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The Herb Rake is Here!
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It’s estimated that up to 70% of business partnerships fail. 20% of small businesses fail in the first year. 30% fail in their second year. 50% fail after their fifth year.
Brotherhood Is Enough How to establish a business partnership to provide for an opportunity for success
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FIRST LOOK
Alpha Kappa Psi is on the move! The Fraternity & Foundation has relocated to Noblesville, IN AKPsi is excited to announce their move to the new professional building in Noblesville, IN. The fraternity has big plans for the new location. More information can be found on page 12.
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CONTENTS
FE ATURES pg. 16 Raking Herbs The Herbtastic is coming to a store near you!
pg. 17 Advice for the Young Entrepreneur Get out there and experience a fully functioning company. You’ll get great experience with concepts and how a company operates.
pg. 18 Brotherhood is Not Enough The stakes are high. Choosing the wrong partner might not just cost you your business, it could cost you a valuable friendship.
DEPARTMENTS PG. 3 ON-BOARDING Fraternity news, notes and insights
Alpha Kappa Psi THE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS FRATERNITY
www.akpsi.org mail@akpsi.org (317) 872 – 1553
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“It’s been a much bigger and wilder journey.”
PG. 22 MEMBER DEEDS The best in chapter news and member accomplishments PG. 25 AUDIT ETERNAL PG. 26 TAKEAWAYS AKPsi’s first Female Vice President in fraternity history Carol Carter, Gustavus Adolphus ‘75–Life, reflects on her journey PG. 27 LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF Lea Goodwin, Louisiana State ’99–Life, gives much needed advice to her younger self PG. 28 INTERVIEW Meet Atlantic Gulf Coast Regional Director Kimberly Lewis, Nova Southeastern ‘08
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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Shaping People, Shaping Business Since 1904
VISION Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders
CORE VALUES In developing principled business leaders, Alpha Kappa Psi adheres to these lifetime values:
Brotherhood Trust, respect, cooperation, companionship, and aid to brothers is the expected norm Knowledge Education and experience is emphasized and shared Integrity All actions, whether in business or in life, are guided by honesty, ethics, and fairness Service Sharing of time, talent, and treasure with society and with our fraternity is a priority Unity A common understanding of our vision and values that transcends chapter, is utilized to anticipate and create the future
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Timothy W. Daniels, Indiana ’06-Life, Chair
Mat D. Johnston, Boise State ’12-Life, Treasurer
Eliza J. Hernandez, North Carolina ’09-Life, Member
Alison J. Jennings, Oakland ‘02, Vice Chair
Jacqueline M. Ginarte, Florida International ‘04-Life, Member
Rodney C. Turner, Alabama State ’93-Life, Member
Stephen E. Smith, Florida ’86-Life, Secretary
Lea S. Goodwin, Louisiana State ’99-Life, Member
FRATERNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen L. Howell, Wisconsin-Milwaukee ’78-Life, Chair
Jane A. Azzinaro, Maryland ’10-Life, Member
David P. Wendroff, Portland ’79-Life, Member
Micheal E. Dickson, Central Washington ’02-Life, Vice Chair
Debbie E. Barrett, Montclair State ’98, Member
Kenneth B. Hastey, Saint Louis ’76-Life, Director Emeritus
Michael G. Dickerson, Virginia Tech ’04-Life, Secretary
Miriam V. Tomaselli, Marist ‘97, Member
Donald T. Sechler, Arizona State ‘96-Life, Treasurer
Lane N. Velayo, Cincinnati ’00-Life, Member
FRATERNITY MANAGEMENT TEAM Thomas N. Tran, Penn State ’02-Life, President
Diana D. Correia, Syracuse ’14-Life, Atlantic Metro Regional Director
Wendy A. Wendroff, Tri-State ’80-Life, Pacific Northwest Regional Director
Heather D. Robinette, Kansas State ’09-Life, Executive Vice President
Linwood Jones, South Carolina State ‘07-Life, Carolina Coastal Regional Director
Francis T. Veigle, Central Florida ’04-Life, Southern Bluegrass Regional Director
Amanda K. Belcher, Western Kentucky ‘08, Manager
Robert G. Francis, Virginia Tech ‘09Life, Central Atlantic Regional Director
Maya S. Richardson, Arizona State ‘02, Area I Vice President
Shane M. Wakerling, Cal Poly SLO ‘06, Central Pacific Regional Director
Clarence W. Seal, Tennessee Tech ’85-Life, Southern Delta Regional Director
Jamie A. Fuller III, Clemson ‘08-Life, Area II Vice President
Michael J. Schmidt, Chapman ’01-Life, Desert Southwest Regional Director
Andrea Nemeth, Montclair State ’91Life, Area III Vice President
Courtney P. Ball, Buffalo ’12-Life, Eastern Great Lakes Regional Director
MC Moore, Jr., Virginia Tech ‘86-Life, Area IV Vice President
Jennifer L. Adamany, San Diego ’05-Life, Eastern Great Plains Regional Director
Kimberly Y. Lewis, Nova Southeastern ‘08, Atlantic Gulf Coast Regional Director
Jacob S. Drees, Toledo ’11-Life, Valley Crossroads Regional Director Briana N. Alvoid-Preston, Stetson ’13-Life, Western Great Lakes Regional Director Scott D. Todd, Central Washington ’02-Life, Western Great Plains Regional Director
David B. Greenberg, Connecticut ’11, Northern Atlantic Regional Director
PROFESSIONAL STAFF C. Steven Hartman, CAE, Miami ’16-Honorary, Chief Executive Officer Brian D. Parker, CAE, Indiana ’93-Life, Chief Operating Officer Jessica R. Seitz, CAE, Auburn ’02-Honorary/Life, Foundation Managing Director Jason R. Pierce, CAE, CMP, Director of Education Melinda S. Rosenthall, Boston ’18-Honorary, Director of Student Services
Jane Williams, Executive Assistant Mackenzie Lauka, Toledo ’10-Life, Associate Director of Education Dustin Wood, Associate Director of Education-Marketing Alec K. Morand, Loyola Marymount ‘13, Associate Director of Student Services Brianna Hellman, Tennessee Tech ‘18-Life, Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator
Je’nai Lee, UNC Greensboro ‘19, Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator Coral N. Petersen, Toledo ‘15-Life, Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator Finley Lambouris, Michigan State ‘19, Digital Education Coordinator Julie S. Perry, Accounting Administrative Assistant Kimberly Kennedy, Accounting Administrative Assistant Stephanie M. Bentley, Foundation Administrative Assistant
THE DIARY OF ALPHA KAPPA PSI C. Steven Hartman, CAE Miami ’16-Honorary, Editor in Chief Alec K. Morand Loyola Marymount ‘13, Associate Editor Tria Designs, Design and Layout
The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi is published two times annually. Non-profit Standard postage paid at Bolingbrook, Ill. and additional offices. Alpha Kappa Psi provides lifetime subscriptions of The Diary to Life Members (U.S. and Canadian addresses). Copies of the magazine are also distributed to undergraduates and donors to the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation.
To access the fraternity archives, visit akpsi.org/diary POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi 8001 East 196th Street Noblesville, IN 46062 mail@akpsi.org
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Brotherhood Unbounded
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his year, AKPsi rolled out several new leadership development programs and activities for brothers to participate in. We launched our first global conference in October and held the second session in April. In addition, we rolled out a new survey, the Birkman Assessment, to help brothers better understand their own personal leadership style, how they work in a team, how they analyze information, and how they solve problems. Further, we have partnered with several other professional fraternities in developing a series of programs to further brothers’ understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion within AKPsi and beyond. CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT PATHWAY Chapters leaders and advisors, have shown an abundance of creativity in adjusting to the virtual chapter experience, including conducting activities and programs with other chapters and engaging alumni in virtual fundraising and
philanthropic events. In addition, the professional staff and the management team collaborated to create new resources to assist chapter leaders and advisors. Going into the 2021-22 academic year, each chapter will have a business plan specifically catered to address each chapter’s needs.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MYAKPSI We’ve had over 30,000 logins to the MyAKPsi platform, where students and alumni can engage in groups, complete education and training, register for events, view their donation history, order AKPsi swag from Marketplace, and find opportunities for volunteering for fraternity-wide and local chapter events and activities. This past May, several dozen alumni gathered for a virtual wine tasting, and there will be many more fun opportunities to connect with brothers starting in the fall.
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ON-BOARDING
BEST & WORST ...
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Interviewing for a job can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences in the world; sometimes, you never know what to expect or what kind of questions you will be asked. However, being the interviewer can be just as unsettling as coming up with the right questions can be challenging. Here is a list of some of the best and worst questions to ask when interviewing someone. BEST:
WORST:
f Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Great way to get an idea of the individual’s goals and aspirations for the future.
f How much do you make now? This
f Why did you choose to apply
f Tell me about yourself? This
f Do you have any questions for us? Perfect way to end an interview, you never want to leave your interviewee in the dark about something regarding the position.
f What do you know about our
company? Asking a question like this can give you an idea if they are serious about the job enough to do research about the company before the interview.
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question can come off lazy and show lack of preparation as the interviewer.
f What is your biggest weakness? A question like this encourages dishonesty as most individuals will not truly tell you their weakest quality, wastes both yours and the candidate’s time.
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to our company? Gives you an understanding of why they want to work for your company and if they are passionate about your organization.
information is completely irrelevant, the only reason someone would ask this is to low-ball their salary offer.
f Any question involving race,
religion, or family. Sometimes, personal subjects come up in casual conversation, but it is best practice to stay away from any personal subject matter that can trigger an emotional response.
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AKPsi Podcast: Operations Avenue Operations Avenue is a podcast led by the AKPsi Student Service’s staff giving chapter leaders the latest in chapter news and education. This podcast launched fall 2019 and has hosted eight seasons. In 2020-21, in addition to the episodes offered about chapter operations, Operations Avenue also took the opportunity to focus on the personal stories and guidance from our members. Featured in the spring 2021, Virtual Award winners and nominees were interviewed about their submissions, and fraternity alumni were spotlighted offering insight through their unique professional and AKPsi volunteer experiences. The Operations Avenue guest hosts summed up their experience on the podcast below.
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“I think it went smooth. Having the guiding questions ready to go in an outline was useful for the overall direction and flow of the conversation.” –C orey Reddy, Florida ‘17 It was pretty simple and straightforward. I appreciate that I was sent the questions beforehand, so I could be prepared with answers. – Gabrielle Fontenot, Mississippi ‘18 I really enjoyed connecting with other volunteers and sharing my experience with the AKPsi community. –L auren Burke Saint Joseph’s ‘16 I really enjoyed my experience. I liked having the questions ahead of time to prepare answers.
The environment was really friendly and made it easier to share my experiences. –A lexandra Pirsos, Elon ‘18 Great experience! I hope this episode will inspire other brothers to become volunteers. – Josh Machtinger, Binghamton ‘07 Overall it went really well. It was really easy and the time went by really fast. Alec, Amber, and Coral did a great job to help keep the conversation moving. –H eather Robinette, Kansas State ‘09 - Life) Operations Avenue is planned to continue with a new season in fall 2021 with more guests hosts from chapters across the Fraternity.
“It was an honor to be invited to be part of the podcast. I enjoyed the fact that I was able to invite another Brother onto the podcast so that we could build off of each other’s ideas. I also think the pre-event guiding questions helped me structure my thoughts.” — A LEXANDER LEIPOLD, MARYLAND– COLLEGE PARK ‘18
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PHONE ETIQUETTE In the age of messaging apps and social media, it’s easy to come off as inattentive or impolite in the workplace. Here are a few practices to help you keep it professional at the office.
PERSONAL PHONE CALLS DURING MEETINGS
Unless you’re expecting an urgent call, don’t bring your phone into a meeting. If your phone is in the room with you, keep it out of sight, silence your ringer, and let calls go to voicemail. If you must take the call, politely excuse yourself from the room and keep the call brief. In general, personal calls are better conducted during breaks. ZOOM MEETINGS
Avoid checking your phone during Zoom meetings. Even off screen, other attendees can tell when you check your phone, and you may miss important information being presented. Avoid multitasking, and look directly at the screen to show you’re being attentive and engaged. ANSWERING THE OFFICE PHONE
A lost call is a lost opportunity—it’s everyone’s responsibility to answer the office phone. When you answer, mention the name of your company. If the caller is looking for a specific person, record who the caller is looking for, what they are calling about, and how to get back in touch with them. Make sure you know how to put callers on hold or transfer them to other departments. OTHER TELEPHONE DON’TS
When in public places, avoid using speakerphone, video calls, or other similar methods of conducting a call. Not only is it disruptive, but a business caller may not want their conversation broadcast to a room full of people. Instead, make calls in private places where you and the person you’re speaking to are the only parties involved.
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ON-BOARDING TOP 10
Business Podcasts
Podcasting has become a hugely influential channel for businesses to connect and impart their knowledge and acumen. For those looking to grow their business skills, there’s no shortage of podcasts designed to help you achieve your goals. Here are our top 10 business podcasts to listen to in 2021.
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Harvard Business Review’s IdeaCast
Morningstar’s Investing Insights
HBR’s weekly podcast provides illuminating insights by top business and management leaders, featuring topics like how to drive sales as a CEO and Bill Gates’s thoughts on how businesses can fight climate change. Available on Apple Podcasts.
Morningstar is a financial services firm founded by billionaire entrepreneur Joe Mansueto. This podcast provides in-depth investment analysis for “stock, fund, and ETF picks, plus personal finance advice, investing tips, and exclusive fund manager interviews.” You can listen on Apple Podcasts.
Business Edge Podcast by Alpha Kappa Psi When assembling a list of your mustlisten podcasts, don’t leave out Alpha Kappa Psi’s Business Edge. If you’re a young professional developing your career from the ground up, learn from our expert guests as they give advice ranging from entrepreneurship to cyber security to building lasting relationships with investors. Available directly on our website.
NPR’s How I Built This with Guy Raz
Everyday MBA with Kevin Craine
NPR’s How I Built This uses narrative to illustrate the achievements of “innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists.” This podcast delves into the mindset of accomplished leaders who found success through a range of innovative business models. Available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR One, and more.
This podcast provides interviews with top business leaders, such as Amazon’s former VP of Digital Media Bill Carr. Each episode offers “action items that you can use today.” Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more.
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Work Life with Adam Grant Grant is an accomplished organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and professor at the renowned Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His TED podcast focuses on a variety of unique stories about what makes a successful workplace. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.
Marketplace If you’re looking for a daily podcast to give you an in-depth look at the latest top business and economic news, the Emmy- and PeabodyAward-winning Marketplace series is a great place to start. Available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and more.
The McKinsey Podcast McKinsey & Company is a renowned top management consulting firm with crucial insights into the success of many leading businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations. Their podcast covers topics including “strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society,” and is available on Player FM.
Manager Tools
Back to Work
This weekly podcast helps you hone your management skills to help you become a more effective leader. Each episode focuses on developing actionable skills such as setting and achieving management goals and how to handle conflict in the workplace. You can download it on Apple Podcasts.
Back to Work is a lighthearted podcast hosted by Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin, focused on crucial business and selfimprovement topics like “productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.” Available on RSS, iTunes, and more.
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ON-BOARDING R E T R O S P E C T I V E reprint from
THE DIARY: NOVEMBER 1921
The New Constitution by Roy B. Kester, University of Denver, Beta Chapter, initiated 1910.
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lpha Kappa Psi Fraternity has a new suit of clothes. At the beginning of summer this year arrangements were made with the regular fraternity tailor for a new outfit. The subject for the tailor’s measuring tape was found to be of athletic build, sturdy of limb, trim of trunk, long of arm, with a growing reach, and coming into the full bloom of young manhood with square shoulders, easy of poise, and, withal, the type of person who wears his clothes well. Under the circumstances, only the choicest fabric and the finest workmanship could suffice. Accordingly, a very carefully wrought garment was built at Atlanta, Georgia. Because of the urgency of the case, overtime work by the fraternity's most skillful workmen turned out the completed garment in record time. Brother John T. Madden was the chief designer, and without the Trojan service which he rendered a very ill-cut and poorly-fitting garment would have resulted. With rare foresight as to future needs and a full realization of present difficulties which he had faced for two years as national president, he furnished a basic pattern according to which he and his good henchmen, Brothers Lasher, of Alpha; Gauch, of Mu, and Thacker, of Nu, were able to fashion a garment eminently becoming and fitted to its needs. Doubtless repairs and even betterments will be needed from time to time, for the best of fabric and accessories are not ever-wearing. Rips, loose buttons and holes are the best evidence of growth and
activity, and this youth in the professional fraternity circle has much of both ahead of him. The new constitution adopted at Atlanta is a document of real merit. As the basic law of the fraternity, it provides the principles for the government of our Grand Chapter and the local constituent chapters. It also lays the foundation for a code of procedure. It is not conceivable that the requirements of the remote
“One of the most forward-looking features incorporated is the provision under which international extension becomes possible. It may interest the brothers to know that negotiations to that end are already under way.” future have been fully foreseen nor that situations may not arise in the near future which have not been specifically provided for in the new law. Bearing these things in mind, and asking confidently for the kindly co-operation of all the chapters, the Grand Officers are entering uphold their
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Left: Members from the 26 chapters of Alpha Kappa Psi gather at the 1921 Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
chapter which shall bear the name of the locality and a numerical designation, e.g., Boston 1. This should provide a suitable avenue for the activities of the alumni who are not yet ready upon leaving college to enter the ranks of the retired, and should, at the same time, place the responsibility for the management of the collegiate local squarely on the shoulders of the undergraduates, where it belongs. The new Constitution thus makes clear definition of the persons eligible for membership and also the class of school in which a chapter may be installed. A definite trial procedure is provided. Voting by proxy at any convocation of the Grand Chapter is authorized and a procedure established for the prevention of abuse of the proxy. A geographical districting of the country is authorized and a Grand Council-formerly the Executive Committee—composed of one elected member from each district, together..- with the Grand Officers, is provided for. One of the most forward-looking features incorporated is the provision under which international extension becomes possible. It may interest the brothers to
know that negotiations to that end are already under way. These are a few of the features of the new law. It was deemed best not to promulgate the new Constitution until the work of each local had got well under way for the new year. In this way the familiar work of the opening of the school, such as chapter organization, pledging, initiation, etc., would proceed smoothly under the former methods. Each chapter is urged to study carefully the new law, and thereafter to conform its own organization thereto, and to be governed thereby in its relations to the Grand Chapter. Interpretation of doubtful points should be referred to the Grand Officers. All brothers will be glad to know that the fraternity is entering upon the new academic year with rare promise for a period of distinct accomplishment. Growth has been rapid in the last few years. With a new basic law capable of meeting the fraternity's needs for the future, with a program for the upbuilding of the local life of the chapter, and with a spirit of co-operation such as is typical of Alpha Kappa Psi, nothing is impossible.
The 1921 Atlanta Convention was the first Convention held Post-World War I that had not only deeply affected the world but also members of AKPsi. At the time of the convention AKPsi was composed of 26 chapters (21 of whom are in operation today) and about 709 members. This summary of the drafting of an AKPsi Constitution marks a step toward the governing documents in use today. Presently, AKPsi is comprised of 210 chapters and about 11,402 collegiate members as of June 22, 2021. The tradition of policy improvements and updates continues with the use of the 19th edition of the Constitution and the new Code of Conduct which was introduced in 2020.
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duties under the new Constitution, and shall strive to guide the affairs of the fraternity in accord with its letter and spirit. It is the purpose of this communication to give a brief summary of the main features of the new law, complete copies of which will reach the chapters in the near future. Under the old law the general fraternity met once a year in convention, and only for the period of the convention did it in fact have an existence, during the interim acting through its delegated representatives, viz., the national officers and an executive committee. The new law provides for a grand chapter with members available for being called into assembly at any time. Each local constituent chapter is authorized to select at its first regular meeting in November a member of the Grand Chapter, who shall be the medium of relationship and communication between the national and the local bodies throughout the year and who, it is expected, will represent the local at the annual convention. This gives the Grand Chapter an existence in fact throughout the year and makes possible a convocation at any time the need is urgent. As indicated above, the fraternity has a dual existence through a Grand Chapter and Local Constituent Chapters. A provision of the new Constitution makes possible the formation of Alumni Chapters. In other words, locals are of two kinds, collegiate and alumni. Ten or more alumni, resident in a given locality, whether or not formerly members of the same collegiate local, may petition the Grand Chapter for an alumni
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ON-BOARDING ACCOLADES
THE POWERFUL AKPSI NETWORK PUSHED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, TO TAKE RISKS, LANDING HER DREAM JOB. Meghan Murray, Elon ’18, is the 2020 recipient of the Carlton J. Siegler Scholarship from the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation. Named in memory of Brother Siegler, the scholarship is one of more than 20 awarded annually to AKPsi student members that display a strong record of chapter, campus, and community leadership.
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How did you find AKPsi on campus and what inspired you to join?
What lessons did you learn through officer roles/AKPsi activities?
I found AKPsi because I knew about it through my older sister, Kayla, who had joined the chapter at the University of South Carolina. She loved her experience and was able to grow so much professionally and meet amazing people who are still some of her closest friends to this day. When I found out that Elon had a chapter, I knew that I wanted to join as soon as I could.
I learned so many invaluable lessons from my leadership roles in AKPsi and from just being a member in general. The top lesson is definitely the importance and power of networking. From the time that I started pledging AKPsi, I realized how valuable it was to network with the older brothers who had ample knowledge, experience, and connections. I continued to expand my network as
Above: Meghan (middle) with fellow brothers Matthew Mitten (left) and Robbie Miley (right), two of her best friends who will also be moving to Charlotte in the coming months.
I searched for internship and job opportunities throughout the years and have been able to learn so much from each and every person I have encountered. I also learned how to be more confident about taking risks, especially when applying for positions that I didn’t personally think
I was qualified for based on my age or experience. When I was a younger member, many older brothers encouraged me to run for positions that I had convinced myself only older brothers were qualified to run for. Their confidence in me led to me running for and winning the VP of Membership
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position, which was the most rewarding position I ever held, and I am so grateful for their confidence in me. This lesson also translated over to professional opportunities as I then applied to positions that I previously would not have even tried to apply for.
Why did you apply for the Foundation scholarships? I applied for the Foundation scholarships to help open the door to more opportunities. I will pursue any opportunity I have access to, but some things are not always feasible due to financial constraints. The money from the two Foundation scholarships I received throughout my undergraduate career helped make it possible to study abroad three times, hold four internships, perform undergraduate research, focus on my leadership positions, plus more.
What does the award mean to you and how did it impact your academic experience? I am grateful beyond words for the awards and scholarships I received and am so thankful for all the generous donors who make these scholarships possible. My academic experience was greatly enhanced by the scholarships and so much financial pressure was relieved which allowed me to focus more on my academics, extracurriculars, professional development, and entire college experience.
What are your future plans? I will be moving to Charlotte, NC and starting full-time at
Getting to Know Meghan FAVORITE PL ACE ON CAMPUS?
The atrium in our business school because it is always full of AKPsi members hanging out between classes or interviewing with pledges FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION?
I’ve been to is Zambia and I really want to travel to Thailand at some point FAVORITE QUOTE?
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it” – Amelia Earhart BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR UNDERGRADUATES?
The President Emeritus of Elon, Dr. Leo Lambert, gave us some advice at our freshman year convocation that has stuck with me since. He said that Elon (or any University or other opportunity) is a buffet, and we shouldn’t go to a buffet and make a ham sandwich. This advice is fitting for everyone, but especially undergrads. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AS AN ALUMNI MEMBER OF AKPSI?
Continuing my relationships with all of the brothers who I’ll be in Charlotte with as well as with brothers still at Elon and I hope to be able to return soon as the alumni for midcourt or honor court!
Above: Megan (second from right) with other executive board members during the Trent Stetler 5k, which the chapter organized to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of a past brother.
EY as a Financial Services Business Consultant. I’m very excited since my sister and many other AKPsi alumni will also be in Charlotte with me!
Anything else to add or say to the Foundation? I am so grateful to have a group of people who care so much about the success of each AKPsi chapter and member and am thankful for all of the resources and opportunities they provide us with.
“The top lesson [I learned from my leadership roles in AKPsi] is definitely the importance and power of networking.”
Each year the foundation provides more than $50,000 in scholarships. Amounts range between $500—$10,000, and each scholarship is made possible by generous donors. Scholarship applications are due on February 28th and scholarships will be awarded in July for use in the upcoming academic year. Learn more, submit an application and support the scholarship program at www.akpsifoundation.org
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ON-BOARDING PAST & PRESENT
1952-1969
The History of the AKPsi International Office
111 East 38th Street
1923-1952
J.F. Wild and Company State Bank Building
The 1922 Cincinnati Convention appointed a committee to review the role of the Secretary-Treasurer (today’s CEO). It concluded that the secretary-treasurer should no longer be elected annually at the conventions. Instead, the position should be a full-time professional position, appointed by the board of directors. Further, the related responsibilities of the secretarytreasurer should be conducted in a central, permanent location. Recommendations were approved, and when AKPsi rented office space in the J.F. Wild and Company State Bank Building in downtown Indianapolis, from 1939 to 1952, it became the first professional fraternity to have a central headquarters. The staff consisted of Secretary-Treasurer Dwight F. Bedell and Elizabeth Harris, the stenographic secretary.
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AKPsi became the first professional fraternity to purchase and occupy its own office. The former residence, a story-and a-half bungalow located at 111 East 38th Street (below), had less than 2,000 square feet. The Fraternity later purchased land behind the building, which was formerly used by the city as a trolley turn-around, with the idea of building a large national office on the expanded site. An architect was hired in 1957 to design a modern two-story office building (Alpha Kappa Psi would occupy the second floor, and collect rental income from the first floor), but the plan never materialized and the building and its four lots were sold in 1969.
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J.D. Sparks Headquarters 9595 Angola Court
Alpha Kappa Psi became a landlord when it purchased 9595 Angola Court (below) in August of 1990, and officially became occupants the following January after the tenants (an engineering firm) vacated the premises. Finally, the Fraternity had a onestory office that was built as a commercial office building. The facility, named for Secretary-Treasurer J.D. Sparks, who served in that capacity from 1928 to 1969, was on the city’s northwest side (near College Park, a hub of Greek-letter headquarters). 1969-1991
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3706 North Washington Boulevard
8001 E. 196th St., Noblesville
Just hours after selling 111 East 38th Street, Alpha Kappa Psi purchased 3706 Washington Boulevard (above) and joined eight other fraternities and sororities in the four-block area between 34th and 38th Streets. The new headquarters, which included a paved parking lot and 5,000 square feet of available space, was approximately one block away from the former 38th Street headquarters. No renovations were necessary, and five days after the building was purchased, the national office was open for business. But by the late ‘80s it was determined that the two-story former residence was inefficient and no longer fulfilling AKPsi’s needs. Committees were formed in 1989 to make recommendations, and in 1990, the board of directors authorized the purchase of 9595 Angola Court. When AKPsi moved out of 3706 it was the last Greekletter organization remaining on Washington Boulevard, as other groups had moved to the emerging College Park area on the city’s northwest side.
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The Heritage Center 7801 E 88th Street
The J.D. Sparks Headquarters served AKPsi well for many years, but the growth of the Fraternity and its staff drove the need for a larger facility. With the idea that a larger building could also serve as a meeting facility for board meetings and space to display the historical archives of AKPsi, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of 7801 E 88th Street (below left) on Indianapolis’ northeast side. With the change in facilities, the international office grew from 3,000 to nearly 10,000 square feet.
In March 2021, the AKPsi professional staff did the last walkthrough of 7801 E. 88th Street, and drove the 10 miles north to our new AKPsi home at 8001 E. 196th St (above), embarking on a new chapter in AKPsi history and the many possibilities that lie ahead. In a year of many changes in AKPsi, including a shift of our educational programming events from in-person to virtual and the expansion of our educational programs through Brotherhood Unbounded, a change of address almost seems par for the course. Looking to the future, the new building is more than just a building. It represents the opportunities ahead — to expand our career and leadership development resources through the creation of a learning lab and retreat center. It also provides more opportunities to leave behind many more footprints — of leadership, of learning, of friendship.
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ON-BOARDING THE OFFICE
OFFICE TO-DO APPS
As busy professionals, our office and home lives are filled with never-ending tasks and deadlines. But while Post-Its stuck to the refrigerator may cut it for grocery lists, your workplace to-do lists are better managed by apps that can store, sort, search, and organize information while also integrating with other office software tools. Here are some apps for building and maintaining your to-do lists worth checking out. EVERNOTE
Evernote has long been one of the top note-taking apps and offers features such as cloud-based note storage, templates, document scanning, and sharing notes with team members. Evernote has a business-tier platform that is great for optimizing workflows and team projects. It integrates with Slack, Outlook, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce. Evernote can be installed on Android or iOS.
TRELLO Trello is a popular task management app with a pinboardstyle interface. Trello is projectbased, so you can customize, organize, and manage individual “to-do” task cards for a project among
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multiple team members. Trello lets you easily track progress, share updates, create timelines and calendars, and attach files. Trello has plenty of third-party functionality with apps like Google Drive and Slack. Trello is available for both Apple and Android devices.
ONENOTE OneNote is part of Microsoft’s 365 Suite as an alternative to note-taking apps like Evernote. It offers organizational tools and to-do tagging, as well as the ability to draw and annotate, share media, and share notebooks or content libraries with coworkers. This cross-platform app is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Android devices as part of Microsoft 365.
REMINDERS For Apple devices, Reminders is a great way to track tasks and to-do lists to ensure your day-to-day workflow runs smoothly. Substacks create added layers to your lists, so every task gets completed on time. Reminders helps to keep track of due dates and times, share lists with coworkers, add attachments, and more.
GOOGLE TASKS AND KEEP
Each of these tools is useful for creating and organizing lists and substacks, as well as accessing your lists from the web or a mobile device. These tools are nested with other Google tools such as your calendar. However, there is some difference in functionality between the two.
Google Tasks offers structured information and substacks with a minimalist textbased design. You can add date and time reminders to tasks and set up recurring task reminders. You can also organize tasks by date or some custom order. Google Keep keeps notes in poster format, to which you can add text, pictures, web content, and drawings. You can add date and time reminders to entire notes, and set up recurring location-based reminders. You can also drag your notes into Google Docs or use other integrated tools. One of the key differences is that Keep allows you to share tasks and notes with coworkers.
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PRIDE The Essentials Whether shopping for themselves or a friend the MarketPlace (shop.akpsi.org) has allowed members to showcase their AKPsi pride all around the world. As time has gone on there have been a few items that have become essential for AKPsi members.
CLASSIC EMBROIDERED CAP This Classic fraternity cap with gold and white embroidery has become a staple with AKPsi members. $16.95
BLOCK-LETTER T-SHIRT
ANORAK PULLOVER AKPsi's new athletic, rugbyinspired pullover is perfect for fall weather! This lightweight pullover packs conveniently into its front pocket for easy traveling and on-the-go activities. $43.95
The traditional block letter shirt in navy is the fraternity's best-seller. $14.95
shop.akpsi.org
AKPsi MARKETPLACE The MarketPlace is Alpha Kappa Psi's online store where members can find all the latest fraternity apparel, jewelry, chapter supplies, and regalia. AKPsi offers a few features and benefits that save you money when you buy supplies and gifts from the online portal: MyRewards Every time you make a purchase at the Alpha Kappa Psi MarketPlace, you'll receive points for the product you purchase. It's a great way to save on your next purchase, whether it's for you or someone special! With the exclusion of a handful of chapter supplies and some jewelry items, most items in the MarketPlace are eligible for MyRewards points. Buying in Bulk Discounts Many items at the AKPsi MarketPlace are eligible for discounts when buying in quantities as few as six. If a discount is available for a specific product, you'll see the "View Quantity Discounts." Free Shipping Simply look for the delivery truck logo to enjoy free shipping on selected items throughout the AKPsi MarketPlace; if the items in your order qualify for 'Free Shipping' total of $50 or more, your order ships Free!
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Raking Herbs THE HERBTASTIC IS COMING TO A STORE NEAR YOU
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or most, innovation is born from necessity. For Kendall Buck, Stetson ‘19, it’s born from black bean salsa. The Stetson University Sophomore created her herb rake — the Herbtastic — to simplify her most dreaded kitchen chore. “My mom makes this really good black bean corn salsa, but it uses an entire bundle of cilantro,” she said. “We absolutely hated stripping the cilantro leaves, to the point where we’d trade off other chores to avoid it.” Buck comes from an entrepreneurial family. Her late father, a chef, had opened a restaurant in Florida before pulling up their stakes and moving
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to Arizona, so her mother could help open a private medical school. Buck said they constantly sought out new opportunities, and they weren’t afraid of risk. She carried that spirit from her high school DECA club into Stetson’s Alpha Kappa Psi chapter. As a family, they ordered and tested existing herb-stripping products on the market, and found them all lacking. “The old way of doing it is to pull the herb through a slotted spoon, and all the products we tried basically did the same thing,” Buck said. “One day, one of us said, ‘We just need to rake it off, what’s the big deal?’ That’s how the idea of a rake dawned on us.” Buck worked with the 3D print-
ing lab at Stetson to refine the Herbtastic rake’s design and 3D print a few prototypes. Buck sent the prototypes to friends and family members, who tried it and passed it along to someone else with surveys to collect feedback on the rake. Based on user feedback, they gave the rake a few more features, adding a pressure block to the back and changing the angle of the rake’s teeth. Buck printed out a new round of prototypes and sent them out again with great success. Buck then upped the ante and created a Kickstarter campaign to gauge interest in her invention. The campaign drew $5,000 from 131 contributors, well over Buck’s original goal of $2,000. “That’s when we knew this could be a real business,” Buck said. “We used a manufacturer to make the Herbtastic because 3D printing plastics aren’t very heat resistant or sturdy. I wanted to make a durable, dishwasher-safe product.” Today, the Herbtastic is available on Amazon and at theherbtastic.com. Buck promotes the rake by using it to make different kinds of salsa on the Herbtastic’s website and social media accounts. This summer, Buck plans to get the Herbtastic into brickand-mortar locations in the Deland, Florida area (where Stetson is located), as well as in Arizona, where her mother still lives. “We make a lot more black bean corn salsa now, which was the goal all along,” Buck said. “We’ve got new products in the works. Next, we’re working on an ice cream scoop and a zester.”
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lpha Kappa Psi alumni Tracy York,California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo ‘05–Life, said that for college students and fresh graduates with a passion for entrepreneurship, there’s no better time to go for it.
can see the business through various evolutions has been his favorite aspect of his journey.
“Your first foray might not be your own company but it’s important to get out there and experience a fully functioning company,” he said. “You’ll get great experience with concepts and how a company operates that will help you on your entrepreneurial path, knowing what’s important and why.” York graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2006 where he studied computer engineering and minored in business. He also served as the chapter president for AKPsi’s Cal Poly-SLO chapter. “I remember going to an awards ceremony for the engineering department. I was impressed by the 4.0 GPA people—which I wasn’t,” he said. “I didn’t want to be a full-time engineer. I wanted to have more of a business atmosphere to my career. When I found Alpha Kappa Psi, it seemed like a natural progression.”
“Every new employee we hire is the biggest company I’ve ever worked at,” he said. “As HG grew, it had different needs. Seven or eight years ago, we had to learn how to hire and interview. Then it became managing and growing our teams. Now it’s defining goals and enabling our leaders. After graduation, York found part-time work with an IT consulting firm, which helped him build connections with numerous businesses in the Santa Barbara area. He found himself faced with the choice of moving to the Bay area to work for a big company, or to join a philanthropic search engine start-up called NOZA. NOZA won out. “It was a leap into waters unknown,” he said. “I always envisioned working at a small company and helping build that company.” When NOZA was bought by industry
“Get out there and experience a fully functioning company. You’ll get great experience with concepts and how a company operates that will help you on your entrepreneurial path, knowing what’s important and why.”
leader Blackbaud in 2010, York and other NOZA team members started HG Insights, which provides technology insights to empower technology vendor Go-To-Market strategies. HG has grown to over 100 employees and been through several rounds of funding. “It’s been a much bigger and wilder journey than NOZA,” York said. York’s role has evolved from an engineering and product function to running the customer success department. Growing an effective team that
No matter what your role is, whether you’re in a finance role, a management role, a sales role, whatever, you’ll find over time that you prefer to operate in a certain stage or size of company.” Outside of HG, York enjoys helping budding entrepreneurs find their path. He’s formerly invested time with Catalyst for Thought, an organization that teaches the principles of entrepreneurialism and community engagement. You can hear more from Tracy on AKPsi’s Business Edge podcast.
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It’s estimated that up to 70% of business partnerships fail.1 20% of small businesses fail in the first year 2 30% fail in their second year 2 50% fail after their fifth year 2
Brotherhood Is Not Enough by Riley Manning
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mbarking on your startup journey can feel like riding a rollercoaster with no safety harness. As you weather the exciting, terrifying swings of collaborating, funding, troubleshooting, and launching your big idea, you need a trusted partner to keep you sane and keep you on track. Going into business with an AKPsi brother or family member may seem like the obvious choice, but a working relationship requires its own unique set of parameters. The stakes are high. Choosing the wrong partner might not just cost you your business, it could cost you a valuable friendship. Save yourself some tears. Consider these factors before taking on a friend or relative as a business partner.
Getting along well isn’t enough.
A fruitful partnership demands more than a good rapport. Your potential partner should be worthy of your total trust and respect, from their work ethic and decision-making to their personal integrity and motivations. Bringing your startup to life will require open communication, radical honesty, and a willingness to compromise. You need someone who treats the opinions and perspectives of others with sincerity, who can collaborate as part of a team. Consider how your potential partner handles conflict, adversity, and setbacks. Can they put aside their personal feelings to act in the best interests of the company? Can you trust them to hang tough when times
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get hard? Do they take responsibility for their mistakes? Success can pose its own set of challenges. Could your partner remain focused and clear-headed if your business becomes the next big thing? These characteristics are the backbone of any significant relationship. Don’t take them lightly.
What do they bring to the table?
h Sources: 1. Local Government Chronicle, 2008; 2. Fundera, 2021
A good partnership is like a great meal. All the elements and flavors balance each other out to achieve an outstanding result. If the proportions are right, the spices will complement each other, not compete with one another. Your partner should balance you out. If you tend to dream big, you’ll need a partner to help keep your feet on the ground. If you tend to get overwhelmed by the work, your partner should have the organizational skills to get your workflow back on track. If you handle the marketing and publicity, your partner should focus on pitching to investors, or some other area of the business. Your partner’s strengths should speak to your own weaknesses. That way, you’ll each put your natural talents to the greatest use for the advancement of the business. The Birkman Method assessment can help you and your partner gain a fuller perspective of your respective workplace personalities—what motivates you, how you communicate, and what causes you stress.
Align your vision, commitment, and expectations.
As you and your partner work to build your business, make sure that you are building from
Going into business with an AKPsi brother or family member may seem like the obvious choice, but a working relationship requires its own unique set of parameters.
the same set of blueprints. If you have a firm vision of the full-scale version of your business, make sure your partner is on board with working toward that vision. If your concept is just a seed of an idea, keep an open dialogue with your partner about various directions your business could take as it grows. Before you begin, make sure you and your partner know what you expect from one another. Don’t make any assumptions. Clearly designate which duties fall to whom, make a plan for keeping each other informed about your progress. As new needs emerge, make decisions together about who should take on these new responsibilities. This goes for time commitments, too. People often underestimate the time and energy it takes to start and run a business. A true partner should prioritize the success of the business as much as you do. Be clear about how much time per week you expect your partner to devote to business, and be clear about their contributions toward your goals. As much as you understand what your partner brings to the partnership, you should understand what they hope to get out of it. The more your aspirations are aligned, the greater your chance of success. If your potential partner still seems like a good fit, make sure you have a plan in place to maintain a positive relationship inside and outside of the business.
Prioritize your friendship.
There’s a reason you’re thinking about going into business with a friend or relative. Maintaining
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check-in. Designate certain check-ins to focus on a particular level of need as appropriate. For instance, you may check in about immediate developments weekly, milestones monthly, and long-term goals quarterly.
Plan for every scenario.
that bond is crucial for your business and for your own well-being. Spend time together outside of the office, and stay connected to their life beyond the business.
Schedule check-ins with intention.
Check-ins provide accountability and keep your business from drifting off track. As you and your partner work to develop different aspects of your business, make a plan to keep each other informed about your progress. Don’t be afraid to get granular about what exactly you’re working on, even if it falls completely outside of your partner’s
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Your partner’s strengths should speak to your own weaknesses.
duties or expertise. Firstly, an outside perspective can help shed new light on a situation. Secondly, it will help you become more literate in your partner’s field of expertise, so you can understand each other more deeply and provide more value to one another. Especially when you first start your business, you’ll have to focus on the big picture and the nitty-gritty details all at once. The drag of day-today operations can become so consuming that you lack the bandwidth to consider the most important decisions around the direction of your company. It’s impractical to address long-term, mid-term, and short-term needs in every
Starting a business comes with risk—there’s no way around it. Businesses can fail through no fault of its ownership, and partners may choose to step away from the business for several reasons. But the end of a business partnership doesn’t have to spell the end of a friendship. Though it might feel like planning for failure, you’d be wise to consider ways in which your business and your partnership could go wrong. Aside from the unpredictable nature of the business world, life happens and priorities change. It’s almost impossible to make a plan to navigate a change or conflict while you’re in the midst of it, because the interests of the parties involved are diverging. Inevitably, someone will end up feeling slighted and mistreated. Far better to imagine these situations from a place of security, where interests are aligned and everyone can agree on what is fair. Successful partnerships thrive on communication, trust, and respect. When paired with complementary skill-sets and well-defined objectives, you can enjoy the best of both worlds while taking your business to the next level. Riley Manning is the Director of Operations at Content Workshop, Former Copywriter at Mabus Agency, and Former Reporter at the Northeast Mississippi Dailey Journal
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BIRKMAN METHOD ASSESSMENT For an organization or business to run like a well-oiled machine, businesses must understand their people as deeply as they understand their protocols. Numerous personality tests have crept into the hiring process over the past decade, but only one speaks specifically to the context of a work environment—the Birkman Method. The Birkman Method was created by aviator and U.S. Air Force instructor Roger Birkman in the 1950s. Birkman took an interest in personality typing after observing how students responded differently to his teaching. Today, the Birkman is administered worldwide in 20 languages and is used by over 8,000 companies. The Birkman measures four aspects of your personality, produces a distinct breakdown of your unique makeup, then analyzes how and where you might fit best within an organization. This includes which industries may suit you best, which roles within those industries, as well as the types of work environments most conducive to your growth. As an Alpha Kappa Psi member, the Birkman is available to all students for free, and to alumni for a nominal fee. you can access the test through your MyAKPsi portal in the MyLearning section, https://akpsi.force. com/myAKPsi/s/learningnav
Putting Your Agreement Into Black and White BUSINESS PLAN When partnering with a friend or relative, it’s easy to assume you’re on the same page when you aren’t. Putting your business plan, strategy, and values in writing leaves much less gray area and room for conflicting interpretations.
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT When you form your partnership, put your partnership agreement in writing. Your agreement should include the percentages of ownership, the distribution of
profits and losses, and the duties and powers of each partner. It should also outline how the partnership can be terminated and how a partner may buy their share of the partnership.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGY What if you and your partner disagree over an issue and can’t find a middle ground? Your conflict resolution strategy provides a framework to resolve the conflict in a way that is respectful for your relationship and for the business.
EXIT STRATEGY If your business should flounder, your exit strategy sets the terms for a merger or buyout, allowing you and your partner to exit your business while minimizing losses. Your exit strategy may also apply to the selling of your business as a result of its success, allowing you and your partner to liquidate your stakes and turn substantial profit.
When partnering with a friend or relative, it’s easy to assume you’re on the same page when you aren’t
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MEMBER DEEDS
Brotherhood During COVID Though the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the way fraternity and brotherhood usually look, Alpha Kappa Psi chapters across the country used their creativity and determination to stay connected to their communities, their universities, and to each other.
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Building Brotherhood Throughout the year, chapters shared insights and strategies with one another on how they planned to continue operating in unpredictable circumstances. WASHINGTON, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SEATTLE
Jojo Saunders, Washington ‘17, and Andrea Diep, Washington ‘16, worked with the Julie Holien, Eastern Washington ‘19, and Jenna Maeda, Seattle ‘18, to research and develop virtual recruitment strategies and shared that knowledge with other chapters via video at bit.ly/3CpKzsb ST. JOHN'S
St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, chapter president Phoenix Totesau-Johnson, St. John’s ‘19, shared the chapter’s insights around officer transitions within the student members and Volunteers Collaboration Group. EAST CAROLINA
Chehannah Hayden, East Carolina ‘19, worked closely with other chapter officers along the Carolina Coast to provide support and share strategies throughout the year.
Other chapters worked to prepare members for the business world at a distance, offering virtual conferences, networking events, and professional development opportunities.
HOFSTRA
Motivational speaker Russ Terry, Jr. led a virtual professional event organized by the Hofstra University chapter. During the event, Terry provided attendees with interview tips and helped them set personal goals. MISSISSIPPI
The University of Mississippi chapter held a virtual alumni roundtable, where alumni spoke on topics like personal finance, staying involved with AKPsi after graduation, and how to navigate the first 100 days at a new job.
“While we did learn so much, the best part was undoubtedly getting to see old friends reconnect and sharing in laughter with our alumni. We believe this event is a stepping stone for bigger things to come with our alumni, and we are excited to see how we can further contribute to our alumni engagement.” –G abrielle Fontenot, Mississippi ‘18
INDIANA
When the pandemic canceled internships, the Indiana University chapter developed an alumni mentor program to help members explore their career path. Dana Walker, Indiana ‘17, said, “This was a program to help people's who internship experiences were changed be able to get a better sense of the positions or industry they were looking into. Many alumni said their internships were the things that helped them decide if their career path was a good fit, and they wanted to be able to provide that to current brothers.”
NEBRASKA
A discussion panel of professionals from the Kiewit construction and engineering corporation was hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln chapter, the panel focused on life as a business professional.
Many chapters went above and beyond to maintain the AKPsi experience. From recruiting and rush activities to spotlighting success, the AKPsi spirit held strong.
SOUTH CAROLINA
The University of South Carolina chapter conducted a full rush week and eight-week new member experience for the 45 new members who joined Beta Upsilon in 2020. The chapter won Best Professional Fraternity on campus from the Garnet Media Group, which was established in 2017, it represents the collective partnership between the student media organizations at the University of South Carolina. FLORIDA
“Productive Brothers in the Summer” Instagram campaign (above) created by the University of Florida chapter, promoted the professional accomplishments of its members and connected each of AKPsi’s core values with the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Engaging the University
Several chapters focused their efforts on the broader student population, taking it upon themselves to provide valuable events and opportunities to help all students make progress during a difficult year. CAL-STATE, LONG BEACH
A webinar on balancing projects within the professional and personal life held by the California State University, Long Beach chapter, featured guest speakers and their tips and tricks on finding and developing passion through side projects.
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The Central Michigan University chapter partnered with the university’s Career Development Center and the College of Business Administration to hold a virtual career fair. The event connected students of all majors with recruiters, internships, and entry-level job opporutnities. MARYLAND
Virtual panel discussions about the consulting industry and an open networking with nine consultancies was featured during the University of Maryland chapter’s 11th Annual Consulting Career Day. PENNSYLVANIA
Empowering Communities AKPsi’s philanthropic efforts held strong during the pandemic. As tough as it is to keep a chapter running, many chapters still fulfilled their commitment to the needs of those around them, outside the walls of their universities. NORTH TEXAS
$1,500 for the North Texas Food Bank was raised by the University of Texas at Dallas chapter. Their donation provided around 4,500 meals for those in need within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. WASHINGTON
The Washington University chapter launched a virtual fundraising event selling custom printed COVID masks and stickers. All proceeds went to the Forward Through Ferguson nonprofit, which seeks to bring about racially equitable systems in the St. Louis region. LOYOLA- CHICAGO
The University of Pennsylvania chapter has worked to promote creative contests for all students to participate in, allowing the chapter to maintain its corporate sponsorship with Adobe. LIPSCOMB
A graduate school panel to help prepare attendees to take the next step in their educational journeys was held by the Lipscomb University chapter.
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Over $1,000 in donations to Global Giving, Black Lives Matter, and the Equality Federation was raised by the Loyola University-Chicago chapter. ST. JOSEPH'S
On March 18, the chapter inducted 2 members of their Ryan’s Case for Smiles family into the fraternity as honorary members. The chapter has worked with Cindy Kerr (CEO, Founder at Ryan's Case for Smiles) and Cindy Berlacher (Events and Outreach Coordinator at Ryan's Case for Smiles) (pictured above)
for the past few years and felt they both embody our core values and have shown such a great commitment to the chapter. The chapter is excited to celebrate next year at their Yellow Rose Banquet on March 26th, 2022! Welcome Cindy and Cindy to the brotherhood! AKPsi is so happy to have you!
Pressing Forward As a new year approaches, we hope our chapters continue to communicate and collaborate to keep growing and providing members and the communities around them with service and opportunities. Though the pandemic may be coming to an end, we have confidence that our chapters will take their successes in 2020 and use that experience to create a chapter even stronger than before.
A LOOK BACK 1921: ATL Convention hosted by the Pi Chapter. It was the first Post WWI Convention and 709 members in the Fraternity at the time.
1946: 25 chapters reactivated after WWII. Many AKPsi chapters paused operations as members served in the military. 1971: Special award was given to NASA at 1971 Las Vegas Convention and NASA representative wrote an interesting article for the following Diary detailing the importance of space exploration for the future. Read it online at bit.ly/3fHdmyK 1996: 1st Endowed Chapter Designated Fund Scholarship (Gamma Mu)
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AUDIT ETERNAL ALABAMA
GEORGIA STATE
APPALACHIAN STATE
ILLINOIS
Elizabeth Marcoccia ‘06, 4/4/2021) Richard Sorensen ’81 Faculty 12/29/2020) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- FRESNO
Berle Haggblade ’63 Faculty, (2/19/2020) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- LOS ANGELES
Donald W. Mitcham ’56-Life, (3/23/2020) C. Dana Eastman ‘55, (4/7/2021 James Nussbaum ’59Life 1/26/2021) IOWA STATE
Gordon D. Brown ’62Life 7/1/2020) JACKSONVILLE
John Beeler ’68-Life, (11/1/2020)
Bayard E. North ’65Life 10/1/2020)
CARROLL
KANSAS
Kenneth Mauer ’56Life, (7/1/2020)
Gerald T. Canatsey ’41Life 9/6/2020)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
KANSAS STATE
William Boyd ’69 Honorary 12/11/2020)
Keith G. Mines ’56Life, (2/21/2021)
CLARKSON
William D. Walker ‘60 6/19/2021)
Allen D. Grossmann ‘60 3/18/2020) DAYTON
Bruce C. Bernard ‘73, 6/10/2021 DENVER
Leeon E. Hayden ‘41, (2/16/2015) DETROIT-EVENING
Stanley C. Paurazas ’68-Life 9/17/2019) DRAKE
Chris Washington ‘07 7/30/2020) EMORY
Donald Dietrichs ‘46 3/16/2021) FLORIDA
Ralph D. Turlington ‘47, (5/12/2021) GEORGE WASHINGTON
Michael B. Enzi ’64Life, (7/26/2021)
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Ronnie J. Ledford ’71Life 9/22/2020)
LIPSCOMB
LOCK HAVEN
Robert Seyfarth ’02 Faculty 11/19/2020) LOUISIANA TECH
Fred R. Boughton ’68Life 2/21/2017) MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Jacob Butze ‘18 12/27/2020) MICHIGAN
Gene C. Darnell ’42Life 8/13/2014) Dieter L. Schmidt ’64Life, (6/1/2021) MICHIGAN–DEARBORN
Richard A. Strickland ’67-Life 1/14/2020) MICHIGAN STATE
Keith L. Warfield ’56Life 9/23/2020) MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
Larry Ashmore ‘71-Life 12/19/2020)
MINNESOTA
ST. THOMAS
Alfred Lucas Hoedeman ‘50, (7/4/2021)
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE
James R. Benson ‘62, (1/27/2017)
Richard J. Meyer ’56Life 10/1/2020) Lowell B. Nelson ‘42, (4/6/2021) MISSISSIPPI STATE
Charles D. Beaver ‘58, (7/14/2021) MISSOURI
Warren L. Loschky ’55Life 2/15/2018) MONTANA
Jack E. Hihnala ’68-Life 2/17/2017) NEBRASKA
Cameron Bawolek ‘20, (8/14/2021) NEW YORK
Larry Haimovitch ’67Life 2/17/2021) NORTH CAROLINA
Albert F. Culp ’58-Life, (6/10/2021)
Bernard Brodkorb ’60Life 5/20/2021)
Heather Watts ‘89 3/6/2021)
TENNESSEE STATE
Micah Baker ‘16 6/4/2021) TEXAS–AUSTIN
Joseph C. Holsomback ’53-Life, (2/5/2012) TEXAS–SAN ANTONIO
Maria M. Bender ‘05, (7/3/2021) TEXAS TECH
Winfred Parker ‘78 2/5/2021) TOLEDO
Mary M. Lake ’81-Life 11/4/2020) UTAH STATE
Garwood H. Walton ‘56, (8/27/2021) VIRGINIA TECH
Herman L. Hodges ’48Life 6/5/2020)
Gene Moore ’55-Life 1/1/2021)
Dilip Shome ’05 Faculty 4/1/2021)
PACIFIC LUTHERAN
Howard W. White ’58Life 2/1/2020)
Dwight J. Zulauf ’63Life 1/2/2020) PITTSBURG STATE
Wayne Yamada ’63-Life 2/22/2021) PORTLAND
Isley Cachero ‘18 4/3/2021) PORTLAND STATE
David E. Erickson ’70Life 4/29/2021) Bradley Krautscheid ‘13 11/9/2020) SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
Wayne F. Ewbank ’71 Faculty 8/7/2020) ST. JOHN’S
Edward R. Hoffman ‘53, (2/9/2021 Ilana Shanks ‘01, (5/1/2021)
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lpha Kappa Psi has been notified that these brothers have finished their course of work on Earth and have moved on to the Audit Eternal. The listing here represents information received by Alpha Kappa Psi between 11/15/20 9/1/21.
WASHINGTON STATE
E. Clell Norton ’53-Life 12/1/2016) WEST GEORGIA
Michael Webb ‘78 3/15/2021) WESTERN CAROLINA
Larry D. Hollifield ’88Life, (8/7/2021) WESTERN MICHIGAN
Stephen Wrench ‘76 3/2/2021)
WISCONSIN–MADISON
Thomas G. Soles ’58Life 10/24/2014) WYOMING
Howard Erickson ’42Life 2/17/2021) Lloyd L. Patterson ’57Life, (4/29/2021)
MIKE ENZI GEORGE, WASHINGTON ‘64-LIFE, served in the United States Senate from 1997 to 2021. He also served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1987 to 1991 and as Mayor of Gillette, Wyoming, from 1975 to 1983. In 2009 the Senator traveled back to his Alma Mater, where he once served as Chapter President, to speak to the chapter and offer some advice to his undergraduate brothers. During his guest speaker appearance, Enzi discussed leadership and building relationships with diverse group of people. His participation helped the George Washington Chapter’s campus reputation, increased recruitment and morale for several years after his visit.
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TAKEAWAYS
Journal of Experience A personal entry from Alpha Kappa Psi’s first female Vice President in fraternity history. by Carol Carter, Gustavus Adolphus ‘75 – Life
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y introduction to Alpha Kappa Psi was in 1975 as a member of the Gustavus Adolphus College collegiate debate team where I met several upperclassman brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi. The fraternity was appealing to me as it was a national professional business fraternity. When the opportunity was made available to pledge in 1976, it was a dream come true. Crossing the threshold of membership on October 21, 1976, was a day I have never forgotten and never regretted. Attending the 1977 National Convention in Atlanta, GA, exposed me to the vast network of our brotherhood. No matter where I moved, it was easy to stay involved and connect with Alpha Kappa Psi brothers. In 1982 was elected to the Board of Directors as the Southeast Regional Director, and in 1985 at the National Convention in St. Louis, MO, was elected
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to serve as the first female National Vice President. Traveling the country, visiting chapters, and encouraging expansion, an added responsibility was finding talent to continue to serve the fraternity. The talent pool was rich with young brothers that were willing to fulfill their lifelong commitment. Many of this young talent pool continue to give their time, talent, and treasure and serve the fraternity in a variety of positions. Trust me it was a wild ride. Working full time and spending weekends on the road to visit our chapters — one year traveling 18 consecutive weekends. Not to mention the correspondence and phone calls. Plus taking vacations to attend week-long National Conventions. Our fraternity was in a period of needed change from 1985 to 1993. Development of our national staff was a key priority, and programming that better served our members. Reorganization was not easy and led to a significant change to our leadership structure. Beneficial changes that brought about continued growth in our membership and enhanced our professional business network.
“The brotherhood network served me well throughout my business career. My employers often said I had the best group of available business consultants. ”
The brotherhood network served me well throughout my business career. My employers often said I had the best group of available business consultants. To this day, almost 45 years since crossing the threshold of membership, it remains one of the best decisions made in my life. Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, changed my life, and I cannot wait to see everyone in Miami in 2022.
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LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF
Dearest Lea,
“ Visit your parents and grandparents and learn from their experiences.” I am so grateful on friends who you have had your whole life and the new friends you are making now, to you for having the remember that each brings different value into your experience, even those you have strength and insight to know cut ties with taught you valuable lessons about what you are and are not willing what you need to do to ensure to support. Be kind to them and to strangers, as you never know who may you have a better life than the one you contribute to a decision that affects your life, comes back into your life are facing now. We have survived some in a different capacity, or becomes a part of your life-long, beloved traumatic circumstances, faced tremendous adopted family. challenges and there are more ahead, but you have You may not realize it now, but when all else fails, your made it further than we ever thought possible before. family, whether by blood or by choice, will be there for you, All the hardships you have faced make you stronger so treasure them and make time for them and their needs. and mold you into the person you are meant to be. It is ok You will miss them when they are gone, so take time to to cry sometimes when you remember, but never let them visit your parents and grandparents and learn from hold you back or let others see that they have made you cry. their experiences. It is amazing how many things in You truly hold that power within you, and it will frustrate our lives reoccur because others have not learned others when you do not react in the way they expect. It is ok from the lessons of the past. Be the voice in the to grow, change, and be someone you were not yesterday, and room that speaks up and teaches others when it is ok to let go of people who do not accept who you are today. the time comes. I know you are working hard right now, attending classes, I know you have this power within you working with financial aid, and dealing with case workers for and have faith in all that is possible in our Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP), food life! When others may doubt, I believe in stamps, Medicaid, and Women, Infants, and Children Proyou and am always here for you. When gram) (WIC) to support your son, Cam, through it all. Even times are tough, sit back a moment and though there are many hungry nights, you always make sure he remember I am here, waiting for you. never wants for anything. You are an amazing mom to do this Your strength and determination made all for him! I understand your struggles, but there is a light me who we are today. I sincerely love at the end of that tunnel. There will come a day very you and accept all of you, especially soon that your income and career will allow you the things you may not yet share to pay it all forward to others and there will with others. be a moment, many years from now, when Love always, he thanks you and sincerely understands You, 24 years later exactly what you have done for him. Be patient. LOUISIANA STATE '99 When others come to you for help, remember the way you felt when people denied you space and remember to , LIFE never reflect them in your interactions • Director of Retention Data at with others. Never be ashamed to ask the Newcomb-Tulane College at Tulane University for help because others are glad to pay it forward to you from their own • Lea has been a valued AKPsi experiences and you will convolunteer since 2007 and tinue to do the same in your is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the own life for others! Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation. When you think
LEA GOODWIN
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What was your first job? My first job was a front desk assistant for H&R Block.
Kimberly’s Favorites
What is the best advice that you have been given? My father would always say “hope for the best, expect the worst” which may sound like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop in situations, but I took it as a lesson in always trying to be prepared in any situation.
FOOD: What
What is your go to for overcoming a creative block? I listen to music, exercise or watch some tv.
book are you currently reading?
How do you like to start your morning? I like to start my morning with a prayer of thanks and tea.
INTERVIEW
“Just be accepting of all that I am, the way that I am.” NOVA SOUTHEASTERN '08
KIMBERLY LEWIS Aspiring Educational Leader, Current Classroom Educator, Entrepreneur
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What energizes you at work? I’m a teacher so sometimes my students motivate me to be more energetic. If not that, then I’ll drink something with some caffeine. If you could write a book about your life, what would the title be and why? “Just as I Am”, this is the title of one of my favorite songs in church and it sums up how I want to be seen; just be accepting of all that I am, the way that I am. What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend? During the weekend, I’m exercising or at home working on my side hustles and relaxing. If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick? Bible app, Instagram, and Notes.
is your go to comfort food/meal?
Macaroni and cheese
BOOK: What
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
MUSIC: What are your
currently listening to?
Mostly Christian music
TV: What show are you
currently binging?
Lost
AKPSI EXPERIENCE:
What is your favorite AKPsi experience?
2005 was my very first Convention in Las Vegas. When attending the Celebration of Brotherhood, I remember the awe I felt when sitting there knowing that everyone in that room was my Brother and the immediate sense of unity and family that rushed over me. Still remember the experience like it was yesterday!
What’s a skill you’d like to improve on? I would like to improve my budgeting skills. What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? The top destination on my must-visit list is Italy.
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MEMBER PROFILE
TONY MEYER FLORIDA STATE '97
Self-employed Interior Designer
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO AKPSI? TONY: I had recently changed majors to Finance and was looking for networking and professional opportunities within the College of Business KATIE: I was looking to join a group and make friends. I had no idea what I was getting myself into at the time. There were always a group of people hanging outside the business school. Everyone genuinely seemed to like each other. I thought it was a bonus to learn interview skills, resume writing, etc. WHAT IMPACT
HAS AKPSI HAD ON YOUR LIFE? TONY: I never would have met Katie if not for joining AKPsi. We met at the 1999 Convention in Orlando and it’s been a fun ride together ever since! KATIE: AKPsi prepared me to confidently enter the working world. It truly gave me a leg up over other new graduates. The most significant impact is meeting Tony at the 1999 National Convention. We got married three years later and have 2 beautiful children. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO GIVE TO THE FOUNDATION? TONY: Thinking back to my days at UF, I wish the Academy had been around at that time. I believe that providing such a unique professional leadership opportunity, as well as the annual professional seminars (called Success Institutes back in the day) will continue to allow current students to prepare for the ever-changing world around us. KATIE: I think it is important to give to something larger than yourself and invest in others. Tony and I benefited from AKPsi because others before us invested. Additionally, our world has become digitized, computerized, and most recently socially distant. People need human contact now more than ever. AKPsi brings people together. We are a brotherhood and brothers stick together!
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FLORIDA '96 - LIFE
Internal Control Director for Walmart
KATIE MEYER WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO SEE YOUR DONATION CONTRIBUTE TO? TONY: Beyond the existing Academy and other professional programs, any other areas of greatest need come to mind given the impact of the COVID pandemic forcing student chapters into a virtual format. We look forward to seeing the traditional in-person university experience return nationwide this fall. WHAT ADVICE WOULD
YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS RELUCTANT TO GIVE? TONY: Think back to when you were a student, and the friendships and great times you experienced with your fellow brothers. It’s a small way to pay it forward for the experiences and benefits you’ve gained both while in school and after graduation. KATIE: I completely agree with Tony. I would also add there are many ways to give. If you can’t give financially, perhaps there is a chapter near you that needs help so you can donate your time. Tony and I were chapter advisors at Jacksonville University (Epsilon Tau) at one point to help re-boot the chapter. IF YOU COULD GIVE
YOUR YOUNGER SELF ONE PIECE OF ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? TONY: It’s okay to step outside your comfort zone. It’s something I came to know well later in my career and continues to help guide my perspective and challenges each day. KATIE: You don’t have to have it all figured out. All you have to do is say “Yes.” The rest will work itself out. DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD? KATIE: To my Beta Psi Brothers — thank you for being a part of my life path. I always think of you every time I hear Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” TONY: Hearing “Piano Man” also always brings me back to my Alpha Phi brothers and the great times we shared.
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