boih the expertise and the experience to tackle and master the good, the bad, and the ugly.
We are looking forward to an outstanding series of conventions this year. See you at the April meeting! See you in Wilmington. Delaware! See you in Baltimore! .See you IN ACTION!
AHome, At Last Baltimore Selected as Headquarters Site
Alpha Phi Alpha. Inc. nounced on Thursday. March 21 the selection of the Goucher House in Baltimore (231.^ St. Paul Street) as the relocation site for its national headquarters. The move to the 29.000 sq. ft. facility is ex¬ pected to be completed b.v .August 1991 to coincide uiih the national comeniion. which uill be held in Baliimoie for the fi rst lime.
Other nonprofit organiza¬ tions that have recentl\' mo\ed their headquarters to Baltimore in¬ clude the National .Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo¬ ple (N.A.ACP). Catholic Relief Se^'ice.^. .American Center for In¬ ternational leadership, and the In¬
Mu Lambda attendees at the announcement ceremony in Balti¬ more included Brother Louis Buck. Comptroller of .Alpha Phi Alpha, and Brothers Julius H. Brice. Frederick J. Laney. and John D. Roper of the Beta Mu Lambda Corporation's Board of Directors. Balti- an-
ternational Book Bank, mores mayor, Kun L. Schmoke. lauded the Fraternity for choosing his city. General President Ponder pointed out that "we intend to be a contributor to the community be¬ cause Baltimore's motto. The city that reads.' and Mayor Schmoke s position on education is analogous to that of Alpha Phi Alpha."
Social Committee Scores aHuge Success with Pimlico Race Track Outing
£I'/y duke and ean and peer is here. Ev'ry one wno should de here is here. What asmashing. posiii\rely dashing, spectacle is Ascot's opening day'
Two bus loads of .Mu Lambda Brothers and their guests descended on Pimlico Race track on Saturday, April 23 for aday of fellowship, frolic, and fun. The Social Committee rose to the occa¬ sion from the onset of the morning to the winding down in the eve¬ ning: the rainy weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the □
committee at all, and their high spirits bolstered those of the other Brothers and guests. En route to Baltimore, the Brothers and their guests were treated to rounds of good humor and "lies" as well as a fifiy/fifty raffle. On one bus, Mrs. Julius Brice won the "pot," ^gin¬ ning her winning streak for the dav.
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Morris Hawkins. Jr.
Founders (Omega Chapter)
Henry ACallis Charles H. Chapman Eugene Kinckle Jones George BKelley Nathaniel AMurray Robea HOgle Vertner W. Tandy
CDLLEGE 1990-91 Dues
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Qmicron Omicron
Our chapter at the University of the District of Columbia, Omicron Omicron, reported that all is con¬ tinuing to go well on their campus. The Chapter has published its March issue of acampus newslet¬ ter. Scheduled events include:
March 13 Greek Forum
March 20 Informational Seminar
April 15-20 Alpha Week Tw'o Brothers are running for stu¬ dent government leadership posi¬ tions: Brother Eddie Reed. Chap¬ ter Vice President, is acandidate for student government president; and Brother Jeffrey Sellers. Chap¬ ter Secretan’. is running for stu¬ dent council representative for bi¬ ology.
Beta
Brother Keith Perry, reported that Beta Chapter at Hov^ard Uni¬ versity has initiated its Big Brother program, w'hich includes taking children to movies, discus¬ sions, etc. In addition, the Chapter prepared lunches and juice for serving to the homeless. The Chapter also visited asenior cidzens home in LeDroit Park.
Beta will also sponsor asecond Alpha week, which will concen¬ trate on African awareness.
Dues for the 1990-91 Fraternal Year are $95 for life members and $180 for non-life members. (The $180 includes a$10 fate fee and $75 for the Grand Tax, which is pro-rated as follows for recently graduated Brothers: 1st year -$37.50; 2nd year -$56.00.) Dues may be mailed to Brother Beniamin J. Carson. Ill at 1417 Massachusetts Avenue S.E., #2. Washington, D. C- 20003. Remember to include your social security number on your check. Please take care of your financial obli¬ gations now.
March Attendance
Seven visiting Brothers were introduced at the March Chapter meeting: Paul Cotton (President, Omicron Lambda Alpha); Mack Davis (Executive Vice-president, lota Upsilon Lambda, Silver Spring, Maryland); Gilbert Douglas (lUL); John Anderson (lUL); Eddie Madison (lUL -aformer President of Mu Lambda); Ronald Davenport (Delta Beta Lambda, Hampton. Virginia); and Frank Austin (Fayetteville State University). Approximately 105 Brothers were in attendance.
Newsletter Committee
Editor: William D. Thomas (202-363-7976)
Associate Editor; C.C. Jones (202-483-3102)
Circulation Managers: Louis A. Ford (202-723-8592), Harold W. Hill (202-234-1906)
The deadline for submission of materials for the May issue is April 18.
Father Jerry Hargrove Jr. (202-397-2525) C. C. Jones, DI (202483-3102)
Elmer D. Geathers (202-547-2625)
Herman L. Queen (202-397-8821)
Harold W. Hill, Jr. (202-234-1906) .Benjamin J. Carson, HI (202-546-8704)
Maryland D. Kemp (202-583-1261)
Mu Lambda Torch /April
ouncilman Harold Brazil Addresses the Brotherhood
The March 6Chapter meeiing v-'as held ai the Armour J. Blackburn University Center. HoW ward Universii>. with Brother f Morris Hawkins presiding. The Program Committee featured Brother Gregory Busby. Pastor of the Church of the Redeemer in a saxophone rendition of "Because He Lives." The program speaker was Brother Harold Brazil. D. C, Council member, uho updated the Chapter on the cii\ council sreor¬ ganization plans, current cit\ is¬ sues. and ideas of hou ’.Mu Lambda can help the council and the communii)-. Some of his idea^ included holida\- dinners for the elderly: volunteer ser\ice from Brothers in \arious professions, lobbying effons and research ex¬ pertise on "hot" issues. Another featured guest v.as Brother Ton> .Mann, candidate for the Eastern Region \'ice-presidenc>.
The Chapter was presented a propo.sed constitutional amend¬ ment to the Alpha Phi .Alpha con¬ stitution. which would ametid .Ar¬ ticle \’I1. Section 2.14. to read av follows: "He [Executi\e Secre¬ tary] shall permit access to the books, papers and records of his office only to the General Presi¬ dent. Comptroller. Treasurer, and other persons who have written authorization of the General Presi¬ dent." This amendment would al¬ low' our fi nancial of fi cers access to monitor and examine the books of the fraternity in amore expedi¬ tious manner.
The Social Committee reponed that there were afew seats left for the Chapter's outing at Pimlico Race Track, Baltimore. Two buses will be chaned for the event, which will include admis¬ sion to the club house, programs, and abuffet.
Brother Charles Wesley was presented posthumously with a medallion recognizing his coniri-
buiion to the National Headquar¬ ters Building Fund in the amount of S1906.00. (The Chapter had previousl) voted to increase Brother Weslev's contribution to equal the year the Fraternity was founded.) Brother W'ayland McClellan. President of the BetaMu Lambda Corporation, accepted the medallion on behalf of Brother
Wesley and promised to present it to Mrs. Dorothv Poner Weslev.
The Chapter also elected del¬ egates to the upcoming 59th East¬ ern Region Convention; see Ticker Tape.
The meeting adjourned with the usual fellowship, including the singing of the Fraternal Hymn and partaking of the repast. □
Care and Concern
.Mu Lambda extends prayers for a.speedy recovery to two members who were recentU reported ill: Brother Alben .Moms is recuperating at home after abrief stay at George M'ashingion Unixershy Hospital; and Brother Isham O.^Baker i^ now at home following arecent stay at Sibley Hospital.
Help!!!
Uolunteers are needed to maintain and seruice the refreshment bar at our monthly meetings. If you uiould like to help by purchasing supplies, bartending, etc., please contact rBrother Morris Hauikins. i
April Birthdays
HEVR'J PONDER
Office
NashviUe. TN 3720F-3051
Direct (615)329-1750
Day (615)329-8556
Evening (615)320-0956
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
HENRY PONDER
General President
TO: The Brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc.
FROM:
Henry
RE. :
DATE:
*General President
Relocation of the National Headquarters
March 12, 1991
My brothers in Alpha, Iam pleased. 8-^th Anniversary Convention to inform you that the mandate of the to relocate the National Headquarters has been met.
The 84th Anniversary Convention charged the Board of Directors (BOD) the General President, to appoint acommittee from among the brotherhood to and find two sites within the continental U.S.A. that could serve as our National Headquarters. The BOD. and the General President, would then select from the sites the best location for the National Headquarters. This procedure was followed and has been accomplished. ,and seek two
The fi nal two sites, selected by the headquarters North Carolina, the committee, were the former corporate of the Winston Mutual Life Insurance Company, Winston-Salem, and the Goucher House mansion which served as the president of the then Goucher College, Baltimore, Maryland. residence of
The preference of the BOD and the General President Iam sure is the Goucher House, you join with me in extending to the committee its outstanding work. Baltimore, Maryland. our heartfelt thanks for
We shall move to secure this property with all deliberate speed —hopefully within the next 10 - 20 days.
Destiny is calling us to make our Fraternity continue its upward mobility. In this vein, Iam asking each brother of the Fraternity spirit of that which we are. Let us bind up any wounds that may need healing. Let us look upward toward the light of this new beginning in our history. IS most often difficult, but the necessity for change is with us always! and circumstances mandate that we move on, grow or die. has areal opportunity to enhance its before;
to re-examine the true Change Time
Together, this brotherhood essence; to go where we have never been to grasp and prepare for our 100th Anniversary with anobleness that is only ours to have; and, to be that which seven dreamed that we should be. young men and thousands more have
Each brother is called now to join hands, close ranks, and move forward together. With the proper corporate organization supporting astrong infra¬ structure. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. can touch the heart of African-America. We can change the plight of the African-American male, in particular, and those who struggle for dignity, daily, in secondary schools across this nation. That is what we are —for "FIRST OF ALL, WE ARE ’SERVANTS OF ALL’." Now. "WE MUST ’TRANSCEND ALL’."
God Bless.
Founder {Omegt OiMpttr)
Henry ACjUis Ourles HChapman Mu Lajnbda Torch\ April 1991
Eugene KinckJe Jones
George B. Kelley Nathaniel AMurray Roberl H. Ogle
Vertner
THE HENRY A. CALLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Others listed below ey.-j 1 are hosting tables as indicated nbda Spring Dance on Kay 17, 1991. If you have ing these arrangements or if you need Rodman Turner,
Table No. Brother
please contact Brother
Treble No. Brother
Herman L. Herman L. Roam,an A.
Rodr.an A. Dorsey Evans
Earle T. Jones TBA
Stanley P. Bridges
Louis E. Murray TBA
Wayland D. McClellan
Lee A. Tyler
Earnest L. Smiith
George W. Young
Thomias J. Yeldell
Earl A. Root
Nathaniel Sims
James R. Haynes
Shirley 0. Brown
Pimlico races
National Headquarters Fund Drive
At the gates are all the horses waiting for the cue to fly away. What agripping absolutely ripping moment at the Ascot opening day'
Once at Pimlico, the Broth¬ ers and their guests proceeded to a private club room with numerous video monitors and its own bank of betting booths. In the club room, novices and pros alike re¬ ceived an informative briefing from aspokeswoman on the facili¬ ties at Pimlico. Asumptuous buf¬ fet was enjoyed by all. Then eve¬ ryone dug in. preparing for the 12 races, two of which were "simul¬ casts" from other tracks.
The sixth race of the day was dedicated to the Mu Lambda Chapter: the chapter was so desig¬ nated in the printed programs and over the PA system. Some Broth¬ ers joined the wining horse, jockey, and owners in the winner's circle for the presentation of the trophy. Aphotograph to remem¬ ber this occasion will be sent to the chapter by track officials later. In addition, several Brothers and guests appeared to have picked the winning horse in this race.
What afrenzied moment that was! Didn't they maintain an exhausting pace?
Twas athrilling, absolutely chilling, running of the Ascot opening race. Pulses rushing, faces flushing. Heartbeats speed up. Ihave never been so keyed up. Any second now. they'll begin to run.
Joviality w-as the word for the day as guests observed each other's handicapping systems: some were based on tip "sheets, analysis of jocke\ records, horse statistics, etc., while others based their selections on pure instinct, guessing, and other personal con¬ siderations. Brother Clyde Blasingale and Brother Rodman Turner trekked down to the paddock to "look the horses in the mouth": this method proved to be some¬ what less accurate in predicting winners than those based hunches of Mrs. Alisha Blasingale, w'ho refused to divulge how much was actually in the bundle she won.
Give your $100 assessment to Brother Julius H. Brice (1429 Webster St. N.E., Wash¬ ington, D.C. 20019) or send your check to Alpha Phi Alpha National Headquarters Drive P.O. Box 53417 Chicago, Illinois 60653-9998. Be sure to include your Social Security number, and our chapter key number (111). on
Hark, abell is ringing. They are springing forward.
Look, it has begun.
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Brother Floyd L. Rowe great "form" throughout the dav’ This picked winners for nine of twelve races. (No longer residing in D.C., he now lives at Springvale Terrace Apartments, aretirement home at 8501 Springvale Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, telephone (301) 589-6003.)
This well attended event at¬ tracted about 81 Brothers and guests and promises to add ahand¬ some sum to our treasury.
Kudos to Brother Fred Laney, Chairman of the Social Committee and his outstanding lieutenants: Brothers Julius Brice, Benjamin Carson, Elmer D. Geathers, Byron Grayson, Morris Hawkins, John D. Kelly, John R. Johnson, Leroy E. Johnson, Frank T. Lambeth, Wayland D. McClellan, Louis E. Murray, Herman L. Queen, Rodman L. Turner, Thomas J. Yeldell, and Arthur M. Freeman, Sr. was in senior Brother correctlv
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Delegates tc the upcot.ir.g Eastern Region Convention are Brothers Julius Brice, Lowery, and John Roper. R. Johnson Brother Juan Powell w to high school, go to collece fraternity been invited back tc t accomplishments while servinc agreed to work with see President Hawkins initiated aresume j close to completing position with p Brothers are we Thomas, 1903 Rc: telephone 301-2 Against the Tid Judge, using sour and progress cf A. oppression by lav: Inc and is SI6.95 4184, Langley Park,
Morris Hawkins, Harold Hill, C. C. Jones, LeRoy Alternates will be Brothers Elmer Moore and John Mbe the coordinator for our ., anational effort of the former 9 t1 Go If camp arc Horace Dawson, Bro assador to Botswana, has is host country to be honored for his outstanding there Brother Robert Brown, Jr. has Che A.lpha Chorus cn Saturday mornings at 11 o'clock; or details Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter has imarily designed for undergraduate Brothers rdecree requirements and seeking an entry level dustry or governmeni:. However, resumes from, all
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(Reprint from Mu Lambda Torch, April 1990)
Thanks Mu Lambda
Dear Dr. Frederick J. Laney and the Henry.Arthur Callis Scholarship Commit¬ tee;
Iam writing to thank the scholarship committee for giving me the gift of acol¬ lege education, which came in the form of aSICKK) scholarship award. This award has not only allowed me to attend the col¬ lege of my choice, Davidson College in North Carolina, but it also allowed the college to reevaluate my work study and loan requirements. Now, because of the
generosity of the MU LAMBDA CH.APTER OF THE ALPHA FRATERNITY’. INC., my work study requirements have decreased by some S250 and my loans to ■ the banks were cut in half! Because of the kindness your organization has 'shown to me, my financial burdens have been lessened immensely. If Ihad not re¬ ceived your scholarship award, Iwould not have been able to attend this prestig¬ ious southern liberal ans school. David¬ son ranks 15th in the nation and second only to Princeton in student workload. Yes Davidson is ahard school, but the education Iam receiving will carry me far in the future.
1am doing well in school and w'orking hard at my Biology/Pre Veierinar>’ Sci¬ ence major. Again, thanks to the Men of Mu Lambda. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who gave me this opportunity of a lifetime. Ionly wish Icould somehow pay you back for the goodwill and gene¬ rosity you have shown me.
Sincerely,
Basil “Otto” Sharp
Mu Lambda Torch /April1991
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