1. education
2. alumni and reunions

The Scroll: April 2015
Brothers,
I am very proud to introduce to you the Spring 2015
initiates of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter. They are
shown in the photo to the right with me and they are
(l-r) Brothers Javar Holimon, Rodney Jacks, Ken Booker,
and Carzel Bostic. Brothers, welcome to the Bond!
The month of March and its weather went out like a lion.
Spring is here and the chapter continues to create new
initiatives. The MBA Partnership with St. Joseph’s
University, giving the chapter a 35th committee, is one such example. This partnership is a great opportunity
for brothers of all ages to achieve in education, and it is a shining example of how we, as a chapter, intend to
continue to find valuable resources for our members. The identification of partners and the implementation of
creative strategies that can mitigate the rising cost of education could be valuable assets to our younger
brothers as they strive to achieve their goals in life.
The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter has again taken the challenge to help others with our philanthropy. A recent
example is our donation to St. Martin De Porres School. Sister Nancy was grateful for the donation and she
was truly surprised when I showed up to personally deliver the donation to her. May God bless what this
school is doing for African American youth in North Philadelphia.
In the month of March, the Philadelphia Kappa Silhouettes sponsored another fabulous Fashion Show that was
full of clothing to purchase and entertainment. The Silhouettes continue to set the bar high when it comes to
putting on a great event. The Silhouettes followed that up by showing up in numbers to the 85th Northeastern
Province Council Meeting. We were delighted to see Silhouette Karen Dean, President of The Philadelphia
Kappa Silhouettes, as well as many other Silhouettes of Brothers of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.
In closing, the 85th Northeastern Province Council meeting was an important gathering of over two hundred
and fifty brothers, 21 of which crossed the burning sands that weekend. The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
bought home the Reclamation Award (Large Chapter) and Brother Louis A. Williams, Jr. bought home the
Province Council’s Samuel C. Hamilton Achievement Award. There were six applicants and only two winners.
Brother Williams, we sincerely appreciate and recognize your continued efforts to assist our chapter and, more
importantly, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Remember Brothers, God wants us all to look good and feel good, but we must also be good and do good.
May God Continue To Bless You All!
Bobby Hunter-Polemarch
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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CHAPTER OFFICERS
2014-2015
Polemarch
Robert N. Hunter, Jr.
[email protected]
1st Vice-Polemarch
Darryl Stephens
[email protected]
2nd Vice-Polemarch
Darren Lipscomb
[email protected]
Keeper of Records
Anthony Jackson
[email protected]
Asst. Keeper of Records
Mikal Anderson
[email protected]
Keeper of Exchequer
Douglas Harrell, Jr.
[email protected]
Asst. Keeper of Exchequer
Anthony Lawson
[email protected]
Strategus
John W. Nelson, Jr.
1st Lt. Strategus
John Cunningham
2nd Lt. Strategus
Dennis Butler
Board Members:
Michael Lockwood
Bruce B. Rush
Norman K. Spencer
T. Jeff Vernon
Louis A. Williams
Chaplain
W. Wilson Goode, Sr.
Reporter
Michael T. Holmes
Nominating Committee Chairman
Ronald Johnson
Chapter Historian
Rodney Whitmire
Newsletter Editor
Victor T. Wyatt
[email protected]
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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Submitted by: Brother Charlie Greene
At the April meeting of the Senior Affairs Committee our
Treasurer Brother Rob Ridley reported we had 42 dues
paying Brothers on the roll. It was reported by several
Brothers who have lengthy tenure with the Committee that
this was a record. But there is still considerable room for
other Brothers who are age eligible to come out and join in
this important fellowship for our mature Brothers.
The next and final SAC meeting of the current program year
will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 11:30 AM sharp. Our
meetings are held at the Kappa Achievement Center. A
catered lunch and fellowship follows our business session.
Well the 2015 Black History Month Reception has become
history itself. However, the fruits of the effort live on. At the
April Chapter meeting, SAC will present checks to the Kappa
Achievement Academy and the HBCU College Tour for $1000
and $400 respectively. Plans are underway for the
renovation and beautification of the rear entrance foyer to
the Achievement Center and the hallways leading to the first
floor gathering room and to the steps leading to the second
floor. The SAC is prepared to initiate this project as soon as
the soda machine is removed from the entrance area.
The SAC, in conjunction with the Political Action and
Community Outreach committees, conducted a voter
registration project at Germantown and Chelten Avenues on
April 11th. This was another effort at providing service to the
residents in our neighborhood.
It was great to see Brother Norm Spencer back at our last
meeting.
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
March 14, 2015
The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
presented a check to the St. Martin de
Porres Catholic School. Pictured is PAC
Polemarch Bobby Hunter with Sister
Nancy Fitzgerald.
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5529 Germantown Ave
(Corner of Germantown Ave and School House Lane)
Philadelphia, PA 19144
COST: $15.00
INCLUDES FIGHT, FOOD AND LIBATIONS
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
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KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI
Procedures for May 2015 Election of Chapter Officers
Report of Nominating Chairman
April 1, 2015 Board Meeting
To All Brothers of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity:
The Procedure for the May 2015 Election of Chapter Officers is as follows:
Any Brother who is interested in being a candidate for any position is asked to submit a letter
of intent to the Nominating Committee. Brothers will be asked to submit their letter via e-mail
to [email protected] or [email protected].
The Nominating Committee will begin accepting letters of interest beginning April 1, 2015 and
will accept letters of interest until April 16, 2015. No letters of interest will be accepted after
April 16, 2015. The Nominating Committee will interview all brothers who are fully financial
and ascribe to the aforesaid procedure.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter is accepting letters of interest from brothers seeking chapter
office for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year. The offices up for election include Polemarch, 1st Vice
Polemarch, 2nd Vice Polemarch, Keeper of Records, Assistant Keeper of Records, Exchequer,
Assistant Exchequer, Strategus, 1st Lt. Strategus, 2nd Lt. Strategus, Chaplain, Historian,
Reporter, Newsletter Editor, Nominating Chairman, Board Members(5), and Grand Chapter
Delegates (2).
Candidates are encouraged to express their preference for interview with the submission of
their letter of intent. Candidates will receive a call or email confirming the date and time of
their interview.
The Nominating Committee will convene interviews on the following dates:
All interviews will be held at the Achievement Center between 7:00 pm - 9:00pm on
Tuesday - April 21, 2015, Tuesday - April 28, 2015, and Monday - May 4, 2015.
Yours in The Bond,
Ronald G. Johnson, Chairman Nominating Committee
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APRIL MEMORIES
Submitted By: Brother Rodney Whitmire
On April 17, 1963, Brother Dr. James Batts presented a
paper before the Board of Education Special Committee on
Non-Discrimination. A portrait of Dr. James Batts hangs
on the walls of Temple University. Similarly, we were
recently informed that the University of Pennsylvania's law
school intends to honor Brother Theodore Milton Selden,
one of Epsilon Chapter's charter members, by erecting a
plaque in his honor at the law school. Brother Selden was a
graduate of Lincoln University and Dartmouth College
before attending Penn Law School. While attending law
school he died in a train crash working as a Pullman Porter.
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On April 1, 1962, Brothers Enos Andrews, L.P. Clark,
John N. Williams and Merritt W. Wilson attended Penn
State’s undergraduate “smoker”. I bet that it was a treat for
those young men who were in attendance on April Fool’s Day. The 6th Annual Achievement Award
Dinner was held in 1962 on April 27th at the Treadway Inn in St. Davids, PA. Brother Lancelot Tynes,
Polemarch, was the 1962 Honoree and Brother James Batts was the 1961 Honoree. Brother C. Otis
Stout was the Speaker and others on the program included Brothers H.H. Holloway and LeRoy Murray.
Brothers Ledell D. Lipscomb and Arthur J. Slater were selected as Achievement Awards Recipients
for the 1997 Fraternity year. Congratulations were also in order for Past Polemarch Richard Lee Snow
who received the Province Alumni Achievement Award at the closed banquet at the 67th Provincial
meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Northeastern Province Meeting was held here in Philadelphia April 9th thru April 11th 1982 at
the Sheraton Philadelphia Centre Hotel. The address at the public meeting was given by Laurel Wreath
Laureate, Dr. Leon H. Sullivan. Brother Melvin L. Taylor, who was the Northeastern Province
Polemarch, called the meeting “One of the most innovative Province Council Meetings ever held in the
Northeastern Province.” Brother Harold Rush, Polemarch of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, gave the
welcome and Brother Samuel Hamilton of Hartford Alumni led the memorial services.
On April 18th 2015 The Delta Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will celebrate its 63rd Anniversary.
Brother Mark Canty was the president of the 1st Scroller’s Club line to be initiated into the Delta Eta
Chapter.
Yours in the Bond
πεαχε
(peace)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
5521-29 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 848-4227
www.phillykappas.org
Board of Directors
April 10, 2015
Robert N. Hunter
Polemarch
Dear Friend and Supporter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity:
Anthony D. Jackson
Keeper of Records
The 2015 award recipients have been invaluable members of our fraternity and the community.
This year, we will honor Brother Damian S Jackson and Brother W. Barrington Lessene with the
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Achievement Award in recognition of their unselfish and
exemplary service to and on behalf of the fraternity. Their contributions to the community extend
far beyond boundaries of the workplace and our great fraternity!
For the past 60 years, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Incorporated has acknowledged and recognized the accomplishments of individuals and
Darryl Stephens.
institutions within our fraternity and community for the sacrifices & leadership they have
First Vice Polemarch demonstrated for the betterment of the greater Philadelphia community. We will continue this
tradition from 11:30-3:30 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2015, by hosting our 60th Annual
L. Douglas Harrell, Jr. Achievement Awards Banquet at the Flourtown Country Club (150 McCloskey Road, Flourtown,
Keeper of Exchequer PA).
Michael Lockwood
Bruce B. Rush
Norman K. Spencer We will also honor Brother Aaron Bennett (Epsilon Chapter), a collegiate member of our fraternity,
T. Jeffrey Vernon
with the Dr. John N. Williams Award for his high academic achievement and leadership on
Louis A. Williams, Jr. campus. We are proud to present Brother Zahir Coney with the Dr. Alvin V. Vaughn Service
Legal Counsel
Bernard Lee, Esq.
Award for his diligent & unyielding work for the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter. Brother Kenard
Kendrick is being honored with the Joseph M. Grier Spirit Award for his enthusiastic fraternal
spirit in the image of the award’s namesake. The chapter’s Humanitarian Award will be
determined at a later date. Dorothy Sumners Rush is being honored with the inaugural
Polemarch Legacy Award for her achievements in the community. Mrs. Rush is also being
recognized as the only woman who has had a husband and a son serve as Polemarch of the
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Kappa Alpha Psi in its illustrious history.
The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter is soliciting your support for this event by asking you to purchase
an ad in our 2015 Souvenir Booklet (ad form enclosed). FYI, the banquet also serves as a
platform to formally present scholarship awards to deserving young men from the Achievement
Academy (www.achievementacademy.net) and local high schools. All event proceeds will be
distributed among the chapter’s Guide Right program, scholarships & other service initiatives. The
deadline for submitting ads (including payment) is Saturday, May 30, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or (215) 389-7065.
Sincerely,
Charles T. Brown, Jr.
Charles T. Brown, Jr.
Chairman
2015 Achievement Awards Banquet
2015 Achievement Awards Advertisement Contract
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Saturday, June 6, 2015 (11:30 – 3:30 PM)
Flourtown Country Club
150 McCloskey Road, Flourtown, PA
Achievement Awardees: Damian S. Jackson and Barrington Lessene
Humanitarian Awardee: TBA
Dr. Alvin Vaughn Service Awardee: Zahir Coney
Dr. John N. Williams Awardee: Aaron Bennett
Joseph M. Grier Spirit Awardee: Kenard Kendrick
Polemarch Legacy Award: Dorothy Sumners Rush
I hereby authorize the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to publish the attached
advertisement in their 2015 Achievement Awards Souvenir Program Booklet. I have enclosed a check or
money order in the Amount of $________ to cover the cost of an ad(s) based on the price list below.
SPONSORSHIP
PRICE
Back Outside Cover
Front or Back Inside Cover
Full Page (8” x 10”)
Half Page (8” x 5”)
Quarter Page (4” x 5”)
Eighth Page or Business Card
$300.00
$250.00
$125.00
$75.00
$50.00
$35.00
Person/Organization:______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: (
) _____________________e-mail_______________________
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________
Ad materials, including check or money order payable to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Philadelphia Alumni), should be mailed to:
Victor T. Wyatt
4040 Dayton Road
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Ad Deadline: May 30, 2015
Ads may also be sent electronically to [email protected]
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC
PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI CHAPTER
Robert N. Hunter, Polemarch
Charles T. Brown, Chairman
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Flourtown Country Club
150 McCloskey Road, Flourtown, PA
Time: 11:30 A.M. - Reception
12:00 P.M. - Luncheon
Achievement Awardees: Damian S. Jackson and Barrington Lessene
Humanitarian Awardee: TBA
Dr. Alvin Vaughn Service Awardee: Zahir Coney
Dr. John N. Williams Awardee: Aaron Bennett
Joseph M. Grier Spirit Awardee: Kenard Kendrick
Polemarch Legacy Award: Dorothy Sumners Rush
————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Achievement Awards Banquet - Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Name:________________________________________
Telephone:___________________________ Email:____________________________________
Check all that apply:
_____ I am a member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
_____ Yes, I will attend the Awards Banquet
_____ Yes, I will attend with _____ Guests
Meal Selection (quantity): Grilled Salmon w/Dill Sauce _____ Chicken Piccata _____
** Guests $45.00**
Please return this form (and payment if applicable) by 05/30/2015 to:.
Kappa Alpha Psi
c/o Alfred O. Gary
6 N. Long Point Lane
Rose Valley, PA 19063
For additional information, contact Al Gary (484-444–0768 or [email protected])
Make all checks payable to: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity--Philadelphia Alumni
Celebrating Our 60th Achievement Banquet
Damon
H.
Dandridge
02
Justin
C.
Wilson
14
Rohan
M.
Arjun
04
Corey
T.
Hannah
16
Richard
E.
Sims
05
Kenneth
D.
Hamilton, Jr.
18
Walter
N.
Dobbins, III
06
Dunbar
07
Byron
W.
Brooks
19
Carroll
19
William
Robert
C.
Jefferson
08
Anthony
I.
Stills
08
Hackney
Donald
Jonathan
Curvin
H.
Hollimon
19
09
DeAndre
K.
Jones
20
Kenneth
C.
DuPree
10
William
A.
Walker
20
Robert
M.
Atkinson II
11
Lionel
A.
Jones
22
Kevin
Cooke
11
Dennis
B.
Butler
24
Sherman
Justice
12
Webb
D.
Hallman
25
Wilbur
F.
Wilson
26
Craig
C.
Chisholm
28
W.
Nelson, Jr.
28
Roseboro
29
Grier
30
John
E.
Bowser, Sr.
13
James
D.
Johnson
13
James
A.
Jones, Jr.
13
John
Leonard
C.
Ricks, III
13
Timothy
Michael
D.
Finn
14
Lynn
T.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Sick and Shut-in Brothers
Contact Brother Clarence A. Martin, Sr. ([email protected] or (610) 416-4100) or the Newsletter
Editor to add or remove Brothers from this list.
Bro. Curvin Hollimon
4732 Osage Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 474-3546
Bro. James F. McCoy
Immaculate Mary Nursing Home
2990 Holmes Ave. , Rm 446
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-1374 (nephew - Eugene)
The editor would like to thank Brothers
Robert N. Hunter, Anthony Jackson, and
Craig Walker for kindly submitting
photos for the April 2015 edition of “The Scroll” Newsletter.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Training for Leadership since 1911
5521-29 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 848-4227
www.phillykappas.org
September 3, 2014
Dear Brother:
Attached please find the dues form for the 2014-2015 fraternal year. We have provided some
additional information to assist you with calculating your total dues and obligations for the year.
Please complete the dues form and submit with your payment. If you have already made a payment for
chapter dues, please return your completed form.
A. 2014-2015 Dues Structure
Dues Category
Regular
Phila. Alumni
Dues
NEP Dues
Grand Chapter
Dues
Total Due
310.00
Membership Category
Grand
GC Life
Recent
Chapter
& NEP
Grad
Life
Life
(< 6 Years)
310.00
310.00
0.00
25.00
150.00
25.00
485.00
335.00
310.00
Sr.
Kappa 75+
Plan A
295.00
Sr.
Kappa 75+
Plan B
160.00
25.00
150.00
25.00
150.00
25.00
150.00
175.00
470.00
335.00
NOTE: Recent College Grad & Sr. Kappa 75+ (Plan B) members must pay for Black & White Ball
and Achievement Banquet a la carte. These events are included in the dues for all other membership
categories. All members must pay for Founders’ Day Banquet a la carte.
B. Housing Fund
1. All members must make a minimum $300 lifetime contribution to the Housing Fund. There
are three ways to meet this obligation 1) One-time payment of $300; 2) $100 yearly
contribution; or 3) enroll in the direct debit program.
2. If you are interested in the direct debit program, please contact Brother Isaac Patterson
PACHC Treasurer (267-228-2839 or [email protected])
C. Grand Chapter and Northeastern Province dues
1. Grand Chapter Dues - The Keeper of Exchequer will accept & encourages Grand Chapter dues
payment as part of dues payment; otherwise member should remit GC dues directly to IHQ.
2. Northeastern Province Dues – If you are not a Northeastern Province Life member, you must
include $25 with your payment.
D. Please remit payments to the Asst. Keeper of Exchequer:
Anthony H. Lawson/122 Robins Run West/Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Yours in the Bond,
Robert N. Hunter, Jr
Polemarch
Anthony Jackson
Keeper of Records
L. Douglas Harrell, Jr.
Keeper of Exchequer
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
DUES REMITTANCE FORM
Name: _______________________________________GC Member number:__________________
Initiation Chapter: ______________________________
Initiation Year: __________________
Phone number: ____________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________
DOB: ___________________________
Spouse Name: _______________________________
Current Address: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Membership Category:______________________
Chapter Dues: $___________________
Payment Calculator:
Number
Item
Certification
1.
I am a Grand Chapter Life Member or Subscribing Life
Member. (If you checked “yes,” please go to item 3)
2.
I have paid my FY2015 Grand Chapter Dues directly to
IHQ. (If you checked “no,” add $150 to your payment; if
you checked “yes,” enter your receipt number in the
number column. )
3.
I am a Northeastern Province Life Member. (If you
checked “no,” add $25 to your payment; if you checked
“yes,” enter your NEP life member number in the number
column.)
4.
I have contributed at least $300 to the Housing Fund
Capital Campaign (Housing Assessment). (If you checked
“no,” go to item 5)
5.
I am contributing to the Housing Fund Capital Campaign
(Housing Assessment) through the direct debit program.
(If you checked “no,” add at least $100 to your payment)
Total Amount Enclosed $
No
Yes
.
Make check/money order payable to Kappa Alpha Psi-Philadelphia Alumni
_________________________________________________
(Signature)
_____________
(Date)
2015 BLACK & WHITE BALL
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
FACT SHEET
EVENT LOCATION:
Radisso n Hotel--King of Prussia, PA (Valley Forge Casino Resort)
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
8:00 PM-1:00 AM (Dinner Service, 8-10 PM)
DRESS CODE:
Formal attire, black and/or white only (NO EXCEPTIONS)
COST:
Event Tickets: $75/person
Hotel Rooms: $114/single room @ Radisson (must mention K-A-Psi Fraternity Room Block; reserve by
5/1/14) 610-354-8118
Online purchase for event tickets see Bro. Doug Harrell
Deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 20, 2014
TICKET DISTRIBUTION & MEAL SELECTION:
Tickets & invitations will be distributed after payment received
Reserved table selection for full table purchases (10 tickets) only
Meal selections must be made when tickets are received; no changes after 5/20/2014
Dues paying members entitled to two tickets must pick them up by 5/20/2014
INFO/QUESTIONS:
Joe Meade, Chairman (267-422-2506 or [email protected])
Linwood Green III (301-233-1770) or Jamar Kelly (267-968-0170 - [email protected])
- - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - (PRINT OR TYPE NEATLY—FILL OUT BOTH SIDES)
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ______________________________ CELL PHONE: _______________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________________________________________
BLACK & WHITE BALL PARTICIPATION (check all that apply):
___
I will attend the Black & White Ball
___
I am a dues paying member in either the Regular or Sr. Kappa 75+ (Plan A) dues category
___
I want to volunteer for the Black & White Committee
REMITTANCE/QUANTITY:
___
Black & White Ball tickets (@ $75 each; payable to Kappa Alpha Psi-Phila. Alumni)
__________
___
Donation/Other (specify) ____________________________________
__________
TOTAL REMITTANCE:
__________
MEAL SELECTION (qty):
___ Chicken
___ Salmon
___ Prime rib
___ Vegetarian
Send check/response form to: B&W Committee (K-A-Psi)/5521-29 Germantown Ave./Philadelphia, PA 19144
B&W Committee Use Only
Ticket #:
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KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.
2015 Black and White Ball Meal Selection Form
(Information on the reverse side)
Make selections for your guest with a check mark
Please Print or Type
Meal Selection
Guest Name
Chicken Salmon Beef Veg.
Ticket
#
Table
#