COMMENTARY
Military and Veteran Affairs Commission Continuing the Work of Kappa Alpha Psi During COVID-19!
Greeting Brothers,
At this time, the Military and Veteran Affairs Commission (MVAC) has continued its service in support of our veterans, serving military and their families as well as the Fraternity's youth programs! First, our sincere condolenc- es go out to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this Virus as well as brothers who have gone to the Chapter Invisible. We extend our best wishes to those who are currently hospitalized or are serving on the "front lines" of this pandemic that all too many of us know too well in another place and time! We thank medical staffs, first responders and those working in essential busi- nesses that are sustaining us during this
epic time in our Nation's history!
ternities during the Congressional Black Caucus Conference currently scheduled for later this year in Washington, DC. Lastly, we want to thank all the members of MVAC for their tireless work in car- rying out our mission! With God's help, we pray that each member of our great Fraternity and your family will enjoy the very best of health, happiness and faith that we will come out of this difficult period more united as a Fraternity and as a Nation!
Although our planned events for the most part have been canceled or delayed, we are keeping pace with the business of preparing for activities that we may participate in during the remain- der of this Fraternal Year. Let me thank our brothers who are preparing the appropriate documents to assist in our petition to become a Permanent Com- mission of our esteemed Fraternity! Another ongoing action is assisting the Secretary of the Army with sched- uling a meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and leaders of the "Divine Nine" Sororities and Fra-
Yours in the Bond,
MG (Ret.) Hawthorne L. "Peet" Proctor Chairman
Col. (Ret.) Willie Pratt Vice Chairman
E. Andre Douglas Vice Chairman
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