Membership into our Noble Klan
Membership is a solemn commitment. To this
Fraternity, the maker of the commitment becomes synonymous with the
commitment itself. Membership in Kappa Alpha Psi is a lifelong
dedication to the ideas and lofty purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi, which
considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social
and academic qualifications are acceptable to both the College and
Fraternity.
Acceptable qualities of Kappa Alpha Psi members
include
-The disposition to live in close companionship
with men of similar values.
-The wisdom to abide by the will of the majority
without sacrificing individuality.
-The discretion to refrain from destructive
criticism while seeking to remove the causes of such criticism.
-The acceptance of responsibility for any effort
that moves the group forward
-The desire to strive for, and ultimately achieve,
excellence in everything you do.
-The commitment to train for leadership.
-The resolution to give lifelong financial support
and commitment to the maintenance and development- of the Fraternity's
programs and purposes.
-Expectations concerning maturity and dedication
are made upon new members and established members alike.
Maturity is more
than simply reaching a certain age. Maturity to us means acceptance of
reality, the ability to sacrifice and set goals, consideration of
others, incisive judgment, emotional balance, development of social
skills, intellectual competence, and moral rectitude. We expect our
members to be mature.
Dedication means
putting those characteristics of maturity into a lifelong program of
action to advance the goals and purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi. We expect
our members to be dedicated.
We recognize that many young men entering college
are limited in experiences and unschooled in the complexities of group
dynamics. Therefore, one of the primary membership goals of Kappa Alpha
Psi is to prepare members for cooperative group living and a lifetime
of dedication to the Fraternity. Kappa Alpha Psi hopes that its members
will come to understand how the socializing influences of the group
will contribute to personal advancement and achievement in all
endeavors.
But do not let personal goals supersede those of
the Fraternity. A person who feels he would do the Fraternity a favor
by joining is not worthy of membership. No one who holds himself
superior to the Brotherhood of Kappa Alpha Psi is worthy of this
distinction.
Kappa Alpha Psi is not interested in the simple
accumulation of members and chapters. We repeat, Kappa Alpha Psi is not
interested in the simple accumulation of members and chapters. Its
emphasis, however, is in the quality and integrity of its membership.
Membership quality manifests itself through an intangible element of
brotherhood we call "that Good Old Kappa Spirit."
That Good Old Kappa Spirit is not bestowed by any
external entity. It cannot be bought, sold, bartered, borrowed or
stolen. It comes from a personal love of Fraternity, loyalty to purpose
and ideals, the acceptance of responsibility and interest in the
welfare of others.
If you are interested in joining Kappa Alpha Psi,
please send a letter of interest to:
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Denver Alumni Chapter
Membership Intake
2160 Downing St.
Denver, CO 80205
