New York, N.Y. Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:
Alpha Pi Lambda Takes Forward Step By Brother Julian L. Lewis Associate Editor of The Sphinx Winston - Salem, N.C.—Alpha Pi Lambda is going "hog wild" in it's reclamation program. Last year there were seventeen active brothers in the chapter. But, during the summer of last year the chapter lost two of it's most active brothers, Brother John A. Carter and Brother Dr. W. F. Meroney, to OMEGA CHAPTER. Under the able leadership of former President Charles E. Bailey and Recording Secretary Julian L. Lewis, a reclamation program was planned. It was their aim to reclaim the many inactive brothers in this A L L - A M E R I C A N CITY. It was also their desire to renew the fellowship and brotherhood and rejuvenate Alpha Pi Lambda. Alas, their efforts were not in vain. By November 15, 1959, seven inactive brothers had been brought back into the fold. Since then two more brothers renewed their ties with Alpha Pi Lambda. Now there are twenty-four eager and active brothers in Alpha Pi Lambda. Even though we are pleased, we are not contented with our accomplishment. It is our aim to have an active roster of thirty-five brothers.
both chapters. Alpha Pi Lambda extends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brother Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr. Illness has prevented Brother Walker from attending chapter meetings and his presence is severely missed. Officers of Alpha Pi Lambda are: Brothers Willard L. McCloud, President; William R. Crawford, Vice President; Julian L. Lewis, Recording Secretary; Prince A. Simmons, Financial Secretary; W. E. Pitts, Treasurer; James O. Ellis, Chaplain; and Life Member E. Shepard Wright, Chairman, Rushing and Initiation Committee. Other members are: Brothers Albert H. Anderson, J. G. Andrews, Dr. P. M. Brandon, Albert H. Coleman, John A. Fountain, James W. Greenwood, Jr., Dr. LeRoy L. Hall, Thomas A. Hinton, John W. Manning, Jr., C. I. Sawyer, R. P. Smith, George H. Vaughn, Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr., Earl T. Wooten, Charles E. Bailey and Rev. A. N. Gibson. Brother Vaughn will carry the chapter banner to the Southern Regional Convention Easter weekend.
Our first appearance in the pages of The Sphinx in 1960 carries with it the message that Alpha Gamma Lambda has resolved not to become a victim of Complacency—that it is not content with the laurels already won, and is firmly dedicated to the task of adding to its stature as the largest chapter in the Brotherhood. The brothers have decided, and wisely so, that it is far better to pay up than to face the chapter's two "Frank Bucks" in the person of Brother W. W. Scott, our President, and Brother L. H. Stanton, our Vice President. The fact that 132 brothers have already laid it on the line for 1960 is strong evidence of the potency of their "bring 'em back alive" technique, and a fairly reliable indication that our goal of 140 to 150 financial brothers is well within reach. A broad and dynamic program has been planned for the year. A feature of this program is the presentation of a speaker at our regular monthly meetings to lead the discussion on some topic that is timely and of interest to the group. The speaker at our March meeting was our Brother Marshall Williams, Chairman of our Public Relations Committee, and Liaison Officer to the Non Governmental Organization Office of Public Information of the United Nations. Brother Williams spoke on his
It is also in the plans of Alpha Pi Lambda to send two outstanding candidates "across the burning sands" in the near future. Last month, the chapter regretfully accepted the resignation of Brother Bailey as President. Brother Bailey felt that his change of residence would not permit him to devote the necessary time and effort to the office. An equally strong brother of young blood. Brother Dr. Willard L. McCloud took over the office and has shown that he is destined to pilot Alpha Pi Lambda to even greater heights. For several years now, the chapter has had a warm and rewarding working relationship with Beta Iota, Undergraduate chapter at Winston-Salem Teachers College. Every year Alpha Pi Lambda awards a $50.00 scholarship to the most outstanding Sphinxman, deemed so by Beta Iota. The fellowship, advice and information shared has strengthened
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A JOLLY GOOD TIME — DISCUSSING "VACATION CONVENTION PLANS" In the warmth of Washington's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House Brothers assemble for the "real" meeting. They are, left to right, (behind bar): Lade B. Sawyer, Larry Williams and Melvin Johnson. Seated, left to right: George O. Butler, Robert W. Mance, George L. Johnson, Louis Aikens, Henry Williams and Paul Miller. Standing, left to right: Melvin DeBruhl and Daniel Pritchett, III.
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