Delta Lambda makes strong showing at Alpha Phi Alpha 97th General Convention in Dallas
A delegation of 30 Delta Lambda Chapter brothers attended the 97th General Convention Dallas, Texas in July. While the temperature outside in Dallas was hot, the temperature inside the Hilton Anatole was “Ice Cold” as the brothers attended to the business of Alpha.
Interspersed between business sessions and regional caucus meetings, brothers had an opportunity to connect socially and to revel within the bonds of Alpha brotherhood. A convention highlight for the chapter was Bro. James Benton receiving his 60 year pin from General President Willis Lonzer.
Additionally, Bro. Dr. Anton C. Bizzell was honored as a finalist for the international 'Alumni Brother of the Year' award following similar accolades given by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Chapters (MAAC) district and the fraternity's Eastern Region in the months leading up to the convention.
Chartered in 1919, the Delta Lambda is among the oldest and largest alumni chapters in the fraternity.
Delta Lambda leadership retreat focuses on innovation, frontline engagement
Brothers of the Delta Lambda Chapter executive council met at Johns Hopkins University in July to chart the course for the 2023-2024 fraternal year. Chapter President Bro. Ryan Turner charged the group with the theme for the fraternal year, “Delta Lambda on the Frontlines,” and challenged group members to identify ways of elevating the chapter's presence in the greater Baltimore area.
Brothers discussed areas involving chapter finance, membership apathy, brotherhood, national programs, and reclamation. The conversation, centered within the title of the seventh chapter in the fraternity history book, "The Leaven of Self-Examination," helped to develop new strategies in measuring chapter impact, individual engagement of new and seasoned brothers, auditing chapter programming for strength and efficiency in community service, examining our geographic service area, and building membership cohesion.
The chapter will host its annual retreat on Saturday, August 19 at Spark Baltimore. Brothers are encouraged to register today.
Delta Lambda raises more than $7,000 for March of Dimes March for Babies walk
Brothers of Delta Lambda supported the March of Dimes' March for Babies walk on Sunday, Apr. 30 in Hunt Valley, MD, raising more than $7,000 to fund maternal healthcare equity initiatives throughout the region.
The chapter's team drew 22 brothers and surpassed its original fundraising goal of $4,000.
"Our brothers met the challenge in a dynamic way," said Bro. Lawrence Williams [Eta Tau Lambda, 01'], chairperson for the chapter's March for Babies initiative and leading fundraiser for the walk. "We are committed to doing our part to combat negative health and birth outcomes, particularly for Black women. We appreciate the support of our neighbors and friends who contributed to our team and this noble cause."
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the March of Dimes have partnered for more than 40 years in areas of sexual and maternal health. The partnership implemented Project Alpha in 1980, designed to provide education, motivation, and skill-building on responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15 years.
