of the South 1904), Bishop of Atlanta-and Former Knight Commander). (Editor’s note: The Mikell Camp and Conference Center was established in 1941 by the Right Reverend Henry Judah Mikell (Alpha Alpha – Univ. If you can plant a seed in a kid’s head to give them something they can carry forward, it’s amazing that in one week you can change their perspective and the way they look at everything. I’ve seen the impact it (a camp) can have in one kid’s life in one week. I worked at camps similar to what I’m trying to build in Dahlonega at Camp Glissen, at Camp Mikell in Toccoa. And my way of giving back is to help build Camp Southern Ground. I owe a lot for my family, for my life, and for my career. I know that I owe a lot for everything that I have. Brothers across the country are proud of you and want to know about your values and success. You’re likely the most well-known KA today. ZAC BROWN: Yes! Hopped off the bus, threw the kids in the car, and we’re headed to the Lake. We had a great conversation about his appreciation for KA values, essential support an alumnus provided him, and his most important passion in life beside his family-surprisingly, not his music!ĮDITOR of THE KA JOURNAL: Did you make it back to Georgia all right? The next day, after the tour busses had taken the band home overnight to Georgia, Zac and I were able to connect via the phone. The band is off to a great 2012 with a new album due out this summer.

The dinner was amazing, as was the following concert with the band. I was able to bring him a copy of his paper Report 2 (Induction) card from when he joined the Order in 1998. While the food line formed, I snagged a couple minutes with Zac. At the Zac Brown Band’s unconventional but widely lauded fan event dubbed an “Eat ‘n Greet” band members serve the food then dine with you like you’re family. On March 25th, I had the opportunity to meet Zac Brown (Zeta Kappa – West Georgia ’97). Lyons (Delta Alpha – Western Carolina ’98)

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