Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 1

The 4th Annual Emerging Leaders Academy is set to take place in Lexington, Virginia at Washington & Lee University, July 30 - August 1, 2009.  The registration 

Check out KAs Digital Journal, go to page 13 and see the video about the Crusade RoundTable and Emerging Leaders Academy.

Registration - Apply HERE
The early registration fee is $250 which is due no later than July 15, 2009.  The registration fee pays for lodging, meals, and the conference.  Checks are to be mailed directly to the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office and credit cards will be accepted over the phone.  

There will be a late registration fee of $275 for those that register or pay past the deadline of July 15th.  The number of attendees is unlimited as we will take late registrations up to the opening of the Academy.   Any cancellation must be received in writing to the National Administrative Office by Wednesday, July 23, 2008.  No full registration refunds will be issued after this date.

Stewards of the Order
The Emerging Leaders Academy will end at 12 PM and the Stewards of the Order program will begin at 1 PM.  The Stewards of the Order registration fee is $150.  However, ELA participants can register for a $25 special discounted registration fee.  For more information, check out all the details HERE.  Registration, click here...Join the KACircle Stewards of the Order group!

Lodging
Participants will stay in the Davis Dormitory located at the edge of campus on Washington Street.  Parking is available in the student parking garage.  You will need to bring your own sheets for a full size bed, pillow, towels, washclothes, toiletry items, and a fan.   Campus Map HERE

Attire
The gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Order distinguish themselves at all times by their actions and appearances.  The Emerging Leaders Academy will be no different.  We are all ambassadors of the Order in the birthplace of our beloved Order.   All sessions will be Casual—Appropriate (no holes/rips) shorts or khakis or dress slacks; button down or polo style collared shirt (tucked in); appropriate closed toe footwear.  *no hats, flip flops

Alcohol Policy
The Academy will provide an alcohol and drug-free educational program and environment.  All participants, regardless of age, are not to bring or purchase alcohol during the program.  If this rule is broken, the participant will be sent home and charged a registration fee.

Transportation
If you are flying:
Transportation will be provided for all arriving and departing flights.  Please schedule all flights to Roanoke, Virginia to arrive no later than 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 30th or arrange the flight to arrive on Wednesday, July 29th (lodging, meals will be provided).

If you decide to stay for the Stewards of the Order program, transportation will be provided for those departing on Sunday no earlier than 8 AM.  If you decide not to attend the Stewards of the Order program, transportation to the airport will be provided on Saturday at 1:00 PM.  Please note that there are only two departure times from the campus of Washington & Lee University to the Roanoke Airport (Saturday at 1 PM and Sunday at 8 AM).  Please plan accordingly when purchasing your plane ticket.  If you disregard the travel times, you will have to arrange travel with a taxi service.

 

Airline Reservations

Canyon Creek Travel is the official travel agent of Kappa Alpha Order and we encourage you to take advantage of the savings they can provide for KA members on many different airlines. (office hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5:30 CDT)

 

-Please contact our agent, Kimberly Criscuolo at: Canyon Creek Travel: (800) 952-1998

Email: Kimberly.criscuolo@canyoncreektravel.com

 

If you are driving: 

*Please arrive no later than 1 PM.


What is it? 

The Emerging Leaders Academy provides our future leaders the opportunity to increase their knowledge base about basic chapter operations, leadership, and how to implement a positive change in their chapter.

 

The Academy provides a different learning experience where we will bring the sessions out of the classroom and into the streets of Lexington. Imagine learning about the ritual in the very room Kappa Alpha Order was founded or learn more about Samuel Zenas Ammen at his gravesite. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about George C. Marshall at his museum.

 

Can you think of a better place to learn more about Robert E. Lee than Lee Chapel? The Academy is an exciting

new program available to any interested Kappa Alpha seeking to learn more about The Order for the betterment of their chapter.

 

How is the Emerging Leaders Academy different?  

The Academy offers three different ways to learn more about Kappa Alpha Order. Through General Session Speakers, a mock chapter experience,  and  track sessions participants are engaged and learn more about the operations of our organization.  Our goal is to prepare future leaders to become leaders in their chapters.


TRACK  SESSIONS

The third essential component of the program is the track system, which offers engaging sessions educating members within a certain area of chapter operations.

1.  No. II Track (New Member Education) - Preparing members awaiting initiation is the goal of every new member education program.  The course includes training on how to develop responsible members, organizing a solid program, and effective pre-initiation strategies. 

2.  Certified Chapter Recruiters Course (CCRC) - Aim is to educate and motivate undergraduates on the core principles of rush and recruitment.  Through energized discussions, innovative teaching methods, and certification tests our chapter recruiters will be able to motivate their chapter to acquire quality members.

3.  Council of Honor—What better place to hear the history of our ritual and Kappa Alpha Order than where we were founded?  Members will have the opportunity to be certified into the Council of Honor.   This course offers ritual and laws training, a laws and ritual exam, and an induction into the Council of Honor.

4.  Chapter Management—What does it take to become an Ammen Award winning chapter?  This track explores every area of chapter operations. (scholarship, chapter growth, ritual, chapter finance, and member education)

 

  

 




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