KAPPA NEWS
From left: Grand Board Member Ron V. Julun; Grand Board Member Jimmy McMikle; Grand Board Member Linnes Finney, Jr., Esq.; Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq.; Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr.; Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Christopher G. Cross; Grand Board Member Andre J. Earls; Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman Chauncy E. Haynes; and Grand Historian Kevin Scott.
have the conclave. This conclave coming up we targeted the Philadelphia School District. I’ve spoken to the superinten- dent William Hite who is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , he couldn’t be here today because he is out of town; and, we will be making a significant impact on the educational forums that go on in Philadelphia.” Polemarch Harrell is committed to increasing the profile and presence of Kappas in the region, getting more mem- bers involved in the community service and empowerment initiatives of the fraternity and making the larger commu- nity aware of what the fraternity does. He is calling all Kappas in the area who are not engaged to become involved, get re-energized and become a part of the planning and programs that benefit the community. “Brothers can contact me through PhillyKappas.com, E-mail me directly or call me at (215) 307-9327.” Other local officials on hand to give the fraternity an official welcome included former mayors: The Honorable Rev. Dr.
W. Wilson Goode, Sr. and The Honor- able John F. Street. “It’s the basis for our theme, Kappa – Great Men Achieving Great Things,” said Grand Polemarch Battles. “We aim to leave a significant and indelible mark on Philadelphia through public service initiatives from now through the conclave and long afterward.” Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund The Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund Wall was also unveiled during the kickoff weekend. The Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund (SKAEF) is an initiative promulgated by the 33 rd Administration. The purpose is to raise funds to provide financial resources to fund increased and sustainable pro- grams and services for senior members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Senior Kappas are those who are at least age 60. Legacy Badge Program Each member who completed his pledge to SKAEF would receive the Legacy
Badge. The legacy badge, as has been outlined in the pages of previous issues of the Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal, celebrates the fraternity’s first name and is crafted with white enamel and golden metal. Those who have contributed thus far have their names permanently displayed in the Kappa Alpha Psi ® International Headquarters Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1
Northeastern Province Polemarch Craig C. Chisholm.
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