jlu Hambtta tKorct Washington D.C. MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, incorporated
February 1993
AMessage from The President History is aclock that people use to tell their time of day. It is acom¬ pass they use to nd themselves on the map of human geography. It tells them where they are, and what they are.
As Ithink about the past achieve¬ ments of Mu Lambda chapter and our beloved fraternity, Ican’t help but
ponder our history as it relates to the development of African Americans in the 20th century. Most recently, the
passing of Bro. Thurgood Marshall, who received-signi cant support from Alpha Phi Alpha during the Civil Rights era, typi es the impact we have made in our community.
As is customary with each annual observance of African American
History, it is important that we review our compass and determine where we are today, and where we are going. Appropriately, we are in the plan¬ ning/programming stage of aspecial event on Capitol Hill with our Freshman Alpha Congressman, as arranged by Bro. Sam Thornton. In addition, February commences
the beginning of the chapter Intake
program. We are anticipating an exciting entering Intake class that will bring new ideas, vision, energy and vitality to Alpha’s number one chapter. On amore somber note. Mu Lambda was the local coordinator for
the Candlelight vigil on the steps of
the Supreme Court Building this past Wednesday night, January 27, 1993 to commerate the life of our Supreme Court Justice and Alpha Thurgood Marshall. This event was sponsored
by the General Organization. Many
Intake Process: 1993 Mu Lambda chapter will con¬ duct its annual Intake process dur¬
February 21,1993Membership Applications Due
ing the months of February and March. All interested persons should contact the chapter, express¬ ing an interest in membership. Bro. John R. Johnson, Chairman
of Membership Intake will coordi¬ nate Intake activities, which will include an Informational meeting,
membership committee interview, chapter presentation. Intake Seminar, community service pro¬ ject and initiation.
February 27, 1993Membership Committee Interview March 4,1993-
Chapter Presentation and Vote March 5-7,1993-
Intake Seminar/Community Service Project/Church Visitation. The informational seminar
The requirements for initiation will focus on the important precepts in the Alumni chapter are: (1) Baccalaureate degree from an of Alpha Phi Alpha that included accredited college or university; (2) the organizational structure, chapter letter of interest to the chapter, (3) sponsoring brother who is amem¬
ber of good standing in Mu Lambda chapter; (4) completed application package (Package will be distrib¬ uted at Informational Meeting); (5) successful interview culminating in a2/3 vote approval by the chapter for membership acceptance; and, (6) Acashier/certi ed check or money order in the amount of $500.
responsibilities, nancial obliga¬ tions, community service focus, the history of the shield/pin, etc.
This year’s Intake class will be involved with acommunity ser¬
vice project on Saturday morning, as well as attend church services at
Asbury Methodist Church on Sunday, March 7, preceding the Belford
Lawson
Dedication
and
Window
initiation
cere¬
monies.
The following is the timetable for the Intake Process:
Any Brother interested in joining the Intake planning group should
contact
the
Intake
February 11, 1993 ■ Intake Informational Meeting, TBA
Chairman, Bro. John R. Johnson on
brothers were in attendance as the
Hawkins directed songs and the Hymn. We will hold an of cial Omega Service for Bro. Marshall at
brothers walked from the Library of Congress. The press was on hand and words were rendered by the Regional Vice President Tony Mann, Assistant Vice President Ronald D.
Sullivan, and Congressman Bro. Bobby Scott. Also Bro. Morris
(202) 529-5471.
the chapter meeting..
As always, thank you for your support in helping Mu Lambda “make adifference in D.C.” Iwill
see you on February 4.
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Founders (Omega Chapter) Henry A.CalHa Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones George B. Kelley Nathanlal AMurray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy
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