Brother Wyche will speak to the entire attendance about values based leadership, reaching your potential, and related stories from his time in college, as an NFL quarterback and Super Bowl Coach. The address will take place in Washington & Lee’s Lenfest Center.

Brother Baker will keynote the Friday night “Crusade Banquet” in Virginia Military Institute’s George C. Marshall Center for Leadership & Ethics, Hall of Valor. Dave will convey years of experience in the sports industry, news industry, and community engagement. See below for bios and more information on both speakers.

Record Attendance!

With 230 attendees and more registrations coming in daily, this year’s Emerging Leaders Academy is proving to be the largest educational program the Order has hosted in close to 8 years. Check out this year’s chapter attendance HERE.

Almost a purely “elective” conference, ELA seeks to provide KA’s young leaders opportunities for personal and leadership development through peer facilitation, certified general sessions, track sessions on chapter operations, and various experiential learning opportunities.

Sam Wyche (Iota – Furman ’66)

VIDEO – NFL Films ranked Sam as the 9th Motivational Coach of All Time

Sam played professional football for the Washington Redskins, St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Lions, and Cincinnati Bengals before retiring as a player in 1976. Sam began his coaching career with Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. He coached quarterback Joe Montana from his rookie year to the 49ers’ first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XVI. He was the head coach at Indiana University before taking the same post with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984. Perhaps best known for introducing the use of the No-huddle offense as a standard offense, Wyche’s greatest achievement as a head coach was leading the Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII against his old team, the 49ers. Wyche’s 64 wins with the Bengals are the most ever by a coach in franchise history.

Sam is one of only four NFL veterans who participated in a Super Bowl as a player, assistance coach, and a head coach. The other three are: Mike Ditka, Dan Reeves, and Tom Flores. He ended his head coaching career in 1995 after four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over the course of his 27-year NFL career, Sam became one of football’s most respected head coaches, he has two division titles, a 1988 Super Bowl appearance, and NFL and AFC Coach of the Year awards to his credit. After his coaching career, Sam worked for NBC and CBS as a broadcaster and analyst for NFL games until 2000. In 2004, he served as the quarterback coach for the Buffalo Bills. Sam continues to provide advice for NFL and College Football teams.  He will present A Motivational Coach’s view of Leadership.

Dave Baker (Beta Delta – Georgetown College ’79)

Check out This Week in the SEC with Dave Baker

Since 1982, Dave Baker has been a sports anchor, reporter and account executive at WKYT-TV, the CBS television affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky. Dave appears on air throughout WKYT’s line-up of news, sports and special events programming in addition to hosting a variety of University of Kentucky and SEC televised events.

2009 was Dave’s first season with CBS College Sports as host of the SEC Tailgate Show from various campus sites and in 2009-2010 he was part of the SEC’s new basketball television package broadcasting men’s and women’s games for The SEC Network, ESPNU, CSS and Fox Sports Net. Dave began doing events for the league’s syndicated broadcast package (Jefferson-Pilot, Lincoln Financial and Raycom Sports) in 1993. His assignments included host of the “SEC Football Today” pre-game show. During the winter he was a play-by-play announcer on Raycom Sports broadcast of SEC Basketball and the sideline reporter for the SEC Tournament including the Friday night in March of 2008 when a tornado hit The Georgia Dome while the tournament was in progress. Dave and other members of the broadcast team including CBS’s own Tim Brando kept anxious viewers at home and those watching in The Georgia Dome informed and reassured during one of the most unusual sporting moments in SEC History.

During the summers Dave continues to be a contributor on Raycom’s Football Saturdays in the South program. He is also the television voice of University of Kentucky basketball on The Big Blue Sports Network. In one capacity or another, Dave has been with Big Blue Sports Network for over 20 years. In addition, he has also broadcasts a number of other SEC events on television and the SEC Radio Network. He is a regular contributor at www.secsports.com.

Dave has a long history of community commitment and involvement. The Kentucky State House and Senate have honored Dave for his work with the Malt Beverage Education Corporation, a statewide organization that promotes the message to high school students about the dangers of underage drinking. Dave also served on Kentucky Lieutenant Governor’s Steve Pence’s task force that dealt with the issue of toughening laws and enforcement relating to sex offenders. The result of that work by the Kentucky Coalition Against Sexual Assaults resulted in the passage of Kentucky House Bill 3.

Dave is also a member of the board of directors for the Larry Gilbert Foundation First Tee of Lexington. Dave’s other civic “love” is the Children’s Charity Golf Classic. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009, the Children’s Charity Classic raises money for 30 different children’s organizations in central Kentucky. In 2004, Dave was named recipient of the Jose Ferrer Award, the group’s highest honor and the 2005 event raised a record 1.1 million dollars.

Dave is a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, Ohio and a 2005 inductee into the Franklin High School Hall of Fame. He’s a 1982 graduate of Georgetown (KY) College. Dave and his wife, Bethany, are the proud parents of daughter Madelyn, twin daughters Mallory and Macy, a son Manning, 2 cats and 2 dogs.

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15^th Annual Bid For Brotherhood

 is coming to Memphis!!

When: Friday, August 3, 2012 @ 7PM
Where: Chickasaw Country Club
3395 Galloway Ave
Memphis, Tenn.

Bid for Brotherhood is a silent and live auction event established to support KA’s educational and leadership programs. KA alumni and friends have helped raise over:

$545,000 over the past 14 B4B events for the
Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation

There will be lots of food, fun and fellowship, so mark your calendars and don’t miss this exciting evening.  Please join us and help us to make this B4B in Memphis a memorable event. Specific details and a sample of auction items will follow at a later date.

Trips! Tickets! & More!

Here is a sampling of what will be auctioned off!

Hotel and Airfare to Oahu, Hawaii.

Enjoy one-week accommodations in a suite at the Aqua Bamboo & Spa; a 90-room deluxe boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki.  The Asian inspired, bamboo motif coupled with the serene tropical ambiance pleasantly surprises and welcomes guests to a tropical oasis. World famous Waikiki beach, fine dining, shopping and attractions are all within a short stroll. Amenities to the rooms include free in-suite internet, lanais, air conditioning, cable television and computer data ports. Amenities to the Bamboo include a Spa, pool, jet spa and sauna in a lush garden setting. $1,000 towards roundtrip airfare is included in this package. Not available during major holiday weeks. Must be used by June 30, 2013.

Vacation in Lake Tahoe.

Located just east of Tahoe City, California, Dollar Point is situated on Lake Tahoe’s beautiful north shore area and is widely considered the finest residential neighborhood near the lake. Come enjoy a week stay at a 5-bedroom / 3-bath (2,500 square foot) home on Dollar Point, complete with lake views and access; indoor and outdoor fireplaces; and swimming pool through the end of September. House is available September 1 through December 15 (additional availability dates will be worked out with owner).

Shadow Oak Plantation Bird Hunt.

The hunt of a lifetime begins at Shadow Oak Plantation in South Georgia. This Nashville, GA plantation has been providing hunters rich memories for many years. You and three (3) friends will enjoy an overnight stay in gracious accommodations, with memorable mouth-watering southern cuisine (3 meals) and experience outstanding bird hunting for a full day.  After a peaceful night’s sleep, your guide and experienced dogs await you for the morning hunt which begins before 9am. It is followed by lunch at noon and back out at 1:30pm for the afternoon hunt.  Your unlimited harvest of quail is then dressed, frozen and neatly packaged for your return trip home.  Some skeet shooting the evening of your arrival is available should you arrive early enough; and as is good KA custom, the open bar in the lodge serves premium beverages for your enjoyment.

2013 NFL Super Bowl.

As Hank Williams says – are you ready for some football? The pinnacle of football – SUPER BOWL XLVII – could be in your future.  This package includes two (2) tickets to football’s premier event at the Superdome  in New Orleans on February 3, 2013. The “Big Easy” will come alive as the festival of football representing 32 NFL franchises occupies three blocks in the heart of the city. You will not want to miss this outstanding celebration.

The 55^th Daytona 500.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.  This package consists of four (4) tickets to the 55^th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday February, 24, 2013 at the “World Center of Racing”, the Daytona International Speedway. Also included are four (4) FANZONE Passes as well as a parking space at the speedway AND $500 toward airfare or hotel accommodations. Racing’s best drivers will be trying to win this prestigious race on a new racing surface. Feel the excitement firsthand as you watch cars at blistering speeds try to make history.

Staff, alumni, and administration are excited for KA’s return. From spring meetings, mass marketing, social media and everything in between, the expansion process has already begun. A provisional chapter will be created this fall and it is the hope that the chapter is chartered and all members are initiated in the course of 12-14 months. See below on how you can help.

On campus housing will be utilized at first, providing men the opportunity to live together as brothers. Mid-range plans include working with the University for land opportunities to build a new KA chapter house. Fundraising will begin soon.

Know a young man going to Arkansas who should be a KA? Want to get involved? Have any connections/suggestions? See below and let us know! Stay up to date with the Arkansas KA Twitter and Facebook page.

WOO PIG SOOIE and Wheat barley, Kappa Alpha is headed back to Arkansas! (contact Nick Palmer, Director of Chapter Development, at 540-463-1865 or npalmers@ka-order.org).

HOW TO GET INVOLVED/ASSIST:
1. Recommend a potential member online
2. Show your interest in joining online
3. Become a member of the Alumni Advisory Committee or assist with advising
4. Become a member of the House Corporation or assist with fundraising

Alpha Omicron was originally chartered on April 27, 1895… so an anniversary is coming up! Stay tuned online for exciting news!

PRESS RELEASE ON CAMPUS

Kappa Alpha Order Selected to Return to Arkansas
A historic opportunity awaits gentlemen on campus

Contact: Nick Palmer, Director of Chapter Development
Telephone: 540-463-1865
Cell Phone: 540-784-8778
Email: npalmer@ka-order.org
facebook.com/ArkansasKA
twitter.com/ArkansasKA
kappaalphaorder.org

Kappa Alpha Order and the University of Arkansas have announced plans to restore the fraternity’s chapter at the University of Arkansas.  The announcement comes after an extensive selection process involving national fraternities from across the country.

“Kappa Alpha Order has enjoyed a proud history at the University of Arkansas,” said Larry Stanton Wiese, Kappa Alpha’s Executive Director. Wiese explains, “Our national staff and alumni could not be more pleased with the opportunity to build on that tradition in Fayetteville. We wish to thank the IFC and administration for granting us and more so the students who will become members of Kappa Alpha Order the occasion to return.”

Kappa Alpha Order’s expansion director says this situation presents a unique opportunity for those interested in establishing a new chapter and joining a thriving fraternity system.  “Our expansion process is specific. It is designed to bring the most positive aspects of the fraternity life to forefront of the chapter experience,” said Nick Palmer Director of Chapter Development, or expansion.

Among those important aspects are KA’s values of gentlemanly conduct, aiming for excellence, leadership and personal development, commitment to philanthropic and volunteer service, and a lifetime connection to a national fraternity with more than 500 alumni just from the University of Arkansas.

“KA’s return to University of Arkansas will be the opportunity of a lifetime for our new members,” said Palmer. “Our values will be found amongst the students at U of A. As an Order, we seek to bring those men, with our values, together and provide them with a unrivaled collegiate experience.”

Kappa Alpha Order (known as “KA” or “the Order,”) was founded upon the knightly principles of gentlemanly conduct and with excellence as its aim.  Those values remain the focus of the Order today.  Its first chapter was founded in 1865 at what is now Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.  Kappa Alpha Order has grown to more than 120 chapters across the country, with a diverse base of undergraduate members.  More than 150,000 men have joined the Order since its founding with over 117,000 initiated members living today.   Kappa Alpha Order’s chapter at the University of Arkansas was originally chartered in 1895 and was the third fraternity founded on campus.  More information about Kappa Alpha Order is available online, at www.kappaalphaorder.org.

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Tackle bystander behavior by becoming an Every|Day Hero

Do you ever find yourself wanting to take an action to make a difference, yet you don’t?

Is there something happening in front of you that creates an urge to do something — or say something — yet you feel like you can’t?

This can be a frustrating experience. And it doesn’t make you a bad person. Everyone has been a bystander to something at some point in their life, no matter how extreme or how simple the situation.

So, how do we get past this?  How do we make this difference?

Kappa Alpha Order is thrilled to sponsor a new initiative to equip and empower you to take the actions you want to take and make the difference you want to make.

VIEW THE WEBSITE & CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE

They thought that since the campus culture was centered around formal recruitment (commonly known as rush), and the National Administrative Office was centered on recruitment (recruiting new members 365 days a year), why not do both? They devised a plan to change their 8-week new member program into two (2), 6-week new member classes. They would take the first class from the men they recruited during IFC Recruitment, and the second class would consist of men they actively recruited using KA’s 5-step system during the 6 weeks of their first new member class. The second class would start new member education right after the first class was initiated.

Recruitment chairman Dustin Brann said, “I thought it was going to be hard to get the chapter to back this idea, but since we had all agreed that we needed to get 15 men in the fall, there was not much they could do but support it.” Forrest Brooks, the chapter president at the time said “by taking 2 new member classes per semester, we are not only able to recruit more men, but we are able to put more emphasis on the ritual since we are doing it twice as much.”

So did Alpha Omega Chapter hit its goal of 15? They took an additional 8 men in their second class for a total of 19, exceeding their goal by 4. By using this simple concept, NC State brothers turned their initial 11 man new member class into a 19 man class in the fall 2011 semester.

So you want to try this at your chapter?
Great! Let’s see what can be learned from Alpha Omega. First, the chapter came together before the semester and agreed they needed to recruit 15 men. This commitment was made by carefully looking at who was graduating or leaving and also to making sure they recruited enough members to ensure steady growth. By having the chapter establishing this commitment, they had no other option but to fully support the idea after not hitting their goal for rush.

The 5 Steps to Recruiting (over 6 weeks)
*Note: The chapter divided its membership into recruitment teams that followed the steps below:

Names Generation: Active members were able to gather referrals from their new members and find other potential members who had participated in rush and not joined. Former recruits that were previously on the fence were able to see how the new member class interacted with the active chapter and offered additional names to put on their list.

Communicate: Members were able to reach out to their referrals through face to face communication, email, text, phone calls and Facebook to invite the potential members out to chapter events and to set up one on ones.

One on Ones: Alpha Omega held ones on ones with potential members over coffee and at lunch in the university center. They were able to inform their recruits the true values of the Order, and what the chapter itself was doing on campus. At this time chapter members were able to invite their potentials to meet more of the chapter at their events.

Chapter Events: There was no need to have the “recruitment event” because the chapter was already in full swing. Alpha Omega just invited potentials to the chapter events they were already having.

Close: Remember that during the 6 weeks the chapter is recruiting, you are able to give out a bid at any time. Bid discussions should be discussed at every chapter meeting as you are constantly meeting new men. Make the close formal and special to the potential member.

Additional Information
Want to find out if this program is right for your chapter? Contact Director of Chapter Development Nick Palmer at npalmer@ka-order.org.

Check out these pictures from the Induction Ceremony where twenty new men joined KA and UTA Provisional Chapter was created.

Here are just a FEW ways you can help!

Volunteer your time and skills – The skills you have acquired over the years can be very useful to the men looking to restore the Active Chapter and beyond, and it is our obligation as alumni to continue KA’s tradition of excellence by bettering the leaders of tomorrow, so why not better your own brothers? You could help with housing, present or attend a chapter meeting, or even mentor a chapter officer!

Housing – Area alumni will soon be starting a capital campaign to raise money to build a new house. If you have any experience with such an undertaking, would like to donate, or want to be involved, let us know!

Be a guest presenter at chapter meeting (or just attend!) – Chapter members love to see their alumni, and love even more to learn something from them. Give a short presentation at a chapter meeting about what you do professionally and relate it to your KA experience. Contact Andrew Carr at acarr@ka-order.org.

Mentor an Officer – Are you an accountant? Why not mentor the Number VI! Lawyer, mentor the Number VII! Use your professional experiences to better the your brothers and future leaders. Contact Gary Harnist at harnist@aol.com.

Get involved with the Alumni Association – Get back involved with the Alumni Association! The Arlington Texas Alumni Association is looking to start holding events such as meet-and-greet events, cookouts with the new chapter and many family outings to keep your KA spirit thriving. For more information, contact Alumni Association President, Gary Harnist at harnist@aol.com.

The Loyal Order and Forever KA – Join The Loyal Order and receive The Kappa Alpha Journal for life or become Forever KA, also joining the Loyal Order in the process, and help establish a chapter endowment account for Delta Iota through monthly giving program. The $18.65 per month you donate (after your Loyal Order membership is paid) is split between the Order, KAOEF, and a chapter endowment account. There is strength in numbers and if enough Delta Iota brothers become Forever KA, the chapter will ahve a permanent fund to send brothers to programs, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

Update Your Contact Information – The best way to get the most up to date information about what is going on in KA is to update your contact information and register for access on goKA – the Order’s online member portal. Check it out in the upper right hand corner of www.kappaalphaorder.org. This allows the National Administrative Office to give you personalized updates of KA news nationally and regionally. Follow this link to update your contact information today.

Brother Baker has served as Deputy Commander of Ammen Province, Registrar of the Ammen Court of Honor and as President and Trustee of the Zeta Lodge Institute, the local house corporation for Zeta Chapter. Carlton is currently a service manager for Wells Fargo Bank in Newport News, Virginia. Prior to beginning his career in banking he was the General Manager for McGinnes Chevrolet-Buick and the General Sales Manager for Whitmore Chevrolet-Pontiac. He has served his alma mater and community as a member of the Randolph-Macon College Greek Alumni Advisory Board, the Director of the Society of Alumni of Randolph-Macon College, President, Treasurer and Director of the Gloucester Point Chamber of Commerce and was a charter member of the Gloucester Point Rotary Club.

Knight Commander Dreyer appointed Brother Baker after reviewing nominations from the Active and Alumni Chapters in Ammen Province and pursuant to Kappa Alpha Laws, Article 6, Section 116. Brother Baker replaces P. Jason Cording (Beta Rho – Roanoke ’91) who resigned earlier this spring. Brother Cording served as the Ammen Province Commander for ten years. He served the Order well and we are indebted to him for his service.

Brother Scott has served as the Alumnus Advisor for Gamma Upsilon Chapter for the past thirteen years, Vice-President of the Texas A&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter and President of the local house corporation. Marc is a 2008 recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade, a two time Director of the Model Initiation and a member of the Henry J. Mikell Court of Honor. Marc has been employed by L-3 Communications since 2001 and currently serves as the company’s Executive Director for Procurement and Business Controls. He is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the City of Greenville Zoning Board of Adjustment and Project Christmas.

Knight Commander Dreyer appointed Brother Scott after reviewing nominations from the Active and Alumni Chapters in Mikell Province and pursuant to Kappa Alpha Laws, Article 6, Section 116. Brother Scott replaces Fred Diaz, Jr. ( – Texas Arlington ’84) who resigned earlier this spring. Brother Diaz served as the Mikell Province Commander for seven years. He served the Order well and we are indebted to him for his service.

A complete list of national volunteers may be found here.

We welcome Carlton and Marc to their new positions and to the Official Family of the Order!

With the onset of spring and the introduction of warmer weather, many campuses, Greek organizations, and our chapters find themselves in the middle of spring formal and social event seasons. While education and discussion about these points below takes place throughout the year in various forms, they warrant a reminder.

Many of our Active Chapters may plan a series of themed philanthropic or social events, a spring formal, or trips to other locations. Whether or not these include an “Old South” theme, there are a number of important points to remember.

1. Risk Management – You all have heard the policies, attended educational programming, and heard first hand the need for proper risk management. This is for safety, for protection, and for coverage. Please be your “brother’s keeper” and stay safe. Be an “Every|Day Hero” and step-in if you need to help a fellow brother or guest make a better decision and stay safe. Access the Kappa Alpha Order – Risk Management Policy and other resources here. REMEMBER – the Kappa Alpha Order Risk Management Policy applies to brothers at all times, on and off campus.
2. Special Events - Special events are defined as any event/function (1) where alcohol will be present, and the guest to member ratio exceeds three-to one;
   (2) involving athletic events or competitions; or (3) that involves any activity that is deemed to be potentially hazardous by the Alumnus Adviser, the Alumni Advisory Committee, the Province Commander, the Executive Director, or the Order’s insurance broker. These will need Special Events Insurance.  Please contact Stuart Whetsell (swhetsell@ka-order.org) with questions but note you’ll need a minimum of 60 days notice to apply.
3. Reputation – Whether it is the theme of your social event, the outfits or costumes you wear, or more importantly, your actions, others will remember everything you do. You know the Laws already. You know what is prohibited. Consider your attendees, your campus community, and others who might engage with your membership and guests at off-campus events. How would you like to be remembered—how would you like KA remembered?
4. Values – Reflecting back on our Order’s initiation ceremony and values will answer most of these questions. Please, have a great time. Enjoy your collegiate experience and have events that are social in nature. But remember the battle of reconciling your actions and values is one of the hardest you face in college. But choose your decisions wisely and try to remember them at the beginning, during, and after your social events.
5. Social Media – Be assured that if anything that happens at your events is going to make it online or into a social media feed for the entire world to see. Negative postings in reference to Kappa Alpha Order will be investigated. Thus, if you follow reasonable risk management guidelines, consider your reputation, and remember your values, every Facebook picture or tweet will be fine.

Brothers, be safe, have fun, and represent the Order well. Please do not hesitate to contact me, other staff members or your advisors with any questions.

OTHER RESOURCES

Crisis Management Procedures

Kappa Alpha Laws

Volunteer Directory

Staff Directory

Kappa Alpha Order has had two major conferences since January. The Number I’s Leadership Institute this past January 5-8 focused on empowering our Number I’s to effectively lead their chapter. Through planning their term, goal setting, small group facilitation and leadership development sessions, Number I’s were equipped with top notch training and supplied with numerous resources to assist them to lead their chapter this year.

Over 2,150 Kappa Alpha Members attended fifteen regional Province Councils this past January 28th – February 25th. Sessions included leadership, risk management, ritual, new member education, recruitment, membership education, and personal development training.

Now that everyone has traveled back to their chapter after attending our conferences it is our hope our members will continue to make a positive impact with their chapter. Everyone tends to get fired up with ways to improve their chapter. Unfortunately when participants return to their chapter it is difficult to share experiences and get everyone to buy into these ideas. Think back to the sessions you attended and review the below tips to help implement new ideas.

PROCESS

As you went through several sessions think about what you learned and how you can implement them into your chapter. What is one thing you learned that could make your chapter better?

PRIORITIZE

You simply cannot accomplish all of the new ideas you learned. Write down all of the valuable ideas you learned and rank them. Work on tackling the most important ideas first.

DISCUSS YOUR IDEA

Begin by discussing your ideas with someone that is close to you. Discuss your experience and provide the benefits of your idea that will result in a positive change.

FIND SUPPORT

Bring your close friend and share your experiences with other members highlighting the benefits of your ideas. Ask for their support as you bring this before the chapter.

MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Many ideas often lack follow through. Take charge and form a committee to make sure the idea is implemented. Bottom line – make it happen!

Contact Brent Fellows at bfellows@ka-order.org or 540-463-1865 for more information about our educational programming offerings.