Silhouettes of the Eastern Province Silhouettes Diamond Serving Kappa Family Diamond Community

The Eastern Province consists of chapters in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Although small in a geographic area, its members have been at the forefront of the silhouettes-history national Silhouettes serving as national officers. From Washington, DC, Mary Foley served as national president. Marian Tyrance served as national first vice president and Louise Young as national treasurer. From Baltimore, Maryland, Elva Edwards served as national president and national historian. Carolyn Tutman of Baltimore has served as national secretary. Joyce Fountaine from Richmond, Virginia, is the immediate past national president. The music to the national Silhouette hymn was composed by Gwendolyn Eichelberger of Washington, DC.

We serve as the official auxiliary to the Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi ® Fraternity.

Together we complete service projects that benefit our community.

We bridge the gap by fortifying our partnership with our men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

History

The National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. became official in August 1947 at the Los Angeles Conclave of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 1980, the Silhouettes were officially recognized as an auxiliary to the Fraternity. 

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Who we are

The Eastern Province Silhouettes (EPS) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was organized in 1966. Silhouette Elva Edwards, Baltimore (MD) Silhouettes Chapter served as the 1st EPS Coordinator.

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What we do

The purposes of this organization are to:

  • Serve as an auxiliary to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
  • Promote the organization of local Silhouette chapters and the interchange of ideas.
  • Coordinate activities of local Silhouette chapters.
  • Provide activities for visiting Silhouettes and their families during the Kappa Conclave.
Awards

First place winner for donating to the Kappa Foundation and named the Province with the most financial members.

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President

Audrey Moore Bennett

It is with great humility and pride that I continue to serve as the Eastern Province Silhouettes President.  I’m a proud member of the Baltimore (MD) Silhouettes Chapter where I served as Chapter President for six (6) years.  I also served as the Chapter delegate for the Eastern Province Silhouettes Council and the National Silhouettes Meetings.

I have also served on several National Silhouettes Committees including the National Bylaws Committee and was elected in 2017 as a member of the National Nominating Committee.  I served as Sergeant at Arms, and the Nominations Committee Chair with the Eastern Province Silhouettes and, in 2021, was appointed co-chair for the Province Silhouettes Council Planning Committee.

Silhouettes, as we prepare for 2024, I encourage each of you to continue serving your respective chapter, and community, and supporting our husbands of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  While I realize how easy it can be to become complacent, let’s strive to help our respective chapters and the Eastern Province to continue thriving and shining. 

I will always be grateful to the members of the Executive Board and each of you for your unwavering love, ideas, and support.  Together we will succeed.

Leadership

Audrey Bennett

President

Leona Brown

Financial Secretary

Nichelle (Shelly) Henderson

Vice- President

Faye Cobb

Treasurer

Deloris Jordan

Recording Secretary
Keisha Vasquez
Nominations & Elections
Jacquelene Sharp Massey
Historian
Cheryl Teare
Parliamentarian
Tamalyn Smith
Tech. & Social Media
Marie Bowe-Quick ChaplainErnestine Wilson
Widows Liaison
Pamela Cooper
Health & Wellness
Joan Petite Crutchfield
Director of Protocol
Melonie Garrett
Journalist
Membership

The membership of this organization shall be the wives/widows of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. men.

Membership Inquiry

If you are interested in learning more about membership requirements, please contact our province membership intake coordinator.

Membership

What are the membership requirements?

A Silhouette member is a wife or widow of a financial Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. member.

Kappa Sweetheart

As a Sweetheart, can I join the Silhouettes?

No. You must be legally married to a financial Kappa.

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What if there is not an organized Silhouette chapter where my husband belongs, can I join another chapter?

No. You must be active with the Silhouette chapter affiliated with your husband’s chapter. If there is not an organized chapter available, you may join as a “member-at-large” by paying your Province and National dues.

Chapter Activation

Chapter Activation requires:
Minimum of 5 Silhouettes

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How often do the Silhouettes meet as a group?

National Silhouettes meet every Conclave year. At the Province level, we meet annually. Each individual chapter determines how often they meet – it could be quarterly, monthly, or as often as they deem necessary.

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What are some of the activities and initiatives that Silhouette Chapters participate in?

Initiatives and activities depend upon the individual chapter.

Our organization keeps service and support front and center.
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