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Theta Rho Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Spring 2015

2015 Eastern Region Convention Bro. Shannon Thompson

The 83rd Eastern Regional Convention took place March 25-29, 2015. It was hosted in Newark, NJ,
which is the state also known as the “Pathway of the Revolution;” coincidentally, on the convention’s
agenda were elections for Eastern Region Vice President (VP) and Eastern Region Assistant Vice
President (AVP). Bro. R. Anthony Mills (Delta Lambda) was re-elected to his post as Eastern Region VP,
and Bro. Augustus Tolson, III (Gamma Iota) was re-elected to Eastern Region AVP. Additionally,
certified candidates running for the Office of General President were given a platform to introduce
themselves to the Region and share their vision and goals. In the wake of recent allegations of hazing at
Eta Zeta Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter, General President Bro. Mark S. Tillman and Eastern Region
VP Bro. Mills addressed hazing. Both Brothers provided their perspectives on the topic, and more
specifically, Bro. Mills encouraged Brothers to give their candid opinions on hazing and the implications
of such acts. Also, some discussion was devoted to the validity of IMDP. Bro. Christopher Jones (Theta
Rho Lambda) participated as a panelist during the “Seven Essential Success Strategies for the Alpha
Professional” training workshop. Bro. Jones presented his personal seven keys to success. Lastly,
neophyte training and pinning ceremony took place for all recent neophytes that were initiated during
Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.

2015 March for Babies Bro. Lenard Wil iams

Every year the Brothers of Theta Rho Lambda raise money to support research that improves the health
of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. The Brothers start raising
money early in the year and complete fundraising by walking in a march in DC. This year Theta Rho
Lambda hosted a Happy Hour at La Tasca Restaurant in Arlington, VA to kick-off fundraising this year.
On May 2, 2015 the Chapter joined hundreds of participants and contributors in the March for Babies at
the Washington, DC waterfront. The walk started at the Nationals Stadium, went through the Navy Yard
neighborhood, and ended with crossing home plate inside Nationals Stadium. The chapter raised over
$1000 dollars through various donations and contributions from corporations and individuals.

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