March 2015 B-LI Newsletter - The Brooklyn Long Island Alumni

The Brooklyn Long Island Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Issue 7 Vol. 10 March 2015
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Chapter Officers
Earl R. Fleary – Polemarch
Phil Romain – Vice Polemarch
Justin Manning – Keeper of Records
Edward Odom—Keeper of Exchequer
Chapter Website: http://www.kapsibli.org
March Chapter Meeting
Top Civic Center
1111 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Hosts:
Brother(s): Dumars, Mason, Bassue, Davis,
Coffee
Attire: Business Attire
(Please be on time, if you are going to be
late/unable to attend, please contact the
Keeper of Records @ 646-457-9005)
REMINDER:
The meetings are business attire. Any
financial member of the chapter is subject to
the following fines:
1st Offense (Improper Attire) –Warning
2nd Offense and above—$25.00
Please come attired appropriately for chapter meetings! Directions: (See within the Newsletter) Polemarch’s Message
“The Kappa Spirit is an inward sensibility of brotherhood which demands loyalty,
cooperation and responsibility that gives practical assurance to the meaningful survival of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.” Greetings Brothers, March is here and it means winter is nearing an end and spring is around the corner. The work of Kappa never stops and we have a lot to prepare. The deadline for college tour applications are Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Please make sure who you know are interested turning them in on time. The chapter elections for the 2015‐2016 are near. Please submit your names/position that you are interested in to the nominating chairperson, Brother Walter Dogan ([email protected]) by March 31, 2015. If you need clarification on a position, what it entails, etc, feel free to talk to the chairperson, myself or the brother who is sitting in the current position you may want to run for. We are BROTHERS first. There should be no shady political maneuvering if all you want to do is to ascend to leadership and better the chapter & the community we serve. At the end of the day, it is about one Kappa, that is all it should be about. As you know Province Council time approaches as well as time to register for conclave. Kappa is always calling, we just have to make sure we answer with the voice of achievement every time. I look forward to seeing all the brothers at the March 2015 meeting. Yours in the Bond, XtÜÄ eA YÄxtÜç
Earl R. Fleary Polemarch
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Dues Structure for the Brooklyn-LI Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
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Grand Chapter dues: $150.00 ($160.00 if you have been inactive for more than a year).
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Grand Chapter dues can be paid on www.kappaalphapsi1911.com.
Recent graduate dues (within the first 3 years of graduating): $145.00
Chapter dues are $235.00 ($210.00 for Province Life Members) as of June, 2011.
Please have your dues ready for the January, 2015 meeting. Any questions, please contact the Keeper of Records (Justin Manning,
[email protected] or the Keeper Of the Exchequer (Edward Odom, [email protected])
GRAND CHAPTER &
NORTHEASTERN PROVINCE NEWS
1) The 85th Province Council will be hosted by
Boston Alumni/Chi Chapters. The date for province
council is March 19-22, 2015. (On-line registration
information inside newsletter or visit www.kapsinep.com)
2) The 82nd Grand Conclave will be held in New
Orleans, LA. The date for conclave is August 1115, 2015. On-line registration is now open. Please
visit www.kappaalphapsi1911.com
METRO CHAPTER EVENTS
3/10/15: Queens Alumni 25th Anniversary After work mixer. PS 450 (450
Park Avenue South, NY, 10016) from 6pm-11pm (free). Visit
www.qanupes.com for more information
3/14/15: New Rochelle-WP Alumni Masquerade Ball. Crown Plaza Hotel
(66 Hale Avenue, White Plains NY). The cost is $100 before 2/27; $110
after. Please visit www.nrwpkappas.com for tickets
4/11/15: New York Alumni Kasino Royale – Inferno – Black & Red Affair.
The event is located at the Eastwood Manor (3371 Eastchester Road,
Bronx, NY 10469). Cost for the event is $100.00 (Includes Buffet
Dinner/Dancing/Door Prizes/Open Bar). Please visit www.nyakappas.com
for more information.
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL EVENTS (BROOKLYN/LI – BASED CHAPTER EVENTS)
The women of the Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is asking for donations to reach their target of $2,500 for scholarships. You can head to their donation site: https://99pledges.com/fund/daz for more details about the fundraising and the event, which will be a 3.1 mile trek with Prospect Park in June, 2015. Please visit www.brooklynzetas.org 3/5/15: The Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated will host their Brooklyn Social after work Mixer @ Woodland (2422 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217) from 6pm to 10pm. Admittance is free to patrons. Please visit www.gil1906.com for details 3/6/15: The men of the Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated will host their scholarship gala on Friday, June 19, 2015. The event is $100 (before 3/6/15) and $125 after 3/6/15. It will be held at Russo’s on the Bay (62‐45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY). The purchase tickets please visit brooklynsigmasgala.eventbrite.com or call (917) 716‐4785 3/6/15: The women of the Psi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2015 International Women's Day Celebration ‐ W.O.M.B (Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building) ‐ 6pm at National Grid: One Metrotech Plaza, Brooklyn NY. I have attached the flier for the event for those needing more information. 3/7/15: The women of the Sigma Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will host their annual SKZ Archonette Club Stompfest Step Show at Tilden High School (5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203) . The cost for event is $12 general admission, $15 for show and after party (18 years and younger). There is a VIP Step Show cost of $20 (includes Gift Bag, No waiting in line, 1st three rows seating and admission to after party). The event starts at 3:00pm. Please visit www.skzarchonettestompfest.eventbrite.com 3/7/15: The women Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will be hosting Kings Who Cook 2015 on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Concord Baptist Church, 833 Marcy Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11216. Cost for event is $30 adults/$15 for children. If you want to participate as a chef, please download your application @ www.brooklynalumanedst.org 3/14/15: The women of the Eta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., will host their 18th Annual Symposium on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at MS 366, 965 East 107th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236. Please visit http://etanusigma.wix.com/eta‐nu‐sigma 3/21/15: The men of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., have their Mardi Gras event on Saturday, March 21, 2015. It will be held from 9pm‐
3am. The cost is $25 in advance/$30 after 3/16/2015. It will be held at the Breuckelen Colony, located on 274 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Please visit www.brooklynomega.com 3/28/15: The women of Sigma Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will hold their CASINO ROYALE. March 28, 2015, 10:00 pm ‐ 4:00 am at the Tropical Paradise Ballroom located at 1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Cocktail Attire Preferred. Tickets: $60 before March 14; $75 after March 14, 2015. 10pm ‐ 11pm; one Complimentary Drink per Guest from 11pm ‐ 12am; Hors D' Oeuvres & 2 for 1 Drink Specials Admission Includes: $200 worth of casino chips with a chance to win prizes. Live DJ & Dancing Tables: Craps, Roulette, Black Jack and Poker Please visit www.zphibskz.org for details 5/16/15 – The women of the Delta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host the 2015 Ivy Awards (Terrance on the Park, Queens, NY). Please visit www.ako‐dro.org for tickets/information. Cost for the event is $98.15/$118.74 via on‐line purchase. 2
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B-LI Chapter In
The News
The Kappa League had a great time at the Allan Houston
All-Star Family Event, held on Saturday, February 14,
2015. They learned some valuable lessons regarding the
principles outlined in F.I.S.L.L. - Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice,
Leadership, and Legacy. There were special appearance
by former Knick guard John Starks and one-half of the
Gospel Duo Mary Mary. We were also fortunate to get a
picture with Brother Allan Houston (Fall 1993, Mu Rho)
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B-LI in the News continued
On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Brother Reverend Paul P. Martin, Esq. (Fall 1984 Delta),
pastor of Mount Carmel Church, located in New Rochelle, NY, held a Pan-Hellenic church
service for members of the Divine Nine to talk about their organizations to the church
congregation. Brothers from Brooklyn-LI Alumni, Bronx Alumni and New Rochelle-WP
Alumni were in attendance for the event. Brother Martin gave an outstanding sermon on
being a prophet and importance of being a man of action in the community.
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(B-LI in the News continued)
The Brooklyn-LI Alumni Chapter hosted the Inaugural Kappa League Summit in the NYC metro area on
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Francis College in the downtown Brooklyn area. The chapters in
attendance for the event were New York Alumni, Brooklyn-LI Alumni and Queens Alumni. Over 30 Kappa
Leaguers were in attendance for the event. Presentations were done by Brother Dr. Ralph E. Godbolt (Spr’92
Mu Phi), Brother Shamel Duncan (Fall 2010 Lambda Epsilon) and Brother Kevin Boston-Hill (Spr’94 BrooklynLI). The event was a great success and a good beginning for many more metro area summits to come in the
future.
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Saturday, April 4, 2015: Brooklyn Takeover Stepshow – LIU Brooklyn- Schwartz Gymnasium
Cost: $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door .
April 19-25: Kappa Week/60th Anniversary Celebration (More Details forthcoming)
The current roster of the Delta Mu Chapter: Brother Nigeria Ealey (Polemarch)
Brother Gabnel Joseph (Keeper of Exchequer) Brother Jamal Yousif (Keeper of Records) Brother Kervin Alcide (Strategus)
The advisory council for the chapter is Brother Ian Thornell, Brother Derek Catley, Brother Dermal McCrear and Brother Dr.
Brian Gilchrist (On‐campus advisor).
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UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS
April 18, 2015: Westbury Community Center, Westbury, NY
May 16, 2015: Top Civic Center , Brooklyn, NY
June 20, 2015 (Home of Brother Michael Brewington) - 155 Emily Ave, Elmont, NY 11003
2014-2015 Chapter Officers
Polemarch - Earl R. Fleary
Vice Polemarch – Phil Romain
Keeper of Records - Justin Manning
Asst. Keeper of Records – Vacant
Keeper of Exchequer – Edward Odom, Jr.
Asst. Keeper of Exchequer – Nathaniel E. Pitt, Jr.
Strategus - Faheem Pollard
Lt. Strategus – Jahmeel Bassue
Historian/Reporter – Vacant
Parliamentarian – Kevin E. Boston-Hill
Nomination Chairman – Walter Dogan
Board of Directors –
Michael Brewington
Thomas Singleton
Dr. Henry Floyd, Jr.
Dr. Eric Garnes
Kevin E. Boston-Hill
Leo Evelyn, III
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CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA FOR MARCH 14, 2015
Ritualistic Opening
Correspondence
Exchequer Report
Committee Reports
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Fundraising Committee
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Social Action Committee
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Guide Right Committee
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Collegiate Advisory Committee
NPHC News
Greater New York – Brother Thomas Singleton
Nassau/Suffolk – Brother Dwayne Seabrooks
Unfinished Business
New Business
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Adjournment
Directions to Top Civic Center (1111 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203)
From Queens-Long Island Area:
a) Take Grand Central Parkway West towards the Jackie Robinson Expressway (Brooklyn). Exit at the Bushwick Avenue exit (Exit # 2). Take Bushwick
Avenue and make a left onto Eastern Parkway. Take Eastern Parkway to Atlantic Avenue and make a right onto Atlantic Avenue. Take Atlantic Avenue
to Utica Avenue and make a left onto Utica (look for the left turning lane underneath the train underpass). Take Utica Avenue to 1111 Utica Avenue
(corner of Beverly Road).
b) Take the Belt Parkway West to Pennsylvania Avenue exit. Make a right onto Pennsylvania Avenue.
Take Pennsylvania Avenue to Linden Blvd. Make left onto Linden Blvd and take Linden Blvd to Utica
Avenue. Make a left onto Utica Avenue and follow directions above.
c)Take L.I.E. Westbound towards the Grand Central Parkway. Take Grand Central Parkway West towards the Jackie Robinson Expressway (Brooklyn). Exit
at the Bushwick Avenue exit (Exit # 2). Take Bushwick Avenue and make a left onto Eastern Parkway. Take Eastern Parkway to Atlantic Avenue and make
a right onto Atlantic Avenue. Take Atlantic Avenue to Utica Avenue and make a left onto Utica (look for the left turning lane underneath the train
underpass). Take Utica Avenue to 1111 Utica Avenue (corner of Beverly Road).
d) Take the LIE West Bound to the Cross Island Expressway. Take Crossland to Belt parkway west. Follow Belt Parkway Directions.
From Manhattan/Bronx Area:
a) Take t h e Throngs Neck Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway. Take Grand Central Parkway West towards the Jackie Robinson Expressway (Brooklyn).
Exit at the Bushwick Avenue exit (Exit # 2). Take Bushwick Avenue and make a left onto Eastern Parkway. Take Eastern Parkway to Atlantic Avenue and
make a right onto Atlantic Avenue. Take Atlantic Avenue to Utica Avenue and make a left onto Utica (look for the left turning lane underneath the train
underpass). Take Utica Avenue to
1111 Utica Avenue (corner of Beverly Road).
b) Take the Whitestone Bridge to the Cross Island Expressway. Take the Crossland Expressway to the Belt Parkway West to Pennsylvania Avenue exit.
Make a right onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Take Pennsylvania Avenue to Linden Blvd. Make left onto Linden Blvd and take Linden Blvd to Utica Avenue.
Make a left onto Utica Avenue and follow directions above.
c)Take the RFK Triborough Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway or towards JFK airport to get the Belt Parkway West Bound. Follow the directions for the
Grand Central or the Belt Parkway in the directions above.
d) Take the Manhattan Bridge to Flatbush Avenue. Take Flatbush Avenue to Beverly Road to make a left onto Beverly Road. Take Beverly Road to Utica
Avenue and make a right. Top Civic Center is on your right. Alternate route: Take Flatbush Avenue to Empire Blvd and make a left to Empire Blvd.
Take Empire Blvd to Utica Avenue to make a right. Take Utica Avenue to 1111 Utica Avenue (Beverly Road).
From Staten Island:
a) Take the Verrazano Bridge to the Belt Parkway East. Take the Belt Parkway East to Pennsylvania Avenue Exit. Take Pennsylvania Avenue to Linden
Blvd. Make left onto Linden Blvd and take Linden Blvd to Utica Avenue. Make a left onto Utica Avenue and follow directions above. Alternate route:
Take Belt Parkway to exit 11 (marked for Kings Plaza). Take that exit into Flatbush Avenue. Take Flatbush Avenue to Utica Avenue and make right onto
Utica Avenue. Take Utica Avenue toBeverly Road and center is on your left.
Public Transportation: Take the # 3, # 4 trains to Utica Avenue. Take the B46 bus heading toward Kings Plaza on Utica Avenue. Bus will drop you right
in front of the top civic center on Beverly Rd and Utica Avenue.
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