Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Burlington-Camden (NJ) Alumni Chapter Chapter Meeting Minutes Friday, November 10 th, 2017 Kroc Center

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1 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Burlington-Camden (NJ) Alumni Chapter Chapter Meeting Minutes Friday, November 10 th, 2017 Kroc Center 7:08 pm Call to Order Polemarch Brother Richard Horton III 1. Formal Opening/Welcome 2. Roll Call 3. Recognition of Dignitaries & Visiting Brothers-the chair recognized in attendance Northeastern Province Nominating Chair Richard King and former chapter Polemarch Reggie White. Visiting Brothers Sherman King and Bryce Carmichael recognized, Brother King paid his dues in full and joins the chapter active roster 7:15 pm Polemarch s Report Polemarch Brother Richard Horton III 1. Polemarch s Update-addressed the meeting venue concerns and the desire to secure a sight that could host monthly chapter meetings, chapter Board meetings and Guide Right mentor meetings. Brother Polemarch thanked the administrative team that came up with the Kroc Center as a viable solution. Brother Polemarch also uttered his maintenance of the goal of having real estate of our own. Brother Horton summarized the recently conducted C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference at TCNJ, recognizing that 74 initiates were welcomed into the fraternity. Brother Polemarch spoke proudly of his astute welcome at the front door of the conference as he received a respectful nod from the Province leadership for the chapters timely completion of the certification process, much to the chagrin of several chapters lined up blocked from entrance because of noncompliance. Province Polemarch presented a Title IX update and the issue of compliance on college campuses. Brother Polemarch reviewed the chapter participation and support of the Breast Cancer Walk at Cooper River and reminded Brothers of the Turkey Basket drive. The chapter goal was to provide 150 turkeys which was met by gracious donations from chapter members and from proceeds from the Black Mask-off Kabaret, a fact that is not lost on the chapter exchequer. Brother Horton recognized the Kabaret chair Brother Keith Horne. Brother Polemarch also stressed that Brothers who put forth the name of a needy family for a turkey basket that the Brother please be in attendance to help deliver the baskets. Brother Polemarch anticipates that the exchequer will be healthy enough this fraternal year that the chapter will be able to sponsor a suite for both the Founders Day and Super Bowl. Brother Horton asked Brothers to save the date, February 10, 2018 for the BLACKOUT affair at the 25 Club in Maple Shade. In closing, Brother Polemarch spoke fondly of the chapter discount dues program in effect for senior Kappa s and for Brothers who reclaim a Brother. At 68 cents a day, a Brother benefits from all listed above, all chapter programs, and the honor of being a member of the Strong Arm chapter. 1

2 7:32 pm Keeper of Records Report-Brother Billy Wright 1. October Minutes approval with no corrections 2. Correspondence A. Thank-you card from Cynthia R. Muse for the Edible Delights bereavement basket on the passing of her husband Ed Muse, AAWA photographer B. Invitation received from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Philadelphia Alumnae to support their 90 th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 28, 2017 C. Invitation received from the NJ Conference of the NAACP to support the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, December 4, 2017 D. Invitation received from B.O.S. Mentoring to support their #BOSSUP A Panel Discussion on Saturday, November 18, 2017 E. Invitation received from the Woodbury Child Development Center requesting a donation for their annual Basket Auction on Friday, December 8, 2017 Motion to adopt Keeper of Records report by Brother Richard King, seconded by Brother Edgar Ward. Motion carried 7:38 pm Keeper of Exchequer Report Brother Polemarch Rich Horton III 1. Chapter Budget Review/Bank statement A. Thirty-eight (38) Brothers financial at this time Motion to adopt the Keeper of Records report by Brother Vincent Cream, seconded by Brother Thomas Munlyn. Motion carried 7:41 pm KCDC Treasurer Report No report 7:42 pm Committee Reports 1. Guide Right-Brother James Foggie A. Twenty-eight young men attended the October 28, Law & Order mentor workshop with Brothers Chad King, Skip Primas and Brejhan Doss presenting along with The Honorable Terrance Cook B. Twenty-two young men participated in the Cooper River Breast Cancer Walk with fifteen completing the 3.75-mile walk C. Twelve young men were present for the KCDC African American Women s Achievement dinner serving as escorts proudly walking all women in attendance to their seats as well as escorting the honoree s to the dais all to the thrill of the ladies. Jaden McSeed, Kappa League member and son of chapter Vice Polemarch Larry McSeed gave the welcome on behalf of the Leaguer s to a grand round of applause D. Next mentor session is an interactive session scheduled for November 11 th. Brother Edward Ward will lead a STEM computer lab session at no cost to the chapter (normal cost is $85 an hour) E. Brother Greg Wilson presented information on the 2 nd Annual Bowling event scheduled for Saturday, April 7 th, 2018 at Laurel Lanes. The committee has reserved 2

3 all 54 lanes for this Guide Right fund-raiser which is managed by the Kappa Leaguer s themselves 2. Social Action- Brother Lincoln Wilks III presented in the absence of Chair Brother Ryan Harrell A. Turkey Basket Drive scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at the PYAA Hall, 3501 Elm St, Pennsauken, NJ A reminder of the Brothers role in the success of this event with promises of individual turkey donations and the assistance in the delivery of the baskets. Brother Wilks passed around the sign-up sheet with commitments listed. Donations can be made at Brothers are needed for Friday night November 17 th to assist the members of Delta Sigma Theta to bring all of the food inside of the building. B. Brother Wilks spoke fondly of the successful Mask Off event and voter registration at Rutgers-Camden University. C. Brother Nate Ford announced tickets are on sale for the Black Out Affair on Saturday, February 10, 2018, 7:00pm-12 midnight at the 25 Club in Maple Shade, tickets are $45--$80 a couple D. Men s Health Fair committee announced that Brother Reggie White has joined the committee 3. Rutgers-Cam Undergrad Advisor Report-Brother Polemarch Richard Horton III presented A. Polemarch Horton is preparing a white paper which demonstrates a viable plan for the initiation of an undergraduate chapter at Rutgers-Camden University. The paper will be delivered to Province Polemarch Chisholm who will present it to the Grand Board for approval of a charter 4. Reclamation Report-Brother Vincent Cream A. With the very successful reclamation efforts from last fraternal year, Brother Cream stated Not just reclaim you, we want to RETAIN you is the goal this fraternal year B. Brother Cream enthusiastically announced the great time had at the Rowan tailgate event and of the upcoming Founders Day in Atlantic City, the Super-bowl party in February and the 5/11 Polemarch Reception 5. Founders Day- Brother Erik Burrell (Brother Larry McSeed presented in the absence of Brother Burrell) A. January 21, 2018, Harrah s Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration $100. Special room rates available, must be registered for the event to be eligible. Admission fee to The Pool will be 50% off for registered Brothers B. Brother Aaron Walton, interim President for Cheyney State University is the guest speaker 6. KCDC Report-Brother Reggie White presented in Brother Burrell s absence A. The 2017 African American Women s Achievement dinner was a huge success, it is the premier event of it s type in the region, Kappa Alpha Psi is the only greek letter association recognizing Black women. Thirteen women were honored. Media coverage by channel 6 ABC news during the 11:00pm hour that evening B. Brother Ben Jackson passed around a copy of the Philadelphia Tribune which had extensive coverage and pictures of the AAWA 3

4 C. KCDC meetings are scheduled for the 3 rd Saturday of the month at Red Hot & Blue, Rte 70 9:00am D. Working very closely with the chapter and Polemarch making sure the KCDC is aligned with the chapter 7. Pan-Hellenic Report- Brother Will Maddox A. Ronald McDonald House dinner cooking scheduled for Friday, November 16 th, 3:30pm B. Pan Hell Happy Hour scheduled for December 15, 5:30pm Grand Lux Café 8. HBCU Tour Report-Brother Billy Wright A. We will take a bus to Mercer County College on Sunday, November 12 th for the Malcolm Bernard HBCU Fair. Twenty-six students and 5 chaperones are confirmed B. 20 th Annual HBCU Tour is scheduled for April 3-4, 2018, Delaware State, Maryland Eastern-Shore, Norfolk State and Hampton will be visited. Cost per student not decided on yet Motion to adopt Committee reports, Motion made by Brother Willie Maddox, seconded by Brother Edgar Ward. Motion carries 8:32 pm Old Business 1. Church visitation scheduled for November 19 th to White Oak Baptist Church, Holland & Maple in Lindenwold, assemble at 10:45am. The Reverend is the father of 2 nd Vice Polemarch Eric Holmes. Attire is Crimson Blazers, red tie, white shirt, black pants or dark suit. $100 from the exchequer will be presented for the church youth program Brother Richard King reminded Brothers that chapter members have been doing this for 4-5 years WE are going to church together. 8:38 pm New Business 1. Brother Polemarch announced new chapter officers: MTA Director-James Foggie Jr., and Strategus Erik Burrell 8:39 pm For the Good of Kappa 1. History Moment-Brother Paul Harris presented the bio of a USA military hero in honor of Veterans Day. Brother Harris was respectful of Brother Polemarch s keen sense of USAF history. With pride, Brother Harris announced his promotion in the US Army to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (much applause for this honorable Achievement). Brother Harris spoke of a Brother born in 1920 in Pensacola, FL., graduated Tuskegee Institute with a BS degree in Physical Education in 1942 and entered the military as an aviator instructing the infamous Tuskegee Airmen. He received numerous medals in the Korean War, flew 78 combat missions in Vietnam and was known affectionately as Black Man & Robin. On September 4, 1975 this noble Kappa-man was promoted to the highest rank possible in the Air Force, Four Star General, the 1 st African American to be honored with this rank, the heralded General Daniel Chappie James, Jr. 2. Brother Polemarch presented the chapter reclamation folder complete with chapter cufflinks to reclaimed Brothers Paul Harris & Sherman King 4

5 3. Brother Polemarch announced we will continue our fellowship after the meeting at the Cooper House 4. Brother Nate Ford with regrets announced the passing of Brother Ryan Handy s mother, please keep the family in your prayers 5. Brother Willie Maddox announced the December 3rd AKA Jazz Brunch at Luciens Manor, cost is $65 6. Brother Horne proudly announced that his son Keith Horne II was inducted into the National Honor Society Motion to adjourn by Brother Herb Scott, seconded by Brother Richard King, motion passed 8:45 pm meeting adjourned 5

6 ROLL CALL Chapter Meeting, Friday, November 10, 2017 Polemarch Rich Horton X Strategus Erik Burrell X III 1 st Vice Larry X Lt. Stategus Polemarch McSeed 2 nd Vice Polemarch Erik Holmes X Nominating Chair Richard King X Keeper of Records William Wright X Board Member James Foggie X Asst. Keeper of Keith Horne X Board Erik Holmes X Records Member Keeper of Ben Jackson X Board Dr. Will X Exchequer Jr Member Maddox Asst. Keeper of Lincoln X Board Herb Scott X Exhequer Wilks III Member Historian Cameron Price 6

7 Chapter Meeting Friday, November 10, 2017 CHAPTER MEETING ATTENDANCE Brother Initial Brother Initial Alfred Fisher Kevin Johnson Andre Schwartz Kris Smith Arthur A. Davis Larry Chenault X Brejhan Doss X Lloyd Henderson Bryce Carmichael X Mark Whittaker X C Ronald Attaway Mark Brooks Chad King Melike Brown Claude Harris X Michael K. Wright Curtiss Johnson Paul Harris X Dereck Scott X Rayan North Donald Moore Reginald White Edward Harvard Richard Moto Edward Ward X Richard Williams Emmett E Primas Jr Ronald Thomas Eric Holmes Ronald Johnson Ernest Thrbak Roy Dawson (Chapter Life Member) Eugene Hyden Ryan Harrell Ernest Grice III X Sam Ballard Gregory Taylor Sean Brown Gregory Wilson X Sherman KIng X Irving Randolph Terrence Williams J. R. Brockman Thomas Munlyn X James Foggie Jr Tilgham Moore James G. Taylor II Tyrone Payton Joseph Frimpong X Vernon Moses James Swinton Vincent Cream X Jonathan Hardy Wayne Parker X John Wallace Jr William Cream Kenneth Miller Sr Yusef Joyner 7