Columbus (OH) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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Black & White Ball
The Black & White Ball is the signature formal event for the Columbus (OH) chapter. Proceeds from the event support Kappa Foundation's efforts to provide scholarships, mentoring and character building programs to young men and women in our city. The event includes live Jazz, a DJ, a gourment diner and sophisticated guests.
Chairperson: Byron Potts E-mail: byronpotts@msn.com  
 
Bylaws Revision
Responsible for taking a look at present bylaws and making revisions as deemed necessary
Chairperson: Darren Jordan E-mail: dj1911@live.com
 
Community Service
Responsible for the planning of events that give back to the community
Chairperson: Melvin Fowkles E-mail: frenchart@prodigy.net
 
Finance
The purpose of the Finance committment is to create ways to generate revenue for the chapter. 
Chairperson: Ron Eaton E-mail: rveaton@columbus.gov  
 
Foundation
The Foundation exists as the philanthropic arm of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. The Foundation was established in as a non-profit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization. The Foundation currently supports scholarships, after-school programs and national projects.
President: Byron Potts E-mail: byronpotts@msn.com
 
Founder's Day
This committee is responsible for establishing the events over Founder's Day weekend including the luncheon and Loving Cup Ceramony.
Chairperson: Mike Samuels E-mail: msamuels@columbus.rr.com
 
Guide Right
National program for the educational and occupational guidance of youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. The home of the Columbus (OH) chapter's Guide Right program is the Africentric School.
Chairperson: Curtis Dugar E-mail: ckdiggy21@gmail.com   
 
Housing
Responsible for looking at possible housing options including Hud and 202 projects
Chairperson: Guy Schley E-mail: gschley@isabelleridgeway.com
 
Kenneth L. Howard Scholarship
Scholarship supporting Columbus area high school students
Chairperson: P.R. West E-mail: 1chair@sbcglobal.net  
 
Reclamation
The arm of the chapter responsible for planning events to bring brothers back to the fold.
Chairperson: Lloyd Clark E-mail: lcheech45@yahoo.com
 
Sunday of Hope
The Sunday of Hope program was developed by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a way for members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to get involved supporting St. Jude.
Chairperson: Jamel Ammons E-mail: jammons@laca.org  
 
Undergraduate Liaison
Liasion to the chapter and the undergraduate chapters 
Chairperson: Purnell Sweeney E-mail: sweeney462003@yahoo.com
 
Wine Sip
The Wine Sip is the signature event of the Columbus (OH) Alumni chapter. Centered around wine tasting, this event also showcases live music, a DJ, great food and many vendors.
Chairperson: Rahman Shavers E-mail: rahmanshavers@hotmail.com