Official Newsletter of the Hendersonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Christopher J. Berry Chapter Polemarch 2008-2009 Kenton D. Wesby Chapter Reporter

September Volume 1, Issue 1

Ramsey James was born in Florida to Rod and Shirlie James.

He grew up primarily in the Tampa area, but calls Holy Cow

Rd. Polk City, FL home. Ramsey has always been a blessed

child surviving near death experiences as an infant, teenager,

and as adult male. Academically Ramsey has always been at

the top of his class and received a presidential scholarship to

TSU. While in school Ramsey co-founded two organizations,

he was involved in Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, as

well as the Golden Key Honor Society, and Phi Kappa Phi

academic fraternity. Ramsey graduated from TSU Magna cum

laude. Upon the completion of his BBA Ramsey was hired by

CAT Financial where he has worked for the past 7 years. In

addition, Ramsey returned to school part-time and received

his MBA from TSU in 2006. Ramsey has taken on several jobs

at CAT and currently serves as the Customer Support

Manager in the CBC. Soon after graduating from TSU, Ramsey

had the opportunity to cross the sands of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc. on Dec. 8th 2001 Ramsey was a “5 Klub” on

the line (Karbon 8) and his line name is “Kharisma”. Ramsey is

very active in his Fraternity and has served in many

capacities, most recently as Vice-Polemarch. Ramsey retired

his bachelorhood in May 2006 to marry the former Kim Hinton

and currently resides in Cane Ridge, TN. Ramsey has 3

brothers and 1 sister and is a loving family man. Most would

say Ramsey is a great husband, a great Frat brother, and a

great friend!

Greetings,

It brings me great pleasure to serve as the 2008-2009

Polemarch for the Hendersonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa

Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I want to welcome all of our

returning chapter members, future members, and

community sponsors that have helped us achieve in so

many endeavors. We were recently recognized as the

Chapter of the Year (Medium) for the South Central

Province and have been awarded this distinguished honor

for two consecutive years now. This achievement did not

come easy. In fact, many sacrifices were made along the

way, but we captured the vision of making an impact in

serving our communities. Without question, we have an

instrumental member who served as a past Polemarch

and current Board Member for the South Central

Province to thank for many of the opportunities given to

the chapter in recent years. That Brother is Don Williams

and we truly do thank him for all the hard work and

dedication that he has given to the fraternity. His efforts

have not gone unnoticed and our chapter is privileged to

have such an inspiring and selfless leader that always

stresses Unity in our fold. It is our hope that we never rest

on the "shield" and continue to Progress in achievements

in every field of human endeavor

We do it together, One Kappa!!!

This was a great year for the Hendersonville Alumni Chapter.

We were awarded the covenant title of 2008 Chapter of the

Year medium during our 63rd Annual South Central Province

Council. The theme was “Creating Inspiration: A Call to

Service”. This years meeting was held on April 17th-19th in

Jackson, TN. This makes the second year the brothers of

Hendersonville were awarded the prestigious honor.

Congratulations are also in order for two of our very own,

H‟ville „s chapter Polemarch Christopher Berry was

appointed to the KAPPAC (Keeping African-Americans

Political –Political Action Committee) Board of Directors

Southern Region and Don Williams was voted onto the

South Central Province Council Board of Directors.

Our 2008 Kook-Out not only shows our

skills on the grill, but it is also a time for brothers to

come together with family and friends to relax, with

some food, fun and fellowship. This years cookout was

held at Cane Ridge Park in Antioch, TN. We would like

to thank chairman Celeste Ware as well as others for

their dedication and hard work in putting this annual

event together.

The Hendersonville Chapter along with Kappa’s from other

chapters in our Province, embarked in a major historical

moment this year at our state capitol, in Nashville, TN. The

Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. established a new

relationship with our government. The purpose of this

endeavor was to bring awareness to the issues plaguing the

African-American communities. The event was held on March

11th 2008. Let’s continue our good works in the name

achievement, One Kappa.

Reginald King, Ramsey James, Marcus Woods, Christopher Berry

We are about to gear up for the 2008-2009 school year

with Bridges Academy. Please review the following

information regarding to the activities for this coming

school year:

Bridges Academy/Kappa Alpha Psi Monthly Fellowship

“Sharing with Bridges”

The breakfast/lunch will begin on Wednesday, October 1,

and will continue every 1st Wednesday of the month

through December 3rd.

Amt of members needed – Minimum of 10

Location – Bridges Academy (on Russell Street until

October)

Cost - $0

Junior Achievement

During the month of October, members will conduct

Junior Achievement (“JA”) sessions with the students.

Amt of members needed – Minimum of 3

Location – Bridges Academy (on Russell Street until

October)

Cost - $0

Achiever’s Klub

The Achiever’s Klub was a program initiated by the

members to recognize individuals that make A’s and B’s

on their report card.

Amt of members needed – Minimum of 10

Location – Bridges Academy (on Russell Street until

October)

Cost - $500

Health and Wellness

The members will establish a health and wellness

curriculum that includes spiritual, mental, and physical

topics. The program will be implemented in November

2008, commencing with the first Wednesday (5th). The

objective of this program is to address health and wellness

issues that affect young adults.

Amt of members needed – Minimum of 3

Amt of non-members needed - TBD

Location – Bridges Academy (on Russell Street until

October)

Cost - TBD

Field Trip

A field trip is being planned in December to a Preds or

Titans game or the Adventure Science Center.

Amt of members needed – Minimum of 10

Location – TBD

Cost - TBD

Brothers we need your support. Please make plans to

attend some if not all of these events.

Progressive Post Rollout Dates:

2nd Friday of the following months:

February

August

October

December

(H’ville members can submit information for the post by

the 1st Friday of each month listed above. Please include

your name, email address when submitting information.

Please send your submissions to

progressiveposthville@yahoo.com)

Greeting brothers, I would like to thank our

Polemarch Christopher Berry for giving me the

opportunity to work as your reporter for the

Hendersonville Alumni Chapter Newsletter,

now called the Progressive Post. It is an honor

and a privilege to be given this charge and I

vow to continue to strive for great

achievement as your newly appointed

reporter.

It’s not everyday that you become a part of history. Well I received my chance. On Tuesday ,

October 7, 2008 I was favored enough to meet one of the candidates running for the 2008

presidency. I’m speaking of non other than Illinois Senator Barack Obama. I met Senator

Obama while attending an after debate party given by former Vice President Al Gore.

This was a very humbling experience that I will cherish for years to come.

The progressive Post is a publication of the

Hendersonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc. All submissions are welcomed.

Opinions expressed are the authors' and do not

necessarily reflect the views of the officers and

members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at any

administrative level. This publication is produced

and funded by the Hendersonville Alumni Chapter.

It is independent and in no way connected with or

funded by any other administrative level of the

Fraternity.

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