Torch Magazine October 1990

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October 1990 Washington, D.C. MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

Message from the President

Greetings Brothers! Thanks for the wonderful show of enthusiasm at the September meeting. I greatly appreciate the spirit with which Brothers volunteered for Standing Committees and Iantici¬ pate that with an even bigger turn¬ out at the October meeting, we can finish staffing our committees to bring them all up to full strength. While we had over 100 Brothers in attendance, Iwould like to see twice that number present at the October meeting.

Which reminds me! As you well know, our plans are to have 200 fi nancial Brothers on our chapter rolls for the 1990-91 Fraternal Year. It can be done! Believe it or not, we mail newslet¬ ters to nearly 300 Brothers every month. To inactive Brothers, Iof¬ fer the following challenge: We know that you are out there, we are interest^ in you, we spend our money to communicate with you, so step forward and pay some dues. We would like to start realiz¬ ing our financial-strength goal at the October meeting, and to com¬ plete this goal by the December (continued on page 3)

Feel the spirit! Join us at the October meeting for our annual reclamation, fellowship, and para¬ phernalia night. This meeting will be Mu Lambda’s opportunity to introduce to some an reacquaint others with the Alpha Phi Alpha experience in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Share this night of fellow¬ ship with an inactive Brother! Bring him along. Come out and reaffirm your commitment to “our renowned Alpha Phi Alpha and dear fraternal bond.” Don’t forget to wear your Alpha paraphernalia! Tuck in that spare tire and don your line sweater or T-shirt. Pull out that hat you wore on line! If

you have banners, photographs, paddles, or other memorabilia, bring them! Show off your treas¬ ures! Make us laugh! Make us cry! Help us feel the Alpha spirit again!

This year’s program will be a surprise; it promises to be the greatest evening of fellowship ever. It will be fi lled with fraternal fun, frolic, food, drink, and good conversation, as Mu Lambda takes time to re fl ect and rededicate itself to the ideals of our Jewels. Reactivate that old line Brother of

yours; special recognition will be given to those Brothers who bring inactive Brothers to the meeting.

The Archives Committee has been established to pre¬ serve the legacy and heritage of Mu Lambda Chapter. The committee endeavors to collect, archive, and dis¬ play, memorabilia for the enlightenment of all. Our new chairman is Brother Elmer D. Geathers. Brother Geathers needs 5other Brothers with interests in history, fine arts, graphic arts, etc. to assist him .He also plans to collect biographical information on the founders of Mu Lambda Chapter. To volunteer for the committee or to supply data on the chapter founders, contact Brother Geathers at 547-2625.

COLLEGE

Beta Chanter

Omicron Omicron

Brothers of Omicron Omicron at the University of the District of Columbia have chosen adynamic leadership team for the 1990-91 school year:

President

Brother Aldean Pearson

Vice President

GIVE YOUR FAIR SHARE

Brother

The Brothers of Beta Chapter at Howard University celebrated Secretary the life of our late Brother Njisane E. Omawale on Thursday, September 6in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. Omawale passed to Omega Chapter on August 11; see the Omega-Chapter notice in the September Torch. Ahost of Brothers from area Alpha chapters along with the university commu¬ nity paid tribute to the life of this outstanding young Brother.

The service of triumph in¬ cluded moving tributes from Brothers of Beta Chapter, aliba¬ tion, and inspirational readings from both the Moslem and Christian traditions. Brother LeRoy Lowery, Chapter Advisor, and Brother Ryle Bell, Area Director, added to the solemnity of the occasion with re fl ections on Brother Omawale’s sojourn in Alpha. Stirring musical selections were rendered, particularly by the Beta Quartet.

Brother Eddie Reed, Jr.

Brother Jeffrey Seilers

IVeasurer, Director of Headquarters Fund Drive, and Chaplain

Brother Nathaniel Brown

Historian

Brother David Wright

Associate Editor to the Sphinx

Brother Andre Watkins

Education Director

Brother Steve Etheridge

Dean of Intake

Brother Eddie Reed, Jr. Sergeant at Arms and Parliamentarian

Brother Jeffrey Sellers

National

Headquarters Fund Drive

Give your $100 assessment to Brother Julius H. Brice (1429 Webster St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017) or send your check to Alpha Phi Alpha National Headquarters Drive PO. Box 53417 Chicago, Illinois 60653-9998. Be sure to include your Social Security number, and our chapter key number (111).

Newsletter Committee

Editor: William D. Thomas (363-7976)

Associate Editor: C.C. Jones (483-3102)

TheCirculationManagers:LouisA.Ford(723-8592),HaroldW.Hill(234-1906) deadline for submission of materials for the November issue is October 19.

Mu Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated P.O.Box 1993 Washington, D.C. 20013

President Vice President

Recording Secretary

Treasurer

Associate Editor to The Sphinx Chaplain

Education Director

Historian

Dean of Intake

Corresponding Secretary

Financial Secretary

Sergeant at Arms

Morris Hawkins, Jr. (232-7265) Louis A. Ford (723-8592)

Robert M. Brown, ni (354-8018)

Curtis A. Hunigan (484-4944)

William D. Thomas (363-7976)

Father Jerry Hargrove, Jr. (397-2525) C. C. Jones, in (483-3102)

Elmer D. Geathers (547-2625)

Herman L. Queen (397-8821)

Harold WHill, Jr. (234-1906) ....Benjamin J. Carson, HI (546-8704)

Maryland D. Kemp (583-1261)

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meeting with atypical Alpha cele¬ bration. Irealize that Brothers are not able to attend every meeting; we don’t expect that. Therefore, we are busy planning to sponsor enough activities, both social and otherwise, that will give Brothers ample opportunity for fraternizing, fellowshiping, and networking. You will see your dues at work for you.

1990-91 Dues

Although the 1990-91 budget and dues schedule has not been ap¬ proved, Brothers should come to the October meeting prepared to meet their financial obligation. The new dues schedule will most likely be about the same as In 1989-90. Dues for the 1989-90 fraternal year were $85 for life members and $160 for non-life members. (The $160 includes $75 for the National Grand Tax, which is pro-rated as follows for recently graduated Brothers: 1st year—$37.50; 2nd year—$56.00.1 Dues mav be mailed to Brother Benjamin J. Carson. Ill at 1417 Massachusetts Avenue S.E.. #2. Washington. D.C.. 20003. Remember to include your social security number on your check. Please take care of your fra¬ ternal obligations now. Our Financial Secretary, Ben Carson, has been instructed to work with each Brother in every way possible to make it easy to pay grand taxes and local dues within areasonable period of time. We would like for Mu Lambda to

be able to make astrong showing of fi nancial Brothers with the highest number of delegates at the 85th Anniversary (Convention in Baltimore next year. So Brothers, “Do the right thing!” Support your Fraternity, your Chapter, and your community. To send your dues by mail, see "1990-91 Dues" on this page.

Iwill be telling you more about our successes as the year goes by, and Standing Committee Chairmen will be sharing more de¬ tails of plans and activities with you in the future. We have also created several special Ad Hoc Committees. Each will bring aspe-

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cial program to us during the year. We already have a“Ministers' Group” chaired by Brother Jerry Hargrove, and a“Health Affairs Group” chaired by Brother Sylvester Booker. We will be forming other special interest groups very soon. Let us know of your special interests. Every Brother indeed possesses special interests and talents; we hope to form interest groups to accommo¬ date everyone.

October is traditionally our month for Reclamation and Fellowship. Come out to this meeting clad in your Alpha Paraphernalia; Don’t be ano show. Ilook forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 4at 7:00 P.M. sharp. Look, we have

delightful beverages until 7:30 P.M., and we let you slip out quietly for refills during the meet¬ ing. “... And the recollections slowly fade away ... !

OCTOBER

Cyrus M. Honesty (2), Louis T. Harding (12), UJilliam C. Childers (16), Raron S. Harris (21), C. C. House (23), James F. LlJalker (25), Clement Cooper (26).

Mu Lambda extends its care and concern for Brother Hallem H. Williams, Jr., who is recuperating from surgery; we pray for his speedy recovery ... ●

SEND US YOUR

4 Monthly meeting of Mu Lambda Chapter, 7:00 P.M., Blackburn Student Center, Howard University: Fellowship and Paraphernalia Night.

Executive Committee Meeting, 7:00 P.M., Room 142 Blackburn Student Center, Howard University. 17 November

Monthly meeting of Mu Lambda Chapter, 7:00 P.M., Blackburn Student Center, Howard University.

Executive Committee Meeting, 7:00 P.M., Room 142 Blackburn Student Center, Howard University.

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RTTEnPRnCE

Six visiting Brothers were intro¬ duced at the September meeting: Brothers Eric Elmore (Alpha '83); Roger Pilgrim (Epsilon Zeta '89); Kevin McFarland (Alpha Mu '78); Damon Rays (Beta Mu '89); and Charles Robinson (Alpha Omicron).

Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

P.O. Box 1993

Washington, D.C. 20013

Support

Harary Arlhm

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8<slh©!liirti^j3p Ftyiirad by sending your tax-deductible contributions to Brother Frederick Laney, 1834 Shepherd St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. Your generosity is most appre¬ ciated; help some deserving student today.

Help!!!

Uolunteers are needed to maintain and seruice the refreshment bar at our monthiy meetings, if you mould like to heip by purchasing supplies, bartending, etc., please contact rBrother Morris Hamkins. i