Unit 2 AKPsi

The Creed (full)

Alpha Kappa Psi recognizes that we live in deeds, not years; in thought, not breath; in service, not in figures on the dial. We count time by heart throbs, when they beat for God, for man, for duty. He lives most who thinks most, is noblest, acts the best.

Creed: Alpha Kappa Psi recognizes that we live in ___

deeds, not years

Creed: In ___, not breath

thought

Creed: In service, not in ___

figures on the dial

Creed: We count time by ___

heart throbs

Creed: When they beat for ___

God, for man, for duty

Creed: He lives most who ___

thinks most, is noblest, acts the best

Founding Father #1

George L. Bergen

Founding Father #2

Nathan Lane Jr.

Founding Father #3

Howard M. Jefferson

Founding Father #4

Frederic R. Leach

Founding Father #5

Robert S. Douglas

Founding Father #6

Daniel V. Duff

Founding Father #7

William O. Tremaine

Founding Father #8

Irving L. Camp

Founding Father #9

Herbert M. Wright

Founding Father #10

Morris S. Rachmil

All 10 Founding Fathers in order

George L. Bergen, Nathan Lane Jr., Howard M. Jefferson, Frederic R. Leach, Robert S. Douglas, Daniel V. Duff, William O. Tremaine, Irving L. Camp, Herbert M. Wright, Morris S. Rachmil

How many Founding Fathers?

10

The Brooklyn Four

Nickname for the first four founders of AKPsi: George L. Bergen, Nathan Lane Jr., Howard M. Jefferson, Frederic R. Leach

When was AKPsi founded?

October 5th, 1904

Where was AKPsi founded?

New York University, Washington Square Park, NY

When and where was AKPsi incorporated?

May 20, 1905, in New York State

When were women granted membership?

1976, by vote of the Fraternity Board of Directors through the passing of Title IX

What led to women being granted membership?

The passing of Title IX (voted on by the Fraternity Board of Directors)

Objects of Alpha Kappa Psi (all 4)

1) Further the individual welfare of its members; 2) Foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance; 3) Educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; 4) Promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business

Object #1

To further the individual welfare of its members

Object #2

To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance

Object #3

To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein

Object #4

To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business

Objects of AKPsi answer which takeaway question?

WHY AKPsi was founded

AKPsi colors

Navy & Gold

Three logos/emblems shown

Official National Logo, Our Crest, Chi Sigma logo

Official National Logo tagline

Alpha Kappa Psi: The Professional Business Fraternity

Coat of Arms elements (4)

Coin Bag, Phoenician Galley, Chain of Four Links, Pair of Balances

Coat of Arms element #1

Coin Bag

Coat of Arms element #2

Phoenician Galley

Coat of Arms element #3

Chain of Four Links

Coat of Arms element #4

Pair of Balances

Seal

Circular seal reading 'Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity' with a ship bearing AKΨ in the center and the year 1905

Year on the AKPsi seal

1905

Flag

Gold with a navy vertical center stripe containing gold AKΨ letters

AKPsi jewel

Blue Sapphire

AKPsi flower

Yellow Rose

Our chapter name (shown on chapter logo)

Chi Sigma (ΧΣ)