GRAND POLEMARCH’S MESSAGE
Achievement: Before, During and After the Worst Pandemic of our Time S ince 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has functioned with the anticipation, that with dedication, education and per-
the end of the COVID-19 Virus tunnel, scientists have worked tirelessly in labo- ratories to develop vaccines to mitigate against the communicative disease that has wreaked havoc everywhere. Cau- tiously, we see a glimmer of light that gives us hope that the vaccine will be a catalyst for stemming the tide of illness and death for men, women and chil- dren. Although the recently distributed vac- cines are not intended to cure COV- ID-19, scientists believe that recipients are less likely to contract the disease at levels prior to the development of the vaccines. Scientists are admonishing us to learn about COVID-19 vaccine planning, how vaccine recommendations will be made, and the work going into ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Get information about symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity have been experiencing what has become perhaps the most challenging
severance, members would overcome most of the obstacles the Founders faced, and move ahead with good plan- ning and hard work. In the first century these principles have kept us on course and enabled us to optimize our service to humanity. However, something beyond our antici- pation and control occurred, a conta- gious novel virus called COVID-19. All of a sudden, people from around the world were being adversely affected by this disease, many fatally. This sounded a universal alarm never heard before in our lifetime. It was an alarm that caused leaders in all walks of life to be vigilant and protective of their constituencies. Needless to say, the officers and mem- bers of Kappa Alpha Psi ® heeded the alarm and moved speedily, carefully and safely, following government guide- lines. We’ve done great so far, but there remains much work to be done.
As the world uses its most powerful, proverbial binoculars to view light at
Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. Grand Polemarch
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