May 1989
Message from the President
MU LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
The Eastern Regional Conven¬ tion held in Baltimore April 6-9 was asuccessful one. The hotel staff appeared competent and helpful, sessions were orderly and timely, the attendance was high, the ladies were elegant, and the Brotherhood displayed cordiality to the maximum. The business of Alpha Phi Alpha was dispatched with aplomb and the least of rhetoric. For those present, there had to have been afeeling of pride for having the forbearance to join the elite of college men.
The Brothers of Mu Lambda were omnipresent in many phases of the convention. Tom Brackeen and Curtis Hunnigan were eloquent and forthright at the microphone making succinct motions and comments. Vernon Gill reported on the Grievances and Discipline Committee, John
Founders (Omega Chapter)
Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman
Roper reported on the Time and Place, and your chapter president reported on the Leadership Development Institute and seconded the nomination of the incumbent Assistant Vice President (who was re-elected). Jerry Hargrave and Louis Harding participated in the Omega services. C.C. House “held court” in the lobby. J. Rupert Picon was introduced with other dignitaries as aformer Eastern Vice President. Other attendees included Benjamin Carson, Barry Hargrove, George Johnson, C.C. Jones, Elmer Moore, Frank Pinder, Herman Queen, and Bill Thomas. They, too, made acontribution by their presence and their insight during discussions between business sessions.
The Public Program on Friday evening spotlighted Alpha College Presidents. Mu Lambda's own
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Brother Rev. May Accepts Call from Baltimore
Rev. Marvis May, assistant minister at Metropolitan Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., has been designated pastor-elect for Macedonia Baptist Church of Baltimore, Maryland. Brother May, a1979 initiate of Epsilon Gamma at Bishop College, completed his postgraduate religious education at the Howard University School of Religion.
Brother May will assume his duties on the first Sunday in May as the fifth minister in the 114-year history of the Baltimore congre¬ gation. Installation ceremonies will be observed July 2-9, culminating with aformal banquet featuring Dr. Manuel Scott, Sr. of Dallas, Texas as keynote speaker. The June issue of this newsletter will have details on banquet tickets.
Mu Lambda “Steps” for Scholarships
The April 1step show, “Greeks in Motion,” by the Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. featured an energetic high stepping entry from Mu Lambda led by illustrious coordinator and choreographer Robert Brown, III. Steppers from our chapter at this sold out scholarship benefit were the incomparable Harold Hill, the
ubiquitous Juan Powell, the suave Ben Carson, the fantastic Ishia Chapman, the dynamic Barry Hargrove, and the awesome LeRoy Lowery, III. Silver-tongued Brother Vernon S. Gill set the tone by introducing the act with an eloquent “rap” poem. Brother Alan Speights was spectacular as he represented Alphas in the Senior Panhellenic skit.
Beta Chapter was well represented by 3delegates at the recent regional conference in Baltimore: Cornelius Bates (who seconded the nomination of Brother Warren Scott for Vice President); Njisane Omawale; and Brian Watkins. The proximity of the conference to Washington, D. C. allowed most Beta Brothers to experience various parts of the weekend festivities, particularly the step show, parties, and fellowship.
Brother LeRoy Lowery, chapter advisor, and his wife, Modestine, treated Beta’s graduating seniors with aspecial cookout “send-off” on Saturday, April 22 at their home in North West Washington. Over 75 guests enjoyed the festivities. Seniors headed to alumni chapter membership include Brothers Gino Carr, Brent Gilmore, Gary Hall, Coy Leverette, Marc Lindsey, and Stanley Verrett.
Of fi cers for the 1989-90 school year at Beta are Brothers John Berry (President); Max Voltaire (Vice President); Marc Gay (Secretary); Gil Williams (Corresponding Secretary); Jamahl Johnson (Treasurer); Christopher Conti (Educational Director); Njisane Omawale (Historian); Sean McCray (Social Chairman); Paul Robinson (Chaplain and Sergeant at Arms); and Alonzo Robinson (Associate Editor to the Sphinx).
Remember: Dues for the Fraternal year are $85 for general fees (non-life members) and $75 for chapter dues. Brother Ernest Smith will accept your check at the May meeting.
Name tags
Scholarship Dance
Limited copies of the Chapter photograph taken on January 5 will be available at the May meeting for $20. See Brother Ernest Smith for this colorful memento. 1988-89 Dues
With increased membership, there is aneed to resume the use of name tags by the Brothers. The plastic breast pocket name tags with the crest are available for $20 through the Sergeant at Arms, Brother Maryland D. Kemp (583-1261). He will have appli¬ cations at the monthly meeting.
Payments for your lable(s) for the Callis Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance (Spring Formal) will be accepted by the Social Commit¬ tee Chairman, Brother Rodman Turner (723-3461) at the meeting on May 4. There are still afew tables available, so don't delay. The affair promises to be one of the most entertaining ever, with music spanning the forties through the eighties. Don't miss it!
Group photo
Newsletter Committee
Editor: William D. Thomas (363-7976)
Associate Editor: George R. Johnson, Jr. (654-2371) The deadline for submission of materials for the June issue is May 19.
Mu Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated P.O. Box 1993 Washington, D.C. 20013
President Vice President
Recording Secretary Treasurer
.. LeRoy Lowery, III
Louis W. Buck
Robert M. Brown, IH
... Curtis A. Hunigan
Associate Editor to The Sphinx ... Byron J. Grayson, Sr. Chaplain Father Jerry Hargrove, Jr.
Education Director Melvin Clark
Historian J. Leon Langhorne
Dean of Pledges
Sergeant at Arms □
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary
Lee A. Tyler
Louis A. Ford
.. Ernest L. Smith
(291-3129) (292-5492) (354-8018) (484-4944) (966-7129) (397-2525) (526-4662) (529-3692) (723-9220) (723-8592) (723-7844)
Maryland D. Kemp (583-1261)
rPresident’s Message (continued from page 1)
James E. Cheek of Howard University challenged the Brothers in his keynote address to increase their level of financial support to African-American colleges.
Brother Henry Ponder, our General President, addressed the convention on Saturday. He made it very clear that he considers the Headquarters Fund Drive as the single most important activity in the Fraternity today. He asked that all energies and funds be devoted to this effort by all of the Brotherhood. There is anewly established plan to recognize large donors to the fund. Brother Julius Brice, our chapter coordinator, will explain this plan at the May meeting. Each Brother is reminded of the need to give to the Headquarters Fund Drive.
The election of officers for the 1989-90 Fraternal Year will take place at the May meeting. Al¬ though the nominating committee presented aslate at last month’s meeting, nominations may also be made from the floor. There is no better time to let your voice be heard. All are urged to be present for this important event.
Aspecial salute to 1989 spring graduatesisplannedfortheJune"^
Condolences
Mu Lambda e.xtends. Christian sympathy to Brother Maryland D. Kemp (&rgeant at Arms) in the passing of his brother, Mortimer D. Kemp (1912-1989). The late Mr. Kemp departed this life on April 3in \A^shington, D. C.
His career included 36 years of meritorious service as an associate with the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company. Aeulogistic service for Mr. Kemp was held on April 6. Brother Maryland Kemp and family wish to thank the Brotherhood for the many acts of kindness and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Biriindays
Brothers Maryland D. Kemp (2); John G. Wynn (8); Thomas J. Yeldell (14); and Norris A. Dodson. (II (18).
Please make sure that the Corresponding Secretary has your birth month and day tor inclusion in our data base.
issue of this newsletter. Please let us know of any Brothers or family members who will be graduating. We want to recognize all graduates, from pre-kindergarten through graduate school.
Contact George R. Johnson (654-2371) to register your graduate(s). □
Chaplain's note
Brothers are encouraged to notify the Chaplain, Brother Jerry Hargrove (397-2525) or the chapter president. Brother LeRoy Lowery (291-3129) when they learn of the illness of aBrother or atransfer to Omega Chapter. All are asked to visit those Brothers who are sick or shut-in. We also would like to know of widows of departed Brothers who need assistance.
rCALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
4Monthly Meeting of Mu Lambda, 7:00 P.M., Blackburn Student Center, Howard University
12 Callis Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance, Shoreham Hotel
13 Omicron Lambda Alpha's Spring Extravaganza, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 8:00 RM., Contact Brother Luther Falls, 546-4172(H) /447-8613(W) or Brother Darryl Poston, 397-8623(H) / 373-7771(W).
28Reception for the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Brother Louis Sullivan, Martin L. King Library, 1:00-4:00 RM.
■ Tune
1Monthly Meeting of Mu Lambda, 7:00 P.M., Blackburn Student Center, Howard University
3Concerned Black Men's 7th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet, Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill, 6:30 RM. Donation is $40; contact Brother Hiram Brett at 887-3260 (W) or 829-3761 (H).
Monthly Meeting
The May 4meeting of Mu Lambda Chapter will be in the Howard University Blackburn Student Center at 7:00 RM. The featured speaker will be Professor J. Clay Smith, former Dean of the Howard University Law School. He will examine African Americans in law from an historical perspective.
Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. P.O. Box 1993 Washington, D.C. 20013
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