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March 1994 ●The District of Columbia ●MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
AMessage From
The President
It is not what we have that will make us agreat fraternity, it is the way in which we use it.
while studying in his Masters pro- RECEPnoiM Honors gram.
South African DiPLQMATir Trainees
More than 100 guests of Mu Lambda and the National Of fi ce of
Greetings: ic corps trainees at Howard University sBlackburn Center on February 5.
Since our last meeting, we have initiate eleven new memberf* iuto the brotherhood. Affectionately called the Tenacious-11, these brothers bring new talent, energy and enthusiasm to Mu Lambda and
Alpha Phi Alpha. It is our expecta¬ tion of the Tenacious-11 that they seize the mantle from their predecessors-S5mergism 9(Spring 93)-in developing the (Dommunity Service CJommittee, under the direction of Bro. James Greer. (We are also anticipating their contribution to the development of apublic rela¬ tions strategy Ithink you know who you are!)
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Speaking of community service, continue to congratulate Bro. James Greer for his tireless devo¬ tion to the development and imple¬ mentation of this important element of our chapter. We are exposing young African American men to dif¬ ferent philosophies through Pearson, tutoring via Bro. Wayne Williams, or through contemporary national leaders via Bro. Kevin Norton. We also acknowledge Bro. Gregory Johnson who continues to fi nd time to devote to GTHS/GTC
Since the inception of the Community Service Committee in 1992, it was the vision of Bros. /\lan Wiley and myself that the Committee sprogram grow at a steady pace so that ten years from now, Mu Lambda is unmistakingly our fraternity attended areception the African American Greek-letter honoring 18 South African diplomatchapter walking the walk, and talk¬ ing the t-fllk. As part of that vision, we believe that we would soon out¬ grow the concept of mere committee action via Mu Lambda. Instead, through progress and growth, we anticipate that the creation of a Foundation for Community Service would greatly enhance our ability to raise necessary funds to provide more worthwhile and long-range
The trainees were welcomed and
The quote above reflects the mind-set of Mu Lambda in exploring the talent and contributions each of individual members can make. greeted by Mu Lambda President Clinton C. Jones and General you Most importantly, it is the sum of all these parts, that if we use them correctly, will greatly enhance the achievement goals of Mu Lambda.
President Milton C. Davis, who spoke of the historic and continuing relationship Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has maintained with var¬ ious Afriotm i^£z-t>oiia. IDach wf trainees was presented with ablack and gold pen inscribed with the fra¬ ternity smonicker commemorating the bond between it and the African planning.
It is the Foundation concept that will again address at the March meeting. You will hear may argu¬ ments for and against the develop¬ ment of athird Mu Lambda corpora¬ tion. In case, Iask that you think along the long-range plana that We anticipate for Mu Lambda.
Here are afew ideas for the Foundation: (1) Black College Tour, which nan take DC students to his¬ torically black colleges throughout the Leadership Development Institute, which is operated by Mu Lambda under the auspices of the Eastern Region, could be expanded and insti¬ tutionalized so that it receives ade¬ quate local and Mu Lambda sup¬ port; (3) the development of an Alpha-Mu Lambda Academy that will expose DC students who have no connection to college life to 4-6 weeks of intense College prepara¬ tion on the campus of Howard University; (4) the development of
peoples.
Also appearing on the program was Mu Lambda sDr. Horace G. Dawson, Jr. who was instrumental in developing the training program that involved South African civil servants and students from previ¬ ously disadvantaged racial groups and political parties.
Operating under a$250,000 grant from the Agency for International Development (AID), (2) seaboard; Eastern
See Message, page 3
The program followed arequest from Nelson Mandela to prepare an inclusive foreign sendee representa¬ tive of the incoming majority rule government and was ajoint effort of Howard and (^orgetown universi¬ ties designed to train such diplo¬ mats. Mandela is expected to become president of the New South Africa following elections on April 27 of this year.
See Reception, page 3
Proposed Meerivig Agenda
February 3,1994
7i30-9-^PM
Call-to Order
Fraternal Prayer
Acceptance of Agenda
Reading of IVCnutes
R^ditig of Correspondence
President sRemarks
-Chapter Dance
-Sick &Distress
Vn. Of fi cer Reports
-Beta -Omicron Omicron
-Financial Secretary (J. Brice)
VnL special Report and Chapter Vote
-Fall Retreat Fund Raising Alan AA^ey
-Community Service Foundation -Melvin White
-Botiilion -Rudolph Harris
Nominations
-Eastern Regional Convention, Princeton New Jersey
Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi iUpha Fraternity, Inc.
Elxecutive Board
President
Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding
Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Historian
Chair Membership Intake
Assc. Editor SPHESDOTORCH
Education Director
Sergeant-at*Arms
Parliamentarian
C.C. Jones HI (202) 483-3102
Vincent Orange (202) 529-4778
Alfonso Pearson Sr. (301) 336-9089
Wayne Williams Jr. (202)537-6574
Julius Brice (202) 526-7368
Jeffrey Kimbrough (703) 528-6925
Bruce Haskins (202) 582-4502
Elmer Geatfaers (202) -547-2625
Thomas Duckenfield (301) 270-0569
Clint Wilson
Alan Wiley
Earl Root
Melvin White
Mu Lambda Auxiliary
Alpha Wives of Washington, DC (!]ecelia Calhoun
Appointed Of fi cers
Asst. Financial Secretary Asst Chr Membership Intake Public Relations Director
(301)946-5066 (202) 546-0442 (202) 544-5596 (202) 588-9544
Eddie Neal
John R. Johnson
Denny Johnson (202) 399-6452 (202) 529-5471 (703) 971-0374
Alpha Chorus Audit
Awards
Budget &Finance C3ommunity Service
Constitution
Elections
-Beta/Mu Lambda Corporation (5-3 year terms, 1-2 year term)
-Heniy Arthtir Callis Fund (4-3 year terms)
Membership Reclamation
Kevin Norton
Julius Brice
James Greer
CknAl Pearson
7X (202) 526-7368 (202) 882-1284 (301) 336-6768 (202) 588-9544 (202) 363-7976 (703) 998-7197 (202) 232-7936
Melvin White
William Thomas
Sam Thorton
Co-Steve Tappan
TBA Nominations
Message, from page 1 Brothers who are inactive and are seeking anew chapter home. All Brothers are welcome in this house of Alpha. Give them acall and let them know what shappening with the legacy they are leaving to Mu Lambda.
the Botiilion program, proposed by Bro. Rudolph Harris, that will work with Junior/Senior High School young men mentoring, exposure, and introduction to society; (5) the adoption of aBoy Scout Troop in cooperation with achurch in Anacostia .Need Icontinue!
This aggressive approach cost money! This aggressive approach requires ahuman resources and technical know-how! We believe that the development of this Foundation would allow us, in time, to hire full/part-time interns and appropriate expert to develop what will become ameaningful and achievable program. It is that vision of community service that I envisioned athe beginning of my tenure as your President that Iask you to consider and adopt at the third discussion of the Foundation.
open bar, free parking, and enter¬ tainment. As we move to the Botiilion concept planned beginning in 1995, let us make this agrand fi nale.
At the March meeting, we will also open the fl oor for nominations for the following activities and posi¬ tions: Eastern Regional Convention (7 delegates); Beta-Mu Lambda Housing Corporation (5-3 year terms, 1-1 year term); the Henry Arthur Callis Fund (4-3 year termii; and the Nominations Committee.
We must continue to think big and achieve greatness. The time is now, the chapter is Mu Lambda, the important ingredient is you. Only your collective energy and vision will make us soar to greater heights.
Thanks for your cooperation and We will accept nominations and pre- brotherhood. Iwill see you on pare aballot for these slots for the Thursday, March 3rd on the campus April meeting. Of course, all mem- of Howard University sBlackburn hers interested in serving on any University Center, one of these positions should contact me for more information. Current
-Nominations Committee Committee Reports
-Community Service
-Membership Reclamation -Program (Andre Wells on Spring Dance)
Recognition of Visitors/For the Good of the Order
50/50 Raf fl e
Xn, Adjournment
President the trainees participated in aseries of lectures, symposia, discussion groups, and simulation at both the Howard and (Ueorgetown campuses. Heretofore, non-whites had been cppc-
Ialso want to bring your atten¬ tion to the Annual Spring Dance, x/which will be held on iMy 20, 1994 t*i._ _i T_r 'I, ao Xjcixaj’^ b at Gaileria TJ1 _^_ Xxawe
Square. In our chapter committee reorganization, Bro. Andre Wells will be the event Chairman for this event, under the direction of the Program Committee and its Chairman Bro. Lemar Arnold. A seating chart will be distributed at the meeting; we are expecting an exciting event that will include a dinner/buffet, cocktail reception. (703) 780-1214
members who are not interested in reelection should also notify me or Reception, from page 1 the Elections Committee ChairmanBro. Bill Thomas. On the day of bal¬ loting, Robert sRules of Order will allow members to nominate mem¬ bers whose name does not appear on the ballot. We will make those amiuuziceiLeuts ut that time bnd ensure that your name is posted South Africa sdiplomatic corps, near the balloting.
Finally, Ialso want to remind you of your financial obligation to Mu Lambda and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We are anticipating seizing the mantle as the largest Alpha chapter in the General Organization. Please share your enthusiasm and energy with those (202) 726-7629
Program Lamar Arnold (410) 628-2819
Co-Annual Dance
Co-EJvening of Classices
X Social
Co-James McDonald (202) 544-3542
Andre Wells (301)630-8031
Rhett Lucas (202) 529-4361
Vincent Orange (202) 5294778
Co-Ron Alien
Listing, from page 2
Public Policy ager Mu Lambda Corporations (202) 546-6567 (202) 723-8592
Louis Ford
Ch-Robert Brown HI (703) 354-8018
Co-Metro Picnic
(!!)o-Happy Hours
Seasoned Alphas Stepmaster
Beta Mu Lambda Housing Corporation
Thaddeus Taylor
Wayne Williams (202)537-6574 (301)???-????
Lance Thompson
Wayland M^^Iellan (202) 723-0453
Ross Lloyd
X AD HOC Committee Chairmen
Chapter Self Evaluation
Botiilion Project
Curtis Hunigan
Morris Hawkins (301) ???-????
Henry Arthur Callis Fund
President
Elbert Gadsden (301) 384-8793
Rudolph Harris (202) 882-5244
See Listing, page 3
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Melvin Clarke (301)622-1248 (301) 567-8161 (202) 484-1944 (202)232-7265
Sam Thorton
Elmer CJeathers
Louis Buck
Louis T. Harding (202)726-9420 (703) 998-7197 (202) 547-2625 (301)686-1935
Al’ticles for the April issue must be received by the editor by Msrch 14, 1994
CALENDAR
March
3
Monthly Mu Lambda Chapter Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Faculty Restaurant, Armour
J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University. An Alpha brother to dis¬ cuss the importaiice and needs of the National Marrow Donor Program for African Americans. Volunteers will be needed to assist Mu Lambda seffort toward this cause.
10
Trailbiazers of Van Ness Elementary School will tour the U.S. Supreme Court at 10 a,m.
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Trailbiazers and Innovators workshop with Mu Lambdaorganized stepping team from 10 a.m. -12 Noon, contact Ero. James Greer for location and details.
6
Mu Lambda and Archbishop Carroll High School co-sponsoring aSAT prep workshop from 2-6 p.m. at the school, 4300 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, DC. For more info call Archbishop CarroU High School at (202) 529-0900 or Kathy Dougherty at (301) 925-4261 Ad .nissioii is free!
Reception for National Marrow Donor Program, 7-9 p.m., on cap¬ ital HiU. Contact Bro James Greer for location and other details.
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Mu Lambda organized National Marrow Donor Drive at Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. Times and room locations TBA.
