Kappas in the Kommunity Newsletter - Carrollton

September 2012 Edition, Vol. 1
CDAC WINS CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
The Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter (CDAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Incorporated continues to make a large impact in the communities of Carroll and Douglas counties. Founded January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is
one of the oldest African-American fraternities. continuing the legacy of
its historical fraternity, CDAC was recently awarded the J. Michael Graves
Award for SMALL Alumni Chapter of the Year in the Southeastern Province
which encompasses Alumni and Collegiate chapters in Georgia, South Carolina, and Africa. The fraternity‟s rich legacy is showcased locally through its national service program, „Guide
Right”, which has been a huge success in partnership with the local Boys & Girls Club. This program has
emphasis on career development, academic excellence, and social skills necessary for matriculation into
higher education post high school graduation. In addition to their mentoring program, CDAC continues to
service the community through programs such as “Leisure for Ladies” in partnership with the Atlanta Women‟s
Shelter providing health awareness, hygiene products, dental screenings, self development exercises, and
positive inspiration for over a 125 women and children in transition. The chapter‟s Polemarch (President) is
Christopher Thomas Sr. When asked about the chapter‟s message, Mr. Thomas had this to share: “CDAC is
committed to serving the communities of Carroll and Douglas counties. Our programs and initiatives are
centered on enriching the lives of our children, seniors, and community at large. I am so very proud of the hard
working brothers of CDAC who tirelessly work to carry out the vision of our 10 revered founders. I thank the
parents, community officials, and local business owners who have supported CDAC for the past 7 years. We
share our fraternity‟s highest honor of chapter of the year with you. THANK YOU.”
Message from the Polemarch
Polemarch Christopher L. Thomas sr.
Greetings and welcome to KAPPAS IN THE KOMMUNITY, the official publication of the Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter
(CDAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In this issue, you will
find a few examples of the work we are doing within the community
and why were the winners of the 2011-2012 J. Michael Graves
Alumni Chapter of the Year award in the Southeastern Province
small category. CDAC was chartered June 17, 2005 and continues
to uphold the tenets of Phi Nu Pi making a difference in the
communities we serve. I invite you to take a moment and read our
newsletter to see all that CDAC has to offer to our brothers and
community!
If you are a brother that needs a home I cordially invite you to join
us at one of our regular chapter meetings held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Hampton Inn & Suites located in Lithia
Springs, GA. If you are a CDAC supporter I solicit your prayers and
continued support through financial contributions, donations,
and/or attendance at our numerous civic and social events.
If CDAC can assist you or your community in any way, please call
our office at 678-481-1657. May God continue to BLESS YOU!
Sincerely,
The Carrollton/Douglasville Alumni Chapter hosted a
reception for Southeastern Province Polemarch
Lawrence Davis. Brother Davis is a member of CDAC and
was recently appointed as Southeastern Province
Polemarch by Grand Polemarch William Randy Bates.
Christopher L. Thomas, Sr., MBA
Polemarch 2011-2013
Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter
September 2012 Edition, Vol. 1
CDAC Welcomes Our Neophytes from Fall 2011 and Spring
2012, Jermaine Kimble, Curtis L. Coleman, William Judson, and
Clark Payne. Both lines represented CDAC exceptionally well
as Bro. Kimble was awarded Valedictorian for the Southeastern Province Fall 2011 MOIP Alpha Class. Bro. Judson was
also awarded the Valedictorian award for the Southeastern
Province Spring 2012 Beta Class. CDAC‟s Spring 2012 line
also brought home the award for the highest line average of
the Beta Class for both collegiate and alumni chapters. The
accolades must be shared with our MOIP Chairman, Bro. Jonathan Pettigrew, for leading these bothers to the path of
Achievement. Bro. Pettigrew has been CDAC‟s MOIP chairman
for our last four lines and has never failed to deliver A Valedictorian. Kudos to Bro. Pettigrew for his leadership and commitment in educating our newest brothers.
From Left to right: Clark Payne, Jermaine
Kimble, Curtis Coleman, and William judson
Job Well Done to Bro. Ernest
Sessoms for taking the lead on this
year‟s Back to School Drive. Our
Annual School Supplies Giveaway
was presented at the Boys and Girls
Clubs in Paulding, Carroll, and
Douglas Counties. A total of 21
students received back packs filled
with the necessary supplies to begin
the school year. THANK YOU to all
the brothers who Assisted to get this
important event done!
GREAT WAY to start off the upcoming
fraternal year!
Leadership Breakfast
Chapter Retreat 2012
The Leadership Breakfast was
held on Saturday August 4, 2012.
Each chapter officer and
chairmen came to the meeting
prepared to share ideas as we begin to layout the programming and
services for upcoming fraternal
year.
CDAC‟s annual Polemarch‟s retreat
was held on Saturday Aug 11 at the
Hampton Inn from 8:30-4pm. This
retreat afforded each Brother the
opportunity to voice their opinions
and help layout the calendar and
fiscal budget for the 2012-2013 fraternal year. The retreat was also a
great bonding session filled with
that “Good Ole Kappa Spirit” as we
learned new items about old brothers, shared stories, and established
new connections between brothers
in the chapter. Thank You to all the
brothers who participated.
Chapter Meeting Location: Hampton Inn
Suites, Lithia Springs, GA. 30122
3rd Sunday of the Month @ 5:30pm.
**2nd Sunday in October only**