President's Message - May 2024
Bro. Mikael E. LaRoche
Dear Brothers of the Mu Lambda Chapter,
As we reflect on the events of the month past, I am filled with a mix of emotions. April brought both moments of sadness and celebration, as we said farewell to cherished members of our chapter while also honoring the remarkable milestones of others.
First and foremost, we mourn the passing of our dear Brother Arthur King and our long-time member, Brother Kenneth Holbert who peacefully transitioned to our chapter of sweet rest. Their legacies will forever live on in our hearts, and their contributions to our fraternity and community will never be forgotten. Let us take a moment to remember their impact and honor their memory.
Amidst the somber moments, we also celebrated the incredible life of Brother Arlester Brown, who reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years. His dedication and service to our fraternity over the past 45 years are truly inspiring, and we were honored to celebrate this milestone with him.
Throughout the month, our commitment to service remained unbroken. Brother Jeffery Taylor led us in raising over $5000 for the March of Dimes, while Brother David Gaston forged connections with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.- Xi Zeta Omega Chapter for Earth Day. These efforts demonstrate our chapter’s dedication to making a positive impact in our community and the fostering of strong partnerships.
I also want to thank our delegates who represented Mu Lambda at ERC92 in Philadelphia. Your dedication and commitment to our fraternity are truly commendable, and I am grateful for the memories shared and the bonds strengthened during this weekend of fellowship.
As we approach our final chapter meeting before the new fraternal year, I want to thank everyone for your continued dedication and service to the Mu Lambda Chapter. Your hard work and commitment have made this one of the most productive years for our chapter in recent times, and I am proud to lead such a dedicated group of brothers.
Let us continue to show up, show out, and make a difference in our community and fraternity. Together, we can achieve great things and uphold the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Fraternally,
Brother Mikael E. LaRoche,
President (10-Mu Lambda-13)
2023 - 2024
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Lambda Chapter
About Mu Lambda
Mu Lambda is Alpha's eleventh alumni chapter, chartered October 1, 1923, in Washington D.C. The chapter was established, in part, in response to the desire of graduate brothers, many of whom were initiated into Beta Chapter at Howard University, to give aid to the undergraduate brothers and continue the work of Alpha. Chartered by 22 distingushed men of Alpha which included Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.
