ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC, MU LAMBDA CHAPTER
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The Vice President’s Message Winter is here!
After almost 2 years of little to no snow in the DC Metro area, We have finally been blessed by the skies with the covering by nature’s white blanket. A welcomed change, adding a slowing down of movement, as we continue to find reprieve for the ongoing pandemic plaguing our area. This snow storm has given way to many thoughts. Most importantly I want to continue to encourage the chapter to actively participate in being our brother’s keeper. This storm is a perfect opportunity for our younger and more able bodied brothers to reach out to the families of our more senior brothers to ensure they are ok - in need of a hand shoveling, salting etc. Being a brother’s keeper is not always centered around a large task, but how we respond when the call is made for a helping hand. Infact, if you dig deeper, we shouldn’t wait on a call for help to render ourselves to our brothers. This active thought about our brotherhood is the intrinsic value of our network, knowing that in the midst of a storm, a good brother has your best interest in hand. Moving forward from this storm is usually the opportunity for new growth! Looking forward to warmer days - SPRING! Spring is around the corner and with it comes alot of activity fraternally. Eastern Regional Convention, M.A.A.C Staff Meetings, Events and of course Membership Intake. The anticipation of spring brings a lot of excitement and my desire is to harness this energy into positive growth for Alpha Phi Alpha and Mu Lambda. There are multiple opportunities for the chapter to be represented on the regional level and I encourage more brothers to step up to the plate to be considered for area and regional leadership positions. This goes in direct alignment with the continued energies needed to propel our visions as a community from the “longest” election seasons ever. I hope that brothers can accept nominations and also take on leadership roles that can give way to allowing Mu Lambda to be the Light of the District. As I sit and watch the snow melt and give way to a perfectly preserved and FROZEN life under its protection. I am reminded that we must continue to protect the legacy of our almost 100 years of history. in 2 years Mu Lambda will turn 100, and we must take this blanketed time to reveal a well preserved monolith. Brothers of Mu Lambda, this is a call to prepare to unveil the hundred years of excellence you all have played an integral part in manufacturing. A committee for the 100th year anniversary has to be formed and ideas are welcomed as we prepare to showcase our century in style. Looking forward to see you all on Thursday. Warm regards. Brother Mikael LaRoche, Vice-President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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