Maryland Governor, Alpha Leaders highlight Delta Lambda 'Alpha Night in Annapolis'
Maryland Governor Wes Moore [Sigma Sigma, 00'] joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Inc. General President Bro. Willis L. Lonzer, III and a host of brothers for the Delta Lambda Chapter's annual 'Alpha Night in Annapolis' activities on Mar. 27. The convening is an opportunity for brothers to convene with Alpha men serving in the legislature and to learn more about areas of collaboration between government and the chapter's nonprofit scope of work.
Bro. Moore, an active member of Delta Lambda, is the first African American to serve as governor in the state of Maryland, and just the fifth African American and third since reconstruction, to hold a gubernatorial office in the United States.
"Delta Lambda is grateful to The Honorable Bro. Charles Sydnor and The Honorable Bro. Alonzo Washington, Maryland State Senators, for assisting the chapter in sponsoring Alpha Night in Annapolis. Many thanks go to General President Bro. Dr. Willis Lonzer and Past General President Bro. Dr. Everett Ward of the Alpha PAAC for co-sponsoring the reception preceding our visit to the Maryland Senate Chamber," said Delta Lamba Chapter President Bro. Dr. Ralph Johnson. "We must also thank our brother, Governor Wes Moore for his insightful, powerful, and inspirational remarks. He gave us an agenda that can help shape our advocacy and our activism agenda in the Baltimore area with dispatch. By all accounts, it was a magnificent night."
Delta Lambda brothers joining Bro. Moore serving in municipal or state government include Bro. Sydnor [Delta Lambda, 96'] a Senator representing Maryland's 44th District, and Bro. John Bullock, [Gamma Iota, 98'] a Baltimore City Council member representing the city's Ninth District.
Bro. Sydnor presented a resolution to the brothers on the Senate floor, honoring the Chapter and the general organization for their work in a variety of community-based initiatives. Alpha Night in Annapolis is an extension of the fraternity's national program, 'A Voteless People is a Hopeless People,' which seeks to empower communities through voter education and registration, and political awareness.
Bro. Anton Bizzell Named MAAC Alumni Brother of the Year
Bro. Anton Bizzell, [Iota Beta, '90] was recently honored as 'Alumni Brother of the Year' by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters (MAAC). A decorated physician, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, Bro. Bizzell is a life member of the fraternity and past president of the Delta Lambda Chapter.
"I am both humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from brothers, and I am truly touched beyond words," Bizzell said. "I am grateful to have the trust and recognition of such a venerable group of trailblazing men who each day live out our mission of developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities."
Fraternally, Bro. Bizzell led the chapter into its centennial celebration year, spearheading record-breaking fundraising and grant-making and support for critical initiatives in youth development, voter engagement, and outreach to communities in the chapter's immediate geographic footprint. He has chaired chapter and regional participation in March of Dimes programs and served as a chief liaison for legislative engagement between the chapter and elected officials in the state.
Bro. Bizzell is the CEO of the Bizzell Group, an international firm specializing in strategy, consulting, and technology solutions supporting healthy, secure, and sustainable communities. In 2020, he was named the 'Small Business Person of the Year' representing the state of Maryland by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Delta Lambda Foundation Presents: A Day at the Vineyard
The Delta Lambda Foundation will host 'A Day at the Vineyard' wine tasting and vineyard tour at the Boordy Vineyard on Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Please join us for an afternoon in the country. Come and enjoy the crisp spring air, gorgeous vineyard vistas, picturesque rolling hills, and rustic stone architecture, along with live entertainment selected by the venue. Proceeds from the event will support the Foundation's mission of enhancing the quality of life for Baltimore area communities through community service and outreach.
Nestled in a favorable Maryland microclimate of the Piedmont Plateau north of the Chesapeake Bay, Boordy Vineyard farms award-winning grapevines and crafts some of the finest Maryland wines. The company of friends, family, and a glass of wine are vital ingredients to the good life!
For registration, click here. For more information about our organization, head to our website: deltalambdafoundation.org