MTA KAPsi Info
When did the fraternity change its name?
April 15, 1915
-Jun 30, 1890 - Mar 5, 1963 -from Owensboro, Kentucky -attorney -in 1928, he received his law degree from Detroit College of Law
Henry Tourner Asher
Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion.
Incidental Motion
When was the fraternity founded?
January 5, 1911
-Sep 7, 1980 - Jan 3, 1958 -from Danville, Indiana -established the Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi -served as sergeant first class and gunner -organized the Fairview Golf Club, the first Negro Golf Club in Pennsylvania -1st negro to open fire at Germany
John Milton Lee
Highest award available to a member of the Fraternity for extra meritorious achievements that is at least national and international in scope and effect
Laurel Wreath Award
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
Main Motion
Four Basic Types of Motions:
Main Motion Subsidiary Motion Privileged Motion Incidental Motion
-Jan 3, 1889 - Oct 9, 1959 -from Franklin, Indiana -organized Electric Engineering Company -enlisted in WWI in the army -earned his dental degree in 1923 from University of Pittsburgh
Marcus Peter Blakemore
When was the Alpha Chapter charted and incorporated?
May 15, 1911 (As Kappa Alpha Nu)
A proposal that the entire membership take action or stand on an issue
Motion
What is the set of rules for conducting meetings, that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion?
Parliamentary Procedure
-May 17, 1890 - Apr 15, 1931 -from Greencastle, Indiana -organized Caine Catering Company -instrumental in establishing the Beta, Gamma, & Delta chapters of Kappa Alpha Nu -also established the Zeta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi -alumni chapters are presented the Paul W. Caine Award, in his honor -burned from explosion in dry cleaning business and died from pneumonia; 1st founder to die
Paul Waymond Caine
Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special or important matters unrelated to pending business
Privileged Motion
What system 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?
Robert's Rule of Order
What type of fraternity is KAPsi?
Social fraternity
What are the laws enacted at Grand Chapter meetings that amplify provisions of The Constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi
Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is handled, and is voted on before a main motion
Subsidiary Motion
What is the name of the official publication for the fraternity that is released seasonally?
The Journal
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 forms of Kappa Alpha Psi
The Rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi
What was the original name for the fraternity?
The group of men met under the name of (Alpha Omega) , but was officially founded as (Kappa Alpha Nu).
Objective #4
To assist in the aims and purposes of colleges and universities
What is the IHQ contact information?
2322-24 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590 Voice (215) 228-7184 Fax (215) 228-7181
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Achievement
What is the motto of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Achievement in every field of human endeavor
The coat of arms was completed during the summer of what year?
1913
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
Business meetings are conducted using 1.________ and follow 2.________.
1. Robert's Rule of Order 2. Parliamentary Procedure
How many astute men are listed as founders of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity?
10
How many provinces are there in the fraternity?
12
The ritual was completed by what year?
1912
Highest award exclusively to undergraduate members of the Fraternity for "academic" achievements
Bryon Kenneth Armstrong Award
-Apr 8, 1892 - Jun 28, 1980 -from Westfield, Indiana -established the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi (oldest alumni chapter) -earned Ph.D from University of Michigan in 1940 -awarded the 6th Laurel Wreath -4th highest award named after him
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
What is the official flower?
Carnation with a crimson tint (Red Carnation)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated® (Fraternity) opposition to hazing or unlawful or anti-social conduct of any kind has been continuous since its founding...first published in the year 1949 stating that hazing in any form is illegal. It is the goal of the Fraternity to see that all individuals committing acts of hazing and other unlawful and prohibited acts are punished consistent with due process and the concept of proportionality to the full extent of the rules of the fraternity, college and the criminal law.
Code of Conduct
What formal document is a compilation of the fundamental rules for governing the fraternity?
Constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi
What are the official colors?
Crimson and cream
-Aug 13, 1893 - Nov 4, 1982 -from Spencer, Indiana -left college to pursue journalism -established The Shining Star newspaper in 1922 -enlisted in WWI in the army -honored the Laurel Wreath Award -undergraduate chapters are presented the Edward Giles Irvin, in his honor
Edward Giles Irvin
-Dec 23, 1883 - Nov 8, 1947 -from Madisonville, Kentucky -first person to serve as Grand Polemarch for 6 years -received Laurel Wreath Award in 1924 -second highest award is named after him
Elder Watson Diggs
Who typed and bounded the ritualistic secrets of the fraternity?
Elder Watson Diggs
Which founders wrote the rituals of the fraternity?
Elder Watson Diggs Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Which founders created the coat of arms?
Elder Watson Diggs Byron Kenneth Armstrong John Milton Lee
Name the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Elder Watson Diggs Ezra D. Alexander Byron K. Armstrong Henry T. Asher Marcus Peter Blakemore Paul W. Caine George Edmonds Guy L. Grant Edward G. Irvin John Milton Lee
Second highest award available to a member of the Fraternity for meritorious achievement
Elder Watson Diggs Award
-Jul 18, 1891 - Sep 29, 1971 -from Bloomington, Indiana -received M.D degree in 1919 from Medical School of Indiana University -practiced medicine in Indianapolis for nearly 50 years
Ezra Dee Alexander
-Aug 13, 1890 - Jun 13, 1962 -from Knight Township, Indiana -worked in coal mines and with the railroad
George Wesley Edmonds
What type of collegiate fraternity is KAPsi?
Greek-letter fraternity
What are the colors of the coat of arms?
Gules(red), Tenne(whitish tan), Or(gold)
-Apr 9, 1891 - Nov 11, 1973 -from New Albany, Indiana -dentist -earned his BS degree in 1915 -earned his DS degree in 1920 from Indiana University Dental School -he was the Grand Historian for 16 years & Emeritus of Kappa Alpha Psi -3rd highest award named after him
Guy Levis Grant
Highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of the Fraternity for meritorious achievements
Guy Levis Grant Award
Objective #2
To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor
Objective #5
To inspire service in the public's interest
Objective #3
To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members
Objective #1
To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity
What is the old official flower?
Trailing Arbutus
What is the official closing to use when one brother writes to another brother?
Yours in the Bond
What is official website of the fraternity?
www.kappaalphapsi1911.com
