Health and Wellness – Marcus Marion/Prince Hutchinson
Legal – Joel Winful
As pictured from left to right – First Row: Bros. Chris Thomas, Eliott Ford, Prince Hutchinson, Rijo Walker, Gerald Evans; Second Row: Bros. Kevin Lewis, Wallace Rayford, Eric Barber, Roderick Sibley; Third Row: Bros. Chris Jones, Shawn Wilder, Calvin Hilton; Fourth Row: Bros. Walter Herron (Immediate Past President), Eugene Walker
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
– President Barack Obama
W.I.N. – Want It Now
With a mindset towards Winning Right Now, Chapter President Prince Hutchinson and the new administration have outlined a bold new vision for Rho Nu Lambda.
• Accountability
• Professional (Attire, Etiquette, Tradition and Brand)
• Leaders in the District (Return to an Award Winning Chapter)
• First-Class Experiences
• Financially Sound (Fundraising/ Foundation)
• Health and Wellness
• Innovative (Technology Driven)
• Brotherly
• Visible (D9, District and Region)
• All Hands-on-Deck (We all Carry the Weight)
Jewel Callis Jewel Chapman
Jewel Jones
Jewel Kelley Jewel Murray Jewel Ogle
Jewel Tandy
PROJECT ALPHA CONFERENCE
Crosby Recreation Center
January 18, 2025
ALPHA SCHOLARS AND PROJECT ALPHA
Following the MLK parade and celebration on January 18th, the Rho Nu Lambda chapter, in collaboration with the Xi Tau Lambda chapter, successfully completed Project Alpha – a national initiative of our fraternity that empowers young minds. For the first time in our chapter's history, female participants were included as part of the discussion with our Alpha Scholars and guests to enhance the quality of our dialogue.
This program is designed to educate, motivate and equip young males aged 12-15 with knowledge and skills on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The chapter extended our outreach to teenage young ladies this year. The conversation focused on three goals:
1. Sharing Knowledge
2. Changing Attittudes
3. Providing Skills
Program Overview
Following an overview of the program by Bro. Myron Brown and a representative of the March of Dimes, the program was broken into an ice breaker on myths surrounding sexual activity. The group then participated in two major modules. Each module was led by a professional in the respective focus area. There was a capstone exercise for each module that provided a question-and-answer period that was open to all guests, panelists and brothers.
Module 1: Interpersonal Relationships
• Ms. Daralyn Plains
• Bro. Anthony Calime
Module 2: Birth Control and STIs
• Dr. LaSteshia Ekeocha
The Dallas-Fort Worth division of the March of Dimes participated in the Project Alpha event. Their organization provided opening remarks, giveaways for participation and sponsored the food and beverages.
We thank the local team and appreciate their support of our national program and partnership.
• Beth Knott, Executive Director
• Lucero Sondakh-Dorantes, Director of Donor Development
• Heather Bosillo, Director of Donor Development
SERVANTS OF ALL COMMUNITY SERVICE
January and February
CARROLLTON MLK PARADE CELEBRATION
On January 18th, Brothers and Alpha Scholars along with other Divine Nine members participated in the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the city of Carrollton. Rho Nu Lambda has been a sponsor and participant in this parade for many years and continues to assist in the programming and leadership of this important event in the City of Carrollton.
32nd ANNUAL MLK CELEBRATION - CITY OF LEWISVILLE
Brothers wrapped up the weekend of honoring Dr. King by also attending the 32nd annual celebration in the City of Lewisville. The event was held at Marcus High School. This annual event is held in another city in our service area and Rho Nu Lambda was well represented.
2025 TEEN SUMMIT
On January 25th, Brothers participated in the 2025 Teen Summit that is organized by the Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This year's theme was, "Destination Success: Clearing the Runway for College, Career, and Personal Growth." Brothers shared insight into their college and career planning journeys with interested teenage students.
• Virtual Scholarship Gala Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 18: 7 – 8 PM
• Virtual; Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
61st Texas Council of Alpha Chapters – District Convention
Thursday, February 20 – Sunday, February 23
• Houston
Community Service Meeting
Sunday, February 23: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
• Virtual
A Look Ahead SERVANTS OF ALL COMMUNITY SERVICE
January and February
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The lesson on budgeting, saving, and wealth accumulation helped them appreciate their parents' investment in them.
ALPHA SCHOLARS - FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINAR
On January 18th, our Director of Education and Brothers gave our Alpha Scholars valuable insights into adult financial management. We gave each scholar a specific amount of money, allowing them to make decisions on allocation. They had various options including: rent, utilities, personal care, hobbies and entertainment. While eating pizza, some scholars jokingly expressed a desire to remain teenagers forever.
ONWARD AND UPWARD EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
The Onward and Upward Empowerment Foundation serves youth by providing mentoring and scholarship opportunities. The foundation also serves our broader Dallas-area community by providing resources to families facing financial hardship.
The next mentoring seminar will focus on Professional Dress and Dinner Etiquette on March 8.
