Torch Magazine October 1991

MU LAMBDAChapter,Alpha PhiAlpha Fraternity, Incorporated

Message from the President Founders' Day luncheon to Feature Past Deneral

President Washington

Brothers, we have once again, come to the time of year where we pause and take stock of what it means to be an Alpha man. That time of year for us in Mu Lambda is the month of October, when we celebrate with reclamation and fellowship, with paraphernalia and light heartedness, and for some, with lightheadedness. But more importantly, for all of the fun and laughs and for all of the fellowship, it is also atime to be somber and reflective —atime to revisit the past, to reUsh its ■memories, but then to move on. We look around us. We observe our peersyounger Brothers and the Brothers new to Mu Lambda, and we think quietly to ourselves: “Where are we going? Where will we be at the end of another fraternal year?”

Mu Lambda will celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Fraternity’s founding with a Fraternal Luncheon on Saturday, December 7at the Howard Inn, focusing on the theme, “Shaping Future on the Basis of our —Promoting the African-American Male.” The keynoter will be Brother Walter Washington, Past General President, and currently President of Alcorn State University located in Lorman, Mississippi. Alumni Tickets are $20.00; alimited number of tickets for College

Brothers are available for $12.00. To purchase tickets or to obtain further information, contact Brother Clint C. Wilson (301-946-5066); Robert Brown, in (703-354-8018); Dan Nowell (202-547-3576); Louis Ford(202723-8592); William Thomas (202-363-7976); Roger Pilgrim (202-723-8787); Rylan Harris (202-882-4407); John R. Johnson (202-265-5173); Morris Hawkins (202-232-7265); C. C. Jones (202-483-3102); Fred Laney (202-882-8509^, or John Briscoe (202-526-7368). ACT NOWIQ

Election Set for Beta Mu Lambda Board Members

The Chapter’s Executive Committee the approved following guidelines for election of Brothers to fill the 5vacancies on the corporation board: -we take stock of the

It is the “moving on” that seems to be the hardest part for some of us. Indeed, Alpha Phi Alpha has a rich history and arich legacy. Mu Lambda Brothers have contributed greatly to profundity and excellence. Yet, we all must accept the fact that we are living in adecade of change and (continued on page 3)

1. The Election Process will be under the auspices of the Sergeant at Arms, Brother Maryland D. Kemp and the Parliamentaii^, Brother Melvin White. Of fi cial ballot counters will be designated by these individuals.

3. Brothers are to mark their ballots with an “X” (VOTE FOR FIVE INDIVIDUALS) and place their ballots in the ballot box.

4. The 5Brothers receiving the highest number of votes shaW be considered elected. (In the event of atie for the fifth position, there will be arunoff.)

5. The results of the election will be announced by the Chapter President during the Remarks segment following the “Alpha Towne Meeting.

2. Ballots will be distributed to Brothers (who meet requirements of the Chapter’s constitution) in the lobby to the East Ballroom. Ballots will be distributed from 6:45 to 7:30 p. m. □ aU this bastion of

COLLEGE 1991-92 Dues

The Brothers of Beta Chapter, one of Alpha’s finest, held their annual “Making it at the Mecca Program” on Tuesday September 3. *nie program, which is targeted toward freshmen, was presided over by Brother Jay Augustine, Beta’s Director of Educational Activities. The successful program concluded with arousing rendition of the Alpha Hymn and avibrant granddaddy’s step, atraditional Beta stomp.

Brothers should come to the October meeting prepared to meet their financial obligation for the year. The dues are $95 for life members and $170 for non-life members. (The $170 includes $75 for the Grand Tax. which is pro-rated as foibws for recently graduated Brothers: 1st year —$37.50; 2nd year —$56) Dues may also be mailed to Brother Julius H. Brice at 1429 Webster Street N. E., Washington, D. C., 20017. Re¬ member to include your social security number on your check. The Chapter appreciates your prompt payment.

newsletter, Campus View, published by Omicron Omicron now has acirculation of 2500. The Chapter also participates in Union Temple Baptist Church’s Rites of Passage ftogram for Young Males.

October

2Greek-letter Organizations

Social 5Party

9Alpha Sweetheart Mixer

December

Activities for the month of September presentation, Television Media” by Brother David Burdett of Fox News and an Alpha Invitational Meeting. Upcoming events are as follows: included “Blacks a m □

5Founders’ Day Black and Gold Ball, Carnegie Library

February 1992

21-23 Ski Trip

Newsletter Committee

Editor: William D. Thomas (202-363-7976)

Associate Editor: C.C. Jones (202-483-3102)

Circulation Managers: Jeffrey D. Kimbrough (703-671-0747) Louis A. Ford (202-723-8592)

The deadline for submission of materials for the November issue is October 16.

African- or

Under the guidance of the President, Brother Charles Graham, the Brothers of Beta also carried out asuccessful series of activities during its Alpha Week from September 8-13. “Alpha Week” included worship services at Howard’s Rankin Chapel with Rev. David Durham, guest minister; aprogram on relationships, “This 'Hiing Called Love;" apanel discussion on “Blacks and Law School Admission,” featuring Brother Ramsey, Dean, Howard Law School; ajazz studies program with Dr. Arthur Dawkins; a presentation American Opportunities in Communications” featuring Dr. Bishetta Merritt; and concluded with “The End of Alpha Week Jam” in the ballroom of the Armour J. Blackburn University Center.

Brothers of Omicron Omicron at the University of the District of Columbia continue to hold high the name of Alpha Phi Alpha. On July 6and 7the Chapter held its planning retreat for the new fraternal year. The university-wide

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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

Parliamentarian

Morris Hawkins, Jr. (202-232-7265)

Louis A. Ford (202-723-8592) Thomas A. Duckenfield (202-829-9305)

Rylan R. Harris (202-8824407)

William D. Thomas (202-363-7976)

James Coleman (202-722-1260)

C. C. Jones, m(202483-3102)

Elmer D. Geathers (202-547-2625) .... Robert M. Brown, m(703-354-8018) ...Jeffrey D. Kimbrough (703-671-0747)

JuUus H. Brice (202-526-7368)

Maryland D. Kemp (202-583-1261)

Melvin White (202-547-6554)

^^m(continuedfrompage1) new decisions. We must accept the fact that men are chosen to be W Alphasfortheirambitiousness,for W theirgentleman-likedemeanorfor f their versatility, for their r scholarship, and yes. for their

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Brother Charles E. Pettigrew,Jr. (1916-1991)

Brother Pettigrew leaves to mourn his memory his wife of 46 years, his son, and ahost of other relatives and friends.

(1937- 1991)

Brother Charles (Jack) Edward Pettigrew. Jr. entered toega Joshua Hutchins Chapter from The Oreater Southeast Community Hospital on Wednesday, September 4, after dn extended illness. He was bom in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on October 1, 1916. After graduating .from high school in Bluefield, he attended Bluefield State College and later complete^ his course of study at Virginia State University, earning aB. S. degree in math in 1940. He received his Master of Arts degree from the University of the District of Columbia.

Brother Joshua Hutchins. Jr. the senior pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington entered Omega Chapter from his home on August 29. Anative of Huntingtown, Maryland, Brother Hutchins graduate from St Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, master’s

sensitivity, academic integrity, economic Virginia. He received a degree in geology at Interdenominational Theological in Atlanta and adoctorate in

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In fact. Iam remmded of the many expectations of an Alpha man: those dealing with physical fimess, social equilibrium,, moral cultural security, excellence, and spiritual sobriety. Therefore, my expectations of and for my Brothers are those which I try to live by and exemplify on a daily basis. Itry to express myself ■well with my Brothers. Ithink I exhibit emotions that reflect a certain amount of poise and self-control. 1work cooperatively with of fi cers and committee members, opinions of my own, and yet Itry tolerant, reliable, understanding, and sensible and I respect the rights of my Brothers.

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In 1943, while at the University theology at the New York of Michigan, Brother Pettigrew Theological^Seminary.He was draftSj into the U. S. Army received his license to preach in where he served 3years, including 1955^andhewasordaineda aEuropean tour of duty. Upon deacon in 1960 and an elder in the States, he and 1962.

Those Marguerite Effie Josey were involv^ in the complex planning married on December 27, _1945. for the event are very excited and ___ have high expectations, based on bom. the caliber of the participants and demonstrated interest by other chapters in the Metropolitan Washington Area. Icert^y look forward to October with eager anticipation, but then Ialways look forward to any occasion to fraternize with my Brothers. Brothers, please come prepared to rekindle your love for Alpha, to stand up for free speech and to express your opinions l pastoral career in Clarksburg, West Virginia. From 1964 to 1967. he worked in Lutherville, Maryland and from 1967 to 1973, he was at Douglas Methodist

was a ,1. Church of the Atonement and the Teachers D.C. Mathematics Association. on the Order of Business. In closing, here is aquote from Alfred Lord Tennyson:

Brother Pettigrew taught math at Shaw Junior high School for 14 yearsandatEasternHighSchool until his retirement. In addition, he was alocal distributor for the Afro-American Newspapers and for 10 years adistributor for the Johnson Publishing Company. He member of the Episcopal United Memorial C^iurch in Washington. He Aen became pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Annapolis. From 1979 until he began his Asbury United at pastorate Methodist Church in Washington, he was district superintendent of the Washington Central District of the United Methodist Church, In addition, he was aboard memtter of many church and community organizations.

“/n that Fair Order of the Table Round Aglorious company, the flower of men Who rode about, redressing human wrong. They spoke no slander —no! —nor listened to it. Who served as amodel for amighty world. They loved one maiden only. And lived for her through years of noblest deeds.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Walker Hutchins and three children, aU of Washington, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mu Lambda Chapter

Morris Hawkins, Jr., President

CALLING ALL RETIRED AND SENIOR ALPHAS

THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE HAS PLANNED ASPECIAL LUNCHEON

PLACE

iliJUST FOR YOU!!I :Fort McNair Of fi cers CluO Fort Leslie McNair 4th &PStreets S.tf. Washington, D*C.

DATE 11:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1991

TIME

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renew brotherhood the way it used to be in Alpha Phi Alpha; meet National Of fi cers and National Executive Staffers; make plans for future LUNCHEONS; and HAVE FUN, FUN, FUN!

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Our sincere best wishes are extended to Brother Frank E recuperating at home following major surgery; we sorely miss the stellar presence of this Chapter stalwart at monthly meetings and pray for his continued recovery Our best wishes also go to Brother Byron J. Grayson, Jr., who has answered the call to the ministry. His initial sermon, entitled “Missing the Mission" was delivered on Sunday, August 4 at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. Brother Grayson is now enrolled in Howard University's Divinity School and he will start classes of instruction for the ministry in the A. M. E. Church later this

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At the September Chapter meeting. Brother Daniel M. Pritcnett, III retired patent attorney, who is presently adocent at the National Archives, presented the Chapter an autographed portrait of Brother Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice Congratulations to Brother Jerry L. Williamson! He and Mrs. Williamson are the proud new parents ot afuture Alpha man —Jerry, III, born May 25 at Howard University Hospital .Jerry, Jr. will be attending Northern Virginia Law School Brother J. Leon Langhome has informed the Brotherhood of his n^oye to a retirement community in Columbia, Maryland, effective September 12. Brother Langhorne has been active with Mu Lambda for 40 years and will miss the fellowship of the meetings as much as we will miss him. sends his best wishes to all. You may reach him at Vantage House, Apartment #913, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, Maryland, 21044, Telephone 596-6564; no area code is required fromD. C..... .Brother Jerry E. Hargrove, Jr. is celebrating 15 years in the priesthood and 5 years as pastor at Holy Name Church in D. C. Aspecial celebration observance was held at the church on September 18Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., D. C. Alumni Chapter, Adult Literacy Council is seeking tutors for an assault on illiteracy. Training will be provided. Interested Brothers should contact Brother Louis Ford at 202-723-8592 tor An article in the August issue of flpsehCg entitled ," cited Brother Walter M. Bry^t, abiology Junior High School and the Chairman of the According to Brother Brown, “We fi ad eseboysandgirlB fall

“Programs that Make the Grade instructor at Hugh M. Browne Rites of Passage Program there, that kids very of tendon' trespect oneaaother. loarntoworktogetheraadlearnraepect« Westartod[thlsprogram]to implementthevalueBthataremiBBingoTheroaroBomeexceptionallyfine childrenherewhowant to learnandhavenobody to teach them those thingB» And there' epeer preaeure —Alot of them don ■tget out of this environmentlongenoughtogetanythingelee □■ September Chapter Meeting included Brothers Reginald Pouse (Omicron La^da Alpha) ;M. Dausby (Phi Chi) ;Moses Boyd (Theta Nu) ;Jeron^ Furlough (Delta Beta; Delta Epsilon Lambda); Jeff Ballou (Epsilon Gamma Lambda) ;and Len Randolph (Iota UpsiIon Lambda)

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WANT TO BE ATUTOR?

Acourse in "How to Tutor Elementary School Children is currently being conducted on Saturdays at Bruce-Monroe Elementary School. The course spans an 8-hour period. However, the programmatic teaching materials can be completed in separate Saturday sessions, training dates remaining are SEPTEMBER 21 and 28 and OCTOBER 5and 12

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Mu Lambda's “Go To High School, Go to College-" program has been launched. The combined mentoring and tutorial program begins November 1. partnership school is Bruce-Monroe Elementary School, located at Georgia Avenue and Hobart Place N. W. The school's student body is sorely in_ need of the additional assistance proposed by Mu Lambda. By working with 4th, 5th, or 6th graders we will stand abetter chance of helping these students become academically and morally strong for later success in high

To volunteer or to obtain further information.

The school and college, contact Brothers Leroy Jackson (202-388-6378) or JUan Powell (202-291-7852)

contributed $1,050.00 toward defraying expenses for the Chapter's hospitality suite at the General Convention in Baltimore this summer. Brothers who anted up included Ryle A. Bell, Clyde M. Blassengale, Sylvester C. Booker, Thomas C. Brackeen, Julius H, Brice, Stanley P. Bridges, Walter M. Bryant, Howard C. Carrington, Benjamin J. Carson, Frederick W, Ford, Louis A. Ford, Elmer D. Geathers, Vernon s. Gill, Louis T. Harding, Rylan R. Harris, Morris Hawkins, Paul S. Hoggard, John T. C. C. House, Curtis A. Hunigan, Tom Johnson, C. C. Jones, Earle

Brother Curtis A. Hunigan reports that Brothers III, Hood, Jr

Jones, Maryland D. Kemp, Jeffrey D. Kimbrough, Edgar P. Lee, LeRoy Lowery, Lloyd T. McGriff, Jeffrey D. Monroe, Juan H. Powell, Ernest L. Smith, William D. Thomas, James F. Walker, Jerry Williamson, Clint C. Wilson, Mu Lambda congratulates ● Thomas J. Yeldell; emd George W. Young III

Brother Wendell T. Gardener, Jr. who was sworn in as an associate judge with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on September 5. We wish him much success

Happy fi fth wedding anniversary (October 4) to

Brother Aaron Copeland and his wife Dorothea.

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October

Monthlymeeting,MuLambdaChapter,7:00P.M.,EastBallroom,ArmourJ.Blackburn University Center, Howard University.

Towne Meeting, Paraphernalia, and Fellowship Night of 5Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation Board Members

ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting,MuLambdaChapter,7:30P.M.,Room142,ArmourJ. Blackburn University Center, Howard University.

November

Monthlymeeting,MuLambdaChapter.7:00P.M.,ArmourJ.BlackburnUniversityCenter Restaurant, Howard University.

ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting,MuLambdaChapter,7:30P.M.,Room142,ArmourJ. Blackburn University Center, Howard University.

pipha Tomne Meeting set for October_5

traditional Paraphernalia /Fellowship Night will take place Mu Lambda's duringtheRiphaTowneMeetingonThursdayOctober3intheEast BallroomoftheArmourJ.BlackburnUniuersitgCenter,HowardUniuersitg. will Include entertainment from the undergraduate forum for discussion of Alpha Phi Alpha-related The Towne Meeting

Brothers Cyrus M. Honesty (2); Louis T. Harding (12); William C. Childers (16); Aaron S. Harris (21); C. C. House (23); James F. Walker (25); and Clement Cooper chapters as well as a issues.AllofthelocalchaptersIntheWashingtonMetropolitanAreahaue been inuited. Buest panelists will include Brothers Tony manri, Eastern RegionUicePresident;domesBlanton,EKecutiueSecretary;LouisBuck, Benerel Comptroller; LeRog Lowery, Chairman of National Programs; Charles Graham. President, Beta Chapter^ and Eddie Reed, President. Omlcrom Omicrom Chapter. Our own Brother Uemon Gill (a former Mu LambdaChapterPresident)willsemeasmoderator.Othersurpriseiguests will be attending and the Mu Lambda Historical Collection will be on display. (26).

Mu Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, P.O. Box 1993

Washington, D.C. 20013