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Front Cover Picture by Names 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Rudolph Harris Curtis Hunigan Fred Valentine Horace Dawson, Jr. Paul Cotton A. Gilbert Douglas Ryland Harris Mark Jones Andre Lucas Kenneth Hobart Derrick Butts John Mark-Williams Jeremy Triplett Mikael LaRoche Joseph Housey, III Jason Clark

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Mark Ross Louis Ford James Heck Eddie Neal Gerard Williams Garrett Miller Adrian James O. Jackson Cole, Jr. Albert Williams Lucius Brown Marcel Desroches Kellen Moore Jamison Taylor, Jr. Mathew Aaron, Jr. Sean Perkins James Harmon

33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48.

Larry Ware Frank King Antonio King Rudolph McGann, Jr. Alvin Reaves, III Ryle Bell Drew Love Colin Campbell Bryant Young Arthur King Charvis Campbell LeRoy Lowery, III Joseph Paul Timothy Fitzgerald Jason Jefferson Samuel Armstrong 1

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MALCOLM CARTER 6-B-87

OWNER & FRANCHISEE Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s Domino’s

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6426 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 301-449-3030 2950 Donnell Drive, District Heights, MD 301-568-8883 6254 Central Avenue, Seat Pleasant, MD 301-333-5900 4269 Branch Avenue #54, Temple Hills, MD 301-839-0330 9509 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 301-248-3030 10367 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 410-286-0700 14606 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 301-952-1133 9546 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 301-599-4100

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In this Issue

Charter Members Past Presidents

1 Front Cover Picture by Names 2 Domino’s 3 In this Issue Charter Members Past Presidents 4 Alphaversary, Birthday and Roster 5 Newly Elected Officers 6 Brother Attending the General Convention Esprit De Fraternite 7 Executive Board The Presidents’ Message 8 Committee Chairs The Vice Presidents’ Message, 10 Message from the Sergeant At Arms Message From The Communication Team 11 Juneteenth Celebration 12 Leadership Development Institute 13 Congressional Black Caucus Reception 14 Founders’ Day Gala 15 Message from House of Ruth Committee 16 DC Public Schools Letter 17 Project Alpha - May 3rd-25th 21 March For Babies 23 Alpha Wives Games & Card Party 26 Adopt A Block 27 Food, Dessert and Drink of the Month

Arthur Curtis* Merrill H. Curtis* Victor R. Daly* Eugene L. C. Davidson* Arnold Donawa* Walter Garvin* William L. Hansberry* Charles H. Houston* Edward Howard* Joseph R. Jones* R. Frank Jones* J Edward Lowery* Clarence H. Mills* Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray* Norman L. McGhee* Jewel Robert Harold Ogle* Louis H. Russell* James N. Saunders* Emory B. Smith* Harold C. Stratton* J.H.N. Waring* Charles H. Wesley*

28 Reclamation Letter

29 Message from the Membership and Reclamation Chair 30 Sean Plater To Lead WHUR 31 Congratulation to Mu Lambda Graduates 32 Public Policy Committee 33 Message From The Brothers Keeper Committee 34 Message From The Chaplain, Omega Chapter 35 Mu Lambda’s Health and Wellness Committee Health & Wellness Events 38 Message From The DC National Pan-Hellenic Council Delegate 39 The Jewel Lounge 40 Mu Lambda Literary Society 42 Brothers Meet with Brother Willis Lonzer 43 AKStar Apparel Ad 44 East State Street Band 45 Beta Chapter Homecoming Golf Classic 46 Exit Realty - Brother Albert A. Williams 47 Financial Planning Needs The Crone Esquivel Group 48 Advertise with us 49 Message from the Editor 50 Support Our Foundation AmazonSmile Mu Lambda Foundation Report 53 Battle of the Brothers Funds Challenge 56 Upcoming Events

CHARTERED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 1, 1923 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Harold Stratton* Howard H. Long* Charles H. Wesley* Frank Adams* R. Frank Jones* James B. Browning* Jewel Henry Arthur Callis* U. Simpson Tate* C.C. House* Verdie L. Robinson* Walter M. Booker* Jack Bind* Millard R. Dean* Frank Davis* Clifton Hardy* Herman Johnson* Howard Jenkins* C.C. House* William F. Nelson* Aubrey E. Robinson* Joseph Waddy* Edward J. Austin* Elgy Johnson* George H. Windsor* James T. Speight* Harold Sims* Eddie Madison* Wilbur Sewell* Charles Thomas* Theodore Taylor* Elmer Moore* William E. Calbert* Osmond Brown* Vernon Gill LeRoy Lowery, III Morris Hawkins* C.C. Jones Vincent Orange Melvin White LeRoy Lowery, III James Haynes Rudolph Harris* Edwin Norwood James McDonald Timothy Fitzgerald Kwame Ulmer LeRoy Lowery, III Eddie Neal LeRoy Lowery, III Joel Grey Eddie Neal - Current

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Happy Birthday

Louis Cook, III Kenneth Holbert Lucius Brown, Jr.

June 6th June 10th June 22nd

Kent Benjamin LeRoy Lowery, III Jamaal Crone Brett Hood Mario Simpson Antonio King Sean Perkins Joseph Gibbs Franklin Ampy Carlos DeBose Gerard Williams Rudolph McGann, Jr.

June 2nd June 5th June 7th June 8th June 13th June 15th June 19th June 20th June 22nd June 23rd June 24th June 28th

Mu Lambda Brothers 2018-2019 Matthew Aaron, Jr. Sulaiman B. Almaroof Samuel I. Armstrong John Barnett Justen Baskerville Kent A. Benjamin Ryle Bell Clyde Blassengale Sylvester C. Booker Wiley E. Bowling, Jr. Arlester Brown Lucius L. Brown, Jr. Kelvin E. Brown Karl W. Bruce, Jr. Derrick A. Butts Christopher C. Butts Colin H. Campbell Malcolm Carter Darrell Chase Albert C. Cheek, Jr. Aaron W. Cheese Lawrence M. Clark O. J. Cole, Jr. Michael E. Collins Louis Cook, III DeAngelo M. Copeland Paul A. Cotton Jamaal A. Crone Horace G. Dawson, Jr. JUNE 2019

Carlos R. DeBose, Sr. Marcel J. Desroches, Jr. James A. Donaldson A. G. Douglas Joshua J. DuBoise Guy Durant Timothy L. Fitzgerald Jeffery S. Fleming Ronald S. Flowers Jimmy L. Floyd Louis A. Ford David N. Gaston Joseph Gibbs Eathen Gums Rudolph Harris William A. Hawkins, Jr. Jabari Hawkins Richmond E. Hayes James R. Haynes James R. Heck, IV Eric D. Herndon Kenneth F. Holbert Brett M. Hood Joseph Housey, III Curtis A. Hunigan Malcolm D. Jackson Adrian V. James Rawn James Jason Jefferson

Eric S. Johnson Clinton C. Jones, III Mark K. Jones Sean L. Jones Frank C. King, Jr. Antonio King Arthur E. King Mikael E. LaRoche Coy A. Lindsay Drew M. Love LeRoy Lowery, III Andre R. Lucas Rhett R. Lucas John Mabry Patrick J. Major James F. McDonald Rudolph M. Mcgann, Jr. Lloyd T. McGriff Garrett J. Miller Anthony T. Moore Kellen Moore Eddie Neal Vincent B. Orange, Sr. Sean M. Perkins Sean Plater Juan H. Powell Alexander C. Pullen Brent M. Radcliff Alvin L. Reaves, III

Robert E. Richardson Talmadge Roberts Mark A. Ross Rudolph Scipio Lavert C. Seabron Mario T. Simpson Charles T. Smith, II Jamison B. Taylor, Jr. William D. Thomas Rick Thurmond Jeremy Triplett Lee A. Tyler Fred L. Valentine Eric A. Washington Walter Whitley Albert A. Williams, Jr. Byron L. Williams Gerard K. Williams John-Mark Williams Kenneth A. Williams James O. Wilson John A. Wilson Garnett Wood Silas Woods P. Kobina N. Yankah Bryant M. Young Chatman K. Young, II

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED 2019-2020 MU LAMBDA OFFICERS President: Eddie W. Neal Vice President: Garrett Miller Recording Secretary: Jason Jefferson Corresponding Secretary: Timothy L. Fitzgerald Financial Secretary: Chatman K. Young, II Treasurer: Bryant M. Young Chaplain: William A. Hawkins, Jr. Historian: Silas J. Woods Intake Coordinator: Andre R. Lucas Assoc. Editor/Sphinx: Antonio King Dir. Educational Activities: Sean M. Perkins Sergeant-at-Arms: Frank C. King, Jr. Parliamentarian: Byron L. Williams Archivist: Jeremy Triplett Editor of Torch: Kenneth A. Williams Webmaster: Mark K. Jones Member at Large: LeRoy Lowery, III

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MU LAMBDA BROTHERS REGISTERED 113th Anniversary Convention July 24-28, 2019

Armstrong, Samuel I. Bell, Ryle Bruce, Jr., Karl W. Butts, Christopher C. Carter, Malcolm DeBose, Carlos R. Desroches, Jr., Marcel J. Durant, Guy F. Fitzgerald, Timothy L. Floyd, Jimmy L. Gibbs, Joseph Housey, III, Joseph Jackson, Malcolm D. Jefferson, Jason Johnson, Eric S. Jones, III, Clinton C. Jones, Mark K. King, Antonio

LaRoche, Mikael E. Lucas, Andre R. Major, Patrick J. McDonald, James F. Mc Neal, George Miller, Garrett J. Neal, Eddie Perkins, Sean M. Reaves, III, Alvin L. Ross, Mark A. Thurmond, RIck Triplett, Jeremy Williams, Jr., Albert A. Williams, Byron L. Williams, Gerard K. Williams, Kenneth A. Wilson, John A.

Esprit de Fraternite Chapter Dues Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda and the citizens of Washington, DC need you. Please remember to pay your chapter dues and Grand Tax to remain financial. Some brothers have paid their chapter dues but neglected to pay their Grand Tax. Please log into AlphaNet and pay your Grand Tax. Please bring your money to the chapter meeting or mail it to: Financial Team Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

You can also pay your dues online. Go to www.mulambda.org, scroll to “Membership Payment” at the bottom of the home page and make your payment. JUNE 2019

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Executive Board President Bro. Eddie Neal Vice President Bro. Mikael E. LaRoche Recording Secretary Bro. Jason Jefferson Corresponding Secretary Bro. Timothy Fitzgerald Financial Secretary Bro. Chatman Young Treasurer Bro. Michael Young Chaplain Bro. William “Tony” Hawkins Historian Bro. Silas J Woods Intake Coordinator Bro. Andre Lucas Assoc. Editor/Sphinx Bro. Garrett Miller Dir. Ed. Activities Bro. Charvis Campbell Sergeant-at-Arms Bro. Frank King Parliamentarian Bro. Byron L. Williams Web Master Bro. Mark Jones Editor of the Torch Bro. Kenneth A. Williams Member at Large Bro. LeRoy Lowery III

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The Presidents’ Message Greetings brothers, We have accomplished so many things this fraternal year that I don’t know where to start. I guess I should start by thanking you. Nothing we have accomplished this year would have been possible without you. I appreciate my outgoing vice president, Brother Mikael LaRoche. He steadied the ship and allowed me an opportunity to service you and the community. Our executive board is the best board a president could have. I saw brothers putting chapter over their personal ambition. I welcome and look forward to working with the new Executive Board. I know they are going to do great things and carry the chapter to new heights. I lost two dear friends, Soror Janette and Brother Rudolph “Rudy” Harris. They were two of my greatest supporters. When someone did anything untoward me, Soror Harris was the first to express her dismay. During the charter day ceremony at Howard University Law School, Rudy said, “Eddie I love you, appreciate you and remember you can’t do it all.” I love our senior brothers. Mu Lambda senior brothers have been a part of my life for more than a quarter century. They have always been brutally honest and caring. I recall my first Mu Lambda meeting – those older brothers sat at the front of the Blackburn Center cafeteria running the meeting in their ornery fashion. It allowed me an opportunity to sit, observe and learn. Mu Lambda has allowed me to blossom. I joined Alpha because I thought it would allow me to work with like minded men who want to serve our community. I figured I could accomplish more as a group than as an individual. Mu Lambda taught me a lot; my brothers became my family. Mu Lambda allowed me to interact with brothers 38 years my junior and 40 years my senior, learning from all. There is a leader for every season. I studied each president before me (C.C. Jones, Vincent Orange, Melvin White, LeRoy Lowery, James Haynes, Rudolph Harris, Edwin Norwood, James McDonald, Timothy Fitzgerald, Kwame Ulmer, and Joel Grey), borrowing their strengths. Each had a servant’s heart, tough skin, quick to praise and slow to criticize. Fraternally, Brother Eddie Neal, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

General Counsel Bro. Brent Radcliff

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Committee Chairs Auditing Bro. Mark Ross Brother’s Keeper Bro. Carlos DeBose Budget and Finance Bro. Chapman Young Communication and Technology Bro. Mark Jones Constitution Bro. Byron Williams DC National Pan Hellenic Council Bro. Derrick Butts Fundraising Bro. Matthew Aaron Golf Tournament Bro. Frank King Health & Wellness Bro. Derrick Butts Membership Bro. Timothy Fitzgerald Men Who Cook Bro. Garrett Miller Mu Lambda Chapter History Book Bro. Silas Woods III Nominating Bro. Frank King Programs Bro. Joseph Gibbs Public Policy Bro. Kelvin Brown Social Bro. Mikael LaRoche

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The Vice Presidents’ Message Greetings Brothers, VP & ERC Report The brother’s of MuLambda were joined by neighboring brothers on a journey North of Washington DC to the Capital of New York City - Albany for what was carded to be a spectacular weekend of brotherly fellowship, business meetings and a powerful meeting of Alpha East’s minds as we take care of the business of the fraternity. Unfortunately, I was unable to ride the bus to Albany because I took my wife, mother and then 3 week old son along with me for the journey. I was as committed to this experience and gave my son and family an opportunity to see what ALPHA excellence and sacrifice should resemble. On the footsteps of where our beloved ALPHA was founded and incorporated over 1500 brothers from Alpha East packed into the Hilton to exchange greetings and depart friends. I met brothers from Nu Lambda, Spoke directly to 5 of the presidential candidates, shook hands with the General President and Historian, attended some of the break out sessions but did not get any social functions in during the trip as I retreated to my responsibilities at the end of every evening. Unfortunately, it is sad to say a bad taste was left in the mouths of many patrons of the ERC2019. Literally the Hotel and Food were topics of discussion! - The hotel was large enough to host the convention and the staff who worked and altered each room for sessions and meetings were diligent in their efforts but all that was thwarted by the effects of two working elevators, One bartender, and meals that left each brother in slight disbelief. It was a trip that made a few eyebrows raise and begs for clear explanations on what happened and why! Reports - The conversation about insurance and the last leg continues to be a pervasive note in the region from the Executive leadership. Parties, Underground Pledging and general Liability continues to catapult the organization into a forecasted demise. A series of deaths and suits have pushed the premiums of the fraternity’s insurance upward annually and eventually will cost the organization millions annually to maintain coverage. There were proposals set forth on the floor by the Comptroller for raising the cost of annual membership for each brother, those affiliated with a chapter and more for those not active in a chapter to cover the burden of this load. In part, the proposal included annual taxation to Life Members and also a presented structure that would charge chapters’ based on their size. The fiscal year for the fraternity was in the black despite of the clouded report around grand tax increase proposals. The fraternity’s assets and investments are growing. The General President, Brother Everett Ward and Past GP Brother Tillman joined the convention with grand pomp and circumstance! After being met with a lofty round of applause, I listened carefully to brother Wards address to the east and truly commend him for taking time to say farewell to our late brother Harris before making his way up to Albany to greet us. Brother Harris’ legacy was praised and his value felt. I attended three break out sessions but would like to speak to the session on branding. It was a great opportunity to interact with the brothers who are responsible for the Sphinx Magazine, Website and some of the other assets of the organization. The most important take a way I got from the session is that we all represent the Best and Worst of Alpha. How we talk to each other, what we wear, how we speak to women, how we lead, our support or lack their of for onean-other, are all tailored into the seams of the ALPHA brand! Everything we do 8

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Vice Presidents’ Message continued should be with a directive of Excellence especially when no one is looking. The goodwill in the Alpha Brand comes from how everyone outside of us perceives what we do/how we do it. It was a great food for thought as I went into other large business meetings, - What is the BRAND of Mu Lambda and do our own actions, conversations etc. hurt or help us? Presidential Race - The race for General President of Alpha looks as deep and scattered as the Democratic race for US President 2020. A divided playing field with a series of options, Slightly confusing at the end of the day, but the Brothers sat and listened keenly to each candidate individually as they debated and spoke of their platforms. Fortunately for Mu Lambda, we have been blessed by the opportunity to interact with three candidates. And the delegates were given a secondary face to face conversation with one candidate who has taken his time to address concerns, speak with the chapter and learn more about how to move the needle in his bid for presidency. There are stand outs in this race. Brother’s Smoothers and Parks primarily but the question still stands - Do we want the same or is Alpha and its future president invested in changing the organization for the better! A smooth selling Brother Roderick Smothers spoke of the millions he raised as a college president, but has not addressed why he has not raised funds for the organization he wants to lead. Brother Parks makes mention of change and not being a part of the past leadership systems, has an answer for every situation you seem to throw at him but still has not been effective a candidate in forum. He hasn’t quite projected himself or a strong/personable personality into a race that can be won simply because “brothers like how you speak or how you said what you said”. The presidency is an important role, and dedicates a direction for the Fraternity and its affiliates in the future. It is an interesting race. But there is more to hear and see in Las Vegas! MAAC meeting - Nothing concerning the matters of DC Alpha’s were addressed. To my dismay and disappointment, the consortium for brothers to sit and discuss matters of the MAAC was spent in majority dispelling a conversation about a brother who is repaying a debt to the Eastern Region and seeking reinstatement after (what seems to be 20 years have passed). A Former member of Mu Lambda, OLA & OO initiate, it seems like a matter that touched close to home. My take on this is that the facts needed to be clearly presented if this is going to be determined by a room of brothers (many of whom had NO CLUE what they were talking about) and an ultimatum be decided upon based only on what was Agreed upon! Changes to the rule and agreements create crevices for small problems to become cancerous. We are men of integrity - and should lead, and abide by a code of conduct and rules that govern our movements and conduct. The business relationship between the chapters in Washington DC remains strained and looks like a can that will continue to be kicked down the road. In conclusion - The ERC was a great learning experience! From great fellowship, long laughs and lasting friendshipsit was positive to learn more about the ranks of ALPHA and how its business is conducted. I am grateful for the time and opportunity I have had to serve Mu Lambda and Washington DC! I hope my work continues to inspire younger Alpha men to step to the plate and give All of their Peace, Love and Happiness to ALPHA. Until I have an opportunity to address you all again! Fraternally, Brother Mikael E. LaRoche Vice President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Message from the Sergeant At Arms

Message from the Communications Team

Greetings Brothers,

Brothers,

The Sergeant at Arms’ team has implemented some minor changes.

Mu Lambda communicates with you by various methods:

1. We have to ensure the house is secure at all times. 2. We ordered walkie talkies for the Sergeant at Arms team so we can stay in constant communication. 3. We will have someone on the door of the meeting room so no one enters without signing in and all visitors show their pass card or we verify their information. 4. There are four doors to the house. The upper front, kitchen, rear meeting room and side meeting room. We will lock the front and kitchen doors once the meeting starts. We are down stairs and can’t hear. Someone can walk in and do anything without our knowledge. If someone needs entry after the meeting starts, they can come to the side door and knock. 5. Once the meeting starts, all brothers must use the rap of admission and password to enter the meeting room. If they don’t know the password, we will leave them outside the room, verify they are a brother and then have someone teach them the rap and password. 6. No sitting on the counter tops. All brothers should be seated in chairs. Brothers will identity empty seats and everyone takes a seat. 7. The Sgt at Arms will be positioned at the back of the room near the door. 8. A financial roster will be available to expedite things. Brothers on that roster just need to verify their information and initial. Visitors and brothers who are not financial will sign on a different sheet. 9. Every Mu Lambda brother should be familiar with the official challenge. If a brother we don’t know comes to the meeting, we will challenge the brother. Not to embarrass him, but to get him accustom to the official challenge. We will still check the brother’s passcard and look him up in AlphaNet. 10. We also need to keep the kitchen clear. Brothers will be asked to fix their drinks and migrate out of the kitchen so others can come and go. It will also help to get the food out in a timely manner. 11. We will periodically challenge Mu Lambda brothers we know. We need to get accustomed to it. 12. Brother Bell will repeat the challenge, password and rap of admission at every meeting for the remainder of the fraternal year. 13. If you have invited a brother to the meeting, notify me in advance so I can verify his official membership prior to the meeting and expedite things. 14. Mu Lambda’s official meeting attire is business casual.

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America has been dealing with some stressful times. Alpha Phi Alpha is not immune to problems plaguing others. We are trying to make a concerted effort to keep you apprised of what is happening in Alpha and Mu Lambda. Every brother receives a call on the first and the 15th of the month. Your caller ID might show the call coming from 410.202.2715. That is the number associated with our system. The recorder will ask two questions – Brother if you and your family are fine, press “1.” If you or your family would like someone from Mu Lambda to call you, press “2’. If you elect to receive a call, the call will be returned by Mu Lambda’s Chaplain or a member of the Brother’s Keeper Committee. We recognize that most of you are fine, but sometimes we go through things in life and just want to know someone cares. This is Mu Lambda’s way of checking on you a minimum of twice a month. Will see you at the chapter meeting, but we want to make sure things are okay before and after the meeting. If you are not receiving chapter emails, please let me know. We assume all financial brothers are receiving the communication. Fraternally, Brother Garrett Miller Communications Team Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

Fraternally, Brother Frank King, Sergeant at Arms Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Message from the House of Ruth Committee Greetings Brothers, Brothers Sam Armstrong, Jason Clark, Joseph Gibbs, LeRoy Lowery, Garrett Miller, Eddie Neal, Jeremy Triplett, John-Mark Williams, Kenneth Williams, and Alpha Wives (Danielle Grey, Modestine Lowery, Bonnie Seabron, Helena Valentine, and Tiara Williams) served the ladies at the House of Ruth an excellent Mother’s Day meal to be remembered on Saturday, May 11th. We arrived at 3:30 pm to set the table and deliver the meal promptly at the scheduled time of 4:30 pm. We served the ladies turkey, dressing, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, collard greens mixed with cabbage, upside down cake, freshly made ice tea and ice cream sundaes. Each lady was also allowed to select the customary yellow rose of her choosing. Brothers had an opportunity to mingle with the ladies. Again, we do not know the story behind any individual woman, but they each expressed their appreciation to the brothers of Mu Lambda. The brothers provided the women the finest of service. The brothers walked the room allowing the ladies to select their rose of choice while offering a friendly smile. In addition to the May 11th dinner, Saturday, May 18th, Mu Lambda’s Health and Wellness committee donated fresh fruit (apples and oranges), breakfast bars, coffee and coconut water from its health and fitness event. We will be serving the ladies again Saturday, June 1st. We will arrive on site at 3:30 and serve dinner promptly at 4:30 pm. They have requested an outdoor meal served on the grill. The tentative menu is hotdogs, hamburgers (beef and turkey), sausages, sausage, tossed salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, juice, ginger ale, ice tea, and ice cream sundaes. Because it is the beginning of the summer’s Day weekend and thanks to Brother Ryle Bell, we will have the presence of the East State Jazz Band to serenade the ladies. We are looking for meals for July and August. Brothers, if you can cook, the ladies would appreciate your favorite dish. If you are unable to attend and serve the dish, arrangements will be made to serve the dish. Fraternally, Brother Garrett Miller Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter JUNE 2019

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April 11, 2019 Dear LeRoy Lowery III, Congratulations! District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has reviewed your re-vetting application and has re-approved your organization, Alpha Education Initiative, to serve as a School Program Provider. Your vetting status lasts for three years. Your organization will not need to reapply until the Spring of 2022. DCPS reserves the right, however, to require providers to submit annual year-end reports and program attendance data, conduct site visits and provide support to improve programming opportunities for DCPS students. Please keep your profile updated to ensure that DCPS schools and central office have updated information about your program, including the best contact information for sharing important updates and announcements. To access your profile: 1. Go to bitly.com/SchoolProgramProvider 2. Scroll down and enter your Partner ID number Your approval allows you to continue working with schools to provide programs in a DCPS facility or to recruit DCPS students to participate in an off-site program. NOTE: • •

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Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)– Please remember to keep your MOA with DCPS up-to-date. MOAs last 3 school years and outline the terms and defines the terms of your partnership with DCPS. MOAs must be signed by the Chancellor. To enter into or renew your MOA with DCPS, email dcps.partnerships@dc.gov. Out of School Time Programs—If your program is an out of school time program, operating before school, afterschool, during the summer, or during school holidays, there are additional requirements you must fulfill before you can provide services to DCPS schools/students. Please visit https://dcps.dc.gov/node/1140122 for a list of additional requirements and begin work on these requirements immediately. Physical & Mental Health, Expectant/Parenting Programs—This approval status as a School Program Provider does not approve your organization to provide health services or screenings to DCPS schools and/ or students. This includes physical health, mental health, and programming for expectant or parenting students. Given the unique requirements for these services, organizations providing these services or screenings must complete a separate application process through the DCPS Student Wellness Division.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my office at (202) 442-5020. We greatly appreciate your interest in DC Public Schools and are excited to continue working with your organization to provide DCPS students with the highest quality programming. Sincerely, Thomasin Franken Manager, Out of School Time Partnerships School Partnerships Division Phone: (202) 442-5020 Email: Thomasin.franken@k12.dc.gov

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Message from the Education Chair

PROJECT ALPHA Soccer May 3rd, 2019 May 3rd, Mu Lambda brothers showed to watch Hart Middle School Project Alpha participants Treyvonne Joyner (goalie), Mykel Woodbury (#26) and Arman Thornton (midfield) play to a 1-1 draw. Mykel scored Hart's only goal. Hart Middle School is currently 2-1-0. Brother James Isreal provided the after game snacks.

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PROJECT ALPHA May 7th, 2019

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PROJECT ALPHA May 20th, 2019

Hart Middle School 7th grader, Grace Cox with Brothers Neal and Barnett

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CONTINUED PROJECT ALPHA May 21st and 25th, 2019

Below: Brother James Isreal, Karl Bruce and Samuel Armstrong with you men Hart Middle School mentoring program Project Alpha at Washington Valor Arena Football game on May 25th, 2019

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Congratulation!!!!! Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda. We raised more than $4200 for March for Babies.

Facts and Did you know? March of Dimes Mission Prematurity is the #1 killer of babies in the United States. We are working to change that and help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. From polio to prematurity the March of Dimes has focused on researching the problems that threaten our children and finding ways to prevent them. • •

Over 380, 000 babies are born premature each year. Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes to initially defeat Polio. • Women of color are up to 50% likely to give birth prematurely than other races. For the last 17 years, I have been involved with March

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for Babies. I have seen and heard stories from families, friends, colleagues, and people around the world’s quest for healthy childbirth. Every story is different. If you listen to your network, there is someone that you know that was affected by premature birth, newborn death, or health problems. Some of these issues have touched my family personally. Within my immediate family, three women had stillborn births. I have a nephew and niece who were born prematurely, and happy to say they both are healthy and thriving today. My nephew was born with a heart defect, and within minutes, he was medevac to the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore for emergency heart surgery. Today my nephew is living a great life with yearly checkups with his doctor. Brother Samuel I Armstrong March For Babies Committee Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Adopt-A-Block

Keeping our city clean and green Residents, businesses, and the government all play a role in keeping DC clean, safe, and healthy. Only by involving all residents and each community can we create a District as beautiful as we know it can be. Success begins with one neighbor and one community deciding to make a difference. Anyone can participate: individuals, families, churches, businesses, schools and other groups and organizations.

Adopting a block in the District of Columbia has many benefits:

Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue and Howard Road SE

• Improved quality of life in your neighborhood. The appearance of our community contributes to the quality of life we all share. • Signs with your group's name letting people know you are committed to making a difference. • Meet your neighbors, strengthen your community connections, and build leadership skills. Become a role model to youth. • Litter-free, more active communities help discourage rodents and unwanted and illegal activity. • Increased economic development. An attractive, clean community is a great asset in attracting new businesses, jobs, and customers. First Street and Bryant Street NW JUNE 2019

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GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

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FOR THE GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS: • 2 yellowfin tuna steaks (6-8 ounces each) • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning Cooking spray INSTRUCTIONS • To make the mango avocado salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. • To make the grilled blackened tuna steaks, heat a grill over high heat (or a grill pan on the stove over medium-high). • Coat the tuna steaks with the blackening seasoning on all sides, then spray the top and bottom with cooking spray. • Add the steaks to the hot grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until black grill marks have formed but the inside is still rare. Serve hot topped with mango avocado salsa. Link: https://wholefully.com/grilledblackened-tuna-steaks/

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LONDON DRY GIN STRONG MARTINI It’s June, the month of the quintessential aperitif Alpha Phi Alpha cocktail — the London dry gin strong Martini — served ICE COLD.

We topped our tuna steaks with a beautifully bright and flavorful mangoavocado salsa that is delicious on it’s own, but really shines when piled high on top of the spicy tuna.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MANGO AVOCADO SALSA: • 1 scallion, thinly sliced into rounds • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice • 1 ripe ataulfo (champagne) mango, cut into small chunks • 1 ripe haas avocado, cut into small chunks • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro • Sea salt, to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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INGREDIENTS • 1 quart strawberries, sliced • 1/2 cup white sugar • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup white sugar • 4 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 pinch ground nutmeg • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup milk • 2 eggs, separated 1/4 cup white sugar • 2 cups sweetened whipped cream • 3 sprigs fresh mint (optional) • Add all ingredients to list DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. Gently stir strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; chill. 3. Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk and egg yolks in a bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Divide in half and pat into prepared cake pans. 4. Beat egg whites until foamy in a large bowl. Continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread over dough; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar. 5. Bake in preheated oven until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack; cool completely. 6. Place one cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with half the whipped cream, spoon half the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers; garnish with mint. Brother Garrett Miller

Much debate rages over the base liquor - vodka or gin, shaken with both gin and vodka as with James Bond’s Vesper or garnished dirty (with olive brine like Teddy Roosevelt preferred), straight up (olives) or with a twist of lemon peel or as I prefer pickled watermelon rind. This two ingredient sophisticated cocktail is more about temperature and finesse than complicated preparation. The Classic Martini, in my humble opinion, is ALWAYS served in a cocktail glass, ALWAYS London dry gin and like an Alpha Man NEVER shaken — rather stirred with aplomb in a cocktail pitcher. Cocktails should only be shaken if they contain fruit juice that require emulsification with the base liquor. The Classic Martini

3 ounces (pony + jigger) Beefeater London Dry Gin 1/2 Ounce Dolin Dry Vermouth Stir the gin and dry vermouth over plenty of ice in a martini pitcher 3 minutes until thoroughly chilled. Decant into a cocktail glass and garnish with two olives pierced on a pick. The perfect Martini is strong, dry, and features herbal notes from the gin and dry vermouth. Enjoy the olives with the last sip. Serve with crudités, cheese and crackers before stimulating conversation. Cheers Brothers, Brother Drew Love

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ou are listed with the fraternity as a former member of Mu Lambda who has not renewed your membership. If it is just an oversight, I can help facilitate your payment. If there is another reason, please let me know so I can be of assistance.

As Membership and Reclamation Chair of Mu Lambda Chapter, I would like to bring greetings to you and extend an invitation for you to return to the chapter. I am proud to be a member of this chapter as Mu Lambda celebrates 95 years of serving Washington, DC since 1923. Since our charter, Mu Lambda Chapter has been an innovator, a builder, and a molder of men making a difference in the lives of many in the Washington Metropolitan area. Mu Lambda Chapter is working diligently to ensure that our programs and social activities continue to impact the community in a positive way by being a catalyst of change. Today, Mu Lambda stands as a beacon of light to the community and a strong source of leadership. Through our Henry Arthur Callis Academy, we continue to facilitate the growth of young males so they understand that leadership is not a burden but a responsibility. Staying true to Alpha’s core: we implement successfully the fraternity’s National Programs: Go-to-High School Go-to-School, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Project Alpha and Brothers’ Keeper. These four programmatic efforts are implemented through “out-of-the-box” formats to ensure that Mu Lambda Chapter is reaching the target audience. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mu Lambda in not a monolithic chapter. It is rich in history, diversity and ready to serve. The youngest member of the chapter is 22, born in 1996, while the oldest is 98, born in 1920. Salaries range from $30,000 to $1,000,000 per annum. The membership is comprised of brothers initiated in 117 different chapters. Fifty-five life members. The lowest life member number is 691, while the highest in the chapter is 13910. Brothers list their race as African American, Afro-Hispanic, Caucasian, Multi-Racial, and West Indian/Caribbean. All brothers have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Two have Dental Degrees. Three have Medical Degrees. Eleven have MBA Degrees. Twenty-six have Doctorate Degrees. Twenty-six have Law Degrees. Twenty-eight have Masters’ Degrees as their highest level of education.

I challenge you to reflect and rekindle the fraternal spirit. Our chapter meetings are every first Thursday at the Mu Lambda Community House, located at 2405 First Street NW, Washington, DC at 7:06 pm and the repast starts @ 6:30 pm. Please visit https://issuu.com/mulambdatorch to see what Mu Lambda has been doing. If you have any questions please call me @ 301-332-7507 or email me at timfitz06@comcast.net. Fraternally, Bro. Tim Fitzgerald Membership and Reclamation Chair Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Message from the Membership and Reclamation Chair Greeting Brothers, I want you to get to know Mu Lambdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new and/or reclaimed brothers below.

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Samuel Armstrong John Barnett Justin Baskerville Kent Benjamin Kelvin Brown Christopher Butts Aaron Cheese Lawrence Clark Jamaal A. Crone Carlos DeBose, Sr. Kevin Dixon Guy Durant Jeffery Fleming Jimmy Floyd Eric Herndon Jabari Hawkins Paul Hoggard Brett Hood Rawn James Eric Johnson Sean Jones George Mc Neal Alvin Reaves, III Jamison Taylor, Jr. Eric Washington Albert Williams, Jr. Kenneth Williams Darrell Chase

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March 15, 2003 September 15, 1978 March 30, 2002 April 12, 1985 March 23, 2002 November 13, 1999 November 5, 2016 March 23, 2013 November 30, 2001 November 29, 2014 March 23, 2013 November 15, 1986 April 9, 1995 March 5, 2005 November 16, 2002 November 9, 2014 January 4, 1990 December 13, 1997 December 10, 1995 March 25, 1978 April 15,1989 May 22, 1971 March 1, 2003 May 22, 1986 March 23, 2013 May 22, 1982 March 16, 2014 March 5, 2005

Fraternally, Brother Timothy Fitzgerald, Chair, Membership and Reclamation Committee Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

Brother Kent Benjamin receving his Mu Lambda certificate and pin JUNE 2019

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Congratulation Brother Sean Plater

Howard University Selects Radio Veteran Sean Plater To Lead WHUR May 28, 2019 | Written by Howard Newsroom Staff WASHINGTON (May 28, 2019) – Howard University has appointed Sean Plater as general manager of 96.3 WHUR-FM and the Howard University Radio Network. Plater is a Howard alumnus and a veteran of radio industry operations. Since September 2018, Plater has served as interim general manager at WHUR. During this period, he diversified revenue streams, reduced expenses, increased digital content, and expanded the sales footprint of the network. He also worked to enhance Howard student engagement across the six radio stations in the Howard radio portfolio. “I am a firm believer in the power of the broadcast industry,” Plater says. “I fell in love with radio at a young age, and I have stayed committed to developing the next generation of broadcast and digital professionals.” Plater earned a bachelor’s degree from the Howard University School of Communications. JUNE 2019

He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland, University College. Radio Ink Magazine named Plater to its “African American Leaders in Radio” list in both 2018 and 2019. “When thinking about who best to be named general manager of WHUR radio, there was no question that it should be Sean Plater,” says Howard University Senior Vice-President of Corporate Relations Debbi Jarvis. “He’s that home-grown talent who not only understands the industry but truly understands the needs of the station, the University, and the community.” Plater has a deep background at WHUR and in the radio industry. Plater served as deputy general manager of WHUR from 2013-2018. He has worked in various capacities for other broadcast companies including SiriusXM and Radio One, Inc. In addition, Plater worked in the academic technologies division of the George Washington University and served as the principal consultant for Plater Audio Solutions. 30

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REPORT: The public policy committee has been working in communities across the district in support of local community issues and concerns such as: 1) violent crime prevention & production, 2) conducting a listening tour of community policy issues, and 3) working to build and hone existing relationships with both local and national groups/leaders. The committee is actively seeking additional members who have a vested interest in local political issues that impact residents in the District of Columbia. Activities could include working with local government officials, advocating for social justices/equity issues and politics, partnering with local community organizations to improve the lives of residents - to name a few. PAST EVENTS: • 5/16/19: ANC 7B Monthly Meeting – Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church (7pm-9pm) • 5/18/19: Marshall Heights Community Day – 219 50th St. SE (9:30am – 5:30pm) • 5/21/19: ANC 7F Monthly Meeting – Benning Stoddert Rec. Center (6:30pm-8:30pm) PENDING LEGISLATION: Period 20 • Residential Real Property Taxes Equitable Alignment Act of 2019 • http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0299 • Primary Date Alteration Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 • http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0297 KEY INFORMATION: • Fannie Mae’s Innovation Challenge deadline 5/30/19 - http://fanniemae.com/thechallenge/index. html • Application period closes: 5/30/19 • Robert Woods Johnson Foundation “Forward Promise” Grant – https://forwardpromise.org/grant • Application period opens: 5/10/19 • Optional Webinar: 5/22/19 • Receipt Deadline: 6/6/19

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Message from the Brother’s Keeper Program Greetings Brothers, The Brother’s Keeper Program is a service program developed with the mission of advocating for and improving the quality of life for disabled, mature and ailing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated brother’s, their spouses, widows, and community members. Goals of the Chapter Brother’s Keeper Program: The goal of the Chapter Brother’s Keeper Program is to promote dignity and independence among retired and mature brothers, spouses, and widows. Program Objectives: Our objectives for the Chapter Brother’s Keeper Program will be to ASSIST, PROVIDE, and ENSURE the following seven areas of concern to the Brothers of Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and their members: 1. Assist in maintaining living environments that are compatible with program participants’ level of functioning. 2. Assist with property maintenance. 3. Assist with health care decision making. 4. Provide companionship. 5. Provide legal services. 6. Provide transportation. 7. Ensure adequate supplies of food, water, shelter, and clothing, with special emphasis on disaster management and recovery. Criteria for Inclusion: Include a brother and/or his spouse who are 60 or older, retired, and/or having a chronic health problem and insufficient resources (e.g., money, family, social support system) to meet basic needs. Mu Lambda initiated a five-tier approach to enhance the Brother’s Keeper program First tier – Communications: the Membership and Reclamation Committee mailed Approximately 300 letters in January to brothers to check on their well-being. The Communications Team started an automated calling system to reach out to the brothers, spouses, and widows to identify anyone who needs assistance. Second tier – Training: The Chapter Brother’s Keeper Program is based on seven important JUNE 2019

initiatives in order to properly facilitate the program in accordance with the National guidelines. Our goal for the program is to have formal training in each of the seven areas of concern, in order to have a more robust and cohesive program. Third tier – Collaboration/Volunteerism: Collaboration/Volunteerism is the heart of the Chapter Brother Keeper’s Program. As a chapter we must continue to seek ways to reach out to the brother’s, their spouse, and widows to help identify any of the program seven areas of concern. Collaboration begins in our own house; this is where we reach out to different auxiliary such the Alpha Wives, Health agencies, etc. Volunteerism is the key to having a successful program, we are asking all brother’s throughout the Chapter to consider being a part of the Chapter Brother’s Keeper Program Committee. Fourth tier – Companionship: The Chapter Brother’s Keeper Committee is currently developing a combined list of brothers throughout the Chapter who are 60 years or older. The goal for this tier, is to assign those volunteer brothers on the Brother Keepers Committee a certain number of brothers from the list of 60 year or older to help generate information and companion for the brother, spouse, and widows in the program. Fifth Tier- Event Planning: The Chapter Brother’s Keeper Committee believes in generating events for all ages, our main concern however is to generate social gathering and events to help generate the brotherhood and companion that Brother A. Charles Haston spoke about during the conception of this program. This involves reaching out and connecting with our senior brothers, their spouse, and widows by having social events and gathering that caters to their social environment. If you are a brother in need or know a brother in need, call 410.202.2715 or 313.573.3649. Brother Carlos DeBose Brothers Keeper Committe Chair Alpha phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Message from the Chaplain Dear Brothers, Thanks to all of the Brothers who represented at Brother Ronald Dellums Omega Service. I am sure the family appreciated our Ritual. As usual, I would like to take this opportunity to share some basic information with you in the event you or a brother you know transitions to Omega Chapter: • • • •

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Call (410.202.2715) or email eneal@mulambdafoundation.org. Every brother is entitled to an Omega service, financial or not. The request should come from the family, not the chapter forcing it upon the family. Part of any brother’s estate planning should be the designation of an Alpha brother to receive his paraphernalia or instructions for his loved ones to contact Mu Lambda for disposition. Official fraternity pins (e.g., official badge, life member pin, twenty-five-year pin, fifty-year pin, etc.) should be given to another brother, the chapter (Mu Lambda) or the General Organization to prevent it from getting into the hands of a nonmember. Notify your family to give Mu Lambda and fraternal documents to Mu Lambda.

I hope you never need the above information, just in case, please share the information with your family so we can honor you in the event of your untimely passing. Fraternally, Brother William A. (Tony) Hawkins Chaplain Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Omega Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter BROTHER LASALLE LEFFALL, JR. • • • •

Initiation Chapter: Beta Nu Initiation Date: Sunday, April 27, 1947 Date of Birth: Thursday, May 22, 1930 Omega Chapter: Friday, May 24, 2019

BROTHER TYRONE MITCHELL • • • •

Initiation Chapter: Beta Phi Initiation Date: Sunday, April 12, 1959 Date of Birth: Saturday, May 6, 1939 Omega Chapter: Sunday, June 2, 2019

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Mu Lambda’s Health and Wellness Committee Mu Lambda Brothers, In the month of June, we celebrate National HIV Testing Day, National Safety Month, and National Men’s Health Month and the week of June 10 - 16, 2019 is celebrated National Men’s Week. Not only during this month, but every month, we should be aware of our health status and measures that we should employ to prevent certain diseases. Below is a graphic detailing at what age and the subsequent frequency of important medical screenings. Check out the links below to see how you can get involved in these causes. The health topics we share from the MLHWC are to provide in-sight and knowledge about what are family, friends, and love-ones may be going through. Below are articles of interest addressing the months subject matters. Please go to links below or cut and paste into your browser to read entire articles. Men’s Health Check List….

Link: http://www.menshealthnetwork.org JUNE 2019

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National HIV Testing Day 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. NHTD is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. The 2019 theme is "Doing It My Way". Link: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-testing-day

A Legacy of Safety Starts with Students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NSC Honors Dr. Marvin DeMond Mills Sr. during Black History Month. When it comes to safety, everyone deserves to have a safe place to live, work and play. But in reality, some groups face disproportionately higher risks, either because they work in more dangerous environments or because they lack access to safe living conditions. One way we can address the inequality in safety is to make sure we seek out diverse expertise when it comes to the safety profession. A leading pioneer in bringing minority perspectives into the field is Dr. Marvin DeMond Mills Sr. Link for the full story: https://www.nsc.org/safety-first-blog/a-legacy-of-safety-starts-with-students

May 18, 2019 Alpha Active Health and Wellness Summit

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Message from the DC National Pan-Hellenic Council Delegate

Meeting Highlights • Meeting Date: May 28, 2019 • Hosted by: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated • Berean Baptist Church 924 Madison St. NW. Washington, DC 20011 • Meeting began at 1930 EST • ML Attendees - Antonio King • Alpha Chapters - ML, OLA, Meeting Minutes - Accepted • Added Scholarship Report • Aded Undergrad Relations Report No Correspondence Financial - No Receipts last month Treasury Report • See the DC NPHC packet Social Media • 800 followers • not much activity going on Reporter News Letter • Completed and submitted on May 15th for review 1st Visitors • Phi Beta Sigma - 2 • Mu Lambda • AKA - XZO - Former President Open Positions on eBoard • Web Master • Memorial and Amenities • First VP NPHC Leadership Conf - F • Oct. 17 - 21, l 2019 • Tennessee • Registration is open Announcements • Cruise the BVI - July 10-18, 2020 • Older Crowd • Visit an Island a day • Chartered Luxury Yachts • located in the British VI • Indian caves • Food is included • many parties • Fishing and Snorkeling or just relax

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Cost - $2295/pp Double Occupancy • Single Men’s Rate - $2595 • Fly to St. Thomas and then take Ferry to the BVI. Alpha Sigma Announcement • Centennial • Oct. 12, 2019 • Alpha Sigma Celebrates ANDY Century of Service • $150/ticket • DC NPHC Discount - Tables 15% off by June 15th Reports Undergrad Relations • $300 award for undergrad chapter that demonstrates community service • June Affair - Collecting toys for Children’s Hospital By-Laws • Coordinating a Parlimentarian Training Class for those who are interested in the Fall 2019 • Need about 15-20 people to participate. • See the DC NPHC packet Scholarship Report • Future Leadership award winner has been announced 1st winner • Opened the floor for Community Organization for the Year - CHILDRENS Hosp. - HBCU Alliance - We Feed Our People Nominations for Soror of the Year • Three nominees Nomination for Frater of the Year • Three nominees • Need to receive names for Chapter Scholarship winners send to DCNPHCScholarships@gmail. com

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Need their email address w/1st and last name. Fundraising • June 23rd - 4- 6pm at • Oohs and Aahs - GEORGIA Ave • $40/ticket • Eventbrite will be up in one day Game Night of Bowling • Sunday Afternoon • Date and Time in June - TBD • Need 4-6 people to form a Team Skate Night • Crystal Skate • Sept. 2019 - Date is Last Thursday • from 9pm to 12am Oldies but Goodies • 40 and over White Party • Look for the eventbrite. Kappas STEM Festival • Will send email to List Serve Blue Table Talk - Protecting Sexual Health • Sept. 21st - 0900 - 1400 EST • ARC in SE RoofTop Party • June 8th • $20 in advance & $25 at Door • Brixton on U ST Kappa Take Over • June 29 - 30 • $300 for two nights • KappaTakeover.com to get tickets Chapter Events • Send to DCNPHC1930@gmail. com Next Meeting • Tues., June 25th by Omega Psi Phi • Locations is TBD Brother Derrick A. Butts Health and Wellness Committee Chair and DC NPHC Delegate Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter

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The Jewels’ Lounge Mu Lambda Chapter Jewels’ Lounge Welcome to the Jewels’ Lounge where brothers gather, sit amongst the Jewels and reflect upon life in Alpha.

Jewel Callis

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It is a place that allow brothers the opportunity to relax, read The Torch, Sphinx, history book and/or engage in that good ole ALPHA SPIRIT. Brother Silas Woods, III, Historian Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

Jewel Kelley

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Greeting Brothers,

Volume I

The 2018-2019 fraternal year has been dedicated to rediscovering our brotherhood. We serve the community, but we have been neglecting our bond of brotherhood.

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Starting Tuesday, May 7th, Mu Lambda will be rolling out and hosting the Mu Lambda Literary Society, every week at 7:06 pm. The Mu Lambda Literary Society is a Mu Lambda initiative, where we come together as brothers and discuss the two volume Alpha history book over a period of months. It will be a potluck affair facilitated by a different brother each week. Brothers can participate in person or via conference call. We will start with volume 1, chapter 1 of the twenty second printing of the history book and conclude with volume 2, chapter 8. There are twenty chapters in volume 1 and eight chapters in volume 2. This is totally voluntary. If you are interested, participate for the weeks that you can. You are not required to purchase the new history book. Brother Robert L. Harris, Jr. our National Historian and author of Volume II has expressed an interest in participating in some of the sessions.

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Lesson The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha The Period of Consolidation The First Steps in Expansion Local and National Strivings Permanent Foundations Expansion and Internal Development The Leaven of Self-Examination The War Interlude A Definite Program The Crowning Years Advancement in Spite of the Depression The Widening Social Program Education and War A Militant Liberalism

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The Concept of Progress The Golden Anniversary Shaping the Future on the Basis of the Past The Continuing Challenge New Goals for Old Social Purpose and Social Action Back to Basics Achieving Tomorrow: An Agenda for the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strengthening Internal Capacity for Greater Service Facing Our Future with a Future The Alpha Renaissance: Rekindling the Spirit of Leadership and Community Service Vision 2000: The Light of a New Day Alpha Attitude: A Forward Stepâ&#x20AC;Ś Into the Future A Solid Foundation for the New Era of Alpha

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Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter VII Chapter VIII

August 27 September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 November 5 November 12

Fraternally, Eddie Neal, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

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Literary Society continued

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BROTHERS MEETING WITH BROTHER WILLIS LONZER TO DISCUSS ALPHA HISTORY AND HIS PLATFORM MAY 7TH, 2019

*Brother Lonzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit is not a endorsement for General President JUNE 2019

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AKSTAR APPAREL STORE WWW.AKSTARAPPAREL.COM Shop Online Today and get 10% off your next purchase by using discount code RepTheAK!

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THE EAST STATE JAZZ BAND The East State Jazz band comprises entirely of brothers from the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity who reside in the Washington, DC , metropolitan area. It developed from a 2012 request by the Chair of the event for entertainment at a breakfast celebrating the Fraternity’s founders.

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2017, IUL brother Darryl Parker, a Delta Kappa chapter initiate was added to the group’s percussion section. In 2019, Brother Emerson departed the band to pursue a personal musical career and Brother James Huntley returned as the keyboard player. At present, the ninepiece ensemble specializes in playing the music of the jazz greats such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Brother Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock and others. The band has also extended its repertoire to include jazz renditions of James Brown’s music, as well as other R&B/Soul artists.

Brother Ryle Bell, a saxophone player and a chapter’s representative to the Founder’s Day Breakfast Committee volunteered to acquire the talent to fulfill this request. Despite a rather short lead time, he contacted keyboardist and fellow Omicron Eta Lambda brother Milton Costen, and with Bro. Bell on alto saxophone they decided to perform for the occasion. On the morning of the breakfast, another Alpha Brother, Everett Martin, a Gamma Iota initiate and member of the Omicron Lambda chapter and trumpet player, asked to participate with Brothers Bell and Costen after remembering that he had his instrument in the trunk of his car. His offer was accepted and the three brothers provided the entertainment for that occasion. Mu Lambda chapter and alto/baritone saxophonist Brother James Heck, IV, who was present at the breakfast, indicated an interest in joining the group after the performance and was accepted. He became the fourth brother to join the group. With the addition of Brother Heck, Brother Bell switched to playing the tenor saxophone. After that performance, several other DC area Brothers attending the breakfast, indicated their interest in joining the group and they began to meet and rehearse formally. By 2013, the group would add drummer/percussionist John Harris III, an Eta Zeta initiate affiliated with Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Silver Spring, MD, his fellow IUL brother and alto saxophonist Eric Elmore (Alpha Chapter), electric bass player and member-at-large Brother Harry Jackson, III (Gamma Sigma), OHL Brother and keyboardist James Huntley, (who replaced Brother Costen due to outside obligations) and trumpeter Brother Charles Hines, Jr. of Pi Upsilon Lambda, Prince George’s County, MD. These additions rounded out the septet. In tribute to our fraternity’s meeting place at 411 East State Street, Ithaca, New York, the group named itself the “East State Jazz Band.” In early 2015 as obligations caused Brother Huntley (who Pastors a church in Prince George’s County) to step away from the band he was replaced on keyboards by Kappa Epsilon Lambda brother Anthony Emerson. The band was on its way and began performing regularly in the Washington DC metropolitan area. In

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East State Jazz has performed at the Alpha Phi Alpha 2016 Eastern Region Conventions in Baltimore and Albany, as well as functions for many Alpha chapters in the region, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Virginia Chapter in Quantico and various events around the Greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Other performances include the 2018 Howard University College of Dentistry Black History month program, The Four Seasons Historic Virginia Clubhouse African American Heritage series in Dumfries, Va. , Omicron Eta Lambda chapter’s 2018 Scholarship brunch, the Darryl Haley Bed and Breakfast jazz celebration in Luray, Va., and the U.S. recreation Departments Music series at the Lincoln Memorial. Recent performances include the 2019 Eastern Region convention in Albany, New York, the Takoma Station Jazz Club in Washington, DC. in May 2019 and the House of Ruth, a home for battered women. The band has a Facebook site where photos and musical clips are available. Requests for band performances may be directed to eaststatejazz@aol.com, to Brother Ryle Bell at cool1b@aol.com or Brother Everett Martin at evmart@aol.com. The East State Jazz band continues in good Alpha fashion, moving onward and upward towards the light!

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Beta Chapter Alumni Association 2019 Howard University Homecoming Golf Classic!! Friday October 11, 2019 Mitchellville MD @ Country Club at Woodmore. Includes green fees, cart and catered lunch. Prizes and awards presentations immediately following round, during lunch. 100% of the proceeds from the Golf Classic will be donated to the Beta Chapter Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund at Howard University. This is a great opportunity for you and your organization to receive exposure and help to support Howard University students. Ticket and Sponsorship Information Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bcaa-2019howard-homecoming-golf-classic-tickets-60909905166 JUNE 2019

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Message from the Editor Greetings Brothers, I hope this message finds each of you in good health, safe and filled with that Alpha spirit! As we prepare to break for the summer, I wanted to say thanks to every one of you who has been extremely brotherly to me as I work my way into this chapter. I appreciate the support as I try to bring to you a newsletter you can be proud of reading. This newsletter is work. Without certain brothers behind the scenes with me preparing a host of exciting topics and information, I couldn’t possibly get this newsletter done. It truely takes teamwork to make the dream work. BRO. KENNETH A. WILLIAMS EDITOR OF THE TORCH torch@mulambda.org ALPHA QUOTE TO SERVE BY... “THINK Alpha Phi Alpha, TALK Alpha Phi Alpha, PROMOTE Alpha Phi Alpha, and LABOR for the broad principles of idealism for which Alpha Phi Alpha was created, so that humanity shall look on us as a body worthwhile.” Brother Henry L. Dickason, 6th General President

In July, I will make my first General Convention as a brother of this chapter, and as you can see, we’re well represented. Although I am not a delegate, I intend on setting a positive example of who we are in Mu Lambda. Let make sure that the entire Fraternity knows that we are the standard and positive example needed, not only in our area, district or region but everywhere we go. In a moment (between June and August), it will be half-time. A time to break, clear our heads, spend that critical time with family or self and then hit it hard to finish out the year with a bang. ICE COLD to my SOUL...!

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THE TORCH SHOULD BE SENT TO THE TORCH EDITOR 5 DAYS AFTER YOUR EVENT HAS OCCURRED. ARTICLES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BETWEEN THE 15TH AND 31ST OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE ISSUING MONTH. ARTICLES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN A WORD DOCUMENT. PLEASE DO NOT PASTED INTO AN EMAIL. SCANNED PDF’S IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE FORMAT. HOWEVER, AN ORIGINAL PDF IS ACCEPTABLE. ALL ARTICLES SUBMITTED MAY AND CAN BE EDITED BY THE EDITOR. PLEASE SEND YOUR ARTICLES TO TORCH@MULAMBDA.ORG

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Support Our Foundation. The mission of the Mu Lambda Foundation, Incorporated, a non-profit 501c(3) organization, is service to mankind, the promotion of scholarship, and the enhancement of knowledge and achievement of males of all ages. Leading this mission is Mu Lambda Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision to create an environment and opportunities for males to reach their full potential while discharging their responsiblities to their families, friends, and the global/civic society. This is done while upholding the highest moral, legal, and ethical standards of manhood.

MU LAMBDA FOUNDATION BOARD LeRoy Lowery, III President Juan H. Powell Vice President Chatman Young Treasurer Ryle Bell, D.D.S. Malcolm Carter Albert Cheek, D.D.S. O. Jackson Cole, Ph.D. Hon. Horace G. Dawson, Jr., Ph.D. A. Gilbert Douglass, Esq. William A. Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D. Kenneth F. Holbert, Esq. Rev. Lloyd T. McGriff, D.Min. John A. Wilson

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ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT YOUR FOUNDATION What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from over one million organizations to support. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details. Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile? Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. On 1. 2. 3.

your computer: launch your internet browser and go to smile.amazon.com. Log into with your Amazon account information. Select Mu Lambda Foundation as your charitable choice. Everytime you make a eligible purchase a portion will go to the Foundation.

On your cellphone 1. If you have the Amazon App installed you should remove it. To do this, tap and hold the app icon until it starts to jiggle. Tap the cross at the top left of the icon and confirm that you want to delete it. Don’t worry, this will not delete your Amazon account or any of your settings. 2. Now from your cellphone internet browser go to smile.amazon.com. 3. Once there Tap the ‘share’ button at the bottom of the screen. 4. Tap the ‘Add to Home Screen’ icon. You may need to swipe to the left on iPhone to see this or scroll down on Android. 5. You will now have an Amazon Smile icon on your home screen which will replace your previous Amazon App.

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PROLOGUE • • • •

Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation - precursor Henry Arthur Callis Fund – charitable arm Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc – 501(c)3, 1994 Past activities include – Black and Gold Ball, Beautillion, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Project Alpha, DC Food Bank, etc. • Current BOD – 13 members • Scholarships provided ~ $310,000

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Broker scholarship awards – ten-fold increase Expand H. A. Callis Academy and Project Alpha to additional schools Serve House of Ruth Increase income from CFC, MWC, CBC, grants Develop property Ask Brothers to reclaim others /pay dues/ support fundraisers

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KICKOFF SEPTEMBER 2019 MULAMBDA.ORG | MULAMBDAFOUNDATION.ORG

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MU LAMBDA’S “BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS” FUNDS CHALLENGE

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Greetings Brothers, Welcome to the first Annual Mu Lambda “BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS FUNDS CHALLENGE!” On behalf of our Chapter President, we are excited about your participation in this event and look forward to crowning the winning team. In an effort to provide support, this brotherly competition will help raise funds for our Mu Lambda Foundation. Brothers will build teams embarking on a four-month challenge to raise a minimum goal of $5,000 per team. The team raising the most money will win the Funds Challenge Championship. Teams We will have twelve teams vying to be crowned “FUNDS CHALLENGE CHAMPION!” • • • • •

Each team will have a team captain, a max of ten brothers (including the team captain and bonus member), with a minimum of seven brothers. Each team will select a bonus team member from the Foundation and that member will be responsible for raising a minimum of $1,000. The $1,000 will count towards your team’s goal. Each member will be selected in order by the team captain. Team captains will select in the order determined by a lottery. Since this is about brotherhood, fundraising and fun, team captains can trade with another team captain.

Rules We must protect the chapter and foundation’s brand, so a set of rules will be established for the challenge. •

The only rule at this time is the fundraising must be legal and in good taste.

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Upcoming Events Saturday, June 1st Tuesday, June 4th Thursday, June 6th Saturday, June 8th Tuesday, June 11th Saturday, June 15 Sunday, June 16th Tuesday, June 18th Wednesday, June 19th Thursday, June 20th-23rd Tuesday, June 25th Tuesday, July 2nd Thursday, July 4th Tuesday, July 9th Tuesday, July 16th Wednesday, July 17th Thursday, July 18th Saturday, July 20th Tuesday, July 23rd Wednesday, July 24-28th Tuesday, July 30th Tuesday, August 6th Saturday, August 10th Tuesday, August 13th Thursday, August 15th Saturday, August 17th Tuesday, August 20th Wednesday, August 21st Saturday, August 24th Tuesday, August 27th Tuesday, September 3rd Thursday, September 5th Saturday, September 7th Tuesday, September 10th Wednesday, September 11th Saturday, September 14th Tuesday, September 17th Wednesday, September 18th Thursday, September 19th Tuesday, September 24th Saturday, September 28th Tuesday, October 1st Thursday, October 3rd Saturday, October 5th Tuesday, October 8th Saturday, October 12th Tuesday, October 15th Wednesday, October 16th

Dinner at House of Ruth Project Alpha at Hart MS Literary Society Chapter meeting Alpha Wives meeting Literary Society Juneteenth Celebration Father’s Day Literary Society Executive Board meeting Leadership Development Institute Literary Society DC PanHellenic Council meeting Literary Society Fourth of July Literary Society Literary Society Executive Board meeting Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Dinner at House of Ruth Literary Society General Convention Literary Society Literary Society Dinner at House of Ruth Literary Society Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Nathaniel Allison Murray Brotherhood Brunch Literary Society Executive Board meeting Chapter retreat Literary Society Literary Society Chapter meeting Dinner at House of Ruth Literary Society Congressional Black Caucus Social at “The Park” Alpha Wives meeting Alpha Move at Carter Barron Park Literary Society Executive Board meeting Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Literary Society DC PanHellenic Council meeting Clean the Block Mu Lambda turns 96 Mu Lambda Brotherhood Smoke and Literary Society Chapter meeting Charter Day Brunch Literary Society Alpha Wives meeting Dinner at House of Ruth Literary Society Executive Board meeting

Thursday, October 17th Tuesday, October 22nd Tuesday, October 29th Saturday, November 2nd Tuesday, November 5th Thursday, November 7th Saturday, November 9th Monday, November 11th Tuesday, November 12th Wednesday, November 20th Thursday, November 21st Saturday, November 23rd Tuesday, November 26th Thursday, November 28th Wednesday, December 4th Thursday, December 5th Saturday, December 7th Saturday, December 14th Wednesday, December 18th Thursday, December 19th Friday, December 20th Saturday, December 21st Tuesday, December 24th Wednesday, December 25th

Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Literary Society DC PanHellenic Council meeting Literary Society MAAC Conference Literary Society Chapter meeting Alpha Wives meeting Veterans Day Literary Society Executive Board meeting Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Dinner at House of Ruth DC PanHellenic Council meeting Happy Thanksgiving Alpha Phi Alpha turns 113 Chapter meeting MAAC Breakfast Wreath Laying Ceremony for Brother Nathaniel A. Murray Wreath Laying Ceremony for Brother Robert H. Ogle Mu Lambda’s 96th Anniversary Founders Day banquet Alpha Wives meeting Executive Board meeting Mu Lambda Foundation Board meeting Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee meeting Deliver holiday baskets to families Dinner at House of Ruth DC PanHellenic Council meeting Merry Christmas