2008 Project Outreach Online REPORT - Due December 1
Report all 2008 Community and Philanthropy events {HERE}
MDA REPORT - anytime your chapter organizes an MDA event, make sure you file this report to receive the proper credit and recognition deserved! After each event, please have the form signed by the local MDA office and give a copy to the representative. Then mail or email a copy to the Director of Educational Programming Brent Fellows (bfellows@ka-order.org)
"Try not to be a man of success, but rather a man of value."
- Albert Einstein
Kappa Alpha Order is pledged to the pursuit of excellence, and our brothers are committed to the development of themselves and others. With this challenge, we must assume responsibilities in many areas.
The brothers of Kappa Alpha Order are dedicated to serving our schools, our communities and our country. This call to duty is echoed in our obligations of membership, The Varlet and the customs of the Order.
Chapters across the nation offer their time and resources each year to benefit local and national
philanthropies and charities. Undergraduate and alumni volunteer activities are an important aspect of fraternity life.
The concept of serving others is inherent in the philosophies of the Order and has great value. The work we do for others is often priceless in its impact upon society and upon ourselves. In responding to this obligation, we work to cultivate communities and develop ourselves.
THE OUTREACH MISSION:
Project Outreach is the volunteer service development program of Kappa Alpha Order. The program assists and recognizes the frequency and productivity of community service efforts to promote contribution to community and to foster the development of our members.
HOW WILL THIS PROGRAM AFFECT OUR CHAPTER?
-RECRUITMENT - Developed programs will better meet the needs of potential members.
-SOCIAL - Each event has potential of becoming a successful social with a variety of groups.
-RECOGNITION - The program will provide a method of national recognition for your efforts.
HOW WILL THIS PROGRAM AFFECT THE ORDER?
-ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT - Alumni members can be involved in the community service efforts of active chapters.
-EXPANSION - The program will offer a new dimension to the programs we bring to our target and colony campuses.
-DEVELOPMENT - By involving more members, sharing more information and supporting these important efforts of chapters, the Order can improve its ability to serve its members.
SO WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
-Keep track of your chapter's service events, hours, groups involved and items donated.
-Develop chapter programming in the area of community service.
-Work to create a chapter sponsored or organized service project.
- Complete the online Project Outreach report each semester
- Complete the MDA Direct Contribution Report every time your chapter organizes a philanthropy project so your chapter can receive proper credit and recognition.
Kappa Alpha Order looks forward to a new level of success and opportunity in community service and volunteer efforts. By your deeds, the Order contributes to the development of our host communities. Through your efforts, our cities, schools, and the Order become one step closer to our goal of excellence. Many chapters have a strong record of contributing to their surrounding communities.
We have seen a change in society as volunteerism has made a resurgence. In response, communities, schools and the government have committed themselves to the concept of the "Volunteer."
The members of our chapters and the students on our campuses have become increasingly interested in the potential and importance of service. In the chapter's process of developing members into well-rounded individuals, service to others offers many valuable skills:
- Communication and Time Management
- Patience and Respect for Others
- The Art of Giving, Leadership
- Organization and New Experiences
PROJECT OUTREACH AWARDS
CRIMSON GIFT CENTURY SOCIETY
Chapters receive a Century Society Certificate for outstanding participation in Kappa Alpha Order's nation-wide blood drive, Operation Crimson Gift.
KNIGHT COMMANDER'S CUP
Presented to the chapter displaying the most outstanding level of participation in Operation Crimson Gift.
EXCELSIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
These awards recognize the chapters who excel in various philanthropic categories. We recognize the highest dollar amount and the greatest number of hours per man for charity.
CROSS AND ROSE AWARD
This is the highest recognition given by the Order for community service. This awards a chapter program that excels in all aspects of service and community impact.
