NOVEMBER 2013
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THE KPL SPHINX KAPPA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD • WWW.APAKPL.ORG
Bro. Kerry G. Johnson, Associate Editor to The Sphinx - e-mail: caricatureKerry@verizon.net
KPL OFFERS ALPHAS WORK TO KEEP COMMUNITY CLEAN HELP TO CAC
From Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx
Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter learned that funding for the food and nutrition programs provided by the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) had been discontinued due to a lack of federal funding. KPL Brothers knew how important this program is to the area. Therefore last month, the KPL Social Committee held a football watch party and collected funds and school supplies that were given to the CAC. In the photo above, KPL President, Bro. Norris T. Jennings provides a check of $627 to Bita Dayhoff of the CAC. Photos from the event on Page 2 >
In October, several Kappa Phi Lambda Brothers and their associates worked together and picked up trash while participating in Howard County’s “Adopt-A-Road” program. KPL’s section of highway is Broke Land Parkway from Snowden River Parkway to Cradlerock Way in Columbia. Every KPL Brother is asked to come and participate during the next “clean-up” day. The next scheduled date is Saturday, Dec. 14. Please stay updated via the KPL email system for specific time or any date changes.
Brotherhood Worship at Howard From Bro. James T. Jackson KPL Chapter Chaplain
The next Kappa Phi Lambda Brotherhood Worship will occur Sunday, November 17, 2013. KPL Brothers will worship at Howard University, Crampton Auditorium, located at 2455 Sixth St., NW, Washington, DC 20059. The service starts at 11:00 a.m. Brothers are asked to arrive at 10:45 a.m. and be dressed in official Alpha attire (black suit, gold tie).
SPECIAL MEETING CHANGE The next Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Due to scheduling conflicts, the start time will be 3:00 p.m. at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD. Additionally, there will not be time for the repast or time to shoot the annual chapter photo at the meeting. Brothers, please plan your schedule accordingly.
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Brothers and their guests enjoyed NFL watch party Last month, the KPL Social Committee held a football watch party at Nottingham’s Tavern in Columbia. The family-friendly event raised funds for the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC). School supplies were also collected that would be donated to the CAC. The event provided KPL an opportunity to work on its goal of reclamation of Alpha Brothers to get reconnected with the fraternity.
Photos provided by Bro. Charles I. Stokes, III
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PARLIAMENTARIAN’S CORNER
You can now pay your dues online
I was recently asked: Is it too soon to think about the election of KPL’s officers for 2014-2015?
From the KPL Financial Team Bro. J. Craig Bailey, Treasurer Bro. Lionel Perron, Financial Secretary
The answer is a resounding, NO! Brothers, please start the process now by focusing on the Alpha man whom you believe will be qualified, eligible, and willing to serve as an elected officer.
For your convenience, the Kappa Phi Lambda Financial Team has implemented online payments for KPL Dues and Grand Tax. This enables Brothers to pay these fees via debit card, credit card or PayPal. Note: online payments are subject to a fee by PayPal of 2.9% plus $0.30. This results in an additional online processing fee of $10.89 for Alumni Brothers (KPL
From Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr. Kappa Phi Lambda, Parliamentarian Chairman, Election Committee
Several of our officers cannot be elected again to the offices they currently occupy. The offices affected are: President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Chaplain, Historian and Editor to The Sphinx.
Dues & Alpha Grand Tax) and $6.54 for Life Brothers (KPL dues). If you have any questions or comments, please send the KPL Financial Team a note. If you are interested in receiving an online invoice, please email your request to: kplfinancialteam@gmail.com Be sure to indicate whether you are a Life Brother or Alumni Brother. Note, Alumni Brothers should pay their Grand Tax prior to Nov. 15, 2013 to avoid the late fee charged by the Alpha headquarters.
KPL held informative meeting for interested men In addition to community involvement Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter demonstrates each year, KPL and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is about developing strong and successful men. On October 15, KPL held its Fall Smoker that was lead by Bro. Brandon Tilghman, KPL Chapter Dean of Membership Development. An inquisitive group of candidates attended the meeting. Each man met with KPL Brothers during the gathering. This was a good opportunity for the Alpha men at the event to share their positive experiences of being members of the fraternity.
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Alphas: First of All, Servants of All ...
KPL Brothers attended the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Educational Partnerships’ Luncheon in October.
Bro. Johnson draws a crowd On October 26, Bro. Kerry G. Johnson illustrated caricatures for the African American Community Roundtable of Howard County at Howard Community College. The local service group held a Fall Healthcare Enrollment Festival at the college. The event was hosted by Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and Howard County Councilman Calvin Ball.
Alpha Kappa Alpha honors Kappa Phi Lambda Iota Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. presented Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter with the “Emerging Young Leaders” award for the chapter’s contributions to the Howard County area. The “Celebrate Timeless Service in Howard County Awards Brunch” was held on October 12. The event was also sponsored by the sorority’s affiliate, The Pearl Foundation, Inc. In the photo above, KPL Chapter President, Bro. Norris T. Jennings is presented with the award with members of the sorority.
Three generations of Alpha men Kappa Phi Lambda congratulates Bro. Ken Jennings (at left) as he celebrates his grandson for crossing over into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. His grandson was initiated at Gamma Iota Chapter at Hampton University in October. The neophtye Alpha man’s father, Bro. David Hagans (right) is also a member of the fraternity.
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Alphas In The Kitchen On October 27, several Kappa Phi Lambda Brothers demonstrated their cooking expertise at the “Men In The Kitchen” event sponsored by the Howard County Center of African American Culture held at Long Reach High School in Columbia. Each year, KPL is proud to support this important event. In the photos are several of the Alpha “chefs” and their guests, along with members of KPL’s Alpha Achievers program. Photos provided by Bro. John Taylor and Bro. Harry Evans, III
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BROTHERS, CONTINUE TO PROMOTE OUR MLK BREAKFAST!
Make copies of this flyer and distribute them throughout the community. Also, prompt patrons to advertise in the souvenir program booklet.
THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC.
&
KAPPA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Present the 39th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. M E M O R I A L B R E A K F A S T Where Do We Go From Here?
Date: Sunday January 12, 2014 Location: Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244
Seating begins at 8 a.m. - The program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
GUEST SPEAKER Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D. President of Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
Tickets:
Adults: $50 Children (under 12): $27
For info:
http://www.alphafoundationofhowardcounty.org/ Ernest Jackson - (410) 215-7803
Purchase tickets online at the website below, then pick up at the door.
The Breakfast serves as the major fundraiser for the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization
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THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC. P.O. Box 2694 Columbia, Maryland 21045
39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Sunday January 12th, 2014 Souvenir Journal Advertisement Request Form Name: Business: Address: Phone: Signature:
Date:
Submit check or money order payable to the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. Please return your payment along with an electronic copy of the ad. The following formats will be accepted: PDF, Microsoft Word, Quark, and Corel files. The files may be placed on CD and mailed with payment, or e-mailed to MLKADS@AOL.com (Please indicate 39th MLK Ad in subject line). You may call Richard Alexander at 240-988-7241 for additional information. Please note: NO ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED WITHOUT RECEIVING BOTH PAYMENT AND ELECTRONIC VERSION. THE DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ADVERTISEMENT IS DECEMBER 15th, 2013.
A ll M a t e r ia ls a n d M o n e y s h o u ld b e m a ile d t o : 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee P.O. Box 1535 Columbia, MD 21044 The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable organization. Size/Location Outside Back Cover Inside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Eighth Page Patron Ad Total enclosed
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KPL and Alpha Achievers mentioned in the HCPSS Annual Report Submitted by Bro. Brandon Barrett KPL Director of Educational Activities
Friends of Bro. Harry Evans
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ® EASTERN REGION www.ALPHAEAST.com
Mark S. Tillman General President
R. Anthony Mills, Sr. Eastern Region Vice President
William D. Lyle Executive Director
Brandon R. Johnson Eastern Region Assistant Vice President
November 4, 2013 Dear Brothers, The Eastern Region is pleased to announce the re-up to the regional newsletter. As we prepare for our winter release, we are asking that you make your submissions by November 30, 2013. If you or your chapter would like to make a submission to the newsletter, we are asking for highlights that range from: wedding/ baby announcements, work promotions, chapter anniversaries, retirement, past events. We will not, however, be accepting party fliers. To make a submission, please adhere to the following guidelines for news: -
Name Chapter District Text should be a maximum of 150 words Photographs should accompany written submissions (caption all brothers mentioned in photo) Word documents for articles and any photos or artwork should be high resolution (300 dpi) attachments (no bigger than 10mb)
If you would like to contribute to the newsletter with a story idea, please submit a brief summary that details the issue and why you think the information would be of interest to the brotherhood of this region. Story ideas are due by November 11, 2013 and final articles are due no later than November 30, 2013. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for reasons related to content, grammar, and length. Fraternally,
Brother Rakeem Mosey Editor-In-Chief, AlphaEast Journal Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Eastern Region journal@alphaeast.com
Brother Ramon E. Peralta Director of Communications Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Eastern Region DirCommunications@alphaeast.com
P.O. BOX 41362 | BALTIMORE, MARYL AND 21203-6362 | P: (443) 228-8726 | F: (208) 485-9496
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
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Greek Holiday Mixer sponsored by The NPHC of Howard County
Nottingham‛s Tavern 8850 Stanford Blvd Columbia, MD 21045 Nov. 14, 2013 6 – 9 pm Please bring non-perishable food items for The Howard County Food Bank