Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

The Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (formerly known as the Ocala (FL) Alumni Chapter) was chartered on December 12, 1957 in Ocala, Florida. The Chapter included members from the Ocala, Gainesville, and Lake City areas.

Charter Members *

Richard H Anders (Alpha Xi, Spring 1946)
Carl L Bostick (Gamma Theta, Fall 1943)
Joseph H Braddock (Alpha Xi, Spring 1935)
Carl E. Clark (Alpha XI, Fall 1948)
Dr. E.A. Cosby (Alpha Delta, Spring 1943)
Benjamin Finley (Orlando (FL) Alumni, Spring 1950)
Robert H. Jones (Omicron, Spring 1936)
Reuben Johnson (Alpha Xi, Summer 1936)
Dr. Ernest E. Lamb (Alpha XI, Spring 1939)
Clarence R. Tucker (Alpha Xi, Spring 1947)
William M. Young (Beta Rho, Spring 1947)

*All deceased / Chapter Invisible

On May 27, 1971, the name was changed to the Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter. This move afforded the Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter an opportunity to assist in the formation and to serve as the advisory chapter for the Zeta Phi Chapter at the University of Florida.

For over seven decades, the Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has been a beacon of service and leadership in Gainesville and the surrounding communities. Contributions include youth mentoring and literacy programs, scholarships, volunteering at nonprofits, clothing drives, voter registration initiatives, political and social action, civic engagement, and more.

Vision, Mission & Philosophy

Vision

Building a Legacy, Sustaining Excellence, Impacting Communities.

Mission

Strengthen Brotherhood, develop leaders, serve our community, and advance the mission of Kappa Alpha Psi through intentional planning, disciplined execution, and meaningful partnerships.

Guiding Philosophy

The Four Pillars of Our Conduct

Pillar I

Brotherhood

is our foundation.

Pillar II

Leadership

is our investment.

Pillar III

Service

is our mission.

Pillar IV

Achievement

is our standard.

Our Core Values (I.M.P.A.C.T.)

Six core principles defining our brotherhood, standard of excellence, and public service.

Ingenuity

Applying inventive thinking, strategic planning, and modern tools to solve complex community problems and build sustainable youth programs.

Motivation

Fostering an internal drive for excellence, empowering youth and brothers alike to surpass expectations and achieve lifelong success.

Participation

Ensuring active hands-on presence in Alachua County schools, local civic forums, mentorship initiatives, and philanthropic drives.

Altruism

Placing community needs first through direct volunteerism, financial scholarship funding, and relentless public service advocacy.

Communication

Sharing our vision clearly, cultivating strong partner relationships, and amplifying the achievements of the young leaders we mentor.

Teamwork

Combining chapter talent with community educational partners to maximize outcome density and sustainable local progress.

Chapter Lineage

A list of the outstanding men of achievement who have been initiated in to the Gainesville (FL) Alumni Chapter: