Torch Magazine April 1994 by Mu Lambda's The TORCH

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AMessage From contribute. Compliments of the

By Clinton C. Jones III

The Presideiut Bone Marrow Program, we will host areception at the Channel Inn April 26, with an assortment of local of ﬁ cials, friends and members of Alpha. on

Believe that every sacriﬁce we make will so enrich us in the future that our regret will be that we did not enrich the sacriﬁce the more.

Greetings: First, let me congrat¬ ulate you [Mu Lambda] on your suc¬ cessful competition for Mid-Atlantic District Chapter-of-the-Year. That s right! We have won the District Competition, which will allow us to compete at the regional level in Princeton, New Jersey, later in April. Many thanks to Bro. Bill McCall who put the display togeth¬ er, under the guidance of Bro. Alan Wiley. Both men have done agood job, and we look forward to updating the display so that it will be success¬ ful at each level of competition.

This award serves as an acknowl¬ edgement that Mu Lambda has worked hard over the past year to encompass the national programs of Alpha as well as create those pro¬ grams critical to the Washington, D.C. community. The foundation for this accomplishment was set by my predecessors, who continue to pro¬ vide guidance and encouragement to the chapter.

In April, Bro. Greer and the Community Service Committee will kick-off apilot program with the National Bone Marrow Program. At previous meetings, we have had individuals discuss the merits of this program. During the April meeting, we will discuss the logistics of our program and how you can

This month is also important because of our elections for the Eastern Region convention delega¬ tion (7); the Beta Mu Lambda Housing Corporation (6); the Heniy Arthur Callis Fund (4); and the Nominations Committee (7). These elections are important because of their distinct and vital functions.

Concerning to housing: we must begin the process of dialogue and

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movement towards the purchase of achapter facility. There are issues UAHICE Sf4

to consider, regarding the type of facility required by Mu Lambda. During the Annual Corporation meeting, also in April, let us have an honest discussion regarding the needs of the chapter, the we are willing to bring to the table, and the manpower to bring this pro¬ ject to fruition.

Bros. John Eason and Jeffrey Kimbrough have proposed interest¬ ing projects that merit our consider¬ ation, if for no other reason than to begin the process of assessment. Perhaps there will be other ideas presented for deliberation. At rate, although the Housing Corporation is charged ofﬁcially with the task of selecting housing for Mu Lambda, let me remind all members that it is

Mu Lambda sAnnual Spring Dance will be held on Friday, May 20, 1994 at the Galleria-Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, in the District. The cost per table is $550 (10 persons) or $55 per person. Included in the cost is an open bar cocktail hour with string quartet, buffet dinner by Georgia Peach caterers, live entertainment, desert table with coffee and tea and park¬ ing.

The Galleria is aluxurious cial events facility, in the heart of Washington sbusiness district. A short special program will recognize the HA Calhs Scholarship Fund and its leadership for twelve years by Bro. Fred J. Laney, Immediate Past President of the Fxind.

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everyone s responsibility! Thus, the chapter agenda will always be open for any member who wants to present a building proposal.

See Message, page 2

Table reservations and deposits of $100 are to be made through Bro. Curtis Hunigan on (202)-484-4944. Deposits are due no later than the

See Spring Dance, page 3

Proposed Meerimg Ageiuda

April 7,1994

7:30 -9-^ PM

LCall-to Order

IL Fraternal Prayer

nL Acceptance of Agenda

IV. Reading of Minutes

V. Reading of Correspondence

VL President sRemarks

-Sick &Distress

-Regional Convention

Vn. Of ﬁ cer Reports

-Beta -Omicron Omicron

-Financial Secretary (J. Brice)

Treasurer

VHL Committee Reports

-Program-Annual Spring Dance (Andre Wells)

-Community Service—Bone Marrow Drive (James Greer)

-Leadership Development

Institute (Morris Hawkins)

-Membership Reclamation (Sam Thornton)

-Elections Committee Report (Bill Thomas)

X. Recognition of Visitors/For the Good of the Order

XL 50/50 Raf ﬂ e

X ﬂ . Adjournment

ANNUAL MEETING OF BETA

MU LAMBDA HOUSING CORPO¬ RATION

Polls will open at 7:00 for balloting on (1) Heniy Arthur Callis Pund-4 seats; (2) Beta Mu Lambda Housing Corporation-5 three year terms and 1 one year term; (3) Delegates to the Eastern Region Convention, April 2224 in Princeton New Jersey; and (4) Nominations Committee-? seats.

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The Henry Arthur CalUs Fund represents our educational arm. This year, our new President of that Corporation [Sam Thornton] will have large shoes to ﬁll as he assumes the leadership mantle. There is no question that Bro. Fred Laney has been atireless and devoted laborer for the scholarship fund. We will look forward to receiving Bro. Thornton splans for the next year. In all respects, this education fund will require large infusions of cash. How do we do this? We expect the Fund and the new Mu Lambda Fotmdation, to collaborate on ﬁmdraising ideas, so that the HA Callis Fimd will grow.

Finally, we are studying the concept of educational endowment. In theory, we have not touched the principal funds given to us by Jewel HA, Callis. Bro. Thornton will be proposing an idea to endow those funds so that the original principal contribution will never be spent. At the same time, we want to establish amechanism so that members oan either donate through outright contribution, inheri¬ tance, stock, property, etc to the fund. Thus, we should have alofty goal of building a$100,000 endowment, strictly in accordance with legal requirements. Hopefully, through the recently approved Beautillion project, we will also begin chapter fundraising activities that serve adual role in community service as well.

The quote above reﬂects sacriﬁce. Many times, you have fantas¬ tic suggestions; but, these suggestions require research, funds, man¬ power, and implementation. The Executive Board reviews every suggestion, referring it to an appropriate committee, when possible, so that our chapter deliberations result in awell-conceived pro¬ gram. This past month, you adopted two recommendations: (1) the community service foundation; and, (2) the Beautillion project. We are looking for more ideas. We are looking for your input. We are looking for your dedication to those projects.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 1994 Eastern Regional Convention 62nd Anniversary Convention AprU 21-24

Princeton Marriott Hotel, Forrestal Viullage Princeton, New Jersey

Pre-Convention Activities

Wednesday, April 20,1994

Sacriﬁce: equally given will produce many generous returns. Mu Lambda is ever striving to be the model chapter we think we are. Please contribute and assist your leadership in making Mu Lambda and Alpha abetter chapter and fraternity. 3:00 pm 10:30 am 10:00 pm -1:00 am

On asad note, we mourn the passing of Bro. Marion Thorpe who was funeralized on Monday, February 28th. Bro. Thorpe was an initiate of Alpha Alpha Chapter on December 1,1934. 12:00 pm -1:30 pm 1:30 pm -3:00 pm 3:15 pm -5:00 pm 3:15 pm -4:00 pm 4:15 pm -5:00 pm 5:00 pm -6:00 pm 7:00 pm -8:30 pm

Sunday, April 24, 1994

Thanks for your dedication. Ilook forward to seeing you on the campus of Howard University on Thursday, April 7,1994. 9:00 am -10:00 am 10:30 am -12:00 pm 1:00 pm

IMewsletter Staff 9:00 pm -10:00 pm 10:30 pm -1:00 am

Editor of Mu Lambda TORCH Clint C. Wilson (301) 946-5966

Distribution Manager Wayne K. Williams

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

62nd Eastern RegionaJ Convention ApriIZO, 21,22. 23, 24 1994

Marriott Forrestai Village Hotel -Princeton. NJ 1-800-242-8689

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Spring Dance, from page 1 He graduated from the

next Mu Lambda chapter meeting on April 7. Event questions should be forwarded to Dance Chairman Bro. Andre Wells on 301-630-8031. The event is expected to reach maxi¬ mum capacity so make your reserva¬ tions early. [Table diagrams are available at Chapter Meetings.]

Michael Brown is from Queens, NY.

University of Penn^lvania in 1983 with aBA in The Biological Basis of Behavior. He received his Masters degree in Public Administration from New York University in 1986 and aJ.D. from the University of Maryland in 1993. He currently is an administrator at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

He is currently employed as New York Stock Exchange Securities Examiner for the Securities Ehcchange Commission.

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Mu Lambda sSpring 1994 Intake Class was initiated on February 3, 1994, under the direction of Bros. Thomas A.

James Heck IV is from Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Hampton Institute in 1982 with aBA in Architecture. He is aregistered Architect and is currently employed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Louis Mauney is from Washington DC. He graduated in 1987 from South Carolina State College, earn¬ ing aBA in P^chology and aMPA from UDC in 1991. Bro. Mauney is currently employed as aBudget Analyst at the Department of Interior.

Glennwood Branche is from Washington DC. He graduated from Howard University in 1975 with a BA in Communications. He is cur¬ rently employed as aSenior Operations Producer for ABC News.

Ducken ﬁ eld III,

Chairman of Membership Intake,

John R. Johnson, Asst. Chairman of Membership Intake, Robert M. Brown HI, Governor of Initiations, and

Chad Groom is from the Bronx, NY. He is a1992 graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned aBA in P^chology. He currently is an Assistant Facilities Manager with the Oxford Asset Management Company.

Address: Kimbrough, Jeffrey City State Zip Code Edwin Norwood is from Tallahassee, FL. He is a1992 grad¬ uate of Morehouse College, where he received his BS in Computer Science. He is currently aComputer Scientist at the Department of Defense.

Superintendent of Instruction. The Intake Class followed an instruc¬ tional curriculum patterned after a program mentioned in the fraternity history book. As aresult, the Intake Class was introduced properly to the fraternity, relating to obligations, signs and symbols, and chapter/fratemity responsibility. Keeping with tradition, the Tenacious-11 will be assigned to the Community Service Committee before moving to other Mu Lambda committees.

Abrief biographical sketch of each initiate:

Gregory Barns is from St. Louis MO. He graduated from Morehouse College in 1992 with aBA in Economics, and currently works as Economist with the Department of Labor and Rep. William Clay.

Rod Brown is from Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Columbia University with aBA in Political Science. Mr. Brown is presently a ﬁrst year law student in Howard University sSchool of Law.

Michael Bryant of Ft. Lauderdale, FL received his BA in Accounting from Morehouse College in 1987.

James Speight III is from Washington DC. He is a1991 grad¬ uate of Hampton University where he earned aBS in Marketing. Bro. Speight is aPersonal Asset Manager with the Primerica Financial Services Group.

Kenneth Higgins is from Asheville He is a1976 graduate of Morris Brown College where he earned aBS in Business Administration. Bro. Higgins is cur¬ rently serving on active duty iq the US Army as Sergeant First Class, Peisonnel Chief and is stationed at Ft. Belvoir, VA. NC.

CALENDAR

Memorial: Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated this date in 1968 in Memphis, Term..

Monthly Mu Lambda Chapter meeting,

7:30 p.m., Faculty Restaurant, Armoiir J. Blackburn Center, Howard

62nd Eastern Regional Convention begins through 24th at Marriott Forrestal Village Hotel, Princeton, NJ.

Bone Marrow Program reception at the Channel Inn. Contact James Greer (202) 882-1284 University.

Beautillion Committee meeting,

6:30 p.m., 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Room 1200. Contact Rudolph Harris, (202) 882-5244.

Jazz musician Bro. Duke Ellington was bom this date in 1899 in Washington, D.Gl .

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