FOUNDERS DAY EDITION
Alpha Phi Alpha has not always been the great Fraterniw it is today. Its Founders, however, were always great men, possessed of keen vision, undaunted courage, indomitable fortitude, and unparalleled tenacity. These ingredients: Character, Hard and untiring work -Have today produced what is regarded as aliving and driving force in fraternal life.
From the beginning, the “Jewels” of Alpha Phi Alpha, unknowingly, had set the scope which guides the Fraternity to this day. The personality^, versatility, and outlook of the “Jewels” themselves, helped set the pace for the current versatile scope of the Fraternity^ Alpha men have always been leaders in their respective vocations. Scores upon scores of Alpha men have made history in virtually every field of human endeavor.
FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS...
The theme for Alpha’s Golden Ajiniversary was ^^Buildin^ On The Past -To Face the Challenges of the Future.
Convention was held in Buffalo and Ithaca, New York, it was the pilgrimage from Buffalo to Ithaca that was the highlight of this convention, an appropriate and timely tribute to Alpha’s “levels.”
To commemorate the founding of die Fraternity, a scholarship for outstanding high school males was established at Cornell University. The Alpha Award of Honor was presented to Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in recognidon for his undaunted efforts for equality and justice.
Chapter of Florida A& MUniversity presented a play
Phi Alpha”. Resplendent at the Convention were Brother Frank L. Stanley, General President; Brother Charles H. Wesley, Fraternity Historian; nine out of the thirteen past general presidents; and, the three living “Jewels”: “Jewel”GeorgeBiddle Kelley, “Jewel” Henry Arthur Callis and “Jewel” Nathaniel Allison Murray. While the 50th Anniversary
The Beta Nu appropriately entitled “The Birth of Alpha
1. When and where was Alpha founded?
2. What are the three stages of development of Alpha?
3. Who was C.C. Poindexter?
4. Why did he not become amember of Alpha?
5. Who is credited with the naming of Alpha and why?
6. Who is responsible for the colors?
'It is fitting in this edition of the Torch that we pause amoment to reflect on the deeds of the late Brother C. C. House, who entered the Omega Chapter one year ago on December 2, 1994, two days before the anniversary date of the Fraternity. Brother House powerfual force in Mu Lambda, the Eastern Region and the National Organization. He was committed, loyal and omnipresent in Alpha, and was invaluable mentor to countless Alpha men.
BEAUTILLION UPDATE
7. Who designed the pin? program.
If you missed any of the above questions, you need to return to the pages of the History of Alpha. These are facts that every Alpha man should know spontaneously.
The Beautillion Committee is excited about the overwhelming support of the brotherhood for the 1996 Beautillion. We are moving forward with plans for the presentation of the Second Annual Beautillion. We solicit the support and active involvement of all brothers. We consider all Mu Lambda Brothers as Members of this committee wliich is so vital to the development of future African American leaders, scholars and brothers. At the core of the Beautillion experience is the scholarship The ads, sponsors and donations that you give or solicit will determine the quaUty and quantity of the scholarships we award this year. This event will be held on Saturday, April 27, 1996 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in northwest, Washington, D.C. For further information or input, contact Brother George H. Anderson, Committee or Brother WiUiam D,. Thomas, Chairman of the Souvenir Journal
Calendar of Events: BE YOUR BROTHER’S KEEPER. Please take time out from your busy schedules to call, visit or send acard to brothers who arc in fi rm or incapacitated. Remember your pledge to uplift the concept of Brotherhood? These brotliers have been ill recently; Brother Louis Harding, Brother George H. Anderson, Brother Rhett Lucas, Brother Cyrus Honesty, Brother Eluen Hosten.
MEETING CHANGES:
The meeting for the month of January will be held on January 11, 1996. The Executive Committee Meeting will be held on January 4, 1996.
TOURNAMENT
Mu Lambda is again stepping out in the forefront, as preparations are now being made for its First Annual Golf Tournament, “The Battle of | the Champions”. Brother David Williams is spearheadingthisventureandisseekingbrotliers | toactivelyparticipateand/orgiveneededsupport.| This event has atiirec-fold purpose: 1) to provide scholarships for underprivileged youtii: 2) introduce the sport of golf to youth via a golf camp: and, 3) to further our cause and commitment to our youth and to the future. The tournament will be held next summer. Details are forthcoming.
Chapter Events:
●Chapter meeting January 11, 1996, Howard University Blackburn Center, 7:00 pm.
●Executive Board meeting January 4, 1996, 4101 Soutli Dakota Ave. N.E., 7:00 pm.
●Founders Day Luncheon The Sphinx Club Saturday, December!, 1995
●Pan Hellenic Council’s 1996 Bowling Party Saturday, January 20, 1996, lOp.m -2am.
●Jackson Bowl Family Fun Center .5802-A Eastern Avenue Chillum, MD $15.00
President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary to
Treasurer
Chaplain
Historian
Dean of Intake
Please note that late dues are DUES: now being assessed for National dues. After December 31, 1995, late dues will be assessed for chapter dues as well.
AssociateEditortotheSphinx
Education Director
Sergeant at Arms
As is customary, there REMINDER: will be no meeting for the month of Parliamentarian December.
Brothers, if you have exciting fraternal news, please SHARE!!! News should be submitted by the 15th of the month to ensure publication. Your input is essentiajl
You may call the editor at (202) 882 -6725 or write to Bob Warren 1515 Ogden Street, N.W.
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Brown, Wesley A.
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Calhoun, Noah R.
Caliman, Alvis W
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Childers, William C.
Clarke, Melvin L.
Cotton, Paul
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DeLaine, Franklin P.
Donaldson, James A.
Douglass, A. Gilbert
Duckenfield, Thomas
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Ferrell, Odell Jr.
Fleming, Jeffery S.
Ford, Frederick W.
Ford, Louis A..
Freeman, Arthur M. Sr.
Gadsden, Elbert D.
Gardner, Wendell PJr.
Geathers, Elmer D.
Gill, Vernon S.
Goins, John H.
Gordon, Clarence R.
Green, Chester L,
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Hairston, Gregory K.
Harding, Louis T.
Harris, Rudolph
Harris, Rylan
Hawkins, Morris Jr.
Hawkins, W. A.
Haynes. James R.
Hicks, John D.
Higgins, Kenneth L.
Hoggard, J. Clinton
Hoggard, Paul S.
Honesty, Cyrus M.
Hoston, Eluen H. Jr.
House, C. C.
Hunigan, Curtis A.
Jackson, Leroy
Johnson, Campbell C.
Johnson, R. John
Jones, C. C.
Jones, Earle
Kelly, John
Lambert, Frank T.
Laney, Frederick J.
Langhorne, J. L.
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Manning, Malcolm G.
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Moore, Elmer J.
Morris, A1 Jr.
Murray, Louis E.
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Orange, Vincent B.
Parker, P. Ernest Jr.
Peaco, James Jr.
Pearson, Alfonso N. Sr.
Penn, E. B.
Prentice, Issac
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Shepherd, Robert C.
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