83 RD GRAND CHAPTER MEETING: SPVP SPOTLIGHT
technology to bring us back to basics by requiring online registration systems at all province events and implementing an online training certification platform for brothers to gain and enhance their business acumen relative to areas from protocol and etiquette, roles/responsi- bilities of elected/appointed province positions and engage the membership to collaboratively further develop commu- nity service projects which will have a larger impact to the Eastern Province.
communication with the Province Polemarch, trust is built and there is consistent administrative policies within the province. Journal: Why do you feel the role of SPVP is so important? Haynes: The most important job of the SPVP is to support the Province Polemarch. I believe the SPVP feels the pulse of the province. Having to run for election each year, you are accountable to the brothers. Journal: What are some things you hope to do for your province while being SPVP? Haynes: Continue to work on Program Documentation and building a greater relationship with each chapter.
if they don’t want to be a servant of the brothers in their Province. There is no greater honor than to be elected by your peers. Journal: Describe the importance of the relationship between the SPVP and the Province Polemarch: Woods: It is vital for the Province Polemarch and the Senior to work together as a team. Your vision for the Province Must always be in the best interest of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . A good Senior should have a relationship with his Province Polemarch that allows him to be included on the decision making in his Province. Journal: Why do you feel the role of SPVP is so important?
SOUTHERN PROVINCE Chauncy E. Haynes
Tallahassee (FL) Alumni Chapter Time serving as Senior: 2 years
Journal: What is one significant initia- tive you lead as SPVP (for your Province and/or Grand Chapter)?
Woods: Every successful organization
...the Senior Province Vice Polemarch needs to make sure he understands his primary role, that supporting the vision and initiatives of the Province Polemarch, representing him in his absence at various events and sering the Province membership.
Haynes: Compiling program documen- tation and being in charge of the Chap- ter Polemarchs/Chapter Advisors Retreat Journal: What does being a SPVP mean to you? Haynes: As the highest elected brother in the province, I don’t take this job lightly. I consider it the highest honor for the brothers of the Southern Province to place their trust in me. Being initi- ated into this fraternity more than 28 years ago, I never imagined that I would be where I am now in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Journal: Describe the importance of the relationship between the SPVP and the Province Polemarch. Haynes: The relationship is critical because when the SPVP has regular
plans for succession, the Senior position allows you the opportunity to train for leadership. It exposes you to Province and National issues that need to be ad- dressed for the success of Kappa. Journal: What are some things you hope to do for your province while being SPVP? Woods: I want to make Kappa user friendly for the Brothers. I would like to see technology developed in a manner so that Brothers can spend less time on paperwork and more time on relation- ship building. NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE Byron C. Thornton ( Newly Appointed Province Polemarch ) Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
WESTERN PROVINCE Tim Woods
Phoenix (AZ) Alumni Chapter Time serving as Senior: 3 years
Journal: What is one significant initia- tive you lead as SPVP (for your Province and/or Grand Chapter)? Woods: Chapter Program Document and Western Province Board of Director Officer reports. Journal: What does being a SPVP mean to you? Woods : Being Senior is a great honor from your Province because you are the highest elected official. You must be willing to serve the brothers that put their trust in you. No one should ever consider taking the position as a Senior
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