THE SPHINX®
90th Anniversary Limited
Edition
CHAPTER NEWS Racetrack in Auburn, Washington. This is an annual event that Zeta Pi Lambda has done for the past two years. Over 50 brothers from Zeta Pi Lambda, lota Mu Lambda, and Alpha Xi, along with their family members were all in attendance. Food, fun, and an introduction to horse racing were enjoyed by all. The 8th race of the day was the Alpha Phi Alpha purse. 6 brothers were able to go down and see the race from the finish line, as well as meet the jockey and take pictures with the winning horse.
ZETA SIGMA LAMBDA
San Diego, CA During the weekend of September 1213, the brothers of Zeta Sigma Lambda participated in several San Diego community activities. These functions included: The 50th Annual Urban League Gala, an Urban League-sponsored Community Leaders breakfast conference, and our Life Membership Luncheon. The San Diego Urban League was celebrating 50 years of service to the San Diego community. This year, the guest of honor and speaker was the CEO of the National Urban League, Bro. Marc Mortal. Recendy running for President of the National Organization, Bro. Mortal was tapped to head the National Urban League as its CEO. Bro. Mortal was a two-time mayor
of New Orleans and was die president of the U.S. Council of Mayors. The Gala, held on Friday night at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego, was highlighted by the Urban League awarding scholarships to San Diego youth. Brother Mortal specifically addressed the problems of our male youth in the U.S. and his plan to have me Urban League involved in addressing die issues, identifying solutions, and working on resolutions to these issues. One of the principle issues he spoke of is bodi formal and informal education for our youth. The "Alpha" table at this event included not only members of Zeta Sigma Lambda, but Eta Sigma (the local Metro college chapter) as well. Joined by members of Eta Sigma, Zeta Sigma Lambda chapter had their annual Life Membership Luncheon at the Neighborhood House in Kearny Mesa, and Bro. Marc Mortal was the speciid Guest of Honor. The guest speaker was Brother Dr. Robert Matthews (LM 368). Other life members who provided brief remarks included Brothers Howard Carey (LM 1751), Don Long (LM 10131), and Norris Charles (LM 2731). The newest life member is Bro. Gary Nash (LM 11052). Brother Mortal stated that he was aware that Alphas were doing much in our communities but that given die state of affairs, each of us "must do more."
ESI Brothers before the March of Dimes' WalkAmerica
ETA SIGMA LAMBDA
Sanfose, California Eta Sigma Lambda supported the March of Dimes through its Team Alpha which generated $1300 dollars during WalkAmerica. In May, the chapter launched its inaugural golf fund raiser called die "Greens n' Hot links Golf Classic". The event was a huge success raising funds tliat fueled four, $1000 scholarships given to outstanding young Black males in the San Jose area and an addidonal $1000 donation to the March of Dimes. The golf tournament
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attracted brothers and supporters from across California with the winning team coming from Sacramento. It featured several innovations like a golf clinic featuring Bro. William Hamilton, a professional golfer, auction items featuring Black owned businesses, and a greens and hot links dinner.
Mu SIGMA LAMBDA
Culver City, California The Brothers of Mu Sigma lambda celebrated die holiday season with its Toy Giveaway Program and Founder's Day
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Brothers of Mil Sigma Lambda gather at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital during its Toy Giveaway Program.