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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?
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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?
BRO DESMOND WILLIAMS (Sp00)
Q1. I was inspired by the hard working and charismatic brothers I met at Howard. There were not many of them on campus, but they were busy, and influential. One, in particular Desmond Dunham, took me under his wing and was super kind and helpful to me.
Q2. Mu Lambda was intimidating. The brothers were much older. It was very business oriented, and it was hard to find a voice, eventhough all my sponsors and recommenders came through the chapter. In retrospect that is a lot less a reflection on Mu Lambda than how I viewed the world. I had to learn to slow things down and find a lane that would allow me to contribute.
Q3 It is definitely Leroy Lowery. He is measured and has a great demeanor. He is always smiling and is the definition of a Brother’s brother!
Q4 I cannot answer that. I think bros, my friends and colleagues are responsible for making those assertions. My job is just to work and do my part. I do not get caught up or preoccupied with who feels what way, or who will say what?
I will like to thank Bro. Desmond Williams for taking the time to respond to these questions. and invite all Mu Lambda initiated Brothers to take a stab at these reflective questions and submit their four answers to the Torch. I look forward to hearing more responses from the brotherhood.
- Bro. M. LaRoche Editor
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, March 10, 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
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