NASHVILLE, TN — The South Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity holds its 74th South Central Province Council in Nashville. The fraternity’s region consists of chapters in Tennessee, Kentucky and Northern Mississippi. Over 500 people will be in attendance as the conference theme is: “Renewing Our Commitment To Brotherhood, Together We Shall Achieve”A public meeting will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Music City Hotel.
Attending the Province Council will be Thomas L. Battles Jr., Grand Polemarch (International President) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. His administration has focused on strengthening organizational effectiveness and renewing the fraternity’s commitment to brotherhood and patriotism. He has challenged the members to display a spirit of volunteerism and humanitarianism. Leonard E. Clemons of Frankfort, Kentucky is the South Central Province Polemarch (Regional President). His “Pathway Forward” platform has placed emphasis on excellence, achievement, accountability and membership development. “Having this year’s council in Nashville is special as we are honoring the 100th anniversary of Kappa Chapter at Meharry Medical College”. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Andre’ Douglas is South Central Region Meeting Planner: (601) 668-5950. John Ford is President of the Nashville Alumni Chapter, Host Chapter: (615) 310 – 9993. Louis N. Willis Merit of Achievement Award
Recognitions will be given to the following individuals:
Greek Life Service Award
Honorable Dr. Glenda Glover President,
Tennessee State UniversityInternational President,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Making a Difference Service Award
Mrs. Barbara Murrell
Higher Education Leader
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Public Interest Service Award
Honorable Brenda Gilmore Senator,
Tennessee General Assembly
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Lifetime Achievement Service Award
Rev. Edwin C. Sanders II
Pastor, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church
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Louis N. Willis Merit of Achievement Award
Dr. John Cade, Nashville (TN)
Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
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Louis N. Willis Merit of Achievement Award
Mr. John P. Russell, Knoxville (TN)
Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi