number continues to grow. The show's guests have included Congressman J.C. Watts, Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke and Alpha Phi Alpha's General President Milton C. Davis. Scholarship "We exist to serve." For Kappa Phi Lambda, the highlight of every fraternal year is the Chapter's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast. The January celebration of Brother King's life and legacy kicks off all of Howard County's activities commemorating the slain civil rights leader. Each year a guest is asked to speak on a selected theme. The Breakfast speakers have included noted journalist Brother Mai Goode, Essence magazine Publisher Ed Lewis, and African-American author Dr. Na'im Akbar. The Breakfast brings more than $5,000 annually to the chapter's scholarship fund, an amount which is combined with other chapter scholarship fundraisers. Kappa Phi Lambda has awarded nearly $40,000 in student scholarships
over the past five years. Community Influence It is usually the case that little happens politically in Howard County without the involvement of at least one member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Currently, Brother C. Vernon Gray is president of the Howard County Council. In addition, Brother Boyer Freeman serves as the Maryland and Delaware District Director of NAACP. Members of the Fraternity also were instrumental in forming the Howard County AfricanAmerican Coalition which endorses political candidates.
The chapter celebrated 20 years of service to the Howard County community in 1995. The milestone was recognized by the Howard County government. In conjunction with the County recognition, the chapter's Past Presidents' Council under the leadership of Brother David Barrett put together a program to highlight the 20th Anniversary. Remembering our earlier slogan, "The Biggest Little Chapter in the East", Kappa Phi Lambda looks back and realizes it has truly come of age. The Chapter's membership has swelled to previously unimagined numbers. Their efforts to reach those who need their help continues to advance. And what about the future? Brother Charles F. Robinson, III, current president of Kappa Phi Lambda, has this to say about the chapter's future: "When you set standards you should not look for what will be adequate, but rather exceed the norm and challenge others to think of the impossible as the possible."
Visions for Tomorrow The past year was a momentous one for Kappa Phi Lambda. Kappa Phi Lambda窶年ational Alumni Chapter of the Year.
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