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THE TORCH FIRST OF ALL, SERVANTS OF ALL, WE SHALL TRANSCEND ALL
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Picture by Names 1. Rudolph Harris 2. Curtis Hunigan 3. Fred Valentine 4. Horace Dawson, Jr. 5. Paul Cotton 6. A. Gilbert Douglas 7. Ryland Harris 8. Mark Jones 9. Andre Lucas 10. Kenneth Hobart 11. Derrick Butts 12. John Mark-Williams
13. Jeremy Triplett 14. Mikael LaRoche 15. Joseph Housey, III 16. Jason Clark 17. Mark Ross 18. Louis Ford 19. James Heck 20. Eddie Neal 21. Gerard Williams 22. Garrett Miller 23. Adrian James 24. O. Jackson Cole, Jr.
25. Albert Williams 26. Lucius Brown 27. Marcel Desroches 28. Kellen Moore 29. Jamison Taylor, Jr. 30. Mathew Aaron, Jr. 31. Sean Perkins 32. James Harmon 33. Larry Ware 34. Frank King 35. Antonio King 36. Rudolph McGann, Jr.
37. Alvin Reaves, III 38. Ryle Bell 39. Drew Love 40. Colin Campbell 41. Bryant Young 42. Arthur King 43. Charvis Campbell 44. LeRoy Lowery, III 45. Joseph Paul 46. Timothy Fitzgerald 47. Jason Jefferson 48. Samuel Armstrong
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TWO JEWELS & TWENTY MEN OF ALPHA 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!
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Cover Front Cover Picture by Names In this Issue Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents The Presidents’ Message The Vice-Presidents’ Message Mu Lambda Retreat Chapter 2020-2021 Awards Congratulations to our Brother, Dr. Jason Jefferson From the Desk of Bro. Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown, R.C. Birthdays Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Living Beyond Cancer Join Brother Kenneth Williams Heart Walk Team Alpha Elite: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Declares War on Facebook ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY RELAUNCHES FIRST BLACK GREEK SOCIAL MEDIA APP ALPHA ELITE House of Ruth DC The Jewel Lounge Literary Society Captain Thornell “T.K.” King is Appointed to Major and Director of Capitol Police and GSP Post 50 Food of the month Dessert of the month Drink of the Month Advertise with us Domino’s Everything Co-op Radio Show AKSTAR Apparel East State Street Band Exit Realty: Brother Albert A. Williams Financial Planning Needs Prostate Cancer a Family Affair The New Mu Lambda Chapter App is Here Chapter App by Publicall Telecommunications Message from the Editor Esprit de Fraternite
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Executive Board
Committee Chairs
Charter Members
Past Presidents
President John “Tony” Wilson
Auditing Vacant
Vice President Mikael LaRoche
Brother’s Keeper Carlos DeBose
Recording Secretary Jason Jefferson
Budget and Finance Vernon Oakes
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
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* 24. Edward J. Austin* 25. Elgy Johnson* 1964-1965 26. George H. Windsor* 1965-1967 27. James T. Speight* 1967-1969 28. Harold Sims* 1969-1970 29. Eddie L. Madison* 1970-1972 30. Wilbur Sewell* 1972-1974 31. Charles Walker Thomas* 1974-1976 32. Theodore Taylor* 1976-1978 33. Elmer Moore* 1978-1981 34. William E. Calbert* 1981-1983 35. Osmond Brown* 1983-1986 36. Vernon Gill 1986-1988 37. LeRoy Lowery, III 1988-1990 38. Morris Hawkins* 1990-1992 39. C.C. Jones 1992-1995 40. Vincent Orange 1995-1997 41. Melvin White 1997-1999 42. LeRoy Lowery, III FN6 1999-2001 43. James Haynes 2001-2002 44. Rudolph Harris* 2002-2004 45. Edwin Norwood 2004-2006 46. James McDonald 2006-2008 47. Timothy Fitzgerald 2008-2010 48. Kwame Ulmer 2010-2011 49. LeRoy Lowery, III 2011-2013 50. Eddie Neal 2013-2015 51. LeRoy Lowery, III 2015-2017 52. Joel Grey 2017-2018 53. Eddie Neal 2018-2020 54. John “Tony” Wilson 2020-
Corresponding Secretary Samuel Armstrong Financial Secretary Vernon Oakes Treasurer Michael Young
Communication and Technology Albert Williams Constitution Gilbert Douglas
Chaplain William “Tony” Hawkins
DC National Pan Hellenic Council Vacant
Historian Silas J Woods
Fundraising Vacant
Archivist James Harmon
Golf Tournament Vacant
Intake Coordinator Andre Lucas Assoc. Editor/Sphinx Kenneth A. Williams Dir. Ed. Activities Sean Perkins Sergeant-at-Arms Malcolm Carter Parliamentarian Gilbert Douglass Web Master Albert Williams
Health & Wellness Alvin L. Reaves, III Membership Kobina Yanka Men Who Cook Garrett Miller Mu Lambda Chapter History Book Silas Woods III Nominating Vacant
Editor of the Torch Kenneth A. Williams
Programs Karl Bruce
Member at Large LeRoy Lowery III
Public Policy Rudolph McGann
Risk Management Officer Mikael E. LaRoche
Social Joseph Gibbs
Immediate Past President Eddie Neal
Community Service Samuel Armstrong Marketing/Promotion Committee Vacant Social Media Committee Vacant
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
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The President’s Message Greetings Brothers,
Welcome to the start of our 98th charter year of Brotherhood and Service. It is my honor to serve to the best of my ability as your President for another fraternal year. I am humbled by the trust you Brothers have in me to carry out this awesome responsibility. As the world starts to emerge ever so slowly, (despite the setbacks), from the ravages of the Covd-19 pandemic I look forward to fellowshipping with you Brothers more in-person, and to provide greater in-person support to the community through the execution of our National Programs and in direct, sweat equity, support of community-based programs where there is a need even if it does not neatly fit into one of the categories of our National Programs. I am eager to for us to collectively fight against mediocrity wherever we see it, internally or externally, to make for a better existence of us as a Brotherhood and all of humankind. During the fraternal year I am expecting us to be reinvigorated to do the work of Alpha and to do that work where applicable collaboratively with like-minded organizations. I end this message with the words of Jewel Henry Arthur Callis as it eloquently sets the tone for what I would like for us to achieve this and every fraternal year. “The chief significance of Alpha Phi Alpha lies in its purpose to stimulate, develop, and cement an intelligent, trained leadership in the unending fight for freedom, equality and fraternity. Our task is endless.” — Jewel Henry Arthur Callis, May 1946 Fraternally Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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The Vice President’s Message Mu Lambda - Mu Lambda - Mu Lambda
A hearty welcome to you all, brothers, well-wishers, visitors and family members to the 2021-2022 Fraternal year for our most noble chapter of Washington DC. We are steamrolling one year away from our centennial and it is my duty as Vice President of these great men to continue the call for fellowship and development in these upcoming months. My goal for the fraternal year is to leverage the balance of our opportunities and create avenues for continued growth: In short BALANCING THE BUSINESS OF MU LAMBDA with the BROTHERHOOD. This challenge to create equilibrium was met with open arms last weekend, as I welcomed 23 brothers safely to my backyard in Temple Hills Maryland, to sit and discuss ideas, the future, and plans for our brotherhood. It was met with a great deal of appreciation, amazing conversation, and the beginning of the Fraternal/Business Balances I hope to achieve for the chapter. This change starts with my own actions, and as chapter Vice President I would like to thank every brother who came and shared their insight, sipped a cup of choice libation, and enjoyed the spread prepared. Circling back to our centennial, we cannot ignore the importance of this momentous occasion! It is my duty to ensure that Brother Jason Jefferson, is well equipped to manage a celebration fit for kings! The pomp and circumstance must be filled with memories, legacy, tasteful gallantry and exquisite fanfare. But in balancing this idea of a centennial celebration I call for all brothers to be focused on firing the engine through all cylinders over the next 3 years.Community Service, Political Advocacy, Reclamation, National Programming, Local Programming, Events, Articles, Pictures, History, Archiving - This is a call for ALL COMMITTEES to be manned and operated as a tandem unit. We are no longer to talk about it this is the time to BE ABOUT IT. Mu Lambda is the chapter with the most influence in Washington D.C. and It is time to ramp up and have the most influence in all of Alpha Internationally. If you have read this charge and you are excited to serve, TRULY EXCITED TO WORK, give ALL your LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS to ALPHA. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday to activate this plan to bring Mu Lambda to the top. This task is not easy but we have a 98 year head start and legacy of brothers who have paved a road map of influence for us to utilize. We are the future of this chapter - Welcome to the Fraternal year 2021 - 2022, I hope you are ready to Balance Business and Brotherhood! Fraternally, Brother Mikael LaRoche, Vice-President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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MU LAMBDA
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MU LAMBDA CHAPTER 2020 - 2021 CHAPTER AWARDS
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Congratulations to our Brother, Dr. Jason Jefferson On May 11, 2021 Dr. Jason Jefferson was appointed by the Loudoun County Public Schools Board as principal of Park View High School in Sterling, VA. Dr. Jefferson’s official start date was May 25, 2021. Park View High School with a student population of 1550 students is one of the four original high schools in Loudoun County. Park View is currently the only high school Northern Virginia identified as Title 1. Title 1 is a federal program that affords Park View additional resources in order to close the achievement gap. Jefferson comes to Park View after spending several years as an administrator with Baltimore City Public Schools including time as an assistant principal and a special education administrator dealing with compliance and monitoring. Dr. Jefferson is a graduate of Lincoln University, the first degree granting university for individuals of African decent as well as earning a doctorate degree from Bowie State University. Dr. Jefferson is one of two black male high school principals in a district of 90,000 students located in a county that according to Forbes Magazine is the richest county in the United States. Dr. Jefferson is a proud 2017 initiate of Mu Lambda Chapter and currently serves as the Chairman of the Centennial Committee and chapter Recording Secretary.
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From the Desk of Bro. Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown, R.C. Bro. Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown was born in Homer, Louisiana. He attended high school in Grambling and was drafted into the service in 1943; completed basic training at Camp Ellis. Peoria, IL, then to New York City where he boarded a transport ship that took him to Southampton, England. Bro. Brown is a proud graduate of Grambling State University, class of 1949 where he received bachelor’s in Teaching Education. He also holds a master’s degree in Education Administration from Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, and ascended to Principal in the Shreveport, Louisiana Public School System, before retiring in 1970. Subsequently, Bro. Brown called to Methodist Ministry. He attended Wesley Theological Seminary from 1969 – 1972 and continued his education at Howard University School of Religion, graduating with a Master’s of Divinity and additional theological studies in 1975. He was pastor of several United Methodist churches in Maryland and Washington, DC and served with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church as a presiding elder overseeing churches in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. He was chaplain and an instructor for the Oak Hill Youth Prison Center (a program that helps young boys to become productive citizens upon release). He was also chaplain of the Capitol Hill Hospital for several years. Never one to let the grass grow under his feet, Bro. Brown was initiated into Mu Lamba 4/3/1980. Since retiring in 1991, he served as an interim pastor in several churches and received an honorary doctorate from the Universal Life Church in California in 1999. In 2003, he was inducted into the Preacher Hall of Fame at Simpson Hamline United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. He also served as a chaplain of Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He currently resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan Veteran Retired Home as a retired Methodist clergy. He continues to enjoy networking, being a blessing to others, gardening, reading, an advocate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and bowling as well as his church the National United Methodist Church, and currenlty working on writing his legacy book. Bro. Brown was married to the late and loving Ozeal Shyne Brown - past Basileus of Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Washington, DC. She was Basileus of Xi Omega Chapter when the chapter home was purchased. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown, R.C.
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Birthdays July Samuel I. Armstrong Rudolph Scipio Chesley R. Richardson Albert A. Williams, Jr. Robert E. Richardson Sulaiman B. Almaroof Clinton C. Jones, III Mr. Jabari Hawkins Lawrence M. Clark Jason J. Clark
September
August July 1 July 2 July 2 July 5 July 16 July 20 July 20 July 27 July 30 July 31
Mark K. Jones Derrick A. Butts Clyde Blassengale Juan H. Powell Andre R. Lucas Patrick J. Major James R. Heck, IV Justen Baskerville Michael E. Collins Silas Woods Anthony B. Campbell, Sr. Richard A. English
August 3rd August 4th August 10th August 11th August 14th August 15th August 16th August 20th August 20th August 28th August 28th August 29th
Ronald S. Flowers Matthew Aaron, Jr. Jason Jefferson P. Kobina N. Yankah Sean L. Jones Eddie Neal Guy F. Durant William A. Hawkins, Jr. Lee A. Tyler Hezekiah Smith Garrett J. Miller Timothy L. Fitzgerald Paul Cotton Mikael LaRoche
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Brothers, As most of you know I started a non-profit on Prostate Cancer Awareness in 2020. We were planning a 20/40/60 mile bike in Bowie, MD for all of the DMV to participate but we were not able to obtain the necessary county approvals before June due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and had to virtualize our biking event and also included walking and running. Any support and participation you and your family may provide to help create this awareness that affect most men will be greatly appreciated. Brother Derrick Butts
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Join the fight to raise awareness in our virtual event between September 17-30. Together we can help men and their families Get a GRIP on Prostate Cancer.
Bike - Run - Walk Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance-DMV Advancing proactive prostate health awareness, education, and advocacy through grassroots efforts and collaboration.
Click the link below for more information and to register for the event.
Register Here Registration includes a T-shirt and participation medal. We ask all participants to raise a minimum of $100. Donations only of any amount are also welcomed.
For more information about PCAA-DMV, please visit pcaadmv.org
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In recognition of Prostate Awareness month, we are excited to present "Living Beyond Cancer" a free educational event. We hope that you will attend and share the event with your networks. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Hope Connections for Cancer Support is delighted to partner with Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance to bring prostate cancer education and awareness to the community. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact, more than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some points are still alive today. But regular scanning and tests are important in being able to detect and treat the cancer as soon as possible. Hope Connections offers a monthly Men’s All Cancers Group and is having a virtual Educational Program on Living Beyond Prostate Cancer on September 13. To RSVP, go to: http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody
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CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN MY TEAM: https://bndfr.com/QrrCM
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY RELAUNCHES FIRST BLACK GREEK SOCIAL MEDIA APP ALPHA ELITE by Derek Major, September 3
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has announced the relaunch of its social media platform and new mobile app, Alpha Elite. Initially launched in February, the updated version, in conjunction with the new mobile app Alpha Elite, serves as a secure all-in-one hub for networking and exclusive benefits and amenities. The app includes a job portal and more than 80 regional, lifestyle, and professional communities, special event highlights, and blog posts. Additionally, the platform will securely house official fraternal communications, including board minutes at meetings, protocol manuals, and other official documents. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first and oldest intercollegiate historically Black American fraternity. It was founded in 1906, and its motto is, “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.” The fraternity sports more than 730 active chapters and 280,000
members in the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia and is open to men of all races. Alpha Phi Alpha has a long list of notable members. They include civil rights activist, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; NAACP founder W.E.B. Du Bois; Dick Gregory; Cornel West; musicians Duke Ellington and Lionel Richie; athletes Walt Frazier, Charles Haley, Donald Driver, and Jesse Owens; Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall; and ESPN sportscasters Stuart Scott, Stan Verrett, and Jay Harris. The app and platform offer a host of updated features, tools, and programs. Additionally, financial members of the fraternity will have full access to a digital community allowing for networking, professional development, fellowship opportunities, and benefits such as discounts, grants, scholarships, webinars, and exclusive educational opportunities. National programs and initiatives of Alpha Phi Alpha include A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People, My Brother’s Keeper, Go To High School, Go To College, Project Alpha, and the World Policy Council. It also conducts philanthropic events to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the March of Dimes. Source: https://www.blackenterprise.com/ alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-relaunchesfirst-black-greek-social-media-app-alphaelite/?test=prebid
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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.
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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
Jewel Jones
Jewel Murray
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
Jewel Tandy
Jewel Chapman
Jewel Ogle
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Greeting Brothers,
Volume I
Lesson
The 2019-2021 fraternal year was dedicated to rediscovering our brotherhood. We serve the community, but we have been neglecting our bond of brotherhood.
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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 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
Since Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Mu Lambda 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.
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX XX
It was totally voluntary. You were not required to purchase the new history book. Brother Robert L. Harris, Volume II Jr. our National Historian and author of Volume II participated in the sessions. Chapter I Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
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Lesson Back to Basics Achieving Tomorrow: An Agenda for the 80’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 Step… Into the Future A Solid Foundation for the New Era of Alpha
Fraternally, John Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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Captain Thornell “T.K.” King is Appointed to Major and Director of Capitol Police and GSP Post 50
(Atlanta, GA) – On Sept. 1, Colonel Chris C. Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, appointed Captain Thornell “T.K.” King to serve as Major and Director of Capitol Police and Post 50. Major King recently served as Captain/ Commander of Troop I and has been a Georgia State Trooper for 27 years. On Feb. 16, 2019, Major King was appointed to serve as the Troop Commander of Troop I which encompasses 15 southeast Georgia counties, including all of the I-95 corridor from the Florida state line to the South Carolina state line. This territory includes Kings Bay Naval Base, Hinesville, Ft. Stewart Army Base, and Hunter Army Airfield. On Feb. 16, 2018, Major King was appointed Captain and assigned as Commander of the Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard of which he is an original member. He was also appointed as Commander of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and has been a member for the past 18 years. Prior to his appointments, he moved up the ranks of the Georgia State Patrol in Rincon, Thomson, and Waycross. Major King made Lieutenant (Assistant Troop Commander) of Troop G in 2013. Troop G covers Southwest Georgia. In 1996, the Department selected Major King to participate in the security detail for the Olympic Torch Relay which traveled across the country.
“Major King has a very giving spirit and a big heart, and serving others is truly his passion,” stated Colonel Wright. “He feels that it is better to give than to receive,” he added. On December 17, 2019, he was one of the first citizens to receive a “Key to the City of Darien” in recognition of his community service. Major King received his Bachelor of Science degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He currently resides in Darien with his wife, Kim, and their son, Terrell. Source: https://coastalcourier.com/news/ captain-thornell-tk-king-is-appointed-tomajor-and-director-of-capitol-police-and-gsppost-50/
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Easy Chicken Fricassee WANT TO SWITCH UP YOUR CHICKEN DINNERS? THE SAUCE IN THIS EASY CHICKEN FRICASSEE TAKES THIS RECIPE TO NEW LEVELS OF DELICIOUSNESS! TIME: 45 MINUTES YIELD: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS • Ingredients • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs • kosher salt • freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped • 1 celery stalk, chopped • 8 ounces mushrooms • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup white wine • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1 cup heavy cream • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
DIRECTIONS Step 1 Heat the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then add it to a skillet and cook it until it is golden, or 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Step 2 In the same skillet, add butter and melt. Then add the onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms and cook them until they are soft, or 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce the wine by half, cooking for about 7 minutes. Step 3 Add the broth and cream, then season with parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Step 4 Add the chicken back to the pan, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, or about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Brother Derrick A. Butts
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Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread/ Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs 2 ¼ cups white sugar ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Directions:
2. Sift flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl. 3. Beat eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together in a second bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir wet ingredients into flour mixture until combined; gently fold in zucchini and walnuts. Divide batter into the prepared baking dishes. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until cakes are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool on rack for 20 minutes before removing from pans to finish cooling. Brother Garrett Miller
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Summer's End
Combine summer and autumn flavors in this simple drink, by bartending pro Aisha Sharpe, that you can make any time of year. INGREDIENTS • 2 ounces applejack • 1 ounce Heering cherry liqueur • Garnish: preserved cocktail cherry
STEPS 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 2. Strain into a cocktail glass. 3. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
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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
Pizza-2950 Donnell Drive, District Heights, 20747 - 301-568-8883. Pizza-6254 Central Avenue, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 - 301-333-5900. Pizza-4269 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD - 301-839-0330. Pizza-6426 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD - 301-449-3030. Pizza-9509 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, MD - 301-248-3030. Pizza-10367 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD - 410-286-0700. Pizza-14604 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD - 301-952-1133. Pizza-9546 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD - 301-599-4100.
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Everything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One’s premiere talk show station out of Washington, DC. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives.
Hosted by Brother Vernon Oakes Listen every Thursday on WOL 1450AM or our website at http://everything.coop from 10:30am - 11am
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THE BORN ORIGINAL BRAND Join the family and get 10% off Mu Lambda Brothers (use the code: JOIN) Owner: Brother Kenneth Williams
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Albert A. Williams
Realtor - D.C. & Maryland
EXIT First Realty 2139 Espey Court, Suite 1, Crofton, MD 21114 Bus: 301-352-8100 | Fax: 301-352-0700 | Cell: 202-210-1539 Email: aaaaAAwilliams@exitfirst.com
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Please Contact Brother Matt Aaron for Your Financial Planning Needs Matt Aaron, CFP® Aaron Financial 908-548-2745 Matthew.aaron.jr@nm.com Website: Aaronfinancial.nm.com Matt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Aaron Financial. Matt and his team provide a comprehensive financial planning experience to a diverse set of clients across the country. • • • • • • •
Budgeting Insurance Planning Investment Planning and Wealth Management Retirement Planning Education Planning Estate Planning Business & Employee Benefits
Matt holds a BBA from Howard University and has earned both a certificate in financial planning from Georgetown University and the prestigious CFP ® designation. Matt is a national spokesperson for the Certified Financial Planning Board.
Prostate Cancer a Family Affair Many of you are aware that I am a prostate cancer survivor. I know some of you have also traveled the journey. I was diagnosed and treated in 2016 and remain cancerfree. Thankfully my doctors caught it early before it had the opportunity to spread. I was vigilant well before my diagnosis with regular checkups mainly because my dad and uncle had previously been diagnosed. As men, and as black men in particular, we tend to wait much longer than we should to see the doctor. We all know brothers who have health challenges but put off making a call to the doctor. But cancer doesn’t wait.
My dad and I share our journey in our new book, Survivors’ Stories, Prostate Cancer, A Family Affair. Get more information on our journey and purchase the book at www.derrickbutts.com and then let’s talk. Speaking Engagements – I would be more than happy to schedule time to talk with your church, Men’s/Health group, and/or organization about being proactive with your prostate health and to share my journey. Please have them email me at info@derrickbutts. com to begin the discussion. Thank you Brothers for your support! Brother Derrick Butts
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Get the Mu Lambda Chapter App This official Mu Lambda Chapter App is for members of the chapter to find out about our events, chat with Chapter members, View Chapter Documents, View Chapter Directory, View our monthly magazine (The Torch) Pay Chapter Dues and much more. The ability to effectively communicate with Chapter members will help us continue to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our community.
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Message from the Editor
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, 5th General President
GOOD WILL IS THE MONARCH OF THIS HOUSE COMMITTEES SHOULD SUBMIT ALL ARTICLES AND PICTURES TO THE TORCH EDITOR 5 DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF YOUR EVENT. BROTHERS SUBMITTING ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD SUBMIT EVERYTHING BETWEEN THE 15TH AND 31ST OF THE MONTH. ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A WORD DOCUMENT FORMAT. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ARTICLES SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO EDITING BY THE EDITOR. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION TO TORCH@MULAMBDA.ORG
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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 2020-2021 fraternal year runs September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The chapter does not meet during July and August. It is now time to pay your 2020-2021 dues which will cover you from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Ways to make payment: 1. 2. 3. 4.
You can pay your dues on mulambda.org by clicking the dues tab at the bottom left of every web page. Bring a check to the chapter meeting. You can pay on the Mu Lambda App 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.
