The Torch
The Of fi cial Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
April 2005
Message from the President
Brother Edwin F. Norwood, 111
"Alpha Turns 100 Years Old in 2006”
in 2006, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will begin its 100 year of existence. As apart of the celebration, a Centennial Convention is being planned for Washington D.C. Brother Douglas Sands and Brother Rudolph Harris are the chair and co-chair of the chapter’s Centennial Committee. In addition to working with the local Centennial Convention chairs, Brother Vincent Orange and Brother Michael Rogers, there are alot of things the chapter can do in preparation for 2006. We need to develop aplan to get every brother in Washington D.C. active in the fraternity; we should find away to utilize the chapter house during the 2006 convention; and we should find away to ensure our brothers who can not attend chapter meetings because of adisability or health reasons can participate in the chapter and the Centennial celebration. These brothers are apart of the history of this fraternity and it is important for us to rethink how we reach out to these brothers. In order for Mu Lambda to prepare for the 2006, it will take every brother’s participation. Mu Lambda’s Centennial Committee has begun to meet and will provide updates on its planning during future Mu Lambda chapter meetings.
Iwould like to welcome our 9newest brothers (Brothers Andre Beard, William Burns, Darrell Chase, Jimmy Floyd, Joseph Jones, Ephraim Mosley, Tremell Munford, William Ridley, and Gerald Williams) into the fraternity. These brothers will bring new ideas and energy into the chapter and the fraternity. They are already active on several different committees in the chapter.
Corporate Partnership Program Value Added Services
History of the Program
The Alpha Phi Alpha “Value Added Services" Corporate Partnership Program, was established under the direction and leadership the 31st General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bro. Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq. As apart of General President Johnson’s vision for the fraternity in the 21st century, the Value Added services initiative worked to encourage lasting economic partnerships with our Fraternity’s responsible corporate friends.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Alpha Phi Alpha “Value Added Services” Corporate Partnership Program is to expand and enhance the Fraternity’s membership services initiatives, by providing promotional discounts and economic incentives to our international Brotherhood. As aresult of our cooperative economics and joint collective buying power. Alpha Phi Alpha, in return, will offer our corporate partners an opportunity to build alasting business relationship, by leveraging our collective buying power, through cooperative economics and e-commerce technology.
Partners
● Alamo Car Rental
● Carnival Cruise Line
● Cendant Hotels
● Choice Hotels
● Movie Club
● Feld Entertainment
● Hertz Car Rental
● Hilton HHonors
● Per Scholas
● Travelocity.com
● WhereverU
Reference: http://www.alphaphialpha.net
Announcements
New Membership Fees
There has been an increase in Membership Intake &Assessment costs. The new costs are as follows:
$250.00 -Alpha House ($25/month)
$275.00 -Intake Fee
$125.00 -Chapter Dues
$655.00 -National Dues
Searching
If anyone in the Mu Lambda Chapter is a current or retired Pastor in aChurch, please contact Brother Ed Norwood.
MBNA Platinum Plus Alpha Phi Alpha MasterCard
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to offer the Platinum Plus credit card, ano annual fee Master Card Credit Card program that provides peerless benefits, service, worldwide acceptance and convenience. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. credit card, which proudly display's our organization's name, offers privileges of particular value to our members. Issued by MBNA America Bank, N.A., the nation's leading issuer of affinity credit cards, this program offers Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity members alow. Introductory rate on cash advance checks and balance and bank transfers.* To request the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Platinum Plus card, call toll-free (866) 4386262. Use priority code B948 when speaking with an MBNA representative about this program.
Reference: http://www.alDhaphialpha.net
WHAT:
EVENT:
WHEN:
th 10“* Annual
Mu Lambda Foundation
Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion and Scholarship Gala
Fact Sheet
The10AnnualMuLambdaFoundationHenryArthurCallisBeautillionandScholarshipGala provides financial support for programs and community service activities.
AgalaintroducingandhonoringtheachievementsofoutstandingAfrican-Americanmalehigh schoolstudentsandrecogmzingcommumtyleaderswhofocusonyouth.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 9:3 0p.m.
9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
WHERE:
WHY:
GOALS:
Reception
Program Dinner
Social &Dancing
Washington DC Convention Center
The nurturing of young men is critical to ensuring his success in our society. The Beautillion program is designed to aid in the transition of high school to college. It is our reverent intent that programs of the Beautillion will leave footprints in the lives of the beaux who participate. The Mu Lambda Foundation, has provided financial incentives to college-bound men for the past nine years through this innovative program called the Beautillion.
Thegoaloftheprogramiistoprovideindi/idualmentoringandleadershiptrainingforits participants through programs, which emphasize scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind.TheMuLambdaFoundationha;'longbeenastrongcatalystforsocialchangeinour community.
HOW: Corporate Sponsor (Jewel) -$10,000 includes 1tables for 10, Front or Back Cover, logo on Invitation, special recognition at the event, spotlighted in the Sphinx Magazine and Torch Newsletter and banner displayed at event.
Corporate Patron (Gold) -$5,000 includes 1tables for 10, Full-Page Gold ad Souvenir Program Page, logo In invitation, special recognition at the event, spotlighted in our Sphinx Magazine, Torch Newsletter, and banner displayed at event.
CorporateSupporter(Black)-$2,500includes1tablefor10,Full-PageadSouvenir Program, special program recogmtion at the event, and special recognition in Torch Newsletter
Table -$750 includes (10) tickets
Individual tickets -$75 per person
MuLambdaFoundationisa501(c)(3)non-profitcorporation,anddonationsarefullytax-deductibleasdescribedbylaw.Formore informationonthisspecialevent,pleasecontact:KwameUlmerat(202)529-7858ulmerko@msn. com
10” Annual
Mu Lambda Foundation
Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion and Scholarship Gala Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
lAVe would like to become abeau sponsor: Beau Name:
Inside Cover Ad -$1,000
Back Cover Ad -$1,000
Gold Page Ad -$700
Full Page Ad -$300
Vi Page Ad-$200
va Page Ad-$100
?Page (Business Card) -$30
Patron List -
Please list our Name as: (printed on invitation and/or program)
Contact:
Company:
Address:
Phone/Fax/Email:
Please make check payable to Mu Lambda Foundation and return it, along with this form, in an envelope to:
Mu Lambda Foundation 536 Oneida Place, NW Washington, DC 20011
Deadline: March 23,2005
Contact Kwame Ulmer (202)529-7858 ulmerko0)msn.com or Arthur King or (202) 723-0253for additional details. Mu Lambda Foundation is a501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. According to IRS regulations, only contributions over the fair market value of the dinner ($50) are tax deductible. Deductions will vary based on the benefits selected.
loth Annual Mu Lambda Foundation
Henry Arthur Callis Beautillion and Scholarship Gala Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Saturday, April 23,2005
lAVe would like to become amember of the following honored group:
●Corporate Sponsor (Jewel) -$10,000 —includes (1) tables for 10, Front or Back Cover, logo on invitation, special recognition at the event, spotlighted in the Sphinx Magazine and Torch Newsletter and Banner Displayed at Event. Presentation of Scholarship to Beau.
Corporate Patron (Gold) -$ 5,000 —includes (1) tables for 10, Full-Page Gold ad. Souvenir Program Page, logo on invitation, special recognition at the event, spotlighted in the Sphinx Magazine and Torch Newsletter.
Corporate Supporter (Black) -$2,500 —includes (1) table for 10, Full-Page ad in Souvenir Program, special program and podium recognition at the event, and special recognition in Torch newsletter.
Table- $750 includes (10) tickets
Individual tickets —$75
●lAVe cannot attend the gala, but have enclosed agift to Mu Lambda Foundation. These donations are fully tax-deductible. $
Please list our Name as:
(printed on invitation and/or program)
Contact:
Company Address:
Phone/Fax/£mail:
Please make check payable to Mu Lambda Foundation and return it, along with this form, addressed to the Mu Lambda Foundation, P.O. Box 4582, Washington, DC 20017-4582
Contact Kwame Ulmer (202)529-7858 ulmerko@.msn.com for additional details. Mu Lambda Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. According to IRS regulations, only contributions over the fair market value of the dinner ($50) are tax deductible. Deductions will vary based on the benefits selected.
April Birthdays Eastern Region Convention
Arlester Brown 1-Apr
Lawerence Montgomery 3-Apr
Franklin DeLaine 3-Apr
Thaddeus
Clarence Charles Vincent
Odell
Julius
James
Robert Adrian Taylor Magwood Donegan
Ferrell Brice
Donaldson
APRIL28-MAY 1,2005
Convention Coordinator: Larry Henderson 5327 Gainsborough Drive Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: 202.359.8244
Hilton Pittsburgh
Phone: 1-412-391-4600
Fax: 1-412-467-3400
Onsite Registration (after March 1, 2005)
●Alumni Brothers: $300 (Full Package does not include Life Membership Breakfast)
●College Brothers Option A: $200 (Full Package)
● Ladies: $250 James
The 2004-05 Executive Committee
