Kappa Silhouettes
of Houston
HISTORY
The National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. became official in August 1947 at the Los Angeles Conclave of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 1980, the Silhouettes were officially recognized as an auxiliary to the Fraternity. Under the leadership of Dr. Oliver Gumbs, Grand Polemarch, the Silhouettes were granted a seat on the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. On September 11, 1987, Policy Statement No. 87-12 was entered into the records of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., recognizing the Silhouettes as an affiliate whose purpose is to provide support and assistance for the activities of the Fraternity at the Grand Chapter, Province and Local levels.
PURPOSE
The purposes of this organization are to:
1. Serve as an auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2. Promote the organization of local Silhouette chapters and the interchange of ideas.
3. Coordinate activities of local Silhouette chapters.
4. Provide activities of visiting Silhouettes and their families during the Kappa Conclave.
5. Develop and disseminate policies and procedures for National, Province and Local chapters.
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The membership of this organization shall be the wives/widows of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. men.
COLORS
The National Silhouettes’ colors shall be crimson and cream.
LOCAL PROGRAMS
The Kappa Silhouettes of Houston serve the Greater Houston in many ways:
- Single Mommies Can – financial donations and in kind donations. Single Mommies Can is a Houston area nonprofit that provides donations to single mothers in need
- Gala @ MacGregor – sponsor resident bingo games, support their new residence garden (created due to a connection from the Silhouettes)
- National Day of Service – MLK Book drive, purchasing books off of an Amazon Book Drive list that will be delivered to students in the service area
HISTORY
The National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. became official in August 1947 at the Los Angeles Conclave of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 1980, the Silhouettes were officially recognized as an auxiliary to the Fraternity. Under the leadership of Dr. Oliver Gumbs, Grand Polemarch, the Silhouettes were granted a seat on the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. On September 11, 1987, Policy Statement No. 87-12 was entered into the records of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., recognizing the Silhouettes as an affiliate whose purpose is to provide support and assistance for the activities of the Fraternity at the Grand Chapter, Province and Local levels.
PURPOSE
The purposes of this organization are to:
1. Serve as an auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2. Promote the organization of local Silhouette chapters and the interchange of ideas.
3. Coordinate activities of local Silhouette chapters.
4. Provide activities of visiting Silhouettes and their families during the Kappa Conclave.
5. Develop and disseminate policies and procedures for National, Province and Local chapters.
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The membership of this organization shall be the wives/widows of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. men.
COLORS
The National Silhouettes’ colors shall be crimson and cream.
LOCAL PROGRAMS
The Kappa Silhouettes of Houston serve the Greater Houston in many ways:
- Single Mommies Can – financial donations and in kind donations. Single Mommies Can is a Houston area nonprofit that provides donations to single mothers in need
- Gala @ MacGregor – sponsor resident bingo games, support their new residence garden (created due to a connection from the Silhouettes)
- National Day of Service – MLK Book drive, purchasing books off of an Amazon Book Drive list that will be delivered to students in the service area
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades