Kappa Journal (Philanthropy Issue)

GUIDE RIGHT: KAPPA KAMP

attending Paul Quinn College • 35% of participants returned from last year • 300 volunteers served Kappa Kamp with an average of 20 per day to assist in the program operations and youth development Kappa Kamp has enjoyed consistent partnerships over the five-year period Kappa Kamp has been hosted at Paul Quinn College. Microsoft Corporation continues to be a supporter of Kappa Kamp thanks to the tireless work of Dean Jones, Senior Sales Manager and others that assist in helping the young men understand the latest in technology, programming coding and innovation. The visit to the centers help with adding

the needed technology to their business plans. Students were empowered to dream big and learned from Dallas/Fort Worth industry leaders on the key aspects of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be successful. Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., IBM, Bank of America and INROADS provided executive leadership and mentoring for he Kampers. Seimans Government Technologies, a leader in technology, global operations and logistics became a partner to Kappa Kamp last year and provided three days of information, instruction and immersion into STEM study and careers. Ms. Barbara Humpton – President and CEO of the group made an unprecedented visit to Kappa Kamp

to speak with and engage these future leaders. In introducing a new program – Leadership Friday’s the Kampers welcomed industry leaders Texas State Representative Eric Johnson, TD Bank Vice-President Hugh Allen, Richard Soto, Owner – Soto & Co. – Custom Clothier, Erik Moses, SVP, Events DC Sports & Entertainment, Cardiovascular Surgeon Antoine Keller, Attorney Chris Anderson, Logistics & Supply Chain Expert Randy Bowman, Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm Expert Kareem Cook—all members of Kappa Alpha Psi ® .

Above: 22 colleges, universities and a law school participate in College Fair. Left: Ms. Barbara Humpton, President/CEO of Siemens Government Technologies presents STEM opportunities at Kappa Kamp; below left: US Army Major General Patrick Sargent, Deputy Commanding General, Operations, US Army Medical Command. Below: Brother J. B. McGinnis discussed Money Management, Budgeting and Credit Scores with the Kappa Kampers.

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