AKPsi Midterm Study Guide Spring 24

What are the governing documents of the fraternity?

1. The Constitution & Statutory Code
2. The Board of Directors Statement of Policy
3. The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi
4. Chapter Bylaws

What are the classes of membership within Alpha Kappa Psi?

1. Student Member
2. Faculty Member
3. Alumni Member
4. Honorary Member
5. Suspended Member

Each month of the academic year, the chapter is required to hold a minimum of ___ business meetings

2

Student members can miss up to __ meetings per semester or __ per quarter

3 per semester, 2 per quarter

What is quorum at a chapter meeting?

50% +1 of the total number of eligible votes

When was Alpha Kappa Psi founded?

October 5, 1904

Where was Alpha Kappa Psi founded?

New York University

When was Alpha Kappa Psi incorporated?

May 20, 1905

What is the highest governing document in the Fraternity?

The Constitution and Statutory Code

How many initiations is the chapter required to hold each academic year?

2

Where was Alpha Kappa Psi incorporated?

New York

When was the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation founded?

1951

What is Alpha Kappa Psi Foundations Mission Statement?

The mission of the foundation is providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders.

In what month and year were women admitted into the fraternity?

August 1976

What is Alpha Kappa Psi's tagline?

Shaping People, Shaping Business

What is Alpha Kappa Psi's vision statment?

Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders

What are the four locations of Alpha Kappa Psi chapters?

United States, Canada, Europe, and Hong Kong.

Duties of Alpha Kappa Psi Members

1. Attendance at every 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
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 Directors Statement of Policy as well ass all other fraternity policies and directives
9. Prepare for professional and business success
10. Solemnly avow The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

Who are the Brooklyn Four?

Howard M. Jefferson
Frederick R. Leach
George L. Bergen
Nathan Lane Jr.

Who are the Ten Founding Fathers? (* Denotes the Brooklyn Four)

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

What is the significance of the Brooklyn Four?

They are the 4 original founding members of the Fraternity

What are the Objects of Alpha Kappa Psi?

1. To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business administration
2. To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance
3. To further the individual welfare of its members
4. To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein

What are the Alpha Kappa Psi Core Values?

Brotherhood, Integrity, Service, Unity, Knowledge

What are the objects on the coat of arms?

1. Coin bag
2. Phoenician galley
3. Chain of four links
4. Pair of balances
5. 10 pointed star

The Fraternal pledge induction fee is ___ which is sent to the Heritage Center

$48

What does the Fraternal pledge induction fee cover?

The induction fee covers the costs of the pledge program resources, technology, and support.

The Fraternal initiation fee is ___

$ 84

What does the Fraternal Initiation fee pay for?

Membership card and Certificate, student subscription to the Diary, a copy of Connections: Alpha Kappa Psi's Resource Guide to Principled Business Leadership, and a member pin.

The Fraternal portion of student member dues is __ per academic term

$ 60

The Fraternal portion of student member dues are payable to the Heritage Center on what dates?

October 15th and February 15th

Who is the Executive President of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Corey Reddy

Who is the Executive Vice President of Alpha Kappa Psi?

De'Sean Keys

Who is the Chairman of the Board for Alpha Kappa Psi?

Mike E. Dickson

Who is the member on the board that is from the Eta chapter?

Lane Velayo

Who is the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Steve Hartman

When was membership opened to people of color and other religions?

September 8, 1950

What are the official colors of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Navy and gold

What is the official gem of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Blue sapphire

What is the official flower of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Yellow rose

How many regions is Alpha Kappa Psi geographically split into?

16

What funds The Academy?

Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation

What programs are funded by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation?

1. The Academy
2. The AKPsi All-Academic Team
3. Case Competition

The fraternity seal is used to attest charters, membership certificates and awards issues by the fraternity (T/F)

True

What governing body has the ability to change the Constitution?

The Chapter Congress

What is the preferred option by the fraternity when a chapter wants to host an event with alcohol?

No host, cash bar with a professional bartender fully covered with liability insurance.

Alcoholic beverages may be purchased using chapter, pledge class, or fraternity funds. (T/F)

False

All recruitment activities associated with any chapter must be alcohol-free. (T/F)

True

Alcohol is allowed at pledge activities. (T/F)

False

There shall be non-alcoholic beverages and designated drivers at all events where alcohol is present. (T/F)

False

Hazing is only wrong if it is a physical act, mental abuse is not considered hazing. (T/F)

False

When hazing violations occur, the Chapter President, Vice President of Membership and/or Pledge Educator can be held personally responsible. (T/F)

True

The fraternity will not tolerate and condone any form of sexually abusive behavior whether physical, mental, or emotional. (T/F)

True

Alpha Kappa Psi does not have a policy that prohibits posting of inappropriate videos and/or images. (T/F)

False

If hazing occurs, you must report any criminal acts such as unwanted physical contact to local law enforcement as well as to Alpha Kappa Psi. (T/F)

True

What is the name of the group responsible for setting the fraternity's policies and strategic vision?

The Fraternity Board of Directors

When and where is the next Convention?

2024, Indianapolis, Indiana

Convention is held every ___ year(s).

2

Which of the following are programs hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi?

1. College of Leadership
2. Elevate
3. The Academy

There are ___ members on the Foundation Board of Directors.

9

The Yellow Rose Society is an annual giving program for student members with a minimum contribution of $10. (T/F)

True

All members of the Management Team and the Regional Management Teams are paid employees of the fraternity. (T/F)

False

What is the fraternity's anthem?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And Alpha Kappa Psi?
Shall we pass slowly out of view,
Without regret or sigh?

For Alpha Kappa Psi, my friend, for Alpha Kappa Psi;
We'll bless the days that we have spent,
In Alpha Kappa Psi.

We'll work with might and main to win
Our meed of daily praise.
But ne'er shall we in after years
Forget fraternal days!

For Alpha Kappa Psi, my friend, for Alpha Kappa Psi;
We'll bless the days that we have spent,
In Alpha Kappa Psi.

What is the creed of Alpha Kappa Psi?

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.

Who is the Chair of the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation?

Tim Daniels

Who is the currnet Executive Director of the Foundation?

Kim Olesker

What group oversees the daily operations of the Fraternity?

The Fraternity Staff

The official flower of the fraternity is the yellow rose and the colors are gold and sapphire. (T/F)

False

Alpha Kappa Psi is an international organization with student chapters in four countries. (T/F)

True

While the Foundation is designated by the IRS as a 501(c) 3, The Fraternity is a 501 (c)7 which makes direct donations to the chapter not tax-deductible. (T/F)

True

The symbol of alumni is the yellow rose

False, the yellow rose signifies friendship, the Blue Sapphire is symbol of our alumni objectives

Blindfolds, scavenger hunts and kidnapping of pledges are considered hazing.

True

What is the Greek name of our chapter

Eta

What is the significance of being the Eta chapter?

We are the 7th established chapter

What Chapter was the first international expansion?

Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Western Ontario in 1931

What are the symbols & emblems of Alpha Kappa Psi?

1) Coat of Arms
2) Logo
3) Seal
4) Flag
5) Jewel
6) Flower

The special significance of the Coat of Arms is only exemplified in the ritual (T/F)

True

Executive President

Bhanesh Manoj

Executive Vice President

Cooper Schanne

Executive Secretary

Riley Morgan

Treasurer

Nick Embrescia

Director of Rituals

Ethan Gick

Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maya Morjaria

Vice President of Data and Technology

Allie Streckfuss

Vice President of Marketing

Chandelle Swigart

Vice President of Membership Engagement

Noah Kobel

Vice President of Pledge Education

Colin Hudnell

Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship

Max Hall

Vice President of Alumni Relations

Will Weadick

Pledge Director

Ashley Hancock