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Theta Rho Lambda Chapter            Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.                     Spring 2016



                        2016 March of Dimes “March for Babies” By Bro. Mike Bajit
















             Every year the Brothers of the Theta Rho Lambda chapter 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. Theta Rho Lambda hosted two
             happy hours at the Sign of the Whale restaurant in Washington, D.C. to kick-off fundraising this year. On May
             7, 2016 the Chapter joined hundreds of participants and contributors in the March for Babies at the Washington,
             D.C. waterfront. The walk started at Nationals Park, went through the Navy Yard neighborhood, and ended with
             crossing home plate inside Nationals Park. The chapter raised a total of $2,334 through various donations and
             contributions from corporations and individuals.



               #PhirstFridays By Bro. Keith Laing
               For  the  third  consecutive  fraternal  year,  the  Theta
               Rho Lambda chapter is conducting a “Phirst Fridays”
               happy hour series as a social community engagement
               initiative. The intent of the events is: to provide an
               avenue for brothers to meet and greet other brothers
               outside of the monthly chapter meetings; to create a
               medium for other Greek affiliates, friends and family
               members  to  expand  their  social  network;  and  to
               increase the chapter’s visibility within the Arlington
               County and the City of Alexandria, Va. communities.
               Phirst  Fridays,  typically,  are  scheduled  the  first
               Friday of each month and at a location in Arlington
               or Alexandria that is easily accessible via Metro train.
               Phirst Friday was relaunched in April, and the venue    Upcoming Chapter Events
               to  host  the  event  was  Continental  Pool  Lounge  in   June 11: Chapter Retreat, Fort Belvoir
               Rosslyn. Following Continental Pool Lounge, Phirst   June 25: Chapter Cookout, Virginia Highlands
               Fridays  were  at  San  Antonio  Bar  and  Grill  in                Park
               Alexandria  in  May  and  A-Town  Bar  &  Grill  in   July 1: Phirst Friday, Kora, Crystal City
               Ballston in June. Future events are planned for Kora   August 5: Phirst Friday, Arlington Rooftop Bar
               Restaurant  in  Crystal  City  in  July  and  Arlington       & Grill, Courthouse
               Rooftop  Bar  &  Grill  in  the  Courthouse  area  in
               August.


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