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24th Annual

Effectively and efficiently educating on the mission, vision, and policies of the Order

2026 Participant Manual

Dean of the Institute Dear Brother Number Is, Welcome to the 24th annual Number I’s Leadership Institute! Brothers, this is your year. You have been selected as the leader of your chapter. You are entrusted with the expectation of holding others accountable, getting your job done, 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. How you choose to lead is up to you. This weekend will provide you the rules, tools, knowledge, and direction to use throughout your term. It is your job to use them properly and for the right reasons. Your chapter may be an Ammen or Marshall award-winning chapter. Or, you may have just been handed a mountain of chapter debt. Perhaps your chapter is on the way up—or maybe you are barely getting by. If you are on top, it is very hard to stay there. If you are at 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. Leave your mark on your chapter. On behalf of the Knight Commander, Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese, and the entire national staff, I welcome you to the job. Please thank all our volunteers this weekend for their time and assistance to help you become the best Number I. Fraternally,

J. Michael Duncan Former Knight Commander & Dean of the Institute J. Michael Duncan served as the 38th Knight Commander of Kappa Alpha Order from August 2007 until August 2011. He served as Number I of his chapter in 1972 and earned degrees in business management and accounting from Stephen F. Austin University and the University of Texas at Arlington, respectively. In 1974, Duncan became a volunteer leader of the Order by beginning his tenure as Commander of then Mikell Province, a position he held until 1989 when he was elected to the Order’s Executive Council, serving from 1989 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2011. Duncan’s priority as Knight Commander was improving the scholastic performance of our undergraduates. During his term, the Order’s chapters experienced their highest-grade point averages in history. One of his first official acts as Knight Commander was creating an award for courage for three young brothers who acted in the face of danger and adversity. He then asked the Executive Council to codify his actions by creating the Knight Commander’s Medal. Since its inception, this Medal has been awarded by succeeding Knight Commanders to other courageous KAs, both active and alumni. Thirteen active chapters were established or re-chartered while he was Knight Commander as well as three new commissions, Theta (Citadel), Sigma Alpha, The United States Military Academy (West Point), and Omega, as well as the establishment of the Military Division of Kappa Alpha Order. Concerned with providing quality leadership training to the Order’s Number I’s, Duncan worked to establish the Number I’s Leadership Institute in 2002. Number I’s receive training designed to provide them with tools to lead and enhance their term as Number I. He is a member of numerous Courts of Honor as well as a recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade. Currently, Former Knight Commander Duncan is continuing his career of lifetime service to the Order as the Dean of the Number I’s Leadership Institute and as a Trustee Emeritus with the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. Professionally, Former Knight Commander Duncan is a retired Senior Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) and was assigned to the Dallas Field Office. As a member of the ATF’s Western Special Response Team (SWAT), he saw significant hostile action in the field. Former Knight Commander Duncan has also served on Secret Service protection details for each President from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush. Throughout his noteworthy career of public service Former Knight Commander Duncan has been awarded three United States Treasury Special Act Awards, the ATF Hostile Action Award, and the United States Treasury Distinguished Service Medal. He also received the Order’s Distinguished Public Service award upon retirement from ATF. Former Knight Commander Duncan lives with his wife Donna in Pantego, Texas where he serves as a member of the city council. He and Donna have three grandchildren. His son, Lt. Col. Chris Duncan, is a retired fighter pilot in the United States Air Force and is an initiate of Gamma Chi Chapter at Texas Tech University. After transferring to Texas A&M University, Chris affiliated with Epsilon Delta Chapter.

Schedule

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 11:00am

Registration Opens, Lobby

11:00am

Composite Photos Open - Fraternal Composite Service, The Order's Official Composite Photography Partner, Lobby

4:00pm

Facilitator Orientation (Facilitators Only), Kappa Alpha Room

5:00pm

Dinner, Dining Room

6:30pm

Welcome and Overview of the Purpose of NLI, Hollifield Hall Larry Stanton Wiese, Executive Director Evan Hanna, Director of Chapter Operations

6:45pm Values in Context: A Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman, Hollifield Hall Anthony Graziani, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services 7:00pm

Values in Action: Cultural Competency, Hollifield Hall Dr. Marlon Gibson, Director of Community Engagement

8:00pm

Team Meeting #1 - KA Values, Operations, and Active Chapter Expectations

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 8:00am

Breakfast, Dining Room

9:00am

Roll Call, Hollifield Hall

9:15am

Leadership Lecture I - Organizational Leadership - Tools to Run a Chapter, Hollifield Hall J. Michael Duncan, Former Knight Commander

10:15am

Team Meeting #2 - Risk Mitigation and Social Event Management

11:15am

Peer Leadership Panel, Hollifield Hall

11:45am

KAOEF

12:15pm

Lunch, Dining Room

1:30pm Target Sessions, Hollifield Hall Financial Management, Member Education (New Member Education and Hazing Prevention) - 1:35-2:35pm - 2:40-3:40pm 3:45pm

The Independence Fund - Supporting our Wounded Veterans, Hollifield Hall

4:15pm

Group Photograph, Outside

4:30pm

Break

5:00pm Power of the Ritual, Hollifield Hall (Initiated Members Only) E. Preston Pritchett III, Dunwody Province Commander 6:00pm

Dinner, Dining Room

7:30pm

Leadership Lecture II - Hollifield Hall Eric J. Doyal, KAOEF Trustee

8:30pm

Team Meeting #3 - Individual Accountability

9:30pm

Mock Major Offense Trial, Hollifield Hall

Schedule SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 8:00am

Breakfast, Dining Room

9:00am

Roll Call, Hollifield Hall

9:15am Leadership Lecture III, Hollifield Hall Scott Whitehead 10:00am

Undergraduate Conference, Hollifield Hall

11:00am Risk and Social Event Management, Hollifield Hall Anthony Graziani 12:00pm

Lunch, Dining Room

1:30pm Target Sessions, Hollifield Hall Recruitment, Parliamentary Procedure and How to Conduct and Participate in a Chapter Meeting - 1:35-2:35pm - 2:40-3:40pm 4:00pm

Leadership Lecture IV, Hollifield Hall Larry Stanton Wiese, Executive Director

5:00pm

Team Meeting #4 - Crisis Management and Preparedness, Hollifield Hall Jesse S. Lyons, Assistant Executive Director for Advancement

5:45pm

Dinner, Dining Room

6:45pm Academic Success & Strategies, Hollifield Hall Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer 7:45pm

Team Meeting #5 - Member Education

8:45pm

Knight Commander’s Address & Number I’s Oath of Office, Hollifield Hall James M. Schmuck, Knight Commander

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 7:30am

Breakfast, Dining Room

8:30am

Roll Call, Hollifield Hall

8:45am

Team Meeting #6 - Resources, Goal Setting, Communication, and How to Access Resources to Assure your Success

9:30am

Worship Service, Hollifield Hall Dwain Knight, National Chaplain

10:00am

Departure

GENERAL NOTES • Your group number, located on your name tag, corresponds with your meeting room number. (See inside back cover) • On Sunday morning, bring your luggage to Hollifield Hall and return key to the front desk.

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

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Social Media

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Use the hashtag #NLI2026 on all social media & tag @kappaalphaorder as well!

A Lasting Legacy–Lew and Nancy Hoyt's $1 Million Estate Gift In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to leadership and education, Lew "Jumper" Hoyt (Beta Sigma– Southern California '62) and his wife, Nancy, have made a transformative planned estate gift of $1 million to the KAOEF for Kappa Alpha Order’s Number I's Leadership Institute (NLI). This generous contribution will ensure the continued success and growth of the program, which trains and inspires undergraduate chapter presidents across the nation. The Hoyts’ gift will endow the NLI program, providing perpetual funding to support its operations, resources, and expansion. Lew graduated from USC, where he won the National Collegiate Championship in the high jump and was an alternate member of the U.S. Olympic teams in 1964 and 1968. He thereafter succeeded in a distinguished 23-year military career as a Marine and Navy fighter pilot and instructor, notably as a TOP GUN instructor, and consultant on the first "TOP GUN" motion picture. Following military service, he enjoyed a 25-year career as a commercial airline Captain, with both Western Air and Delta Airlines. He retired to Sedona, with his wife Nancy, where they were involved in real estate and the development of Seven Canyons Golf Club. He was also a throat cancer survivor. Reconnecting with KA in early 2023, KAOEF Trustee Michael V. Paulin (Beta Sigma–Southern California '60) encouraged Lew to speak at the rechartering ceremony of the Beta Sigma Chapter. Lew then participated in the KAOEF’s Leadership Lecture Luncheon at the 81st Convention that year, in Orlando, Florida, and joined the Crimson & Gold Society. In January 2024, Lew spoke to the Number Is at NLI, both formally on stage, and informally during breaks, detailing leadership traits, character building, and self-improvement—among his many charges to the attendees. Lew always desired to see KAs be, “the best of the best, and even better.” Routinely when Lew spoke to KA brothers, he would challenge each to be different—kinder, stronger, better than they ever thought they could be. This kind of “different” wasn’t to be peculiar, but to standout and be recognized as special. To underscore this point, he would present a $2 bill to each KA present. He challenged all to keep it with them as reminder to stand out in a positive way, and to make a difference.

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.

The Order’s Purpose A Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman You come to college with your values intact; you’ve 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 seems a little clearer.

The Order’s Values

Goals: The Four E’s 1. Educate 100% of newly elected Number Is on the Kappa Alpha Laws and the Order’s policies that concern chapters 2. Equip Number Is with the tools needed to successfully lead their chapter 3. Empower Number Is to confidently return to their chapters and effectively enact positive change 4. Engage Number Is in a network of support to take with them throughout their term and through life

Philosophy NLI is the Order’s most intense leadership education program designed to educate, equip, empower, and engage Number Is. This conference utilizes National Administrative Office staff, volunteer facilitators, national and local leadership, and nationally recognized speakers to accomplish the mission and goals of NLI. Number Is will be challenged mentally and emotionally to understand the importance of their role at their chapter and the importance each of them play in the overall structure of Kappa Alpha Order. As the leader of their chapter, Number Is must be prepared to make tough real-time decisions that will affect them and their peers. In order to make the right decisions, Number Is must feel confident in their abilities and their obligations to lead their chapters in accordance with the Kappa Alpha Laws. As KAs, we are taught to constantly push ourselves to expand our knowledge and improve our character; NLI and its faculty will prove to be a catalyst for Number Is in this endeavor. Our core values will provide the backbone of the curriculum presented at NLI in conjunction with topics, presentations, and conversations that are relevant.

Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of NLI, Number Is will be able to… • • • • • • • •

explain Kappa Alpha Order’s Values and their purpose within the Order identify risky behavior associated with fraternity and sorority life evaluate their chapter’s financial operations and address areas of concern utilize the Order’s recruitment resources to create a recruitment plan for their chapter demonstrate how to properly run a chapter meeting recognize key components of the Order’s Ritual examine their chapter’s academic practices and address areas of concern apply minor and major offenses to increase member accountability within their chapters

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, and your name tag. 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 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.

Faculty & Presenters James M. Schmuck (Alpha Eta–Westminster '69) is the Order’s 43rd Knight Commander. After graduating from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri with a degree in English, Jim spent more than 33 years as a teacher of English and Communications at the high school level. In addition, he was an adjunct college professor for both St. Louis University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he was recognized as a Teacher of Merit by each of those institutions. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in English from St. Louis University, and studies abroad in English Literature at King Alfred’s College in Winchester, England and Selwyn College, Cambridge University. He ultimately earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from St. Louis University. Jim spent 34 years as a head coach in cross country and 29 years as a head coach in track and field. During that time he coached numerous state champions, as well as Olympic qualifiers. He was named National Coach of the Year in Cross Country and elected to the Missouri Cross Country and Track Coaches Hall of Fame. He has traveled throughout the country speaking on building cross country and track programs that can be successful both on the field and in the classroom. Jim has been active in giving back to his community, and is currently a member of the National Churchill Museum Board of Governors, having served as the Senior Fellow and Chairman of the Board. He helped facilitate the merger of the National Churchill Museum with the Churchill Centre to form the International Churchill Society of North America, where he now sits on an Advisory Board for the International Churchill Society. Jim has served the Order in various roles. He has served as Commander of Henry C. Chiles Province from 2007 to 2015, with multiple chapters awarded the Saumel Zenas Ammen and George C. Marshall Awards for Chapter Excellence in that time. Jim is also a member of multiple Courts of Honor, and is a recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade. In 2015 at the Sesquicentennial Convention, Jim was elected to the Executive Council. During his time on the Executive Council, Jim has chaired a task force on elevating the position of the Province Commander. Jim lives in Wildwood, Missouri with his KA Rose, Judy.

Anthony M. Graziani (Zeta Pi–Florida Gulf Coast '07) is the Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services supervising the Director of Chapter Operations, Director of Chapter Development, Director of College & University Relations, Director of Risk Management, Associate Directors for Chapter Services/Development, and the Fraternity Services Assistant. Anthony joined the staff as an Associate Director for Chapter Services in 2011 and returned in 2014 to become the Director of Chapter Development. He has served as the Zeta Pi Alumnus Advisor and Number I, 2010 E. Fleming Mason Memorial Intern, and while an undergraduate, he was the IFC President and Student Body Vice President. Marlon L. Gibson, Ph.D. joined staff in January 2020 as Director of Community Engagement. In his role, Marlon develops and facilitates the curriculum for educational initiatives related to the Order’s values alignment on campus. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, a seasoned higher education professional, and completed his doctorate at the University of Georgia in 2021. Previously, he was the Director of Greek Life at Emory University, where the Order recently rechartered our Epsilon Chapter. Marlon has worked extensively with members of sororities and fraternities across the country. He is married to Dr. Sheree Williams Gibson and they have a son, Adam Patrick. E. Preston Pritchett (Nu–Auburn '10) serves as the Director of the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University, where he was also a member of the Auburn Football team. Currently, Preston is pursuing his doctoral degree in Global Leadership through Troy University. Outside of his career and educational pursuits, Preston enjoys spending time with his family. He is passionate about his faith in Jesus and traveling the world, recently completing multiple teaching stints in China. Preston zealously seeks to assist others in becoming financially literate; his startup company, Alpha EDU, provides educational resources and services on the topics of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal finances.

Faculty & Presenters Eric J. Doyal (Epsilon Delta–Texas A&M '03) is the Founder and Managing Partner of Briarwood Partners, a Houston-based private investment firm, where he focuses on sourcing, evaluating, executing and managing investments. Prior to founding Briarwood, he spent 14 years as a principal investor at two private equity firms. Eric is a past Vice President of the Greek Former Student Board at Texas A&M University and past Founder and Chairman of Yes Prep Professionals, an organization focused on raising resources for school choice across Houston. He was previously appointed to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission by Governor Rick Perry and also served as the National Finance Chairman of Maverick PAC, an organization dedicated to mobilizing the next generation of conservative leaders in business and politics. Most recently, he was on the board of the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University, and he currently serves as a Trustee for the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. Eric earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his MBA from Rice University. He is a proud husband to his wife, Margaret, and father to his daughter, Lily Anne. The Doyal’s are members of St. John The Divine church in Houston. Scott Whitehead (Alpha Beta–Alabama '85) is President of Whitehead & Associates, an equipment and service partner to electric utilities and the electrical industry in the Southeastern United States and has been named as one of Atlanta’s “Best Places to Work” and “Top 10 Healthiest Employers.” Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Business Administration from The University of Alabama. As an undergraduate, he was Rush Chair, Number I and held several other campus leadership roles in IFC and SGA and was inducted into Jason Senior Men’s Honorary. Scott and his wife Tasha live in Atlanta, Georgia, and have two children. Larry Stanton Wiese (Gamma Omega–Midwestern State '87) is the Order’s Executive Director and General Counsel, as well as President of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. Larry served as an Educational and Leadership Consultant from 1990 to 1991, Mikell Deputy Province 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. Gregory R. "Greg" Singleton (Gamma Gamma–Memphis '82) is the National Scholarship Officer. He served previously as an educational and leadership consultant, Dean of the National Leadership Institute, and both as the Feller and Forester Province Commander. He is a recipient of the Order’s Accolade for Interfraternal Service and the Knight Commander’s Accolade. With 37 years of experience in higher education, he currently is the Dean for Student Affairs (Chief Student Affairs Officer) at the College of Lake County in the suburbs of Chicago. He previously served asthe National President for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, on the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honorary Society and the Foundation Board of Directors for the Southern Association of College Student Affairs. In 2025, Greg was the recipient of the Fraternity Executives Association Order of Fraternal Excellence Award for service to Higher Education and the College Fraternity System. Dwain P. Knight (Delta Kappa–Stephen F. Austin State '04) is the Order’s National Chaplain and has held that distinction since 2009, as well as serving as the Secretary of the East Texas Alumni Chapter. In 2007, he was inducted into the William A. Walsh Court of Honor for his meritorious service to the Walsh Province. He is recognized as a Steward of the Order, a member of the Crimson and Gold Society, and a recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade. Dwain is the Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, a retired high school teacher and coach, and an ordained minister. He resides in east Texas with his wife Camille.

Facilitators 1

Tullis Beasley Delta Rho–Valdosta State '09 Delta Rho Alumnus Advisor

Nick Palmer Delta Lambda– Middle Tennessee State '04 Feller Province Commander

Preston Pritchett Nu–Auburn '10 Dunwody Province Commander

Stetson Hatcher Gamma–Georgia '21 Strategic Growth Manager

Doug Hanisch Epsilon Tau– Northern Arizona '98 Neal Province Commander

Travis Lacox Gamma Tau– Sam Houston State '00 Duncan Province Commander

Andrew Sawyer Beta Eta–Oklahoma '23 Strategic Growth Manager

Greg Singleton Gamma Gamma–Memphis '82 National Scholarship Officer

Ahmed Ezzaki Beta Kappa–Maryland '22 Former Number I

Dax Sailsbury Beta Iota–Drury '22 National Undergraduate Vice Chairman

Riley Miller Alpha Kappa–Missouri '23 Former Number I

Dwain Knight Delta Kappa–Stephen F. Austin State '04 National Chaplain

William Walker Beta Tau– Mississippi State '07 Memphis Alumni Chapter Secretary

Carson Claytor Alpha Beta–Alabama '22 National Undergraduate Chairman

Dustin Brann Alpha Omega– North Carolina State '10 Smith Province Commander

Alex Buzzo Zeta–Randolph-Macon '22 Strategic Growth Manager

Warren Ross Gamma Alpha– Louisiana Tech '22

Steve Acosta Beta Sigma– Southern California '80 Alumnus Advisor

Trevor Woodburn Beta Xi– Oklahoma State '23 Strategic Growth Manager

Team Meeting 1 Introduction and Values A Moral Compass for the Modern Gentlemen 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 seems a little clearer. REVERENCE, For God and women Our motto is “Dieu et Les Dames” and reminds each of us that there is a Higher Being in our lives. Just as our founders were in 1865, we are called together to demonstrate our Reverence for God and to cultivate our moral faculties. GENTILITY, Chivalry and respect for all The second part of our motto reminds us that the Age of Chivalry idealized woman and honored her. The modern gentleman continues this practice of Gentility, showing respect and humility to all that he encounters on his campus, in his family, in his community, and in his career. KNOWLEDGE, Continuous lifelong learning The mind is immortal, and we are called upon to seek Knowledge and develop our character throughout our lives. Our quest for this lifelong learning is manifested in our academic success, our career achievements, and the positive impact we have on our communities. LEADERSHIP, Development of character We are leaders among men. We demonstrate this Leadership by setting the proper example of the modern gentleman and by serving mankind in whatever manner we are called. We demonstrate courage and perseverance as we both lead and follow. BROTHERHOOD, Faithful unto death We are bound to each other—for life. We befriend and assist our brothers, especially in times of need. Fratres Usque Ad Aram Fideles. EXCELLENCE, Always aiming higher Our aim is Onward and Upward, and it is in this direction that we continually strive. Through hard work and dedication, we endeavor to achieve this Excellence in all that we undertake, with a vision of making the world a better place. 1. What does a Moral Compass mean? 2. Which of KA’s values is most important in your own life? 3. How important is it to live up to your obligations and values? 4. As Number I, how will you hold others to their obligations without compromising your own?

Team Meeting 1 STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES What are the top five strengths and top five challenges that face your chapter today? STRENGTHS CHALLENGES 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.

ACTIVE CHAPTER EXPECTATIONS Academic Performance An Active Chapter will achieve an overall term GPA no less than 3.0. Membership Growth An Active Chapter will have a minimum membership of 30 or have a membership level higher than that of the average size of an IFC chapter on their campus, whichever is greater. National Financial Status An Active Chapter will remain solvent by maintaining a zero account balance with the National Administrative Office and all other creditors and shall annually file the appropriate IRS Form 990 by October 15. Membership Education An Active Chapter will have a minimum of 70% of its total membership attend NO LESS THAN 2 educational programs during each term, or a total of 4 for the school year. Two of these yearly programs will be mandatory subjects prescribed by the Executive Council at the beginning of each calendar year. Other acceptable subjects include, but are not limited to: Robert E. Lee, founding of the Order, alcohol and drug abuse awareness, hazing prevention, fire-health-safety, risk management, personal finance, etiquette, professional dress, ritual, Kappa Alpha Laws, career development, and leadership. In addition to volunteer alumni, the use of resources and speakers provided by the host college/university is encouraged.

Case Study 1 Discussion Questions 1. What incidents led up to this situation?

2. What could the chapter have done to avoid this happening?

3. How should the chapter react internally and externally?

4. Who is responsible for this incident?

NOTES

Risk Management Policy The Risk Management Policy of Kappa Alpha Order shall apply to all entities and all levels of membership. All members are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, county, parish, and municipal laws and institution of higher education policies. It 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 a 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, 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Calling 911 to contact the appropriate first responders is the first action a member or members should take in the event of an emergency, or if any person appears to be in need of immediate medical assistance. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards. 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. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company or municipal authorities. 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. Pets are not permitted in any chapter house, lodge or facility. Permanent or make-shift pools are not permitted at any chapter house, lodge or facility. Make-shift or temporary builds or structures are prohibited, provided, however, that they may be approved if the procedures are followed in the Special Events section, Part 3.

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 on a primary, noncontributory basis.

EDUCATION

Each Active Member and Member Awaiting Initiation should 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.

Team Meeting 2 Risk Mitigation and Social Event Management List your chapter’s top 3 areas of risk.

What is the one thing of worry that keeps you up at night?

What issues does your chapter face? What is your members’ mentality/outlook on these issues?

What is the climate like on your campus in regards to fraternities? How do non-greek students on your campus view fraternities? Your chapter?

What is your chapter/greek community doing to fuel outsiders opinions? Are their opinions off-base or validated by your chapter’s/greek community’s actions?

How does the negative news regarding fraternities (hazing, deaths, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual misconduct, etc.) affect your chapter?

How can you and your chapter work to combat the negative connotation of fraternities?

Case Study 2 Discussion Questions 1. What mistakes did the chapter make that led to the protest and the university investigation? 2. How would you have handled these issues differently? 3. What are the best possible outcomes in a situation like this? 4. What actions can a chapter take to ensure those outcomes? 5. What should be the first step of a Number I who has this happen to them? Who should they contact?

Financial Management NATIONAL REPORTING All Reports are to be filed on the chapter’s Vault account. Report 1 - National Dues and Risk Management Assessment Fee This report allows you to update your chapter’s active member roster by noting those who have graduated, transferred, are studying abroad, or have left school. The deadline for filing this report is August 27th. After the fees are posted to the chapter’s Vault account the chapter has until September 10th to make any roster corrections or dispute any charges. Fees per active brother are: $425.00* per active per year ($195.00* for National Dues and $235.00* for Risk Management Assessment Fee per year). Fall new members do not pay National Dues or Risk Management Assessment Fee the first semester. THE FIRST FALL SEMESTER BILLING CYCLE IS DUE BY AUGUST 21ST. THE FULL $425 MUST BE ITEMIZED IN THE FIRST BILLING CYCLE FOR THE SEMESTER AND PRIORITIZED FIRST. Report 2 - Induction Report This report records the information for your new members and is filed by adding new members to the chapter’s active roster on Vault. Once the new members are added, they will each receive an email from OmegaFi to complete their membership profile. The addition of new members must be completed within 48 hours of induction; the membership profile must be completed within 48 hours of being added to the chapter roster. If the membership profile is not completed within 48 hours the chapter will be charged a weekly fine of $10.00 per incomplete report until this is completed. Induction fees are $125 per New Member. The induction fees do not include the fees for the New Member Packets. The packets must be ordered separately from www.KappaAlphaStore.com and include The Varlet, badge of member awaiting initiation, To Manners Born To Manners Bred, and The Talisman for $32.95 or the items listed plus a KA Bible and KA Devotional Guide for $52.95. Report 3 - IRS 990 This report provides financial information needed for IRS 990 filing purposes. Report 3 is filed under the KA Reporting Tab on the chapter’s Vault account. This report must be submitted and approved on the chapter’s Vault account by September 15th along with all opening and closing bank statements for the fiscal year that are attached to chapter bank accounts. This report will be reviewed by the KAONAO accounting department for accuracy and then will be transferred to the KAONAO’s accounting firm for filing. Once the accounting firm has completed the proper filing forms, the chapter will be emailed a document to be signed and returned in order for the chapter to complete the filing process. This report is due to the National Office by September 15th. If the chapter fails to file this report by September 15th the chapter will be placed on social suspension until the report has been processed and filed with the IRS. If this report is not filed by October 1st the chapter will be fined $500.00 and chapter operations could be suspended for failure to comply with the IRS filing deadline. Report 4 - Initiation Report This report is used to record the initiation of new members. This report is filed on the chapter’s Vault account under the Member Initiation Reporting Tab. The initiation fee is $300.00 per new member. Report 4 is due no less than two weeks prior to initiation. If the initiation report is filed within two weeks of initiation or after initiation the chapter will be charged for overnight shipment of badges and the chapter will be fined $25.00 per new member. Badges will be shipped upon submission and should arrive in time for the initiation. Filing four weeks prior to initiation will ensure their arrival in time for initiation.

Report 5 - The Kappa Alpha Journal Submission This report calls for chapters to submit items for the Kappa Alpha Journal, the KA online blog, and KA official social media. Although the National Administrative Office will send out requests during the year, your chapter may submit information to the Director of Communications at any time. This report can be submitted by completing the submission of information on www.kappaalphaorder.org. Report 6 - Spring Dues and Risk Management Assessment Fee This report helps to update your chapter member roster. The chapter will be charged ½ National Dues and Risk Management Fee for every new member that was initiated in the fall semester as well as any member whose member status was changed to active (returning from studying abroad or returning to school). The total charged is $95.00 for National Dues and $117.50 for the Risk Management Assessment Fee. The deadline for filing this report is January 20th. After the fees are posted to the chapter’s Vault account the chapter has until February 10th to make any roster corrections or dispute any charges. The first spring semester billing cycle is due by January 22nd. The full $212.50 must be itemized in the first billing cycle for the semester and prioritized first. Report 7 - Associate Director for Chapter Services Chapter Report The Associate Director for Chapter Services will report on his visit to a chapter and give his analysis of the chapter and its programs. The chapter, the Alumnus Advisor, the Greek Advisor, and Province Commander will each receive a copy after the consultant finishes his visit to the chapter. Report 10 - Officer Report This report provides the National Office with the updated officer and committee information following chapter elections. It must be filed by December 5th or anytime throughout the year that there is a change in chapter officer information. FEES Officer Training Conference Registration Fees Officer Training Conference fees will be billed on December 1st of every year. The Fees are $75.00 per officer (I–IX). The chapter will be billed a total of $675.00 on March 15th, any additional chapter members that register will be billed to the chapter at the time of registration. Registration Fees are subject to change on the basis of venue and meal costs. Convention Registration Fees Convention Registration Fees, previously billed annually, will now be charged to chapters semesterly in an effort to spread the costs into four installments over two years. Convention Registration Fees cover hotel rooms, Convention registration, and meals while at Convention for the chapter’s Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate. Chapters will be charged $900 each semester starting in fall 2024. Convention Registration Fees are subject to change based on venue and meal costs. *Fees are subject to change

Team Meeting 3 Individual Accountability - How to use bystander intervention and KA’s Governing Documents to hold members accountable What is KA’s judicial process? Does your chapter utilize KA’s judicial process? Does your chapter utilize another internal judicial process? If so, why? Why do you need to hold chapter members accountable for their actions?

Minor Offenses are informal and tried by the Number I. The maximum penalty for a minor offense is suspension of 3 months and fine of $250. Judge: Number I Jury: Number I Prosecutor: Number VII or any designee of Number I Major Offenses are formal and tried by the Active Chapter or the Executive Council with a minimum penalty of 3 months suspension. The maximum penalty of a major offense is expulsion. Judge: Number I or Knight Commander Jury: Active Chapter or Executive Council Prosecutor: Number VII or any designee of Number I, or any member of the Order that the Knight Commander designates Counsel for accused: any initiated member of his choosing For the situations below, list if they are a minor offense, major offense, or both: 1.

Cussing in a chapter meeting.

Destruction of chapter property.

Abuse of authority of chapter office.

Drunk in a chapter meeting.

Conduct contrary to the best interest of the Order.

Willfully refusing to pay chapter dues.

Hazing.

Criminal or ungentlemanly conduct.

Discussing the affairs of the Order (private) to nonmembers.

Team Meeting 4 Crisis Management Scenario

Case Study 3 Discussion Questions 1. What did the chapter do right in this scenario?

How could the incident have been avoided?

If an incident like this occurs, what should the protocol be?

What actions could have been taken to avoid this situation altogether?

General Session Notes OUR PATH TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS Greg Singleton, National Scholarship Officer Dean of Student Affairs, College of Lake County

What are the top reasons why students are dropping out of college? • Financial Challenges • Sense of isolation and homesickness • Unprepared for the academic demands of college • Lack of discipline • Family environment • Mental health challenges • Employment demands • Academic fit Why Intelligent Students Fail: • Lack of time management • Struggle with teamwork • Overconfidence • Boredom • Chose the wrong path in higher education • Lack of confidence • Dependency • Sleeping pattern issues • Lack of resilience • Unhealthy ways of dealing with or solving problems What are the essentials for scholastic excellence? • Recruit men who are SERIOUS about their academic success • Provide campus resources to your membership • Set chapter goals related to scholarship (short and long-term) • Offer incentives for academic success • Develop (or revise) an Academic Enhancement Plan within your chapter • Hold members accountable for not making grades

ACTIVE CHAPTER MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS

• An active chapter will achieve an overall term GPA no less than a 3.0

SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS:

• Each active chapter must achieve a 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter. • Any chapter that achieves between a 2.80-2.99 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 2.80 from the immediate preceding college semester or quarter will lose social privileges for one semester or quarter. Notification of social restriction will be sent to the Province Commander, Deputy Province Commander for Academic Affairs, and campus fraternity 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 2.8 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 2.80 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 2.80 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 2.80 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 Number 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 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 3.0 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, can achieve recognition. Submission of Citations of Academic Excellence are the responsibility of undergraduate chapters at the completion of each academic term.

Team Meeting 5 Member Education Why is a good new member education program important?

What does a good new member education program include?

What could potentially make your new member education program go poorly?

How does your chapter provide ongoing continued education to active members?

List five ideas for potential member education topics and identify potential facilitatiors for that progam. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Identify three ways that your chaper could improve its member education. 1. 2. 3.

Case Study 4 Discussion Questions 1. How should the chapter’s Number I react to the situation after learning about what happened?

2. What portions of this new member experience were appropriate?

3. At what point in the case study did the chapter leadership fail to give their new members a good experience?

4. What do you think will happen to this chapter?

Team Meeting 6 Chapter Goal Setting and Report 7 Overview How would you rate your chapter’s performance in the following areas for 2021? (1 being worst and 5 being best) Worst Best Scholarship 1

New member education 1

Recruitment 1

Alumni engagement 1

Chapter finance 1

Member education 1

Member accountability 1

Risk management 1

Ritual 1

Campus/community involvement

Communication 1

Philanthropy 1

Community service 1

Brotherhood 1

Living our Values 1

Chapter member participation 1

What do you want your chapter to look like a year from now?

What are the top 5 areas of chapter operations that you think are the most important to having a successful chapter? Why?

What are the 3 areas that you feel your chapter needs to improve on the most this year?

What are your top 3 goals for your term as Number I?

Team Meeting 6 cont. Resources and Communication As an effective leader, you must also be an effective communicator. There are a number of people or groups that an effective Number I must be in constant and open communication with. List individuals or groups that you need to interact with on a monthly basis: 1. 2. 3.

List individuals or groups that you need to communicate with on a weekly basis: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

KAOEF Scholarships Annually, the KAOEF awards scholarships to participants based on an established Endowment and Spending Policy along with an approved application and grading process. Recipients are selected by the KAOEF’s Scholarship Committee based on applications received. Last year, the KAOEF awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships to various applicants. Applications for 2026 Scholarships to be granted in Fall 2026 are due Jan 30, 2026.

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Below, list who would need to be notified/contacted for each situation and why. 1.

A chapter member breaks his bedroom window out in the chapter house.

Your philanthropy committee is planning a 5k for The Independence Fund.

IFC officer elections are coming up in a month.

Your chapter needs to hold a major offense trial and does not know how to do so.

Your Number III needs to update the chapter’s roster on OmegaFi and no one knows how to do that correctly.

You are having issues with planning a social event that follows the Kappa Alpha Order Risk Management Policy and the University/IFC Risk Management Policy.

Your chapter want to host a greek wide speaker on hazing prevention.

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2026 Officer Training Conference Dates and Locations

Atlanta, Georgia January 24–25, 2026 Dallas, Texas February 27–28, 2026

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KA Internships The Kappa Alpha Order Internship Program was created to provide deserving undergraduates with the desire to become better educated and informed on both the public and private sectors of our national government. In addition, this program will give undergraduates the opportunity to gain professional work experience while living in Washington, D.C.. The Kappa Alpha Order Internship Program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to any interested Kappa Alpha Order undergraduate. The internship, living and working in Washington, D.C., and interacting with other interns from across the country, provides an everlasting experience. Applications for 2027 Internships are due on October 15, 2026. “The KA internship program allowed me to gain professional experience in DC where I was exposed to industries, I had no idea even existed. My internship gave me a better understanding of the functions of the federal government, especially the House and Senate. Following my graduation, I accepted a full-time offer at the firm I interned at through KA.” – Nathan E. "Nate" Wingfield (Alpha Omicron–Arkansas '20)

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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, and Officer Training Conferences.

SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS

The KAOEF provides scholarships annually to deserving members and funds the Kappa Alpha Order 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. President Larry Stanton Wiese leads day-to-day administration and is assisted by Executive Vice President Ben W. Satcher, Jr., Chief Development Officer Andrew P. Carr, Director of Development Tanner L. Gellinger, and Director of Alumni Engagement Brent E. Buswell. 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: 2027: January 7–10 2028: January 6–9