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The Torch
The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
June, 2010
Inside this Edition:
• The Executive Message
• Alpha Wives Section
• Documentary & Film Series
• Membership News
• Election Results
• Certificate Ceremony
• Service Projects
• Mr. Alumni Contest
• Black Facts
• Historical Moment • • The Alpha House • • Birthdays
Walter Whitley Editor
Message From The President Brother Timothy Fitzgerald
It has been my distinct pleasure and honor to have served as president of Mu Lambda Chapter for a second term.
As we conclude this fraternal year, we are reminded by our mission statement: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy to our communities. Mu Lambda Chapter has been a premier chapter in the Fraternity for many years and I am confident that this year has been another great year in Mu Lambda’s history. This year Mu Lambda Chapter will celebrate 87 years of dedicated service.
I would like to thank the Brothers who held offices and played other leadership roles during my administration: your support has been invaluable. We faced some challenges, but with your expertise and efforts we were able to prevail and carry on the work of Alpha. Let us support Brother Kwame Ulmer, our incoming president, in the upcoming fraternal year. He has a vision and a number of ideas to continue Mu Lambda’s service to our community and to continue its role as a leading chapter in our dear Fraternity.
Please accept my sincere thanks for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your leader: I hope I’ve justified the confidence and trust you conveyed to me.
Brothers, I am looking forward to continuing the work of Alpha in the upcoming fraternal year. Have a great summer! Fraternally,
Brother Tim Fitzgerald President
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ALPHA WIVES
Luncheon - Final Event for Alpha Wives Before Summer Break
The May meeting was the last meeting for the Alpha Wives before the summer break (July and August). As customary, we will have an event in June instead of a monthly meeting before breaking for the summer. This year's event is a luncheon on the 2nd Saturday in June at Mrs. K's Restaurant. We would be delighted to have you join us. If you are interested in attending, please call Barbara Ramos on 202/554-4744, or Modestine Lowery on 202-291-3129 for information.
Mrs. K's Tollhouse Restaurant 9201 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD June 12, 2010 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Alphas Encourage Your Wives to Join the Alpha Wives Alphas- please forward this message to your wives: All wives of Alphas are invited to join the Alpha Wives. Come and bring your new ideas and be a part of the Alpha Wives. Meetings resume in September. They are on the second Saturday of each month. They are not long i.e. lunch-12:30, meetings 1-3pm. We are all busy, but- busy people are the ones that get things done. Don't wait until September: call; Modestine Lowery- 202-291-3129 or Mary Murray 301- 588-4663 now for information. We would love to have you join us.
Membership News
CONGRATULATIONS! Jaedyn Gabrielle Speight was born today, at 11:25 AM. She weighed in at 9lbs 14.4 oz, and 22inches
tall. Mother, big sis and baby are doing wonderfully.
Important Dates
National Men’s Health Week June 14-20, 2010
Father’s Day June 20, 2010
Leadership Development Institute
UMBC June 24-28, 2010
“New Muslim Cool”
Documentary & Film Series Saturday, June 12, 4:30-6:30pm
Puerto Rican American rapper Hamza Pérez ended his life as a drug dealer 12 years ago, and started down a new path as a young Muslim. Now he’s moved to Pittsburgh’s tough North Side to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family, and take his message of faith to other young people through his uncompromising music as part of the hip-hop duo M-Team. Raising his two kids as a single dad and longing for companionship, Hamza finds love on a Muslim networking website and seizes the chance for happiness in a second marriage. But when the FBI raids his mosque, Hamza must confront the realities of the post-9/11 world, and challenge himself. He starts reaching for a deeper understanding of his faith, discovering new connections with people from Christian and Jewish communities. NEW MUSLIM COOL takes viewers on Hamza’s ride through the streets, projects and jail cells of urban America, following his spiritual journey to some surprising places — where we can all see ourselves reflected in a world that never stops changing.
Screenings are Free and Open to the Public
Alexandria Black History
Museum 902 Wythe Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Reservations - 703.746.4356 Information line - 703.746.4710 Website: www.alexblackhistory.org
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May Community Service Projects
Reading to Children at the Big Read Marathon
Brothers Reginald O. Salter, T. Paul Jones, Joel Grey, Justin Davis and H. Alex Sanchez read excerpts from the book, A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines to a
group of children at the MLK library on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Brothers John Williams and Larry Ware participate in the Community Fun Day
at the Septima Clark Public Charter School in S.E. Washington
Brothers volunteering at Martha’s Table
In May, Brothers Michael Collins, Desmond Williams, Khama Sharp, Marcell Brown, Joel
Gray, Paul Jones, Larry Ware worked to prepare meals at Martha’s Table
June Service Project
Saturday June 05, 2010
We will volunteer at Martha’s Table from
10am-1pm preparing food, packing groceries and doing what ever they need us to do.
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ElEction night REsults
President Kwame Ulmer Vice President Reginald Salter
Recording Secretary T. Paul Jones Corresponding Secretary Joseph Housey, III
Chaplain William Hawkins Treasurer Mark Ross
Editor to the Sphinx Arthur DeLay Editor of the Torch Mario Simpson
Financial Secretary Arthur King Sergeant of Arms Darryl Chase
Director of Intake James Heck Director of Education Sean Bellamy
Webmaster Samuel Armstrong Parliamentarian Eddie Neal
Historian Craig Allen Archivist Kevin Giles
Member at Large Joel Grey
(2010-2011 Executive Board will take oath during June’s Chapter Meeting)
A special thank you to the nomination committee for their faithful and diligent work.
Reginald O. Salter, Chair
Ryle Bell
Darrell Chase
Sean Bellamy
T. Paul Jones
DElEgatEs to thE 90th gEnERal convEntion Julius Brice
Timothy Fitzgerald
Reginald O. Salter
Sean Bellamy
Samuel Armstrong
Kwame Ulmer
Sylvester Shannon
Joseph Housey
Kwame Reid (alternate)
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Mu Lambda Certificate Ceremony During The May Chapter Meeting
President Timothy Fitzgerald presents Mu Lambda New Member certificates to
Brothers Marcus Ware, Craig Allen and Dustin Baker.
President Timothy Fitzgerald & Vice-President Reginald O. Salter
present Brothers Paul Cotton, Kevin Pittman, Kent Benjamin and Walter Whitley with 25 year membership certificates.
President Timothy Fitzgerald & Vice-President Reginald O. Salter
present Brother Robert E. Richardson his 50 year membership certificate.
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Winston-Salem State University Mr. Alumni Contest
The Mr. and Mrs. Alumni Contest and Scholarship Gala are the primary fundraising events of the year. More than 1000 distinguished guests and dignitaries will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of community leaders and recognize our scholarship recipients. Your donation will provide funding for scholarships, educational resources and support for student activities and programs throughout the coming year. It is the generosity of alumni, friends, community and business partners that make our work possible. We trust that you agree that the success of our youth is pivotal to the success of our city, region and country and ask that you assist me in this endeavor. Therefore, I invite you to participate in the WSSU National Alumni Association as a sponsor of the Annual Scholarship and Crowning Awards Gala on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. My goal is to raise $10,000 for Winston Salem State University by September 1, 2010 and here are three ways you can help:
1. Become one of my corporate sponsors at $2500. You will receive premium invitations for two, a full-page advertisement in the program, acknowledgement as Bronze sponsor in all printed promotional materials, prominent name listing on sponsorship board and a listing in alumni directory for one year as association sponsor.
2. Become one of my individual sponsors at $1000. You will receive a full page advertisement in the program and
acknowledgement as a platinum sponsor.
3. Support my Scholarship Gala participation with a $200 full-page advertisement, a $100 half-page advertisement, or $50 quarter page advertisement. It may be a greeting, a congratulatory statement, or something else to your liking.
You may also contribute through credit card or Paypa1 at www.seanbformralumni.com
Please make your check payable to WSSU National Alumni Association, denoting Sean Bellamy in the memo line
Please mail to:
WSSU National Alumni Association Alumni House
Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Portion of proceeds will benefit the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Scholarship Endowment.
For more information, please contact the WSSU National Alumni Association at (336) 750-2122. The WSSUNAA is a non-profit organization and your donation may be tax deductible.
Please consult with your financial advisor or tax consultant. THANK YOU for your support.
As a 2005 graduate of Winston Salem State University, I can truly say that my experience was life changing and I am compelled to give back to WSSU. It is with great RAM pride that I announce my participation in the 2010 Winston Salem State University, Mr. Alumni Contest.
Sean Bellamy
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“Preparing Today to Lead Tomorrow”
University of MD Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
June 24–27, 2010
St. Johns University Jamaica, NY
July 15–18, 2010
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BLACK FACTS LITTLE KNOWN BLACK
HISTORY MOMENT Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, trader and fur
Trapper founded Chicago, IL June 6, 1790 Red Summer of 1919
Peter Salem and Salem Poor, along with Red summer describes the bloody race riots other Black soldiers fought in the American that occurred during the summer and early Revolution at the battle of Bunker Hill autumn of 1919. In most instances, whites and Breed’s Hill attacked African Americans in more than two June 17, 1775 dozen American cities. The summer’s greatest
violence occurred during rioting in Chicago starting on July 27th. Chicago’s beaches along Lake Michigan were segregated in practice, if not by law. A black youth who swam into the area customarily reserved for whites was stoned and drowned. Blacks responded violently when the police refused to take action. Violence between black and white mobs lasted 13 days. The resulting 38 fatalities included 23 blacks and 15 whites. Hundreds of mostly black homes and businesses on the south side of Chicago were destroyed by mobs, and a militia force of several thousand was called in to restore order.
In Washington, D.C., white men, many in military uniforms, responded to the rumored arrest of a black man for rape with 4 days of mob violence, rioting and beatings of random black people on the street. When police refused to intervene, the black population fought back. Troops tried to restore order as the city closed saloons and theaters to discourage assemblies. A summer rainstorm had more of an effect. When the violence ended, 10 whites were dead, including 2 police officers and 5 blacks. Some 150 people had been the victims of attacks. Unlike earlier race riots in U.S. history, the 1919 riots were among the first in which blacks responded with resistance to the white attacks.
ΑΦΑ Tags for DC, MD & VA
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
licenses plates for Washington, DC are on the
road!!! Brothers interested in acquiring DC tags should contact Bro Arthur King at
[email protected] or 202.744.6624.
For Maryland tags contact Brother Vernon Dorkins at
(410) 664-0911.
For Virginia tags contact Brother Chuck Johnson at
chrlzej06@gmail.
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A white gang looking for African Americans during the Chicago Race Riot of 1919
lliam Thaddeus Coleman, Jr.
Ballard Mountain John Ballarde corner
Please mark your calendars
June Birthdays
Richard E. Batts June 01 Moses Boyd June 01 Kent A. Benjamin June 02 Leroy Lowery, III June 05 William E. Calbert June 11 Larry D. Keen, II June 11 Mario T. Simpson June 13 William R. Spaulding June 15 Earl F. Hilliard, Jr. June 16 Frederick J. Laney June 16 Derrick P. J. Thomas June 16 Jermaine Wilson June 19 Franklin R. Ampy June 22 Eugene E. Kinlow June 23 Gerald K. Williams June 24 Gregory A. Barnes June 26 Wayne S. Williams, Jr. June 26 Desmond D. Williams June 27 Earl V. Root June 29
The 2009-2010 Executive Committee
President Tim Fitzgerald 301-332-7507 [email protected] Vice President Reginald Salter 301-379-6102 [email protected] Recording Secretary Sean Bellamy 336-575-7677 [email protected] Treasurer Mark Ross 202-422-8493 [email protected] Financial Secretary Arthur King 202-744-6624 [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Joseph Housey, III 561-932-3599 [email protected] Chaplain William Hawkins 202-583-3211 [email protected] Historian Justin Davis 678-787-8344 [email protected] Archivist Sergeant-at-Arms Emeritus
Mario Simpson Earl Root
240-493-6009 202-730-0770
[email protected] [email protected]
Sergeant-at-Arms Darryl Chase 202-294-3383 [email protected] Associate Editor to the Sphinx Antwan Lofton 202-997-8498 [email protected] Editor of the Torch Walter Whitley 202-255-9258 [email protected] Webmaster Larry Ware 202-621-3745 [email protected] Director of Intake James Heck 202-5352605 [email protected] Director of Education Geoffrey Johnson 202-487-0785 [email protected] Parliamentarian Eddie Neal 301-440-4055 [email protected] Member-at-Large Wiley Bowling, Jr. 301-218-3167 [email protected] Immediate Past President James McDonald 202-544-5026 [email protected]
www.mulambda.org
2010 Mu Lambda Housing Assessment
Please remember to pay your 2010 Housing Assessment: $50 per chapter meeting (10 meetings) or $500 for the year. Remit to Mu Lambda Foundation, PO Box 4582, Wash., DC 20017-4582
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Submit this form with your dues to the financial secretary. Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Account or Life Member Number_______________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State _____________________ Zip Code____________________ Birthday (Month/Day/Year) ___________________________________________________________________ Home Number _____________________________ Work Number ___________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________ If transferring into Mu Lambda: Date of Initiation___________________ Chapter of Initiation________________ Chapter Dues: Life Member $160.00
Non-Life Member $320.00 1st Year Alumni $195.00 2nd Year Alumni $232.50 Graduate Student $270.00
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter PO Box 1993 Washington, DC 20013-1993
….Share the Light of the Torch with our inactive Brothers and Brothers new to the DC area….
June Meeting Thursday, June 03, 2010
7:06pm School of Dentistry
Howard University Campus