81st MEP Council Booklet

MIDDLE EASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DATE START ENDS FUNCTION LOCATION

THURSDAY, 4/7/22 7:00 AM 12:00 AM MTA MECKLENBURG BALLROOM
8:00 AM 12:00 PM GOLF TOURNAMENT CT MYER GC
FRIDAY, 4/8/22 POLEMARCH’S KICK-OFF PICNIC
12:00 PM 1:00 PM MARSHALL PARK
SATURDAY, 4/9/22 12:00 PM 5:00 PM MTA LUNCH MECKLENBURG BALLROOM
1:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM MTA MECKLENBURG BALLROOM
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
2:00 PM 3:00 AM MEP BOARD MTG SYMPHONY 2-3
5:00 PM 2:00 AM SYMPHONY BALLROOM FOYER
6:00 PM REGISTRATION
8:00 PM 2:00 AM MTA DINNER MECKLENBURG BALLROOM
MECKLENBURG BALLROOM
8:00 PM 5:00 PM MTA MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
6:00 PM HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY CJ’S LOUNGE
7:00 AM 12:00 PM
7:00 AM 3:00 PM HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY LE MERIDIEN 260
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
9:00 AM 3:00 PM VENDOR EXHIBITS SETUP SYMPHONY BALLROOM FOYER
1:00 PM 4:00 PM REGISTRATION SYMPHONY BALLROOM FOYER
1:00 PM 5:00 PM
3:00 PM 4:00 PM GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION I SYMPHONY BALLROOM
4:00 PM 4:00 PM SILHOUETTE REGISTRATION GOVERNORS 3 & 4 FOYER
3:00 PM SYMPHONY BALLROOM
3:00 PM 4:00 PM MTA LUNCHEON
4:00 PM GOVERNORS 3-4
3:00 PM 4:00 PM SILHOUETTE BOD MTG & HOSP (TBD) MECKLENBURG BALLROOM 1
3:00 PM 5:00 PM THE 10TH @ M&T UG FORUM MECKLENBURG BALLROOM 3
3:00 PM
4:00 PM 5:00 PM M&T UG RESUME’ BOOTCAMP CAROLINA BALLROOM A
CAROLINA BALLROOM C
4:00 PM 5:00 PM ADVISORS COMMITTEE MTG
5:00 PM CAROLINA BALLROOM D
4:00 PM 5:00 PM NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MTG CAROLINA BALLROOM E
4:00 PM 9:00 PM
4:00 PM BALLOTING COMMITTEE MTG GOVERNORS 3
7:00 PM UTC GOVERNORS 4
9:00 PM UTC BY-LAWS COMMITTEE MTG
9:00 PM 1:30 AM FOUNDATION COMMITTEE MTG CAROLINA BALLROOM A
10:00 PM 8:00 AM MILITARY/VETERANS AFFAIRS MTG
7:00 AM 3:00 PM 50 YEAR/SR KAPPAS COMMITTEE CAROLINA BALLROOM C
7:00 AM 5:00 PM CAROLINA BALLROOM D
7:00 AM 12:00 PM MTG CAROLINA BALLROOM E
8:00 AM 2:00 PM MTA COMMITTEE MTG SYMPHONY BALLROOM
9:00 AM 12:15 PM GUIDE RIGHT COMMITTEE MTG
12:00 PM 12:45 PM RECLAMATION COMMITTEE MTG CJ’S LOUNGE
12:15 PM 3:00 PM LE MERIDIEN 260
1:00 PM 4:00 PM PUBLIC MEETING CAROLINA BALLROOM A-E
3:00 PM 5:30 PM GOVERNORS 3-4
4:30 PM 9:30 PM HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY SYMPHONY BALLROOM FOYER
6:00 PM 9:30 PM HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY SYMPHONY BALLROOM FOYER
6:00 PM 2:00 AM SYMPHONY BALLROOM
10:30 PM UTC UNDERGRADUATE PARTY GOVERNORS 3 & 4
10:30 PM 2:00 AM MEP POLEMARCH’S BREAKFAST SYMPHONY FOYER
8:00 PM SYMPHONY BALLROOM 2
REGISTRATION SYMPHONY BALLROOM
VENDOR EXHIBITS MECKLENBURG BALLROOM 3
MECKLENBURG BALLROOM 1-2
BUSINESS SESSION II SYMPHONY BALLROOM 4-7
GOVERNORS 3-4
SILHOUETTE MTG SYMPHONY BALLROOM
OFFICIAL PHOTO
CJ’S LOUNGE
BALLOTING LE MERIDIEN 260
AWARDS & ACHIEVE LUNCHEON

KAPPA QUIZ BOWL
HOTEL WELCOME RECEPTION

CLOSED BANQUET
SILHOUETTE DINNER
ALUMNI “SNEAKER BALL”
HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY
HOST CHAPTER HOSPITALITY

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BUSINESS SESSIION I
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022

9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER……...…………………….............…………….Brother L. Webley, Jr.
9:00 AM
9:15 AM RITUALISTIC OPENING………….…………………............……Brother L. Webley, Jr.
9:20 AM
9:25 AM INVOCATION……….……………............……………..................Brother J.K. Davis, Jr.
9:30 AM
9:35 AM OFFICIAL WELCOME…………………............…..……..................…….Brother J. Neal
9:40 AM
9:45 AM PROVINCE RESPONSE………………………............………….…Brother M. Robinson
9:50 AM
10:05 AM SAFETY PROTOCOLS………………………............…...…….…Brother B. McClammy
10:10 AM
10:15 AM REQUIRED MEETING MINTUES PASSAGE STATEMENT…..…Brother A.M. White
10:20 AM
10:25 AM ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES……….…...…….............……...……Brother A.M. White
10:30 AM
11:05 AM RECOGNITION of DIGNITARIES/SPECIAL GUESTS..................Brother L. Webley, Jr.

BANNER PRESENTATION………………………............……….…Brother A.M. White

GOVERNING RULES…….………............……………………………Brother D. Tucker

CODE of ETHICS……..…….……………............…………….….……Brother D. Tucker

ADOPTION of AGENDA…………………………............…….….Brother L. Webley, Jr.

REQUIRED MEETING MINUTES PASSAGE STATEMENT..........Brother A.M. White

MINUTES of the 80th PROVINCE COUNCIL ………............…...…..Brother A.M. White

FINANCIAL REPORT & SUMMARY of CERTIFICATION................Brother C. Cooper

COMMITTEE REPORTS I…………………………...............……Brother L. Webley, Jr.

Audit Committee………………………………………..............…...Brother R. Dorsey
Awards and Achievement Committee……………….....……..........…Brother J. Neal
By-Laws Committee……………………………...…..…............…..Brother D. Tucker
C.R. Wilson Leadership & Training Committee….................….Brother K. Crosby
Health and Wellness Committee…………………............…...….Brother R. Williams
Membership Training Academy…………..…………...…........….Brother J. Whitaker
Military Affairs Committee........................................................Brother R. McLeod
Music and Song Committee…………………………………………..Brother S. Coley
Resolutions Committee………...……………………………….Brother M. Whisonant
Scrapbook Committee………………………………...........…....….Brother A. Durrah
Quiz Bowl Competition Committee………………..............…...….Brother C. Wilkes

11:25 AM MEMORIAL SERVICE………...………………............….…….…Brother J.K. Davis, Jr.
11:45 AM PROVINCE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS……..............….Brother L. Webley, Jr.
11:50 AM SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS……..………………….............……...Brother D. White
11:55 AM ADJOURNMENT……………..…………………............…….…...Brother L. Webley, Jr.

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BUSINESS SESSIION II
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER…...………………………………………...…….Brother A. Claiborne
8:00 AM
8:05 AM ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES……….…………………………..…Brother A.M. White

9:30 AM IHQ PRESENTATIONS……........................…….………….....……Brother A. Claiborne
9:35 AM
10:15 AM Grand Chapter……...........................……..........................…Brother B. Dickerson
Strategic Plan.............................................................................Brother D. Newkirk
Kappa Foundation..................................................................Brother M. Adkinson
Achievement Academy..............................................................Brother Ron Green
Kappa League...........................................................................Brother D. Newkirk
Achievement Commission………....................................…...Brother A. White Sr.

INTRODUCTION OF PROVINCE POLEMARCH………...........…..Brother A.M. White

STATE of the PROVINCE……….....……………….......……Province Polemarch Brown

COMMITTEE REPORTS II…………………………..……......……Brother A. Claiborne

Nominating Committee……………………………………....……Brother C. Locklear
Balloting & Elections Committee……………….………...……….Brother C. Reaves

Advisors Committee………...……………………………….……….Brother B. Turner
MEP Foundation………...………………….…………………….Brother B. Windham
Guide Right……………………..……….….………………………Brother D. Newkirk
Kappa Foundation………………………………………………..….Brother E. Dorsey
Life Membership Committee……...……………………….….Brother K. Shackleford
Province Planning Committee………...…………………………….Brother D. White
Reclamation Committee…………………………………………..…...Brother L. Jones
Military Affairs Committee…………………............……….....….Brother R. McLeod
Senior Kappa Affairs Committee…………………….……………..Brother S. Greene
Sunday of Hope Committee………..……...................…………….Brothers S. Coley
Undergraduate Affairs Committee…………………………......Brother A. Claiborne

11:00 AM RECOGNITION of DIGNITARIES/SPECIAL GUESTS…………...Brother A. Claiborne
11:05 AM SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS……..………………………………...Brother D. White
11:15 PM ADJOURNMENT……………..………………………..…….……...Brother A. Claiborne

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81ST MIDDLE EASTERN PROVINCE COUNCIL

CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT PINNING LUNCHEON

Michael Brown, Province Polemarch
JuQuon Whitaker, Master of Ceremony

Call to Order………………..……………………………………………….............................Brother Sam Coley
Province Alumni Board Member

~ Processional ~

Occasion...........................................................................................................................Brother Sam Coley
Province Alumni Board Member

Invocation……………………………………………………..……………….............….…..Brother Eli Bracy, IV
Province Undergraduate Board Member and Province MTA Committee Member

~ Lunch Served ~

Introduction of Speaker........................................................................................Brother Steven A. Williams
Province MTA Committee Member

Keynote Address ...............................................................................................Brother Joseph K. Davis, Jr.
Elder Watson Diggs Awardee, Province Chaplin and 19th Province Polemarch

Special Presentation.…………………………………………………..………..............Brother Aaron Freeman
Province MTA Committee Member

Awards………….....................................................................................................Brother JuQuan Whitaker
Province MTA Coordinator
Brother Aaron Freeman

Province MTA Committee Member

Felicitations……………………..………………………………………..……….…….Brother Lascel Webley, Jr.
Senior Province Vice Polemarch

Remarks………….…………………………………………………….….........................Brother Michael Brown
23rd Polemarch, Middle Eastern Province

Chapter Pinning.........................................................................................................Brother Daniel Dunston
Province MTA Committee Member

Benediction...................................................................................................................Brother Victor Hyman
Province MTA Committee Member

Adjournment...........................................................................................................Brother JuQuon Whitaker
Province MTA Coordinator

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81ST MIDDLE EASTERN PROVINCE

THE TENTH AT M&T BANK UNDERGRADUATE LUNCHEON

MICHAEL BROWN, PROVINCE POLEMARCH

ELI BRACY IV, UNDERGRADUATE BOARD MEMBER - MASTER OF CEREMONY

Call to Order………………..……………………………………………….............................Brother Eli Bracy IV
Undergraduate Board Member, Middle Eastern Province

~ Processional ~
Occasion………………………………………………………………………….........Brother Cerisier Stevenson

Lt. Strategus, Middle Eastern Province

Invocation……………………………………………………..………………..............Brother Correggio Peagler
Polemarch, Alpha Nu

Presentation of Chapter Awards......................................................................................Brother Justin Neal
Awards and Achievement Committee Chairmen, Middle Eastern Province

~ Lunch Served ~

Introduction of Speaker.............................................................................................Brother Arthur Claiborne
Junior Province Vice Polemarch, Middle Eastern Province

Keynote Address ...................................................................................................Brother Alexander Dawes
Guy L. Grant Awardee

Special Presentation.…………………………………………………..………..............Brother Arthur Claiborne
Junior Province Vice Polemarch, Middle Eastern Province

Presentation of Individual Awards....................................................................................Brother Justin Neal
Awards and Achievement Committee Chairmen, Middle Eastern Province

Felicitations……………………..………………………………………..…………….….Brother Sam Uwoghiren
Strategus, Middle Eastern Province

Remarks………….…………………………………………………….…..............................Brother M. F. Brown
23rd Polemarch, Middle Eastern Province

Benediction...........................................................................................................Brother Correggio Peagler
Polemarch, Alpha Nu

Adjournment.....................................................................................................................Brother Eli Bracy IV
Undergraduate Board Member, Middle Eastern Province

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81ST MIDDLE EASTERN PROVINCE
CLOSED BANQUET CEREMONY

MICHAEL BROWN, PROVINCE POLEMARCH
CHRIS WILKS, MASTER OF CEREMONY

Call to Order………………..………………………………………………............................Brother Chris Wilks
Province Alumni Board Member

~ Processional ~
Occasion…………………………………………………………………………………..Brother Arthur Claiborne

Junior Province Vice Polemarch

Invocation……………………………………………………..………………............Brother Joseph K. Davis, Jr.
Elder Watson Diggs Awardee, Province Chaplin and 19th Province Polemarch

Roll Call of the Founders…...........................................................................................Brother Anton Durrah
Province Historian

~ Dinner Served ~
Introduction of Speaker...........................................................................................Brother Carlos D. Watson

22nd Province Polemarch

Musical Selection………………………………………………………………………........…MEP Kappa Khorus

Keynote Address .........................................................................................Rev. Dr. Brother Donald Moore
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Pastor

Musical Selection……………………………………………………………………….........…Brother Harry Leak
Past Junior Province Vice Polemarch

Remarks………….…………………………………………………..……….....................Brother Michael Brown
Province Polemarch

Felicitations……………………..………………………………………..……….………..….Brother Eli Bracy, IV
Province Undergraduate Board Member

Resolutions……………………………………………………………………………...Brother Markel Whisonant
Province Resolutions Committee Chairman

Election Results..........................................................................................................Brother Calvin Reaves
Province Balloting & Elections Committee Chairman

Oath of Office......................................................................................................Brother Myles B. Dickerson
Undergraduate Grand Board Member

The Charge…………………………………………………………………………….....Brother Sheldon McAlpin
Elder Watson Diggs Awardee, 21st Province Polemarch

Oath of Rededication...................................................................................................Brother Michael Brown
Province Polemarch

~Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn~
Ritualistic Closing.......................................................................................................Brother Michael Brown

Province Polemarch

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GOVERNING RULES

1. The Province Polemarch shall be empowered to alter or amend the agenda as outlined in the official Schedule
of Events, except the schedule of balloting, which may only be altered or amended by a majority vote of the
Province members/delegates present and voting.

2. Each speaker must approach the designated speaking area and be recognized by the presiding officer before
he may address the assembly. Each speaker must state his name and chapter each time he is recognized.

3. Only financial members in good standing with the Grand Chapter, the Middle Eastern Province and a local
chapter may initiate or second a motion.

4. The presiding officer shall be empowered to limit the time allocated to speak on any specific item providing
it is not less than two minutes, and is announced at the beginning of the debate of a particular subject.

5. Delegate credentials are not transferable after the start of Business Session I. Voting delegates who wish to
vest their rights and authority to an alternate must do so by written certification prior to the start of Business
Session I.

6. The method for election of province officers shall be strictly observed.

7. Any member who seeks to be a candidate for any province office was required to submit an application for
the desired office/position to the Nomination Committee Chairman. All applications were to be submitted
electronically by 11:59PM EST on February 23, 2022. All candidates must have complied with all dues,
assessments, fines, reports or other required filings on or before the time of filing for his candidacy.

8. Any member and/or chapter who submits for a Province Award must have first complied with all dues,
assessments, fines, reports or other required filings on or before the time for filing. The Awards and
Achievement Committee will observe and strictly adhere to the approved deadline of February 28, 2022 for
submissions.

9. No campaign literature is to be posted or distributed at the host site of the Province Council Meeting, except
for materials included in packets presented on-site during registration.

10. All chapters of the Middle Eastern Province are required to register and attend the Province Council
Meeting. However, those chapters that are not in compliance with submitting a current Officer’s Report,
delinquent in province dues and assessments, delinquent in C. Rodger Wilson Leadership and Training
Conference registration, and delinquent with payment of International Housing Assessments are not eligible to
vote, seek province office, or apply for scholarships and awards.

11. All chapters should have forwarded to the Province Keeper of Exchequer an up-to-date financial roster.
Province dues and assessments should accompany this list. If this procedure has not been followed, chapter
members are not eligible to vote, seek province office, or apply for scholarships and awards.

12.The official record for determining the compliance and eligibility of any chapter or individual member shall
be maintained with the Province Polemarch.

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GOVERNING RULES

13. All other rules governing the policies and procedures of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. shall be strictly
adhered to and where conflict exists with these rules and the Constitution and By-laws of the Fraternity, the
Constitution and By-laws of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. shall be controlling.

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CODE OF ETHICS

Publicity
1. Utilize chapter newsletters and personal contacts/devices as the principal methods of publicizing the
candidacy of a member for Province Office.
2. Refrain from displaying any campaign literature in hotel lobbies or public gatherings.
3. Refrain from displaying any campaign literature in the meeting and dining areas of the host hotel.
4. Refrain from causing, in any manner, the public display of the name, picture, or credentials of any candidate
for Provincial Office.
Nominations
1. Willfully adhere to all the rules and regulations regarding elections as established by the Constitution and
Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2. Consider only the highest qualified members who have displayed the ability, dedication, experience and
interest to serve our noble clan.
3. Refrain from attaching qualification(s) to a candidate that cannot factually be substantiated.
4. Permit the Nominating Committee to discharge its duties without interference or disruption by non-members
or candidates.
Voting
1. A member can vote only if he is a registered delegate with authorized voting privileges.
2. Vote only for those candidates chosen by the delegates he represents.
3. Be an advocate for, not against specific candidates.
4. Report to the Province Polemarch or Nominating Committee Chairman if anyone attempts to unduly
influence, in any manner that can be considered unethical, to vote for a particular candidate.
5. Be available to vote at each ballot.
ELECTION RESULTS
1. Accept the results as being the will of the majority.
2. Congratulate the newly elected officers and give words of encouragement to those that were not successful.
3. Pledge support to the new officers.
NOTE: ANY CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE WHO VIOLATES THE CODE OF ETHICS WILL BE
DISQUALIFIED

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Junior Province Vice Polemarch
Report

Arthur Claiborne

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Undergraduate Affairs Committee Report

Brother Arthur Claiborne, Chairman, MEP Junior Vice Polemarch
Undergraduate Affairs Committee

Greetings Brothers,

I hope each of you is doing well and in good health!

For this fraternal year, we have dedicated our efforts to maximize undergraduate engagement within our
province to ensure we are cultivating a meaningful Kappa experience for all current undergrads. Throughout the
year, our undergraduate provincial leadership has worked rigorously to identify the needs of the current
undergraduate environment. As a result, we have determined that our undergraduate chapters are struggling in
the following areas:

1. Undergraduate Engagement
2. Financial Stability
3. Membership Intake and Statutory Minimums
4. Chapter Operational Framework
5. Alumni Networks and Engagement
6. Transfer of Kappa Knowledge/Guidance
7. Reclamation

We have begun the implementation of new processes to boost the sustainability and growth of our
undergraduate chapters. First, all chapters have been provided documentation to ensure that they are learning
and committing to the fraternity's goals and objectives and our provincial leadership. Second, we have hosted
several Undergraduate Polemarch Meetings to ensure the engagement and success of each of our active
undergrad chapters as we progressed through this new year. Third, as undergraduate leadership, we made most
provincial meetings or events mandatory for all active chapters to increase chapter participation and
undergraduate engagement at the province level. Fourth, to create a more efficient transition of undergraduate
officers, we developed an MEP Undergraduate Google Drive to allow future leaders to learn and grow from
previous years and build upon the foundation already established. Finally, all chapters were strongly encouraged
to provide a representative to work with the provincial undergraduate leadership to become exposed to what is
required from the province level or learn how to be an undergraduate leader. Unfortunately, only two chapters
took advantage of this opportunity.

Overall, I believe this fraternal year has been a success for our undergrads. After not having membership intake
for almost a year, most active chapters successfully brought in several new initiates with minimal challenges
and remained per the MTA protocols. Our undergrads are committed to contributing a service goal of $100 to
March of Dimes and $200 to St. Jude before the end of this fraternal year. In addition, some of our
undergraduate chapters have taken advantage of the MEP Subsidy Program that was offered earlier in the
fraternal year or participated in some of the national programs offered to earn financial assistance. Finally, as
we began our transition back to in-person operations this year, undergrads from across the province embraced
this process. They actively showed up to various events to be engaged and learn more about our fraternity. In
the upcoming future, we plan to host an MEP-wide Undergraduate St. Jude Fundraiser and conduct a chapter
sustainability audit to close out a long but worthwhile term as undergraduate leaders.

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As Junior Vice Polemarch, I would like to thank all the undergraduates who directly or indirectly influence the
experience we each have within Kappa. Being a Kappa today is not easy, but you all embrace it and contribute
to the advancement of our fraternity in your unique way. Please continue to strive for greatness and make your
impact on society as you continue your matriculation throughout life. To all the graduating seniors,
congratulations on achieving another lifetime milestone and embracing life after college like you embraced
Kappa before and after you were initiated. Remember, Kappa is here to support you for the rest of your life, and
remaining active in this fraternity can propel you even further if you choose to take advantage of the bond
opportunities. Finally, I want to thank the undergraduate and alumni leaders in our province. I am not the easiest
to work with because of my passion and commitment to the fraternity, but you all support me so that I can
always feel empowered to do what I do in all aspects of life. I never knew I would end up in this position before
the start of the fraternal year, but with a strong group of leaders surrounding me, I have grown into a more
polished leader and improved individual. To conclude, I wish the Mighty Middle Eastern Province the best in
all its future endeavors and let's continue to be the most incredible province in Kappa.
Phi Nu Good Brothers!

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Keeper of Records Report

Alfred M. White

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Minutes of the 80th Middle Eastern Province Council

BUSINESS SESSION I
Presiding: Brother Lascel A. Webley, Jr., Senior Province Vice Polemarch

RITUALISTIC OPENING...……...............................………....….Brother L. Webley, Jr.
CALL TO ORDER……...……………………...……………….….Brother L. Webley, Jr.
INVOCATION……….………………………………….................Brother J.K. Davis, Jr
OFFICIAL WELCOME..……………………………...…....Province Polemarch Brown
TRIBUTE TO DURHAM.....................................................................Brother R. Morgan
GOVERNING RULES…….……………………………..……………Brother D. Tucker

Motion to Accept: David Walton, Asheville Alumni
Second: Malcolm Mason, Wake Forest-Rolesville Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

CODE of ETHICS……..…….……………………………...….………Brother D. Tucker
Motion to Accept: John Milner-Williams, Roanoke Rapids Alumni
Second: Ryan Sellers, Greensboro Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION of AGENDA………………………………...…….….Brother L. Webley, Jr.
Motion to Approve: Daryl Barber, Gastonia-Shelby Alumni
Second: Malcolm Mason, Wake Forest-Rolesville Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

REQUIRED MEETING MINUTES PASSAGE STATEMENT.....Brother A.M. White
Collective Response of “NO”

GRAND POLEMARCHS GREETINGS.................................Grand Polemarch Shelton
Updates were given on insurance, the pandemic and it’s effects on the Fraternity, hazing claims, and the
upcoming 85th Grand Chapter Meeting (virtual).

ROLL CALL of DELEGATES...……….................................….…. Brother A.M. White
MINUTES of the 79th PROVINCE COUNCIL ………………..…..Brother A.M. White

Motion to Accept: Royce Barrett, Winston-Salem Alumni
Second: Marvin Robinson, Beckley (WV) Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

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FINANCIAL REPORT & SUMMARY of CERTIFICATION…......Brother C. Cooper
Approved Budgets 2020-2021: $119,510
Ending Balance in September 2019: $103, 947.71 (Balance Brought Forward 2020)
Ending Balance in October 2020: $256,442.83 (Balance Brought Forward 2021)
Ending Balance in March 2021: $225, 934.80
Full reports were given on Lodging/Travel, Alumni MTA Breakdown, Undergraduate MTA Breakdown, and
Proposed Budget.

Motion to Approve: Marvin Robinson, Beckley (WV) Alumni
Second: Malcolm Mason, Wake Forest-Rolesville Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

COMMITTEE REPORTS I…...……………………………….….Brother L. Webley, Jr.

Audit Committee…………………………….………………...…...Brother R. Dorsey
No findings concluded within the report

Motion to Accept: William Grant, Hickory Alumni
Second: Royce Barrett, Winston-Salem Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

Nominations Committee……..…………………..…........…..…Brother C. Locklear

All candidates were vetted and the committee met on April 3, 2021 to interview candidates.

The Nominations Committee presented the following slate:

Senior Province Vice Polemarch: Lascel Webley
Junior Province Vice Polemarch: Bryce Dickerson
Keeper of Records: Alfred M. White
Keeper of Exchequer: Cory Cooper
Alumni Board Member: Sam Coley
Undergraduate Board Member: Derrick Davis
Chaplain: Joseph K. Davis
Historian: Anton Durrah
Reporter: Quentin Mitchell
Nominations Committee Chair: Corey Locklear

Motion to Accept: Malcolm Mason, Wake Forest-Rolesville Alumni
Second: Jeff Howard, Wilmington Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously

Planning Committee……..……………………….......…............…Brother D. White

Notifications of upcoming events were given:
Officers’ Training (Virtual) - September 10, 2021
CRWLTC (Greenville, NC) – November 12-13, 2021
Founders’ Day (Durham NC) – January 14, 2022
81st Province Council Meeting (Charlotte, NC) - April 8-10, 2022

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Awards & Achievement Committee…………………………...…...Brother J. Neal

2020-2021 (UG) GuideRight Chapter of the Year – Alpha Nu
2020-2021 Mel Davis Award (GuideRight) – L’Quann Atkinson (Alpha Nu)
2020-2021 Jay Crosby Award (GuideRight) – Charlotte Alumni
2020-2021 Bert V. Wadkins Award (GuideRight) – David Taylor (CLT Alumni)
2020-2021 Al White Scholarship – Tymier Farrar (Alpha Epsilon)
2020-2021 Walter H. Hairston Scholarship – Myles Greer (Alpha Nu)
2020-2021 MEP Scholarship – Myles Greer (Alpha Nu)
2020-2021 MEP Scholarship – Corregio Peagler (Alpha Nu)
2020-2021 History Award – Tyrone Johnson (Cary Alumni)
2020-2021 UG Kappa Man of the Year – Langston Stephens (Pi Mu)
2020-2021 Alumni Kappa Man of the Year – Stephen Rutland (Cary Al)
2020-2021 UG Scrapbook Award – Alpha Nu
2020-2021 Alumni Scrapbook Award – Raleigh Al
2020-2021 UG Chapter of the Year (Small) – Alpha Epsilon
2020-2021 AL Chapter of the Year (Small/Medium) – Cary Al
2020-2021 UG Chapter of the Year (Medium/Large) – Alpha Nu
2020-2021 AL Chapter of the Year (Large) – Charlotte Al

MEMORIAL SERVICE………...………………………...…...…Brother J.K. Davis, Jr.

Chapter Invisible:
Larry Holloman, Ahoskie
Jake Johnson, Burlington
Deandre Houston, Cary
Paul McGill, Charlotte
Robert McCall, Charlotte
Jarrett Howard, Charlotte
Edward Watson, Charlotte
J.C. Scarborough, Durham
Richmond Edward Stewart, Durham
Dwight Sims, Durham
Ernest Curry, Fayetteville
Melvin Shropshire, Fayetteville
Douglas McMillan, Fayetteville
James Edward Mason, Gastonia/Shelby
Calvin E Reeves, Gastonia/Shelby
William Tibbs, IV Greensboro
Alexander Watson, Greensboro
Lesley Spaulding, Greenville
David Banks, Greenville
John Wesley Watters, Greenville
Carlos Allred, Hickory
Alexander Killens, Lumberton
Allen Sledge, Roanoke Rapids

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BUSINESS SESSION II
Presiding: Brother Landon Bishop, Junior Province Vice Polemarch
CALL TO ORDER..................................................................................Brother L. Bishop

IHQ PRESENTATIONS……..………………....................……...……Brother L. Bishop
Grand Chapter……...........................…….........................…Brother A. Faraimo
Kappa Foundation................................................................Brother M. Adkinson
Achievement Academy..............................................................Brother L. Bishop
Kappa League..........................................................................Brother D. Newkirk
Achievement Commission………....................................…..Brother A. White Sr.

STATE of the PROVINCE……….....………………....……Province Polemarch Brown
Recommendation of a $2000 Donation to the Melvin R Pierce Endowment Fund at Fayetteville
State University
Motion made: Terry House, FFB Alumni
Second: Ben Cureton, FFB Alumni
Motion Carried Unanimously
Consideration for motion in acceptance of State of Province with MEP support of Joseph King
Davis in consideration of Elder Watson Diggs Award and Langston Stephens in consideration of
the Guy Levis Grant Award.
Motion made by Brother Alfred ‘Al’ White, Seconded by Brothers Bill Hooker and Joseph King
Davis. Remarks given by Brother McAlphin and Brother Watson. Motion Carried Unanimously

OATH of OFFICE………...…………...………….....…...… Province Polemarch Brown
CLOSING REMARKS……..……………………….............Province Polemarch Brown
VIRTUAL ADJOURNMENT……...……………………...…….…….Brother L. Bishop

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Keeper of Exchequer Report

Cory Cooper

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