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CHAPTER NEWS CENTENNIAL
Brothers reclaimed since 2022
resilience, innovation, and dedication through its commitment to serving the community and fostering strong fraternal relation- ships. The first 100 years are just the beginning. The chapter’s legacy of excellence and its promise of continued success for he next 100 years. ♦ NOTABLE MEMBERS G. ROBERT SMITH (Zeta 1934) Congressional Medal recipient, Montford Point U.S. Marine DONALD A. SPENCER (Cincinnati (OH) AL 1933) First African American Millionaire in Cincinnati, Author of The Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart Song CARL TUGGLE (Delta 1949) U.S. Navy, second eldest member of CAC CROMWELL A. HANDY (Beta Zeta 1978) Past Pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and President of the Dexter Avenue King Legacy Foundation RODNEY COATES (Gamma Upsilon 1967) Author and Miami University Faculty, 2022 Mid-American Conference Professor of the Year JIM ANDERSON (Delta Epsilon 1969) First African American NFL Coach with the Cincinnati Bengals, 2023 Man of Honor
ally, there was a historical overview of the chapter by CAC Historian, Dr. Rodney Coates, a State of the Chap- ter Address by Polemarch Adrian M. Cunningham, and a presentation by Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney who presented a proclamation from the City of Cincinnati. The meeting also featured performances by Teresa Teri & Unique which attracted over 100 attendees. Comedy Night: Follow- ing the meeting, the CAC hosted a comedy show featuring Finesse Mitchell, Joe Clair, Jackson McQueen, and Ty Davis. The event was a packed house and a great success. Closing with Service: On Sunday, CAC and local dig- nitaries worshiped at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church to bring the Centen- nial festivities to an end. The Cincinnati (OH) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi stands as a testament to a legacy of Achievement, community impact, and Brotherhood. With a strong foundation built on a century of rich history and notable accom- plishments, the chapter is well-positioned to continue making a profound differ- ence locally and nationally. The chapter exemplifies
Cincinnati Alumni Silhouette's with Grand Polemarch Jimmy McMikle.
CENTENNIAL FESTIVITIES
the Year Award at the 86th Conclave in Tampa, FL. CAC Silhouettes: The Cincinnati Chapter of the Silhouettes continues to effectively lead this mission daily of promoting the orga- nization of local Silhouette chapters, providing activities for visiting Silhouettes during Kappa Conclaves, developing national service projects of interest to all Silhouette chapters, estab- lishing uniform policies and procedures for all local chap- ters and most importantly to serving as the official auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Through their support to the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter and their philanthropic giving in the community, they are a force to be reckoned with. The CAC Silhouette Chapter is the Largest Chapter in the East Central Province.
The celebration kicked off with a Kasino Royale themed party at the 20th Century Theater. The night featured live music by Ric Sexton and DJ Nikki Suede as the host DJ. Public Celebration and Reflection: On Decem- ber 2nd, the CAC held a Centennial public meeting at the Memorial Hall’s Anderson Theatre. The meeting included presen- tations from the Cincinnati Silhouettes, with immedi- ate Past Grand Polemarch Rueben H. Shelton, III, Grand Keeper of Records Kevin D. Kyles, Dr. Alvin Crawford, East Central Province Polemarch Marcus Bailey, and the Cincinna- ti National Pan-Hellenic President, Shayla Bradford in attendance. Addition-
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