Brothers of the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter and their guests visited the local urban winery, Mermaid Winery, in the Ghent area of Norfolk. The winery offers a selection of over 350 different wines plus various flight options for sampling.

The brothers tasted a variety of wines raging in flights from dry reds to sweet whites, to sparkling options and everything in between while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.

For some members, this was their first visit to a winery and first tasting.  Others have frequented many vineyards throughout the state.  Overall, the event was enjoyed by all, and there was some discussion of visiting other wineries in the future.

The Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of AKPsi has been recognized for the clean up efforts in the Norfolk community and recently received the official Adopt-a-Spot sign for such hard work.  In order to receive an official sign, the organization must successfully complete at least one clean-up session each quarter for one year.  The snow and cold weather postponed many sessions during the winter, but our brothers accomplished the goal!

The chapter's Adopt-a-Spot location is one mile in length on 41st Street from Killam Avenue to Powhatan Avenue in Norfolk. Participating in the Adopt-a-Spot program provides an opportunity for brothers to get out in the community and illustrate a desire to keep the environment clean and safe.

Monday evening, seven members of the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter met with Jason Pierce, Jessica Seitz, and Wendy Wendroff who were in the Norfolk area visiting to plan for the 2015 Convention which will be held in the area.  Jenny Lynch, the Norfolk National Sales Manager was also in attendance at this meeting.

The group enjoyed food and beverages at the Norfolk Tap Room while socializing with the members from the organization's headquarters in Indiana.  Input was requested on the locations and selections for entertainment during the convention and the HRAC brothers were asked to put together video testimonials for the Norfolk area as a way to invite AKPsi brothers from outside locations and share what the city has to offer.

Special thanks to Sonya Veale, Jody South, Vicki Aldridge, Kim Green, Zach Grohler, Brook Jones, and Dan Byrd for coming out to make our national visitors feel welcome!

Brothers participated in the second Adopt-A-Spot Clean-up on 43rd St. near the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA today.  Adopt-A-Spot is part of the Keep Norfolk Beautiful program sponsored by the Norfolk Environmental Commission (NEC), a non-profit organization and a branch of the Cith of Norfolk Department of Public Works.

The Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi participated in Relay For Life in Norfolk, VA this week.  Brothers helped raise over $209,000 with other area businesses and organizations for the fight against cancer!

The brothers of the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi (an international business fraternity) participated in their first Adopt-A-Spot Clean-Up on 41st Street (by ODU) from Killam Ave to Powhatan Ave.  A large number of trash and recycling bags were filled throughout the day.  The chapter was congratulated by the Old Dominion University Police (Photo above) for their efforts.

The brothers of the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi volunteered at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia on today.  Pictures can be found in the Photos section of the HRAC website.