GEORGIA DISTRICT 2024 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
About Nu Mu Lambda
Nu Mu Lambda, the second oldest alumni chapter in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, was established by thirty-seven brothers who felt that the spirit of Alpha needed to spread to the suburbs of Atlanta. In the late 1970s, many African-American families were moving into DeKalb County, creating economic and social growth in Decatur and surrounding cities. In 1979, Alpha men living in DeKalb County recognized an opportunity to make an impact in their immediate community and they began the process to form a new chapter.
On June 15, 1980, the Nu Mu Lambda chapter was established and since its inception, has continued to spread the light of Alpha, not only in the Decatur area, but also throughout DeKalb County and beyond. Known as the “DeKalb Alphas,” brothers work to serve the needs of the community, from providing youth mentorship to advocating for voter registration rights.
Through the DeKalb Alphas Mentoring Initiative, over 100 young men from 3rd grade through 12th grade are exposed to a yearlong series of enrichments, social activities, and seminars that promote academic excellence and social responsibility. The program culminates with a Beautillion, in which high school seniors partake in a rites-of-passage ceremony to transition them into manhood.
The chapter received the National Alumni Chapter of the Year Award in 2001, 2002, and 2003 while programs such as the Wellness Day Challenge, the Wesley Club, and the ‘Get Out the Vote’ Flash Mobs have been recognized at the local, regional, and national level. Nu Mu Lambda is the advising chapter for the Mu Alpha chapter at Emory University and the Upsilon Omicron chapter at Oglethorpe University. The chapter received the National Charles H. Wesley Award, which recognizes joint initiatives between alumni and college chapters, consecutively from 2000 to 2010.
In 2006, the DeKalb Alphas represented a coalition of Georgia and national groups in a lawsuit challenging a Georgia State Election Board regulation which severely restricted the ability of private groups conducting voter registration drives. In the case ACORN v. Cox, a federal judge granted an injunction blocking enforcement of the regulation. The chapter also represented the Charles H. Wesley Education Foundation in a similar suit in 2004, after the Georgia Secretary of State rejected a group of applications collected by brothers at a voter registration drive.
Nu Mu Lambda is a life member of the NAACP, participates in the March of Dimes Walk America, AIDS Walk Atlanta, is a member of the DeKalb Chapter of the National PanHellenic Council, and contributed over $40,000 to the MLK National Memorial Project. With a roster of over 100 members, Nu Mu Lambda is the second largest chapter in Georgia and represents brothers from every part of the professional world, including business, education, finance, law, medicine, military, public service, religion, and recent college graduates
2024 – 2025 CHAPTER OFFICERS
President
Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Associate Editor to the Sphinx
Chaplain
Historian
Director of Educational Activities
Director of Community Involvement
Chapter Dean
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Sergeant-at-Arms
Parliamentarian
Immediate Past President
Bro. Darryl Haynes
Bro. Christopher Addison
Bro. Sidney Smith
Bro. Lavell Lewis
Bro. Dr. Jonathan Tomlin
Bro. Judesther Marc
Bro. Zachary McGowan
Bro. Jacques Meadows, Sr.
Bro. Nate Thomas
Bro. Kenneth Scott
Bro. Kenneth Ray
Bro. Greg Cade
Bro. Stephan Gater
Bro. Joshua Williams
Bro. Dr. William Bennett
Bro. Dr. Brian Jemmott
Bro. Greg Cade
Bro. James McRae
Bro. Gregory Bailey
Bro. Trent Taylor
CONTRIBUTIONS TO GROWTH OF PERSONAL SERVICE TO THE CHAPTER MEMBERS
PEN & COFFEE SERIES
Pen & Coffee series provides regular educational and developmental lectures and workshops. The purpose of this series is to inform and empower brothers and the communities we serve, both young and old, in personal, fraternal, and other matters that are relevant to the brotherhood and society in general.
COLLEGE 2 CORPORATE INITIATIVE CAREER SYMPOSIUM SERIES
Brothers Bobby Daniels, Kevin Marshall, and Darryl Haynes hosted two discussion panels in conjunction with the Upsilon Omicron chapter at Oglethorpe University.
ANNUAL RETREAT
Dekalb Alphas host a Fall and Spring Retreat each year. The chapter developed a 3-year Strategic Plan led by Vice President Addison. The retreat served as an opportunity to assess progress of the plan and build skills in teamwork and communication. Brothers also found time to fellowship in our annual Spades Tournament.
ALPHA GAMES
NML hosted its 2nd Annual Alpha Games. Nu Mu Lambda, Omicron Mu Lambda, Eta Lambda, Delta Theta Lambda, Rho Kappa Lambda competed in the Olympic style games.
MEMBERS IN ALPHA LEADERSHIP
Georgia District:
John Jordan – Special Assistant, Fiscal Matters
Gregory L. Bailey - Chairman, Belford V. Lawson Oratorical
R. David Freeman – Chairman,
Membership, Standards, and Extensions Committee
Obie McDaniel, III - Director, Convention Registration
Jacques Meadows - Co-Chairman, Reclamation, Retention, & Transitions
Marlon Miller – 2023 Chairman, Awards Committee
Dr. Reggie Warren - Vice-Chairman, Collegiate Scholar's Bowl
Southern Region:
Alprentice Rawls – Regional Coach
Darryl Haynes - Member, Grievance & Discipline Committee
Dr. Johnathan Tomlin – Chair, College Brothers Affairs
Michael Turner – Chair, Regional Step Competition Committee
National:
Gregory L. Bailey - Chairman, Collegiate Scholar's Bowl
Jacques Meadows – Crendentials Committee
Dexter Leon A. Taylor - Member, Internal Audit Review Team
Alprentice Rawls – Member, Membership Development Committee
John H. Jordan – Audit Committee
Michael Turner – National Step Competition Committee
CONVENTION PARTICIPATION
Nu Mu Lambda has registered at each district, regional, and national convention at full delegate strength. Approximately 35% of the chapter roster attends each convention and we have 4 brothers that serve as convention officials.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AIDS WALK
Nu Mu Lambda participates in the AIDS Walk of Atlanta each year.
MALE MENTORING SUMMIT
Nu Mu Lambda participated in a panel at the Male Mentoring Summit hosted at Arabia Mountain High School.
Health & Wellness Summit
Nu Mu Lambda hosted its annual Health & Wellness Summit which focused on issues impacting Black Men’s Health.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Every month, Nu Mu Lambda provides distributes 300 boxes of food that feed over 2,000 people.
HOME FOR DEKALB
Brothers work closely with a local non-profit for rehab homes for local seniors.
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Over 300 new toys distributed through the Decatur Cooperative Ministry.
REAL MEN READ
Brothers of NML reading to students at Stoneview Elementary in Lithonia, GA.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Initiative
Brothers volunteered at the Southern Blood Cancer Conference providing guidance and resources to hundreds of cancer survivors.
BOOK DRIVE
Donated 60 books for the Juneteenth black North Dekalb County Book Drive.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS PARTICIPATION
A.
CHARLES
HASTON BROTHER’S KEEPER PROGRAM
Our Brother’s Keeper efforts involve the entire Chapter and are built around our C.A.R.E. strategies:
C - Call a Brother Campaign
A - Assess Needs and Act
R - Resource Advice (Community, Legal, Health, etc.)
E - Engagement (reclamation, provide transportation)
We are strategically positioned to serve our more senior Brothers, their wives, and their families not only in times of need, but also to maintain Brotherly contact and fraternal interaction.
The chapter held a training session with 23 senior brothers (65+)to review the Risk Management presentations with them and ensure they were able to become Risk Management and IMDP certified.
SENIOR BROTHER RECOGNITION
NML invites brothers to fellowship with our “seasoned” brothers over a meal periodically throughout the year.
A VOTELESS PEOPLE IS A HOPELESS PEOPLE
Conducted voter registration drives at 15 Dekalb County High Schools (57% of schools) schools registering over 57 new voters
Distributed bumper sticker with voter registration QR code.
∙ Encouraged brothers to become election poll workers.
∙ Hosted Dekalb County CEO Forum.
Three Brothers participated in Georgia Alpha Day at the Capital
∙ Three chapter members ran for public office and Bro. Rashaun Kemp was elected GA State Senator
GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN
Nu Mu Lambda brothers spent weekends standing at 8 intersections to promote voting to the community. Intersections were areas of low-voter turnout and the message was visible to over 30,000 passing vehicles.
∙ Dresden Rd and Buford Hwy
∙ Evans Mill Rd and Mall Pkwy
Memorial Dr and Rockbridge Rd
∙ Panola Rd and Covington Hwy
∙ Panola Rd and Fairington Rd
∙ S. Hairston Rd and Covington Hwy
Wesley Chapel Rd and Flat Shoals Rd
GO-TO-HIGH SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE
Each year, Nu Mu Lambda takes a group of mentees on a college tour. This year, the Brothers in our mentee chapter, Upsilon Omicron at Oglethorpe University, provided high school students with a tour and seminar about preparation for college life.
DEKALB ALPHAS MENTORING INITIATIVE
Over 100 young men participate in the DeKalb Alphas Mentoring Initiative from 3rd grade to 12th grade, culminating in a Beautillion program. Bi-weekly virtual enrichments cover topics such as reading, math, and SAT prep. Over $54,000 was provided in scholarships to senior Beaus.
PROJECT ALPHA
NML hosts Male Bonding session during the DAMI Saturday enrichment. The focus was on the mental health of Black men and boys, the quality of our relationships, the importance of listening/being heard by our fathers and significant male role models
BIG BROTHERS
Nu Mu Lambda has maintained a strong relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta since serving as the pilot Alpha chapter for the partnership in 2000. The chapter has 5 Brothers serving as “Bigs”.
COLLEGE BROTHERS EMPOWERMENT RETREAT
Nu Mu Lambda organized a community service initiative with college Brothers and to prepare 500 toiletry kits for the homeless population of Atlanta.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Received the 2024 Community Impact Award for efforts in organizing community service event during the Southern Regional College Brother Empowerment Retreat
Four Brothers served as part of the choir in the recording of the “Hymn to the Founders”
Recognized for volunteering at the Dekalb County School District Parent and Family Engagement Oktoberfest.
Brother William Flippin had a bridge named after him in Dekalb County for his service to the community.
Brother Markeith Wilson was sworn-in as a Judge for the Dekalb County Juvenile Court
Nu Mu Lambda was invited to represent Dekalb County at a reception welcoming the Ambassador from the Bahamas
ALPHA DERBY
NML provides seed money for the Alpha Derby, and each year has received proceeds towards our Foundation.
NML AWARDS
Brothers are recognized each year for their contributions to the chapter and the community.
WESLEY CLUB
Brothers were recognized for donating over $50,000 towards our mentoring program and scholarships.
REACTIVATION ACTIVITIES
REACTIVATION & RETENTION
Beyond the work of Alpha, we find plenty of opportunities to socialize with one another. We host celebrations, gatherings, and family orientated events that have resulted in reactivating 17 brothers. Successful reactivation and retention strategies included:
• New Chapter Member (Reactivated & Neophyte) Orientation Session & Handbook
• In Case You Missed It Newsletter
• Alpha Milestone Celebration (25, 50, 55, 60, and 70-Year Brothers)
• Reactivated Brother Swag Bag (Includes: Dekalb Alpha T-Shirt, NML Pin, wristband)
