Brothers, Ithank you and praise you as we continue to move towards meeting the challenges of the decade of the 1990s. We making great strides towards achieving our goal of 200 finan¬ cial members
Recap of February Meeting
Brother Wesley A. Brown Addressed the Role of Minorities in Military Academies Prior to the 70s
The February 7Chapter Meeting was held at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University, with Brother Morris Hawkins, presiding. Our African-American History Month Speaker was Brother Wesley A. Brown, U. S. Navy (Retired). Brother Brown, the first AfricanAimerican graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (’49) spoke on the role of minorities in the mili¬ tary academies before 1970.
can-American cadet enrollment usually followed electoral trends of African-American congress¬ men. Following his presentation, the Brotherhood discussed anec¬ dotes about several of the D.C. ca¬ dets.
Among the correspondence received, there was much informa¬ tion regarding the upcoming Dis¬ trict VI Conference scheduled for Bel Ar/ Churchville, Maryland. Brother Hawkins will lead the Mu Lambda delegation.
we are
but we are not there yet! We making deliberate moves to hance fellowship within the, folds, but we must spread our arms even wider! Brothers, we are consumed with aresolution of the housing needs of the General Organization and for Mu Lambda, but still in borrowed territory! We have launched the “Go to high school, go to college” campaign, but we have aheart rendering ob¬ stacle to reach our constituency! We have reached out to our broth¬ ers both near and far, but many are still lost in the wilderness.
Mu Lambda has set apace for Aphadom that few can match. We have plans for abusy spring and summer. We have our intakeprocess commencement, day at the races, and District VI Conference, all occurring in March.
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The Chapter was intrigued by the close connection of ama¬ jority of the cadets from the Washington, D.C. area and their excellent preparation in its segre¬ gated school system. Brother Brown noted that trends in Afri¬
During the presidential re¬ marks, Brother Hawkins enlisted the support of initiates of the ‘80s’ and ‘90s’ to form aMu Lambda step team. In response to another (continued on page 3)
Two Finalists Named for the National Headquarters Building
The Mu Lambda Torch ob¬
tained the following information from brochures and other materi¬ als released on the site selection for the Apha National Headquar¬ ters Building. The 1990 General Convention directed the Board of Directors to designate asite selec¬ tion committee that would recom¬ mend two possible sites, given a predetermined criteria. The two fi¬ nalists are the Winston Mutual Building, East Fifth Street, Wins¬ ton-Salem, N. C. (Southern Re¬ gion) and the Goucher Building, 2313 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland (Eastern Region).
Morris Hawkins, Jr.
Brother Max Voltaire, Presi¬ dent of Beta Chapter at Howard University, reported to the Mu LambdaBrotherhoodontheChap¬ ter’s past activities, including its “Tribute to the Jewels” in the fall, iMpha Week with timelytopics,Homecomingrecep¬ tion for alumni Alpha Brothers, Bowl-a-thon, and playing host to the Eastern Regional Undergrad ate Retreat.
This spring, the Chapter will initiate its “Go to high school, go to college”-program with Omicron Lambda Alpha. The Big Brother/ Big Sister-tutorial program will also begin soon at the Sojourner Truth Detention Center. In addi¬ tion, aJazz Cabaret is scheduled for February 15 at the Howard
Omicron Omiemn
1990-91 Dues
Dues for the 1990-91 Fraternal Year are $95 for life members and $180 for non-life members. (The $180 includes a$10 late fee and $75 for the Grand Tax, which is pro-rated as follows for recently graduated Brothers,1styear—$37.50;2ndyear—$56.00.)Duesmaybemailed toB_r_other Beniamin J. Carson. Ill at 1417 Massachusetts Averiue S-E., #2, Washington, D. C. 20003. Remember to include your social security number on your check. Please take care of your financial obli¬ gations now.
Other
Omicron Omicron events:
Januaiy 24 Seminar on African Origins of Greek Philosophy
January 26 Alpha Back-to-School House Party
January 31 History program on the achievements of Alpha men Februarj' 6Alpha Sweetheart Mixer
February 12 Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha seminar, “Male/female relationships’*
Soon the Chapter will make preparations to begin an intake pro¬ gram. Alpha Week is scheduled for April 15-20.
Seven visiting Brothers were Introduced at the February meeting: Richard Best {Eta Theta Lambda '89); Carlton Bromwell (Beta Alpha ‘66); Anthony Carson (Beta Theta Lambda); Lance Giles fTheta Nu ‘86); Leon Peace; Morley Pittman (Beta); and Reginald Stewart (Gamma Mu 79). Approximately 100 Brothers were in attendance.
Newsletter Committee
Editor; William D. Thomas (202-363-7976)
Associate Editor: C.C. Jones (202-483-3102)
Circulation Managers: LouisA. Ford (202-723-8592), Harold W. Hill (202-234-1906)
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“The Brothers of Omicron Omicron at the University of the District of Columbia conducted very productive retreat for its membership recently,” according toBrotherAldeanPearson,Chap¬ ter President. The theme of the confab was “Staying Committed in an Uncommitted Environment.”
TheChapterhasbegunpublishing a“CampusView”newsletter;cop¬ ies were presented to the Mu Lambda Brotherhood at its Febru¬ ary meeting.
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RELATED TEERO.ARY
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Mu Lambda Torch /March 1991
MU LAMBDA CHAPTER
THE HENRY A. CALLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
TOE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFTHEHENRYA.CALLISSCHOLARSHIPFUND
INVITES YOU TO ADAY AT THE RACES A‘-
On Saturday March 23, 1991
Reservations $35.00 t'.— per person
At Pimlico Race Ttack Baltimore Maryland
Price Includes: Round trip bus transportation, Admission to Club House, Program ,&BufTet
Bus leaves Carter Barron, I6tb and Kennedy Streets N.W. At 10:00> a.m
Buffet Menu: Potato salad Fried Chicken, coleslaw. Mixed vegetables, Mixed green salad, Assorted cold cuts, Fruit jello. Rolls, and Butter
For reservations call:
Brother Louis Murray
Brother Wayland McClellan
Brother Frank Lambeth
Brother Julius Brice
Brother Leroy Johnson
Brother John Kelly
Brother Frederick J. Laney, Chairman, Social CommKtee
301-588^663
202-723-0453
202-882-6861
202-526-7368
202-526-2696
202-726-5906
Brother Rodman Turner, Co-Chairman
Social CoHBtoteeo
rALPHA PHI ALPHA, INC.
MU LAMBDA CHAPTER
BROTHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
For more than 60 years the Brothers of Mu Lambda Chapter have made outstanding and significant contributions to the quality of life in our community and our city. Throughout these years the chapter has excelled in public service, appropriate civic and political arenas, as well as government and business development areas. In recognition of the service of these Brothers to Alpha and the community, nominations are being sought for the presentation of the first annual Mu Lambda Brother of the Year Award. The first aw^d program will be held in conjunction with our Henry A. Callis Scholarship Fund's Spring Dance on May 17 at the University of Maryland, College Park.
AWARD CRITERIA
Eligibility is limited to Brothers who are financial on the date of application. No Brother may be arecipient of this award more than once in atwo-year period. Point values assessed will be determined solely by the evaluating/awards committee. Unsuccessful applicants are eligible to compete in future competitions. Interested Brothers may also nominate themselves.
NOMINATION DATA
(Please type or print)
NAME OF CANDIDATE:
MAILING
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE.
TELEPHONE NO. (Home) (Business).
DATE OF INITIATION CHAPTER OF INITIATION
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION(S) FOR WHICH NOMINEE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:
When describing the nominee's contributions, specify levels of achievement, the significance of the contribution, leadership role, and any awards which may have been received. If additional space is needed, please attach aseparate sheet.
A. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALPHA AT ALL LEVELS (chapter, state/district, regional, national)
D.PERSONALPROGRESS(amongandservicetoAlphaBrothers/chapterinsuch areas as Project Alpha, Boy Scouts, and similar projects)
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NAME OF BROTHER SUBMITTING THIS NOMINATION:^
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE_
TELEPHONE NO. (Home), (Business)
The preceding information is correct to the best of my knowledge:
NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
DATE
SIGNATURE
Please reiurn postmarked no later than April 4,1991 to AWARDS COMMITTEE, MU LAMBDA CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. CyO LOUIS FORD 1738 ALLISON ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011
For additional information, call Brother Louis Ford at 202/723-8592.
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Mu Lambda proudly congratulates its most recent Life Members; certificates were awarded to Brother Charles T. Robinson (Life Member #7114) and SylvesterC. Booker (Life Member #7122 ) Brotherhoods extends heartfelt sympathy to Brother William S. Rice, III in the passing of his father, William S, Rice, Jr. ,72 ,retired assistant superintendent of the D. C. public schools who was in charge of schools in Anacostia from the late 1960s until he retired in 1977. to his son, the late Mr. Rice is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ella Johnson Rice, and three grandchildren Our prayers and best wishes go to Brother Elijah B, Williams, who is recuperating from surgery.
SEND US YOUR NEWS FOR THE TICKER TAPE !iCONTACT THE NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT NEWS BITS SUCH AS BIRTHS. MARRIAGES, GRADUATIONS. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ETC.
President's Message
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April brings on iniiiaiion of prospectives and the Easiem Regional Meet¬ ing, where we expect Brother LeRoy Lowery, ID to be elected Vice President. There is our scholarship dance in Ma> at which we will name the Mu Lambda Brother of the Year (See insens 3and 4 of this issue.) Later comes the General Convention in Baltimore in August. And remember, it will soon be time to elect a new General President.
We must not let up. We cannot let up. We must continue to lead and to exen our influence for ‘the good of the order.”
Please be aware that the Program Committee, the Social Committee, and the Educational Director are busy plan¬ ning activities for all of 1991. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you want to have considered, please share them with Brothers Fred Laney (Social), C. C. Jones and Dan Now'ell (Program).
“For the Good of the Order” is not a cliche that we add to the agenda for our monthly meetings. But rather, it is an in¬ vitation to all Brothers to actively panicipate in the meetings, sharing in the dis¬ cussions and debates, and making relevant comments on issues which affect the Brotherhood, the community, the so¬
ciety in which we live, and the world around us. Further. Brother Vincent Orange has taken on the awesome task of leading our Committee on Public Policy. Give him your input and support.
Many of us are making special sacri¬ fices during this Lenten season. Some of us are making sacrifices because of “the recession.” There is no sacri fi ce to be made when it comes to the Goodwill and Brotherhood for Alpha. Best wishes for the coming Easter season and beyond! □
Meeting Recap
(continued from page 2) appeal from the president. Brother Vincent Orange agreed to head the Public Policy Committee, which is charged with articulating the Chapter’s position on public policy issues. Brother Robert Brown, Jr. will begin rehearsing the Chapter for arendition of the Alpha Hymn, in four part harmony, for the up¬ coming spring dance.
The Social Committee made sev¬ eral announcements: (1) One table re¬ mains for the Spring Dance; (2) Mu
Lambda’s Day at Pimlico Race Tracks in Baltimore will be Saturday, March 23; for tickets call Brother Robert Murray at (301)-5SS-4663; and (3) Aconcert featur¬ ing Brother Robert brown, Jr. is planned for the fall. Brother Steve Tappan, Chair¬ man of the Membership Committee, re¬ ported that the committee will be calling Brothers in the near future to reclaim them as fi nancial members with both the Chapter and the National Organization. Noting that there is “strength in num¬ bers”, Brother Tappan and the chapter have set Project 2(X) as arealistic goal — 200 fi nancial Brothers in Mu Lambda. Brother Herman L. Queen proposed that the membership intake process begin on March 15 with the informational ses¬ sion for potential initiates. Afee structure was approved to include two years financiality.
Brother LeRoy Lowery announced that the Eastern Regional Leadership De¬ velopment Institute will be held from June 20-23 on the campus of Howard University. The workshop is open to ris¬ ing high school juniors and seniors.
The Chapter concluded aproduc¬ tive meeting in the usual Alpha Spirit with remarks “For the Good of the Order” and the singing of the Fraternal Hymn. □
The Mu Lambda In addition
Mu Lambda Torch /March
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1 Howard University’s Charter Day; Honorees are Brother David N. Dinkins (Politics) and (ierald D. Prothro (Business and Corporate Affairs).
DistrictVIConference,HartfordCountyCommunityCollege,BelAir/Churchville,Maryland, hosted by IotaAlpha Lambda Chapter, 10A.M. -5:00 P.M. Candidates for Eastern Region Vice-President will present their platforms.
Monthly meeting, Mu Lambda Chapter, 7:00 P.M., Armour J. Blackburn University Center Restaurant,HowardUniversity;BrotherHaroldBrazil,D.C.Councilman,willbetheprogram speaker. The Archives Committee will inaugurate its video history project. All financial Brothers will be asked to pose for the camera and state their chapter of initiation and year in which they affdiated with Mu Lambda. ■
Information Session for potential Mu Lambda initiates, 7:00 P.M., The Forum, Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University.
ADay at the Races; see insert 1.
Executive Committee meeting, 7-9:00 PM, Howard University College of Medicine, Room 211.
Monthly meeting. Mu Lambda Chapter, 7:00 P.M., Armour J. Blackburn University Center Restaurant, Howard University.
Eastern Regional Convention, Radisson Hotel, Wilmington, DE. 5 11-14 May 17
Greek Step Show, sponsored by the D.C.Alumnae Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta; 7:30, Crampton Auditorium, Howard University.
Henry A. Callis Scholarship Fund’s Spring Dinner Dance. June 20-23 Auaust
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Eastern Regional Leadership Development Institute, Howard University.
85th Anniversary General Convention, Stouffer Hotel, Baltimore, MD.
