DECEMBER 201 9
THE PRESIDENT'S
My prayer is that each of you enjoyed the bounties of good food, good fortune and love of family during Thanksgiving. It took many decades, but Ihave finally learned not to gorge during my meal, which makes for amore
enjoyable weekend and saves on alterations.
Like you 1am saddened and appalled by the continuing saga of blacks killed by white police officers. The very people entrusted with the duty and authorities to keep you safe are betraying you in the most heinous ways. What is the answer? How does one explain to children (and grandchildren) the reasons for one man's inhumanity to another man?
Iam of the opinion that the confluence of three focuses can amelio¬ rate the disastrous actions we witness today. 1) Education, 2) employ¬ ment and 3) elections are my suggested buzzwords for today. Without seizing the benefits afforded by agood education none of the brothers would be where we are today. Employment in aposition that allows decent salaries and upward mobility is often apleasant byproduct of that good education. Elections are aviable way of maintaining the gains resulting from education and employment It also allows citizens to better control the hiring and retention of qualified public servants such as police officers. Judges, prosecutors, etc.
Three years ago Iconvened abranding committee for Mu Lambda. The charge was to identify an area or areas that the chapter would focus and address in true Alpha fashion. Presently we have myriad efforts to address multiple problem areas -teen pregnancy, assisting the elderly, feeding the hungry, etc. While we can continue to perform/support the programs mandated by the Fraternity, should we as a chapter concentrate our work on fewer efforts ensuring they are accomplished well -accomplished in Mu Lambda fashion? Similar to keeping our word when promises are made or putting forth the best effort possible, there should never be aquestion of what Mu Lambda stands for or what one can expect when Mu Lambda support is involved, i.e. the Mu Lambda way!
Accordingly, Isuggest we dialogue on how best to focus on encourag¬ ing minority youth, particularly males, to complete high school and go to at least abachelor's degree. It should be more than acoinci¬ dence that obtaining agood education leads to employment in afield that is legal and capable of supporting one in at least middle class fashion. Major efforts should be made to encourage all to cast ballots in every election for candidates that agree to support laws that protect gains so painfully obtained during the civil rights era.
Please consider the above suggestions and come to Thursday's meet¬ ing to add your opinion to the synergism of the collective membership. What should be our goals? What should we do differently to accom-
CALLING THE BROTHERHOOD TOGETHER
plish those goals? How can we influence our elected officials to respect our needs in the laws they make? How do we hold them accountable for their actions or inactions?
While working at the State Department iwas constantly exposed to the difficulties of trying to change an individual's mind. Frankly, 1 could care less if somememoryone likes me or not, just don't impede my path to legal rights and privileges. Don't tell me Icannot reside in the house of my choosing because of my color. Don't pass alaw limiting my opportunity to register to vote to protect your hold on the electorate. Don't treat me as if 1am ?of aman!
Ilook forward to seeing you Thursday for our last meeting of 2015. If you haven't fulfilled your financial obligation, please bring your check or credit card. As you take advantage of the shopping bargains remember the less fortunate.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
MU LAMBDA
"Despite the false promises of the dvil rights cycle of the Sixties and Seventies. American blacks still represent the most crucial minority group, the most strategically positioned to impad on the institutional structures of the totalsodety. What is lacking is the quality of black leadership capable of harnessing black potentiaL"
Harold Cruse. Plural but Equal (1987)
MONTHLY CALENDAR
9Chapter Meeting
03 Dec 2015
6:30pm 2405 1st Street NW Washington D.C., 20001
AMu Lambda Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
15 Dec 2015
7:06pm 2405 1st Street NW Washington D.C., 20001
SMu Lambda Executive Committee Meeting 16 Dec 2015
7:06pm 2405 1st Street NW Washington D.C., 20001
★ Black Ice -Golden Reign Founders Day Party
04 Dec 2015 Mai Maison
3405 Water Street NW Washington DC 2007 10:30pm -3:00am
OTHER EVENTS
^MAAC Annual Founders' Day Program 05 Dec 2015 Metro Points Hotel 8500 Annapolis Road New Carrollton, MD 9:00am
Jan 2016
6:30pm 2405 1st Street NW Washington D.C., 20001
MU LAMBDA
“Despite the false promises of the civil rights cycle of the Sixties and Seventies. American blacks still represent the most cmdal minority group, the most strategicaUy positioned to impact on the institutional structures of the totalsodety. What is lacking is the quality of black leadership capable of harnessing black potential"
Harold Cruse, Plural but Equal (1987)
NEWS &UPDATES
DC ALPHAS UNITE FOR FOUNDERS CELEBRATION
Presents:
The DC Alphas Black Ice Gold Reign
The Of fi cial Founders' Day Party for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Hosted By;
The Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity !nc.. The Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., The Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Friday, December 4th, 2015 Ma1maison NW, Washington D.C. 10:30pm -Sam 3401 Water Street
Featuring: DJ Premonition and DJ Tito
Proceeds go towards the respect!ve service projects of the hosted chapters.
Please consider our sponsor¬ ship packages that will reach between 500 to 6000 people. These packages can help our audience know about your company, event, or organiza¬ tion.
BLACK ICE SPONSOR
Our Black Ice Sponsorship Package will show the logo of your company/event/organi¬ zation in our slideshow deck that will play throughout the duration of the party. This slideshow will be shown to an expected crowd of 500 young professionals that live in the DC area between the ages of 25 -40.
GOLD REIGN SPONSOR
Our Gold Reign Sponsorship Package includes the Black Ice Package, which will allow your logo and message to be included on affiliated social media sites and in emails between now and the party. The expected reach of this ad will be up to 6000 young professional who live in the DC area.
OLD GOLD AND BLACK SPONSOR
Finally our Old Gold and Black Sponsorship Package includes the Black Ice Package, Gold Reign Package, and will allow your ad to be announced by the DJ at the Party. This package also includes aticket.
~s.For more information on the sponsorship packages please visit https:.'-'blackice20!5.eventbrite.com. ● t-n..
MU LAMBDA
“Despite the false promises of the dvil rights cycle of the Sixties and Seventies, American blacks still represent the most crudal minority group, the most strategically positioned to impact on the institutional structures of the totalsodety. What is laddng is the quality of black leadership capable of harnessing black potential”
Harold Cruse. Plural but Equal (1987)
NEWS &UPDATES
MAAC FOUNDERS’ DAY PROGRAM
Brother Mark S. Tillman
General President
Guest Speaker
8500'ArinapbifsiRoad New.CairbIltoh,'MD,>‘
$35-Aau!t-$26-thildren’Underl2 y'ear^^^
The MAAC Founders' Day Program will be: Saturday, December 5, 2015 Metro Points Hotel
New Carrollton, MD 12:00 noon
9:00 am
Brother Mark Tillman, General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. being the guest speaker. The MAAC Founders' Day Program start¬ ed in 1999 to honor our Founding Jewels, to celebrate the anniversary of the frater¬ nity, to reclaim brothers, and to rekindle that Alpha Spirit.
This is one of the signature events sponsored by the MAAC. It's important that our MAAC leadership and MAAC Brotherhood come out in full force to support this event. Please share this information with your chapter membership and encourage them to attend.
Contact information to pur¬ chase tickets is listed on the . fl yer. Final numbers have to be submitted by Wed. morn¬ ing, December second.
Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you as we celebrate our 109th Birthday!
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MU LAMBDA
Despite the felse promises of the civil rights cycle of the Sixties and Seventies. American blacks still represent the most crucial minority group, the most strategically positioned to impact on the institutional structures of the total society. What is lacking is the quality of black leadership capable of harnessing black potential’’
Harold Cruse. Plural but Equal (1987)
NEWS &UPDATES
ALPHA WIVES OF WASHINGTON DC
The Alpha Wives of Washing¬ ton, DC invite spouses to join their organization.
Founded In 1950 to support the goals and projects of Mu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the group meets monthly at the
MU LAMBDA FOUNDATION CHAIR DRIVE
Mu Lambda Community House from September through June. The annual dues are $35.00.
For further information please contact Mrs. Modestine Lowery at 202-291-3129
The chapter chair drive proj¬ ect needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation Is accepting tax deductible permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on ablack chair as pictured to the Ieft.
donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don't have to be aBrother to make achair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be
MU LAMBDA AMAZON ACCOUNT
Brothers should sign on with Amazon.com and register the Mu Lambda Foundation as abene ficiary of aportion of purchase amounts. After registering, log on to; smile.amazon.com for purchases.
MU LAMBDA
Tlespite the ^Ise promises of the dvil rights cycle of the Sixties and Seventies. American blacks still represent tiie most crudal minority group, the most stralegicaUy positioned to impad on the institutional structures of the totalsodety. What is tacking is the quality of black leadership capable of harnessing black potentiaL"
Harold Cruse. Plural but Equal (1987)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIRTHDAYS
DECEMBER
Adrian King
Leon Buck
Jonathan Rutherford
Ryle Bell
Rylan Harris
Major Gladden
Samuel E. Thorton
William R. Sapulding
Carl M. Bradley
Brian J. Moore
James Harmon III
Jimmy L. Floyd
Louis A. Ford
James R. Heck
CHAPTER DUES
Darrell M. Chase
James Harmon III
Jimmy L. Floyd
Louis A. Ford
James R. Heck
Darrell M. Chase
Willie A. Flowers
Paul Hoggard
Kelvin Stroble
Paul R. Webber
Bobby W. Austin
coming fraternal year.
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Brothers, Ichallenge you to re fl ect, reorganize and rekindle the spirit for the Iencourage you to join Mu Lambda Chapter as fi nd ways to renew the eminent Spirit of Alpha. Our chapter meetings are every fi rst Thursday at the Mu Lambda Community
House, located at: 2405 First St. NW Washington, DC 7:06 pm and the repast starts @6:30pm.
This is an opportunity to partake in food, drinks and spirits and fraternize with brothers.
If you want to know more about Mu Lambda Chapter, please call me @301-332-7507 or email me at tim fi tz06@comcast.net or check us out at www.mulambda.org
Your 2016 chapter dues are due. It will be late after November 15, 2015 For your convenience, necessary. Making payments are encouraged if Ihave included our dues structure.
"You are called bdefend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good..."
Pope Francis to the US Congress