Brothers traveled to Saude' Creek Winery in Lanexa, VA tonight for a wine tasting.  Live music, wine and BBQ was a recipe for a great time by all. 

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 AKPsi had a great time today at the Lubo Wine Tasting Room in Virginia Beach to discuss the first three chapter of "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" by Malcolm Gladwell. 

The Tipping Point is that magicmoment when an idea, trend orsocial behavior crosses a threshold,tips, and spreads like wildfire. Atwhat point does it become obviousthat something has reached a boilingpoint and is about to tip?

The possibility of sudden change isat the center of the idea of theTipping Point -- big changesoccurring as a result of small events.

Iota Pi has invited the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter to a celebratory 40th anniversary "soiree" at the new upscale BBQ restaurant in Newport News, Smoke.  They have rented out a large room in the restaurant and will have a buffet style dinner, complete with cake, music, and of course, brothers!  There is also a full bar available (AKPsi will not be sponsoring this, but you are more than welcome to partake on a separate tab!).  There will be a small price for a cover charge just to cover the cost of food.  They are estimating it will be roughly $5-$10 per person (depending on how many brothers RSVP/Attend, so very low cost.  It should be a great event.  Please RSVP to jodysouth@yahoo.com by no later than October 20th and include whether you will have a plus one.  Also, since that weekend is CNU homecoming weekend, they will also be hosting a tailgate on Saturday at around 3:30pm if any HRAC brother would like to attend. 

Iota Pi's 40th Anniversary Soiree
November 2nd, 8pm-11pm
SMOKE Restaurant
10900 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601For more information on the restaurant please visit http://www.smokenn.com/
In other news, Iota Pi currently has 14 pledges that are going through the pledging process.  Speaking of, Midcourt will be October 28th at 1pm, there are still spots open for Alumni to be a member of the panel, so please contact me if you are interested!  Iota Pi sends their thanks for our involvement in their chapter and are grateful to connect with local alumni.

Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter members joined hundreds of young professionals from every corner of the commonwealth to converge on the campus of VCU, in Richmond, to hear from elected officials, national business leadership, and a list of excellent speakers.  Keynote speakers included Senator Mark Warner, David Karp - Founder & CEO of Tumblr, and Dr. Christopher Howard - President of Hampden-Sydney College. 

Brothers from HRAC hosted a professional event with Iota Pi Chapter (Christopher Newport University) over the weekend on the CNU campus.  "Make The Connection" was an in-depth presentation by fellow HRAC brother, Carlos Clanton, on connecting with people and forming alliances.

HRAC Brothers hosted "21st Century Branding Techniques", a professional presentation by Francina Harrison, AKA The Career Engineer on Saturday, June 30th at the Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University.

The brothers of the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi hosted their 1st Annual HRAC Cookout on May 20th at Newport News Park.  Pictures can be found in the Photos section of the website.

Members of HRAC hosted "Beer Business Cards & Brothers", a social event held at The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grill in Hampton, VA on Friday, April 13, 2012