chapter inducted seven aspiring Alpha men into the Sphinx Club on 14 August 1981. After six trying weeks of intensive indoctrination and evaluation, these seven aspiring Alpha men were made in this chapter. It should be noted that they knew all too well the significance of the number T and that by having all 7 candidates 'cross the burning sands' they would forever commemorate the efforts of the 7 founding fathers. As a result, the name The' Golden 7' was coined to characterize the line." The 1981 "Golden Seven" pledge line of Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland, was the most successful in chapter history. The success of the program was due, primarily, to the strong leadership provided by the chapter membership. The Brothers put together a very comprehensive and challenging program. With the emphasis on "Service to the Community" the Pledge participants accomplished many noteworthy achievements. The "Golden 7" initiated their efforts by having a magazine/book drive to collect various paperback books and magazines to give to disabled veterans at the Perry Point Veteran's Hospital. They collected five large cases of magazines and books for this project. At approximately the same time, the "Golden 7" sponsored eight senior citizens of the Citizen's Nursing Home, Harford County, for attendance in an arts and crafts program at Harford Community College. Choosing not to rest on their laurels, the "Golden 7" continued their
efforts by having a membership drive for the local chapter of the NAACP. These aspiring Alpha's succeeded by adding and/or renewing 42 memberships. The "Golden 7" closed out their community service efforts by holding a "Cakeless" bake sale to raise funds for the Alpha "Million Dollar" Fund. They contributed $133.17 to the fund as a result. All recipients were extremely appreciative of their efforts. In addition to their community service efforts, the "Golden 7" demonstrated that they were a studious group in that all seven successfully completed the exam on Alpha fundamentals. The participants were Brothers Dossie Burnett, Clarence Vaughn, Van Jones, Carl Richardson, Greg Stansbury, Macon Tucker, and Tony Melvin. 1981 will certainly stand out as a year to remember in the Iota Alpha Lambda archives.
new york Alpha Gamma Lambda reaches out for Block History Month Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity culminated Black History Month with a week of community festivities in February. Opening on Sunday, February 11 the programs spotlighted various members of Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter who made noteworthy achievements to the Black community. Other highlights of the week included
a seminar designed for high school and college students on college admissions and financial aid. These included both private and public sources such as the TAP Program for New York State students, national direct loans, basic grants, bank loans and scholarships available only through the colleges. Another session, hosted by President Henry Rice II, was about investing in the stock market, real estate and locating the proper tax shelters; while still another dealt with senior citizens, including programs of the New York City Department of Aging, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and housing. The week ended with a recommitment by the Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda to the goals and principles of the fraternity which include community outreach and service. Brothers with 25 years or more of service to Alpha were honored. Strategies to combat the impact of budget cuts on Harlem and New York City were explored; and the continued need for these programs and seminars were designed, specifically as a mechanism for Black survival in the '80's.
lincoln university
Nu Chapter presents Alpha Week Nu Chapter at Lincoln University extends a warm, fraternal greeting to all of our dear Brothers in Alpha land. In this usual spirit of fraternal cooperation, Nu Chapter continues to take care of the business of Alpha. February 1, 1982 marked the beginning of our annual week. Our theme for this year's week was "Universally Versatile." The first activity that we were proud to present was our 'Tribute To Lincoln." This program was headed by our neophyte Brothers and was set aside to give recognition to those students here at Lincoln who have shown tremendous academic achievement. The second activity of the week was headed by Brothers William Lomax, Henry Alston and Roosevelt Allen. These Brothers worked very hard to put together one of the best fashion shows in the history of Lincoln. On February 4, 1982, Nu Chapter presented a "Gong Show." This program turned out to be the funniest event of our week. Often The members of lota Alpha Lambda "Golden 7 " are (left to right): BrothersVan)ones Greg discouraged, Brothers Freddie Addae Stansbury, Dossie Burnett, Clarence Vaughn, Macon Tucker Tony Mehnn and Carl and Charles Weedon successfully put Richardson. Joining them is the District 6 Director, Brother Hanky Norment. 46
The Sphinx / Summer 1982