The Chapter
THE BEACON OF THE EAST
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THE BEACON OF THE EAST ♢
A Message from Our Polemarch
Greetings
As the 11th Polemarch of the Bowie/Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter (BMAC)of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., alongside the 11th Administration Officers and Chapter Brothers that make up the “Beacon of the East,” we thank you for visiting our website.
Since BMAC’s chartering in 2003, we have prided ourselves on being “Boys’ First”. At the same time, we build our internal relationships while we do the work of Kappa. With that Bond, and our “BMAC Strong” battle cry, we know that when we work together, we can achieve anything.
In our 20+ years of existence, BMAC has made itself known throughout our community, province, and Nation.
We have established one of the strongest mentoring programs (Kappa League) in the Eastern Province. In conjunction with our charitable foundation, the Bowie-Mitchellville Diamond Foundation, we offer college scholarships and awards for college-bound Seniors.
We have strategically partnered with our brothers from other chapters, sororities, community leaders, and national and international leaders to hold memorable events and set our mark.
Our major initiatives for the 11th Administration are strengthening our Technology Program, Guide Right Program, Community Relationships, and Reclaiming Our Brothers.
As BMAC continues to “Strengthen Our Excellence,” during this administration, please review our calendar or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our upcoming events. Thank you again for visiting our website.
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Lawrence W. Speed
11th Chapter Polemarch
About Our Chapter
History of Our Chapter
In June of 2003, brothers James Hinkle and Charles Exum were playing golf when they formed an idea to start an Alumni Chapter in Prince George’s County. They discussed the growing number of brothers moving to the Bowie/Mitchellville, MD area. According to the 2000 census, Prince George's County, Maryland, is the wealthiest county in the nation with an African-American majority.
The climate was right for a chapter to service the needs of these brothers moving into the Bowie/Mitchellville area. In addition, there was enormous interest to start an Alumni Chapter for brothers who had no prior affiliation with an Alumni Chapter but were looking to join a chapter close to home.
Charles Exum contacted Anthony B. Hill, Eastern Province Polemarch, who authorized him to take the preliminary steps to establish a chapter. As an initial requirement, the Grand Chapter mandated there be at least 12 Brothers in good financial standing. To meet this minimum requirement, the names of these 12 Brothers were submitted to International Headquarters:
CHARTER Members
Ernest W. Jenkins
Emmett R. Roberts
Mack M. Jenkins
John L. Walker, Jr.
M. Sammye Miller, PhD
Donjuan L. Williams
P. Lee Harvey
James A. Hinkle, PhD
Philandieus Bryant
Wendell O. Moore, PhD
William E. Crutchfield
Charles E. Exum, Jr.
The petition was submitted along with required information to Grand Chapter. As our Lord would allow, on September 3, 2003 The Grand Board of Directors officially approved the establishment of the Bowie-Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter. The formal chartering ceremony took place on October 4, 2003 with the incoming Povince Polemach Rufus F. Clanzy presiding over the ceremony. Other Kappa dignitaries in attendance were: Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Winfred Mundle and Province Vice Polemarch, John T. Lanier. Charles Exum was installed as the 1st Polemarch.
The following brothers were present at the Chartering Ceremony, were given the distinction of Honorary Charter Members:
Jesse Miller
Kevin Taylor
Dr. John K. Jenkins (Very First Brother to Join BMAC.)
Past Polemarchs
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Joe Williams
2023-2025
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Hugene Fields
2021-2023
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David Janifer
2019-2021
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Walter Swindell
2016-2019
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William Crutchfield
2014-2016
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Craig McCord
2012-2014
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P. Lee Harvey
2010-2012
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Kevin Taylor
2008-2010
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Wendell Moore
2006-2008
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Charles Exum Jr.
2003-2006
current Officers
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Lawrence W. Speed
polemarch@bmackapsi.org -
Justin Cobb
vicepolemarch@bmackapsi.org -
Derek Streeter
2ndvicepolemarch@bmackapsi.org -
Joshua Crosby
kor@bmackapsi.org -
Jerome White
koe@bmackapsi.org -
Philip Francis
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Donnell Harrison
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Rodney Sutton
reporter@bmackapsi.org
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Adrian Carroll
Mark Hamiliton
Kenrick Roberts
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Myron Waddell
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Tony Morgan
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Marlon Selmon
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Jerrard Maniece