The Vice-Presidents’ Message

The Vice President’s Message

A Cold November

As the weather begins to change and Fall creeps away from us slowly, I take time to remember the values and conversations that our founders were having leading up to December the fourth 1906. I am ever certain that as an organization, we have far exceeded the wildest expectations of our humble Jewels, as we continue to work to hold the light of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity HIGH! But the work does not stop, it is ever increasing and challenging. It is our role in this forever relay, to carry the baton of our organization in this leg of the race. Our goals as I mentioned this Fraternal year is to BALANCE the BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD of ALPHA. As we head toward our centennial year, “98” sets a firm foundation for where we go for the next 2-10 years.

We have already taken strides, with the business side of the chapter, with the foundation’s moves to complete sale of two assets, the chapters push to rename the block finally moving along, MAAC Conference involvement, our November Budget presentation, Public Policy plans, and Service to our Community, I am proud to see that the chapter is mission focused heading into 2022 with a purpose driven fire. Brother Armstrong, as associate Chief Dean, has made honorable remarks on the Mu Lambda Brothers and its integral role played in the Fall Intake season for Area 6 during week 2. It is activity like this that pushes our chapter to the front - We are worthy of chapter of the year- MU LAMBDA MEANS BUSINESS.

With our brotherhood, our social committee is working to create brotherhood smokes, conversation series, our bonds created outside of chapter meetings, conversations via email, text and phone calls, I am happy to see where the chapter is currently. I would like to encourage more use of our MU LAMBDA APP! The more we use the app for sharing, documenting, voting etc. I can see the value in the investment in this asset. Encouragingly, I also applaud former Chapter Vice President, Bro G. Miller, as he continues the fellowship bond of the Alpha History Lessons on Tuesdays! These exercises are a showcase of MU LAMBDA’s BOND IN BROTHERHOOD. Moving further ahead, we are blessed to be in a chapter of highly intellectual and accomplished ALPHA MEN. The founders would be proud to plan the future of Alpha in this house. I look around each meeting with pride, as we all have the pleasure to continue to serve amongst the best and brightest men in the Metropolitan DMV area. From Dentist and Lawyers, White House Staffers to Business Owners, Mu Lambda is STRONG. Our chosen Neophytes have excelled and showcased their investment in the chapter, constantly stepping up to serve, and lead. I recently had the benefit of congratulating Brother. A.J. Jones as he joined the ranks of former Chapter Vice President, Bro. Gibbs and my Line brother Bro. C. Young, with a new career change at the helm of Starbucks. Similar congratulations are extended to his line brother, Anthony Covington, who met me for brunch recently to tell the good news of his recent hire in the D.C. area as well. Their executive leadership is worthy of praise & continues to showcase the value of the MEN we bring into our chapter. LEADERS - FATHERS - CHANGE AGENTS.

As our founders balanced the academic requirements of their Cornell University journey and dedicated their time, efforts, money and resources to our Beloved Fraternity, I ask that we continue to consider giving our best to this organization’s BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD. As we head into November, continue to place MANLY DEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP & LOVE for ALL MANKIND at the helm of our every conscious move so every brother of Mu Lambda will continue to be seen only as the pillars of our Washington D.C. Community. Continue to balance BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD - Support all of the causes of the chapter. Participate in every discussion. Ask questions, demand more, This is your chapter… LET US MAKE MU LAMBDA THE LIGHT OF WASHINGTON D.C. during this…… Cold November! #06

Fraternally,

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