Kappa Leadership Development League Birmingham Kappa League Southern Province Developing Leadership, Our Salvation

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1 Kappa Leadership Development League Birmingham Kappa League Southern Province Developing Leadership, Our Salvation To: From: Subject: All Guide Right/ Kappa League Chapters Brian T. Ruggs, Advisor, Birmingham Kappa League 2013 Kappa League Conference To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed is the agenda for the 2013 Kappa League Conference, March 22-24, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama. The conference will be held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heritage Hall. The weekend attractions include the finale of the Birmingham Kappa League s Week. The Kappa League Conference fees ($35 per student) should be submitted to Brian T. Ruggs, st Avenue North, Unit 12, Birmingham, Alabama, The registration fee includes conference favor, lunch and step show/after party ticket. Make all checks or money orders payable to Birmingham Kappa League. Kappa League Conference March 22-24, 2013 Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB th Street South Birmingham, AL (205) For questions and/or concerns, contact Brian T. Ruggs, Birmingham Kappa League Advisor at nupeeng@gmail.com or or Dwayne Grey, at or bhm1dig@yahoo.com.

2 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES UAB HERITAGE HALL FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 SESSION I 7:00 9:30 PM Registration 8:00 9:00 PM General Session Call to Order Prayer Pledge National Anthem The Thought of the Day Welcome Roll Call of Chapters Birmingham s Unity from 1963 Foot Soldiers Experience of 1963 JaMarcus McCall Birmingham KL President Billy D. Harvey, Jr. Larry Lumbard James Trey Duncan Keanu Stewart Terrence Burts KL Conference Chairman JaLeon Jemison KL Conference Vice Chairman Timothy Lee Birmingham KL Vice President Guide Right Awards Opportunities Brian Ruggs Birmingham KL Advisor 9:15 10:00 PM Concurrent Workshops A. Chapter Officers: How to Be an Effective Leader B. Self-Identity: Managing Distractions While Getting a College Education C. Competition: How to Be More Competitive in the Business Community D. Health Education: Wrap It Up (STDs) 10:00 PM Midnight Social Hour Among Kappa Leaguers

3 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES UAB HERITAGE HALL SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 SESSION II Breakfast on Your Own 8:00 10:00 AM Registration 9:30 10:00 AM Welcome Prayer Roll Call The Thought of the Day Living in the 21 st Century As a Minority Male Bertam K. Orum Senior Vice Polemarch Southern Province Polemarch Birmingham Alumni Chapter Nick Coleman KL Conference Vice Chairman Josh Cheney Henry Trey Thurston Randall Wade Christian Elom KL Conference Chairman 10:00 AM Noon Concurrent Workshops A. Advisors Workshop B. How to Dress Like a Kappa Leaguer Montgomery KL Advisor C. Surviving High School: Coping with Peer Pressure Speaker TBD D. Operating an Effective Kappa League Mobile KL Advisor Carl Cunningham Noon to 1:00 PM Lunch: Galleria Mall, Food Court 6:00 11:00 Step Show and Party Boutwell Auditorium Closing Remarks Dr. Hernando Carter, Kappa Leaguer Advisor JaMarcus McCall, Birmingham Kappa League President

4 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES UAB HERITAGE HALL SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013 SESSION II 11:00 AM Church Service Historic 16 th Street Baptist Church Please Note: The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which is directly across the street from 16 th Street Baptist, will be open after church and admission is free.

5 Kappa League Conference 2013 March 22-24, 2013 Registration Form Organization Name Name of Chapter Advisor Information: Name: Phone Number: Number of Kappa Leaguers Attending

6 Birmingham Kappa League 3 rd Annual Kane Klassic High School Stepshow Dear Organization, This letter is to request your participation in our inaugural Kane Klassic High School Stepshow & After Party. Our sole purpose for this show is to recapture a historical part of African American dance and bonding. This stepshow will highlight the talents of the Metropolitan Birmingham and West Alabama stepping organizations. The Kappa League Kane Klassic High School Stepshow will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Boutwell Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. All participants should check in by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, This stepshow will be a great opportunity to represent your organization and to energize a new and exciting experience in the Birmingham Metropolitan area. There will be a 1 st Place prize of $ each to the top Male and Female organization respectively. Please review the rules and regulations of the show to ensure an efficient performance. The event will also introduce the Magic City Kanemaster Competition. Individuals will be allowed to showcase their skill working the wood (kane twirling). There will be a prize of $50.00 awarded to the individual deemed worthy to be called the Kanemaster There will also be a Shake like a Kappa Leaguer contest for the young ladies with a prize to the winner of $ The Stepshow, Kanemaster, and Shake Competitions will be judged by a panel of six judges. We are very excited about hosting this event and are very excited your organization will be a part of it. All members of your organization that are not actively participating in the stepshow will have to pay general admission to enter the stepshow. (Members participating in the show must be listed on the attached registration form). General Admission is $10.00 at the door. General Admission will include the After Party. The After Party will be held in the auditorium immediately following the conclusion of the stepshow. All step participants and persons attending the stepshow will be admitted to the party at no additional cost. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Birmingham Kappa League. Please understand that every seat has to be paid for. If you have additional questions, please contact me at (205) or bhm1dig@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Dwayne I. Grey Dwayne I. Grey Vice Polemarch, Kappa League Advisor Birmingham Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 1

7 Birmingham Kappa League Inaugural Kane Klassic Stepshow Step Show Rules 1. Teams will be judged on a 50-point system. There will be six (6) judges. 2. Teams will be judged on the following areas: v Synchronization (1-10) pts. v Appearance (1-10) pts. v Complexity (1-10) pts. v Originality (1-10) pts. v Crowd Response (1-5) pts. v Energy (1-5) pts. 3. Each team will be allowed ten (10) minutes to perform their show. (2 minute grace period) If the team surpasses the allotted time, the team will not be disqualified, but will suffer a five-point penalty. The introduction of the team starts the clock. 4. The use of profanity will not be tolerated during any portion of your team s performance. Please edit music to ensure clean versions of songs. Any violation of this rule will cause an immediate disqualification and forfeiture of any possible awards and/or appearance fees. This includes vulgar acts (strictly enforced!!!) 5. If you are tardy for check in you will be deducted five points. All participants and chaperones must be at the site of the event by 4:45pm. 6. All props used in your performance need to be picked up at the conclusion of your performance; there will be a five point penalty for those teams who do not remove all their belongings from the stage. These Props that are not allowed!!! a) Fireworks or any explosive devices b) Open containers of food (whipped cream, syrup, honey, etc.) c) Male or Female Underwear 7. If part of your show (steps, chants, etc.) disrespects or degrades any other organization, Ten points will be deducted. Actions of this nature have a tendency to spark altercations between organizations. 8. All music will need to be on one CD. 2

8 Birmingham Kappa League Stepshow Entry Form v Organization Name v Number of Participants v Please attach list of participants v Advisors Name v Advisors Phone v Two Advisors and two prop helpers will be allowed to enter the show with the step participants. v Please return this form by Friday, March 2, 2013 along with $25.00 non refundable entry fee to: Dwayne I. Grey, KL Advisor 6155 Longmeadow Way Trussville, AL