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●IneuistrictotColumbia●MULAMBDAChapter,AlphaPhiAlphaFraternity,Incorporated AMessage From contribute. Compliments of the Bone Marrow Program, we will host The Presideiut areception at the Channel Inn o
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April 26, with an assortment of local By Clinton C. Jones III
of cials, friends and members of Alpha.
Believe that every sacri ce we make will so enrich us in the future that
because of our elections for the
our regret will be that we did not
enrich the sacri ce 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 P r i n c e t o n , N e w J e r s e y, l a t e r i n
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
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meeting, we will discuss the logistics of our program and how you can
This month is also important
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
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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 r e s o u r c e s 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¬
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 projects that merit our consider¬ ation, if for no other reason than to
ing.
begin the process of assessment.
The Galleria is aluxurious s p e cial events facility, in the heart of Washington sbusiness district. A
Perhaps there will be other ideas presented for deliberation. At a n y
rate, although the Housing Corporation is charged of cially with the task of selecting housing for Mu Lambda, let me remind all members
that
it
is 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
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.
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