The Ultimate DKA Flash Card Set

The Ten Founders

Allan K. Dallas

William A. Halpern

Jack H. McClelland

Donald Fischer

Louis Tarleton

Terry Bissinger

John W. Findlater

Robert V. Rodgers

Peter Kinnel

Robert Turner

Ten Jewels

2 C’s, 2 H’s 3 R’s PEG

Creative

Curious

Empathetic

Generous

Honest

Humble

Proactive

Reliable

Resourceful

Respectful

FIPG

Fraternal Information and Programming Group

Bystander Effect

Refers to the phenomenon in which a greater number of people hinders an individual from intervening in distressing situations

Diffusion of Responsibility

Happens during a distressing situation in which individuals in a group setting have a stronger tendency to assume someone else will take responsibility - they feel less pressure to take action individually since the responsibility is thought to be shared among everyone present

Coblabberation

The conversation held between two or more people, usually during a social event (art opening, concert, party, etc.), who discuss ideas and possible collaborative activities, even to the point of exchanging information, only to have all efforts fall flat and nothing ever becomes of it

Group Think

When a group follows what’s being said without offering room for debate/dissent; common if the same people are speaking regularly

Communication

What they’re looking for: Team approach and Assume Positive Intent

Signs of Micromanagement

Resisting delegating

Immersing themselves in overseeing the projects of others

Starting by correcting tiny details instead of looking at the big picture

Taking back delegated work before it is finished if they find a mistake in it

Discouraging others from making decisions without consulting them

Persistence of Vision

The phenomenon that allows us to see the individual frames as one constant image without the intrusion of seeing space between the frames

Displacement

The phenomenon that creates the illusion of movement

Eadweard Muybridge

Photographed the first moving image

Thomas Edison

Patented/invented Kinetograph, first film camera. which inspired the Lumière Brothers’ cinematographe, the first commercially viable projector

Louis and Auguste Lumiere

Held first commercial public film screening December 28 1895 using the cinematographe

Parts of a Film Camera

1: Loop

2: Shutter

3: Gate

4: Pull Down Claw

5: Pressure Plate

Structure of DKA

Nationals:

The Foundation, National Fraternity, Housing Corporation

Board of Govonors

Executive Counsel:

President

Sergeant-At-Arms, Programing, Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer, Cinematic Affairs, Vice President, Chaplain

Resident Counsel

General Membership

Associates

The Creed

I believe in Delta Kappa Alpha, its principles and its traditions. I will be loyal to my college, my chapter, and my Fraternity 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 Fraternity. I say with all sincerity: Delta Kappa Alpha has given me honor and distinction; the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal; I will endevor to so develop myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to our Fraternity

Herbert E. Farmer

The Wizard of DKA

Farmer’s Tripod

Selflessness and Loyalty, Constant Learning and Adaptability, “Do-It-Yourself” Inventiveness and Problem-Solving

The Hero’s Journey

Departure: The Call to Adventure

Initiation: The Road to Trials, The Ultimate Boon

Return: Freedom to live

Created by Joseph Campbell

Elements of Professionalism

Respectful Collaboration

Ethical Etiquette

Reliable Performance

Alumni

Alumni can provide: resources or time

never ask an alumni for: Money or jobs

Alumna: Female form of alumni

Alumnus: Male form of alumni

The Rule

Members shall regard, refer, and treat Members and all individuals with civility and respect.

7 Rules of DKA Meetings

Complete Respect

Assume Positive Intent

No “ad hominem” attacks

First seek to understand

Chapter business will be relevant to all attending memebrs

Don’t complain without alternatives

Delegate and Communicate effectively

SMARTER

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

Ethical

Resourceful

DKA Formula

ΔKA = Values X Action

What are members of DKA called?

DeKAs

Essential rule of DKA

DeKAs don’t litter

Founders Day

March 16 1936

Where was DKA founded

Bridge Hall at USC

Founder’s Month of service

March

Cinematic Arts Appreciation Day

December 28

The Lumière brothers held the first commercial film screening on

December 28, 1895

Symbol DKA

Film Camera

DKA Coat of Arms

• Heraldry - the study of coats of arms and other armorial designs

• The coat of arms may not be redrawn for public identity

• Chapters may not create their own version of the coat of arms

• The Open Motto is written on the coat of arms in Greek

• A Lyre - a symbol from the old coat of arms which is not on the new one

Greek Alphabet

CineJournal

DKA Newsletter

National CineJournal

National DKA Newsletter

www.DKA.org

National website URL

The Tripod

Resources library on the national website

The Golden Circle

Why = The Purpose

How = The Process

What = The Result

• Success starts with WHY - THE PURPOSE

• A clear WHY sets expectations 

• HOWs bring your WHY to life

• HOW will you achieve your why?

• WHATs are everything you say and do.

• It takes time and effort to ensure that WHAT you say and everything you do is consistent with your WHY

Vision Statement

Delta Kappa Alpha is to be recognized as the premier institute of upstanding entertainment industry leaders

Mission Statement

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

What is the Mascot

Dragon

What is the Flower

White Carnation

What are the Colors

Old Gold and Deep Royal Blue

What does DKA stand for

D- Dramatic

K- Kinematic

A- Aesthetic

What is the philanthropy that DKA supports

SeriousFun Children’s Network

A camp for children with serious illnesses and disabilities

Founded by Paul Newman

What is the Open Motto?

Truth in Illusion

What is the Slogan

Cinematic Artists of Character

What are the themes

Internal: Medieval Period / Middle Ages / Old World English

External: Classic Hollywood / Old Studio System Period

Prominent Alumni

George Lucas

Lucille Ball

Paul Newman

Julie Andrews

Steven Spielberg

Alfred Hitchcock

Fred Astaire

DKA Frat Houses

CineManors - DKA Fraternity houses

CineMansion - The original DKA frat house

-Showcases external/internal visual themes

-Founded in 1955

What is DKA

National, Honorary, Values-Based, Gender-Inclusive, Professional Fraternity

What is a chapter

Your chapter is many things. It is business, a college within a college, and a family.

Gavel Rules

One Rap: Quiet Down / motion passes

Two Raps: Sit down

Three Raps: Stand Up

Order of Meeting Events Based on Robert’s Rules of Order

1: Opening Ceremony

2: Roll Call

3: Reports by Officers

4: Reports by Standing Committees

5: Reports of special committees

6: Unfinished/Old Business

7: New Business

8: Communications

9: Proposals for membership

10: Balloting on candidates

11: Chapter Advisor’s Report

12: Remarks for the Good of the Chapter

13: Chaplain’s Words of Inspiration

14: Closing Ceremony

What is a Motion

A formal proposal put to a legislature or committee (A motion should be as specific as possible)

Procedure of Motions

1: The member who made the motion has the privellege to speak first

2: Every member in good standing has the right to discuss, debate and vote

3: Discussion should always relate to the pending motion

a. Chair can make a point of order if discussion becomes off-topic or irrelevant

4: Each member may only speak once until every person who wishes to speak has spoken (for timeliness)

Paraphrasing

The most effect form of active listening. This is the most reliable way to avoid assumptions, and to make sure you and the speaker are on the same page.

What is the PFA?

Professional Fraternity Association