GRAND POLEMARCH’S MESSAGE
food banks and financially contributed to local philanthropic organizations that help people in need. Our presence was conspicuous in every city across the na- tion and Kappas stood tall as we bridged the gap between pandemic despair and a real ability to weather the storm of contagion by various means. Through it all, the Fraternity found ways to continue to operate in an environ- ment of limited, restricted resources and an inability to enjoy the collegial- ity, grace and fellowship of each other’s presence. We found ways to charter new chapters in the United Arab Emir- ates and Toronto, Canada. We found ways to virtually conduct all major important meetings, run our Interna- tional Headquarters Operations without laying off a single employee and conduct Kappa League and other programs that are vital to the leadership development
of our young brothers.
My parents would consider COVID !9 an insidious blessing in disguise be- cause, irrespective of the pain it inflicted on so many levels, it also challenged us in ways that brought out the best in our character, compassion and resilience as an organization. The way the brothers responded to the challenge is nothing short of amazing and remarkable. Thank you, Brothers, for responding to the call and serving as that bridge over troubled waters. We could not have come through this without your strength and demonstrated love for Kappa Alpha Psi.
God Bless you All.
Achievement Then,
Achievement Now,
Achievement Forever!
THE JOURNAL ♦ SUMMER 2021 | 9
VIRTUAL 85 TH GRAND CHAPTER MEETING
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