Denton-Lewisville Alumni Chapter Embraces Leadership and Brotherhood at Historic Kappa Alpha Psi Conference

The 46th C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference (CRWLC), held from October 3-5, 2024, at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, was a historic gathering for Kappa Alpha Psi. With 859 registered attendees, it marked the largest conference in (CRWLC) history, demonstrating the fraternity’s growth and commitment to leadership development.

Attendees gather for a leadership workshop during the historic 46th C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference in Baton Rouge, LA.

Key Highlights:

• Thursday, October 3, 2024:

  • The conference kicked off with community outreach events, including Room to Read at Progress Elementary School and Learn 2 Live at Thrive Academy.

  • The evening saw formal board meetings and a Movie Screening of Kappa Man, followed by a lively Alumni and Undergraduate Social at KOK.

• Friday, October 4, 2024:

  • Attendees engaged in Development Workshops at LSU covering crucial topics such as Men’s Mental Health, Campus Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Risk Management.

  • Officer workshops for roles such as Polemarch, Keepers of Records, and Keepers of Exchequers were followed by sessions on Parliamentary Procedure.

  • The night was filled with the Kappa tradition of Pick Up A Kane (The Lost Art), alongside social gatherings that allowed attendees to bond and celebrate the fraternity’s values.

• Saturday, October 5, 2024:

  • The final day featured chapter certification sessions, a Guide Right Summit, and leadership training.

  • The event concluded with a fun-filled Football Game Tailgate hosted by the Baton Rouge Alumni Fraternity House, followed by the Southern University Football Game.

Denton-Lewisville (TX) alumni members engage in leadership training during the 46th C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference in Baton Rouge, LA.

Denton-Lewisville (TX) Alumni Chapter:

The Denton-Lewisville Alumni Chapter was well-represented, with members deeply engaged in the workshops, fellowshipping, and embracing the Good Ol' Kappa Spirit. Attendees from the chapter included:

1. Steve Johnson - Polemarch

2. Charles Spencer - Vice Polemarch

3. Brandon Barnes - Keeper of Records

4. Kirk Noble - Keeper of Exchequer

5. Marcus D. Taylor - Chapter Historian and Guide Right Director

6. James Dunn - Board of Directors Member

7. Randall Hawthorne - Board of Directors Member

8. Dexter Jones - Past Polemarch

9. Sheldon Smith - Past Polemarch

10. Herbert Ashford - Civic Action Committee Member

11. Roderick Wilson - New Initiate

12. Cameron Taylor - New Initiate

The members not only participated in leadership training and workshops but also enjoyed moments of fellowship, strengthening bonds within the fraternity, and celebrating the Kappa Alpha Psi brotherhood. Their collective experience embodied the spirit of achievement and leadership development that has defined Kappa Alpha Psi since its inception​​​​.