On the Cover

September 2009
Kappas Take Over DC
The 79th Grand Chapter Meeting review.

2009-2010 13
Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter
Officers
CRWLC ‘09
For the second time in as many years,
Polemarch Northern and East-Central Provinces
Malcolm Blount host joint conference.
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Vice Polemarch
Michael Dear Scholarship Luncheon
KSEF recognizes the academic achievements of select
First Vice Polemarch Pittsburgh students.
Michael Fussel 18
Keeper of Records Blakemore Gravesite Visit
Dr. Rex Crawley, PhD PAC honors founder Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore.

Asst. Keeper of Records 11

Prentess Washington
Rob Wilson goes 40/40
Keeper of Exchequer PAC’s Rob Wilson recognized as one of
Stanford White Pittsburgh 40 under 40.
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Asst. Keeper of Exchequer
Travelle Johnson The Kookout
The tradition continues with another day in
Strategus the park.
Andrew Turner 6
Lt. Strategus The Golf Tourney
Alfred Carl PAC scores an Eagle with their annual outing.
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Historian
George Lewis The Logo a No-Go ?
Reporter
The new PAC logo is a hit, but is it legal? 12
1stLt. Ben McClellan, US Army
Are you connected?
PAC is on the web, on e-mail, and on
Facebook, are you?
www.pittsburghkappa.com
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 Departments
Polemarch’s Message | 4

Upcoming Events | 7

Kollegiate Korner | 19

Around the Diamond | 20

The Kommunique is published monthly by the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Incorporated, P.O. Box 99395, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. This magazine may not be re-
produced in whole or in part without written permission of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter. The
Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Rex Crawley, PhD

Associate Editor
1stLt. Benjamin McClellan, US Army

Our Mission
The mission of The Kommunique is to inform the membership of the activities and positive
presence and impact of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter and Kappa Alpha Psi in our local com-
munity, particularly in the areas of scholarships, mentoring, and social and professional net-
working, all the while generating interest in continuing, re-establishing, and seeking active
membership in the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter.

Write to the Kommunique at

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B
rothers of the Pittsburgh
Alumni Chapter – Greetings!
Gentlemen the summer
months have come and gone
much too rapidly. If you did
not get enough summer heat,
get over it, time will not wait
for anyone. Some hot
weather days are still in the
forecast. You must move on
to the fall season and its many
activities like football. The
Steelers will be crowned again
in 2010.
We can however, take a brief
moment and delve into a little
nostalgia. The month of July
was good because of our an-
nual golf tournament. Brother
Carlisle and his team worked
diligently to put on another
nice affair and they were suc-
cessful. We also celebrated
the founding of the Pittsburgh
Alumni Chapter in July with a
visit to the grave site of Mar-
cus P Blakemore – about 18
brothers gathered and we had
Polemarch’s
Message
lunch at Simmie’s afterward.
Simmies’ restaurant has very
good food. We were all very
pleased with the fish and
chicken dinners and the sides.
The month of August brought
the 79th Grand Conclave in
Washington, DC. If you were
unable to take in even a small
part, just a few hours, you
missed a very good time. The
host Alumni and Undergradu-
ate chapters along with the
fraternity headquarters staff
and volunteers did an out-
standing job. See the short
piece “Through the Eyes of a
Delegate” for some conclave
details. The conclave kicked
off with the Golf Outing, the
Public meeting, the Under-
graduate luncheon, the Old
School Party, the Foundation
luncheon, the White Party, the
Closed Banquet and the Ball!
August also found Pittsburgh
Alumni closing out the month
with its annual Kook-Out &
Picnic at the Monroeville Com-
munity Park. The pavilion
could hold up to 125 people.
It looked bleak early but we
were fortunate that the rain
came early and was gone by 2
pm. The sun came out and
the temperature was very
comfortable. The food pro-
vided by Eugene Thomas of
Quik-It Chicken was excellent.
By my rough count we had
roughly 100 people, twice the
number we had in 2008, to
visit sometime throughout the
afternoon. The festivities went
until about 8 pm before shut-
ting down. Thanks to all the
brothers that came, brought
something or told somebody
about it – a job well done!
As usual, we will continue to
ask you to be an active partici-
pant in the process. The last
chapter meeting of this frater-
nal year will be held on Friday
September `18th at the Hill
House, 1908 Wylie Avenue.
Our repast will start around
6:15 pm. Please continue to
check your web site at
www.pittsburghkappa.com for
information – still a work in
progress. We are also devel-
oping a mail list-serve to better
communicate with you on a
timely basis. The project is
being spearheaded by our Re-
porter, Ben McClellan and Rex
Crawley. You will hear more in
the near future. Be safe, care-
ful and prayerful!
YITB,
Malcolm A. Blount
Polemarch
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The Kookout and support. It was good to see
some of the same faces as well
as new ones.
Hot dogs, hamburgers,
Everyone seemed
chicken, ribs, potato salad,
to have a good time
cornbread, baked beans, the
and great com-
list goes on. The spread was
ments about the
only second to the company at
festivities. Some of
this year’s Friends and Family
the new faces were
Kookout. For the second year
even out of town
in a row, Monroeville park
guests. They were
proved to be a great location
extremely im-
for the Pittsburgh Kappas’
pressed with the ef-
annual outing.
forts and hospitality of the
The early day’s weather may
chapter. Lt.Col. Ivan Moseley, of
have worried the weak-
Greensboro, NC
hearted, but by “I have to admit, you and a member of
the time things
Kappa’s put on a Omega Psi Phi
got started, the
sky was clear, good time.” Fraternity, was
one such guest.
and the temperature was
In town only for a military confer-
pleasantly warm. In the most
ence, Moseley, couldn’t turn
fashionable sense, guest ar-
down the invitation. “I have to
rived at 2:00pm or so, for the
admit, you Kappa’s put on a
noon start time. Quick-it
good time”, said Moseley, “Next
Chicken, a local caterer, pro-
time I’m in the area, I’m gonna
vided the food, and Rita’s Ice
have to look y’all up!”
The bar has been set high for
next year.

was on hand. Everyone came

in their best attire, especially
two lovely ladies of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority who coin-
cidentally donned the same
“one of a kind” shirt. Conclave
swag proved wonderful for
them.
A special thanks goes out to
the younger brothers of Beta
Epsilon for their attendance

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 Upcoming
Events
SEPTEMBER
8 - Board meeting. 6:30 pm, Hill House
10,11 - Lahla Hathaway Concert, August Wilson Ctr
12 - Kappa Round-up. 1:00pm, Brother TD’s house.
18 - General meeting. 7:00pm, Hill House
22 - KSEF Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Highmark
OCTOBER
2 - Challenge the Champions. 6:30pm, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
3 - African-American Heritage Parade. Noon, Mellon Arena
8-10 - C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference & MOIP. Perrysburg, OH
16 - General meeting. 7:00pm, Hill House

CRWLC ’09 school of leadership

training, and hence The
Charles Rodger Wilson
For the second year in a row, the Northern &
Leadership Conference
East Central Provinces will team up to co-
was born. The items
sponsor another C. Rodger Wilson Leader-
discussed today at
ship Conference, October 8-9, 2009 in
these meetings encom-
Perrysburg, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo. This
pass the curriculum
two (2) day conference will be held at the Hol-
brothers planned on
iday Inn French Quarter
being discussed. Plans were ultimately under-
Hotel. With such tremen-
way and the first undergraduate leadership
dous positive feedback
conference occurred in 1961. At the 62nd
after the success of the
Grand Chapter Meeting in Chicago in 1979,
2008 CRWLC, both
just a few weeks after the sudden and unex-
Provinces felt the need
pected death of C. Rodger Wilson, the Under-
to host another conference, only this time on
graduate Leadership Conference was
the Northern Province’s turf; Sort of like a
renamed the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership in
‘home &home’ series!
his honor.
The CRWLC is held annually in each province
to educate and train alumni and undergradu-
Registration for the CRWLC is $50 per
ates officers with professional aspects to ef-
brother.
fectively execute individual chapter
procedures. Simply put, the conference pre-
The Holiday Inn French Quarter is
pares the leaders of tomorrow for achieve-
located at 10630 Fremont Pike
ment, whether that is in the fraternity, job, or
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
community. The theme “Training for Leader-
For reservations call (419) 874-3111.
ship” had been used to describe the goals of
Rooms are $80 per night.
the fraternity, thus by 1957 the membership
wanted the theme to be implemented. The im-
For more info, contact
plementation came from Grand Polemarch C.
CRWLC Chairman, Mike McLendon at
Rodger Wilson that a national program in the
benupe@aol.com or (412) 389-0170
undergraduate interest includes a formalized

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 Pittsburgh
Afro-American
Heritage Day
Parade

October 3rd, 2009

Seeking volunteers for

a
Habitat for Humanity
Lot Maintenance
Project.

All interested contact:

Ben McClellan
benjamin.mcclellan@gmail.com

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 Join us for an intimate evening with

Mike Tomlin,
Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"Personal Perspectives on
Leadership and Family"

@ The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

October 2nd, 2009 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Learn about Coach Tomlin's personal journey

to becoming a leader and the importance of family.

Watch exclusive footage from Super Bowl XLIII winning season and
mingle with Coach Tomlin throughout the evening

Enjoy the 2009 Artist of the Year exhibit featuring Tim Kaulen

Heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and open bar

Live music throughout the center for the Arts:

Jazz pianist, Brett Williams and friends.
Vocalists from the Bach Choir.

Please call 412.665.0600 with any questions

or email info@everychildinc.org

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Pittsburgh Pan Hellenic Community Days
The Brothers of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter participated in the annual Pittsburgh Pan Hellenic
Council Community Days Celebration in Pittsburgh PA on Saturday June 27, 2009.
Divine 9 Greek-letter organizations provided enter-
tainment and gifts for local children and their families.
The event represents one of several events sponsored
by the Pittsburgh Pan Hellenic Council.
Brother Will Motely is the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter
Kappa representative.

Grand Polemarch -- ensuring our fraternity national committees such as our

continues to grow and National Guide Right and Social
Announces being a leader in the hun- Action. Grand Polemarch Mur-
Appointment of dreds of communities it ray called the appointment vital
serves is his top priority.” to the fraternity’s continued orga-
Director of Project nizational effectiveness and said,
Development Brother Fields’ responsibili- “It is important that there be a co-
ties will include supervision ordinated, streamlined approach
In keeping with his commitment to and development of all proj- so that we can maximize our
enhance the services and initiatives ects coordinated through work and community contribu-
of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., International Headquarters. tions.”
Grand Polemarch One of his primary projects
Dwayne M. Murray, will be direct- Currently Brother Fields is a Na-
Esq. announces the ing the cre- tional Independent Sales Con-
appointment of Brother ation of the tractor, representing several
William H. “Bill” Fields Kappa Trail Fortune 500 companies in the In-
II to the position of, Initiative for dustrial and OEM field and will
“Director of Project De- the Centen- celebrate his thirtieth (30th)
velopment” to expand nial Program Kappa Anniversary next year, as
and coordinate newly for the a 1980 initiate through the
created specialty and “100th An- Gamma Tau our Kent State Uni-
long-term projects as niversary versity Chapter, where he also
well as mandated pro- Grand Chap- served as the Junior Vice Pole-
grams initiated and maintained by ter Meeting” in 2011. march of the East Central
the Grand Chapter and International Brother Fields was quoted Province.
Headquarters. in saying, “My family and I
am so very excited about
Brother Bill Fields, who served six the opportunity given to me
years as the Polemarch of the East by our Grand Polemarch, I
Central Province, was appointed to will continue to try and be
his new position effective immedi- modest in my speech, but
ately. “Brother Fields is a true Kappa exceed in my actions!”
Man,” Brother Murray said. “He has For more info contact:
shown this throughout his Kappa life. Brother Fields will also co- Michael McLendon
Bill has served on all levels of the ordinate efforts to enhance
(412) 795-3330
fraternity with one common objective existing national programs
that are based in various

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 Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter
Commemorates Chapter Charting with Graveside
Ceremony
On Saturday July 18, 2009 the Pitts-
burgh Alumni
Chapter visited
the graveside of
Founder Marcus
P. Blakemore to
reflect on his
life, legacy and
founding of the
Pittsburgh
Alumni Chap-
ter.The Pitts-
burgh Alumni Chapter was Out of
chartered on July 22, 1922. the
The service was held at 10am and night
included reflections and thoughts that
from Brothers including special
words from Polemarch Malcolm covers
Blount, Vice Polemarch Mike Dear, me,
recitation of Invictus by Brother Ted
Jordan and reading of the words of black
Byron K as a pit
Armstrong
by Brother from
George pole to
Lewis. The
celebration pole, I
was con- thank
cluded with Marcus Peter Blakemore (1889-1959), born in
brunch at Franklin, Indiana in 1889, attended common
what-
Simmie’s an and high schools in Anderson, Indiana. He ever
African was graduated from High School in 1909 and
American owned and operated entered the University of Indiana the follow- gods
restaurant in Pittsburgh PA. ing year. After leaving the University, he or- may
ganized the Electric Engineering Company, be, for
which he operated until he enlisted in World
War I. He later entered the Dental School of my
the University of Pittsburgh, from which he uncon-
was graduated in 1923. At the time of his
death in October 1959, he was residing in quer-
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he main- able
tained his practice of dentistry.
soul
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Logo a No-Go?
The deci-
sion was
Many alumni chapters of Kappa Alpha
made, and
Psi have created local chapter logos (like
unfortu-
Stone Mountain, Detroit, and College
nately Steel
Park, to name a few). These logos are
decided that it was not in its
found all over website, letterheads, and
best interest to allow our use and modifi-
even on hats and tees. The Pittsburgh
cation of the logo.
Alumni Chapter, not to be outdone, also
Several other design ideas have been of-
created a logo. This logo, was well re-
fered, but the appeal of any new design is
ceived, by the
overshadowed by the blow dealt by Steel,
many members that
which makes acceptance of a new design,
saw it. Eventually,
slow and difficult. The PAC is literally, back at
the question was
the drawing boards.
posed “Can we use
it?” This issue was
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the Steelers. No team is more embraced
by its host city, than the Steelers are by 
the city of Pittsburgh. So goes too that
no logo is more representative of the city Other possible logo ideas
of Pitts- Thank you for contacting us regarding your interest in incorporating our
burgh. SteelMark into a new logo for the Pittsburgh Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity. Having given the matter due consideration, we regret that we
cannot consent to the proposed logo, and respectfully ask that you not
In an effort adopt it.
to operate
“above the The SteelMark is probably our most valuable asset, because of its recogni-
tion locally and throughout the Americas and the goodwill it engenders for
board” and our association. Our SteelMark has gained and maintained the recognition
avoid any it enjoys as a result of our adherence to established practices for the use
issues with and protection of trademarks. Foremost among those practices is our
commitment not to permit it to be altered from its official forms. To allow
copyright the use of altered logos would dilute the SteelMark's distinctive character
infringe- and commercial impression, and thus undermine its effectiveness as a
ment (Playboy...), permission was goodwill ambassador for steel and the steel industry.

sought. The Steelers, do not own their
logo, but rather the NFL does. An inquiry
posed to both the Steelers organization
and the NFL were non-productive. As
stated before, the Steeler logo is actually
an adaptation of the Steelmark. US
Steel/ AISI was contacted. After explain-
ing the intent, and providing a sample of
the logo.The issued was referred to the
We do truly regret that we are unable to honor this request of your es-
teemed organization, but we are sure you understand that we must protect
and preserve this valuable mark. We again thank you for consulting us be-
fore adopting the proposed logo. We are certain that you will find a logo
that will become as important for you as our SteelMark is for us.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth W. Vago
Sr. Director, Communications
Administrator, Trademarks Program
American Iron and Steel Institute

legal department for review.

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 Are you connected? touched.
The PAC has improved its internal communication
as well. A collaboration group has been established
Recently, the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter
under Google. The group allows for many team
(PAC) has taken several steps to be-
building tools, but the greatest benefit to the PAC
come more informative and responsive.
has been the electronic mailing list. Before, e-mail
In addition to the website, pitts-
was sent out via large, sometimes in accurate, distri-
burghkappa.com, sev-
bution lists. Depending on who sent
eral communication "There is just so the e-mail out, and what distribution
tools are now being
list was used, information would miss
used. The word is now much information
some members, or in some cases
quick to get out and will out there on Face-
members would receive the same
reach all the intended
book!" mailing more than once. Now one
recipients.
email address (pittkappa@google-
"There is just so much
groups.com) will reach every member registered on
information out there on Facebook!" says
the list. Registration is easy, and maintenance of the
George Lewis about using facebook.
list is significantly improved. An added plus is that
Now there is more information. In a bold
an archive of all emails sent will be maintained on
move, Facebook (www.facebook.com),
the group site. "This represents
the popular
culture change and we all know
social net-
how Nupes feel about change"
working site,
says Dr. Rex Crawley, but admits
hosts the fan
that "it is easier to use."
page of the
PAC. This interactive face of the PAC al-
lows people to become a "fan" of PAC,
and suggest the page to other people in
the their personal network. This concept
was recently tested with the Friends and
Family Kook-Out. Several Facebook
users were able to be-
come fans, and invite
other Facebook users
to the event. After the
event, a few pictures
were posted and pho-
tos were tagged. Tagged photos go to
the tagged person's "wall", and further
exposure of the event, the page,and the
chapter is gained.
The Soul Pitt (www.thesoulpitt.com), an
e-zine dedicated to the Black community
in the Pittsburgh area,
is the next major step in an aggressivity
communications plan. The SoulPitt
boasts several thousand visits per day.
Using the established local network that
this site has discovered and cultivated,
PAC can reach, in its own backyard, peo-
ple that otherwise would have gone un-

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Kappas
Kappas
take
take
over
over
D.C.
D.C.

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 Through the Eyes lic meeting Tuesday evening, operating committees as the
the Undergraduate luncheon chairman. In political speak, the
of a on Wednesday, and the old “chairmanship” means power.
Delegate school party
Wednesday night. Your delegates
The Foundation made all of the
Your official registered dele-
luncheon on Thurs- business meetings
gates to the 79th Conclave in
day was a tremen- except the
Washington, DC were Brothers
dous success. The Wednesday morn-
Mike Phillips (the Godfather)
Grand Polemarch ing session. As
and Malcolm Blount with
took the liberty to previously stated,
Brother Mike Dear (the Dear-
call out the brothers we did not arrive
Man) as the alternate. The
at the luncheon to in DC until around
Godfather, the Dear-Man and
donate more to the 4 pm on Wednes-
yours truly headed out of the
foundation. The day. We wasted
Burgh about 11:00 a.m. on
brothers did as no time immersing
Wednesday morning, Brother
$40+ thousand dol- ourselves into the
Dear was the driver. We arrived
lars was raised. activities there-
in DC around 4 pm and headed
The White Party on after. Believe me,
straight for the host hotel.
Thursday night was a scream. getting up early the next morn-
None of the three of us had
I know I have several dress ing after socializing late into the
reservations at the host hotel,
shirts in my closet that were night before is tough. The kook-
although we were not far away.
longer than some of the out held on the Howard Univer-
Having gone to every conclave
dresses the “fine ladies” of DC sity campus quadrangle was
since Atlanta, I now realize the
were wearing at the White another hit. If you were looking
best place to be
party. The Friday for Kappa paraphernalia, you
is at the host
evening Closed were in the right place the ven-
hotel if you can
Banquet was a dors had it all; cash or credit
afford it. You
big hit, the food card could get you a load of
can change
was good and stuff.
clothes as often
the keynote
as necessary,
speaker, Missis- My last thought - In my opinion
take a short nap
sippi democratic one of the truly significant bene-
when conven-
representative fits of (among many) the con-
ient and observe
Bennie Thomp- clave is that it brings together
all of the com-
son was out- brothers from all parts of the
ings and goings
standing and country in a true spirit of friend-
of all the people,
straightforward in ship. Brothers see each other
at least figura-
his commentary. and it seems like a magical
tively anyway.
He spoke about cloud appears – they are swept
There was much
our federal gov- back into the “euphoric good old
to observe and
ernment and the days” when life was good, sim-
enjoy. Some-
buzz around the ple and fun all the time. Their
one had to be
new president eyes sparkle, the smiles
the voice of rea-
and his adminis- brighten, the backs straighten,
son and calm and yours truly
tration. He mentioned there the handshakes are strong and
had to fill the bill.
were about a half dozen the memories are all good. I
brothers having been elected saw this spirit many times over
The conclave started with the
to office and were now in at the conclave.
golf outing on Monday, the Pub-
place to be heads of various

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In case you missed it... tainment, the Grand Chapter Meeting
also provided fraternity members an op-
portunity to celebrate outstanding
Thousands of Kappa Alpha Psi broth-
youths through the Student of the Year
ers converged on the District for The
Competition. The event encompasses
79th Grand Chapter Meeting, Con-
six areas the fraternity believes critical
clave. Brother Mayor Adrian Fenty
to success – scholarship, com-
opened his city, and the
munity involvement, talent,
Washington, D.C. Alumni
poise and appearance, model
Chapter hosted, by all
chapter operation and career
accounts, an excellent
preparation. Each province
series of events.
sponsors a pageant during its
council and the winners of
This week-long meeting
these competitions vie for the
featured a plethora of
national title.
events. Those in atten-
dance enjoyed festivities
The countdown to the frater-
that had begun Sunday
nity's 100 year anniversary, and the next
morning on the campus of Howard
Grand Chapter Meeting has begun, as
University, and continued with golf
Kappa Alpha Psi will return to Blooming-
outings, Kappa Fitness Walks, lunch-
ton, Indiana and the campus of Indiana
eons, economic business summits
University. If this year's event is any indi-
and seminars each weekday. The
nights were filled with special pro-
grams, dinners, concerts and recep-
tions.

Job and health fairs, a Literacy Café,

family outings, a basketball clinic and
a Kappa Kwiz
Bowl were ele-
ments of daytime
agendas, while a
White Linen Party, a
Throwback Party; a
Conclave Step
Show; late night
"Kode Red" and
cation of the level of excitement and the
"Nupes in the City" gatherings; Jazz
number of people, start making your
and Blues Cruises; an undergraduate
plans now!
"So Fresh, So Klean" gathering;
"Comedy Night"; and a Grand Chap-
ter Ball were
among the many
memorable
evening social ac-
tivities.

In addition to step
shows and enter-

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 The Golf Tourney
On July 11 close to 100 Kappa
supporters gathered at the Butler’s
Golf Course to compete in the an-
nual Kappa Golf Tournament.
Brothers from near and far partici-
pated in the tournament with repre-
sentation from community and
corporate groups from around the
city.
In its 24th year of existence, the
event attracted corporate sponsor-
ships from Bay Valley Foods, High-
mark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, PNC
Financial Services, A-Automotive
Inc, Mike Dear State Farm Agency,
Parente Randolph, Dupree Finan-
cial Services, Eric S. Morris State
Farm Agency, JRL Enterprises,
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Iota Phi
Chapter, Deloitte Consulting and
HJ Heinz Company.

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The KSEF Scholarship Luncheon
Under the leadership of Dr. Rex L. Crawley, (Board President) the KSEF
hosted its annual scholarship Luncheon on June 6, 2009 at the Holiday Inn
Select in Oakland PA. With over 150 Brothers
and guests in attendance, the luncheon featured
keynote speaker Brother, Alex Johnson who is
the President of the Community College of Al-
legheny County, the largest community college
system in Pennsylvania, who delivered a timely
and motivating speech. The highlight of the after-
noon was the awarding of over $160,000 in
scholarships including two four
year, full academic scholar-
ships valued at over 80K each (Presidential Scholarships).

The foundation announced and introduced the naming of

two special awards, The Marcus P. Blakemore Undergradu-
ate Award ($1000) designated for an undergraduate Kappa
of high achievement and the Thomas A. Motley Award
($3000) the Foundation’s top financial award presented to a
worthy African American male high school senior, the Motley
award winner also received a Dell Laptop compliments of
Dell and Brother Kevin Clarke of the Baltimore Alumni Chap-
ter. Proceeds from the red jacket affair help fund the scholarship endowment
fund. 2009 recipients include: Jasmine Smith (Presidential Scholarship),
Krisohonna Williams (Presidential Scholar-
ship), Andre Shrock (Thomas A. Motley KSEF is the philanthropic not-for-profit, 501
Award), Quinn Johnson, and Erik Robinson. (c)3 arm of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter. The
primary goal of the organization is to provide
financial support to African American men
interested in pursuing higher education
opportunities. In addition the foundation pro-
vides philanthropic support to organizations in
the Pittsburgh community and beyond.

KSEF is currently accepting nominations for

board membership (self nominations
accepted). KSEF board membership is open to
men interested in furthering the philanthropic
cause(s) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity inc.
Letters of nominations should include a
resume, a statement of interest and be for-
warded to Rex L. Crawley, PhD., Board
President, Crawley@rmu.edu no later than
September 18, 2009.

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 As Polemarch of the Beta Epsilon
Chapter here at the University of
Pittsburgh I’d like to first thank you
for the show of support at our last
few events. Beta Epsilon has
planned well for this coming year
and as a result have high expecta-
tions about the fall programs. After
talking with a few Alumni brothers
we've decided to try to bridge the
gap between Undergrad and Alumni.
We as a chapter look forward to
working closely with you in the up-
coming year. As you may know
every academic year each fraternity
and sorority has their week of
events. Kappa week is scheduled
for September 13-19. Hope to see you out…

YITB,
Anthony Lyas
Polemarch of Beta Epsilon

KAPPA WEEK
Sept 13 Church with the Kappa’s @ Macedonia Baptist Church
Sept 14 I Got Plenty Money (Greek Leaders Against Debt) William Pitt Union 548
Sept 15 Are You Smarter than a Kappa Man? Public Health G23 (Game Show Style)
Sept 16 Meet the Greeks Kurtzman Room – Information Session about BGLO's.
Sept 17 Enter with Kaution - Relationship Forum.
Sept 18 Fight Klub - Nordy's Place (William Pitt Union) *** Hosted by
Pittsburgh’s Best J Cruz Freestyle Battle and
"Swag Like a Kappa Man Shimmy Competition",
where imitation is the best flattery. The ladies who imitates that shimmy best go
home with a prize.
Sept 19 Kappa Alpha Psi Swag Check – Party Dreams Night Club (Strip District)

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Around the Diamond at Robert Morris University. His of all of this years winners at
new responsibilities will include www.40under40pittsburgh.org.
oversight over academic pro-
As Pretty as a grams and support for
curricular and organiza-
Picture... tional advancement. Con- “Even though awards
Brother Travelle D. Johnson mar- currently, Crawley was
ried Tamara Whiting on August 1, appointed by the Presi-
are not the reason that
dent of the University to you do what you do, it
the Chair the University
Diversity Council which
feels great to know that
manages institutional eq- someone appreciates
uity for the university.
your work.”

And the winner is... Certified!

Brother Rob Wilson has been Brother William Motley has
selected to the 2009 group of gained Planning and Scheduling
Pittsburgh’s 40 Professional (PSP) certifica-
2009 at the Grey Rock Mansion
Under 40! De- tion. The rigorous four part
in Baltimore, MD. The wedding
veloped by examination is designed to
was attended bymore than 120
Pittsburgh Mag- recognize specialists who
guest. The two honeymooned in
azine and Pitts- meet a demanding set of
Negril, Jamaica. Travelle at-
burgh Urban planning and scheduling cri-
tended Savannah State Univer-
Magnet Project, teria as well as, experience,
sity and is an Fall 2006 initiate of
40 Under 40 education and ethical qualifi-
Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc Kansas City
recognizes 40 cations. The PSP require-
Alumni Chapter. Tamara re-
talented individ- ments have been
ceived her undergraduate degree
uals under the age of 40 who established to reflect the sophis-
from Slippery Rock University
are making a positive impact on tication of individuals in today's
and a Masters degree from
the region’s development. planning and scheduling industry
Robert Morris University. She is
and to fairly measure their
a Fall 2003 initiate of the Alpha
“Even though awards are not knowl-
Alpha Omega Gradu-
the reason that you edge, ex-
ate Chapter of Alpha
do what you do, it perience
Kappa Alpha Sorority,
feels great to know and best
Inc.
that someone appre- manage-
ciates your work.” ment
The couple reside in
practices.
the Brighton Heights
The 40 winners will
area of the city of
be guests of honor at Brother
Pittsburgh.
a celebration on Fri- Motley is
day, November 6 a project consultant with the
Movin on up... from 6:00 to 10:00 Duggan Rhodes Group.
Brother Rex L. Craw- p.m. at the August
ley was recently pro- Wilson Center. You
moted to Assistant can check out the list
Dean of the School of Communi-
cation and Information Systems .... in every field of human endeavor
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