The Elite Eta Eta Lambda Chapter of ΑΦΑ

Today, our Brothers continued a chapter tradition by welcoming students on their first day of school. It was a privilege to join our VP, Bro. Jamar Turner, at his school, Marley Elementary, to help give a warm welcome and try to reduce first-day jitters. The kids kept asking him how he could have so many “brothers”.

🎉 Community Cookout at Chambers Park, Annapolis, MD! 🎉
Check out all the pics here: www.annapolisalphas.com/cookout2024

What an incredible day at our community cookout! We enjoyed great food, amazing music, and wonderful fellowship with our Anne Arundel County National Pan Hellenic Council D9 organizations and the local community. The turnout was phenomenal, and we couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who joined us.

🗓️ Save the Date! Our next big event is the Black and Gold Masquerade Ball in October! Due to popular demand, we’ve secured a larger venue, but tickets are selling fast. Don’t wait—get yours now before they’re gone! Remember, our crab feast sold out a month in advance!

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: www.etaetalambda501c3.org/ball

Happening Now! Chambers Park - 14 Dorsey Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 -- Accepting School Supplies for our County Kids! Plenty of venders, food, and fun.

Had a great time fellowshipping with the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Howard County, MD at their IceCold Cookout!

On July 20th, the Annapolis Alphas Kickball Team traveled to Princess Anne, Maryland to participate in the Annual DOL Kickball Tournament with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Delta Omicron Lambda Chapter . We played several rounds and made it to the Championship Game verse Delta Omicron Lambda. It was a battle of the titans for the trophy and bragging rights. We were able to pull off the victory off the defending champs! We are the 2024 Champs!

Brothers team up with Sharp Edges Barber Shop to offer free haircuts for kids returning to school.

Congratulations to Fraternity Brother Master Chief Mamudu "Karim" Cole on your 34 years of service. You have inspired thousands of our nation's leaders and touched many lives at the United States Naval Academy. As a parting gift, Bro. Tarik Harris presented Bro. Cole with the HHL chapter pin!

On August 17th, we supported the 4th Annual Book Bag Giveaway at Van Bokklen Elem School in Severn, Maryland providing support and logistics in the areas of off loading the Uhual Truck of 1,500 book bags filled with school supplies and distributed toys to the youth of the community. We managed the distribution of the 1,500 book bags to the families who were present. We interacted with all groups and organizations who were present to continue to build relations in Anne Arundel County.

HHL Brothers fellowship with Delta Lambda Chapter at their Brotherhood Social.
On August 16th, we were extended an invitation to join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - Delta Lambda Chapter at their Brotherhood Social at Rye Street Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. It was great to break bread with one of the oldest chapter in Maryland. We enjoyed the Brotherhood and the ability to continue our lasting relationship.

On August 18th, in Brotherhood fashion, we traveled to Frederick, Maryland to support the Brothers of at their School Supply Drive - Cookout. We enjoyed the Brotherhood, good food, music and a game of horseshoe.

Bro. Dr. Mark Bedell shares his goals for this academic year.

Anne Arundel schools superintendent shares goals for upcoming year Anne Arundel County Public Schools are one of several districts starting school next week as the superintendent shares his main goals for the academic year.

On August 20th, we supported Dr. Tim Tooten's 'Stuff the Bus: School Supply Drive' at the Walmart Supercenter in Severn, Maryland. We joined forces with the incredible ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.- Anne Arundel County Alumnae to purchase and pack essential school supplies. Together with other volunteers, we loaded boxes full of donations onto the bus, helping to ensure that students in our community are equipped for a successful school year. It was a day of teamwork, generosity, and community spirit!

WBAL TV was there to capture video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRXPpXp_GGE

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The Annapolis Alphas are excited to host a free event tomorrow for young men in our community, offering free haircuts and more! We have a few slots left, so if you know a young man who could benefit from this opportunity, please reach out to me directly to secure a spot. Let's make sure no one misses out on this great chance!

Today, at our retreat, we also recognized Chapter Brothers whose work and dedication were especially illuminated by the Light of Alpha! Congratulations to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated- Eta Eta Lambda Chapter Award Winners for 2024:

Bro. Eugene Sweet - William A. Hayes Brother of the Year
Bro. Stanley Simmons - Harrell Spruill Lifetime Achievement Award
Bro. Andre Dillard - Samuel P. Callahan Community Service Award
Bro. Delvin Owens - Thomas R. Hunt Officer of the Year
Bro. Stephen Williams and Alpha Academy Committee - Aris T. Allen Committee of the Year
Bro. Dr. Jeffrey Gray - Theodore H. Johnson Philanthropic Award
Bro. Jamar Turner - Lawrence E. Knight Alpha Spirit Award
Bro. Dr. David Butler-Sims - 2023 Neophyte of the Year

Today, we wrapped up an incredibly productive planning retreat. We rolled up our sleeves, got down to business, and spent some intentional time mapping out the year ahead. Looking forward to what’s next, we know that with this level of commitment and brotherhood, anything is possible. Leveraging the connections with our community and corporate partners, we are geared up for great things ahead!

Yesterday, the Eta Eta Lambda Foundation hosted a SOLD OUT Crab Feast filled with good vibes, great energy, amazing food… and the pièce de résistance: flavorful crabs.

Together with our community, we raised funds to support the foundation's efforts, including granting scholarships and changing outcomes for the downtrodden in our community.

With the foundation, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated - Eta Eta Lambda Chapter wish to express our heartfelt thanks to every person who purchased a ticket, came to the event, and supported in absentia. We are appreciative to every single one of you and hope to see everyone back at next year’s event!

Also, please don’t miss out on the Foundation’s next event: The Second Annual Black and Gold Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 24, 2024. We expect ANOTHER sold out event… don’t wait until the last minute to purchase tickets!

Full album here: https://hoodeventphotography.pixieset.com/alphaphialphafraternityincetaetalambdachapter-crabfeast2024/

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On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1p, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc - The ELITE Eta Eta Lambda Chapter will host its Annual Community Engagement Chapter Cookout at Chambers Park located at 14 Dorsey Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401. This cookout serves the community with some of the best-grilled food and includes a back-to-school drive to collect school supplies. During this event, Brothers will gather donations of school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and backpacks. These supplies are then distributed to children in need, helping to ensure they are prepared for the school year. This initiative highlights the fraternity's dedication to community service, education, and supporting local youth. And don’t forget your lawn chair.

Applications for our Alpha Academy Mentorship Program are now open. www.annapolisalphas.com/alpha-academy

The Illest Vs Realest championship as we beat the Brothers of the Delta Omricon Lambda chapter at their 3rd annual Kickball Tournament. Looking forward to next year thank you for the fellowship and a good time

📢Join Us tor an Information Seminar! 📢

The Eta Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is excited to invite you to our Informational Seminar on August 21, 2024.

Discover the rich history of our esteemed fraternity and learn about the impactful work of our chapter. Meet members who embody our mission through manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. This seminar is a great opportunity to understand our values and initiatives in the community.

Date: August 21, 2024
Dress Code: Business Attire
For more information, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha with you. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and engage!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information. See you soon!

The Elite Eta Eta Lambda Chapter of ΑΦΑ First of All, Servants of All, We shall transcend All!!

August 21st @ 7:06PM

In case you missed it, our Crab Feast is now sold out! If you didn’t get your tickets in time, you’ll be missing out on an amazing event. But don't worry, our next big event is just around the corner!
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Masquerade Ball! This will also be a sold-out event, so don't wait. Early bird tickets are on sale now! Grab yours early to ensure you don't miss out on this spectacular evening.

Tickets go on sale today! Don't delay. Early Bird tickets 'til Aug 3.
Black and Gold Masquerade Scholarship Ball
www.etaetalambda501c3.org/ball

We are thrilled to announce that all tickets to our Annual Crab Feast are SOLD OUT!... one month in advance! 🦀🎉

We warned everyone to get their tickets early, but it turns out that even one month before wasn't early enough for a lot of you. Thank you all for your overwhelming support and enthusiasm!

Looking forward to an amazing event with all of you who managed to secure your tickets.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact us for those details.
etaetalambda501c3.org/crabfeast

The Eta Eta Lambda Foundation's Annual Crab Feast Join Us for the Eta Eta Lambda Foundation's Annual Crab Feast!Get ready for a shell-cracking good time at the Eta Eta Lambda Foundation's Annual Crab Feast on August 3rd! From 5 PM to 9 PM, indulge in an all-you-can-eat crab feast that promises not only endless delicious crabs but also a sumptuous f...

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Tickets go on sale today! Don't delay. Early Bird tickets 'til Aug 3.
Black and Gold Masquerade Scholarship Ball
www.etaetalambda501c3.org/ball

AACPS Mentors: Celebrating the Champions of Change

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) held a celebration that highlighted the positive impact of the one- on-one mentors and various mentoring programs that were facilitated by numerous community partners. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Eta Lambda Chapter was one of those community partners. The celebration took place at The Board of Education, Board Room and was coordinated by Bro. Andre Dillard, who is the Senior Manager of Mentorship Programs, for AACPS. Bro. Dillard oversees all things mentoring for the school system. Bro. Dr. Mark Bedell, who is the Superintendent for the school system also brought greetings and discussed the importance of mentorship in AACPS. During the celebrations all the one-on -one mentors, and community partners were acknowledged and presented with a thank you gift bag. The highlight of the event was a video presentation of the mentees talking about the positive impact that their mentors and the various mentoring programs have had on them. There was also a parent who discussed how her son has taken a 180 degree turn for the better because of the mentoring program that he attended every Wednesday during the school year.

Eta Eta Lambda’s Alpha Academy Mentoring Program (AAMP) has been working with young men from AACPS for close to 20 years. AAMP services students from all of Anne Arundel County who are in grades 3-12. Bro. Stephen Williams is the current chairmen for AAMP. In addition to coordinating for the monthly, Saturday sessions, that take place at Annapolis Middle School, Bro. Williams has established a very successful mentoring program at Arundel High School and for the 2024-2025 school year will be leading the charge for a mentoring program at Annapolis High School. The Arundel and Annapolis High school’s programs will be supported by the chapter brothers and coordination with Bro. Dillard and the AACPS Office of Equity.
Several brothers were able to attend the event and spent some time talking with other organizations and mentors. It was a well-attended event that served as the segway into the 2024-2025 school year and Bro. Dillard’s goals for AACPS mentorship initiative for the upcoming school year.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the City of Annapolis, Maryland, extended a special honor to the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and the Eta Eta Lambda Chapter through the honorary naming of Franklin Street between Church Circle and Cathedral Street, Alpha Phi Alpha Way.

The street naming serves as a lasting tribute to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and the Eta Eta Lambda Chapter’s enduring impact. We see this as an honor to the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated across this nation and around the world. And while it is an honor, we also receive it as a reminder and a clarion call to continue service and change making, which was imbued to us through the example of our Jewels. We are thankful to the city of Annapolis, Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Finlayson and the entire City Council for this recognition. We appreciate and are looking forward to continued and consistent partnership with our community to inspire change through relentless service.

📷 Thanks to those who helped capture images and video including Ramsay Johnson Jr.

The gift of fatherhood might best be found in seizing the opportunity to share, to mold, to guide, to counsel, to nurture, to support, and to love. In doing so, the men who seize that opportunity, are making a willing and conscious investment to shape the outcome of our future through sacrifice, courage, and determination.

Today, we celebrate the men who have embraced the responsibility of showing up for their children as champions, confidants, examples, and perhaps most crucially as Dad.

Happy Father's Day to every father and father figure. A special Father’s Day shout-out goes to the fathers who are brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and the amazing fathers in our chapter.