The Presidents’ Message

The President’s Message

Greetings Brothers,

First I want to say Happy New Year Brothers. I am hopeful that the start of this new year has actually been good safe for you and your families. As you are well aware the world is still in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic and unfortunately it has touched more of us recently than this time last year. We will all have persevere and continue fulfilling the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha with the limitations that come with living through a global pandemic.

This brings to mind a quote I came across recently from our dearly departed Brother Martin Luther King Jr. “May I stress the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership... Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money, but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the greatness of the cause.”

I think these words above quote is a fitting reminder at the start of a new year of our role as Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha in the service of the wider humanity despite the obstacles.

Fraternally,

Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

The Vice President’s Message

The dawn of a new year is upon us!

Greetings Brothers and supporters of the Magnificent Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and HAPPY NEW YEAR. 2021 is now a memory filled with a series of life shaping experiences that have molded us into who we are determined to be for this new season. The two year cries of the pandemic has given us methods of efficiency for communication, “work from home” models that are seemingly welcomed, much needed down-time to reset and recharge our mental batteries, and a promise of a bright future as we persevere.

2022 has more in store for us than we can imagine. As we continue to plan and prepare for Mu Lambda’s centennial celebration 2023, we have the privilege of a year to map out a course that will lead to a stamp of excellence in Washington D.C. I myself am looking forward to the ability to dust off the tuxedos and shine my patent leather shoes to give way to multiple evenings of dinners in person, and smiles. Hopefully my jackets will still fit! But these occasions will require an ALL HANDS IN approach to get to the finish line. The committee chaired by brother Jason Jefferson, extends its hands toward the chapter to get there. I know this call will not go unheard.

Last year, though confined to the constraints of our new societal norms, our chapter thrived in community service, educational outreach, reclamation, and internal communication and growth. Mu Lambda is at its strongest and growing in comradery. Socially, though small, we have gathered for Omega services to send our brothers home, we have fed the women of the house of Ruth, had brotherhood smokes, packed trucks, attended breakfasts, showed up and showed out all while maintaining a very low mortality rate due to the pandemic. Losing any of our beloved brothers is a hard experience, but together Mu Lambda maintains its ability to weather the storm - in BUSINESS & BROTHERHOOD

Our future is dependent on each asset of this house. Our families especially, who continue to support the brothers as they give selflessly of their time and experience to this labor of love. Brothers and wellwishers, your ongoing commitment to the service and advocacy of the Washington DC community does not go unnoticed. your charitable donations, your prayers, your calls, emails and attendance is always appreciated. Together we are on a mission to continue in our transformative ways. It is my mission as Vice President to ensure that we continue to nurture an environment of sustainable growth. I look forward to 2022 and growth with you.

Yours Respectfully,

Brother Mikael LaRoche, Vice-President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter