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La Vida Diamante The Dominican Republic Alumni Chapter (DRAC) Hosted Their 2nd Annual Charter Anniversary Celebration in Punta Cana
By Glenn Bonds
Brother Glenn Bonds. Ultimately, the 2nd Anni- versary celebration agenda delivered service to the community, cross-cultural enlightenment, and brotherly fellowship—displaying some of the fraternity’s core values to Dominican society. These types of visible achievements executed by educated Black Men are essential to the spiritual uplift of many Dominican population seg- ments and reflect the Guide Right program commitment of our Fraternity. Here are some additional details regarding the 2nd Annual Charter Anniversary Celebration events: Community Service Project The highlight of the 2025 anniversary cele- bration was the chapter’s Community Service Project. The event was held at 2nd Mile Missions School, located in an area of Punta Cana known as Bavaro. The school was established in 2007 as a means of provid- ing educational, spiritual, and nutritional enrichment to children and families of the Dominican Republic. During the DRAC’s visit
F ollowing the historic January 2023 charter- ing of the Dominican Republic Alumni Chapter (DRAC) at the Barceló Palace in Punta Cana, D.R., as chronicled in the Winter 2022 Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal , the DRAC has been toiling to ensure its prominent place within the Fraternity. These efforts have been punctu- ated yearly with a formal anniversary celebration featuring a community service project, recreational events, and an official Chapter meeting. The first anniversary was hosted in the northern coastal city of Puerto Plata, and it fea- tured a community service event with an orphanage, golf outing, white party, beach fest, and a variety of exciting excursions. During this successful anniversary event, the DRAC developed its ongoing mantra and theme “La Vida Diamante” (Spanish for “Diamond Life”) to be exemplified in each of its future anniversa- ries and formal events.
The Dominican Republic Alumni Chapter celebrated their chapter’s second Charter Anniversary at the Barceló Palace in Punta Cana, D.R.
With this positive spirit, increased public interest, and a productive event formula, the DRAC chose to plan for its 2nd Charter Anniversary in the city of Punta Cana from January 15-20. Punta Cana is situated on the easternmost tip of the D.R. featuring luxurious resorts and beaches—which can accom- modate large events and numerous activities. The 2nd Anniversary itinerary included a community service project with a pro- gressive mission-oriented school, outdoor recreation and boating excursions, and evening outings, along
with an official meeting and fine-dining repast. The overall 2025 event was strategically developed and organized by Chapter Pole- march Sherman Larkins, Vice Polemarch Christo- pher Lemmie, Keeper of Records Virgilio Soler, Jr., Keeper of Exchequer Ken Frazier, Board Members John Ellington (Anniver- sary Chairman), Marques Holland, James Garrett Jr. and Greg Duncan - along with several other dedicated event committee members. Each itinerary activity was organized and documented in an electronic flip book developed by DRAC
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