Kappa Chapter Alumni Association (KCAA)
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The Kappa Chapter Alumni Association has three primary objectives.
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Support the Active Chapter – Providing leadership, guidance, and financial support to help ensure the chapter's continued success.
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Keep Alumni Connected – Keeping 1,100+ living alumni informed about updates on their fellow brothers, Dream Girls, and little sisters, as well as news about current actives, new members, alumni, and Transylvania University.
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Advocate for Kappa Chapter – Serving as the primary advocate, lobbyist, and intermediary between chapter alumni, the university administration, and Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters.
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Vision
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The Kappa Chapter Alumni Association (KCAA) is committed to lifelong engagement with Pi Kappa Alpha by:
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Providing financial support for key initiatives, including the Walker-Claggett-Willhoite Memorial Fund and the Chris and Patsy Nielsen Memorial Scholarship, which help offset membership dues based on academic success.
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Supporting members attending Pike University, which enhances chapter development and personal leadership skills.
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Expanding KCAA membership through impactful events and programming.
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Delivering bi-annual newsletters to keep alumni informed and connected.
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Earning annual recognition from Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters.
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Through these efforts, we will strengthen brotherhood, enrich the collegiate experience for active members, and ensure the long-term success of Kappa Chapter.
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Mission
Our mission as the Kappa Chapter Alumni Association (KCAA) is to:
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Offer financial support to the Active Chapter, primarily through the Walker-Claggett-Willhoite Memorial Fund, the Chris and Patsy Nielsen Memorial Scholarship, and Pike University Scholarships, while also supporting capital improvements as needed.
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Provide bi-annual newsletters to keep alumni informed about the chapter and fellow alumni.
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Organize events for alumni and active chapter members to engage both locally and nationally.
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Complete the Year-End Awards application for Alumni Associations.
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When we execute our mission with excellence, we will achieve the following:
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The ability to fully fund the WCW Memorial Fund, Nielsen Scholarship, and Pike University Scholarship requests for Kappa Chapter annually, as well as address capital improvement projects as needed.
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Increased participation from Kappa Chapter members in Pike University events, leading to recognition of the chapter by Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters.
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Increased KCAA membership and greater involvement through consistent annual recognition by Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters.
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Goals
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Fund the Walker-Claggett-Willhoite (WCW) Memorial Fund and Nielsen Scholarship to support academic success.
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Increase the total funding for 25 Pike University scholarships to fully support Kappa Chapter members' attendance at leadership and chapter development events (CEC, Leadership Summits, or International Convention/Academy) throughout the academic year.
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Provide capital improvements as needed to support chapter activities and space.
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Conduct quarterly events focused on family, social activities, athletics, or chapter and undergraduate career development.
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Inform alumni of chapter and alumni updates through at least two newsletters annually, and submit Shield & Diamond notes.
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Conduct an annual meeting with Transylvania University administration on campus.
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Retain/renew 90% of existing KCAA membership.
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Increase new KCAA membership by 15% annually.
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Complete the Year-End awards application for Alumni Association recognition annually.
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