Delta Lambda leadership retreat focuses on innovation, frontline engagement
Brothers of the Delta Lambda Chapter executive council met at Johns Hopkins University in July to chart the course for the 2023-2024 fraternal year. Chapter President Bro. Ryan Turner charged the group with the theme for the fraternal year, “Delta Lambda on the Frontlines,” and challenged group members to identify ways of elevating the chapter's presence in the greater Baltimore area.
Brothers discussed areas involving chapter finance, membership apathy, brotherhood, national programs, and reclamation. The conversation, centered within the title of the seventh chapter in the fraternity history book, "The Leaven of Self-Examination," helped to develop new strategies in measuring chapter impact, individual engagement of new and seasoned brothers, auditing chapter programming for strength and efficiency in community service, examining our geographic service area, and building membership cohesion.
The chapter will host its annual retreat on Saturday, August 19 at Spark Baltimore. Brothers are encouraged to register today.
Delta Lambda raises more than $7,000 for March of Dimes March for Babies walk
Brothers of Delta Lambda supported the March of Dimes' March for Babies walk on Sunday, Apr. 30 in Hunt Valley, MD, raising more than $7,000 to fund maternal healthcare equity initiatives throughout the region.
The chapter's team drew 22 brothers and surpassed its original fundraising goal of $4,000.
"Our brothers met the challenge in a dynamic way," said Bro. Lawrence Williams [Eta Tau Lambda, 01'], chairperson for the chapter's March for Babies initiative and leading fundraiser for the walk. "We are committed to doing our part to combat negative health and birth outcomes, particularly for Black women. We appreciate the support of our neighbors and friends who contributed to our team and this noble cause."
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the March of Dimes have partnered for more than 40 years in areas of sexual and maternal health. The partnership implemented Project Alpha in 1980, designed to provide education, motivation, and skill-building on responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15 years.
Delta Lambda honors Bro. Arthur C. Redding entrance into Omega Chapter
Brothers of Delta Lambda celebrate and honor the memory of Bro. Arthur C. Redding (92), who was inducted into Omega Chapter on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 during the Mass of Resurrection at St. James Episcopal Church in Baltimore, where he served on the church vestry and several other leadership capacities for many years. He was 92.
A Wilmington, DE native, Bro. Redding was initiated in Alpha Phi Alpha on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1950 in the Alpha Omicron Chapter seated at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. He was a football scholar-athlete for the Golden Bulls and earned a bachelor of science degree in 1952. Following his undergraduate studies, he served in the United States Army and subsequently in numerous church-based nonprofit leadership and executive roles in Wilmington's Community Centers of the Episcopal Church. He continued academic pursuits at the University of Delaware and received a masters degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland.
Upon relocation to Baltimore and becoming a life member in Alpha, Bro. Redding immediately united with Delta Lambda Chapter and the historic St. James Episcopal Church, serving on its Housing Development Committee, the Church Restoration Committee and New Parrish Center Committee, where he later was appointed to serve as administrator. Professional posts include Baltimore's Housing Authority and the United Way of Central Maryland, from which he retired after 20 years.
Bro. Redding fostered a wonderful life with Brenda, his loving wife of 43 years, with whom he enjoyed international travels to Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the Caribbean. A man of deep faith and Christian character, he was a proud father of two sons from a previous marriage; Arthur, III who followed his father's footsteps as an Alpha man, and Christopher. He was a doting grandfather who invested generous time and engagement with his two granddaughters Camryn and Raven Redding, his nephews, and children in his extended family. Along with his wife, children, and loved ones, Bro. Arthur C. Redding's transition leaves void and heartfelt memories of his distinguished life and abundant kindness with his friends, colleagues, church family, and this community.
"Farewell, Dear Brother, transcendent art thou."