Welcome to the Klass of the East

From the 36th Polemarch
com·mit·ment
/kəˈmitm(ə)nt/
noun
1. the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Greetings!
Thank you for visiting the homepage of the “the Klass of the East!”, the NUPES of the Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter (CMD) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The greatest Fraternity in the world. My name is Keith A. Sykes and I have the honor of being the 36th Polemarch of a chapter of Brothers that truly epitomize ACHIEVEMENT in every field of human endeavor. A chapter that will be celebrating a Golden Charter Anniversary of 50 Years here in Howard County, MD!....

Achievement Alert

consistently and continuously expressed his commitment to without any shame or hesitation, essentially showing a bold and proud devotion to the goal of honorable ACHIEVEMENT. At the Chapter level, we would like to recognize Brother Timothy Banks. Listed are a few of this Spring 2023 CMD Initiates notable contributions.

Kappa League (KL) Co-Chair: Played a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding young men in the Kappa League program with Chair Henry Poole.

Event Coordination: Successfully organized and executed several KL initiatives, including: The Coffee Fundraiser; The Etiquette Luncheon; The Taharka Ice Cream Distribution and Delivery.

Achievement Academy Chair: Spearheaded efforts to provide educational and developmental opportunities for new initiates.

Community Engagement: “Sorry for the Wait” Day Party chapter liaison and event coordinator; execution and production of the Rufus Clancy Cookout supporting SP 24; coordinated the execution and delivery of the Howard Community College Food Drive.

The title "Brother of the Year" is an award given to a fraternity member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the fraternity and the community. This recognition highlights a brother who has exuded the work of Alpha for the entire year. With unabashed dedication to his pursuit of higher education, his profession, his faith, his family, his craft, and the Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter, Brother Banks has

Support for Chapter Programs: Provided facilities and support for the Military Veterans Day Breakfast; provided meeting space for Stroll Labs (practice) and “Polishing the Diamond” sessions; negotiated and secured annual chapter meeting spaces to provide low cost alternatives reducing cost to the chapter; key contributor to the 50th Gala and served as the hotel, event space liaison and managed the seating chart, menu selections, and chapter memorabilia.

Program Committee Chair: Planning and implementation of chapter programs to ensure their success.

All within his first FULL Year as a new initiate to the Bond.

Here’s to Brother Banks!