One of the 31st Administration's efforts over the last
three years has been to "brand" the name and good will of
Kappa in the hearts of everyone we encounter. Our ability
to do for others brings honor to the genius of working together
that allows for us to create inspiration and answer the
call to service. We are on a road that will allow Kappa
to reach its full potential. Yes, "One Kappa!" really works.
Seven hundred chapters working together on the same initiatives
has caused a paradigm shift in the behavior thinking of
Kappa men everywhere.
KAP National Survey
The fraternity is conducting a national survey. The survey
is posted on the national website's front page. Information
obtained will be utilized to grow an authentic voice of
the fraternity aligned with the ideas of our entire membership.
Your participation is encouraged. Participate so that your
voice can be heard. Charting the future of Kappa is a tremendous
opportunity that belongs to each of us.
Journal Reporters
The Editorial Board of The Journal recently named 12 province
reporters who will be responsible for stories from each
province. We are encouraging you to look in the April edition
of The Journal for your province reporter's name and contact
information. Submit newsworthy stories for publication.
Founder's National Wreath Laying Ceremony
As part of the Centennial Celebration, a Founder's National
Wreath Laying Ceremony is scheduled to take place on January
5, 2011 at the gravesites of each of our Founders. You will
be encouraged by your province to participate in this event
as a showing of gratitude for the several things our founders
did for each of us. If you have personal contact with any
family members of a founder, please share that information
with International Headquarters as we expect to invite members
of each family to participate in the ceremony.
National Founders' Day Celebration
Another event of the Centennial Celebration will take place
on January 8, 2011. We are planning our 6th National Founders'
Day Celebration in Philadelphia, PA. The Northeastern Province
and Philadelphia area chapters will play host to over 1,911
Kappa men as we celebrate the 100th Birthday of Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity, Inc. Every Brother in the fraternity is
invited to attend. At a minimum each chapter should send
a representative. This is a historic moment in Kappa. Be
part of its history. Grand Polemarchs Ronald R. Young, Howard
L. Tutman, Jr., and Samuel C. Hamilton will be honored for
their contributions to Kappa during its first 100 years.
During this event we will present the "trailer", (advertising/marketing
piece) for the 100 Anniversary Movie which outlines the
founding of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on the campus
of Indiana University.
Province 100 Anniversary Historical Museum
As part of the Centennial Celebration, each province will
have the opportunity to setup its display of historical
documents, works of art, memorabilia, photography, etc…
during the 80th Grand Chapter Meeting and Centennial Celebration.
Your Province Polemarch will share additional information,
establish a team and appoint its chairman for this project.
We look forward to learning more about the rich history
of our provinces.
KAP Federal Credit Union
We recently received word from the KAP Federal Credit Union
that it is closing its doors and all funds are being returned
to shareholders. I want to personally thank those who supported
the credit union over the last six years. So much was done
to make this initiative a success that we are saddened that
this financial platform will no longer be available to our
membership. Please go to the Kappa Website "Update on Kappa
Credit Union" for more information.
2010 St. Jude Awards Banquet
Jerry Siegel (Sunday of Hope Chairman), Willie Brooks (South
Central Province Polemarch), William Adkins (National Chaplain),
Richard Lee Snow (Executive Director), and I recently attended
the 2010 St. Jude Awards Banquet in Memphis, TN, where special
recognitions were made for Kappa's philanthropic efforts.
