National Guide Right Chairman Remarks: Celebrating 100 Years of Guide Right
I t is my pleasure to report that The National Guide Right Centennial Celebration was an overwhelming success. It was a historic, amazing, awe inspiring, and memorable four days in St. Louis! From the amaz- ing presenters Dr. Greenfield to Lt. General Hamilton and all the rest, this is something we will never forget. We had 636 participants 507 of which were students from across the coun- try. The students and mentors were excited to see each other and interact post pandemic. It was truly a moti- vational event. The fellowship among the students was amazing. In my 47 years of Guide Right, I have not been involved in a more uplifting and moti- vating event! The Centennial Celebration kicked off with a STEM/Health and Wellness Expo and a Senior Kappa Luncheon that included Kappa Leaguers. We had a community service project that started with a symbolic march in observance of Minority Mental Health
Awareness Month from St. Louis Uni- versity to Harris-Stowe State University. The students assembled and provided hygiene items for over 600 bags worth $30,000 in items donated to five organizations in St. Louis. The items went to The Employment Connection, Haven of Grace, Sickle Cell Association of St. Louis, St. Louis Children's Hospi- tal Raising St. Louis and Healthy Kids Express Mobile Outreach programs. Special thanks to Brother Eddie Ross, Sr., wife and team at the Diamond Diva Employment Foundation for their generous support and donations of hygiene items. There were dynamic guest speakers such as Brother Dr. Derek Greenfield, who gave an inspiring and emotional message that actively engaged stu- dents and adults. Five months, later I still encounter students that remember Dr. Greenfield’s presentation! Brother Lt. General Charles Hamilton (U.S. Army) provided insight and motivation to the students as a guest speaker.
Kevin Burnett, National Guide Right Chairman
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