The National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Online Newsletter

SUMMER EDITION: JULY 2015

NATIONAL SILHOUETTES OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

THE NATIONAL SILHOUETTES NEWSLETTER

Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey National Silhouettes President

FEATURED INTERVIEW WITH: Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

IN THIS ISSUE: News Around the Provinces

GREETINGS SILHOUETTES: All roads lead to the gathering of Silhouettes at the 46th National Silhouettes Conference held during the 82nd Grand Chapter Conclave of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As we convene in the fabulous city of New Orleans, August 11-16, 2015 to conduct the business of the National Silhouettes, the New Orleans Silhouettes are putting out the red carpet in the style of gracious southwestern hospitality. Silhouettes, join us for the opportunity to network, and enjoy together, the beautiful sights and sounds of New Orleans, a city on the move, continuing to re-build and shape its future.

Congratulations New Orleans Sister Silhouettes for shaping plans into reality with your steadfast “yes we can” motto, stellar efforts of support, sharing of your expertise, time and talents, and many hours of working tirelessly to ensure the success of meetings and planned activities; for the enjoyment of conference attendees. I am extremely pleased, and excited that over 200 Silhouettes have registered for the conference. Silhouettes, our call to action is to have chapter representation from among all 12 provincial areas. Join us for a memorable NOLA Experience.

The mission of the Silhouettes is to raise the bar on service and support to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As we work toward fulfilling our mission, the business sessions will cover revision of the National Silhouettes Bylaws, new ideas, and key strategies to shape our work. Many social and cultural activities will be available including a variety of exciting cultural tours of the city. Please note Registration for tours is separate from the general registration. For registration and tour information, please go to the National Silhouettes website, www.kapsilhouettes.org. Make plans today to register. Pertinent information for delegates is available on the website page, For Members Only.

As I travel around the Provinces, I continue to be amazed and overjoyed by the implementation of many substantive community service projects in the 12 Provincial areas featured in this issue of the National Silhouettes Newsletter. It is indeed, strategic movement towards our mission as the Auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi. In moving forward, let us continue to focus on ♦ expansion and use of technology; ♦ support of widows; ♦ chartering and re-activating chapters for membership growth; and ♦commitment to increase the National Silhouettes financial support to the Kappa Foundation. Together we can achieve these benchmarks as we connect, engage, and raise the bar on service and support to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi. In this special summer issue of the National Silhouettes Newsletter, our Online Editor Andria Daniels continues our collaborative efforts to highlight a featured article with members of the fraternity’s administration. I am very pleased to share in this issue an interview with Thomas L. Battles Jr. - Senior Vice Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Silhouettes thank you for your sisterly, and inspiring spirit of support that grounds our efforts and initiatives. It is an honor to serve as your National President. I treasure your many acts of kindness; and most of all, your commitment and dedicated service and support as Silhouettes, making a difference.

Experience NOLA – See you at the 46th National Silhouettes Conference.

Peace and Blessings,

Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey National President

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The Grand Chapter

 TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP SINCE 1911

Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

July 1, 2015 Jacquelene Sharp Massey President, National Silhouettes c/o Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. International Headquarters 2322-24 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 Dear President Massey: With a little over a month before the 82nd Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in August 2015, Geraldine and I send you greetings on your 46th National Silhouette Conference. Please allow me to also congratulate the New Orleans (LA) Silhouettes on hosting this meeting. I know that as we take care of Kappa’s business in New Orleans, our wives will be as diligent about the work of the National Silhouettes with meetings, workshops, and of course the fun activities that are planned.

Silhouettes have always been an integral part of every Kappa man and our business long before the formal National Silhouettes were founded and have continued in that vein by working side-by-side with the Fraternity in community service projects, Kappa Foundation support both nationally and on the local level, and lending your husbands to our National Guide Right Program as youth mentors. I’m also excited about your reconnecting with the former First Lady of Kappa Alpha Psi, Murial Gumbs as you begin preparing for your anniversary celebration. As you know Past Grand Polemarch Dr. Oliver Gumbs was very instrumental in reorganizing our Silhouettes nationally. Going forward, we appreciate the support already given and ask for continued collaboration not only with our Guide Right and Kappa League Programs but new initiatives like Healthy Kappas-Healthy Communities, Political Action and Civic Engagement, Social Action, and Senior Kappas and Widows of Kappas initiatives. Nothing is more important to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity than the work that our Silhouettes do in support of our fraternity, as well as what they do in their own right to make a difference in the communities we serve.

The Brothers are looking forward to a great turnout at our 82nd Grand Chapter Meeting in New Orleans as our beautiful Silhouettes join us as we continue our journey into our next hundred years and continue to make you proud to be Silhouettes. May God bless you and all Silhouettes as you prepare to converge on New Orleans.

Sincerely,

Thomas L. Battles Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

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Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Interview

I had the pleasure of interviewing Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. who is a candidate for the 33rd Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Article by Silhouette Andria S. Daniels

1) If you are elected as the 33rd Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. how will you partner with the Silhouettes to increase Silhouette awareness in the fraternity that can in turn assist with increasing our membership?

TLB: First I would like to thank you for this opportunity to share this time to talk about the Silhouettes.

Silhouettes are very important to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. as you are our support as well as wives and widows of this great organization. I would like to encourage brothers to involve the Silhouettes more in our International marquee programs. This will assist the fraternity in more exposure and involvement in our communities. Secondly, I would encourage brothers to expand where possible and appropriate the creation of more Silhouette chapters. I will do my best to increase marketing of the Silhouettes and promote the value of what Silhouettes bring to the fraternity.

2) As a National Organization that was established as the official auxiliary of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., what is your vision on how the Silhouettes can continue to be a support and an asset to the fraternity?

TLB: I believe as a national organization Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. should be doing more in our communities in areas like Social Action and Guide Right. I believe we have a talented organization among our Silhouettes, Senior Kappas and brothers who have additional time to participate in such programs. We should honor and garner more participation from our Silhouette widows. I am completely supportive of ensuring that Silhouette widows continue to participate in Sihouette activities and that Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. welcomes them to all National and Regional confernces and family activities. I will ensure the programs that Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will promote will include Silhouettes as an intricate part in the implementation in our communities.

3) Do you foresee any partnerships on the national level that Silhouettes and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. can capitalize?

TLB: I truly see many partnerships with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Silhouettes through our Kappa Foundation and International Programs that will be implemented. Initiatives involving our Senior Kappas, Guide Right, Kappa League, Social and Political Action will need Silhouettes to help in training and mentorship sessions. We have many Silhouettes that are trainers, educators, mentors and professionals that would greatly add value to our programs and we want to capitalize on their skills. We have 2016 and the Presidential election coming up. Implementing voter registration drives and education especially in communities of color will be an asset. We want to be relevant in America in both organizations. I am encourage, delighted and I feel the energy among both organizations. Lastly, I want to say I look forward to working with the Silhouettes as you prepare and plan your 70th Anniversary in 2017.

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National Silhouettes Online Newsletter

Greetings Silhouettes

Once again we are excited to distribute our summer edition of the National Silhouettes Online Newsletter.

The summer edition contains more articles of events and service projects our Silhouette chapters are completing across the county.

We also feature a special greeting from our National Silhouettes President, Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey. We have a very special greeting and interview I conducted with Thomas L. Battles, Jr. the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

As excitement grows for our 46th National Silhouettes Meeting in New Orleans in August, we have published the conference schedule at a glance. Check out the new technologies we will implement at the conference to ensure you are informed and up to date during the conference.

This newsletter will be published online on our National Silhouettes website www.kapsilhouettes.org and published digitally. You will be able to read the newsletter on any mobile device and your desktop (PC or Mac). In the digital newsletter, you will be able to explore the interactive content that includes websites and videos.

As always we welcome any feedback, comments and suggestions as our Technology committee continues to Connect, Engage and Raise the Bar in Service and Support!!

Silhouette Andria S. Daniels Southeastern Province Online Newsletter Editor adaniels_silhouette@andriadaniels.com

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Newsletter Contents 2

Silhouettes National President Greeting

3-4

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Greeting/Interview

5

Newsletter Editor Greeting

6-7

National Leadership Team

8

National President Updates

9

National President Applause Corner

10

National Silhouettes President “On the Move”

11-12 Vice Presidents Greetings 13

Inspirational Corner

14-18 46th National Silhouettes Conference Schedule 19-21 New Conference Technology 22-52 News Around The Provinces 31-32 Keep Your Personal Info Safe 35

Summer Grill Recipes

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Susan G. Komen Walk

48-49 Health Watch 53

Silhouettes Newsmakers

54

The Elevator Pitch With….

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Contact Us/Article Submission

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News You Can Use

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See You In Nola….

National Silhouettes Leadership Team

National Officers President Jacquelene “Jacquie� Sharp Massey: Windsor Mill, MD National First Vice President Brenda Vinson: Saginaw, MI National Second Vice President Cathey Brightman: Germantown, TN

Executive Assistant to the President Joan Petite Crutchfield: Columbia, MD

National Silhouettes Special Appointments to Executive Board Jacinda R. Johnson-McCree Technology and Communications Website Coordinator, Arlington/Grand Prairie (TX)

Recording Secretary Treva Pettis: Charlotte, NC

Andria S. Daniels

Financial Secretary Shirley T. Pinckney: Williamsburg, VA

Assistant Technology and Communications/Website Coordinator, Online Newsletter Editor Conyers/Covington (GA)

Treasurer Diane A. Jenkins: Gambrills, MD

Sheila M. Bonds

Chaplain Barbara Gamble: Osmond Beach, FL Parliamentarian Brenda Beale: Harvest, AL

Protocol/Memorial Service Coordinator, Indianapolis (IN)

Laura D. Walker Widows Liaison Coordinator, Philadelphia (PA)

Erma Ward-Walker

Immediate Past National President Gwendolyn M. Miller: Tampa, FL

Widows Liaison Assistant Coordinator, Wilmington (DE)

Historian M. Elaine Kinloch: Canton, MI

Brandi V. Gladden

Journalist Kathie Marsh: Sarasota, FL Sergeant-At-Arms Imogene Conyers: Thomasville, GA Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Jean W. Smith: Wilmington, DE Nominating Committee Chairman Nadine C. Bonds, Indianapolis (IN)

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National Registrar, Odenton (MD)

Province Coordinators

Province Coordinators

EAST CENTRAL Zaviera R. Evans South Euclid, OH

NORTHERN Delores Williams Saginaw, MI

EASTERN Shirley T. Pinckney Williamsburg, VA

SOUTH CENTRAL Chantay Walker Dillard PhD. Hendersonville, TN

MIDDLE EASTERN Katina Gamble Charlotte, NC

SOUTHEASTERN Janice Hall Dean Stone Mountain, GA

MIDDLE WESTERN Anita L. Shelton Florissant, MO

SOUTHERN Lorraine Offer Altamonte Springs, FL

NORTH CENTRAL B. Denise Owens Indianapolis, IN

SOUTHWESTERN Staci Banks Robbins Baton Rouge, LA

NORTHEASTERN Sandra A. Sharp Bethlehem, PA

WESTERN Jacqueline Berryman San Dimas, CA

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National President Updates

The 2015 National Silhouettes President Update is now available on the website at www.kapsilhouettes.org/FOR MEMBERS ONLY. Highlights featured in the President Update include: ►Call for Nominations for National Officers ►Contributions to the National Kappa Foundation ►”Camera Ready Copy” for submissions to the National Journal ►Submissions for Memorial Remembrances at the National Silhouettes Conference ►Online Registration for the 46th National Silhouettes Meeting (August 11,-15, 2015) New Orleans, LA

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National President Applause Corner- Shining Stars September 2014 - May 2015 An organization is as strong and successful as the commitment and dedication of its membership. It takes a village, a team, to get the job done. In our daily lives, there are those individuals who take an initiative to the next level, or help to turn dreams into reality, and those who are generous with their expertise and skills, and finally, there are individuals who simply make a difference.

Silhouettes, it is a pleasure to APPLAUD the support, expertise, time and talents of individuals and groups whose investment of service and support has made a difference in moving forward the vision and mission of the National Silhouettes.

South Central Silhouettes “We are ONE Silhouette!”

Thank you for the gracious hospitality extended to the National Silhouettes President at the South Central Province meeting, April 3-5, 2015.

“Cheers to All Silhouettes of the South Central Province” Special KUDOS to the Leadership Team: Silhouette Chantay Walker Dillard, PhD Province Coordinator Silhouette Veeda White (First Lady, South Central Province) Silhouette Arvetta “Shay” Turnley Silhouette Scedella Gregory Silhouette Michelle Lattimore Silhouette Betty Thompson Silhouette Paula Ford Silhouette Barbara Wynn Silhouette Barbara Pleasant

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Silhouettte Eukie Weaver Silhouette Carolyn Qualls Silhouette Eleanor Carter Silhouette Tiffinnee Carter Silhouette Melody Moody Silhouette Carolyn Qualls Silhouette Pauline Hale Silhouette Melissa Boyd Silhouette Johnnie Smith Special Congratulations to Host Chapter: Lexington Silhouettes

National Silhouettes President, Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey “On The Move”

National Silhouettes President Massey attends luncheon with Baltimore City's State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby

National Silhouettes President Massey (Center) at the South Central Province Council Meeting (Center)

National Silhouettes President Massey pictured with Tommie Pruitt a college classmate at the South Central Province Council Meeting

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National Silhouettes President Massey (Center) at the South Central Province Council Meeting

National Silhouettes President Massey, SCPC Dr. Chantay Dillard, Carolyn Qualls, Arveta. Turnley at the South Central Province Council Meeting

National Silhouettes President Massey at the Eastern Province Council Meeting

First National Vice President Report

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Serving as National First Vice President it has been my goal to be readily available to the outstanding Silhouettes in the Provinces I serve. I feel truly honored to be able to work with such dynamic women! That which follows are some of the things I have been engaged in as National First Vice President.  Conducted Chartering Ceremonies for (2) chapters in the Northern Province.  Traveled to pre-planning meeting for Chapter hosting upcoming Province Meeting held in Saginaw, Michigan.  On behalf of our National President Massey, I gave greetings at the 67th  Province Meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I will also provide greetings at the Public  Meeting at the 68th Province Meeting being held in Saginaw, Michigan.  I was invited by South Central Province Coordinator Silhouette Chantay Dillard to be part of their business meeting at the South Central Province. There were Skype difficulties, however audio was available. I shared with Silhouettes all of President Massey’s updates. This included the upcoming Inaugural Newsletter and sharing the log in procedure for the website.

At the Ann Arbor Province Meeting during the business session I shared the importance of setting up a username and password to access the Members Only Page on the Website. I explained the login procedures and encouraged Silhouettes to send articles to the Newsletter.

In reference to our online Newsletter I sent two articles to the Newsletter. The first being an overview of Ann Arbor’s outstanding Province Meeting. The second article pertained to the Saginaw Chapter retaining the Traveling Plaque. I sent pictures for both articles as well.

Re-sent President Massey’s request that Silhouettes join one of the National Committees. A request was also made to designate a Silhouette from their respective Province to serve as the Liaison for Widows. Our Province Coordinators did a good job in getting a representative for their Province.

Attention also given to the review of Bylaws. Chapters in the various Provinces sent their recommendations to President Massey and Silhouette By-Laws Chair Brenda Beale.

My recommendation for the newly appointed National Historian was accepted by President Massey.

Elaine Kinloch is a resident of Canton, Michigan and is in the Financial Aid Department at the University of Michigan. She has excellent leadership abilities. I will assist her with taking any photos she might want.

In addition, I have volunteered to take pictures at the upcoming Conclave. The photos will be placed on our online Photo Gallery.

Southwestern Coordinators Staci Robbins has requested I send greetings for their Province Meeting to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas. I have complied!

The South Central Province supports a school in Ghana. A marvelous service project. I did a monetary donation to this worthy project.

Be Blessed!

Silhouette Brenda Vinson First National Vice President

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Second National Vice President Report Greetings Silhouettes, The Coordinators of the Middle Eastern, Northeastern, Middle Western, Southeastern, East Central and Eastern Provinces have been extremely busy preparing for Provincial meetings.

I’m tremendously proud of what these Silhouettes do, and want to provide you with the inside scoop on what these hard working ladies have been up to!

Our Northeastern Province Coordinator, Silhouette Sandi Sharp is completing her very first year as a Province Coordinator! Kudos to Sandi as she oversees 5 financial chapters with approximately 109 financial members and just recently chartered the Hartford Connecticut chapter! Province Coordinator Shirley Pinckney and the Eastern Province have elected a new Province Coordinator, Silhouette Joan Crutchfield who will take office in September.

Welcome aboard Joan!! Silhouette Katina Gamble, Coordinator for the Middle Eastern Province has made health and fitness a large part of her mantra over the past 2 years. Members of that Province participated in movement sessions designed to burn calories, loosen joints and have fun! Province Coordinator, Silhouette Janice Dean and the Silhouettes of the Southeastern Province discussed initiatives for chapter growth and Silhouette participation during their “Red Dress Luncheon”. Silhouettes were encouraged to share challenges in retaining membership and collaborated to develop strategies to be implemented in their local chapters.

Silhouette Zaviera Johnson, Coordinator of the East Central Province, and Silhouette Lynnette Heard in their efforts to support Silhouette Angela Gordon are initiating a “Love Basket” throughout their province. They are also planning a luncheon for Angela and her girls this summer. Silhouette Gordon recently lost her husband, Kappa Daryl Gordon.

This is truly what the Silhouette sisterhood is about, beautiful job ladies!!

Lastly, Middle Western Province Coordinator, Silhouette Anita Shelton planned a Trolley Tour of downtown St. Louis hitting all the historical landmarks, shopping, spa treatments, and who could make a trip to St. Louis and not stop by world famous “Sweetie Pies”, these ladies were in for treat!

So the next time you see your Province Coordinator, give her a hug, let her know how much she’s appreciated.

These ladies put in long hours to ensure that your Provinces are running smoothly. They are fabulous!!

Silhouette Cathey M. Brightman National 2nd Vice President Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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A Silhouette IS……..

A silhouette is a phenomenal woman She possesses elegance, a sense of ethics Compassion for others, a sense of humility, Realistically accommodating, she puts Christ first!

For these reasons, righteousness, she thirsts Oh well, who is a silhouette woman?

An achiever, that’s she A visionary, can’t you see A Godly servant, she is supposed to be And yes, she is a very special woman, phenomenally Phenomenal woman that is she!

Oops! Her fears may make her weak, But, her spirituality makes her whole, Her faith keeps her standing, Her confidence makes her competently bold, Her spirit empowers her beauty, Her demeanor defines a Christian image to uphold Wearing red and white accents her style For she wears it with pride and with a big, big smile And no, she just can’t hide Being the heart of a Kappa man’s pride Now, who is a silhouette?

She is you, she is I, and she is WE, She is a WOMAN, phenomenally, phenomenal woman, THAT’S SHE! Silhouette Janice Hardy Southeastern Province

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The Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 46th National Meeting

We want you to know what it means to experience New Orleans...

Together, We Connect, Engage, and Raise the Bar for Service and Support. Link-In. The Time Is Now! National Silhouettes President, Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey

August 11-16, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 504-561-0500 1-855-760-0870

National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 46th National Silhouettes Conference New Orleans, LA August 11-16, 2015 Together, We Connect, Engage, and Raise the Bar for Service and Support. Link-In. The Time Is Now!

Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey National Silhouettes President

Silhouettes Schedule of Events Tuesday, August 11, 2015

National Silhouettes Executive Board Meeting and Activities 8:00am – Breakfast Available

8:30am-Noon Executive Board Meeting in Session (Attire: Silhouette Casual) Melrose 12pm-4pm 2pm-5pm

REGISTRATION OPENS NOLASILS and National Silhouettes Team Offices Open

1:30pm-4:00pm Committees/Special Meetings (Attire: Silhouette Casual) National Committee Meetings (1:30pm – 2:30pm) Executive Board & Delegates Meeting (2:30pm-4:00pm)

Melrose

Versailles Fountain

2pm-5pm

Hospitality Suite Opens TBA "From The Capital to Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" Hosted By Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans Louisiana Silhouettes

7pm-9:30pm

Public Meeting (Morial Convention Center)

9:30pm-11pm National President's Welcome Reception

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Jefferson

Silhouettes Schedule of Events Wednesday, August 12th (Attire: Silhouette Business - Red) 7:30-8:30am 8am-5pm 8am-10am

Morning Fitness NOLASILS and National Silhouettes Team Offices Open

Melrose

REGISTRATION

7:30am-9am Continental Breakfast (Available)

Versailles

8:30am-12pm National Silhouettes First Business Session

Versailles

9am-10am

Kappa Kids and Teens – Informational Only Session for Parents

Fountain

Noon-3pm

Kappa Foundation Luncheon

TBA

12pm-7pm

Vendors Market (Morial Convention Center)

1pm-3pm

REGISTRATION

1pm-4pm

Cultural Tour of New Orleans *(Pre-Registrants) Meet @ Hotel Motor Entrance (Additional Tours Offered On Site)

2pm-4pm

Hospitality Suite “Makeovers for Women of Color “ th Courtesy of Saks 5 Avenue

TBA

8pm-Midnight Hospitality Suite “Red Hot Texas Style” A Red Carpet Event hosted by Texas Silhouettes

TBA

Thursday, August 13th (Attire: Silhouette Business - Your Choice) 7:30-8:30am 8am-5pm 8am-10am

Morning Fitness NOLASILS and National Silhouettes Team Offices Open

7:30am-9am

Continental Breakfast (Available)

Versailles

9am-Noon

National Silhouettes Second Business Session

Versailles

11am-7pm

Vendors Market (Morial Convention Center)

REGISTRATION

*(Pre-Registrants) – TOUR Registration – www.kapsilhouettes.org (click) on TOURS. National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. th 46 National Silhouettes Conference

Silhouettes Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13th 1pm-3pm

SILHOUETTES LUNCHEON

(Attire: Silhouette Business – Hats & Gloves Preferred)

Napoleon "A Hat-ti-tude Happening with Excerpts from “CROWNS” by Regina Taylor “A Fashion Accent" - Featuring Fashions from Saks 5th Avenue 3pm-6pm 3pm-6pm

Friday, August 14th

Tours and Shopping (On your own) Hospitality Suite “The Blues is Alright” Hosted by Hattiesburg and Cleveland Mississippi Silhouettes

TBA

(Attire: Silhouette Business-White; Pant Suit optional)

7:30-8:30am Morning Fitness 8am-5pm NOLASIL Team Office and National Silhouette Team Open Melrose 9am-10:30am REGISTRATION (Conference Office) 9am-10:30am National Silhouettes WORKSHOPS Napoleon A B C 1. Province Coordinators 2. Chapter Presidents/Financial Secretaries/Treasurers 3. Technology Tips and Techniques (Open to Registered Silhouettes) 10am-Noon Kappa Kids and Teens Mime Presentation &Workshop Presented by Asbury UMC Youth

Jefferson

10:45am-Noon National Silhouettes Third Business Session

Versailles

A. National Silhouettes Memorial Service B. Installation of Officers C. Closing 1pm-3pm

Hospitality Suite “Southern Charm in the City Beautiful” Hosted by Orlando Florida Silhouettes

TBA

Tours and Shopping (on your own) 6:30-8:30pm

SILHOUETTE CLOSING BANQUET (Attire: Silhouette Dressy/Chic) Napoleon “A Cultural Salute to New Orleans"

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Silhouettes Schedule of Events Saturday, August 15th 7:30-8:40am Morning Fitness 9am-12pm Tours and Shopping (on your own) Saks 5th Avenue Jazz Brunch (333 Canal Street) 9am-2pm Final Vendors Market Sales (Morial Convention Center) Noon-5pm Kappa Family Outing* (Mardi Gras World) Kappa Kids and Teens Art Project (Mardi Gras World)

8pm-2am

Grand Chapter Ball (Attire: Formal)

TBA

*Additional Family Outing Tickets Available at Kappa Registration Booth

Silhouette casual is Silhouette paraphernalia and t-shirts, Silhouette jogging suits, jeans, khakis, or something casual that is red, black, or white Silhouette Business is Dress/ Skirt Suit or Pant Suit.

Hat-ti-tude Luncheon – Silhouette Business (Hat & Gloves preferred)

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INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES AT THE 46TH NATIONAL SILHOUETTES CONFERENCE

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News Around the Provinces

East Central Province Silhouette Zaviera R. Evans – East Central Province Coordinator

The East Central Province Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. before their annual Province Meeting Dinner Banquet.

Photo credited to Thomas Davidson of Davidson Photography and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

From left to right: Carolyn “CJ” Morris, Pittsburgh, PA, Adrienne L. Heard, Dayton, Ohio, Janet Gissendaner, Akron, Ohio Zaviera Evans, Cleveland, Ohio, Ronisha Jordan, Cleveland, Ohio Shalonda Lewis, Cleveland, Ohio

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Baltimore (MD) Silhouettes

Eastern Province Silhouette Shirley T. Pinckney – Eastern Province Coordinator

Message from the President

Greetings Silhouettes, Your Silhouette sisters of the Baltimore Chapter join you in applauding the Southwestern Province and the New Orleans Chapter of Silhouettes! We appreciate you for graciously accepting the role of hosting us at the 82nd Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and our 46th National Silhouettes Meeting that will be held in the great city of New Orleans. We can already feel your warmth and welcoming vision to help us “… know what it is like to experience New Orleans”! So with each idea, next step, conference packet stuffed, milestone or deliverable achieved, remember to enjoy the fellowship and time spent with your Sister Silhouettes creating great memories along the journey to August 2015.

Additionally, please do not hesitate to call on the Silhouettes of the Baltimore Chapter to assist you.

We look forward to experiencing your Southwestern hospitality and to advancing the National Silhouette vision from our National Silhouette President – Jacquelene Sharp Massey, “Together We Connect, Engage, and Raise the Bar for Service and Support”.

In Appreciation for your Serving Heart and Hands, Audrey Bennett, President Baltimore Silhouettes

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Bowie/Mitchellville (MD) Silhouettes

Committed for the success of this Chapter, The Bowie/Mitchellville Silhouettes continue to make their presence known throughout Prince George’s County Maryland. Silhouettes pictured at the Chapter Holiday Celebration are: Seated L to R: Avise Pollard, La Shon Jones, and Joan Crutchfield. Standing L to R: Katrina Streeter, Ylawnda Peeples, Charla Bishop, Letitia Janifer, Linda Peters, Benita Swindell, Karen Shields, Marie Quick, Val Baker and Gloria Miller.

The Silhouettes have added two new and very important projects to our Community Service Program. We adopted a Title II Elementary school and provide 100 students with healthy snacks during long weekends and school holidays. The majority of the elementary school students depend on the meals served at the school. When school is closed, a lot of the students do not have an ample food supply until school is opened.

The Bowie/Mitchellville Silhouettes partnered with The Priceless Prom Project in Prince George County Maryland to assist with collection and distribution of attire for high school female students so that they can attend the high school proms. The project is not limited to priceless- dress- give- a-way; it provides various forms of etiquette training to the students; including but not limited to how to walk, sit, dance, and enter a car in formal attire. The project also includes discussions on what appropriate behavior is expected from the escort as well as appropriate behavior for the young lady. The Priceless Prom Project is a 501c3 NonProfit Service Organization.

Silhouette La Shon Jones, President Silhouette Joan Crutchfield, Reporter THE BOWIE/MITCHELLVILLE SILHOUETTES CHAPTER

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Washington (DC) Silhouettes

Washington DC Silhouettes kick-off year with flurry of activity Desireé C. Boykin, Reporter, DC Silhouettes DC Silhouettes kicked-off our year with a planning meeting lead by President Cheryl Teare on September 13, 2014. At this dynamic session, the Silhouettes Executive Board laid the groundwork for the coming year. Polemarch Robert Cooper was also in attendance to lend his support and answer questions about the coming year.

The DC Silhouettes were quick to action and supported the Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. as it celebrated its 90th anniversary in October. The Silhouettes purchased an ad in the Kappa’s souvenir journal.

The DC Silhouettes also continued our annual support of the Kappa Scholarship Endowed Fund (“KSEF”). This year, the Silhouettes contributed an LG 32’ television as an auction item for their annual Celebrity Auction and Soul Food Feast in November on Howard University’s campus. The Silhouettes also made a cash contribution of $1,250.00 which was presented by President Teare at the event.

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In keeping with tradition, the DC Silhouettes decorated the historic Kappa House for the holiday season. Silhouettes also supported the Kappa Klaus Family Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive, a popular part of the Kappa Guide Right program. An annual highlight, the Silhouettes Holiday Party was held at the VIP Room in Northwest Washington, DC. A resounding success, the party also featured a gift basket auction to raise funds for the Historic Kappa House restoration fund.

DC Silhouettes closed out the year with a bang with a New Year’s Eve Pot Luck party at the Historic Kappa House. Looking forward, the DC Silhouettes are planning a Mother/Daughter Tea in March and a May fundraising event. Silhouettes also look forward to sharing in the fun at the annual Kappa Father’s Day picnic (June 21).

Durham (NC) Silhouettes

Middle Eastern Province Silhouette Katrina Gamble – Middle Eastern Province Coordinator

Members Front L-R: Mamie Alston, Debra Dorsey, Gracie Rogers, Tavia Webley and Mary McAdams Back L-R: Earnstine Boyd, Sylvia Black, Sandra Meachem and Kaye Sullivan

Members Not Shown: Vernell Anderson, Katrina Avery, Carmen Dorsey, Velma Forte, Beulah Hill, Rebecca Hunt, Verona Jeter, Betty Jones, Iris Layne, Thelma Lee, Lucy Lincoln, Norma Martin, Pearl McAllister, Kimaada McLead, Lula Melton, Deborah Page, Marguerite Peebles, Mable Rogers, Irene Russell, Mary Russell, Queen Scarborough, Evelyn Slappy, Daphne Smith, Sharon Taylor, Sheila Thompson, Vernell Williams, Faye Watkins and Gloria Worthy Officers President – Gracie Rogers Vice President – Carol Johnson Secretary – Debra Dorsey Assistant Secretary – Kathy Perry Treasurer –Mary McAdams Historian – Earnstine Boyd Parliamentarian – Kaye Sullivan

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Community Projects and Annual Events Annual indoor Silhouette picnic meeting Breast cancer awareness program Thanksgiving dinner with Kappa families and friends Adopt a Family/Coat Drive Joint Kappa/Silhouette Christmas Gala Joint Kappa/Silhouette/Sweetheart Valentine Dinner Brunch for mothers and escorts of Beautillion Candidates Kentucky Derby Party Donation to the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc.

East St. Louis (MO) Silhouettes

Middle Western Province Silhouette Anita L. Shelton – Middle Western Province Coordinator

Introducing current ESL President: Silhouette Harriet M. Lewis Silhouette Harriet M. Lewis is married to Joe W. Lewis, Jr. (over twenty-years). Joe was born into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in 1980 and has been a dedicated and active member since. He has held many offices on the local as well as the National levels. Harriet and Joe are the proud parents of Christina A. Lewis-Trotter (Katrell) and Joe W. Lewis, III, and the proud grandparents of Courielle M. Hoffman and Kaiden A. Trotter.

Silhouette Harriet is a faithful and dedicated member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church located in Centreville, Illinois where she has been a proud member over thirty-nine years. Harriet currently serves as the Chairman of the Trustee Ministry and has held the position of Treasurer over seven-years. She currently serves as the President of the Silhouettes, East St. Louis Chapter; Financial Secretary for the East Saint Louis Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD); and is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She also serves as a Director on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Silhouette Harriet has a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a Masters in Business Administration. Harriet is a Certified Fraud Examiner (since 2002), an Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (since 2008), a Certified Professional Coder (since 2006), and a Health Care Anti-Fraud Associate (since 2006). Harriet is currently employed as a Senior Staff Investigator with Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI). She is part of the Special Investigations Unit Program Integrity team where she has served over five-years. She currently investigates fraud, waste, and abuse cases for the Department of Defense under the requirements of the TRICARE Pharmacy contract.

The rest of the current ESL board includes: Patricia Wharton, Vice President Pamela Manning, Recording Secretary Gwendolyn Childs, Treasurer & Financial Secretary

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Middle Western Province Council Meeting

Fred & Anita Shelton, Lifetime Achievement Winner Kevin Cox, Silhouette of the Year Shawndra Jones and Fayetteville Polemarch Leon Jones. 2. Melissa Jones, Pat Lewis Captain Ron Johnson, Anita Shelton, Margaret Anne Berry. 3.Mellissa Jones, Grand Polemarch Randy Bates, MW Province Coordinator Anita Shelton.

Pictured Below: 1. Illinois Senator Clayborne, Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay Anita Shelton,Kappa , Atty Anthony Gray.

2. Pat Lewis Province Polemarch Cliff Franklin Anita Shelton Atty Anthony Gray, Atty Rueben Shelton , Melissa Jones.

3.St. Louis Vice Polemarch John Sumlin, Kappa Leaguer of the Year Caleb Blue and Anita Shelton

The Middle Western Province Council meeting include the following planned events on Friday: Trolley Tour of Downtown and Historical places in St. Louis, A visit to the Lumiere Casino, Shopping (and spa treatments own your own)at the Plaza Frontenac Mall and dinner at Sweetie Pies. Province Coordinator Anita Shelton gave greetings on behalf of National President Jackie Massey and all Silhouettes nationally at the Public meeting which honored Captain Ron Johnson who was appointed by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to lead protest security in Ferguson Missouri following the unrest as a result of the fatal police shooting of Mike Brown. The National Presidents Annual update was distributed and discussed including the invitation to “Experience New Orleans� August 11-16, 2015 Pat Lewis is our newly elected MW Province Recording Secretary. Memorial Services were conducted for 4 Silhouettes. We joined our husbands for the Awards Luncheon and enjoyed activities at the Silhouette Hospitality Suite. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at our closed formal banquet. The Silhouettes and the Kappas partnered with the St. Louis Urban League and participated in the Save Our Sons (SOS) service project and donated suits, shirts and ties to young men to help prepare them for job training and job interviews.

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The Wichita Alumnae Chapter held its annual Fred D. Middleton Golf Tournament, at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Derby, KS. named in honor of one of the legendary members of their chapter. Funds raised in the excess of $5,000, will be distributed as scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have an interest in the STEM fields. At the conclusion of the tournament there is a steak meal prepared by several of the brothers and the Silhouettes assist with serving the meal while the brothers listen to a speaker and awards are presented to the participants.

St. Louis Alumnae chapter Silhouettes hosts their annual Fashion Show Luncheon featuring members of the St. Louis Kappas, Silhouettes and family members. A very successful event raises funds that are donated to the Kappa Foundation. The annual Champagne Sip is held during the Christmas Holidays where the annual donation to the foundation and other community organizations is made. The Silhouettes also support the monthly Jazz Jams that feature local jazz groups in the St. Louis area.

Denver Chapter Silhouettes donated Thanksgiving Baskets and participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the African American Health Awareness Project Cure where medical supplies are donated to third world countries. The annual Fashion Show and reception allowed them to give over $5,000.00 in scholarships as well as laptops to 24 students including two students with a 4.8 and 4.5 GPA respectively.

Fayetteville Silhouettes supported the Annual Golf Tournament where they served as caddies and prepared SWAG bags for the participants. The funds raised from the golf tournament and the very successful Kappa Casino night was used to give out scholarships at the Annual Scholarship Ball where the Silhouettes hosted a formal reception.

Tulsa Silhouettes sponsored the Ebony Bowl where local area middle schools compete on their knowledge of Black History. They also participated in the annual Valentine’s Day party, annual picnic and the All White Party.

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Indianapolis (IN) Silhouettes

North Central Province Silhouette B. Denise Owens – North Central Province Coordinator

Our 2014 Holiday Party “Cocktails With Our Kappas” was a huge success! Great food, live music, adult beverages, & presents for everyone!

We are not a “National Meeting Only” group that disbands after the big show! We have been together over 30 years and continue to attract new members by keeping the fun going!

We show our appreciation for our sisters who work so hard to handle our business! Our board congratulating our 2015 “ Board Member of The Year” Corresponding Secretary – Ollie Richardson

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How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure Related Items Protecting your personal information can help reduce your risk of identity theft. There are four main ways to do it: know who you share information with; store and dispose of your personal information securely, especially your Social Security number; ask questions before deciding to share your personal information; and maintain appropriate security on your computers and other electronic devices.  Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Offline  Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Online  Securing Your Social Security Number  Keeping Your Devices Secure Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Offline Lock your financial documents and records in a safe place at home, and lock your wallet or purse in a safe place at work. Limit what you carry. When you go out, take only the identification, credit, and debit cards you need. Leave your Social Security card at home.

Before you share information at your workplace, a business, your child's school, or a doctor's office, ask why they need it, how they will safeguard it, and the consequences of not sharing.

Shred receipts, credit offers, credit applications, insurance forms, physician statements, checks, bank statements, expired charge cards, and similar documents when you don’t need them any longer.

Destroy the labels on prescription bottles before you throw them out. Take outgoing mail to post office collection boxes or the post office. Promptly remove mail that arrives in your mailbox. If you won’t be home for several days, request a vacation hold on your mail.

Consider opting out of prescreened offers of credit and insurance by mail. You can opt out for 5 years or permanently. To opt out, call 1-888-567-8688 or go to optoutprescreen.com. The 3 nationwide credit reporting companies operate the phone number and website.

Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Online Know who you share your information with. Store and dispose of your personal information securely.

Be Alert to Impersonators. Make sure you know who is getting your personal or financial information.

Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you’ve initiated the contact or know who you’re dealing with. If a company that claims to have an account with you sends email asking for personal information, don’t click on links in the email. Instead, type the company name into your web browser, go to their site, and contact them through customer service. Or, call the customer service number listed on your account statement.

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Before you dispose of a computer, get rid of all the personal information it stores. Use a wipe utility program to overwrite the entire hard drive. Before you dispose of a mobile device, check your owner’s manual, the service provider’s website, or the device manufacturer’s website for information on how to delete information permanently, and how to save or transfer information to a new device. Remove the memory or subscriber identity module (SIM) card from a mobile device. Remove the phone book, lists of calls made and received, voicemails, messages sent and received, organizer folders, web search history, and photos.

Use strong passwords with your laptop, credit, bank, and other accounts. Be creative: think of a special phrase and use the first letter of each word as your password. Substitute numbers for some words or letters. For example, “I want to see the Pacific Ocean” could become 1W2CtPo. Securing Your Social Security Number Keep a close hold on your Social Security number and ask questions before deciding to share it. Ask if you can use a different kind of identification. If someone asks you to share your SSN or your child’s, ask:  why they need it  how it will be used  how they will protect it  what happens if you don’t share the number Keeping Your Devices Secure Install anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall. Set your preference to update these protections often. Protect against intrusions and infections that can compromise your computer files or passwords by installing security patches for your operating system and other software programs.

Don’t open files, click on links, or download programs sent by strangers. Opening a file from someone you don’t know could expose your system to a computer virus or spyware that captures your passwords or other information you type. Before you send personal information over your laptop or smartphone on a public wireless network in a coffee shop, library, airport, hotel, or other public place, see if your information will be protected. Keep financial information on your laptop only when necessary. Don’t use an automatic login feature that saves your user name and password, and always log off when you’re finished.

That way, if your laptop is stolen, it will be harder for a thief to get at your personal information.

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Philadelphia (PA) Silhouettes

Northeastern Province Silhouette Sandra Sharp- Northeastern Province Coordinator

PHILADELPHIA KAPPA SILHOUETTES: OVER 90 YEARS OF SERVICE

There is always an exciting, sisterly, productive spirit in the air when the Philadelphia Silhouettes come together. Since we last posted in this Newsletter, the Silhouettes, Kappas and their friends enjoyed a cruise on the Royal Caribbean ship Allure of the Seas for seven nights in the Caribbean region. The proceeds of this endeavor were donated to one of the Silhouettes’ worthy charities.

On December 14, 2014 a wonderful Holiday Brunch for our Kappa husbands, family, and friends was held at McCalls Golf and Country Club, right outside Philadelphia. There was upbeat dancing and holiday music provided by Kappaman James Gleaton, Jr. Exciting door prizes were given out to the lucky winners and everyone enjoyed the rich, festive flavors of the special plates prepared by some of Philadelphia’s finest chefs. Widowed Silhouettes were treated and honored to a delightful afternoon at this year’s Philadelphia Alumni Kappa’s Annual Sweetheart Affair.

As winter blew its last breath, the Silhouettes drew hundreds of women to their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon held at the famous Whitemarsh Country Club in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. After enjoying a delicious lunch prepared especially for the Silhouettes and their guests, fashions from Just For You Boutique brightened the runway. The Commentator, Renaissance Man, Nathan Townsend kept our guests laughing and on the edge of their seats. Proceeds from this yearly event help support Autism

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Speaks, Alzheimer’s Foundation, American Diabetes Association, G.E. Thorne Foundation for the Cure of Breast Cancer, The Sickle Cell Association, and the Philadelphia Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Achievement Academy for male students in junior and senior high school.

This June, the Chapter will also provide educational stipends to six (6) graduating high school young ladies attending institutions of higher learning. The Philadelphia Kappa Silhouettes believe in their motto that “Working together Works.” 2015 Chapter Officers include: Karen Dean, President; Sharritha Thigpen-Wyatt, Vice President; Darlene Sandlin, Recording Secretary; Gwen Hoye, Assistant Recording Secretary; Lynn Gleaton-Johnson, Corresponding Secretary; Ruth E. Gaskins, Financial Secretary; Vivistine Baylor, Treasurer; Patricia D. Williams, Assistant Treasurer; Marie H. Simpkins, Chaplain; Elizabeth R. Rivers, Sgt.-At-Arms; Beatrice Goodwin, Parliamentarian; Sandie Jordan-Gordon, Journalist; Jacquelyn M. Jackson, Nominating Chair and Tanya Johnson, Archivist.

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Buffalo Grilled Chicken With Blue Cheese Spuds Cooking Sequence - Prepare chicken and begin to grill - 5 minutes - Prepare potatoes and complete chicken; serve - 10 minutes

Cooking Instructions Buffalo Grilled Chicken

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon seasoned salt large zip-top bag 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce cooking spray

Steps 1. Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill. Place cornstarch and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix.

Add chicken (wash hands); seal tightly and shake to coat. Add wing sauce; seal tightly and knead bag to coat completely.

2. Coat both sides of grill with spray. Place chicken on grill; close lid and cook 8-10 minutes, pressing lid down occasionally to sear chicken. Cook until edges are crisp and internal temperature is 165째F. Serve.

Blue Cheese Spuds Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped 1 (24-oz) package refrigerated mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 2 teaspoons cooked bacon pieces Steps 1. Chop chives; combine with remaining ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.

2. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes, stirring once. Stir and serve.

Aprons Advice - Complete your meal with celery sticks, garlic toast, and Key lime pie for dessert.

- Prepare a dipping sauce for chicken with equal parts melted butter and Buffalo wing sauce.

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Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Inkster (MI) Silhouettes

Northern Province Silhouette Delores Williams- Northern Province Coordinator

Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Inkster (AAYI) Silhouettes- Supporting Kappa and Serving the Community Undoubtedly, the highlight of 2014 was the fabulous 67th Northern Provincial Council held at the Sheraton Four Points in Romulus, MI. The Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Inkster (AAYI) Silhouettes Chapter worked tirelessly for a year to assure that a good time was had by all. Red shoes and red carpet treatment were running themes for the weekend of fellowship with Silhouettes from the Northern Province. Attendees are still talking about the complimentary massages and the top notch entertainment which included the talents of The Mime Choir Ministry featuring our very own AAYI Silhouette, Phyllis Lipkin, and the hysterically funny comedienne, Crystal P., who both performed for the Silhouettes’ magnificent “Red Shoe” luncheon. And, if that wasn’t enough, the keynote speaker for the Silhouettes Banquet, Solomon W. Kinloch, Jr., Senior Pastor of Triumph Church, provided inspiration abound and the sophisticated jazz styling’s of guitar virtuoso, John E. Lawrence, serenaded the ladies.

Included in the many activities in which AAYI Silhouettes participated are: • The Black and White Ball • Pool Party hosted by Silhouette Cynthia and Kappa Perrin Emanuel • Boat Ride on the Detroit River • Denim and Diamonds Cabaret • National Pan-Hellenic Picnic • Fall Silhouette Roundup hosted by Silhouette Kim Holland • Kappa’s’ Wine Tasting • Kappa’s’ Annual

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Christmas Party • Annual Women of Achievement Awards Banquet.

“Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out, and help.” ― Pablo Submitted by AAYI Silhouette Regina Mason and AAYI Silhouettes Corresponding Secretary, Corye L. Bradbury “This is How We Do It--AAYI Silhouettes Workout!”

If you know Veronica Fox, you know that she is socially engaging and loves to entertain. This is why there was no surprise that a chance meeting at a local outdoor jazz event last August with a personal trainer and his wife, a Zumba instructor, inspired her to host weekly workout sessions in her home. For several months the ladies of the AAYI Silhouettes Chapter and friends gathered at the Fox’s home twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday to work out and to do Zumba. Under the couple’s instruction, not only did the ladies learned numerous workout techniques such as core strengthening and stability exercises, and cardio workouts using dance and exercise equipment, but they also learned more about medical issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes as well as the importance to never skip breakfast and to increase their daily water intake. After one month, the group lost an average of 4 pounds and 4 inches!

What a way to work it out ladies! Corye L. Bradbury Corresponding Secretary Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Inkster Chapter.

Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Inkster (AAYI) Silhouettes

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Detroit (MI) Silhouettes

DETROIT SILHOUETTES AUXILARY OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

Front Row: LeVera Bond (Financial Secretary), Glenda Curry ( Treasurer), Karen Powell (Vice-President), Judy Harvey (President), Carrie Pasture (Corresponding Secretary), Second Row left to right: : Wallene Moore,Sandi Morrison, Pamela Trent, Ermagene McSwain, Georgella Miller, Bea Wells, Joyce Law, Elteaser Glover, Joyce Johnson,Juanita Lofton, Angela Crawford (Members not pictuered ) Pat Barrington, Tanya Cleveland ,Reilene Eckert, Francis Harris,Linda Merriman, Eleanor Spears, Reichelle Tucker,(Northern Prov.Treasurer), Glenda Ward(Recording Secretary)

COMMUNITY PROJECTS:  Twice a year we hold a Bingo Party for the senior residents of Brush Park Manor, where we serve light refreshments, provide monetary prizes and gifts donated by the Silhouettes.  We continue to give financial support to the Ronald McDonald House in Detroit, Mich.; which provides comfort and care to children and parents during their stay at Detroit Children’s Hospital.  In October, we assisted the Detroit Kappa Leaguers in their collection of men and women’s clothing for the Back-to-Work programs in the Detroit area and continue our financial support.  Our Silhouette chapter purchased a congratulatory full-page ad in the 2014 Detroit, Ann-Arbor, Ypsilanti, Pontiac, Southfield Kappa Foundation Black and White Ball Souvenir Booklet, and the Detroit Alumni Women of distinction Luncheon in March.

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Nashville (TN) Silhouettes

South Central Province Silhouette Chantay Walker Dillard- South Central Province Coordinator

NASHVILLE SILHOUETTES HOST A SOCK DRIVE Over 250 pairs of socks were delivered to the Hadley Park Towers (home for the elderly and disabled) on Saturday, February 28, 2015 as part of the Nashville Silhouettes service project.

Deemed a SOCK DRIVE initiated by NAC Silhouettes and the Nashville Alumni Kappas, donations of clean and new socks to uplift and inspire a legacy of love for the local residents and the community-at-large were given.

Pictured above are Silhouettes Paula Ford, Treasurer; Barbara Wynn, Secretary, and President, LaMona McCarter. Hadley Park Towers Association President,

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Miriam Smith welcomed the group and photographs were taken at the event.

Other recent projects have included a 2014 FALL FEST planning luncheon at Swett’s Restaurant and a SILHOUETTE ROUND-UP initiated by Vice-President Silhouette Yvette Boyd. During this activity NAC Silhouettes feasted on a pot luck meal, decorated the Kappa House Christmas Tree, and genuinely blessed each other with awesome door prizes.

Submitted by Silhouette LaMona Prince McCarter Nashville Alumni Chapter Silhouette President

Susan G. Komen for the Cure 3-Day

“Breast Cancer Touches Us All. It’s A Journey We Take Together.”

The 3-Day is more than just a walk. It is a weekend of healing and celebration with a community unlike any other.

From the moment you register, you are never alone. Our support, including a 3-Day coach, online resources and in-person workshops will get you ready for the journey of a lifetime.

Every 3-Day walker has a story, a person who they walk for, a reason why they’ve been moved to make a difference, or a way they’ve turned pain into purpose.

For more information visit WEBSITE.

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Southeastern Province Silhouette Janice Hall Dean- Southeastern Province Coordinator 2014 Province Council

The Southeastern Province Silhouettes include the states of Georgia and South Carolina.

Conference Call & Province Meetings Conference Call Meetings to Date: January 16, 2014, March 13, 2014, December 4, 2014, January 13, 2015, February 17, 2015 2014 Province Council: April 3-6, 2014, Myrtle Beach, SC – Host Chapter Conway/Myrtle Beach Kappa Silhouettes Special Guest: National President Silhouette Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey 2015 Province Council: March 67, 2015, Atlanta, GA – Host Southeastern Province Silhouettes

Workshops/Training Province Training- Each registered Silhouette received the National Silhouette Training Session conducted by Dr. Nettie B. Johnson Perry.

Social Media Training- Each registered Silhouette received social media training by SEP Journalist Silhouette Andria S. Daniels.

Training included the SEP Facebook and Twitter pages, BigTent and SEP Website.

The SEP introduced a new application called Remind to communicate via text with Silhouettes during the conference.

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SEP Statistics Number of Financial Chapters in Province- 13 Members at Large- 1 Number of Province Financial Members- 132 Number of Registered Silhouettes at 2014 Province Meeting- 30 Number of Registered Silhouettes at 2015 Province Council- 22 Website: http://www.sepkappasilhouette s.com/.sepkappasilhouettes.com Facebook Page: SoutheasternProvinceKappaSilhouettes Twitter Page: @sepsilhouettes

2015 Southeastern Province Council Meeting Planning, learning and bonding was enjoyed by over 20 registered Silhouettes and guests at the Southeastern Province Council Meeting held in Atlanta, GA.

2015 Southeastern Province Meeting in Atlanta, GA

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Conyers-Covington (GA) Silhouettes

Conyers-Covington (GA) Silhouettes Chapter Chartering The Conyers-Covington (GA) Chapter became the newest Silhouette chapter in the Southeastern Province on October 25, 2014. With community and service as the leading charge, the induction ceremony was conducted by Silhouette Janice H. Dean, Southeastern Province Coordinator. The chapter began serving the community by

donating canned good items to the Rockdale Food Pantry. The chapter will also participate in the Rockdale County Relay For Life event. The 20142015 Chartering Officers: Andria S. Daniels, President; Kris Manlove-Simmons, Vice-President; Dana High, Treasurer; Winnifred Pettigrew, Financial Secretary; Saretha Bradely, Parliamentarian.

Pictured left to right: Janice H. Dean (Southeastern Province Coordinator), Andria S. Daniels (President); Kris Manlove-Simmons (Vice-President); Dana High (Treasurer) Winnifred Pettigrew (Financial Secretary); Saretha Bradley (Parliamentarian)

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Jacksonville (FL) Silhouettes

Southern Province Silhouette Lorraine R. Offer- Southern Province Coordinator

2014-2016 Officers Picture Includes (L-R): Elvina Parker(Historian), Tracy Akers Williams (Vice President), Betty Cody (Treasurer), Marti Forchion Chapman (President), Elizabeth Miranda (Chaplain), Dana Cunningham (Secretary), Dora Smith (Financial Secretary); Not pictured – Barbara Darby (Parliamentarian)

Jacksonville (FL) Silhouettes The Jacksonville (FL) Silhouettes are active in the community and strong supporters of the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. For the 2014-2015 Program Year, we hosted a beautiful Christmas Party for the Kappas and Silhouettes which included a gift exchange as well as a blanket and toiletry collection for the needy. In January, the Silhouettes staffed the registration booth for the Kappa’s 3rd Annual “Healty Start 5K” – and some Silhouettes participated as runners in the race too. The Jacksonville Silhouettes served at the resgistration desk for the Kappa Klassic 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – where over 130 golfers enjoyed the event. In addition to registering the golfers, the Silhouettes prepared the “ditty bags” for each golfer. We also sold raffle tickets and mulligans to the golfers during registration, distributed raffle prizes, and assisted wherever we were needed. The Jacksonville Silhouettes host a community Easter Egg Hunt at the Kappa Fraternity House each year. This fun event includes the reading of the Easter Story, bag decoration, show & tell, lunch, an exciting Easter Egg Hunt, and lovely Easter baskets for each of the children.

Jacksonville Silhouettes 2014-16 Officers include: President, Marti Forchion Chapman Vice President, Tracy Akers Williams Secretary, Dana Cunningham Treasurer, Betty Cody Financial Secretary, Dora Smith Parliamentarian, Barbara Darby Chaplain, Elizabeth Miranda

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Mobile (AL) Silhouettes

Mobile Chapter Silhouettes Mobile, Alabama

2014-2015 Mobile Chapter Officers: President-Cathy Clark Vice President-Sonya Rodgers, Secretary-Raven Lang, Assistant Secretary- Jimise Mitchell, Corresponding Secretary-Voncile Cunningham, Financial Secretary-Denise King, Treasurer- Gloria Davis, Chaplain-Leola Hudnell, Historian-Consuella Lilly, Parliamentarian-Mary Carlisle and Sergeant-at-Arms- Barbara Merriweather.

Members: Mona Wilson Brandyburg, Ann Dreda Blair, Barbara Shipman, Betty Brown, Iris Franklin, Hilda Irby, Ursell Raine, Edna Seltzer, Lucy Smith, Linda G. Thomas, Jo Ann Wilson, Bessie Smith, Mary Powell, Katrice Cunningham, Roxanne Hannon-Odom, Hazel Fournier, Sally Jackson, Carol Parker, and Felicia Thompson.

The Mobile Chapter Silhouettes is comprised of 30 active members. Our Chapter has worked hard to ensure that community service is at the forefront of our focus. Our chapter works diligently to make sure that all projects are completed. Some of the projects are:  Perishable and non-perishable items, including meats; were distributed to four needy families during the Thanksgiving season.  Gift items of toiletries, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, gum, candy and jewelry were presented to the clients at the Sea Breeze Health Care Facility during the Christmas season.  A monetary contribution was given to help defray the cost of the Kappa’s “Breakfast with Santa” project at the Dearborn Street YMCA where many gifts were presented to needy children.  The Mobile County Public School System Homeless Education Department received twenty Wal-mart gift cards to assist homeless families during the Christmas holiday season to purchase food, gifts, and other needed items.  We presented our annual Book Scholarship to a high school female senior.  We participated in the Annual Relay for Life walk and presented a donation.  We decorated the Kappa House in preparation for the annual Mardi Gras Reception for the Queen and her Royal Court.  We selected and presented the “2014 Silhouette of the Year” award to Silhouette Leola Hudnell at the Kappa’s Founders Day Banquet.  As a Father’s Day treat, we prepared and served dinner for the Kappa’s at the Kappa House.

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Hattiesburg (MS) Silhouettes

Southwestern Province Silhouette Staci Banks Robbins- Southwestern Province Coordinator

Hattiesburg Silhouettes Celebrate Banner Year!

The Hattiesburg Silhouettes Chapter of the Hattiesburg Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. started the year with the selection of one of the members, Jessie A. Wilson (center in right hand picture with National President, Jaquelene Massey) as the winner of the Southwest Province 2014 Silhouettes Lena Lockhart Award. Jessie “Annette” Wilson is a charter member of the chapter and has served in many officer roles to include the chapter’s president.

The chapter will celebrate a 45th anniversary in 2016. Annette has only missed one SWP meeting as a Silhouette and has served as the chapter delegate to province and national meetings numerous times.

Since the last Province meeting the chapter has been involved in the following activities:  Co-sponsored two campers to the National Kappa Kamp in Texas  Made quarterly donations of personal and hygiene items to a local children shelter sponsored by United Way of Hattiesburg  Made a donation to the Kappa Scholarship Foundation at the Hattiesburg Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Annual Black/White Scholarship Ball  Made a donation to the SWP Silhouette Bridget B. Foundation  Wore and distributed red ribbons to wear on National Black Women Aids Awareness Day  Hosted baby shower for a member  Added two member and increased membership to 14  Served as Hostess at the local Kappa’s Annual Founders’ Day Program  Has scheduled a “Get Acquainted Tea” for Kappa wives in our area to recruit new Membership of the chapter: Loretta Hulin, President Aleshia Clark, Vice President Jessie Wilson, Treasurer Cheryl Reed, Secretary TaShonna Cooley, Parliamentarian Celestine Brown Lottie Clark Alicia Hansell Amy Heath Aserelene Pickett Bettye Smith Ruby Wilson Carol Russell Cecelia Bacchus

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New Orleans (LA) Silhouettes

We can’t wait to see our Sister Silhouettes in New Orleans!

(Left to right) Karen Jackson(Registration Chair), Esperanza Sullins(Treasurer), Maria Sly George, Alice Douglas, Altonette Joseph, Pat McElveen(President), Grace Madison(Corresponding Secretary), Deborah Johnson(Hospitality Chair), JoAnn Taylor (Memorial Service Chair), Renette Jones (Recording Secretary), and Linda Curtis.

Not pictured: Wynella Brown, Shirley Sanders, Laura Triggs, Bridget Vinson and Josline Frank (VicePresident).

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AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY

Article Submitted by Silhouette Barbara Gamble * Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins: 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet to eat more adequately and healthy, 4-5 times/day and by including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidlygrowing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc., and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

8. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, but also to environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

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10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON: a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc. are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color better alternative is Bragg's amino or sea salt. b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved. c. Cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little other meat, like chicken. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine, green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties. Water-best to drink is purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water.

Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements that build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body’s own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily and deep breathing helps to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

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Western Province Silhouette Jacqueline Berryman- Western Province Coordinator

Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Western Province Council We are all smiles because we concluded our 68th Province Council Meeting on March 28, 2015 and we are ready to greet our Silhouette sisters from across the Nation in New Orleans this summer. Our theme for our Council Meeting was “Women in Service, Doing Extraordinary Things. We concluded that our key focus for the upcoming program year will be membership. We will concentrate on growing our membership, supporting our members in keeping with our bylaws and mentoring our members towards excellence. Our Province Council meeting was held in the Seattle, WA area. The reports from the chapters around the Western Province highlighted the commitment and support the Western Province Silhouettes lends to the community and our Kappa men.

Western Province Chapters Anchorage, Alaska Alumni Chapter Long Beach, Inglewood, South Bay Alumni Chapter Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Palo Alto Alumni Chapter Riverside Alumni Chapter San Diego Alumni Chapter Western Province Officers Jacqueline Berryman, Province Coordinator

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Donna McReynolds, Vice Province Coordinator Stephanie White Thorn, Recording/Corresponding Secretary Dionne Faulk, Financial Secretary Henryetta Benton, Treasurer Helen Thomas, Chaplain Patricia Bass, Parliamentarian Elsie Paulino, Historian Acquinetta Williams, Member at Large Coordinator

Long Beach/Inglewood/South Bay (CA) Silhouettes

The new LBISB Silhouette Chapter hit the ground running! The official chartering ceremony was held May 18, 2014. A very big thank you to Silhouettes Jacqueline Berryman and Patricia Bass for officiating such a wonderful event. It was well attended by President Myranda Golphin-Wilson, Financial Secretary Gina Ricks, Parliamentarian Brenda Simmons-Sears, and Secretary Ray Driver. Our club charter ceremony included Silhouettes Winifred Yancy, Belinda Jackson, Rose Kinley and Darlene.

As we go through some growing pains in less than year, we have had two well attended and interesting social events. In December Silhouette Myranda and her husband hosted a Christmas Party, and raised $900 towards the Kappa League Foundation, and served as volunteers for the annual LBISB Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Pancake Breakfast fundraiser which raised $2,000 for scholarships. It was also our pleasure to donate the Champagne Bath Hearts to include in this year’s Western Province gift bags. We look forward to a new year of exciting activities and events as a young chapter of the National Silhouettes Organization.

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Los Angeles (CA) Silhouettes

Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Los Angeles California Alumni Chapter L.A. Alumni Silhouettes 2014-2015 Year The amazing and energetic Silhouettes of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. completed a year embodying our Western Province theme “Women in Service Doing Extraordinary Things”.

During the Kappa Black and White Ball, a signature event hosted by the members of the fraternity that introduces the Los Angeles community to the Holiday Season in ‘Kappa Style’, we presented a Silent Auction and fur raffle to financially assist the fraternity and to help fund our Silhouettes Kappa League Scholarship. We invited our community to an afternoon spotlighting Past, Present and Future Black Achievers; an event that was warmly received and now calendared as an annual presentation.

Other service projects this year included providing gently used magazines to nursing homes in our community as well as continuing membership in the A.C. Bilbrew library (a local library that emphasizes the history and contributions of African Americans). Our attendance at the 68th Western Province Council meeting in Seattle, Washington was exceptional as we collectively discussed issues of importance to our chapter and to our community with other Silhouettes from the Western Province. The L.A. Alumni Silhouettes enthusiastically support one another and enjoy our informative and goal-oriented Silhouette meetings.

Los Angeles Alumni Silhouettes 2014-2015 Elected Officers President: Henryetta Benton Vice President: Dionne Faulk Corresponding Secretary: Yvonne Bragg Recording Secretary: Krystal Ricks Financial Secretary: Deanna Hamilton Treasurer: Kimily Batiste Parliamentarian: Jacqueline Berryman Historian: Donna McReynolds Chaplain: Eloise Blanton

1st Row: Deanna Hamilton, Krystal Ricks, Yvonne Bragg, Eloise Blanton, Henryetta Benton, Jacqueline Berryman, Donna McReynolds and Patricia Price 2nd Row: Eleanor Brown, Michelle Kamack, Era Jean Davis, Bettye Davis, Kimberle Holmes, Patricia Bowman, Hazara Price, Patricia Bass and Dorothy Allen

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JACKSONVILLE SILHOUETTE , RECEIVES THE CLANZEL T. BROWN AWARD Silhouette Dr. Barbara A. Darby The 41st Annual Urban League Equal Opportunity Luncheon celebrated community stewardship, dedication and engagement as the historic institution burned the mortgage on their state of the art downtown headquarters and honored community trustees.

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial keynoted the address with his words of community motivation and dedication for the next generation with his “three Ds”.

“The first D is to defend the idea of democracy… the second D is to demand jobs and the last D is develop – meaning we need to develop humanitarian efforts in our communities with after school programs and more jobs,” said Morial.

The highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of awards and recognitions. The Clanzel T. Brown award was presented to Dr. Barbara A. Darby, President of Florida State College of Jacksonville- North Campus

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Ever heard of an “Elevator Pitch?”

The Elevator Pitch With…..

Silhouette Brandi V. Gladden Odenton (MD) Chapter

Well, in this segment of our newsletter, we’re going to give Silhouettes the opportunity to answer fun and interesting questions in several seconds– the time it takes to go from one floor in an elevator to the next.

Each newsletter issue we’ll feature different Silhouettes around the country.

Target or Wal-Mart?

Wal-Mart Target or Wal-Mart?

Target

Soda or Tea? Tea

Soda or Tea? Tea

Apple or Samsung?

Samsung Summer or Winter?

Summer Cruise or Vacation on Land?

Vacation on Land SUV or Car? SUV Favorite Reality TV Show?

Fixer Upper on HGTV

Silhouette Kim Lattimore Altanta (GA)

Apple or Samsung?

Apple

Summer or Winter?

Summer Cruse or Vacation on Land?

Vacation on Land SUV or Car? Car as long as it’s a Corvette  Favorite Reality TV Show?

Don’t watch any of them…..

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Contact Us/Article Submission Information The National Silhouettes Online Newsletter is published twice a year by the National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

SUMIT ALL ARTICLES TO: adaniels_silhouette@andriadaniels.com Article Submission Requirements: Only (1) article should be submitted per chapter (WORD DOCUMENT ONLY). The length of the article should be (1-2) paragraphs only listing the pertinent details of the event. Only max of 3 photos per article will be published.

Your article may be revised during final edits.

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News You Can Use Silhouette Joan Petite Crutchfield- National Executive Assistant

PROVINCES AND CHAPTERS OF KAPPA SILHOUETTES

WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ACCEPTING NOW SPECIAL DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PROVINCES AND CHAPTERS OF KAPPA SILHOUETTES Presentation of National Silhouettes contribution will be made by our National Silhouettes President at the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Luncheon at the 2015 Kappa Conclave in New Orleans, LA.

Kappa Foundation Contributions Make your special contribution payable to: National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Send special contributions as addressed below: Attention: Silhouette Joan Petite Crutchfield National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. P. O. Box 727 Gambrills, MD 21054-0727 Contact Information E-mail: jpcrutchfield@verizon.net

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“We are cooking up a taste of NOLA” National Silhouettes Conference Planning Team- New Orleans Silhouettes

SEE YOU IN NOLA….

August 11-15, 2015 Jacquelene “Jacquie” Sharp Massey National Silhouettes President Officers and Members of the National Silhouettes Executive Board

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