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The Fayetteville (AR) Alumni Chapter
of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Chartered December 14, 1996
Fayetteville (AR) Alumni Chapter History
The Fayetteville, Arkansas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was officially chartered on December 14, 1996. Its formation was the culmination of dedicated efforts by local brothers to establish a strong alumni presence in Northwest Arkansas.
Key Dates & Milestones:
July 13, 1996
The Initial Informal
The initial informal meeting of Brothers took place at Brother Curtis Smith's home. Attendees, including Eplurivus West, Gary Peterson, Errol Conner, Curtiss Smith, Greg Young, Gary Johnson, Andre Valley, Kacy Parham, and Donald Bland, discussed identifying local Kappas and envisioning the chapter's objectives. Key goals included social cultivation, youth development, political engagement, and guiding the Iota Tau undergraduate chapter.
July 27, 1996
Second Meeting
A second, crucial meeting was held at Brother Don Bland's home. Province Polemarch Brother William Burnett and Province Keeper of Records and Exchequer Brother Charles W. Morgan III attended to offer guidance. The discussion emphasized building rapport with the Iota Tau chapter, especially in light of a recent hazing-related death at another university. Interim officers were elected:
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Donald Bland
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Gary Peterson
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Errol Conner
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Curtiss Smith - Acting Polemarch
Regular bi-weekly Saturday meetings were established.
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Late Summer/Fall 1996
Getting Organized
Throughout subsequent meetings at brothers' homes, a formal budget, fundraising strategies, bylaws, and committee appointments were discussed. Committees formed included Nominating, Guide Right, Bylaws, Undergrad Advisor, Social/Civic, Scholarship, and Reclamation.
November 16, 1996
Budget
At Brother Ossie Campbell's home, a skeleton budget was approved, anticipating revenue of $3,900 annually from 15 members.
December 2, 1996
Chartering
Brother Bland convened a meeting to finalize the chartering ceremony, which had received final Province approval.
December 14, 1996
Chartering
The Fayetteville, AR Alumni Chapter was officially chartered in a ceremony held at Brother Coleman Peterson's home. Fourteen brothers were declared charter members.
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Charter Members: Antonio Dennis, Coleman Peterson, Curtiss Smith, Donald C. Bland, Eplurivus West, Errol Conner, Excell Lafayette Jr., Gary Johnson, Gerald Jordan, Ossie Campbell III, Vincent Henderson, Charles Lewis, Gary Peterson, and Greg Young.
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Brother Donald Bland relocated to Canada for a new role as COO for Wal-Mart's Canadian operations. Despite his move, he committed to continued financial support and participation when possible. A slate of new officers for the chartered chapter was selected.
2009
Enduring Legacy
The Fayetteville, AR Alumni Chapter has continued to flourish. By the 2009 fraternal year, the chapter boasted 45 financial/active members and was recognized with the Middle Western Medium Size Chapter of the Year Award. In a significant personal achievement, Brother Donald Bland received the prestigious Elder Watson Diggs Award—the fraternity's second-highest honor—during the 79th Conclave in Washington, D.C.
Fayetteville (AR) Alumni
Chapter Initiates
Spring 2025
Bakari Akil Mackenzie Norman
Charles E. Robinson III
David Jackson II
Kyle Bradley Olivier
Spring 2024
Christopher Patrick Johnson
LeCharles Dominik Boyd
Maurice Nathaniel Bowie
Michael Duane Hammonds
Shaquile Donshe Roberts
Spring 2023
Amaud Rashaud Mitchell
Brennan Lee Lewis
Corey Lemario Williams
Curtiss Smith
David Nehemiah Westerfeld
Ladarius Undra Arnold
Tristan Peter-Germahyl LaVan
Fall 2021
Christopher Taylor Barnes
Derrick D. Chandler
Ivan Raynard Thomas Jr.
Jason Jaron Goins
Marcus Larry Mabry
Ryan Spencer Gilbert
Spring 2019
Christopher Odell Terry
Joshua Lewis Gills
Keith D. Cates
Spring 2015
Christopher Joseph Williams
Sean A. Muldrow
Spring 2014
Trandon Letron Moy
Spring 2013
Chase Horton
Rickey Alfonzo Grigsby Jr.
Spring 2012
Deron Anthony Bankston
Justin Leonard Clardy
Miguel Santana Lloyd
Spring 2011
Brien Rochelle Craft
Broderick O'Neal Carr
Derrick Alexander Reaves
Hubert Benjamin Loudermilk
Spring 2008
Andre Jermaine Tucker
Dennis Calvin Toliver Jr.
Prince Wayne Davis
Reginald Antwan Brasfield
Spring 2006
Eugene Edwin Cook Jr.
Joseph Henderson brown
Roderick Kirk Stakley
Spring 2004
Anthony David George
David Owens Anfield
Fred L. Stokes
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Fall 2003
Adrian Antoine Dotson
Kelvin L. Funches
Kevin Jones
Spring 2003
Courtney DeMarcus Swanigan
Karus Delshon Nelson
Fall 2000
Donald Edward Friesen
John Edward Daniels
Kelvin K. Dedner
Spring 1997
David W. Williams
Dwight E. Newsome
Marvin Deshommes
Steven W. Robinson