The Idea of chartering an Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., in the Stockbridge service area was contributed to the rapid growth of Afro-Americans into the area. It was obvious that an Afro-American Greek Letter Organization was needed to meet the needs of the growing population in North Henry County. Dinkins Sr., called International Headquarters and spoke to Brother Spencer Bruce
. Per that conversation, Brother Bruce instructed Brother Dinkins to call Southeastern Polemarch Chester Leaks to inquire about the possibility of chartering a chapter. Also, Brother Bruce faxed Brother Dinkins a listing of brothers that lived south of the airport. Brother Dinkins called Brother Leaks on the night of September 17, 2002. Brother Dinkins spoke of the great need of establishing a chapter in Stockbridge, Georgia. Brother Leaks suggested contacting brothers via email to determine if others were interested. Brother Dinkins constructed a letter and Brother Christopher B. Chachere assisted with the mailing. Per the mailing, Brother Willie E. Hopkins was the first to respond. He came to the home of Brother Dinkins to express his interest in potentially chartering a chapter. Shortly afterwards, Brother John L. Stewart Jr., also contacted brother Dinkins to share his support. On November 10, 2002, a meeting was held in the basement of Brother Dinkins' Home. There were approximately twenty brothers in attendance. During the meeting, Brother Samuel T. King suggested we include Jonesboro on the charter. He stressed the need for mentoring an effective program in the Jonesboro area. as a result of the close proximity, the brothers all thought that was a very good idea. On January 18, 2003, Brother Dinkins and Brother Hopkins met with Brother Leaks at the Atlanta Airport Marriott to deliver the documentation and fees to petition for a charter. On February 14, 2003, the Grand Board of Directors established and approved the charter for the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter. The charter members are:
Jeffery D. Willie E. Hopkins Anthony Williams
Garland Salem Jeffrey C. Reeves
Samuel T. King Keith Hughes
Christopher B. Chachere Derrick R. Jenkins
On April 12, 2003, a chartering program was held in Stockbridge at Sidney's restaurant. Brother Leaks presented the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter with its official charter. also in attendance was Brother Spencer Bruce from International Headquarters. On Aprol 12, 2003, the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The dream has now become a reality.
