71st Virtual Southern Province Khronicle

71st Virtual Southern Province Khronicle

THE Khronicle An Official Publication of the Southern Province

tribute to the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings

www.southernprovince.org Vol. XXIV No. 1

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THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI® FRATERNITY, INC. ESTABLISHED 1951 PAST PROVINCE POLEMARCHS TOUSSAINT L’OVERTURE HALE, SR.* 1951-1957

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OLIVER S. GUMBS, M.D.* 1957-1966 CAULEY ORMOND LOTT* 1966-1975 DR. ULLYSSES MCBRIDE 1975-1982 ROBERT T. HUGHES* 1982-1991 THOMAS L. BATTLES, JR. 1991-1997 DR. FRANK S. EMANUEL 1997-2005 RONALD E. RANGE 2005-2011 LINNES FINNEY JR., ESQ. 2011-2015 PROVINCE POLEMARCH BERTRAM K. ORUM [email protected] SENIOR PROVINCE VICE POLEMARCH CHAUNCY E. HAYNES [email protected] JUNIOR PROVINCE VICE POLEMARCH WILLIAM A. BRANDYBURG (AL) [email protected] GUSTAVO GUZMAN (FL) [email protected] KEEPER OF RECORDS CLEVELAND FERGUSON III, ESQ.

Brothers of the Southern Province, this issue highlights activities in which the Mighty Southern Province endured the worldwide pandemic continuing to service the needs of our communities; educating the membership and public about COVID-19 and the vaccines; celebrating the achievements of brothers; encouraging voter education and social justice initiatives; and targeting our youth through Guide Right activities all done in a safe manner. This issue also reflects on the life of a Southern Province pioneer The Honorable Alcee Hastings, recaps the 2020 C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference, 70 th Virtual Southern Province Council, and Health and Wellness webinars related to COVID-19. Thank you for all that you do in the Southern Province and Kappa Alpha Psi. Let’s continue striving to achieve. Yours in the Bond, Julius L. Collins

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BOARD MEMBERS ALEEKE D. SPENCE JAREN ROSS LOUIS P. KELKER III ALFONZA MOBLEY JASON M. JONES

DR. ULLYSSES MCBRIDE THOMAS L. BATTLES, JR. DR. FRANK S. EMANUEL RONALD E. RANGE LINNES FINNEY, JR., ESQ. STRATEGUS MARCUS T. WILEY

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LT. STRATEGUS PAUL GORDON ASSISTANT KEEPER OF RECORDS R. CHRIS FRAZIER REPORTER JULIUS L. COLLINS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS MICHAEL MILLER OPERATIONAL ASSISTANTS RONALD BUFORD FRANK C. EMANUEL

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To the Brothers of the Southern Province, one of our most dynamic Provinces, greetings and welcome to what I anticipate will be successful Virtual Province Council. It is my esteemed pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the Grand Chapter Officers and the Grand Board of Directors to the 71 st Southern Province Council. Since your last Province Council we have faced unprecedented challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Fraternity was forced to operate in a virtual platform. I applaud the great leadership of Province Polemarch Bertram K. Orum, Senior Province Vice Polemarch, Chauncy E. Haynes, the Province Planning Committee and all of you hard working Brothers of the Southern Province. You all have worked effortlessly and tirelessly to ensure this Province Council’s success and a memorable event. On behalf of the Grand Chapter Officers, Grand Board of Directors, as well as the International Headquarters Staff, I thank all involved for a job very well done! have a wonderful and productive Province Council.

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September 9, 2020 Greeting Brothers,

On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors of the Great Southern Province, it’s my pleasure to welcome each of you to the 70 th Southern Province Virtual Council. As each of you know, the risk associated with the Coronavirus caused the Province to cancel the 70 th Southern Province Council Meeting, which was scheduled to be held in Birmingham, Alabama April 16-19, 2020. The Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. recently authorized Provinces to conduct virtual Province Council Meetings. I’d like to acknowledge my home chapter, the Birmingham Alumni Chapter, its officers, Board of Directors and members for the exemplary planning which had been completed in association with the Province Planning Committee and its Chair Board Member Alfonza Mobley, in preparation for our cancelled April 16-19 event. For those Brothers and family members of Brothers, who have been afflicted by the Coronavirus, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. For those Brothers and family members of Brothers, who have succumbed to the disease, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our prayer is, “We’ll long for thee and toil for thee until we reach the Golden Shore”. Although this chapter year has been very challenging, the Southern Province’s focus on Achievement has remained steadfast. A few of our Achievements included: • We welcomed the 86 new members who were initiated at the fall 2019 MTA and the 284 new members who were initiated in the spring 2020 MTA. Board Member Jason Jones and the MTA committee are to be commended for their hard work, specifically, completing the spring 2020 MTA, just prior to the start of the Coronavirus national shutdown in March 2020. • The Province made a $5K donation to the Undergraduate COVID-19 fund. The Southern Province received 100 of these awards totaling $50K. • During chapter year 2019-2020, the Province completed our $100K commitment to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. • Our Health and Wellness Committee Chairman Brother Dr. Hernando D. Carter and Jacksonville Alumni members Dr. William L. Cody, Sr. and Dr. Wesley C. Mills conducted a webinar June 4, 2020 to educate our membership on COVID- 19. • Province Chaplain, Brother Dr. Michael Moore initiated the Province Prayer Devotional each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:30 AM CDT. The devotional provides a spiritual outlet for our members as we cope with the challenges of the Coronavirus. • Congratulations are extended to all of our undergraduates who graduated during chapter year 2019-2020. Much success to you in your future endeavors. These are just a few examples on how we are supporting Grand Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton, III, Esq. and the programs of the 34 th Administration, “Brother to Brother, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”. We look forward to your participation in the 70 th Southern Province Virtual Council. Stay Safe and God Bless. Yours in the Bond, We look forward to your participation in the 71st Southern Province Virtual Council. Stay safe my Brothers and God bless you, your family and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Our Virtual C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference as held Dece ber 4-5, 2020. e provided Undergraduate Advisor Training as provided at this event. Province Health and ellness Chairman Dr. Hernando Carter, along with Dr. William Cody and Dr. esley ills, conducted a ental Health ebinar on Nove ber 17, 2020. The Southern Province has adapted to the ne virtual environ ent and e’ve strengthened our co it ent to “Achieve ent in Every Field of Hu an Endeavor.” Our chapters and membership were very active in the 2020 Presidential campaign, we registered new voters and supported various get-out-to vote initiatives. Brother Gustavo Guzman, Junior Province Vice Polemarch-Florida, is to be commended for initiating the Fraternities, “Get-Out-to-Vote Tee Shirt Initiative.” I invite each f you to join us e ch Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 AM EST/ 7:30 AM CST for our “Mornin Devotional” facilitated by Province Chaplin Brother Dr. Michael R. Moore. The call-in number for our devotional service is 605-313-5743/331598#. We meet for 30 minutes and fellowship as Brothers in lifting the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I invite each of you to join us each onday, ednesday and Friday ornings at 8:30 A EST/ 7:30 A CST for our “ orni Devotional” facilitated by Province Chaplin Brother Dr. ichael R. oore. The call-in nu ber for our devotional service is 605-313-5743/331598 . e eet for 30 inutes and fello ship as B others in lifting the na e of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Virtual C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference was held December 4-5, 2020. We provided Undergraduate Advisor Training was provided at this event. Province Health and Wellness Chairman Dr. Hernando Carter, along with Dr. William Cody and Dr. Wesley Mills, conducted a Mental Health Webinar on Novemb r 17, 2020. The Southern Province has adapted to the new virtual environment and we’ve strengthened our commitment to “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.” We look for ard to your participation in the 71st Southern Province Virtual Council. Stay safe y Brothers and God bless you, your fa ily and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Gre tings Brothers, On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors of the Great Southern Province, it’s my pleasure to welcome each of you to the 71 st Southern Province Virtual Council. As we continue to be impacted by the Coronavirus, our prayer continues to be for comfort to those who have been afflicted and comfort for the families of those who have lost their liv s due to this dreadful dis ase. The Southern Province is saddened by each of our Brothers who have transitioned to Chapter Invisible, “we’ll long for thee and toil f r thee until we reach that golden shore.” Brothers, please consider taking the Coronavirus vaccine when you get the opportunity to be vaccinated. Though it seems like there’s a new challenge each day, i.e. the Pandemic, political turmoil, social injustice and inequality, the Brothers of the Southern Province continue to strive to make a difference in the communities in which we live and work. Though it seems like there’s a new challenge each day, i.e. the Pandemic, political tur oil, social injustice and inequality, the Brothers of the Southern Province continue to strive to ake a difference in the co unities in hich e live and ork. Gr tings Brothers, On behalf of the officers and Board of irectors of the Great Southern Province, it’s my pleasure to elco e each of you to the 71 st Southern Province Virtual Council. As e continue to be impacted by the Coronavirus, our prayer continues to be for co fort to those ho have been afflicted and co fort for the fa ilies of those ho have lost their lives due to this dreadful disease. The Southern Province is saddened by each of our Brothers ho have transitioned to Chapter Invisible, “ e’ll long for thee and toil for thee until e reach that golden shore.” Brothers, please consider taking the Coronavirus vaccine hen you get the opportunity to be vaccinated. ur chapters and e bership ere very active in the 2020 Presidential ca paign, e registered ne voters and supported various get-out-to vote initiatives. Brother Gustavo Guzman, Junior Province Vice Pole arch-Florida, is to be co ended for initiating the Fraternities, “Get-Out-to-Vote Tee Shirt Initiative.”

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P R O V I N C E T R I B U T E a reflection on 59 th Laurel Wreath laureate Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings 1936-2021

The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida transitioned on April 6, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1936, in Altamonte Springs, Florida to Mildred Hastings and Julius C. Hastings. Congressman Hastings represented his native state of Florida by serving as Congressman for District 20, which includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. He was first elected in 1992 and served 15 terms in the Congress. He graduated from Fisk University in 1958 and earned his law degree from Florida A&M University in 1963.

that position for 10 years. He was the first African American from Florida since the post-Civil War period, and was an outspoken advocate for Floridians and the nation. Throughout his lifetime, Congressman Hastings championed the rights of minorities, women, the elderly, children, and immigrants. He served on multiple distinguished committees and leadership roles while in Congress, including Vice Chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee, Senior Democratic Whip, Co-Chairman and founder of the Congressional Everglades Caucus and Dean and Co-Chairman of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was a member of its Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT (Human Intelligence), Analysis, and Counterintelligence, as well as the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, and served as Vice Chairman of the Democratic Select Committee on Election Reform. He was also the co-founder and co-chair of the House Homelessness Caucus. Among Congress’ most respected voices in international affairs, Congressman Hastings served as the Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the U.S. Helsinki Commission. Congressman Hastings was the proud recipient of numerous honors and awards bestowed on him from organizations both at home and abroad. He firmly believed

that progress and change can be achieved through mutual respect and appreciation, and that individuals and communities can see beyond the limits of parochialism, enabling them to better understand each other. Hastings, a 1954 initiate of the Fisk University Chapter, the Alpha Delta and was an active member of the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Alumni Chapter. He earned the fraternity’s highest honor, the 59th Laurel Wreath, during 2007, which highlighted his outstanding career in public service with a focus on civil rights and inequality. He was re-elected in November 2020 to the U.S. House of Representatives Florida’s 20th Congressional District of which he served until his passing.

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Southern Province Persevering through the Pandemic

Despite the effect of COVID-19 on the country, inspiring service in the public interest has remained at the forefront of chapters within the Southern Province. Chapters have continued to conduct community service initiatives safely to aptly provide the needs for their communities. Members of the Pompano (FL) Beach Alumni Chapter gave away more than 800 turkeys for their Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to residents of South Florida on November 22nd at the Golden Acres Community Center in partnership with Brother Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. (District 33) and other dignitaries along with members of the Florida Atlantic University Chapter, the Omicron Gamma.

during the holidays. Each Angel on the tree represents the wishes and desires of a local child in the Birmingham area. Angel tags are printed for each individual and placed on Salvation Army Angel Trees at area malls and in local companies and organizations. Generous donors select Angels, purchase gifts, and return them to the Angel Tree by the given deadline on each tag. Upon their return, the gifts are taken to a Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Center for pickup by theAngel families. Through theAngel Tree program, families and children have their specific needs and wants met providing hope to these families.

Pompano (FL) Beach Alumni and Omicron Gamma chapter members prepare to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys at Golden Acres Community Center

The chapter also hosted Christmas in the City Toy distribution to children of Collier City on December 19th to brighten their holiday season. The brothers of Birmingham (AL) Alumni and Silhouettes supported “Christmas Angel Tree” families in the Birmingham area. This program provides an opportunity to spread joy and cheer to those less fortunate

In 2020, thanks to sponsors and the community, 3,100 children were provided with gifts to open on Christmas morning.

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radio broadcast of Hot 97.7FM providing information about voter registration, voter rights restoration, the importance of voting and 2020 census.

The Southern Province continued to be vigilant and actively engaged this election season both with candidates seeking office and chapters empowering citizens to exercise their voting rights for the November 3rd general election. Brother Gustavo Guzman, Junior Province Vice Polemarch/FL, played a significant role in starting the Fraternity’s, “Get-Out-To-Vote Shirt Initiative.”

Mayor James Perkins, Jr. of Selma, Alabama

Brother Alfred Lawson, a 2016 Tallahassee (FL) Alumni initiate, was re-elected to his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives 5th District.

Miami (FL) Alumni Chapter “We All Count” initiative

Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter collaborated with Collective Voice Partners and NPHC organizations for a Day of Action on October 3rd canvassing neighborhoods and passing out literature to emphasize the importance of voting. Chapter members encouraged citizens to vote and equipped them with knowledge of their rights through this outreach and mobilization campaign. Miami (FL) Alumni Chapter Polemarch Kyle Harris during Hot 97.7FM interview

U.S. House of Representative Alfred Lawson

Brother James Perkins, Jr., a 1973 initiate of the Alabama A&M University Chapter, the Gamma Phi and current Selma (AL) Alumni Chapter member was elected to office as mayor of Selma, Alabama for his third time in office. He was elected as the first African-American mayor of Selma back in 2000.

Miami (FL) Alumni Chapter launched the “We All Count” initiative to educate the community through a mobile app site and provide resources to complete the 2020 census, voter registration information, volunteer as a poll worker, and request mail-in ballot. Polemarch Kyle Harris along with Social Action Chair Alan Morley were also interviewed on a live

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Communities were educated about early voting, voting rights, voter suppression, and other dire information to empower them with knowledge as they exercise their right to vote. As a fraternity rooted in faith and Christian principles, the Southern Province implemented a weekly prayer call each Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 AM EST/ 7:30 AM CST facilitated by Province Chaplain Brother Dr. Michael R. Moore. This serves as a resource to the power of prayer to strengthen us during this unprecedented time and to nurture the soul.

Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter members Rashad Reed, former mayor Alvin Brown, Kendall David, Anthony Cobb and Jerrold A. Brittain, Sr. at Day of Action event

Hark! The Heralds Angels Sing, Joy to the World and many more.

Province Health and Wellness Chairman Dr. Hernando Carter,

Dr. Michael R. Moore

The Tallahassee (FL) Alumni Chapter in celebration of its 75 Year Diamond JubileeAnniversary hosted a Kappa Christmas Concert on December 23rd at the New Bethel AME Church in Quincy, FL. The concert streamed on Facebook live as vocalists performed to uplift viewers’ spirits during the holiday season with song and praise to take away the focus of the pandemic for just a bit with tunes such as O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger, The First Noel,

The fraternity’s annual leadership development and administrative training conference featured undergraduates at the helm demonstrating leadership in action as Southern Province Junior Province Vice Polemarch/FL Gustavo Guzman and Southern Province Junior Province Vice Polemarch/AL William Brandyburg each served as the Master of Ceremony. In an effort to educate and create awareness surrounding the Coronavirus and its effects,

Birmingham (AL) Alumni, Dr. William Cody Jacksonville (FL) Alumni, and Dr. Wesley Mills, Jacksonville (FL) Alumni, conducted a Mental Health Forum on November 17, 2020 discussing topics of domestic violence and mental wellness. The Southern Province has been resilient, resourceful, and creative to equip brothers to adjust and strive to continue achieving in the face of the pandemic.

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Quarterly Financial Statements, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual operating Budget, 84th Grand Chapter Meeting Report, and Financial Control Updates; National Founders’Day [January 7-9, 2022]; dues subscription program; Oral History Project through the Foundation and capital campaign to raise $5 million in four years. 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. then presented the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation report stating new board members were elected, numerous scholarships and grants were awarded totaling approx. $30,000, and an Undergraduate COVID-19 Relief Fund was set up awarding 800 students $500 each. He concluded by announcing the Legacy Giving Program. Senior Province Vice Polemarch Chauncy E. Haynes provided updates on the 11 COVID-19 Task Force Directives approved by the Grand Board. Southern Province Planning Committee ChairmanAlfonza Mobley advised of the following: 70th Southern Province Council [ 616 registered 53 BirminghamAlumni]; C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference [December 4-5, 2020]; 71st Southern Province Council [April 22-25, 2021 Orlando, FL]; 72nd Southern Province Council [2022 Birmingham, AL];

On Friday, September 11th Session 1 was called to order by Southern Province Polemarch Bertram K. Orum. Southern Province Keeper of Records Ferguson conducted the roll call and Certification of Delegates after which the Adoption of Rules for the 70th Southern Province Council were properly moved, seconded and approved. General Counsel Cleo Thomas presented on the topic of Risk Management noting the suggested chapter meeting should include documentation of a reportable incidents survey polling the membership of any known occurrences of violations or misconduct to be reflected in the minutes. He also noted the incidents can be reported through the hazing hotline anonymously. In regards to social host liability he stated the minutes should also reflect events documenting who is sponsoring/ hosting. AMemorial Service was observed in remembrance of all brothers of the Southern Province that passed on to Chapter Invisible led by Dr. Michael Moore.

Senior GrandVice Polemarch Linnes Finney, Jr, Esq. presented the Grand Chapter Report notating the increase of Chapter Insurance Premium to $2,100 per Undergraduate chapter and $2,300 per Alumni chapter. The 85th Grand Chapter Meeting will take place July 13-18, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ and registration is now open. There will be no onsite registration. Amendments to the Constitution and Statutes has been sent out by IHQ and will be voted on at the Grand Chapter Meeting. Sr. Grand Vice Polemarch Finney also noted that the fraternity is looking at chapter foundations and that no chapter should be incorporated. If a chapter is incorporated the corporation status needs to be dissolved immediately per the Grand Board so the Fraternity’s insurance carrier can insure all chapters as an entity of Kappa Alpha Psi. He went to share updates on virtual Kappa Kamp [July 6-17, 2020]; virtual Undergraduate Leadership Institute-Iota Klass [June 12-18, 2020]; Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer report highlighting

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73rd Southern Province Council [2023 Huntsville, AL]; 74th Southern Province Council [2024 Ft. Myers, FL]. Election of Officers took place and the installation ceremony was led by 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. The session ended by acknowledging Dr. Ralph J. Bryson celebrating his 98th birthday on September 10th.

Achievement Commission, National C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference [October 10, 2020]. Junior Province Vice Polemarch (FL) Gustavo Guzman announced the following awards:

Southern Province Polemarch Orum delivered the State of the Southern Province address proclaiming the Province continues to be the “benchmark of Success and Achievement throughout all of Kappa Alpha Psi”. He went on to recognize 2020 graduates, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 initiates, announced the Province donated $5,000 to the COVID-19 Relief fund and completed $100,000 commitment to the National Museum of African-American History. The 70th Province Council edition of the Khronicle was made available electronically showcasing the work of the Southern Province. He also announced the Kappa auto tag would now be available through the efforts of Fred Atkins with the Ft. Myers alumni Chapter. Province Polemarch Orum encouraged brothers to support the 2020 Census, voter education, voter registration, voter participation, and concluded “if you see something, if you know something, then say something” touting that Kappa Lives Matter. The session continued with Keeper of Records Cleveland Ferguson III providing the 69th Southern Province Council report and Keeper of Exchequer Ralph Altice presenting the Financial Report for the year 2019 along with Accountant’s Review Report by ProvinceAuditor John Grayson. Closing remarks were brought forth by Province Polemarch Orum and the Council concluded with sessions for MTA and Advisor Training Certification.

Undergraduate Chapter of the Year - Delta Psi [Small]; Alumni Community Service Chapter of the Year - Sarasota [Small], Miramar- Pembroke Pines [Medium], Jacksonville [Large]; Alumni Chapter of the Year - Sarasota [Small], Miramar-Pembroke Pines [Medium], Jacksonville [Large]; Highest Undergraduate Chapter GPA [Fall 2019]: 1st Place – Omicron Psi [3.31]; 2nd Place – Omicron Chi [2.95]; 3rd Place – Omicron Delta [2.92]; Dr. Keflyn X. Reed Undergraduate Academic Scholar [Fall 2019] - 1st Place – Jaren Ross [Delta Tau | 4.0]; 2nd Place – Roderick Perry [Delta Tau |3.89]; 3rd Place – Darrell Nicklow [Omicron Psi | 3.72].

Session 2 was called to order and led by Senior Province Vice Polemarch Chauncy E. Haynes. Grand Polemarch Reuben Shelton III brought greetings and urged brothers to monitor undergraduate chapters for health and safety during this time of the pandemic. He announced the chartering of the Abu Dhabi Alumni Chapter in the United Arab Emirates and the TorontoAlumni Chapter in Canada. He stated Kappa is staying in the forefront of social issues along with voter education and mobilization noting “Kappa could not keep moving without you”. He then reappointed Bertram K. Orum as Province Polemarch. Presentations were then given on Guide Right,

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Southern Province hosts Mental Health Webinar

Dr. Hernando Carter, Dr. William Cody and Dr. Wesley Mills facilitate Mental HealthWebinar

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Southern Province conducts virtual C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

The conference started on Friday evening, December 4th with the Southern Province Junior Province Vice Polemarch-FL Gustavo Guzman serving as the Master of Ceremony. Southern Province Polemarch Bertram K. Orum announced passing of Dr. Ennis J. McCorvey, III to Chapter Invisible due to COVID-19 related circumstances and a moment of silence was observed. Southern Province Polemarch Bertram K. Orum presented the following UndergraduateAcademic Awards for Spring 2020 semester: Highest Undergraduate Member GPA: 1st – Jaren Ross [Delta Tau |4.0]; 2nd – Roderick Perry [Delta Tau |3.89]; 3rd – Darrel Nicklow [Omicron Psi |3.86]

and Highest Chapter GPA: 1st – Omicron Psi [Florida Gulf Coast University |3.31]; 2nd – Omicron Chi [Florida International University |2.95]; 3rd – Omicron Delta Jacksonville University |2.92]. He also presented the following Reclamation Awards: Huntsville Alumni [Large] and Miramar- Pembroke Pines [Medium]. Lastly, he presented Guide Right Awards - Jay Crosby: Winter Park Alumni [Large]; Miramar-Pembroke Pines [Medium]; Bert V. Wadkins: JaCorey Calloway Montgomery Alumni [Large]; Keyon Link West Palm Beach [Medium]; Leon Stewart Award 1st -J’Eron Pruitt- BirminghamAlumni, 2nd - Stefon Malik Ward-Mobile Alumni, 3rd- Donovan Francois- Winter Park Alumni.

The 2020 Southern Province C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference, held virtually for the first time through the ZOOM platform due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, welcomed 375 registered brothers in participation on the weekend of December 4-5, 2020.

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He then shared his Province Polemarch’s Message stating effective leadership is a combination of educat ion, training and experience. Challenged brothers to be champions of leadership leaders are developed by never-ending process of training. Brothers must be trustworthy, communicate, have vision, and support the Fraternity and Province programs. A Risk Management presentation was given by General Counsel Cleophus Thomas, Jr., Esq. noting chapters will now need to included documented request of reportable incidents on agenda, chapter attendance roster should be included in minutes for the record, and reporting can be sent anonymously through 1-888-NOT- HAZE Hotline.

He urged chapters to record past event and future events in the minutes stating is it our responsibility to know our rules. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch and 9th Southern Province Polemarch Linnes Finney, Jr. Esq. then presented 10 Keys to Leadership. Virtual Meeting Guidelines were reviewed by Aaron Randall and closing remarks for the day were given by Province Polemarch Orum. The conference resumed on Saturday morning, December 5t h with Southern Province Junior Province Vice Polemarch-AL William Brandyburg serving as the Master of Ceremony. Province Planning Chairman announced the following province councils: 71st - Virtual; 72nd - Huntsville, AL [2022];

73rd - Birmingham, AL [2023], 74th - Fort Myers, FL [2024]. Virtual Meeting Guidelines were reviewed by Kerwin LaMotte and closing remarks given by Province Polemarch Orum. The Kappa Assembly dispersed for the following leadership breakout modules: Polemarch/Vice Polemarch; Keeper of Records; Keeper of Exchequer; Board Members; and Risk Management. Following the breakout sessions Undergraduate Advisors Training and Certification and Undergraduate Round Table took place capped off by virtual vendors to end the conference.

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Bahamas Alumni Hosts breakfast Feeding Project

The Bahamas Alumni Chapter hosted a Feeding Project on January 2, 2021 held in the Montel Heights community in Nassau, Bahamas with the assistance of the Montel Heights Community Center Chair Judy Smith along with their team to feed up to 200 residents of the community. The community service team planned this successful event with eighteen brothers assisting in the community service breakfast project in celebration of Kappa Alpha Psi’s 110 Year anniversary and The Bahamas Alumni Chapter 48 Year celebration.

Bahamas Alumni Chapter members serve residents during Feeding Project

Bahamas Alumni Chapter members after Feeding Project service initiative

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Fort Lauderdale (FL) Alumni Hosts Kappa League Signing Day

“The mission of The Achievement Foundation of Fort Lauderdale, Inc. is to identify and invest in opportunities that engage today’s generation of young people in leading the social, economic and educational transformation of under-served and underrepresented communities throughout the nation and global community.” The 2020 class of the Fort Lauderdale Kappa League saw its largest class of graduating Seniors, 16. Each year the Achievement Foundation gives a scholarship of $2,000 to each graduate. The funds are donated by chapter brothers, the community and of course raised from events held throughout the year. The “Artis “Jack” Hall Golf Klassic” golf tournament is the biggest event held and earns the bulk of the donations. Due to COVID-19 the annual event was forced to be canceled.

2020 Graduating Class of the Fort Lauderdale Kappa League

With resiliency, determination and staying true to the mission, through donations from the community, local businesses and chapter brother donations, the foundation and the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi came together to give out over $32,000 in scholarships! “It warms my heart, in these most difficult times to still be able to meet the goals of what the fraternity stands for and meeting one of its objectives…To assist in the aims and purposes of colleges and universities”. By being able to send these exceptional young men to college, various HBCU’s, Duke and other amazing universities with scholarships is fulfilling. Not only are we achieving but we are helping this next generation of leaders take their next steps” said Brother Bobby DuBose.

The Fort Lauderdale Kappa League held their annual signing day (with modified COVID-19 protocols). When it came time to award the scholarships the parents were in for a surprise. Aware of the times plus the size of the graduating class, the parents let out a loud roar of cheers and tears at the announcement of their sons receiving the full $2,000 each in scholarship money. “Being a parent with two young men in college, I understand. The parents entrust us to mentor their sons from a young age and to give those scholarships and receive that reception was the ultimate thank you!” said Brother DuBose. “Not only are we achieving but we are helping this next generation of leaders take their next steps”

Kappa League Advisor Bobby DuBose with Guide Right Director Brent Folks

2020 Kappa League President Tyler Francis

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Hosts Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

One of the 5 objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi ® is to “Inspire service in the public interest”. That is exactly what the brothers of the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter did this past Thanksgiving holiday. Since 1954 the chapter has prided itself on being a “beacon of light” in the community it serves. 2020 hit the Fort Lauderdale area unlike anything ever seen before.

Fort Lauderdale Alumni Brothers and Fort Lauderdale Kappa League members after packing food for Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

supply two south Florida charitable organizations: Blessings Flow Center for Achievement, Inc., and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The event was a tremendous success and Fort Lauderdale Polemarch Kevin White expressed his feelings of the 2020 event with words and heartfelt appreciation of one of the recipient organizations. “It was great to see all the brothers as well as members of the community come out to support this endeavor.” Said Brother White. “We sometimes take for granted how blessed we truly are. But the words of one of our recipients says it all: “After leaving your fraternity COVID-19 struck Broward County hard like most cities, causing many people to lose their jobs. “Fort Lauderdale is our home, it’s our community, it’s our people. The Fort LauderdaleAlumni Chapter is a staple of this community and we will always work to help our people” said Fort Lauderdale Alumni Vice Polemarch Wendy Pognon.

house on yesterday, tears just kept flowing from my eyes due to the overwhelming demonstration and acts of kindness that was granted to us with Blessings Flow Center for Achievement, Inc”. Great men do great things and the expression of love poured out on these children and knowing that you also served those in the hospital shows that we can work together and make a difference in the lives of others and in our communities where it is really needed.” Shariene Hampton, Blessings Flow Center For Achievement, Inc. Partnering with RTR Law firm, Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter along with the Fort Lauderdale Kappa League would see to it that the less fortunate in Broward County had what they needed for a nice Thanksgiving dinner. A total of 200 plus bags were packed with each bag containing a voucher for a free turkey, canned and dry goods making this year’s giveaway a complete success.

Brothers and Fort Lauderdale Kappa League packing goods Collects Toys for Tots

Agreat philosopher once said, “Give love on Christmas Day”. Nothing says love more than a smile on a child’s face on Christmas morning. The Fort LauderdaleAlumni Chapter held its 6thAnnual “Toys for Tots” charity drive. Due to COVID and safety restrictions, the toy drive was modified. Being resilient, it became a drive-up toy donation. Dressed in their Kappa Casuals and Santa Claus hats, the brothers approached numerous cars throughout the evening to receive the plethora of toy donations. The brothers along with other community members received enough toys to

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Celebrates Hamilton 90 th Birthday

1930 produced many historical events took place but for the brothers of the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter it was the year one of its Senior most noble brothers was born. On December 31, 2020 the brothers took part in a surprise birthday parade for Brother Edwin Hamilton, M.D., who celebrated his 90th birthday! “I had no idea and it really was a great surprise, it really meant a lot!” said Brother Hamilton. The brothers’ fellowshipped and laughed in celebration. Dr. Hamilton having this to say joking of his monumental birthday, “If I had known I’d live this long I’d taken better care of myself.” • Dr. Hamilton was born in Ft. Myers, Florida •Attended FloridaA&MUniversity on an academic scholarship and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry (Magna Cum Laude) • Earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee • Doctorate of Ministry Degree (with distinction) from the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio

Brother Edwin Hamilton M.D. at Surprise 90th Birthday Parade

• First African-American to become President of the Broward County Medical Association • Chief of Surgery at Broward General Medical Center • First African-American Surgeon admitted into the Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society • First African-American Surgeon allowed to operate at North Broward Medical Center • An author of 2 books, “The Health andWellness Ministry in theAfrican American Church – Preventive Health Education,” and “Life Beyond the Scalpel – Memoirs of a Surgeon Theologian.” “I hadno ideaand itreallywasagreat surprise, it reallymeant a lot!”

Dr. Hamilton is a life member of the NAACP, Sickle Cell Disease Association, American Cancer Society, and the Florida A&M University Alumni Association. He is also a Life Member of the Broward and Florida Medical Associations. While at FAMU, Brother Hamilton was initiated into KappaAlpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. through the Alpha Xi chapter in 1949 serving 72 Years in the Bond!!! A true trailblazer, a true inspiration, an amazing doctor and the true definition of a Kappa.

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Huntsville (AL) Alumni Chapter Senior Kappas Donate Grant

The Senior Kappas of the Huntsville (AL) Alumni Chapter continue to make exceptional use of grants submitted for and awarded fromThe Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund. In 2020, a grant in the amount of $1,700 was awarded. In turn, the Huntsville Alumni Senior Kappas presented the funds to the RiahRose Home for Children.

Otis Threatt, Senior Kappa Chairman Richard Showers, Sr., Polemarch, Roderick Mack, Riah Rose President Carolyn Jackson, Riah Rose representative, and Keeper of Records Rontario Hicks

teenage years. Due to increasing need of women and children without a stable home, RiahRose accepts single families with children or without children who are in need of a clean, safe and stable home. The chapter presented a check to RiahRose for $1,700 dollars on Jun 25, 2020.

RiahRose was established in 2008 with a mission to help ease the burden of teen pregnancy and prepare for the responsibilities of motherhood. Since that time, they have expanded their services to meet the needs of families beyond the

Otis Threatt, Senior Kappa Chairman Richard Showers, Sr., and Keeper of Records Rontario Hicks

RiahRose Home for Children Inc. provides a setting of independent living with programs that help residents develop life skills such as housekeeping, money management, parenting skills, and career planning. Their goal is aimed at helping women become successful and independent of government aid.

Keeper of Records Rontario Hicks, Polemarch Roderick Mack, Otis Threatt, Senior Kappa Chairman Richard Showers, Sr., and Reporter Charles Owens

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Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Launches Capital Campaign for CommunityAchievement Center

On Thursday, September 17, 2020 the Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation, Inc. in collaboration with the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi commenced the capital campaign launch for the project of a lifetime! A video presentation shared with members of KappaAlpha Psi served as the kickoff to raising funds for the construction of the Dr. Charles B. McIntosh CommunityAchievement Center. The Community Achievement Center named in honor of the distinguished hometown physician and community leader will serve the purposes of Life Skills Training including Character Development, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Job/Career Readiness; Leadership Training consisting of Mentoring, Understanding Leadership, and Leadership Development;

Rendering of Dr. Charles B. McIntosh Community Achievement Center

Financial Literacy educating the community on Credit, Budgeting, Investing; Health Education focusing on First Aid, Men’s Health, and Sustained Healthy Living; and Information Technology with Computer Lab Access For Community, IT Education (Basic Computer Skills), and IT Training (Certification Training).

The goal is to raise $1 million by 2022 with a ground breaking ceremony to be held in 2023 and host a grand opening in 2025 to celebrate the chapter’s centennial.

Dr. Charles B. McIntosh at Community Achievement Center site

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promotes Reclamation Theme

The Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter promotes Reclamation Theme for 2020-2021 year encouraging brothers to invite 5 brothers to all chapter activities to get plugged in and connected to the chapter. Re-Focus Take this time as this has been and continues to be a year of uncertainties, to focus on what Kappa means to you. For many of us Kappa has impacted our lives socially, professionally, and personally. Let us re-focus on our motto “Achievement in every field of human endeavor” and what better way to represent our motto than to re-focus our efforts towards the construction of the Dr. Charles B. McIntosh Community ACHIEVEMENT Center.

Re-Purpose Each and every brother was created with purpose. Some of our seasoned brothers have fulfilled their purpose and are enjoying the fruits of their labor. Some brothers are currently living in their purpose, and our younger brothers may be walking into their purpose. Let us encourage one another and remember our purpose as members of KAPsi - “Training for Leadership”.

Re-Klaim Life happens...we get busy, married, have and raise children, make a career change and before we know it, we have become more and more distant from the Fraternity. My brothers... if there is work to be done in the Fraternity at any level there is work to be done in the communities that we serve. If you or a brother you know has the desire to do so...we welcome you to be reclaimed (or reclaim a brother) to join in our community efforts, national initiatives, and that good ole Kappa Spirit right here in our Award Winning Jacksonville Alumni Chapter.

involved in VOTER ENGAGEMENT TASK FORCE

The Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Collective Voice Vote Partners Party at the Polls/ Caravan was a collaborative event with the Fist Coast National Pan- Hellenic Council. The purpose of the event was to engage with registered and potential registered voters to encourage them to cast their collective votes.

A caravan of vehicles, decorated with balloons and with signs displaying the message “GET OUT AND VOTE,” was driven through the community. Brothers , represent ing the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter, joined the caravan honking their horns and displaying signs, to further emphasize the importance of getting out to vote.

Jerrold Brittain and Anthony Cobb at Voter Party at the Polls and Caravan Event

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volunteers at Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

Brothers assisted in transporting grocery items to patrons’ vehicles. A monetary donation of $500 was contributed from both the chapter and the chapter’s foundation. The Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter has partnered with St. Paul Missionary Baptist and Brother Bishop John E. Guns in hosting the event since 2010.

As its annual community-service mandate, the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. collaborated with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and Brother Bishop John E. Guns for their 2020 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway for members of the local community. Those receiving food were required to preregister for this giveaway event held at Harveys Supermarket. Senior Vice Polemarch Frank C. Emanuel assists patron

Board Member Anthony Cobb at Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 10am-12pm, members of the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter provided community service for the Christmas holiday at Harveys Supermarket by serving as greeters to patrons and assist with transporting groceries to vehicles. performs holiday community service

Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter members perform holiday community service

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Hosts Kappa League Interest Meeting

A Kappa League Interest Meeting was held November 29, 2020 which served as an opportunity to recruit new Kappa Leaguers and share application information with prospectives and parents. Kappa League President Rodney Wells II shared his experience in the program since he began in 5th Grade. He was followed by former Kappa Leaguer Jacqui Paige, who currently attends FAMU. We continue to mentor our Kappa Leaguers pursuing their post- secondary education.

Former Kappa Leaguer Jacqui Paige speaks at KL Interest Meeting hosts KL Alumni Reunion Holiday Celebration

On December 22, 2020, the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Kappa League hosted the Annual Alumni Reunion and Holiday Celebration for virtual fellowship. The guest speaker was Tony V. Bunion, Jr., a 2015 Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter initiate and author of the book Breakin’Cycles. He provided encouraging words to the young men and urged them to follow their dreams and their calling. Former Kappa Leaguers were also in attendance sharing their experience in college and providing tips to current Kappa Leaguers.

Tony V. Bunion, Jr., sharing inspriing words to Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter Kappa Leaguers

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