President s Message A L P H A P H I A L P H A

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Tennessee and my paternal grandparents in Alabama. In Alabama I recall the gubernatorial election in 1958. The incumbent, John Patterson, defeated a challenger named George Wallace.

1 A L P H A P H I A L P H A Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark October 2012 President s Message A voteless people is a hopeless people Alpha program. During our childhood, my brother and I visited our grandparents on an equitable basis to avoid any complaints of favoritism exactly half of every summer vacation with my maternal grandmother in Tennessee and my paternal grandparents in Alabama. In Alabama I recall the gubernatorial election in The incumbent, John Patterson, defeated a challenger named George Wallace. Wallace later stated that he lost because he was outniggered and vowed to not let that happen again. Wallace won the next election and you know the rest. Alabama was one of many states in America that only allowed Negroes to vote if they could pass literacy tests, e.g. how many bubbles are in a bar of soap? Poll taxes, identification cards and intimidation also discouraged voting by blacks. In this setting, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. developed a program to encourage minorities to take advantage of their Constitutional right to participate in the electoral process. It is called A Voteless People is a Hopeless People. Ever since the fraternity has sponsored voter education and registration projects throughout the country. Mu Lambda has actively participated in those projects in the past and this year is no exception. With the passage of laws requiring voters to obtain state-sponsored ID cards in Pennsylvania and other states, our efforts have become more urgent than ever. Last weekend the ERVP, Brother Sean McCaskill, held an Eastern Region staff meeting at Hampton, Virginia. Among other things, it was reported that for the current election Alpha Phi Alpha is participating in a complimentary effort First of All, We Vote. The goal is for each alumni chapter to register a minimum of 150 voters and college chapters to register 100 voters. Collaborating with other Greek-letter organizations, NAACP, National Urban League, etc. millions of new voters are expected to cast their ballots next month. There are also voter education sessions, town hall meetings, telephone bank canvassing, transportation to the polls, etc. Groups are asked to call on the day of the election persons they registered and find out if they actually voted. Brother Khama Sharp and his community service committee have planned voter registration activities for this month and will need your assistance. Join them on the dates listed in the calendar of activities. It is imperative, now more than ever, that we add our strength to the efforts of others to ensure that all eligible persons participate in this most important election. Too many activities have occurred that remind me of the intimidation tactics sanctioned by controlling officials last century. Statesponsored identification cards and other requirements are similar to the Alabama of my childhood and we do not want to return to those less-than thrilling days of yesteryear. Alpha does not stand for any backward steps! In fact the only direction to go is Forward! Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter , Washington, D.C. 1

A L P H A P H I A L P A - M U L A M B D A Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, DC Chartered October 1, 1923 Celebrating 89 Years of Service Calender of Events October 5th - Mu Lambda Golf Tournament 6th -

2 A L P H A P H I A L P A - M U L A M B D A Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, DC Chartered October 1, 1923 Celebrating 89 Years of Service Calender of Events October 5th - Mu Lambda Golf Tournament 6th - Voter registration event 7th - Open house Beautillion 13th - Chapter photos at MLK Memorial (8:30am) 14th - Meet & Greet (Beautillion) 21st - Beautilion workshop 27th - Tentative IMPD training (TBA) 28th - Beautillion workshop November 3rd - Tentative IMPD training 4th - Beautilion workshop 10th - Tentative IMPD training 11th - Beautilion workshop 11th - SMOKER (Spring '13 intake) 18th - Beautilion workshop December *Beautilion workshop every Sunday 15th - Mu Lambda Holiday party Bring A Brother To the meeting to Celebrate! 2 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter , Washington, D.C.

3 A N N O U N C E M E N T S Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda -1923, Washington, D.C. 3

4 A N N O U N C E M E N T S Be Your Brother's Keeper! The Brother's Keeper Committee is in need of leadership, members, and ideas for this year! Brother's Keeper is a National Program of Alpha Phi Alpha, charged with assisting Brothers and spouses with the following objectives: 1: Assist in maintaining living environments that are compatible with participants levels of functioning; 2: Assist in maintaining the upkeep of participants properties; 3: Assist with health care decision making; 4: Provide companionship; 5: Provide legal services; 6: Provide transportation; and, 7: Ensure adequate supplies of food, water, and clothing, with special emphasis on disaster management and recovery. Will you help the men of Mu Lambda Chapter be our Brother's Keeper? If interested, please contact Brother Pernell Williams at Pernell.Williams@Yahoo.com or Brothers, Brother Adrian King will be handling sign in for finance records at this months meeting. Please come prepared to verify your contact information inclusive of and ID number as listed on Alphanet.!!!!!!!! - Bro. Holman 4 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda -1923, Washington, D.C.

5 O U T A N D A B O U T A handful of Aces At the Crabfeast The Neos, Fall 11 Beta Brothers after their first program of the year Beta Bros. with Arnie Duncan Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter , Washington, D.C. 5

6 E X E C U T I V E B O A R D President Leroy Lowery III Lrl1906@comcast.net Vice President Timothy Fitzgerald timfitz06@comcast.net Recording Secretary Kevin Giles Kevin_R_Giles@mcpsmd.org Treasurer Michael Young esoulmy@hotmail.com Financial Secretary Ben Holman holmanb6@hotmail.com Corresponding Secretary Keone Thomas me2004g@yahoo.com Chaplain William Hawkins whawk39564@aol.com Historian James Harmon lavalastwo005@yahoo.com Archivist Sulaiman Almaroof salmaroof@gmail.com Sergeant-At-Arms Alexander Pullen alexander.pullen@gmail.com Associate Editor to the Sphinx James Harmon lavalastwo005@yahoo.com Editor of the Torch Jason Clark clark.jj@hotmail.com Webmaster Joel Grey jgrey7@yahoo.com Director of Intake Arthur Fields Jr art1906@aol.com Director of Education Sean Bellamy sean.bellamy@dc.gov Parliamentarian Kwame Reed kwameoreed@aol.com Member-at-Large John Mabry johnmabry@gmail.com Immediate Past President Kwame Ulmer kwame.ulmer@gmail.com CCommittee Chairs Auditing P.E. Parker zurrick@msn.com Beautillion Eddie Neal eddieneal@training-center.com Brother s Keeper Pernell Williams pernell.williams@yahoo.com Budget and Finance Ben Holman holmanb6@hotmail.com Chapter of the Year Christopher Fredd fredd.christopher@gmail.com Charles H. Wesley Award Adam Salters adam.x.salters@gmail.com Communication and Technology Keith Hinnant keith.hinnant@gmail.com Community Service Khama Sharp khama.sharp@gmail.com Membership Adrian King rhobeta89@yahoo.com Pan Hellenic Council Jermaine Wilson jermainewilson@hotmail.com Program Derrick Thomas derrick.p.j.thomas@axsysnet.com Public Policy Michael Collins emedcollins@verizon.net Social Daniel Kittrell dkittrell10@gmail.com 6 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda , Washington, D.C.

C H A P T E R C H A I R D R I V E The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair.

7 C H A P T E R C H A I R D R I V E 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 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda , Washington, D.C. 7

8 C H A P T E R D U E S *Please attempt to submit your dues online using PayPal* or *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 Chapter Dues General Organization Mu Lambda Total Late Life Member - $ $ $ Non-Life Member $ $ $ $ st Year Alumni $75.00 $ $ $ nd Year Alumni $ $ $ $ Graduate Student $ $ $ $ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First St. NW Washington, DC

discouraged that a brother would pose that question.

discouraged that a brother would pose that question. A L P H A P H I A L P H A Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark January 2013 President s Message An Alpha Phi Alpha man s attitude should not be how much can I derive from the fraternity? but how much