the achiever - North Central Province

Volume III, Issue 1
October 2011
The Achiever
Newsletter highlighting achievements of the North Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The North Central Province
Kappa Phi celebrates 30 years of achievement
- The Cradle of the Fraternity -
Kappa Phi Chapter was chartered at the University of Illinois at Chicago on May 30, 1981,
with the last living founder Edward Giles Irvin in attendance. Kappa Phi serves as the awardwinning Chicago City Chapter for colleges and universities throughout the Chicago.
Kappa Phi has celebrated 30 years of Achievement in Kappa’s centennial year. During the
Labor Day Weekend (September 3-4, 2011), Kappa Phi celebrated with a tailgating barbeque at
the Chicago Football Classic. Also, won the step show competition against Omega Psi Phi fraternity. On Sunday, the weekend concluded with a banquet. Special guests included Bro.
Weyman Edwards, the first Kappa Phi advisor and three of the 10 charter members (Michael
Nelson, Carl C. Swopes, and Walter S. Mitchell III).
Since its inception, 127 men joined The Bond through Kappa Phi and the chapter has held numerous positions within the North Central Province and won many accolades including Chapter
of the Year for five of eight years.
Photo includes members past and present of the Kappa Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. during their 30th chapter anniversary festivities.
Alpha Chapter receives Unsung Hero award, jumpstarts year
The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. was awarded the Unsung Hero Award from
Indiana University on June 10.
The Unsung Award was given to the chapter for
doing numerous community service tasks throughout the year
looking for anything in return.
The Chapter just finished host the Kappa Alpha
Psi Centennial Conclave in Indianapolis this apst
year.
Receiving this award was a great kick-start for the
new academic year.
Members of the Alpha Chapter accept Unsung Hero
award from Indiana University.
Special to The Achiever
A Message from Province Polemarch
Brothers, welcome to the 2nd century of
Kappa! I am excited about the prospects for the future of
the Fraternity, as a whole, and the Province, in particular. There are new fraternity initiatives, such as “Healthy Kappas, Healthy Communities” and the
“Diamonds in the Rough”, that you will
hear more about during the upcoming C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference. And, speaking
of CRWLC, we have a conference planned that should be like no other. Brothers Joe Lewis and
Anthony Williams have been working tirelessly to put together a conference of which we can all
be proud. New this year is the addition of a public meeting on Friday, October 28th. Here, we
shall acknowledge the contributions made on behalf of the community to benefit the community.
I am excited about this new addition more so because it will be led by our undergraduates. So, I
encourage all to make plans to be in attendance. It should be an event not to miss.
Over the last three months, I have had the chance to connect with several brothers throughout
our five-state region. I have found a number of brothers with great ideas and ready to lend a
hand in moving the Province forward. And, I am looking for more. Over the next several months,
I plan to visit all chapters throughout the Province. I want to establish an open line of communication between the Province and its chapters. To that end, I am using several social media tools
to accomplish this.
For those brothers that use Twitter, please follow me at @23NCPPolemarch. If you haven‟t go
ten into tweeting and prefer to use a “tried and true” form of communication like email, please
go to http://eepurl.com/fxaP-/ to subscribe to the Province listserv. Lastly, please visit the Province Web site as it will be updated to include information from Grand Chapter, the Province and,
just as important, your local chapters.
Brothers, again, I continued to be humbled by the opportunity to lead and serve this Province.
I look forward to a successful year.
Yours in the Bond,
Korlon L. Kilpatrick
Province Polemarch
North Central Province
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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Achievements
Brother Andrew Harris inducted into University’s Homecoming Court, joins elite
Photo of Bro. Andrew Harris poses with the entire Fall 2011 University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Homecoming Court.
Bro. Andrew Harris of the Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was selected
to be apart of the extremely exclusive University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Homecoming Court for Fall 2011. 20 of the top students from the University were selected, 10 male and 10 female, to represent this outstanding tradition.
Bro. Harris also holds the positions of Keeper of Exchequer and Social Chair
“I find this selection to be an honor and a testament to the hard work I have achieved
throughout my 4 years of undergraduate work,” Bro. Harris said.
To view more photos of the Homecoming Court visit, http://admin.illinois.edu/
homecoming/court2011.html.
‘Wiskonsin Nupes’ step win JASSAC Umoja Step Show competition
The Wiskonsin Nupes step
team, comprised of members of
Milwaukee Alumni, Beta Omicron, Delta Kappa and Pi Omega Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. won first place
in the JASSAC Umoja Step
Show competition held at Governor State University in Chicago, IL on Sept. 24.
Their magician-themed performance beat out five other
competing
teams.
Several
members of the Fraternity were
there in support and to witness
their victory.
The team plans to compete and
Members of the Wiskonsin Nupes step team pose after winning
several shows throughout the
the JASSAC Umoja Step Show in September.
country this year.
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Delta Kappa Chapter host its annual ‘Black in America’ seminar in Milwaukee
Photo of Bro. Mario Lowe of the Delta Kappa Chapter and Bro. Marlon Rockett of the Milwaukee
Alumni Chapter during the ‘Black in America’ series at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Delta Kappa Chapter hosted Black In America II at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 . This seminar was a continuation of a similar event held
last year which focused on life after college. This particular seminar was lead by Brothers Marlon Rockett of the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter and Montreal Caine of the Delta Kappa Chapter. The speakers focused their content on financial fortitude and ways to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. Approximately 30 students were in attendance.
Delta Kappa sponsors ‘Kappa Kares’
Delta Kappa lends helping hand in Al’s Run
The Delta Kappa Chapter hosted its
first blood drive entitled "Krimson Kares" on Friday, September 16, 2011.
This event was held in collaboration
with the Blood Center of Wisconsin.
With September being Sickle Cell
Awareness month, the blood drive
aimed to shed awareness and collect
blood donations for the disease which
primarily affects African-Americans.
The event was held at Marquette University and resulted in 22 pints of blood
being donated to the Blood Center of
Wisconsin. The chapter also received
food donations from Einstein Bros. Bagels to help with this effort.
Members of the Delta Kappa Chapter
once again participated in the 34th Annual Brigg & Al's Run for Children's Hospital on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The
8K Run, which aims to benefit the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, stretches
from the campus of Marquette University
through downtown Milwaukee. This year,
chapter members provided support as
sentry volunteers and provided support
to all walkers and runners during the 8K.
Photo below Bro. Courtney Sampson from Delta Kappa Chapter aids runners with water during Al’s Run in Milwaukee.
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Chicago Alumni shines during 80th Grand Chapter Meeting, receives awards
Members of the Chicago Alumni chapter pose after receiving several accolades at the 80th Grand
Chapter Meeting in Indianapolis.
During the 80th Grand Chapter Meeting, Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter/Brothers were recognizedfor their achievements. Chicago Alumni received the Reclamation Award (Large Chapter)
for the overall total number of Brothers reclaimed (57). Additionally, Historian, Kevin Scott
received the William Crump Historian Award for his essay which documented his research that
uncovered newly discovered facts of the life, death and burial location of Founder Paul W.
Caine. Other Chicago Alumni Brothers were formally recognized: Lyneir Cole received recognition for his outstanding work as the North Central Province Coordinator for Grand Chapter‟s
St. Jude Sunday of Hope initiative; David Posley was also recognized for securing Salem Baptist
Church for the St. Jude/Sunday of Hope initiative, where $15,000 was donated; Dr. Derek Robinson received a recognition certificate for his work as Director of the Achievement Academy .
Chicago Metro-area Chapters host statewide Kappa cookout, make history
The Chicago Centennial Kappa Picnic was held on July 23, 2011 at Calumet Park in Chicago,
Illinois. This joint picnic event was hosted by the Beta, Theta, Iota, Nu, Gamma Upsilon,
Epsilon Omicron, Zeta Alpha, Zeta Mu, Theta Gamma, Theta Zeta, Iota Kappa, Iota Lambda, Kappa Alpha and Kappa Phi Undergraduate Chapters and the Chicago (IL), Gary (IN),
Evanston (IL), Chicago Heights (IL), Waukegan (IL), Maywood-Wheaton (IL), Evergreen
Park (IL), Harvey-Markham (IL) and Richton Park (IL) Alumni Chapters. The compilation
of the aforementioned chapters to organize this event epitomizes the "One Kappa" mindset
of the Chicago Metro Chapters.
Chicago metro chapters
host statewide picnic that
had more than 2,000
people attend. The event
included Brothers, families and friends from
across the Province.
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The "family-style" picnic was well attended with Brothers present ranging from Neophytes
to 60-year plus members, their little "future Kappas" other family and friends. The estimated 2,000 attendees at this historic event enjoyed music pumped by a live DJ and endless
food provided by each of the participating chapters featured in 20 krimson and kream tents
located along the perimeter of the site. A jumping jack was available for the entertainment
of the small children in attendance. Our Brother, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White
(Beta Zeta '55) brought his world renowned, Jesse White Tumblers, and there was plenty of
Kappa camaraderie to go around between Brothers and with fellow Greeks, family and
friends.
Alpha Chapter hosts ‘Dining with the Kappas’
On August 30, 2011 the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted
Dining with the Kappas, an initiative to raise money for Haitian Earthquake Relief.
The Brothers of the Alpha Chapter hosted this semester‟s Dining with the Kappas
at Red Mango, a new all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt restaurant in Bloomington,
Ind. Red Mango also provides smoothies, fruit parfaits and probiotic iced teas. Red
Mango participated in this Haitian Relief initiative by allowing the Alpha Chapter to
collect 10 percent of all sales that were made with any purchase.
Alpha Chapter join forces with Deltas for Habitat 4 Humanity service day
Members of the Alpha Chapter and the Gamma Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. collaborate in Habitat 4 Humanity community service day.
The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and the Gamma Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta helped build a safe home for Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a
decent, safe and affordable place to live. Through volunteer labor and donations of
money and materials, Habitat and its homeowner families have built or rehabilitated more than 400,000 houses. A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry, Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build
together in partnership.
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Evanston Alumni hosts comedy show fundraiser, benefit scholarship fund
Members of the Evanston Alumni Chapter attend Dr. Jacob A. Frye
Memorial Scholarship Fund comedy show
Evanston Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi did host comedy showcase and school ship
fundraiser on Saturday, August 21 at the Mayne Stage Theatre, 1328 W. Morse in Chicago at 8
p.m. Comedians Ill Will, Aaron Foster (member of Kappa Alpha Psi), Calvin Evans (member of
Kappa Alpha Psi), and B. Cole of BET Comicview did perform. (http://seestandup.com/
Krymsonkom. This was a Komedy showcase that brought fresh new energy to our chapter and
the activities of our community. Proceeds from this event did benefit the Dr. Jacob A. Frye
Memorial Scholarship Fund. Frye was an Evanston physician committed to equal health care
access for African Americans during the pre-civil rights era. Each year since 1980 an Evanston
Township High School student has been the recipient of a Frye scholarship. A guest appearance from BET Comedian Sonya D was not scheduled but did occur. SeeStandup.com is a
Kappa owned business developed to help chapters fundraise and we highly recommend this
event for all Kappa needs. The event did add greatly to our yearly account and was a great asset
to the community.
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Milwaukee Alumni Chapter hosts ‘Year of the Gentlemen,’ celebrates 100 years
The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter also known as “The Milwaukee Nupes” hosted
their annual Kappa Weekend on July 1-3, 2011 in Milwaukee. The weekend included Kappa Karaoke, the 57th annual Kappa Kookout, The Eklipse party and church
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Milwaukee Nupes gather for photo after the successful annual Kappa Kookout at
McGonern Park in Milwaukee, WI. The event welcomed more than 200 guests.
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Brothers from Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana came to partake in the festivities.
Brothers attend annual Kappa Kookout in Milwaukee
DJ Adamocity entertains crowd at The Eklipse
hosted by the Milwaukee Nupes.
Milwaukee Nupes host ‘The Eklipse’ the official party of Kappa
Weekend 2011 in Milwaukee.
Kappa League Chicago Juniors study abroad, gain new experiences
Each summer, all rising seniors in the Kappa Leadership Institute-Chicago are afforded the
opportunity to spend up to six weeks overseas in the "Kappa League Summer Study Abroad
Program", made possible by American Field Services (AFS).
This is the 3rd consecutive year that this wonderful and unique opportunity has been extended for all of our juniors, offered at basically no cost. It is funded by the American Field Services and the Crystal Fund Foundation. The academic excellence exhibited in these young
men has paid dividends as they were only required to pay for their airfare to where the flight
departs/returns in the United States. Other students who pay outright for a similar exchange program, will pay in the range of $10,000.
This year, 36 of our juniors have taken advantage of this exceptional opportunity and traveled to Hungary, Costa Rica and Panama.
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North Central Province collection shines at Grand Chapter Meeting exhibit
In an effort to display our Noble Klan's 100 years of Achievement, all twelve Province Historians were asked to compile artifacts, photos and documents for the Centennial Historical Collection, during the 80th Grand Chapter Meeting. The Chicago Alumni and North Central
Province Historian, Kevin Scott met this challenge head-on with his display that featured artifacts which represented the rich history and momentous events of the North Central Province
and its chapters, Undergraduate and Alumni alike from 1911-2011.
The Centennial Historical Collection was unique and greatly contributing to this effort, the
North Central Province had over 1,200 photographs on display on state-of-the-art touch
screen monitors which showcased significant times and places in history of the North Central
Province and specifically, at various undergraduate chapters throughout the North Central
Province.
This phenomenal display would not have been accomplished without the generous donations
and loans of many of these items from Brothers who represent the chapters of the North Central Province. Many thanks to them for their selfless giving, and trust to care for their personal items so other Brothers could benefit from viewing them for this one-of-a-kind exhibit!
North
Central
Province display
during the Centennial
Conclave
exhibit in Indianapolis. Bro. Kevin
Scott of Chicago
Alumni
spearheaded the initiative for artifacts in
the display.
Chicago hosts annual Spring formal
Kappas recognized at football Classic
This year's annual Chicago Football Classic
at Soldier's Field was held on Saturday,
September 3, 2011. The Chicago Football
Classic featured Alabama A&M vs. Hampton University. The Chicago Metro Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi joined together for
a tailgate prior to the game. Kappa camaraderie and the Kappa spirit was in the air.
Brothers socialized with one another and
other Greeks tailgating nearby.
Brothers flocked into the stadium and
saw Polemarchs from various Chicago Metro Chapters representing our Noble Klan
be formally acknowledged for achieving
100 years as well as our community service
efforts. Our Brothers were standing among
representatives of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as they were being recognized for
the same accomplishment.
A step showdown concluded between
Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi.. Undergraduates from Kappa Phi (ChicagoCitywide) Chapter represented KAΨ
smooth moves and sharp attire won the
crowd over and they were named the
winners of the contest.
On June 18, 2011, Chicago Alumni Chapter
hosted its 3rd Annual "Achievement at its
Best" Gala at the Hyatt Regency McCormick
Place. The elegant affair featured the chapter's premier Kappa League program and celebrated the graduating Kappa League seniors.
Kappa League-Chicago seniors were accepted at a variety of universities around the
country such as, University of WisconsinMadison, Vanderbilt, University of IllinoisChampaign/Urbana, Indiana University,
Northern Illinois University, Howard University, Hampton University, Xavier University
(Louisiana), and the University of Iowa to
name a few.
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Achievement Wall-0f-Fame: Bro. William Cousins, Jr.
Bro. William Cousins, Jr. (Beta „46) retired Judge for the
Illinois Appellate Court and Cook County Circuit Court was
recognized on August 3, 2011 for his outstanding personal
contributions to the advancement of civil rights and status of
role model for the bench, bar and the community.
Bro. Cousins was selected to receive the Thurgood Marshall
Award at the Judicial Council Annual Thurgood Marshall
Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, by the National Bar Association.
Remembrance: Chapter Invisible initiates
◊ William Jones, Jr.
A 1978 Chicago Alumni Chapter initiate, entered the Chapter Invisible on February 2, 2011
◊ Fred Crockett, Jr.
A 1948 Beta Chapter initiate entered the Chapter Invisible on February 21, 2011.
◊ Robert S. Bates
A 1947 Iota Chapter initiate, entered the Chapter Invisible
at home in Overland Park, Kansas on Sunday, on June 26,
2011. He served on the Konclave Host Committee 1979,
was a 30-year member of the Chicago Alumni (19491980), and KC Alumni Chapters (1980-2011), a native Chicagoan, and retired Senior Postal Executive. For 64-years,
he was an active member in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Incorporated (Life Member).
At age 19, he obtained his undergraduate degree from
the University of Chicago. In 1949, Robert joined the United States Postal Service as a Distribution Clerk in the Chicago Post Office. Breaking through the great social obstacles of the time, he advanced his career from Clerk to
Postmaster.
The KC Alumni Chapter held a wonderful Chapter Invisible Service for Brother Bates on July 1st, and the Chicago
Alumni Chapter came out to sing the Kappa Hymn at his
service in Chicago on July 6th.
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ncp News
Comedian, former Eta Pi Polemarch named Louisiana’s ‘Comedian of the Year’
Robert Powell, Spring '03 Solo Initiate of the Eta Pi Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi, was recently named Louisiana's Comedian of
the Year for the third consecutive year. Robert Powell has headlined the nationwide CLiC comedy tour (Campus Life is Crazy)
and is now looking to expand the tour and we are starting at
home with Kappa.
Bro. Powell is the only comedian working with a 100-percent
satisfaction guarantee. This means if your patrons/students are
not pleased he will refuse or return payment no questions
asked. He has never had to do it. Robert was discovered in 2005
by Comedian Rickey Smiley and since then has gone on to
open/tour with all the greats, including DL Hughley, Cedric the
Entertainer, Ron White, Mike Epps and as recently as September 2001 Kevin Hart. Robert, the former Polemarch of the Eta
Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, looks forward to performing at
your banquet, fundraisers, Kappa Weeks, Black and White ball,
etc.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Submit all noteworthy North Central Provinnce achievements,
both Chapter and individual, to [email protected]. All
submission will be automatically submitted for inclusion into the
Kappa Journal.
Send both Kappa Journal and The Achiever submissions to
[email protected]. Let‟s keep all of the great news coming!
Bro. Nyerere C. Davidson
Reporter
North Central Province
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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North Central Province
2011-2012 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
PROVINCE POLEMARCH
Korlon Kilpatrick
Province Senior Vice Polemarch
Joe W. Lewis, Jr.
Province Jr. Vice Polemarch
Anthony T. Williams
East. St. Louis (IL) Alumni Chapter
Beta Omicron Chapter
Keeper of Records
Darren R. Adams
Keeper of Exchequer
Brandon T. Jones
Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter
Chicago Heights (IL) Alumni Chapter
Alumni Board Member
Byron C. Thornton
Alumni Board Member
Jeffrey L. Hughes
Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter
Alumni Board Member
Charles B. Woods
Alumni Board Member
Glenn R. Harris
Des Moines (IA) Alumni Chapter
Richton Park (IL) Alumni Chapter
U/G Board Member
Joshua Harrell
U/G Board Member
Dionysius Hall
Zeta Pi Chapter
Kappa Phi Chapter
Reporter
Nyerere Davidson
Historian
Kevin Scott
Milwaukee Alumni Chapter
Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
Strategus
Steven R. Agee, II
Lt. Strategus
Brandon Banks
Epsilon Omicron Chapter
Iota Lambda Chapter
Legal Council
Michael V. Hubbard
Chaplin
Rev. Otis Evans
Chicago Alumni Chapter
Bloomington-Normal (IL) Alumni
Chapter
http://www.kapsi-ncp.org
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