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Southern Province hosted 71 st virtual Province Council
Theron A. Hightower [Southwestern Province], and Timothy C. Woods [Western Province]. Province Polemarch Orum introduced a video tribute for The Honorable Alcee Hastings, whom recently entered Chapter Invisible, led by Brother Hakeem Jeffries and Kappa members of Congress. A moment of silence was then observed. Grand Polemarch Reuben Shelton III, Esq, brought greetings and shared remarks. Southern Province Keeper of Records Ferguson conducted the roll call and Certification of Delegates after which the Adoption of Rules for the 71 st Southern Province Council were properly moved, seconded and approved. General Counsel Cleophus Thomas presented Risk Management report encouraging chapters to follow an established order of business agenda. Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Linnes Finney, Jr., Esq. presented the Grand Chapter Report highlighting chapter governance and the Required Meeting Minutes Passage Statement to inquire about report any incidents of improper conduct. The 85 th Grand Chapter Meeting will be held virtually on July 13-18, 2021. Introduction of membership dues subscription program through KappaOrg.com for national dues only. Updates were provided on virtual Kappa Kamp [June 29-July 2 and July 26-30, 2021] and
virtual LEAD Kappa [July 18-21, 2021]. Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer report informed of a solid financial foundation. 33 rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. then presented the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation report revisiting the January 2020 Capital Campaign kickoff and noting the Brothers 4 Brothers campaign. He then announced the H.H. Holloway Province Scholarship recipients: Jaren Ross [Delta Tau], Keymani Isiadinso [Kappa Kappa], Benjamin Curtis [Eta Nu], Jason Anthony [Eta Chi], and Terrell Byrd [Eta Chi]. He invited brothers to participate in the Celebration of Achievement Gala during 85 th Grand Chapter Meeting in recognition of the 40 th year of the Foundation. He closed by announcing development of the Ralph J. Bryson Endowment. Director of Organizational Effectiveness Jimmy McMikle shared Strategic Plan 2021-2025 with 8 focus areas: Brand Management, Finances, Guide Right, Infrastructure & Operations, Membership Services, Organizational Culture, Training for Leadership, Undergraduate Growth & Development. The session wrapped up with election of officers.
The Southern Province hosted the 71 st Virtual Province Council on April 23-24, 2021. On Friday, April 24 th Session 1 was called to order by Southern Province Polemarch Bertram K. Orum. Special guests included Grand Polemarch Reuben Shelton III, Esq, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Linnes Finney, Jr. Esq., 30 th Grand Polemarch Samuel C. Hamilton, 32 nd Grand Polemarch William “Randy” Bates, Jr. Esq., 33 rd Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr., Grand Board Member Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq., Grand Board Member Jywanza Watt, Grand Historian Kevin Scott, Province Polemarchs: Kevin D. Kyles [Northern Province], Darren Jordan [East Central Province], Charles E. Exum, Jr. [Eastern Province], Michael F. Brown [Middle Eastern Province], Gerald Hawthorne [Middle Western Province], Byron C. Thornton [North Central Province], Christopher J. Thompkins [Northeastern Province], Kevin D. Kyles [Northern Province], Leonard E. Clemons [South Central Province], E. Delane Rosemond, Esq. [Southeastern Province],
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C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference
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