Elevating the Impact: Culture. Connection. Commitment.

RETREAT’26

What are the highlights

  • Brother Attorney Lorenzo Edwards, Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead “He Do Yoga," a class specifically tailored to Black men and their experiences. It’s designed to leave participants grounded, clear, and energized—an ideal way to set the tone for a meaningful day together.

  • Brothers Dewardic McNeal, Meshach Phillips & Dr. Renaldo Blocker will lead us in discussions that will examine our chapter’s strategic plan, strengthen our chapter culture, establish the norms that define who we are, and deepen the bonds of brotherhood.

  • Engage our Alpha Class of Kappa League in a structured speed networking session, where Leaguers participate in brief, timed conversations with brothers to learn about their careers, educational journeys, and professional experiences before rotating to meet another brother.

Friday, August 7, 2026: Attire: Kappa Casual

  • 6:00PM: Purpose/Opening Statements // Meet & Greet

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Dr. Renaldo Blocker & Brother Meshach Phillips

  • 6:30PM: Invocation & Dinner

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Rev. Dr. Timothy Jackson

  • 8:00PM:  Bonding Activities & Kappa Kontraversial + Road to Kappa Land:

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Yaqoub Yusuf & Brother Mike Talley

Saturday, August 8, 2026: Attire: Kappa Casual

  • 8:00 AM: “Rise with Your Brother” & He Do Yoga (**Attire: Fitness Gear/Fraternity Colors)

    • Room/Location: North Terrace (the 4th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Lorenzo Edwards

    • Special Instructions: Yoga mats will be provided for all Brothers. Please remember, the yoga mats belong to the Chapter—not your home gym! If you took one home after last year's retreat—please bring it back this weekend. At the conclusion of the session, please wipe down your mat with the provided sanitizing wipes, roll it up neatly, and return it to the designated storage area. Please do not take the yoga mats home.

  • 10:00 AM: Kappa League: Speed Connect (Networking) Activity

    • Room/Location: North Terrace (the 4th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Yaqoub Yusuf, Brother Dr. Flood & Brother Rev. Dr. Timothy Jackson

    • Special Instructions: Please be prepared to explain your profession in a way that is engaging and easy for students in grades 6th–12th to understand. If possible, bring an artifact, tool, or item related to your profession to help make your career more tangible and interactive for the Leaguers.

  • 12:00 PM: Flextime and/or Self-treat (reflection and/or recharging break)

  • 1:30 PM: Lunch & Fraternal Year Calendar Development

    • Room/Location:Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Dr. Renaldo Blocker

  • 2:00PM: Culture & Standards Discussion

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Dewardric McNeal

  • 3:00 PM: Team Building Activity

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Yaqoub Yusuf

  • 3:30 PM: Flextime and/or Self-treat (30-minute preparation for business meeting)

  • 4:00 PM Business Meeting (**Attire: Businesses Attire/Official Kappa Blazer/White Shirt/Black Pants/Red Tie)

    • Room/Location: Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor)

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): Brother Dr. Renaldo Blocker & Brother Meshach Phillips

    • Special Instructions: Strategic Planning Committee Chairmen should be prepared to provide an “Activity Report” that includes: (1) accomplishments to date, (2) ongoing activities, (3) key challenges, (4) next steps and (5) launch date(s).

  • 5:30 PM Environmental Photoshoot

    • Room/Location: TBA

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): All Brothers

    • Special Instructions: Please arrive wearing your Official Kappa Blazer. Following the formal photos, be prepared to quickly change into Kappa paraphernalia of your choice for a more casual photo. Please keep your attire tasteful, polished, and representative of the Fraternity.

  • 6:30 PM: Flextime and/or Self-treat (30-minute preparation for dinner)

  • 7:30 PM: Dinner @ Red Cow Restaurant & Bonding Activity

    • Room/Location: 1st Floor of Hotel for Dinner and Parlour Rooftop Indoor-Outdoor Entertainment Lounge (13th Floor) for Bonding Activity

    • Presenter/Facilitator(s): All Brothers

Sunday, August 9, 2026: Attire: Kappa Casual (optional)

  • 9:30 AM: Optional Brunch

    • Location: Hollandberry Pannekoeken (214 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906)

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