The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
September 2005 Message from the President Brother Edwin F. Norwood, III “Preparing For 2006” Welcome to a new fraternal year. I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and enjoying your summer. Summertime is the time of the year for weddings, family reunions, and summer vacations. It is the time where many people take a couple of months to “recharge their batteries” after a long winter and eventful spring. As September approaches, it is time to resume the business of the fraternity. Hopefully you had the chance to enjoy the 99th Anniversary General Convention in Houston, TX. If you did not get an opportunity to attend, you missed a good convention. Below, Brother Skip Mason provides a good summary as the convention was completing its first day: “Greetings from the hot and humid city of Houston, Texas where the 99th Anniversary Convention of our dear A Phi A kicked off on Thursday evening in what was the most creative and most fabulous opening reception/event in my 23 years in the fraternity. I have attended 23 consecutive conventions and this "Welcoming" reception was grand! The brothers of Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter under the great leadership of Brother Larry Greene assembled in the lobby of the Hilton Americas with their wives dressed in gold basketball styled shirts holding black placards with the words "Go Alpha" and "Gateway to Alpha." Suddenly, there were the sounds of drum beats and a marching band outside of the front entrance and we followed the local high school bands. It was hard to believe that this was a high school band. The sound was and showmanship was reminiscent of the great bands.
Inside this Edition:
The Executive Message
Announcements
Alpha Men on the Move
Upcoming Events
General Convention
Birthdays
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