The Eastern Province Khronicle, Fall 2022 edition

Khronicle

A Message from the Province Polemarch

Dear Brother:

Perhaps the roots of happiness grow deepest in the sandy soil of volunteerism, which has been, and still is, our primary focus. Since its inception, Kappa Alpha Psi has undertaken those special causes that benefit society’s marginalized and economically vulnerable. Our noble clan continues its thrust to seek meaningful ways to make the world we live in a better place, manifested through our social action and humanitarian endeavors. Phi Nu Pi is the magic ingredient that has made it possible for us to achieve success as a corporation, which one can discern from a critical review of the historical record With inflamed enthusiasm and an unbridled passion for achievement, we have reached a pivotal moment in our existence.

Because we are a viable unit of our organizational structure, we must continue to prioritize and focus on our core strengths. Our Eastern Province brothers, as it should be, work harder and smarter; they strive to provide exemplary programs and activities in the communities where we are chartered We truly value their dedication to our long-standing goal of lending our time, talents, and resources for the advancement of others. Our continuing challenge is to keep Kappa’s good name and its good works before the public at all times Our local chapters, especially, are constantly formulating clear ideas and strategic action plans for achieving our mission, while leaving that indelible Kappa mark on the footprints of time. I personally applaud your efforts individually and collectively to be worthy stewards of the rich legacy that our foundational leaders bequeathed us

The Kappa Chronicle, the province’s official news organ, is designed specifically to highlight some of the myriad accomplishments of our undergraduate and alumni chapters as well as our esteemed members. And I am pleased to commend the current edition of this publication for your edification With heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing commitment to the high standards of excellence that epitomize us as a fraternity and in the spirit of the Advent season, I am

Yours in the Bond, Charles E. Exum, Jr. 29th Eastern Province Polemarch

Charles E. Exum, Jr.

The Regions of the Eastern Province

Region I - Baltimore Metro & Maryland Area

Aberdeen (MD) Alumni Chapter

Annapolis (MD) Alumni Chapter

Baltimore (MD) Alumni Chapter

Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter

Frederick (MD) Alumni Chapter

Gaithersburg/Rockville (MD) Alumni Chapter

Salisbury (MD) Alumni Chapter

Towson/Catonsville (MD) Alumni Chapter

The Morgan State University Chapter, the Alpha Iota of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Coppin State College Chapter, the Zeta Gamma of Kappa Alpha Psi

The University of Maryland Baltimore County Chapter, the Theta Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Towson State University Chapter, the Lambda Zeta of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Frostburg State University Chapter, the Lambda Mu of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Salisbury State University Chapter, the Iota Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Chapter, the Pi Mu of Kappa Alpha Psi

The John Hopkins University Chapter the Rho Upsilon of Kappa Alpha Psi

Region II - Metropolitan/Washington DC Area

Alexandria/Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter

Bowie/Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter

College Park/Sandy Springs (MD) Alumni Chapter

Dulles/Leesburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter

Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter

Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter

Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter

The Howard University Chapter, the Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The University of the District of Columbia Chapter, the Beta Kappa of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Bowie State Univ Chapter, the Epsilon Sigma of Kappa Alpha Psi

The University of Maryland College Park Chapter, the Theta Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Howard University - Graduate Division Chapter, the Theta Tau of Kappa Alpha Psi

The American/George Washington/ Georgetown Universities Chapter, the Kappa Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The George Mason University Chapter, the Mu Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Region III - Central Virginia Area

Fort Lee (VA) Alumni Chapter

Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

Petersburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

Richmond (VA) Alumni Chapter

Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter

The Virginia Union University Chapter, the Alpha Gamma of Kappa-Alpha Psi

The Virginia State University Chapter, the Alpha Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Virginia Commonwealth University Chapter, the Eta Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi

Region IV - Western Virginia Area

Charlottesville (VA) Alumni Chapter

Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter

Lynchburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

Martinsville (VA) Alumni Chapter

Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter

The University of Virginia Chapter, the Eta Sigma of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Chapter, the Theta Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The James Madison University Chapter, the Nu Lambda of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Radford University Chapter, the Rho Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Virginia University of Lynchburg/Liberty University/Lynchburg College/Averett University Chapter the Rho Kappa of Kappa Alpha Psi

Region V - Tidewater Virginia Area + Bermuda

Bermuda Alumni Chapter

Chesapeake/Virginia Beach (VA) Alumni Chapter

Hampton/Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter

Norfolk (VA) Alumni Chapter

Portsmouth/Suffolk (VA) Alumni Chapter

Franklin/Southampton (VA) Alumni Chapter

The Hampton University Chapter, the Beta Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Norfolk State University Chapter, the Epsilon Zeta of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Old Dominion University Chapter, the Eta Omega of Kappa Alpha Psi

The College of William and Mary Chapter, the Xi Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi

The Christopher Newport University Colony of Xi Theta

The Virginia Wesleyan University Colony of Eta Omega

2022-2023

Eastern Province Leadership

Province Polemarch: Charles E. Exum, Jr.

Senior Vice Polemarch: Richard B Mattox

Junior Vice Polemarch: Myles C. Bostic

Province Keeper of Records: Dr. Cleve Ewell, III

Province Asst. Keeper of Records: Carl L Brown

Province Keeper of Exchequer: Xavier Richardson

Province Asst. Keeper of Exchequer: Kenneth Elliott

Province Strategus: Andre C Newell

Province Lt. Strategus: Nwachukwu Ugbomah-Otunuya

Province Historian: Donald Malcolm Smith

Province Reporter: Dr DeAndre T Howard

Province Nominating Committee Chairman: Daniel R. Wilson

Province Board Members: Justin A. Evans, Willie E. Wright, Chandler D. Searcy, Phillip L. Deboe, Sr., Jeffery L Pointer, Danny T Giles, Cleve H Packer, Jr, Eugene L Sellers, Myles S Copeland, William H. Milligan, III

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVINCE REPORTER

I FALL 2022 EDITION

Brothers of the Flagship:

I am pleased to bring to you the Fall 2022 edition of the Eastern Province Khronicle This edition of the Khronicle features several alumni chapters and brothers throughout the province who have epitomized the essence of achievement in every field of human endeavor.

I appreciate your continued patience as we have updated the submission portal for both the Eastern Province Khronicle and the Journal of Kappa Alpha Psi

Once again, the province reporter committee has worked tirelessly to get this edition out to the province and I would like to thank each of them for their dedication to the province.

The committee members are as follows:

Jason Hill, Assistant Province Reporter

Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter

Myles S Copeland, Committee Member

Portsmouth/Suffolk (VA) Alumni Chapter

Dr Troy Joyner, Committee Member

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter

Dakhalfani Boyd, Committee Member Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter

I hope that you and your chapter enjoy the first edition of the Khronicle for the 2022-23 fraternal year If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email at provincereporter@epkapsiorg We are looking forward to reviewing your winter submissions.

As you prepare for future submissions, I wanted to share the cutoff dates for the remainder of the fraternal year. Please be advised that the cutoff is the same for both province submissions and journal submissions and both submissions are to be submitted separately via the Brothers Only portal

Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter

JASON HILL

Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter

TROY JOYNER

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter

MYLES COPELAND

Portsmouth/Suffolk (VA) Alumni Chapter

Yours in the Bond, Bro. DeAndre T. Howard, Ed.D.

Notable Achievements Notable Achievements Notable Achievements

Honoring Brother Brian N. Williams

Charlottesville (VA) Alumni

By: Lewis Johnson

Brother Brian N Williams is a Spring 1986 initiate of the University of Georgia, the Zeta Iota of Kappa Alpha Psi and currently is a member of the Charlottesville (VA) Alumni Chapter was selected as a Fellow to the National Academy of Public Administration

Selection of the Academy’s new Fellows follows a rigorous review of the individual’s contributions to the field of public administration and policy. A Fellows Nominating Committee makes its recommendations to the full Fellowship, which then votes on those individuals to be elected. The 2022 class joins more than 950 Academy Fellows -- including former cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors, and state legislators, as well as prominent scholars, business executives, and public administrators.

It is an honor and privilege to be elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration Brother Brian Williams stated “I stand on the shoulders of giants and am grateful to those who have entrusted me and the other 2022 Fellows with this awesome responsibility and opportunity I look forward to engaging in the vital work of the Academy to build more effective, efficient, accountable, equitable, and transparent organizations and assist government leaders in better aligning public institutions with public expectations”

About the National Academy of Public Administration: Is chartered by Congress to provide non-partisan expert advice.

The Academy is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization established in 1967 to assist government leaders in building more effective, efficient, accountable, and transparent organizations Learn more at wwwnapawashorg and follow the Academy on Twitter (@napawash), LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Brother Williams currently serves as an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy at the University of Virginia and is the Founder and Director of the Public Engagement in Governance: Looking, Listening, and Learning Laboratory (the “PEGLLLLab”) at UVA. His research centers on issues related to demographic diversity, local law enforcement, and public governance, with special attention devoted to the co-creation of policies, programs, and practices that facilitates the co-production of public safety, public order, and community well-being.

Charlottesville (VA) Alumni is blessed to not only have Brother Brain Williams as a distinguished and accomplished brother but other brothers in the chapter too who are Achievers in their own right

Conference of Grand Masters

Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni

By: Phillip David

Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Phillip David Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (DC) Elected President of the Conference of Grand Masters

Brother Phillip David is a native of Jamaica Queens, New York where he attended public schools in the Bayside and Flushing areas of Queens He matriculated at Morgan State University and quickly became a campus leader

He was an active member of the student government and several other organizations In 1984 Brother David became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he served as Vice-Polemarch of the Alpha Iota Chapter He was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the District of Columbia.

Professionally, Brother David serves as a Senior Manager at the Peraton Corporation, where he leads a team of system engineers who provide consulting services to the intelligence community. He is a member of Prudence Lodge No 27, Prince Hall Affiliation, where he served as Worshipful Master and subsequently as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, in 2017 and 2018. Brother David is also a member of the United Supreme Council 33rd Degree Masons and currently serves as Imperial Deputy of the Desert of the District of Columbia for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdiction

From 2018-2022, Brother David served as Vice President of the Conference of Grand Masters (COGM), Prince Hall Affiliation. In May 2022, Brother David’s dedication and administrative acumen resulted in his being elected as the President of the COGM.

The COGM consists of 47 grand lodges (jurisdictions) in North America, Africa, and the Caribbean The purpose of the Conference is to provide an opportunity for mutually recognized jurisdictions and their subordinate bodies to engage in fraternal communication and Masonic fellowship.

The COGMs provide an opportunity for the unification of Prince Hall Grand Lodges and other affiliated Masonic Bodies to address

issues of common interest relative to both the institution of Freemasonry and the profane world

As President of the COGM, Brother David’s responsibilities include presiding over meetings, carrying out approved policies and the constitution, and serving as its official spokesperson.

For additional information about the Conference of Grand Masters, visit https://www.conferenceofgrandmasterspha.org/

Brother David is an active member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C., and is married to the former Rosalie Montgomery. They reside in Prince Georges County, Maryland with their two daughters, Amber 22, a senior at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ashley 18, a freshman at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

KYD Achievement and Awards

Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni

By: Marcus Smith

On June 25, 2022, Kappa Youth Development (KYD) and the Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter hosted an achievements and awards breakfast. The event showcased and celebrated the achievements of the community’s graduating high school seniors and the Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter The award recipients are as follows: Kappa Youth Development, Inc in conjunction with Reginald L Spence awarded four 4-year scholarships to seniors majoring in a STEM field Kappa Youth Development in conjunction with

Dewayne (Lou) and Jackie Wilcher awarded a scholarship to a gifted student who participated in extracurricular sports and attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 and lived in southern Prince George's County, MD or southern Maryland Kappa Youth Development in conjunction with Steelpoint LLC and Dwight Campbell awarded a scholarship to a black male student majoring in STEM or Fine Arts. Kappa Youth Development awarded four scholarships to graduating black male students attending college in 2022-2023.

Brother Dr. Jamel K. Donnor Promoted to Full Professor at College of William and Mary

Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni

By: Arthur Price

A leading voice on racial equity in American education, Dr. Jamel K. Donnor, a Spring 2022 HamptonNewport News (VA) Alumni Chapter initiate, was promoted to full professor at The College of William & Mary in August 2022 An award-winning and nationally recognized interdisciplinary scholar, Dr Donnor has the unique distinction of being affiliated with three schools at William & Mary: (1) the School of Education, (2) Arts & Sciences, and (3) the Law School.

In addition to publishing three co-edited volumes on Routledge Press: (1) The Charter School Solution: Distinguishing Fact from Rhetoric, (2) Scandals in College Sports, and (3) Critical Race Theory in Education: All God’s

Children Got a Song (2nd ed), his research on the role of race in Supreme Court jurisprudence concerning school desegregation and affirmative action has yielded publications in premiere education scholarly outlets, such as Teachers College Record, Education and Urban Society, and Education Policy; while his scholarship on the educational plight of Black valedictorians in Mississippi has yielded appearances on mainstream media platforms, such as Black Politics Today, as well as publications in mainstream news outlets, such as The Conversation, and The Mississippi Free Press. Professor Donnor has also been sought out by preeminent news sources, such as The New York Times, USA Today, NPR, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, to provide expert commentary on a range of issues impacting education in the United States.

Most significantly, Professor Donnor was recently ranked among top of the 200 EducationScholars in America by Education Week According to Education Week, “the rankings aim to recognize the 200 university-based scholars who did the most last year to shape educational practice and policy over the previous year, [and are selected] from a pool of more than 20,000 university-based faculty in the U.S. researching education, [and] are chosen by a selection committee of fellow education scholars” The Top-200 ranking has additional meaning BOTH personally and institutionally, as it is the first time in the School of Education’s history that a faculty member has received this distinction!

Lynwood McDaniel Honored

Aberdeen (MD) Alumni

By: Gary Lee

Lynwood McDaniel: South Carolina State University 2022 Stellar Alumni Honoree South Carolina State University National Alumni Association (SCSUNAA) recently honored Brother Lynwood McDaniel,

class of 2005 with the 2022 Stellar Alumni Calendar Award Recognized for his professional accomplishments, community service, and exemplary support of SCSUNA. Other notable awards include the South Carolina State 2022 Under 40 and the Community of Excellence "Reaching Back" respectively

A proud South Carolina State University "Bulldog," Brother McDaniel takes pride in representing and giving back to his Alma Mater and was thrilled when selected as the Keynote Speaker during the university's first Annual Rosena D. King Scholarship Gala and to serve as a facilitator at the National Alumni Association Convention, "Amplify the Legacy" this past July.

Brother Lynwood McDaniel is a 2017 initiate of the Aberdeen (MD) Alumni Chapter (E). He is the current chapter Historian/Reporter, Chairman of the Bereavement and Benevolent Outreach, and a member of the Guide Right committee His spirit truly embodies Achievement and the chapter's theme, "A willingness to serve, withholding nothing."

Celebrating Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter 2021-22 Chapter Awardees

Danville (VA) Alumni

By: DeAndre Howard

Congratulations to all the DVA 2021-22 chapter awardees:

DVA Chapter Awardees:

1. "Bennie Dix/Ed Thomas Guide Right Award"- Marvin L Martin, Jr

2. "Sylvesta L. Jennings Community Service Award" -- Micah Knight

3 "David L Coleman Professional & Business Award" -- Marvin L. Martin, Jr.

4 "Keshon Shon Kelly Chapter Service Award" -(TIE) Isaac Clement & Keshon Kelly

5. "Christopher T. Hill New Member of the Year" -Christian Walker

6. "DVA Kappa Man of the Year Award" -- Isaac Clement & DeAndre Howard

Chapter Polemarch's Administrative Awards:

1 "Malvin L Carr Polemarch's Service Award" -Phillip L. Hayes, Jr. & Ridge Williamson

2. "Cephus Archie Senior Contribution Award" -Larry Ford

One Year Anniversary: Reverend Dr. Robert R.A.Turner

Baltimore (MD) Alumni

By: Tyrell Snape

On Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Empowerment Temple AME, 4217 Primrose Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, the chapter was invited to attend the one-year pastoral celebration and worship service of our brother Reverend Dr. Robert R.A.Turner (Eta Chi, Spr. '01).

The chapter presented Pastor Turner with a resolution and gifts that included centennial golf balls and cufflinks, along with a picture frame displaying a copy of the resolution, a picture of the First Family, and one of Pastor Turner's favorite scripture, Isaiah 61:1:

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,

Because the Lord has anointed Me

To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;”

Three Cheers to DelegateElect Harris

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni

By: James Stringfield Sr

The Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter Vice Polemarch, Kevin Harris (D) is running for election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 27A. Delegate-Elect Harris is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022 He advanced from the Democratic primary on July 19, 2022. Kevin defeated the incumbent in the Democratic Primary for District 27A by a 10.8% spread.

Kevin is grateful and humbled that the voters of Charles and Prince George's Counties have elected him to be their Democratic Nominee for 27A He states, “I will never take their trust in me for granted and will work hard to keep and grow that trust. Now, my focus will shift to helping other Democrats get elected... up and down the ballot... to ensure we can create more opportunities for everyone in Maryland and in our community”

Community Community Community Service Service Service

G-Rock and Silver Spring hold Blood Drive

Gaithersburg/Rockville (MD) Alumni

By: Pedro Arguello

On October 1, 2022, the Brothers of the Gaithersburg/Rockville (MD) Alumni Chapter, along with the Brothers of Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter as well as the Ladies of the Montgomery County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta held a blood drive with the American Red Cross to help support those in the community with sickle cell Mt Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville, Maryland was also a co-sponsor and provided its facilities to serve as the location of the blood drive Our other sponsors included the Montgomery County African American Health Program and Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association

Thanks to the efforts of event Chair Brother Berkely Davenport (G-Rock, Spring 2020) we were able to register 67 individuals to donate blood, 33 of which were first-time donors Through these donations, the event was able to attain 43 pints of whole blood and 11 pints of red blood cells for a total of 54 pints exceeding the target of 51 pints. Thanks to these donations 140 potential lives can be saved

SSA Shoe Donation Partnership

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni

By: Darrell Calicker

The Silver Spring (MD) Alumni (SSA) Chapter partnered with the Sharing Shoes Non-Profit Organization on their 1st Annual Athletic Shoe Donation program. Via this partnership, SSA donated more than 60 pairs of athletic shoes to the Boys & Girls Basketball teams of Paint Branch High School. Additionally, shoes were donated to a local Boys & Girls Club. This Project was created and managed by Brother Howard Nicholson. SSA will partner annually with the Sharing Shoes NonProfit Organization.

The “U” Welcomes Students Back in School

Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni

By: Jason Hill

Members of the “U” welcomed back the students of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School in Waldorf, MD for their first day of classes on August 29, 2022 Both the Principal Ms. Orlena Whatley and the Vice Principal Ms. Shelia Soderstrom (shown in the picture with the Brothers) expressed their appreciation to the members of Kappa Alpha Psi for continuing their tradition of greeting the students as they return to school, especially after being away for a year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was good to see the children’s smiling and sometimes worried faces as they were guided to their classrooms for what we all hope will be a successful and safe school year

High 5 First Day of School Program

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni

By: Darrell Calicker

On October 1, 2022, the Brothers of the Gaithersburg/Rockville (MD) Alumni Chapter, along with the Brothers of Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter as well as the Ladies of the Montgomery County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta held a blood drive with the American Red Cross to help support those in the community with sickle cell Mt Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville, Maryland was also a co-sponsor and provided its facilities to serve as the location of the blood drive Our other sponsors included the Montgomery County African American Health Program and Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association

Thanks to the efforts of event Chair Brother Berkely Davenport (G-Rock, Spring 2020) we were able to register 67 individuals to donate blood, 33 of which were first-time donors Through these donations, the event was able to attain 43 pints of whole blood and 11 pints of red blood cells for a total of 54 pints exceeding the target of 51 pints. Thanks to these donations 140 potential lives can be saved

Kappas Welcome Kids Back to School

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

By: Jaret Lloyd

The men of the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. turned out to make the first day of school a special one for many local school-bound children. Lead by their Polemarch, Dr. Kenneth Taylor, AF met students from two local elementary schools as they got off the bus and started their school year.

The students from Patrick Henry Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary schools have grown accustomed to seeing the crimson blazers on site as the back-to-school welcome has become an AF tradition for many years Perhaps the best part is giving the kids words of encouragement over the loudspeaker as the school day starts This event stands as a huge encouragement to the young children and shows them that we are committed to their success and that we care about them

The Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) partnership with Patrick Henry and Woodley Hills extends beyond the back-to-school day event as the chapter engages in STEM programs and mentorship programs with the schools throughout the year as a part of the Guide Right program

Community Blood Drive

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni

By: Darrell Calicker

The Silver Spring (MD) Alumni (SSA) Chapter participated in the Blood Drive sponsored by neighboring Gaithersburg-Rockville Chapters. The Brothers of SSA volunteered their time to register and manage the blood donation process. Several Brothers also donated blood for this worthy cause SSA plans to participate annually in this Service Project

Community Service: Backto-School

Baltimore (MD) Alumni

By: Tyrell Snape

Welcome Back Teachers Breakfast

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 the chapter hosted a “Welcome Back-to-School Breakfast” for the teachers at Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School, 1624 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217 We greeted over 50 teachers and staff as they arrived back to school with the redcarpet treatment, photos, and a continental breakfast

Back-To-School Block Party

On Friday, August 26th the chapter participated in the back-to-school block party at Booker T Washington Middle School, 1301 McCulloh St, Baltimore, MD 21217 with food donations and funds to cover the cost for the DJ. Special thanks to Brothers Devron Dickens, Don Ervin, Kevin Clark, Everett Jordan, Duane Elliott for working the grill and serving food, and Brother Andre Thomas for deejaying the music during the event

Achievement In Every Field...

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni

By: James Stringfield Sr

To culminate the close of the 21-22 fraternal year, on May 14, 2022, The Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. held its, “Achievement Awards and Recognition Breakfast Program” at The Camelot in Upper Marlboro, MD. The event was well attended by numerous Black Greek letter organizations, local government dignitaries, representatives from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc International Headquarters, and Province Officers

We were able to provide $12,000 in scholarships Several community leaders were recognized for their success in the local Prince Georges County Community, and the guest speaker was awardee Brother Bishop Joel Peebles of City of Praise. We were blessed with the presence of his lovely Silhouette Pastor Ylawnda accompanying him The event provided a wonderful close to our year and an outstanding opportunity to shine light on Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Guide Right Guide Right Guide Right

Guide Right & Kappa League Centennial

Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni

By: Charles Twitty

On July 6, 2022, the Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter Kappa League led by Brother Charles Twitty traveled to St. Louis, Missouri to participate in the Guide Right & Kappa League Centennial. There were 686 Brothers and Kappa Leaguers that attended the event which was held at St Louis University and Harriet Stowe State University (HSSU). Kappa League Chapters were represented from the following states: Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.The Kappa Leaguers Participated in an array of activities: On Thursday, July 7, the Kappa Leaguers participated in Community STEM Activities and the Community Health & Wellness Expo at HSSU; Grand Polemarch Reuben Shelton addressed the young men and stressed the importance and impact of Guide Right and Kappa League On Friday, July 8, Community Service – Kappa Leaguers donated toiletries and prepared 600 bags to donate to organizations in St Louis The local police department and Black Police Office Association discussed how to interact with law enforcement They also demonstrated several situations of what to do when stopped by law enforcement. On Saturday, July 9, the Kappa League workshops

continued concentrating on Financial Literacy, Mental Health Wellness, STEM, College Readiness Preparation, Leadership, Law Enforcement, Entrepreneur, Political Process, Teen Choices, and the Achievement Academy. Lt General Hamilton spoke to the Kappa Leaguers at lunch. On Saturday night, all that attended were treated to a great debate finale between Alexandria/Fairfax (VA) and BellevilleO'Fallon (IL).

The Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Debate Team Argued Its Way to The Top

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

By: Jaret Lloyd

This year’s National Kappa League debate challenge was packed with talent in the form of teams from all over the Country. Eleven teams began the single elimination bracket in March and culminated in a single debate held in St. Louis, MO in July. The team from Alexandria-Fairfax led by West Springfield High School sophomore Caleb Rucker successfully argued some very timely and relevant topics on their way to the championship round

In the first round, arguing against the champions from last year (St Louis, MO), the team convinced the audience that social media has not Significantly Improved Human Communication With South County High School freshman Samson Boyd delivering the opening argument, the group made points supporting the basic case that it’s people, not things, that change human communication.

In the second round against Decatur, GA, the team drew the affirmative side arguing that high school student-athletes should be able to earn money from their NIL A flurry of questions from Flint Hill High School Junior, Matthew Tremble, helped convince the judges of AF’s argument that you can’t take students' right to earn money just because they may be athletes

The third round saw AF against the team from New Rochelle/White Plains arguing against public schools having armed security guards AF’s master at rebuttal, South County Junior, Eli Boyd was instrumental in making points that refuted any argument that armed guards helped in school shootings, and made points that investing in teachers and counselors could quite possibly change situations that lead to mass shootings. Tragically, two days after this debate an armed gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, TX, and killed 21 people.

The fourth and championship round took place at the Guide Right Centennial Celebration in St Louis, MO Hundreds of Kappa Leaguers from across the US witnessed AF against the team from Bellville O’fallon, IL. The topic: There Is No Significant Difference in the Education at an HBCU vs. That of a PWI. Alexandria/Fairfax argued in the affirmative South County Senior, Zion Nuby questioned the other team and delivered the rebuttal this time for AF, another sophomore from Flint Hill, Ayden Laster Ayden was

able to argue that the accreditation process saw to it that there is no difference in education. In the end, the judges found in favor of Bellville O’fallon even though Caleb Rucker brought the house down with his closing statement: “When history looks back and tells the real story, the moral will go something like this; whether you aspire to be President or Vice-President of the United States, Columbia will get you there just like Howard will get you there

All in all, the young scholars on the team had a great time and they learned a lot about themselves and their own capabilities. While each member (except Zion) had no prior debate experience, they pulled together and grew stronger with each round. The tournament and its participants were a true testament to the mentorship which is a standard from the Guide Right Program of this Grand Fraternity

Kamp Kappa 2022!

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

By: Jaret Lloyd

On July 10 – July 15, 2022, our annual Kamp Kappa took place at the campgrounds of Camp William B Snyder in Haymarket, VA The week was full of educational and fun outdoor activities for the Kampers. On Sunday, July 10th, the campers arrived at Camp Snyder They were able to take part in a free swim at the campsite’s pool as well as complete a swim test Later that evening, Brothers from the Hyattsville/Landover MD Alumni Chapter

of Kappa Alpha Ps Fraternity, Inc arrived and spent some time with the campers and shared some words of wisdom. The Kampers also enjoyed a bonding experience at a campfire before lights out.

On Monday, the Kampers enjoyed another full day of activities including an informational session on hygiene and safety, field games, knot tying session, boating, and swimming The brothers of the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. also joined the Kampers, helping lead activities, and providing encouragement and mentorship.

Tuesday was another eventful day The Kampers took part in a law seminar mock trial and an informative US Marshalls presentation on police interactions The Kampers also enjoyed fun outdoor activities such as field games and a model rocket launch Later that evening the Kampers were joined by some brothers of YBC and the Mu Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc After dinner, the Kampers participated in and enjoyed a Camp Snyder skit show.

Wednesday, the Kamp fun continued...the Kampers enjoyed another day of field games, they trekked through a nature trail and participated in a Kamp Wide Relay Race. Later, the Kampers enjoyed a military-themed evening at the dining hall The Kampers watched a military-inspired movie and were joined by our brothers in uniform. A-F’s own CPT Anthony Williams provided the Kampers words of wisdom from his book “The Assignment”.

LTG (R) Les Smith also provided the Kampers with motivating and inspirational words

Thursday, the Kampers enjoyed a fun-filled day at King’s Dominion! On Friday, the Kampers cleaned up the campsite and departed back to the AF Facility Once they arrived at the A-F facility, there was an award ceremony held for the Kampers for all the hard work and participation throughout the week

This year’s Kamp was a huge success! A major thanks to Kamp Kappa Chair Brother Marlon Ridley for coordinating an amazing Kamp and all the brothers you participated in making the week a great success!

The Gateway to the West Welcomes Guide Right

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

By: Jaret Lloyd

St Louis is the birthplace of Guide Right, and this summer, hundreds of young men converged on the campus of St Louis University to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most successful mentor program for young men of color

Eleven young men from the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Guide Right program boarded a bus along with their counterparts from the Woodbridge Alumni Chapter, destined for the Gateway to the West Seventeen hours later, the young gentleman arrived eager to participate in the many activities that were scheduled for the week

Representatives from the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Guide Right program competed in such

events as the math challenge, swag design, poetry, E-Sports, and the basketball tournament. Along with all the fun and camaraderie that was had, the young men managed to walk away with some accolades.

Aside from the competition, there were many workshops and presentations that kept the participants busy, entertained, and learning. Throughout the week, the students had an incredible opportunity to visit and get a preview of college life while attending sessions on the campuses of St Louis University and Harris Stowe University.

The Centennial celebration had something to offer everyone in attendance and it was a model event. The young black men were presented with prime examples of their Kappa mentors proving their care for, and commitment to our future leaders The Grand Polemarch was in attendance showing that our Grand Fraternity leads the way in mentoring.

In the end, the guys had a great time, and they learned a lot. Amongst the most valuable of their five-day experiences were the bonding opportunities that they had with their fellow Guide Right members. It was a remarkable event to mark the 100th anniversary of Guide Right

Benchmark Kappa Youth Leadership Institute

Baltimore (MD) Alumni

By: Tyrell Snape

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 6 pm at the Kappa Youth and Community Center, 1207 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21217, the Benchmark Kappa Youth Leadership Institute

held its informational meeting for new applicants and parents interested in the program.

Many returning Kappa Leaguers and their parents were also in attendance. Guide Right Director, Gary Rahman provided an overview of the program that included "Tutoring Tuesdays" and "SAT Saturdays" while emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in the program.

An inspirational and insightful presentation on financing college and staying out of debt was delivered by guest speaker Paula Dofat, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Marketing at Central Scholarship.

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 8 am at the Kappa Youth and Community Center, the Benchmark Kappa Youth Leadership Institute conducted the first in a series of SAT preparatory classes led by Brothers Norman Edwards and Marvin Briscoe The Kappa Leaguers were administered a baseline test to identify areas for improvement and track future progress

Chapter Events Chapter Events Chapter Events

Brother Rufus F. Clanzy Annual Cookout

Columbia (MD) Alumni

By: George H Wilson

The Brothers of Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter (CMD) hosted the 33rd CMD Cookout on July 2, 2022! Through dedication, perseverance, and service to the Bond, CMD has dedicated our annual Family cookouts to the memory of Brother Rufus F Clanzy. Brother Clanzy, a highly decorated US Army Lt Colonel, retired; the 22nd Eastern Province Polemarch, and 11th CMD Chapter Polemarch.

The Rufus F. Clanzy CMD annual cookout was hosted and served by the Chapter’s neophyte Spring 2022 line They prepared and served a bountiful spread. They filled the bellies and spiritsof the approximately 200 Brothers, their silhouettes ad families, and members of the Howard County, MD Panhellenic Council. We also welcomed the Eastern Province Senior Vice Polemarch, Richard Maddox, and Chief of Staff to the 29th Eastern Province Polemarch, Ernie Anderson

The CMD Brothers ranging from the 1960s through 2022 gathered and serenaded our guests with the Kappa Hymn It was a moment of great brotherhood and fellowship. We received a rousing round of love from our Silhouettes and guests!

As a component of CMD’s community service, the Brothers collected school supplies to help fill the backpacks of those students in need in our community

The first annual Rufus F Clanzy annual cookout was fun for all! There were games for the children, dancing for those so inclined, and a charitable community spirit. A good time was had by all!

Towson-Catonsville (MD) Alumni 1st Anniversary

Towson-Catonsville (MD) Alumni

By: Sandye McIntyre

On November 20, 2021, the Towson-Catonsville (MD) Alumni Chapter (E) of Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc (TCAC), held its chartering ceremony. The Brothers of TCAC continue to be grateful for the enthusiastic support of 34th Grand Polemarch Reuben A Shelton III, Esq; 29th Eastern Province Polemarch Charles E. Exum, Jr, who presented the charter; Senior Province Vice Polemarch Richard B Mattox; and many other Fraternity dignitaries who were present

This past first year provided TCAC with various opportunities to continue its engagement in substantive public-service endeavors, including but not limited to food, clothing, and schoolsupply drives for homeless shelters, K 12 students, and churches; our Guide Right/Kappa League programs; and other charitable work. With the exception of Guide Right/Kappa League, all this work preceded TCAC’s charter, as Brothers were always eager to serve. Special recognition in this regard goes to Brothers Vernon W. Fisher and Lamont O. Norwood.

Of note, TCAC inducted its first Kappa Leaguer, Mason Rice, who was invited to Guide Right’s Centennial celebration in St. Louis, MO. He was accompanied by Brother Vernon W. Fisher, TCAC’s Guide Right chairman. Mason was followed by the second inductee class

of Malik Phillips, Daniel Lewis, and Andrew Lewis All these young men are quite impressive.

Before receiving their charter, the Brothers of Towson-Catonsville Alumni conducted their works of service through the TowsonCatonsville Alumni Association (TCAA). One of its projects was the COVID-19 Vaccine and Mental Health Town Hall, a video of which can be found here. On October 29, 2022, TCAC will host its second healthcare event, titled Men's Health Matters: Prostate Cancer Roundtable. TCAC’s Social Action Committee, chaired by Brother Lamont O. Norwood, produced both events

TCAC established the Towson-Catonsville Alumni Kappa Charitable Foundation (TCAKCF), which provides funding for some of the many public-service efforts in which TCAC is continuously engaged On November 19, 2022, the Foundation will host a fundraising dinner and celebration in honor of TCAC’s 1st Anniversary The proceeds from this event will help to fund TCAC’s impactful work during the 2022-2023 fiscal year Information about and tickets for the event can be obtained here.

The Brothers of TCAC wish to thank 34th Grand Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq.; 29th Eastern Province Polemarch Charles E Exum, Jr.; Senior Province Vice Polemarch Richard B. Mattox; and all Eastern Province and Grand Chapter officers and dignitaries who invested their faith in the assemblage of Brothers who would become TCAC’s charter members We thank all of you for your continuing faith and support.

DMV Joint Chapter Cookout

Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni

By: Gregory Clark

The Brothers of the Upper Marlboro/ Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter joined with Brothers from the other Prince Georges County Chapters (Hyattsville/Landover, Fort Washington, Bowie/Mitchellville, and College Park/Sandy Spring) to host the 2nd Annual Joint Chapter Cookout at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Upper Marlboro, MD A good time was had by all that attended as there was plenty of good food and drinks, beautiful weather, good music, and that good ole’ Kappa spirit. Although the event was held on the 4th of July weekend, there were well over 175 Brothers and their families in attendance for the event. The planning for next year's event is already in the works as the Prince Georges' County Chapters look to make this an annual event.

H/L's Sundresses and Cigars Day Party

Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni

By: Troy Stewart

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted its third annual Sundresses & Cigars Day Party at The Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, MD

This event has quickly become one of the fastest-growing and much-anticipated events in the Prince George’s County area, and only in its third year of inception The excitement of the event was palpable, as the signature summer event has increased its sales two-fold each year, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This event is our summer closeout fundraiser

Proving to be one of the hottest tickets in town, the number of attendees has grown rapidly since the inaugural event in 2018 This year a total of 562 guests attended the event. In attendance was a diverse array of guests from Maryland politicians to members of other Divine 9 organizations and the public at large. The event included several different vendors from clothing manufacturers and designers, jewelers, and cigar aficionados. Music was provided by WKYS 96.3’s own, DJ Trini, and DJ CSmooth, who kept the crowd moving all evening long.

Sundresses and Cigars is a fundraising event held to support our outstanding Guide Right Programs, which include our Student Achievement and Scholarship Programs and our Kappa League. The primary reason why we hold this, and many other events, is to create revenue to serve our community and service area. There is so much to be done and as men

The 2nd Annual Leon Walker Memorial Classic

Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni

By: Troy Stewart

On Friday, September 16, 2022, the Kappa Foundation of Prince George’s County, Inc. welcomed 112 golfers of varying skill levels to the 2nd Annual Leon Walker Memorial Golf Classic Total attendance, including golfers, volunteers, and supporters, was well over 150 The guests present for the event day were gifted with incredibly blessed weather, a tremendous sense of community pride, and a philanthropic spirit The event was held at The Oak Creek Golf Club, a luxurious private gated golf community which was originally developed as one of eight courses throughout the country The golf course is in Upper Marlboro, MD, and was the hosting site with its well-groomed 18-hole layout Our golfers participated in a shotgun start, which teed off at 8:30 AM sharp, and returned from the field around 2 PM to partake in the awards luncheon and ceremony.

Major contributing partners such as Nissan of Bowie was the food and beverage sponsor PepsiCo provided a vast assortment of sports drinks, carbonated beverages, and water for all players, along with Gatorade ensigned chillers at every other hole throughout the course. Nando’s Peri Peri provided free entrée coupons included in the guests’ swag bags and complimentary raffle items consisting of a few family-dinner sets. Carrabba’s Italian Grill continued their support efforts with free appetizers and a beautiful picnic set all tucked away in a stylish backpack containing a Bluetooth speaker, two bottles of fine wine, an electric bottle opener, aluminum wine chillers, a blanket, coffee mugs, and an additional $100 dollar gift certificate The Washington Nationals donated an autographed baseball by pitcher Josiah Gray, while Starbucks provided morning coffee and pastries for all our guests Jersey Mike’s graciously included free sandwich coupons, included in the complimentary swag bags Sky Zone Trampoline Park donated several family gaming packages and child entry passes Sauza Tequila included a miniature bottle of tequila for each registered golfer. Golf Galaxy sent over discounted coupons for future purchases 2nd Swing, a golf retailer in Columbia, MD, provided complimentary golf fitting gift certificates, valued at $175.00 each. These supporters and many, many more made it all possible!

of Achievement, it is imperative and incumbent on us to do just that and have a good time while doing it.

The connecting Grove Restaurant serviced our guests with impeccable attention through their professionalism, culinary delights, and an assortment of beverage offerings.

Our field of golfers included dignitaries, such as Eastern Province Polemarch, Charles E Exum Jr.; past Eastern Province Polemarch, Linwood Smith; Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni 20th Chapter Polemarch, Brother Carroll James Harris; Maryland State Senator, Brother Ronald L Watson, PhD and a guest speaker appearance from Brother Brandon Jackson, Candidate for Board of Education/District 6 of Prince George’s County We were also blessed with three all-female foursomes and representation from the women’s golf organization, Queens on the Greens Supporting vendors like Branded 1911, owned collectively by our good Kappa Brothers, Carl Vincent, Dr. Daniel G Kean, and William A Kean Jr, provided a plethora of attractive golf paraphernalia. The beautiful family of our beloved Brother, the late Leon Walker, supported the event in great numbers. They joined us for the luncheon and pledged their continued support and praise by honoring their late husband, father, and grandfather with a tribute table full of fraternity artifacts and numerous family donations

Special Acknowledgements to the coordinating body, consisting of Chairman, Brother Virgil Moore III; Co-Chairs, Brother(s) Troy Stewart, David Torrence, and Jason Zeigler, as well as the entire LWMGC Committee for their unwavering support and due diligence, ensuring flawless execution. The Kappa Foundation of Prince George’s County, Inc was well supported by the Brothers of the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter

and other chapters throughout the county, who showed up in force, making sure all the guests were given the utmost respect and attention all throughout the day and evening

The proceeds from our tournament will go towards providing educational activities for its Guide Right program, contributions toward civic improvements in Prince George’s County Also, in conjunction with other county agencies, proceeds will go towards providing technical services which will enhance the skills of Prince George’s County senior citizens

CBC Reception and Party returns after 3

Alexandria-Fairfax

By: Jaret Lloyd

Years!

(VA) Alumni

On Friday, September 30th, 2022, the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. along with other Metropolitan Chapters held their traditional Reception and Party during Congressional Black Caucus weekend at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC

The event was attended by over 1500 people including the Grand Polemarch Rueben A Shelton Esq., other Grand Chapter officers, and local Province officers. Also in attendance, were several D9 Presidents including our 24th Polemarch Dr. Kenneth Taylor.

In the words of the Grand Polemarch, “The amazing Nupe party on Friday Night was the talk of the town!”

The night was full of elegance as people

dressed up in their finest suits and dresses and danced the night away It was truly a sight to behold. The night’s soundtrack was provided by the smooth sounds of the BELA DONA band and DJ Ezzy kept the party rocking all night long. A huge thank you is in order for our CBC Chairman and our 21st Polemarch Brother Todd Morehead for helping to coordinate such an amazing affair. I say Yo! The Alexander-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc would also like to thank all those that were in attendance and can’t wait to see you again next year!

a 2-year community outreach and capacitybuilding initiative made possible through a $3875 million award to the Fairfax County Health Department from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)

Stronger2 brings together non-profits, houses of worship, and historically Black fraternities and sororities to increase the acceptability and use of COVID-19 public health information and services by Hispanic and Black/African Americans living in Fairfax County

The Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) conducted several events designed to improve access to culturally proficient COVID-19 testing and vaccination, knowledge about COVID-19 mitigation and messaging strategies, and increase trust between government and community In June, Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) conducted a Community Health Fair at Walmart’s Alexandria Store. Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) coordinated with organizations like the American Red Cross for CPR Training, Medical Students from Howard University College of Medicine, Mental Health Practitioners, Dental Services from Smile DC Services, a Personal Trainer to talk fitness foundation, and HIV/STI prevention education. Over 200 community residents participated

By: Jaret Lloyd

As part of the Stronger2, Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) partnered with Grapevine Health, a data-driven health media company, to moderate two of their Ask The Doctor monthly sessions Brother Riley Jacobs moderated the June “Kidney Health” Ask The Doctor, and Brother Walter Smiley moderated the September “The truth about cholesterol and blood pressure” Ask The Doctor

The Alexandria-Fairfax (VA)

Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department’s Stronger Partnership, Stronger Community (Stronger2) initiative. The Stronger2 initiative is

In August, Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) coordinated & participated in the Sequoyah Community Day, designed as a back-to-school event. Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) was instrumental in providing close to 150 Youth Backpacks with

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

Alumni

Supplies, food, and entertainment that included a DJ, Clown, & Balloons. Other community partners included Inova Health System, Anthem Health Keepers, Fairfax County Family Services, and other local services.

In September, Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) participated in Stoney Brook Community Day, providing school supplies and food to support over 100 participants Other community partners included Inova Cares Clinic for Families, Anthem Health Keepers, CSB Wellness, Health Promotion, and Prevention team, and other local services.

SSA 2022 Chapter Retreat

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni

By: Mark Felder

The Brothers of the Silver Spring (MD) Alumni (SSA) Chapter hosted its 2022 Chapter Retreat from September 9th through September 11th. The weekend included a formal meeting, wherein the officers and members discussed the state of the chapter, forthcoming service, and social events, as well as strategic initiatives to position SSA for continuous success The event also featured competitive cooking battles, a 3- on-3 basketball tournament, spirited card games, Chant and Stroll tutorials, and a host of other bonding activities that cultivated Phi Nu Pi The weekend concluded with a Chapter breakfast, prayer, and bible study before departing the estate.

DVA's Annual Chapter Kookout

Danville (VA) Alumni

By: DeAndre Howard

On Saturday, June 26, 2022, the brothers of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held its annual chapter kookout. The event was held at the Blanks Club, in honor of the late P Edward Thomas Thomas, who passed in January of 2022, was a member of the Blanks Club and the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

Several DVA brothers showed up to the event and the Martinsville (VA) Alumni Chapter brothers showed up to support. This was one of the chapter's first events since the pandemic and some brothers were still uncomfortable with coming in to socialize in a public space but the brothers that did come had a great time The brothers in attendance had a great time!

The annual chapter of the year awards were also given out at the cookout.

SENIOR KAPPAS/50 YEAR BROTHERS

Baltimore (MD) Alumni

By: Everett Jordan

The Senior Brothers continued to gather for breakfast biweekly at the IHOP in Randallstown, MD (Baltimore County) for fellowship and fun During the weekend of August 12 – 14, many of our Senior Brothers attended our Annual William O. Dennis Planning Retreat Various topics were discussed, and our Senior Brothers were instrumental in helping to formulate decisions for the growth of “The Benchmark Way”

On September 15, 2022, our quarterly Community Information Luncheon was held at Collin’s Seafood & Grill Restaurant, 1728 E Northern Pkwy, Baltimore, MD The topic of discussion was “Where there is a Will, There is a Way” Our own Brother Lance Brown, Attorney at Law, provided the presentation concerning the importance of having a Will. Due to the importance of this topic, Brother Brown has presented this topic twice

Inc recently partnered with the Kappa Delta Omega (KDO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, to raise over $2,000 per chapter in scholarship funds Those funds counted towards scholarships for the upcoming fraternal year Approximately 80 people came to the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville, Virginia, for its First Annual “Diamonds and Pearls” Scholarship Gala, which was held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at 6:00 pm.

This “$50 ticket-holder” gala included a catered meal and a vegan bar from Brenda’s Catering in Uptown Martinsville The music was sponsored by Brother “DJ Doctor,” Japhet LeGrant, a Fall 2021 initiate). There were three stages of “selfies” – from the Museum entrance to the Red Carpet Walkway which was encased by translucent, white, silver, and grey balloons; to the Ivy Wall, which bore the words, “Diamonds & Pearls” in the background.

1st Annual “Diamonds and Pearls” KAΨ & AKA Scholarship Fundraiser

Martinsville (VA) Alumni

By: William Churchill Randolph

“This will be the day, that you will hear me say, that I will never run away. I am here for you, love is meant for two, now tell me what you’re gonna do?” (Prince, 1991) That is what the DJ played to the kick-off of the evening event. “If I gave you Diamonds and Pearls, would you be a happy boy or a girl?” (Prince, 1991).

Happy they are! The Martinsville (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,

The Divine Nine was well represented in the crowd, including – the “Alphas”, the “Ques”, and the “Deltas”, as well as the “Kappas” and “AKAs.”

This Scholarship Gala would not have been as successful without the collaborative effort of the committees behind the scenes They were KDO’s Dreama Dalton, Basileus, DelShana LeGrant, Pelzetta Perry, Pamela Pritchett, Veraine Randolph, and Tabitha Reid Also, The Marvelous Martinsville Nupes: The Spring 2018 initiates, Polemarch Quincy Gravely, and Desbee McDaniel; The Fall 2021 Initiates, Japhet LeGrant, Victor LeGrant, and Keeper of Records, Michael Palmer

A 50/50 raffle was voluntarily collected from the jubilant participants present and a winner was declared by the ticket number given

The top prize went to Terry Moore--an “Alpha” in the midst--he won half of what was collected $125

That night at the museum came to life with contagious laughter, fantastic food, renewed fellowships, snapshots of moments, a few strolls from those “Ivy” women, and a shimmy or a twirl of a cane from those “NUPES” of distinction

As the evening festivities winded down, DelShana LeGrant, Basileus of the KDO chapter, provided her closing remarks in the same delightful way as she initially greeted the guests by wishing them “safe travels” and provided words of “thanks” to The Marvelous Martinsville Nupes, and Polemarch Quincy Gravely. The joint venture concluded with crowd assistance and clean-up of the museum.

Memories were surely created by “Diamonds and Pearls!”

Reference: Prince (1991). Diamonds and Pearls [Recorded by Prince and The New Power Generation]

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Kappa Legacy-Three Generations

Preserving the legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi is paramount While we are sure there must be more brothers out there who have contributed to the legacy, we wanted to take a minute to highlight the Brown family Since 1950, there has been a Kappa man in the Brown family Brother Ollie Brown is the first to become a member of the fraternity while crossing the burning sands at Virginia State College (The Alpha Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi). While at the now Virginia State University (VSU) Brother Ollie Brown received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. He was also a standout member of the wrestling and track team Upon graduation, he received an appointment to the United States Army where he served over 25 years on active duty Before retiring at the rank of Colonel, Brother O. Brown returned to VSU in 1970 to earn a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling After retiring from the military, Brother O. Brown would go on to serve as Director of Veterans Affairs and Financial Aid at VSU, Director of Plans and Management at the Defense Logistics Agency, and as a counselor in the Petersburg Public School System One of his many career highlights includes being elected to the Virginia State University Hall of Fame (Class of 1990) He

is a charter member of the Fort Lee (VA) Alumni and is currently an active member of the chapter

In 1978, Brother O. Brown watched his only son “Keith Sr” become a member of this great fraternity. Keith would attend and cross the burning sands at Virginia Commonwealth University (The ETA XI of Kappa Alpha Psi) While at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Keith received a degree in accounting. Upon graduating, Keith went on to work for the City of Richmond where he was the first African American and the youngest ever to be appointed as the Comptroller He was also the first African American, youngest, and longest serving Director of Finance for the City of Richmond Public Schools He served in this position for over 18 years before retiring in 2014. Keith Jr, after receiving a ROTC scholarship to attend VCU, would cross the burning sands and graduate VCU as his father did thus becoming the first father and Brothers Pictured Right to Left: Ollie Brown, Keith Sr, Keith Jr, and Derek son to become members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc at VCU Keith Jr would go on to major in Sports Management and follow his grandfather’s footsteps by becoming a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army Keith Jr is currently serving on Active Duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in Vilseck, Germany

Derek, the youngest of the grandsons, would also attend and cross the burning sands at VCU as his father and brother did previously. While at VCU, Derek would major in Biology. Derek would go on to work with the United Parcel Service.

We would be remised if we did not acknowledge the matriarch, Silhouette Catherine Brown who has been the foundation and rock of the family Silhouette Catherine and Brother Ollie have been married for over 68

years In those years, she has been all the things wives and mothers are often required to be/do in order to ensure the success of the family Those things include, but are not limited to, teacher, cook, waitress, nurse, counselor, secretary, therapist, and accountant Thank you, Silhouette Brown, for nurturing and allowing your men to support our fraternity!

While the Brown family has provided a long legacy of Kappa men dating back over 70 years thus far, they have future opportunities to continue the legacy. Brother Ollie Brown has three great-grandsons: Keith III (13), Preston (10), and Karter (1) whom are currently being groomed for Honor achievement in every field of endeavor!

Kappa Loop Event Instructions

How do I create events?

Written by Marco Jacobs Updated 11 months ago

Note: only users who have permissions to create an event will see this option Please see Assigning Permissions to learn how to give members permissions

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Click the action menu ( ) on the province screen if creating a province event or on the chapter screen if creating an event for the chapter. Now press the "Create an Event" option.

Lastly fill out all required fields

Event fields explained:

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Event title - this is where you enter the title of your event Event description - this is where you enter a description and any other information about the event

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Ricky Blunt, Sr. (Alpha Phi, '76) Franklin-Southampton (VA) Alumni

Jose H. Belardo, III (Eta Xi, '85)

Keith Tsaike Brundige (Alpha, '82) Alexandria/Fairfax (VA) Alumni

Don Davis (Syracuse (NY) Alumni, '08) Fort Lee (VA) Alumni

Joseph Brown, Jr. (Gamma Xi, '58) Fort Washington (MD) Alumni

Robert Ferebee (Epsilon Zeta, '74) Chesapeake/Virginia Beach (VA) Alumni Charter Member (1953-2022)

Nathaniel Fleming, II (Alpha Phi, '57)

William Fairfax, Jr. (Gamma Nu, '18) Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni

Ronald A. Grayson (Xi, '74) Towson-Catonsville (MD) Alumni

Nathaniel Hopkins (Beta Sigma, '66) Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni

Kevin J. Leach, Sr. (Alpha Gamma, '78)

Hardi Jones, Ph.D. (Delta Lambda, '59) Augusta (GA) Alumni

Thomas McDaniels, Sr. (Silver Spring (MD) Alumni, '22)

Donald McEachin (Kappa Chi) Charter Member

Glenn Moore (Silver Spring (MD) Alumni, '85)

James Pittman (Xi, '52) Washington (DC) Alumni

Willie Ponton Jr. (Hampton-Newport News Alumni, '87) Charlottesville,VA Alumni ( -2022)

Warren Pyles, III (Zeta)

( -2022)

Gary

Martinsville (VA) Alumni ( -2022)

Emerson Steele (Alpha Xi, '96) ( -2022)

Fletcher Tinsley (Washington (DC) Alumni, '76) Annapolis (MD) Alumni (1947-2022)

Wellington Wilder, Jr. (Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni, '09)

( -2022)

Ellis Williams, Sr. (Alpha Tau, '41) Beckley (WV) Alumni (1921-2022)

John Williams (Alpha Iota, '54) Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni (1921-2022)

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