JOURNAL NOTES
A Case Study in Being Informed, Involved, and Invested
F rom the opening gavel to the closing benediction, the 87th Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in Phoenix was more than a biennial gathering; it was a masterclass in how a great organization governs itself. This was a living demonstration of what it means to be informed in purpose, involved in process, and invested in the future. At the helm, the 35th Administra- tion, led by Grand Polemarch Jimmy McMikle, offered a shining example
of strategic leadership and disciplined execution. Their stewardship has been marked by a resplendent com- bination of vision and operational precision. They did not simply preside over the proceedings; they elevated them—ensuring that every agenda item, debate, and decision served the fraternity’s mission of achievement in every field of human endeavor. Equally deserving of commendation is the International Headquarters staff. Too often, the seamless flow of
a national meeting masks the mon- umental effort required to make it happen. Yet, in Phoenix, the IHQ team delivered with poise and professional- ism—coordinating logistics, managing credentials, facilitating technology, and providing the quiet, steady backbone that allowed delegates and leaders to focus on substance rather than dis- tractions. Their work was not merely administrative; it was foundational to the meeting’s success. And then, there were the delegates:
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