The TORCH - November 2013

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Monthly Newsletter

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Editor: Jason Clark

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November 2013

Mu Lambda Participates in AIDS Walk 2013 On October 26, 2013, Brothers ran and walked the 5K course in support of Whitman-Walker and their services for those affected by HIV and AIDS in DC. Mu Lambda was able to reach our modest donation goal to this important cause. Brothers enjoyed the service and fellowship.

Thank you everyone who participated in AIDS Walk Washington 2013. Your assistance, both physically and financially, made our participation a successful one. We greatly appreciate your support.

WHATS INSIDE

MAAC Community Service - pg10

Presidents Message - pg2

Auto Theft Advice - pg12

Calendar of Events - pg3

DC One Fund - pg14

Mu Lambda Turns 90 - pg6

H.A. Callis Academy - pg16

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President’s Message I recently read an article, “Do black fraternities and sororities still matter.” I decided to use the last two Mu Lambda intake lines to test the author’s theory – “at their founding, the five fraternities required their members to dedicate themselves to academic excellence, leadership, and the improvement of the black community.”

Mu Lambda’s spring 2013 line is comprised of 16 gentlemen. Of the 16, one has a doctorate’s degree; two are pursuing their doctorate degree; one has a law degree; and five have masters’ degrees. Mu Lambda’s fall 2011 line is comprised of 10 gentlemen. Of the 10, one is pursuing his doctorate’s degree; one is pursuing his law degree; two are in possession of masters’ degrees; and three are pursuing their masters’ degrees. I will also surmise based upon my knowledge of the overall chapter membership, that a minimum of 70 percent of Mu Lambda hold a secondary degree. Thus, I will conclude Mu Lambda is still requiring its members to achieve academic excellence.

Of the 16 members of the spring 2013 line, 11 hold key positions of influence and/or leadership in Mu Lambda. Of the 11, nine are under the age of 40. Of the 10 members of the fall 2011 line, eight held key positions of influence and/or leadership in Mu Lambda. I will also surmise based upon my knowledge of the chapter membership, that a minimum of 70 percent of Mu Lambda brothers hold or have held leadership positions in the workforce. Don’t forget Brothers Vincent Orange and Isaac Thweatt recent honoring amongst Who’s Who in Black Washington, D.C. Thus, I will conclude Mu Lambda is still requiring its members to dedicate themselves to leadership.

The subject of improvement in the black community is probably the easiest of the three to address. I look no further than the most recent articles of the Torch where Mu Lambda cleaned the block, distributed book bags and school supplies to the youth, cleaned the school in SW DC, worked with the youth in SE

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DC with So Others Might Eat, joining the black male 12 week fitness challenge with AARP, walking in the march against AIDS, donated box lunches to a church in NW DC, participated in the march on Washington, and hosted a free legal symposium at the house. In the next few weeks, Mu Lambda will be volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank and honoring spouses of men of Alpha who have transitioned to Omega Chapter.

While many fraternities might have forgotten some of the things that attracted African-American males, Mu Lambda has been holding the light high for 90 consecutive years. Many who attended the 90th anniversary celebration heard Brothers Julius Brice, LeRoy Lowery, Vincent Orange, and James Speight speak

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program worthy of the support of all Mu Lambda brothers. The program is specifically for high school seniors the first year and will add a grade level each additional year. Don’t be surprised if in 2017 you see the Henry Arthur Callis Academy Charter School – you know if it can be done; there are some Alpha men who can make it happen.

Let me also recap what Mu Lambda accomplished during the month of October. We celebrated 90 years of existence in Alpha (chartered October 1, 1923), with a very successful jazz brunch.

We added 16 new members to the chapter roster (this is not the 2013 line – these are new brothers added to the Mu Lambda roster.) We held a profitable golf tournament. We participated in the AIDS walk. We held a free legal symposium at the Mu Lambda house. We are working with Beta Chapter in record numbers on the Brother 2 Brother conference.

Where is Mu Lambda in terms of conducting its national programs? A Voteless People is a hopeless People – Brother Engram is discussing with his committee the idea of doing a program about the importance of keeping up to date on voting laws. Quite possibly even bringing in someone to speak at an event where we discuss the new voter id laws/ of the rich history of the chapter. Brother restrictions etc. and how African James Harmon spoke of the Mu Lambda Americans are affected. founders as though they were in the Go-to-High School, Go-to-College as well room. Brothers Garrett Miller and as Project Alpha will both be handled Terrence Tarver delivered a menu and when the Program Committee decorations second to none. Brothers participates and assists with Brother 2 Charvis Campbell , Joel Grey, and Isaac Brother on Friday, November 15, 2013.

Thweatt choreographed the event from Brothers’ Keeper legal symposium was the beginning to the closing minutes. conducted Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Brothers Clark and Fields are leading Mu In conclusion, you (the brothers of Mu Lambda’s Henry Arthur Callis Academy Lambda) are doing the work. The (formerly the beautillion) with the community is noticing your efforts. I just mindset of a college readiness program need you to do two additional things: 1. designed for academic excellence, Pay your dues prior to November 15th leadership, and improvement of the the late fees and 2. Complete the African-American community. While the membership form and return it to Brother beautillion was a rites of passage Fitzgerald. program, the academy is designed to address the needs of African-American Fraternally, males entering and succeeding in college.

This may be a first in Alpha and a Brother Eddie Neal, President

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Calendar of Events Nov. 7th - Chapter Meeting - ML House 7:06pm Nov. 9th - Capitol Area Food Bank - 8:30am to 12:30 Nov. 9th - Alpha Wives - ML House - 12:30pm Nov. 20th - Executive Board Mtg - ML House Dec. 5th - Chapter Meeting - ML House 7:06pm

Brothers please bring can goods and other non-perishable items to the next chapter meeting. The food will be donated to the Child and Family services Agency to be distributed to deserving families for Thanksgiving.

If you are not going to be at the chapter meeting and still wish to donate please email Bro. Tim Fitzgerald @ timfitz06@comcast.net or call him at 301-332-7507.

The following brothers have been reclaimed: Bro. Charles Burt Bro. Jade Davis Bro. Harold Lyons Bro. David Scruggs Bro. Charles Smith Wallace Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter - 1923, Washington, D.C.

Brother Sean Bellamy was honored by the Winton Salem State University Office of Alumni Relations as they recognized WSSU's young alumni who have made significant contributions toward the betterment and uplift of their communities and beyond. The "40 Under 40 Awards" program identified 40 alumni age 40 or younger who have demonstrated significant contributions in their respective fields.The gala was held September 13, 2013 in WinstonSalem, North Carolina.

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Mu Lambda Hosts Legal Symposium On Saturday October 19th, 2013 the Mu Lambda Brother's Keeper Committee sponsored a Legal Symposium on Wills, Power of Attorney and Healthc a r e D i r e c t i ve s . B r o t h e r Robert Richardson conducted the symposium sharing his vast legal knowledge with the 11 Brothers in attendance.

During the question and answer session Brother Gilbert Douglass, (another 4

Brother with many years of legal experience) joined Brother Richardson responding to the questions of those in attendance. The feedback from the symposium was verypositive. The materials that were distributed at the legal symposium are available for download on the Mu Lambda website: http://www.mulambda.org/.

Go to the Mu Lambda Today, then Programs and Service, then Brother's Keeper - or use this link: http://www.mulambda.org/ brother-s-keeper.

For those Brother's who would like a copy of the 5 Wishes document please contact Brother Tony Wilson he has serveral copies available at no charge.

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First Street Tunnel Project of Provide Flood Relief D C Wa t e r i s t a k i n g action to eliminate recurrent flooding problems in Bloomingdale and LeDroit PArk. Schedule to be complete in 2016, the First Street Tunnel Project will be awarded to a construction team in October. The tunnel will store roughly eight million gallons of water during severe stroms and prevent or significantly reduce flooding. The 19 foot wide tunnel will extend 2,800 feet from Rhode

Island and First Street to the Channing Street intersection. The project will include a temporary pump station and four facilities designed to direct excess runoff to the tunnel.

The First Street Tunnel will eventually be connected to the larger Northeast Boundary tunnel system, which is part of DC Water’s Long Term Control Plan for combined sewer overflows.

As recommended in the M a y o r ’ s Ta s k F o r c e

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Report on the prevention of flooding in Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park, the 2025 project completion date has been accelerated to 2016 in order to provide faster relief to the affected areas. The completion date of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel has also been moved forward from 20025 to 2022. When the tunnel system is complete, the First S t r e e t Tu n n e l p u m p station will no longer be n e c e s s a r y, a n d t h e

potential for flooding will be greatly reduced.

The DC Water project team worked hard to finalize the design, permitting, and overall construction plan to meet the new project schedule. the project team also worked closely with elected officials and residents from Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park to minimize impacts on these communities during the scheduled construction

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Brother Eddie Neal:

From the desk of the Chaplain:

Congratulations on the work you are doing in the D.C area. I was touched when I read that you have Brother's Keepers that helps the disabled.

Brothers,

My name is Bro Darrell Pone f r o m O l d W e s t b u r y , N . Y. .

I was blessed to have a family that stressed education and values. That is why I pledged Alpha Phi Alpha , Theta Epsilon Chapter Adelphi University in Spring 1975.

The Chapter allowed me to pledge even though I was born with cerebral palsy.

The way I chose to give back was to become a physician graduating from Meharry in 1981, Chi Chapter with God's help and Brothers in my class.

Your Chapter might want to hear how a Black man w a disability could overcome the odds. Well my Father, the late Jesse Pone,MD was a huge help. Yes he was an Alpha (Beta Chapter with The Honorable David Dinkins as his Line Brother).

It took an Alpha man to raise a disabled black boy to become a physician. In fact as a kid I thought all black men were doctors!!

Now in retirement I share my story with my autobiography and speaking. I would like to share at one of your Chapter Meetings followed by a book signing.

You will hear about my Rehab, my experiences with girls, & marriage. You also may want to hear how a physician with a disability managed to practice medicine.

Fraternally, Darrell Pone

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Our Dear Brother, Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, has passed. Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt Jr. of The C,M.E. Church has transitioned on Sunday October 27, 2013. The family has asked that Mu Lambda do the Omega Service. The Omega Service will be held Wednesday, Nove mbe r 6, 2013 at 10: 15 am and concluding at 10:30 am. Brothers are asked to arrive at Crampton Auditorium at 10:00 am. 2455 6th Street N.W. Washington DC. ..Please allow yourself time for parking.

Keep his family and the CME Church Family lifted.

(Biography on next page)

Brothers Can Still Sign Up! AARP DC 12 Week Black Men's Fitness Challenge This event will bring together the members of 4 organizations: Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Mu Lambda Chapter, Alpha Omega Alumni Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC to compete in a 12 week fitness competition to lose the most inches around their waist. Register now to get in great shape, and be healthy to fight the diseases that so often plague the black male community. Mr. Yohnnie Shambourger will lead the challenge with healthy eating tips, workout guides, and motivational tools.

You must at least be 40 years of age and a member of one of the above organizations to participate.

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The National Council of Churches’ President, Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., of Shreveport, La., is a leader in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church-one of the Council’s seven historically Black member communions. He also is a New Testament scholar, a preacher, writer, teacher, administrator and pastor.

According to those who know him best, however, you haven’t adequately described Bishop Hoyt until you also lift up his generous spirit. “He has a heart for the people,” as put by his longtime friend and colleague, Bishop Ronald Cunningham, also a Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) bishop, and a member of the NCC Executive Board.

In his role as presiding bishop of the CME’s Fourth Episcopal District, Hoyt is looking out for the needs of 240 pastors and 320 congregations in an area that covers all of Mississippi and Louisiana. “It’s hard to get pastors to meetings, when you don’t have the financial resources to back them up,” says Hoyt, measuring the impact of financial challenges on the everyday work of the church.

“My greatest wish is to have supplementary salary for these preachers, adequate housing, scholarships for their children,” he says, but “our Mississippi and Louisiana economic doldrums and

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scarce jobs” make it difficult for average churchgoers to contribute more than they are already giving. As one step toward a solution, Hoyt has organized special fundraising dinners, each one aiming to bring to the table 500 people who are in a position to contribute $100 each.

Raised under the banner “Empowering Us to Help Us,” the funds go for scholarships, seed money for entrepreneurship, help for rural churches to get computers, and also for social outreach efforts such as after-school tutorial services and a “Family Matters” program. “When government comes along and talks about faith-based initiatives, we’ve got it,” Hoyt says. “I’m also challenged to get education for my preachers,” says Hoyt, who himself began preaching in Evansville, Ind., when he was only 17 years oldfollowing in the footsteps of his father, an ordained CME minister. But unlike most of the pastors in his episcopal area, Hoyt had the opportunity to pursue many academic degrees.

He earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from CME-related Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. (1962); Master of Divinity degree from Phillips School of Theology, a part of Atlanta’s Interdenominational Theological Center (1965); Master of Systematic Theology degree from New York City’s Union Theological Seminary (1967); and a Ph.D. degree in religion from Duke University, Durham, N.C. (1975).

Hoyt is helping many Black pastors close the education gap, using as a model a program he had a key role in establishing more than 20 years ago at Hartford Seminary. The Black Ministries Certificate Program provides an introductory theological education designed to meet the needs of leaders of Black congregations

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regardless of whether or not they have the usual prerequisite of a bachelor’s degree. The course work, which can be completed in two years, ranges from Scripture and theology to the nuts and bolts of running a church and its programs. At Hartford, the program has trained over 1,000 lay and clergy persons.

Renowned as a preacher, lecturer and leader of Bible studies, he has been asked to speak at innumerable events across the country, including the prestigious Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale Divinity School in 1993. He is the author of three books on New Testament themes, co-author of three other books, and contributor to many more. He was one of two senior editors for the American Bible Society’s 1999 Jubilee Bible, and he worked on The New Testament and Psalms: An Inclusive Version, sponsored by Oxford Press. He also has written more than 40 articles for academic and church publications.

Hoyt has received many awards and accolades throughout his career. He has received honorary doctoral degrees from Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tenn.; Lane College, Jackson, Tenn.; Rust College, Holly Springs, Miss.; Trinity College, Hartford, Ct.; and the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga. Among recent honors, he was elected in 2001 to a five-year term as president of the World Methodist Council, North American Region. The Council links the family of Methodist churches and related churches in the “Wesleyan tradition” in 135 countries.

Bishop Hoyt is married to Ocie Harriett Hoyt. They have two children and one grandchild.

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Mu Lambda Mu Lambda held a brunch on Oct 12th in honor of its 90th anniversary. It featured a spread prepared by brother Terrance Tarver, a jazz band featuring Brother Howard Kingfish Jr and a full program which included chapter history, by Brother James Harmon, comments and remarks made by Brothers Julius Brice, James Speight II, Vincent Orange, LeRoy Lowery III and chapter president Eddie Neal.

Recitations of Alpha poems were also made

by Brothers Ryan Ray, Jason Clark and Michael Gallion.

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Turns 90!

The current General President of Alpha Phi Alpha, Bro. Mark Tillman, sent a personal video to the chapter congratulating them on the achievement.

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Auto Theft Advice

Be advised that the Metropolitan Police Department has seen a pattern involving the theft and carjacking of vehicles from within the First, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Police Districts.

You can help reduce the number of these Carjacking crimes - and your risk of becoming a victim - by practicing basic prevention Carjacking is a serious, often violent crime that involves stealing a car by force. techniques.

It is a crime of opportunity with the thief Never leave your keys in the car or in the searching for the most vulnerable victim ignition, even if you are going to leave it sometimes as the first step in another for just a minute. Many auto thefts occur crime. when people leave their car running while pumping case, while they run Carjackingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can occur at any time. inside a convenience store or other Carjackers don't choose their victims by location where they feel they will be gone race, sex or age. They look for the best for a short time and can keep an eye on opportunity to commit their crime and their car. often target higher end luxury cars and

Always lock your car, even when it is This pattern involves what we have parked at your home. termed â&#x20AC;&#x153;bump and rob" technique Avoid parking your vehicle in isolated sometimes used by carjackers where your areas where there is little foot or vehicle car is intentionally bumped in the rear by traffic. another car. When you get out to exchange personal and insurance Unattended parking lots and enclosed information with the other driver, a parking garages also increase the risks. passenger in the other car jumps into Write down your tag number and the your car and drives off. vehicle identification number (VIN) and If another car bumps yours and you feel keep that information in your wallet or threatened, drive to a populated area, purse.

Also, keep your vehicle police of fire station or, if you have a registration with you rather than leave it cellular phone, call the 9-1-1 for assistance in your car. If your car is stolen, you will immediately indicating your fear to stop have necessary information to give to at the accident location and where you investigating officers that will help them are stopping. to recover your vehicle. Many times, victims do not know their license number When coming to a stop, stop far enough to give to officers at the scene and must behind the vehicle in front of you to allow wait and call it in at a later time. This room for you to maneuver around it causes unnecessary delays and reduces should you sense trouble and need to get the chances of your vehicle being away. recovered quickly.

Safety tips concerning Auto Theft and Keep your vehicle in good running Carjacking to educate and reduce your condition and enough gas to get to and chances of being victimized from your destination.

Auto Theft In the United States a vehicle is stolen every 25-30 seconds. This serious crime costs the victims both time and money, and it causes all of our insurance rates to increase. Additionally, we find that stolen vehicles are often used to commit other crimes.

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Being a crime of opportunity, carjackers will look for areas that afford them increased odds of finding a victim.

Although it could happen anywhere, some favorite places include: Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs.

Self-serve gas stations and car washes.

Automated teller machines (ATM).

Garages and parking lots for shopping malls and grocery stores.

Residential driveways and streets as people enter or exit their vehicles.

Highway exit and entry ramps or any other place where drivers slow down or come to a stop.

Your chances of being the victim of a carjacking are statistically low. However, the threat does exist and you can reduce the risks even more by following some basic prevention guidelines.

When approaching your car to enter, walk with purpose and stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. Watch for suspicious people or vehicles when entering or exiting your vehicle.

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Have your key in hand as you approach your car. Look around and inside of your car before getting in. Glance in the back seat and under the car before opening car doors.

Install an anti-theft device that has a panic button you can activate if you sense trouble.

Drive in the center lane when on highways; this reduces your chances of becoming a bump and run theft victim.

Be wary of people asking directions or handing out fliers. Trust your instincts - if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quickly, lock the doors and drive away.

Keep doors locked and windows rolled up (at least part-way) whenever you are in your car, regardless of the length of your trip. Be especially cautious at stop signs, in parking lots and remote areas.

Plan ahead! Know how to reach your destination before beginning any trip in your car. Study road maps ahead of time and avoid asking strangers for directions or appearing lost. Be alert! Pay attention to what's happening around you. Lost or confused drivers are vulnerable. Call ahead for proper and safe directions.

Don't get absorbed in activities that prevent you from being alert, such as phone conversations, combing your hair, applying make-up or reading while waiting at stoplights.

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imminent. If you have a cellular contact with the carjacker. Remember that telephone, call 9-1-1 immediately. carjacking is a form of auto theft and is generally covered by your automobile When coming to a stop, stop far enough insurance. The possible loss of your car is behind the vehicle in front of you to allow not worth the risk of serious injury or room for you to maneuver around it death. should you sense trouble and need to get away.

Get away from the area as quickly as possible.

Try to avoid driving alone, particularly at night.

Try to remember what the carjacker looked like - sex, age, race, hair and eye Do not exit your car or roll down a car color, clothing, tattoos, glasses, hats and window to speak with a stranger if other special characteristics. involved in a minor traffic accident.

Exchange insurance information through Do not delay and report the crime to a window or motion for the other driver police immediately by dialing 9-1-1. to follow you to the nearest wellAn FBI study found there are certain populated area. times you are more likely to become a Don't stop to assist a stranger whose car victim of a carjacking: has broken down. Help instead by using a cellular phone or driving home or to Most carjacking’s occur between 8 and 11 p.m. work to call police to help.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday account for nearly half of all carjacking’s.

More carjacking’s occur in December (27%) than any other month.

Fifteen metropolitan areas account for 90% of carjacking’s.

Parking lots are the favorite areas for carjackers, followed by city streets, residential driveways, car dealers and gas Keep your car keys separate from other stations. personal keys. If your car is stolen, the thief will have your vehicle registration In cases involving the use of weapons, with your home address (if you haven't 90% involve handguns. followed advice to keep it on you rather than in the car) and a key to your house.

Have your locks changed if this is the case.

Keep purses, briefcases, and packages under seats or on the floor out of sight.

Check your rear view mirror to make sure you're not followed into your Park in well-lighted areas near sidewalks driveway or garage. and away from anything that limits your If you are the victim of a carjacking, don't visibility or provides concealment for a reach for your purse or valuables; leave potential carjacker such as dumpsters, them behind if forced from the car. woods, and large trucks or vans.

Remove all valuables from your vehicle.

If you do find yourself being carjacked...

Honk your horn and attempt to drive Surrender your car keys and car on the cautiously to the nearest well-populated first request. If you determine it is safe to and well-lit location if danger seems do so, exit out the opposite door to avoid

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The Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. in coordination with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to announce the establishment of the Henry Arthur Callis Academy. The Henry Arthur Callis (HAC) Academy is designed to provide college-bound African American male high school students with a series of research-based educational and social experiences focused on preparing them for enrollment and success in college.

Approximately 20 African American male seniors will enroll as HAC Academy Scholars in the 2013-2014 academic year.

Henry Arthur Callis Academy Scholars will engage in the following activities: Six Core Courses: Scholars will enroll in core courses including: 1) organization and study skills, 2) financing college, 3) presentation and public speaking, 4) critical thinking and problem solving, 5) choosing a college major, and 6) responding to stereotyping and racial profiling.

Six Elective Courses: Scholars will enroll in elective courses including health and nutrition for the African American male; sketching, drawing, composition; creating projects on GarageBand; men's style; meditation, self-control, and emotional management; history of musical genres (classical to hip-hop); productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and entrepreneurship.

Project Alpha: Scholars will participate in a full day of activities with younger African American males (ages 12 to15) focused on education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males.

College Visit Day: Scholars will visit the University of Maryland and Howard University and spend a day with African American male college students.

Job Shadowing: Scholars will shadow a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at their place of employment for a full day.

Open House for the HAC Academy will be held at the Mu Lambda Community House on October 27 & November 3 from 2 - 4 p.m. The Mu Lambda Community House is located at 2405 1st Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001.

Academy sessions will be held on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning November 10, 2013 and concluding March 30, 2014. The accomplishments of the Scholars will be celebrated at the annual Mu Lambda Foundation Henry Arthur Callis Scholarship Gala in April 2014.

Contacts:

Dr. Art Fields, Academy Dean, DrArt1906@gmail.com, 301.442.9064 Dr. Lawrence M. Clark, Asst. Academy Dean, lclark66@mac.com, 734.277.6452

MU LAMBDA FOUNDATION, INC. HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS ACADEMY 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2014 FUNDING We are considering and seeking multiple sources for securing funding for the 2013-14 HAC Academy activities. Our 2013-2014 budget indicates that the provision of college readiness support costs the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. approximately $1000 per Scholar. This figure is calculated after considerable in-kind contributions of the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. and Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It should be noted that the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. is designated as a 501c(3) organization and donations from individual, businesses, and corporations are tax deductible.

Sources and sponsorships identified to offset the $1000 per Scholar cost include: 1. Individuals Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., groups of brothers, and individuals in the community can donate to the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. in name of an HAC Academy Scholar to cover the $1000 cost. Scholars can also offset costs through ad sales in the online Gala booklet.

2. Employers of Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Businesses, & Corporations It is common for businesses and corporations to grant funds to donate to 501c(3) organizations for the purposes of supporting educational activities. Some businesses and corporations also match employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donations to 501c(3) organizations. We encourage Brothers of the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to inquire at their place of employment to determine if philanthropic funds exist that may support HAC Academy activities. Brothers will be provided support in preparing appropriate applications and documents to secure these funds if they exist.

3. Foundations Numerous foundations grant funds for college readiness programs. Each foundation has its own set of criteria for funding, therefore applications to foundations would need to be crafted on a case by case basis.

4. Local Government Funds The District of Columbia may have sources that support DC Scholars involvement with the HAC Academy.

5. School District Funds Partnerships with school districts and schools can be established to financially support HAC Scholars that attend that particular district or school.

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Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. PRESENTS

A Night of Comedy

DICK GREGORY

&RPHG\ /HJHQG DQG OLVWHG DV RQH RI WKH :RUOG·V 7RS &RPHGLDQV Celebrated Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha WED NESD AY · D ECEMB ER 4, 2013 1140 Co n n ecticu t Aven u e, NW Sh o wtime: 8:00 p m Do o rs o p en at 6 :30 $50 Ad van ced Tickets can b e p u rch ased at: www.d ci mp ro v. co m A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Omicron Eta Lambda Education Foundation www.ohlalpha1906.com

Also featuring

Larry Lancaster 2011 DMV Comedian of the Year

E-Board & Committee Chairs E-BOARD POSITION President Vice President : Recording Secretary : Corresponding Secretary : Financial Secretary : Treasurer : Chaplain : Historian : Intake Coordinator : Assoc. Editor/Sphinx : Editor of the Torch Dir. Educational Activities : Sergeant-at-Arms : Parliamentarian : Archivist : Web Master : Intake Class President : Member at-large : Immediate past president :

BROTHER Neal, Eddie W. Gibbs, Mr. Joseph Giles, Kevin R. LaRoche, Mikael Young, II, Chatman K. Young, Bryant Michael Butler, Mr. Jonathan Z Harmon, III, James Wilson, Mr. John Hinnant, Mr. Keith Clark, Jason Fields, Jr., Dr. Arthur Jones, Mr. Nicholas Walker, Jacob R. Almaroof, Mr. Sulaiman Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin Wilson, Mr. James O. Lowery, III, Mr. Leroy

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eneal@mulambdafoundation.org301-440-4055 josephcgibbs@gmail.com 901-240-9039 krgiles@aol.com 804-389-1906 LaRoche.dynasty@gmail.com 202-957-4055 Chatmanyoung70@gmail.com 703-231-2096 esoulmy@hotmail.com 240-472-5276 jzmb@me.com 571-251-8253 jameseharmon@gmail.com 301-659-0442 jawilson8b86@verizon.net 301-455-6119 keith.hinnant@gmail.com 202-351-8981 clark.jj@hotmail.com 732-642-2610 Drart1906@gmail.com 301-442-9064 Nicholas.jones012@gmail.com, jwalke5302@aol.com salmaroof@gmail.com 240-486-6851 jones.markk@gmail.com 301-385-0758 jones.markk@gmail.com jimmiedean198262@yahoo.com 240-461-0404 lrl1906@verizon.net 202-487-3129

COMMITTEE CHAIRS BROTHER EMAIL PHONE Auditing Mark Ross

rossmarka@aol.com 202-422-8493 Beautillion Eddie Neal eneal@mulambdafoundation.org301-440-4055

Brother’s Keeper John Wilson

jawilson8b86@verizon.net

301-455-6119 Budget and Finance Chatman Young Chatmanyoung70@gmail.com 703-231-2096 Chapter of the Year Antwan Lofton antwan_lofton@yahoo.com 292-997-8498 Charles H. Wesley Award Karim Alamurri karim.alammuri@gmail.com 571-275-8460 Communication & TechnologyMark Jones jones.markk@gmail.com 301-385-0758 Community Service Khama Sharp

khama.sharp@gmail.com

202-294-0328 Hospitaltiy Terrance Tarver terrencetarver@hotmail.com 202-489-9597 Membership Timothy Fitzgerald

timfitz06@comcast.net 301-332-7507 Pan Hellenic Council Joel Grey

jgrey7@yahoo.com> 610-639-2964 Program Frederick Engram

fengram1@gmail.com 315-921-3622 Public Policy Brent Radcliff

brentmradcliff@gmail.com 504-231-6114 Social Joel Grey

jgrey7@yahoo.com> 610-639-2964 Senior Brother Chair Robert Ricardson kcboy1959@yahoo.com 40 and Under Chair Mikel LaRoche LaRoche.dynasty@gmail.com 202-957-4055

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November 1st - Glee, Jr., Ulysses S. 1st - Lambeth, Frank T. 1st - Peaco, Jr. James W. 1st - Thomas, William Clyde 4th - Butler, Clifton D. 6th - Beard, Andre D. 6th - Jackson, Malcolm 6th - Smith, Hezekiah 9th - Wilson, Jermaine 13th - Pittman, Kevin M. 13th - Thomas, William D. 14th - Geathers, Elmer D. 14th - James, Rawn M. 17th - Allen, Craig D. 17th - Morgan, Marc J 20th - Fields, Jr., Arthur L. 21st - Emanuel, Christopher R. 21st - Harris, Rudolph 27th - McDonald, James F. 29th - Bowling, Jr., Wiley E. 29th - Burns, William A. 29th - Salter, Reginald

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The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don’t have to be a Brother to make a chair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on a black chair as pictured above.

Donated by Brother (your name inserted) or In Memory of Brother ___________.

Supporters to date include: Brother Julius Brice Brother Eddie Neal Brother LeRoy Lowery Brother Charles Donegan Brother Curtis Hunigan Brother Timothy Fitzgerald Brother Arthur King Brother Michael Brown Brother Michael Brown in Memory of Brother Kenneth Higgins Brother Michael Carter Brother Adrian Vincent James Brother Adrian Vincent James in Memory of Brother Robert “Bob” Warren Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother John Eason Brother Louis Ford in Memory of:

Brother Morris Hawkins

Brother Frederick Ford

Brother Earl Root Brother Rudolph Scipio Brother William Calbert in Memory of Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother Lloyd T. McGriff Brother Louis Buck Brother Arlester Brown Brother James McDonald Brother M. Christopher Brown II in Memory of Brother Vernon Polite Brother M. Christopher Brown Brother Clyde Blassengale, Sr. Brother William Page Brother Eric Herndon Brother Rudolph Harris Brother Rylan R. Harris Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Eluen H. Hoston, Jr. Brother David Banks Brother Malcolm D. Jackson Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Charles H. Wesley Brother Kenneth Holbert Brother Clinton C. Jones III in Memory of Brother Louis E. Murray

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*Please attempt to submit your dues online using PayPal* www.Mulambda.org or www.MuLambdaFoundation.org *If you are not using Paypal, funds in the form of check or cash must have the appropriate form attached. You can download forms from the chapter or foundation website. Attach the form along with the check or cash to mail in or submit to the Treasurer or Financial Secretary* Chapter Dues Structure Grand Tax General Organization Life Member

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$400.00

$400.00

$410.00

$150.00

$400.00

$550.00

$570.00

1st Year Alumni

$75.00

$250.00

$325.00

$345.00

2nd Year Alumni

$112.50

$250.00

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Chapter Dues Mu Lambda

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First St. NW Washington, DC 20001-1019