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“FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE SLIDELL (LA) ALUMNI CHAPTER EMBRACED SERVICE AS BOTH A MISSION AND AN IDENTITY. WITHIN MONTHS, ITS BROTHERS WERE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY, SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH RESIDENTS ...”
January 20, 2025, the City of Slidell issued an official proclamation honoring the chapter’s establishment and early civic impact. City leaders praised the chapter’s swift engagement and its commitment to strengthening the social and cultural fabric of the North- shore region. The moment signaled that Slidell was not only aware of the chapter, but grateful for its presence. Following the chartering, the new chapter installed its first Executive Board—a group of men dedicated to operating with discipline, transparency, and integrity. Their leadership helped shape the chapter’s path from foundational growth to active impact, ensuring that every initiative reflected the Fraternity’s values and the community’s needs. SERVICE AS A CALLING From its inception, the Slidell (LA) Alumni Chapter embraced service as both a mission and an identity. Within months, its brothers were out in the community, shoulder to shoulder with
Jr. Parade showcased their commitment to honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Their presence in the parade reflected the chapter’s dedication to unity and its desire to be an accessible, visible, and active part of civic life. The chapter’s adoption of Duckworth Park further underscored its commitment to commu- nity stewardship. Through cleanup efforts and beauti- fication work, the brothers ensured that local families had a safe, welcoming place to gather and play. The chapter’s Guide Right launched on March 29, 2025 and marked a defining moment in its first year. With a commitment to mentorship, leadership development, and aca- demic support, the Slidell (LA) Alumni Chapter began shaping young men into future leaders. The chapter’s Guide Right Day introduced families
and students to programs designed to elevate confi- dence, cultivate discipline, and foster achievement. On August 3, 2025, the chapter awarded its first scholarship—an impressive $3,000—to a deserving student preparing to attend Tuskegee University. The award signaled the chapter’s long-term vision: one that invests not just in community projects, but in the lives and futures of young scholars. Even while creating its initial footprint locally, the chapter remained deeply engaged with the larger fraternity. Brothers attended the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Con- ference, participated in the Southwestern Province Council Meeting, and ensured representation at key events throughout the province. Their presence demonstrated that even a newly chartered chapter can be a consistent, committed
contributor to the Kappa’s broader mission. Throughout every initiative, the chapter grounded its work in a shared spiritual foundation. Worship services and faith gatherings helped anchor the brotherhood, reminding members that achievement is strengthened by grati- tude, unity, and humility. As the chapter petitions for Small Alumni Chapter of the Year, it does so with a record that speaks for itself. In less than twelve months, the Slidell (LA)Alumni Chapter has shown what is possible when brotherhood meets vision, when service meets purpose, and when committed men work together to uplift a com- munity. The story is still unfolding, but one truth is already clear: this chapter did far more than establish itself. It made an impact that will shape Slidell for years to come. ♦
residents, demonstrat- ing what it means for a
chapter—not just individu- als—to lead with purpose. Participation in the Slidell Dr. Martin Luther King
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