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Omega Xi Chapter Florida A & M University A lpha K appa P si Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. Shaping People, Shaping Business
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Overview History Pledge Requirements & Expectations Membership Benefits Hazing & Sexual Harassment Policies Question & Answer Period
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Alpha Kappa Psi History First professional business fraternity Founded: October 5, 1904 Incorporated: May 20, 1905 African-Americans & Women - August 7, 1976
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Founding Fathers
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Mission Developing well trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful, experienced business leaders.
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VISION Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders.
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Expansion and Growth Approved overseas expansion in 2000 - 1 st and only American Professional Fraternity 300 collegiate chapters, 90 alumni chapters 235,000 Brothers in Fraternity today
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Famous Brothers Former President Ronald Regan Former President Richard Nixon Ms. Paula Hawkins, Former Florida Senator Mr. J.C. Penney Mr. Malcolm Forbes, Jr. (Forbes Magazine) Mr. Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) Mr. J.E. Lewis
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Omega Xi Chapter Chartered: January 14, 2006 44 Black Diamonds of the Great Depression Ms. Bailey, Advisor Chapter Mission: “To promote and uphold the ideals of brotherhood, professionalism, and service among business minded students”
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Alpha Kappa Psi-Shaping People, Shaping Business “So you want to join Alpha Kappa Psi?”
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Membership Requirements Application Packet (due January 29 th ): Formal application Formal application 3.0 grade point average minimum Resume 1 Brotherhood Recommendation 2 Letters of Recommendation ˗ 1 Faculty (On Official Letterhead) ˗ 1 Character Reference 1 Essay (250 words) ˗ Why do want to become a member of Alpha Kappa Psi? Unofficial Transcript
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Interviews ˗ February 1-3, 5-9 pm MUST attend at least 1 RUSH Party ˗ February 2 and February 3, 7-9 pm Pledge Fee ˗ $270 in installments Membership Requirements
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Be committed! Be dedicated! Be on time! Be involved! Be accountable! Pledge Expectations
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Bond with fellow pledges. Meet all financial obligations promptly. Don’t give excuses! Effective time management
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“Join us now or work for us later” Benefits of Membership
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Membership Benefits Experience Diversity Brotherhood Professional Development Networking Socialism + Professionalism Growth Dedication Leadership Opportunities
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Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. Hazing Policy
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AKPsi Hazing Policy Hazing Activities Any action taken or situation created, intentionally or unintentionally, on or off fraternity premises, to produce physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule or possibly cause physical harm or injury
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AKPsi Hazing Policy Activities include but are not limited to: Late work sessions which interfere w/ scholastic activities Blindfolds Engaging in public stunts of buffoonery Morally degrading or humiliating activities Any activities not consistent w/ fraternity law, ritual or policy, or any state, county, city and university laws or regulations
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AKPsi Hazing Policy Activities include but are not limited to: Use of alcohol Paddling Creation of excessive fatigue Physical/Psychological shocks Quests & Treasure/Scavenger Hunts Road trips Kidnapping Consumption of food, beverage or any other substance except in the course of regular meals
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AKPsi Hazing Policy Mental Hazing includes but is not limited to: No pre-initiation activities on day prior to Honor Court or Ritual Initiation that would cause physical or mental fatigue. Activities shall be limited to those which attempt to increase knowledge of the Fraternity and professional intent.
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AKPsi Hazing Policy Responsible Officers Chapter President Vice President of Membership Pledge Trainer (s)
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FAMU Hazing Policy
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Hazing shall include, but not be limited to: Any brutality of a physical nature Forced consumption of food, liquor, drugs or other substances Exposure to the elements Forced physical activities which would adversely affect the health or safety of the individual
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FAMU Hazing Policy Hazing shall include, but not be limited to: Subjecting persons to extreme mental stress Forced exclusion from social contact Forced conduct which would be demeaning or cause extreme embarrassment
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FAMU Hazing Policy Penalties: Imposition of fines Withholding grades, transcripts or diplomas Probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of said person (s) or organization (s)
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Sexual Harassment Policy
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Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Other sexually offensive verbal and/or physical contact
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Question and Answer Period http://www.akpsi-omegaxi.com/ http://www.akpsi.org/
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JUST A REMINDER Applications Due January 29 by 5pm (SBI W101) Interviews ˗ February 1-3, 5-9 pm MUST attend at least 1 RUSH Party ˗ February 2 and February 3, 7-9 pm
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