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Page 1: Phoenix Alumni Chapter of the Year 2009 - 2010

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Phoenix Alumni Chapter

2009-2010

A Call To Service!

Creating Inspiration!

One Kappa!

Page 2: Phoenix Alumni Chapter of the Year 2009 - 2010

Phoenix Alumni Leadership

Officers

Otis Perkins, Polemarch Ray LaStrape, Vice-Polemarch

Jack Harrington, Keeper of Records Donnie Bowser, Keeper of Exchequer

Daryl Blake, Strategus Reuben Miller, Director of Guide Right

Board of Directors

Art Scott Albert Harris

Michael Nicholson Tim Woods

Don ―DC‖ Collins

Leaders for Today and Tomorrow

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Otis Perkins has served at the helm of the Phoenix Alumni Chapter of Kappa

Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for the past two years, winning ‗Guide Right‘ and

‗Chapter of the Year‘ awards at the provincial level. Giving back to the com-

munity has continued to be the focus under his leadership. On June 13th

the Phoenix Alumni Chapter celebrated 62 years of being a supportive or-

ganization in the Valley at their ‗Charter Day‘ event held at the home of Po-

lemarch Otis Perkins. It was a great time to reflect on the past and prepare

for the future. At the celebration Ray LaStrape was awarded the ‗Joseph S.

Flipper Kappa of the Year Award‘ and Breck Cook was awarded the

‗Polemarch‘s Kappa of the Year Award‘ ―In retrospect these two brothers

have been instrumental in the success of our chapter and the province over

the last few years and we expect them to continue contributing at the high-

est levels,‖ as Polemarch Otis Perkins so aptly put it.

(Seated, l to r) Donnie Bowser, Floyd Hardin, Otis Perkins, Ray LaStrape, Daryl Blake (Standing, l to r) Tim Woods, Jack Harrington, Reuben Miller, Art Scott, Albert Harris, Ahmed Collins

Phoenix Alumni Chapter

Celebrating 62 Years

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Phoenix Alumni Chapter Receives

Western Province James O. Whaley Chapter of the Year Award

Guide Right Program of the Year Award 2008—2009

Western Province Polemarch Curtis Silvers (left) Presents Phoenix Alumni Pole-

march Otis Perkins with the Western Province Chapter of the Year Award. Jackie

Mitchell Awards Chairman (Right)

Western Province Guide Right Chairman Morris Mobley (left) presents Phoenix

Alumni Polemarch Otis Perkins with the Western Province Polemarch Curtis Silvers

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Phoenix Alumni Chapter The Fraternal Year in Review

The 2009-2010 fraternal year marked another successful year for the Phoenix Alumni Chapter. Brothers of the chapter have participated in key community activities. We supported the Valley Christian Center by volunteering to help feed the less fortunate at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We had a strong turn out of both Kappas and Kappa Leaguers in support of the 2010 MLK parade. We added an additional community service event this year by volunteering to help the Keys Community Service pass out backpacks. The Brothers have continued to support and mentor the Gamma Iota Chapter at Arizona State University. Based on feedback from parents and Kappa Leaguers, we took our award winning Kappa League Program to the next level of excel-lence by increasing the quality of instruction during the Kappa League ses-sions. Again , recognizing the need for social activity within and for the commu-nity the chapter continued to be the leader by providing quality social events such as quarterly wine tastings, Kappa Kostume and New Years Eve party. Our annual Kappa Kook-out was another highlight of our social cal-endar. Not only are members of Greek organizations invited, but the com-munity at large is invited as well. During the event, Phoenix Alumni Chap-ter sponsored the 3rd Annual Speedy Hart Invitational Basketball Tourna-ment with participants from youth organizations.

Phoenix Alumni Chapter Brothers conduct Planning Session at the begin-

ning of the fiscal year.

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Phoenix Alumni Chapter 2009—2010

The Fraternal Year in Review

Intra-Fraternity Programs

Reclamation and Intake

Community Service and Civic Participation

Alumni / Collegiate Support

Inter-Fraternity/Pan Hellenic

Programs

Phoenix Alumni Chapter 2008—2009

The Fraternal Year in Review

Intra-Fraternity Programs

Reclamation and Intake

Community Service and Civic Participation

Alumni / Collegiate Support

Inter-Fraternity/Pan Hellenic

Programs

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Phoenix Alumni Chapter

James O. Whaley Alumni Chapter Of The Year

Award Submission 2009—2010

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Review—continued

We again participated in the National St. Jude ―Day of Hope‖ program. Unfortunately, the poor economy and the Haiti crisis kept local Churches from participating but $1000.00 was donated from our chapter to support this worthy cause. The chapter continued to be involved with other Greek organizations and

provided support to their efforts of raising funds for scholarships and

other programs to benefit the youth of the community. We volunteered

with other Pan-Hellenic Fraternities and Sororities at First Institutional

Baptist Church to feed the homeless. In addition, we supported the ―Live

It!Change It‖ organization by volunteering to work a booth providing

members of our communication valuable information regarding health

and safe sex choices. The Collegiate chapter has also been involved with

supporting these efforts: Those Greek organization activities included

Founders Day celebrations, Alpha Kappa Alpha Fashionetta, Alpha Phi Al-

pha Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Breakfast and Delta Sigma Theta Su-

perbowl bowling event.

We have continued to build on our ―leadership training‖ program attended

by Kappa Leaguers, Collegiate Brothers and Brothers in the Phoenix

Alumni Chapter. This year‘s activities have stressed entrepreneurship

training, proper use of credit using the ―CARE‖ program, and dining and

dress etiquette just to name a few.

We are proud to offer this submission for the James O. Whaley

Western Province Chapter of the Year.

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Intra-Fraternity 2009 Recognition

James O. Whaley Western Province Chapter of the Year Award

Province Guide Right Program of the Year (Medium Size)

The Western Province Golf Tournament

Province Polemarch‘s Award

Intra-Fraternity

Reclamation/Intake

We did not reclaim any new brothers this Fraternal year. We welcomed two initiates this year, Emory Flagg and Aaron Harris Jr.

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Intra-Fraternity Intake

Phoenix Alumni Chapter hosted the Southwest Cluster Fall MOIP on Dec 5, 2009. Western Province Senior Vice-Polemarch Gil Brown and Western Province MOIP Co-Chairman Larry Lewis officiated.

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Intra-Fraternity– cont.

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Intra-Fraternity

Senior Kappa Programs

PHOENIX ALUMNI CHAPTER FIFTY YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

William Leverett 63 years

Napoleon Bradley 62 years

Alfred Corbett 62 years

Napoleon Lewis 60 years

Elbert Nance 59 years

John Edwards 59 years

Mordecai Spriggs 56 years

William Dickey 54 years

Donald Campbell 53 years

Al Harris 52 years

Forrest Wade 52 years

Chapter Invisible

Joseph Flipper Charter Member, Phoenix Alumni , 72 years

Melvin Barber 66 years

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Senior Kappa Programs—continued

―Adopt a Senior‖ Program

We continued to have several officers and members to have the responsi-

bility to maintain contact with specific seniors. These brothers are the first

line of regular contact with our senior Kappas. They decide what assis-

tance and services need to be provided by other brothers and by the chap-

ter as a whole.

Communication

Chapter Officers and members maintain regular contact with Senior Kap-

pas. It is ensured that all correspondence is addressed appropriately to

these brothers. All are included on e-mail distribution lists and if e-mail is

unavailable, hard copy is sent to their homes.

Officers regularly contact the Senior Kappas by telephone to ensure they

are aware of chapter activities and to determine if the brother is in need of

any assistance.

Involvement

This year all of our social events catered to Senior Kappas by utilizing ven-

ues that had multiple rooms. A room was specifically was set up for Senior

Kappas with music from their era.

Support

The chapter reduced local dues for Senior Kappas by 50% this fraternal

year. This applied to senior Kappas with 50 or more years in the Bond or

65 or older.

Chapter Invisible

Unfortunately, we lost two of our Senior Kappas this Fraternal year. The

last living Phoenix Alumni Chapter Founding Member Brother Joseph

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Flipper and Past Grand Board of Director Melvin Barber.

Senior Kappa Programs—continued

Senior brothers are provided transportation to and from events such as Founders Day, the Kappa Kook-out and other formal gatherings as neces-sary. Arrangements are made to transport the Senior Kappas to general and board meetings. Seniors are charged reduced fees to participate in chapter events.

Key events in the Senior Kappa‘s life are recognized and celebrated by the chapter. This includes birthdays, anniversaries and other lifetime events.

Bro. Melvin Barber left in his Trust a $10,000 scholarship to be awarded to one deserving

high school student.

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Intra-Fraternity

Commitment to Kappa Alpha Psi

Membership in the Million Dollar Club

Forrest Wade

Tim Woods

Breck Cook

Donnie Bowser

The Phoenix Alumni Chapter

2011 Centennial Fund

Dr. W. Morris Mobley

Tim Woods

George Anderson

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Intra-Fraternity Service to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Tim Woods, Western Province Keeper of Records

and Exchequer

Ray LaStrape, Western Province Assistant

Keeper of Records and Exchequer

Donnie Bowser, Western Province Coordinator,

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation

Western Province Awards Committee

Breck Cook, Western Province Chief of Staff

Representative, IHQ Corporate Alliance

Managed Edgar H. Bishop Conference

Derrick Harris, Member, Western Province

Automation and Technology Committee

Senior Executive to the Kappa Credit Union

Morris Mobley, Director, Western Province Guide

Right , Member, National Guide Right Committee

Russell Okeke, Co-Chairman, IHQ Website

Commission

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Intra-Fraternity

Collegiate Support

Phoenix Alumni has a certified chapter advisor for Gamma Iota (ASU) and

meets regularly with the Polemarch and the membership. Support is provided

in dealing with university officials at various levels. Financial guarantees have

been made when needed. Collegiates are also invited to participate in the

alumni chapter‘s Kappa League and have participated regularly.

This was the second year of our scholarship program where the Phoenix

Alumni Chapter recognizes high academic achievement, contributions to the

academic society at large and contributions to Kappa Alpha Psi by a member

of the Gamma Iota Chapter. The second $500 Award was presented to

Gamma Iota Chapter Polemarch, Percy Wells III.

On average, 4-6 Gamma Iota members attend every one of our monthly Kappa

League and general meetings. Gamma Iota was there to support our program

as we fed disadvantaged families, at the MLK March, and at our social fund-

raisers.

The Arizona Guide Right Foundation continues to support us in their presence

at our events and through immeasurable financial donations. As a chapter

Phoenix Alumni has stepped up both through their financial donations and

giving of their valuable time to make sure that we have a successful program

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Collegiate Support—continued

Gamma Iota Brothers meet with the Kappa Leaguers

before the MLK March.

Gamma Iota Brothers participate in Kappa

League monthly meetings

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Intra-Fraternity

The Phoenix Alumni Chapter Website

We have continued to maintain, to update and to improve the chapter

website in communicating the activities of Phoenix Alumni Chapter to lo-

cal and remote brothers as well as the community at large.

The site allows direct e-mail communication to all officers, identifies active

members of the fraternity and provides direct links to other Kappa Alpha

Phi Fraternity sites of interest.

The chapter has continued to embrace technology by allowing Brothers the

option to pay their dues online using the ―PayPal‖ system. Patrons of our

events can also use the online system to purchase tickets, etc.. This has

been of considerable benefit to the chapter during 2009-10.

The website has been enhanced to allow a ―members only‖ section requir-

ing a login in which the member directory is available along with other in-

formation dedicated to Kappas only. The site will also be enhanced to al-

low for business referrals between brothers in the chapter.

The site can be reached at http://www.phoenixkappas.org

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Intra-Fraternity

Charter Day 2009

The annual charter day celebration was held at the home of Polemarch

Otis Perkins. The 2009 celebration marked our 62nd year of service to

the fraternity.

(Left) Polemarch Otis Perkins Presents the Phoenix Alumni Chapter

―Kappa of the Year‖ Award to Bro. Ray LaStrape

(Below) Polemarch Otis Perkins Presents the Phoenix Alumni Chap-

ter ―Alex Johnson Polemarch‖ Award to Bro. Breck Cook

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Intra-Fraternity

Charter Day 2009 - Cont.

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Intra-Fraternity

Kappa Kook-out Community Turn Out for Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic

On March 20, 2010, the Phoenix Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra-

ternity, Inc. at Kiwanis Park in Tempe hosted their annual picnic. The pic-

nic included a basketball tournament for youth in honor of Brother Alcee

―Speedy‖ Hart and held a basketball game between the Kappa Brothers

and the Kappa Leaguers.

Some referred to the day as ―Kappa Day.‖ Brother Sekou Jackson, event

chairman viewed it as a day to bring the community together. ―We work

exceptionally hard all year to be able to give back to the community and

thanks to their support we are able to sponsor a free cook-out recognizing

their support for Kappas according to Polemarch Perkins.‖

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Intra-Fraternity

Black and White Ball

The Wyndham Hotel downtown Phoenix was the site of our 60th annual Black

and White Ball. Chairman Tim Woods and his committee has been working hard

on this event for several months to make it as successful as it was last year. This

is an annual event that many in the community look forward to attending. This

year we have saxophonist Dominic Amato and his band for entertainment.

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Intra-Fraternity

Founders‘ Day Event

Once again the Arizona area chapters celebrated the Founders‘ Day event

together and the Phoenix Alumni Chapter and Gamma Iota Chapters

hosted the event in Phoenix at the Wyndham Hotel on January 16, 2010.

Phoenix Alumni Chapter representatives also attended National Founders‘

Day in Miami on January 9, 2010.

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Pan-Hellenic Activities

Brothers of Phoenix Alumni supported other Greek Organizations

in the greater Phoenix Area including the NHPC.

NHPC Forum

Alpha Phi Alpha Thurgood Marshall

Scholarship Breakfast

Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship: Ebony Fashion Fair and

Fashionetta

Omega Psi Phi Golf Tournament

Delta Sigma Theta Super Bowling Fundraiser

Sigma Gamma Rho Founders Day

Delta Sigma Theta Casino Royale Fundraiser

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Pan-Hellenic Programs

The Phoenix Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council partici-

pates in the Feed the Homeless event at First Institutional Baptist

Church. Our own Esau Lolis served as Chapter President.

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Brothers of the Phoenix Alumni Chapter participated in

the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority‘s SuperBowl Fund-raising

Event.

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Pan-Hellenic Programs

The Chapter bought two tables to support the local Alpha

Kappa Alpha Chapter in their Annual Fashionetta Fundraiser.

Another good chapter bonding event.

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Bro. Ray LaStrape meeting Miss Arizona and Miss Gilbert

while volunteering at the Live It, Change It Booth

Phoenix Alumni Brothers taking a group picture

at the AKA Fashionetta

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Intra-Fraternity

Arizona Guide Right—Kappa League PSAT/SAT Training

Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Essence of the Man—Spirituality, Respect, Proper Business

Dress, and Dining Etiquette

C.A.R.E. Seminar

Kappa League Showcase

College Scholarships

MLK March

Valley Christian Center Thanksgiving Food Service

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

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Kappa League Membership 2009—2010

Tavian Banks Sophomore Desert Vista Rashad Bernard Junior St. Mary‘s Marcus Berry Junior Horizon Paine Harris Freshmen Brophy College Prep Brian Hines Senior Brophy College Prep Chris Holton Freshmen Sunnyslope Derek Holton Sophomore Sunnyslope Robert Latham Senior Deer Valley Coy Mattox Sophomore Westwind Prep Carlton McAllister Junior Hamilton Corderro McMurry Senior Brophy Justin Motley Freshman Valley Christian Marcus Nicks Freshmen Perry Moses Rollins Senior Brophy College Prep Riyadh Rollins Sophomore Brophy College Prep Ben Shook Senior Mountain Pointe James Shook Senior Mountain Pointe Malcolm Temple Senior Home Schooled Demetrius Todd Junior Marcos de Niza John Williams Senior Lajoya Twenty Strong Seventeen Schools Represented

Eight (8) Seniors Four (4) Juniors

Four(4) Sophomores Four (4) Freshmen

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Intra-Fraternity

Kappa League

Achievement On Every Level

The 2009-2010 year for our Kappa League Program marked another successful

year as we continue to cultivate the leadership skills in each and every member.

The Kappa League Program holds its monthly meetings at the Community Le-

gal Services building in Central Phoenix, where Polemarch Otis Perkins is em-

ployed as their Finance and Information systems director.

The past year culminated two years of outstanding leadership by outgoing Di-

rector Bro. Dr. Michael Flemister. Bro. Reuben Miller, and long-time mentor

and stout supporter of the Kappa League Program has assumed the leadership

for this year.

We ended the year with our 6th Annual Kappa League Showcase honoring all

members and allowing each of our seniors to perform using their God given

talents. Sean Woods, Kappa League President, celebrated his fourth year in

the program. Dontae Marshall, Vice-President, also participated for four years.

All the seniors graduated and attended their respective universities. Corderro

McMurry, Secretary for the 2008-09, stepped up and served as President for

2009-10. The program went back with an increased focus to bring in more

Freshmen and to track their development and performance during their term

in the Kappa League Program. The program has elevated to a level where it

does not have to publicize anymore incoming freshmen are anxiously antici-

pating the start of every year so that they can be a part of Internationally re-

nowned Phoenix Alumni Kappa League Program

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Intra-Fraternity

Kappa League Showcase (continued)

The Kappa League Showcase continues to be the highlight of the Kappa

League year. The keynote speaker was our own Polemarch Otis Perkins.

For more information about the Kappa League direct your browser to

www.kappaleague.com.

This year the Kappa Leaguers worked with Valley Christian Center to pro-vide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for the community. They partici-pated in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March.

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Kappa League

Kappa League Showcase—Awarded 8 Scholarships

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Kappa League Credit Abuse Resistance Education (C.A.R.E.)

Credit Abuse Resistance Education is a program that is sup-

ported by our fraternity and one that provides invaluable infor-

mation to our youth as they are becoming part of our financial

community.

Knowing how to manage money, choose credit carefully, and understanding the difference between ‗wants‘ and ‗needs‘ are requisites to building a foundation that will allow our Kappa Leaguers to make better financial decisions. This year‘s CARE presentation was held on February 13, 2010 at the Community

Legal Services building.

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On Sept 26, 2009, we had three of the Kappa Leaguers accom-

pany the Kappa‘s to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.‘s Thur-

good Marshall College Fund Breakfast. The keynote speaker

was Kevinn Powell in which the Kappa Leaguers had a chance to

meet after the Breakfast.

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Our Chapter was a strong participant in the Fraternity‘s part-

nership with the National Dental Association. Our own Dr. Ah-

med Collins provided an overview of the Dentistry profession.

He also made arrangements for the Kappa Leaguers to visit the

local AT Still Dental School. He also provided an opportunity to

shadow him at his dentistry practice.

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Community Service continues to be the way that

the Kappa Leaguers give back. They do this as a

joint effort with the Phoenix Alumni Chapter

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Kappa Brothers teach dining etiquette

and show the Kappa Leaguers how to tie a

neck tie and bow tie.

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Kappa Brothers donate suits, neckties,

and dress shirts to Kappa Leaguers.

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Community Service and

Civic Participation

Service to our Community

Valley Christian Center Food Service

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

African-American Sunday at Orangewood Presbyte-

rian Church

Members of various boards, commissions, service

organizations, etc.

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Community Service

Feeding Seniors for Thanksgiving at Valley

Christian Center

Valley Christian Centers, Phoenix Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, members of their youth program Kappa League, and numerous volunteers served fThanksgiving dinners to families on November 19, 2009.

The kitchen looked like a well oiled machine and the smell of turkey, dressing, and numerous other foods filled the air. There were pans of food being brought in from the kitchen to the staging area as volunteers, Kap-pas, and Kappa Leaguers worked as servers getting meals to the senior citi-zens coming to enjoy a festive environment and a good meal.

Al Harris, Kappa chairman of this event, was elated that over 15 represen-tatives from Phoenix Alumni and the Kappa League Program showed up to volunteer their time to serve the community. ―We have been doing this for years as well as our joint Christmas dinner but today we had a very effi-cient system and were able to serve every kid and family within an hour that‘s incredible,‖ Harris shared.

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Community Service

Feeding Families for Christimas at Valley

Christian Center

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Community Service

Keys Community Center Back-to-School Back-Pack Drive

Phoenix Alumni Chapter donates 793Diapers

to Kappa Leaguer Robert Latham Diaper

Drive.

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Community Service

African American Sunday

The Phoenix Alumni chapter was recognized by the Orangewood Presbyte-rian Church for continuing contributions to the community.

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Civic Participation Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday March

It has become a tradition for the Phoenix Alumni Chapter,

Kappa Leaguers and Gamma Iota members to participate in

the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March each year and this year

was no exception.

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Mayor Phil Gordon greets the Kappa Leaguers before the

start of the MLK March.

Civic Participation Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday March

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Civic Participation

Personal contributions made by members of

the Phoenix Alumni Chapter.

Brother Arthur Downs

3rd Vice President, The Lions Foundation of Arizona is firmly com-

mitted to the philosophy that all individuals with disabilities are enti-

tled to equal opportunities for achieving self-fulfillment and independ-

ence as well as acceptance and full participation in the community.

Brother Robert Jones

Brother Jones is employed by the City of Phoenix as a Police Lieuten-

ant. He is also an Active member Arizona Law Enforcement Agency

and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE).

Brother Jeffery C. Cleveland

Brother Cleveland plays an active part in the Phoenix community. He

serves as members to the Phoenix Rotary 100, Goodwill Industries, the

Greater Phoenix Urban League, National Association of Insurance and

Financial Advisors, Citizen Advisor Team – Junior Achievement of Ari-

zona and Military Academy Liaison – United States Military Academy .

Brother George Brooks

Brother Brooks is the Director of the Commission on African Ameri

can Affairs and is involved in the natural conservancy movement

in Arizona. He also organizes and con ducts the African American

Legislative Days.

Brother Albert Harris

Board of Directors, Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation

Chairman, African American Faith Based Partnership

Advisor to Black Nurses Association of Arizona

Coordinator to ―Living Healthy and Loving It‖, Stop Smoking Program

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Civic Participation—continued

Brother Willis Reed

Brother Reed is a Maricopa County Adult Probation Officer

Brother Breck Cook Board of Directors, Maricopa County NAACP

Western Province Polemarch Chief of Staff

Brother Esau Lolis

Media Relations and Deputy Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

at the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help

Brother Sekou Jackson, CPM Graduate

The Certified Public Manager Program is a broad-based management

development program, designed to provide public sector professionals

with a unique training experience that translates into maximizing the

effectiveness of government organizations. As part of a national con-

sortium, this certificate program offers practitioner-oriented course

work consisting of fresh approaches, new ideas, and usable informa-

tion. The 300-hour (172 class hours) program consists of sequential

levels of instruction in management theory and practice.

Brother Cecil Patterson

Brother Cecil Patterson is a retired Judge. Brother Patterson is em-

ployed by the City of Phoenix as a Police Lieutenant. He is also an Ac-

tive member Arizona Law Enforcement Agency and the National Or-

ganization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE). National Association

of Attorneys General Civil Rights Commission, the Board of Directors

at the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP, the Maricopa County

Red Cross, and Southminster Community Services Forum. Brother

Patterson also sits on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Early

Childhood Development Board. Brother Patterson was recently in-

ducted into the Maricopa County Bar Associations Hall of Fame.

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Civic Participation—continued

Polemarch Otis Perkins

The Finance and Information Systems Director for the Commu-

nity Legal Services. Prayer and Bible Band Instructor and Fi-

nance Committee Member at Trinity Church of God in Christ.

Member of Mayor‘s 2010 Census Committee.

Vice Polemarch Ray LaStrape

Division Vice President of Operations for Corinthian Colleges.,

Inc. Ray was appointed to the board of directors for ―The New

Foundation‖ and was a 2010 honoree for AZ‘s Finest for his

community support and involvement. He is a member of the

Black Board of Directors Project.

Tim Woods

Tim was appointed as the Western Province Keeper of Records

and Exchequer. Tim is up for a promotion to Lieutenant with

the Phoenix Police Department.

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2009—2010

A Successful Year

for the

Phoenix Alumni Chapter

of

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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