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SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Cookout Recap
On August 6th 2022, the brothers of Theta Rho Lambda gathered at Quincy Park for our annual cookout. The strength of our brotherhood was on full display as we had over 40 brothers, sorors, family and friends attend to break bread and fellowship in Arlington, Va. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped to make the #TRLCookout22 a rousing success!
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Coming off the Foundation’s first retreat, the Theta Rho Lambda, Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation (TRLEF) used the Fall semester to move forward on the ideas discussed during the retreat.
Welcoming New Directors
The Theta Rho Lambda Education Foundation welcomed one new member and four returning members to the Board of Directors:
• New - Bro. Eric Kincaid (TRL, Fall ‘21)
• Returning - Bro. Kasseem Smith, Bro. Dr. Keith Robinson, Bro. Gillis Taylor (TRL, Fall ‘14), and Bro. John Busby (TRL, Fall ‘17)
Rebranding for the Future
The TRLEF initiated the Rebranding Project in June 2020 and, at the request of Brothers, decided not to rush the project. In September 2022, the final survey was sent to the chapter to solicit feedback. We are now on the tail end of this rebranding and hope to have a new name to share in early 2023.
Preparing for the B&G Gala
The 2022 Black & Gold Ball was a success and the Education Foundation looks to have an equally successful Ball in 2023. Bro. Kasseem Smith was selected as the new Ball Chair and he hit the ground running to secure a new date and venue for this annual celebration of education and service to our community.
Stay tuned for more information about the 2023 Black & Gold Gala! Due to timing and the momentum of the rebranding project, the Education Foundation is researching the best time to host this signature event and celebrate another community educator as well as the chapter’s award recipients. Once the date is finalized, we hope each Brother will invite their networks and consider purchasing a table for the event. With the new time frame, the Education Foundation will look to recognize the 2023 scholarship recipients during Spring/Summer 2023.
Bro. Mark Forrest Chairman
