Actual set with Questions and
correct/verified Answers
How many governing documents are there? What are they? - ANSWER-Four. (1) The Constitution and
Statutory Code, (2) The Board of Directors Statement of Policy, (3) The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, (4)
Chapter Bylaws
Who shall membership of the Fraternity consist of? - ANSWER-Students, Faculty, Alumni, Honorary, and
Suspended members
What are the 10 duties of AKPsi members? - ANSWER-(1) attendance at every meeting and function, (2)
membership work: each member should recruit at least 1 new member per semester to ensure stability
of chapter, (3) assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and help other
brothers where needed, (4) cooperate with the president and other officers, (5) Maintain at least a "B"
average, (6) meet financial obligations promptly, (7) Live the values of brotherhood, integrity, service,
unity and knowledge, (8) support, abide by, and enforce the fraternity's Constitution and Statutory Code,
BOD Statement of Policy as well as all other fraternity policies and directives, (9) prepare for professional
and business success, (10) Solemnly avow The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi
What are the risk management policies the Fraternity has? - ANSWER-(1) Alcohol and Drug policy, (2)
Fire and Health Safety policy, (3) Hazing policy, (4) Investigations conducted by outside persons, (5)
Publication of inappropriate material policy, (6) Sexual Harassment policy
What is quorum for chapter meetings? - ANSWER-50% +1 percent of the total number of eligible votes
What is on our Coat of Arms? - ANSWER-A coin bag, Phoenician galley, a chain of 4 links and a pair of
balances
When and why was the fraternity logo created? - ANSWER-2001; An alternative to the coat of arms
when promoting the fraternity to a corporate or non-fraternal audience
What is the seal used for? - ANSWER-To attest charters
Membership certificates
Awards issued by the fraternity
What are our colors? - ANSWER-Navy and Gold
What is our jewel? - ANSWER-sapphire
What does the yellow rose stand for? - ANSWER-Friendship, Joy, and Happiness
AKPsi Foundation IRS designation - ANSWER-Not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
What are the AKPsi websites? - ANSWER-akpsi.org
myakpsi.org
, akpsifoundation.org
How much is the pledge induction fee? - ANSWER-$48 covers the pledge program resources, technology,
and support
Fraternal Initiation Fee? - ANSWER-$84; covers the costs of a membership card and certificate, student
subscription to the Diary, and member pin
Fraternal portion of student member dues - ANSWER-$60 per academic term, payable to the Heritage
Center on October 15 and February 15
Regions of Alpha Kappa Psi - ANSWER-Area 1: Central Pacific, Desert Southwest, Northern Rio Grande,
Pacific Northwest
Area 2: Eastern Great Plains, Western Great Plains, Western Great Lakes, Valley Crossroads
Area 3: Atlantic Metro, Central Atlantic, Eastern Great Lakes, Northern Atlantic
Area 4: Atlantic Gulf Coast, Carolina Coastal, Southern Bluegrass, Southern Delta
What is the Chapter Congress - ANSWER-The Chapter Congress is the supreme governing body of the
fraternity. It is composed of voting delegates from each student and alumni chapter in good standing.
The duties of the Chapter Congress are to consider and vote on amendments to the Constitution and
Statutory Code. The Chapter Congress also elects the president and the executive vice president, and
enacts legislation. In addition, the Chapter Congress sets the fees for student members and elects the
board of directors. All of this takes place at the Chapter Congress meeting held at the Convention every
two years, with the exception of the election of the board of directors which takes place annually
through a mail ballot to all chapter delegates.
Who are the Fraternity Board of Directors - ANSWER-The fraternity's board of directors is composed of
nine alumni members elected by the Chapter Congress for terms of three years. The board in turn elects
its officers who are the chairman, vice chairman, treasurer and secretary. The responsibility of the board
of directors is to set policies and procedures that will guide the fraternity into the future. It acts as the
supreme governing body of the fraternity between meetings of the Chapter Congress. It is charged with
approving the fraternity budget, setting annual goals of the fraternity, overseeing the performance of the
CEO and, most importantly, strategic planning. In strategic planning, the board takes input from
members through a variety of sources and determines the fraternity's core values, its vision for the
future, or in laymen terms — what does Alpha Kappa Psi want to be known for? Further, it is charged
with the responsibility of measuring how programs assist chapters and members to reach the vision. The
board is the "big picture" strategic thinker of the organization much like the board of a corporation. The
chairman of the board is the highest-ranking volunteer in the fraternity.
Who is the management team - ANSWER-Charged with the responsibility of servicing the chapters of the
fraternity within the guideline of policies and procedures set forth by the board of directors.
Who are The Foundation Board of Directors - ANSWER-The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation, founded in
1951, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the ideals of AKPsi. Its mission is:
providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders. The governing