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Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark April 2014

WHATS INSIDE

Presidents Message - pg2Calendar of Events - pg3Honoring 25 + - pg6

Nutrition Facts - pg10Chaplain’s Report - pg11DC One Fund - pg 18

Sons of Akhenaten Turn 1!

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The Spring 2013 line had a little gathering at the chapter house to celebrate their first year in the house of Alpha.

President’s MessageI am listed as the 50th president of Mu Lambda. Based upon information and conversations, I understand there are 15 living past presidents of Mu Lambda: James T. Speight, Jr.; Harold Sims (The Chaplain, Brother Butler, had an opportunity to speak with Brother Sims’ wife. See the Chaplain’s report page ??); Eddie Madison; William E. Calbert; Vernon Gill; LeRoy Lowery, III; C.C. Jones; Vincent Orange; Melvin White; James Haynes; Rudolph Harris; Edwin Norwood, III; James McDonald; Timothy Fitzgerald; and Kwame Ulmer. These brothers should be thanked for their unselfish service to the fraternity and the chapter. Having walked in their shoes, I can tell you it is no easy task.

These brothers paved the way for my tenure as president – one that is quickly coming to a close. As strange as it may sound – although I am not seeking re-election, I have enjoyed my term as president of this illustrious chapter.

The brothers of Mu Lambda have worked extremely hard with few complaints and for that I thank you. My message this month is about you and our collective efforts this fraternal year.

(con’t pg 21)

C H A P T E R N E W S

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Calendar of EventsApril 3rd - Chapter Mtg - ML House - 7:06pmApril 5th - Black & Gold GalaApril 12th - Alpha Wives Card PartyApril 15th - Foundation MtgApril 16th - Exec Brd MtgMay 2nd - Chapter Mtg - ML HouseMay 21st - Exec Brd MtgSat June 7th - Chap Mtg - ML House NOON

Any Submissions, Questions or Concerns for The Torch can be addressed to

MLTorch1923@Gmail.com

Congratulations- Bro. Art Fields was recently promoted as Deputy Chief of Youth Engagement for District of Columbia Public Schools, as he currently holds a PhD from Capella University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Howard University, and is currently enrolled as a full-time student in Georgetown University’s Executive Masters in Leadership program. As an educator, he takes tremendous pride in opportunities in his professional and personal life to shape and mold young minds through guidance and mentorship.

- Brother Keith Hinnant was recently promoted to Vice President of Direct Marketing at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Brother Hinnant is responsible for the foundation’s direct mail fundraising efforts, with an annual budget of $14,000,000. He has worked for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 15 years and is the first African-American to be promoted to VP at the foundation. He graduated in 1994 with a B.S. in Marketing from Frostburg State University and received an M.B.A. in Marketing from Kennesaw State University in 1997.

M L E V E N T S

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Men CAN Cook!Highlights from the joint program between the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the Xi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. The event was a cooking competition featuring an array of men from the DC area with samples of their signature dishes for the ticket buyers.

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Sorors and Volunteers,

The EYL Community Summit sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter and Rho Mu Omega Chapter would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone that volunteered for the Emerging Young Leaders Summit on yesterday and contributed in making the event the success that it was.  Thanks to your generosity in donating your time, contributions, and talent we were able to encourage our youth to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math as well as to inspire them to set goals and achieve their dreams. Xi Omega and Rho Mu Omega Chapters are very appreciative of the service you gave to the Metropolitan Washington, DC community and the EYL Community Summit.  Again, Thank You.

Sisterly,Sorors Katrina Dixon and Daphne KingOutreach Subcommittee Co-Chairs

Brothers Keeper:Words of thanks and gratitude were expressed to the chapter from Brother Jamison Fort and his family. Bro. Fort (8BAFA06) and his wife Cara (Delta Sigma Theta) are newlyweds who have just started their life and family together. They had their house destroyed in a fire from a gas leak. Unfortunately a neighbor did not survive. Their nine month old daughter, Aria, who is normally home with the baby sitter, was not home on this particular day.Mu Lambda partnered with the Annapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated help. Two large boxes containing shoes; clothes for the mother, father, and baby; pampers; gift cards; and checks were shipped to family. Brothers and Deltas also contributed to the family through the online donation site.

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Name/Initiation Chapter/Initiation Date

80 Years In AlphaEason, Jr., John C. - Gamma 12/11/1931

75 Years in AlphaHafford, Willam M. - Beta Omicron 12/5/1936

65 Years in AlphaDawson, Jr., Horace G. - Nu 10/31/1946Wood, Garnett - Beta Gamma 4/1/1948Safrit, Sterling H. - Beta 5/11/1948Brice, Julius H. - Beta Delta 12/7/1948Gadsden, Elbert D. - Xi 1/4/1949De Lanine, Sr., Franklin P. - Gamma Psi 2/10/1949Adams, James B. - Beta Theta 4/1/1949

60 Years in AlphaScipio, Rudolph - Beta Epsilon 11/22/1950Seabron, Mr. Lavert C. - Beta Alpha 12/7/1951Bowling, Jr., Wiley E. - Beta Epsilon 2/29/1952McGee, Willie - Beta Omicron 5/1/1952Wilson, Yettekov - Beta 5/19/1952Bennett, Carl - Beta Kappa 4/23/1953George, Jr., Theodore R. - Beta 12/8/1953Sands, Sr., Douglas B. - Beta Alpha 12/11/1953Montgomery, Lawrence K. - Beta Alpha 12/11/1953Gladden, Major P. - Beta Alpha 4/1/1954Harris, Dr. Rudolph - Beta Sigma 4/3/1954Speight, Jr., James T. - Beta Epsilon 5/1/1954Donegan, Charles E. - Theta 10/1/1954

50 Years in AlphaValentine, Fred L.- Beta Omicron 4/30/1955Roberts, Talmadge - Beta 5/10/1955English, Dr. Richard A. - Alpha Beta 10/28/1955Pendergrass, Alphonso W. - General Organization 4/14/1956Ampy, Dr. Franklin R. - Beta Gamma 4/21/1956Hunigan, Curtis A. - Beta Beta 7/28/1956Carter, Mr. Dickie S. - Beta Sigma 4/6/1957Booker, Sylvester C. - Beta 12/14/1957Magwood, Clarence E. - Omicron 6/1/1958Donaldson, James A. - Nu 10/11/1958Page, William T. - Gamma Pi 12/6/1958Mitchell, Phd., Tyrone D. - Beta Phi 4/12/1959Haynes, James R. - Alpha Chi 12/21/1959Richardson, Robert E. - Delta Rho 4/18/1960Ransome, Jr., J. R. - Alpha Chi 10/31/1960Littlejohn, Willie A. - Gamma Mu 12/14/1960Geathers, Elmer D. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 3/10/1961Gill, Vernon S. - Beta 4/30/1961Richardson, Chesley R. - Alpha Upsilon 11/30/1961Ingram, Vedoster - Beta 4/8/1962Cole, Jr., Dr. O. J. - Beta 4/14/1962Ford, Mr. Louis A. - Beta 4/16/1962Thomas, William D. - Beta Delta 11/12/1962Blassengale, Clyde - Beta 4/6/1963Peaco, Jr., James W. - Beta 4/6/1963Wright, Clarence L. Zeta - Tau Lambda 4/18/1963Johnson, III, Mr. Campbell C. - Delta Omicron 6/1/1963Flowers, Ronald S. - Delta Beta 12/3/1963Glee, Jr., Ulysses S. - Beta Nu 12/1/1964

Mu Lambda brothers with 25 or more years in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

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A sample of the brothers honored for their 50 + years in Alpha

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25 Years in AlphaJackson, Leroy - Nu 10/13/1967Wynn, John G. Epsilon - Nu Lambda 11/30/1967Oakes, Vernon - Beta Theta 12/18/1967Tyler, Lee A. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1968Rogers, Michael C. - Alpha Phi 12/12/1968Braxton, Mr. Ronald E. - Xi 3/28/1969Dodson, III, Norris A. - Sigma 4/1/1970Batts, Richard E. - Beta Epsilon 5/1/1970Brown, Jr., Dr. Lucius L. - Alpha Phi 11/24/1971Lyons, Harold A. - Eta Upsilon 1/13/1972Calbert, William E. - Mu Lambda 5/1/1972Brown, II, Robert M. - Mu Lambda 5/12/1972Lincoln, Charles H. - Alpha Omicron 11/1/1973Carter, Mr. Michael A. - Theta Zeta 5/26/1974Cooper, Lonnie - Gamma Zeta 5/1/1975Suber, Mr. Herbert L. - Gamma Beta 11/17/1976Bell, Dr. Ryle A. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 4/1/1977Johnson, Leroy E. - Mu Lambda 5/1/1977Jackson, Mr. Malcolm D. - Delta Phi 11/11/1977Hall, Julius - Alpha Mu 4/23/1978Orange, Sr., Vincent B. - Nu Chi 5/6/1978Laney, Frederick J. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1978Reed, Kwame O. - Eta Alpha Lambda 3/2/1979Clark, Melvin L. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1979Davis, Mr. Larry D. - Kappa Gamma 11/8/1979Banks, Dr. David - Delta Zeta 11/14/1979Douglas, A. G. - Zeta Omicron Lambda 3/1/1980Powell, Mr. Juan H. - Beta 3/22/1980

Brown, Arlester - Mu Lambda 4/1/1980Walker, Jacob R. - Beta 3/1/1981Thornton, III, Dr. Samuel E. - Mu Xi 12/1/1981Wilson, Mr. James O. - Beta 3/1/1982Jones, III, Mr. Clinton C. - Mu Zeta 3/19/1982Powers, Dr. Carlos H. - Mu Sigma 3/21/1982McGriff, Dr. Lloyd T. - Beta 3/26/1983Joyner, William M. - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Lowery, III, Mr. LeRoy - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Gardner, Jr., Wendell P. - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Cotton, Dr. Paul A. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 3/23/1985Whitley, Walter - Sigma 4/12/1985Washington, Mr. Kenneth A. - Zeta Nu 4/12/1985Revis, Lamar D. - Xi Alpha Lambda 4/15/1985Stroble, Mr. Kelvin M. - Theta Nu 7/8/1985Wilson, Mr. John A. - Beta 2/15/1986Gilmore, Brent S. - Beta 2/15/1986Carter, Malcolm - Beta 3/21/1987Chapple, Kevin L. - Theta Iota 5/22/1987White, Mr. Melvin - Pi Lambda 2/28/1988Gaither, Thomas E. - Mu Lambda 5/18/1988

***If you have 25 or more years in the fraternity and your name does not appear on this list, please see Brother Timothy Fitzgerald, Membership

Chair***

N U T R I T I O N N O T E S

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I suspect there was a time when all of us had an opinion about what is right…RIGHT?

However, after reading some Supreme Court legal arguments and dissenting arguments, for the same issue, I began to question my perception of RIGHT. Both arguments seemed right to me until I realized that, in this instance, RIGHT was an OPINION.

What about THE RIGHT NUTRITION. Is it RIGHT or OPINION?

If air and water are included as a nutritional need, does opinion become relevant? For example, human survival, without air is about 3+ minutes and without water about three to five days. If this is The Right Nutrition, opinions about the need for air and water become irrelevant, RIGHT? WRONG?

While no one debates the need for air, one of the most frequent opinions I hear about water is that: everyone should drink “eight glasses of water a day.” In reality the critical variables that determine body water needare: body weight, diet, age, level of physical exertion. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC in the fourth edition of her publication “Prescription for Nutritional Healing“ states that: “Approximately one pint of liquid is lost each day through exhaling. If you do not take in enough water to

maintain fluid balance, every bodily function can be impaired. And the more active you are, the more water you must consume in order to keep your body’s water level in balance”.

Case closed?

Does this mean YOU need more or less than eight glasses of water a day. Not quite. While the absolute need for adequate water intake is acknowledged, to sustain life, there are varied opinions on water type, source and availability. For example, there is: Artesian Water, Bottled Water, Deionized or Demineralized Water, Filtered Water, Fluoridated Water, Ground Water, Hard Water, Mineral Water, Natural Spring Water, Purified Water, Steam-Distilled Water, Sparkling Water, Tap Water, Soft Water, Vitamin Water and various mixtures of each.

So what’s a Brother to do? Do your own research. This includes consulting with appropriate health care professionals before making water intake decisions. For example, if you increase your water intake your urine output should also increase.

My personal research suggest I drink Steam-Distilled Water. This is boiled vaporized water without the bacteria, viruses, chemicals, minerals, and pollutants found in some drinking water. I drink a minimum of ½ my

body weight in ounces daily AND whenever I am thirsty. In the past I have used a water filtration system for my drinking water-reverse osmosis and/or ceramic filtration systems. If you decide to purchase a water treatment unit, contact NSF International or the Water Quality Association. These are nonprofit testing and certification organizations that can verify Manufacturers claims. I also use Vitamin/Mineral Supplements as an adjunct to my water intake. But I also avoid drinking sports and energy drinks as a water substitute. This includes tea, coffee and alcohol. While these beverages do contain water, they may also contain dehydrating agents.

And whatever you do don’t underestimate the value of water as a disease prevention agent. Researcher F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.in his publication “Your Body’s Many Cries for WATER” believes:

”CHRONIC… DEHYDRATION IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF ALMOST ALL…MAJOR DISEASES OF THE

Bro. Rod RichardsonCertification: Holistic Nutrition

PractitionerCertified Herbal Abstract SpecialistCertification: Fitness and Nutrition

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Brothers,! Holy Week is just around the corner! I pray that each of you have committed to fasting in some way. Holy week is the last week of Lent, the week immediately preceding Easter or Resurrection Sunday. it begins with Palm Sunday (or Passion Sunday). Palm Sunday observes the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds who were in Jerusalem for Passover waving palm branches and proclaiming him (Jesus) as the messianic king. Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday is often celebrated during Holy Week. Maundy Thursday is remembered as the time Jesus ate a final meal with his disciples. The term Maundy comes form the Latin word mandatum which means “to give,” “to entrust”. You should recall, on this day, Jesus washed his disciples feet to illustrate humility and the spirit of servanthood. ! Good Friday, or Holy Friday is the day in which the church commemorates Jesus’ arrest, his trial, crucifixion and suffering, death, and burial. (If you are Baptist bred you should know about this day to a great extent). Often times we commemorate this day by attending Good Friday services in which the traditional use of scripture is based on the Seven Last Words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. As we are approaching Holy Week, I wanted to provide you with study scriptures. Please see below:

Lenton Season Study Scriptures (April 1, 2014 - April 19, 2014)

Tuesday, April 1 1 John 5:14-15

Wednesday, April 2 Psalm 37:1-9

Thursday, April 3 Romans 8:1-10

Friday, April 4 Psalm 29:11

Saturday, April 5 1 Corinthians 10:13

Monday, April 7 James 1:2-4

Tuesday, April 8 Matthew 22:34-39

Wednesday, April 9 Colossians 3:17

Thursday, April 10 Psalm 27

Friday, April 11 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Saturday, April 12 Romans 8:28-30

Monday, April 14 John 3:14-17

Tuesday, April 15 Matthew 16:21-27

Wednesday, April 16 John 10:14-18

Thursday, April 17 Matthew 26:36-46

Friday, April 18 Mark 15:25-39

Saturday, April 19 Philippians 2:5-11

As always, remember to pray for each other. I spoke with Mrs. Sims, the wife of Brother Harold Sims, former ML Chapter President, he was in intensive care and is in rehab at the moment.Please pray for our dear Brother and his wife.

Brother ButlerML Chaplain

Brother ,

82nd Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of

Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityThe 82nd Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., themed"Reconciling Leadership & Brotherhood," will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. Please click here for the Official 2014 Convention Call OR click here to Registerfor the convention which will be held at the Hilton-Baltimore on April 24-27, 2014. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS February 15, 2014 and there is NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.

This year's convention will feature the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Impact Luncheon, Leadership Development Institute as well as a C2C Career & Graduate School Fair.

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED for this Convention so you are encouraged to REGISTER EARLY!

The brothers of Baltimore are planning to make AlphaEast"s return to Baltimore one of our best conventions ever. The 2014 Baltimore Convention is one you don't want to miss.

Fraternally,

R. Anthony MillsEastern Region Vice President

Brandon R. JohnsonAssistant Eastern Region Vice President

D I R E C T O R Y

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National Programs completed:

• A Voteless People is a Hopeless People - Special guest speaker Ms. Khyla Craine Esquire, legal fellow at the NAACP office of the General Counsel February 6, 2014.

• Voter Registration Drive completed January 18, 2014, during the MLK Holiday weekend

• Go to High School Go to College - Brother 2 Brother Youth Conference in conjunction with Beta Chapter November 15, 2013.

• Founded the Henry Arthur Callis Academy to educate young men and prepare them for college. The academy started with the 12th grade and will add 11th graders in 2014-2015, 10th graders in 2015-2016, and 9th graders in 2016-2017. The young men are taught college preparatory work. Mu Lambda pays $1,000 per participant for each young man to attend the academy, where they are also provided a well-balanced meal.

• The G Project, encouraging boys to be Gentlemen and to strive for greatness. From September 23 – September 27, brothers volunteered in mentoring young men within the S.E. DC community. This program and the activities performed fall under the auspice of Go to High School, Go to College.

• Go To High School Go To College – Mu Lambda mentors and educates high school seniors every Sunday. October 2013 through April 2014

• Project Alpha - Held at Hart Middle School in SE Washington DC January 25, 2014.

• Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda held two symposiums on Wills and Estates.

• Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda brothers removed snow and ice during winter 2014 storms.

• Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda brothers made financial contributions as well as clothes, shoes, and gift cards for a brother who lost his house in a fire in March 2014

Community Service

• DC Beautification Day at elementary school in SW DC – August 2013.

• Participated in the March on Washington.

• Hosted Congressional Black Caucus social.

• Attended Phi Beta Sigma’s 100 year Founder’s Day event.

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• Provided box lunches to Shiloh Baptist Church for the March on Washington.

• AIDS Walk Washington (Chapter raised and donated over $200 to Whitman-Walker Health).

• Capital Area Food Bank Mu Lambda (over 30 brothers participated).

• Child and Family Services - Toy Drive and Delivery – December 2013.

• Served as volunteers for Frederick Douglass 196th Birthday Celebration.

• Clean The Block (over 60 attendees, cleaned General area of our neighborhood, gave away book bags and school supplies as well as food) – August 2013.

• Provided a cookout for the neighbors surrounding the Mu Lambda Community House – August 2013.

• Conducted a Black History Program at Rosedale Public Library in NE DC – February 2013.

• Mu Lambda is partnering to present a symposium on Improving your FICO score – April 2014

Notable Highlights:

• Mu Lambda increased its membership from 203 (fraternal year 2012/2013) to 207. It retained 60 percent of the 2011 initiates, and reclaimed 12 brothers.

• Mu Lambda won the AARP Black Male Fitness Challenge, with a prize of $2,500.

• Mu Lambda celebrated 90 years of chartering on October 1, 2013.

• Mu Lambda performed community service in all four quadrants of DC (NE, NW, SE, and SW).

• On February 6, 2014, Mu Lambda distributed over 100 certificates to brothers celebrating 20, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 years in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

• Mu Lambda has two brothers on the MAAC staff, four brothers on the Eastern Region Staff, and two brothers on the General President’s staff.

• Mu Lambda had 85 brothers in attendance at the MAAC Founders’ Day Breakfast.

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• Mu Lambda has supported events of every Alumni Chapter in Maryland (Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties), and DC as well as the college chapter events in DC.

• Mu Lambda established a committee to address the concerns of the senior brothers in the chapter. It also established a committee to address the concerns of the younger brothers of the chapter.

• Mu Lambda performed six Omega Services for brothers who were not affiliated with Mu Lambda.

• Mu Lambda brothers are leading in their fields

• Mu Lambda has paid all assessments. It has also registered its delegate strength at the District Conference and Regional Convention.

• Established the Beta Advisory Group to give more support to our college brothers.

• Placed an ad in the MAAC souvenir journal.

• Placed an ad in the Eastern Region souvenir journal.

• Mu Lambda completed a clean internal audit of its financial records.

• Mu Lambda is proposing a retire your debt symposium (to raise $1,000,000) with Harry Johnson, DC City Leaders, and local business leaders – April 2014.

Social and Reclamation events

• Founded the Mu Lambda Pharaoh's step team to focus on reclamation of brothers through stepping. The team has performed for Step Afrika in September 2013, and the Nu Beta sponsored "Step Your Game Up" charity step show held at George Washington University on February 1, 2014.

• 90th Chartering Day Anniversary over 100 attendees – October 2013.

• Black Ice Founders Day party over 200 attendees – October 2013.

• Super Bowl Party over 180 attendees (Including Past General President Darryl Matthews) – February 2013.

• Men Who Cook over 250 attendees (Partnership with Xi Zeta Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) – March 2013

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• Annual Crab Feast with over 200 attendees.

• Annual Golf Tournament.

• Mu Lambda Night at the Theatre – where brothers and guests went to see The Tallest Tree in the Forest.

• Mu Lambda brothers worshipped together three times during the fraternal year (Alfred Street Baptist Church (October 2013), Metropolitan AME Church (February 2014), and Shiloh Baptist Church (February 2014)).

• Mu Lambda’s Black and Gold Ball – April 2014.

In the summer edition of the Torch, I indicated Mu Lambda has ascended to the third largest chapter in Alpha. It is only fair that I update you with a comparison to the other nine chapters listed in the top 10.

Based upon information from AlphaNet

Chapter 2012/2013 2013/2014 gain/loss added through intake Region

#1 339 320 -19 no intake South

#2 266 267 1 no intake Midwest

Mu Lambda 203 207 4 no intake East

#4 198 179 -19 no intake Midwest

#5 196 201 5 7 through intake Southwest

#6 191 177 -14 no intake East

#7 187 176 -11 6 through intake Midwest

#8 154 154 0 10 through intake Midwest

#9 151 148 -3 2 through intake East

#10 144 129 -15 3 through intake Midwest

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The largest chapter is located in the Southern region. Five of the top 10 largest chapters are located in the Midwestern Region. Three of the top 10 chapters are located in the Eastern Region (Mu Lambda included), and the other chapter is in the Southwestern Region.

Six of the 10 had its membership reduced from a low of 3 members to a high of 19 members. Mu Lambda and two others had an increase in membership from a low of 1 to a high of five members. One chapter’s membership remained the same.

It is also important to note that five of the chapters participated in the intake process, and three still had a decline in membership.

My interpretation of the data is that Mu Lambda’s reclamation and retention efforts are working. Mu Lambda lost some members through attrition, but was able to reclaim 12 new brothers. I also surmise, based upon the data, that you cannot build your membership by intake alone. Mu Lambda has 425 brothers listed in Alpha Net (207 active, 33 unpaid, and 210 expired) – a concerted effort must be made to reclaim the 243 brothers with the same vigor we invested in making new brothers.

I close by stating, we have done a good job of retaining and reclaiming brothers in 2013/2014, but there is more to be done.

Fraternally,

Brother Eddie Neal, President

E-BOARD POSITION BROTHER EMAIL PHONEPresident Neal, Eddie W. eneal@mulambdafoundation.org301-440-4055Vice President : Gibbs, Mr. Joseph josephcgibbs@gmail.com 901-240-9039Recording Secretary : Giles, Kevin R. krgiles@aol.com 804-389-1906Corresponding Secretary : LaRoche, Mikael LaRoche.dynasty@gmail.com 202-957-4055Financial Secretary : Young, II, Chatman K. Chatmanyoung70@gmail.com 703-231-2096Treasurer : Young, Bryant Michael esoulmy@hotmail.com 240-472-5276Chaplain : Butler, Mr. Jonathan Z jzmb@me.com 571-251-8253Historian : Harmon, III, James jameseharmon@gmail.com 301-659-0442Intake Coordinator : Wilson, Mr. John jawilson8b86@verizon.net 301-455-6119Assoc. Editor/Sphinx : Hinnant, Mr. Keith keith.hinnant@gmail.com 202-351-8981Editor of the Torch Clark, Jason clark.jj@hotmail.com 732-642-2610Dir. Educational Activities : Fields, Jr., Dr. Arthur Drart1906@gmail.com 301-442-9064Sergeant-at-Arms : Jones, Mr. Nicholas Nicholas.jones012@gmail.com, Nicholas.jones012@gmail.com, Parliamentarian : Walker, Jacob R. jwalke5302@aol.comArchivist : Almaroof, Mr. Sulaiman salmaroof@gmail.com 240-486-6851Web Master : Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin jones.markk@gmail.com 301-385-0758Intake Class President : Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin jones.markk@gmail.comMember at-large : Wilson, Mr. James O. jimmiedean198262@yahoo.com240-461-0404Immediate past president : Lowery, III, Mr. Leroy lrl1906@verizon.net 202-487-3129

COMMITTEE CHAIRS BROTHER EMAIL PHONEAuditing                                                Mark Ross rossmarka@aol.com 202-422-8493Beautillion                                             Eddie Neal                               eneal@mulambdafoundation.org301-440-4055Brother’s Keeper                                 John Wilson                           jawilson8b86@verizon.net 301-455-6119Budget and Finance                             Chatman Young Chatmanyoung70@gmail.com 703-231-2096Chapter of the Year                             Antwan Lofton antwan_lofton@yahoo.com 292-997-8498Charles H. Wesley Award                   Karim Alamurri karim.alammuri@gmail.com 571-275-8460Communication & Technology      Mark Jones jones.markk@gmail.com 301-385-0758Community Service                                 Khama Sharp                       khama.sharp@gmail.com 202-294-0328Hospitaltiy Terrance Tarver terrencetarver@hotmail.com 202-489-9597Membership                                               Timothy Fitzgerald timfitz06@comcast.net 301-332-7507Pan Hellenic Council                             Joel Grey jgrey7@yahoo.com> 610-639-2964Program                                                     Frederick Engram fengram1@gmail.com 315-921-3622Public Policy                                          Brent Radcliff brentmradcliff@gmail.com 504-231-6114Social                                                         Joel Grey jgrey7@yahoo.com> 610-639-2964Senior Brother Chair Robert Ricardson kcboy1959@yahoo.com40 and Under Chair Mikel LaRoche LaRoche.dynasty@gmail.com 202-957-4055

E-Board & Committee Chairs

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April1st - Brown, Arlester

3rd - De Laine, Sr. Franklin3rd - Montgomery, Lawrence K.

3rd - Thomas, Derrick4th - Orange, Sr. Vincent

5th - Fleming, Jeffery6th - Duckenfield, Thomas A7th - Magwood, Clarence E.

8th - Chapple, Kevin L.9th - Pullen, Alexander

9th - Wilson, John10th - Donegan, Charles E.

12th - Williams, Larry14th - Brice, Julius

15th - Mitchell, James17th - Donaldson, James A.18th - Cathey, Jr. Robert L.19th - Johnson, Geoffrey

21st - Williams, John22nd - Mabry, John

23rd - Christian, Wilfred J25th - James, Adrian V.28th - Powers, Carlos28th - Reed, Kwame

C H A I R D R I V E

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The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don’t have to be a Brother to make a chair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on a black chair as pictured above.

Donated by Brother (your name inserted) or In Memory of Brother ___________. Supporters to date include: Brother Julius Brice Brother Eddie Neal Brother LeRoy Lowery Brother Charles Donegan Brother Curtis Hunigan Brother Timothy Fitzgerald Brother Arthur King Brother Michael Brown Brother Michael Brown in Memory of Brother Kenneth Higgins Brother Michael Carter Brother Adrian Vincent James Brother Adrian Vincent James in Memory of Brother Robert “Bob” Warren Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother John Eason Brother Louis Ford in Memory of: Brother Morris Hawkins Brother Frederick Ford Brother Earl Root Brother Rudolph Scipio Brother William Calbert in Memory of Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother Lloyd T. McGriff Brother Louis Buck Brother Arlester Brown Brother James McDonald Brother M. Christopher Brown II in Memory of Brother Vernon Polite Brother M. Christopher Brown Brother Clyde Blassengale, Sr. Brother William Page Brother Eric Herndon Brother Rudolph Harris Brother Rylan R. Harris Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Eluen H. Hoston, Jr. Brother David BanksBrother Malcolm D. JacksonSoror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Charles H. WesleyBrother Kenneth HolbertBrother Clinton C. Jones III in Memory of Brother Louis E. Murray

C H A P T E R D U E S

*Please attempt to submit your dues online using PayPal*

www.Mulambda.org

or

www.MuLambdaFoundation.org

*If you are not using Paypal, funds in the form of check or cash must have the appropriate form attached. You can download forms from the chapter or foundation

website. Attach the form along with the check or cash to mail in or submit to the Treasurer or Financial Secretary*

Chapter Dues Structure Grand Tax Chapter Dues

General Organization Mu Lambda Total Late

Life Member - $400.00 $400.00 $410.00Non-Life Member $150.00 $400.00 $550.00 $570.001st Year Alumni $75.00 $250.00 $325.00 $345.002nd Year Alumni $112.50 $250.00 $362.50 $382.50Graduate Student $150.00 $350.00 $500.00 $520.00

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Mu Lambda Chapter2405 First St. NWWashington, DC 20001-1019