Mi l i tary and Veterans Af fa i r s Commi ss i on Rev i ew T he Military and Veterans Affairs Commission (MVAC) continuously supported the initiatives of the 33 rd than 50 chapters helping with VA claims and benefits assistance By L. Andre Douglas, Vice Chairman MVAC
throughout the year. Additionally, VA Mobile Vet Units were being dispatched to events sponsored by a number of our Chapters. • MVAC participating in Kappa’s on Capitol Hill to discuss legisla- tive policies affecting our Military, Veterans and their families. • Supporting Camp Kappa in Dallas Texas in 2018 for a second year! Brother MG Patrick Sargent was able to serve as a speaker during this event in 2017 and 2018. • Initiating planning for the 84 th Grand Chapter Meeting. • Kappas on Capitol Hill • Province Council Meetings • National Guide Right Programs • C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference • Military Mentoring Programs MVAC welcomed new members to its leadership structure. Willie Pratt has succeeded Dwight Thomas as Vice Chairman, Noah Lucas has succeeded Brett Cook as Recorder and BG Kevin Vereen has become the Senior Military Representative due to the recent retirement of RADM John Smith. MG (R) Hawthorne “Peet” Proctor, MVAC Chairman, would like to give thanks to Brothers Smith, Thomas and Cook for their outstanding service to MVAC and their continued participation in MVAC activities as At Large Members. Further, he joins members of MVAC in congratulating LTG Les Smith on his recent promotion to this rank and thus becoming The 66 th Inspector General of the US Army (see Cover Story on page 11 of this issue)! MVAC continues to fine tune it efforts to provide support to:
Administration of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Thriving under the theme of “Rebirth, Reclaim, Recommit by Leaving No Brother Behind”, the Military and Veterans Affairs Commis- sion embraced and implemented the vision and Six-Point Plan of the 33 rd Administration of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . as we continuously thrive while blazing a trail in the Second Century of Kappa! MVAC objectives remain those of supporting and recognizing our serving Military members as well as Veterans for their military and public service. With the assistance of Service repre- sentatives as well as a member from each Province serving on the MVAC, we are able to provide support and establish outreach programs to inform Veterans about benefits, support youth programs and assist in support of mili- tary mentoring programs. Additionally, we provide assistance and support to family members, dependents and sur- vivors in our efforts to leave no Service Member, Veteran, Cadet, nor family member behind! MVAC accomplishments continue to transcend expectations. Some of MVAC accomplishments include: Ceremony at the Arlington Na- tional Cemetery in Alexandria VA in September 2017. This appears to be a first for a member of the “Divine Nine”, Greek Fraternities and Sororities. • E. Maquel Marshall, VA Advisor, providing 6 collaborative events with Veteran Affairs (VA), part- nering with the Center for Faith Based and Opportunity Initiatives providing briefings, discussions • Conducting a Wreath Laying
MG (R) Hawthorne L. "Peet" Proctor Petersburg (VA) AL 1974 MVAC Chairman US Army
On this page: MVAC Executive Team.
E. Andre Douglas Southfield (MI) AL 2008 MVAC Vice Chairman US Air Force
Steve Yearwood Germany AL 2002 MVAC Treasurer US Army
Willie C. Pratt Williamsburg(VA)AL1987 MVAC Vice Chairman US Army
E. Maquel Marshall Louisville (KY) AL 2006 MVAC VA Advisor
Noah L. Lucas Louisville (KY) AL 2006 MVAC Recorder
MVAC continues to prepare for its participation in the 84 th Conclave. We
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