2015 Participant Workbook

2015
Participant Workbook
WELCOME
Dear Brothers,
Welcome to the Emerging Leaders Academy and to the birthplace of our
Order - Historic Lexington, Virginia!
Thank you for taking the time out of your summer and traveling to
Lexington. ELA is one of the most exciting programs offered by the
Order. Here you’ll meet brothers from all over the country. These will
include new initiates, new members hoping to charter their own chapter,
officers looking to further their education, and older Active Members who
are serving as mentors through the Mock Chapter Experience.
You’ll enjoy our general sessions, leadership lecturers, and breakout
sessions. Further, the Mock Chapter Experience is your time to work
through scenarios with fellow brothers, engaging in “mock” activities, the
likes of which you’ll encounter in the future.
ELA takes place in Historic Lexington, and through our “Historic Tour”
series this year, you’ll see the national administrative office, Lee Chapel,
W&L, VMI, Marshall Museum, and the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery.
Have your iPhones ready.
So enjoy the brotherhood. Take heed of the education. Set your personal
goals for your engagement in the chapter and identify areas of KA
operations that YOU can impact. If you take a leadership role this
coming year (elections are in November) you’ll be leading your chapter
along hundreds of other officers in their search for excellence. The quest
continues... the future belongs to you!
Fraternally,
Larry Stanton Wiese
Executive Director
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GENTLEMEN’S CODE
You are representing your college or university, chapter, province, and the Order.
Remember that all of your actions will reflect upon their images. Watch your
language.
Arrive to sessions on time and make sure to bring your manual, something to write
with, and nametag. Make sure all your chapter members attend as well.
Be courteous during general sessions and refrain from disturbing others and talking
loudly. Do not use your phone during general sessions and group discussion meetings.
Do post positive ideas, pictures, or new thoughts on social media during breaks.
Keep noise down in dorm rooms. Other staff may be around, and you do not want to
disturb anyone. W&L security has the contact information for the national staff.
Complete your conference evaluation when you receive your survey link. Your
feedback is important so that we can continue to make this program better every
year.
Remember, much time and effort has gone in to planning ELA, and many volunteers
are giving their time this weekend. You are required to attend all activities.
Finally, remember you may not leave campus unless scheduled or approved by
Brent Fellows or Dustin Brann and that you must follow the checkout procedures on
Saturday morning.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Share your thoughts!
Get a head start on getting your brothers on board with new ideas and goals. Share what you are
learning at ELA on social media. Remember, your alumni are watching. Your school is watching.
Share with them the great plans you are developing!
/KappaAlphaOrder
@KappaAlphaOrder
@KappaAlphaOrder
Use the hashtag
#KAELA on all
social media & tag
@kappaalphaorder
as well!
Kappa Alpha Order Alumni (Official)
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SCHEDULE
THURSDAY - JUNE 11
2:00pm
Conference Registration Opens, Washington & Lee University (W&L) - Evans Hall
5:30pm
Dinner, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
6:30pm
Mock Chapter Advisor Training, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
6:30pm
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER: OPENING SESSION, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
FRIDAY - JUNE 12
8:00am
Breakfast, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
9:00am
Mock Chapter Advisor Training (continued), Mulberry Hill
9:00am
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER: SECOND SESSION, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
12:00pm
Lunch, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
Historic Tour of Lexington I: National Administrative Office
1:00pm
Conference Registration Opens, W&L - Evans Hall
1:00pm
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER (continued), Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
1:00pm
Mock Chapter Advisor Training (continued), Mulberry Hill
5:30pm
Dinner, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
6:30pm
Welcome & State of the Order, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) - Marshall Hall
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education
7:00pm
Leadership Lecturer I: Duty and Leadership, VMI - Marshall Hall
Colonel Bill Wanovich, Commandant - Virginia Military Institute
7:30pm
Mock Chapter Meeting #1: Introduction to the Experience, VMI - Marshall Hall
8:30pm
GENERAL SESSION #1: REFRAMING RISK MANAGEMENT, VMI - Marshall Hall
Kim Novak, CEO & Founder of NovakTalks
9:45pm
GENERAL SESSION #2: RISK MANAGEMENT: Overview of the Policy, VMI - Marshall Hall
David Merrill, Director of Risk Management
Mock Chapter Meeting #2: Understanding Risk Management, VMI - Marshall Hall
10:15pm
Mock Chapter Meeting #3: KA Values in Action, W&L
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SCHEDULE
SATURDAY - JUNE 13
7:30am
Breakfast, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
8:30am
Into the Streets Service Projects, W&L - Elrod Commons
Historic Tour of Lexington II: Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, final resting place of our founders
11:30am
Mock Chapter Meeting #4: Project Outreach, W&L - Evans Hall
12:00pm
Leadership Lecturer II: George C. Marshall, W&L - Evans Hall
Dr. Rob Havers, President of the George C. Marshall Foundation
12:30pm
Lunch, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
Historic Tour of Lexington III: Lee Chapel & W&L Colonnade
2:30pm
GENERAL SESSION #3: COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LEADERSHIP: OUR PATH TO
ACADEMIC SUCCESS, W&L - Evans Hall
Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer & Forester Province Commander
3:15pm
Break
3:30pm
The RoundTable: Overview of The Crusade, W&L - Science Center A214
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education
Member Education: Risk Management, W&L - Science Center G14
David Merrill, Director of Risk Management
Communications: Public Relations, W&L - Elrod Commons 345
Brent Buswell, Associate Director for Communications
Council of Honor: Implementation the Program, W&L - Science Center P307
Tullis Beasley, Associate Director for Chapter Services
Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L - Evans
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
4:30pm
Break
5:00pm
Leadership Lecturer III: Robert E. Lee, W&L - Evans
Dr. Idris Traylor, Former Knight Commander
6:00pm
Break
6:00pm
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER: THIRD SESSION, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
6:30pm
Dinner, Mulberry Hill Formal Gardens
Mock Chapter Meeting #5: Active Chapter Minimum Expectations
Mulberry Hill Lawn Movie Brotherhood Experience
10:00pm
Mock Chapter Meeting #6: The Chapter Meeting, W&L
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SCHEDULE
SUNDAY - JUNE 14
7:30am
Breakfast, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
7:30am
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER - FOURTH SESSION, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
8:30am
Worship Service, W&L - Robert E. Lee Chapel
Dwain Knight, National Chaplain
9:30am
Officer Training School, W&L - Evans Hall
10:30am
GENERAL SESSION #4: OVERCOMING COMMON RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
11:00am
The RoundTable: Overview of the Four Phases, W&L - Science Center A214
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education
Member Education: Academics, W&L - Science Center G14
Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer & Commander of Forester Province
Communications: Creating a Social Media Presence, W&L - Elrod Commons 345
Brent Buswell, Associate Director for Communications
Council of Honor: Kappa Alpha Laws, W&L - Science Center P307
Tullis Beasley, Associate Director for Chapter Services
Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L - Evans Hall
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
12:00pm
Lunch, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
1:30pm
GENERAL SESSION #5: DISRUPTIVE VIDEO: LEVERAGING THE TOOLS IN YOUR POCKET
TO TELL AWESOME STORIES, W&L - Evans
Jeff Martini, Martini Media Solutions
2:30pm
The RoundTable: Overview of the Phases, W&L - Science Center A214
Dustin G. Brann, Director of Leadership Education
Member Education: Recruitment, W&L - Science Center G14
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
Communications: Launching & Updating a Chapter Website, W&L - Elrod Commons 345
Brent Buswell, Associate Director for Communications
Council of Honor: The Customs of the Order, W&L - Science Center P307
Tullis Beasley, Associate Director for Chapter Services
Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L - Evans Hall
Blake Berkbuegler, Associate Director for Chapter Development
Sam Mynhier, Associate Director for Chapter Services
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SCHEDULE
3:30pm
Break
3:45pm
The RoundTable: Implementing The Crusade, W&L - Science Center A214
Brent Fellows, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services
Member Education: New Member Education, W&L - Science Center G14
Dustin G. Brann, Director of Leadership Education
Communications: Creating E-Newsletters, W&L - Elrod Commons 345
Brent Buswell, Associate Director for Communications
Council of Honor: Exam, W&L - Science Center P307
Tullis Beasley, Associate Director for Chapter Services
Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L - Evans Hall
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
4:45pm
Break
5:00pm
GENERAL SESSION #4: RITUAL WORKSHOP, W&L - Evans Hall
C. Douglas “Bubba” Simmons, Councilor
6:00pm
Break
7:30pm
Founders’ Dinner, W&L - Evans Dining Hall
9:30pm
Mock Chapter Meeting #7: Model Chapter Application, W&L
MONDAY - JUNE 15
7:30am
Breakfast, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
7:30am
ADCS Interest Breakfast, Mulberry Hill
8:00am
All attendees must be checked out of the dorms by 8:00am
8:00am
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER: FINAL SESSION & EXAM, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
9:00am
Historic Tour of Lexington IV: George C. Marshall Museum - VMI
10:30am
Closing & Awards Ceremony, W&L - Evans Hall
11:30am
Lunch, W&L - Elrod Commons - Marketplace
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CHAIN OF COMMAND
Knight Commander
Province Commander
Number I
Officers
Active Chapter
Stewards of the Order is an interactive, ritual-based
workshop that will take place alongside ELA.
The program focuses on the symbolism and philosophy
of the ritual, as well as the production of the initiation
ceremony. If you meet an ELA participant becoming a
Steward, ask him to tell you more!
The RoundTable is an intensive educational immersion
into the Crusade program. This component of ELA
is designed to educate and motivate the Crusade
Commanders, who are responsible for overseeing and
ensuring the success of the program in their chapter.
This program is sponsored through the support of the
Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation.
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EDUCATION
General Sessions & Leadership Lecturers - Large group
Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear from experts in their fields, higher education professionals,
leadership lecturers, and prestigious KAs. Topics will include Ritual, Risk Management,
Public Relations & Crisis Management, Leadership, Accountability, Recruitment, Membership
Education, Academics, and more.
Mock Chapter Experience - Small group
This experience brings an array of undergraduates and Associate Directors from various
backgrounds into Mock Chapters. Peers are selected by the National Administrative Office Staff
based on their prior experience with programs, national involvement and exceptional leadership
of their own chapter. These men are designated as Mock Chapter Advisors, serving in a role
similar to a chapter advisor they will help you navigate this experience. They are your peers, but
in an advisory or mentoring role.
Breakout Discussions - Operational-based
Throughout this program we will gather with experts in KA chapter operations to address
specific needs of our chapters. During each Breakout Discussion, you will have time to
ask questions about your goals and needs, interact and meet others who specifically need
assistance in an area, and plan out a strategy to improve or learn more.
Service Learning
Through our Into the Streets experience, you will participate in various community service
activities in Lexington and Rockbridge County. You’ll meet folks that you are helping, bond with
your brothers, learn more about service, and then digest the entire experience with your Mock
Chapter.
Experiential Learning
What better way to ignite your KA spirit than to visit our most important locations. From the
National Administrative Office to the George C. Marshall Museum, you’ll learn more about
KA, our history and values, and spend time learning how to connect these important sites and
stories into your own leadership experience.
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SPEAKERS & FACULTY
Knight Commander William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta - William Jewell ‘57) was born
and raised in Concordia, Missouri, and began his career with Southwestern Bell in St. Louis
in 1959. He progressed through jobs in Missouri, Georgia, Texas, and Kansas. In 1992, he
became President of Southwestern Bell of Texas where he headed a workforce of 30,000
employees. He retired in 1998 as Senior Executive Vice President of SBC, Inc., now AT&T.
Bill now serves on several boards including his alma mater, William Jewell College. He is on
the Board of Trustees of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation and a member of
the Courts of Honor for Ammen, Mikell, Walsh, Wood, Chiles, Irwin, and Smith Provinces.
C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau - Mississippi State ‘95) is a member of the
Executive Council. Previously, he served as the Emmett Lee Irwin Province Commander
from 2005-2008. He is a former staff member of the National Administrative Office where
he worked as an educational and leadership consultant from 1998-2000. For the past several
years, he has taught many undergraduates about the customs of the Order at several
national conferences and province councils across the country. He has been a faculty
member for all of the Stewards of the Order programs. He resides in Greenville, Mississippi
where he is a rice and soybean producer.
Greg Singleton (Gamma Gamma - Memphis ‘82) is the William E. Forester Province
Commander and the national scholarship officer. He served previously as an educational
and leadership consultant, Dean of the National Leadership Institute, and Feller Deputy
Province Commander. He is a member of the Richard T. Feller Province Court of Honor,
a recipient of the Order’s Accolade for Interfraternal Service and the Knight Commander’s
Accolade. He currently resides in Clarksville, TN, and is the Associate Vice President for
Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Austin Peay State University. Greg has over 28
years of experience working with fraternities and sororities in higher education. He is a
frequent presenter at regional and national conferences.
Dwain Knight (Delta Kappa - Stephen F. Austin ‘04) is the National Chaplain of the
Order and has held that distinction since 2009. Prior to 2009 Dwain served as a Deputy
National Chaplain. Also in 2007, he was inducted into the William A. Walsh Province Court
of Honor for meritorious service. He is recognized as a Steward of the Order and as a
member of the Loyal Order. Knight is a retired high school teacher and coach. Residing in
East Texas, Dwain is an ordained minister.
Larry Stanton Wiese (Gamma Omega - Midwestern State ‘87) is the Executive
Director and General Counsel of the Order and the Kappa Alpha Order Educational
Foundation. Larry served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant (1990-1991), Deputy
Commander of the Henry J. Mikell Province (1991-1995), and Assistant Executive Director
of the Order (1995-1996). Larry is the past President of FIPG, Inc., past President of the
Fraternity Executive Association, past President of the Fraternity and Sorority Political
Action Committee. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives.
Larry is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of
Columbia.
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Brent Fellows (Epsilon Theta - Western Kentucky ‘98) is the Assistant Executive
Director for Chapter Services. Brent has served the Order as an Educational and Leadership
Consultant, and as the Director of Educational Programming. He has assisted with the
implementation of the Crusade RoundTable and Crusade Program. He has also implemented
the Number I’s Leadership Institute, enhanced Province Councils, the Emerging Leaders
Academy, and Stewards of the Order. Brent is a former III, VII, and Council of Honor
Commander and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies with an emphasis in
Secondary Education.
Jesse S. Lyons (Delta Alpha - Western Carolina ‘98) is the Assistant Executive Director
for Advancement and Editor of The Kappa Alpha Journal. Jesse has served as an Educational
and Leadership Consultant, a Chapter Development Consultant, the Director of Chapter
Development, and the Director of Communications. In his current capacity, Jesse leads
public relations activities, brand management, publication creation, and digital media, along
with the national website, for both internal and external audiences. Jesse is the president of
the Fraternity Communications Association. Jesse is a former IX, III, VIII, and I and has a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Michael Wilson (Alpha Theta - Transylvania ‘99) is the Assistant Executive Director
for Alumni Affairs. Michael has served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant, as
the Director of Chapter Services, and as the Director of Operations. In this current role
Michael oversees alumni engagement, programs and services. In addition, his work includes
managing projects and resources for the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC), overseeing
the building and grounds at Mulberry Hill and assisting both the Order and Foundation with
annual meetings. Michael is a nine year member of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority
Advisors (AFA), is a past presenter at the Association for Fraternal Values and Leadership
(AFLV) Center, and the FRMT Risk Management Conference.
Dustin G. Brann (Alpha Omega - North Carolina State ’11) is the Director of
Leadership Education, and has previously served as an Associate Director for Chapter
Development. In his current capacity, Dustin supervises KA’s conferences and leadership
education programs, acts as a liaison with the National Scholarship Officer and the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. He also assists with online educational initiatives
and preventive risk reduction and management education. He graduated with a B.S. in
Agriculture Business Management and Agriculture and Environmental Technologies.
Dustin is currently enrolled as a candidate for a Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
at East Carolina University.
Andrew Carr (Epsilon Iota - Texas State ‘00) is the Director of Development for the
Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. His main focus is raising mid-level gifts from
KA alumni and providing program support for KAOEF sponsored programming including
the Number I’s Leadership Institute, Province Councils and the Crusade RoundTable.
Additionally, he assists the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer in all areas of
operation for the KAOEF. As an undergraduate, Andrew served as Number IX, Number VIII
and Number III. He previously held positions with the National Administrative Office as an
Educational and Leadership Consultant and Associate Director of Chapter Development.
Andrew rejoined the Kappa Alpha Order staff after earning a master’s degree and working for
several years in the online education industry in Austin, Texas.
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FACULTY
Anthony Graziani (Zeta Pi - Florida Gulf Coast ‘07) is the Director of Chapter
Development. Anthony previously served the Order as an Associate Director for Chapter
Services (2011-2012). Hailing from Tampa, Florida, he received a BS in Resort and
Hospitality Management. As an undergraduate he served as Number I, III and Crusade
Commander of his chapter as well as IFC President and Student Body Vice President
of FGCU. In 2010, he was selected as a participant in the E. Fleming Mason Memorial
Internship Program completing his internship with Senator George LeMieux of Florida.
David Merrill (Zeta Pi - Florida Gulf Coast ‘08) is the Director of Risk Management
working with chapters and as the Order’s point person on risk reduction and management
program, which includes educational initiatives, investigations and sanctions as well as
chapter rebuilding. David previously served as an Associate Director for Chapter Serves
(2013-2014). David graduated in May of 2013, with a degree in Legal Studies from Florida
Gulf Coast University. David is from Englewood, Florida and served his chapter as Social
Chair, Number VIII, Number VI, and Number I.
Tullis Beasley (Delta Rho - Valdosta State ’09) is a Senior Associate Director for Chapter
Services. He graduated December, 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Originally from Valdosta, Ga., Tullis was initiated in the Fall, 2010, and has served as Number
VIII, VI and Alumni Relations Chairman of his chapter. Tullis also served on campus with
the Student Government Association as the chief justice, ambassador, IFC Executive Vice
President of Judicial Affairs, and Interfraternity Council Undergraduate Assistant working with
his Greek community. Tullis has been a participant of the Emerging Leaders Academy and as
an ELA Mock Chapter Advisor for the past five years.
Blake Berkbuegler (Alpha Eta - Westminster ‘11) is a Senior Associate Director for
Chapter Development. He graduated in May, 2014, with a Major in Exercise Science and
minors in Biology and Coaching. From Hallsville, Missouri, Blake was initiated in Fall 2011,
and has since served his chapter as Intramural Chairman, Social Chairman and is a member
of the Westminster Varsity Basketball Team.
Brent Buswell (Beta Eta - Oklahoma ‘09) is the Associate Director for Communications.
He graduated in 2013, with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing. After
graduation, Brent moved to Dallas, Texas interning for Aria Media, a digital marketing firm
that specialized in tourism throughout Texas and the south. From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
Brent was initiated in the fall of 2009, and has since served his chapter as Number I, III, and
V. Brent has also served as an IFC Congress Delegate and on the Campus Activities Council.
He also served the Order as an Associate Director for Chapter Services throughout 2015.
Matthew Mandeville (Beta Rho - Roanoke ‘12) is an Associate Director for Chapter
Services. Matthew graduated and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with
a concentration in legal studies in December 2014. He served the Beta Rho chapter as
Number VI and Number II. As an undergraduate, Matt served as Vice Chairman of the
Roanoke College Republicans. Outside the classroom, Matt held an internship in the
Botetourt County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
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MOCK ADVISORS
Sam Mynhier (Zeta Tau - Austin Peay State ‘11) is an Associate Director for Chapter
Services. He is a founder of his chapter and served as the Number II, Number IV, Number
VIII, and Number IX. For four years as philanthropy chairman, he helped the chapter raise
over $20,000 for MDA as well as donating over 300 pints of blood to the Red Cross. He was
also the vice president of Judicial Affairs for his Interfraternity Counci and the vice president
of registration for the South Eastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC). He has attended the
2012 and 2014 SEIFC Leadership Academies; during the 2014 academy, Sam won the Order of
Omega Case Study Competition.
Brandon Steadman (Delta Lambda - Middle Tennessee State ‘11) is an Associate
Director for Chapter Services. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with
a major in Economics in May of 2015. As an undergraduate, Brandon served as Number I,
Number IV, and House Manager, as well as other committee chairs. He also served as Vice
President of Finance for the MTSU Interfraternal Council in 2013. He was a Presidential
Scholar and worked as a supervisor at MTSU Campus Recreation during his time as an
undergraduate.
Mason Tarpley (Beta Xi - Oklahoma State ‘10) is an Associate Director for Chapter
Services. Mason graduated and earned a degree in Economics with a minor in Accounting
in December of 2013. During his undergraduate years, Mason served on the local
Interfraternity Council as a member of the Public Relations Committee, as the Senior Judicial
Board Member, and as the Treasurer for Order of Omega. Within Beta Xi, he headed many
committees including Project Outreach, Public Relations, and served as the Phase II and III
Commander of Council of Honor. Along with serving as these committee heads, Mason also
served Beta Xi in the capacity as Number I, IV, and IX.
Collins Williamson (Alpha Beta - Alabama ‘09) is an Associate Director for Chapter
Services. Collins Graduated from The University of Alabama with a BA in Communicative
Disorders with a minor in the Blount Undergraduate Initiative. Collins served as the
Philanthropy Chair for his chapter, and was actively involved on campus. As a member of the
SGA, he served as the Chief Clerk for the Judicial Board, Director of Academic Programs,
and Director of Philanthropy. Collins also worked for 3 years for the Dean of Students Office,
mainly in the Office of Student Conduct. Collins was a Mock Chapter Advisor and became a
Steward of the Order at the 2012 Emerging Leaders Academy.
UNDERGRADUATE MOCK CHAPTER ADVISORS
Tyler Bailey (Zeta Tau - Austin Peay State ‘13) is currently the Number IX and teaches
the Council of Honor program for the Zeta Tau chapter. He also serves the Greek community
at Austin Peay State as the Vice President of Judicial Affairs on IFC. Tyler is majoring in
Public Management.
Blake Ball (Zeta Tau - Austin Peay State ‘12) currently serves as Number II of Zeta Tau
chapter. Currently, Blake is involved with broadcasting all major sporting events on the radio
for Austin Peay and plans to graduate with a bachelors in sports broadcasting. Blake is also
the voice of the Kappa Alpha Order Online New Member Education Course.
Brooks Bishop (Delta Beta - Delta State ‘11) has served as Number I, III, and IX of his
chapter and as the National Undergraduate Chairman. He plans to graduate in May of 2016
with a bachelors in Business Management.
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MOCK ADVISORS
UNDERGRADUATE MOCK CHAPTER ADVISORS CONTINUED...
Noah Coffers (Zeta Pi - Florida Gulf Coast ‘13) is currently a Business Management major and plans
on taking over his uncle’s business. He has previously served as the Philanthropy Chair for his chapter and
organized their first canned food drive where they supplied the campus food bank with 400 pounds of food.
Jimmy Flynn (Epsilon Theta - Western Kentucky ‘13) is currently the Number I of his chapter and
has previously served as the Number III & IV. Jimmy has been involved in many philanthropy events
especially for the Hillvue Heights Church and the Special Olympic programs in Bowling Green. Jimmy is
majoring in Communications with a minor in Business Management.
Ryan Honea (Zeta Tau - Austin Peay State ‘13) is currently the Number V of his chapter and the
Interfraternity Council President, but has previously served as Number IV and Number VII. He also serves
as the Student Government Association Associate Chief Justice following two active years as a College
of Arts and Letters senator. He is currently a mathematics major hoping to pursue a career in nuclear
propulsion with the Navy.
Scott Knight (Epsilon Kappa - Southeastern Louisiana ‘12) has served his chapter as Number I,
Number III, Number V, and as Horace P. White Province’s Undergraduate Chairman throughout 2014. On
campus he is involved with the Student Government Association. Scott is majoring in Computer Science
and plans to pursue an MBA after graduation while he works as a Software Developer.
Nick Mayeur (Epsilon Kappa - Southeastern Louisiana ‘12) has served as the Number IX, VIII,
Project Outreach Chairman, Council of Honor Chairman and Housing Chairman. He is also involved on
campus with Student Government Association, Ducks Unlimited, and KHS Club. He was a Mock Chapter
Advisor at the 2013 and 2014 Emerging Leaders Academy. Nicholas is majoring in Kinesiology with a
concentration in Exercise Science and plans to pursue a doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Spencer K. Pearson (Mu - Tulsa ‘13) is currently serving his chapter as the Crusade Commander, the
Phase III Commander, and a member of the Ritual Committee. He is also involved on campus with the
Mathematical Association of America, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and TU Chorale. He is a mathematics major
with minors in computer science and economics.
David Roberts (Epsilon Omega - Arizona State ‘13) is currently serving as Number I of his chapter,
and has previously served as the Number V. He is pursuing two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business
Entrepreneurship and Global Supply Chain Management at Arizona State University.
Dominik Shannon (Zeta Tau - Austin Peay State ‘13) is currently the Number I and has served his
chapter as the Number III and Number IV. On campus he serves as the Senior Senator for the Student
Government Association, the Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa, Ambassador for the Pre-Professional
Health Society, and is also a member of Order of Omega and Laurel Wreath Honors Society. Dominik is an
Honors and President’s Emerging Leaders Program student and is majoring in Biology.
Evan Stack (Zeta Chi - Kennesaw State ‘15) is currently the Number I of his chapter and has previously
served as Number III. Evan participates in College Republicans and Beta Alpha Psi. In his free time, he
enjoys playing tennis, and he plans to major in Accounting.
James Witkosky (Zeta Upsilon - Tennessee-Chattanooga ‘12) is a founding father of the Zeta Upsilon
chapter and is currently serving as the Number I, but has also been the Number IV, Number II, and Social
Chair. James is currently involved with on campus as College Republicans and Cru. He is a Political Science
major, planning to attend UTK or Ohio State law school upon graduation.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Colonel William J. Wanovich (Beta Commission - VMI ‘11) graduated from the
Virginia Military Institute in 1987. After completing the Infantry Officer Basic Course,
Ranger School and the Bradley Commander’s Course at Fort Benning, GA, he reported
to Kirchgoens, Germany, and his tour included deployment to Operation Desert Shield/
Storm in 1991. While deployed Iraq, he served as the Task Force Dragon Commander
providing life support and services to over 4,100 members of the Multi-National Force.
Wanovich’s final assignment brought him back to VMI from 2010 through 2014 as the
Army ROTC Professor of Military Science. Nearly 400 Army Officers were commissioned
during his tenure, and VMI earned the MacArthur ROTC Award for unit excellence.
Kimberly Novak, CEO of NovakTalks, is an independent consultant for Campus Safety,
Student Risk Management and Student Organization Development. Additionally, she
serves Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity as the Director of Risk Education and Prevention. She is
recognized as a national expert in student-focused risk management, hazing prevention,
and involving students in campus safety efforts. She has been invited to speak at national
conferences and on college campuses around the country and served as faculty for several
nationally sponsored professional institutes including the Novak Institute for Hazing
Prevention, named in her honor in 2010.
Dr. Rob Havers (Alpha Eta - Westminster ‘14) is currently the president of the
George C. Marshall Foundation. An accomplished scholar, author and public speaker,
Dr. Havers graduated from Queen Mary College University of London with a bachelor’s
degree in history and politics, London School of Economics and Political Science with a
master’s degree in later modern British history and Pembroke College of University of
Cambridge with a Ph.D. Havers served as the executive director of The National Churchill
Museum and vice president for the Churchill Institute at Westminster College, located
in Fulton, Missouri and as Fulbright-Robertson visiting professor of British History at
Westminster College and served as a professor of War Studies at Sandhurst and taught at
the London School of Economics and Political Science and Cambridge.
Idris Rhea Traylor, Jr. (Gamma Chi - Texas Tech ‘70) began serving the Order
in 1969 as the Faculty Advisor of Gamma Chi chapter while a professor of history and
administrator at Texas Tech University, and he was initiated in 1970. Traylor served for
25 years as the Alumnus Advisor for the chapter, founded the Lubbock Alumni Chapter,
and was a founder of the Council of Honor program, earning a Knight Commander’s
Accolade for his work. Serving as National Scholarship Officer for more than two decades,
as Deputy Commander of Hamer Province, Commander of Locke Province, and founder
of the Locke Court of Honor. Traylor served 14 years on the Executive Council, including
four years as Senior Councilor and four years as Knight Commander.
Jeff Martini, Owner of Martini Media Solutions, has over 18 years of experience
in Film, Television, & the Web. He is a producer with strong technical skills working as a
director, cinematographer, sound engineer, editor, music composer, web developer and
an instructor for several top tier agencies, media organizations & educational institutions.
He maintains his own studio and equipment to create soup to nuts video, new media
campaigns & documentary films.
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VALUES
Kappa Alpha Order is the Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman with a lifelong emphasis
on reverence, gentility, service, leadership, knowledge, perseverance, and excellence. You
come to college with your values intact; you have learned from family and friends what’s right
and wrong. While in college, KA helps you keep your compass straight, develop your valuesset and experiences, and points you in a great direction for your future. Then, with our history
and your experience, your journey in life, forever KA, becomes clear.
Gentility. The men of Kappa Alpha Order are known as the gentlemen of the fraternity
world. A KA, through his gentility, should always be distinguished by his modern chivalric
characteristics.
Knowledge. The philosophy of our Order is that the acquisition of knowledge and the
development of character are the great goals of life. Our focus on the cultivation of knowledge
manifests itself through academic achievement on campus, growth and success in our careers,
and the positive impact we have in the communities where we reside.
Leadership. We teach our members to be leaders among men, on campus, in their
communities, and throughout life. Through bravery and self-reliance, KAs strive to lead their
lives with honor, and when given the opportunity, to lead others with humility, integrity, and
justice.
Perseverance. “Onward” is ever our stance despite the danger and difficulty that life often
brings. KAs understand that anything in life worth attaining will take hard work, dedication,
and determination, whether in the classroom, the community, or throughout the endeavors of
life.
Reverence. Our founders sought to emulate the ideal Christian gentleman and in so doing
recognized the importance of having a deep reverence for God. Our motto, “Dieu et Les
Dames” means “God and the ladies” and reflects our commitment to the ideals of modern
chivalry as a contemporary order of knights.
Service. At the heart of the code of chivalry and the fabric of KA is service to those in need.
Through community service, volunteerism and commitment to philanthropy, KAs aim to serve
those around them as students and citizens.
Excellence. Excellence is our aim and “Upward” is the direction that we continually strive.
No matter the situation or circumstance, KAs work to attain excellence and to overcome the
temptation to settle for mediocrity. We exemplify this commitment through leadership and
service to others, with a vision to make the world a brighter place in which to work and live.
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MC Experience
The ELA Mock Chapter Experience groups an array of undergraduates and Associate
Directors for Chapter Services from various backgrounds into Mock “Chapters”. Mock
Chapter Advisors are selected by the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office
Staff based on their prior experience with programs, national involvement and exceptional
leadership of their own Active Chapter. These men are designated as Mock Chapter Advisors,
serving in a role similar to an advisor.
A few of the experiences will include:
• Election of officers I, II and III
• Number I will assign officers IV - IX and committee chairmen
• Mock Chapter will role-play a number of essential areas of chapter operations
• Mock Chapter will be competing for the ELA Model Chapter Award
• Chapters are required to submit their Model Chapter Application by the deadline
National Administrative Office Staff members will grade the Model Chapter Applications and
determine the winner.
MOCK CHAPTER MEETINGS
Meeting #1 – Introduction to the Experience
Meeting #2 – Understanding Risk Management
Meeting #3 – KA Values in Action
Meeting #4 – Project Outreach
Meeting #5 – Active Chapter Minimum Expectations
Meeting #6 – The Chapter Meeting
Meeting #7 – Model Chapter Application
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MC1 - Introduction
KNOW YOUR BROTHERS
1)
What is the last good movie you saw?
2)
What is your favorite sports team?
3)
Have you been to Lexington, Virginia before?
4)
What is an interesting aspect or fact about your university/college?
5)
Why did you decide to join Kappa Alpha Order?
6)
What positions have you held in your chapter?
7)
What has been your most significant Kappa Alpha experience?
8)
Why did you come to the Emerging Leaders Academy?
RATE your chapter on the next page, then
answer following questions
Do you agree with your grade? Why or why not?
Was there an area left off of the survey?
How would other students (not KAs) rate your chapter?
How can your chapter continue to live up to KA’s values?
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Chapter Assessment & Goals
Survey: How would you rate your chapter?
Circle (1-5) and total your rating in the column. 100 total points possible.
1 - Poor 2 - Below Average 3 - Average 4 - Above Average 5 - Excellence is our Aim!
ACADEMICS
1 2 3 4 5 ____
NEW MEMBER EDUCATION
1 2 3 4 5 ____
COUNCIL OF HONOR
1 2 3 4 5 ____
OFFICER TRANSITION
1 2 3 4 5 ____
RECRUITMENT
1 2 3 4 5 ____
KNOWLEDGE OF THE RITUAL
1 2 3 4 5 ____
INITIATION CEREMONY
1 2 3 4 5 ____
CHAPTER FINANCES
ENFORCING KA LAWS & CHAPTER BYLAWS
CHAPTER PARTICIPATION
1 2 3 4 5 ____
1 2 3 4 5 ____
1 2 3 4 5 ____
INVOLVEMENT IN CAMPUS ORGS.
1 2 3 4 5 ____
RISK MANAGEMENT
1 2 3 4 5 ____
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1 2 3 4 5 ____
PHILANTHROPY/MDA
1 2 3 4 5 ____
COMMUNICATION WITH ALUMNI
1 2 3 4 5 ____
HOUSING (OVERALL CLEANLINESS)
1 2 3 4 5 ____
PUBLIC RELATIONS/IMAGE
1 2 3 4 5 ____
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
MEMBERS LIVING WITH OUR VALUES
BROTHERHOOD
1 2 3 4 5 ____
1 2 3 4 5 ____
1 2 3 4 5 ____
TOTAL
_________________
*A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F <60
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WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN?
What are you hoping to gain from your ELA experience?
What commitments will you make?
For Myself…
For My Fraternity…
For My Chapter…
For My Community…
How will you know you’ve been successful?
What future positions would you like to hold in your chapter?
Write down three goals for your Active Chapter this next year that
can be incorporated into your Mock Chapter Experience:
#1
#2
#3
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MC1 - Intro
Understanding your Moral Compass
Identifying our Values
VALUES: the moral principles and beliefs or accepted standards of a person or social group
What do you value?
How do values impact your everyday life?
Identify 5 different values, explain where you learned them, and why are they
important to you.
VALUE
LEARNED FROM WHY IMPORTANT?
1
2
3
4
5
Can you incorporate KA values in everyday life?
See Values & Moral Compass explanation on pg. 15.
What does “Moral Compass” mean?
What are Kappa Alpha’s Values?
Do you live up to your obligations as a member?
How important is it to live up to your obligations and values?
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MC2 - RISK MGT.
The Risk Management Policy of Kappa Alpha Order, adopted by the Executive Council pursuant to R16-118,
mirrors that of FIPG, Inc., and shall apply to all entities and all levels of fraternity membership. All members of
Kappa Alpha Order are expected to follow all applicable laws of the state, county, parish, city and institution of
higher education. It may be found as Appendix 401 of the Kappa Alpha Laws and includes the following provisions:
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
1. The possession, sale, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages while on chapter premises, or during a
fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate
with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, parish, city and
institution of higher education, and must comply with either BYOB or Third Party Vendor guidelines.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through or with chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for
members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name or on behalf of the chapter. The
purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, for example kegs or cases are
prohibited.
3. Open parties, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present are prohibited. Open parties have been defined
as those functions at which the guest to member ratio exceeds three-to-one.
4. No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any
minor (i.e., those under the legal “drinking age”).
5. The possession, sale and/or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances by a member are strictly prohibited.
6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with a distributor of alcohol, charitable organization or tavern (tavern
defined as an establishment generating more than half of its annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given
away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. This includes any event held in, at or on the property of tavern,
as defined above, for the purposes of fundraising. However, a chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern, as
defined above, for an event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and
guest list.
7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance or attend or participate in a function where alcohol is purchased by any
of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
8. All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment or rush
activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined
in this policy.
9. No member or pledge/associate/new member/novice shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games”.
10. No alcohol shall be present at any member awaiting initiation/pledge/new member program or activity of the
chapter. This includes, but is not limited to, activities associated with “bid night”, “big brothers - little brother” events
or activities, “family” events or activities and initiation.
SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT
The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its
members whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions, activities or events, whether on
chapter premises or an off-site location which is demeaning to women or men, including but not limited to verbal
harassment and sexual assault by individuals or members acting together. The employment or use of strippers,
exotic dancers or similar, whether professional or amateur, at a fraternity event as defined in this policy is prohibited.
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MC2 - cont.
HAZING
No chapter, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or approval by a person
being hazed is not a defense. Hazing activities are defined as: “Any action taken or situation created, intentionally,
whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or
ridicule. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form;
creation of excessive fatigue; calisthenics, physical and psychological shocks; use of pledge books or signature
books, quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside
the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good
taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any
other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the
educational institution.”
FIRE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
1. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
2. All chapters must have posted by common phones and in other locations emergency numbers for fire, police and
ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.
3. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company or municipal
authorities.
4. The possession and/or use of firearms, archery equipment, incendiary devices such as fireworks or explosive
devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the chapter house are prohibited.
5. Pets are not permitted in any chapter house, lodge or facility.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events are defined as any event/function (1) where alcohol will be present, and the guest to member ration
exceeds three-to one; (2) involving athletic events or competitions; or (3) that involves any activity that is deemed to
be potentially hazardous by the Alumnus Adviser, the Alumni Advisory Committee, the Province Commander, the
Executive Director, or the Order’s insurance broker.
Any chapter wishing to host a special event must do the following:
1. Complete a comprehensive, written description of the event and forward it to the Province Commander and the
Executive Director for review and approval. This information must be received by the Executive Director at least 60
days prior to the event; and
2. Secure a Special Events Insurance Policy (“Policy”) or pay a risk management assessment fee in an amount to
be determined by the Order’s insurance broker. If the Policy option is selected, the Policy shall be in the amount
of $1,000,000 available through the Order’s insurance broker and shall name Kappa Alpha Order, a Virginia
Corporation, as an additional insured.
EDUCATION
Each student member, associate member and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Kappa Alpha Order Risk
Management Policy. A copy of the Risk Management Policy shall be available on the fraternity website.
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MC2 - RISK MGT.
“The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone,
but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain
advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman.”
“The power which the strong have over the weak, the
magistrate over the citizen, and employer over the employed,
the educated over the unlettered, the experienced over the
confiding, even the clever over the silly - the forbearing or
inoffensive use of all of this power or authority, or a total
abstinence from it when the case admits it, will show the
gentleman in a plain light.”
“The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind
an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him.
He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that
nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart
sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of
honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others.”
- Robert E. Lee, Spiritual Founder
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MC2 - cont.
Assign an appropriate KA value to the following risk management situations and indicate whether it is a
violation of the Kappa Alpha Order Risk Management Policy:
A member destroys a Beer Pong table.
The chapter receives a noise complaint in their neighborhood.
The chapter is persuaded that a few alcoholic beverages to recruits will not get anyone trouble.
A few brothers in the chapter posted remarks on social media about girls that were overweight at their social event.
A few brothers mentored at risk children.
An alumnus ordered the new members to clean his apartment.
A brother got in a fight with another brother who is dating his ex-girlfriend.
A brother took an intoxicated brother’s keys.
After 10 weeks of pledging, the new members were finally initiated the following semester.
Brothers invited exotic dancers to perform at their chapter house.
The Number I arrives to a brother’s house to find members drinking from a keg.
You achieved a 3.0 semester GPA improving from a 2.7 GPA the previous semester.
Brothers look the other way when a few popular members smoke pot.
Members pass a hat to collect money to purchase alcohol for an off-campus party.
A young girl was provided alcohol at a KA function, went home with a member and regretted sleeping with him the
next morning.
New members are required to go through a “Hell Week” in which they fast, perform calisthenics and sleep at the
chapter house all week.
The chapter hosts a speaker to address DUIs and distracted driving.
A member tells an officer he cannot allow a line-up to occur.
A member sells his prescription Adderall to another brother.
The new members went on a scavenger hunt.
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MC3 - VALUES
Provide 2-3 examples of our values (pg. 15) in action…
GENTILITY
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP
PERSEVERANCE
REVERENCE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
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MC3 - cont.
I - Shall cause the chapter to obey the laws of the Order...
II - Shall perform any of the duties of the Number I in his absence...
III - Shall keep full minutes of the chapter proceedings...
IV - Writes and keeps copies of all correspondence...
V - Chapter historian and is in charge of alumni relations...
VI - In charge of maintaining the chapter’s finances...
VII - The chapter’s law officer...
VIII - Must know the proper entrance...
IX - Directs the initiation ceremony...
Chapter Committees
YOUR MOCK CHAPTER
#______
REQUIRED COMMITTEE
Prudential Committee
I. II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
ESSENTIAL COMMITTEES
Scholarship (chaired by III)
Recruitment (chaired by IV)
New Member Education
The Crusade, Council of Honor,
and/or Member Education
Ritual
Risk Management/Social
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Committee Chairmen.
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
OTHER COMMITTEES
Alumni Relations
Awards & Recognition
Housing
Intramurals
Project Outreach (MDA/Service)
Public Relations
Social Media
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MC3 - OFFICERS
What are the strengths of my chapter?
What improvements should be made for my chapter?
What are the duties of my position?
What are the goals of my position?
How will I best lead in my position?
OFFICER & COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
I
II
III
New Member
Education
Committee
IV
V
Recruitment
Committee
Scholarship
Committee
VI
Prudential
Committee
Alumni
Relations
Committee
VII VIII
IX
Risk
Management
Committee
Council of
Honor
Committee
How are officers elected?
What are officer & committee chairmen eligibility requirements?
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Project Outreach
At the heart of the code of chivalry and the fabric of KA is service to those
in need. Through community service, volunteerism and commitment to
philanthropy, KAs aim to serve those around them as students and citizens.
INTO THE STREETS
Into the Streets is a national community service project, sponsored by the Campus Outreach
Opportunity League, designed to bring campus groups together to perform hands-on community
service. KA was the first national fraternity to incorporate the Into the Streets experience into an
annual meeting, the National Leadership Institute. In 2000, it was incorporated into the Crusade
RoundTable, and this experience continues with the Emerging Leaders Academy. Today, we are going
to volunteer our time at over several different places in the community.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Kappa Alpha Order, we are also
approaching our 40th anniversary of Kappa Alpha Order’s commitment to the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. Since 1975, through the dedication and hard
work of our members, the active chapters of KA have raised over $4,000,000
to benefit MDA. Please contact the Executive Director of your chapter’s local
MDA office to retain a list of upcoming events in your community. Also, please
note this location is where your chapter should direct/send all contributions.
OPERATION CRIMSON GIFT
Operation Crimson Gift is a nationwide blood drive within the Order. Your chapter’s event can take
place during the spring or fall semesters. Take advantage of local blood drives or plan a Kappa Alpha
sponsored campus-wide event. In the spirit of competition, the Knight Commander will be awarding
the Knight Commander’s Cup to the chapter displaying an outstanding level of participation. All
chapters’ reaching 100% participation no matter what the size of the chapter will be recognized and
included in the Crimson Gift Century Society.
List the various efforts organized by your chapter this past year and indicate
those efforts in which you participated.
Philanthropy Events
Community Service/Volunteerism
Blood/Clothing/Food Drive etc.
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ACADEMICS
ACTIVE CHAPTER MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS
• An active chapter will achieve an overall term GPA no less than a 2.9.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS:
• Each active chapter must achieve a 2.90 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale for evey college semester or quarter.
• Any chapter that achieves between a 2.70-2.89 from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter must submit
a written scholastic plan to address academic deficiencies. This written scholastic plan must be submitted to the Province
Commander, Deputy Province Commander for Academic Affairs, and the National Administrative Office.
• Any chapter that achieves below a 2.70 from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter will lose social privileges
for one semester or quarter. Social privileges will be reinstated upon future achievement of the required GPA standard.
Notification of social restriction will be sent to the Province Commander, Deputy Province Commander for Academic Affairs,
and campus fraternity/sorority professional.
• If an individual to be elected to membership is classified as a freshman and has not earned any prior university/college
grades, he must have achieved a high school grade point average of a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent to join.
• If an individual to be elected to membership has earned any prior university/college academic credits, he must have
achieved a grade point average of a 2.70 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent to join.
• “No active member or member awaiting initiation shall be eligible to attend or participate in any social function sponsored by
an active or alumni chapter if he has failed to maintain a grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale, or its equivalent, from the
immediate preceding college semester or quarter.
• A member is ineligible to serve in any office of an Active Chapter if he has failed to maintain a grade point average of 2.70 on
a 4.00 scale, or its equivalent, for the immediate preceding semester or quarter.
CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP OFFICER
• Each chapter will be required to have an active Scholarship Chair who will also serve as the # III of the chapter.
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION
• The National Scholarship Trophy will be presented annually to the Active Chapter that achieves the highest collective
grade point average for the academic year. The name of the winning Active Chapter each year will be engraved upon the
trophy and permanently displayed in the National Administrative Office
• Scholastic Excellence Awards - Each chapter that achieves a semester or quarterly grade point average of at least a
3.25 will be recognized as a member by a Scholastic Excellence Award. The Scholastic Excellence Awards will be bestowed at
province council for the immediate past spring and fall terms. Chapters will be recognized in the Kappa Alpha Journal.
• The Scholastic Achievement Awards are given each semester/quarter to each Active Chapter that achieves a collective
grade point average higher than both the All-Men’s and All-Fraternity average or that are academically ranked in the top 25% of
fraternities, and is higher than the Kappa Alpha Order National Average at their respective institutions.
• Academic Achievement Awards are also awarded to chapters that achieved a 2.80 GPA or higher the last two academic
semesters.
• Citation of Academic Excellence - Any undergraduate brother, who maintains full-time enrollment status on their
respective campus and achieves a 4.0 semester or quarterly grade point average, will achieve recognition. Citations of
Academic Excellence will be bestowed at province council and the submission of individual eligibility will be the responsibility
of each undergraduate chapter at the completion of each academic term.
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ACADEMICS
As an officer or future leader, does your personal academic performance set a
positive attitude for other brothers? Why or why not?
What can you do to improve or continue to be a role model for others?
What is your academic goal for next semester/quarter?
What is the Chapter GPA Goal?
What are the common excuses you hear from brothers about why they, or your
chapter, are not living up to their full potential?
HOW DOES YOUR CHAPTER RANK ON CAMPUS IN RELATION
TO OTHER FRATERNITIES?
Last semester GPA (KA) All-Men’s GPA All-Fraternity GPA ____________
____________
____________
What do you think your chapter does well in relation to scholarship?
If you are not meeting a 3.0 GPA, what can your chapter do to meet our goal?
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MC5 - ACME
Active Chapter Minimum Expectations
Initiation Ceremony Proficiency and Usage
An Active Chapter will maintain a proper set of regalia, read and explain some
portion of the ritual at each chapter meeting, and perform the initiation ceremony
with a minimum of 75% memorization.
Academic Performance
An Active Chapter will achieve an overall term GPA no less than 2.9.
Membership Growth
An Active Chapter will have a minimum membership of 30 or have a membership
level higher than that of the average size of an IFC chapter on their campus,
whichever is greater.
National Financial Status
An Active Chapter will remain solvent by maintaining a zero account balance with
the National Administrative Office and all other creditors and shall annually file the
appropriate IRS Form 990.
Membership Education
An Active Chapter will have a minimum of 70% of its total membership attend no
less than 2 educational programs during each term. Acceptable areas of personal
development and/or Kappa Alpha education are but are not limited to: alcohol and
drug abuse awareness, hazing prevention, fire-health-safety, risk management, time
management, personal finance, ritual, Kappa Alpha Laws, leadership, and career
development. Attendance at Province Council may satisfy 1 required program. A Council
of Honor program may satisfy 1 required program.
Upcoming Fall Semester – Your chapter has the following demographics:
Ritual - 50% memorized
Academics - 2.7 GPA for the Spring 2015 Semester
Recruitment - 50 members in the chapter, but 20 graduated this past Spring
Finances - $5,000 owed to the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office and locally
Education - 50% of the chapter attended two educational events on campus
Develop your plan on how your Chapter will meet these expectations this Fall Semester.
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FINANCES
• ACCESS “CHAPTER DESKTOP” THRU goKA (www.KappaAlphaOrder.org)
• MAKE A NATIONAL ACCOUNT PAYMENT
• SUBMIT REPORT 1 (Fall Dues & Insurance - Due September 15)
$300 per man ($130 Active Dues and $170 Insurance)
Reporting member roster on Chapter Desktop
No Inactive Status in KA
• SUBMIT REPORT 2 (Report of Members Awaiting Initiation - Due 48 hours after induction)
$100 Induction Fee
• COMPLETE REPORT 3 (IRS 990 - Due September 15)
• COMPLETE REPORT 4 (Report of Initiation - Due 2 weeks prior to initiation)
$265 initiation fee
• COMPLETE REPORT 6 (Spring Dues and Insurance)
Members not enrolled the fall semester and fall initiates pay $150 (half dues and insurance).
Chapter Budget
The I and the VI should work closely together in preparing a budget that meets the needs of the
chapter and the aims and goals of the administration. The chapter may want to consider having each
committee or officer supply to the Prudential Committee the amount they want in their budget. This
helps them take ownership of their personal budget and makes them think more before they spend.
Without a budget, a chapter will eventually fail financially.
• Estimate income low and expenses high.
• Review last years records to get actual expenses for future costs of those same functions.
• Estimate the portion of dues that you consider uncollectible (i.e. 95% of the chapter pays therefore
5% is uncollectible and should not be considered income).
• Cash flow analysis: Determine a monthly break down of income and expenses from your budget to
make sure you don’t spend money you don’t have.
• Do not include alumni contributions as income in the budget.
• Do not include fines as income in the budget.
• If you have a chapter house include a “parlor fee” for those members not living in the house. This
will ensure that the whole chapter participates in the cost of the house.
• Remember the “rent”, “parlor fees” and “chapter dues” must all be competitive on campus.
• Expenditures for repairs to the house are the responsibility of the chapter. Renovations and major
purchase items are the responsibility of the chapter and its housing corporation. If the chapter rents
its house, maintenance is the chapter’s responsibility, while the landlord can, in most cases, take care
of large items.
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FINANCES
• A balanced budget is required under Kappa Alpha Laws, Section 9-225.
• Budget for all upcoming expenses. If the chapter pays for it, there should be a budget item. Even
unexpected expenses should go into a miscellaneous budget item, but keep this line item low to
avoid the temptation to make unplanned purchases.
METHOD 1METHOD 2
• (X) How much can my
• (X) How much does the
members afford?
chapter wish to spend?
• (Y) How many members
• (Y) How many members
are in my chapter?
are in my chapter?
(X) multiplied by (Y) = TOTAL
(X) divided by (Y) = TOTAL
Personal Finance – Budget
The first key to financial stability and success, now and throughout life, is developing and
maintaining a monthly budget. As you mature in life, your budget will likely expand to include things
such as a mortgage payment, life insurance, investments, etc. For now it is important to focus on the
basics to avoid debt. Your budget will be divided into two categories: income and expenses.
Monthly Income
Job $_____ ._____
Parents $_____ ._____
Scholarship $_____ ._____
Other
$_____ ._____
TOTAL:
$_____ ._____
(Note the number of items for income, versus
expense. Budget wisely!)
Monthly Expenses
Housing (Mortgage/Rent)
$_____ ._____
Utilities (Electric/Gas)$_____ ._____
Cable and Internet
$_____ ._____
Auto Loan
$_____ ._____
Auto Expenses
$_____ ._____
Credit Card/Debt
$_____ ._____
Food$_____ ._____
Clothing and Laundry $_____ ._____
Household Items/Supplies $_____ ._____
Educational Expenses $_____ ._____
Insurance (Home/Renter)
$_____ ._____
Insurance (Auto
$_____ ._____
Insurance (Medical/Dental) $_____ ._____
Entertainment and Dining
$_____ ._____
Fraternity and Club Dues
$_____ ._____
Gifts$_____ ._____
Savings$_____ ._____
Other$_____ ._____
TOTAL:$_____ ._____
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EDUCATION
NovakTalks provides consulting and advocacy for Campus Safety,
Hazing Prevention, Student Risk Management, and Student Organization
Development. Services are tailored to meet the needs of your campus/
community, organization/chapter or staff.
Kim Novak has worked with the Dept. of Higher Education Higher Ed Center, the
NCAA, colleges and universities as well as national organizations. Programs range
from multi-day educational and review sessions looking at student risk management and a broad range of campus safety efforts to 1½ hour workshops during
which she challenges students to engage in proactive and preventive risk efforts.
In addition to her work with student-focused initiatives Kim has also provided
support to professionals and volunteers working with students to enhance student
safety efforts. One client remarked: “Kim is more than just a presenter and speaker. She is an advocate, a change agent, a challenger and supporter. Her passion
for students in higher education is evident with every interaction that she has
whether with students or university professionals.”
If you would like to book a program on your
campus, at your event, or to consult with your
organization, call or text Michael Wilson
540-460-2656 or by email at:
mwilson@novaktalks.com
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RECRUITMENT
Overcoming Common Recruitment Challenges
What strategies can your chapter implement to overcome the following challenges?
Low Chapter Participation and Apathy
Small IFC Names List
Low Recruitment Budget
Other chapters on campus don’t follow the rules
My chapter is already good at recruitment
Kappa Alpha Laws and policies related to recruitment
Induction (R8-121)
• Induction must be held within 7 days of extending a bid for membership
• If a bid for membership is extended outside of a regular term/semester or near the end of a regular term/
semester, induction must be with 10 days of the beginning of the next regular term/semester
• Must complete Report 2 (Report of New Members though OmegaFi Compass) within 48 hours of the
Induction Ceremony
Bid session (8-113, 8-114, 8-115)
• By secret ballot (ballot box preferred)
• 100% vote of acceptance from eligible members
• If a member in good standing is absent, he may give his vote privately to the Number I
• Can only vote for a candidate 4 times within a 24 hour period
GPA requirements (R9-271)
• Incoming freshmen must have at least a 2.7 high school GPA
• Potential members with college credit must have a 2.7 GPA from the previous term or semester.
Recruitment recommendations (8-112)
“acknowledge all recommendations made by alumni members and contact every individual so recommended
for purposes of his consideration by the chapter”
Recruiting with Alcohol and Risk Management
“All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment or rush
activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as
defined in this policy.”
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RECRUITMENT
Recruitment Plan Template
Recruitment Committee Structure and Meeting Schedule
• By geographic region or city
• Roles and responsibilities of each member of the committee
Goals
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How many bids extended per semester?
How many bids accepted per semester?
How many members initiated per semester (retention rate)?
How many potential members on the names generation list?
Campus Policies Related to Recruitment
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IFC recruitment policies (ex. deferred recruitment, mandatory events, registration process, etc.)
Recruitment event schedule
How many chapter events per semester (both formal rush and informal year round events)
Description, budget, date and location of each event
IFC recruitment event schedule
Budget
• Cost of each event, marketing, 1 on 1 meetings, incentives, scholarship
Marketing Plan
• Fliers, banners, email blasts, mailchimp, tableing, social media, chapter website, tee shirts,
giveaways, recruitment videos
Names Generation
• Create Google Doc
• Incoming freshman list, transfer student list, alumni recommendations, sorority recommendations,
member recommendations, IFC recruitment registration list
Summer Recruitment
• Attend summer orientation
• Summer recruitment events
• Cold calling
Incentives
• How will you incentivize your members to actively recruit year-round (ex. recognition, gift cards,
allowance for 1 on 1s, parking space, etc.)
Recruitment Workshop
• Plan, schedule and create agenda for the chapter’s recruitment training/workshop
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ACCOUNTABILITY
OVERVIEW OF MINOR AND MAJOR OFFENSES
It is the burden of chapter leadership to hold members accountable to the standards of the chapter
and the Order. What are the Standards?
1.
2.
3.
4.
MINOR OFFENSES (12-114)
Committed by members of a chapter and tried before/subject to imposition of penalty by the NUMBER I.
Further information found in Title 12 of the Kappa Alpha Laws. Minor offenses are:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Absence of a member from any regular or special meeting of his Active Chapter;
Improper conduct or language at a chapter meeting;
Failure to meet any financial obligations of the Order or to a chapter within 10 days after due;
Attempting to influence other members to miss chapter meetings or to commit any other offense;
Mutilation or destruction of or damage to any chapter property;
Commission of any act contrary to the provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws or
customs of the Order;
Conduct contrary to the best interest of the Order or of the chapter;
Neglect or abuse of authority in performing the duties of any office; and
Drunkenness, swearing, obscene language, gambling, or any other act contrary to any
federal, state, municipal, college or university law, ordinance, rule or regulation
applicable thereto, in, about or upon the premises occupied or used by the Active Chapter as a chapter house, meeting place or residence.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
MAJOR OFFENSES (12-122)
Committed by members and are formally tried before his chapter or the Executive Council. A member may be
tried by his chapter for a major offense committed while he was associated with the chapter within 6 months
after his association terminates. A major offense under 12-122(a), however, can be tried within 2 years after
his association terminates. ALL offenses that are not minor, are considered major. Further information
found in Title 12 of the Kappa Alpha Laws. Major offenses are:
(a) Willful and persistent neglect to meet financial obligations to the Order or to an Active Chapter or to comply with the lawful requirements made in accordance with the Kappa Alpha Laws or customs of the Order;
(b) Disparagement or defamation of the Order, a member or a chapter of the, Order, or damage to Order property
(c) Drunkenness at a chapter meeting;
(d)Hazing;
(e) Pawning any badge, insignia or other jewelry bearing the name, initials or coat-of-arms of the Order
(f)
Unnecessary or ill-advised conversation about the affairs of the Order with a person who has been suspended or expelled from the Order
(g) Discussing unnecessarily any affairs of the Order or of a chapter with persons not members of the Order
(h) Criminal or ungentlemanly conduct
(i)
Failure of the I and VI to remit to the Executive Director an initiation fee within seven days prior to initiation or an uninitiated member fee within 30 days of its payment to the Active Chapter
(j)
Conduct which is vitally against the best interest of the Order, including commission of any act contrary to the provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws or customs of the Order
MAJOR OFFENSE TRIALS
• Can only be tried once
• Accused automatically given a trial, unless he waives his trial in writing
• Any member can charge another
• Charges can be verbal or written to the trial body
• Number VII or another designated member by the I will prosecute
• The accused can be represented by any initiated brother
• Number I is judge in a trial before the active chapter
• Knight Commander is judge in a trial before the Executive Council
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Order’s educational programming is an intentional training schedule designed to deliver targeted and timely education
to our chapters and members, affording them the best possible opportunity to learn, develop, and lead effectively.
The second oldest fraternity leadership school in the nation, NLI has occurred in
various formats since 1946. The focus of the Institute is to educate and empower
the I’s to understand their role and responsibility as the chapter’s highest elected
officer, recognize the tools and support systems provided, and to understand the
standards and policies of operating an active chapter. January 7-10, 2016.
In the spring of 2016 six regional meetings are taking place across country to
educate our officers and emerging leaders. Participants will participate in officer
training, leadership, risk management, recruitment, ritual, scholarship, member
education, and values based education. Kappa Alpha Laws 7-215 state that all nine
officers are required to attend unless excused by the Province Commander. Dates
and locations still to be determined.
ELA utilizes leadership sessions, peer education, experiential learning, operational
tracks, and service learning to provide training for current and future officers.
The Academy also offers the innovative ways to improve leadership skills as peer
facilitator opportunities for seasoned chapter leaders. ELA takes place in Lexington,
near our founding site, Mulberry Hill & on campus at Washington & Lee and
Virginia Military Institute. June 2016 (TBD).
Stewards of the Order standardizes education on the customs of the Order for our
undergraduates and alumni. This intense, eight-hour workshop focuses on the
symbolism and philosophy of the ritual, daily application, and the production of the
initiation ceremony. To become “Stewards” of the Order, participants must pass an
oral exam. A Steward receives a completion certificate and lapel pin.
June 2016 (TBD).
The Crusade is our total membership development program designed to provide our undergraduates
with educational opportunities throughout college. Based on the customs of the Order, the program
emphasizes gentility, knowledge, leadership, perseverance, reverence, service, and excellence. A
member of Kappa Alpha Order begins The Crusade immediately after he is inducted. He begins with the
first phase, Voyage for Brotherhood and moves sequentially through the remaining three phases, Honor
Bound, Quest for Leadership and The Journey Beyond, while in college.
The RoundTable experience is an educational immersion into the Crusade program held during ELA.
It is designed to educate and motivate the ‘Crusade Commanders,’ who are responsible for overseeing
and ensuring the success of the program in their chapter. The RoundTable provides an opportunity for
brothers from around the country experience a well-executed Crusade experience. June 2016 (TBD).
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THANK
YOU
Ten
Years
at
Mulberry
Hill
Thank you to the KAOEF for providing support needed to hold Emerging Leaders Academy!
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The KAOEF provides funding annually for educational programs including:
Number I’s Leadership Institute, Emerging Leaders Academy, enhanced Province
Councils, and The Crusade.
SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
The KAOEF provides scholarships annually to deserving members and
funds the E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
ALL programs and benefits are funded through alumni donations, annually given,
for the benefit of the Order.
The KAOEF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese leads
day-to-day administration and is assisted by Chief Development Officer Ben W. Satcher, Jr. and two
Directors of Development, Andrew P. Carr and Stuart F. Whetsell.
The KAOEF is governed by a Board of Trustees which is comprised of alumni who volunteer their time and
see to it that gentlemen like YOU are given the best training in the fraternal world.
Learn more and donate today at www.KAOEF.org!
Ask about becoming a Foundation Chapter and receiving benefits and
recognition within the Order!
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NOTES
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NOTES
Thank you to the Graphic Cow Company
for sponsoring our Emerging Leaders
Academy t-shirt again this year!
Please consider using them for all of
your event, recruitment, and specialty
t-shirts! They are officially licensed to sell
products with KA’s marks and imagery.
www.grafcow.com
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The Sesquicentennial
Toast
by Dr. Idris Rhea Traylor, Jr. (Gamma Chi - Texas Tech ‘70)
Former Knight Commander
ON THE COLD AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER
21ST, eighteen hundred sixty-five, a band of young
men, called by the leadership of James Ward
Wood, our Chief Founder, gathered near the
handsome, columned buildings on the campus
of Washington College in Lexington, in the
beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. On
that December day those students founded a
fraternity they would call KA, and swore their
bonds of brotherhood. James Ward Wood,
William Archibald Walsh, William Nelson Scott,
and Stanhope McClelland Scott, our Founders,
thus began the splendid one and a half centuries
of a fraternity that within two years was
transformed into an Order of Knights by another
member, the gifted, cultured and profound
thinker, our Practical Founder, Samuel
Zenas Ammen. These knights had the great
fortune to be influenced by living in the daily
presence of the president of the College, that
towering figure of a chivalrous gentleman,
great leader, military hero, educator, and both a
Southern and an American patriot, Kappa Alpha
Order’s Spiritual Founder, Robert Edward Lee.
would make to the more than 160,000 knights
who have been inspired by the philosophy of
Ammen’s magnificent drama. Nor could they
truly have envisioned that the Kappa Alpha Order
would expand from the South to the North, from
the Atlantic shores to the waters of the Pacific
as a national Order, and that it would become an
acknowledged leader of the splendid, uniquely
American, college fraternity system. 150 years
of growth and adapting to changing times,
while never departing from the Order’s timeless
philosophy. In this Sesquicentennial Year
Kappa Alpha Order, and all KAs, many take
boundless pride.
Brothers, Knights of the Kappa Alpha Order,
please rise.
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER
Brothers, let us lift our glasses of pristine water
and salute, honor and proudly proclaim our
gratitude to our Founders:
Chief Founder James Ward Wood,
William Nelson Scott,
William Archibald Walsh, and
Stanhope McCelland Scott.
The Quest Continues
The lofty influences motivating these men,
particularly Samuel Zenas Ammen, resulted in
Ammen’s brilliant concept of modern knighthood,
revealed in the matchless, deeply moving
and inspirational initiation ceremony. In this
experience a young man is given a rich guide
to mental and spiritual growth, is challenged
to become a leader of men, to be all that he can
be, for himself and for others and for God and
country. It is asked of the initiate that when his
earthly journey ends he has made a positive
difference, that he has lived, and lived well.
To our Practical Founder, the brilliant
Samuel Zenas Ammen.
Celebrate our history
Renew your vows
Promote our Order
Strengthen our future
The six Founders, in those early, harsh years of
the 1860s, could not truly have envisioned that
what they accomplished, the difference that they
To our Spiritual Founder, the insurmountable
Robert Edward Lee.
To all those brother knights who, over one and
a half centuries, have carried forward to charge
to aim for excellence in our Order.
And, to our beloved Kappa Alpha Order.
Brothers, drink.
www.KappaAlphaOrder.org/KA150