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the lifeblood of Kappa Alpha Psi’s democratic process. Across three business sessions, awards programs, and countless committee meetings, they demonstrated the kind of fortitude and discipline that sustains an organization of this caliber. Delegates engaged in spirited but respectful debate, weighed policy changes with care, and never lost sight of the collective good. Their pres- ence in Phoenix was not symbolic; it was the active exercise of stewardship over the fraternity’s legacy and trajectory. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BUSINESS SESSIONS The work of the Grand Chapter unfolded in three disciplined business sessions, each marked by clarity of purpose. • The first business session set the tone with the State of the Fraternity Address, where Grand Polemarch McMikle outlined achievements in undergraduate leadership devel- opment, financial stability, and community impact. It was a call to action that balanced pride in progress with urgency for continued growth. • Business Session II moved deeper into governance, with reports from undergraduate and alumni leaders, fiscal updates from the Grand Keeper of Exchequer, and thoughtful debate on constitutional amendments. Every exchange reflected a willingness to adapt to modern realities without compromising core values. • Business Session III was the capstone, during which the fraternity confronted
complex policy matters and reaffirmed its commitment to social justice, edu- cational equity, and chapter excellence. The close of this session was not a mere adjournment; it was a pledge to carry the momentum back to every campus and community.
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and invested—committed not only to the fraternity’s present but also to its future. There was ample free time to fraternize and engage in the many social activities provided by the host chapters: Phoenix (AZ) Alumni Chapter and the Arizona State University Chapter, the Gamma Iota of Kappa Alpha Psi. The 35th Administration provided the vision, the IHQ staff provided the structure, and the delegates provided the will. Together, they produced a Grand Chapter Meeting that was as inspiring as it was effective. In an era when many organizations struggle with disengagement or lack of direction, Kappa Alpha Psi demon- strated the opposite—an unshakable alignment of mission, leadership, and membership. The 87th Grand Chapter Meeting was not just a gathering. It was a statement: When we are informed, involved, and invested, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
If the business sessions demonstrated the fraternity’s governance strength, the Awards Program was a living showcase of its mission in action. The Distinguished Citizen Awards honored community leaders in education, law, public safety, and civic service. At the same time, the Byron K. Armstrong and Guy L. Grant Awards recognized undergraduates whose scholarship, leadership, and service embody Kappa Alpha Psi’s highest ideals. The program was more than recog- nition; it was an affirmation that the fraternity’s values produce tangible excellence. Each honoree’s story reminded attendees that achievement is not an abstract goal; it is a daily com- mitment to be lived out in professional, academic, and community life. THE KAPPA STANDARD ON DISPLAY The 87th Grand Chapter Meeting was a vivid illustration of how an organization thrives when its mem- bers are informed—aware of the issues, data, and implications before them; involved—active in debate, decision-making, and governance;
Yours in the Bond,
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. Editor, The Kappa Alpha Psi Journal
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