President's Corner

The President's Corner

We hope you all are enjoying this joyful day amongst friends and family. Merry Christmas from the 138th House! 🎄🤙🏾 The post Merry Christmas! first appeared on Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Rho Lambda, Columbus, OH.

On behalf of the Junior Esquires Academy committee and the Alpha Rho Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., we wish you all Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! The post Happy Holidays from the Junior Esquires! first appeared on Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Rho Lambda, Columbus, OH.

On this day 91 years ago, the COLDEST chapter ever was chartered. Happy Charter Day to the 138th House! 🤙🏾 The post Happy 91st Charter Day! first appeared on Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Rho Lambda, Columbus, OH.

The brothers of Alpha Rho Lambda chapter would like to thank each and every one of you that have participated in our annual Mistletoe party over these last 10 years! Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to cancel this year’s function. So here’s a small video (below) just to reminisce on the Mistletoes of years’ past and to get you all excited for next year when we come back better than ever!

For Immediate Release: ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER DECRIES THE SHOOTING DEATH OF ANOTHER BLACK MAN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT [COLUMBUS, OHIO December 10, 2020] – The leadership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter located in Columbus, Ohio decries the shooting death of Casey Goodson, Jr., a 23 year old Black man, killed by a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy here in Columbus. Mr. Goodson was shot multiple times while entering his own home, following a dentist appointment, with only keys and sandwiches in his hands. While the details continue to be investigated, we struggle to find the right words that meet the trauma, the terror and the travesty of this unnecessary act of violence. The weight of this inconceivable trend of violence that bears on this community is only a small measure of the pain and suffering that Mr. Goodson’s family is currently experiencing. We mourn with them in their loss of a son, a grandson, a brother, a friend and a neighbor. As servants of this community and leaders for transformational change and community uplift, we cannot allow any institution that exists with the purpose of serving and protecting our community to render us powerless. We demand justice. We demand accountability. We demand procedural changes that directly impact the outcomes of these extrajudicial killings at the hands of law enforcement officers. We will be actively engaging with local representatives, advisory groups, and review boards to exercise our power to bring about the change our community so desperately needs so that other families, and our entire community, does not have to be subjected to these unconscionable acts of violence. ### Since its chartering in 1929, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter has been active in the greater Columbus area by providing leadership development and community advocacy via the Fraternity’s national and local initiatives. For more information, please contact Chapter President Mr. Luke Fedlam at AlphaColumbusInfo@gmail.com .

During our virtual Founders’ Day celebration last night, our chapter president Bro. Luke Fedlam presented ARL’s annual Founders’ Day Awards to brothers in our chapter who go above and beyond to embody the spirit of fraternity and service. Congrats to all the following brothers! ⁣ ⁣ • Theodore M. Berry Award — Bro. Nathaniel Stewart⁣ • Outstanding Neophyte Award — Bro. Chase Moore⁣ • Brother of the Year Award — Bro. David Ford⁣ • President’s Award — Bro. Rodney Blount

The President’s Corner With early voting here in Ohio, our Brothers shifted their focus to encourage early voting by making phone calls, engaging in social media and, ultimately, organizing a March on Morse. The March on Morse in was conducted in partnership with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the Franklin County Department of […] The post ARL ILLUMINATOR VOL. 15 – ISSUE 1, Service & Advocacy Edition 2020 first appeared on Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Rho Lambda, Columbus, OH.