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The Distinguished Citizen Award was presented to Rufus Glasper, PhD., Michele Halyard, M.D., Cecil B. Patterson, Jr., Warren H. Stewart, Sr., and Barbara H. Whye. Guy Levis Grant Awardees were Elijah C. DeVaughn, Jr. [Theta Iota], Jeremias E. Elston [Alpha Theta], Tre’ R. Jeter [Gamma Nu], Daniel I. Nixon [Omega], Traelon T. Rodgers [Beta Gamma], Michael N. Weaver, Jr. [Alpha Upsilon]. Byron Kenneth Armstrong Awardees were Traelon T. Rodgers [Beta Gamma] Summa Cum Laude, Olufemi A. Olatidoye [Alpha Nu] Summa Cum Laude, Victor O. Agbar [Theta Theta] Magna Cum Laude, Tevyn C. Johnson [Alpha Theta] Magna Cum Laude, Zachary C. Dampier [Rho Sigma] Cum Laude, andElijah C. DeVaughn [Theta Iota] Cum Laude. The Elder Watson Diggs Award was bestowed upon Joseph K. Davis Jr., William H. Fields II, Warren D. Miller, Johnny S. Newman II, and Ronald E. Range. The coveted Laurel Wreath Award was conferred on 31 st Grand Polemarch Dwayne M. Murray, Esq., Cleophus Thomas Jr., General Counsel and Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley.
On Thursday, July 15 th , Business Session I commenced with Grand Polemarch Reuben Shelton III, Esq. presiding. Special guests were Past Grand Polemarchs Dr. Ulysses McBride, Robert L. Harris, Howard L. Tutman, Jr., Samuel C. Hamilton, Dwayne Murray, William “Randy” Bates, Jr., and Thomas L. Battles, Jr. Protocol was established and Certification of Credentials was verified. The Agenda and Adoption of Rules was moved, seconded, and accepted for the 85 th Grand Chapter Meeting. Executive Director John F. Burrell introduced the theme of Achievement Then, Achievement Now, Achievement Forever and shared IHQ Mission Statement. Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer Rhen C. Bass presented the Financial Report stating financial position is “sound” and provided an update noting the chapter insurance premiumwould be $2,950 (Alumni) and $2,400 (Undergraduate) for 2021-2022. Grand Polemarch Shelton went on to present “The State of the Fraternity” declaring that KAY is strong and committed to the 34th Administration theme of “Brother to Brother, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”. A break was taken for lunch and Business Session II resumed led by Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Linnes Finney, Jr. Esq.
Special guests were Province Polemarchs & Senior Province Vice Polemarchs. Constitution & Statutes Chairman Clifford Franklin presented recommendations of proposed amendments on behalf of the committee for adoption (incorporated herein by reference) in six categories: Splitting of Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer roles, Online Virtual Grand Chapter Meeting Attendance, Elimination of Proxy Voting, Province Changes, Financial and Operational Accountability Changes, and Establishment of MVAC as Permanent Commission. Nominating Committee Chairman Chauncy E. Haynes announced candidates for Grand Chapter Officers and the candidates for conferral of the Laurel Wreath at 86 th Grand Chapter Meeting in Tampa, FL. The remaining day of activities included Province Caucuses and the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Celebration of Achievement. On Friday, July 16 th , Business Session III was presided over by Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Evan Jackson with Junior Province Vice Polemarchs as special guests. The following Grand Chapter Recognition Awards were presented:
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