22nd Annual Kasino Night 2013 – June 8th
Hampton-Newport News Alumni Chapter
You are cordially invited to our 22nd annual Kasino Night 2013 “All White IV” 8 June 2013 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.
“Pound for Pound” this is one of the best Kasino Night event in the Eastern Province and spreading.
Tickets on sale now. You can purchase tickets through PayPal or you can contact Brothers Bell (gbell14@aol.com), A. Giles (agiles22@cox.net) via email or any brother in the Hampton-Newport News Alumnae Chapter. Tickets purchased via PayPal will be located at the will call booth on the day of the event.
All proceeds go towards our Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Foundation which provides Scholarships (10), Guide Right, Mentoring, Tutoring, and support to our Youth Athletic Programs. This is the Chapter main fundraiser, so your support is greatly appreciated.
If you are planning to attend, the room reservation code is “KAP”. You can contact the Embassy Suites & Hotel at 757-827-800, ask for reservation, to secure the room at our rate of $115.00 (plus tax and a complimentary breakfast ). Please state the room code at the time of making your reservation. Keep in mind that the room deadline for this rate is 17 May 2013, after this date it goes to $125.00.
Thanks for your support in making the “22nd” the best one yet!
A Legacy of 99 Years Continues
- At April 27, 2013
- By Webmaster
- In Chapter News
The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi is replete with references about Thomas B. Mayo, Past Grand Keeper of the Records, Harrison R. Duke, Past Province Polemarch, of the current North Central Province, and Gorham L. Black, Jr. Gorham L. Black, III continues this Legacy of Achievement
On April 14, 1962 at the XI of Kappa Alpha Psi, Howard University, a little more 50 years ago, Brother Gorham L. Black, III crossed the burning sands and was first pinned by Brother Dennis F. Hightower. Subsequently, Brother Black received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in history graduating in 1963 as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry in the United States Army. Brothers Black and Hightower also served together in the Army for ten years.
Since 1914 members of the Black family have distinguished themselves as Kappa men and military men.
Brother Black III’s, father (Gorham L. Black Jr.), was initiated at the XI of Kappa Alpha Psi in 1939 and was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airman. In “The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi”, Brother Black, Jr. can be seen standing with other Tuskegee Airman in 1944. He served twenty-seven years in the U.S. Army retiring as a Colonel. In 1979 Brother Black Jr. became Pennsylvania’s first Secretary of the Department of Aging.
Brother Black III’s brother, Brother Frederick H. Black Sr. was also initiated at the XI of Kappa Alpha Psi in 1966 and served twenty-six years in the United States Army retiring as a Colonel.
Brother Black III’s Grandfather, Brother Harrison R. Duke, Sr. was initiated at the Beta of Kappa Alpha Psi in 1914.
Brother Black III, great Uncle, Brother Thomas Mayo was also initiated at the Beta of Kappa Alpha Psi 1914.
Brother Black III completed his military service in 1990 retiring as the Garrison Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Since his retirement Black has held a number of academic positions, including Senior Assistant to the President and Associate Vice President for Administration of Howard University, Washington D.C. and Executive Assistant to the President of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
Recently, Black was named Maryland State Director of Selective Service by Maryland Governor, Martin J. O’Malley and appointed by President Obama.
At the June 2012 Chapter meeting of the Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter, Brother Black III was pinned a second time by Brother Hightower, this time with his father’s (Black Jr.) 50-year pin. Brother Larry Gibson, prominent Baltimore attorney and XI Chapter line Brother initiate looked on. …The Legacy and the Journey continues.
Stephen Cook
Historian
Columbia (MD) Alumni
Hampton-Newport News Alumni Chapter: 1st Annual Kappa Golf Classic
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The Kappa Kountdown: June 21-22, 2013
Date: June 21-22, 2013
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Venue: Fredericksburg Country Club and Hospitality House
- The Kappa Kountdown will be the inaugural event for the Kappa Foundation of Fredericksburg, Inc (charitable arm) of the Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- The Kappa Kountdown will consist of 3 events, 2 days and 1 weekend.
- Friday, 21 June 13 at 9am, KFF Golf Tournament, at the exclusive Fredericksburg Country Club, $125.
- Friday, 21 June 13 at 8pm, Awards Banquet with Senior Province Vice-Polemarch Jenkins as our guest speaker, Hospitality House, $30.
- Saturday, 22 June 13, Kappa Red Carpet Affair, Hospitality House, $30.
Learn more:
KFF Inagural Golf Tournament Final
