THE JOURNAL PUBLISHING ACHIEVEMENT
GRAND POLEMARCH’S MESSAGE An Undergraduate Focus
Brothers, I bring you greetings in Phi Nu Pi and pray that this edition of the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal reaches you in good health and in better spirits. As we usher in the start of the 2023-2024 fraternal year, I look forward to the great works and tremendous accomplishments that Kappa Men, guided by the spirit of achievement will carry out. While toiling in the vineyards of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , remember that our presence, impact and influence is actively working to change narratives, break generational curses, and create hope for better futures. Be mindful that we represent the standard of manhood in our homes and in our communities, and our visibil- ity and engagement provide the proper life guidance for the young men that we seek to train for leadership. In just a few short months, the 35th Administration has made some sig- nificant strides to our infrastructure, to ensure our ability to better serve our membership, service our com- munities, and to effectively manage the projected fraternal growth that we forecast. We’ve hired five new staff members at International Headquar- ters and granted one promotion. We are making transformational strides to enhance our technological infrastructure to support future operational needs, drive efficiency,
“OUR GOAL IS TO LEVERAGE THIS AWESOME OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF KAPPA’S STORY BOOK MEMORABLE ...”
productivity and enhance service provision. Two of the most powerful words in the English dictionary are, “Time & Opportunity!” The Grand Board of Directors remain thankful for the confidence that you’ve placed in us, and for the amount of time that you’ve entrusted the leadership responsi- bilities of our fraternity to the 35th Administration. Our goal is to leverage this awesome opportunity to make the next chapter of Kappa’s story book memorable, in a way where our impact transcends time. One of the most incredible occur- rences since the 86th Grand Chapter Meeting, has been the excitement level, and the motivation of the undergraduate population to come forward, step up and jump into service and leadership roles on a Grand Chapter level. The volume
of undergraduate members who have answered the call to service is a tribute to the spirit of our Founders who had the courage and boldness to breathe life into our fraternity as undergraduate students! This issue of the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal honors the undergraduate demographic, with a special feature on our Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Jordan Q. Smith. Brother Smith is lead- ing with style, grace and a wisdom well beyond his years. I urge you to grab a comfortable seat, sit back and enjoy all that this issue has to offer.
Yours in the Bond,
Jimmy McMikle Grand Polemarch, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
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