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

January 2016 Chapter Meeting

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold its January meeting on Thursday, January 21st in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 PM.

For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.

December 2015 Chapter Meeting

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold its December meeting on Thursday, December 17th in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 5:00 PM until 5:30 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 5:30 PM.

For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.

Westside Elementary School Fall Festival

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On October 29th, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni chapter volunteered with the Westside Elementary School at their annual Fall Festival. Chapter members helped run the basketball shootout activity, which was one of the many activities available at the Fall Festival. The free festival was well-attended by K-5 students, their families, and the surrounding community.

2015 November Chapter Meeting

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold it’s November meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM. The meeting will start promptly at 10:30 AM. Refreshments will be hosted by Coffey/Williams.

For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.

Henry Street Heritage Festival

Members of the Roanoke Alumni Chapter will be volunteering this Saturday, September 19th at the 26th Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival. The festival presents African American heritage through visual arts, crafts, cuisines, customs and merchandise. The event is from 12 noon until 10 PM, and features an evening line up with Tony Terry, Leela James, Vivian Green, Johnny Gill and now Kid ‘n Play.  Learn more at http://www.harrisonmuseum.com.

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2015 October Chapter Meeting

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold it’s October meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM. The meeting will start promptly at 10:30 AM. Refreshments will be hosted by Arnold/House.

For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.

C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference & Officers Workshop

The Eastern Province will host the 2015 C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference & Officers Workshop  Friday, November 13 – Sunday November 15, 2015. The theme: “Leadership Development and Social Action via 3.0 Methods.”

  • DATE:  Friday Nov 13 –  Sunday Nov 15, 2015
  • HOTEL:  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner * 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA 22102 * (703) 847-5000

REQUIRED ATTENDEES:  Polemarch, Vice Polemarch(s), Keeper of Records,
Keeper of Exchequer, MOIP & Guide Right Chairmen and Advisors

RECOMMENDED but not Required ATTENDEES: Brothers All

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2015 September Chapter Meeting

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold it’s September meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be hosted by Stuart/Bowles.

For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.

Annual Bo Terry Tennis Tournament

Please come out and support our annual “Bo Terry” Tennis Tournament on August 15 & 16, 2015. This college scholarship benefit is sponsored by the men of Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities.

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Roanoke Kappa Foundation Awards Two $1000 College Scholarships

On Sunday June 28, 2015, at 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Roanoke Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity proudly presented scholarships to local college bounds students Ja’land Robinson (Radford University) and Blake Barnes (Old Dominion University). Both Robinson and Barnes received a $1000 scholarship. The chapter would like to recognize and thank Cuz’s Autobody Repair for sponsoring one of the scholarships. The scholarship committee is chaired by Al Elliott. (Photograph by Brandon Keith)

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Stuart-Dillard Kappa Relays

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Stuart-Dillard Kappa Relays were held at William Fleming High School on Wednesday, March 25.  Middle Schools of Roanoke participated in the meet.  Approximately 200 student athletes (girls and boys) participated in Field Events and Relays.

The Roanoke Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has sponsored the Relays since the early 1970s Coach Sherley Stuart initiated the Relays and Coach Rudy Dillard (deceased) continued the Relay’s until his death.

Approximately, 200 students participated in the Track Meet, representing the Middle Schools of James Madison, Breckinridge, Lucy Addison, Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson.  Awards were presented to team members who placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the various relays and field events.  Students from each school were recognized for academic achievement.  Coaches from each school selected a male and female student to receive the plaques.  Jayda Mayson and Davidson Joseph, James Madison MS; Jataysha Beck and Sam Thompson, Breckingridge MS; Kameron Washington-Brown and Melvin C. Martinnez, Lucy Addison MS; Qryzma Kolenda and Nichlos Quarrles, Stonewall Jackson MS; and Destiny Mayo and Skylor Stallworth, Woodrow Wilson MS.
Lucy Addison MS was the overall meet winner capturing the Relays for both girls and boys.

The Roanoke Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity expresses its sincere appreciation of William Fleming High School Administration and staff, Roanoke Public School Administration and all parents and spectators who contributed to the success of this special event.

View full results from the 2015 Kappa Relays

Krimson & Kream Ball: April 11, 2015

Join the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter as we host our annual college scholarship fundraiser: the Krimson & Kream Ball.

Saturday, April 11, 2015
St. Elias Social Hall
4730 Cove Road
Roanoke, Virginia.

  • Semi-Formal Attire, No Sportswear. Over 21 only.
  • Door Prizes
  • Appetizers
  • Doors open 9PM – 1AM
  • $25
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Roanoke Kappa Relays: March 25, 2015

Please come and support the Roanoke (VA) Alumni chapter as we host our annual Kappa Relays on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 starting at 4:00 pm.

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2015 Kappa Conclave: New Orleans, LA

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When: August 11-16, 2015
Where: ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana  70130
United States
Contact: International Headquarters
Phone: 215-228-7184