HISTORY Flashcards
How are Alumni Chapters designated?
By the city and state of where they are designated.
Alumni Board Members
Harry G. Franklin
Reuben A. Shelton III Esq
Ronald E. Range
How are Undergraduate Chapters designated?
By Greek letters
How many astute men are listed as founders of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity?
10
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is a ______ fraternity.
Social
Name the 12 Provinces:
Southern Northern Eastern Western Middle Western Middle Eastern South Central North Central East Central Southwestern Southeastern
Name the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Elder Watson Diggs Byron Kenneth Armstrong John Milton Lee Ezra Dee Alexander Henry Tourner Asher Marcus Peter Blakemore Paul Waymond Caine George Wesley Edmonds Guy Levis Grant Edward Giles Irvin
Undergraduate Board Members:
Abdul M. Hafix
Alvin L. Hill
Cameron R. Joe
What are the colors of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Crimson and cream
What are the Executive Director/COO duties?
To run the day-to-day operations of the International Headquarters.
What are the five objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi?
- To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity;
- To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor;
- To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members;
- To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities; and
- To inspire service in the public interest.
What are the names of the various National awards that can be bestowed on a member of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Laurel Wreath Award
Elder Watson Diggs Award
Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
Guy Levis Grant Award
What document is essential to infomed participation in the governing of the fraternity?
Constitution and Statues of Kappa Alpha Psi
What document of Kappa Alpha Psi is highly secretive and contains the formal ceremonies of the fraternity?
The rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi
What document of Kappa Alpha Psi is the official chronicle of the fraternities’ origin, development, lore and tradition?
The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi
What does IHQ stand for?
International Headquaters
What is proper decorum when singing the hymn?
Right hand over left hand (clasp hands)
What is the address, phone number, and fax number of IHQ?
2322-24 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132-4590
(215) 228-7184
(215) 228-7181
What is the charter and incorporation date of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
May 15, 1911
What is the flower of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Red Carnation
What is the founding date and place of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
January 5, 1911 Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana)
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Achievement
What is the motto of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Achievement in every field of human endeavor
What is the name of the National Service Program for Kappa Alpha Psi?
Guide Right
What is the name of the official manual, which lists suitable projects and activities for the National Service Program of Kappa Alpha Psi?
The Encyclopedia of Kappa Alpha Psi
What is the official name of the quarterly news magazine of the Fraternity?
The Journal
What is the purpose of the “Guide Right” program?
It’s purpose is to place the training, experience, and friendly interest of successful men, at the disposal of youth needing inspiration and counsel regarding their choice of a life’s career, while the community is made aware of the problems that may be encountered as these youth seek to realize lives of usefulness.
What is the original name of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Kappa Alpha Nu
When was Guide Right started and by who?
Leone J. Stewart
1921
When was Kappa Alpha Nu changed to Kappa Alpha Psi?
April 15, 1915
Where and when was the first C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference (CRWLC) held?
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 24, 1961
Which Grand Polemarch is the C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference named after?
C. Roger Wilson
Which two national awards are strictly for Undergraduate Brothers and/or chapters?
Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
Guy Levis Grant Award
Who appoints the Province Polemarch?
The Grand Polemarch
Who appoints the Undergraduate Chapter advisor(s) of the local undergraduate chapter?
Province Polemarch
Who hires the Executive Director/COO?
Grand Board of Directors
Who is the interim Executive Director/COO?
Ernest H. Brown
Who is the attorney of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Cleophus Thomas
Who is the current Deputy Executive Director and Chief of Staff of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Major Spencer T. Bruce
Who is the current Director of Finance of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Curtis D. Anderson
Who is the Director of Undergraduate and University Affairs of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Andre G. Early (former)
Who is the Executive Director of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Keith Hunt (former)