orti) December 1990 Washington, D.C. MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Message from
nancial Brothers in the Eastern
Region for 1991. (Please be re¬ minded now, however, that if you have not paid your Grand Tax for 1991, that you must now add a late fee of $10.) Ihad the pleasant opportunity recently to make the acquaintance of several Brothers, young and
the President
old, who have at one time or the other been active members of Mu
Lambda Chapter and other chap¬ ters. Imet these Brothers at the
Memorial Service on Monday, November 5, where we celebrated
Morris Hawkins, Jr.
the life of one of our most active
Brothers, Ihope you had a bountiful Thanksgiving. As we en¬ ter into the festive season of the
year, let us pause and give thanks for our progress and achievements over the last few years, and also
ask for God's continuous guid¬ ance, support, and understanding as we close out 1990. May all of you continue to be surrounded by family and friends, and may the joy and true meaning of Christmas be upon your hearts and minds throughout this season of celebra¬ tion.
This rst year of the “Decade of the 1990s” has seemingly gone by so fast. It has proven beyond a shadow of doubt to be ayear of in¬ decision for some, of disappoint¬ ment for others, and yet we can see forms of progress all around. I, for instance, have great expecta¬ tions for the chapter as we strive toward the completion of “Project 200.” The swarming of Brothers,
and involved Brothers, Brother Ve r n o n X . S m i t h . T h e s t a t u r e a n d
Geathers for taking such an active role in ful lling his responsibili¬ ties as chair of the Archives
Committee. My wish is that all committee chairs, who have not
been so active, will follow in
Brother Geathers’ footsteps. At the December meeting, Mu Lambda will be celebrating 68 years since its founding. As we continue to enjoy our proud heri¬ tage, and as we continue to pro¬ vide leadership for our communi¬ ties and our society, let us do so in the name of Alpha. Ilook forward to the December meeting with ea¬ ger anticipation. Ialso look for¬ ward to seeing Brothers at the
demeanor of the guests at the ser¬ vice spoke well of Vernon and his dedication to his community and his peers. The standing-room-only
meeting whose names and faces I
service was held in the Andrew
Brothers returning to the fold. All
Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University. The Brothers,
are welcome! All and more are needed! “We hold ever aloft, noble
who were his classmates and
ideals and aims. Carrying out earth’s and heaven’s grand com¬
friends, were present in exceeding numbers. They were amiable, friendly, and displayed their
do not recognize or recall. What does that mean? To me, it means either new Brothers and old
mand, Our true hearts ever strive,
success’ goal to gain, That our
“...love for all mankind.” The
Fraternity’s praises may be sung.”
Omega Service for Brother Smith
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was austere and was amodel of
worship and testimony to be emu¬
lated by all. Since its founding in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has been acontributing part of the his¬ tory of the United States. Now, due to the efforts of Brothers
Supportthe Henry Arthur Cains Scholarship Fund by sending your tax-deductible
Geathers, Mu Lambda furthers
contributions to Brother
with dues checks in hand, about
that legacy with yet another chap¬ ter rst. Had you been at the November meeting, you would
the nancial secretary and treas¬ urer at the November meeting was indeed heartening. The chapter is well over the 100 plus mark on
the art video camera, producing, directing, and composing a lm history for the archives of the
Frederick J. Laney, 1834 Shepherd St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. Your generosity is most appreciated: help some deserving student today.
have seen him with his state-of-
our drive towards the realization
Brotherhood. Our sincere thanks
of having the largest roster of
and appreciation go to Brother
Founders {Omega Chapter)
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Henry A. Callis Charies H. Chapman Eugene Kinckle Jones Qeorge B. Kelley Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy