ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ®
DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Post Office Box 6761| Broadview, Illinois 60155-6761| www.alpha-illinois.com
Ryzell Mckinney
District Director
D. Payton
Franklin Stacy, Jr.
Executive Director
Paul Julion
Assistant District Director
Jacoby R. Cochran
Assistant Executive Director
Illinois Area 5 District
Report
Greeting Brothers of the Great District of Illinois
Theta Mu Lambda
Theta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (TML) is celebrating 50 years of
“Brotherhood and Service”. TML was established on December 12, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois. Since that
date, TML has proven to be a leaders among fraternities in mentoring youth, voter’s registration, P.A.D.S,
(Public Action To Deliver Shelter), Boy Scouts of America, working with local colleges and schools, and
other Greek letter organizations to help improve the quality of life in the south suburbs of Chicago,
Illinois.
The members of TML have worked tirelessly to implement the goals of the Fraternity’s mission
statement for the past 50 years. The statement reads: “Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated develops
leaders, promotes Brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our
communities”.
Doing the Work of Alpha
The members of TML began the 2013 fraternal year by asking ourselves, “How can we do what
we do... better?” In striving to answer this question, the Chapter made sure that it was at full delegate
strength for all Leadership meetings and Conferences at the local, District, Regional and National levels
of the Fraternity. The Chapter was present with the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority during the March
of Dimes “March for Babies” and assisted the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with their
“Breakfast with Santa” and EMBODI programs. The Chapter worked with Prairie State College and
provided ties and leadership for their “Ties that Bind” program. TML mentored and provided educational
enrichment to young African-American males students through its Leaders For Tomorrow Program. At
its conclusion, TML hosted a banquet that recognized the students for their time, efforts and
accomplishments during the program’s term. TML also provided leadership in planning and
implementing the Fraternity’s Leadership Development Institute that was hosted at Northern Illinois
University and was attended by youth from the entire Midwestern region of the United States. The
Chapter assisted the New Faith Baptist Church of Matteson, Illinois with its “Angel Tree Program by
delivering Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents. These gifts were distributed to children
throughout the Chicago area. Members from the Chapter provided winter clothing to children in the
Kankakee area. This year Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation awarded a total of $9,000.00 in
scholarship funds to 10 deserving students from funds raised during its annual Black and Gold
Scholarship Gala.
Theta Mu Lambda Chapter - Calendar Year of Activities
January 2013
 Hosted an “Informational Meeting” for men who were interested in joining Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
 Brothers attended the Inauguration of General President Mark S. Tillman in Detroit, Michigan.
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The Leaders For Tomorrow youth mentoring program began with 25 students and their parents at
Prairie State College.
Brothers attended Iota Delta Lambda’s Chapter annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program in
downtown Chicago.
Brothers worked four full shifts for the P.A.D.S. Program
Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
February 2013
 Brothers from Theta Mu Lambda Chapter attended the Illinois District Conference
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter hosted a play in celebration of Black History Month at the ETA
Theater in Chicago.
 Brothers worked four full shifts for the P.A.D.S. Program
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
 Brothers participated in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated EMBODI program at the Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. elementary school located in Dixmoor, Illinois.
March 2013
 Theta Mu Lambda provided leadership and more than 50 new ties to the Prairie State College
“Ties that Bind” Program.
 Brothers worked four full shifts for the P.A.D.S. Program
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
 Brothers and aspirants served as cooks and servers for the Boy Scouts at New Faith Baptist.
Approximately $1,000.00 was raised for the Boy Scouts.
 Illinois Representative from the Illinois 38th Legislative District Brother Representative Al Riley
presented at the Leaders For Tomorrow Program.
 On March 29, 2013 students from the Leaders For Tomorrow attended an Open House at Northern
Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
April 2013
 Brothers attended the Regional Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
 Brothers participated in the March of Dimes “Walk For Babies”. More than $3,200.00 was raised
by Theta Mu Lambda Chapter.
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
 Participants in the Leaders For Tomorrow Program hosted a Mock Trial at Prairie State College.
 Brothers worked four full shifts for the P.A.D.S. Program
May 2013
 Brothers attended Alpha Day at the Illinois State Capitol where they met with their respective
elected representatives in Springfield, Illinois.
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
 Theta Mu Lambda initiated seven members into its Alumni chapter and four College Brothers into
Nu Delta Chapter on the campus of Chicago State University.
June 2013
 Brothers attended Rho Zeta Lambda’s Chapter Prayer Breakfast in Hillside, Illinois.
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter hosted its Leaders For Tomorrow Banquet at the Ray and Joan Kroc
Center in Chicago, Illinois.
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
 Brothers attended the Pan-Hellenic Picnic.
 Brothers attended the Fraternity’s National Convention held in Austin, Texas.
July 2013
 On July 26 through July 28, 2013 eighteen students from the Leaders For Tomorrow students
attended the Leadership Development Institute at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
 Provide financial support for a Leaders For Tomorrow student to attend the National Boy Scouts
of America Jamboree in West Virginia from July 15, 2013 to July 24, 2013.
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter hosted its annual picnic in Oak Forest, Illinois.
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter hosted its annual Golf Outing in University Park, Illinois.
August 2013
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter participated in the Bud Billiken Day Parade.
September 2013
 Brothers attended a District Leadership Meeting in Aurora.
 Brothers attended the Xi Lambda Labor Day Breakfast
 Brothers attended the Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field.
 Leaders For Tomorrow mentoring program hosted an parent orientation meeting.
October 2013
 Theta Mu Lambda Chapter hosted a Chapter Retreat at Prairie State College.
 Brothers attend a Regional Leadership Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
 Brothers worked four full shifts for the P.A.D.S. Program
 Brothers served as delegates to the Pan Hellenic Council of Chicago.
November 2013
 Brothers and students from the Leaders For Tomorrow Program attend Project Alpha at Dyett
School in Chicago.
1. Theta Mu Lambda Chapter and Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation hosted its annual
Scholarship Gala in Matteson, Illinois.
2. December 2013
3. Theta Mu Lambda Chapter participated with the Chicagoland Association of College and Alumni
Chapters Founders Day celebration in Hillside, Illinois.
4. Brothers participated in New Faith Baptist Church’s Angel Tree Program.
5. Brothers participated in the Kankakee, Illinois area coat drive by contributing winter outer wear.
Nu Delta Chapter
Doing the Work of Alpha
The members of Nu Delta began the 2013 fraternal year by asking ourselves, “How can we ensure
the Alpha Legacy at Chicago State University?” In striving to answer this question, the Chapter made
sure we were in compliance to participate in IMDP. The Chapter celebrated the graduation of five
members and the initiation of four. The Chapter continues to strive to continue the work of Alpha
throughout the year even with low numbers.
Nu Delta Chapter – 2013 Calendar Year of Activities
January 2013
 Brothers attended a college preparation activity at Impact Family Center.
February 2013
 Brothers from Nu Delta Chapter attended the Illinois District Conference.
 March 2013
 Brother attended after school mentoring program at Impact Family Center.
April 2013
 Brothers attended the Regional Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
 Nu Delta initiated four College Brothers into the Chapter.
 Brothers participated in the March of Dimes “Walk For Babies”.
May 2013
 Brothers attended Alpha Day at the Illinois State Capitol where they met with their respective
elected representatives in Springfield, Illinois.
June 2013
 Nu Delta Chapter hosted its annual Chapter picnic.
 2 Brothers attended Alpha Leadership Academy.
 Brothers attended the March for Non-Violence at St. Sabina.
 Brothers attended the Fraternity’s National Convention held in Austin, Texas.
July 2013
 Brothers attended the TML Annual Chapter Picnic.
 Brothers attended the Nonviolence peace Rally at King College Prep.
August 2013
 Nu Delta Chapter participated in the Bud Billiken Day Parade.
 Brothers attended the CSU community Walk.
September 2013
 Brothers attended a District Leadership Meeting in Aurora.
 Brothers attended the Xi Lambda Labor Day Breakfast.
 Brothers attended the Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field.
October 2013
 Brothers attend a Regional Leadership Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
November 2013
 Brothers attended Project Alpha at Dyett School in Chicago.
 Brothers helped clean the community at the beach.
December 2013
 Nu Delta Chapter participated in Alpha Founders Day celebration.
Area 5 Committee
Bro. Michael Williams Theta Mu Lambda President
Bro. Willie Williams
Nu Delta President/ Assistant Area 5 Director
Bro. Rufus Jackson
Nu Delta Alpha Advisor
Bro. Steve Powinski
Nu Delta Campus Advisor
Fraternally yours
Bryan T. Bradley
Bryan T. Bradley
Area 5 Director
Founders
Henry A. Callis • Charles H. Chapman • Eugene K. Jones • George B. Kelley • Nathaniel A. Murray • Robert H. Ogle • Vertner W. Tandy
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Develops Leaders, Promotes Brotherhood and Academic Excellence,
While Providing Service and Advocacy for Our Communities.