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1995.Washington,D.C.'^NULAMBDAChapter,AlphaPhiAlpfaa-Fratemity,incorporated
FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER, BROTHER
JOSHUA I. SMITH, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MAXIMA CORPORATION
This year's Founders Day Luncheon promises to be one of the most memorable celebrations in die liistory of Mu Lambda. The renown Brother Joshua A. Smith will be die kcynuic spcukcr, and brothers, Alpha Wives and sweethearts from throughout the metropolitan area will attendance. 4:
be in m iy
Please send checks WE CAME, WE SAW, W5 M ($35.00) to Brother
5: Curtis Hunigan at 1418 Carrollsburg Place, SW, Washington, .Cs WE CONQUERED!
THE Fred Laney (202) 882-8059 is chairman MILLIONMAN of this event.
DATE: December 2, 1995 TIME; 11:30 am PLACE: THE SPHINX CLUB OF ALMAS TEMPLE 1315 KStreet, NW ● Washington, D.C.
Until the 1952 General Convention, Brodicr James H. Morton had been considered the seventh "Jewel". At that convention, General President Maceo Smith assembled aspecial group, which consisted of the living "Jewels", Brother Charles H. Wesley, the Fraternity Historian, and Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones, for the purpose of revising the history of the Fraternity. It was decided that Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones should replace "Jewel" James H. Morton. The justi fi cation was that "the Founders of the Fraternity can be only those persons who initiated the fraternal idea and remained steadfast to their design even in the days of struggle and conflict". Brother Jones was a member of tlic first committees on Organization, Constitution and Pins, President of Alpha Chapter and maker of Beta and Gamma Chapters. For further details, consult your history book, the chapter on the 1952 General Convention and the Spring 1994 Edition of the Sphinx Magazine.
What was the theme for Alpha's Golden Anniversary?
To commemorate the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha, ascholarship for WHAT was established WHERE?
The Alpha Award of Honor was presented to whom, at the Golden Anniversary, in recognition for his undaunted efforts for equality and civil justice?
What chapter presented aplay at the Golden Anniversary of Alpha and what was the name of the play?
Several brothers expressed an interest in singing some of the old songs of Alpha after the last meeting. From time to time, Iwill be adding those published in die last edition of the Torch. Please save your copies for song fests in the near future. Some chapters favored the following as the Sweetheart Song:
Oh, sweetheart dear, the ecstacy
Of your fair charms so dear to me, “Tis mindful of sweet days of old. Fond mem'ties linked -with black and gold. Can Iforget the hours we knew. When life was just adream for two, Wc strolled together all the way And dreamed of
The Beautillion Committee is appealing to tlie brotherhood for mentors for die Beautillion Class of 1996. We are also asking you to submit die names of promising candidates. This is the most important part of the program. All brothers are also urges to support the efforts of the committee by soliciting and providing ads and sponsors for the souvenir program. This is amajor part of the scholarship program. The success of the program depends on YOU. Details are forthcoming.
1996 EASTERN REGIONAL
Focusing on tlic theme, "Reclaiming the Spirit of Brotherhood", the 1996 Eastern Regional Convention will take place April 11-14, 1996 in Providence, Rliode Island. Plan now to attend! Registration information will be forwarded to you in the near future. The Regional Staff Conference will be held on February 17, 1996 at the site of the Regional Convention.
MILLION MAN MARCH
Calendar of Events:
Chapter Events:
brotherhood and unity' were It was an overwhelming
To say that the Million Man March was agreat success is an understatement. Sentiments of love, omnipresent, experience to interact so positively with African American brothers from all walks of life. They came from nearby D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and from as far away as California, Florida and the Caribbean. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. were prominently represented as they proudly hailed their black and gold banners and paraphernalia, attended in impressive numbers, along witli Omicron Omicron and Beta, who hosted die entire Beta Nu Chapter from Florida A&M University. All chapters of the metropolitan area were represented as were brothers Darryl Matthews, Executive Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Brother Sam Wilson, Eastern REgion Vice President and Brother Roy L. Manley, candidate for General President, to name afew luminaries of the fraternity. It was heartwarming and uplifting to encounter so many Alpha men from across the United States.
ATTENTION ALL BROTHERS!
The National (General) Dues for 1996 MUST be received by the National Headquarters on or before November 15, 1995. To avoid alate dues assessment, acheck for National dues MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF BROTHER
JULIUS BRICE (FINANCIAL SECRETARY) BY NOVEMBER 9, 1995.
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Brother Cyrus Honesty is convalescing at home... Brother Ed Norwood is recuperating from his injury... the mother of Brother Vincent Orange is improving at home in California... the wife of Brother Louis Ford is resting at home... Brother Kevin Norton recently preached his trial sermon (Rev. Brother Norton?)... the brother of Brother Earl Root passed recently. Brother Elven Hosten is resting at home.
Brothers, if you have exciting fraternal news, please SHARE!!! You may call the editor at (202) 882 -6725 or write to Robert Warren, Jr. 1515 Ogden Street, N.W. #524, Washington,
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●Chapter meeting November 2, 1995, Howard University' Blackburn Center, 7:00 pm.
●Executive Board meeting November 29, 1995, 4101 South Dakota Ave. N.E., 7:00 pm.
●Founders Day Luncheon
The Sphinx Club Saturday, December 2, 1995
Area Chapter Events:
●Iota Upsilon Lambda's 25th Anniversary Banquet, Indian Springs Country Club, November 17, 1995
● Omicron Eta Lambda Dinner Dance, Bolling AFB, NCO Club, 6:30 p.m. ●Nov. 18
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer Chaplain Historian
Dean of Intake
Kevin Norton President
AssociateEditortotheSphinx
Education Director
Sergeant at Arms
Parliamentarian
Arciiivist
Immediate Past Presidents
Clyde Blassengale (202) 829 -0084
Julius Brice (202) 526 -7368
Curtis Hunigan (202) 484 -4944
Rev. Paul Hoggard (301) 262 -1597
C. C. Jones (202)588 -5641
(703) 684 -2978
Robert Warren, Jr. (202) 882 -6725
Ed Norwood III (703)241 -0313
Earl Root (202) 544 -5596
James McDonald (202) 544 -3542
Elmer Geatliers (202) 547 -2625
C.C. Jones III (202) 588 -5641
Morris Hawkins, Jr. (202) 232 -7265
95 Intake Class President
George H. Anderson (703) 476 -5960
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Adams, E. Avery Jr.
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Ballou, Jeff
Barry, Marion Jr.
Bell, Ryle
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Bolden, Howard F.
Booker, Sylvester. C.
Boyd, Moses
Brackeen, Thomas C.
Branchc, Glcnnwood J.
Brice, Julius H.
Bridges, Stanley P.
Brown, Arlester
Drown, iviiciiaci J.
Brown, Robert III
Brown, Russell S.
Brown, Shirley D.
Brown, Wesley A.
Buck, Louis W.
Calbert, William E.
Calhoun, Noah R
Caliman, Alvis W.
Carr, Albert
Childers, William C.
Clarke, Melvin L.
Cotton, Paul
Dawson, Horace G. Jr.
DeLaine, Franklin P.
Donaldson, James A.
Douglass, A. Gilbert
Duckenfield, Thomas
Eason, John C. Jr.
Ferrell, Odell Jr.
Fleming, Jeffery S.
Ford, Frederick W.
Freeman, Arthur M. Sr.
Gadsden, Elbert D.
Gardner, Wendell P. Jr.
Geathers, Elmer D.
Gill, Vernon S.
Goins, John H.
Gordon, Clarence R.
Green, Chester L.
Hafford, William M.
Hairston, Gregory K.
Harding, Louis T.
Harris, Rudolph
Harris, Rylan
Hawkins, Morris Jr.
Hawkins, W. A.
Haynes, James R.
Hicks, John D.
Higgins, Kenneth L.
Hoggard, J. Clinton
Hoggard, Paul S.
Honesty, Cyrus M.
Hoston, Eluen H. Jr.
House, C. C.
Hunigan, Curtis A.
Jackson, Leroy
Johnson, Campbell C. Johnson, RJohn
Jones, C. C.
Jones, Earle
Kelly, John
Lambert, Frank T.
Laney, Frederick J.
Langhorne, J. L.
Lee, Edgar P.
Littlejoh;^^ Willie A.
Manning. Malcolm G.
McCants, Odell Jr. McClellan, Wayland D.
Monroe, Jeffrey D.
Moore, Elmer J.
Morris, A1 Jr.
Murray, Louis E.
Norton, Kevin
Norwood, Edvan F. Ill
Orange, Vincent B.
Parker, P. Ernest Jr.
Peaco, James Jr.
Pearson, Alfonso N. Sr.
Penn, E. B.
Prentice, Issac
Pritchett, Daniel M. II
Reaves, Leon N.
Rice, William S. Ill
Robinson, t^uintin vV.
Robinson, William A.
Root, Earl V
Roper, John D.
Safrit, Sterling H.
Shepherd, Robert C.
Simons, Alfred E. Jr.
Smith, Hezekiah
Tappan, M. Steve
Taylor, Hosea E.
Taylor, Thaddeus
Taylor, Theodore E.
Thomas, William D.
Thornton, Sam Tucker, Sterling
Tuckson, Coleman R.
Tureman, James R.
Tyler, Lee A.
Wade, Charles B.
Warren, Robert Jr.
Watts, James S. Sr.
VTiite, Melvin
Wiley, Alan
Williams, David J. Williams, W. F.
Williams, W. Frank III
Williams, Wayne IC
Wilson, Clint C. II
Wilson, Yettekov
Windsor, George H. Wood, Garnett E.