MVAC SPOTLIGHT
Brothers Recognized with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards
to seven males lacking effective support systems in their communities. As a mem- ber of the Annapolis Chapter, Brother Dews has also served as a mentor in the Guide Right program and volunteered during numerous chapter community service efforts. Additionally, he also served as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, a volunteer for Giving Back: Linda’s Legacy program supporting the homeless in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore city, two Annapolis voter registration drives and two housing rehab projects for elderly residents. An advocate for diversity, he currently serves as the President of the Annapolis Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association. He also serves as a Midshipman mentor/remediator and as the Officer Representative for the United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir. Brother Dews was also the recipient of the inaugural John Milton Lee “First to Fire” Memorial Award for Military Service and Achievement at the 83 rd Grand Chap- ter Meeting. Brother Tillett, a member of the Wash- ington (DC) Alumni Chapter, was selected as the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peacemaker Award, recognizing his impact on the faith-based community and for his community service. Reverend Tillett is the pastor of Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Maryland, and concurrently, serves as the President of the Annapolis Interdenomi- national Ministerial Alliance and the Anne Arundel County Branch of the NNACP. He was selected to serve on the Com- munity Editorial Board for the Capital Gazette Newspaper. Brother Tillett graduated from St. John’s College High School in Washington. He received a B.A. from the School of Government and Public Administration at the American University, and attended the Howard University School of Divinity and received the Master’s of Divinity. He was commissioned as a Chaplain in the Air Nation Guard in December 1996. Brother Tillett served as the Wing Chaplain for
Phillip Hunter, Esq., Captain Robert Dews and Rev. Stephen Tillett.
T hree Kappa men were honored for their leadership and service during the 30 th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Reception and Dinner on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Anne Arundel County, MD. Brothers CAPT Robert A. Dews Jr. (Al- pha Sigma 1986) of the Annapolis (MD) Alumni Chapter , Reverend Stephen A. Tillett (Beta Kappa 1980) of the Washing- ton (DC) Alumni Chapter and, Phillip B. Hunter, Esq. (Alpha Theta 1968) of the Aberdeen (MD) Alumni Chapter were recognized during the largest celebration of Dr. King’s birthday in Anne Arundel County. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner was founded in 1988 by then Alderman Carl Snowden. Designed to pay homage to the memory of Dr. King, the dinner honors those whose deeds, words and actions have helped keep his legacy alive. Brother Dews, was selected as a re- cipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major award, recognizing his men- torship and diversity advocacy efforts at the United States Naval Academy and in the Annapolis community. Having served 29 years in the United States Navy and
living in 11 different cities, he has con- tinually engaged in community service and in mentoring Naval Officers and youth in local communities. This included serving as a big brother in Big Brothers of Mary- land, a mentor in the Junior Achievement program, several adopt-a-school programs, Memphis’ Mayor’s Life Literacy program and as an American Red Cross volunteer/ board member. Realizing the hardship of the families of children undergoing care at St. Jude’s Hospital and Le Bon- heur Hospital, he served food to family members residing at the Federal Express House and the Ronald McDonald House. He also volunteered with the “Point in Time” program, going into communities to identify, interview and garner support for the homeless. Upon transfer to the Naval Academy and Annapolis, he became a mentor with several community leaders to support the “Brandon’s Coalition of Success” mentor- ing program. The mentoring group has met every Saturday during the past 18 months and promotes character, positive self-image, conflict resolution, academic excellence, life skills and general support
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