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MAY 2021
SILHOUETTES NEWS
The Jacksonville Chapter Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
assisted in the preparation of the baskets
and on the day of the event – Silhouettes
Lisa Brittain, Mildred Calhoun, Karen Gant,
Melanie McWhite, Victoria Riggins, Darlene
Spann, Traci Womack, and yours truly! The
Kappas, led by Polemarch Collins, were
right alongside as partners, with financial
support and presence as requested. Kappa
Rashad Reed served as host and read the
Easter Story to our virtual participants.
Kappas Dwight Williams and Anthony
Cobb facilitated our access to the Kappa
House.
During this time, the Southern Province of
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE the Silhouettes hosted its annual meeting
HAPPY SPRING! Spring brings with it a virtually on April 17, 2021. Look for more
sense of hope, anticipation, thankfulness, exciting news about the meeting later in
promise and renewal. I hope that the first this newsletter!
four months of 2021 have been months in
Your engagement and participation are
which you have been reassured of God’s
faithfulness to walk with us no matter encouraged in upcoming opportunities –
what we face. As we continue to live Jacksonville Chapter Quarterly Meeting
through the Corona Virus-19 Pandemic, I (6/21/21), National Silhouettes Virtual
pray that you have chosen to be Conference (July 15 – 16, 2021), Silhouettes
vaccinated and have completed the Cookbook (Your Favorite Entrees &
process or are well on the way, unless you Desserts), Kappa Black & White Gala
have contraindications. It is a matter of
(12/18/21).
life and death!
The joy of participation makes
We concluded the second third of our
membership meaningful! I look forward to
fiscal year with a successful Easter
seeing you soon.
Celebration for Kappa children and
friends. I extend heartfelt congratulations
Love is the more excellent way,
and appreciation to Silhouettes Yvonne
Jefferson and Felita Tutt who did a stellar Silhouette Barbara Darby
job leading the planning of the President
celebration. Job well done to the entire drbarbara9@gmail.com
Program Committee and others who 904.476.5234
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SILHOUETTES SHOWCASE
Name: Emma "Jean" Aikens
SILHOUETTES SHOWCASE - PRETTY AS A Kappa: Chester A. Aikens {Deceased}
PICTURE…! Married 39 years
Children: Chet and Chae
Grandchildren: Expecting 1st grandchild (boy) in June
Occupation: Educator/Retired as Assistant
Principal/Presently, Part-time and volunteer educator at
Tiger Academy
Hobbies: Gardening, Reading, Volunteering, Traveling
Name: April Brown
Kappa: Len D. Brown, Jr.
Married 28 years
Children: Avery (27), Corey (25), Haviland(22 on 5/2),
Joshua (12), and Zoe (10)
Occupation: Stay-at-home-mom since 1994.
Name: Mildred Bass Calhoun
Presently, a volunteer teacher’s aide helping my
Kappa: Wayne Calhoun
daughter in her virtual schoolwork since March
Married: 39 years and five months
2020. I look forward to my August 2021 retirement.
Children: Preston and Holly
Hobbies: Handcrafting, particularly knitting,
Grandchildren: Eboni, Khadijah, Ladee, King, and
reading, and riding my Can-Am Spyder (named
Joshua, Great-grandchildren: Madisyn, Kaylee, and
Anansi).
Clifton Jr ("CJ")
Son-in-law: Clifton Austin, Sr
Occupation: Retired buyer for the Hewlett-Packard
Company and a retired chef, owner, and operator of
restaurant Café Something Special by Mildred,
Milpitas, CA.
Hobbies: Travelling, cooking gourmet cuisines, and
interior decorating. I have been blessed to visit each of
the fifty United States. The criteria to make the visit
authentic were an overnight stay within the state (no
airport stopovers), eat a meal(s) that represented the
state's culture, and a historical tour of a city within the
state. I have also travelled to Israel, South Africa,
England, Holland, Canada, Bahamas, and Jamaica.
In my free time, I enjoy writing in my journal and
sending hand-written cards to loved ones, playing
Scrabble, assorted board games, and card games.
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SILHOUETTES SHOUT OUTS!
Kappas support Silhouettes phenomenally!
CONGRATULATIONS SILHOUETTE BETTY
We are happy to highlight just a few for
HOWARD ON YOUR 50+ YEARS OF
special recognition and appreciation: SERVICE AS A SILHOUETTE!
Polemarch Julius Collins (Leadership and
Partnership), Jerfson Delphonse
(Development of Silhouettes Web Page and
email address), Rashad Reed, Anthony Cobb,
Dwight Williams, Javon Cohen, Corey
Cooper, and Jerrold Brittain (Assistance with
Easter Celebration), Gregory Williams
(Photography).
The Kappa Foundation, under the leadership
of Kappa Dennis Gamble, funded this year’s
membership dues for our Silhouette widows-
Simply awesome!
Silhouette Barbara Darby received the 2021
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
from the University of North Florida for her
service to the Jacksonville Community.
Thank you Silhouette Karen Gant for securing CONGRATS TO OUR VERY OWN BARBARA
the Easter Bunny for the drive-by portion of DARBY ON BEING ELECTED SOUTHERN
the Easter Celebration! PROVINCE SILHOUETTE PRESIDENT!
The best way to find
yourself is to lose
yourself in the
service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
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PRAYER CORNER
“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will
teach you the good and the right way.” I Samuel 12:23
We all need prayer! Let us lift one another up in prayer without ceasing. Several of our Silhouettes have had
or are awaiting surgery, others have had health challenges or have lost beloved family members. I have not
listed specific names to respect individual privacy and HIPAA rules. But I do ask that you let me know when
you have a special need for prayer and expressions of support and love. We will shower you with cards!
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
EASTER CELEBRATION:VIRTUAL
PROGRAM WITH A DRIVE BY
We would not be denied a second year by the
Pandemic. Believing that “Where there is a will,
there is a way”, Silhouettes were creative and
planned a fantastic Easter Celebration!
The children celebrated the Risen Christ, as did
the adults, with a virtual program and drive by
to pick up beautiful Easter Baskets at the
Fraternity House.
The virtual program included a Welcome by the
Chair and Co-chair, Silhouettes Yvonne & Felita,
a prayer by Master Romeo Emanuel, Games led
by Silhouette Victoria (M & M Game and the
Bunny Name Game), the Easter Story by Kappa
Rashad Reed, Jesus’ Resurrection Video
provided by Silhouette Lisa and Closing
Remarks by Silhouette Barbara.
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PRESENTATION: JESUS RESURRECTION
CHILDREN'S LESSON CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
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KAPPAS & SILHOUETTES CELEBRATE
VALENTINE'S DAY!
Kappas and their Silhouettes and sweethearts
enjoyed an evening of fellowship and fun
virtually. Entertainment was provided by
NATIONAL SILHOUETTES NEWS musical artist Akia Uwanda!
If you are not receiving information from the
National Silhouettes, it means that you most
likely have not registered on the National
Silhouettes Website. Every member must
complete the registration to be added to the
mailing list.
Registration directions:
Go to the website:
kappanationalsilhouettes.org
On the top red banner to the right, click on
“Member log-in/log-out", Click on “Register,”
Complete the fillable form, Click on “Register”
Within a few days, you should receive a
message confirming your registration and
providing additional information.
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KAPPAS HOST ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT TO A SOLD-OUT CROWD
ON APRIL 3, 2021 AT THE WORLD GOLF
VILLAGE COURSE
SILHOUETTES SERVE BECAUSE WE CARE
– OUR WORKING COMMITTEES – PLEASE
SIGN-UP
Please join a
today!
Membership in any organization is enhanced
and flourishes when we engage in the work.
You could do just that, as your time permits,
through our standing committees:
Membership, chaired by Lequista Smith,
Program, chaired by Barbara Darby, Welfare,
chaired by Melanie McWhite, Finance, chaired
by Darlene Spann, History, chaired by Marti
Forchion Chapman, Bylaws, chaired by Tracy
Akers Williams and the Nominating
Committee.
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SILHOUETTES DRESS TO IMPRESS!
The Executive Committee has recommended that
chapter members consider securing apparel that
will denote our presence as a group when in the
community conducting service projects or
attending official business of the organization. We
present this only as an option, not a requirement!
We are suggesting the white polo shirt for casual
events and the red blazer for business meetings and
the like. You may of course choose to purchase any
of the other items presented by the vendors.
VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION TO Ernest Lane - Kappa Boutique 850-459-5706
White Polo Shirt and Long sleeve red shirt - The
ORDER ITEMS: Uniform Man - 904-353-7969
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SILHOUETTE WIDOWS
We would like to contact all Silhouette
71ST SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF THE
widows residing in Jacksonville and need SILHOUETTES VIRTUAL MEETING NEWS
your assistance. Please share the names and
contact information for any Silhouette
widows you may know with Lequista Smith
at lequistasmith@bellsouth.net.
YOUR HARD-WORKING EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
At the April 17, 2021 Virtual Southern Province
meeting of the Silhouettes, the Jacksonville
Chapter was recognized as the largest
chapter in the Province. Thanks to each of
our 45 members who became financial with
the chapter this year. There are 228 active and
Your Executive Committee consists of 10 At-Large Members with a total of 11 chapters
Silhouettes Barbara Darby (President), in the Southern Province. The following
Lequista Smith (Vice President), Darlene Province Officers were elected - Silhouettes
Spann (Treasurer), Santhea Hicks Brown Barbara Darby, President; Joyce Daniels, Vice
(Recording Secretary), Victoria Bryant Riggins President; Janice Washington, Treasurer; Ella
(Financial Secretary), Melanie McWhite Brown, Financial Secretary; Connie Drew,
Corresponding Secretary; Barbara Gamble,
(Chaplain), Tracy Akers Williams
Chaplain; Kathryn Neal, Member Nominating
(Parliamentarian), Marti Forchion Chapman
Committee. The following offices were not
(Historian). The committee meets monthly to
filled because there were no nominees from
conduct the business of the chapter between
the Nominating Committee or from the floor –
the quarterly chapter meetings. You can be
Recording Secretary and Parliamentarian. They
proud of the work these Silhouettes do on your
will be filled by appointment of the Province
behalf.
President with concurrence of the Executive
Board.
DUES INCREASE REMINDER
At the September 21, 2020 chapter meeting, Silhouette Ramona Chestang of the Huntsville,
members voted to add a $10 fee to cover Welfare AL Chapter served the Province with distinction
expenses for remembrances to members during as President for two years and elected not to
times of joy and celebration, bereavement, illness
run for a second term.
and other occasions covered in the chapter’s
Welfare Policies. The action taken by the chapter, The Southern Province Constitution and Bylaws
increased our dues from $85 to $95 annually. was amended. The meeting docket will be
Please check your records and if you initially paid available on the chapter website for your
$85, please submit an additional $10 to our
review.
Financial Secretary, Victoria Bryant-Riggins. At last
report, there are ten payments still outstanding. The 2022 Southern Province Meeting is
Please contact Silhouette Victoria Bryant-Riggins if scheduled to take place in Huntsville, Alabama.
unsure of your status.
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JACKSONVILLE SILHOUETTES:
WAYS TO CONNECT
Website Address:
https://www.jacksonvillekappa.com/Silhouette.html
Email Address:
CALLING FOR YOUR FAVORITE Jacsilhouettes@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
ENTREE AND DESSERT RECIPES! PO Box 40625, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Do not miss the opportunity to be included in the
Jacksonville Silhouettes Cookbook, the sale of which
will benefit a very worthy cause. We have already Gratitude unlocks the fullness of
collected your favorite summer salad and holiday
life. It turns what we have into
punch recipes. Let us wrap it up with your favorite
enough, and more. It turns denial
entrée and dessert recipes. Look for the template to
make your submissions in a separate message! into acceptance, chaos to order,
confusion to clarity. It can turn a
meal into a feast, a house into a
home, a stranger into a friend.
Melody Beattie
Upcoming Calendar Events
TBD
Silhouettes Official Group Photo in Red Attire
(Location & Time TBD)
TBD
Virtual Mentoring Program Kick-off with 20 Raines
& Ribault High School students
June 21, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Jacksonville Silhouettes Virtual Chapter Meeting
July 15 – 16, 2021
National Silhouettes Virtual Conference
August 21, 2021
Summer Retreat (Location TBD)
December 18, 2021
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