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time, they become a problem solver and equip them with the resources needed for success” West said We also spent time in the commu- nity and attended church at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church where Dr. Michael Bowie spoke a pow- erful and encouraging word on lifting one another up to get the most out of us all. We had a great time learning the game of golf with longtime partner First Tee Golf of Greater Dallas. They have been active with Kappa Kamp for many years. We also took visit to Siemens In- dustry, Microsoft and AT&T Stadium as we exposed the young men to a myriad of educational and entertainment option in North Texas. Since Kappa Kamp's move to Dallas, the Kamp has been able to improve in the following areas: • Nearly 875 kampers attending from an average of 23 states during the past seven years • We have assisted or helped 35 com- plete college admissions applications and apply for external scholarships • We have maintained a return rate above 30% annual for returnees • We have had over 300 volunteers that have served Kappa Kamp with an average of 20 per day to assist in the program operations and youth development Thanks to the following: We had tremendous support from Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Bat- tler, Jr. and the 33 rd Leadership Team, The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation and Brother Michael DuBose, Chairman, 31 st Grand Polemarch Dwayne Mur- ray, 89 th Elder Watson Diggs Awardees Chuck Carr Brown, 90 th Elder Watson Diggs Awardees Willie High Coleman, 81 st Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Em- erson Lattimore and 85 th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee James Mitchell. Thanks also goes out to Dallas-Ft. Worth area chapters (Dallas (TX) Alumni, Richard- son-Plano (TX) Alumni, Arlington-Grand
Prairie (TX) Alumni, Mansfield-Cedar Hill (TX) Alumni, Ft. Worth (TX) Alumni, Lambda Lambda and Nu Beta, Iota Alpha) Paul Quinn College and President Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, Esq., the faculty staff and students, Coca- Cola Bottling Co. and Brother Reggie Colby, Frito Lay Corporation, Vinson and Elkins, LLC and Brother Shawn O. Smith, Sr., Dallas Black Police Officers Association. Speakers included Colo- nel Myles Caggins, III, Dana Franklin Holden, Assistant District Attorney Kevin Brooks, Attorney Robert Mack,
Dallas Police Department Retired Brother J. B. McGinnis and our GLAD/ CARE Program, Brother Ed Swain at NupeMall.com, McDonald’s Owner/Op- erators Daron Pace and Roland Parrish (Kappa), Brother Bruce Jones, Brother Quincy Roberts, Brother Rhen Bass, Mi- crosoft Corporation and Brother Dean Jones, Brother David Godsey of Godsey, Martin Law Firm, Brother Aaron John- son of Neighborhood Ice Cream Truck, Chandler Gadis and First Tee of Greater Dallas and so many more.
Kappa Kamp Director, Maurice West.
National Guide Right Chairman Kevin Burnett Kampers of the year and Staff Person of the Year: Ms. Launtrest Readus.
Publishing achievement for 105 years
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