Mu Lambda Torch - April 2023

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!

www.mulambda.org

In this Issue

Torch Cover

1 Chapter Cover Image

2 In this Issue

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

4 The Presidents’ Message

5 The Vice-Presidents’ Message

7 Welcome Spring 23 - The Centennial Nine

9 Chapter Birthdays January - March!

11. Block Clean Up - Rain or Shine!

13. Mu Lambda is SERVICE!

14. Black Swans - Brother in the Arts

16. Beta Chapter Recap

20. HEALTH & WELLNESS MARCH 2023

23 Mu Lambda’s Brotherhood Corner Spotlight

25. Renaissance - Mu Lambda Centennial Reminder

27 Federal Donation Info to Mu Lambda Foundation

31. Cherry Crunch Dessert Recipe

34. Chapter Brother Business Advertisements

44. Message from the Editor

45. Espirt 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.

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

APRIL MESSAGE

Greetings Brothers,

A special extension of greetings and congratulations to the Mu Lambda Chapter centennial line year initiates. I think you Brothers will make great contributions to the Chapter and the Fraternity’s as a whole as well as the Alpha experience being of great development to you as individuals. That we all live up to and actively execute on our mission “Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.”

Congratulations as well to Beta and Mu Lambda Chapters winners of the MAAC Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award for fraternal year 2022-2023. At the almost 100 year mark of collaboration that is a good look. I am hopeful we can keep it going and improve on it for another 100. I look forward to us doing well at the Eastern Region Convention later this month.

I also want to acknowledge the upcoming 99th Birthday of Brother Arlester Brown a 1980 initiate of the Mu Lambda Chapter and thank him for his years of doing the good works as an Alpha Man.

Fraternally,

Tony

Wilson

Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President (8-B-86)

2022 - 2023

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter

SPRING ‘23

We welcome Mu Lambda’s Spring 23 line to our chapter! With multiple veterans, and working professionals, we are proud to guide the nine new brothers to the light of ALPHA. We welcome, Bros. Stanley Smith, Brother Randall Clarke, Todd Valentine, Theodore Darlington, Jonathan Brown, James Morgan III (line president) , Anthony Goliday, Frederick Rogers, and Noah Harris.

It is our duty to continue to nurture the futures of these brothers. They are amazing additions to our chapter and fraternal bond.

Please continue to extend your congratulations to the CENTENNIAL NINE. Continue to guide, continue to create a space for the BETTER MAKING OF THESE MEN!

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. https://houseofruth.org

CHAPTER BIRTHDAYS

APRIL

Bro. Arlester Brown - 1st

Bro. Ali Roberts - 2nd

Bro. Jamison Taylor - 3rd

Bro. Swain Riley - 3rd

Bro. Jeffery Taylor - 4th

Bro. Jeffery Fleming - 5th

Bro. Sean Plater - 5th

Bro. Thomas Duckenfield - 6th

Bro. Miguel Capers - 8th

Bro. Ralph Tyson -9th

Bro. Alexander Pullen - 9th

Bro. Vincent Orange - 11th

Bro. John Mabry - 22nd

Bro. DeAngelo Copeland - 22nd

Bro. Adrian James - 25th

Bro. Junious Whitaker - 25th

Bro. Cheo Scott - 26th

MAY

Bro. Lavert Seabron - 2nd

Bro. Arthur King - 5th

Bro. Lucius Brown - 5th

Bro. Ethan Gums - 10th

Bro. Reginald Salter - 13th

Bro. Gregory Hutchings - 13th

Bro. Lewis Barnes - 21st

Bro. Philip Jones - 25th

Bro. Kelvin McClinton - 29th

Bro. Byron L. Williams - 30th

Bro. Brent Radcliffe - 30th

JUNE

Bro. LeRoy Lowery - 5th

Bro. Rodney Wallace - 7th

Bro. Chinelo Cambron - 7th

Bro. Damion Rowe - 11th

Bro. Larry Sanders - 11th

Bro. Mario Simpson - 13th

Bro. Antonio King - 15th

Bro. Derrick Thomas - 15th

Bro. Keith Montgomery - 16th

Bro. Xavier Amos -18th

Bro. Sean Perkins - 19th

Bro. Joesph Gibbs - 20th

Bro. John Johnson - 22nd

Bro. Carlos DeBose - 23rd

Bro. Zurick Smith - 23rd

Bro. Gerard Williams - 24th

LAMBDA & THE MAAC AWARDS

On Saturday March, 18th 2023, at the MAAC District Staff Meeting, Mu Lambda and Beta Chapters were awarded the Charles H Wesley Brotherhood Award! Therefore, we will be representing the MAAC at the Eastern Region Convention next month in Hampton VA. Special thanks to Bro. James Harmon and Bro. Ryan Hall (Beta Chapter President) for their work in leading the charge!

Congratulations goes to Iota Upsilon Lambda (IUL) for being awarded Alumni Chapter for the Year and Dr. Bro Anton Bizzell for his Alumni Brother of the Year Award.

Although, we were not awarded Alumni Chapter/Brother of the Year, our presentations were top notch and we realized some takeaways that will benefit Mu Lambda’s future planning/ programming.

I want to thank all Brothers involved on the Awards committee; however, special thanks goes to Brothers Mikael LaRoche, Jeffrey Taylor, and Samuel Armstrong. Your time and commitment are applauded and appreciated. Thank you.

Bro. Joseph Gibbs, Member at Large

901-240-9039

MU LAMBDA BLOCK CLEAN UP

Mu Lambda to Brothers, continue to exemplify our commitment to service— despite inclement weather or obstacles! In partnership with the Mayors “Clean Streets DC” initiative, Brothers conducted a muchneeded cleanup at our adopted street in Southeast.

Bro. Jeffery Taylor - Community Service Chair

MU LAMBDA IS SERVICE

With three weeks to go, we have passed 50% of our fundraising goal ($2589/$4000) for the upcoming 4/23 March for Babies/Dimes, DC! Congratulations Bro. Corresponding Secretary Samuel Armstrong for maining this week’s top spot in our fundraising leaderboard for the upcoming March For Babies with a total of $751 raised!

($4000 Team Fundraising Goal): Please register to fundraise and share with your network so we can continue our strong tradition of supporting this National Program of the Fraternity!

April 23, 2023 All available Brothers are asked to participate in the actual March for Babies on Sunday April 23!

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Check-in opens at 8:00 AM

Where: Nationals Park

1500 S Capitol St SE , Washington, DC 20009

Reminder:

Bro. Swain Riley is collecting socks for Veterans at our April General Body Meeting on Thursday 4/6/2023

BLACK SWAN - Bro Adrian Vincent James

As the first African American to dance with the Houston Ballet, I had an interview on art, race and social justice in the ballet world sponsored by the LINKS during the last week of Women’s History Month . I spoke on my experience navigating and excelling in a world historically challenged with issues of opportunity, equity and inclusion of underrepresented artists, managers and administrators. The interview can be found at : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lqNI485aWkciyFj48yo1xiSAiHGxVVlM/view

ALPHA LOVE

Brotherhood is real

It grows a boy and a man into a man

It shows through Brotherhood

That you are loved

For who you are and can be

It’s the support

the unconditional love

The kindness

The calls and conversations

Through good times and bad Brothers are here and there

For you and with you

Supporting you

Holding you

Lifting you up

Showing you and us

That we are here for you

We are here for each other

The common ground

Of brotherhood

Without our brothers

What do we have

With brothers what do we have

Each other

The support

The mechanisms

The belief that it’s possible

We can achieve the impossible

Dream!

We can reach the mountain top for our brother

For whatever it is for you, my brother

Because as brothers

Because we are brothers

We will walk together

Talk together

Build on one another

My Brother!

ALPHA Love ‘06

Bro. Daniel Mushala

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Bro. Isaac Prentice is apart of the Buffalo Soldiers, Chaplain Captain Henry Vinton Plummer Chapter. They held their Annual Western Disco Scholarship Fundraiser on the 1st of April at the American Legion Post 60 in Laurel, MD. To learn more about the Chaplain Captain Henry Vinton Plummer Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers please

BETA CHAPTER MARCH RECAP

-On March 4th, the current Brothers of Beta Chapter and the Beta Chapter Alumni Association (BCAA) attended Howard University’s Charter Day Dinner.

The event celebrated the chartering of HU and served as a great fellowship event with current and former alumni of the University, many of whom are members of Mu Lambda chapter as well.

-On March 14th, International Pi day (3.14) Brothers participated in the “Pi An Alpha” fundraiser on the main yard of Howard University.

Funds raised from this went toward the Scholarship program for the Brother 2 Brother Youth Conference.

-On March 14th-17th, In honor of Woman’s History month, Beta Chapter held a Feminine Hygiene Products drive on campus. On the final day, Brothers donated all the materials they collected and donated it to a woman’s shelter

-On March 16th, The Brothers held a Resume and Cover Letter workshop, as well as offer free headshots to all Howard Students that attended the event.

-On March 19th, Beta Chapter as well as Mu Lambda Chapter, Won the Charles H. Wesley Award at the MAAC District Conference.

-On March 20th, Beta Chapter held “Flossing Into: The Social Determinants of Oral Health” program.

The program was held in conjunction with the Howard University Pre-Dental Society and focused on learning about oral health and what leads to numerous diseases, as well give out free dental supplies.

In Current/upcoming news:

Beta Chapter would like to Congratulate Bro. Dylan Thomas and Bro. Julius Shanks, (Both members of the newly initiated Spring 2023 line) on their recent campus election victories!

Bro. Thomas was elected as the Executive President of the School of Business

Bro. Shanks was elected as the Vice President of the College of Fine Arts

And last but certainly not least, Beta Chapter would like to Congratulate Bro. Mahlon West (16-B-22) on become the 47th Mr. Howard University.

In the last 5 years, 4 out of 5 Mr. Howard’s have been Brothers of Beta Chapter.

Final announcement:

The Brothers of Beta would like to invite all members of Mu Lambda Chapter to Beta Chapter’s SP2023 Neophyte Presentation this Friday, April 7th at 3pm on the main yard of Howard University.

CELEBRATION & AN INVITATION TO 99 YEARS OF JOY & JUBILATION

Brothers, You are cordially invited to the 99th birthday Celebration for our own, Brother and Rev. Dr. Arlester Brown

Come out on the 22 April 2023

2pm - 4pm

(Sunday Best Attire)

National United Methodist Church 3401 Nebraska Avenue

Washington, DC 20007

Please RSVP by 14 April 2023

Elma Coleman 540-287.5362 email - Elma.coleman@gmail.com

Health & Wellness| BROs KEEPER

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

Alcohol Awareness Month is organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Started in 1987 with the intention of targeting college-aged students who might be drinking too much as part of their newfound freedom, it has become a national movement to draw attention to the causes and effects of alcoholism on a whole.

Across the nation:

• 26.45% individuals 18 and older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month (typically 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men in about 2 hours

• (An Estimated) 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually

• alcohol-impaired driving fatalities accounts for 31% of overall driving fatalities.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long term. The exact cause of IBS is unknown.

Only a small number of people with IBS have severe symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress. More-severe symptoms can be treated with medication and counseling.

Symptoms of IBS vary; the most common include:

• Abdominal pain, cramping or bloating that is related to passing a bowel movement

• Changes in appearance of bowel movement

• Changes in how often you are having a bowel movement

More-serious symptoms include:

• Diarrhea at night

• Rectal bleeding

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Unexplained vomiting

• Pain that isn’t relieved by passing gas or a bowel movement

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Autism refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitivebehaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. Autism is a spectrum disorder with many subtypes, most influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.

Signs of autism usually appear by age 2 or 3. Some associated development delays can appear even earlier, and often, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Research shows that early intervention leads to positive outcomes later in life for people with autism.

THE MU LAMBDA BROS’ CORNER

Who or what inspired you to join Alpha Phi Alpha?

When you think back to your initial days of joining the fraternity, what is the word or phrase you would use to best describe the Mu Lambda chapter?

Who is or was your greatest inspiration in the chapter?

When the next edition of the Mu Lambda chapter’s history is written-what will your page say of your legacy or presence in the chapter?

because of the chapter’s connection to Howard. While I’ve not always been active in the chapter (I was OLA and general member for several years) I’ve always felt at home when I visited Mu Lambda. Brothers like Leroy Lowery were always men that I’ve admired and have expressed brotherly love towards me. That is why I’ve decided to return home this year.

Q3 Not sure if I have one single inspiration. As I mentioned, Brother Lowery was always someone I’ve admired. There have been several chapter brothers who I am friends withand we have shared good and bad times together. Brothers like Gregory Parks, JasonCallaman, Dana Gresham, and Andre Wells. As well as my own Mu Lambda line brother, Damion Rowe; who I have known since our college days.

Q4 That Eric Mitchell is a Brother’s brother

BRO ERIC MITCHELL (Sp99)

Q1 Alpha has always been in my heart. My dad is an Alpha, pledged Delta Beta (BCC). Although he never pressed the fraternity on me, I was always surrounded by great Alpha men. Once I arrived on Howard’s campus, I was Inspired by Beta Chapter’s connection to our African roots and how those brothers carried themselves on campus as leaders. That confirmed it for me that I must seek the light. From that point on, I knew that I was going to be an Alpha man.

Q2 I would best described Mu Lambda as legacy. I entered Mu Lambda in 1999

FEDERAL DONATIONS TO MU LAMBDA

Brothers, it is that time of year when we begin to think in the spirit of giving and giving thanks. In that spirit, the Mu Lambda Foundation participates in two key funding programs through which federal and District of Columbia employees can share the gift of the giving.

The Combined Federal Campaign - CFC (https://www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign) is a resource that allows U.S. government employees to make regular payroll deductions in support of the Mu Lambda Foundation and its charitable and community service programs.

The DC One Fund (https://os.dc.gov/page/dc-one-fund-each-one-give-one) provides an opportunity for employees of the District of Columbia to do the same. All donations through these funds are tax deductible and deducted from your paycheck regularly. What could be an easier or better way to support the programs you care about?

As open season begins for 2023, you may plan your weekly, biweekly, or monthly contributions to the Mu Lambda Foundation by contributing to charity number 66770 in the CFC, and number 9556 in the DC One Fund.

Let’s make 2023 the best year yet for supporting youth and abused women in the DC area. Thank you for your continued support.

Bro. Kent Benjamin

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

Next meeting is Thursday, April 10, 2022

Next meeting is Saturday, April 8, 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 has participated in the sessions, and all sessions are chaired by our own Bro. Ryle Bell.

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

CHERRY CRUNCH DESSERT

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup butter, softened

• 1 cup chopped pecans

Filling:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Topping:

2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until crumbly; stir in pecans. Press crust mixture evenly into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.

3. Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

4. Meanwhile, beat confectioner's sugar and cream cheese together in a large bowl until combined. Fold in thawed whipped topping; stir in vanilla bean paste.

5. Spread cream cheese filling over cooled crust; top with cherry pie filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Total Sugars

2 g

Thursday, January 5 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 7 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, January 18 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, February 2 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, February 4 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, February 16 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, February 16 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, March 2 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, March 4 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, March 15 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, March 30 Game Night

Wednesday, April 13 -16 Eastern Region Convention

Thursday, April 6 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, April 8 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, April 19 Eboard Meeting

Thursday,April 20 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, May 4 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, May 6 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, May 17 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, June 1 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, June 3 Alpha Wives Meeting

Thursday, June 15 Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, June 21 Eboard Meeting

Monday, June 19 Juneteenth Day

July 26 - 30 97th General Convention

July 2023 Chapter Vacation

August 2023 Chapter Vacation

Thursday, September 7 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, September 9 Alpha Wives Meeting

Thursday, September 14 Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, September 20 Eboard Meeting

Saturday, September 30 Centennial Celebration

Sunday, October 1 100th Charter Day

Thursday, October 5 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, October 7 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, October 18 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, October 19 Foundation Meeting

Thursday, November 2 Chapter Meeting

Saturday, November 11 Alpha Wives Meeting

Wednesday, November 15 Eboard Meeting

Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day

Thursday,December 7 Chapter Meeting

Monday, December 4 Founders’ Day

Saturday , December 9 Alpha Wives Meeting

Thursday, December 14 Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, December 20 EBoard Meeting

Sunday, December 25 Christmas

BROTHER MALCOLM CARTER 6-B-87 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC, MU LAMBDA CHAPTER

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Message from the Editor

THANK YOU,

My Brothers, Readers and Supporters.... Happy April

April showers bring May flowers! This month I will like to shower all of our readers with continued praise for supporting Mu Lambda and our initiatives. Continue to create opportunities to expand our community service, impactful influence, and furthering of our mission and vision.

Every month that i have a chance to edit this magazine, I give way to the stories of my brothers and their activities as ALPHA MEN. I get to read and see the value of each brother. To this end, I want to pass the Torch on, to encourage the same learning experiences, fun new stories, and fraternal bond.

Fraternally,

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

Bro. LaRoche Editor in Chief

GOODWILL IS THE MONARCH OF THIS HOUSE

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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.