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MARCH 23, 2024

6PM - 11 PM

SAVANNAH CENTER

5533 CHAPPELL CROSSING BLVD

WEST CHESTER, OH 45069

THE CINCINNATI ALUMNI CHAPTER KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE BLACK & WHITE Charity Gala

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation

P.O. Box 185

Cincinnati, Ohio 45201

March 23, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Black and White Gala!

On behalf of the members of the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, CAC Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, and Planning Team it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Black and White Charity Gala.

The planning team has been working diligently to ensure that every aspect of our event will allow you to have a wonderful time. I want to thank the Planning Team, Kappa Silhouettes, Corporate & Raffle Sponsors and many Kappa brothers as everyone has volunteered their time and financial support to make this a fun, successful, and memorable Gala.

We are all so proud of this event and hope you have a great time and get a chance to reconnect with those you may not have seen recently!

Sincerely,

Ellery K Lewis

Ellery K. Lewis 2024 Black and White Gala Chairman

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

P.O. Box 8636

Cincinnati, Ohio 45201

2023 - 2024 Officers

Polemarch

Adrian M. Cunningham

Keeper of Exchequer

Darryl Lowen

Vice Polemarch

Derrick Cooper

Keeper of Records John Johnson

Member

Larry Jones

Strategus

Jonathan Butler

Lt. Strategus Cameron Wright

Historian Dr. Rodney Coates

Board of Directors

Member

Norman Bouwie III, CPA

Cincinnati Chapter

Chaplin John Johnson

Parliamentarian Bruce Bufford

Reporter Dr. Judson Haynes III

Member Tyler James

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Board

President

Pervis H. Bearden, Sr.

Vice President

Jim Anderson

Secretary Dr. Judson Haynes III

Treasurer

Norman Bouwie III, CPA

Trustee

Richard O. Coleman

Trustee

Ellery Lewis

Trustee

Robert L. Hall.

Trustee

Emmett Drane

Trustee

Jim Williams

PROGRAM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Music by Vibe 5

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Welcome Remarks

POLEMARCH ADRIAN M. CUNNINGHAM Invocation

JOHN JOHNSON Dinner

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fraternity Program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS

POLEMARCH ADRIAN M. CUNNINGHAM Selections

THE SWEETHEART SONG & THE KAPPA HYMN

Evening Entertainment

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

MUSIC BY DJ NATE THE GREAT

Photos & Cocktail Hour

Thank You

The Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., The Chapter Foundation, and the Black and White Ball Committee would like to thank our guests, donors and sponsors for their support. With your help, we will continue to provide scholarships to deserving young students, mentor students through our Donald Spencer Reading Academy at Bond Hill Elementary School and supporting local charitable organizations. Kappa Men are committed to give back in our community to those who are in need of assistance.

Chapter Membership

Wayne Box Miller

The Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

The Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered approximately twelve years after Kappa Alpha Psi was incorporated as a National Greek Letter College Fraternity. The Charter Members, with Phi Nu Pi as their motto, and achievement as a goal, were L.R. Breedlove, Ray Clark, Ned Dunham, H.L. Hunter, and James Ross. It was through their dedication that the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter attained its charter and was incorporated under the laws of the state of Ohio on December 18, 1923.

The Cincinnati Alumni Chapter is home of the first African American Millionaire in Cincinnati, Donald C. Spencer. The chapter is also home to TWO Laurel Wreath Laureates - Judge Nathaniel Jones (Chapter Invisible) and Dr. Alvin Crawford. The strong tradition and history of the chapter will continue to grow into the 21st century.

Centennial Celebration

2023 Bond Hill Academy Student Welcome

The Donald A. Spencer Reading Academy

This initiative began under our revered Brother Donald Spencer to enhance and promote reading fundamentals to at risk children in grades 3 - 6 before his transition to Chapter Invisible. Members of the chapter are currently providing tutorial assistance in reading and math at Bond Hill Academy two times a week throughout the school year.

Bond Hill - ABC Awards

The award is given at the end of each semester, honoring the top male and female students from the 3rd through 6th grades at Bond Hill Academy. The most recent award was given in December 2022. Each student nominated for the award should possess the following traits:

• Achievement - Good grades, hardworking, drive to achieve

• Behavior - Good attitude, great character, willingness to help others

• Consistency - Shows up for online class (or in person class) daily, completes assignments on time

Cincinnati Alumni Kappa League

Nineteen Students from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area are currently members of the CAC Kappa League for the 2023-2024 school year. Through the initiative of the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa League Leaders, Ervin Thomas III and Norman Bouwie III, and a committee of Brothers, Kappa League members perform projects that will expose them to planning, execution, reporting ideas, and simulating good leadership characteristics designed to raise their aspiration levels. The program is designed to aid young men to grow and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor.

Cincinnati Chapter of Silhouettes

The purpose of the organized wives and widows of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., is to promote the organization of local Silhouette chapters, provide activities for visiting Silhouettes during Kappa Conclaves, develop national service projects of interest to all Silhouette chapters, establish uniform policies and procedures for all local chapters and most importantly to serve as the official auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Cincinnati Chapter of the Silhouettes continue to effectively lead this mission daily. Through their support to the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter and their philanthropic giving in the community, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Turkey Drive

On November 18, 2024, the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, hosted a Turkey Drive at Allen Temple AME Church in the heart of the Bond Hill community. Over 250 Turkeys were donated to families in need by members of the chapter during the Turkey Drive. This could not have been possible without our Centennial Campaign, donations from Brothers, and our partnership with Allen Temple AME Church.