Kappa Alpha Order ΚΑ Motto: Dieu et les Dames (For God and the Ladies) [1] Nicknames: KA,The Order The Coat of Arms Founded: December 21, 1865 (1865-12-21) (age 142) at Washington College Lexington, VA Founding Fathers: James Ward Wood William Archibald Walsh William Nelson Scott Stanhope McClelland Scott Practical Founder: Samuel Zenas Ammen Spiritual Founder Robert E. Lee Knight Commander Mike Duncan Executive Director Larry S. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington Virginia, USA Lexington is an Independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Robert Edward Lee (January 19 1807 &ndash October 12 1870 was a career United States Army officer, an Engineer, and among the most celebrated Wiese National Philanthropy Muscular Dystrophy Association No. The Muscular Dystrophy Association ( MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats Muscular dystrophy and diseases of the Nervous system of Undergraduates Approx. 6,000 members No. of Alumni Approx. 100,000 No. of Active Chapters 128 No. of Alumni Chapters 103 Official Colors: Crimson and old Gold Official Flowers: Crimson Rose and Magnolia Blossom Other Mottos: Fratres usque ad aram fidelis (Brothers faithful unto death). A rose is a perennial flowering Shrub or vine of the Genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species Magnolia is a large Genus of about 210 Flowering plant Species in the subclass Magnolioideae of the family Initiate Badge: Flag: Kappa Alpha Order Website

Kappa Alpha Order (commonly known as KA) is a collegiate Order of Knights and American social fraternity. Knight is the English term for a social position originating in the Middle Ages. Kappa Alpha Order has 142 active chapters with more than and 149,000 initiated members. ^[2]

Contents 1 History 1.1 The Definition of a Gentleman 2 National Office 3 Member Programs 3.1 Number I's Leadership Institute 3.2 The Crusade 3.3 Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) 3.4 Kappa Alpha Journal 3.5 The Loyal Order 4 The Ideals of Kappa Alpha Order 4.1 Symbolism 4.2 Motto 5 Notable Members 6 Chapter list 7 References 8 External links

History

Kappa Alpha Order was originally founded as Phi Kappa Chi on December 21, 1865, at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington Virginia, USA Lexington is an Independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The four founding fathers included James Ward Wood, William Archibald Walsh, and brothers William Nelson Scott and Stanhope McClelland Scott. ^[3] Soon after the founding, the local chapter of Phi Kappa Psi protested the name "Phi Kappa Chi", due to the similarity of the names, leading Wood to change the name of the fraternity to K. Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ Phi Psi is a US national college fraternity. A. by April of 1866. The popular Kuklos Adelphon society had gone defunct during the Civil War, and it is suspected that Wood selected the letters K. Kuklos Adelphon (also known as the old KA, Kappa Alpha, or Kuklos Adelphon of the Southern States) was a College fraternity widespread throughout A. to attract those who were familiar with the old society. ^[4] Within one year, the fraternity's ritual would be expanded upon and given a new vision by "practical founder", Samuel Zenas Ammen. In the years that followed, the Order spread throughout the Southern United States, a distinguishing factor that separates it from the smaller, northern-based Kappa Alpha Society. The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive The Kappa Alpha Society ( ΚΑ) founded in 1825 is the progenitor of the modern fraternity system in North America.

KA is one-third of the Lexington Triad, along with Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Nu. This article is about the student fraternity in the United States ΣΝ (Sigma Nu is an undergraduate College fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada ^[5] Robert E. Lee, whose ideals of chivalry and gentlemanly conduct inspired the founders, was designated the "Spiritual Founder"^[6] of the Order by John Temple Graves at the 1923 Convention.

The Definition of a Gentleman

“	The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman. The power which the strong have over the weak, the employer over the employed, the educated over the unlettered, the experienced over the confiding, even the clever over the silly--the forbearing or inoffensive use of all this power or authority, or a total abstinence from it when the case admits it, will show the men in a plain light The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others.	”
—Robert E. Lee

National Office

The Kappa Alpha Order Administrative Office is located at Mulberry Hill, in Lexington, Virginia. Robert Edward Lee (January 19 1807 &ndash October 12 1870 was a career United States Army officer, an Engineer, and among the most celebrated Mulberry Hill is located on the western edge of Lexington, Virginia, is one of the town’s chief historic houses, forming a scenic backdrop for the Lexington Historic District and Washington and Lee University. It is documented that Mulberry Hill is where Robert E. Lee spent his first night in Lexington, after arriving to take over as president of Washington College. ^[7] Mulberry Hill is a Virginia Historic Landmark,and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ^[8] The offices for the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation are also housed here.

Member Programs

Number I's Leadership Institute

The I’s Leadership Institute is an intensive informational and educational retreat set at a Christian conference center. The focus of the Institute is to educate and empower the Number I’s to understand their role and responsibility as the chapter’s highest elected officer. In addition, they are taught to recognize the tools and support systems provided, and to understand the standards and policies of operating an active chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. ^[9]

The Crusade

The purpose of The Crusade is to provide members with educational opportunities throughout their collegiate experience. The emphasis placed on academic excellence, community service, teambuilding and leadership.

This is done over the member's active membership service, and is broken up into 4 phases (usually coinciding with 4 years of undergraduate classes). The Crusade's four phases are:^[10]

• Voyage for Brotherhood - This phase encompasses the new member education program.
• Honor Bound - The second phase of The Crusade is wrapped around an in-depth study of the Kappa Alpha Laws and the customs of the Order.
• Quest for Leadership - The chief purposes of the third phase are to provide members with leadership skills and to educate them on social issues.
• The Journey Beyond - The final phase of The Crusade, has been designed to allow members to focus on activities that will prepare them for life after college.

Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF)

Established in 1982, the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 501(c is a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code ( listing 28 types of Non-profit organizations exempt from some federal The Foundation provides grants for educational programs of the fraternity, such as the National Leadership Institute and Province Councils, and provides scholarships to deserving graduate and undergraduate students. KAOEF funds these programs with donations contributed by KA alumni. ^[11] In 2006, KAOEF awarded $93,000 to 73 members to further their studies. ^[12]

Kappa Alpha Journal

The Kappa Alpha Journal seeks to reflect the Kappa Alpha experience by presenting news of active and alumni chapters, individual members, and the national organization; by addressing current issues facing the Greek system and the Order; by educating and entertaining those interested in the welfare of Kappa Alpha; and by serving as a historical record. The Journal has been published since 1879. ^[13]

Members of the Kappa Alpha Order are entitled to a free subscription to The Kappa Alpha Journal if initiated within the last ten years, between the years of 1936 and 1951, or are a member of The Loyal Order. Members initiated between 1936 and 1951 are guaranteed a lifetime subscription to the KA Journal. ^[14]

The Loyal Order

The Loyal Order is an alumni program for alumnus members of Kappa Alpha Order. The National office uses the money from Loyal Order memberships to help defray the cost of distributing the KA Journal, as well as other alumni resources. Benefits of membership include a subscription to The Kappa Alpha Journal and member identification. ^[15]

The Ideals of Kappa Alpha Order

The members of Kappa Alpha Order pride themselves on a tradition of chivalry and a beckoning to the traditions of the southern gentleman and reminiscent of the Knights of the Crusades. A member of Kappa Alpha Order strives to offer reverence to both God and woman, and offers his brother a fraternal love, and an unwavering relationship of trust, obedience, and loyalty.

Symbolism

The colors of The Order are traditionally Crimson and Old Gold. The colors represent the blood sacrificed and treasures spent in defense of our country.

The flowers of the Order are the crimson rose and the magnolia blossom. The crimson rose represents masculine might and the white magnolia blossom represents purity. The flowers of the Order, and a ribbon featuring the Order's motto adorn the bottom of the crest. ^[16]

The crest itself is representative of several things. The hand holding the axe is representative of the continuing power of the Knight Commander and of the Order. The Helmet was, at one time, a symbol used by the Knight Commander of the Order. The badge is featured at the center of the crest, and the lions on either side represent different things each. The lion on the left, looking away, symbolizes "regardant", which encourages humbleness and an abstinence from several things in life. The lion on the right, facing inward, symbolizes "rampant",^[1] which encourages a boisterous life and one of want and need. The design of the crest, featuring both lions, suggests that a balance is needed in life.

Motto

The Kappa Alpha Order motto "Dieu et les Dames" (For God and the Ladies)^[1] is written on the ceiling of the Mississippi Capitol. ^[17]

Notable Members

See List of Kappa Alpha Order members. This is a list of notable alumni of Kappa Alpha Order. Media Rob Huebel (Delta Omicron Comedian Actor (Human Giant Ace Amerson (Delta Theta

Chapter list

See List of Kappa Alpha Order chapters. This is an updated list of the Chapter names of Kappa Alpha Order, current as of December 3, 2007.

References

External links

• Kappa Alpha Order official website
• The Loyal Order

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