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Reflecting on Our Great Start to the 2023 – 2024 Fraternal Year

Published On 11/21/2023

I cannot help but pause and consider all the things we have to be thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving. We started this year with a full head of steam due to the momentum of a very impactful Summer! With so many ongoing chapter-organized initiatives, it is easy to underestimate the broad impact that we’ve had as a group of purposeful and purpose-filled men!

Reflecting on Summer 2023

Published On 9/10/2023

How was your summer? We have all heard that question. It’s a common question asked this time of year, and someone recently posed the question to me. I am sure they were asking about vacations and recreational activities, but a single word came to my mind—impactful!

That word does not describe the outcomes of my actions alone; it describes our chapter, Sigma Mu Lambda (SML). During a period of well-deserved rest for most chapters within our fraternity, the brothers of SML elected to keep our hands on the plow and do the work to advance the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Montgomery and Chester Counties!

Published On 11/11/2025

Norristown, PA — On October 25, 2025, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter, demonstrated their commitment to service by participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program. Reflecting the fraternity’s motto, “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All,” the initiative highlighted their mission to uplift communities through visible, impactful action.

2025-11-08 SML at Alzheimer's Walk

Published On 11/11/2025

Under the direction of SML Vice President and Philadelphia Alzheimer’s Board Member, Spencer Palmer, and Brother David Poindexter, SML exceeded our fund-raising goal and participated in the Walk to end Alzheimer’s. Supporting the Alzheimer’s Association is an important initiative for the chapter.
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2025-10-31 PAAC District Conference

Published On 11/11/2025

SML is proud to have been selected as the host chapter for the Pennsylvania Association of Aloha Chapters District Conference. Huge shout to chapter members who volunteered their time to make the conference a session, from our community service, our social event, and the conference planning was all done in the best spirit of Alpha.
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Published On 11/11/2025

Chartered on May 19, 2019, Sigma Mu Lambda (SML) has swiftly emerged as one of the fastest-growing alumni chapters in the Eastern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In just six years, the chapter has built a reputation for excellence, positioning itself as a rising premier chapter within not only the Eastern Region, but the Fraternity as a whole.

Published On 11/10/2025

West Chester, PA — On October 18, 2025, the Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. partnered with the Zeta Psi Chapter to host a Professional Development program at West Chester University. The event aimed to empower young men by connecting them with accomplished Sigma Mu Lambda professionals.

Published On 9/20/2025

Sigma Mu Lambda opened the new fraternal year with its first chapter meeting. District Director Bro. Dr. Leonard M. Wakefield installed our newly elected officers, marking the start of an exciting year. With big plans and high aspirations, SML is ready to continue advancing the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Published On 11/20/2023

The Educational Activities Committee organized a successful four-day fundraising effort that occurred between 11/15/2023 and 11/19/2023 that raised more than $4,000 for scholarships!

Published On 11/11/2023

On Saturday 11/4/2023, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter, co-organized an event to discuss issues pertaining to black maternal health.

On August 28, 2023, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter welcomed the scholars and staff of Blockson Middle School in Norristown, PA as they started a new academic year.

Published On 2/8/2023

Dr. Mumin elected Secretary of Education

Published On 5/21/2020

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Folks who didn't have all the fixins to have a Memorial Day picnic got a special treat Wednesday in Pottstown.

The food pantry at Bethel Community Church packed bags of groceries to give out to those who need them.

They distributed 150 bags stuffed with black Angus hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, baked beans, ketchup and mustard and apples.

They say Pottstown has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis.

"Communities like Pottstown are ravaged by the pandemic. That combined with people being locked in, being able to give the food to the people who need the food and provide some relief is really important, we think," said Gerald Baron with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

He said a lot of people in Pottstown have lost their jobs, been furloughed, or been hit with pay cuts.

POTTSTOWN — The makings of a small Memorial Day picnic will be provided free to needy families on Wednesday from the food pantry at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown.

The Brother Rev. Vernon Ross, pastor, said there are 150 sets of black angus hamburgers (six to a box); hot dogs, buns, Bush's baked beans, ketchup and mustard.

Bethel Community Church of Pottstown is located at 575 N. Keim St. and the food will be distributed from 1 to 4 p.m.

The food distribution event is undertaken in partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter.

Published On 9/7/2019

Sigma Mu Lambda's first set of chapter officers are installed by Area Director Brother John E. Davis, Jr.

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