Dwight E. Thomas -  Newest Member of Council of Province Polemarchs

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Philadelphia, PA, May 2010 - Dwayne M. Murray, Esquire, Grand Polemarch (President and CEO) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of the newest member of the Council of Province Polemarchs (COPP). Province Polemarchs (Regional Directors) are responsible for the overall operations of all Chapters, undergraduate and alumni, in their various jurisdictions.

Kappa is represented by twelve (12) Provinces that cover all of its chapters throughout the continental United States and abroad. Dwight E. Thomas, who previously served as Senior Vice Polemarch of the Eastern Province, will assume the position of Province Polemarch as of May 8, 2011. He is a member of the Alexandria/Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter.

His jurisdiction includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and Bermuda. The Eastern Province has long been critical to the fraternity’s success due to its location in the nation’s capital. Brother Thomas’ experience in servant leadership will be critical as Kappa approaches its Centennial Celebration.

Please join us in welcoming Brother Thomas to this most important position. He is poised to lead the Eastern Province into our 100th Anniversary, and subsequently, Second Century Kappa.

A complete listing of all twelve (12) Province Polemarchs, including contact information, is available by contacting the International Headquarters at 215.228.718

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2010 Province Council Group Photos

If you would like to order a group photo of our Brothers or Silhouettes, from the 2010 Eastern Province Council, please click here to order. Group photos were taken by Mr. Rudolph Powell (804-285-0878).  His website address is: rudy1.smugmug.com

Sample Photos:

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Chesapeake/Virginia Beach (VA) Alumni Chapter - Unsung Hero Awardee Brother Dr. Cleve W. Ewell III

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The Chesapeake/Virginia Beach (VA) Alumni Chapter sends out its warm congratulations to our own Dr. Cleve W. Ewell III, who participated in the South Hampton Roads Pan-Hellenic Council’s 29th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Murray Center in Norfolk, VA.  Brother Ewell was presented with this prestigious award due to his commitment, dedication, and unswerving belief in service to the community and fraternity.

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Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter - Nupe Night at Universoul Circus

The Brothers of Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter will be hosting Nupe Night at Universoul Circus on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Capital Plaza Mall located at 6900 Annapolis Rd., Landover Hills, MD 20784. Show your support by wearing red! See flyer for more details.
HLUniversoulCircus.pdf

Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter - Kamp Kappa 2010

Kamp Kappa, celebrating it’s 17th year, is a National Guide Right initiative hosted by the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter that is designed to provide a positive outdoor and educational experience for young men between the ages of 10-16 years.  The campers come from both inner-city and suburban environments.  The camp is a six-day overnight experience with activities managed by professional counselors and supported by volunteers from members of the local DC area Kappa chapters.  Kamp Kappa is structured to provide activities that foster the spirit of team building, self-respect, and respect for others.  Activities include games of skill, team exercises, confidence and leadership building tasks—all of which are designed to provide moderate physical challenges, but to stimulate creative thinking. 

This year, all chapters in the Eastern Province are being strongly encouraged to support OUR Eastern Province program by sponsoring at least 2 young men for the camp or support the camp by providing donations or time. Also, OUR program is receiving support by the National Guide Right Committee to solicit support for OUR Kamp Kappa program to all of the Provinces across Kappa Alpha Psi.

Applications and further information on Kamp Kappa are available at:
http://www.afkapsi.com/web/page.asp?urh=KampKappa

The application deadline is May 30, 2010!!

I encourage all Eastern Province chapters to support OUR program to make it another successful year!!

Yours in the Bond,
Douglas V. Scarbor
Eastern Province Guide Right Director

Woodbridge(VA) Alumni Presents….The 2nd Annual Nupe Madness Hoops Tournament

Time: May 15, 2010 from 11:30am to 6pm
Location: Garfield Senior High School
Street: 14000 Smoketown Rd
City/Town: Woodbridge, VA 22192
Website or Map: http://www.nupemadness.com
Phone: 5404353463
Event Type: basketball, tournament
Organized By: J. N. COLEMAN

More Details:
Nupe Madness is a 5 on 5 basketball tournament that is hosted at Garfield Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. Participants include one(1) team from each of the following NPHC fraternities:

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

The tournament was very successful last year and we are looking forward to an even better event this year and thats where we would love your help.

1 - Ticket Sales.
We are asking that each chapter (who is able) pledge to purchase at least 10 admission tickets.

All proceeds from the tournament will go to support the following:
The Kappa Foundation of Woodbridge Scholarship Fund,
The Woodbridge(VA) Alumni Chapter Guide Right Program & Kamp Achievement and The Woodbridge Kappa Kares Community Outreach Initiatives.

If your chapter purchases tickets and are unable to use any of them, we will then utilize those tickets to ensure that the Guide Right participants and/or those underserved in our community are able to attend.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Brother J. Coleman (540-435-3463), via email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or via the website: http://www.nupemadness.com

2. Step Team Participants
In addition to Hoops action, we will also showcase talented step teams. We have already locked in a few local high school and church step teams and would love to feature a team of Nupes as the headlining step performance. We want to show the Woodbridge Community just how Kappa Alpha Psi steps…! For more information regarding becoming a step participant, contact Nupe Madness Performances at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

3. Sponsors/Donors
We are providing an opportunity for businesses, organizations and even individuals the chance to advertise and market themselves at the 2010 Tournament. All funds donated will be tax deductible and come with various incentives. Please visit the website(http://www.nupemadness.com) or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details.

4. Vendors
We have a few open slots for paraphernalia vendors to come and market their products to 100s of NPHC members.

A tournament of this magnitude is great for not only the Woodbridge community and surrounding areas, but also for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc and we would love for you to be a part of it.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Tournament Director, Brother J. Coleman (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) or visit the official tournament website: http://www.nupemadness.com
We look forward to your support!

Kappa Night in Annapolis

Brothers All!

Brothers Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, President Pro Tem of the Maryland Senate and Delegate Shawn Z. Tarrant have extended invitations to the members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to attend the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Legislative Reception in Annapolis.  The details for the event are below.
“Kappa Night in Annapolis”
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Legislative Reception
April 7, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Miller Senate Office Building - 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, Maryland

Please confirm your attendance by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone to Brother Antonio Hayes at 443-996-7115.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Washington (DC) Alumni 85th Annual Easter Dawn Dance

Time: April 3, 2010 at 7pm to April 4, 2010 at 12am
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
Street: 2660 Woodley Road NW
City/Town: Washington, DC
Website: http://www.flagshipkappas.com
Phone: (202) 255-5449
Event Type: fundraiser
Organized By: Ricardo Toye (Chairman), Willie Evans (Polemarch)

Eastern Province Mourns the Death of Davon Green-Franklin, Xi Chapter (Spring 07)

Davon Green-Franklin, a brother of Xi Chapter (Howard University) passed away recently. Please send your condolences to the Xi Chapter brothers.

Below is the funeral info for Davon Green-Franklin, Xi Chapter (Spring 07) that died in Cancun. (http://www.thehilltoponline.com/senior-hu-student-dies-leaves-hundreds-mourning-1.2191400)

Viewing:
Monday, March 22, 2010
4pm-8pm
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home
5151 Baltimore National Pike Baltimore, MD 21229

Wake:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
10am-11am
Morning Star Baptist Church
154 Winter Lane
Cantonsville, MD 21228

Funeral:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
11am
Morning Star Baptist Church
154 Winter Lane
Cantonsville, MD 21228

Submitted by:
Semaj Rashad
Eastern Province
Junior Vice Polemarch
The Bowie State University Chapter
The Epsilon Sigma of Kappa Alpha Psi

Sprite StepOff Championship Photos

View photos from the Sprite StepOff Chapionships Photos taken by Brother Paris Griffin.