On August 4-8, 2009, the distinguished gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated hosted their 79th Grand Chapter Meeting (known as "konclave") in Washington, D.C. Although the event was anchored at the Washington Wardman Park Hotel, the Kappas certainly painted the entire town red. The konclave itinerary included a family picnic at Howard University, a golf outing, yacht cruise, and both gospel and R&B concert. During the closing business session, the fraternity revealed its new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters and renewed its commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Society Pages Spotlight goes to this amazing cake display designed exclusively for the Kappa konclave. The cake is a replica of the fraternity's coat of arms and was showcased in the lobby of the hotel for all of the event attendees. The dessert was delicious and appropriately flavored in red velvet.
Esquire1911 tip: Gentlemen, as you attend black-tie events, opt for a bow tie instead of a straight tie. Since most men do not normally wear bow ties, its an opportunity to change up your routine.
The gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Psi are certainly true believers in the bow tie (as seen in this photo taken at the konclave formal banquet).
Its a true sign of a gentleman to hand tie a bow tie. In the video below, GQ Style Correspondent Brett Fahlgren demonstrates the art of tying one. Remember, your hand tied bow tie does not have to look perfect. The imperfection of the tie gives it character. As GQ Magazine says, "your bow tie should not have botox."
