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AΦA FRATERNITY, INC. • KAPPA PHI LAMBDA (ΚΦΛ) CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD
MAY 2016
www.apakpl.org • Edited by Bro. Kerry G. Johnson • email: caricatureKerry@verizon.net
Alphas help support the Silas Craft dinner scholarship program at HCC
Photo provided by Bro. Devynne Espeut
Photo provided by Howard Community College
Bro. Norris T. Jennings ΚΦΛ Chapter Representative of The Silas Craft Collegians Program Dinner
The Silas Craft Collegians Program at Howard Community College was created to assist people to reach their potential to be successful college students. Bro. Silas Craft was the first African American principal in Howard County and was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of the fraternity presented the How-
ard Community College Education Foundation with a check for $500. ΚΦΛ Chapter also sold tickets for the Silas Craft Dinner and raised $1,750. The total amount of money raised by the Silas Craft Advisory Committee was over $30,000. I would like to thank the Brothers who purchased tickets to make this event successful!
A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People!
Enjoying an opportunity to keep our Howard Co. roads clear of trash
Last month on a sunny, Saturday morning, Kappa Phi Lambda Brothers came together for the chapter’s third service “clean-up” event of the fraternal year. The chapter’s area is located on Broken Land Parkway, between Snowden River Parkway and Cradlerock Way (near Lake Elkhorn). The next clean-up day is planned for Sat., May 21 from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the same location. Brothers are encouraged to attend and bring work gloves.
PARLIAMENTARIAN’S CORNER
Chapter election scheduled for May meeting Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr. ΚΦΛ Chapter Parliamentarian
Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter’s election of officers will be held during the chapter meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2016. At the April chapter meeting, nominations were accepted for each elected office shown at the right. A Brother cannot be nominated to serve in the same office if he has served in that role for the last two consecutive years.
Last month, Bro. Charles Robinson of Maryland Public Television was a panelist for a locally televised debate between the top leading candidates for the office for Baltimore mayor.
Additionally, Bro. Vic Carter of WJZ 13 (CBS) was the moderator of the debate between Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Congresswoman Donna Edwards. The candidates were vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Senator Barbara Mikulski.
Before the election at the May meeting, the floor will be opened again for the nominations. Brothers will be elected by secret ballot, and they will be sworn in as the last item of business at the chapter’s June meeting.
Brothers will be elected to the following offices:
r President r Vice President r Recording Secretary r Corresponding Secretary r Financial Secretary r Treasurer r Chaplain r Sergeant-At-Arms r Director of Educational Activities r Historian r Director of Membership Intake r Associate Editor to The Sphinx
CONTACTS: Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr., Parliamentarian & Election Committee Chairman Phone: (410) 410-531-2664 email: cgxian@verizon.net Bro. William L. Harris (Lee) Asst. Election Committee Chairman Phone: (301) 490-2559 email: harriswl1@comcast.net
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HIGH ACHIEVERS VISIT D.C. Bro. Norris T. Jennings ΚΦΛ Representative for the High Achievers Program
On April 8, the participants of the High Achievers Program located at Bonnie Branch Middle School (Ellicott City, MD) visited The White House and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. The trip was sponsored by Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “Go-To-High School, Go-To-College” is one of the fraternity’s national programs. Photos provided by Bro. Norris T. Jennings
For the good of the body
Bro. Figueroa
Bro. Collin L. Figueroa is one of our Alpha Brothers who made at Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter in Spring 1996. Bro. Figueroa recently founded “Make It A Great Day,” a professional coaching and consulting ministry: www.miagdconsulting.com. Bro. Figueroa is in need of a kidney transplant. His website contains information on the living donor process for a kidney. Bro. Bruce Dorsey is supporting Bro. Figueroa with this endeavor and hopes that each ΚΦΛ Brother, their families, and friends will also consider participating in this important cause.
High Achievers program, looking for volunteers Bro. Norris Jennings is seeking additional volunteers to assist with the High Achievers: Go-To-High School, Go-To-College Program. As demonstrated from the photos shown above, this program is focused on African American, male middle school students. Scheduled High Achievers events can meet a Brother’s “One Hour, One Meeting, One Program” obligation. If you can donate your time and career expertise, please contact Bro. Jennings via email: ntjenni1942@gmail.com
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A NEW BIRTH AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Vaughn earns degree
Bro. Gerald James proudly stands with his son, Vaughn who recently graduated from Hampton University with a Master’s Degree of Architecture.
Sarah graduates from Spelman
Bro. Craig Bailey and his Charlain are honored to celebrate their daughter, Sarah on her graduation from Spelman College with a Bachelor’s Degree of Mathematics on May 15.
Autumn’s college bound Bro. Kerry G. Johnson and his wife Tawanda, are pleased to celebrate their daughter, Autumn’s graduation from Atholton High School on June 2. In the Fall, she will attend the University of Maryland in College Park.
Walkers welcomes Davis Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter congratulations Bro. Malik Walker and his wife Courtney on the birth of their son, Davis Christopher Walker on May 1. The Walker family are home and enjoying the new addition to their family.
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Bro. Louis Baker ΚΦΛ Chairman, 10th Annual AFHC Golf Classic
The 10th Annual Golf Classic has become a significant fundraiser for the fraternity. The AFHC golf committee is hoping to get 100% chapter participation. In addition to joining us on the course June 6, there are several ways to participate:
Plan to sign up at the May 14 chapter meeting 1. Become a sponsor. 2. Become a patron - A $20 donation lists you in the souvenir brochure 3. Participate in the golf clinic - $60. Learn to chip, putt and course management 4. Advertise in the souvenir brochure $100 - full page • $60 - half-page page
Online registration: www.afhc10thgolfclassic.eventbrite.com
The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc.* presents its
TENTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Monday, June 6, 2016
www.alphafoundationhc.org • www.apakpl.org
The Timbers at Troy Golf Course, 6100 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075 Schedule of Events
Monday, June 6, 2016 7:00 a.m.
Registration Opens Driving Range Opens Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Shot Gun Start
2:00 p.m.
Lunch in Clubhouse
Prizes
First & Second Place Awards Longest Drive: Men & Women Closest to the Pin Contest Putting Contest – On the Turn
Sponsorship Opportunities All sponsor names will be listed on the Foundation’s website
ALPHA Sponsor .................. $5,000
Includes: 8 golfers & sponsorship of 4 golf holes; chair of the classic & booth display on day of event A full-page advertisement in program booklet
BETA Sponsor ..................... $1,500 Includes: 4 Golfers & sponsorship of 3 golf holes;
Registration Form: Make checks payable to Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. Individual
$125 per individual golfer Name: _________________________________________________
Player #1
Foursome
$500 per foursome Email ______________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________ Phone _________________________________________________
$125 per golfer
Name: _________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________
Player #2 Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________
$125 per golfer
Phone _________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________
Player #3 Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________
A half-page advertisement in program booklet
GAMMA Sponsor ............... $1,000
Phone _________________________________________________
$125 per golfer
A quarter-page advertisement in program booklet
Player #4
Name: _________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________
Includes: 1 golf hole sponsorship; chair of the Classic & booth display on day of event
HOLE in ONE Sponsor ........... $500
Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ ZIP _______________
Includes: Tee sign displayed at 11th tee and green
PUTTING CONTEST Sponsor ... $300
$125 per golfer
Phone _________________________________________________
Includes: Tee sign displayed on contest green
HOLE Sponsor ........................ $250 Includes: Tee sign displayed on tee box
EMAIL COMPLETED FORM TO:
Louis Baker bakerlou1102@gmail.com (301) 580-4005
FOR MORE DETAILS:
Richard Shepherd rhs726@hotmail.com Alonzo Cockrell alozocockrell8101@gmail.com
MAIL COMPLETED FORM:
The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION P.O. Box 2694 Columbia, MD 21045 * The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. was founded in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization in order to advance educational achievement throughscholarship and programs to promote educationalopportunities for African American youth throughout Howard County.
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