2015 Participant Manual

2015 Participant Manual

Your Pinnacle Dear Brother Number Is, Welcome to NLI! Brothers, this is your year. You have been selected as the leader of your chapter.

You are entrusted with the duty of holding others accountable, getting your job done, keeping your members and guests safe, all the while, enjoying college and making good grades.

This is a lofty endeavor.

Make no mistake. This is not just another on-campus role. Indeed, it is likely that you will not have this much responsibility, duty, or power in a job or volunteer role for many years to come. Nor, have you ever reached such a height of leadership as you have in this role as Number I. As with the Order’s Sesquicentennial, this is your pinnacle.

How you choose to lead is up to you. This weekend will provide you the rules and tools, the knowledge, and direction to use throughout your term. It is your job to use them properly and for the right reasons.

You may be an Ammen or Marshall award-winning chapter. Or, you may have just been handed a mountain of debt. Perhaps your chapter is on the way up--or maybe you are barely off risk management sanctions. If you are on top, it is very hard to stay there. If you are at the the bottom, it is hard to show your members just how great the summit looks. After all, neither journey is easy.

No matter what, you are all going to face similar challenges and you are all going to need support to overcome them. Ask questions. Be honest. Learn. Above all, challenge yourself.

Remember this not just this weekend, but all year long. As we celebrate the Order’s Sesquicentennial, leave your mark on your chapter in amidst of this memorable celebration.

On behalf of the Knight Commander, Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese, and the entire national administrative staff, I welcome you to the job. Please thank all our volunteers this weekend who are giving of their time and talent to help you become the best Number I you can be. Make them proud.

Fraternally,

J. Michael Duncan Former Knight Commander & Dean of the Institute

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Schedule THURSDAY - JAN. 8 12:30pm

Registration Opens, Lobby

1-5:00pm

Composite Photos, Lobby

5-6:00pm

NLI Faculty Orientation, Room 4

5:30-6:45pm Dinner 7:00pm

Opening Ceremony & Welcome

7:45pm

Council Meeting #1 - Introductions & Planning *(see notes)

8:45pm

Break

9:00pm REVIEW OF KA POLICIES Brent W. Fellows, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services 9:30pm

Number Is, Meet Your Associate Director

Room 11 - Blake Berkbuegler & Jeremy Duke (provisional chapters) Room 1 - Andy Lock (Feller, Hardeman, Walsh, White) Room 4 - Brent Buswell/Matt Mandeville (Forester, Frampton, MIkell, Smith) Room 3 - David Merrill (Ammen, Hamilton) Room 2 - Greg Waterworth (Candler, Locke, Wood, Neal) Auditorium - Tullis Beasley (Chlies, Crawford, Dunwody, Graves, Irwin)

FRIDAY - JAN. 9 7:30-8:15am Breakfast 8:30am

Roll Call

8:30am COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LEADERSHIP: OUR PATH TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer & Forester Province Commander 9:30am

Council Meeting #2 - Improving Academic Performance

10:30am Break 10:45AM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORDER: THE ROLE OF THE KAOEF Stuart Whetsell and Andrew Carr, Directors of Development 11:00am LEADERSHIP LECTURE I - LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES BOTH GOOD AND BAD Morgan Morton, former Senior Vice President, Pfizer 12:00pm Lunch 1:30pm RISK MANAGEMENT: THE POLICY AND RECENT EVENTS Larry Stanton Wiese, Executive Director 2:45pm

Council Meeting #3 - Using Values to Guide our Policies

3:45pm

Break

4:00pm COMMUNICATIONS ON CAMPUS Jesse S. Lyons, Assistant Executive Director for Advancement

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Schedule 4:45pm

Break

5:00pm 40 YEARS STRONG: KA & THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION Ed Baker, Ntional Directo, Organizational Partnerships 5:30pm

Dinner

7:00pm THE ADAM RITZ SHOW, VALUES BASED DECISION MAKING Adam Ritz, Broadcaster and Presenter 8:30pm

Council Meeting #4 - Identifying Risks and Creating a Plan of Action

9:30pm

Undergraduate Conference I

SATURDAY - JAN. 10 7:30am

Breakfast

8:30am

Roll Call

8:30am LEADERSHIP LECTURE II - A FEW PIECES OF SILVER Kenny Davis, 1972 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Captain 9:30am

Council Meeting #5 - Effective Leadership and Delegation

10:20am Break 10:30am

MANAGING RECRUITMENT AS THE NUMBER I Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development

11:00am

Undergraduate Conference II

12:00pm Lunch 1:30pm TOOLS TO RUN A CHAPTER J. Michael Duncan, Former Knight Commander 2:30pm

Council Meeting #6 - Leading Your Chapter

3:30pm

Break

3:45pm PREVENTING & RESPONDING TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:

KAPPA ALPHA ORDER & OUR RESPONSIBILITIES Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer & Forester Province Commander 4:15pm

Break

4:30pm LEADERSHIP LECTURE III: LIFE LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP Tom Fetzer, former Mayor of Raleigh 5:30pm

Dinner

7:00pm ACCOUNTABILITY AND STANDARDS: MINOR AND MAJOR OFFENSES Larry Stanton Wiese, Executive Director 7:30pm THE POWER OF THE RITUAL: HISTORY AND USAGE (initiated members only) C. D. Simmons III, Councilor

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Schedule 8:30pm

Council Meeting #6 - Fraternal Values

9:30pm KNIGHT COMMANDER’S ADDRESS & NUMBER I’S OATH OF OFFICE William E. Dreyer, Knight Commander

SUNDAY - JAN. 5 7:30am

Breakfast

8:30am WORSHIP SERVICE Dwain P. Knight, National Chaplain 9:15am

Council Meeting 8 - Building Your Team

11:00 am

Closing Ceremony & Departure

11:30 am

Lunch (if flight times allow)

GENERAL NOTES & INFO • *Your Council Group Number, located on your name tag, corresponds with your Meeting Room Number. (refer to the inside back cover of this program) • On Sunday morning, bring your luggage to your Meeting Room and return key to the front desk.

• The drink fountain in the cafeteria is open during meals and from 7pm until 11pm.

• Additional snacks will be available in the evenings until 11pm.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

Social Media

Get a head start on getting your brothers on board with new ideas and goals. Share what you are learning at NLI on social media. Remember, your alumni are watching. Your school is watching.

Share with them the great plans you are developing!

/KappaAlphaOrder

Use the hashtag #NLI2015 on all social media & tag @kappaalphaorder as well!

@KappaAlphaOrder @KappaAlphaOrder Kappa Alpha Order Alumni (Official)

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Mission The mission of the Number I’s Leadership Institute is to effectively and efficiently educate the Order’s newly elected Number Is on the mission, vision, and policies of the Order.

Vision Knight Commander Province Commander Number I Active Chapter

NLI Education General Sessions - Large group Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear from experts in their fields, higher education professionals, leadership lecturers, and prestigious KAs. Topics will include Ritual, Risk Management, Public Relations & Crisis Management, Leadership, Accountability, Recruitment, Membership Education, Academics, and Mental Health.

This is one of the greatest collections of speakers and topics in NLI history.

Council Meetings - Small group All Number Is are assigned to small groups, or “Councils.” Each Council Meeting will typically follow a General Session speaker or speakers and will focus on those topics covered. Council Meetings allow you to participate in free-flowing discussion of topics. Share your problems and contribute ideas to your fellow Number Is. Challenge yourself and one another to live up to KA standards. And ask questions! Utilize the staff and volunteer facilitators for your Council both in the meetings and in free time, such as during meals.

Mentor/Mentee & Peer Leadership Opportunities - One-on-One Throughout the weekend you’ll meet volunteers and staff who are committeed to yours and your chapter’s success. Exchange contact information and stay in touch to keep a supporter on your side throughout the year. Furthermore, as you connect with fellow Number Is who are in similar situations or even complimentary situations with their chapters, take the time to spread our brotherhood outside your chapter and find a peer leader who you trust and respect.

Number I’s Resource Guide You are provided a binder with information including handouts, guides, worksheets, and transition materials. Included also are resources for you to give your officers and committee members, and to help plan your term.

Number I’s Term Plan You also have a term plan document that you will use to assess your strengths and weaknesses, build your goals, plans, calendar, and delegation strategies.

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Gentleman’s Code “We have but one rule here and that is that every student must be a gentleman.” Robert E. Lee We are guests of Caraway Conference Center. You are representing your college or university, chapter, and the Order. Remember that all of your actions will reflect upon their images.

This is an alcohol-free event. Failure to abide by this policy will result in removal from the Number I’s Leadership Institute, removal from office, notification to your chapter of your behavior, and all expenses being charged back to your chapter for your attendance.

Watch your language. This is a Christian conference center and inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

There is no reason to leave the conference center. If you must leave the conference center, you are required to receive permission from the Executive Director.

Arrive to sessions on time and make sure to bring your materials. These include your manual, something to write with, nametag, and Number I’s Jewel.

Be courteous during general sessions, refraining from disturbing others and talking loudly. Do not use your cell phone during general sessions and council meetings. Do post positive ideas, pictures, or new thoughts on social media during breaks.

Keep noise down in your sleeping rooms. Your neighbors may or may not be KA brothers, and some may be taking advantage of the time away to get some rest.

Complete your conference evaluation at the end of the NLI. Your feedback is important so that we can continue to make this program better every year.

Remember, much time and effort has gone in to planning NLI and many volunteers are giving their time this weekend. You are required to attend all activities.

Thank you to the Graphic Cow Company for fully sponsoring our NLI t-shirt again this year!

Please consider using them for all of your event, recruitment, and specialty t-shirts! They are officially licensed to sell products with KA’s marks and imagery. www.grafcow.com

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NLI Leadership Knight Commander William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta - William Jewell) was born and raised in Concordia, Missouri. His first job was waiting tables in his parents’ restaurant. He began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in St. Louis in 1959.

He progressed through jobs in Missouri, Georgia, Texas, and Kansas. In 1992, he became President of Southwestern Bell of Texas where he headed a workforce of 30,000 employees.

He retired in 1998 as Senior Executive Vice President of SBC, Inc., which became AT&T. Bill now serves on several boards including that of his alma mater, William Jewell College. He is on the Executive Council of Kappa Alpha Order and on the Board of Trustees of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. Knight Commander Dreyer is a member of the Courts of Honor for the Mikell, Walsh, Wood, Chiles, Irwin, and Smith Provinces. He is also a past recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade. Knight Commander’s Address - Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9:30pm J. Michael Duncan (Delta Kappa - Stephen F. Austin ‘69) served as Knight Commander from 2007-2011. Dedicated to improving the scholastic performance of our undergraduates, the Order’s chapters achieved their highest grade point averages in history during his terms.

Thirteen chapters were established or re-chartered while he was Knight Commander and the Theta, Sigma Alpha and Omega Commissions, and the Military Division of Kappa Alpha Order were also established during his term. Concerned with providing quality education to the Order’s Number I’s, Duncan worked to create the 1st Number I’s Leadership Institute in 2003 and has served as the Dean of the Institute every year. A retired Senior Special Agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Former Knight Commander Duncan owns and operates Duncan & Associates, a security consulting and investigation firm in Arlington, Texas. His hobbies include golf and martial arts where he has earned a 3rd degree black belt in Karate. Opening Ceremony & Welcome Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00pm; Tools to Run a Chapter - Sat., Jan. 10 at 1:30pm; Closing Ceremony & Departure - Sunday, Jan. 5 at 11:00am Brent Fellows (Epsilon Theta - Western Kentucky ‘98) is the assistant executive director for chapter services. He graduated with a B.A. in Social Studies with an emphasis in Secondary Education. Brent has worked on staff since 2000 as a traveling consultant and as the Director of Educational Programming. He has assisted with the implementation of the Crusade RoundTable and Crusade Program. He has also implemented the Number I’s Leadership Institute, Enhanced Province Councils, Emerging Leaders Academy and Stewards of the Order. In his free time, he enjoys his fraternal experiences with Mountain City Lodge and serves as the Chapter Advisor for the Lexington DeMolay Chapter (youth fraternity). Brent resides in Buena Vista, Virginia with his wife Lisa and two children, Holden and Lauren. Opening Ceremony & Welcome - Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00pm; Review of KA Policies at 9:00pm; Closing Ceremony & Departure - Sunday, Jan. 5 at 11:00am Dustin G. Brann (Alpha Omega-North Carolina State ’11) is the director of leadership education. He previously served the Order as an Associate Director for Chapter Development. In his current capacity, Dustin supervises our conferences and leadership education programs, acts as a liaison with the National Scholarship Officer and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He also assists with online educational initiatives and preventive risk reduction and management education. He graduated with a double major in Decembe 2012 earning a B.S. in Agriculture Business Management and Agriculture and Environmental Technologies. Within his chapter he served two terms as Project Outreach Chairman, Recruitment Chair, Number IV, and also as the Smith Province Undergraduate Chairman. Dustin is currently enrolled as a candidate for a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at East Carolina University. Opening Ceremony & Welcome - Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00pm Closing Ceremony & Departure - Sunday, Jan. 11 at 11:00am

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Leadership Lecturers Leadership Lecture I: Leadership Exepriences both Good and Bad Friday, Jan. 9 at 11am

S. Morgan Morton (Gamma Gamma-Memphis ’60) graduated from Memphis State University in 1963. He served for almost four years as an officer in the U.S. Navy. After spending his early years in various sales/marketing positions with Proctor & Gamble and Warner Lambert, in 1982 Morton was assigned to the first of many general management positions.

In 1997 Morton was named a Senior Vice President of Warner Lambert and a member of the Office of the Chairman. In 2000, after a merger with Pfizer, Inc, Morton was named Senior Vice President & President of the Consumer Group. He was responsible for 5.5 billion in global sales and over 12,000 colleagues working in over 47 countries. Since his retirement Morton has served in advisory capacities for several organizations. Morton is a member of the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business and Economics Hall of Fame. In 2012 He received the State of Tennessee Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. Morgan and his wife, Joanne, reside in Kiawah Island, S.C.

Leadership Lecture II: A few pieces of Silver Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8:30am

Kenny Davis (Beta Delta – Georgetown ’68) is one of the most decorated players in Kentucky Basketball History. A high school All-State Player, three time College All American, and a three time AAU All American ranks him as one of the best to ever hit the hardwood in the “Hoops Crazy” Bluegrass State. A member of the 1970 World University and 1971 Pan American Team, his big break came in 1972 when he was named “Captain” of the U.S.A. Olympic team that competed for the gold medal in Munich, West Germany. The events that took place there forever changed his life. Indeed, the event in question was named by USA Today as “The Most Controversial Sporting Event in the History of the Olympics.” Now, more than 40 years later, he talks about Munich, terrorists, the slain athletes, medals and keeping life in perspective. Davis is a member of the Loyal Order.

Leadership Lecture III: Life Lessons & Leadership Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4:30pm

Tom H. Fetzer (Tau – Wake Forest University ’74) is the President of Fetzer Strategic Partners, a former mayor of Raleigh, and past Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. After serving 3 terms as Mayor, Fetzer was awarded a Teaching Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Fetzer also has extensive experience in North Carolina state government including as Chief Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation where he was responsible for a 1.5 million dollar budget and 10,000 employees. He serves on the Board of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership and North State Bank. Fetzer is a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor a N.C. Governor can bestow upon a citizen. While an active brother, Fetzer served two years as recruitment chairman and one term as Number I. Fetzer is a recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award, a member of the Smith Province Court of Honor, and a member of KAOEF’s prestigious Crimson & Gold Society.

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Featured Speakers Ed Baker is a 37-year veteran of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Baker began his career as a Fundraising Coordinator in the Dallas District Office in 1977. He was promoted to Executive Director for the Dallas office and later to Regional Coordinator where he was responsible for several districts in terms of fundraising and management. In 2001 he was promoted to the position of Divisional Director of Business Development covering seven states.

In the fall of 2013 Baker was named MDA National Director Organizational Partnerships and also serves as the national MDA liaison for Kappa Alpha Order. Baker is a graduate of Centenary College, in Shreveport, La., where he had several close friends in the KA chapter. He is a strong believer in the Fraternity system and the leadership opportunities it provides. Baker is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Anthony Graziani (Zeta Pi - Florida Gulf Coast ’04) is the director of chapter development. Anthony previously served the Order as an associate director for chapter services. He received a Bachelor of Science in Resort and Hospitality Management. He served as Number I, Number III and Crusade Commander as well as IFC President and Student Body Vice President. In 2010, he was selected as a participant in the E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program. Anthony also served as the alumnus advisor for the Zeta Pi Chapter. In his free time he enjoys all water sports including water skiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding and kayaking. Managing Recruitment as the Number I - Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10:30am Dwain Knight (Delta Kappa - Stephen F. Austin ‘04) is the Order’s National Chaplain and has held that distinction since 2009. Prior to 2009 Dwain served as a Deputy National Chaplain. Also in 2007, he was inducted into the William A. Walsh Province Court of Honor for meritorious service. He is recognized as a Steward of the Order and as a member of the Loyal Order. Knight is an ordained minister, who resides in east Texas, where he is a high school teacher and coach. Worship Service - Sunday, Jan. 11 at 8:30am

Jesse S. Lyons (Delta Alpha-Western Carolina ‘98) is the assistant executive director for Advancement and Editor of The Kappa Alpha Journal. Jesse has served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant, a Chapter Development Consultant, the Director of Chapter Development, the Director of Communications, and now is responsible for the Order’s comprehensive communications and marketing efforts. In his current capacity, Jesse leads public relations activities, brand management, publication creation, and digital media, along with the national website, for both internal and external audiences. In his role as director of chapter development he helped 23 chapters receive their charter and also helped start 7 more provisional chapters, all of which have now been chartered. Jesse is on the board of the Fraternity Communications Association and serves as Vice President of Operations. Jesse is a former Number IX, III, VIII, and I and has a B.S. in Business Administration. He is a member of the Ammen, Chiles, Graves, Hamilton, Neal Smith, White, and Wood Province Courts of Honor. Communications on a Campus - Friday, Jan. 9 at 4:00pm Adam Ritz is a nationally syndicated radio host and keynote speaker. Live audiences see his broadcasts and presentations across the country, covering topics from hazing to alcohol to social media to philanthropy. Adam consults with corporate America, national fraternities, and both college and professional athletic organizations to bring risk management and decision-making awareness and education. The Adam Ritz Show - Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:00pm

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Featured Speakers C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau-Mississippi State University ‘95) is a member of the Executive Council. Previously he served as the Emmett Lee Irwin Province Commander from 2005-2008. He is a former staff member of the National Administrative Office where he worked as an educational and leadership consultant from 1998-2000. For the past several years, he has taught many undergraduates about the customs of the Order at several national conferences and province councils across the country. He has also been a faculty member for all of the Stewards of the Order programs. He resides in Greenville, Miss., where he is a rice and soybean producer. The Power of the Ritual: History & Usage - Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:30pm.

Greg Singleton (Gamma Gamma - Memphis ‘82) is the William E. Forester Province Commander and the national scholarship officer. He served previously as an educational and leadership consultant, Dean of the National Leadership Institute, and Feller Deputy Province Commander. He is a member of the Richard T. Feller Province Court of Honor, a recipient of the Order’s Accolade for Interfraternal Service and the Knight Commander’s Accolade. He currently resides in Clarksville, Tenn., and is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Austin Peay State University. Greg has over 28 years of experience working with fraternities and sororities in higher education. He is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences in the areas of fraternity/sorority affairs, judicial issues, scholarship, budgeting and finance, and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). College, Careers, & Leadership: Our Path to Academic Success - Friday, Jan. 9 at 8:30pm; Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct: Kappa Alpha Order & our Responsbilities - Saturday, Jan. 10 at 3:45pm.

Larry Stanton Wiese (Gamma Omega - Midwestern State ’87) is the Order’s Executive Director and General Counsel, as well as the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation’s Executive Director. Larry served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant from 1990 to 1991, Mikell Deputy Commander from 1991 to 1995, and Assistant Executive Director from 1995 to 1996. Larry is a past President of: FIPG, Inc., the Fraternity Executive Association, and the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives. Larry is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Risk Management: Policy and Incidents - Friday, Jan. 9 at 1:30pm; Accountability & Standards: Major & Minor Offenses - Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1:30pm Michael Wilson (Alpha Theta-Transylvania ’99) is the assistant executive director for alumni affairs. Michael has served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant (2003-2004), as the Director of Chapter Services (2004-2010), and as the Director of Operations (2010). In this current role Michael will oversee alumni engagement, programs and services. In addition his work includes managing projects and resources for the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC), overseeing the building and grounds at Mulberry Hill and assisting both the Order and Foundation with annual meetings. His work for the Order has taken him to more than 115 campuses to work with chapters. Michael is a nine-year member of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors, is a past presenter at the Association for Fraternal Values and Leadership, and the FRMT Risk Management Conference. Michael is a former Number I, II, and social chairman and has a B.A. in Accounting. He is a member of the Ammen, Candler and Hamilton Province Courts of Honor. Alumni Training.

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Council Groups Council 1 Facilitators Greg Singleton – SEE SPEAKERS

David M. Gritte (Beta Rho-Roanoke ’03) is a former Number IV and I. At the 2005 Convention, David and additional Beta Rho members were privileged to perform part of the model initiation at Lee Chapel. David graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. David worked for the National Administrative Office as an Associate Director for Chapter Development assisting in the development and re-chartering process of several chapters. David is currently a federal officer with the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Norfolk, Va., and has worked in federal law enforcement for over seven years. David and his wife, Page, are expecting their first child in March 2015. In his free time he enjoys traveling, skeet shooting, scuba diving, and working on his Jeep.

Council 2 Facilitators Dwain Knight – SEE SPEAKERS

Jeremy Duke (Delta Lambda-Middle Tennessee ’09) is an associate director for chapter development and served as the Number IV, Number V, and Number I. During his tenure as Number I his chapter was awarded a Samuel Z. Ammen Award for Chapter Excellence. He also attended the 2010 Emerging Leaders Academy, 2012 Number I’s Leadership Institute, the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Feller Province Councils, and was an ELA Mock Chapter Advisor at the 2012 and 2013 Emerging Leaders Academy. Jeremy has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and is currently starting the provisional chapter, which previously was the Zeta Delta Chapter at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nev.

Council 3 Facilitators

Tullis Beasley (Delta Rho-Valdosta State ’09) is an associate director for chapter services.

He graduated December, 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Originally from Valdosta, Ga., Tullis was initiated in the Fall, 2010, and has served as Number VIII, VI and Alumni Relations Chairman of his chapter. Tullis also served on campus with the Student Government Association as the chief justice, ambassador, IFC Executive Vice President of Judicial Affairs, and Interfraternity Council Undergraduate Assistant working with his Greek community. Tullis has been a participant of the Emerging Leaders Academy and as an ELA Mock Chapter Advisor for the past four years.

Charlie Banks (Delta Epsilon-Newberry ’02) is the John Temple Graves Province Commander. He graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was a KAOEF scholarship recipient and held numerous leadership roles, including Number I. After graduation, he became his chapter’s alumnus advisor, President of the Delta Epsilon Alumni Association, and served as a deputy province commander. He is a member of the 1865 Trust, Forever KA, and the Graves Province Court of Honor. Professionally, Charlie is an entrepreneur with experience in real estate, construction, manufacturing, and finance. He is active in the angel investing and venture finance industry throughout the Southeast. Originally from Camden, S.C., he now resides in Newberry, where he is happily married to his 7th grade sweetheart, Cayci, who also serves in alumni leadership roles with Kappa Delta Sorority. They have a 3-year old son, Lucas, and a newborn daughter, McLane. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, camping, college football, and adventure motorcycling.

Council 4 Facilitators

Doug Hanisch (Epsilon Tau-Northern Arizona ’98) is the Daniel R. Neal Province Commander. Doug graduated in December 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration with a major in management and a minor in economics. He served his chapter as philanthropy chairman and served two terms as Number I. Immediately upon graduation, Doug began employment with the National Administrative Office as what was then called an educational and leadership consultant, but is now known as the associate director for chapter services. In 2008 he was appointed to his current leadership role by then Knight Commander J. Michael Duncan.

Doug and his wife Cori have a 5-year old daughter, Avery, and a 3-year old daughter, Bergen.

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Council Groups Doug is a commercial loan officer for a small community bank and he and his family live in Denver. In his free time, Doug enjoys taking advantage of the outdoors whether it be hunting, hiking, camping or kayaking.

Russell B. Parmele Jr. (Alpha-Washington & Lee ’77) is the alumnus advisor for Zeta Phi Chapter at High Point University. Russ graduated in 1980 with Bachelor of Arts in History. He started in the commercial real estate business in 1988 rising to the position of General Manager of his company’s market portfolio. He relocated to Greensboro, N.C., in 1996 and was responsible at one time for a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of 35 properties, with 2.25 million square feet, with an asset value of $155 million and annual revenues of $284 million. Russ is currently Vice President of Commercial Management with Brown Investment Properties, Inc. in.

He holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) and Real Property Administrator (RPA) designations. He was inducted into the Smith Province Court of Honor in September 2014. Russ has been married to his wife Diane for 29 years and they have a son and a daughter. He is a certified USTA tennis official and officiates junior, collegiate and professional tennis matches, including the U.S. Open for the past five years.

Council 5 Facilitators

Brent Buswell (Beta Eta-Oklahoma ’09) is an associate director for communications. He graduated in May 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in marketing. From Dallas, Texas, Brent served his chapter as Number I, III, V, and Locke Province Undergraduate Chairman. Brent also served as an IFC Congress Delegate and was on the OU Campus Activities Council. He is a frequent volunteer for the MDA office in Oklahoma City, Blood Institute and WildCare Foundation in Noble, Oklahoma.

Ches McDowell (Alpha Omega-North Carolina State ’11) served two terms as Number I. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Ches attended the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in Raleigh. Upon earning his juris doctor degree in 2014, Ches began a clerkship in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina with The Hon. David M. Warren, Former Knight Commander. Ches is currently active with the establishment of a Triangle Alumni Chapter in Raleigh and was recently nominated to the Smith Province Court of Honor. In his free time, Ches is an avid outdoorsman with a particular love for duck hunting and bear hunting with hounds in eastern North Carolina.

Council 6 Facilitators

Greg Waterworth (Beta Kappa-Maryland ’10) is an associate director for chapter services.

Waterworth graduated in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in government and politics. Hailing from Baltimore, he served his chapter as the philanthropy chair, Number IV, IFC Vice President of Administrative Affairs, SGA Greek Legislator, and Number I. During his term as Number I, he was awarded the North-American Interfraternity Conference Undergraduate Award of Distinction for chairing a philanthropy event that raised more than $32,000 for breast cancer research.

Matthew Mandeville (Beta Rho-Roanoke ’12) is an associate director for chapter services.

Mandeville graduated and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in legal studies in December 2014. He served the Beta Rho Chapter as Number VI and Number II. As an undergraduate Matt served as an Orientation Leader and Orientation Supervisor for Roanoke College. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Roanoke College Republicans. Outside the classroom, Matt held an internship in the Botetourt County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

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Council Groups Council 7 Facilitators

Andrew Carr (Epsilon Iota-Texas State ‘00) is a director of development for the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF). His main focus is raising mid-level gifts, primarily for the Crimson & Gold Society, from KA alumni and providing program support for KAOEF sponsored leadership education including the Number I’s Leadership Institute (NLI), Province Councils and The Crusade RoundTable. Additionally, he assists the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer in all areas of operation. Andrew served as Number IX, Number VIII and Number III. He previously served as an educational & leadership consultant and associate director for chapter development. Andrew rejoined the Kappa Alpha Order staff after earning a master’s degree and working for several years in the online education industry in Austin, Texas.

Jim Boeckman (Alpha Eta-Westminster’80) is a William Archibald Walsh Deputy Province Commander and is a member of the University of Texas (UT) Provisional Chapter Alumni Advisory Committee. He served as the Number I of his chapter. After graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, he attended the UT School of Law in Austin, with the support of a scholarship from the Kappa Alpha Scholarship Fund, now known as the KAOEF. Jim received his J.D. in 1986. Jim is currently a business lawyer in Austin and represents small and medium-sized companies on a wide range of business matters. Prior to establishing his own law practice, he was General Counsel of Toppan Photomasks (formerly DuPont Photomasks), a partner at Vinson & Elkins, Senior Regional Counsel at Electronic Data Systems in Dallas and Melbourne, Australia, and an associate at Locke Purnell in Dallas. His daughter Taylor is a senior at Saint Michael’s Catholic Academy.

Jim enjoys golf and travel.

Council 8 Facilitators

Stuart Whetsell (Delta Psi-Appalachian State ’06) is a director of development for the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF). Stuart came to the KAOEF after working for the Order for three years as director of chapter services and a year as an associate director for chapter services. His main focus is raising mid-level gifts, primarily for the Crimson & Gold Society, from KA alumni and providing program support for KAOEF sponsored leadership education including the Number I’s Leadership Institute (NLI), Province Councils and The Crusade RoundTable. Additionally, he assists the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer in all areas of operation. Stuart served as Number IX, Number VIII, recruitment chairman, Number I, and Crusade Commander. He is a member of the Hamilton Province Court of Honor.

Rob Wall (Tau-Wake Forest ’95) is a Smith Deputy Province Commander. He served as Number IX and Number VII. Rob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2002 and his Masters of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and Daniels College of Business in 2003. Rob is Of Counsel with the firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in WinstonSalem, N.C., where he leads the Private Client Services Group for the firm’s North Carolina office.

Rob previously served on the Kappa Chapter Alumni Advisory Committee at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Rob is a member of the Smith Province Court of Honor. He has been married to his wife Elizabeth for nine years, and they have two sons, a 7-year old, Haywood, and a 4-year old, Rustin. Rob serves on the board of directors for the Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network, the WinstonSalem Estate Planning Council, and the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. When Rob has time, he is training for a marathon.

Council 9 Facilitators

Andy Lock (Alpha Eta-Westminster ‘11) is an associate director for chapter services. Andy graduated with a double major in political Science and transnational studies. As an active member, he performed a variety of roles, including Council of Honor Chairman, Crusade Commander, and Number I. Andy played three years of varsity soccer, participated in the Westminster College tutoring program, and worked in the Office for Study Abroad and Off-Campus Activities. As Number I, his chapter received the George C. Marshall Award for Chapter Excellence, as well as the North-American Interfraternity Conference Award of Distinction. He spent a semester abroad studying political science at the University of Winchester in the United Kingdom. Andy is a past participant in the E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program.

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Council Groups Steve Foster (Beta Chi-West Virginia Wesleyan ’68) is the William Sprigg Hamilton Province Commander. As an active member, he served as the rush chairman and as Number I. Steve graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and worked for 25 years with Union Carbide Corporation in sales and marketing. He was previously President of Amerchol Corporation and spent seven years as Vice President of Sales & Logistics for Roquette America. He most recently spent ten years as the executive director of the Upshur County Development Authority and president of Foster Consulting LLC in Buckhannon, W.V. Steve has served as a member and president of the Beta Chi Housing Authority. He is a member of the Hamilton Province Court of Honor. Married to his wife Kathy for 43 years, they have two daughters and one grandson. Steve is involved with many community activities, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Foundation. He enjoys golfing, travel, choral singing, and spending time with his grandson, a future KA.

Council 10 Facilitators

David Merrill (Zeta Pi-Florida Gulf Coast ‘08) is the director of risk management working as the Order’s point person on risk reduction and education, and previously served as an associate director for chapter services. David graduated in May 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. David is from Englewood, Fl., and served his chapter as social chair, Number VIII, Number VI, and Number I. David was also a Student Government Senator. He was a mock chapter advisor at the 2012 Emerging Leaders Academy as well as a facilitator for the 2013 Number I’s Leadership Institute. In his free time he enjoys fishing, sports, traveling, and cooking.

Sam Mynhier (Zeta Tau-Austin Peay State ‘11) has been hired to be an associate director for chapters services in May. He is a founder of his chapter and served as the Number II, Number IV, Number VIII, and Number IX. For four years as philanthrophy chairman, he helped the chapter raise over $20,000 for MDA as well as donating over 300 pints of blood to the Red Cross. He is also the vice president of Judicial Affairs for his Interfraternity Council. He is the vice president of registration for the South Eastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC). He has attended the 2012 and 2014 SEIFC Leadership Academies; during the 2014 academy, Sam won the Order of Omega Case Study Competition. He attended the Forester Province Councils from 2011-2014. After graduation Sam plans to pursue a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education, with the goal of becoming a greek life professional and dean of students.

Council 11 Facilitators Anthony Graziani – SEE SPEAKERS

Blake Berkbuegler (Alpha Eta-Westminster ’11) is an associate director for chapter development. He graduated in May 2014, with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and minors in biology and coaching. From Hallsville, Mo., Berkbuegler served his chapter as Intramural Chairman, Social Chairman and was a member of the Westminster Varsity Basketball Team.

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Our Values Gentility. The men of Kappa Alpha Order are known as the gentlemen of the fraternity world. A KA, through his gentility, should always be distinguished by his modern chivalric characteristics.

Knowledge. The philosophy of our Order is that the acquisition of knowledge and the development of character are the great goals of life. Our focus on the cultivation of knowledge manifests itself through academic achievement on campus, growth and success in our careers, and the positive impact we have in the communities where we reside.

Leadership. We teach our members to be leaders among men, on campus, in their communities, and throughout life. Through bravery and self-reliance, KAs strive to lead their lives with honor, and when given the opportunity, to lead others with humility, integrity, and justice.

Perseverance. “Onward” is ever our stance despite the danger and difficulty that life often brings. KAs understand that anything in life worth attaining will take hard work, dedication, and determination, whether in the classroom, the community, or throughout the endeavors of life.

Reverence. Our founders sought to emulate the ideal Christian gentleman and in so doing recognized the importance of having a deep reverence for God. Our motto, “Dieu et Les Dames” means “God and the ladies” and reflects our commitment to the ideals of modern chivalry as a contemporary order of knights.

Service. At the heart of the code of chivalry and the fabric of KA is service to those in need. Through community service, volunteerism and commitment to philanthropy, KAs aim to serve those around them as students and citizens.

Excellence. Excellence is our aim and “Upward” is the direction that we continually strive. No matter the situation or circumstance, KAs work to attain excellence and to overcome the temptation to settle for mediocrity. We exemplify this commitment through leadership and service to others, with a vision to make the world a brighter place in which to work and live.

Kappa Alpha Order is the Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman with a lifelong emphasis on reverence, gentility, service, leadership, knowledge, perseverance, and excellence. You come to college with your values intact; you have learned from family and friends what’s right and wrong. While in college, KA helps you keep your compass straight, develop your values-set and experiences, and points you in a great direction for your future. Then, with our history and your experience, your journey in life, forever KA, becomes clear.

1. What does the Moral Compass mean?

2. What are Kappa Alpha’s values?

3. How important is it to live up to your obligations and values?

4. As Number I, will you hold others to their obligations?

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General Session Notes MANAGING RECRUITMENT AS THE NUMBER I What is the Number I’s role in recruitment?

What qualities should a Number IV possess?

Why KA?

KAPPA ALPHA LAWS & POLICIES RELATED TO RECRUITMENT Induction (R8-121) • Induction must be held within seven days of extending a bid • If a bid for membership is extended outside of a regular term or semester or near the end of a regular term or semester, induction must be held within ten days of the beginning of the next regular term or semester • Report 2 completed within 48-hours of the Induction Ceremony

Bid session (8-113, 8-114, 8-115) • By secret ballot (ballot box preferred) • 100% vote of acceptance from members • If a member in good standing is absent from the bid session, he may give his vote privately to the Number I

GPA requirements (R9-271) • Incoming freshmen must have at least a 2.7 high school GPA • Potential members with college credit must have a 2.7 GPA from the previous term or semester.

Recruitment recommendations (8-112) “acknowledge all recommendations made by alumni members and contact every individual so recommended for purposes of his consideration by the chapter” Recruiting with Alcohol and Risk Management “All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy.”

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General Session Notes COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LEADERSHIP: OUR PATH TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Greg Singleton, Assoc. Vice President & Dean of Students

What are the top 10 reasons why students are dropping out of college?

• Too much fun at the expense of classes and grades • A sense of not belonging; a sense of isolation, homesickness • Academically unprepared; burned-out on education • Financial constraints; low on funds • Personal family issues • Academic climate/fit • Choice of the wrong major; major not offered • Lack of advising and guidance • Demands from part-time or full-time employment • Move to a different geographic location Why Do Intelligent Students Sometimes Fail in College?

• Lack of motivation • Poor time management • Lack of perseverance--giving up too easily • Inability to apply concepts to different situations • Inability to complete tasks • Fear of failure • Procrastination • Excessive dependency • Too little or too much self-confidence • Inability to delay gratification • Lack of balance between critical, analytical and creative thinking • Not enough reading So…what are the essentials for scholastic excellence?

• Recruit men who are serious about academic success • Set chapter goals related to academic excellence (short and long term) • Offer incentives for outstanding scholarship • Confront and hold Brothers accountable • How do you promote scholastic achievement?

• Look at your chapter website…do you promote academic success?

• Do you publicize and reward Brothers who are academically successful?

• Allocate at least 10% of your chapter budget to academic enhancement • Always rank in the top 10% academically, each semester, on your respective campus and always set your minimum standard each semester as a 2.80 • Utilize the resources you have, both on campus, and from KA to enhance your academic standing.

ACTIVE CHAPTER MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS

• An active chapter will achieve an overall term GPA no less than a 2.8.

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Notes NEW SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS:

• Each active chapter must achieve a 2.90 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter • Any chapter that achieves between a 2.70-2.89 from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter must submit a written scholastic plan to address academic deficiencies. This written scholastic plan must be submitted to the Province Commander, Deputy Province Commander for Academic Affairs, and the National Administrative Office • Any chapter that achieves below a 2.70 from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter will lose social privileges for one semester or quarter. Social privileges will be reinstated upon future achievement of the required GPA standard. Notification of social restriction will be sent to the Province Commander, Deputy Province Commander for Academic Affairs, and campus fraternity/sorority professional.

• If an individual to be elected to membership is classified as a freshman and has not earned any prior university/college grades, he must have achieved a high school grade point average of a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent to join.

• If an individual to be elected to membership has earned any prior university/college academic credits, he must have achieved a grade point average of a 2.70 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent to join.

• “No active member or member awaiting initiation shall be eligible to attend or participate in any social function sponsored by an active or alumni chapter if he has failed to maintain a grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale, or its equivalent, from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter.

• A member is ineligible to serve in any office of an Active Chapter if he has failed to maintain a grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale, or its equivalent, for the immediate preceding semester or quarter.

CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP OFFICER

• Each chapter will be required to have an active Scholarship Chair who will also serve as the # III of the chapter.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION

• The National Scholarship Trophy will be presented annually to the Active Chapter that achieves the highest collective grade point average for the academic year. The name of the winning Active Chapter each year will be engraved upon the trophy and permanently displayed in the National Administrative Office • Scholastic Excellence Awards - Each chapter that achieves a semester or quarterly grade point average of at least a 3.25 will be recognized as a member by a Scholastic Excellence Award. The Scholastic Excellence Awards will be bestowed at province council for the immediate past spring and fall terms.

Chapters will be recognized in the Kappa Alpha Journal.

• The Scholastic Achievement Awards are given each semester/quarter to each Active Chapter that achieves a collective grade point average higher than both the All-Men’s and All-Fraternity average or that are academically ranked in the top 25% of fraternities, and is higher than the Kappa Alpha Order National Average at their respective institutions.

• Academic Achievement Awards are also awarded to chapters that achieved a 2.80 GPA or higher the last two academic semesters.

• Citation of Academic Excellence - Any undergraduate brother, who maintains full-time enrollment status on their respective campus and achieves a 4.0 semester or quarterly grade point average, will achieve recognition. Citations of Academic Excellence will be bestowed at province council and the submission of individual eligibility will be the responsibility of each undergraduate chapter at the completion of each academic term.

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Council Meeting 1 INTRODUCTIONS & PLANNING YOUR TERM “Let us be of one mind and faith, let us banish all that is evil and cling to all that is good. Let us pull together and pull hard; but above all things let there be no doubt that we are pulling right.”

- James Ward Wood, Chief Founder (From an essay read to Old Alpha in 1866) James Ward Wood was one of the four founders, and the driving force that sparked life into our Order. After enrolling at Washington College, Wood was unimpressed with the existing fraternities on campus at the time, so he decided to form his own fraternity. On December 21, 1865, Wood, William Nelson Scott, and William Archibald Walsh toasted to a new friendship. Together, they met, planned, and became Phi Kappa Chi, which would thereafter undergo an evolution and become Kappa Alpha Order.

MEET YOUR BROTHERS 1. What is your favorite sports team?

Brother ____________’s answer:

2. What did you do over the break?

Brother ____________’s answer:

3. Why did you join KA?

Brother ____________’s answer:

4. Why did you want to be Number I?

Brother ____________’s answer:

5. What is your best strength as Number I?

Brother ____________’s answer:

6. What is your chapter’s best area of operations?

Brother ____________’s answer:

7. What is one of your goals as Number I?

Brother ____________’s answer:

8. What is your biggest challenge with your chapter?

Brother ____________’s answer:

TERM PLAN CREATION (SEE HANDOUT)

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STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES

What are the top five Strengths and top five Challenges you know about your chapter, today.

STRENGTHS CHALLENGES 1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN? What have you learned about yourself so far at NLI? Think about interactions with council members and other Number I’s you have met at NLI.

What are you hoping to gain from your Number I’s Leadership Institute experience?

What grade would you give your chapter this past year? EXPLAIN. (A) Excellent (B) Good (C) Fair (D) Poor (F) Failure

What grade would you predict the next Number I will give you when he rates your performance at the 2016 Number I’s Leadership Institute? EXPLAIN. (A) Excellent (B) Good (C) Fair (D) Poor (F) Failure

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Council Meeting 2 IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE “Always do everything you ask of those you command.”

- General George S. Patton (Beta Commission - VMI 1904) As Number I, does your personal academic performance set a postive attitude for other brothers? Why or why not?

What can you do to improve or continue to be a role model for others?

What is your academic goal for next semester/quarter?

What is the goal you are setting for your chapter?

What are the common excuses you hear from brothers about why they, or your chapter, are not living up to their full potential?

How does your chapter rank on campus in relation to other fraternities?

Last semester GPA (KA)

All-Men’s GPA

____________

All-Fraternity GPA

____________

____________

What do you think your chapter does well in relation to scholarship?

Develop three/five action goals that can be implemented this spring that will enhance your chapter’s academic success.

1.

2.

3.

4.

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THE SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT FOR POSITIVE RESULTS Does your chapter have a written scholarship program?

Do you have a functioning scholarship chair and committee?

Are new members AND initiated members required to maintain quiet hours (if you have a chapter house) or to keep study hours in a designated location on campus?

Do Big Brothers keep themselves informed about the academic progress of their respective Little Brothers?

Do you have an academic requirement for all members, not just the officers of the chapter?

Do the new members and initiated members know the academic resources that are available to them on campus?

Does your chapter have a printed copy of the academic resources available from the National Administrative Office?

Is chapter recognition given to those members who both excel academically and to those members who have improved their academic standing over the last term?

Are there fewer than 20% of the members of the chapter on academic probation?

Is the chapter GPA above the All-Men’s GPA on campus?

Is the chapter GPA above the All-Fraternity GPA on campus?

Do members who have high GPA’s remain active participants in the chapter, even as juniors and seniors?

Do all officers of the chapter exceed the minimum GPA requirement to maintain their office?

Do you hold your members accountable if they fail to achieve a satisfactory GPA each semester?

Do you have an academic standard for your chapter which exceeds the minimum standard expected

by Kappa Alpha Order?

USE THOSE ITEMS YOU DO NOT HAVE CURRENTLY TO ANSWER THE LAST QUESTION ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE. Sources: Austin Peay State University, Office of Student Affairs, Bowling Green State University, Office of Residence Life/Greek Affairs, University of Miami, Greek Life Scholarship Manual, Theta Chi Fraternity Scholarship Manual, Purdue University, Office of the Dean of Students, Wayne State University, Academic Advisement Center, Riverside Community College, Faculty Guide.

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Council Meeting 3 USING VALUES TO GUIDE OUR POLICIES The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman. The power which the strong have over the weak, the magistrate over the citizen, the employer over the employed, the educated over the unlettered, the experienced over the confiding, even the clever over the silly - the forbearing or inoffensive use of all of this power or authority, or a total abstinence from it when the case admits it, will show the gentleman in a plain light.

- Robert E. Lee, Practical Founder (from the Definition of a Gentleman)

SEVEN VALUES OF KAPPA ALPHA ORDER Gentility.

Knowledge.

Leadership.

Reverence.

Service. Excellence.

Perseverance.

LIST THE VALUES THAT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS We have a zero tolerance policy on drugs and drug use for our members and guests.

Our chapter extends bids to members who we welcome as brothers. Hazing is not a necessary part of our experience.

We care about the safety of our guests. That includes providing a safe environment for them to enjoy themselves in a social atmosphere.

Controlling the flow of alcohol limits our liability. This is accomplished by tag/ticket BYOB or third party vendor.

Ladies should never be shown disrespect or treated improperly by a KA. I am my brother’s keeper, that means holding him accountable.

KA’s are servant leaders; that means helping those around me who are less fortunate.

Using a guest list to limit and control the flow of people at my events is a good way to ensure I know who is at my party.

While raising money for charity, it is essential to remember our values.

Providing alcohol to others, can put myself and them at risk.

It is imperative to be forthright and honest when dealing with a campus administrator, National Staff member, or Province Commander.

Bid Day, Big Brother Night, and Initiation are nights which should be remembered and appreciated. Not one that puts our new brothers at risk.

Kegs, open liquor bars, and bulk quantities of alcohol leave too much room for tampering with drinks.

Brotherhood is about a system of standards and expectations where brothers make me a better person.

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Council Meeting 4 IDENTIFYING RISKS AND CREATING A PLAN OF ACTION 1. Identify potential risks in your chapter:

2. What type of risk behaviors could happen at the following:

COMMON EVENTS Recruitment Events Bid Night Big Brother Event Post-Initiation Event

SOCIAL EVENTS (locations) KA House Off campus Out of town/traveling social event Hotel Game day/tailgating Refer to the social events checklist: As a Number I, how are you going to enforce the Risk Management Policy for all social events and other functions?

How will you enforce the Risk Management Policy for all events even if you cannot attend?

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Council Meeting 5 EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP & DELEGATION ... or how to do everything yourself.

“Surround yourself with the best people you can, delegate authority, and don’t interfere.”

- Ronald Reagan, Former President of the United States When we think of manly leadership, thoughts of courage, resiliency, boldness and determination come to mind. We think of the man confidently in charge, steering the ship and leading the men. What we often do not think of is delegation. The ability to wisely and effectively delegate is a quality far more quiet than others, and yet one of the most crucial to a leader’s success. Whether you’re a manager at work, owner of your own business, officer in the military, or simply working on a school project, effective delegation is one of the keys to achieving your goals. A man who insists on maintaining all control and authority is insecure and actually fails to even meet the definition of a leader. A leader is an executive, a man who manages time, resources, and people. A leader does not do everything himself, rather he marshals all of these elements on the pathway to success.

CHAPTER STRUCTURE

I II

III

New Member Ed. Committee

Scholarship Committee

IV Recruitment Committee

V

VI

VII VIII IX

Prudential Committee Alumni Relations Committee

WHY IS DELEGATING IMPORTANT

Risk Mgt. Committee Council of Honor Committee

Delegating frees you up to tackle the truly important aspects of your mission/business/project.

Delegating increases the morale, confidence, and productivity of subordinates.

Delegating saves you time.

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DELEGATE EFFECTIVELY

NOW, LIST THEM OUT

Pick the best people.

II

Delegate in a way that people will willingly accept the assignment.

III

Have consistent standards.

IV

Give ample freedom for the subordinate to complete the task.

V

Follow-up. Share in rewards and give credit and praise.

What can you delegate?

VI

What should you delegate?

VII

What is the most important operation of a chapter?

VIII

What are your focused areas for new goals?

What are your strengths? Your officers?

IX

What are some other committees?

DELEGATION SCENARIOS

What are the issues? What should have been done?

1. At a recruitment event, the Number I realizes there are not enough snacks. When he returns from the store he finds everything in disarray. Only a few members are present.

2. The intramural registration deadline has passed and the chapter isn’t registered for any fall sports. The university recreation department said they will let it slide if you could get them a form by tomorrow.

3. Initiation is next week and the Number IX has had a hard time getting a church.

4. The chapter has been socially suspended for failure to pay their outstanding balance. When discussing this with your Number VI, you realize that over half of the dues are still outstanding.

5. The chapter social probation is lifted and the chapter wants to have a fun party. What needs to be done prior to having the social event? The deadline to register the event was yesterday.

6. You made a decision not to have the traditional “big brother” night this year. The weekend it is scheduled for, you have to go home for an emergency. How do you prevent unruly members from acting out of line?

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Council Meeting 6 LEADING YOUR CHAPTER 1. What are the common problems in your chapter?

2. How is your chapter addressing and dealing with four common priorities:

a. Academic Excellence

b. Recruitment

c. Finances

d. Social Events and Risk Management

As you are the primary stakeholder for your chatper, how are you going to deal with all of this responsibility?

What kind of issues will you face from your chapter’s “knuckleheads?”

ENGAGING YOUR TEAM How can you engage your team? Who is your team?

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TERM 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Evaluate your chapter’s strengths and weaknesses Determine where you need improvement Set goals to correct weaknesses Believe in your goals Write down your goals Constantly repeat your goals If every brother cannot recite the goals, you’re not talking about them enough

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Council Meeting 7 FRATERNAL VALUES

“I once heard a distinguished Kappa Alpha say that but three books are needed for the formation of the perfect man – Shakespeare, the Bible, and the Kappa Alpha ritual. Shakespeare imparts general culture, the Bible forms the Christian, but the KA ritual creates the chivalrous Christian gentleman, the noblest product of the civilization of the world’s most enlightened age.” - Samuel Zenas Ammen, Practical Founder

MY THOUGHTS ON RITUAL

Fill out the following survey, be honest and truthful. This is for your eyes only.

1. When you hear the word “Ritual”, what comes to mind?

2. How did you feel when the active members were preparing you for initiation? (This includes your new member education experience.)

3. How did you feel during your initiation?

4. My impression of my chapter’s initiation performance is: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor 5. My impression of the member’s daily appreciation of our ritual’s teachings: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor 6. How can your chapter improve the initiation? Ritual education?

WHAT DOES OUR RITUAL SAY? How can we relate our ritual to common everyday situations or perhaps unsuspecting problems?

1. You find out late one night that one of your brothers was severely beat up by five members of another fraternity.

Several chapter brothers are going to that fraternity house to settle the score.

2. The Number I told the chapter not to buy a keg for the Super Bowl party taking place off campus. One of the active members ignored him and bought one anyway.

3. One of the brothers finds out that another chapter brother is dating his ex-girlfriend of two years.

4. One of the seniors owes the chapter $2,000 and has publicly stated that he has no intention of paying and since it is his last year he will attend Old South as his blowout before graduation.

5. Initiation is scheduled to take place next week. The Number IX has not found a church. After numerous attempts at counseling him to do his job, you find that he does not have the leadership to fulfill his position as an officer.

6. One of your so called “Brothers” sits in the back row of the chapter meeting and heckles you all through the chapter meeting. It becomes a distraction and you lose your thought process several times during the meeting.

When confronting this member, he blows it off saying that he was just kidding around.

7. Recruitment has become very competitive this past year. Several of the chapters on campus are clearly violating the rules and taking freshman that have below a 2.7 GPA from high school. A few days after the new members have signed their bids of membership, you find out that five of the chapter’s top recruits do not have a 2.7 GPA from high school. Your Number II reports them as members to the Greek advisor anyway.

8. Several members in the chapter are posting inappropriate content on Facebook which includes degrading pictures of women and several alcohol related pictures. When you confront those members they claim that their Facebook page is private and it is their business, not yours.

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Council Meeting 8 BUILDING YOUR TEAM “Leadership requires taking responsibility, not asserting rank and privilege.

Leadership is the most important consideration, if any one thing is more important that another... ”

- General George C. Marshall (Beta Commission - VMI 1901)

GOAL SETTING - KEEPING THEM SMART “A goal is a dream with a deadline” - Anonymous

SPECIFIC

Specific goals state exactly what you want to accomplish. They are clear and concise. EXAMPLE: I want to buy a used computer.

MEASURABLE

Measurable goals state what you want and when you want it. They enable you to measure your progress at any point along the way. EXAMPLE: I will save enough money to buy it before the start of spring semester.

ACTION-ORIENTED

Action-oriented goals indicate how they will be achieved. They specify what you need to do to reach your goals. EXAMPLE: I will set aside $25 each week.

REALISTIC

Realistic goals are possible. They are attainable, considering the resources and constraints relative to your situation. EXAMPLE: I can afford to save this money.

TIMELY

Timely goals allow reasonable time to achieve them, but not so much that you lose focus or motivation.

Timely goals have a specific deadline. EXAMPLE: I will achieve my goal by the end of this semester.

List 3 goals using the SMART steps above and provide 2-3 strategies for each on how you would achieve the goal.

Goals provide overall direction for your position. Strategies help you decide how you are going to achieve them.

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GOALS

1.

STRATEGIES

a. b. c.

2.

a. b. c.

3.

a. b. c.

THE ARGUMENTATIVE OFFICER You just returned from NLI and feel confident to lead your chapter at your very first meeting. You make the announcement to the chapter that we will no longer participate in one of the chapter’s “traditional activities.”

After the announcement, the Number IX requests to speak to the chapter. He then criticizes the decision in front of the members and questions your authority. Several other members voice their complaint with your decision.

1. What are the problems?

2. How should this be handled?

3. How do you keep this from happening?

4. Would anyone like to share a “tradition” in their chapter that needs to be changed?

5. How do you engage your members to avoid this situation?

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CONSENSUS

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work.� - Vince Lombardi According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the definition of consensus is: (a) general agreement; (b) the judgment arrived at by most or all of those concerned; (c) group solidarity in sentiment and belief.

Consensus is a process for group decision-making. It is a method by which an entire group of people can come to an agreement. The input and ideas of all participants are gathered and synthesized to arrive at a final decision acceptable to all. Through consensus, we are not only working to achieve better solutions, but also to promote the growth of community and trust.

Ideas for building consensus?

Voting?

RANKING EXCERSIZE

Rank the list in order of importance from most important (#1) to least important (#10) individually. When all members at your table have finished working individually, the group should come to a rank ordering by consensus for the whole table.

Individual Group Ranking Ranking ________ ________ Supervise and control all business and workings of the active chapter. ________ ________ Preside at all chapter meetings. ________ ________ Effectively delegate duties to officer and committee’s and privately coun-

sel and advise them concerning their duties. ________ ________ Obey the Kappa Alpha Laws and the lawful requirements of its officers. ________ ________ Provide the best effort possible in administration and leadership of the chapter. ________ ________ Be receptive to the opinions and viewpoints of other members while

never compromising the integrity of the office of Number I. ________ ________ Represent the active chapter at all times throughout his term of office. ________ ________ Ensure that new members have a positive experience through their new

member education, initiation and transition as an active member. ________ ________ Strive to maintain scholastic standing in a high level to serve as an ex-

ample to the active chapter. ________ ________ Require respect for and compliance with the customs of the Order.

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THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF THE NUMBER I Give five good examples of using power and authority in your role as Number I 1.

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DEALING WITH CRITICISM How to Give and Take Criticism like a Man

Dealing with criticism is a skill every well-adjusted man should possess. We give and take criticism among our co-workers, our friends, and our family. Criticism is an important part of our personal self improvement, for it is other people who can point out mistakes and shortcomings that we can’t see because we lack objectivity.

Unfortunately, many young men today don’t know how to offer and accept criticism like a man. Instead they handle criticism like little boys. When giving criticism, they opt only to give snide, cutting jabs that do nothing to improve the situation. When receiving criticism, they sulk, make excuses, and argue with the person criticizing them. Ask any teacher who has the nerve of giving a student a poor grade. Today’s students will cry and whine their way to a better one. Or worst of all, have their parents intervene. They simply don’t know how to respectfully accept criticism.

Because we all face situations every day that require us to give or take criticism, we provide the following guidelines on how to make the process more constructive.

How to Give Effective Criticism

How to Take Criticism

Be specific.

Consider the source.

Criticize the action, not the person.

Shut your trap and listen.

Be a diplomat.

Don’t take it personally.

Make specific suggestions for improvement.

Stay calm.

Personalize your approach.

Ask clarifying questions.

Point out positives.

Take ownership of your mistake.

Follow up.

Change your perspective on criticism.

Thank your critic.

Take action and follow up.

by Brett & Kate McKay on November 4, http://artofmanliness.com/2008/11/04/how-to-give-and-take-criticism-like-a-man/

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Risk Mgt. Policy The Risk Management Policy of Kappa Alpha Order, adopted by the Executive Council pursuant to R16-118, mirrors that of FIPG, Inc., and shall apply to all entities and all levels of fraternity membership. All members of Kappa Alpha Order are expected to follow all applicable laws of the state, county, parish, city and institution of higher education. It may be found as Appendix 401 of the Kappa Alpha Laws and includes the following provisions:

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

1. The possession, sale, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages while on chapter premises, or during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, parish, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either BYOB or Third Party Vendor guidelines.

2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through or with chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name or on behalf of the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, for example kegs or cases are prohibited.

3. Open parties, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present are prohibited. Open parties have been defined as those functions at which the guest to member ratio exceeds three-to-one.

4. No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under the legal “drinking age”).

5. The possession, sale and/or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances by a member are strictly prohibited.

6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with a distributor of alcohol, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of its annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. This includes any event held in, at or on the property of tavern, as defined above, for the purposes of fundraising. However, a chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern, as defined above, for an event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and guest list.

7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance or attend or participate in a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

8. All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy.

9. No member or pledge/associate/new member/novice shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games”.

10. No alcohol shall be present at any member awaiting initiation/pledge/new member program or activity of the chapter. This includes, but is not limited to, activities associated with “bid night”, “big brothers - little brother” events or activities, “family” events or activities and initiation.

HAZING

No chapter, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or approval by a person being hazed is not a defense. Hazing activities are defined as: “Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; calisthenics, physical and psychological shocks; use of pledge books or signature books, quests,

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cont. treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution.”

SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT

The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions, activities or events, whether on chapter premises or an off-site location which is demeaning to women or men, including but not limited to verbal harassment and sexual assault by individuals or members acting together. The employment or use of strippers, exotic dancers or similar, whether professional or amateur, at a fraternity event as defined in this policy is prohibited.

FIRE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

1. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.

2. All chapters must have posted by common phones and in other locations emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.

3. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company or municipal authorities.

4. The possession and/or use of firearms, archery equipment, incendiary devices such as fireworks or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the chapter house are prohibited.

5. Pets are not permitted in any chapter house, lodge or facility.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special events are defined as any event/function (1) where alcohol will be present, and the guest to member ration exceeds three-to one; (2) involving athletic events or competitions; or (3) that involves any activity that is deemed to be potentially hazardous by the Alumnus Adviser, the Alumni Advisory Committee, the Province Commander, the Executive Director, or the Order’s insurance broker.

Any chapter wishing to host a special event must do the following: 1. Complete a comprehensive, written description of the event and forward it to the Province Commander and the Executive Director for review and approval. This information must be received by the Executive Director at least 60 days prior to the event; and; 2. Secure a Special Events Insurance Policy (“Policy”) or pay a risk management assessment fee in an amount to be determined by the Order’s insurance broker. If the Policy option is selected, the Policy shall be in the amount of $1,000,000 available through the Order’s insurance broker and shall name Kappa Alpha Order, a Virginia Corporation, as an additional insured.

EDUCATION

Each student member, associate member and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Kappa Alpha Order Risk Management Policy. A copy of the Risk Management Policy shall be available on the fraternity website.

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The Sesquicentennial Toast

by Dr. Idris Rhea Traylor, Jr. (Gamma Chi - Texas Tech ‘70) Former Knight Commander

ON THE COLD AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 21ST, eighteen hundred sixty-five, a band of young men, called by the leadership of James Ward Wood, our Chief Founder, gathered near the handsome, columned buildings on the campus of Washington College in Lexington, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. On that December day those students founded a fraternity they would call KA, and swore their bonds of brotherhood. James Ward Wood, William Archibald Walsh, William Nelson Scott, and Stanhope McClelland Scott, our Founders, thus began the splendid one and a half centuries of a fraternity that within two years was transformed into an Order of Knights by another member, the gifted, cultured and profound thinker, our Practical Founder, Samuel Zenas Ammen. These knights had the great fortune to be influenced by living in the daily presence of the president of the College, that towering figure of a chivalrous gentleman, great leader, military hero, educator, and both a Southern and an American patriot, Kappa Alpha Order’s Spiritual Founder, Robert Edward Lee. The lofty influences motivating these men, particularly Samuel Zenas Ammen, resulted in Ammen’s brilliant concept of modern knighthood, revealed in the matchless, deeply moving and inspirational initiation ceremony. In this experience a young man is given a rich guide to mental and spiritual growth, is challenged to become a leader of men, to be all that he can be, for himself and for others and for God and country. It is asked of the initiate that when his earthly journey ends he has made a positive difference, that he has lived, and lived well.

The six Founders, in those early, harsh years of the 1860’s, could not truly have envisioned that what they accomplished, the difference that they

would make to the more than 160,000 knights who have been inspired by the philosophy of Ammen’s magnificent drama. Nor could they truly have envisioned that the Kappa Alpha Order would expand from the South to the North, from the Atlantic shores to the waters of the Pacific as a national Order, and that it would become an acknowledged leader of the splendid, uniquely American, college fraternity system. 150 years of growth and adapting to changing times, while never departing from the Order’s timeless philosophy. In this Sesquicentennial Year Kappa Alpha Order, and all KAs, many take boundless pride.

Brothers, Knights of the Kappa Alpha Order, please rise.

Brothers, let us lift our glasses of pristine water and salute, honor and proudly proclaim our gratitude to our Founders:

Chief Founder James Ward Wood,

William Nelson Scott,

William Archibald Walsh, and

Stanhope McCelland Scott.

To our Practical Founder, the brilliant Samuel Zenas Ammen.

To our Spiritual Founder, the insurmountable Robert Edward Lee. To all those brother knights who, over one and a half centuries, have carried forward to charge to aim for excellence in our Order.

And, to our beloved Kappa Alpha Order.

Brothers, drink.

Ten Years at Mulberry Hill THANK YOU

Thank you to the KAOEF for providing support needed to hold the Number I’s Leadership Institute!

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The KAOEF provides funding annually for educational programs including: NLI, Emerging Leaders Academy, enhanced Province Councils, and The Crusade.

SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS

The KAOEF provides scholarships annually to deserving members and funds the E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program in Washington, D.C. ALL programs and benefits are funded through alumni donations, annually given, for the benefit of the Order.

The KAOEF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese leads day-to-day administration and is assisted by Chief Development Officer Ben W. Satcher, Jr. and two Directors of Development, Andrew P. Carr and Stuart F. Whetsell.

The KAOEF is governed by a Board of Trustees which is comprised of alumni who volunteer their time and see to it that gentlemen like YOU are given the best training in the fraternal world.

Learn more and donate today at www.KAOEF.org/donate!

Future NLI dates: 2016 - January 7-10 2017 - January 5-8