Kappa Alpha Psi Study Cards
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.
