the 50th state Mu Beta Lambda, the first and only chapter in the 50th state, reports the news of its first initiation. On December 12, 1976, Felix Salvador and Alphonsus B. Jones, prominent Honolulans who are active in civic affairs, crossed the burning sands into Alpha Phi Alpha. The former Sphinxmen were guided through their pledgeship by Brother Colonel William Condry, Dean of Pledges. Ithe Initiation Banquet was held in the beautiful Hana Suite of the exclusive llikai Hotel located on the sands of Waikiki Beach. Brother President C. Edward Singer, in his welcome address, spoke in glowing terms of Alpha Phi Alpha and the seeds of brotherhood we are now planting in our newest state of Hawaii. Chartered on July 7, 1975, with sixteen brothers, the chapter is now eighteen strong. Among the annual events sponsored by Mu Beta Lambda are the annual Christmas Party, Founders Day Banquet, and a fund-raising project. This year's project is an April dinner dance to be held at the luxurious, new Hyatt Regency Convention Center in Honolulu. The event is expected to raise a sizable contribution for the United Negro College Fund. More in the next issue. "Aloha" from Hawaii.
In Honolulu, chapter president C. Edward Singer delivers welcome address at the Initiation Banquet.
CHARTER MEMBERS MU BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Honolulu, Hawaii Front row (I to r): Dan C. Matthews; James E. Williams, Jr., first president; Travis J. L. Stephens; Floyd W. Crouch, Jr.; Willie D. Greene; Stacy T. Williams. Second row (I to r): Robert D. Brooks; John W. Edwards, Jr.; Duvahn Sayles; C. Edward Singer; William Condry; Richard L Addison; Guy Hankins. NOT SHOWN: Russell L. Anderson; Arthur L Fox; Wayne Walker.
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Brother Dan Matthews holds his wife, Sandy, in one arm and the Initiation Banquet program in the other. Looking on, from left to right, are Mu Beta Lambda prexy C. Edward Singer, Mrs. Helen Condry, and Mrs. Marjorie Singer.
NEW BROTHERS AND WIVES. Neophyte Al Jones and wife Muriel (left) beam along with the Felix Salvadors.
Brother Floyd Crouch and wife Alida try the dance floor at the Fort Cannon Officers Club in Honolulu — site of the Alpha's first annual Christmas Party. 50
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Mu Beta Lambda brothers and wives dine on cornish game hen at the Hawaii chapter's first Initiation Banquet held December 12, 19 76. The Sphinx / May 1977