Southeastern Province Khronicle Spring 2020

KHRONICLE THE SOUTHEASTERN

SOUTHEAS TERN PROVINCE OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNIT Y, I N C .

VOLUME 16 ISSUE 3 SPRING 2020

University of Georgia Chapter, Zeta Iota of Kappa Alpha Psi Participates in MLK Day of Service

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PROVINCE OFFICERS

4 Message from the Southeastern Province Polemarch

5 Message from the Province Chaplain 6 2020 Kappa League Conference 8 Undergraduate News 10 Alumni News 22 Individual Achievements 25 Chapter Invisible 26 Achievement Academy 27 Scholarships and Awards 28 Province Council - Rules 29 Province Council - Election Notes 30 Province Council - Office to be Elected 31 Province Council - Candidate Bios 38 Kappa Kamp 2020 39 National Founders' Day Message

PROVINCE POLEMARCH E. Delane Rosemond, Esq. Greenville (SC) Alumni SENIOR VICE POLEMARCH Brian Mock Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni

INTERNAL AUDITOR Theoplious Welfare Greenville (SC) Alumni

JUNIOR VICE POLEMARCH Deric Rush Zeta Epsilon - University of South Carolina

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN C. Lamont Bates Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

KEEPER OF RECORDS Plez Joyner Stone Mountain-Lithonia (GA) Alumni

BOARD MEMBER (ALUMNI - SC) James Melvin Columbia (SC) Alumni

KEEPER OF EXCHEQUER Charles Bell Atlanta (GA) Alumni

BOARD MEMBER (ALUMNI - GA) Delmar Whittington Atlanta (GA) Alumni

STRATEGUS Dymear Atkinson Lambda Gamma - Winthrop University LIEUTENANT STRATEGUS Elijah Hawkins Theta Pi at Mercer University HISTORIAN Christopher E. Johnson, Ed.D. Decatur (GA) Alumni

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CHAPLAIN Melvin Norris, J.D. Ed.D. Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni

BOARD MEMBER (UNDERGRADUATE - SC) Joseph Polk Gamma Mu at Benedict College BOARD MEMBER (UNDERGRADUATE - GA) Christian Neal Lambda Phi at Valdosta State University

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Former Editors Willie J. Heggins II (1996-1998) Willie L. Todd Jr., Ph.D. (1999-2005) Rick Mitchell (2006-2008) Editor Corey L. Smith (2008-current)

INFORMATION Contributing Reporters Omicron Omega at Clayton State University Donald Perkins Jr.

Decatur (GA) Alumni Tim Collier Teddrick Martin

Zeta Iota at the University of Georgia Taylor Pass

Lawrenceville-Duluth (GA) Alumni Laris Spates Jr.

Aiken (SC) Alumni Robert Bradshaw Jr.

Kingstree (SC) Alumni Michael Myers

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni Ronald Davis

Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni Donald Perkins Jr.

Athens (GA) Alumni Taylor Pass

Stone Mountain-Lithonia (GA) Alumni Steve Cason Patrick Collins William Jones

Bishopville-Manning-Shaw Air Force Base (SC) Alumni Kenneth Benjamin Columbia (SC) Alumni Melton Wright

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PROVINCE POLEMARCH’S MESSAGE Greetings My Good Brothers,

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e are now comfortably into 2020 and it is my hope that you have a resurgence of energy and passion for Kappa Alpha Psi that I have. Let me begin by thanking all of you that made the trip to the 15th Annual National Founders' Day in Las Vegas, NV. For my brothers that traveled there, it was an exciting place and we had a great time. For those that could not make it, I look forward to seeing you at the next one. I have witnessed several and heard about many of the local Founders' Day activities around our province and I say keep up the good work brothers.

The 2020 Southeastern Province Council is rapidly approaching so for those of you interested in running for province office or vying for an award, I trust that you will get the necessary documentation and paperwork completed and submitted in time. The 2020 Southeastern Province Council will be held March 19-22, 2020, in Columbia, SC. The Columbia Metro Cluster (Columbia Alumni, Beta Rho, Gamma Mu, and Zeta Epsilon) is hosting the event this year and they have been working diligently with the province council planning committee to ensure we all have a good weekend. Also, let's not forget to support the host chapter by purchasing an ad in the 2020 Southeastern Province Council Souvenir Booklet. Ads can be submitted by e-mail to ColumbiaSCMetroClusterSEP2020@gmail.com.

The 2020 Southeastern Province Ronald C. Davis Kappa League Leadership Conference was held at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, from February 7-9, 2020, and it was a first class event. Province Guide Right Chairman Oscar Neely and his team did an outstanding job pulling it all together. The Athens Alumni Chapter and the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota of Kappa Alpha Psi also did a great job serving as hosts. I applaud everyone who contributed or assisted with the conference. We will hold the 2020 Southeastern Province Jerry T. Johnson Undergraduate Leadership Summit at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, on February 29, 2020. Junior Province Vice Polemarch Deric Rush and the undergraduate leadership team are working hard to ensure the event is successful so we should all support it. We are currently in the MTA process in the province and I ask that you all keep your eyes and ears open and report any unbecoming behavior. The Spring 2020 MTA is March 5-8, 2020, in Atlanta, GA, where we will have the pleasure of bringing more men of culture, honor, and patriotism into our fraternity.

Brothers, let's continue to support Kappa initiatives like the St. Jude Sunday of Hope, the Achievement Academy, our Senior Kappa Affairs Committees, the Military and Veteran Affairs Commission (MVAC), and all the many programs Kappa has in place that allows us to give back to our communities.

Finally, continue to encourage and uplift each other. I look forward to seeing you at the Southeastern Province Council in March. May God bless you, your families, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity!

Yours in the Bond,

E. Delane Rosemond, Esq. 26th Southeastern Province Polemarch Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 4

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PROVINCE CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE Brothers,

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bring bring you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ as we continue to press toward the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus in this fraternal year. Brothers as we prepare for our Province Council Memorial Service where we give honor to our brothers that have entered into the Chapter Invisible, I wanted to bring to our remembrance a passage of scripture that we use during our burial ceremony. Psalms 130 (NKJV) states: Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If you Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-Yes, more than those who watch for the morning. O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

We serve a God that has redeemed us from destruction through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Because of this life changing event we do not have to walk in fear for the sins that we may commit and the iniquities that preceded them. We just need to be confident and know that pursuant to our rituals and the words that we speak at every formal event, whether local, provincial or international event that we are redeemed from destruction. Our sin once put in its proper perspective is not a limitation or pitfall, it is a catapult to our deliverance and success in Christ Jesus. Therefore, Brothers as we prepare for Province Council, continue to walk in your deliverance as brothers in the Best Fraternity on the Planet known as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. God Bless.

Yours in the Bond,

Melvin S. Norris, J.D., Ed.D. Southeastern Province Chaplain Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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2020 KAPPA LEAGUE CONFERENCE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE

2020 Southeastern Province Ronald C. Davis Kappa League Leadership Conference February 7-9, 2020 in Athens, GA The Southeastern Province 2020 Ronald C. Davis Kappa League Leadership Conference was held on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens as the Athens (GA) Alumni Chapter and the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota hosted this year’s conference. With several chapters from around the province participating, there was well over 350 Kappa Leaguers and advisors in attendance.

The weekend filled with activities allowed the young men to experience several energetic and informative enrichment breakout sessions, lunch at one of the university student cafeterias, a pizza party, and a banquet at Clarke Central High School in Athens. During the opening session, Brother Alton Standiford, Assistant to the President, spoke to the attendees and gave them motivation and an inspiring message.

The breakout sessions over the weekend included interactive seminars on various topics like college admissions, Kappa League TV production, creating vision boards, STEM, music entrepreneurship, public speaking, self-branding, and adolescent mental health. The Kappa League members had the opportunity to experience college life as they toured the University of Georgia campus, ate in the campus cafeteria, and networked with other Kappa Leaguers and members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Several of the sessions were presented by professional and accomplished brothers from all over the Southeastern Province. Licensed social workers from the University of Georgia's Department of Social Work’s Center for Adolescent Services graced the young men by presenting the session on adolescent mental health. The mental health breakout was lively and well received by the Kappa Leaguers as it allowed them to get engaged and talk through some of their personal issues and challenges, in an open environment where they felt comfortable in speaking honestly and candid.

The conference ended with the chapters receiving participation awards. Special thanks to the Southeastrern Province Guide Right Chairman Oscar Neely and his team as well as all the local Guide Right Chairmen, Kappa League Directors, and Kappa League members for the hard work they all put in to ensure the event was well attended and an overwhelming success.

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UNDERGRADUATE NEWS

...Participates in Community Forum

OMICRON OMEGA AT CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Receives Homecoming Awards

The Clayton State University Chapter, the Omicron Omega, participated in the annual Homecoming Student Choice Awards, held on February 11, 2020, at Clayton State University.

The chapter was recognized in several categories for the 2019-20 academic year. Honors included Fraternity of the Year, and highest grade point average for Greek fraternities. Among the individual honors were Brother Kadian Nunes being selected Mr. Junior and Brother Myron Champion being selected Homecoming King - the sixth consecutive year that the title has been held by a member of the chapter. Bobby Arnold, the primary advisor of the chapter was also recognized with a leadership award.

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The Clayton State University Chapter, the Omicron Omega, were among the panelists who participated in "Social Remediation", a community forum which explored the pros and cons of the effects of social media as it relates to youth development.

The forum was held on February 18, 2020, at Agape International Ministries in Hampton, GA. The church is co-pastored by Brother Lucius McDowell, a Fall 1982 initiate of the Morris Brown College Chapter, the Beta Delta. Those serving on the panel included current Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni

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Chapter member and Past Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. At the conclusion of the forum, Omicron Omega members performed a short step routine for those in attendance.

...Participates in Homecoming Step Show

The brothers of the Clayton State University Chapter, the Omicron Omega, took second place at the university's Homecoming Step Show. The event was held on February 13, 2020, at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA, and was well attended. The event was sponsored by the CSU Fraternity and Sorority Council.

UNDERGRADUATE NEWS ZETA IOTA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Participates in Athens MLK Day of Service On January 20, 2020, in remembrance of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Fall 2019 initiates of the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota, participated in the Athens MLK Day of Service. The work consisted of the restoration and cleaning of properties in the city. The brothers of the chapter wanted to take a big step in being proactive in the community and this project helped fulfill that goal.

...Holds Back to School Game Night The University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota, recently collaborated in an on-campus event with the sisters of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. The event was a back to school game night. It was to celebrate the new semester and to provide students with an exciting start on the remaining school year.

...Brings Generations of Chapter Initiates Together

Members initiated at the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota, from the 1970s and the Fall 2019 new brothers, representing 49 years of chapter history, turned out to support and help with the 2020 Southeastern Province Kappa League Conference held on the University of Georgia campus in February 2020. Almost 400 Kappa Leaguers and advisors were hosted by the Athens Alumni and Zeta Iota Chapters. Pictured

from left to right are Brothers Gary Dalton (Winter ’74), Ken Lloyd (Spring ’72), Alvin Lawrence (Fall ’76), Brandon Marshall (Fall ‘19), Matthew Meadows (Fall ‘19),

Juilanel Roman (Fall ‘19), and Maurice Peoples (Fall ‘19).

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ALUMNI NEWS ATHENS (GA) ALUMNI Hosts 2020 Kappa League Conference

The Athens Alumni Chapter along with the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota, hosted the 2020 Annual Ronald C. Davis SEP Kappa Leadership Development Kappa League Conference in Athens, GA, in February 2020.

The event took place on the campus of the University of Georgia for almost 380 Kappa Leaguers and advisors. The Kappa Leaguers enjoyed the day attending six dynamic and informative enrichment breakout sessions, having lunch at one of campus’ student cafeteria, the closing banquet at Clarke Central High School, and an evening pizza party.

Brother Alton Standiford, Assistant to the President, gave an inspiring welcome to attendees at the Opening General Session.

...Celebrates Founders' Day

The Athens Alumni Chapter along with the University of Georgia Chapter, the Zeta Iota, held their 2020 Founders' Day festivities recently. The guest speaker for the event was Brother Michael L. Thurmond. Brother Thurmond

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is a distinguished author, former GA Labor Commissioner, former Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, and is now the current CEO of DeKalb County. He delivered an awesome message of "Keep Dreaming! Keep Praying," which was well received by family, friends, and members of the Divine 9. The chapter acknowledges Brother Thurmond has always represented Athens well and it was a treat to have him come home.

DECATUR (GA) ALUMNI Helps Feed the Hungry

On January 24, 2020, the Decatur Alumni Chapter volunteered at the 7 Bridges to Recovery

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Shelter in Atlanta. The 7 Bridges to Recovery is a missionary outreach whose purpose is to rescue people off the streets and help them break the chains of homelessness, alcoholism, drug addiction, sexual addictions, and other vices. The 7 Bridges to Recovery Shelter also ministers and provides meals to the homeless. During this community service event, Decatur Alumni brothers prepared over 500 meals for the homeless. This is the second year that the chapter has partnered with 7 Bridges. Decatur Alumni Polemarch Teddrick Martin stated that “volunteering at this facility pulls on your heart chains and makes you appreciate the life that you have been blessed with.”

ALUMNI NEWS ...Provides Christmas Baskets

...Provides Christmas Gifts

The Decatur Alumni Chapter hosted the “Angel Tree for Christmas� and sponsored 58 children in the community during the 2019 Christmas season.

Brothers received lists which included the child's age, grade, clothing size, and gift wish. The brothers in the chapter really go out of their way to spread Christmas cheer to children who are less fortunate. Gifts were provided by the brothers that included everything from Hot Wheel cars to iPads. No wish was too small or too big to ensure each child had a Merry Christmas.

All 58 children received wrapped toys and clothing. This is the chapter’s second year participating in the Angel Tree initiative. This is just another way the Decatur Alumni Chapter is impacting the community.

On December 21, 2019, the Decatur Alumni Chapter provided food baskets to underprivileged families in and around Decatur, GA. The Decatur Alumni brothers assemble and personally deliver the baskets to the families that are in need. This is just one of several community service projects that the chapter engages in during the holiday season. Decatur Alumni has been donating food to underprivileged families during the holidays in the Decatur area for over 15 years. A non-profit organization by the name of Umiyja donated all the food that was provided to the families. The Decatur Alumni Kappa Leaguers also participated in this worthy cause. This project gives the Kappa Leaguers an opportunity to give back to the community as well as shows them how fortunate they are and to count their blessings every day for the lives that they have been provided.

The chapter is hoping to have a third opportunity to provide food baskets to needy families during the Easter Holiday. With all the support, the Decatur Alumni Chapter estimates it has provided meals to roughly 1,500 individuals during the course of the fraternal year.

...Cleans the Community

On February 1, 2020, the Decatur Alumni Chapter took to the streets of Decatur, GA, to help remove litter from Waldrop Road. Georgia's Adopt-A-Road program enlists the support of civic organizations to help remove litter from state roadsides. The Adopt-A-Road program was a long time in the making for the chapter. It took more than a year for the chapter to get approved to adopt the stretch of Waldrop Road. In the end, it was well worth the wait. This project brings the environmental and monetary costs of littering into public awareness, and promotes civic responsibility and pride in the South DeKalb Community.

It also allows the brothers of the chapter to fellowship with one another while giving back to the community.

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ALUMNI NEWS COLUMBIA (SC) ALUMNI Goes to King Day at the Dome

The Columbia Alumni Chapter and their Kappa Leaguers participated in the 20th anniversary of King Day at the Dome in Columbia, SC, in January 2020. The Kappa Leaguers from Columbia area school districts had the opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact of his works on the city of Columbia, SC. The experience began with a prayer service held at Zion Baptist Church in downtown Columbia.

Members of the Kappa League heard from several presenters and keynote speaker, Reverend Aaron McCoy of Charlotte, NC, as he shared his perspective of Dr. King’s journey and how it reflects on todays societal norms. The message covered a historical view of how we have made great strides and progress, yet the work is ongoing. Kappa Leaguers in attendance were exposed to the speaker’s charge to continue seeking equality and justice for all.

Following the prayer service, Kappa Leaguers marched from the church to the State House where they were presented with a variety of speakers and performers sharing their memories and thoughts in celebration of the King holiday. The day culminated with speeches from dignitaries, elected officials and candidates for president, along with recognition of Dr. King for being a great American and humanitarian and remembrance of his lasting legacy.

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BISHOPVILLE-MANNINGSHAW AIR FORCE BASE (SC) ALUMNI Supports Basketball Team

The Bishopville-ManningShaw AFB Alumni Chapter recently congratulated the RE Davis Preparatory School girls’ basketball team on a secondplace finish in the championship round. The brothers turned out to root for the team as their coach, Brother Charles Capers, was hospitalized awaiting a heart transplant.

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...Celebrates Founders' Day

The Bishopville-Manning-Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter celebrated J5 in 2020 at Brother Jeffrey Lampkin’s Country Boy Kitchen in Sumter, SC. Brother Lampkin provided free food and beverages along with gift drawings. The brothers had a spades tournament and had an overall good time.

ALUMNI NEWS

...Goes to Kappa League Conference

The Kingstree Alumni Chapter and their Kappa Leaguers attended the Southeastern Province Kappa League Conference on February 7-9, 2020, in Athens, GA. With eight young men in attendance, the lessons they learned has them ready and excited to continue their journey in leadership.

...Donates Thanksgiving Baskets

The Bishopville-Manning-Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter and their Kappa Leaguers recently held a Thanksgiving Basket Drive. The chapter donated 20 complete turkey dinners to needy families.

KINGSTREE (SC) ALUMNI Holds St. Jude's Sunday of Hope Service

On January 19, 2020, the Kingstree Alumni Chapter hosted its St. Jude’s Sunday of Hope Service at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. With it being Youth Sunday, the speaker was Master McClam. Brothers in attendance included Braxton McIntosh, Michael Myers, David Woods, Mark Bellamy, and Darrell Cumbee.

...Inducts New Kappa Leaguers ...Presents Robotics Challenge

The Kingstree Alumni Chapter’s Kappa Leaguers were presented a robotics challenge by their advisor Harry McFadden recently.

The goal of the challenge was for the leaguers to build and program their team’s robot. The Leaguers are planning a demo day for the community to show their progress.

The Kingstree Alumni Chapter recently welcomed six new Kappa League member. The chapter held its December 2019 Kappa League Induction and Holiday Gathering in Lake City, SC. Kingstree Alumni Chapter members and Kappa Leaguers also took the time to take a photo at the Dr. Ronald E. McNair memorial.

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ALUMNI NEWS STOCKBRIDGEJONESBORO (GA) ALUMNI Hosts Christmas Party

The Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter, along with their Silhouettes, hosted their annual Christmas party on December 13, 2019, at the Ted Strickland Community Center in Stockbridge, GA. Over 75 toys were collected and given to Stockbridge Councilwoman Neat Robinson to be distributed to local area children. Among the attendees at the Christmas party was 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Brothers Carey Gaines and Demetrius Terrell organized the event.

...Has Bowling Tournament for Scholarships

The Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter hosted “Strikes for Scholarships” bowling event on January 19, 2019, at the Pin Strikes bowling alley in Stockbridge, GA. This was the chapter's fifth time hosting this type of tournament. The event raised over $8,000 to be awarded to deserving young boys in the chapter's Kappa League program.

All 28 lanes of the bowling facility were filled for the afternoon of fun that included bowling, music, and fellowship for the attendees.

The Kings of Diamonds, led

by Brandon Miller and Phillip Davenport won the first-place trophy for the third time.

...Donates Heaters to Seniors On January 29, 2020, the senior members of the StockbridgeJonesboro Alumni Chapter, in 14

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portable heaters to the Clayton County Aging Program in Jonesboro, GA. The chapter’s Senior Kappa Chairman is Brother Cornell Cypress.

ALUMNI NEWS ...Celebrates Founders' Day

In observance of the 109th founding of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, the brothers of the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter gathered for an evening of fellowship, food and brotherhood on January 5, 2020, at the Black Diamond Lounge in Stockbridge, GA. Brother Michael A. Turner organized the event.

STONE MOUNTAINLITHONIA (GA) ALUMNI Supports Black Health

On January 18, 2020, Precision Oncology and other healthcare professionals partnered with the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter and Polemarch Antonio Martez to bring attention to health issues that pervade the black diaspora ---particularly AfricanAmerican men. At the Atlanta Airport Gateway Marriott, male and female participants were treated to a scrumptious breakfast before receiving much needed knowledge and encouragement on a myriad of medically related topics. With 1380-WAOK’s radio host, Dr. Rashad Richey, serving as Master of Ceremony, renowned

physicians and medical dignitaries share messages, statistics and antidotes imploring men of all ages to become more active with their personal health and welfare.

The first part of the 4-hour program featured presenters: Dr. Bradley C. Carthon, treating physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Ontology at Emory University School of Medicine who shared cancer statistics and talked about prostate cancer screening and risk factors; Dr. Yewande Efunpeju Odeyemi, graduate of Howard University School of Medicine and current Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, NY who shared lung cancer facts and disparity in survival rates ; and, Dr. Brian Rivers, Director of Cancer Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine who enlightened the crowd on transformative approaches to cancer health equity in clinical research.

program was capped by heartfelt, testimonies delivered from cancer survivors who shared their medical and mental journeys.

The Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter was glad to lead the charge in this potentially lifechanging effort.

...Receives a Proclamation

On February 13, 2020, the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter received a Proclamation from DeKalb's District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis for our participation in this year's Greek Day and Voter Day Education Symposium 2020.

The Proclamation was presented to the chapter to highlight our continued dedication to the cause of voter education. The event took place at The Lou Walker Senior Center in DeKalb County, GA.

The next part of the program included an open-microphone, Q&A session. The last part of the

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ALUMNI NEWS ...Attends 2020 Kappa League Conference From February 7-9, 2020, the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter (SMLAC) took their Kappa League to attend the Southeastern Province’s Kappa League Conference, which was held at the University of Georgia in Athens. The successful conference was attended by numerous Kappa League chapters from across the Southeastern Province.

During the conference, Kappa League members participated in interactive seminars on various topics designed to create the next generation of leaders, including mental health, self-branding, college prep, and public speaking.

They also toured the campus and at the conclusion of the conference, the entire SMLAC Kappa League Chapter received an award for participation.

...Volunteers at Schools to Help with Reading Competition On Saturday 25, 2009, members of Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter assisted DeKalb County (GA) Schools with its annual Helen Ruffing Reading Bowl. These efforts were in

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conjunction the Pan Hellenic Council and other members of “the Diving Nine.” In support of students’ educational endeavors and academic pursuits, SMLAC Brothers Kevin Barnes, Andre Murray, Stephen Cason and Charles Mason served in various capacities for the elementary school competition.

The reading bowl competition featured elementary, middle, and high students from local schools who competed in the six-round competition. Teams of five were quizzed in reading comprehension and retention from 10 pre-selected books. Regardless of final scores, all participants were winners.

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...Participates in MLK Parade

The Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter participated in the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade on January 20, 2020, in downtown Atlanta.

This annual parade continues to be an important event the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter, SMLAC Kappa League, and the Lambda Delta Chapter at Georgia Tech, as well as other Atlanta area chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. regularly participate in. They all showed up in large numbers to join multiple other Atlanta organizations and citizens in unity to help keep Dr. King’s memory, spirit, as well as his dream alive.

ALUMNI NEWS

...Participates in MACK Founders' Day Activities

The Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter recently supported the 2020 M.A.C.K. Founders’ Day Banquet at the Marriott Gateway in Atlanta, GA. The large number of chapter brothers that attend this event helps to reinforce the fraternal goals, objectives, and vision for the year while paying homage to our illustrious founders. The keynote speaker was Brother Christopher Stewart, a Fall 1997 initiate of the Beta Iota Chapter at Xavier University in Louisiana.

Brother Stewart is also an active member of the Stone MountainLithonia Alumni Chapter.

ALPHARETTA-SMYRNA (GA) ALUMNI Has Quarterly Worship Service

The Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter and the LawrencevilleDuluth Alumni Chapter attended ASA’s Quarterly Worship Service on December 29, 2019, at Saint James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, GA. Several Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter Kappa Leaguers also attended. The service was hosted by the youth members of the church and the sermon’s topic was “2020 Vision.” Immediately following the service, several members from both chapters went out for lunch at the Cue Barbecue Restaurant in the local area.

...Donates to Youth Basketball

As a follow-up to the presentation of the Senior Kappa Endowment Grant to Central Cobb Youth Basketball Association on September 10, 2019, Victor Harper, Polemarch of AlpharettaSmyrna Alumni Chapter; Milford Rosemond, Chair of Senior Kappa Affairs; and Ray Wright, Vice-Chair of Senior Kappa Affairs recently visited Fair Oaks Recreation Center where the boys and girls were wearing the basketball uniforms purchased by the endowment grant. Mr. Wil Johnson, President of Central Cobb Youth Basketball Association thanked the Senior Kappa Affairs of the AlpharettaSmyrna Alumni Chapter, Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for its generosity.

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...Attends M.A.C.K. Founders' Day Celebration

The Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter attend the Metropolitan Atlanta Coalition of Kappa Founders’ Day Celebration 2020.

Over 100 brothers from the chapter attended the Founders’ Day event. Fun was had by all in all attendance.

...Has Block Party in Refugee Community

The Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni Chapter and their Kappa League and Junior Kappa League members hosted a block party on January 25, 2020, in Clarkston, GA. The block party was held

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for approximately 100 youths ages 6-12 years old in a refugee community. The Kappa Leaguers facilitated games, they also lead an Martin Luther King Jr. storytime activity, and served snacks to the Clarkston youths in attendance. A special thank you goes to the St. James United Methodist Church Outreach Ministry who donated over 30 brand new children's winter coats. The coats were distributed at the event and all the children really appreciated receiving them. The AlpharettaSmyrna Alumni Chapter is really excited about having the opportunity to expose the young men to an experience such as this.

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...Holds Kocktails and Konversations

The Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter recently held its Kocktails and Konversations-Greek Sweater/Game Night Edition at Ormsby’s in west midtown Atlanta, GA. Over 30 brothers, Greeks, and guests were in attendance for this fun affair.

ALUMNI NEWS ...Participates in MLK Parade

On January 20, 2020, the Cobb County Pan-Hellnic Council participated in the Cobb County Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade held in Marietta, GA. Eight of the D-Nine Greek organizations participated in the event. In addition, Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter’s Kappa League participated in the parade. It was a great day of service.

...Assists Kappa Leaguer

Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter’s Kappa League member, Khalil Payne, was featured on three Atlanta television shows in January 2020. He was first profiled on “Good Day Atlanta” and a few weeks later he sat down with the ladies of “Sister Circle Live” and then with the host of “Atlanta and Company” to discuss his love of the cello and his trip to perform at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City for the second time with schoolmates.

Payne, a high school sophomore, has been playing the cello since the age of 11. The members of Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni assisted financially to cover travel and lodging for the young man and his family to go to New York.

...Has Silhouette Valentine’s Day Brunch

On February 9, 2020, the Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter held its Silhouette Valentine’s Day Brunch at the Red Sky Tapas & Bar located In East Marietta, GA. Almost 100 guests were treated to a live band, great

food, poems for the Silhouettes, a slide show of pictures from yesteryear and recent photos, roses, chocolates, and the Sweetheart Song led by Brother Mark Jackson and all attending brothers. This

was truly an event to remember.

The chapter thanks everyone who helped to making this event a special one and to all attendees for coming and supporting the chapter.

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ALUMNI NEWS LAWRENCEVILLE-DULUTH (GA) ALUMNI Goes to Kappa League Conference

The Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter took their Kappa Leaguers to the 2020 Southeastern Province Kappa League Conference at the University of Georgia in February 2020. Brothers Shun Pringle, Michael Boykins, Luther Peyton, and Raymond Brown chaperoned the young men to the event.

...Participates in Dr. MLK Jr. Parade

On January 20, 2020, Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter brothers and Kappa Leaguers participated in the Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Day Parade in Lawrenceville, GA.

...Has Voter Registration Drive

On January 20, 2020, at the conclusion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, the Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter's Political Action Committee held its first voter registration drive. The drive was held at Moore Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA, which was the end of the parade route.

...Participates in Reading Relay The Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter and the ladies of the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have partnered to form the Diamond and Pearls Reading Relay. These events took place 20

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in the Gwinnett County Public Library system. The Reading Relay initiative was active every weekend for the month of February 2020. All volunteers from both organizations alternated reading books to children at libraries in Gwinnett County, GA.

ALUMNI NEWS ...Participates in MACK Founders Day

On Jan 18, 2020, the Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter had 44 brothers participate at the Metro Atlanta Coalition of Kappas Founders' Day Program and the Precision Oncology Health Fair. The educational program was designed by Black Health Matters in conjunction with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to help meet the health needs of African American men. This program, hosted by the MACK chapters at the Marriott Gateway in Atlanta, featured a breakfast buffet for guests to enjoy while they gained valuable insight on healthy living and clinical trial participation.

This educational initiative was launched at the 84th Grand Chapter Meeting.

...Provides Holiday Meals

The Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter partnered with two nonprofit organizations during the 2019 holiday season to provide meals to 24 teens who have transitioned out of foster care and are learning to live independently.

The chapter prepared and delivered meals and surprised two single parents with gifts.

not shown in the photo are Lionel Grier, the driver, in the back of the vehicle were Brothers Paul Hollies, Michael Carolina, Joe Morgan, and Robert Bradshaw.

...Celebrates Founders' Day

AIKEN (SC) ALUMNI Rides in Black History Parade

The Aiken Alumni Chapter participated in the Aiken, SC, 2020 Black History Parade recently. The person pictured riding in the truck is Aiken Alumni's Senior Kappa Advisor/Coordinator Ervin Baxter. Those members

The Aiken Alumni Chapter held its Founders’ Day celebration on January 11, 2020, at the Aiken Electric Utility Company. The guest speaker was Kappa's own and Georgia State Representative Brian Prince. The Community Service Award went to Charles Barranco, Chief of Aiken Dept. of Public Safety. The Aiken Alumni Man of the Year Award went to Polemarch Hayward Barnwell.

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INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS JOHNIGAN SPEAKS TO MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Dexter Johnigan, of the Athens (GA) Alumni Chapter, recently had the honor of being a presenter for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities to Develop Independence) Program at Ronald McNair Middle School in DeKalb County, GA. Brother Johnigan shared information on monthly budgeting and having to make real life financial decisions.

Dexter Johnigan (right)

FINCH INSTALLED AS PASTOR On February 2, 2020, Robert Finch, of the Athens (GA) Alumni Chapter, was installed as Pastor of the Billups Grove Baptist Church in Athens, GA. The chapter is proud of Brother Finch and his achievements and wishes him the best as they know that God is with him and guiding his steps. Congrats Brother!

Robert Finch

MCFADDEN HAS ARTWORK AND POETRY DISPLAYED AT BLACK HISTORY EVENT Harry McFadden, of the Kingstree (SC) Alumni Chapter, had his poetry and artwork featured at “The Renazance Experience: Black History Meets Poetry” at the Florence Public Library in Florence, SC, on February 4, 2020. Supporting him at the event was Brother Michael Myers.

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INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS TODD NAMED 12th PRESIDENT OF DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., of the Kingstree (SC) Alumni Chapter, was named the 12th President of Denmark Technical College by the Denmark Technical College Area Commission on January 6, 2020. “His leadership in academic and student affairs coupled with his expertise in institutional development and curriculum design at various HBCUs over the last 24 years underscores his ability to continue the strong momentum Denmark Tech has built. Dr. Todd has proved he holds contemporary ‘best practice’ ideals along with traditional workforce ethics that will allow him to move Denmark Tech into a more prominent position as a technical college,” stated Mr. James Bowden, Denmark Technical College National Alumni President.

Dr. Willie Todd Jr.

MYLES NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. A. Clifton Myles, of the Kingstree (SC) Alumni Chapter, was named Executive Vice President of Denmark Technical College on January 13, 2020. Dr. Myles is committed to the vision of Denmark Technical College which is “to make Denmark Technical College a recognized, high-performing technical college with graduates that are not only capable and competitive but also creative and inventive.”

Dr. A. Clifton Myles

TODD AND MYLES HOST JUSTICE SUNDAY Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. and Dr. A. Clifton Myles, Kingstree (SC) Alumni Chapter, along with Denmark College celebrated Justice Sunday on January 19, community activists, politicians, artists, and other were honored at the event. Entertainment included visuals, and vocal artists

both of the Technical 2020. Several trailblazers spoken word,

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INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS WILLIAMS RECEIVES "WALK OF FAME" HONOR Palmer Williams Jr., of the Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni Chapter, was recently honored by Tyler Perry.

In early October 2019, Perry made history when he opened his studio in Atlanta and invited celebrities from all over. He also installed his own “Walk of Fame,” which honors actors he has worked with over the years, including Palmer Williams Jr. for his roles on “House of Payne” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” Brother Williams has balanced his acting roles with his commitment to Kappa; ranging from hosting several fundraising events, working with the chapter’s Kappa League, and most recently cleaning up trash as part of the adopt-a-mile initiative. Brother Palmer was initiated at the Beta Phi Chapter at Knoxville College in Spring ‘84. The chapter is proud of this brother for all he is doing and is pleased to congratulate him!

Palmer Williams Jr.

TODD PARTICIPATES IN MLK UNITY BREAKFAST Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., of the Kingstree (SC) Alumni Chapter, participated in the Ninth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast in Allendale County, SC, on January 20, 2020 – MLK Day.

Dr. Todd and Congressman Clyburn

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CHAPTER INVISIBLE WILLIE GERALD WRIGHT Gerald "Jake" Wright, of the Decatur (SC) Alumni Chapter, passed on to Chapter Invisible on February 8, 2020. Brother Wright was a 1969 initiate of the Albany State Chapter, the Delta XI of Kappa Alpha Psi (SE).

Brother Wright was a Charter Member and influential voice of the Decatur (GA) Alumni Chapter for many years as well as a 50 Year and Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was also an ardent supporter of Albany State University until his final days. Jake epitomized the Kappa motto of "Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor" and will be truly missed.

Brother Wright's Kappa Memorial Service was held on February 14, 2020 at Gregory B. Levett Funeral Homes & Crematory in Decatur, GA. His funeral services were held on February 15, 2020, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church in Atlanta.

While Brother Wright is no longer with us physically, he will forever be Willie Gerald "Jake" Wright remembered as a giant in the Decatur (GA) Alumni Chapter. He has fought a good fight, he has finished his course and he has kept the faith. Now he may rest from labor and dwell with the Lord forever.

ROBERT HENDERSON Robert Henderson Jr., of the Spartanburg (SC) Alumni Chapter, passed on to Chapter Invisible on January 26, 2020. Brother Henderson was a 1988 initiate of the Jackson (MS) Alumni Chapter. He was the President and CEO of Vision 2 Destiny and 4 YOU! Custom Gifts and Awards. The Celebration of the Life of Brother Henderson was held on February 2, 2020, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. The Kappa Alpha Psi Memorial Service for Brother Henderson was held on February 1, 2020, at the John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel in Spartanburg. Left to cherish and remember Robert are his children, Ebony (Leon), Ashley (Ed), Skylr, Aaron and Robyn as well as several grand children, siblings, other family members, and friends.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 2020 Grand Chapter Scholarship: Hillary H. Holloway Scholarship ($1,500) • 3.0 GPA (Official Transcript) • Letter of recommendations from Chapter Advisor, Achievement Academy Officer, and Alumni Chapter Polemarch, • Must have registered and attended most recent Province Council, CRWLC, and Undergraduate Leadership Summit • Write a 500-word essay on meritorious achievement

2020 Achievement Academy Scholarship and Award: C. W. Grant Scholarship ($1,000) • 3.0 GPA (Official Transcript) • Letter of recommendations from Chapter Advisor, Achievement Academy Officer, and Alumni Chapter Polemarch • Must have registered and attended most recent Province Council, CRWLC, and Undergraduate Leadership Summit • Write a 500-word essay on meritorious achievement Undergraduate Future Leaders Award ($500) • Letter of recommendations from Chapter Advisor, Achievement Academy Officer, and Alumni Chapter Polemarch • Must have registered and attended most recent Province Council, CRWLC, and Undergraduate Leadership Summit • Write a 500-word essay on your definition of leadership in your chapter Please email all documents to Christopher Johnson, Achievement Academy Chairman, by March 13, 2020. His email address is chrisej@hotmail.com. Official transcripts must be presented to Christopher Johnson by March 19, 2020,at the Southeastern Province Council or by mail at 3696 Deer Springs Parkway, Ellenwood, GA, 30294. If you have any questions, please email or call Brother Johnson at 770-652-4302.

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2020 SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE

2020 Southeastern Province Council RULES FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC 1. The Province Polemarch shall be empowered to alter or amend the agenda as outlined in the official Schedule of Events, except the schedule for voting which may only be altered by a majority vote of the Province members present and balloting.

2. The presiding officer must recognize each speaker before he may address the assembly. Each speaker must state his name and Chapter each time he is recognized.

3. Only voting members of the Province may initiate or second a motion.

4. The presiding officer shall be empowered to limit the time allocated on any specific subject providing it is not more than five minutes and is announced at the beginning of the debate on that particular subject.

5. Voting delegates must be seated in the appropriate area to vote, initiate a motion, or offer a second.

6. Voting delegate’s credentials are not transferable. Voting delegates who wish to vest their rights and authority to an alternate must do so by written certification at the registration desk by Saturday of the Province Council at 9:00 am.

7. The method per bylaws for the election of Province officers shall be strictly observed.

8. Any delegate seeking office who did not file during the OPEN NOMINATION process must file in writing and present the form to the Nominating Committee Chairman in person by 5:00 pm on Thurs., March 19, 2020.

9. All Candidates desiring to appear before Nominating committee will be allowed three minutes to address the committee in any manner.

10. No member of the nominating committee will be allowed to speak to the committee on behalf of a candidate while the committee is in session, except those who are candidates, who may speak on their own behalf.

11. Distribution of voting credentials will cease on Saturday of the Province Council at 9:00 am.

12. The election will commence on Saturday of the Province Council at 11:00 am or immediately following the closing of the third business session. If needed, the time and place for a runoff election will be announced.

13. All Undergraduate candidates must show proof of academic eligibility. Eligibility forms have been made available to each undergraduate chapter in the Province.

14. Political paraphernalia may not be shown or passed out while any official function is in session. In addition, at no time shall any political paraphernalia be posted.

15. No hospitality suites shall be open while any official business session is going on.

16. All mobile phones shall be put in an off or muted status during official business sessions.

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2020 SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE

2020 Southeastern Province Council ELECTION NOTES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC There is no open campaigning while the Province Council is in session. Brochures may be submitted prior to the event.

Floor Nomination Process All Brothers who wish to be candidates for office and file after the "Open Nomination Process" ends must be nominated through the "Floor Nomination process". Candidate's Questionnaires will be available at the Province registration desk at the Province Council meeting on the Thursday, preceding the First Business Session of the Province Council Meeting.

Forms must be completed along with supporting credentials (i.e. Collegiate Academic Eligibility Form and sealed Official College/University Transcript, if necessary) and presented to Chairman of the Nominating Committee, prior to 5:00 pm on the Thursday, proceeding the First Business Session of the Province Council Meeting, in order to be officially considered. (ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE CERTIFIED BY PROVINCE KEEPER OF RECORDS).

Nominating Committee's Review All candidates for contested offices shall appear before the Nominating Committee. Each candidate will have up to three minutes to make a presentation to the committee and answer questions. The Nominating Committee, after reviewing candidates, will submit a list of "preferred candidates" to the Province at the afternoon Business Session on Friday.

Candidates' Forum There will be a Candidates' Forum at the Friday afternoon Business sessions following the Nominating Committee's Report to allow brothers who are vying for "contested offices" an opportunity to address delegates during the Province Council. Only brothers who have opposition for office will be allowed to address the delegates (maximum time allowed is two minutes).

Eligibility Requirements All candidates must be certified by the Province Keeper of Records as being currently financial with the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the Southeastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and must be a sustaining financial member of a local chapter within the Southeastern Province as outlined in The Constitution and Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi. All Collegiate candidates’ cumulative grade point averages must be at least a 2.5/4.0. COLLEGIATE BROTHERS MUST COMPLETE the Academic Eligibility Form and provide a sealed official transcript. If a Collegiate brother waits until the Province Council convenes, and plans to be nominated for office from the floor, he must still provide verifiable proof of academic eligibility in the form of a sealed official transcript along with the Academic Eligibility Form due to the Nominating Committee Chairman by 5:00 pm Thursday, during province council. NO EXCEPTIONS! Statute 16, Section 8. No member shall be eligible for office who is - [i] under suspension or other disciplinary action by the Fraternity or college; [ii] scholastically deficient; or [iii] financially delinquent with the Fraternity at any governing level.

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2020 SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE

2020 Southeastern Province Council ACCEPTED NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICES TO BE ELECTED March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC OFFICE

CANDIDATE

Sr. Province Vice Polemarch

Brian Mock*

Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni

Jr. Province Vice Polemarch

Nataysuan Taylor

Omicron Mu - Charleston Southern University

Keeper of Records

Plez Joyner*

Stone Mountain (GA) Alumni

Keeper of Records

T’Mars McCallum

Conway-Myrtle Beach (SC) Alumni

Keeper of Exchequer

Reginald Baldwin

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Keeper of Exchequer

Corey Smith

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Strategus

OPEN

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Lt. Strategus

OPEN

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Board of Directors (GA) Alumni

Delmar Whittington*

Atlanta (GA) Alumni

Board of Directors (GA) Alumni

Gregory Blue

Columbus (GA) Alumni

Board of Directors (GA) Alumni

Odell Taylor

Lawrenceville-Duluth (GA) Alumni

Board of Directors (GA) Undergraduate

Terrence Jackson

Omicron Omega - Clayton State University

Board of Directors (SC) Alumni

Christopher Smith

Charleston (SC) Alumni

Board of Directors (SC) Undergraduate

Brandon Heard

Lambda Epsilon - Morris College

Historian

Dr. Christopher Johnson*

Decatur (GA) Alumni

Chaplain

Dr. Melvin Norris*

Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni

Auditor

Theopilus Welfare*

Greenville (SC) Alumni

Auditor

Brian Scott

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Nominating Chairman

C. Lamont Bates*

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Nominating Chairman

Dominique Riggins

Albany (GA) Alumni

* Incumbent

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC SENIOR PROVINCE VICE POLEMARCH

JUNIOR PROVINCE VICE POLEMARCH

BRIAN MOCK

NATAYSUAN TAYLOR

StockbridgeJonesboro Alumni

Omicron Mu (Charleston Southern University)

Brian Mock, of the Stockbridge – Jonesboro Nataysuan Taylor, of the (GA) Alumni Chapter since Omicron Mu Chapter, is a 2010, was initiated at the sophomore at Charleston Delta Xi Chapter at Albany Southern University studying State University in 1999. He Business Management. He is received a B.S. in Marketing a bright, hardworking, and in 2002 and a MPA in Human responsible student with Resource Management excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. in 2005. He also has a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - UNDERGRAD (GA) Professionally, Brother Mock has influenced the community as a college administrator, civic leader and child care provider. He is currently employed by PruittHealth as a Director of Partner Relations where he works with employees to increase retention by creating and implementing employee incentive programs and conferences across the southeastern U.S. He is a current member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Incorporated and remains a contributor to the Albany State University Foundation. Brother Mock is a member of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

TERRENCE JACKSON Omicron Omega (Clayton State University)

Terrence Jackson, of the Omicron Omega Chapter, is from Augusta, GA. He is currently a Sophomore at Clayton State University majoring in English. Positions Brother Mock was a member of Albany (GA) Alumni he has held while in college Chapter and served on committees including the include VP of the Alpha Eta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Collegiate Advisor Committee as chair and was awarded Delta Pi as well as Membership Outreach Coordinator the National Advisor of the Year at the 78th Grand Chapter for the National Society of Leadership and Success. After Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. He joined Stone Mountain graduation he plans to be a high school English teacher.

– Lithonia (GA) Alumni Chapter in 2007 and served as the Keeper of Records and on other committees. Brother Mock BOARD OF DIRECTORS - UNDERGRAD (SC) has been active on Province committees including: MOIP, Investigations, Photography, Chapter Advisors (Chairman), BRANDON HEARD Nominating Committee Chairman, Alumni Board of Directors (GA), and helped create the Province’s Advisors’ Lambda Epsilon Standard Operating Procedures and the Revitalization (Morris College) Plan for Undergraduate Chapters. He has been Senior Province Vice Polemarch since 2015.

Brandon Heard, of the Lambda Epsilon Chapter, is from Brian was a delegate for the 78th Grand Chapter Meeting Greenville, SC. He majors in and on the Constitutions and Statutes Committee at the Cyber Security at Morris College 79th Grand Chapter Meeting. with plans on becoming a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Brother Mock is an Executive Board Member at Greater His strength is his attitude and Victory Christian Center in Riverdale, GA. He is married to he likes challenges.

His hobbies are gaming, drawing, and Tamyah and they have three girls: Riley, Ryan and Reese. computers. His motto is "everything I do, I do my best." www.southeasternprovince.org

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC PROVINCE KEEPER OF RECORDS PLEZ JOYNER

T'MARS MCCALLUM

Stone MountainLithonia (GA) Alumni

Conway-Myrtle Beach (SC) Alumni

Plez A. Joyner is a 1982 initiate of the Lambda Delta Chapter at Georgia Tech. He has been active in the fraternity since his initiation as an undergraduate and has been a presence within the Southeastern Province for the past 15 years as a Board Member and/or a Committee Chair. First elected Keeper of Records in 1999, he ushered in the millennium by bringing 21st century technology to the role.

As an undergraduate at Georgia Tech, Brother Joyner served as Polemarch, Keeper of Exchequer, and Dean of Pledges. After graduation, he was a member of the Atlanta Alumni Chapter before joining Stone MountainLithonia Alumni Chapter in 1997. As a member of Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni, he is a two-time recipient of both the Chapter Man of the Year Award and the Phi Nu Pi Award and has been Polemarch, Keeper of Records, and Board Member. In the Southeastern Province, he has been elected Keeper of Records and Nominating Chair.

Currently, Joyner is the Southeastern Province Keeper of Records and serves as the Advisor to the Lambda Delta Chapter for the 21st consecutive year. Professionally, he is the Deputy City Manager for the City of Stonecrest, GA. He also serves as the Chief of Staff for Brother Jason Lary, Mayor of Stonecrest. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and has over 25 years experience in management consulting.

He is married to Corrine and they have an 18-year old daughter, Corrina Simone.

If re-elected to serve the SE Province, Joyner plans to continue to bring to the Executive Board a sense of dedication and servant leadership that he has shown over the past 38 years. He will continue to use innovation to ensure that the Province remains the best while working with Province Polemarch Rosemond to ensure every brother has the opportunity to achieve.

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T’Mars McCallum, a Spring 1999 initiate of the Mu Theta Chapter at Francis Marion University, is a native of Dillon, SC. He is presently a member of the ConwayMyrtle Beach Alumni Chapter and Life Member of the Southeastern Province. He is a 2000 graduate of Francis Marion University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems Management and a 2009 graduate of Webster University where he earned Dual Master of Arts degrees in IT Management and Management and Leadership.

In 2011, he earned a certificate in Systems Analysis and Design from Furman University and in 2019 a Graduate Certificate in Higher Ed Leadership from the Univ. of SC. Brother McCallum’s professional experience includes 12 years in corporate information technology at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and 14 years of higher education experience. He has served in numerous teaching and administrative roles at Coastal Carolina University, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Strayer University and Webster University. In 2014, he received the “Educator of the Year” award at the South Carolina Technical Education Association Annual Conference.

Presently, he is the Director of Customer Technical Strategy at TeamLogicIT, a managed services technology firm where he addresses business infrastructure and security needs and leads sales/networking strategies.

Brother McCallum is married to Stephanie and they have two sons (Collins & TJ). He has held offices on all three levels of the fraternity. He served as a member of the National Advisors Training Cluster and SE Province Advisor Chairman (2010-2014) and also as the Province’s Certification Chairman (2015-2016) and streamlined the reporting process for chapter certification. He currently serves as the Keeper of Records for ConwayMyrtle Beach Alumni (13 years) and the Director of Administrative Services for the SE Province since 2016.

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC PROVINCE KEEPER OF EXCHEQUER

PROVINCE KEEPER OF EXCHEQUER

REGINALD BALDWIN

COREY SMITH

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Reginald B. Baldwin is a Spring 1976 initiate of the Gamma Phi Chapter at Alabama A & M University. He will celebrate 44 consecutive active and financial years in Kappa March 6, 2020. He became a life member in 1982. He has served the SE Province for the past 40 years as Resolutions Committee Chair, Reclamation Presenter, Delegate and Grand Chapter Rep. The SE Province Board chose him to fill the remaining term of Bro. Brian Mock as Board Member-GA. As an undergraduate, Baldwin served as Polemarch and Province and Grand Chapter Rep. In 1977 Brother Baldwin joined the Huntsville Alumni Chapter where he held several positions. He moved to Atlanta in 1980 and joined Atlanta Alumni Chapter where in 16 years he held positions as Asst. Keeper of Exchequer, Asst. Keeper of Records, Keeper of Records, and Vice-Polemarch.

In 1996, he joined Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter holding offices including Advisor; Intake Chair; Keeper of Exchequer for collectively 14 years, Asst. Keeper of Exchequer, Reclamation Chair, Chairman of the 2000 SE Province Council, Chairman of ASA’s 501c3 Krimson Community Foundation, and Polemarch.

He has served as Resolution Chairman at five different SE Province Councils, chaired the Time & Place, and participated in every CRWLC. Nationally he has served as the Co-Chairman, and Retention Coordinator of Reclamation, and as the National Reclamation Chairman, and currently serves with chairman.

Professionally Baldwin began his career in Huntsville as Data Processing Manager. He currently is employed by the City of Atlanta as an IT Program Manager specializing in construction projects. He has over 30 years experience as a Software & Hardware Consultant.

He received a Math degree in 1977 and Computer Science degree in 1978 from Alabama A & M University.

Brother Baldwin has been married to Paula Ross Baldwin since 1991 and they have one son Reginald.

Corey L. Smith, is a 2004 initiate of the College Park (GA) Alumni Chapter and current member of the Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni Chapter. He is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. as well as a life member of the Southeastern Province and asks for your vote to be the next Southeastern Province Keeper of Exchequer.

Brother Smith was born and raised in Americus, GA. He graduated in 1998 from Albany State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Brother Smith went on to receive a Master’s of Public Administration Degree from Georgia State University in 2003 as well as a Graduate Certificate in Planning and Economic Development in 2003 from Georgia State University.

Brother Smith has served on the 84th Grand Chapter Awards Reception Committee, the 82nd Grand Chapter Constitution and Statutes Committee, and the 81st Grand Chapter Elections Committee. He currently serves the SE Province as Chief of Staff. He is also the current Editor-in-Chief/Reporter of the province newsletter “The Southeastern Khronicle.” Corey is a member of the Southeastern Province MTA Committee where he serves as Testing Coordinator and is also a member of the Southeastern Province Finance Committee. Brother Smith previously served the province as Deputy Chief of Staff, Director of Membership Development, and Director of Administrative Services. With College Park Alumni Chapter, Corey was Keeper of Exchequer, MOIP/ MTA Chair, Guide Right Chair, and Silhouette Liaison.

Professionally, Brother Smith has spent 22 years with the Georgia Department of Labor and currently is a Statistical Operations Chief where he oversees the production of Georgia statistics including the unemployment rate, occupational wages, job gains or losses, and industry and occupational projections.

Brother Smith became a member of Pride of Albany, Masonic Lodge #360 PHA in 1996. He is married to Erica Greene Smith and they have a daughter, Dominique. www.southeasternprovince.org

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ALUMNI (GA) DELMAR WHITTINGTON

GREGORY BLUE

Atlanta (GA) Alumni

Columbus (GA) Alumni

Delmar L. Whittington, II is a talented and gifted technologist with more than 15 years experience in information technology consulting. Delmar was born and raised, south of Miami, in Homestead, FL. In 1990, he was chosen as one of 10, nationally, “McDonald’s Black History Makers of Tomorrow”. He is a 1995 graduate of Morehouse College and currently works as a Solution Architect for the Hewlett-Packard Company. Delmar has been elevated to master level as a result of his successes with HP’s largest clients.

He regularly conducts technology seminars in the Atlanta area including: the Atlanta Macintosh User Group, the Atlanta PC User Group, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was recently appointed Director of Communications for the SE Province. At the centennial national convention, Delmar was recognized by the Fraternity for his efforts in using social media and other technology in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Piney Woods School in the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Among other civic involvement Delmar serves on the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of Atlanta.

He also serves as the Secretary of the South- View Historic Preservation Foundation, and organization that endeavors to record, interpret, restore and preserve the art, history and environment of Historic South-View.

Delmar served as president of the Camp Creek Middle School PTSA for the 2010-11 school term, as Polemarch of the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter (20092011), and twice achieved the Fraternity’s highest award to a chapter, the Paul W. Caine International Chapter of the Year.

Delmar is married to Darlene McGhee Whittington and is the proud father of son, Brandon and daughter, Skylar.

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Dr. Gregory Keith Blue has been a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. since October 1978, Gamma Chi Colony, Georgia Southern University and Gamma Chi Chapter, Savannah State University. He has served in varying positions to include Polemarch of the following chapters: Gamma Chi, Kappa Zeta, Macon-Fort Valley Alumni and Columbus Alumni.

He is the headship of Body of Christ Church International and Presiding Prelate of Perfecting Ministries Worldwide Inc. As a mature prophet, he speaks the prophetic word to the nations that all may come into the unity of faith and have knowledge of the Son of God and become a perfect man - to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Dr. Blue is a man after God’s own heart, operating in an age and power of a time to come.

In addition, he holds five degrees: BA-Psychology, BSCriminal Justice, MA-Psychology, Master of Divinity, and Doctorate of Divinity. He maintains pastoral alliances with Potter’s House International Pastor’s Alliance (P.H.I.P.A.) in Dallas and Summerfield Ministries in Raleigh.

Dr. Blue is a native of Miami, Florida. He and his covenant wife, Jacqueline Blue, are the proud parents of seven children and sixteen grandchildren.

Pastoring since 1983 throughout Georgia, he has received honors of being speaker at the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington D.C. and holds several national and local civic and social awards. In 2005, Columbus Mayor and Georgia Lieutenant Governor both sought out Dr. Blue for his counsel and prayers. Finally, he has traveled with Dr. Sherlock Bally to Israel where he met key Israeli leaders for prayer and counsel.

Dr. Blue has served as National Chaplain and a part of the 33rd Administration official family of Kappa Alpha Psi. He also served on the St. Jude Children Research Hospital committee.

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ALUMNI (GA)

PROVINCE CHAPLAIN

ODELL TAYLOR

MELVIN NORRIS

Lawrenceville-Duluth (GA) Alumni

Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni

Odell Taylor is a 1995 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and a Spring 2000 initiate of the Greenville (MS) Alumni Chapter. Odell is a 4-time Polemarch of the Lawrenceville-Duluth (GA) Alumni Chapter. He instituted a plan to award a $1,000 scholarship at each of the 22 Gwinnett County Schools which has led to over $200,000 in scholarships going to deserving students. Brother Taylor served as the local Planning Committee Chair for the 2017 National Founders Day events. He also led the LawrencevilleDuluth (GA) Alumni Chapter to be awarded the 2012 SE Province Reclamation Chapter of the Year- Large Chapter as well as the Paul W. Caine SE Province Large Chapter of the Year Award for three consecutive years.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ALUMNI (SC) CHRISTOPHER SMITH Charleston (SC) Alumni Christopher Smith is a Spring 2005 initiate of the Gamma Nu Chapter at Claflin University. He served as Board of Directors (Undergraduate) for South Carolina from 2006-2007.

After graduation he became a member of the Charleston (SC) Alumni Chapter. He served as Chapter Polemarch from 2012-2014. He served as Province Nominating Chairman from 2014-2019. Brother Smith is in sales professionally, engaged, and the proud father of a 5-year-old daughter. Chris is seeking the office of Board of Directors (Alumni) for South Carolina, to represent the voices and concerns of the brothers not only in the Palmetto State, but all brothers throughout the Southeastern Province.

Melvin Scott Norris, of the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter, is an ordained minister, and educator, both, at the K-12 and collegiate levels. Dr. Norris is also an author and college administrator with over 15 years’ experience. This journey to ministry and education began when he served transportation industry manager and a detour as a litigation paralegal for one of Atlanta’s top minority law firms.

Melvin resides in Clayton County, GA, and is Vice President/Treasurer of Leadership and Development of our Youth in Sports, (LADYS, Inc.), a nonprofit organization that he and his wife, Darlene Norris, founded where the focal point is developing sports programs for young girls in the community. Melvin also wrote his first book, The Power of the Transformation Process, that discusses the process the Bible lays out in Romans 12, a process that the Lord took Melvin threw that allowed his spiritual awareness to grow.

Dr. Norris currently holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance as well as a Masters degree in Educational Administration and Supervision, K-12, from Bernard Baruch College, a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education with a Math Specialization from Brooklyn College and a Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. Dr. Norris also holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Higher Education specialization at Argosy University. Dr. Norris has been a member of Kappa Alpha Psi since 1983 currently serving on the Chaplain Committee for Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni.

Dr. Norris currently teaches for Fulton County Public Schools after recently completing a two- year stint with Clayton County Public Schools. Dr. Norris’ philosophy is a John Dewey quote, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” www.southeasternprovince.org

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PROVINCE INTERNAL AUDITOR CHRIS JOHNSON Ed.D. Decatur (GA) Alumni

Christopher E. Johnson, Ed.D. is a Spring 1991 initiate of the Alpha Lambda Chapter at South Carolina State University. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He has been in the field of public education for over 36 years. He started his career in the 10th grade as a high school bus driver in 1985 in Greenville, SC, and working through college as a substitute teacher and bus driver. He held many professional educational positions in K-12 education from Algebra teacher to 9th Grade Academy Principal.

Currently, he is a Senior Grants Administrator with the National Education Association’s Center for Great Public Schools in Washington, DC. He has served the Fraternity for over 27 year and has held many leadership positions with the Fraternity within the Southeastern and Middle Eastern Provinces.

He was named Alpha Lambda Brother of the Year in 1992, a year after initiation. He currently serves as the Southeastern Province Historian where he has authored and published three volumes of the History of the Southeastern Province.

“It has been the greatest honor to serve the brothers of the Southeastern Province as Historian since March 2009. We have published three editions of our history book. Other provinces are now looking to the Southeastern Province to mentor them as they look to publish their history. Our history book has generated income for the province each year since publication. I look forward to working with the Southeastern Province Board of Directors to chart the next chapter of our history with your vote. I look forward to seeing you at our Southeastern Province meeting."

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THEOPLIOUS WELFARE Greenville (SC) Alumni Theoplious “T” Welfare is an initiate of the Alpha Lambda Chapter at South Carolina State University and is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., life member of the Southeastern Province, and a member of the Kappa Foundation Million Dollar Club.

Brother Welfare is an active member of the Greenville, SC Alumni Chapter and has held the following positions: Polemarch, Vice Polemarch, Keeper of Exchequer, Board of Directors, Chairman of Budget/Audit Committee, Financial Management Committee, Fundraising Committee, Planning Committee, and Founders’ Day, and Silhouettes Liaison. Province and National activities for him included Southeastern Province Internal Auditor, Chairman of local Province Planning Committee for the 39th Council Meeting, Province Council Delegate, and Grand Chapter Meeting Delegate.

Educationally and professionally, Welfare has a B.S. Degree from South Carolina State University in Chemistry, M.B.A. from Clemson University with a concentration in Finance and Management, Staff Process engineer and Site-wide ISO Quality Management System Coordinator with Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC, Certified Lead Internal Auditor, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. His current position is Staff Marketing Technical Service Engineer with Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC. Some of the awards he received are Polemarch’s Award and Outstanding Leadership Award from the Greenville Alumni Chapter, Awards of Appreciation from the Southeastern Province, Distinguished Service Award from South Carolina State Alumni Association, and Leadership Award from Hoechst Federal Credit Union for the terms served as a Director on the Board of Directors.

Presently, Theo serves as a Trustee at the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church in Mauldin, SC.

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2020 Southeastern Province Council BRIEF CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES March 19-22, 2020 in Columbia, SC NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

C. LAMONT BATES

DOMINIQUE RIGGINS

Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Albany (GA) Alumni

C. Lamont Bates, is a 1992 initiate of the Lambda Omega Chapter at the University of Central Florida. Brother Bates is the immediate past Polemarch of the then 150 member Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter.

Within the Southeastern Province he has served as chairman of Elections, Bylaws, Achievement & Awards, and Technology Committees. He has also represented the Southeastern Province as a delegate, a member of the Grand Chapter Elections Committee, and the Laurel Wreath Commission.

Brother Bates is an IT Consultant who has worked as a Sr. Program/Project Manager for local as well as global organizations. In this professional capacity he manages internal and external teams for software development projects with budgets exceeding $25 million.

If re-elected as the Nominating Chair, he plans to continue building on the foundation laid by those before him to serve the best interest of the Southeastern Province.

PROVINCE INTERNAL AUDITOR BRIAN SCOTT Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni

Dominique W. Riggins is currently a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School. From Albany, GA, Dominique was educated in the Dougherty County School System where he was Student Body President his 8th and 12th-grade years.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Claflin University in 2018. His years at Claflin University have been some of the most productive and transformative years for him. While at Claflin, Dominique has previously served as Sophomore Class President and has served as the 58th President of the Student Government Association.

Dominique was a Presidential Scholar at Claflin University and was the lone senior to graduate with such distinction. He was a member of the conscientious Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College and has earned numerous academic honors. Dominique received the highest award for outstanding student service at Claflin University during the university’s commencement ceremony in May 2018. Also, he achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in his major and was awarded the Leadership and Service Award for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Presently, Brother Riggins is pursuing his Master in Public Administration Degree at Albany State University.

He is a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he serves on the media team. He is an active member of the Albany (GA) Alumni Chapter and was also a part of the Eta Class of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Undergraduate Leadership Institute; which is a week-long intense leadership experience for fraternity members. He was recently awarded the Guy Levis Grant Award, the fraternity’s highest award for an undergraduate member, in recognition of exemplary and extra meritorious collegiate community activities.

Dominique lives by the words "If not me, who?" a phrase that effectively describes a daily motivation to achieve greatness and believes his leadership, service, and mentorship have all developed his unwavering dedication to advocacy. www.southeasternprovince.org

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NATIONAL FOUNDERS' DAY

Greetings Brothers, On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Grand Board of Directors voted to rotate the annual National Founders’ Day Weekend to the opposite year of the Constitution and Statutes mandated odd year Grand Chapter Meeting. This would allow for additional planning, and provide for the Council of Grand Polemarchs, Grand Chapter Officers, Council of Province Polemarchs, Council of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs, Council of Junior Province Vice Polemarchs, or other Men of Kappa Alpha Psi distinction to avail themselves as speakers, and fraternizing with the membership across “Kappa Land” during the celebrating of our founding.

Thus, beginning in 2021, National Founders’ Day will be held during even-numbered years which makes our next NFD weekend being held in 2022.

Yours in the Bond, John F. Burrell Executive Director www.southeasternprovince.org

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