BERTRAM K. ORUM
SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Orum: As an External Affairs manager, I have the opportunity to interact with organizations in the Birmingham community in assisting them in implementing effective Contracts and Compli- ance operations, in addition to performing my task to support the Governmental and Corporate Relations organization at Alabama Power Company. Journal: How do you administer the role as Province Polemarch? Orum: As Province Polemarch, my role is that of the Head Coach, I’m responsible to setting the tone and promoting excel- lence in implementing the pro- grams of the 33 rd Administration and upholding the Constitution and Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . Journal: How has Kappa’s Six Point Plan played a role in your Province activities? Orum: The Kappa Six Point Plan
is the foundation of Province operations. We measure our success as a Province on how effective we are in implementing and achieving the components of Kappa's Six-Point Plan.
Brother Orum is a Contracts and Compliance Manager. Journal: Are you involved in trade organizations related to your profession?/Do you hold any offices? Orum: I am a Past President of the Birmingham Chap-
Since 1951, the Great Southern Province, the host Province for the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting, has been the benchmark of Leadership and Achievement in all of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Journal: Why is your province the best in Kappa Alpha Psi ® ? Orum: Since 1951, the Great Southern Province, the host Province for the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting, has been the benchmark of Leadership and Achievement in all of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Our legacy is rich and our members and chapters continue to be the standard that others are measured against. It is indeed a honor and a privilege to be the 10 th Southern Province Polemarch and to serve in the 33 rd Administration in support of the success of Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr.
ter if the Institute of Internal Auditors. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner. Journal: Given the organizations in which you have served, what responsibility do you think a member of your profession has to be involved in the community? Orum: The knowledge and training that you gain in your profession should be used to enhance the quality of life in the communities in which we live and work. Journal: What motto do you live by? Orum: "Do onto others as you would have them to do unto you." Journal: What do you like most about your job?
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