Lesson 1 Flashcards
A
Alpha
B
Beta
Γ
Gamma
Δ
Delta
E
Epsilon
Z
Zeta
H
Eta
Θ
Theta
I
Iota
K
Kappa
Λ
Lambda
M
Mu
N
Nu
Ξ
Xi
O
Omicron
Π
Pi
P
Rho
Σ
Sigma
T
Tau
Y
Upsilon
Φ
Phi
X
Chi
Ψ
Psi
Ω
Omega
Vision Statement
Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders
Tag Line
Shaping People, Shaping Businesses
Core Values
Brotherhood
Knowledge
Integrity
Service
Unity
Guiding principles
Building brotherhood
Lifelong learning
High ethical standards
Improving communities
Enhancing the fraternity for life
Opening Question
Brothers, for what purpose are we gathered?
Response
To deliberate, to receive counsel and advice and to study the teachings of our fraternity so that we may become better leaders
Motion
Proposition for a change, must pass by a majority
Point of Information
Used in order to understand the matter at hand
Second
Needed for a motion to be considered
Quorum
50% + 1 of members in good standing
Absences
Brothers are allowed to miss 3 required events or meetings per semester (2 per quarter) before being considered for suspension
Types of membership
Student, Alumni, Faculty, Honorary
AKPsi members
230,000
Faculty members
4,800
Current college student members
12,000
Life members
20,000
President
Annika Pederson
Chief executive officer of the chapter. Presides at all meetings and appoints all committees
Executive VP
Ethan Truong
Responsible for the completion and submission of the Annual Chapter Report to the Heritage Center and for the proper instruction of pledges
- A chapter may elect more than one vice president and divide the above duties. Your chapter’s Bylaws, as well as tradition, will dictate officer positions and responsibilities
Secretary
Jonathan Pham
Keeps the minutes of all chapter meetings. Responsible for proper handling of chapter correspondence and is custodian of records and documents
Treasurer
Lydia Toy and Raj Paghdal
Responsible for the collection and disbursement of chapter funds, proper maintenance of accounting records, and forwarding membership records, fees, and clearance records to the Heritage Center. The treasurer is bonded by a surety bond carried by the fraternity for the faithful performance of the position
Warden
Dane Kimura
Guards the entrance to chapter meetings and rituals
Master of Rituals
Ria Narayanan
In charge of ritual equipment and the conduct of chapter rituals and initiations
Pledge Educator
Anna Xia
In charge of educating the pledge class
VP of Alumni Relations
Ryan Yim
Maintains relationships with alumni through outreach and events
VP of Brotherhood
Kaylah Webb and Vienna Gallagher
Facilitates bonding within the chapter through events
VP of Professionalism
Darren Tswei and Sydney Inouye
Creates internal and external events for professional development
VP of Public Relations
Jenny Nyunt and Tahmid Washy
Promotes chapter and events through marketing materials
VP of Recruitment
Christopher Johnson and Daniel Pejman
In charge of rush and selection of the pledge class
VP of Service
Quill Alewine and Wilbert Cristiano
Provides opportunities to give back to the community
Student Membership Responsibilities 1
1 - Attendance at every chapter meeting and function
2 - Membership work: each member should recruit at least one new member per semester to ensure stability of the chapter
3 - Assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and help other brothers where needed
4 - Cooperate with the president and other officers
5 - Make every effort to maintain at least a “B” average
Student Membership Responsibilities 2
6 - Meet financial obligations promptly
7 - Live the values of brotherhood, integrity, service, unity, and knowledge
8 - Support, abide by, and enforce the fraternity’s Constitution and Statutory Code, Board of Director’s Statement of Policy as well as all other fraternity policies and directives
9 - Prepare for professional and business success
10 - Solemnly avow The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi
Fraternity Initiation Fees covers:
Recognition button
Membership certificate and card
Subscription to the Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi
Fraternity Pledge Fees covers:
Pledge education program manual and the Fraternal Exam
Fraternity Membership dues are used to
- Provide all services rendered to members and chapters
- The general administration of the fraternity and the salaries of employees
- The publishing and sending of the Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi to undergraduate members
- Some expenses related to regional and fraternity conferences
Fraternal Student Member Dues are paid on:
October 15th and February 15th, yearly
Chapter Advisor
Melissa Soong, a Chi Sigma Chapter Alum
Chapter Dues:
$141, includes miscellaneous events that need funding such as brotherhood, professional, and events that need transportation
