KAPPA FOUNDATION NEWS: "THE KLASSIC"
“The Klassic”—A New Way Forward More than $100,000 raised to support the philantrhopic initiatives of Kappa Alpha Psi ® M ore than 300 people convened in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to sup- port the inaugural “Build- “Dozens of representatives from mul- tinational corporations, small business owners and individual professionals were on hand to hear our story and positively
ing the Dream Klassic” (“The Klassic”) sponsored by the Kappa Alpha Psi ® Foundation’s from March 2-5, 2017 at the PGA National Resort & Spa. “The Klassic was a very exciting and success- ful display of Kappa Alpha Psi ® at its best,” stated Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Chaired by Rodney C. Adkins, 73 rd Laurel Wreath Laureate, and Honorary Co-Chairman and National Basketball Association Hall of Famers, Oscar Robertson (Beta Eta 1960), the event generated more than $100,000 that was used to support Kappa Alpha Psi’s ® philanthropic work in youth develop- ment programs such as Guide Right and the Undergraduate Leadership Institute highlighted earlier in this is- sue of the Journal. Over $30,000 was awarded in direct scholarships. Thirty Kappa Leaguers and their parents interacted with such industry leaders as John W. Thompson (Mi- crosoft) (Alpha 1942), Carla Harris (Morgan Stanley) and Harold Ford, Jr., (Morgan Stanley) who headlined a list of featured speakers.
position the great philanthropic work we do for young men and our communi- ties,” stated Battles. In addition to golf, tennis and resort ac- tivities, the weekend included high-im- pact educational and professional devel- opment sessions, extensive networking opportunities, contests for prizes, shop- ping and entertainment. Weekend entertainment included Eric G. Pryor (Theta Kappa 1982), the Harlem School of the Arts All-Stars, featuring Matthew Whitaker and Wé McDonald (NBC’s “The Voice”). The 2018 Klassic will again be held at the PGA National Resort & Spa from be held from March 1-4, 2018. Brother Robertson who will serve as the Honor- ary Co-Chairman along with Sam Jones (Boston (MA) Alumni 1960). Brother Adkins, the Chairman of the Klassic. Encourages you to visit http://www.thek- appaklassic.com for continuing updates and more information on sponsorships and registration. In addition, you can download “The Kappa Klassic” app which is available for the iPhone and Android devices.
198 | FALL 2017 THE JOURNAL
Publishing achievement for more than 100 years
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter