The KPL Sphinx - September 2013 by Kerry G. Johnson

SEPTEMBER 2013

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THE KPL SPHINX KAPPA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD • WWW.APAKPL.ORG

Bro. Kerry G. Johnson, Associate Editor to The Sphinx - e-mail: caricatureKerry@verizon.net

In July, Kappa Phi Lambda held it’s annual summer cookout in Centennial Park. A fun and festive time was enjoyed by the Brothers, their families and friends.

Welcome to a new KPL year AKAS TO HONOR KAPPA PHI LAMBDA From Bro. Norris T. Jennings President, Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter

Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter has been selected to receive the Emerging Young Leader Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lambda Omega Chapter of Columbia, MD and its affiliate The Pearl Foundation, Inc. The chapter will receive the award for KPL’s contributions and vital work on behalf of the youth in Howard County.

From Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx

Brothers: I hope that you and your families enjoyed an active and adventurous summer break. Now it’s time to get back to the work of Alpha’s motto: “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend”. Once again, I look forward to providing our Kappa Phi Lambda Brotherhood and the Central Maryland region with informative news and articles that

involve and promote Alpha throughout our community. Since June was the chapter’s last meeting, I want to remind current and new Brothers of KPL of our newly-elected officers. The photo and positions can be found on Page 2. For submissions for future issues of The KPL Sphinx, my contact information is listed here: Bro. Kerry G. Johnson

email: caricaturekerry@verizon.net

From the KPL Financial Team

Brothers are encouraged to attend the “Celebrate Timeless Service to Howard County Awards Brunch” on Saturday October 12, 2013 from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Columbia Towne Center Hotel.

Kappa Phi Lambda will be collecting dues for the 2013-2014 fraternal year at the Sept. 14 chapter meeting. Please connect with a member of the KPL Financial Team to get updates of the amount of dues that needs to be paid as soon as possible.

Thanks to KPL Historian Bro. Charles I. Stokes, III and his team for submitting the application for the award. Brothers we can stand proud of our chapter and the service we provide to the community and youth.

n Financial Secretary....... Bro. Lionel J. Perron n Treasurer....................... Bro. James Craig Bailey If you have any questions, please contact the KPL Financial Team via e-mail: kplfinancialteam@gmail.com

KPL Meeting Details

Date: September 14, 2013 Location Johns Hopkins University. Applied Physics Laboratory Address: Repast: Meeting:

11100 Johns Hopkins Rd. Laurel, MD 20723 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Menu:

smoked chicken / brisket green beans, cole slaw cornbread / rolls apple bread pudding tea and lemonade

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Kemp *

Jones

Barrett

Johnson

Tilghman

Jennings

Jackson

Bailey

Perron

Taylor

Brooks

Franklin

BRO. CAP RELOCATES TO COLORADO

The KPL Leadership Officers n President.............................................. Norris T. Jennings

From Bro. Harry Evans, III

n Vice President...................................... Charles Franklin

Bro. Vu Cap and his family have relocated to Denver. This most likely will be a temporary move. KPL Brothers, please reach out to Bro. Cap and let him know that he will be greatly missed from this region. Bro. Cap is a former recording secretary of Kappa Phi Lambda.

n Recording Secretary........................... Sean Brooks n Corresponding Secretary................... John Taylor n Financial Secretary............................. Lionel J. Perron n Treasurer............................................. James Craig Bailey n Director of Membership Intake......... Brandon Tilghman n Chaplain............................................... James T. Jackson n Historian ............................................. Charles I. Stokes, III n Associate Editor to The Sphinx.......... Kerry G. Johnson n Sergeant-at-Arms................................ Evan Jones n Director of Education Activities........ Brandon Barrett * At the June 8 meeting, the new board was sworn into office by Bro. Dennis Kemp Sr. (far left), the former 25th Eastern Region Vice President and a past President of Kappa Phi Lambda.

The Parliamentarian’s Corner Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. uses Robert’s Rules of Order at chapter meetings. These widely-accepted procedures should ensure that all members of Kappa Phi Lambda have equal footing during discussion and debate. These processes also state that the majority rules when a vote is needed. The original book published in 1876 was called Pocket Manual for Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies. To find more information, visit this link: http://www.robertsrules.org/ Occasionally, in a means to “refresh” the Brotherhood of the Robert’s Rules of Order, the chapter’s appointed parliamentarian, Bro. Cecil G. Christian, Jr. will provide insight with a column, entitled: The Parliamentarian’s Corner _______________________________________________________ Reprinted from Sept. 3, 2011

Parliamentary law enables deliberative bodies (usually 12 or more individuals) meeting to determine in open discussion the action to be taken in the name of the entire organization. The body is to maintain order; transact business expeditiously; and maintain justice and courtesy to individuals, the majority, the minority, absentees and all of these together. Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter is a local assembly where persons are recorded on the rolls as voting members in good standing.

The Meeting Process

1. Call to Order: The president, after determining that a quorum is present, calls the meeting to order. 2. Opening: Invocation as prescribed by the chapter – Prayer. 3. Adopt the Agenda: This is accomplished by majority vote for each meeting. 4. Standard Order of Business: a. Reading and approval of minutes. Official record of all business transacted. b. Reports of officers and standing committees. The treasurer’s report is not acted upon by the chapter, but filed pending an audit.

c. Reports of special committees

d. Special orders

e. Unfinished business and general orders. f. New business: Members introduce any relative items of business.

g. Announcements

h. Program: Educational or entertainment, etc.

i. Adjournment: Declared by the president.

j. Closing: Singing of the fraternity hymn.

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Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter Committee Assignments, 2013-2014 There are plenty of opportunities to mix and mingle with other KPL Brothers by getting involved with a committee. Please look over the various committees and get connected with the Brother listed below: Project/Committee

Chairman *

Audit........................................................... Louis Hutt Awards........................................................ Evan Jones Bonnie Branch Middle School.................... Norris Jennings Boy Scouts................................................. Harold Burgess Christmas Party.......................................... Richard Shepard Cookout...................................................... Brandon Tilghman Cooper's Senior Assisted Group Home...... Tyrone Banks Day at The Races....................................... Harry Evans District Conference..................................... Charles Franklin Education................................................... Brandon Barrett Elections..................................................... Cecil Christian, Jr. Finance....................................................... Lionel Perron Craig Bailey Go To High School; Go To College............. (Open) IMDP........................................................... Brandon Tilghman March of Dimes.......................................... Vincent Harris Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast................ Donald Debnam Pan-Hellenic Council.................................. Da'Nall Wilmer Pi Theta Advisor......................................... Harry Evans Project Alpha.............................................. Walter Bryant Project Cornucopia..................................... David Campbell Public Relations.......................................... Kerry Johnson Reclamation............................................... Bowyer Freeman Ritual and Protocol..................................... David Raphael Social Committee....................................... Charles Stokes Valentine's Day Gala.................................. Norris Jennings Voter Registration....................................... (Open) Ways and Means........................................ Charles Franklin Website....................................................... Bruce Dorsey * NOTE: Name of chairperson is subject to change

Are you ready for some football?

The Kappa Phi Lambda social committee will be holding a NFL watch party!

Nottingham’s Tavern

http://www.nottinghams.net/index.php

8850 Stanford Blvd., Suite 110 Columbia, MD 21045 Phone: (410) 290-0077

RAVENS vs. Buffalo Bills Sunday September 29, 2013

Meet at 12:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. KPL will have a private, reserved area which will include food, drink specials, pool tables, arcade games, shuffle board, Wii (video games) for the kids, 50/50 raffle, half-time door prizes and WiFi for all the social media nuts. Tickets are $20 a person. Tickets will be sold online via PayPal and in person. This will be a family-friendly event. At the event, KPL will be holding a back-to-school drive. We’re asking attendees to please bring school supplies that will be donated to the Howard County Community Action Council’s Prepare for Success Initiative. Contact Bro. Charles (Chuck) Stokes or any member of the KPL social committee for more details..

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KPL BROTHERS AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE “I HAVE A DREAM”SPEECH Photos provided by Bro. Richard Alexander

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THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC.

KAPPA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

Present the 39th Annual

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. M E M O R I A L B R E A K F A S T Where Do We Go From Here?

Date: Sunday January 12, 2014 Location: Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244

Seating begins at 8 a.m. - The program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.

GUEST SPEAKER Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D. President of Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

Tickets:

Adults: $50

Children (under 12): $27

For info:

http://www.alphafoundationofhowardcounty.org/ Ernest Jackson - (410) 215-7803

Purchase tickets online at the website below, then pick up at the door.

The Breakfast serves as the major fundraiser for the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization

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