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\u201cD.V.A History\u201d <\/b><\/h1>\n\u201cD.V.A History\u201d <\/b><\/h1>\nAs pertained in the archives of the Grand Chapter, The Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter was approved for a charter on the 16th day of May 1998 by the Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi. The charter was presented to the chapter on the 13h day of June 1998. The Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter is located in region four, the western region of the Eastern Providence. The Danville, (VA) Alumni Chapter was a result of a split of the Martinsville (VA) Alumni Chapter, which was established on June 2, 1956 in Martinsville, Virginia. Brothers from Danville have been affiliated with the Martinsville chapter since 1963, but always longed to have a chapter to call their own.<\/p>\n
On the 13th day of June 1998, 18 men were presented a chartered by Eastern Province Polemarch Anthony B. Hill, who was a strong advocate for the charting of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter. Those 18 men were Brothers Cephus Archie, Malvin Carr, David Coleman, and Harold Bruce Craft, Bennie Dix (deceased), William Flippen, Frederick Fowler, Rodrick Galloway, Howard Graves, Zachary Hairston, Sylvesta Jennings, C. Keshon Kelly (Shon), Lewis Marshall, Anthony Pass, James Pickens, P. Edward Thomas, Elisha Arnold Woody, and Kirby Wright.<\/p>\n
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In the spring of 2000 the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter received the Eastern Province\u2019s Chapter Growth Award for a small alumni chapter at the Province meeting held in Hampton, VA. On November 10, 2000 the Danville, (VA) Alumni Chapter crossed its first line, \u201cTwo Karets of Kontinuance\u201d Christopher Hill and Stacey Frazier. C. Keshon Kelly served as the Dean of Pledges and Dwayne Cherry served as the assistant Dean of Pledges. This was the beginning of a Growth period for the \u201cDVA\u201d Chapter under Chapter Polemarch P. Edward Thomas. Also during the fall of 2000 the Chapter reclaimed a number of brothers form the Alpha Nu Chapter, North Carolina A&T State University and formed a great bond with the younger brothers of the Alpha Nu chapter.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2001 the Chapter was awarded the Eastern Province\u2019s third place William Thomas Carter chapter of the year award. Also in the spring of 2001 brother Keshon Kelly won the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award. Brother Kelly went on to receive a National William L. Crump History Award at the Conclave in Cleveland, OH in August of 2001. The Chapter crossed its second line on October 27, 2001 \u201cFive Soldiers of Fortune\u201d Terry Polk, Jameel May, Danny Harris, Keith Best, and Mike Sliver. This was the first line in the history of the Eastern Province to all cross as Eastern Province Life Members. Christopher T. Hill served as the Dean of Pledges and Corey K. Alexander served as the assistant Dean of Pledges. The chapter was led in this successful period by Polemarch P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2002 the chapter was named the Eastern Province\u2019s William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of the Year. The Chapter also received its second Eastern Province\u2019s Growth Award for a Small Alumni Chapter. Brother Keshon Kelly received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award for the second consecutive time. The chapter was led in this successful period by Polemarch P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2003 on March 15, 2003 the chapter crossed its third line \u201c2 Kommitments of the Krimson Kause<\/a>\u201d Clinton D. Stackhouse II, and Jamon T. Williams. Montoya Milton served as the Dean of Pledges and Jameel May served as the assistant Dean of Pledges. Also in April of 2003, The \u201cDo-It-All DVA\u201d Chapter was not only named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year for the second time in two years, and were also named 2003 Paul W. Caine International Small Alumni Chapter of the Year in July at the National Conclave in Charlotte, NC, led by Chapter Polemarch, C. Keshon Kelly. Also in the spring of 2003 Brother Keshon Kelly won the Eastern Provinces William L. Crump History Award for the third consecutive time, and went on to win his second National William L. Crump History Award at the Conclave in Charlotte, NC in July of 2003. The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n Brothers of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter present for the 2003 Paul W. Caine International Small Alumni Chapter of the Year award at the 76th National Conclave in Charlotte, NC!<\/p><\/div>\n In the spring of 2004 the Chapter hosted the Eastern Province Council; this was the first time ever that the Eastern Province Council was held in Danville, VA.\u00a0 The chapter did an outstanding job hosting the Province, led by Polemarch C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly and chapter planning Chairman Brother Kirby Wright.\u00a0 At the 2004 Province Meeting the Chapter Received the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Medium Size Chapter of the Year award, the third consecutive province chapter of the year award for the chapter.\u00a0 The Chapter also received its third Eastern Province\u2019s growth Award. Also Brother Christopher T. Hill received the Eastern Province William L. Crump History Award, the fourth consecutive year a member of the chapter has won that award.\u00a0 The chapter in the fall of 2004 Co-hosted the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference along with the Theta Psi Chapter VA-Tech, Polemarch Corey K. Alexander and chapter planning Chairman Keshon (Shon) Kelly led the chapter in this event.\u00a0 By the end of the fall of 2004 the Chapter was becoming known around the Eastern Province as the \u201cDo-it-All\u201d Chapter.\u00a0 This was due to the work the chapter was doing in the fraternity as well as guide right, community service, membership intake, social activities and hospitality.\u00a0 The nick name was befitting and the chapter affectionately became known as DVA, \u201cThe Do-it-All\u201d Chapter.<\/p>\n The chapter went on in the spring of 2005 to win the Eastern Provinces William Thomas Carter Medium Size Chapter of the Year.\u00a0 This was the fourth consecutive Chapter of the Year for Danville (VA) Alumni.\u00a0 Also in the spring of 2005 Brother Jerry A. Heath, Jr. won the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award, marking the fifth consecutive year a member of the Chapter had won that award. This was all accomplished under the leadership of Polemarch Corey K. Alexander. In June of 2005 Brother C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly was appointed as a special operating assistant to Eastern Province Polemarch Lt. Col. Rufus F. Clanzy and served until January 2006. Brother Heath went on to receive a National Crump Award at the Conclave in St. Louis in July of 2005.\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Corey K. Alexander.<\/p>\n Brothers Heath, Jennings, and Kelly at the 2005 Kappa Conclave.<\/p><\/div>\n National William L. Crump History Awardees, Brothers Heath and Kelly.<\/p><\/div>\n Brothers Wright and Archie accompanied by their wives at the 2005 Kappa Conclave<\/p><\/div>\n In the spring of 2006 on March 11, the chapter crossed its fourth line, \u201c4<\/a> Links to the Legacy,\u201d Linwood H. Little, Edward L. Burton, Terry T. David, & Harry J. Johnson. Keshon Kelly served as the Dean of Pledges and Trevor Edwards served as the assistant Dean of Pledges. Also in April of 2006, The \u201cDo-It-All DVA\u201d Chapter was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year for the fifth consecutive year. Brother Jerry A. Heath received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award for the second consecutive time and the 6th<\/sup> consecutive time a member of the chapter has won this award. The Chapter was being lead at this time by Polemarch Kirby Wright.\u00a0 Also at the Province Council 2006, Brother Keshon Kelly (Shon) was elected to serve on the Eastern Province\u2019s Board of Directors.\u00a0 A seat in which Brother Kirby Wright held from 1994-2000.\u00a0 Brother Wright has also held the position of Operating Assistant to the Province Polemarch (2001-2007).\u00a0\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Kirby Wright.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2007, The \u201cDo-It-All DVA\u201d Chapter was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year for the sixth consecutive year. Brother Mike T. Silver received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award for the seventh consecutive time a member of the chapter had won this award.\u00a0 Also at the Province Council, Brother Keshon Kelly (Shon) was elected to serve the Eastern Province as the Alumni Voting Delegate to the 78th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting for the (second consecutive time) in Minneapolis, MN July 16-21, 2007. Brother Kelly also received the Eastern Province\u2019s Linwood Hardmon Chapter Advisor of the year award for his advising and serving the Theta Psi Chapter (VA-Tech). During the 78th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Conclave, Brother Mike T. Silver received the National William L. Crump History Award, making this the fourth consecutive Conclave that a member of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter had received the award. Brother C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly, who served as the Eastern Province Kwiz Bowl Chairman, was also appointed to serve on the National Kwiz Bowl Committee.\u00a0 During the 78th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting, the team that Brother Kelly put together to represent the Eastern Province in the National Kwiz Bowl Competition, took first place and made the Eastern Province back to back defending National Kwiz Bowl Champions, led by Brother C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly.\u00a0\u00a0 On August 25, 2007 new Eastern Province Polemarch John T. Lanier (native of Danville), named Brother Edward Thomas as one of his new operating assistances, giving Danville (VA) Alumni another member to serve at the Eastern Province Level.\u00a0 In November 2007, Province Polemarch John T. Lanier recommend to the Grand Polemarch DeWayne Murray to appoint Brother Kirby Wright as the Eastern Province Representative to the National Laurel Wreath Commission. The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Kirby Wright.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2008, Brother Edward Thomas received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award, for the 8th consecutive time a member of the chapter has won this award. Also on May 17, 2008 the chapter held its ten year anniversary at the Mercedes Club in Danville, VA. The event was chaired by Brothers C. Keshon Kelly and Edward Thomas. Chapter Past Polemarch Corey K. Alexander served as the Master of Ceremonies, Grand Board Member Anthony B. Hill was the key note speaker for the event. In attendance were Past Grand Polemarch Howard L. Tutman, Jr., Past Grand Keeper of Records Terry Blount, Current Grand Keeper of Records Alford \u201cAl\u201d White, National Sports Cluster Chairman and Chapter member Johnny S. Newman, Eastern Province Polemarch John T. Lanier, Sr., Past Eastern Province Polemarch Clarence F. Nelson, Jr. Past Eastern Province Polemarch Charles Brockett, Past Eastern Province Polemarch Lt.Col. Rufus F. Clanzy, Current Middle Eastern Province Polemarch Sheldon L. McAlpin, Eastern Province Sr. Vice Polemarch Dwight E. Thomas, Eastern Province Board of Director Members William N. Pickney and Cleave Packer. Also in attendance were National William L. Crump History Awardees Mike T. Silver and Jerry A. Heath, Jr. both members of the chapter. National William L. Crump History Awardees Terry Blount and C. Keshon Kelly were also in attendance. The chapter celebrated and commemorated the past ten years of its existence and accomplishment. Brother Johnny S. Newman, Jr. joined the chapter in May of 2008. Brother Newman a native of Danville played 17 seasons in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Brother Newman also serves as the National Sports Director for the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi (2005-Prsent). The chapter was led in this successful period by Polemarch Kirby Wright.<\/p>\n Brothers of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter recognize and celebrate a decade of Achievement!<\/p><\/div>\n In the fall of 2009 the chapter decided to honor charter members and longtime chapter members by naming chapter awards after them.\u00a0 The chapter named the awards as follows:<\/p>\n In the spring of 2009, DVA \u201cDo-It-All Chapter\u201d was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year, for the 7th<\/sup> time in 8 years. Brother Keshon Kelly, received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award (for the fourth time), this marked the ninth consecutive time a member of the chapter has won the award.\u00a0 Also at the Province Council, Brother Keshon Kelly (Shon) was elected to serve the Eastern Province as the Alumni Voting Delegate to the 79th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting for the (third consecutive time) in Washington, D.C. Also Brother Kelly received the Eastern Province\u2019s Linwood Hardmon Chapter Advisor of the Year award for his advising and serving the Theta Psi Chapter (VA-Tech), this was the second time in three years that Brother Kelly had received this award.\u00a0 Also Brother Edward Thomas received the Eastern Province Polemarch\u2019s Award.\u00a0 The chapter was also selected first place winner for the Eastern Province Alumni Chapter Website of the Year award.\u00a0 Brother Kelly, who also served as the Eastern Province Kwiz Bowl Chairman, was also appointed to serve on the National Kwiz Bowl Committee for the third consecutive conclave. Brother Kelly was also appointed to serve on the National Resolutions Committee for the 79th<\/sup> Conclave as the Eastern Province representative.\u00a0 Brother Keshon Kelly also received the President\u2019s National Community Service Award from President Barack Obama for his outstanding community service efforts during this year.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2009 on March 14, the chapter crossed its fifth line \u201c2 Krystallizations of a Krimson Dream\u201d James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings and Mitchell Delva. Keshon Kelly served as the Dean of Pledges and Edward Thomas served as the assistant Dean of Pledges.\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2010, DVA \u201cThe Do-It-All Chapter\u201d, was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year, for the 8th<\/sup> time in 9 years. Brother James \u201cJay Jennings, received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award, this marked the 10th<\/sup> consecutive time a member of the chapter has won the award.\u00a0 Brother Kelly received the Eastern Province\u2019s Linwood Hardmon Chapter Advisor of the Year award for his advising and serving the Theta Psi Chapter (VA-Tech), this was the third time in four years that Brother Kelly had received the award.\u00a0 Also at the Province Council, Brothers James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings and Keshon Kelly were awarded with the Province Polemarch\u2019s Service Award.\u00a0 Also in the spring of 2010 on March 26, the chapter crossed its sixth line, \u201c4 Flickers of a Krimson Flame,\u201d Tremaine Kidd, D’Javon Alston, Cameron Johnson and Mario Edmonds. James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings served as the Dean of Pledges and Linwood Little served as the assistant Dean of Pledges.\u00a0\u00a0 On May 1, 2010 the Colligate Chapters of the Eastern Province held the first annual I.W.E. Taylor Charity Banquet to honor Brothers that aide and serve the colligate brothers within the Eastern Province and also to raise money for the St. Jude\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital.\u00a0 Brothers from Danville that attended that even were Edward Thomas, Keshon Kelly and Cameron Johnson.\u00a0 Brother Kelly received the Colligate Support Award for his service and support to the Virginia Polytechnic and State University Chapter, the Theta Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi.\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2011 DVA \u201cThe Do-It-All Chapter\u201d was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year, for the ninth time in 10 years. Brother Mike Silver, received the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award, this marked the 11th<\/sup> consecutive time a member of the chapter has won the award. Also in the spring of 2011 on March 10, the chapter crossed its seventh line \u201cM.A.D.E. M.E.N.\u201d (Molded into Authentic Diamonds of Excellence) – (Materialized into Everlasting Nupes)\u201d Frank Lucienne, Chantin Collins and Micha Braswell. D\u2019Javon Alston served as the Dean of Pledges and Linwood Little served as the assistant Dean of Pledges.\u00a0\u00a0 Also in 2011 during the 80th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting (Centennial Conclave) Brother Mike T. Silver received the National William L. Crump History Award, making this the fifth out of the last six Conclaves that a member of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter has received the award. During the fall of 2011, Brother Edward Thomas was appointed as the Director of Logistics by the 25th<\/sup> Eastern Province Polemarch Howard L. Tutman, III. Brother James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings was appointed as the Region 4 MOIP coordinator for the Eastern Province.\u00a0 Brother Keshon Kelly was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Eastern Province By-laws committee and Brother Johnny Newman was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Eastern Province C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Committee. The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2012 DVA \u201cThe Do-It-All Chapter\u201d on March 15, 2012 crossed its eighth line, \u201cSpring 2012 \u201cTernary of Tragedy & Triumphant\u201d, Dennis Mills and Quinton Keith. James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings served as the Dean of Pledges and Keshon Kelly served as the assistant Dean of Pledges.\u00a0\u00a0 Also in 2012 during the Eastern Province Council held in National Harbor, MD Brother P. Edward Thomas was elected to the Eastern Province Board of Directors, Alumni Region 4. Brother Keshon Kelly was appointed as the Eastern Province Director of Organizational Effectiveness. Brother James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings was awarded with the Eastern Province Polemarch\u2019s Service Award.\u00a0 The chapter was led in this successful period by Polemarch P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n In the spring of 2013 DVA \u201cThe Do-It-All Chapter\u201d was named the Eastern Province William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of The Year, for the 10th time in 12 years. Also in the spring of 2013, during the Eastern Province Council Chapter Polemarch James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings was elected to the position of Eastern Province Reporter. Brother Keshon Kelly was appointed to serve on the National Constitution and Statues committee.\u00a0 Brother Kelly was also appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Eastern Province Historical Committee.\u00a0 Also in May the chapter celebrated its 15th <\/sup>year anniversary, which was held at Longhorn Steak House in Danville.\u00a0 During the celebration the chapter reflected on the past 15 years of our existence.\u00a0 Also chapter awards for the year were presented.\u00a0 Among the awards given were the chapters \u201cKirby Wright Life Time Achievement Award.\u201d The 2nd<\/sup> recipient of the award was Brother Keshon Kelly, the 3rd<\/sup> Recipient of the award was Brother Johnny S. Newman, II.<\/p>\n In the fall of 2013 the chapter underwent some needed changes and updated all current governing documents and began a much more structured approach to chapter business. New chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly and chapter By-laws chairman Kirby Wright along with Edward Thomas Eastern Province Region 4 Alumni Board led this effort. The chapter began establishing a scholarship fund.\u00a0 Also during the fall of 2013, Brothers Keshon Kelly, Marvin Martin and Edward Thomas began exploring interest of young men on the campus of Radford University; with the hopes of being able to one day establish a chapter there.<\/p>\n Also in the fall of 2013 the chapter decided to add a new chapter award to honor a senior or 50 year Brother for Service to the Chapter and the Chapter Polemarch, the award was named the \u201cCepheus Archie Senior Contribution Award.\u201d<\/p>\n Brothers of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter recognize and celebrate 15 years of continuous Achievement!<\/p><\/div>\n In the spring of 2014 D.V.A. \u201cThe Do-It-All Chapter\u201d on March 22nd<\/sup> crossed its ninth line. The DVA Line was in collaboration with The Radford University Colony of the Theta Psi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi that was being established, led by advisors Keshon Kelly, Marvin Martin and Edward Thomas, the line crossed and was named \u201cKollaborative Learning\u201d because of the collaboration of the colony and Alumni Chapter.\u00a0 The line consisted of Justin Hairston (D.V.A), Christian Walker (RUC), Darian Dixon (RUC), Isaac Clement (RUC), Kameron Scott (RUC) and James Pointer (RUC).\u00a0 Brothers Keshon Kelly and Marvin Martin served as the Deans of Pledges for the line. The line was introduced to the campus of Radford University on Friday April 11, 2014 in the first probate show in front of the clocks of Heth Hall.<\/p>\n Also during the spring of 2014, The\u00a0Danville\u00a0(VA) Alumni Chapter was awarded the Eastern Province\u2019s William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of the Year for the 11th time in 13 years. Also during the Eastern Province Council Brother DeAndre T. Howard was elected to the position of Eastern Province Reporter. Brother James Pointer (Radford Colony) was elected as the Eastern Province Region 4 Undergrad Board Director 2014-2015. Polemarch\u00a0Keshon Kelly was awarded the Eastern Province\u00a0Meritorious\u00a0Service Award by the Eastern Province\u00a0Polemarch. Brother Marvin Martin was 2nd Place for Advisor of the Year in the Eastern Province for 2013-2014.\u00a0 During the 2013-2014 year the chapter saw growth, a new found love for the chapter in the membership and our exchequer increase, with the change in direction and leadership the chapter began to flourish even more, this was all done on the leadership of Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly.<\/p>\n In the fall of 2014 the chapter continued with Strengthen the newly established colony at Radford University. Advisors Keshon Kelly, Marvin Martin and Edward Thomas, worked throughout the summer months to obtain all the requirements to apply for an official charter for Radford University. Through a lot of hard work and effort, The Radford University Chapter, The Rho Theta (E) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was approved for a charter on the 15th day of August 2014 by the Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi. Eight men were granted the rights to a charter by The Grand Board of Directors and the 26th Eastern Province Polemarch Cornelius \u201cNeil\u201d Hudgins, IV. With the Help of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter and the Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University Chapter the Theta Psi (E) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.\u00a0 The eight charter members are Brothers Darian Dixon, Christian Walker, Isaac Clement, Kameron Scott, James Pointer, Keshon Kelly, Marvin L. Martin, Jr. and P. Edward Thomas. The Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter began preparing for a formal charting ceremony, but on September 22, 2014, a National Moratorium was put into effect, placing the charting on hold.<\/p>\n Also in the fall of 2015, the Chapter decided to change a chapter award.\u00a0 Under advisement of chapter Awards & Achievements Chairman DeAndre Howard the chapter decided to stop giving a Fraternity Service Awards because it was too similar to the Kappa Man of the Year criteria.\u00a0 The Chapter voted and unanumsily decided to give a Chapter Service Award and named it after three times Chapter Polemarch and Charter Member Brother Keshon Kelly.\u00a0 The new award is officially called the \u201cKeshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly Chapter Service Award.\u201d<\/p>\n In the spring of 2015 DVA \u201cThe Do-it-All\u201d chapter, on the weekend of January 23-25, The Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Chapter the Theta Psi and the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta hosted the 41st Annual Virginia Chapters Founders Day Observance. The chapter set up hospitality on Friday the 23rd at the Courtyard Marriott in Danville. Brothers were able to come in and register and fellowship. The Alpha Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. came by and presented the chapter with arrangement of pink T-Roses and best wishes on a successful weekend. On Saturday, the 24th of January the chapter continued with Registration and Hospitality until the actual Closed Banquet began. Past Grand Chapter Keeper of Records and Exchequer and the 97th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee, Brother Al White, gave a moving Keynote address.\u00a0 After the banquet the host chapters continued with hospitality at the Courtyard and also hosted and after party at Ten Ten Jazz and Blues Club in Danville. Among those in attendance over the weekend were Past Grand Chapter Keeper of Records and Exchequer and the 97th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Brother Al White, Past Grand Board Member and 21st Eastern Province Polemarch Anthony B. Hill, Past Eastern Province Polemarch\u2019s, Clarence Nelson and Rufus Clanzy, Eastern Province Keeper of Records Guy Dorsianville, the 26th Eastern Province Polemarch Neil Hudgins, IV(current) and the 23rd Middle Eastern Province Polemarch Carlos D. Watson, Esq. (current), Eastern Province Board of Directors Members, Mike Edwards, Troy Lindsey, Ed Thomas, James Pointer and Middle Eastern Province Board Member Alfred \u201cBuddy\u201d White.\u00a0 There were 130+ brothers in attendance over the weekend.<\/p>\n Also during the spring of 2015 at the 90th Eastern Province Council, The\u00a0Danville\u00a0(VA) Alumni Chapter was awarded the Eastern Provinces William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of the Year for the 12th time in 17 years. The chapter also for the first in the Eastern Province won the very first Guide Right Program of the Year for a Small Chapter. Also for the very first time in the Eastern Province 1st Place – Guide Right Director of the Year for a Small Chapter was awarded to Brother Edward Thomas (Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter). Brother Edward Thomas was awarded the Eastern Province\u2019s William L. Crump History Award; this marked the 11tth time in the past 13 years a member of the chapter has won this award. This also was Brother Thomas\u2019s second time winning the Eastern Province William L. Crump History Award. Eastern Province Meritorious Service Award was given by the 27th Eastern Province Polemarch Linwood J. Smith, Jr. to Brothers DeAndre Howard and Keshon Kelly for service above and beyond to the Eastern Province.\u00a0 Province Polemarch Smith also gave the Province Polemarchs appreciation awards to Brothers Keshon Kelly and James Pointer (Rho Theta) for their service during his administration. Eastern Province Quiz Bowl Champions was The Radford Univ. Chapter, the Rho Theta – (Brothers James Pointer & Kameron Scott). During the Eastern Province Council Polemarch Keshon Kelly was elected to the position of Eastern Province Reporter. Brother Edward Thomas was elected to serve a second term as the Eastern Province Alumni Board Director, Region 4. Brother Darian Dixon (Rho Theta) was elected as the Eastern Province Region 4 Undergrad Board Director 2015-2016 and elected to the National Nominations Committee at the 82nd Grand Chapter Meeting.<\/p>\n On May 16, 2015 the chapter has a monumental accomplishment by crossing our 10th line in chapter history, which was also first line to cross on our chapters establishment date of May 16th.\u00a0 This also was monumental, as the chapter reversed how our lines line up, tallest to shortest back to shortest to tallest which is more of a traditional way and was the way the initial charter line of Spring 97 was lined up. The line of \u201cKhanging Lanes\u201d was Micah Knight and George J. Durham, Jr., Brother Edward Thomas served as the Dean of Pledges for the Spring 2015 line.<\/p>\n In August at the 82nd National Grand Chapter meeting held in New Orleans, LA the chapter won its first ever \u201cJay Crosby International Guide Right Program Chapter of the Year for a Small Chapter.\u00a0 The Chapters Guide Right Program is led by Chapter Guide Right Director Edward Thomas.\u00a0 This was the only award the entire Eastern Province received at the 82nd Conclave. The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch C. Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n On Saturday August 29, 2015 the Chapter held its first HBCU Scholarship Benefit Black and White Ball.\u00a0 The event was held at the Stratford Conference Center in Danville, VA.\u00a0 The program featured HBCU Alumni sharing their experiences as students at these institutions.\u00a0 Also Brothers Marvin Martin and Justin Hairston performed a step routine to give the crowd a taste of Greek Life.\u00a0 The Benefit was Chaired by Brother Phillip Hayes and co-chaired by Brother Larry Ford.\u00a0 There were over a 120 guest in attendance that enjoyed fellowshipping and dancing throughout the evening.\u00a0 Also the chapter celebrated winning the Jay Crosby Guide Right Program of the Year Award at the 82nd Grand Chapter Meeting in New Orleans, August 10-16, 2015.\u00a0 The chapter through the benefit raised over $1,500.00 for our HBCU Scholarship Endowment fund.<\/p>\n In September of 2015 the 28th Eastern Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq. appointed Brother Keshon Kelly as the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Eastern Province Polemarch, Brother Edward Thomas as the Eastern Province Social Action Chairman, Brother Marvin Martin as the Eastern Province Advisors Committee Vice Chairman and Brother Kirby Wright as the Eastern Province By-Laws Committee Vice Chairman. Also during the fall of 2015 the Chapter decided to re-name the Bennie L. Dix Guide Right Award. The new named agreed on by the chapter was the \u201cDix\/Thomas Guide Right Award, which honors the first chapter member to go to Chapter Invisible Brother Bennie L. Dix and The Chapter\u2019s first ever Eastern Province Guide Right Director of the Year for a Small Chapter, Brother Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n 2015 may have been the most successful year of the chapter\u2019s 17 year history to date. The success was due to the chapter member\u2019s hard work and cohesiveness throughout the year and all was under the direction and leadership of Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly.<\/p>\n On January 9, 2016 the 33rd<\/sup> Grand Polemarch appointed Brother Keshon Kelly to be the chairman of the National Quiz Bowl Program.\u00a0 Brother Kelly served as the Eastern Province Quiz Bowl Chairman form 2005 -2015 and led the Eastern to four First place finishes and one second place finish during the National Quiz Bowl competitions.<\/p>\n On Saturday March 5, 2016 The Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter hosted the chartering ceremony for the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi.\u00a0 The ceremony started at 6:30 pm and was facilitated by the 28th Eastern Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq. The ceremony was held at the Negril Academy in Danville, VA.\u00a0 The 26th Eastern Province Polemarch Cornelius \u201cNeil\u201d Hudgins, IV presented Rho Theta their official Charter.\u00a0 Also Polemarch Hudgins presented each charter member of the new chapter with a certificate as a charter member of the Rho Theta chapter.\u00a0 The charter members are Christian Walker, Darian Dixon, Isaac Clement, Kameron Scott, James Pointer, Keshon Kelly, Marvin L. Martin, Jr. and P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n There were approximately 50 Brothers in attendance for the ceremony, which included the Eastern Province Sr. Vice Polemarch Charles Gilbert, Eastern Province Board Member Kenneth Madison, Past Eastern Province Board Member Kirby Right, Past Eastern Province Reporter and Polemarch of the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter Emanuel Arnold, Lynchburg (VA) Alumni Chapter Polemrach Tori Callands, past and present members of the Virginia Tech Chapter, the Theta Psi, and members of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter.<\/p>\n After the ceremony was concluded, a reception was held, hosted by the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter and the Rho Theta Chapter.\u00a0 Brother\u2019s fellowshipped, told stories, and toasted to the newly charted Radford University Chapter, the Rho Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>\n The chartering of Rho Theta now gives the Eastern Province\u2019s Region IV, four undergraduate chapters, the University of Virginia Chapter the Eta Sigma, the VA Tech Chapter the Theta Psi, the James Madison University Chapter the Nu Lambda and the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta.<\/p>\n On March 12, 2016 the chapter crossed our 11th line in chapter history. \u00a0The line of \u201cKinesthetically Kreated\u201d consisted of Brandon T. Evans and Shakeel A. Harris. Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr. served as the Dean of Pledges and Brother George J. Durham, Jr., served as the Assistant Dean of Pledges for the Spring 2016 line.<\/p>\n During the spring of 2016 at the 91st<\/sup> Eastern Province Council, The\u00a0Danville\u00a0(VA) Alumni Chapter was awarded the Eastern Provinces William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of the Year for the 13th time in 18 years. The Chapter also received the Eastern Province\u2019s Publications and Publicity Award. Chapter Polemrach Keshon Kelly was awarded the Eastern Province\u2019s Linwood Hardmon Chapter Advisor of the Year for the Rho Theta Chapter (Radford University). This marked the fourth time Brother Kelly has won the award. The Eastern Province Meritorious Service Award was given by the 28th Eastern Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., to Brothers Keshon Kelly and Edward Thomas for service above and beyond to the Eastern Province.\u00a0 Province Polemarch Jenkins also gave the Province Polemarchs appreciation award to Brother Keshon Kelly for service to him during his administration. Also during the Eastern Province Council Polemarch Keshon Kelly was re- elected to the position of Eastern Province Reporter. Brother Cameron Dupree (Rho Theta) was elected as the Eastern Province Region 4 Undergrad Board Director 2016-2017 and Brother Jamal Washington (Theta Psi) was elected as the Eastern Province Strategus.\u00a0 Also one of the biggest accomplishments during the Eastern Province Council was when the 28th<\/sup> Eastern Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., bestowed upon Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly the Eastern Province\u2019s Pillar of the Province Award, which is the highest award any Brother can win in the Eastern Province.\u00a0 Brother Kelly is the first Brother in the history of the Chapter to receive the award as a member of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter.\u00a0 Brother Kirby Wright has received the award in the past, but was a member of the Martinsville (VA) Alumni Chapter when the award was received.<\/p>\n During the spring of 2016 Brother Keshon Kelly & Kirby Wright became donors to the National Sr. Kappa Endowment Fund.\u00a0 Brother Kelly was the first member of the chapter to become part of the fund with Brother Wright following shortly after him.\u00a0 They both received the original pin of Kappa Alpha Nu as members and donors to the Endowment.<\/p>\n On Monday May 16, 2016 the chapter had a luncheon to celebrate our 18th<\/sup> year chapter anniversary, also to celebrate our chapters 10th line anniversary \u201cKhanging Lanes\u201d Brothers Micah Knight and George Durham, Jr. (1 year Kappaversary). We also celebrated the chapters senior Brothers as May is Senior Kappa Month.\u00a0 Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly gave remarks during the luncheon also he had the most current chapter history printed up and passed out to the brothers.\u00a0 The Danville (VA) Alumni chapter has had a very fruitful and successful 18 years as a chapter.\u00a0The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n On Thursday September 8, 2016 The 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. appointed Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly to the National Information Technology &Documentation Committee. \u00a0This committee is responsible for all Information Technology, documents and administrative items on the national level. \u00a0Brother Kelly’s efficiency for origination and structure is why the Grand Polemarch chooses him to serve on this national committee.<\/p>\n On Saturday October 1, 2016 the Chapter held our second HBCU Scholarship Benefit Black and White Ball.\u00a0The event was held at the Stratford Conference Center in Danville, VA.\u00a0 The program featured HBCU Alumni sharing their experiences as students at these institutions.\u00a0 Also Brothers of the Rho Theta Chapter performed a step routine to give the crowd a taste of Greek Life.\u00a0 The Benefit was Chaired by Brother Phillip Hayes and co-chaired by Brother Larry Ford.\u00a0There were over a 140 guest in attendance that enjoyed fellowshipping and dancing throughout the evening.\u00a0Among the guest present were Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter Polemarch Emanuel Arnold, the Past Mayor of Danville Sherman Saunders, City Council woman Joyce Glaise, and members of the other Devine night Greek organizations in the Danville, VA community. The chapter through the benefit raised over $1,500.00 for our HBCU Scholarship fund. Chapter Guide Right Director Edward Thomas oversees the program.<\/p>\n On the weekend of October 27-30, 2016 the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta and the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter together played host to the 2016 CRWLC and Eastern Province fall MTA Cluster on the campus of Radford University, in Radford, VA.\u00a0 The conference and cluster saw over 300 plus brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi emerge on the campus of Radford University for the first time ever.\u00a0 Brothers of the chapter were on hand for the whole weekend making sure the chapters did all that was expected of them as the host.\u00a0The chapters provided hospitality to all the brothers in the hotel and the hosted the second annual Kappaween party on that Saturday night October 29, 2016 for all the undergraduate brothers.\u00a028th Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., expressed gratitude for the hard work that went into hosting the conference and making this historical event a success.\u00a0 Chapter Polemarch Keshon Kelly and Rho Theta Chapter Vice Polemarch Cameron Dupree brought greetings to the Province and Conference on behalf of the chapters.<\/p>\n On February 1, 2017 Brother Edward Thomas was appointed by the 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. to serve on the National Social Action Committee as the representative for the Eastern Province. On February 3, 2017 Brother Edward Thomas was appointed by the 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. to serve on the National Constitution and Statues Committee as the representative for the Eastern Province. On February 25, 2017 Polemarch Keshon Kelly was appointed to the National Information Technology Committee by the 33rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr.<\/p>\n On April 7-9, 2017 During the Eastern Province Council Held at the College Park Marriott & Conference the\u00a0Danville\u00a0(VA) Alumni Chapter was awarded the Eastern Provinces William Thomas Carter Small Alumni Chapter of the Year for the 14th time in 19 years. Brother Edward Thomas received the Pillar of the Province Award- The Highest Award offered by the Eastern Province- He is the second member of Danville (VA) Alumni to ever receive the award as a member of Danville (VA) Alumni. Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter was awarded the Eastern Province\u2019s Publication and Publicity award for the second consecutive year in a row.\u00a0 The chapter received Jay Crosby Small Guide Right Chapter of the Year and the Burt V. Watkins Guide Right Director of the Year \u2013 Brother Edward Thomas.\u00a0The Eastern Province Polemarch’s Award went Brother Keshon Kelly and he was also elected as Eastern Province Historian and Alumni Voting Delegate to the 83rd Grand Chapter Meeting. Elected as Eastern Province Region 4 Undergraduate Board Director and Undergraduate Member to the National Nominations Committee- Brother Jamal Washington (Theta Psi Chapter), Elected as Eastern Province Strategus – Brother Emmanuel Mack (Theta Psi Chapter), Elected as Eastern Province Lt. Strategus – Brother Harrison Hughes (Rho Theta Chapter), Elected as Eastern Province Undergraduate Delegate to the 83rd Grand Chapter Meeting \u2013 Brother BJ Keen (Rho Theta).<\/p>\n On Saturday May 6, 2017 The Chapter held our first annual Old School Kappa Kickback Party at the Pepsi Building by the Community Market. There were approximately 75 people in attendance.\u00a0 Brothers and their guest fellowshipped, ate, drink, danced and enjoyed a fun evening.\u00a0 Brothers Larry Ford and Philp Hayes was the chairman for this event.\u00a0 The event was successful and made a profit that will be added to our scholarship fund.<\/p>\n On Saturday June 18, 2017, the chapter held its 16th<\/sup>annual Kappa Kookout. The Kookout was held at the Blanks Club in Danville, VA with over 50 people in attendance. The following Chapter awards were presented at the Kookout.<\/p>\n On the week of July 17- 23, 2017 Brothers Ed Thomas, Kirby Wright, Marvin Martin, Johnny Newman, George Durham, Micah Knight and Polemarch Keshon Kelly attended the 83rd<\/sup>Grand Chapter meeting in Orlando, Fl. Brothers BJ Keen and Devin Dixon represented Rho Theta and Brother Jamal Washington Represented Theta Psi.\u00a0Brother Thomas served on the National Constitution & Statues Committee and the National Social Action Committee.\u00a0 Polemarch Kelly served on the National IT\/Documentation Committee and Chaired the National Quiz Bowl.\u00a0 The Eastern Province finished second in the Quiz Bowl represented by Brothers Jamal Washington, BJ Keen and Devin Dixon.\u00a0 Brother Dixon is the Eastern Province Vice Polemarch.\u00a0 Brother Keen along with Brother Kelly served as the Eastern Province voting delegates.\u00a0 Brother Washington served on the National Nominations Committee. The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of Polemarch Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n On Saturday September 31, 2017 the Chapter held our third annual HBCU Scholarship Benefit Black and White Ball.\u00a0 The event was held at the Stratford Tuscarora Country Club in Danville, VA.\u00a0 The program featured HBCU Alumni sharing their experiences as students at these institutions.\u00a0 The Benefit was Chaired by Brother Phillip Hayes and co-chaired by Brother Larry Ford.\u00a0 There were over a 130 guest in attendance that enjoyed fellowshipping and dancing throughout the evening.\u00a0 Among the guest present was Past Mayor of Danville Sherman Saunders, City Council woman Joyce Glaise, and members of the other Devine Nine Greek organizations in the Danville, VA community. The chapter through the benefit raised over $3000.00 for our HBCU Scholarship fund. Chapter Guide Right Director Edward Thomas oversaw the program. Also the Chapter shared with the guest the partnership with St. Jude\u2019s and collected over $400.00 for St. Jude\u2019s Children\u2019s hospital.<\/p>\n On March 24, 2018, the chapter crossed our 13th line in chapter history.\u00a0 The line of \u201cFaces of Fear\u201d consisted of DeVon Wellington, Mark Frasier, Ridge Williamson, and Terrell Davis. Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr. served as the Dean of Pledges, and Brother George J. Durham, Jr., served as the Assistant Dean of Pledges for the Spring 2018 line.<\/p>\n On April 5-8, 2018 During the Eastern Province Council Held at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside the chapter and Brothers had the following accomplishments.<\/p>\n Also during the 93rd Eastern Province Council in Norfolk, VA April 5-8, 2016 the Chapter participated in a Social Action Project called \u201cSocks & Shoes\u201d this was a project to collect socks and shoes for a local area homeless shelter.\u00a0 The project was led by Brother Edward Thomas.\u00a0 The chapter donated approximately 60 pair of shoes mostly donated by, By Brothers Ed Thomas, Marvin Martin and Polemarch Keshon Kelly.\u00a0 The project collected over 400 pair of shoes and over a 1000 pair of socks.<\/p>\n On Saturday April 14, 2018, two of our chapter brothers, Kirby Wright and Harry Johnson were recognized at the 2nd<\/sup>Annual Danville Economics through Entertainment (ETE) Honors.\u00a0 This is an opportunity to thank the individuals that strives to make a meaningful contribution to the Danville Pittsylvania County area, through community, education, and economic development.<\/p>\n On Saturday May 19, 2018 The Chapter held our second annual Old School Kappa Kickback Party at the Pepsi Building by the Community Market. This year\u2019s Kickback was also the 20th<\/sup>anniversary celebration for the chapter. Brothers and their guest fellowshipped, ate, drink, danced and enjoyed a fun evening. Polemarch Keshon Kelly brought greetings on behalf of the Chapter. Brother Kirby Wright gave reflections on the past 20 years as our chapter has grown and flourished. \u00a0Brothers Larry Ford and Philp Hayes was the chairman for this event.<\/p>\n The Chapter Awards Chairman presented the following awards to Brothers for the work they have done this fraternal year.\u00a0 Also the Chapter\u2019s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented as we do every five years in accordance with our chapter milestone years.<\/p>\n A committee that consisted of Brothers Larry Ford, Philip Hayes, Edward Thomas, Marvin Martin, George Durham, and DeAndre Howard led by Polemarch Keshon Kelly planned and executed this event. Some brothers attended from neighboring chapters and members from the local Pan Hellenic Council that were also present. There was a display of chapter awards, achievements, accomplishments, and compliance requirements from the past 20 years set up along with a slide show of photos of the chapter from the past 20 years. Not only was the event successful but also made a profit that will be added to the Chapter\u2019s Scholarship Fund.<\/p>\n On Saturday June 9, 2018, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held its 17th Annual Kappa Kookout. The Kookout was held at the Blanks Club in Danville, VA with over 120 people in attendance. The chapter also celebrated its 20th anniversary and the hard work for the year, recognizing Brothers for the work they have done in different areas during the year. The Chapter recognized Brother Terry David for being named the new Executive Director of the Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project (CHTOP) in Chapel Hill, NC and outgoing Polemarch Keshon Kelly for leading the chapter for the past 5 years and for being re-elected Eastern Province Historian and being the Chief of Staff to the 28th Eastern Province Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Esq., Brothers from neighboring chapters such as Martinsville (VA) Alumni, Greensboro (NC) Alumni and Ashville (NC) Alumni were present; members of the local Greek community also attended this event along with many family members and friends.<\/p>\n Also, during the Kookout the Chapter also presented two $750.00 scholarships to our HBCU Scholarship fund recipients for the 2018 year.\u00a0 Mr. Samuel Branch (George Washington High School) who will be attending Hampton University and Mr. Jaylan Fitzgerald (Dan River High School) who will be attending Norfolk State University.\u00a0 These are the 5th and 6th recipients of the Chapters HBCU scholarships.\u00a0 Brothers Edward Thomas, Ridge Williamson, Phillip Hayes and Polemarch Keshon Kelly head the chapters Scholarship Fund Committee. Brothers Mark Frazier and Ridge Williamson chaired the Chapter Kookout.\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of 11th<\/sup> Polemarch Keshon (Shon) Kelly.<\/p>\n On Saturday September 29, 2018 the chapter held its Fourth Annual HBCU Scholarship Benefit Black and White Ball.\u00a0 This year the chapter honored one of its charter members, Brother William T. Flippen, a 1968 graduate of Virginia State University, by naming the scholarship award after him.\u00a0 The event was held at the Tuscarora Country Club in Danville, VA.\u00a0 Chapter Polemarch Edward Thomas gave welcoming remarks. The program featured the most recent scholarship recipients sharing their experiences as students at their institutions. A group of Brothers from the chapter performed a step routine to give the crowd a taste of Greek Life. This effort was coordinated by chapter Vice Polemarch Marvin L. Martin, Jr., Brother Phillip Hayes chaired the Benefit with a committee of 6 Brothers from the chapter.\u00a0 There were over a 125 guest in attendance, including local politicians and members of other Divine Nine organizations that enjoyed fellowshipping and dancing throughout the evening.\u00a0 The chapter through the benefit raised over $2,000.00 for their William T. Flippen HBCU Scholarship Fund.<\/p>\n On November 2, 2018 the chapter crossed our 14th Line in Chapter History.\u00a0 The line \u201cTwo Trained in the Tradition\u201d<\/u> consisted of Darwin Carter and Johnnie Moultrie. Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr. served as the Dean of Pledges and Brother George J. Durham, Jr., served as the Assistant Dean of Pledges for the Fall 2018 line.<\/p>\n On March 22, 2019, Polemarch Edward Thomas led the Social Action Committee, as chairman, to collect over 700 hygiene bags to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club for the Roanoke Valley. The gallon size storage bags included soap, wash cloth, tooth brush, tooth paste and deodorant. The bags will be donated to the children of the Roanoke Valley Boys and Girls Club as needed.<\/p>\n On Saturday March 23, 2019 the chapter crossed our 15th<\/sup> line in Chapter history. \u201cThree Souls Of DVA\u201d<\/u> consisted of Patrick Corey Pickard, Diontez Jacques Venable, and Joshua Wayne Prince. Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr. served as the Dean of Pledges and Brother George J. Durham, Jr., served as the Assistant Dean of Pledges for the Spring 2019 line.<\/p>\n On April 11, 2019, at the 94th Province Council, Polemarch Thomas lead the Province Social Action Committee in collecting many items, including suits, shoes, kitchen ware, hygiene items that will to be donated to Green Drop Organization, and the proceeds will be donated to the veterans in the DC Metropolitan area.\u00a0 On April 13, 2019 at our 94th Eastern Province Awards and Achievement Luncheon the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter won several chapter awards. The awards were Publicity & Publication Award, given by Chairman Keshon Kelly, the Eastern Province Website Award for small chapter, and the Eastern Province Jay Crosby Award, given to the chapter for the most outstanding Guide Right Program. Also, at the 94th Eastern Province Council, Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter won the William Thomas Carter Small Chapter the Year Award. This is the 16th time out of 21 years the chapter has won the award. Also, at the council, Brother DeAndre Howard won the Polemarch\u2019s Award for outstanding work for the Province Polemarch Robert Jenkins, Esq. Polemarch Edward Thomas won the Eastern Province Bert V. Wadkins Award for Small Chapter, for the most outstanding Alumni Guide Right Advisor. The most outstanding achievement was by Brother Keshon Kelly. After a heated and disturbing debate, Brother Kelly won the highest elected office in the province, Province Senior Vice Polemarch by an over whelming vote percentage of 52.5% on a three-man race. Chapter members in attendance at the 94th Eastern Province Council were Brothers DeAndre Howard, Isaac Clement, 1st<\/sup> Vice Polemarch Marvin Martin, Polemarch Edward Thomas and Province Senior Vice Polemarch Keshon Kelly.<\/p>\n On April 16, 2019, Averett University hosted a forum, Meet the Greeks; it was set up to introduce the students to the Divine Nine. Province Senior Vice Polemarch Keshon Kelly gave a brief history of Danville (VA) Chapter and Vice Polemarch, D\u2019ante Lambright, of the Rho Kappa Chapter. Those in attendance were Brothers Isaac Clements, Terrell Davis, Philip Hayes, Polemarch Edward Thomas and Province Sr. Vice Polemarch Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly.<\/p>\n On Wednesday May 8, 2019, the chapter laid to rest Charter Member our beloved Brother Cephus N. Archie. Brother Archie was the chapter\u2019s first Keeper of the Records and a life time educator. Brother Archie was a loyal, faithful and dedicated member of our chapter from the day we were chartered until the day he went to the Golden Shores.<\/p>\n On Saturday June 8, 2019, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held its 18th annual Kappa Kookout. The Kookout was held at the Blanks Club in Danville, VA, with over 100 people in attendance. The chapter also celebrated the hard work for the year, recognizing Brothers for their work in different areas during the year. Brothers DeAndre Howard presented chapter awards to the brothers that were chosen for awards for this fraternal year. Awardees were as follows:<\/p>\n Also, during the Kookout the Chapter presented three $500.00 scholarships to our HBCU Scholarship fund recipients for the 2019 year.\u00a0 7th<\/sup> Recipient Ms. Aliyah Fitz a graduate of Dan River High School Class of 2019 Attending North Carolina A&T State University. 8th<\/sup> Recipient Ms. Kelsie Nibblet a graduate of George Washington High School Class of 2019 attending Virginia State University. 9th<\/sup> Recipient Ms. Kamryn Smith a graduate of Galileo Magnet High School Class of 2019, attending Florida A&M State University. The Chapter Kookout was chaired by Brothers Johnnie Moultrie, Patrick Pickard, Diontez Venable, and Josh Prince.\u00a0 The chapter had these accomplishments under the leadership of 12th<\/sup> Polemarch P. Edward Thomas.<\/p>\n On Saturday October 5, 2019 the chapter held their fifth annual HBCU Scholarship Benefit Black and White Ball.\u00a0 The event was held at the Tuscarora Country Club in Danville, VA.\u00a0 Chapter Polemarch Marvin L. Martin, Jr., gave welcoming remarks. Polemarch Martin preformed a step routine to give the crowd a taste of Greek Life. The chapter coordinated this effort. Brother Phillip Hayes chaired the Benefit with a committee of 6 Brothers from the chapter.\u00a0 There were over a 120 guest in attendance, including local politicians and members of other Divine Nine organizations that enjoyed fellowshipping and dancing throughout the evening.\u00a0 The chapter through the benefit raised over $2,300.00 for our William T. Flippen HBCU Scholarship fund.\u00a0 This will be given to deserving youths in the Danville community attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.<\/p>\n In the beginning of 2020 the US and the rest of the world were hit with COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, an ongoing global\u00a0pandemic<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0coronavirus disease 2019<\/a>\u00a0(COVID\u201119), caused by\u00a0severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2<\/a>. The outbreak was first identified in\u00a0Wuhan<\/a>, China, in December 2019. The\u00a0World Health Organization<\/a>\u00a0declared the outbreak a\u00a0Public Health Emergency of International Concern<\/a>\u00a0on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March.\u00a0As of 29 June 2020,\u00a0more than 10\u00a0million cases<\/a>\u00a0of COVID-19 have been reported in\u00a0more than 188 countries and territories<\/a>, resulting in\u00a0more than 500,000 deaths<\/a>; more than 5.1\u00a0million people had \u00a0recovered at this time. The Pandemic continued as the summer of 2020 passed by.<\/p>\n Due to the pandemic the Eastern Province postponed the annual Province Council which was scheduled to take place on April 2-5, 2020 in Baltimore, MD.\u00a0 The Eastern Province followed suit with all of Kappa Alpha Psi as all 12 Provinces cancelled or postponed their Province Councils and other scheduled activities and the Grand Chapter suspended all activities.<\/p>\n In May of 2020 the chapter presented three awardees the William T. Flippen HBCU scholarship. Each recipient received a $500.00 scholarship to the HBCUs of their choice in the Fall 2020. Alexandria Woods, a graduate of Tunstall High School, attending Norfolk State University, majoring in Biology. Jalen Williams, a George Washington High School graduate, is attending Virginia Union University majoring in Physics\/Engineering. Christian Carden, a George Washington High School graduate, is attending Virginia State University majoring in Computer Science.<\/p>\n On Saturday, June 13, 2020, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held a virtual awards banquet, due the global COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter celebrated the hard work for the year, recognizing Brothers for their work in different areas during the year. Brothers DeAndre Howard presented chapter awards to the brothers that were chosen for awards for this fraternal year. Awardees were as follows:<\/p>\n Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the chapter was not able to hold our annual year end Chapter Kookout which was greatly missed by all the chapter members as well as friends, family and the community that supports the chapter. Also due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the chapter had to cease all activities for the remainder of the fraternity year. The chapter had accomplishments and was led through these unprecedented times under the leadership of 13th<\/sup> Polemarch Marvin L. Martin, Jr.<\/p>\n On September the 11-12, 2020 the Eastern Province held the first ever Virtual Province Council, it was a scaled down Province Council that was held through Zoom Technology that allowed brothers to meet from their homes. Due to the National Pandemic, meeting in person was impossible. During the 95th Eastern Province Council, during the awards ceremony held by the Province the Danville (VA) Alumni chapter was awarded the William Thomas Carter Small Chapter of the Year, First Place for the 17th time in the last 22 years. Also,\u00a0 the Undergraduate Chapter of the Year, Third Place \u00a0was awarded to the Radford University Chapter, The Rho Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi. The Linwood Harmon Chapter Advisor of the Year, \u00a0Second Place, was awarded to our chapter Polemarch and Rho Theta Co-Advisor Marvin L. Martin, Jr. Individual Chapter Awards awarded by the province were the following.<\/p>\n On September 23, 2020 the Eastern Province held a special election to fill vacant positions on the Board of Directors and Province Officers.\u00a0 Brother Johnnie D. Moultrie of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter ran for the position of Province Reporter. The Eastern Province Board of Directors elected Brother Moultrie to fill the position.\u00a0 Brother Moultri is the 4th member of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter to be elected as the Eastern Province Reporter.<\/p>\n On April 9-10, 2021 the Eastern Province held the second Virtual Province Council, it was a scaled down Province Council that was held through Zoom Technology that allowed brothers to meet virtually from their homes. Due to the National Pandemic the ability to meet in person was not possible. During the 96th Eastern Province Council, during the awards ceremony held by the Province the Danville (VA) Alumni chapter Individual Chapter Awards awarded by the province were the following.<\/p>\n Also, during the 96th<\/sup> Eastern Province Council Brother Dr. DeAndre T. Howard was elected as the Province Reporter Brother Howard was elected by the Eastern Province Council for the position.\u00a0 Brother Howard is the 5th<\/sup> Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter member to be elected as the Eastern Province Reporter. This is also his second tenor in holding the position.\u00a0 As he was elected in 2013 to be the Eastern Province Reporter. DeAndre was also elected as the Eastern Province Alumni Voting Delegate for the 85th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting. Brother Howard is the second brother from Danville (VA) Alumni to be voted as a voting delegate to a grand chapter meeting representing the Eastern Province. Brother Keshon Kelly has been elected a voting delegate representing the Eastern Province on 4 different occasions.<\/p>\n Also, Brother Paul S. Robinson, III Polemarch of the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi and Eastern Province Strategus was elected as the Region 4 undergraduate board member to the Eastern Province board of directors. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0During the Province Council a resolution submitted by the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter was voted on and passed unanimously to support Brother Johnny S. Newman, II\u2019s petition for the coved Elder Watson Diggs Award at the 85th<\/sup> grand chapter meeting which will be held in July 2021.\u00a0 Brother Newman is the first ever member of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter to submit a petition for and be considered for the Elder Watson Diggs Award.<\/p>\n On April 23, 2021 the Chapter congratulated our Brother, the 4th<\/sup>, 9th<\/sup> and 11th<\/sup> Chapter Polemarch, P. Edward Thomas on becoming our newest 50-Year Member.\u00a0 Brother Thomas was initiated on April 23, 1971 at the Virginia State University Chapter the Alpha Phi or Kappa Alpha Psi.\u00a0 Because of the pandemic we were unable to celebrate with Brother Thomas in person but the chapter made sure he received his 50-Year pin and traditional white blazer.<\/p>\n On May 6, 2021 The Eastern Province Board of Directors held a special election to fill the Eastern Province Undergraduate Voting Delegate position for the 85th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting.\u00a0 The Board elected Brother Paul W. Robinson, III the region 4 undergrad board director and Polemarch of the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta as the Eastern Province Undergraduate Voting Delegate for the 85th<\/sup> Grand Chapter Meeting\/Conclave. This is the 3rd<\/sup> time a Brother from Rho Theta has been elected as an Eastern Province Voting Delegate for Conclave. Brothers James Pointer and Bernard Keen, Jr. have been elected to this position in the past.<\/p>\n On Saturday May 15, 2021 the Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi approved the National Achievement Commissions vote to award Johnny S. Newman, II of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter the 116th<\/sup> Elder Watson Diggs award. This marks the first ever Elder Watson Diggs Awardee for the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter.<\/p>\n On Friday May 21, 2021, the chapter lost Charter Member William T. Flippen to the Chapter Invisible. Brother Flippen was a huge supporter of Guide Right and a life time educator. Brother Flippen was a faithful and dedicated member of our chapter since our inception. \u00a0The Chapter has named our HBCU Scholarship after Brother Flippen, The William T. Flippen HBCU Scholarship will forever carry his love of education and our Historically Black Colleges and Universities.\u00a0 Brother Flippen will be remembered in our chapter for his contributions until he went to those the Golden Shores.<\/p>\n On Saturday June 12, 2021, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held a virtual awards banquet, due the global COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter celebrated the hard work for the year, recognizing Brothers for their work in different areas during the year. Brothers DeAndre Howard presented chapter awards to the brothers that were chosen for awards for this fraternal year. Awardees were as follows:<\/p>\n The chapter had accomplishments and was led through these unprecedented times under the leadership of 13th<\/sup> Polemarch Marvin L. Martin, Jr.<\/p>\n On Monday January 3, 2022, the chapter lost Charter Member P. Edward Thomas to the Chapter Invisible. Brother Thomas was a huge supporter of the chapter in many areas since our inception in 1997-1998. He was a 50-Year Brother and Eastern Province Pillar of the Province.\u00a0 He served the chapter as the 4th<\/sup>, 9th<\/sup> and 12th<\/sup> Polemarch, and just about every other position. He led our Guide Right Program for many years and was named the Eastern Province Guide Right Director of the Year on two different occasions and led our chapter to win guide right chapter of the year twice for the Eastern Province and International Guide Right chapter of the Year at the 82nd<\/sup> Conclave in New Orleans, LA in 2015. Among many of his accomplishments he was also a proud Charter member of the Radford University Chapter the Rho Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi.\u00a0 Ed was a Life Member of the Kappa Foundation Million Dollar Club and Eastern Province Life Member. \u00a0Ed was a loyal and dedicated member of the Fraternity since he pledge in the spring of 1971 at the Virginia State University Chapter the Alpha Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi.\u00a0 The Chapter has named our Guide Right Award after Ed, the Dix\/Thomas Guide Right Award will forever carry his name. \u00a0Ed will be remembered in our chapter for his contributions, his hard work, his loyalty and fidelity and positivity \u00a0until he went to those the Golden Shores.<\/p>\n On March 17-20, 2022 During the Eastern Province Council Held at the Richmond Downtown Marriott & Conference Center the chapter and Brothers had the following accomplishments.<\/p>\n Re-Elected as Eastern Province Reporter \u00a0– Brother Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Elected as Eastern Province Strategus – Brother Andre Newell (Rho Theta Chapter). Brother Johnny Newman was the speaker for the Public Meeting and was given a plaque of appreciation for his participation from the Eastern Province. Brother Newman was also awarded the Province Polemarch\u2019s special commendations award for his service at the 2022 Eastern Province council meeting.<\/p>\n Polemarch Howard also received the Province Polemarch\u2019s leadership Citation. The Brothers that participated in the province council were Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Brother Christian Walker and Brother Johnny S. Newman, II. The chapter also had the following brothers recognized in the following areas:<\/p>\n On Saturday June 18, 2022, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter held our annual Chapter Cookout and awards celebration. The Chapter decided to name our chapter cookout after Brother P. Edward Thomas, who was the catalyst for putting the event on every year and making sure we had the \u201cBlanks Club\u201d to host it at. Going forward the event will be the annual \u201cP. Edward Thomas Kappa Kookout.\u201d The chapter celebrated the hard work for the year, recognizing Brothers for the work they have done in different areas during the year. Polemarch Dr. DeAndre Howard presented chapter awards to the brothers that were chosen for awards for this fraternal year. Awardees were as follows:<\/p>\n The chapter had accomplishments and was led by our 14th Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard.<\/p>\n In the March or 2023, the chapter decided to honor charter members and renaming all chapter awards after charter members and longtime service chapter members as this is our 25th anniversary year and we want our charter members names to always live on in the chapter. The chapter also established a new award. The Public Contribution Award, which was named after Charter Member Brother E. Arnold Woody. The award is for contributions to the community by members of the community that the chapter wants to recognize. Nominees can be general members of the community, male or female and affiliated with the chapter or not. The Award would be given at occasions deemed appropriate by the chapter.<\/p>\n The chapter named the awards as follows:<\/p>\n On March 24-26, 2023, During the Eastern Province Council Held at the Sheraton Downtown Norfolk, VA, the chapter, and Brothers had the following accomplishments.<\/p>\n Re-Elected as Eastern Province Reporter – Brother Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Elected as Eastern Province Lt Strategus – Brother Onajae Edmund. Polemarch Howard also received the Province Polemarch\u2019s Service Award. During the 2023 Eastern Province Council, the awards ceremony held by the Province the Danville (VA) Alumni chapter was awarded the William Thomas Carter Small Chapter of the Year, First Place for the 19th time in the last 25 years. The Brothers that participated in the province council were Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Brother Christian Walker, Brother Johnny S. Newman, II., Brother Phillip Hayes, Brother Isaac Clement, Brother John Moody, Brother Arnold Woody, and Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr.<\/p>\n The chapter and brothers were recognized in the following areas during the 2023 Eastern Province Council.<\/p>\n On Saturday May 13, 2023, the chapter celebrated our 25th Anniversary at the Cottontail Events Venue on Craighead Street in Danville, VA. There were approximately two hundred people in attendance, including brothers and their guests. Grand Board of Directors and the 28th Eastern Province Polemarch, Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., gave the keynote address to the audience. Brothers and their guests fellowshipped, ate, drank, danced, and enjoyed a memorable evening. Brother George J. Durham, Jr., recognized the chapters 18 charter members. 14th Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard greeted all brothers and guest present. Among the guest present were the 105th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee and 21st Middle Eastern Province Polemarch Sheldon \u201cJackpot\u201d McAlpin, 116th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee and DVA Chapter Member Johnny S. Newman, II, and National William L. Crump History Awardee and 26 Eastern Province Polemarch Cornelius \u201cNeil\u201d Hudgins, IV. Polemarch Howard and Brother Johnnie Moultrie presented chapter awards to the brothers that were chosen for awards for this fraternal year. Also, the Chapter\u2019s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented as we do every five years in accordance with our chapter milestone years. Awardees were as follows:<\/p>\n The chapter also introduced a new Award the E. Arnold Woody Public Contribution Award. This is an award that will be given to the general members of the public that chapter wishes to recognize for and beyond public contribution(s) to the community. The first recipients of the award are as follows:<\/p>\n 1. Dr. Annie Wimbush – Averett University Chair position of the Averett Board of Trustees–the first woman of color to do so. Mrs. Wimbush is also member of the Links, Inc., Danville, VA Chapter.<\/p>\n 2. Brother John Moody – Retired Director of Social Services for the City of Richmond, Current Director of Social Services for the City of Danville. Board of Directors for Danville Area Big Brothers\/Big Sisters. 50-Year Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>\n 3. Mr. Barry Mayo – Member of the Danville City Council – Barry has served as a mentor for young men ages 8-18 and has been active in the community throughout his life. He actively serves youth in the community by volunteering for countless programs and projects at George Washington High School, Bonner, and Westwood Middle Schools among countless volunteer hours with the Boys and Girls club of Danville and the Danville Area Big Brothers\/Big Sister Originations. Barry is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Rho Iota Chapter, Danville, VA.<\/p>\n A committee that consisted of Brothers DeAndre Howard, Marvin L. Martin, Patrick Pickard, Johnny Moultrie, Isaac Clement, and Committee Chairman Brother Keshon Kelly planned and executed this event. There were brothers that attended from neighboring chapters and members from the local Pan Hellenic Council that were also present. There was a display of chapter awards, achievements, accomplishments, and compliance requirements from the past 25 years set up along with a slide show of photos of the chapter from the past 25 years. Not only was the event successful but also made a profit that will be added to the Chapter\u2019s Scholarship Fund.<\/p>\n In February 2024, Brother Kirby Wright was highlighted in the Danville Register & Bee newspaper for his<\/p>\n contributions to the Danville, VA Community and his enrapture ventures in providing support to the community. He was also featured on the wrap for the Danville City Buses.<\/p>\n On Saturday March the 16, 2024 the Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter in Danville, VA celebrated their 75th anniversary, and during their celebration they honored Danville community leaders. Among the honorees was Brother Kirby Wright, who was honored for his contributions to the community over the years and his trail blazing for people of color in the city of Danville.<\/p>\n On March 23, 2024, the chapter crossed our 16th line in chapter history. The line of \u201c4ever Forged in d\u2019a Fires of DVA\u201d consisted of Rodney Okyere, Jerrod Britt, Eric Callands, and Haisam Saied. Brother Micah Knight, served as the Dean of Pledges and Brothers Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly and Jonathan Holloway, served as the Assistant Deans of Pledges for the Spring 2024 line. Brothers present to help and guide our line during their crossing were, Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Marvin L. Martin, Jr., Phillip L. Hayes, Jr., Isaac Clement, Jonathan Holloway, and Ridge Williamson.<\/p>\n On Wednesday March 27, 2024, Brothers gathered at the home of Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr. to celebrate his 25th Kappa Anniversary. Brother Martin was initiated on March 27, 1999, at the Virginia Polytechnic & State University Chapter (VA Tech) the Theta Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Brother Martin was presented his 25th Anniversary certificate and 25-year Kappa Pin by Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard and Chapter Past Polemarch Brother Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly. Brothers in attendances were Micah Knight, George J. Durham, Jr., Dr. Dawin Carter, Johnny Moultrie, Patrick Picard, Doenitz Venable, Jonathan Holloway, Meco Wiggins, Jr., Rodney Okyere, Jerrod Britt, and Haisam Saied.<\/p>\n On April 5-7, 2024, During the Eastern Province Council Held at the Marriott Bethesda, in Bethesda, MD, the chapter, and Brothers had the following accomplishments. Re-Elected as Eastern Province Reporter – Brother Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Re-Elected as Eastern Province Lt Strategus – Brother Onajae Edmund. Polemarch Howard and Rho Theta Polemarch Brother Onajae Edmund also received the Province Polemarch\u2019s Service Award. During the 2024 Eastern Province Council, During the Province awards luncheon held by the Province the Danville (VA) Alumni chapter was awarded the William Thomas Carter Small Chapter of the Year, First Place for the 20th time in the last 26 years. The Brothers that participated in the province council were Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard, Brother Christian Walker, Brother Johnny S. Newman, II., Brother Phillip Hayes, Brother Isaac Clement, Brother John Moody, Brother Arnold Woody, and Brother Marvin L. Martin, Jr.<\/p>\n The chapter and brothers were recognized in the following areas during the 2024 Eastern Province Council:<\/p>\n On Saturday April 20, 2024, the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter approved a new chapter Award, Johnny S. Newman, II Team Assist Award. The award will be presented to an active and financial brother(s) each year that the chapter deems worthy to receive the award. The award will be given on merit of service and assistances to the local chapter and members of the local chapter. The award merit should be based on a member\u2019s effort to assist in chapter operations, activities, projects, and service in the background and not so much in the light lime. The award is named after long time chapter member Brother Johnny Sylvesta Newman, II because of his assistance to the chapter and his contributions that are made in the background and not always in the forefront.<\/p>\n The chapter had accomplishments and was led by our 14th Chapter Polemarch Dr. DeAndre T. Howard.<\/p>\n Our revered history!!! To be continued\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chartering Polemarch 1998-1999\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026… (1st) Malvin Carr<\/p>\n 1999\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026(2nd) James Pickens, Sr.<\/p>\n 2000\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. (3rd) Frederick Fowler<\/p>\n 2000-2002\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(4th) P. Edward Thomas<\/p>\n 2002-2004\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026… (5th) C. Keshon Kelly (Shon)<\/p>\n 2004-2005\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(6th) Corey K. Alexander<\/p>\n 2005-2008\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026….\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(7th) Kirby Wright<\/p>\n 2008-2010..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(8th) C. Keshon Kelly (Shon)<\/p>\n 2010-2012\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(9th) P. Edward Thomas<\/p>\n 2012-2013..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(10th) James \u201cJay\u201d Jennings<\/p>\n 2013-2018…\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(11th) C. Keshon Kelly (Shon)<\/p>\n 2018-2019\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026(12th) P. Edward Thomas<\/p>\n 2019-2021\u2026\u2026.;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(13th) Marvin L. Martin, Jr.<\/p>\n 2021-Present\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(14th) Dr. DeAndre T. Howard<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 50-Year Brothers of the<\/strong>\u00a0Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *<\/strong> Denotes Deceased<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eastern Province Pillar of the Province Awardees\u00a0<\/strong>Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter <\/strong><\/p>\n 1991<\/strong>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026…..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026..Kirby Wright<\/strong><\/p>\n 2016<\/strong>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n 2017<\/strong>\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026.\u2026. *P. <\/strong>Edward Thomas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Awards of the Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n 116th<\/sup> Elder Watson Diggs Awardee (2021)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Johnny S. Newman, II<\/strong><\/p>\n National Kappa Scholar Award (1999)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n National Kappa Scholar Award (1999)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Jerry A. Heath, Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n William L. Crump History Awardee (2001)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n William L. Crump History Awardee (2003)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Keshon \u201cShon\u201d Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n Paul W. Caine Small Alumni Chapter of the Year (2003)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n William L. Crump History Awardee (2005)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Jerry A. Heath, Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n William L. Crump History Awardee (2007)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Michael T. Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n William L. Crump History Awardee (2011)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Michael T. Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n Jay Crosby National Small Alumni Chapter Guide Right Program of the Year (2015)\u2026.Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kirby Wright Life Time Achievement Awardees<\/strong>\u00a0Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter 2008- Present<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Kappa Man of the Year- Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter 2001- Present<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Member of the Year- Danville (VA) Alumni Chapter 2001- Present<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"dva\"](\"http:\/\/danvillekappas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/dva.png\")
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