Phirst Impulse

The Pi Upsilon Lambda Chapter turns 30. This final episode of Phirst Impulse features Bro. Alex Bailey, Charter President and Bro. Kevin Stewart, current Chapter President. We hear both perspectives on the chapter and where we are going for the next 30 years. 

This episode features an interview with Bro. Raymond Blackstone, Catalyst and Charter Member of PUL. Bro. Tony Harris revisits the early development of the chapter from Bro. Blackstone’s perspective.

This episode features Bro. Andrew Sheppard, PUL Chapter Dean of Membership Development and recipient of the 2023 Roger E. Middleton Manly Deeds Award. Bro. Sheppard discusses what it takes and what it means to be a Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 

This episode features two PUL past Presidents, Bro. Tony Harris and Bro. James Massey. The Brothers reflect on their time as President and discuss PUL’s 30th Anniversary and all of the upcoming events. 

This episode features Bro. Steve Robinson, 1st Vice President and Bro. Craig Trower, 2nd Vice President. The Brothers discuss why brotherhood in Alpha Phi Alpha is integral to its mission and how PUL works to strengthen the bond among Brothers. 

The episode features Bro. Trey Scott, President of the Pi Upsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation (PULCF). Bro. Scott discusses how PULCF works to support county residents through its various programs. Find out more ways Alphas are supporting our community!

Bro. Dale Wright interviewed Gov. Wes Moore on his first day in office. Gov. Moore discusses how Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. influenced him. We also discuss the upcoming Ivies & Ice Masquerade Ball with Ashlee Thomas of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Iota Gamma Omega chapter. 

This month Brothers Shawn Watkins and Torrance Brown share how PUL is working to enhance the health of the Brothers and our community. Let's take control of our health, in every area! #pul1906dosomething

This month Bro. Duane Edwards helps us understand how service and brotherhood work together to help support our community. 

This is the beginning of the end of year season of giving. The men of PUL are starting off the holiday season with gifts of all flavors. Check out what we're doing this holiday season.   Like and share if you are or know someone who could use some support this season. 

In this episode, Brothers Mike McCoy and Omar Boulware discuss the Fraternity's A Voteless People is A Hopeless People National Campaign and how PUL has supported and continues to support the program over the past 30 years. The Brothers discuss the upcoming election and what that could mean for Maryland. 

This week, we’re beginning at the beginning. Our Chapter’s 7th president, Brother Tony Harris, sat down with our Chartering president, Brother Alex Bailey, to capture the origins of PUL.    This episode highlights the 6 Catalyst as they navigated the process of forming a chapter.