CHAPTER NEWS EASTERN BETA ALPHA LAMBDA CHARTER MOVED FROM NEW JERSEY TO MARYLAND
Members of the rechartered Beta Alpha Lambda Chapter are (top row, left to right) Brothers Darrell Thompson, Demitri McDaniel and Mark Branch; (middle row, left to right) Jock Blackwell, Scott Nelson, Frederick Banks; (bottom row, left to right) Joseph Simms, Darnell Rumph and J. Wayman Henry, III. Not pictured are Brothers J. Blaine Somerville, III, Anthony Hill, Art Henry and Melvin Bayne.
eta Alpha Lambda Chapter-originally chartered in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1936-was rechartered on June 27,1999 by 13 Alumni Brothers in Baltimore, Maryland. The rechartering ceremony, marking a new era in the Chapter's history, was attended by Brothers from several graduate chapters and members of several other Greek-letter organizations in the area, as well as, city elected officials and dignitaries. The ceremony was held at the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters. Baltimore Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke issued a proclamation, designating the Sunday as "Beta Alpha Lambda Day" in the city. The event included presentation of a brief history of Beta Alpha Lambda, which dates back to 1936, and a Seven-Candle Ceremony. Chapter President Demitri McDaniel unveiled Beta Alpha Lambda's plans for community programs and the Chapter's general mission and goals. Beta Alpha Lambda Brothers will serve the greater Baltimore community through national programs such as Go-toHigh School, Go-to-College, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People and a variety of new and innovative programs. Immediately following the ceremony, Chapter Brothers hosted a reception that included a visit from Baltimore City Council President Lawrence Bell. The reception afforded Brothers the opportunity to mix and mingle with friends and supporters from the various sectors of the community.
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93RD ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION EDITION
Beta Alpha Lambda's first community service program was held on the following month at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Chapter Brothers conducted an informal yet informative panel discussion with incoming freshmen about the challenges of the college experience. Parents and students visiting the campus for freshman orientation attended the panel discussion. Topics discussed included tips for priority setting, time management, and surviving the freshman year. Morgan State University has a special place in the hearts of Beta Alpha Lambda Brothers since twelve of its initial 13 members were initiated into the Fraternity through Morgan's Beta Alpha Chapter while undergraduates at the school. Correspondence to the Chapter can be sent to: P.O. BOX 66036, Baltimore, Marvland 21239-
MU LAMBDA Washington, DC Mu Lambda Chapter recently introduced its "House of Alpha" to Washington, D.C. Brothers. The House is located at First and Bryant Streets, NW, near the campus of Howard University. The structure was built in 1905 and has a glorious history. It once housed the Wesley Foundation, which served as a focal point for Methodism and students attending Howard University. The House is situated on an 8,000-square foot lot in historic LeDroit Park. It is a semi-detached house at the end of a series of attached homes. It also has a large side yard. The three-story tapestry brick structure features a large front porch, stone lintels over the windows, five fireplaces with mantels, three full and one-half bath, five bedrooms, a full basement, wood floors, wood paneling in the foyer and library, and leaded glass windows. The edifice is located across from the McMillan Reservoir. Chapter meetings will take place in the full basement, which is currently unfinished. Restoration, rehabilitation, and renovation designed to return the House to its original state of elegance and Colonial stature is expected to be completed soon. Mu Lambda Chapter, meanwhile, this fall celebrates its 75th Anniversary.
XIZETA Longwood College Farmville, VA Xi Zeta Chapter Brothers performed numerous service projects on the campus and in the Farmville community during the past year, while maintaining the highest grade point average among all other Greek-letter fraternities at the school. The Chapter's programs