84 TH GRAND CHAPTER MEETING: LEAD KAPPA 2019
of Global Firmwide Campus Recruit- ing, facilitated a panel discussion with fraternity members currently employed in various roles at JPMC. Rounding out the afternoon, our multi-year partners at The Home Depot ® hosted an infor- mative session dedicated to exploring entry-level and managerial opportuni- ties across their organization. A special roundtable reception followed in which several promising candidates for intern- ships and entry-level positions were identified. Finally, the evening con- cluded with a closed fireside chat and speed-mentoring session with several of the Fraternity’s outstanding brothers to include 27 th Grand Polemarch Robert L. Harris, former NBA player and Virginia Sports Hall of Famer Johnny Newman, Colonel Cedric Carrington (United States Army), Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, Author Eddie Johnson, and Kappa Foundation President and 104 th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Mi- chael J. DuBose. With 84 th Grand Chapter meeting fully underway, Wednesday’s programming began with the entire LEAD Kappa class attending the Kappa Foundation luncheon. Brother Dr. Howard-John Wesley’s keynote message regarding the need for moral courage in today’s sociopolitical moment spoke to the heart of this year’s program. Then, following the inspiring message, LEAD Kappa participants returned for two final sessions provided by Regions Bank. Through the financial tools of- fered by the officially licensed fraternity partner, brothers learned how to better understand their credit, manage their personal finances, and even had the opportunity to learn some rudimentary investment strategies from Brother Da- vid A. Christian, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Community Affairs for Regions. After the financial sessions concluded, the United States Army hosted an engaging reception in which several brothers whom currently and previously served as officers had the opportunity to address this year’s class. Many spoke about how opportunities in the fraternity
were instrumental in their leadership of our Nation’s troops and developing the discipline necessary to succeed in the Armed Forces. Finally, on Thursday, LEAD Kappa attended a groundbreaking session sponsored by Facebook in which Kappas working for the tech and entertainment giant offered their own experiences of growth and development. As an offer- ing of appreciation, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., joined the session to offer remarks of gratitude to the brothers for their contributions. Immediately following the end of the panel, Facebook hosted a reception that included several interac- tive components as well as a free bow tie bank curated by vending partner The Tie Bar. The afternoon closed with formal commencement activities, which were kicked-off by a brief address from Grand Polemarch Bates as well as closing remarks from LEAD Kappa Director Jwyanza B. Watt. Following a proces- sional and roll call, each participant received a signed certificate of comple- tion recognizing their demonstrated commitment to the program. The staff and brain trust whom dedicated count- less hours of service in producing this year’s program were also recognized for their contributions to its success. Under the banner of applause and celebratory chants, the 2019 LEAD Kappa program official closed and brothers returned from whence they came as leaders anew.
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