JUNIOR GRAND VICE POLEMARCH'S MESSAGE
Brothers:
I bring you greetings in Phi Nu Pi. I humbly and sincerely thank you for electing me to serve in the office of Junior Grand Vice Polemarch. The honor to lead on the Grand Chap- ter level is a privilege that I do not take lightly and an opportunity that will be met with an unyielding dedication to service, unmatched passion, and a results-oriented approach. My father, a Spring 1988 initiate of the Iota Upsilon (Texas Tech) Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , often tells me that my life was destined for Kappa. The ide- als of achievement and honor espoused by generations of Kappa men have been instilled in me since my own January 5 th birth date, 20 years ago. Those principles, coupled with the consistent guidance and support of my loving mother, have prepared me for this day. I now stand ready to embrace the opportunity to help shape the future of our noble fraternity.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle is cred- ited with saying, “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.” This guiding principle will influence my decision-making process during my term in office as it mirrors my firm belief that the quest for excellence is tied to diligent intention. I will pursue perfection in order to lead this fraternity on the path to its continued greatness. The elected Grand Chapter Officers will be guided by a standard of excel- lence. We are focused on strengthen- ing broad-based connectivity amongst the collegiate demographic on a global scale. We will fortify the ties of “Brother- hood;” be advocates for one another's perpetual success; consistently make an effort to “pull each other up;” and create channels to maintain dynamic fraternal
relationships to enhance the bond that we all hold so dear. When committed to solidarity, the ties that bind us lead to greater achievement and positive impact both internally and through outreach efforts in our individual communities. Two immediate items are on our col- legiate agenda. The first item speaks directly to our goal to increase intercon- nectivity. We will implement a peer-to- peer mentorship program that enables undergraduate brothers to foster rela- tionships of accountability. This program will pair brothers of similar interests (career, hobbies, etc.) to be each other's ally and encourage their consistent communication. This program strives to promote academic and personal achievement, increase fel- lowship, and improve health (mentally, physically and spiritually). The second item on our agenda is to work with the Achievement Academy to
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