HOST CHAPTER OF THE 84 TH GCM: PHILADELPHIA (PA) ALUMNI CHAPTER
Hope Programs throughout the city in support of our national initiative with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Through our brothers who are elected of- ficials on both the city and state levels, we continue to play a key role in civic aware- ness and participate in voter registration and social responsibility. We have one of the strongest Senior Kappa programs in the country. Our pro- gram and its participants are very involved in issues that affect seniors throughout the city. Undergraduate Development – Implement policies and programs for undergraduate chapters to encourage increased participation in university and alumni chapter activities. As mentioned, we have strong and com- mitted relationships with our Under- graduates. We provide suits through our Suit Bank and keep them first in mind for internships and job opportunities in companies where our members work and beyond. Reclamation–Grow the Fraternity’s finan- cial roll by identifying and implementing effective strategic initiatives aimed at re-energizing inactive membership. During our recent Northeastern Province Council Meeting, our Chapter received the Reclamation Award for Large Chap- ters. We are heavily focused on Reclama- tion as we continue to prepare for the 84 th Grand Chapter Meeting. New Member Recruitment & Train- ing – Recruit mature, responsible (men) members who are achievers and like- minded individuals with the intent of organization-wide sustainability The Chapter recruits, trains and partici- pates in MTA each year. Our recruitment is generally with younger brothers who can be developed for positions of leader- ship and are critical in our succession planning. We require each of our officers to have suggested brothers to succeed them in case of emergencies or as they
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Q: Discuss your relationship with the Lambda Chapter.
Q: Favorite Quote?
A: The Temple University Chapter, the Lambda of Kappa Alpha Psi is one of five undergraduate chapters, which the Philadelphia (PA) Alumni Chapter advises and supports. (The other four are: the Lincoln University chapter, the Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Psi; the West Chester University, Kappa Gamma of Kappa Alpha Psi; the University of Pennsylvania chapter the Delta Eta of Kappa Alpha Psi (the Philadelphia City Chapter); and the Cheyney State University chapter, the Gamma Omega of Kappa Alpha Psi). The Lambda Chapter on Temple University's campus is just a few blocks away from our International Headquarters IHQ), while the others, except Delta Eta, are primarily suburban campuses. Through our committed and experienced chapter advisors, Philadelphia (PA) Alumni continues to maintain a strong relationship with all our Undergraduates Chapters, inviting them to our events, providing use of the Achievement Center, if needed, supporting their events, and al-
A: My son, forget not my law, but let thine heart keep thy commandments. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Q: Last book you read:
A: Black Voters Matter (A Philadel- phia Story) Written by our Brother and Northeastern Province Kidd Awardee Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr., the first Black Mayor of the City of Philadelphia.
Q: What advice would you give to future host chapters?
A: Plan early and do not take anything for granted. Pay close attention to the details. Be prepared financially, start hosting fundraisers as soon as you are awarded the Conclave. Get as many of your chapter members involved as possible and do so early. Finally, lots of prayer and keep God in front of whatever you do!
Publishing achievement for 105 years
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