The Torch - September 2022

Rudolph Harris

Curtis Hunigan

Fred Valentine

Horace Dawson, Jr.

Paul Cotton

Gilbert Douglas

Ryland Harris

Mark Jones

Andre Lucas

Kenneth Hobart

Derrick Butts

John Mark-Williams

Jeremy Triplett

Mikael LaRoche

Picture by Names

Joseph Housey,

Clark

Ross

Ford

Heck

Neal

Williams

Garrett Miller

James

Jackson Cole, Jr.

Albert Williams

Brown

Marcel Desroches

Moore

Jamison Taylor, Jr.

Mathew Aaron, Jr.

Sean Perkins

James Harmon

Larry Ware

Frank King

Antonio King

Rudolph McGann, Jr.

Reaves, III

Ryle Bell

Drew Love

Colin Campbell

Bryant Young

King

Charvis Campbell

Lowery,

Joseph Paul

Timothy Fitzgerald

Jason Jefferson

Samuel Armstrong

TWO

& 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!

www.mulambda.org

In this Issue

Cover

1 Front Cover Picture by Names

2 In this Issue

3 Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents

4 The Presidents’ Message

5 The Vice-Presidents’ Message

6 Alpha Phi Alpha General Convention Texas - Save the date!

7 Mu Lambda 99th Charter Day Social Gathering- Save the date

8 Birthdays

9 Message from the Community Service

12 Alpha Phi Alpha Announces New Executive Director.

13 Social Committe Highlights 2022! More to come

15 LDI - Leadership Development Institute

17 Message from the Health and Wellness Committee

19 A DC “Lyle Love” Story...

20 Adopt A Block

21 Brotherhood Garage Sale Auction

22 Gifts From our National Historian Brother Dr. Robert L. Harris, Jr., Bro David Gaston receives his 25 year pin from Brother President

24 The Playmaker by Bro. Snyder

26 Jewel Heritage Foundation Ceremony

29 Mu Lambda Foundation Meeting Reminder

30 Alpha Wives of DC Meeting Reminder

31 Literary Society

32 Dessert of the month

33 Drink of the Month

35 Upcoming Events Calendar

36 Advertisements

45 Message from the Editor

46 Esprit de Fraternite

47 Area events

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

Andre Lucas

Assoc. Editor/Sphinx

Kenneth A. Williams

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

Villareal Johnson Golf Tournament Vacant

Health & Wellness Derrick Butts Membership Kobina Yanka 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*

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* Omega Chapter Brothers Footnote (FN)

The President’s Message

Greetings Brothers,

Welcome to the start of the penultimate fraternal year before we celebrate the 100th year of the chartering of our beloved Mu Lambda Chapter. I am again honored and humbled that you Brothers have entrusted me to serve as president of the Chapter for another year. I do not take this responsibility lightly and hope that I continue fulfil yours and my expectations of my performance. Looking ahead to the year I can tell that you Brothers are energized and ready to do the work of Alpha Phi Alpha. We have had two community service project before the fraternal started! I cannot recall the last time that has happened.

We are expanding our service based footprint in the schools of Washington DC and this could not be at a better time as the need seems to increase over time. We have again brought in good quality Brothers which is a hallmark of Mu Lambda – quality matters. We are starting the fraternal year with a higher number of financially active Brothers than last year. And Brothers who are new to the area are coming to Mu Lambda as their next Alpha home. We exceed our reclamation targets as well.

That is a testament to all of you and what you mean to our fraternity and to each other. I would say things are going well in this House of Alpha. Let’s continue to make our chartering Brothers proud as we kickoff year 99!

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

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

Birthdays

July

Samuel I. Armstrong July 1

Rudolph Scipio July 2

Chesley R. Richardson July 2

Albert A. Williams, Jr. July 5

Robert E. Richardson July 16

Sulaiman B. Almaroof July 20

Clinton C. Jones, III July 20

Mr. Jabari Hawkins July 27

Lawrence M. Clark July 30

Jason J. Clark July 31

August

Mark K. Jones

August 3rd

Derrick A. Butts August 4th

Clyde Blassengale August 10th

Juan H. Powell August 11th

Andre R. Lucas August 14th

Patrick J. Major August 15th

James R. Heck, IV August 16th

Justen Baskerville August 20th

Michael E. Collins August 20th

Silas Woods August 28th

Anthony B. Campbell, Sr. August 28th

Richard A. English August 29th

September

Ronald S. Flowers September 5

Matthew Aaron, Jr. September 5

Jason Jefferson September 7

P. Kobina N. Yankah September 7

Sean L. Jones September 9

Eddie Neal September 12

Guy F. Durant September 14

William A. Hawkins, Jr. September 15

Lee A. Tyler September 15

Hezekiah Smith September 15

Garrett J. Miller September 16

Timothy L. Fitzgerald September 16

Paul Cotton September 22

Mikael LaRoche September 26

Message from the Community Service Committee

MU LAMBDA IN SERVICE

- Kicked off the School year with an Alpha presence at Hart Middle* and Ballou HS*!

- Donated School Supplies to Garrison Elementary School via Mu Lambda SP22.

(* Mu Lambda Henry Arthur Callis Academy Schools)

Particular gratitude is shown to Brother DeAngelo Copeland as he assisted in coordinating these activities within his home community, and his Alma mater!

In preparation for the 22–23 school year, the Brothers of Mu Lambda, in partnership with Beta Chapter kicked off the fraternal year in true service! Over the course of THREE service activities in August, Brothers made the following impacts, East of the River in Ward 8:

- Distributed school supplies at the Ballou High* School during Back-to-School Event!

- Completed Community Beautification surrounding Ballou HS*, Simon ES and Hart Middle School*!

SAVE THE DATES

10/1/22 = (9 AM)

MU LAMBDA’s Day of Service 2022

10/15/22 (1-4pm) Capital Area Food Bank

Want to get involved in community service? Please reach out to communityservice@mulambda.org

By - Brother Jeffery Taylor

Alpha Phi Alpha’s New Executive Director

Baltimore, MD – Today, (July 8) after an extensive international search, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Brother Sean L. McCaskill as the Executive Director of the Fraternity. Brother McCaskill, who has been serving as the Interim Executive Director since March 1, 2021, assumes the official role at the General Office, effective, today, Friday, July 8.

Brother McCaskill, who was initiated at Xi Sigma Chapter on April 7, 1990, is no stranger to Alpha Leadership having served as both the District Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Alpha Chapters and the 26th Eastern Regional Vice President. He is a Life Member and currently an active member of the Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

“The Board of Directors and I are excited to appoint Brother McCaskill as the Executive Director for the Fraternity’s General Office,” said General President Brother Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III. “Brother McCaskill has done an exceptional job in both motivating and empowering staff, which has ensured the stability in the operations of the General Office. His appointment provides consistency in our operations as well as ensures the high level of customer service we offer our Brotherhood. These challenging times will require dynamic leadership from Alpha, and Brother McCaskill provides the Board and I the best partnership to meet the ambitions we have in developing Alpha men into leaders needed to provide superior advocacy and service in our communities.”

Brother McCaskill attended Indiana

University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on a football scholarship, where he was a fouryear letterman in football and two-year letterman in track and field as well as earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and a master’s degrees in sociology.

For more than 20 years, Brother McCaskill, who also serves as an educational consultant, leadership coach, and entrepreneur, has successfully worked in the social service field gaining experience in individual and family therapy, treatment plan design, prevention, as well as team building and organizational leadership development.

“I am honored to accept this appointment and to be able to continue to do the work of Alpha in this capacity,” said Brother McCaskill. “I am also appreciative and incredibly proud of the General Office staff who have come to work every day over the last year with a shared commitment to improving systems and serving this Brotherhood at the highest level. I continue to be inspired by the work Brothers are doing across the country in their communities and will work to ensure the staff at your General Office is able to support that work in a meaningful way.”

2022 Social Committee and Highlights

Do you have social gathering ideas?

Have you visited a black establishment worth sharing? Have you gone out with your LB’s or Other Frater?

2022 Summer Social Highlights

LDI - Alpha Phi Alpha Leadership Development Institute

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region Anthony L. Cheatham Leadership Development Institute-South (ALC-LDISouth) returned to inperson programing after two years of a virtual setting due to the global coronavirus pandemic. ALC-LDI-South was held on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during June 2326, 2022. Under the leadership of Chairman Brother Samuel I. Armstrong, committee members and mentors, thirty-five (35) young men (Ambassadors) were welcomed from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Kansas. Ambassadors included rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Since 1983 the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region Anthony L. Cheatham Leadership Development Institute-South has provided high school students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a university atmosphere. Both intensive and exciting workshops, lectures, small group discussions, interactive seminars, off-site tours, and recreational and cultural activities have been provided over the years to engage and educate mentors and Ambassadors. Ambassadors have been groomed and trained to assume roles as leaders and good citizens in their cohorts and communities.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Leadership Development Institute was founded on the campus of Howard University under the direction of Mu Lambda Chapter.

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.

Message from the Health and Wellness Committee

DC PHIRST PHAMILY LOVE STORY IN THE MAKING...

Our own Brother Guy Durant is getting married and became engaged to one of the Sorors of Neighboring Centennial - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Chapter - Xi Omega.

Brother Durant proposed to Soror Sharon Williams on January 2nd of 2022 and they are planning to wed in Holy Matrimony on December 23rd, 2022. Brothers who wish to donate towards Brother Durant’s wedding can donate to their online wedding registry at:

https://withjoy.com/guysharon/registrylinks

LYLE LOVE CONTINUES ....

RINGING Wedding Bells

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

Gifts From our National Historian Brother Dr. Robert L. Harris, Jr.

The Playmaker

BRO. DERON SNYDER | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2022

If you were assigning odds on a race for Dartmouth’s greatest male athlete, the favorite’s résumé might feature a pair of Super Bowls and the second-most games played for an NFL franchise. Another favorite’s background might include a trio of first-team All-Ivy League selections in one sport, plus a firstteam selection and league championship in a different sport.

Or you could simply circle the athlete who possesses all those attributes, thereby giving the title to Reggie Williams.

“He was just lights-out one of the best football players I’ve ever seen,” says current Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens ’79, who scrimmaged against Williams as a freshman quarterback. A 2007 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame and a recent nominee for the Cincinnati Bengals’ Ring of Honor, Williams stands among the greatest of all Ivy League athletes.

“I had no childhood aspirations of being a pro athlete or anything like that,” the hard-hitting linebacker says. He first touched a football at age 10, during one of the pickup games held on a field near his house in Flint, Michigan. “It’s where the big kids would teach the smaller kids how to play the game.”

He and his game blossomed at Dartmouth, he notes, thanks to the coaching he received. Williams excelled on the gridiron and the mat. Freshman football coach Jerry Berndt,

Linebacker Reggie Williams ’76 grabs the No. 1 spot on our list of the College’s best male athletes.

Photo illustration by Sean McCabe

He and his game blossomed at Dartmouth, he notes, thanks to the coaching he received. Williams excelled on the gridiron and the mat. Freshman football coach Jerry Berndt, who doubled as the wrestling coach, helped convert the fullback to linebacker, and Williams was named captain on the first day of practice. A four-year wrestler, Williams won the Ivy heavyweight championship as a junior and was an All-Ivy selection as a senior.

The football team was dominant, having won three consecutive Ivy League titles when Williams made varsity as a sophomore. His season debut was delayed because a hit-andrun driver clipped him as he walked across a street that summer. But missing three games didn’t stop Williams from leading the team in tackles and being named to the All-Ivy and All-East teams as Dartmouth won its fourth consecutive championship.

The team slipped from its lofty heights, but Williams soared higher. At 6-foot-1 and 228 pounds, he was the Ivy League’s most impactful defender during his career. He still holds Dartmouth’s record for all-time unassisted tackles (243). He’s second in career tackles (370). He was named the team’s most valuable junior and senior, and he was an All-American his final season.

“The Ivy League wasn’t intimidating. The NFL was a tremendous challenge.”

Selected by Cincinnati in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft, Williams began his 14year career by making the All-Rookie team. He started for the Bengals every season and eventually became the franchise’s most productive linebacker. He holds team records for sacks (62.5) and interceptions (16) at his position. He played 206 games, one shy of the team high held by two other players.

Williams says he had to increase his drive in the NFL. “The Ivy League wasn’t intimidating,” he says. “The NFL was a tremendous challenge.” He found ways to crank up the intensity. “I didn’t use any air conditioning during training camp, and I slept on the floor,” he says. “On the day of the game, I never ate. I always had apple pie à la mode the night before the game, like I was a condemned prisoner eating my last meal. My mentality on game day, as a psych major, was constructed to intimidate.”

The Bengals grew to rely on Williams, who played best when the stakes were high and the lights were brightest. He led the team with 11 tackles in Super Bowl XVI, a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Seven years later, in another Super Bowl loss to the Niners, Williams had a team-high 10 tackles and a sack.

His legacy includes two years on the Cincinnati city council—during football season. He later served as an executive in pro football and with the Walt Disney Company.

Williams made a difference wherever he went and remains a Dartmouth legend. As one former teammate, Delaware Gov. John Carney ’78, notes: “He’s the best player physically Hanover has ever seen.”

Deron Snyder wrote about hockey coach Nina Rodgers in the July/August issue. To learn how we selected and ranked Dartmouth’s greatest athletes, click here.

Jewel Heritage Foundation Ceremony

In true Alpha Fashion, la few weekends ago, The Jewels Heritage Foundation held our groundbreaking ceremony at 411 East State Street. We had over 120 guest in attendance including the interim mayor of Ithaca, Alpha Phi Alpha Leadership (Both past and present), the President of Cornell University and the ED of Historic Ithaca. At the very site where our fraternity began, we unveiled what will be a facade of what once stoodThe mother of Alpha, Mrs. Annie and Archie Singleton’s home.

In addition to that: the names of notable alphas, our influence in black history and the names of the other Divine 9. This will become another stop in our pilgrimage to Ithaca .

For more information please go to our website jewelsheritage.org and our IG @ jhp1906

The Mu Lambda Foundation meetings are bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month.

Next meeting is Thursday, September 15, 2022

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

PUMPKIN APPLE COFFEE CAKE WITH STREUSEL

INGREDIENTS

2  CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

2 CUPS WHITE SUGAR

1  TEASPOONS GROUND

CINNAMON

1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

1 TEASPOON GROUND NUTMEG

I/4 TEASPOON SALT

1/2 TEASPOON GROUND GINGER

1/4 TEASPOON GROUND CLOVES

1 CUP PUMPKIN PUREE

1/2 CUP VEGETABLE OIL

2 LARGE EGGS

2 CUPS PEELED AND CHOPPED APPLES

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1/2 CUP WHITE SUGAR

2 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

1/4 TEASPOON GROUND

CINNAMON

4 TEASPOONS COLD UNSALTED BUTTER

DIRECTIONS:

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F (175 DEGREES C).

GREASE A 9X13-INCH BAKING PAN.

COMBINE FLOUR, WHITE SUGAR, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, NUTMEG, SALT, GINGER, AND CLOVES FOR CAKE IN A LARGE BOWL.

COMBINE PUMPKIN, OIL, AND EGGS IN A MEDIUM BOWL. ADD TO DRY INGREDIENTS; STIR JUST UNTIL MOISTENED. STIR IN APPLES. SPOON BATTER INTO THE PREPARED PAN.

COMBINE SUGAR, FLOUR, AND CINNAMON FOR TOPPING IN A SMALL BOWL. ADD BUTTER AND

CUT IN UNTIL CRUMBLY.

SPRINKLE OVER THE BATTER. BAKE IN THE PREHEATED OVEN UNTIL A TOOTHPICK INSERTED INTO THE CENTER COMES OUT CLEAN, 35 TO 40 MINUTES.

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!

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POMEGRANATE WHISKEY SOUR

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2 oz. (60ml) Whiskey

• 1 oz. (30ml) Lemon Juice

• 1 oz. (30ml) Pomegranate Simple Syrup

• Garnish: Lemon Wheel/Pomegranate Seeds

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• PREPARATION

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

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

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• DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Brother 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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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

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 check-ups 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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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.

Message from the Editor

I WILL NEED YOUR HELP!

My Brothers....

I am taking on the daunting task of “carrying the torch” and I need your help to ensure I can capture our stories for the 99th year of our chapter’s existence!

Your Stories, Your images, Your articles ALL MATTER. I want to thank you in advance for engaging with the Torch. SHARE IT READ IT

CARRY the name of ALPHA HIGH, I am depending on you!

Bro. LaRoche

BRO. MIKAEL LAROCHE 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

GOODWILL 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

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.

9/24/2022

AREA EVENTS

MAAC IMDP Training 9:30AM EST Zoom

9/24/2022 Eastern Region Staff Meeting 9:00AM EST Camden, NJ (Rutgers Univ.)

10/1/2022 MAAC IMDP Training 9:30AM EST Zoom

11/5/2022 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