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A L P H A P H I A L P H A
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President’s Message “There is but one unconditional commandment, which is that we
should seek incessantly, with fear and trembling, so to vote
and to act as to bring about the very largest total universe of
good which we can see. “ - William James
When the laws of apartheid were repealed in South Africa and all citizens were allowed to exercise their newfound right to vote, the lines at the polls were unbelievably long. People, particularly the black citizens, waited hours to cast their ballots for the first democratic government. I think all voting should take on the same importance – around the world, but especially in the United States.
There is an air of apathy amongst many voters as shown by the small percentage of ballots cast versus the number of people that are registered or eligible. Apparently many sense they are too far down the food chain to feel the effects of federal or local government
decisions. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
One does not have to be a cable news junkie or a prolific reader of newspapers to understand that congressional and/or city council decisions impact our daily existence. From tax rates to interest rates, from laws on healthcare to retirement programs – you will be affected. Some say their one vote doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, but look at John Kennedy over Richard Nixon in 1960. The difference in popular votes was 0.1%, about 100,000 of the 68 million ballots cast. It is easy to extrapolate that just one vote per precinct made a tremendous difference.
The next election is atypical and demands your full attention. There seem to be movements
afoot trying to disrupt the ability of all interested voters from casting their ballots – to discourage some from taking the time to go to the polls - trying to develop apathy. These movements are unfortunate, misguided and illegal because they intend to disrupt, intimidate and instill fear in those planning to perform a Constitutional duty and vote for the leaders of our community and country. To paraphrase Malcolm X, it is your duty, to the maximum extent practicable, to see that this does not happen.
In October, brothers of Mu Lambda joined with other brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and assisted with registering voters. Now we must expand the task. First of all, make sure you vote! Then assist others in getting to the polls to cast their ballots. It is imperative that as many eligible voters as possible seek incessantly, with or without fear, but trembling with the excitement of voting, to bring about the largest universe of good we can see. My brothers, it is up to us to show the way as much as we possibly can! Hold the light high to see the path to good government for all to see.
’06!
Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark November 2012
A L P H A P H I A L P A - M U L A M B D A
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Calender of Events
November1st - Chapter Meeting 7:06pm4th - Beautillion workshop 3-5pm11th - Beautillion workshop 3-5pm11th - Awareness Seminar 3-5pm15th - Executive Brd 7:06pm18th - Beautillion workshop 3-5pm20th - Foundation BoD 7:06pm25th - Beautillion workshop 3-5pm
December*Beautillion workshop every Sunday 1st - Founders Day breakfast6th - Chapter Meeting 7:06pm15th - Mu Lambda Holiday party18th - Foundation BoD 7:06pm20th - Executive Brd 7:06pm
January3rd - Chapter Meeting 7:06pm
Congratulations
to
Beta Chapter
for
Winning the
Howard University
Homecoming Step Show
Click Below to Watch
http://youtu.be/UuATrJhigZE
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region�—District VI
Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Chapters
Theme: �“Building Towards a New Direction�”
Guest Speaker
Dr. Christopher Brown, President Alcorn State University
Metro Points Hotel
8500 Annapolis Road New Carrollton, MD
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00 AM�—12:00 Noon
Ticket Price: $30-Adult
$20-Children under 12
Chapter Contacts Alex Bailey,
301.925.4570 J. Craig Bailey,
202-556-3250 Tyriek Bailey,
804-314-7260 Ryle Bell, 703.967.5769
Tony Cheatham, 301.306.0182
John Greene, 202.368.0569
Denny Johnson, 202-905-4044
Frank Malone, 301-704-7776
Everett Martin, 240-393-2463
James McDonald, 202-329-9772
Christopher Moore, 301.537.9283
Frank Porter, 301.423.3693
Maurice Purvis, 240.770.5293
David Raphael, 240.602.8083
Amos Street, 703.802.3030
Kenneth Williams, 301.875.5395
All ticket sales final by
Monday, November 26, 2012
14th Annual Founders Day Program
H E N R Y A . C A L L I S B E A U T I L L I O N
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Brothers,
I would like to introduce you to Mu Lambda’s 2013 Beautillion Class. The class is comprised of a group of high school seniors recruited by brothers of Mu Lambda. The goal was for brothers to recruit young men who want to be a part of the program and would benefit from the many resources Mu Lambda extends for the program.
The young men will be introduced to the chapter at the November 2012 chapter meeting.
Jordan Burns attends Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Washington, DC. He has applied or plans to apply to Marshall University and Eastern University with a major in sports medicine. His career goal is to be an athletic trainer. He was introduced to the program by his college advisor, Brother Sanjay Mitchell.
William Patrick Gray, Jr. attends North Dorchester High School in Hurlock, Maryland. He has applied or plans to apply to the United States Naval Academy, Binghamton University, North Carolina A&T, Syracuse University, Catholic University, and University of Maryland with a major in bioengineering. His career goal is to be a bio engineer. He was introduced to the program by his uncle, Brother Eddie Neal.
Malachi Malik McCaskill attends Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Washington, DC. He has applied or plans to apply to Johnson & Wales and Norfolk State University with a major in Business. His career goal is to be an entrepreneur. He was introduced to the program by his college advisor, Brother Sanjay Mitchell.
Ricky Keith Neal, III attends TC Williams High School in Alexandria, VA. He has applied or plans to apply to Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, and Northern Virginia Community College with a major in business. His career goal is to be an entrepreneur. He was introduced to the program by his uncle, Brother Eddie Neal.
Jabari K. Powell attends St. Johns College High School in Washington, DC. He has applied or plans to apply to Howard University, North Carolina A&T, University of Maryland, Morehouse, Temple, and Towson with a major in business. His career goal is a career in business. He was introduced to the program by his father, Brother Juan Powell.
Darius Rashad Smith attends DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD. He has applied or plans to apply to Xavier, Wittenburg, Dayton, Penn State, Penn State, and Cincinnati with a major in Civil Engineering. His career goal is a career in business. He was introduced to the program by family friend, Brother Juan Powell.
Kamani Jeremiah Swann attends Henry A. Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, MD. He has applied or plans to apply to the Air Force Academy with a major in sports medicine. His career goal is to become a physician. He was introduced to the program by family friend, Brother Frank King.
Zachary Tamen attends Maret High School in Washington, DC. He has applied or plans to apply to Colgate University with a major in engineering. His career goal is to become an engineer. He was introduced to the program by family friend, Brother Arlester Brown.
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The Beautillion is Saturday, April 20, 2013, at
Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University Washington, DC 20059.
Tickets are currently on sale – payment plans are available.
There are 550 of 600 seats available for sale (Brothers Ampy, Brice, and Neal have secured 50 seats). Seating is available on a first pay – first serve basis. The person who pays first selects his table first.
$90 if purchased and paid in full before December 31, 2012
$100 if purchased after December 31, 2012
$900 regular table if purchased and paid in full before December 31, 2012
$1000 regular table if purchased after December 31, 2012
$1350* Jewel Table if purchased and paid in full before December 31, 2012
$1500* Jewel Table if purchased after December 31, 2012
$10 three beverage tickets for the beverage of your choice from the bar
$10 valet parking for one vehicle
The Beautillion Committee’s goal is to assist each of the young men to become a better leader and reach his goal. Thus, each young man will be a CEO heading his own corporate team. The corporate team will consist of the Beau, his family, and a proportionate share of Mu Lambda brothers. Since the beautillion is a Mu Lambda project, every Mu Lambda brother will be randomly selected and placed on at least one of the corporate teams.
Presently there are eight Beaux and eight corporate teams. The brother responsible for recruiting the beau to the program is Vice President of Brother Relations and an automatic member of that respective team. Every team will have at least one Mu Lambda Foundation board member.
The teams are Team Burns, Team Gray, Team McCaskill, Team Neal, Team Powell, Team Smith, Team Swann, and Team Tamen.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
*Three Jewel Tables have been sold (four tables remain). Each Jewel Tables include valet parking, 30 beverage tickets, and a full page ad in the souvenir journal.
B R O T H E R S
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C H A P T E R D E A N ’ S C O R N E R
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F I N A N C E C O M M I T T E E
The Mu Lambda chapter Alpha Informational seminar will take place on November 11, 2012 from 3-5pm at the Chapter house. To date their have been thirty-one gentlemen that have expressed an interest in our chapter. Brothers and candidates are required to wear business attire. There will be no exceptions.
Sponsor requirements: All sponsors must complete IMDP training, risk management And sponsorship training. Brothers are permitted to sponsor (2) candidates within the fraternal year. The Brother sponsoring the candidate is responsible for mentoring the new brother during his first year in the fraternity.
The following IMDP sessions are mandatory:Week one: Chapter Smoker( sponsor introduces chapter to candidate).
Week three: Saturday morning, the community Service Project Saturday afternoon,chapter vote Saturday evening, The Probate club
Week Four: Saturday, Induction into Fraternity
Please feel free to contact Bro. Art Fields, Jr., if you have additional questions at [email protected] or 301-442-9064.
The Finance Committee welcomes any brother who would like to work with the finance committee. The committee will be working on the chapter budget for next year very soon. A shout out to new chapter members or returning members who would like to become involved.
The chapter is growing and we need help. Please email: [email protected] with your interest. We especially welcome brother's backgrounds in finance.
In terms of chapter dues:
Please click on the link within the emailed invoice that was sent to you. The details of your payments applied towards your invoice should appear once you click on the invoice link within PayPal. If you have any questions, a life member, or missing a payment, just email: [email protected] and the invoice will be updated.
Thank you for your payments, support, and understanding.
Brother Ben HolmanFinance Committee
B R O T H E R S
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Beautillion Open House
Howard University Homecoming
S E Q U O I A C L U B
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On October 6, 2012, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and friends came together to conduct a voter registration drive at the Pentagon City Metro Station. Brothers from Beta, Mu Lambda, Omicron Lambda Alpha, Omicron Eta Lambda chapters were present. Participants of the drive were able to successfully register residents from Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Everyone had a great time serving the community while enjoying fellowship with one another.
Brother Kharma Sharp
C R A B F E A S T
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CCommittee Chairs
President LeRoy Lowery III 202-487-3129 [email protected]
Vice President Timothy Fitzgerald 301-332-7507 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Kevin Giles 804-389-1906 [email protected]
Treasurer Michael Young 202-544-8449 [email protected]
Financial Secretary Ben Holman 571-643-8120 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Keone Thomas 404-452-8063 [email protected]
Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211 [email protected]
Historian James Harmon 301-659-0442 [email protected]
Archivist Sulaiman Almaroof 240-486-6851 [email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms Alexander Pullen 773-213-8202 [email protected]
Associate Editor to the Sphinx James Harmon 301-659-0442 [email protected]
Editor of the Torch Jason Clark 732-642-2610 [email protected]
Webmaster Joel Grey 301-717-8505 [email protected]
Director of Intake Arthur Fields Jr. 301-442-9064 [email protected]
Director of Education Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677 [email protected]
Parliamentarian Kwame Reed 703-328-6132 [email protected]
Member-at-Large John Mabry 202-441-9910 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Kwame Ulmer 202-492-3487 [email protected]
Auditing P.E. Parker 703-314-1429 [email protected]
Beautillion Eddie Neal 301-440-4055 [email protected]
Brother’s Keeper Open
Budget and Finance Ben Holman 571-643-8120 [email protected]
Chapter of the Year James Harmon 301-659-0442 [email protected]
Charles H. Wesley Award Christopher Fredd [email protected]
Communication and Technology Keith Hinnant [email protected]
Community Service Kharma Sharp 202-294-0328 [email protected]
Membership John Mabry 202-441-9910 [email protected]
Pan Hellenic Council Jermaine Wilson 240-393-5176 [email protected]
Program Derrick Thomas 301-589-1469 [email protected]
Public Policy Michael Collins 202-374-8974 [email protected]
Social Daniel Kittrell 571-426-5769 [email protected]
C H A I R D R I V E
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The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don’t have to be a Brother to make a chair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on a black chair as pictured above.
Donated by Brother (your name inserted) or In Memory of Brother ___________. Supporters to date include: Brother Julius Brice Brother Eddie Neal Brother LeRoy Lowery Brother Charles Donegan Brother Curtis Hunigan Brother Timothy Fitzgerald Brother Arthur King Brother Michael Brown Brother Michael Brown in Memory of Brother Kenneth Higgins Brother Michael Carter Brother Adrian Vincent James Brother Adrian Vincent James in Memory of Brother Robert “Bob” Warren Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother John Eason Brother Louis Ford in Memory of: Brother Morris Hawkins Brother Frederick Ford Brother Earl Root Brother Rudolph Scipio Brother William Calbert in Memory of Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother Lloyd T. McGriff Brother Louis Buck Brother Arlester Brown Brother James McDonald Brother M. Christopher Brown II in Memory of Brother Vernon Polite Brother M. Christopher Brown Brother Clyde Blassengale, Sr. Brother William Page Brother Eric Herndon Brother Rudolph Harris Brother Rylan R. Harris Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Eluen H. Hoston, Jr. Brother David BanksBrother Malcolm D. JacksonSoror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Charles H. WesleyBrother Kenneth HolbertBrother Clinton C. Jones III in Memory of Brother Louis E. Murray
C H A P T E R D U E S
*Please attempt to submit your dues online using PayPal*
www.Mulambda.org
or
www.MuLambdaFoundation.org
*If you are not using Paypal, funds in the form of check or cash must have the appropriate form attached. You can download forms from the chapter or foundation
website. Attach the form along with the check or cash to mail in or submit to the Treasurer or Financial Secretary*
Chapter Dues Structure Grand Tax Chapter Dues
General Organization Mu Lambda Total Late
Life Member - $400.00 $400.00 $410.00Non-Life Member $150.00 $400.00 $550.00 $570.001st Year Alumni $75.00 $350.00 $425.00 $445.002nd Year Alumni $112.50 $350.00 $462.50 $482.50Graduate Student $150.00 $350.00 $500.00 $520.00
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Mu Lambda Chapter2405 First St. NWWashington, DC 20001-1019