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.
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. 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 within and the only
way to keep it is to give it away. It comes from a personal love of Fraternity,
loyalty to purpose and ideals, the acceptance of responsibility and interest in
the welfare of others.