GRAND POLEMARCH'S MESSAGE
Kappa's Six Point Plan
1. Community Service - Inspire public service interest through parallel initiatives on all levels of the fraternity.
2. Infrastructure - Reorganize International Headquarters to meet the administrative needs of the fraternity.
3. Undergraduate Development - Implement policies and programs for undergraduate chapters to encourage increased participation in University and Grand Chapter activities. 4. Reclamation - Grow the Fraternity’s financial roll by identifying and implementing effective strategic initiatives aimed at re-energizing inactive membership. 5. New Member Recruitment and Training - Recruit mature responsible men who are achievers and like-minded individual with the intent of organization-wide sustainability. 6. Executive Leadership Training & Succession Planning - Identify and develop exceptional talent for leadership development and succession planning.
coming obstacles, making momentous accomplishments to fulfill our promise to sustain Kappa Alpha Psi for genera- tions to come. We experience the fruits of his labors when we see that so many of our accomplishments align with Kappa's Six Point Plan. This strategy for ensuring continuing achievement is perhaps the greatest legacy of the 33 rd Administration We should be proud that our Six Point Plan is clearing the path to long- term benefits for disadvantaged children and families, communities and our be- loved fraternity. We could write a book about the progress made, but I want to bring special attention to the stage set for future achievement as it aligns with the Community Service, Undergraduate Development, Reclamation and New Member Recruitment and Training points. Although you will read more about our accomplishments in the 84th Grand Chapter Meeting State of the Fraternity, I wanted to give you a sam- pling of our feats in these areas during the 33 rd Administration:
planning for the upcoming Philadelphia event. The reason is that collectively, the past and upcoming meetings, events and ceremonies showcase the pinnacle of achievements by brothers in every province during the 33 rd Administration. We’re finalizing plans for the 84 th Grand Chapter Meeting, which will take place at the Philadelphia Conven- tion Center from July 30 – August 4. No doubt that Philadelphia Alumni and the chapters supporting their efforts will lead Kappa to another successful conclave, ensuring that business gets done while making a positive economic and public service impact on the local community. This impact is vital to a directive I gave to fraternity leaders throughout the 33 rd Administration. Together, we worked to enhance our vision to make a positive difference in the lives of youth, communities and families in a long- lasting way. We drove this point home in Orlando with 83 rd Grand Chapter Meet- ing’s theme “Leave a legacy to build a future.” We have worked shoulder- to- shoulder all across Kappa Land, over-
Brothers: F rom New Orleans to I single out these great cities because our Grand Chapter Meetings held in them are like a big picture roadmap of the 33 rd Administration’s milestones. The first, of course, was in New Or- leans when you endorsed my expressed commitment to lead you honorably as your Grand Polemarch. When Brother Bates’ administration passed the leadership baton to the 33 rd Administration at the 82 nd Grand Chapter Meeting, we vowed to position Kappa for greatness throughout the 21 st century. For your trust and support, on behalf of the entire administration, I express my eternal gratitude. The milestones were evident to all broth- ers and their families, friends and associates who attended the Orlando conclave and are keeping tabs on the Philadelphia, by way of Or- lando. The journey of the 33 rd Administration, from beginning to end.
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