Noteworthy Events
Taking Time To Fellowship
In addition to the community service, social action, Guide Right, and political awareness events, the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., also participated in events that celebrated brotherhood, service, and significant people in their lives.
All White Affair
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter hosted the All White Affair brunch at Riverfront Events at Hyatt Place in Wilmington, Delaware. The brothers and guests put their put on their best white outfit and kicked of the start of the summer season. The event featured DJ Davy J the Virgo spinning the best Hip Hop and R&B music.
Joint Founders Day Banquet
On Saturday, January 4, 2025 the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter hosted a joint Founders’ Day celebration with the Dover (DE) Alumni Chapter. The brothers within the chapter enjoyed a catered banquet, where brothers fellowshipped, and recognized each other for outstanding service within in the Fraternity.
The Keynote Speaker for the event was Brigadier General James A. Benson, the Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard and past Polemarch of the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter. Brother Benson gave a remarkable speech and challenged brothers to rededicate themselves to the noble ideas for which our Fraternity is founded upon and to the young men in our communities.
At the event, the following brothers were recognized for the distinguished service and achievement in the Fraternity:
William L. Wallace – 75 years of Achievement
William Wright – 50 years of Achievement
George A. Butler, III, 50 years of Achievement
Joseph Bryant, Jr. – 50 years of Achievement
Joseph Bryant, Jr. – Leadership Award
Tremaine Johnson – Entrepreneur Award
Community Service Award – James Rhone
Over 200 brothers were in attendance for the Founders’ Day Celebration.
On Saturday, January 4, 2025 the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter hosted a joint Founders’ Day celebration with the Dover (DE) Alumni Chapter. The brothers within the chapter enjoyed a catered banquet, where brothers fellowshipped, and recognized each other for outstanding service within in the Fraternity.
The Keynote Speaker for the event was Brigadier General James A. Benson, the Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard and past Polemarch of the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter. Brother Benson gave a remarkable speech and challenged brothers to rededicate themselves to the noble ideas for which our Fraternity is founded upon and to the young men in our communities.
At the event, the following brothers were recognized for the distinguished service and achievement in the Fraternity:
William L. Wallace – 75 years of Achievement
William Wright – 50 years of Achievement
George A. Butler, III, 50 years of Achievement
Joseph Bryant, Jr. – 50 years of Achievement
Joseph Bryant, Jr. – Leadership Award
Tremaine Johnson – Entrepreneur Award
Community Service Award – James Rhone
Over 200 brothers were in attendance for the Founders’ Day Celebration.
2025 Sweetheart Affair
The 2025 Sweetheart Affair occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Waterfall in Claymont, Delaware. The Affair began with a cocktail hour featuring thirty (30) different hors d’oeuvre stations and an open bar with all premium spirits.
Approximately sixty-two (62) brothers and their significant others were seated for dinner. Our Master of Ceremony, Calvin Christopher, took to the floor and gave a detail account of this very special occasion.
Immediately following dinner, the brothers honored our lovely ladies with a Champagne Toast led by Polemarch Stephens. Afterward, the brothers presented our ladies a rose, gave them a kiss, then the Wilmington (DE) Alumni Chapter Choir sing the Kappa Sweetheart Pin song.
