October 1989
MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Vlessage from
another have drifted away?
the President
possibility that not all of the “good” ones have been admitted
Concurrently, we also accept the
earlier, and tiierefore, aneed ex¬
ists for the pledge process at the
graduate chapter level.
Why do we need these men? To strengthen our effectiveness in attempting to improve the quality
of life of our fellow man. With so
much to do and so little time, we
need the added presence of qual¬
ity to assist in the achievement of our goals. Former General
Secretary James Huger said, “The It has been apolicy of mine to view zealots with suspicion. All too often the impression is one of manufactured sincerity when the professing of one’s cause is done in afeverish pitch. Lest that be the case with regard to our next meet¬
ing—Fellowship and Parapher¬ nalia Night—the air must be cleared.
Two of the primary purposes of
this event are reclamation of
Brothers and introduction of pros¬
pective members. The importance
of getting Brothers to return to the
“fold” cannot be emphasized too strongly. Neither can the intake
program of Alpha has been broad¬ ened—we are putting action into
Black and Gold paraphernalia will be everywhere at the October meeting, as Mu Lambda kicks off
its reclamation and intake program for the new Fraternal year. This meeting will be Mu Lambda’s unique opportunity to introduce to some and reacquaint with others
the Alpha Phi Alpha experience in Metropolitan Washington. Potential fraternity pledges as well
not want to allow either of those
Roundtable” to enjoy the fraternal
ness. The need for members is not
to ful ll some ego-tripping desire to swell the rolls or to only collect the dues payment. To the contrary, as the Marines have said rst, we are looking for “a few good men.” What better source is there than men who answered the call at an
earlier date but for one reason or
all if it is to be an effective one.
You can do your part, you must do your part and you, each of you, must see to it that some inactive
Brother joins the fold to help push
the action program to asuccessful conclusion.” ■NT
ixeed there be any more said? In planning for your attendance on October 5th, include acall to a
Brother that has temporarily for¬ gotten the “Good Old Alpha
Spirit.” Bring him along and,
hopefully, you, he, Mu Lambda, Alpha Phi Alpha, and the (continued on page 4)
Fellowship, and Paraphernalia Night
process of new membership be acts to be clouded by overzealous¬
our program of action—this pro¬ gram must have the support of us
Reclamation Roundtable, Fraternal
as inactive Brothers are invited to attend o u r Reclamation
taken too lightly. However, we do
Induction by state location, and 3) those with Alpha fathers, sons,
and brothers. Most important, Brothers will have the opportu¬
nity, during our open microphone session, to share experiences on what Alpha Phi Alpha has meant in their life. Finally, we will dis¬ cuss how Brothers may reaf rm our commitment to the “House of
Alpha” by reactivating with our Chapter.
Overall, the evening will be
lled with fraternal fun, frolic, food, drink, and good conversation as Mu Lambda retraces its history
spirit that binds us all. This year, the program will be led by two moderators who will guide us through discussions of
and de nes its future course. Brothers, bring another Brother
the Chapter’s historic past,
or potential pledge! Don’t forget
present, as well as the vision of the
Chapter as we enter the 21st
Century. We will also engage in
our own “Trivial Pursuit” as we
introduce Brothers by 1) decade of initiation, e.g., the 1970’s, 2)
to wear your paraphernalia; wear
your old frat sweater (if it hasn’t shrunk). Let’s reaf rm the com¬ mitment to “our renowned Alpha
Phi Alpha and dear fraternal bond."
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Henry A. Cailis Charles H. Chapman
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Eugene Kinckle Jones
George B, Kelley
Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W, Tandy
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