Kappa Alpha Psi MTA Preparation Test 2023
How is the Province Polemarch appointed?
Appointed by the Grand Polemarch- serves a one year term subject to renewal or replacement at any time.
When did the name become effective ?
April 15th, 1915
When was the first alumni chapter established?
April 17th, 1919
Elder Watson Diggs
Born December 23, 1883, in Madisonville, Kentucky. First Lieutenant during WWI He served as Grand Polemarch for the first six years of the fraternity's existence, Awarded First Laurel Wreath Died November 8, 1947.8
Marcus Peter Blakemore
Born January 3, 1889 Organized the Electric Engineering Company First AA to receive MS in prosthetic Dentistry Died October 9, 1959
Ezra Dee Alexander
Born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 18, 1891 He receivedhisM.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in1919 He served in the Army Medical Corps He died September 29 ,1971.
John Milton Lee
Born in Danville, Indiana on September 7, 1890 First Battery artilleryman to open fire He fired the first shot President of Fairview Golf Club Died January 3, 1958
George Wesley Edmonds
Born in Knight Township, Indiana on August 13, 1890. Coal Mines with railroads Local union leadership team He died on June 13,1962
Purpose of the Constitution
Principles of achievement through a democratic Fraternity
What scripture in the Bible does Kappa Alpha Psi follow?
Proverbs 3:1-10
Purpose of Robert's Rules of Order
Provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language. Used for business meetings
How are province officers put into office
Province officers are elected for terms designated by the delegates at the province council
Who is the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch?
ROBERT L. JENKINS, JR. ESQ.
Who is the Grand Keeper of Exchequer
Rhen C. Bass Sr
What is the Elder Watson Diggs Award?
SECOND HIGHEST award available to a member of the Fraternity for MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT
Byron K Armstrong Award
What is the highest award exclusively for undergraduate members for academic achievements?
Who wrote Invictus
William Ernest Henley
Who wrote the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?
Written by Elder Watson Diggs Music by Kenneth Billups
What is the undergraduate leadership institute?
is a highly structured and intense leadership experience designed to increase undergraduates' capacity to lead in multiple contexts -in the fraternity, on campus, and/or in their communities
What is the Guide Right Program?
is a national service program of Kappa Alpha Psi
What is parliamentary procedure?
is a set of rules for conduct at meetings, that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion Time tested method
What is Kappa Kamp?
is conceived as a summer enrichment camp providing students; ages 12-16, with the opportunity to acquire productive life-skills through intensive workshops and learning through structured play activities.
International Headquarters Address?
2322-24 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA, 19132-4590
When was the original Gamma Chapter Established ?
December 29, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana
When and where was the epsilon chapter established ?
December 4th, 1915
When was the Beta chapter chartered?
February 8th, 1913
Executive Committee Positions
Grand Polemarch Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Grand Keeper of Records Grand Exchequer
Name the National Officers
Grand Polemarch Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Grand Keeper of Records Grand Keeper of 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
The AD Hoc Committees
Impaneled by the Grand Polemarch to address a particular program endeavor Accountable to the Grand Polemarch for their actions
Who is the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch?
Jordan Q. Smith
Who is the Grand Keeper of Records ?
Kevin D Kyles
What did Elder Watson Diggs write the first constitution in?
Little Blue examination book Spring of 1912
What is the Job of the Grand Board of Directors
Managing affairs of the Fraternity Consists of 10 members: Grand Polemarch, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Grand Keeper of Records, Grand Keeper of Exchequer, three members from the undergraduate chapters, and three members from the alumni chapters
When was Kappa Alpha Nu Incorporated?
May 15, 1911
Who was Kappa Leagues first director
Mel Davis
What is the job of the Executive Committee
Only standing committee of the Grand Board of Directors Operates the Fraternity on behalf of the Grand Board of Directors Consists of: The Grand Polemarch, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Grand Keeper of Records, and Grand Keeper of Exchequer
Henry Tourner Asher
Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 30, 1890 Served in the infantry rank of corporal in WWI He died on March 5,1963
International Contact Information ?
Phone: 215-228-7184 Fax: 215-228-7181
What is the Job of the Executive Director
Is the Chief Operating Officer of the Fraternity. Responsible for managing the International Headquarters staff and coordinating the implementation of programs
When and where was Kappa Alpha Psi Founded?
January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Official Flower ?
Carnation with a tint of crimson
Who is the 35th Grand Polemarch
Jimmy McMikle
5 Objectives
- To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity; - To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor; - To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members; - To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities; and - To inspire service in the public interest
What type of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi ?
-A collegiate Greek-letter fraternity -Social fraternity focused on supporting the purposes of colleges an universities -The ideals, purposes, and procedures of Kappa Alpha Psi are never intended to be inconsistent with college's ideals, purpose and procedures
The Laurel Wreath Commission
-A committee of the 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering the Laurel Wreath.
The Fraternity Auditor
-A member who is a certified public accountant. -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. -Responsible for accounting and tax issues involving the fraternity.
The Publicity and Publications Commission
-A standing committee composed of the Grand Historian and four members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for developing public relations policies and publication policies.
The Provinces
-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 Province Council
-Holds at least one meeting per year to conduct the business of the Province. -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.
Council of Province Polemarchs
-Is an advisory council consisting of Province Polemarchs appointed by the Grand Polemarch -Chaired by the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch
Council of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs
-Is an advisory council consisting of Senior Province Vice Polemarchs -Chaired by Senior 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. -Chaired by the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch.
The Fraternity General Counsel
-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 legal issues involving the Fraternity.
Parliamentary Procedure order of business
1. Call to order, 2.Roll call of members present, 3.Reading of minutes of last meeting, 4. Officers reports, 5. Committee reports, 6. Special orders -▪Important business previously designated for consideration at this meeting, 7. Unfinished business 8.New business 9.Announcements 10.Adjournment
How many provinces does Kappa Alpha Psi have ?
12
When was Kappa Alpha Psi name changed on resolution offered and adopted at the Grand Chapter ?
December 1914
What are the rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi?
A formal document containing esoteric information for use by members who have not been expelled or suspended from the Fraternity. The secret rites and ceremonial formsof Kappa Alpha Psi.
What is a motion?
A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue
Achievement Commission
A standing committee of 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering awards other than the Laurel Wreath.
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Achievement
William L. Crump History Award
Achievement award available to a maximum of three alumni brothers and of three undergraduate brothers who compose a written research paper that expands the Fraternity's history.6
Edward Giles Irvin
Born in Spencer, Indiana on August 13, 1893 Awarded for bravery and valor in WWI Organized Afro-American manufacturing Company in Chicago Awarded 24th Laurel Wreath Edward G. Irvin Award to the most outstanding undergraduate chapter Died November 4th, 1982
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Born in Westfield, Indiana on April 8, 1892 A.B. Degree from Indiana University Byron K. Armstrong award in honor of him He died June 28, 1980.
Paul Waymond Caine
Born on May 17, 1890 in Greencastle, Indiana Caine Catering Company Burned during an explosion of gaseous materials Outstanding alumni chapters are presented Paul W. Caine award Died April 15, 1931
What is a subsidiary motion?
Change or affect how a main motion is handled, and is voted on before a main motion
What is the Governing Document
Constitution and Statues Constitution: Fundamental rules governing the fraternity Statutes: Laws enacted at Grand Chapter that amplify provisions of the constitution
Official Colors ?
Crimson and Cream
The C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference
Each province host one training meeting per year for the members affiliated with the chapters assigned to the province Disseminate information about the operation of the Fraternity
Who worked on the coat of arms ?
Elder Watson Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, John Milton Lee
What is the Student of the year competition?
Encompasses six areas: scholarship, talent, community involvement, poise and appearance, career preparation, and model chapter operation
The Purpose of the Guide Right Program?
Encourage highschool and college students Assist highschool students, potential members, and undergraduate members Developing leadership qualities
Guy Levis Grant
New Albany, Indiana on April 9, 1891 Grand Historian for 16 years Guy Levis Grant award is named in his honor to undergraduate members of the fraternity for extra meritorious contributions to the Fraternity Died November 11, 1973
Name the Provinces
Northern Province Southern Province Eastern Province Western Province North Central South Central East Central Southwestern Southeastern Middle Eastern Northeastern Middle Western
When was the indianapolis alumni chapter established ?
October 15th 1920
The Officers of the Province
The Province Polemarch who is appointed by The Grand Polemarch. Elected officers are: - 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 Lieutenant Strategus -Board Members- Undergrad and Alumni
What is a Main Motion?
The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion is on the floor, and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions.
What is a privileged motion ?
Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special or important matters unrelated to pending business
Incidental Motion
Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion
Guy Levis Grant Award
highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of the Fraternity for meritorious Achievements
What is the Laurel Wreath Award?
highest award available to a member of the Fraternity for extra meritorious achievements that is at least national and international in scope and effect
Purpose of Kappa League
series of activities and workshops to help young high school male students develop their leadership talents, to achieve worthy goals, and to make meaningful contributions to their communities. Established by the Los Angeles alumni chapter
