Message From The First
Vice Grand Basileus BROTHERS,
Let me express my sincerest gratitude to all of you for your stalwart support of the 2009 Leadership Conference. Because of your support and commitment, we are enjoying an unprecedented projected number of registrants for the 2009 Leadership Conference. The Las Vegas Leadership Task Force has developed a solid foundation, with Beta Mu Mu and Kappa Xi Chapters working cooperatively to address the needs of the brothers and their families. Brothers Mikal Littlejohn and Tim McElroy are co-chairing the Task Force. George Smith and Ms. Chere Turner have conducted weekly Leadership calls and have maintained effective communication between IHQ and all parties, while Phil Merchant and Jamin Powell have crafted exciting evening activities for the undergraduate delegation. In addition, this year’s speakers and presenters are prepared to provide not only exciting, but useful and effective information. I cannot name all of the people who are contributing to the early success of this event, without inadvertently omitting someone. I don’t want anyone to feel slighted if I fail to mention them, but I would be remiss if I did not recognize Noah Holt for his tremendous effort in negotiating tremendous discounted room rates and Ms. Kyra Rutherford for managing the travel account at a huge savings. Finally to the District Representatives, your cooperation has been extremely valuable. You agreed to support the Leadership Conference effort by guaranteeing a minimum number of registrants from your Districts. Even though we have experienced unexpected budget increases, which have caused the District numbers to be adjusted, all District Representatives have been champions for the conference. To all, please continue to encourage Leadership Conference registration and let’s see which DR can take the crown away from Willie Hinchen and the 9th District for highest percentage of District Leadership Conference participation. Thank You all for your continued support.
YOURS IN FRIENDSHIP AND FRATERNITY, Brother Carl A. Blunt First Vice Grand Basileus
6 Spring 2009
Oracle