The Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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Next Chapter Meeting: Saturday, 14 January

2012 Virginia

Founder's Day Program

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 6-11pm

Hospitality House

2801 Plank Rd

Fredericksburg, VA

Event Information

Registration Costs are $85 for Allumni and $65 for Collegiate. Registration includes an Evening Social (January 20), Closed Banquet, and Dance (January 21).

Golf is also offered (optionally) on January 21 for $65, which includes green fees and lunch.

Hotel Rooms are $79/night. For Reservations, call

1-800-682-1049 and mention Kappa Alpha Psi

POCs:

Brother Via, (202) 345-8072, viatren_aol.com

Brother Washington, (540) 842-5643, jwawh357_yahoo.com

P ayment

Mail check/money order payments to:

FAC - Kappa Alpha Psi

P.O. Box 7755

Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7755

Memo: 2012 Virginia Founders Day

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From the Polemarch

Welcome to the Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. website.

We are actively involved within the community and are committed to making a positive difference for all who live here. Please feel free to navigate and learn more of us through the website.

John W. Washington, Jr.

Polemarch, Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

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About the Chapter
The Fredericksburg Alumni Chapter was chartered June 4, 1969.Charter members were: Bro. Edward BardsdaleBro. Eugene Fields Bro. Fred Howes Bro. Daniel JeffriesBro. Clarence JenkinsBro. Jesse Miller, Sr.Bro. Walter MooreBro. Marvin RainesBro. Marvin RossBro. Otis Thomas
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Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington on January 5, 1911. The Fraternity's fundamental purpose is achievement.Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University's campus.The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the sights of black collegians and stimulate them to accomplishments higher than they might have imagined.Fashioning achievement as it's purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity.
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History

History of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
KAPPA ALPHA PSI, a college Fraternity, now comprised of functioning Undergraduate and Alumni Chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late Revered Founders ELDER WATSON DIGGS, "THE DREAMER"; JOHN MILTON LEE; BYRON K. ARMSTRONG; GUY LEVIS GRANT; EZRA D. ALEXANDER; HENRY T. ASHER; MARCUS P. BLAKEMORE; PAUL CAINE; EDWARD G. IRVIN and GEORGE W. EDMONDS. It was the vision of these astute men that enabled them in the school year 1910 - 11, more specifically the night of January 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana, to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin. It is a fact of which KAPPA ALPHA PSI is justly proud that the Constitution has never contained any clause which either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a man from membership merely because of his color, creed, or national origin. The Constitution of KAPPA ALPHA PSI is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic Fraternity. Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the State of Indiana as Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911, the name was changed to KAPPA ALPHA PSI on a resolution offered and adopted at the Grand Chapter in December 1914. This change became effective April 15, 1915, on a proclamation by the then Grand Polemarch, Elder Watson Diggs. Thus, the name acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and KAPPA ALPHA PSI thereby became a Greek letter Fraternity in every sense of the designation. From its inception, and for the next six years, Brother Diggs served as the Grand Polemarch of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity. Through his leadership and indefatigable application, augmented by the efforts of B.K. Armstrong, and John M. Lee, who comprised the remainder of the original Grand Board of Directors, the infant Fraternity was guided through the most perilous years of its life. Accordingly, much of the credit for the organization's survival through this period is shared by these three men.From its inception, every endeavor was directed toward establishing the Fraternity upon a strong foundation before embarking on plans of expansion. By the end of the first year, working together, Diggs and Armstrong had completed the ritual and had commenced work on the coat of arms. Work on the latter was completed during the following summer by Diggs, Armstrong and Lee while they were pursuing employment at a hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In selecting a suitable motto, Diggs, Armstrong and Lee solicited the aid of a Professor of Greek Art at Indiana Technical College at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Having adopted a motto which mutually suited them, they carried a sketch of the coat of arms to a commercial engraver in Fort Wayne, from which he made the first metal plate.For years, in order to safeguard the ritualistic secrets of the Fraternity, Diggs laboriously typed and bound the rituals. It was not until he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met an old German printer in whom he had confidence, that he entrusted the esoteric materials of the Fraternity to a commercial printer.In the spring of 1912 Diggs wrote in a little blue examination book the first Constitution, which was adopted in 1920 with but a few revisions. This edition remained in use until 1926 when it was supplanted by the codified edition jointly written by Diggs, J. Ernest Wilkins, and W. Ellis Stewart. In 1957 the Constitution again underwent major revision. Now substantially established and provided with a Constitution, Ritual, coat of arms, motto, and guiding hand in a dynamic Grand Chapter, the Fraternity was ready for expansion. In the summer of 1912 Diggs visited the University of Illinois at Urbana, Illinois, where he met Earl B. Dickerson, President of the Old "Illini Club." This club constituted the nucleus of the University of Illinois Chapter, the Beta, which was chartered on February 8, 1913. Gamma Chapter (later changed to Indianapolis Alumni Chapter) was established on December 29, 1913, followed by the establishment of Delta Chapter at the University of Iowa, on March 7, 1914. The latter was subsequently changed to Gamma Chapter, and the designation of Delta assigned to the Wilberforce University Chapter at Wilberforce, Ohio. Epsilon Chapter, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was established December 4, 1915, as the first chapter in the East. Elder W. Diggs journeyed from Indiana to give this chapter his personal and official installation, recognition and blessing.Thus ended the infancy of KAPPA ALPHA PSI, whereupon the Fraternity embarked upon an era of expansion. Except for the years of World War I and II, when several Grand Chapter meetings were suspended, KAPPA ALPHA PSI has grown and prevailed with unabating impetus. KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity, relatively early, envisioned the modified attitudes of college administrators and administrations regarding certain frivolous activities previously identified with Greek letter organizations; and it initiated appropriate changes. Among the early changes brought about was the banning of paddling and other forms of physical abuse, and the introduction of constructive endeavors during pledgeship and probation. To date, KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity is organizationally and administratively mature. It moves steadily toward a tomorrow of promise, productivity and influence.

Chapter Members

Chapter Members

(Left to right) Row 1 - Bro. Greg Hendrix and Bro. Jesse Miller, Sr.; Row 2 - Bro. George Bolden, Bro. William Mitchell, Bro. Norman Jenkins, Bro. Samuel Lockley, Bro. Benjamin Simmons, Sr., and Bro. Lawrence McCullough; Row 3 - Bro. Stephen Holt, Bro. Eugene Fields, Bro. David Williams, Bro. Robert Johnson, Bro. W. Tyrone Via, Bro. Lawrence Bailey and Bro. Anthony Bell

*Not Pictured - Bro. Herman Jones, Bro. Benjamin Simmons, Jr., Bro. Craig Beasley, Bro. Jarvis, Bailey and Bro. Allen Haymon

Spring 2009 MOIP

Spring 2011 MOIP

(Left to right) Bro. Robert Mariner, Bro. Brandon Webb, Bro. Paul Dorsey, Bro. Preston Williams III

(Left to right) Bro. John Duartes, Bro. James Wyse, Bro. Edwin Rasberry, Bro. Khari Bell, Bro. Herman Griffin

Chapter Officers

Chapter Officers

Polemarch

John W. Washington, Jr.

Vice - Polemarch

Xavier Richardson

Keeper of Records

Andrew Yancey

Assistant Keeper of Records

Corey Sims

Keeper of Exchequer

Stephen Holt

Assistant Keeper of Exchequer

Lawrence Bailey

Strategus

W. Tyrone Via

Lieutenant Strategus

William Bush

Guide Right Director

Stephen Holt

MOIP Coordinator

Edwin Rasberry

Reporter

Stan Norman

Historian

Corey Sims

Reclamation Director

Gregory Hendrix

Board of Directors

Jessie Miller

William Mitchell

Michael Alston

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FAC Brothers

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Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

P.O. Box 7755

Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7755

(540) 842-5643

Contact Us

Are you interested in entering into the bond of brotherhood with the Fredericksburg Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc?

If so, complete the form explaining your interest in Kappa Alpha Psi and we will contact you.

Reclamation

Reclamation is the act of reclaiming non-active members to active status.

Ready for involvement in the community?

Want to be a trailblazer for achievement?

Complete the form or contact Brother Gregory Hendrix, Reclamation Chairman at (571) 273-0660

Guide Right

Guide Right

A positive force in the community

Guide Right is a program for the educational and occupational guidance of youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. Its reach extends to high schools and colleges alike.

Conceived in 1922 by Leon W. Stewart, and suggested at the twelfth Grand Chapter Conclave, Guide Right became the Fraternity's National Service Program.

I. Objective

The Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter is looking for opportunities to support and implement dynamic educational programs executed under the Guide Right national fraternity project. Our chapters programs will be geared towards developing young mens self-worth, leadership skills,

academic accomplishments and in the Kappa tradition overall achievement.

II. Organizational Model

Our Guide Right program will take a 3 tiered approach to serving our community:

1. Tutoring Mentoring Program at James Monroe: (ACADEMIC)

As we develop and work on expanding the Guide Right program, this will initially serve as the foundation of our program. In addition to giving Kappa a community presence, as well as promoting Guide Rights commitment to fostering scholastic development, this program will allow Fredericksburg Alumni to make contacts with academic official in the local community and provide continuous ranks of young men to join our Guide Right program.

2. Education For Life (CAREER/LEADERSHIP TRAINING)

Because our organization has a legacy of achievement, it is critical that we expose the young men of the Guide Right program to achievers both in our community and in our fraternity. While all too often youth especially in minority communities value athletic accomplishment, I believe its necessary to show young men professionals of color who can present a successful role model outside the athletic and entertainment sphere. In addition to the outstanding professionals of the Fredericksburg Alumni Chapter, we will reach out to Kappas in the Eastern Province who may be

interested in speaking to our young men.

Likewise, in providing a comprehensive education for life, it is critical that we provide skills and training that are essential to success as they gear up for adulthood (financial literacy, college preparatory activities, resume writing, professional dress, etiquette, public speaking, etc.) In that vein, I aim for our Guide Right to provide this training via issue forums, tutorials and informational seminars that enable students to adopt these skills.

3. Social Activities (SOCIAL)

In addition to the aforementioned pieces of the Guide Right program, we will have social activities for this years program, done on a quarterly basis. They are as follow (tentative):

Washington Redskins game (Fall)

Guide Right Youth Community Service Project / Christmas Party (Winter)

College Tour (Spring)

Leadership Skills Program (Summer)

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Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
P.O. Box 7755, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7755