Chester Alumni

2009-10-11T19:56:00.003-04:00

A Beautiful Scarlet Night

The Brothers of Chester (PA) Alumni Chapter would like to thank all that were able to make it out to our Scarlet Night fashion show and party. We would also like to thank designer Orlando Caquias and our sponsors for all their hardwork and contributions to the evening. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

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2009-08-24T22:25:00.005-04:00

Annual Krab Feast

On August 15th, 2009, the chapter hosted its Annual Krab Feast at Upland Park in Chester, PA. Chaired by Brothers David Frisbey and Rick Slater the afternoon was full of great food and drinks. Friends and family enjoyed themselves throughout the day. Click here for pictures

2009-07-19T15:56:00.008-04:00

Chester (PA) Alumni Hosts 1st Annual Ride for the Children

The Brothers of Chester Alumni hosted the 1st Annual Ride for the Children, a motorcycle and automobile ride/drive to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Organized by Brothers Montez Hill, Derek Syres, and TJ Morrison, the event was able to raise over $1000 for St. Judes. The organizers would like to thank ALL those that sponsored and supported this worthy event, and look forward to making it bigger and better next year.

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2009-05-30T10:58:00.005-04:00

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

2009-03-16T21:24:00.007-04:00

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

2008-12-30T10:01:00.017-05:00

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

2008-12-03T22:23:00.004-05:00

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.

2008-12-03T22:16:00.002-05:00

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!

2008-12-03T22:03:00.005-05:00

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

2008-11-03T21:13:00.007-05:00

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.

2008-10-28T21:10:00.004-04:00

Chester Alumni receives Recognition

Pastor Herbert Coe and the Congregation of St. Daniels United Methodist Church recognized the Brothers of Chester Alumni for the work that the chapter has and continues to do with the youth of Chester. Polemarch Olakunle Ekundare received the award on behalf of the chapter.

Congratulations Brothers!

Chester Alumni Celebrates 20 years

2008-09-03T22:14:00.000-04:00

Chester (PA) Alumni Chapter celebrated its 20th Anniversary on June 21st, 2008 at Harrah's Chester Casino. Brothers and guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining and dancing. The Chester Alumni Foundation also hosted a silent auction during the evening, of which the proceeds benefited the Chester Alumni Scholarship Fund. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the first ever Chester Alumni Lifetime Award to Terrance Bowman for his tireless work within Chester Alumni and the City of Chester. Terrance exemplifies everything it means to be a Kappa, and we are proud that he is a member of our chapter.

Congratulations Brothers and keep up the excellent work!