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On April 9, 1971 Lambda Chapter sponsored a community project in the form of an Easter Egg Hunt. Approximately two hundred children from the immediate area along with the public school children and their parents attended. Lambda has decided to continue this program in the interest of the Harlem children. Beginning with this hunt, Lambda became known for its contribution to the recreational activities to theHarlem children.

On Jun 3, 1971 Lambda sponsored the First Interfraternal Mixer to be held in New York City at the Afro Art Center at Public School 92. Lambda felt that there was a lack of community activity and communication among the Black Sororities and Fraternities and the Black community. Among the Greek Letter Organizations represented were Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho. Lambda is planning to sponsor this affair yearly in order to cut down on crude methods of competition among the organizations in recruiting members and bring the organizations in touch with the community. Lambda has also "passed on the torch" to the other Greek organizations to sponsor such an affair. Also during the summer, Lambda sorors and Ivies helped the Children's Art Carnival celebrate their second and third anniversary (1971-1972). Sorors were present to help organize the children and lead them in the many activities that were available. The children were taught how to use the art materials to the best of their creative ability.

[[images - seven black and white photographs of Lambda members in formal dress]]

The Sickle-Cell Anemia Program at Public School 92 was a cultural experience for the community as well as a benefit to the sickle cell anemia program. On October 3, 1971 a program consisting of a speech given by Soror Doris Weathers (co-ordinator of the Foundation for Research on Sickle Cell Disease), Jerry Fowler, a lifetime victim of sickle cell anemia, and field director for the foundation, and a film on sickle cell anemia was presented to the Harlem community. On November 24, 1971 Lambda chapted sponsored its 37th Annual Thanksgiving Dance at the Holiday Inn. The proceeds from this dance went to the National Organization for Research in Sickle Cell Diseases and to the National Black Science Students Organization, Inc. at City College.

Lambda held its annual Christmas Party on December 19, 1971. The party is given each year for the benefit of the children of the Harlem community. The film, "Babes in Toyland," by Walt Disney was shown. Lambda was received warmly and appreciated by the parents and other adults of the community. We consider this as one of our chapter action projects and leadership training for our chapter members. It gave us all a chance for organizing and supervising youngsters.

At the Regional Conference of 1972, Lambda chapter won the Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award and her Basileus, Barbara Wyatt, won the Neophyte of the year award. Lambda is working hard towards the award for 1973, but we are working harder to make the Harlem community a home for our people.

SOROR MILDRED SINGLETON
Lambda '70

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