DECEMBER 2013
A L P H A P H I A L P H A F R AT E R N I T Y, I N C .
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
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SIX NEW BROTHERS WELCOMED INTO ALPHA
LINE NOTES
Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx
The Fall 2013 line’s name is Noble Survivors (Veyo Waathirika). The name in parenthesis is the Swahili translation. Noble Survivors’ alias name is T.A.K.E. 6 which stands for Tenacious and Ambitious Kings of Eminence.
On November 10, 2013, Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter initiated six men into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The new Brothers of ΑΦΑ were led by Bro. Brandon Tilghman, KPL Dean of Membership Development. For more photos, see Page 4 >>
COME PREPARED FOR KPL CHAPTER PHOTO The next Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter meeting will be on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Johns Hopkins Applied Physical Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723. The repast will start at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
The menu for the repast:
Please arrive promptly; there will be a special presentation from Bro. Louis Hutt entitled, “Financial Management and Meeting Our Goals.”
• Yeast bread
The annual chapter photo will be taken during the meeting. Each Brother is required to be in professional Alpha attire for the photo.
BLACK
OLD GOLD
• Steak with onions • Green peppers and mushrooms • Turkey with dressing and cranberry sauce • Green beans • Bread pudding with brandy sauce • Cherry pie • Punch and tea This will be the first chapter meeting the KPL neophytes will be attending. I urge the Brotherhood to attend this meeting to welcome The Noble Survivors to the House of Alpha.
n KPL Neophytes: 1. Bro. Devynne Espeut Alias: Silent Fortitude (Kimya Ujasiri) 2. Bro. Randall Phyall Alias: Noble Protector (Vyeo Mlinzi) 3. Bro. Jordan Kibby Alias: Changed Man (Iliyopita Mtu) 4. Bro. Avery Pearsall Alias: Soul 4 Real (Nafsi 4 Halisi) 5. Bro. Rodney Shannon, Jr. Alias: Phrozen Commodity (Waliohifadhivva Bidhaa) 6. Bro. Carmon Choice Alias: Disciplined Warrior (Nighamu Mpiganaji)
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KPL Brothers attend worship services at Howard U.
Last month, several Kappa Phi Lambda Brothers joined together to participate in another Alpha “Brotherhood Worship” at Crampton Auditorium at Howard University.
The Chapter Holiday Party Submitted by KPL Social Committee
Photo provided by Bro. Charles I. Stokes, III
Bro. Norris T. Jennings, KPL Chapter President and Bro. John Taylor, KPL Corresponding Secretary spent time working at the chapter’s informational display at the African American Community Roundtable of Howard County’s Education Forum held at Long Reach High School in September.
Next clean up date planned Submitted by Bro. Lionel Perron
Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter’s second “Adopt-ARoad” clean up service project is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14. Brothers are asked to meet at Lake Elkhorn in Columbia at 10:00 a.m. Lake Elkhorn is located off of Broken Land Parkway. KPL’s designated “Adopt-A-Road” area is located between Snowden River Parkway and Cradlerock Way. Brothers are asked to please bring work gloves. A notice will be sent to Brothers if there are any scheduling changes due to inclement weather.
Brothers, please plan to attend Kappa Phi Lambda’s Christmas Party on Saturday December 21. This family-friendly event will start at 6:00 p.m. This will be a potluck event and a sign-up sheet for suggested items will be distributed at the December chapter meeting. In addition to the food and beverages, KPL will be collecting age appropriate and unwrapped toys for 3-4 year old children. The toys will be donated to a local Howard County charity.
Location of the party: The Home of Bro. Richard Shephard 6123 Campfire Drive Columbia, MD 21045 Home: (410) 740-4040 email: rhs726@hotmail.com
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Kappa Phi Lambda’s Project Cornucopia Submitted by Bro. David Campbell Chairman of Project Cornucopia Committee
In October, KPL Brothers conducted Project Cornucopia 2013 at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in conjunction with Iota Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Howard County) and Grace Community Church. This year and for the first time, we were able to hold the free clothes give-a-way indoors. This noteworthy event was a success. Each participating organization collected a large volume of clothes and provided them to the attendees. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event. There were fewer Alpha men who participated this year, yet the Brotherhood was still able to assist the families in need. Many thanks to the Brothers and a special thank you to Bro. Derrick Leak, who co-chaired Project Cornucopia. Photos provided by Bro. Larry Crouse and Bro. David Campbell
Project Cornucopia Part 2:
Season of Giving
KPL’s Christmas Giving Program in partnership with the members of the Howard County AKA Chapter was very successful. Collectively, both chapters provided gifts for children at the Grass Roots Family Shelter in Columbia. The Alphas and the AKAs provided the gifts to parents so they can wrap and provide the gifts to their children on Christmas morning. Photo provided by Bro. David Campbell
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CELEBRATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Competing at high levels Submitted by Bro. Harry Evans, III Kudos to Mr. Keasel Evans-Broome who is the nephew of Bro. Harry Evans, III. Evans-Broome is the team captain of the Providence College (Friars) soccer team. The team recently played in the Big East Tournament in Chester, PA. KPL congratulations Bro. Evans and his family as they support Evans-Broome. From the Providence College web site: In the BIG EAST semifinals, Providence and Georgetown played to a 0-0 tie before the Friars were able to advance in penalty kicks (5-4). In the BIG EAST Championship game, Marquette jumped out to 3-0 lead in the game’s first 60 minutes but the Friars fought back to make it 3-2 with four minutes to play but could not come up with the equalizer. ____________________________________________________
New position for Bro. Evans
Left to right: Bro. John Keiller, Keasel Evans-Broome, June Evans Broome and Bro. Harry Evans, III Bro. Harry Evans, III was recently named Vice President of Public
Relations and Market Development for Mano Swartz Furs. Mano Swartz Furs (www.manoswartz.com) is an upscale fur dealer located in Lutherville, MD. The company was opened in 1889.
THE NOBLE SURVIVORS ENJOY TIME WITH OTHER ALPHA MEN
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Submitted by Bro. Ernest Jackson
Mrs. Jackson wins prestigious award Frances M. Jackson (wife of Bro. Ernest Jackson) of Columbia was awarded the highest honor at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Mary Kay in Dallas in August. The “Ms. Go-Give” Award is presented to the Sales Director that goes beyond in helping, supporting, encouraging, charitable work and giving of herself without expecting anything in return. Mrs. Jackson’s selflessness and generosity was recognized by her support of the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County. The award was established in
1971 and is the most prestigious award bestowed on an individual by the Mary Kay Corporation. She was first selected as the August 2013 recipient and the monthly finalist were presented on stage at the annual conference. The 50th Anniversary Convention was attended by over 150,000 individuals from around the world. She was awarded a Diamond Pendant and a $5,000 donation, in her name, will be provided by the Mary Kay Foundation to the charity of her choice in Howard County.
Holiday Shopping for Both of You! EVERYTHING (gifts included) 40% OFF! December 10-14
Men’s Travel Fragrance Collection Regular $36, Now $21.60
Thinking of You Special Edition Set Regular $55, Now $33
Midnight Belara Eau de Parfum Regular $38, Now $22.80
True Original Men’s Cologne Spray Regular $36, Now $21.60
Journey Eau de Parfum Regular $40, Now $24.00
For these gifts and many other ideas & products Frances M. Jackson (410) 215-7819 www.marykay.com/fmjackson2
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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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Dear Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I am pleased to invite you to the Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Legislative Night in our State's Capitol - Annapolis, Maryland! For over 11 years now, the Alpha Night Legislative Reception has been the premier legislative reception in Annapolis and the benchmark that other organizations strive to reach. The 2014 reception promises to keep that tradition! However, the success of the event, as always, depends upon the collective participation of our entire Fraternity. The force of our presence is defined by the numbers of our collective participation. As 2014 is an extremely important year, it is extremely important that we fully participate to show our collective strength and make our presence known to those who represent us in Annapolis. I have attached the invitation to Alpha Night and please feel free to distribute it to your chapter or post it with your circle of brothers. Currently, I am waiting on a confirmation of our guest speaker. More details will be announced as we approach the date of the Reception. In order to keep an efficient count please respond to my office via email to: Brother Andre Greene - Legislative Assistant (Keith.Haynes@house.state.md.us) Brother Davon Bell - Legislative Assistant (Keith.Haynes@house.state.md.us) Fraternally, Delegate Keith E. Haynes Deputy Majority Whip Appropriations Committee
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DELEGATE KEITH E. HAYNES Baltimore City, 44th Legislative District
Cordially Invites You To
e Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Annual Legislative Night 2014
January 27, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. e Maryland House of Delegates Room 170 RSVP: 410-841-3801 or Keith.Haynes@house.state.md.us
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Back By Popular Demand!
JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Thursday, December 19, 2013
7:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Baltimore/Washington JAZZfest (BWJF) A program of the African
Art Museum of Maryland held at
the Newly Renovated Holiday Inn, Columbia/Jessup 7900 Washington Blvd (Routes 1 and 175)
Live Jazz at its Greatest!* Performing JAZZ Artists:
S
aisa and C ompany
Cash Bar at Happy Hour Prices Refreshments $20 per person in advance $25 per person at door
RSVP
301.490.6070 Tickets and information available at the African Art Museum of Maryland 11711 East Market Place Maple Lawn Community Fulton, MD 20759 (Howard County)
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PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL PLANNED EVENTS DECEMBER n SOUTH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (SCEDA), INC. and SOUTH COUNTY INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SCIED), INC., present “SCEDA 11th Annual Awards Christmas Gala – Prospects for Economic Growth and Prosperity” with Guest Speaker: Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony B. Brown … Date: Sunday, 15 December 2013 … Time: 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm … Location: Martin’s Crosswinds; 7400 Greenway Center Drive; Greenbelt, MD … Attire: Semi-Formal … Cost: $75.00 – Checks payable to: SCIED; P.O. Box 441642; Fort Washington, Maryland 20749. n OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC., Omicron Kappa Kappa (Virginia) Alumni Chapter’s The Professional Men present “A Purple and Gold Christmas Mixer” … Date: Thursday, 19 December 2013 … Doors open at 6:00 pm … Location: Vapiano – Reston Town Center; 1875 Explorer Street; Reston, VA … Donation: 2 canned good for FREE entry and FREE food … Info: http://www.okk-ques.org/ n KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., Fort Washington (Maryland) Alumni Chapter hosts “Private Party of Jazz, Cocktails and Elegance with Brian Lenoir” … Location: Pose Roof Top Lounge at The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; 101 Waterfront Street; National Harbor, MD … When: Friday, 20 December 2013 … Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. … Attire: Business Casual (No Jeans or Athletic Wear) … Price: $30 – Online Only: www.eventbrite.com/ event/9260990873 <http://www.eventbrite.com/event/9260990873> (no tickets sold at door). n ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., Kappa Epsilon Lambda (Prince George’s County, Maryland) and Sigma Alpha Lambda (Southern Maryland) Alumni Chapters cordially invites all the “2013 Holiday Party” … When: Friday, 20 December 2013 … Time: 8:06 p.m. to Until … Where: Deja Blue; 9425 Berry Road; Waldorf, MD … Admission: $25 or $20 plus donation of a non-perishable item … Attire: Fashionable.
n KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Alumni Chapter’s “Holiday Cabaret” … Date: Saturday, 28 December 2013 … Time: 7:00 pm to 12Midnight … Location: LuLu Shrine Center; 5140 Butler Pike; Plymouth Meeting, PA … Cost: $30.00 (includes Set-Ups with BYOB and BYO Food) … Attire: Dress Fashionably Casual. n KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., Dulles-Leesburg (Virginia) Alumni Chapter presents “3rd Annual Holiday Scholarship Gala at the Ritz – Bow-Ties & Stilettos with Entertainment by Bryan Mills & Secret Society – http://secretsocietylive.com/index.html) and DJ Aktive – http://www.djaktivemusic.com/ )” … When: Saturday, 28 December 2013 … Where: The Ritz-Carlton; Tysons Corner; 1700 Tysons Boulevard; McLean, Virginia … From: 8:00 pm to 2:00 am … Tickets: $100.00 in advance / $125.00 after 28 November 2013 (Thanksgiving) – Online: http://www.kappasofdulles.org/ . n KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., Alexandria-Fairfax (Virginia) and Hyattsville/Landover (Maryland) Alumni Chapters presents “New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala 2013” … Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2013 … Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am with (1) Public Reception from 5:00 p.m to 7:30 pm and (2) Late Night Jazz / DJ Party from 2:30 am to 5:00 am. … Location: Renaissance Washington DC Hotel; 999 9th Street, NW; Washington, DC … Tickets: $125 per person – Info: Frater Gayatachew Dorsainville at gdorsainville@comcast.net … Attire: Formal (Black Tie).