Hampton-Newport News Nupes 2k16 TEENS WITH A PURPOSE

PHI-NOOPY NEWS LETTER
Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter
V O L U M E
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
· Eastern Province
Council, 13-15 April
2016.
· All White Kasino
Night, 4 June 2016.
· 4th Annual Kappa
Klassic, 11, June 2016.
· St Jude Childers’s
Research Hospital
Event.
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
KL
BREAKFAST
2
TEENS WITH
A PURPOSE
2
KC IN MEAC
CHEER
2
Cooking For A
Cause
3
GR/KL Exemplar Awards
3
Indoor Shot Put 3
Championship
Schedule of
Events
4
All White Kasino Night
4
50 Year Members of KAPPA
5
POLEMARCH’s 6
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Hampton-Newport News Nupes 2k16
We congratulate and welcome nine new members to
the Hampton-Newport
News Alumni Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. From left to right, first
row: Eric Hairston, MTA
Chairman; Shawn Jones,
Doc Watson Jones, Keith
Stutts, Larry Dixon and
Tyrell Grant, MTA CoChairman. From left to
right, back row: William
Bing, Adam Knight, Michael
Garland, Jerred Truman
and Markell Wilkins.
Hampton-Newport News Alumni
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
TEENS WITH A PURPOSE
On Sunday, March 13,
Virginia Beach and across
Initiative. The local Young
Teens with a Purpose
the Hampton Roads Re-
Achievers Initiative is the
(TWP), a peer-led non-
gion facilitated an interac-
product of the Newport
profit organization serving
tive workshop in support
News Chapter of Links'
schools, churches and
of the Links' Young
partnership with the
communities in Norfolk,
Achievers National Youth
Hampton-Newport News
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KAPPA LEAGUE BREAKFAST
The Hampton-Newport
News Kappa Youth
Leadership and
Achievement League
would like to thank the
members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,
our parents ,and our
friends who supported
our annual fundraising
breakfast today. We
would also like to express our very sincere
appreciation to the Ap-
Helping
teens
tackle
today’s
issues
plebee's Restaurant on
Coliseum Drive and offer commendation to its
great staff for their support
and
preparation of a wonderful breakfast.
TEENS WITH A PURPOSE (cont.)
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's
Guide Right youth
mentoring and leadership program. However, Sunday's workshop sponsorship
was collaboration between both the New-
port News and Hampton Chapters of the
Links, Inc. TWP tackles issues teens face
in today’s world such
as prevention and education of HIV/STDs;
distracted teen driving; dating abuse and
violence; self esteem;
bullying and many
other current youth
challenges.
KAPPA CARDINALS IN MEAC CHEER COMPETITIOM
The Kappa
Cardinals
Competition Cheer
Squad
takes on
the MEAC
The Kappa Cardinals Competition Cheer Squad
was an exhibition
performing group
during the 2016
MEAC Cheer
Competition on
Sunday, March 6
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at Joe Echols Arena on
the campus of Norfolk
State University. The
cheerleaders and their
coaches are to be commended for a fantastic
exhibition. "we are proud
of you!"
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MENCHVILLE HOUSE COOKING FOR A CAUSE
ported and sponsored
the annual Men Cooking for a Cause competition/fundraiser.
Sponsored by the Menhville House which is a
501(3)c forty six-bed
emergency
housing facility for
homeless families in
Newport News, all proceeds from the event
support this worthwhile
For the 4th consecutive
community based organization
year the Hampton/ewport which works with other homeNews Chapter has supless service providers and social
service agencies that offer families
the services and support needed to
return to self-sufficiency. For the
last four years, Brother Joe Biggers has represented the Chapter
by preparing and serving his turkey sausage and seafood gumbo
to approximately 300 guests who
pay $35 to sample culinary delights
from men who participate from
throughout the community.
H-NN Guide
Right- Kappa
Leaguers
Guide Right- Kappa Leaguers Receive Exemplar Awards
Dear Brother Polemarch Giles,
I hope all is well with you and
yours. Community service and
mentoring are the business of
Kappa Alpha Psi! The world would
be hard pressed to find any organization or individual who gives
more when it comes to fulfilling the
spirit of volunteerism, scholarship,
technical assistance, financial support, creating opportunities for
youth, educational awareness, and
mentoring. This has moved our
Guide Right and Kappa League
organization far ahead of
others, as a premier servant- leader!
Honored At
The 2016
Exemplar
Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton
Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia. Please
Awards
bring your Kappa Leaguers since
they and you will participate in the
awards ceremony. Please also plan
to participate in the Youth Mentors'
Conference Thursday and Friday. If
you find a topic that interests you,
please consider being a presenter or
participating on a panel. The Youth
Mentors' Conference and Retreat
details are enclosed. Congratula-
Your Guide Right- Kappa
Leaguers and chapter have
been selected as two of the
2016 Community service
and Youth Development
Honorees! As a part of our
celebration, you are invited
to attend the April 30, 2016
Community Service and
tions!
Youth Awards Brunch,
from 9:30 until 11:30, at the
Brandon Slade wins the Virginia High School
Indoor Shot Put State Championship
Brandon Slade; a scholar
athlete at Bethel High
School, Hampton, VA and
current president of the
Hampton-Newport News
Kappa Youth Leadership and
Achievement League, won
the Virginia High School
League State Indoor Shot
Put Championship today with
a toss of 51'1". The meet
was held at the Boo Williams
Sportsplex in Hampton.
Please join the members of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. and its Kappa League in
congratulating Brandon for
his outstanding
ACHIEVEMENT.
Brandon Slade “State Champion”
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All White Kasino Night
The Brothers of the Hampton-Newport News (VA)
Alumni Chapter will be
hosting our annual All
White Kasino Night. This
event is one of the best
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Kasino Night event in the
Fraternity and it provides
that Klassy Las Vegas feel
without the cost of the
trip. This event will be
held on 4 June 2016, at
the Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC),
1610 Coliseum Drive,
Hampton, VA 23666. See
attached flyers for event
details. Rooms can be
reserve at the Embassy
Suite & Hotel (right next to
HRCC) by using group
code "KAP" the rate is
$117.00
(w/taxes
$136.99)
that includes
your breakfast and manager's special snack. The
reservation number 757827-8200 (ask for reservations). All proceeds go
towards our Kappa Alpha
Psi Achievement Foundation a 501(c) (3) taxexempt organization which
provides
Scholarships
(10), Guide Right, Mentoring, Tutoring, and support
to our Youth Athletic Programs. This is the Chapter's main fundraiser, so
your support is greatly
appreciated.
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4th Annual Kappa Klassic
Join us for our 4th Annual Kappa Klassic on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Format: “Four Man Scramble
Captain’s Choice” – $90 per golfer and $360 per
foursome. The general registration fee for an individual golfer is $90 or $360 per foursome. The
general registration deadline is May 27th, 2016.
After this date the cost for an individual is $110 or
$440 per foursome. **Please register early** We
are expecting a very large turnout –
CUTOFF WILL BE 144 PLAYERS.
The entry fee includes green fees, cart, range
balls, golf, accessibility to the golf course’s facility,
and a sit-down lunch at the awards reception. All
players will receive a gift bag that will include golf
accessories. There will be prizes awarded to the
winning teams, raffles and contests throughout the
tournament.
Proceeds benefit our Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Foundation which provides Scholarships,
Guide Right, Mentoring, Tutoring, and support to
our Youth Athletic Programs. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Hampton-Newport News: 4th Annual Kappa Klassic
50 Year Members Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dennis Audel Patterson was born
in Newport News Virginia, November 14, 1925. A graduate of
Huntington High School Class of
1942, at the age of 16, initially
attended Hampton Institute from
1942 until 1943. However, in
1943 he enlisted as a member of
Cooper Union, U.S. Corps of
Engineers and participated in
WWII from 1943 until the end of
the war, September 1945. Upon
the end of the war Brother Patterson returned to Hampton
Institute and continued his education from 1946 until 1948 where
he graduated achieving a Masters
of Electrician License by the age
of 22. Brother Patterson became
a member of the Hampton Institute Chapter, the Beta Chi of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.,
on April 19, 1947. Brother Patterson served as Beta Chi’s first
Polemarch 1947-1948 fraternity
years. He also served
as Hampton-Newport
News (VA) Alumni
Chapter Polemarch
for the 1953 – 1954
and 1956 – 1958 fraternity year. Brother
Patterson has lived a
long and historic life as
a pioneer of his time
and a true KAPPA
MAN.
Dennis Audel Patterson
Beta Chi 1947
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Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni
Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Hampton-Newport News (VA)
Alumni Chapter
P.O. Box 8135
Hampton, VA 23666
web page: http://hnn-kappas.com/
This newsletter is intended to provide
information about our work within the
community and updates for our chapter
events. We are excited about using this
printed format to communicate with our
brothers, sponsors, and visitors. Please feel
free to use it as a means of getting acquainted with us. As the
Polemarch of The Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni
Chapter, I want to thank you for spending this time with us. As
a visitor, I hope that you are encouraged to learn about Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, The Hampton-Newport News Alumni (VA)
Chapter and our programs that serve and benefit the citizens
of Hampton Roads. Our Brothers participate in a number of
community activities with the intent to improve the lives of
young people and assist our seniors. We hope that you find
this newsletter useful and informative. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the webmaster by visiting
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Respectfully,
Excellence Defined Since 1945
Richard P. Giles
37th Polemarch
Hampton-Newport
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
.
Hello Family and Friends,
The Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated has
committed to supporting the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by participating in the Kappa
Alpha Psi Sunday of Hope. We hope to raise $3000. Will you help me?
Why?
Your donation helps ensure no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.
Your donation also helps St. Jude continue to change the way the world treats childhood cancer and
other deadly diseases through pioneering research and lifesaving.
Please view: http://events.stjude.org/help_hnn_nupes
Visit our St. Jude page, join the Kappa team and please make a donation.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to help the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Thanks
to your help, no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.
Respectfully,
Richard P. Giles
37th Polemarch
Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter