Dear Sorors, Friends, and Supporters,

Change has been a recurring theme in our country over the past few months.  In every sector from the housing market to the political arena, the world as we know it has become one of rapid, sweeping change.  In less than 120 days, our government will change in reflection of an historic event:

The United States welcomes its first African-American President.

It is my sincere pleasure to, on behalf of Kappa Alpha Lambda Sorority, Incorporated, congratulate President-elect Obama on his historic achievement.  The leadership that he and Vice-President elect Joe Biden will provide will prove critical to the progressive movement of our country in a positive direction.

President-elect Obama’s policies reflect a mantra of hope, insight into the needs of our diverse American community, and inclusion.  With the help of the members of Congress, and the post appointments he will make shortly after Inauguration, our nation stands poised to impact the lives of theAmerican family and the global community.

We stand at the precipice of an opportunity never before seen in history, which may not be matched in our lifetime!  This is an exciting day, and members of Kappa Alpha Lambda remain committed to efforts in the political and philanthropic arenas.

In a continued show of support for the spirit of hope and change in America, Kappa Alpha Lambda is proud to announce our newly approved status as a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards.  Kappa, in Her efforts to promote philanthropy in the LGBT community, encourages continual community-oriented involvement.  We are pleased to have been approved as the first  LGBT-oriented Greek lettered organization to hold this distinction.

We look forward to fulfilling our mission, and supporting the President-elect, as a new partner organization of the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards!

To Continued Success,
Soror Elaine Banks
National President
Kappa Alpha Lambda Sorority, Inc.