The KPL Sphinx - March and April 2016

n It’s Spring, and it’s time to get on the golf course! Register for The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc.’s 10th Annual Golf Classic!

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AΦA FRATERNITY, INC. • KAPPA PHI LAMBDA (ΚΦΛ) CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD www.apakpl.org • Edited by Bro. Kerry G. Johnson • email: caricatureKerry@verizon.net

SPECIAL COMBINED EDITION MARCH/APRIL 2016

A note of gratitude from the MLK Breakfast chairman and the POTUS

Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx Dear Brothers of ΚΦΛ: I regret the delay in publishing this latest edition of The KPL Sphinx. Last month, I was busy traveling for work and family time. Nevertheless I have compiled two months worth of Alpha-related news and photos within this combined issue. 06!

Dear MLK Breakfast Committee Members:

Harambee Conference celebrates its 10th year See Page 3

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PARLIAMENTARIAN’S CORNER Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr. ΚΦΛ Chapter Parliamentarian

Brothers will be elected to the following offices:

It’s 2016 Election Season! In the event you haven’t thought about it, Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter’s election of officers will be conducted on Saturday, May 14, 2016. At the April chapter meeting, nominations will be received for each elected office. However, a Brother cannot be nominated to serve in the same office if he has served in that office for two consecutive years.

r President r Vice President r Recording Secretary r Corresponding Secretary r Financial Secretary r Treasurer r Chaplain r Sergeant-At-Arms r Director of Educational Activities r Historian r Director of Membership Intake r Associate Editor to The Sphinx

Nominating Brothers are to insure that the Brother being nominated has agreed to serve in the office for which he is being nominated.

A Brother may also nominate himself.

President, be aware of the specific eligibility requirements that the ΚΦΛ Constitution requires – recent attendance at Regional and/or General Convention. Insure that you are qualified, or will be qualified to be nominated for the office you seek.

Again, the election of officers will be conducted at our May chapter meeting. Prior to the election in May, the floor will be opened again for the nominations. Brothers will be elected by secret ballot, and they will be sworn in as the last item of business at the chapter’s June meeting.

Brothers interested in running for the office of President or Vice

CONTACTS: Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr., Parliamentarian & Election Committee Chairman Phone: (410) 410-531-2664 email: cgxian@verizon.net Bro. William L. Harris (Lee) Asst. Election Committee Chairman Phone: (301) 490-2559 email: harriswl1@comcast.net

Your outstanding individual and subcommittee efforts in supporting the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast produced a financial reward beyond my hopes. Your dedication and performances were outstanding and greatly appreciated! Special thanks go out to Brothers Calvin Austin, Richard Alexander, Ernest Jackson, Norris Jennings, Kerry G. Johnson and John Taylor and the entire Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter. The financial report will be shared with the Brotherhood during an upcoming chapter meeting.

Lastly, the annual event was also recognized by the White House. See the letter below that arrived soon after the breakfast.

Fraternally, Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr. Chairman, 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast

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ALPHAS IN THE COMMUNITY First of All, Servants of All...

Over Easter weekend, several Brothers donated their time and company by spending time with residents of the Sunrise Senior Living Center located in Columbia. Brothers played board games with the appreciative crowd. Several of the residents also had their caricatures illustrated by Bro. Kerry G. Johnson. Many thanks to Bro. Randall L. Phyall and Bro. Devynne Espeut for organizing this event.

THE CHAPTER BROTHERHOOD POSTER ΚΦΛ Chapter will be collecting funds for the official 2016 chapter roster poster during the April 9 meeting. This fraternal year is the first time we’ve offered this keepsake for our members. Brothers can proudly show their Alpha / ΚΦΛ pride and display this unique collectible piece next to their other Alpha paraphernalia.

Note, there is a limited number of posters available. The cost of the colorful, 16inch by 20-inch poster is $20. Please be prepared to have the funds available in cash or checks payable to Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter. Bro. Rodney Hawkins, ΚΦΛ Treasurer, will be collecting the funds.

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ALPHAS IN THE COMMUNITY Celebrating our history during the 2016 Black History Expo On Saturday, February, 27 several ΚΦΛ Brothers came out to showcase AΦA during the 2016 Howard County National Pan-Hellenic Council Black History Expo. The annual event was held at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia.

Along with AΦA, other exhibitors included representatives from other members of the “Divine 9”, the NAACP, the African American

Community Roundtable of Howard County and other organizations. The expo was sponsored by the NPHC, the NAACP, and the Howard County Public School System. The event provided educational experiences that foster increased awareness, expanded knowledge and appreciation of African Americans throughout the region.

Bottom two photos provided by Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman’s Facebook

Bro. Wilmer develops “Boys in the Good”

Bro. Da’Nall Wilmer, an elementary school teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools, encouraged the boys in his class to come to school wearing a necktie for class photographs. He was surprised to learn that none of the boys owned a tie nor knew how to tie the neckwear. At that moment, he knew something had to be done.

What began as an idea to provide neckties for 12 students, blossomed into an opportunity to give ties to over 500 boys throughout Bro. Wilmer’s career as an educator.

As a result, Bro. Wilmer developed a series of workshops to teach students how

to tie neckties, as well as the importance of being a gentleman and treating others with respect. In 2016, Bro. Wilmer founded “BOYS in the GOOD.” “BOYS in the GOOD” is an after-school youth leadership program that helps young men develop new and positive attitudes, behaviors and ambitions while recognizing the importance of dressing well and being respectful. The participants have weekly character education workshops, community service, and enrichment opportunities. The purpose of this program is to inspire young men in grades 3 through 5 to reach their fullest potential both academically and socially.

Text compiled from Bro. Wilmer’s website. For more information on how you can support and make a donation, visit: www.boysinthegood.com/

Photo provided by Bro. Da’Nall Wilmer

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HARAMBEE CONFERENCE 2016 Bro. J. Craig Bailey ΚΦΛ Director of Educational Activities

Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter’s Tenth Annual Harambee Conference - Careers 2020 - Your Passion, Your Preparation, Your Talent, was an overwhelming success! The event was held at Howard Community College on March 22. There were over 140 participants including students, school advisors, and Alpha Brothers. Bro. Brandon Barrett did a great job as master of ceremonies. Our facilitators outlined a set of tools and concepts that enabled the students to take control of their expected career development path.

For more details about the conference, please review my Educational Activities report within the meeting agenda for the April chapter meeting.

In closing, I would like to thank the Brothers that were able to attend and actively participate in the conference: Calvin Austin, Brandon Barrett, David Barrett, Ron Brade, Walter Bryant, Harold Burgess, David Campbell, Devynne Espeut, Charles Franklin, Harry Holt, Ken Jennings, Kerry G. Johnson, Dennis G. Kemp, Sr., Richard McGriff, Harvey Moran, Lionel Perron, Randall Phyall, John Taylor and William Watson and any other person that assisted with this conference.

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The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc.* presents its

TENTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Monday, June 6, 2016

www.alphafoundationhc.org • www.apakpl.org

The Timbers at Troy Golf Course, 6100 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075 Schedule of Events

Monday, June 6, 2016 7:00 a.m.

Registration Opens Driving Range Opens Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.

Shot Gun Start

2:00 p.m.

Lunch in Clubhouse

Prizes    

First & Second Place Awards Longest Drive: Men & Women Closest to the Pin Contest Putting Contest – On the Turn

Sponsorship Opportunities All sponsor names will be listed on the Foundation’s website

ALPHA Sponsor .................. $5,000

Includes: 8 golfers & sponsorship of 4 golf holes; chair of the classic & booth display on day of event A full-page advertisement in program booklet

BETA Sponsor ..................... $1,500 Includes: 4 Golfers & sponsorship of 3 golf holes;

Registration Form: Make checks payable to Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. Individual

$125 per individual golfer Name: _________________________________________________

Player #1

Foursome

$500 per foursome Email ______________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________ Phone _________________________________________________

$125 per golfer

Name: _________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________

Player #2 Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________

$125 per golfer

Phone _________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________

Player #3 Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________

A half-page advertisement in program booklet

GAMMA Sponsor ............... $1,000

Phone _________________________________________________

$125 per golfer

A quarter-page advertisement in program booklet

Player #4

Name: _________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________

Includes: 1 golf hole sponsorship; chair of the Classic & booth display on day of event

HOLE in ONE Sponsor ........... $500

Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________

Includes: Tee sign displayed at 11th tee and green

PUTTING CONTEST Sponsor ... $300

$125 per golfer

Phone _________________________________________________

Includes: Tee sign displayed on contest green

HOLE Sponsor ........................ $250 Includes: Tee sign displayed on tee box

EMAIL COMPLETED FORM TO:

Louis Baker bakerlou1102@gmail.com (301) 580-4005

FOR MORE DETAILS:

Richard Shepherd rhs726@hotmail.com Alonzo Cockrell alozocockrell8101@gmail.com

MAIL COMPLETED FORM:

The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION P.O. Box 2694 Columbia, MD 21045 * The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. was founded in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization in order to advance educational achievement throughscholarship and programs to promote educationalopportunities for African American youth throughout Howard County.

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Scenes from the 84th Annual Eastern Region Convention that was held in Pittsburgh March 30 – April 3 Photos provided by Bro. Rodney Hawkins

Bro. Timothy O’Bryant

Bro. Kamron Redding

Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter neophytes were “pinned”

by Bro. Mark S. Tillman, the current General President of AΦA Fraternity, Inc.

Bro. Rodney Hawkins and other Alpha Brothers read books to the students at the school.

Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter and other Alpha Brothers along with different “Miss Black and Gold” queens from the region, participated in a community service project at a local elementary school in Pittsburgh during the convention.

ACCOLADES AND HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS Daughter of the Struggle Bro. James Wilson ΚΦΛ Chapter Chaplain

28 YEARS AND BEYOND OF HAPPINESS Congratulations to Bro. Rodney Hawkins and his wife Cheryl for celebrating 28 years of marriage on March 24.

Last month, Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter sponsored a one-woman play entitled, “Daughter of the Struggle”

by Ayanna Gregory (at right). It was an enjoyable and entertaining event. As of April 8, 2016, our fundraiser has garnered a profit of $635. However, there are many financial pledges outstanding. Brothers, please plan to settle up your ticket sells at the April chapter meeting. Lastly, I would especially like to thank these Brothers for their participation with the planning committee: John Taylor, Rodney Hawkins, Brandon Barrett, Ernest Jackson, Charles Franklin, Kerry G. Johnson and Cecil G. Christian, Jr.

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Adopt-A-Road service project scheduled for Saturday, April 16 The chapter’s service clean up project for this fraternal year is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. Brothers are asked to meet up at Lake Elkhorn in Columbia. Lake Elkhorn is off Broken Land Parkway. Our working area is between Snowden River Parkway and Cradlerock Way. Please bring gloves. A reminder note will be sent out closer towards the date or if the situation changes. I look forward to seeing you there!

Fraternally, Bro. Devynne Espeut email: devynne.espeut@gmail.com