Saturday, May 30, 2009

4th Annual Black & White Gala


On June 20th, 2009 the Chester (PA) ALumni Chapter will be hosting our 4th Annual Black and White Gala at the Philadelphia Airport Renaissance Hotel located at 500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA. Hotel rooms have been secured at $115/room for those wishing to spend the evening.


Tickets for the evening are $60 each or $115 per couple. Tickets can be bought through the paypal link above.


For additional information please reach out to:


Chris Thompkins: 267.972.3183

Chris Ransome: 215.237.2860

Ola Ekundare: 215.783.0236


Monday, March 16, 2009

Kappa Konversation-Economic Opportunities
Chester High School Auditorium
March 28th, 2009

KAPPA ALPHA PSI’S CHESTER (PA) ALUMMI TO HOST ITS 2ND ANNUAL KAPPA KONVERSATION

Chester, PA – March 9, 2009 - The Chester (PA) Alumni Chapter of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity, Inc., is hosting KAPPA KONVERSATION in Pennsylvania’s oldest city, Chester, PA.

KAPPA KONVERSATION is a Town Hall Meeting that will focus on Contract and Employment Opportunities, as well as Public Services. In the last year, Delaware County received a Grant of 45 million dollars, from the State of PA. The County is planning the construction of a new Soccer Stadium, extension of the Commodore Barry Bridge and the Chester Waterfront Renovations, in Chester City. The Fiscal Disbursement of these Funds is a key part of this discussion.

The invited Panelists are: State Representative of the 159th District, Thaddeus Kirkland; the Chair of the Delaware County Commissioners, Linda Cartisano; the Delaware County Executive Director of Employment and Training, Francis J. Carey; and Delaware County’s District Attorney, G. Michael Green; and Chester City’s Mayor, Wendell Butler, Jr.

- The Moderator will be Dr. Donald Clark, Ph.D. Dr. Clark has served on over 25 Boards and Commissions during the past decade, the most recent 8 included: Incarcerated Women’s Advisory Board, Juvenile Justice Center of PA, National Center for Education in the Inner City, National Council on Educating Black Children, WITF (PBS Harrisburg) Advisory Committee.

The Town Hall Meeting will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2008 at Chester High School, 200 West 9th Street, with doors opening at 11am. The Meeting will run from 12 Noon through 3pm. Admission is free to the Public.

For more information: (267) 625-0031
CHESTER4SOACTION@AOL.COM

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Chester Alumni's Winter White Affair


Chester (PA) Alumni's Winter White Affair was the premier event of the year, Click here for pictures and be sure not to miss our next event

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

2008 Turkey Bowl Tournament Champions!!!



On Saturday November 29th, 2008, Chester Alumni hosted its first Annual Turkey Bowl Tournament. The tournament included teams from Philadelphia Alumni, Abington-Ambler Alumni and Chester Alumni Chapters. Chester Alumni defended its home turf under the direction of Coach "Pretty Ricky" Hunter. Recent Widener University graduate and MVP of the tournament is Chester Alumni's own Brother Orlando "OJ" Brown recording 1 interception for a touchdown, 4 knock downs, and a 50 yard punt return.

The Turkey Bowl Tournament Committee spearheaded by Brothers Stefan Roberts, Ricardo Hunter, and Terry Robertson would like to thank all the particpating chapters as well as our Chefs of the day, Brother Ted Hawkins, and Mrs. Robin Thompkins for such a nice spread of food.

Click here for additional pictures from the Turkey Bowl.

Palmer House Turkey Dinner

In conjunction with the Chester Inter-Greek Council (CIGC), the Brothers of Chester Alumni were on hand to serve the residents of the Palmer House Thanksgiving Dinner on November 22nd. The CIGC was also assisted by members of the Chester Alumni Guide Right Program, who know the importance of giving back to their community. Training for Leadership starts early!
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Chester Alumni Brothers with help from some of the Guide Right participants were able to brighten the holidays for 25 families in Chester. The chapter presented these families with baskets filled with ingredients to ensure each had a Thanksgiving Dinner. For more pictures Click here

Monday, November 3, 2008

Chester Alumni Celebrates Halloween in Style



The Brothers of Chester Alumni hosted its first annual halloween party at Reef Lounge on Friday October 31st. Thanks to all that made it out, and if you missed this event, make sure you don't miss the next one. Click here for additional pictures.