Archive of: Commissions
Beta Tradition Celebrates 150 Years at VMI
Published on: January 4, 2019
On Saturday, November 3rd, Kappa Alpha Order celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Beta tradition at Virginia Military Institute with a brunch at the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office at Mulberry Hill. Initiates of the Beta Commission joined local KA alumni and staff to hear Knight Commander Darren S. Kay (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’88) speak…
AIM HIGH: Commission established for the Air Force Academy
Published on: October 18, 2018
A group of Denver KA alumni have organized an effort to further the Order’s Commission program. Following the Order’s Constitution and Bylaws, the brothers petitioned the Knight Commander to establish a Commission to elect graduates, faculty, staff, and administrators to membership in Kappa Alpha Order. The Advisory Council of the Order voted unanimously at their…
Tux Rental for the 77th Convention in St. Louis
Published on: March 3, 2017
With the 77th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend rapidly approaching, it is time to make plans to reserve your formal wear. The Knight Commander’s Banquet will be held on the evening of Saturday, August 5th at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, and all attendees must be in black tie attire. In addition, the attire…
Call to the 77th Convention
Published on: February 1, 2017
CALL TO THE 77th CONVENTION Pursuant to Kappa Alpha Laws Article 1, Section 131, the 37th Executive Council has designated that the 77th Session of the Convention shall be held August 3 through August 5, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The Opening Meeting for…
Scholarship Established in Memory of Citadel KA
Published on: April 7, 2016
The family of Joseph C. Antwine (Theta Commission – Citadel ’12) has established a Citadel Foundation scholarship in his memory. On November 22, 2013 Deputy Antwine, of the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, was responding to a call for backup from a fellow deputy when he was involved in a car accident. He passed away as a…
Citadel Professor and KA Alumnus Named to All-Southern Conference Faculty Team
Published on: January 21, 2016
Dr. Scott Buchanan (Theta Commission – Citadel ’12) was recently named to the inaugural All-Southern Conference Faculty Team along with 9 other representatives, one from each of the other schools in the conference. He was selected by The Citadel to represent the institution based on his demonstrated service to the institution, proven record of high scholastic…