83 RD GRAND CHAPTER MEETING GREETINGS
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. “Training for Leadership Since 1911” Southern Province est. 1951 “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit by Leaving No Brother Behind”
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. “Training for Leadership Since 1911” Southern Province est. 1951 “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit by Leaving No Brother Behind”
Bertram K. Orum Southern Province Polemarch
Bertram K. Orum Southern Province Polemarch
December 16, 2015 July 18, 2017
December 16, 2015
Greetings Brothers,
Greetings Brothers, The Southern Province, the home of the 23 rd Grand Polemarch Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs, the 26 th Grand Polemarch Dr. Ullysses McBride, and the 33 rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr., welcomes each of you to Mobile, Alabama, as we convene to celebrate National Founders’ Day and the 105 th Anniversary of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Our legacy, which began on January 5, 1911 in Bloomington, Indiana, continues to be the testament of “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.” The Mobile Alumni Chapter, former chapter of Past Grand Polemarch Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs; the Prichard Alumni Chapter; the Daphne Alumni Chapter and the University of South Alabama Chapter the Eta Nu of Kappa Alpha Psi have partnered with International Headquarters in planning an exciting and memorable weekend on the Gulf Coast in the city where “Mardi Gras” had its beginning. Since 1951, the Southern Province has been supporting the programs and the initiatives of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and I encourage each Brother assembled this weekend in celebration of the founding of our Fraternity to live the theme of the 33 rd Administration; “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit, by Leaving No Brother Behind.” Again, welcome to the 11 th National Founders’ Day, welcome to Mobile and welcome to the The Southern Province, home of the 23 rd Grand Polemarch, Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs, the 26 th Grand Polemarch, Dr. Ullysses McBride and the 33 rd Grand Polemarch, Thomas L. Battles, Jr., welcomes each of you to the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. Since 1951, the Southern Province has been supporting the programs and initiatives of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and I encourage each Brother assembled this week to focus on taking care of the business of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , to live the theme of the 33 rd Administration: “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit, By Leavi g No Brothe B hind” and to h ve fun in “The City Beautiful.” Beginning with our work in 2015, the Southern Province has increased its efforts in support of the Grand Polemarch’s vision by increasing awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through Healthy Kappas/Healthy Communities, strengthening our Guide Right programs, donating hun- dreds of thousands in scholarships and grants to deserving students, supporting underserved families through charitable activities, administering successful province-wide MTA clusters and certifications of our undergraduate advisors, engaging in high-quality chapter officers’ training as well as being a leader in the financial support of every national giving initiative. The Orlando (FL) Alumni, Winter Park (FL) Alumni and Lambda Omega Chapters have worked hard to bring meaning to the old gospel song during this Conclave, “Come over here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on.” Enjoy, the feast my brothers! Again, welcome. Greetings Brothers, The Southern Province, the home of the 23 rd Grand Polemarch Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs, the 26 t Grand Polemarch Dr. Ullysses McBride, and the 33 rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr., welcomes each of you to Mobile, Alabama, as we convene to celebrate National Founders’ Day and the 105 th Anniversary of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Our legacy, which began on January 5, 1911 in Bloomington, Indiana, continues to be the testament of “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.” The Mobile Alumni Chapter, former chapter of Past Grand Polemarch Dr. Oliver S. Gumbs; the Prichard Alumn Chapter; the Daphne Alumni Chapter and the Univ rsity o South Alabama Chapter the Eta Nu of Kappa Alpha Psi have partnered with I ternational Headquarters in planning an exciting and memorable weekend on the Gulf Coast in the city where “Mardi Gras” had its beginning. Since 1951, the Southern Province has been supporting the programs and the initiatives of Kapp Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and I encour ge each Broth r assembled this weekend in celebration of the founding of our Fraternity to live the theme of the 33 rd Administration; “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit, by Leaving No Brother Behind.” Again, welcome to the 11 th National Founders’ Day, welcome to Mobile and welcome to the
Southern Province. Yours in the Bond,
Southern Province. Yours in the Bond,
Yours in the Bond,
bkorum@charter.net
5780 Carrington Lake Parkway, Trussville AL 35173
205-276-5281
bkorum@charter.net
5780 Carrington Lake Parkway, Trussville AL 35173
205-276-5281
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