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Who wrote the second edition of the constitution

Diggs, J.Ernest Wilkins, and W. Ellis Stewart

Which founder received his M.D. degree from Indiana University in 1919?

Dr. Ezra D. Alexander

Which 2 founders practiced dentistry?

Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore and Dr. Guy Levis Grant

After leaving school, he pursued a Journalistic career in various cities throughout the country until World War I, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was awarded for his duty.

Edward Giles Irvin

He died on November 4, 1982

Edward Giles Irvin

He organized and operated the Afro-American Manufacturing Company in Chicago, which produced novelties, candies, and specialties.

Edward Giles Irvin

He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges.

Edward Giles Irvin

The Fraternity named an award in his honor, bestowed upon the most outstanding Undergraduate Chapter.

Edward Giles Irvin

Which founder pursued a degree in journalism?

Edward Giles Irvin

What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Encourage honorable achievement in every human endeavor.

This committee consists of The Grand Polemarch, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer

Executive Committee

Is the Chief Operating Officer of the Fraternity.

Executive Director

Responsible for managing the International Headquarters staff and coordinating the implementation of programs.

Executive Director

Born in Knight Township, Indiana on August 13, 1890.

George Wesley Edmonds

Enrolled at Indiana University in the fall of 1910.

George Wesley Edmonds

He attended the Carver Elementary School and Clark High School in nearby Evansville, Indiana

George Wesley Edmonds

Which founder left college and returned to his home to become a coal minor?

George Wesley Edmonds

How are Undergraduate Chapters designated?

LETTERS OF THE GREEK ALPHABET TAKEN IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER

When and where was the first chapter established in the East?

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, December 4, 1915

How are Grand Chapter officers elected?

Majority Ballot of the members of the Grand Chapter

Born in Franklin, Indiana in 1889

Marcus Peter Blakemore

He enlisted with the U.S. Army in World War I.

Marcus Peter Blakemore

What was the charter & incorporation date (month, date and year) of Kappa Alpha Psi?

May 15, 1911

When was Kappa Alpha Psi incorporated?

May 15, 1911

Grand Lt. Strategus

Nathaniel H. Girma

A standing committee composed of the Grand Historian and four members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for developing pubic relations policies and publication policies

The Publicity and Publications Commission

Where and when was the Delta Chapter established?

The University of Iowa on March 7, 1914.

What did Elder Watson Diggs write in the spring of 1912, in his blue examination Book.

The first Constitution

How are Province Polemarchs selected?

They are appointed by the Grand Polemarch

How are Alumni Chapters designated?

They are designated by the name of the city it is located, followed by the Capital two letters of the state in parenthesis.

Current Grand Polemarch

Thomas L. Battles Jr.

What is the 4th objective?

To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities.

Geographic region whose boundaries are determined by the members eligible to vote at a Grand Chapter Meeting. The Grand Board of Directors is responsible for assigning new chapters to a Province.

The Provinces

A unit authorized by the Grand Board of Directors or at a Grand Chapter meeting. It consists of at least ten sustaining alumni members.

Alumni Chapter

The fraternity name changed to Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. effective on what date?

April 15, 1915

A unit authorized by the Grand Board of Directors at a Grand Chapter meeting. It consists of at least seven active undergraduate members.

Undergraduate Chapter

When did the constitution have a third major revision

1957

What are the official colors of the Fraternity?

Crimson and Cream

When was the original Gamma Chapter established?

December 29, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Which Grand Polemarch is the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference named after?

16TH CHARLES RODGER WILSON

When was the first constitution adopted

1920

Where was the first C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference held?

62ND GRAND CHAPTER MEETING IN CHICAGO

The fundamental purpose of the Fraternity is

Achievement

A standing committee of 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering awards other than the Laurel Wreath

Achievement Commission

Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman

Chauncy E. Haynes

Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer

Chester Leaks

When and where was the first Alumni Chapter established.

Chicago (IL),

Junior Grand Vice Polemarch

Christopher Cross

What type of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi classified?

Collegiate Greek-letter fraternity.

What year was the "Guide Right Program" started and by who?

Conceived in 1922 by Leon W. Stewart.

Compilation of fundamental rules governing the Fraternity.

Constitution

Chaired by the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch

Council of Junior Province Vice Polemarchs

Is an advisory council consisting of the Junior Province Vice Polemarchs and the undergraduate members of the Grand Board

Council of Junior Province Vice Polemarchs

Chaired by the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Council of Province Polemarchs

Is an advisory council consisting of Province Polemarchs appointed by the Grand Polemarch

Council of Province Polemarchs

Chaired by the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Council of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs

Is an advisory council consisting of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs

Council of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs

Consist of ten members: The Grand Polemarch, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer, three members from the undergraduate chapters and three members from the alumni chapters.

Grand Board of Directors

Is responsible for managing the affairs of the Fraternity and acts upon all fraternity matters

Grand Board of Directors

Is the only standing committee of the Grand Board of Directors.

Grand Board of Directors

Operates the Fraternity on behalf of the Grand Board of Directors.

Grand Board of Directors

List National Officers

Grand Polemarch Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer Grand Historian Grand Strategus Grand Lt. Strategus Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman Three Members of the Grand Board of Directors, Alumni Three members of the Grand Board of Directors, Undergraduate

Born in New Albany, Indiana on April 9, 1891

Guy Levis Grant

He graduated with the A.B. degree in 1915.

Guy Levis Grant

In 1920, he received the D.D.S. degree from Indiana University Dental School.

Guy Levis Grant

On what college campus was Kappa Alpha Psi founded?

Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana

What Alumni Chapter was established October 15, 1920. Some of its members were comprised of the original Gamma Chapter.

Indianapolis (IN) Alumni Chapter

What month, date and year was Kappa Alpha Psi founded?

January 5, 1911

What was the original name of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Kappa Alpha Nu

What is the International Headquarters address?

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc 2322-24 North Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132-4590 Phone: 215-228-7184 Fax: 215-228-7181

Grand Historian

Kevin Scott

He went into business in Rockford, Illinois, where he was burned during an explosion of gaseous materials as he worked in his dry cleaning business.

Paul Waymond Caine

Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award is named in his honor.

Paul Waymond Caine

Which founder was assumed fatally burned during an explosion?

Paul Waymond Caine

Laws enacted at Grand Chapter meetings that amplify provisions of the Constitution.

Statues

What officer of the Province is appointed by the Grand Polemarch

Province Polemarch

List the Officers of the Province

Province Polemarch The Senior Province Vice Polemarch The Junior Province Vice Polemarch The Province Keeper of Records The Province Keeper of Exchequer The Province Historian The Province Strategus The Province Lt. Strategus Board Members - Undergraduate and Alumni

What is the official flower of the fraternity?

Red Carnation or a Carnation with a Crimson tint.

Current Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Reuben A. Shelton III, ESQ.

Grand Strategus

Terrell T. Richardson

Impaneled by the Grand Polemarch to address a particular program endeavor. Accountable to the Grand Polemarch for their actions

The Ad Hoc Committees

Each Province holds at least one training session per year for the members affiliated with chapters assigned to the Province

The C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

Primary purpose of the training sessions is to disseminate information about the operation of the Fraternity to the members.

The C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

The name of the session honors the memory of the legendary C. Rodger Wilson, the 16th Grand Polemarch and the 19th Laurel Wreath Award recipient

The C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

Composed of the chapter and alumni association boards of directors, chapter and alumni association officers and the voting members of the chapters and alumni associations.

The Chapter Level

A member who is a certified public accountant.

The Fraternity Auditor

Appointed by the Grand Polemarch pursuant to a recommendation from the Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer and consent of the Grand Board of Directors.

The Fraternity Auditor

Exchequer and consent of the Grand Board of Directors.Responsible for accounting and tax issues involving the Fraternity.

The Fraternity Auditor

Member who is an attorney affiliated with a recognized legal bar. Appointed by the Grand Polemarch with the consent of the Grand Board of Directors. Responsible for all legal issues involving the Fraternity.

The Fraternity General Counsel

What chapter was comprised entirely of Alumni members of the Fraternity, who were largely inactive and after a brief period of existence, the chapter recognition was withdrawn.

The Gamma Chapter

A committee of 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering the Laurel Wreath.

The Laurel Wreath Commission

Composed of the Grand Board of Directors, the elective national officers and voting members in attendance at a Grand Chapter meeting.

The National Level

Consists of Province Polemarch, elected Province officers, members affiliated with the chapters assigned to the Province, Board of Directors, past Province Polemarchs, and other eligible members

The Province Council

Holds at least one meeting per year to conduct the business of the Province

The Province Council

Composed of the Province boards of directors, Province officers, voting members in attendance at a Province Council and the chapters and alumni associations assigned to a Province.

The Province Level

What is the 2nd objective?

To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.

What is the 5th objective?

To inspire service in the public interest.

What is the 3rd objective?

To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members.

What is the purpose of the Code of Conduct?

To remove any and all opportunities for pledging, hazing, antisocial, and unlawful activity

What is the 1st objective?

To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity.


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