The Torch - October 2022

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OUR CHAPTER

Mu Lambda is Alpha's eleventh alumni chapter, chartered October 1, 1923, in Washington D.C. The chapter was established, in part, in response to the desire of graduate brothers, many whom were initiated into Beta Chapter at Howard University, to give aid to the undergraduate brothers and continue the work of Alpha. Chartered by 22 distingushed men of Alpha which included Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.

CHAPTER LEGACY

There has been six members who served as the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and two whom served as the Eastern Region Vice President. Mu Lambda is equally proud of our current brothers making their mark in the Washington D.C. community and beyond. Our chapter has many entrepreneurs, activists, political leaders, philanthropists, academicians, ministers and so much more. Our diverse brotherhood age range is between the ages of 25 and 98. We all work together to maximize the brotherhood of Alpha by following the Objective, Mission and AIMS of our Fraternity.

FIRST OFFICERS

The officers elected at the first meeting were Brother Harold StrattonPresident, Brother John Lowery-Vice President, Brother Victor DalySecretary, Brother Daniel W. EdmondsTreasurer, and Brother Nathaniel Allison Murray (Jewel)-Chaplain. Mu Lambda was thus established and was on its way into history!

In this Issue

Front Cover Picture by Names

In this Issue

Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents

The Presidents’ Message

The Vice-Presidents’ Message

Alpha Phi Alpha General Convention Texas - Save the date!

Mu Lambda 99th Charter Day Congratulations

History of Mu Lambda from the 1964 Sphinx

Birthdays and Alphaversaries

RENAISSANCE - Mu Lambda Centennial Announcement

Community Service Highlights Sept - October!

Social Highlights

Messages from the Health and Wellness Committee

Easy Teriyaki Salmon & Fried Rice

Adopt A Block

Brotherhood Garage Sale Auction

1995 Wrestling Team Inducted into HU Hall of Fame!

Black Ice 2022 - The Pharoah’s Return

Mu Lambda Spotlight - Bro. Brent Radcliff

MAAC Area Events

Alpha Wives of DC Meeting Reminder

Literary Society

Dessert of the month

Drink of the Month

Upcoming Events Calendar

Advertisements

Message from the Editor

Esprit de Fraternite

Executive Board

President

John “Tony” Wilson

Vice President

Mikael LaRoche

Recording Secretary

Jason Jefferson

Corresponding Secretary

Samuel Armstrong

Financial Secretary

Anthony Covington Sr.

Treasurer

Michael Young

Chaplain

William “Tony” Hawkins

Historian

Joesph Housey, III

Archivist

Wesley McClure, II

Intake Coordinator

Karl Bruce

Assoc. Editor/Sphinx

Justice Brown-Duso

Dir. Ed. Activities

Sean Perkins

Sergeant-at-Arms

Daniel Mushala

Parliamentarian

George McNeal

Director of Technology

Garrett Miller

Editor of the Torch

Mikael LaRoche

Member at Large

Joesph Gibbs

Risk Management Officer

Mikael E. LaRoche

General Council

Justin Handford

Immediate Past President

Eddie Neal

Committee Chairs

Auditing

A.J. Jones

Brother’s Keeper Carlos DeBose

Budget and Finance

Communication and Technology Garrett Miller Constitution

Gilbert Douglas

DC National Pan Hellenic Council Daniel Mushala

Fundraising Vacant

Golf Tournament Villareal Johnson Frank King

Health & Wellness Derrick Butts Membership Carlos DuBois

Men Who Cook Mikael LaRoche

Mu Lambda Chapter History Book

Joseph Housey, III

Nominating Vacant Programs

Byron L.Williams

Public Policy

A.J. Jones

Social Chair Joseph Gibbs Community Service Samuel Armstrong Marketing/Promotion Committee

Mikael LaRoche

Social Media Chair Brown - Duso

Charter Members

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* FN4 Jewel Robert Harold Ogle* Louis H. Russell* James N. Saunders* Emory B. Smith* Harold C. Stratton* J.H.N. Waring* Charles H. Wesley* FN3

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

FN1

6th General President 1915-1916

FN2 General Secretary 1915-1916

7th General President 1916-1917

FN3

14th General President 1931-1940

FN4

General Secretary 1920-1926

FN5

8th Eastern Regional Vice-President 1950-1953

FN6

23rd Eastern Regional Vice-President 2000-2001

Executive Director MLK Memorial

Past Presidents

1. Harold Stratton* 1923 - 1924

2. Howard H. Long* FN2

3. Charles H. Wesley* 1926 - 1928

4. Frank Adams*

5. R. Frank Jones*

6. James B. Browning*

7. Jewel Henry Arthur Callis* FN1

8. U. Simpson Tate*

9. Claude Ferebee*

10. George O. Butler*

11. C.C. House* 1938 - 1940

12. Verdie L. Robinson*

13. Walter M. Booker* FN5

14. Jack Bond*

15. Millard R. Dean*

16. Frank Davis*

17. Clifton Hardy*

18. Herman Johnson*

19. Howard Jenkins*

20. C.C. House* 1952 - 1954

21. William F. Nelson*

22. Aubrey E. Robinson*

23. Joseph Waddy*

Edward J. Austin*

Elgy Johnson* 1964 - 1965

George H. Windsor* 1965 - 1967

James T. Speight* 1967 - 1969

Harold Sims* 1969 - 1970

Eddie L. Madison* 1970 - 1972

Wilbur Sewell* 1972 - 1974

Charles Walker Thomas* 1974 - 1976

Theodore Taylor* 1976 - 1978

Elmer Moore* 1978 - 1981

William E. Calbert* 1981 - 1983

Osmond Brown* 1983 - 1986

Vernon Gill 1986 - 1988

LeRoy Lowery, III 1988 - 1990

Morris Hawkins* 1990 - 1992

C.C. Jones 1992 - 1995

Vincent Orange 1995 - 1997

Melvin White 1997 - 1999

LeRoy Lowery, III FN6 1999 - 2001

James Haynes 2001 - 2002

Rudolph Harris* 2002 - 2004

Edwin Norwood 2004 - 2006

James McDonald 2006 - 2008

Timothy Fitzgerald 2008 - 2010

Kwame Ulmer 2010 - 2011

LeRoy Lowery, III 2011-2013

Eddie Neal 2013 - 2015

LeRoy Lowery, III 2015 - 2017

Joel Grey 2017 - 2018

Eddie Neal 2018 - 2020

John “Tony” Wilson 2020 -

* Omega Chapter Brothers Footnote (FN)

The President’s Message

Greetings Brothers and Happy Charter Day,

On October 1, 2022 we celebrated the 99th anniversary of the chartering of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Mu Lambda Chapter in Washington DC. Almost 100 years old the 111th House of Alpha has a storied history contributing to the betterment of our host city, the United States at large and for beloved fraternity.

In “The History of Alpha Phi Alpha A Development in College Life” authored by Brother Charles Wesley, (charter member of Mu Lambda, past Mu Lambda chapter president and the 14th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha), there is a chapter titled “The Crowning Years”. It is during this era in our Fraternity’s history that Mu Lambda was charted. How fitting that our chapter would be chartered during this pivotal time in Alpha’s history. The contributions delivered through the individual works of the Brothers that called Mu Lambda home and the collective work of the Brothers as a chapter is commendable.

We are leaders in all forms of endeavor. Setting the example. Blazing the trail. Ruffling feathers, challenging each other and others. And from what I am seeing looking ahead we will continue to do so for another 100 Years.

So I raise a metaphorical toast to the Brothers of Mu Lambda past and present. A toast to honor our 22 charter members, which includes Jewel Nathaniel Allision Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle. A toast to you all.

Fraternally, Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President 2022 - 2023

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

Birthdays

Frank C. King, Jr. October 7

Vernon Oakes October 7

Lloyd T. McGriff October 16

Eric A. Washington October 16

Lamar Arnold October 17

Joseph Housey, III October 18

Eric D. Herndon October 18

Alvin L. Reaves, III October 23

William Thomas October 24

Patrick J. Major October 4

Richard A. English October 28

DeAngelo M. Copeland October 28

Joshua J. DuBoise October 28

Jason Jefferson October 28

Kellen Moore October 28

Byron L. Williams October 28

John-Mark Williams October 28

Horace G. Dawson, Jr. October 31

MU LAMBDA Community Service Projects 2022

MU LAMBDA IN SERVICE

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter kicked off the fraternal year by organizing a community beautification project in Southeast DC. On Saturday, August 27 the brothers of Beta Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter met at Ballou Senior High School in Ward 8. Brothers picked up trash in the parking lot, the football field, and around the high school campus. After the high school campus was cleaned, brothers continued to pick up trash on 4th Street SE and Mississippi Avenue SE.

The beautification projected ended with brothers picking up trash at Charles Hart Middle School. The following Monday, August 29, the brothers of Beta Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter returned to Ballou Senior High School and Charles Hart Middle School to greet students on their first day of school and distribute school supplies. The brothers of Beta Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter were recognized by Ward 8 council member Trayon White for their hard work and dedication to service.

Additionally, the Ward 8. Brothers got to interact with the farm staff and various members of the community while tilling the gardens and planting seeds. With the rising prices of inflation and food prices, it is essential to teach members of our community how to grow their own food. In two hours, brothers tilled and replanted most of the gardens on the farm, which saved the farm staff weeks of work. In

addition to recognition received by the farm staff, the brothers of Beta Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter also received national recognition for their hard work from Watch the Yard on Instagram. The successes of these community service events highlight the impact that the Mu Lambda Chapter has on the DC community. The Mu Lambda Chapter is making great progress in our goal to increase its presence in Southeast DC, as well as the other three regions of DC, as we step into our centennial year in 2023.

By - Brother Justice Brown-Duso

Mu Lambda Supports Prostate Cancer Awareness Event - Sept 17

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter. continued its Health And Wellness Committee collaborations on September 17, 2022 with Luminis Health, Univ. Md. Cancer Center, Zero Prostate, Capitol Breast Care Center, and the Howard Univ. Medical Center.

Present from the chapter was Brother’s Barrington Ross - Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee, Bro. Derrick Butts, (Former Chair), Bro. James Heck, Bro. Carlos DuBois, Bro. Marcus Spells and multiple other Brothers from neighboring chapters.

Your support is always appreciated as we work to bring awareness to the health problems that disproportionately affect the African American community.

Upcoming Events

Brotherhood Softball Game- Nov. 12, 2022 12:00 noon - Watkins Park, Upper Marlboro, Md. (more information to come). This will be a Good Health Wins (GHW) event.

- Bro. M. LaRoche

2022 September Social Highlights

MU LAMBDA ON THE MOVE

Pictured: Brothers gathered for Charter Day on October 1, During IMDP. Additional pictures from Pan-Helenic CBC Mixer- Connected with other Divine 9 Health and Wellness team members, National Fraternity Bro. President Lonzer, Former Alpha Presidents, and Alpha Bro.Chaplain Jay Augustine, and other Divine 9 participants.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Breast cancer occurs mainly in women, but men can get it, too. While breast cancer in men is rare, it does happen. Fewer than 1% of all breast cancers are diagnosed in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer and can spread to other areas.

National Statistics:

The American Cancer Society estimates for breast cancer in men in the United States for 2022 are:

• About 2,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed

• About 530 men will die from breast cancer

• Results showed that rates of breast cancer were 52% higher in Black men than in white men:

• 2.75 per 100,000 Black men were diagnosed with breast cancer

• 1.81 per 100,000 white men were diagnosed with breast cancer

Risk Factors:

It’s not completely understood what causes breast cancer in men, but researchers have found several factors that may increase the risk of getting it. As with female breast cancer, many of these factors are related to your body's hormone levels.

• Aging: on average, men with breast cancer are about 72 years old when they are diagnosed.

• Family history: risk is increased if other members of the family have had breast cancer. About 1 out of 5 men with breast cancer have a close relative, male or female, with the disease.

• Inherited gene mutations: a mutation (defect) in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased lifetime risk of 1 in 100 to 6 in 100.

• Klinefelter syndrome: a congenital (present at birth) condition that affects about 1 in 1,000 men.

• Radiation exposure: chest area treated with radiation (such as for the treatment of a cancer in the chest, like lymphoma) has an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

• Alcohol: heavy drinking

• Liver disease: liver disease can also have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

• Estrogen treatment: used in hormonal therapy for prostate cancer; slightly increases breast cancer risk

RISK FACTORS CONTINUED...

• Obesity: fat cells in the body convert male hormones (androgens) into female hormones (estrogens), causing higher levels of estrogen.

• Testicular conditions: having an undescended testicle, having mumps as an adult, or having one or both testicles surgically removed (orchiectomy) may increase male breast cancer risk.

For more information, visit the Breastcancer.org pages on Male Breast Cancer.

Mission

House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness.

Vision: Much More Than Housing

House of Ruth offers comprehensive support for women, children and families. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

Domestic violence is sometimes called intimate partner violence. It includes physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as sexual coercion and stalking by a current or former intimate partner. Intimate partner violence affects millions of women each year in the United States.

• 45.1% of Black women and 40.1% of Black men have experienced intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

• 31.8% of Black women and 16.8% of Black men have experienced one or more of the following intimate partner violence-related impacts: being fearful, concerned for safety, any post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, injury, need for medical care, housing services, victim advocate services, and/or legal services, missed at least 1 day of work or school, and contacting a crisis hotline.

• 41.2% of Black women and 36.3% of Black men have experienced intimate partner physical violence in their lifetimes.

• 53.8% of Black women and 56.1% of Black men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetimes.

• 8.8% of Black women have been the victims of intimate partner rape in their lifetimes.

• 17.4% of Black women and 14.8% of Black men have experienced intimate partner sexual violence (other than rape) in their lifetimes.

• 9.5% of Black women have experienced intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

• An estimated 51.3% of black adult female homicides are related to intimate partner violence.

• Between 2003-2014, 57.7% of black adult female homicide victims were murdered with the use of a firearm.

• In 2017, for female victim/male offender homicides, Black females had the highest rate at 2.55 per 100,000

Please visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website at www.ncadv.org for more fact sheets, membership information, and valuable resources

TERIYAKI SALMON w/FRIED RICE Health and Wellness Committee

Fitmencook.com (Kevin Curry)

Ingredients for 4 hearty servings

1 lb raw wild salmon filets

3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

spray avocado oil (or olive oil)

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

1/3 cup finely chopped green onion

3 cups cooked (cooled) brown rice

best if leftover from a day or 2 prior)

1 (red) bell pepper, diced

1 cup frozen peas & carrots

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional but

Garnish

fresh cilantro STEPS

1. Set oven to 420F.

2. Place salmon filets in a bowl with teriyaki sauce and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or even overnight).

3. Set a nonstick skillet/wok on high heat. Once hot, spray with oil then add the salmon, face down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is seared and caramelized, then flip over and place the filets on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Once finished, remove from the oven and flake the flesh with a fork.

4. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, reduce the heat to medium-heat, spray with a little more oil, then add in the beaten eggs. Chop up the eggs as they cook in the skillet. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

5. Add oil, garlic, ginger and green onion to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes and reduce the heat if necessary so the onion does not burn.

6. Add the cooked, cooled rice and mix everything together. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes, then add the eggs. Chop up the eggs finely as you mix everything together.

7. Gently fold in the flaked salmon, then add the frozen peas & carrots, along with soy sauce.

8. Remove from the heat and continue to mix to thaw the veggies.

9. Add sesame oil and garnish.

Adopt-A-Block

Keeping our city clean & 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.

• 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.

Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue and Howard Road SE

First Street and Bryant Street NW

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

BROTHERHOOD Garage Sale Auction

Mu Lambda invites all of its chapter brothers to the FIRST ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD GARAGE SALE AUCTION. Brothers who are active or inactive with ALPHA items they no longer desire, can’t fit and in good condition can bring these ALPHA items to the Mu Lambda Chapter meeting, and we will auction them off to the highest bidder as long as it is in good condition. All proceeds will go to the MU LAMBDA FOUNDATION. All ALPHA items donated must be yours to be given as a charitable donation to this auction held at every Chapter meeting. There are no exceptions to the rules.

All proceeds go to Mu Lambda Foundation

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1995 Howard University Wrestling Team inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame

1995 Howard University Wrestling Team was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday October 1,2022.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was represented by Brothers Andre Mitchell, Colin Thompson, Adrian Ray and the team & Mu Lambda Brother, Paul Cotton

Bro. Brent Radcliff - 1 Mu Lambda Sp 13 Onward & Upward

Bro. Brent M. Radcliff recently began a new role as Associate IP/IT Counsel for Genuine Parts Company (“GPC”) in August 2022.

GPC is a Fortune 200 company and serves as the parent company of the well known auto parts company, National Automotive Parts Company (“NAPA”). Additionally, Bro. Radcliff was recently listed as one of the POWER 100 Attorneys & honored at this year’s Congressional Black Caucus by the National Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division. Bro. Radcliff continues to serve as Legal Counsel for the MAAC and in various other capacities outside of the office.

Bio

Brent Radcliff: 1- Mu Lambda Spring 13,

Associate Counsel for Genuine Parts Company

Brent M. Radcliff is Associate Counsel for Genuine Parts Company (“GPC”). He is responsible for managing GPC’s international portfolio of trademarks and related IP, providing strategic advice on IP and brand protection issues, licensing deals, and negotiating IT agreements. Additionally, Brent also provides strategic advice on information technology, cyber security, privacy, and data protection matters.

Prior to joining GPC, he served as an attorney for a national firm where he concentrated on brand management, intellectual property counseling, litigation, and enforcement. Before that, Brent worked for several years inside the US Patent and Trademark Office and Customs and Border Protection on IP matters.

Outside of work he has served in leadership positions for several bar associations including the Washington Bar Association, National Bar Association, and International Trademark Association, finding ways to create programming for the training and betterment of fellow attorneys and organizing legal aid clinics to serve the community. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts and the Board of Directors for Kidsgym USA, an organization which aims to provide life skills to children in the Metro Atlanta area through gymnastics. Brent holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s degree from Howard University.

CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER!

11/5/2022

AREA EVENTS

31st MAAC District Conference 9:00 AM EST Baltimore, Hybrid

11/19/2022 MAAC IMDP Training 9:30AM EST Zoom

12/3/2022 MAAC Founders Day Breakfast 9:30AM EST MetroPoints Hotel (MD)

12/10/2022 MAAC IMDP Training 9:30AM EST Zoom

1/9/2023 MAAC One-Nine/Reclamation Event

1/14/2023 MAAC IMDP Training

1/21/2023 MAAC IMDP Training 9:30AM EST Zoom

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Greeting Brothers,

The 2019-2022 fraternal year was dedicated to rediscovering our brotherhood. We serve the community, but we have been neglecting our bond of brotherhood.

Since Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Mu Lambda has hosted the Mu Lambda Literary Society, every week at 7:00 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 was facilitated by a different brother each week. Brothers participated via Zoom.

We started 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.

It was totally voluntary. You were not required to purchase the new history book. Brother Robert L. Harris, Jr. our National Historian and author of Volume II participated in the sessions.

Volume I Lesson

Chapter I The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter II The Period of Consolidation Chapter III The First Steps in Expansion Chapter IV Local and National Strivings Chapter V Permanent Foundations Chapter VI Expansion and Internal Development Chapter VII The Leaven of Self-Examination Chapter VIII The War Interlude Chapter IX A Definite Program Chapter X The Crowning Years Chapter XI Advancement in Spite of the Depression Chapter XII The Widening Social Program Chapter XIII Education and War Chapter XIV A Militant Liberalism Chapter XV The Concept of Progress Chapter XVI The Golden Anniversary Chapter XVII Shaping the Future on the Basis of the Past Chapter XVIII The Continuing Challenge Chapter XIX New Goals for Old Chapter XX Social Purpose and Social Action

Volume II Lesson

Chapter I Back to Basics Chapter II Achieving Tomorrow: An Agenda for the 80’s Chapter III Strengthening Internal Capacity for Greater Service Chapter IV Facing Our Future with a Future

Chapter V The Alpha Renaissance: Rekindling the Spirit of Leadership and Community Service

Chapter VI Vision 2000: The Light of a New Day Chapter VII Alpha Attitude: A Forward Step… Into the Future

Chapter VIII A Solid Foundation for the New Era of Alpha

Fraternally,

John Wilson, President

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

BOMB SHELL BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:

3 CUPS WHITE SUGAR

1 CUP BUTTER, MELTED

1 TABLESPOON VANILLA

EXTRACT

4 EGGS

1 - 1/2 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

1 CUP UNSWEETENED COCOA

POWDER

1 TEASPOON SALT

1 CUP SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS

DIRECTIONS:

1. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F (175 DEGREES C). LIGHTLY GREASE A 9X13INCH BAKING DISH.

2. COMBINE SUGAR, MELTED BUTTER, AND VANILLA IN A LARGE BOWL. BEAT IN EGGS, ONE

3. AT A TIME, MIXING WELL AFTER EACH ADDITION, UNTIL THOROUGHLY BLENDED.

4. SIFT FLOUR, COCOA POWDER, AND SALT INTO A SEPARATE LARGE BOWL. GRADUALLY STIR

5. FLOUR MIXTURE INTO EGG MIXTURE UNTIL BLENDED; STIR IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS. SPREAD

6. BATTER EVENLY INTO THE PREPARED BAKING DISH.

7. BAKE IN THE PREHEATED

OVEN UNTIL TOP IS DRY AND EDGES HAVE STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF THE PAN, ABOUT 35 TO 40 MINUTES. LET COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE SLICING INTO 24 SQUARES.

POMEGRANATE WHISKEY SOUR

• Good gravy, this Pomegranate Whiskey

Sour is delicious! To make this bad boy just mix up whiskey, lemon juice, and pomegranate simple syrup, and bang, you have one of the best fruity twists on the classic whiskey sour recipe ever made!

POMEGRANATE WHISKEY SOUR

2 oz. (60ml) Whiskey

1 oz. (30ml) Lemon Juice

1 oz. (30ml) Pomegranate Simple Syrup

Garnish: Lemon Wheel/Pomegranate Seeds

PREPARATION

1. Add ice to shaking glass and pour over whiskey, lemon juice and pomegranate syrup. Shake well.

2. Add ice to serving glass and strain mix over. Garnish with a lemon wheel and pomegranate seeds.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Mikael LaRoche

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Thursday, January 6 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 8 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, January 15 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, February 3 Chapter Meeting Saturday, February 12 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, February 16 Eboard Meeting Thursday, February 17 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, March 3 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, March 12 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, March 16 Eboard Meeting

Wednesday, April 6 Eastern Region Convention Thursday, April 7 Chapter Meeting Saturday, April 9 Alpha Wives Meeting

Thursday, April 20 Eboard Meeting Thursday,April 21 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, May 5 Chapter Meeting Saturday, May 14 APA Way Naming Ceremony, Alpha Wives Meeting

Thursday, May 18 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, June 2 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, June 11 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, June 15 Foundation Meeting Thursday, June 16 Eboard Meeting

Sunday, June 19

Juneteenth Day July 2022 Chapter Vacation August 2022 Chapter Vacation

Thursday, September 8 Chapter Meeting Saturday, September 10 Community Service Saturday, September 10 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, September 15 Foundation Meeting Thursday, September 21 Eboard Meeting

Saturday, October 1 Happy Charter Day Thursday, October 6 Chapter Meeting Saturday, October 8 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, October 19 Eboard Meeting Thursday, October 20 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, November 3 Chapter Meeting Saturday, November 12 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, November 16 Eboard Meeting Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day

Thursday,December 1 Chapter Meeting Sunday, December 4 Founders’ Day Thursday, December 10 Alpha Wives Meeting Thursday, December 15 Foundation Meeting Sunday, December 25 Christmas

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My Brothers....

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Fraternally,

Bro. LaRoche

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Esprit de Fraternite

Brothers,

It is that time of year again.

The fraternity’s fraternal year runs January 1st to December 31st.

Mu Lambda’s 2022-2023 fraternal year runs September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The chapter does not meet during July and August.

It is now time to pay your 2022-2023 dues which will cover you from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

Ways to make payment:

1. You can pay your dues on mulambda.org by clicking the dues tab at the bottom left of every web page.

2. Bring a check to the chapter meeting.

3. You can pay on the Mu Lambda App

4. Mail it to:

Financial Team Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Alpha is a life long commitment

An Alpha Phi Alpha man’s attitude should not be “how much can I derive from the Fraternity” but “how much can I do for the Fraternity?” In proportion to what he does for his Chapter and for Alpha Phi Alpha will a member receive lasting benefits from the Fraternity to himself in the way of self-development by duty well done, and the respect of the Brothers well served.

A member’s duties should be:

1. Prompt payment of all financial obligations, the prime requisite for successful fraternal life.

2. The doing of good scholastic work in his chosen vocation, thereby accomplishing the real end of a college course.

3. The reasonable endeavor to participate in general college activities and social service and to excel therein.

4. The proper consideration of all things with appropriate attention to the high moral standard of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.