Washington D.C. MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Message from the President
Ihave only just aminute, Only sixty seconds in it, Forced upon me —can’t refuse it, Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it But it’s up to me to use it
Imust suffer if 1lose it
Give account if Iabuse it, Just atiny little minuteBut eternity is in it
Greetings Brothers! This quote crossed my mind as Ithought about the holiday season and the many tra¬ ditions of Mu Lambda Chapter. Traditionally, we plan collectively for Founders’ Day celebrations, and indi¬ vidually for Christmas observance and New Years’ Eve resolutions.
This year, as we make preparations for the Mu Lambda Founders’ Day Luncheon, let us think about those thirteen brothers who will be present¬ ed fifty year membership certificates. Their dedication and commitment to the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha are to be commended and emulated.
Somewhere between 1940 and 1942, these Brothers crossed those burning sands of Alpha; that’s 26,280,000 minutes as Alpha men for each honoree. Whether their .A.!pha journey began in Texas, the nation’s capitol of Washington, or the hilly area of Ithaca, the legacy of their leadership should be impressed on each one of us as we strive to “make adifference in D.C.” and Mu Lambda.
What have we done with each minute given us? Unlike the quote, our minutes in Alpha were not forced on us... We chose and were chosen to join the cadre of African American men who makeup the brotherhood of our fraternity.
Founders (Omega Chapter)
Fifty Year Brothers To Receive Honors
Mu Lambda’s Founders’ Day lun¬ cheon to commemorate the 87th anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will take place on Saturday, December 5, iy92 at 12:00 noon. The luncheon will be at the Howard Inn, Founders’ Ballroom, adjacent to the campus of Howard University.
Thirteen brothers have been iden¬ tified as eligible for fifty year certifi¬ cates: Bros. Thomas Brackeen, Evans Crawford, Louis Fenderson, Chester Green, Joe Green, W.L. Henry, Wayland McClellan,John Roper, Theodore Taylor, Chester Thomas, Coleman Tucker, and George Wright. Twenty-five year certificates will also be presented to Bros. Carlton Cromwell, Morris Hawkins, Leroy Jackson, Otis Troupe and John Wynne.
Dean Emeritus Lawrence N. Jones of the Howard University School of Divinity will be the fea¬ tured speaker. Bro. Jones, arenown theologian graduated fro.m West 7 W Virginia State College, the
With our minutes in Alpha, we have much to give account: the Community Service Committee and the development of the “Go To High School/Go To College” program; the Leadership Development Institute; Project Alpha; Boy Scouts of America; the Henry Arthur Callis Fund, etc.
Brothers, as we honor those mem¬ bers who have labored for Alpha, let us think about our history, our “ser-
Henry A.Callls Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones
University of Chicago, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, and Yale University. His current research includes preparation of volumes in African American Church history; he has published an article in the November issue of EBONY maga¬ zine.
Other participants at the luncheon will be: Chapter President Bro. C.C. Jones, DeErede Grif fi n, Assistant Pastor of Harlem’s Abysinnian Baptist Church, Morris Hawkins, Bruce Haskins, Louis Ford, and Master of Ceremony Craig Stevenson.
Table Captains are: Bros. Julius Sam Brice (202) 526-7368), Thornton (703-998-7197). Fred Laney (202-882-8059), Wayland McClellan (202-723-0453), Morris Hawkins (202-232-7265), Louis Ford (202-723-8592), William Thomas (202-363-7976), Gary Lockett (202-265-9622), Dan Nowell (202-547-3576), C.C. Jones (202483-3102), Douglas Gilbert, and Craig Stevenson 202-397-8990).
vice record” and how we will judge ourselves as members of this society and Alpha.
Yes, aminute is only sixty sec¬ onds, how are you using your minute to contribute to those who “march onward and upward toward the light”?
Finally, may the sweet spirit of the Holiday Season bless each one of you and your families. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
George B. Kelley Nathanlal AMurray
Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy
That’s right! Everybody is talking about Mu Lambda Chapter. The theme for this year’s membership reclama¬ tion program highlights the good news about this dynam¬ ic chapter.
Under the direction of Brother Sam Thornton, Chairman of the Membership Reclamation Committee, the chapter has set agoal of 200 brothers fully fi nancially with Mu Lambda &the General Organizaiton. In the past, this goal has eluded Mu Lambda; with renewed dedi¬ cation and creation of frater¬ nal programs, each brother has been asked to bring a brother for reclamation.
On November 10, the Membership Reclamation Committee kicked off its reclamation program with a happy hour at El Toriios restaurant on the Riverfront in South West Washington. Approximately twenty-five brothers were in attendance. The committee will be plan¬ ning monthly reclamation/ fi aternal events.
Why don’t you become a part? Renew your fraternal and fi nancial commitment to the fraternity. Your support and participation would enhance Mu Lambda’s abili¬ ty to be “...the college of friendship, university of brotherly love; and school !for the better making of men.”
For more membership infor¬ mation, call Bro. Samuel Thornton, (301) 998-7197.
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DUES !
Brothers are urged to meet their financial obligation for the fraternal year. The dues are S95 for life members and $170 for non-life members. (The $170 includes aS75 fee for the National Grand Tax.) The following dues table includes prorated national and Mu Lambda fees for full-time professional students and recent college graduates.
$170*
$122*
$122*
$85*
After Noveiubci 15, please add a$10 late fee for Grand Tax paid to the General Organization. Dues may also be mailed to Bro. Julius Brice at 1429 Webster Street, N^, Washington, DC 20017. Repember to include your social security number on your check. The chapter appreciates your prompt payment before November 15,1992.
Newsletter Committee
Editor: Clint CWilson (301) 946-5066
Associate Editor: C. Sheldon Bassarath (202) 363-0270
Production: Ronald Sullivan (Beta) (202) 588-8222
Circulation Manager: Alphonso Pearson (301) 336-9089
The deadline for submission of material for the January issue is December 16.
Mu Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity, Incorporated RO. Box 1993
Washington D.C. 20013
President Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary,
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Historian
Dean of Intake
CC. Jones, III (202)483-3102
...Vincent Orange, Sr. (202)529-4778
Thomas Dunkenfield (202J829-9305
Alphonso Pierson (301)336-9089
Julius Brice (202)526-7368
....Jeffrey Kimbrough (703)528-6925
Bruce Haskins (202)582-4502
Elmer Geathers (202)547-2625
John R. Johnson (202)667-7848
Associate Editor to the SPHINX
Education Director
Sergeant-at-Arms
Parlimentarian
Clint C. Wilson (301)946-5066
....Paul Hoggard (301)262-1597
Earl A. Root (202)554-5596
...Melvin White (202)588-9544
Mu Lambda/ December 1992
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Howard University School of Law Associate George Johnson, participated in the Washington Bar Association Ollie Mae Other Mu Lambda brothers present were Earl Bro. Dean, Cooper Awards Program. Root, Gilbert Douglas, and C.C. Jones... Congratulations and Welcome back to James Greer, who completed specialized training as of HUD Special Agent in' Brunswick, Georgia... Ben Carson aDept. and his wife Joyce celebrated their 3rd Weeding anniversary during the Thanksgiving weekend... Beta chapter was ever present at the Howard University Homecoming activities. Kevin Monroe, Beta President, coordinated HU Apollc Night; Beta participated in the Saturday Step Show, winning fi rst place and $2,000 prize money... Tony Mann, Eastern Region Vice President and Harry Evans of Kappa Phi Lambda, were part of the Coalition of 100 Black Women's fundraiser —"Gents Who Cook"... Congratulations to Bro. Sam Thornton, Chairman of Membership Reclamation for asuccessful Happy Hour at El Toritos on Tuesday, November 10. Approximately twenty- fi ve brothers were present... Bro. Alan Wiley assisted Bro. Morris Hawkins at the Shiloh Baptist Church Men's Leadership Other Mu Lambda Bros. James Coleman and Thomas Gaiter... Retreat.
Brothers interested in the proposed February fundraiser ("Evening of Classics") for the HA Callis Fund should contact Bros. Tony Tillis (301) 680-0838, Morris Hawkins (202) 232-7265 and Fred Laney (202)882-8059... Bro. Curtis Hunigan is still accepting table reservations for the HA Callis Fund Annual Dinner &Dance at the Sheraton-Washington Hotel, Cotillion Ballroom, Friday, April 30, 1993.
Congratulations Major Gladden, Sam Thornton, and Thomas Ducken fi eld... Brothers planning to attend the inauguration events of General President¬ elect Milton Davis should contact Bro. C.C. Jones for additional (202 )484-4944 ... Hunigan may be reached at on new life members Bros. Campbell C. Johnson,
engagement to Carla Lucas, Mayor of Mt. Bayou, Mississippi.
Ray Spears on his appointment as Associate General Counsel for the Environmental Protection Agency..-Mu Lambda Bros elected for athree year term are: Bros Julius Brice, Thomas Ducken fi eld III, Curtis Hunnigan, Jeffrey Kimbrough and Samuel Thornton... information.
Congratulations to Bro. Alan Wiley on his recent daughter of Brother Earl Lucas and AJune 5th date has been set...
Congratulations to Omicron Eta Lambda Bro. Page 3
Mu Lambda/ December 1992
DECEMBER
5 5 contact Parris.
Annual Founder’s Day Luncheon, Howard Inn, Founder’s Ballroom (On Georgia Avenue, adjacent to HowardUniversity.)12:00Noon.DeanLawrenceJones,GuestSpeaker.CallBro.GaryLockett(202)2659622 for information. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
"GotoHighSchool/GotoCollege,"10:00-12:00noonVanNessElementarySchool,5lhandMsts.S.E. Bro. Allan Wiley (202)479-1074. Mentor Group: Bros. Allan Wiley, Alphonso Pearson, Gilbert
Community Service Project, Contact Bro. Alan Wiley (202) 479-1074.
Mu Lambda Executive Board iViaetii^-6:^0 P.M. at 451 7th Street, SW, Room 9204.
19 contact CC Jones, and Jeffrey Kimbrough.
GotoHighSchool/GotoCollege,"10:00-12:00noonVanNessElementarySchool,5thandMsts.S.E. Bro. Allan Wiley (202)479-1074. Mentor Group: Bros. Thomas Duckenfield III, Bruce Haskins,
AlphaWivesofWashingtonDC,Inc.,ChristmasCocktailPartyatH.H.Leonard,Inc.,2020“0”Street, NW. 20 JANUARY
MU LAMBDA MONTHLY MEETING, 7:00 P.M., Howard University, Armour J. Blackburn University Center. Program on Risk Management/Certification.
Pre-InauguralFifthPrayerBreakfast,AlphaWivesofWashingtonDC,Inc.9:30-11:30A.M.Ticketsare $20.00perperson.TheWashingtonHiltonHotel,Connecticut&FloridaAve,N.W.ContactMrs.Murrayat (301) 588-4663.
Mu Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
P.O. Box 1993 Washington, D.C. 20013
Rudolph Harris
