JOURNAL NOTES
Exemplars of Achievement and Commemoration troubled times. Grand Historian Scott reminded me
it all and has emerged stronger due to its leadership. IHQ has undergone a number of changes both physically and in terms of personnel, all for the benefit of the membership. You can see how to remit your dues via the long-awaited subscription program. There are a number of milestones and anniversaries, that not having been regularly together have been celebrated remotely and/or via social media. We look forward to the day when we can all come together in Tampa for the 86 th Grand Chapter Meeting. One such milestone is called out by Grand Polemarch Shelton: the 75 th Anniversary of the National Silhouettes. See page 10. Grand Historian Scott chronicles the auxiliary's development beginning on page 38. This issue's cover story is a real treat. Kappa Alpha Psi's only sitting U.S. Governor is our very own, The Honor- able Albert Bryan Jr. See page 22. His story his uplifting. His gift of humor, story telling and exhortation really comes through Brother John's interview of him. His life lessons impart wisdom for us all. His is an example of uniting in pride and being a beacon of hope in
that 6 th Grand Polemarch Archie A. Alex- ander, was appointed as governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and served as governor from 1954-1955. Brother Bryan was duly elected in 2018. ♦♦♦ Finally, there are a number of stories that have been submitted this past year, whose documentation do not meet Journal standards. The Journal Team has also had to spend an inordinate amount of time following up with broth- ers on the requisite background material to ensure the submissions qualify for publication. Please save, for example, the 96 dpi images of the local fish fry Fridays for the electronic version of your province newsletters. Adherence to submitting only the most significant milestones and achievements to your province report- ers who will then provide them to The Journal will better ensure a high-quality national publication.
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq., Editor T he 34 th Administration un- bring transparency and innovation under its theme, Brother to Brother: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges. You know you are on a firm founda- tion when your house can withstand the vicissitudes of natural disasters, mental breakdowns, spiritual warfare, institutional chaos and a generational pandemic. Kappa Alpha Psi has seen der the leadership of Grand Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. has worked hard to
Yours in the Bond, Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. Editor
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