DKA NATIONAL EXAM

What is the slogan?

Cinematic Artists of Character

What is the open motto?

Truth in Illusion

What is the mission statement?

The mission of Delta Kappa Alpha is to foster lifelong character, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and fraternal bonds by and between students of the cinematic arts.

What is the flower?

White Carnation

When and where was DKA founded?

March 16, 1936 at USC

What is the external theme?

Old Hollywood/Old Studio System

What is the internal theme?

Medieval/Middle Ages Magic

What is the symbol and the mascot?

Film Camera & Dragon

What are the colors?

Old Gold & Deep Royal Blue

What is the 3 parts to the Farmer's Tripod?

1. Selflessness & Loyalty

2. "Do-It-Yourself" Inventiveness & Problem-Solving

3. Constant Learning & Adaptability

What is the DKA Formula?

Values X Action

What are the 10 jewels?

Creative, Curious, Empathy, Honest, Humble, Generous, Proactive, Reliable, Resourceful, Respectful

What are the 3 parts to The Golden Circle?

WHY = The Purpose

HOW = The Process

WHAT = The Result

Who is our philanthropy?

Motion Picture & Television Fund

What is The Creed?

I believe in Delta Kappa Alpha, its principles and its traditions. I will be loyal to my college, my chapter, and my society by keeping strong ties and retaining the spirit of youth. In helping others follow their bliss, I shall ask for no reward, I shall seek no glory. I will put character above wealth and my actions will follow my word. I will preserve the history of Cinema and the heritage of my society. I say with all sincerity; Delta Kappa Alpha has given me honor and distinction; the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal, I will endeavor to so develop myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to our society.

When and what was DKA originally founded as?

Founded as a Professional Cinematography Fraternity for Men in 1935

Who was the leading founder and first president?

Allen K. Dallas

What does each letter stand for?

D - Dramatic

K - Kinematic

A - Aesthetic

When was the National Board of Officers established?

March 1938

Who was the first National President?

Jack H. McClelland

When did it transition from a Cinematography to Cinema Fraternity?

Early 1940s

When and where was the Beta Chapter founded?

1949, Boston University

When and where was the Gamma Chapter founded?

1950, NYU

When and where was the Delta Chapter founded?

1953, UCLA

When did DKA become gender-inclusive?

Early 1950s

When was the Zeta Chapter founded?

Spring 2013

Name all 10 Founding Fathers

Allen K. Dallas, Jack H. McClelland, William A. Halpern, Robert V. Rogers, Louis Tarleton, Robert Turner, Terry Bissinger, Peter Kinnel, Donald Fischer, John W. Findlater

What is the McClelland Challenge?

An annual assessment for evaluating a chapters overall health and performance for each academic year (The DKA Standards Program)

Who was Herbert E. Farmer?

Wizard of DKA because he used creativity and resourcefulness to get anything done. He also created the Farmer's Tripod

What are DKA Banquets?

Lavish celebrations thrown by DKA to induct pledge members into active members and to award Hollywood icons with honorary membership.

Who coined the Hero's Journey?

Joseph Campbell

What are the 3 parts of The Hero's Journey?

1. THE DEPARTURE (Call to Adventure)

2. THE INITIATION (The Road of Trials)

3. THE RETURN (The Ultimate Boon)

What is Professionalism? (THINK CHAD)

Respectful Collaboration, Ethical Etiquette, Reliable Performance

What are SMARTER Goals?

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

Ethical

Resourceful

What does the Executive President do?

- Represents the chapter as a whole

- Is the external voice

- Oversees all aspects of the chapter - runs executive council and chapter meetings

- Safely and effectively deals with crisis management situations

- Helps oversee financial operations of Resident Council

What does the Executive VP do?

- Chair of the Membership Department

- Improves efficiency & development of chapter operations

- Ensures all members understand committee system

- Ensures all reports are correctly submitted to executive officers

What does the Executive Secretary do?

- Compiles all reports required by the National Society

- Ensures all members learn and follow the proper communication workflows

- To ensure minutes are professionally recorded during chapter meetings

- To ensure transparency and cohesiveness between officers and members

What does the Executive Treasurer do?

- Practices creative producing and budgeting skills

- Ensures that all members know how to deal with money

- Oversees financial operations of Resident Council

What does the Executive Programmer do?

Ensures all events are programmed, safe, organized, and communicated effectively

What does the Executive Cinematic Affairs do?

Oversees all matters that deal with the learning and practice of the cinematic arts

What does the Executive Public Relations do?

Successfully ensures we are ethically and honestly marketing DKA to audiences without compromising values

What does Sergeant at Arms do?

Chair of the Standards Board - Maintains order and accountability within the chapter by enforcing rules, policies, and Ritual of the society

What does the Chaplain do?

Educates and promotes the values of the society and safeguards the secrets of the Ritual from the non-initiated members

What does the Alumni Ambassador do?

Keeps alumni informed about other alumni and about chapter specific activities and progress, as well as building membership and pride

What does Showrunner do?

Provides all members with a weekly opportunity to share written material with other members, workshop outlines, caharcter development, plot structures, etc

What does Interchapter do?

Improves communication, resources, event programming, and fraternal performance between society chapters

What is the DKA Chapter House called and where is it located?

The Cinemanor at USC

How do we operate in terms of teamwork?

Team Approach & Collaboration

What is the illusion of collaboration?

Coblabberation

What are causes of coblabberation?

- Brownian Motion

- Downspiraling

- Groupthink

What is Robert's Rule of Orders?

The Parliamentary Procedure DKA prescribes to

What is the purpose of chapter?

To both discuss and conduct chapter business (nothing personal)

What is the order of chapter business?

1. Opening Ceremony

2. Roll Call

3. Reports of officers

4. Reports for standing committees

5. Reports of special committees

6. Unfinished/old business

7. New business

8. Where new motions are brought up

What do you say to propose a new motion?

"I move that..."

What is groupthink caused by?

Group members trying to minimize conflict and rush to reach a decision without the critical evaluation of differing ideas or viewpoints by isolating themselves from other perspectives

How can groupthink be prevented?

Share constructive criticism during "Remarks for the good of the chapter"

When does micromanagement occur?

When an officer doesn't fully communicate all the expectations and contextual information to their collaborators before delegating tasks to them

What does it mean to gavel twice?

Sit down

What does it mean to gavel thrice?

Stand up

What is the National Convention?

- AN EVENT

- The supreme legislative body of the society

- Held every other year by the National Council

- To elect national officers, hear reports on the state of DKA, approve changes in the National Constitution and Statues, and make other recommendation on the policies and operation of the Society

What is the National Council?

- Elected Graduate Council member volunteers

- 3 undergrads (President & Vice President) who serve 2 year terms

- 6 grads (National Councilors) who serve staggered 6 year terms

- Their job is to direct the general society affairs

- Have general control and supervision of the society between National Conventions

- In the capacity of the Board of Trustees

What is the CEO & Executive Office Staff?

Professionals hired to perform day-to-day administrative tasks and to assist in the implementation and execution of policies and initiatives enacted by the organization at large

What is The Foundation?

- Corporation within DKA (a public, charitable, and educational Foundation)

- Set up to provide scholarships and finance educational initiatives for members of DKA

- Seeks and manages charitable gifts from industry players, members, parents, and friends of the organization

What is the National Directors?

Graduate Council member volunteers that head committees at the national level

What is the Undergraduate Advisory Board?

A nominated group of Resident Council members (from any Chapter or Associate Chapter) that ensures transperancy between all Resident Councils and National Branches of DKA

What is the Board of Governers? (BOG)

- A group of at least 3 Grad Council volunteers and 2 Resident Council officers (President & Treasurer) who supervise all matters pertaining to the chapter's continuity and improvement (including operations, finances, and scholarship)

- Serves as the general supervisory body of the chapter

What is the Graduate Council?

- Made up of all members of the Chapter or Associate Chapter who have either graduated or left school in good standing

- Nurtures the aims and ideals of the Society beyond college days and provides valued support and advice

- Organized by chapter of origin

- Does not have an authority in DKA governance

- Residence Council members finish college and get into this

Who is the Resident Council?

Made up of all undergraduate members of the Chapter or Associate Chapter

Name the heirarchy for the National Structure

- National Convention

- National Council, CEO & Executive Office Staff, DKA Foundation (UNDER NATIONAL CONVENTION)

- National Directors, Undergraduate Advisory Board, BOG (UNDER NATIONAL COUNCIL)

- Alumni Committee, Communications Committee (UNDER NATIONAL DIRECTORS)

- Graduate Council, Resident Council (UNDER BOG)

What is the recipe for resourcefulness?

Necessity + Research + Creativity

DeKA's ALWAYS send _______

Thank you notes

When is Founders Month of Service?

March

Why is Founders Month of Service important?

Because the founding fathers' principles of selflessness, citizenship, integrity, equality, and camaraderie are still very important to DKA

What happens during Founders Month of Service?

DKA encourages its members to get involved with service, following Motion Picture and Television Fund

What is the Coordinating Council?

- Serves as the standard planning committee of DKA

- Composed of 3 reps from the DKA National Council and the Foundation Board of Trustees

- They review reports from the joint committees and make recommendations

What is Conclave?

Off-convention-year event that brings members together in LA from across the country to discuss society issues, visit DKA founding sites, and celebrate chapter and individual member achievements

What are some other ways to build artists of character?

- Leadership Academy

- Presidents Academy

- Good to Great Retreats

- Regional Conferences

- Volunteer Development Institute

- Building Artists of Character Retreat

What is the Executive Office?

Oversees chapter operations, management, and resources

What is the House Corporation?

Legal entity incorporated to purchase, hold, and maintain a DKA chapter house

What are the 3 big corps of DKA?

1. The National Society

2. The Foundation

3. The Housing Corporation

What is the Alumni Club?

- DIFFERENT FROM GRAD COUNCIL (because it is for members in similar geographical locations and focused more on socializing and fellowship rather than members in the same chapter and focused on legislature)

- Purpose is to organize in-person professional events for DKA alumni in a particular area

- Does not have any authority in DKA

- Organized by geographical region

What are some ways to end a DKA email?

- Yours in Zeta,

- Yours in Delta,

- Societally Yours,

How long do you have to respond to texts, emails, and calls?

24 hours

What is a 2-word phrase you should ALWAYS use in professional or personal situations?

Thank you!

When is Cinematic Appreciation Day?

Second Saturday in February

TRUE OR FALSE: This organization believes in the study of successful storytelling practices as an educational starting point, which leads to the exploration and discovery of a personal, unique, and growing identity as a cinematic artist

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: To turn back at any stage is to reject the need to grow and mature

TRUE

Name all 7 Executive Council positions in DKA

President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Programmer, Cinematic Affairs, Public Relations

The VP is the chair of which department?

Membership

Which position compiles all reports required by the National Society?

Secretary

Which Executive Council positions oversees all matters that deal with the learning and practicing of the cinematic arts?

Cinematic Affairs

Which position maintains order and accountability within the chapter by enforcing all rules, policies, and Ritual of the Fraternity? (They also chair the Standards Board)

Sergeant at Arms

Which position educated and promotes the values of the Society and safeguards the secrets of the Ritual from non-initated members?

The Chaplain

What is Brownian Motion?

A problem of absence, the absence of organizing forces

What is Downspiraling?

A situation in which something continuously decreases or gets worse, sometimes fuled by a feeling of perfectionism or necessity

What is Groupthink?

The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility

What is Chapter?

A business, a college within a college, a family

What are the 3 levels of performance surrounding the McClelland Challenge?

1. Farmer

2. Order of the Dragon

3. Basic

What does Alumni mean?

Plural group of men, or mixed-gender group

What does Alumnus mean?

Single male