Nupes Celebrate King's Dream, Prepare for Obama's Inauguration

On January 19th, Kappas and Kappa Leaguers in the Sacramento area participated in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day march. Starting at Sacramento City College, the brothers joined the other NPHC organizations on a 3.5 mile march past the State Capitol to the Sacramento Convention Center.

This day's march was special, as many participants came out to answer the national call to public service by Barack Obama, who would be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on the following day.

Thanks to all of the brothers who participated in the day's activities: George Blue, Ken Davis, Parrish Geary, Will Grey, Mark Havener, Chad Johnson, Claudel Kinnex, David Mack, Robert Matthews, Heyman Matlock, Rashad Parnell, Ed Sanders, Eric Walker, George Wells, Forrest Williams and Merrell Wilson!

Team Kappa Runs to Feed the Hungry

On Thanksgiving morning, the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi helped support those who need a hand. Brothers from Sacramento Alumni and Iota Beta joined a record crowd of more than 28,000 to support the Sacramento Food Bank's 15th annual "Run to Feed the Hungry", held on the campus of California State University, Sacramento and the neighborhood of East Sacramento.

Thanks to "Team Kappa"--Brothers Anthony Brockington, Ken Davis, Will Grey, Nick Jackson, Talib Murray, Stephen Nichols, Ed Sanders, BJ Snowden, and Torry Winn--for getting up early on a holiday morning to support the cause!

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Kappas Tailgate for 55th Annual Causeway Classic

On November 8th, the Brothers at Sac State and UC Davis hosted a pre-game tailgate party before the 55th Annual Causeway Classic football game between the Hornets and the Aggies. The game was the first Causeway Classic played at the newly built Aggie Stadium.

The Iota Beta (Sac State) and Iota Sigma (UC Davis) Chapters invited students from each campus, and extended the invitation to all Brothers in the Sacramento area, including alumni from Iota Beta and Iota Sigma.

Sacramento Alumni would like to thank Brothers Talib Murray and Nic Jackson of Iota Beta (Sac State) and Brother Wayne Lindsay of Iota Sigma (UC Davis) for extending hospitality and hosting a great event. Also, a special thanks to Brother Roger Warrick (Iota Beta, 1979) for holding down the grill!

Kappas Participate in HBCU activities

Sacramento hosted the Capitol City Football Classic from September 11-13. The weekend celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including a scholarship fundraiser, a step show, a college fair, and culminated with a football game and battle of the bands between Texas Southern University and Shaw University.

On Thursday, brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi attended the U-CAN Go To College Network's 20th Annual Scholarship, held in the Downtown Sheraton Grand Hotel. Among the brothers in attendance were Lyn Corbett, Cliff Jones, Walter Jones, Ed Lewis, Stephen Nichols, Ed Sanders, Reggie Sears, Sherod Thaxton, Roger Warrick, Frank Withrow and Leroy Worthy.

At Friday night's step show, the Nupes took home first place. Congratulations to Alex Baker--a recent graduate of Iota Beta (Sac State) and a Masters student at Nu Sigma (Cal State East Bay)--and his step team!

On Saturday, the brothers of Sacramento Alumni hosted a tailgate party prior to the football game and, once the game was over, the brothers of Roseville Alumni hosted a hospitality suite.

Thanks to all of the brothers who made sure that Kappa was well-represented this weekend; when we put our hearts into it, we can support education, win step shows, and have fun...all at the same time!

Sac Alumni begins Father/Daughter Tradition

By definition, a fraternity is an organization of men, and we tend to focus on the achievements of future generations of young men. However, Kappas recognize the value that women have on our lives and to society in general.

With this in mind, the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi want to be very intentional in recognizing and nurturing our daughters. On April 26th, the Saturday after national "Take our Daughters to Work Day", Sacramento Alumni hosted its first annual Father/Daughter Luncheon.

Held at Earl Grey Manor Tea Salon Nonpereil, brothers met for lunch and introduced their daughters to one another. Everyone had a good time; after the lunch, brothers had an opportunity to take advantage of all that historic Old Sacramento has to offer, including the museums, shops, and tours. Thanks to all of the dads and daughters who made it out to this inaugural event; we're really looking forward to next year!

Nupes Get Together for March Madness

On April 7th, brothers got together after work at Stonegrill and Bar to watch the Kansas University Jayhawks and the University of Memphis Tigers play for the 2008 NCAA men's basketball championship.

Kappas and their guests enjoyed good food & drink, and a great game, capped by a late three-point shot to send the game to overtime, where the Jayhawks were victorious.

Thanks to Brothers Lyn Corbett and Anthony Brockington for putting this event together; job well done!

Sacramento-Area Brothers Do Well at the 61st Western Province Council

On April 3rd through 6th, the Western Province held its 61st Council meeting in Los Angeles, and brothers from the Sacramento area were well-represented.

This year's Western Province Council was attended by nine brothers from Sacramento Alumni--Ken Davis, Lynn Greer, Will Grey, Stephen Nichols, Ed Sanders, Reggie Sears, BJ Snowden, Frank Withrow, and Leroy Worthy. Also in attendance were Brothers Larry Cook and Merrell Wilson from Roseville Alumni, and four brothers from the Iota Beta Chapter (Sacramento State).

The council began on Thursday with an initiation of 45 brothers into Kappa Alpha Psi, including Sacramento Alumni neophyte Stephen Nichols. Congratulations Brother Nichols!

When business sessions began on Friday morning, the chapter got to work. Brothers Davis, Grey, and Snowden represented the chapter as delegates, while Brother Greer manned the Kappa Golf Association's vendor booth to raise funds for the organizaiton's Guide Right program. Brother Davis co-chaired the Nominations Committee, and Brother Sears represented the chapter in the Resolutions Committee. Later that evening, Brother Sanders called the Council's public meeting to order, where community leaders were recognized for their achievements.

On Saturday, Brothers Davis, Grey, and Sanders chipped in to sponsor the Iota Beta brothers' attendance at the Kappa Foundation luncheon.

When the Achievement Commission presented awards at the closed banquet, Sacramento Alumni and its members did well. Brother Greer, Founder and Executive Director of the Kappa Golf Association, was presented with the Western Province's highest individual achievement honor for alumni members--the Randall C. Bacon Alumni Achievement Award--for his outstanding reclamation and community service achievements through the Golf Association.

Sacramento Alumni received the Edward D. Shelton Reclamation Award for the highest percentage of reclaimed brothers, and was given an honorable mention for the James O. Whaley Alumni Chapter Award, which was won for the third straight year by Phoenix Alumni, the reigning national chapter of the year.

At the end of the closed banquet, the Past Grand Polemarch Howard L. Tutman swore in the newly elected Province officers; Iota Beta Polemarch Talib Murray was elected Province Strategus, and Brother Sanders was re-elected to the Western Province Board of Directors.

Thanks to all of the Brothers who came together to put Sacramento's best foot forward at the 61st Western Province Council!

[Pictured in the photograph above (standing, left to right): Frank Withrow, Ken Davis, Ed Sanders, Will Grey; (seated, left to right): BJ Snowden, Reggie Sears, Lynn Greer]

2008 Scholarship Announced

The Sacramento Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is pleased to announce its 2008 scholarship for college-bound high school students.

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• attend a Sacramento-area high school
• retain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater
• attend a four-year university no later than February 15, 2009

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 2, 2008. For detailed requirements and to obtain an application, download the 2008 scholarship forms here.

Superbowl XLII Party

Nupes in the Sacramento area are getting together for a Superbowl party!

Even if the game is a blowout, you won't want to miss this; your contribution of no more than $10/person includes tri-tip, jambalaya, mac & cheese, green beans, sweet potato muffins, punch, sodas, and other libations!

Guests are welcome. Please visit the Superbowl Party Evite to RSVP for yourself and your guests. Details of the event, including the time and location, can be found there as well.

Kappas Help Fight Childhood Disease

Once again, Kappa Alpha Psi has made a commitment to assist St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its efforts to fight catastrophic childhood diseases.

St. Jude is one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of diseases in children. In addition to treating pediatric cancers, St. Jude has one of the largest pediatric sickle cell research and treatment programs in the world.

The first desegregated hospital in its region, no child is denied treatment at St. Jude based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.

The Sacramento Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has partnered with Faith Fellowship Community Church to collect a love offering for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Details of the event can be found below:

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Faith Fellowship Community Church
5937 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA
assemble at 10:00 am; service begins at 10:30 am

As a sign of unity, brothers are requested to wear a dark suit and a red tie to the service.

UPDATE: Working together, the Brothers and the congregation of Faith Fellowship Community Church raised $1,645.50 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thanks to everyone who participated in this worthy cause!

Nupes March at MLK Day

Kappas from the Sacramento-area gathered on the morning of January 21st, 2008 to join a crowd of 10,000 people and march from the Oak Park community center to the state capitol.

Brothers brought Kappa Leaguers, family members, and children from a group home to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work for civil rights.

Thanks to all the brothers who came out to make sure the Nupes made their mark: Dag Adane, Lyn Corbett, Herbert Earl, Darryl Jenkins, Claudele Kennix, David Mack, Rob Matthews, Heyman Matlock, James Reede, Ed Sanders, Robert Sublett, Forrest Williams, Johnathan Williams, and Merrell Wilson.

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Kappa 101

Do you think that you have what it takes to rise to a higher standard of achievement? Are you willing to defer your personal desires for a greater purpose?

Kappa Alpha Psi is interested in men who have:

• the disposition to live in close companionship with men of similar values,
• the wisdom to abide by the will of the majority without sacrificing individuality,
• the discretion to refrain from destructive criticism while seeking to remove the causes of such criticism,
• the acceptance of responsibility for any effort that moves the group forward,
• the desire to strive for, and ultimately achieve, excellence in everything they do,
• the commitment to train for leadership, and
• the resolution to give lifelong financial support and commitment to the maintenance and development of the Fraternity's programs and purposes.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in or if you would like to learn more, plan to attend the Sacramento Alumni Chapter's informational meeting:

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sacramento County Primary Care Facility
4600 Broadway, Sacramento, CA
2nd Floor Conference Room

Business attire is mandatory. For additional details, contact Membership Intake Chairman BJ Snowden at snowden76@gmail.com.