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MOIP Quiz 1
Kappa Alpha Psi - MOIP #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which founder was fatally burned during an explosion? | Paul Waymond Caine |
| Which founder pursued a degree in journalism? | Edward G. Irvin |
| Which founder was awarded the first Laurel Wreath and what year? | Elder Watson Diggs - 1924 |
| What was the original name of KAPsi and what month, date, and year was the name changed? | Kappa Alpha Nu - April 15, 1915 |
| What was the charter & incorporation date of KAPsi? | 15-May-11 |
| Which founder left college and returned home to become a coal miner? | George W. Edmonds |
| Which 2 founders practiced dentistry? | Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore & Dr. Guy L. Grant |
| What type of frat is KAPsi classified? | Social |
| What is the charter date of the Fredericksburg Alumni Chapter (E)? | 4-Jun-69 |
| How many founders and name them? | Elder Watson Diggs, Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander, Atty. Henry Tourner Asher, Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemoore, Paul Waymond Caine, George Wesley Edmonds, Dr. Guy Levis Grant, Edward Giles Irvin, and John Milton Lee |
| How are Grand Chapter officers elected? | By delegates at the Grand Chapter Meeting |
| How are Province Polemarchs appointed? | By the Grand Polemarch |
| How are undergraduate chapters designated? | By Greek letter designation. The official name is formatted as: The Indiana University Chapter, the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Psi (NC) |
| How are alumni chapters designated? | By the city in which they serve. The official name is formatted as: The Missouri City (TX) Alumni Chapter (SW) |
| Who hires the Executive Director/COO? | The Grand Board of Directors |
| What are the Executive Director/COO duties? | To run the day to day operations of International Headquarters. |
| What is the description to the Coat of Arms? | ARMS: party per pale gules, tenne, and or; on pales a scroll vertical, argent, bearing inscription PHI NU PHI, of the first, between clasped hands of brotherhood, proper, and tilting spear held bent wise, sinister, of the fourth; on a chief, of the last, |
| What year was the Guide Right Program started and by whom? | 1921: Leon W. Stewart |
| What is the purpose of the Guide Right Program? | To assist high school seniors in choosing and pursuing useful careers consistent with the Fraternity's purpose. |
| When and where was the first C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference held? | August 24, 1961: Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Which Grand Polemarch is the C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference named after? | The 16th Grand Polemarch, C. Roger Wilson |
| What is the official name of the quarterly news magazine? How often is it published? | The Kappa Alpha Psi Journal is published 4 times per year (quarterly) February, April, October, December |
| What are the official colors of the fraternity? | Crimson and Cream |
| What is the official flower of the Fraternity? | Red Carnation |
| What are the names of various national awards that can be bestowed on a member? | Laurel Wreath Award, Elder Watson Diggs Award, Guy Levis Grant Award, Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award |
| What month, day, and year was KAPsi founded? | 5-Jan-11 |
| Who appoints undergraduate chapter advisor(s) of the local undergraduate chapter? | The Province Polemarch responsible for the geographic region where the chapter is located. |
| What document of KAPsi is highly secretive and contains the formal ceremonies of the Frat? | The Ritual of Kappa Alpha Psi |
| What document of KAPsi is the official chronicle of the Frat's origin, development, lore, and tradition? | The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi |
| What documents are essential to informed participation in the governing of the Frat? | Constitution and Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi |
| What is the name of the National Service Program for KAPsi? | The Guide Right Program |
| What is the name of the official manual, which lists suitable projects and activities for the National Service Program ? | The Encyclopedia of Guide Right |
| What is the purpose of the C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference? | To disseminiate information about the operation of the Frat to members. |
| What are 5 main duties of the chapter Polemarch? | To preside at meetings; Appoint all committees; Call special or extra meetings; See that officers discharge their duties faithfully, impartially, accurately, and promptly; and Sign all warrants for payments. |
| Which awards are named after founders and what year were they first given out? | Elder Watson Diggs Award - 1958, Guy Levis Grant Award - 1976, Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award - 1983, Paul Waymond Caine Award - 1983, Edward Giles Irvin Award - 1986 |
| What are the duties of the Executive Committee of the Grand Board of Directors? | To operate the Frat on behalf of the Grand Board of Directors |
| What are the duties of the Grand Board of Directors? | To manage the affairs of the Frat |
| What are the duties of the Grand Chapter Nominating Committee and Chairman? | To review the credentials of members seeking an elected national office at a Grand Chapter meeting, and develop a slate of nominees to present at a Grand Chapter meeting. |
| What are the duties of the Constitution and Statutes Committee? | To review proposed amendments to the governing laws of the Frat requiring action by the members eligible to vote at a Grand Chapter Meeting. |
| What are the duties of the General Counsel? | He is responsible for all legal issues involving the Frat. Accountable to the Grand Board for his actions. |
| How is the official name of a chapter located at a college or university campus written? | The Indiana University Chapter, the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Psi (NC) |
| How is the official name of an alumni chapter written? | The Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter (E) |
| What is the purpose of parliamentary procedures? | To effectively handle group business in an orderly and efficient manner. |
| Why are parliamentary procedures important? | They allow everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion. They allow democratic rule and flexibility, and protect rights and a fair hearing for everyone. |
| How do members get their say under parliamentary procedures? | By making a motion, debating motions, and voting on motions. |
| What is the purpose of the Counsel of Past Grand Polemarchs? | It is an advisory committee comprised of living past Grand Polemarchs that may address any issues it deems critical to the Frat and to report it's positions to the members at a Grand Chapter Meeting or the Grand Board of Directors. |
| What is the official closing of all correspondence written by one Brother to another? | Yours in the Bond |
| What is the proper decorum when singing the KAPsi Hymn? | The Hymn is sung without swaying or handclasp, with each individual member placing his right hand over the left at waist level, and standing erect with eyes straight forward. |
| What is the proper decorum to wear a Frat membership badge? | It is worn over the heart on a shirt or vest when attired in business or formal attire. The Frat Badge is never worn as part of casual dress and never in any place but over the heart. |
| Who is the president of the Kappa Foundation? | Adolphus M. Pruitt |
| How is a Senior Vice Province Polemarch elected? | By voting delegates during the Province Council. |
| What is the official website of KAPsi? | www.KappaAlphaPsi1911.com |
| What is the official name for the KAPsi intake program? | Membership Orientation Intake Program |
| Which Founder has the highest award named in his honor, available to an undergraduate chapter for outstanding achievements? | Edward Giles Irvin |
| Which Founder has the second highest award named in his honor, available to members in Good Standing for meritorious achievement? | Elder Watson Diggs |
| Which Founder has the highest award named in his honor, available to undergraduate members in Good Standing for academic achievement? | Byron Kenneth Armstrong |
| Which Founder was Grand Polemarch for 6 consecutive years and was awarded the first Laurel Wreath (Frat's highest recognition) in 1924? | Elder Watson Diggs |
| Who currently serves as the Grand Chapter Webmaster? | Joe Williams |
| What is the role of the Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer? | He is an elected national officer who serves as chief financial officer of the Frat and is responsible for the fiscal and corporate records of the Frat |
| What is the role of the Grand Historian? | He is an elected national officer primarily responsible for collecting, preserving, and publishing materials related to the esoteric character of the Frat and the chronological development of the Frat. |
| When was the new intake program developed and by whom? | 1990: Ullysses S. McBride |
| What is fundamental purpose of KAPsi? | Achievement in every field of human endeavor. |
| Which founder received his M.D. degree from IU in 1919? | Dr. Ezra D. Alexander |
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