Greetings: It is a pleasure to welcome all those attending the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ’s 86 th Grand Chapter Meeting on July 17-22, 2023 in beautiful Downtown Tampa, Florida. Special thanks are extended to the host, Tampa Alumni Chapter who have worked hard to ensure a successful event. The City of Tampa values the partnership with the many organizations in our community serving the needs of our citizens and visitors, and recognizes they are an integral part of our city’s success . One of the earliest black national fraternities in the United States, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was established on January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana
University Bloomington and is dedicated to its motto Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor . With over one hundred years of strong cultural history, honorable achievement and civic engagement, the fraternity consists of over 125,000 members and 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters throughout the United States and internationally. The members are committed to becoming successful leaders, working toward benefitting the community, and assisting young men grow and develop their leadership talents. Their contributions and efforts are greatly appreciated. For those of you who are visiting for the first time, I encourage you to experience our great city. Take the time to discover not only why Tampa is the perfect city for events, but a great place to live and work. We have exciting nightlife, a vast selection of great restaurants and excellent shopping. We also encourage you to enjoy our many attractions, including The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, and Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park. Of particular note are the Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children’s Museum, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Water Works Park and the newly renovated Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park all located along downtown’s Tampa Riverfront, and the exciting Perry Harvey, Sr. Park and Sparkman Wharf , each honoring our community’s history, heritage and commitment to the arts. Again, welcome and best wishes for a productive and enjoyable time. Sincerely,
Jane Castor
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