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Kappa Leadership League
The Kappa Leadership League (Kappa League) is an organization oriented toward helping young men of middle to high school age to grow and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor. It provides both challenging and rewarding experiences which richly enhance their lives.
It is the purpose of the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter to help these young men to achieve worthy goals for themselves and to make constructive contributions to their community when leadership roles become their responsibility.
HISTORY OF GUIDE RIGHT & KAPPA LEAGUE
The focus of Guide Right, from its inception, was to provide scholarships to needy and talented students, and to inform young people of the professions and other career options.
The basic concepts of Guide Right may be summarized as follows:
To help youth, especially those of high school age, in the selection of courses leading to vocations compatible with their aptitudes, interests, and personalities.
To assist our students with their coursework, with initial employment, and mentoring their progress in their chosen field.
To assist parents in advising their children by giving them opportunities to talk over their problems with those who are successful in their chosen vocations.
To afford youth a respite from the drudgery of the streets through sponsored entertainment and cultural enrichment.
To inform youth of the values of higher education, of assistance available for continued educational pursuits such as: scholarships, loans, professional counseling, fellowships; and of various occupational and professional opportunities. Kappa Alpha Psi's commitment to young people is well established, and our Guide Right efforts, both individual and collective, continue to serve as a mechanism to "inspire service in the public interest".
OUR MISSION
The Kappa League or Kappa Leadership League is a mentoring program for young men. It operates under the auspices of Kappa Alpha Psi's National Guide Right Program, which is designed specifically to assist in the educational and occupational guidance of youth. There is instruction on substance abuse, cultural diversity, etiquette, personal responsibility, personal hygiene & respect. The biggest emphasis is on leadership & organizational skills building, community service and the pursuit of higher education. For more information, please write to mistercagray_hotmail.com.
CALENDAR 2009 - 2010
AUGUST 2009
AUG. 7 COLLEGE APPLICATION PLANNING MEETING
AUG.13 COLLEGE APPLICATION PLANNING MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2009
SEPT. 7 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
SEPT. 12 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
SEPT. 19 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
OCTOBER 2009
OCT. 3 KAPPA LEAGUE KICKOFF MEETING
OCT. 4 CROSSROAD THEATRE - "FLY"
OCT. 10 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
OCT. 16 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
OCT. 17 & 24 DIVINE NINE COAT DRIVE
OCT. 30 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
NOVEMBER 2009
NOV. 7 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
NOV. 12 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
NOV. 20 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
NOV. 29 KAPPA SUNDAY (MT. ZION AME CHURCH, NEW BRUNSWICK)
DECEMBER 2009
DEC. 5 RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
DEC. 12 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
DEC. 18 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
JANUARY 2010
JAN. 9 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
JAN. 29 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
FEBRUARY 2010
FEB. 6 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
FEB. 25 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
MARCH 2010
MAR. 6 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
MAR. 13 or 20 DELTA SIGMA THETA DAY OF SERVICE
MAR. 25 ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
APRIL 2010
APR. 3 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
APR. 30 BOYS TO MEN CONFERNCE, RARITAN VALLEY CC
APR. ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
MAY 2010
MAY 1 DR. GEORGE A. PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
MAY 8 KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
MAY ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
JUNE 2010
JUN. KAPPA LEAGUE MEETING
JUN. ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
JULY 2010
JUL. END OF THE YEAR EVENT
JUL. ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
AUGUST 2010
AUG. ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
**BLANK DATES ARE TO BE DETERMINED.
BOYS TO MEN CONFERNCE
Average Kappa League Attendance: All
New Brunswick Alumni in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College sponsored the first annual Boys to Men Conference in 2008. This conference is geared solely to African-American and Latino male high school students. This is a leadership conference with topics ranging frm academic preparedness to career choices. The conference features students from 15 high schools from central to northern New Jersey with over 300 student in attendance. There are sessions for not only students but also teachers and guidance counselors.
DELTA SIGMA THETA - REGIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
The New Brunswick Alumni Kappa Leadership League was invited by the ladies of the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to participate in their Regional Day of Service event. This one-day conference is geared towards middle school and high school students. Parents as well educators were also invited to participate. The conference included two keynote speakers and two workshops. Some past workshop themes have included - "How to use technology to enhance educational achievement," "How to prepare for college," "Self-esteem and educational achievement," and Pursuing science and technology college majors and careers."
ELIJAH'S PROMISE SOUP KITCHEN
Average Kappa League Attendance: 4 - 5 per event
The Kappa Leaguers participate in helping the less fortunate. The students help prepare and serve meals to the needy. This progam is held once a month requiring two hours of participation. This is an invaluable experience for our young men.
KAPPA SUNDAYS
Average Kappa League Attendance: 3 - 5 per event
The Kappa Leaguers join the Brothers of New Brunswick Alumni in church services in Middlesex and Somerset counties. The chapters gathers on the fifth Sundays of the month (four times a year) and worship together. The chapter then makes a contribution ot the scholarship ministry of the church.
RUTGERS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
Average Kappa League Attendance: 5 - 8 per event
The Brothers of New Brunswick Alumni partner with Rutgers University . This fundraiser allows the chapter to raise money for programs including the Kappa Leadership League. This event consists of working the concessions booths for the Rutgers Scarlet knight home football games. This takes a great deal of teamwork and commitment from everyone involved. Kappa Leaguers learn the value of hard work and how to manage a team of people for one collective purpose.
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