It has been my distinct pleasure and honor to have served as president of Mu Lambda Chapter for a second term.
As we conclude this fraternal year, we are reminded by our mission statement: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy to our communities. Mu Lambda Chapter has been a premier chapter in the Fraternity for many years and I am confident that this year has been another great year in Mu Lambda’s history. This year Mu Lambda Chapter will celebrate 87 years of dedicated service.
I would like to thank the Brothers who held offices and played other leadership roles during my administration: your support has been invaluable. We faced some challenges, but with your expertise and efforts we were able to prevail and carry on the work of Alpha.
Let us support Brother Kwame Ulmer, our incoming president, in the upcoming fraternal year. He has a vision and a number of ideas to continue Mu Lambda’s service to our community and to continue its role as a leading chapter in our dear Fraternity.
Please accept my sincere thanks for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your leader: I hope I’ve justified the confidence and trust you conveyed to me.
Brothers, I am looking forward to continuing the work of Alpha in the upcoming fraternal year. Have a great summer!
Fraternally,
Brother Tim Fitzgerald President
• The Executive Message
• Alpha Wives Section
• Documentary & Film Series
• Membership News
• Election Results
• Certificate Ceremony
• Service Projects
• Mr. Alumni Contest
• Black Facts
• Historical Moment
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• The Alpha House
• • Birthdays
Walter Whitley Editor
ALPHA WIVES
Luncheon - Final Event for Alpha Wives Before Summer Break
The May meeting was the last meeting for the Alpha Wives before the summer break (July and August). As customary, we will have an event in June instead of a monthly meeting before breaking for the summer. This year's event is a luncheon on the 2nd Saturday in June at Mrs. K's Restaurant. We would be delighted to have you join us. If you are interested in attending, please call Barbara Ramos on 202/554-4744, or Modestine Lowery on 202-291-3129 for information.
Alphas Encourage Your Wives to Join the Alpha Wives Alphas- please forward this message to your wives: All wives of Alphas are invited to join the Alpha Wives. Come and bring your new ideas and be a part of the Alpha Wives. Meetings resume in September. They are on the second Saturday of each month. They are not long i.e. lunch-12:30, meetings 1-3pm. We are all busy, but- busy people are the ones that get things done. Don't wait until September: call; Modestine Lowery- 202291-3129 or Mary Murray 301- 588-4663 now for information. We would love to have you join us.
Membership News CONGRATULATIONS!
Jaedyn Gabrielle Speight was born today, at 11:25 AM. She weighed in at 9lbs 14.4 oz, and 22inches tall. Mother, big sis and baby are doing wonderfully.
Important Dates
National Men’s Health Week
June 14-20, 2010
Father’s Day
June 20, 2010
Leadership Development Institute UMBC
June 24-28, 2010
“New Muslim Cool”
Documentary & Film Series
Saturday, June 12 , 4:30-6:30pm
Puerto Rican American rapper Hamza Pérez ended his life as a drug dealer 12 years ago, and started down a new path as a young Muslim.
Now he’s moved to Pittsburgh’s tough North Side to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family, and take his message of faith to other young people through his uncompromising music as part of the hip-hop duo M-Team.
Raising his two kids as a single dad and longing for companionship, Hamza finds love on a Muslim networking website and seizes the chance for happiness in a second marriage.
But when the FBI raids his mosque, Hamza must confront the realities of the post-9/11 world, and challenge himself. He starts reaching for a deeper understanding of his faith, discovering new connections with people from Christian and Jewish communities.
NEW MUSLIM COOL takes viewers on Hamza’s ride through the streets, projects and jail cells of urban America, following his spiritual journey to some surprising places where we can all see ourselves reflected in a world that never stops changing.
Screenings are Free and Open to the Public
Reading to Children at the Big Read Marathon
Brothers Reginald O. Salter, T. Paul Jones, Joel Grey, Justin Davis and H. Alex Sanchez read excerpts from the book, A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines to a group of children at the MLK library on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Brothers John Williams and Larry Ware participate in the Community Fun Day at the Septima Clark Public Charter School in S.E. Washington
Brothers volunteering at Martha’s Table
In May, Brothers Michael Collins, Desmond Williams, Khama Sharp, Marcell Brown, Joel Gray, Paul Jones, Larry Ware worked to prepare meals at Martha’s Table
June Service Project
Saturday June 05, 2010
We will volunteer at Martha’s Table from 10am-1pm preparing food, packing groceries and doing what ever they need us to do.
ElEction night REsults
President Kwame Ulmer
Recording Secretary T. Paul Jones
Chaplain William Hawkins
Editor to the Sphinx
Arthur DeLay
Financial Secretary Arthur King
Director of Intake James Heck
Webmaster Samuel Armstrong
Historian Craig Allen
Vice President Reginald Salter
Corresponding Secretary Joseph Housey, III
Treasurer
Editor of the Torch
Sergeant of Arms
Director of Education
Parliamentarian
Archivist
Mark Ross
Mario Simpson
Darryl Chase
Sean Bellamy
Eddie Neal
Kevin Giles
Member at Large Joel Grey (2010-2011 Executive Board will take oath during June’s Chapter Meeting)
A special thank you to the nomination committee for their faithful and diligent work.
Reginald O. Salter, Chair
Ryle Bell
Darrell Chase
Sean Bellamy
T. Paul Jones
DElEgatEs to thE 90th gEnERal convEntion
Julius Brice
Timothy Fitzgerald
Reginald O. Salter
Sean Bellamy
Samuel Armstrong
Kwame Ulmer
Sylvester Shannon
Joseph Housey
Kwame Reid (alternate)
Mu Lambda Certificate Ceremony During The May Chapter Meeting
Timothy Fitzgerald presents Mu
certificates
President Timothy Fitzgerald & Vice-President Reginald O. Salter present Brothers Paul Cotton, Kevin Pittman, Kent Benjamin and Walter Whitley with 25 year membership certificates.
President Timothy Fitzgerald & Vice-President Reginald O. Salter present Brother Robert E. Richardson his 50 year membership certificate.
President
Lambda New Member
to Brothers Marcus Ware, Craig Allen and Dustin Baker.
Winston-Salem State University Mr. Alumni Contest
As a 2005 graduate of Winston Salem State University, I can truly say that my experience was life changing and I am compelled to give back to WSSU. It is with great RAM pride that I announce my participation in the 2010 Winston Salem State University, Mr. Alumni Contest.
Sean Bellamy
The Mr. and Mrs. Alumni Contest and Scholarship Gala are the primary fundraising events of the year. More than 1000 distinguished guests and dignitaries will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of community leaders and recognize our scholarship recipients. Your donation will provide funding for scholarships, educational resources and support for student activities and programs throughout the coming year.
It is the generosity of alumni, friends, community and business partners that make our work possi ble. We trust that you agree that the success of our youth is pivotal to the success of our city, region and country and ask that you assist me in this endeavor. Therefore, I invite you to participate in the WSSU National Alumni Association as a sponsor of the Annual Scholarship and Crowning Awards Gala on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center, located in Winston -Salem, North Carolina.
My goal is to raise $10,000 for Winston Salem State University by September 1, 2010 and here are three ways you can help:
1. Become one of my corporate sponsors at $2500. You will receive premium invitations for two, a full-page advertisement in the program, acknowledgement as Bronze sponsor in all printed promotional materials, prominent name listing on sponsorship board and a listing in alumni directory for one year as association sponsor.
2. Become one of my individual sponsors at $1000. You will receive a full page advertisement in the program and acknowledgement as a platinum sponsor.
3. Support my Scholarship Gala participation with a $200 full-page advertisement, a $100 half-page advertisement, or $50 quarter page advertisement. It may be a greeting, a congratulatory statement, or something else to your liking.
You may also contribute through credit card or Paypa1 at www.seanbformralumni.com
Please make your check payable to WSSU National Alumni Association, denoting Sean Bellamy in the memo line
Please mail to:
WSSU National Alumni Association
Alumni House
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Portion of proceeds will benefit the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Scholarship Endowment. For more information, please contact the WSSU National Alumni Association at (336) 750-2122. The WSSUNAA is a non-profit organization and your donation may be tax deductible. Please consult with your financial advisor or tax consultant.
THANK YOU for your support.
“Preparing Today to Lead Tomorrow”
University of MD Baltimore County Baltimore, MD June 24–27, 2010
St. Johns University Jamaica, NY July 15–18, 2010
BLACK FACTS
Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, trader and fur Trapper founded Chicago, IL
June 6, 1790
Peter Salem and Salem Poor, along with
LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY MOMENT
Red Summer of 1919
Red summer describes the bloody race riots other Black soldiers fought in the American that occurred during the summer and early Revolution at the battle of Bunker Hill autumn of 1919. In most instances, whites and Breed’s Hill attacked African Americans in more than two June 17, 1775 dozen American cities. The summer’s greatest violence occurred during rioting in Chicago star ting on July 27th. Chicago’s beaches along Lake Michigan were segregated in practice, if not by law. A black youth who swam into the area customarily reserved for whites was stoned and drowned. Blacks responded violently when the police refused to take action. Violence between black and white mobs lasted 13 days. The resulting 38 fatalities included 23 blacks and 15 whites. Hundreds of mostly black homes and businesses on the south side of Chicago were destroyed by mobs, and a militia force of several thousand was called in to restore order.
In Washington, D C , white men, many in military uniforms, responded to the rumored arrest of a black man for rape with 4 days of mob violence, rioting and beatings of random black people on the street. When police r efused to interven e, the black population fought back. Troops tried to restore order as the city closed saloons and th eaters to discourage assemblies. A summer rainstorm had more of an effect. When the violen ce ended, 10 whites were dead, including 2 police officers and 5 blacks. Some 150 people had been the victims of attacks
Unlike earlier race riots in U S. history, the 1919 riots were among the first in which blacks responded with resistance to the white attacks.
June Birthdays
Richard E. Batts
Moses Boyd
Kent A. Benjamin
Leroy Lowery, III
William E. Calbert
Larry D. Keen, II
Mario T. Simpson
William R. Spaulding
Earl F. Hilliard, Jr.
Frederick J. Laney
Derrick P. J. Thomas
Jermaine Wilson
Franklin R. Ampy
Eugene E. Kinlow
Gerald K. Williams
Gregory A. Barnes
Wayne S. Williams, Jr.
Desmond D. Williams
Earl V. Root
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2010 Mu Lambda Housing Assessment
Please remember to pay your 2010 Housing Assessment: $50 per chapter meeting (10 meetings) or $500 for the year. Remit to Mu Lambda Foundation, PO Box 4582, Wash., DC 20017-4582
The 2009-2010 Executive Committee
Tim Fitzgerald
301-332-7507 timfitz06@comcast.net
Reginald Salter 301-379-6102 rsalterdds@aol.com
Recording Secretary Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677 sean.bellamy@dc.gov
Treasurer Mark Ross 202-422-8493 rossmarka@aol.com
Financial Secretary Arthur King 202-744-6624 aking536@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary Joseph Housey, III 561-932-3599 joe3rd@hotmail.com
Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211 whawk39564@aol.com
Historian Justin Davis 678-787-8344 jed55@cornell.edu
Archivist
Sergeant-at-Arms Emeritus
Sergeant-at-Arms
Mario Simpson Earl Root 240-493-6009 202-730-0770 simpson_mario@hotmail.com Earl_root@yahoo.com
Darryl Chase 202-294-3383 dchase1906@yahoo.com
Associate Editor to the Sphinx Antwan Lofton 202-997-8498 antwan_lofton@yahoo.com
Editor of the Torch
Walter Whitley 202-255-9258 walterwhitley@msn.com
Webmaster Larry Ware 202-621-3745 larryware@gmail.com
Director of Intake James Heck 202-5352605 jkcjh@aol.com
Director of Education Geoffrey Johnson 202-487-0785 noplga@aol.com
Parliamentarian Eddie Neal 301-440-4055 ewneal@hotmail.com
Member -at-Large Wiley Bowling, Jr. 301-218-3167 bowlingw@aol.com
Immediate Past President James McDonald 202-544-5026 macdee06@yahoo.com
www.mulambda.org
A white gang looking for African Americans during the Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Ballard Mountain John Ballarde corner
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter PO Box 1993 Washington, DC 20013-1993 ….Share the Light of the Torch with our inactive Brothers and Brothers new to the DC area…. June Meeting
Thursday, June 03, 2010 7:06pm School of Dentistry Howard University Campus
