NFD 2020 Program-Do Not Share

This is an advanced draft of the 15th Annual National Founders' Day Program. This is not to be shared.

January 2-5, 2020 The Mirage Hotel and Casino

Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., Grand Polemarch John F. Burrell, Executive Director

Local Hosts The Las Vegas (NV) Alumni Chapter The University of Nevada Las Vegas Chapter, the Theta Sigma

OUR ILLUSTRIOUS FOUNDERS

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Program

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Grand Chapter Officers

“BrothertoBrother,BreakingBarriers,BuildingBridges" - Operation Restoration - Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., Grand Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., Grand Polemarch

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WALTER T. BOND BIOGRAPHY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Walter weaves both inspirational anecdotes and action steps together in his engaging storytelling style and

Walter T. Bond made it to the National Basketball Association, but he didn’t stop there. Where many would consider a career with the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks some of life’s greatest achievements, Walter saw it as a jumping off point. A catalyst that launched him into what he was made to do. His experience on and off the court prepared him for a thriving career in business coaching, mentorship, and public speaking. His journey to the NBA was not an easy one, but instead of seeing obstacles, Walter saw opportunity. While some may have complained about being on the bench as a college basketball player, Walter used it as an opportunity to hone in on the fundamentals every team needs to be successful. It is this mind shift, these simple yet powerful concepts, that has allowed Walter to reach massive audiences, long after his days on the court were over.

commands the audience with confidence. Walter’s relentless commitment to helping get

entrepreneurs, business leaders, sales teams and eager employees to the next level is what sets him apart from the rest. Walter is far more than a former NBA player. He is a renowned business coach, an author, a high-profile speaker, a business owner, a husband, a father and a friend. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. initiated at the University of Minnesota Chapter the Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi in June of 1988.

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PROGRAM

Call to Order/Introduction of Dais....................Daniel I. Nixon

Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

2020 NATIONAL FOUNDERS’ DAY

Andrew D. Faraimo Grand Strategus

Invocation .................................................................Rev. Dr. William Meanes National Chaplain

Greetings...................................................................Timothy C. Woods

Western Province Polemarch

Sebern Coleman, Polemarch Las Vegas (NV) Alumni Chapter James West, Polemarch The University of Nevada Las Vegas Chapter, the Theta Sigma

Response to Greetings .........................................Daniel I. Nixon

Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Master of Ceremonies Michael N. Weaver, Jr. Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Occasion ....................................................................Adedotun Adebola-Wilson

Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Musical Selection.....................................................Kappa Chorus

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PROGRAM

—Dinner is Served—

Northern Province - Kevin D. Kyles Eastern Province - Charles E. Exum, Jr. Southern Province - Bertram K. Orum Western Province - Timothy C. Woods North Central Province - Byron C. Thornton East Central Province - Darren Jordan

South Central Province - Leonard E. Clemons Southwestern Province - Theron A. Hightower Southeastern Province - E. Delane Rosemond, Esq. Middle Eastern Province - Michael F. Brown Northeastern Province - Christopher J. Thompkins Middle Western Province - Gerald Hawthorne

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation................................ Michael Dubose

President

Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. Grand Polemarch

Rodney C. Adkins 73rd Laurel Wreath Laureate

Speaker ....................................................................... Walter T. Bond

Felicitations ...............................................................Nickolas C. Staats

Grand Lt. Strategus

Tribute to the Founders ........................................Kevin P. Scott Grand Historian [Assisted by the Council of Junior Province Vice Polemarchs]

Linnes Finney, Jr., Esq. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

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PROGRAM

Grand Polemarch Closing Remarks ......................................................Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq.

Oath of Rededication.............................................Linnes Finney, Jr., Esq.

Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Toast.............................................................................Evan R. Jackson

Junior Grand Vice Polemarch

Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn ..........................................Led by Kappa Chorus

Benediction ...............................................................Rev. Dr. William Meanes National Chaplain

Kappa Chorus

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34TH ADMINISTRATION

GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS

Evan R. Jackson Junior Grand Vice Polemarch

Rhen C. Bass, Sr. CPA Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer

Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. Grand Polemarch

Linnes Finney, Jr., Esq. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Andrew D. Faraimo Grand Strategus

Chauncy E. Haynes Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman

Daniel I. Nixon Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq. Grand Board of Directors Alumni

Clifford D. Franklin Grand Board of Directors Alumni

Adedotun Adebola-Wilson Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Michael N. Weaver, Jr. Grand Board of Directors Undergraduate

Jwyanza Watt Grand Board of Directors Alumni

Nickolas C. Staats Grand Lt. Strategus

Kevin P. Scott Grand Historian

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THE GRAND POLEMARCHS OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI® FRATERNITY, INC.

THE FOUNDERS Elder Watson Diggs Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander Henry Tourner Asher, Esq. Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore Paul Waymond Caine George Wesley Edmonds

Elder Watson Diggs* Irven Armstrong* Dr. George F. David II* W. Ellis Stewart* Earl B. Dickerson, Esq.* Archie A. Alexander* A. Moore Shearin* Dr. Jesse Jerome Peters* Theophilus M. Mann, Esq.* James Edward Scott, Esq.* Carl Roman Johnson, Esq.*

Augustus Parker, Esq.* J. Ernest Wilkins, Esq.* Frank M. Summers, Esq.* Dr. W. Henry Greene* C. Rodger Wilson* Richard B. Millspaugh, Esq.* Thomas Bradley, Esq.* Ernest H. Davenport, CPA* Dr. William Thomas Carter* Dr. Elbert E. Allen* Hiliary H. Holloway, Esq.*

Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs* Robert L. Gordon* Randall C. Bacon* Dr. Ulysses McBride Robert L. Harris, Esq. Ronald R. Young*

Howard L. Tutman, Jr. Samuel C. Hamilton Dwayne M. Murray, Esq. William“Randy” Bates, Jr., Esq. Thomas L. Battles, Jr.

Dr. Guy Levis Grant Edward Giles Irvin John Milton Lee

Executive Director Interim Director of Finance Director of Undergraduate & University Affairs General Counsel Journal Editor Publicity & Publications Chairman National Webmaster KAPPA ALPHA PSI® FRATERNITY, INC. INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Josephfer L. Williams

The Grand Chapter Officers and the International Headquarters Staff convey its appreciation to the Western Province, under the leadership of Timothy C. Woods, the Las Vegas (NV) Alumni and the University of Nevada Las Vegas Chapter, the Theta Sigma for serving as hosts for the 15th Annual National Founders' Day Weekend. Commendations are also extended to the brothers who served on the Local Planning Team and the Grand Chapter Planning Team. We thank all the brothers who attended this celebration.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO PHOENIX

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