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Alpha Kappa Lambda
ΑΚΛ
FoundedApril 22, 1914; 110 years ago (1914-04-22)
University of California, Berkeley
TypeCollegiate fraternity
Motto"Αλήθεια Και Λόγος-Alethia Kai Logos" ("The Truth and the Word") "Men of Character Committed to Making a Difference"
ColorsPurple and Gold
SymbolCoat of Arms
FlowerYellow Rose
Headquarters4735 Statesmen Drive Suite F.
Indianapolis, Indiana
USA
Websitehttp://www.akl.org

Alpha Kappa Lambda (ΑΚΛ) is an American collegiate social fraternity for men founded at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1914. Today, it operates approximately 33 active chapters and colonies and boasts twenty three thousand initiated members.

Philosophy

Alpha Kappa Lambda's cornerstone is its "Five Ideals":

  • Judeo-Christian Principles
  • Leadership
  • Scholarship
  • Loyalty
  • Self-Support

Alpha Kappa Lambda teaches men that the commitments outlined in the Fraternity's Ritual are not merely remote ideals, but areas of discipline for daily life. AKΛs support, and in turn have the support of, their brothers in living these principles. Through Alpha Kappa Lambda, men with different backgrounds but similar ideals unite with a common purpose: to foster excellence in scholarship, leadership, individual growth, and involvement in community service. AKΛ is dedicated to Men of Character, Committed to Making A Difference.

"Of particular novelty is statement that the Ideals of the Fraternity are to develop the 'social, intellectual, moral, and religious welfare of it members, (and) to foster and encourage among its members Christian principles, service, higher education, culture, and refinement'," reported The Berkeley Gazette (April 27, 1914) a few days following the formal installation of the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda.

The original founding fathers of the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity were William Floyd Barnum, Herman "Richie" "Dickie" Bergh, Charles Junius "Charlie" Booth,"Serious Minded" Gail Cleland, Leonard Harrington Day, Alan Holmes Kimball, Harry Levi Osborn, Charles Oscar "Oscar" Perrine, Ludwig Rehfuess, Harold Alonzo "Hal" Savage, Joseph Leon "Joe" Taylor.

Fraternity Badge

The official badge of the fraternity is made of at least ten carat gold. An alpha and a lambda rest in the background (covered with the flowers of a dogwood, representing Christian Principles) and the Kappa is raised, set with eleven whole pearls.
File:AKLBadge.jpg

The Yellow Rose

The Souvenir de Claudis Pernet, described as a tantalizing yellow rose, was adopted as the Fraternity's Official Flower at the 6th National Conclave in 1927, because "it was not expensive, and its deep golden color matched well with the colors of AKΛ." The flower was a popular rose in early 1900s. While the Souvenir de Claudis Pernet itself is no longer widely grown, it has many hybridized descendants. The rose was originally bred by a famous French rose-breeder, Joseph Pernet-Ducher, who named the rose after one of his sons who died in World War I. File:Yellowrose.gif

National Service Projects

These Hands Don't Hurt

Alpha Kappa Lambda realizes that sexual assault is a serious problem on college campuses and believes that it can be fought through education, service, and philanthropic projects. The philanthropic fundraising aspect is the most visible of the three. The fundraising is performed via a “Promise Wall.” The Promise Wall is displayed prominently in a high traffic area of campus. Students, faculty, and members of the community are asked to add their “hand” to the Promise Wall for a contribution of $1. By placing their “hand” on the wall they make a promise that their hand will not be used to harm others. These Hands Don't Hurt was started in AKL by the Beta Zeta chapter in 1995.

Cystic Fibrosis

The fraternity adopted cystic fibrosis as a national philanthropy at the 1990 National Conclave. Chapters support the fight against Cystic Fibrosis in many ways. Chapter fundraisers provide financial support to local organizations, research, and individuals. Chapters provide manpower to help local organizations' events. Members can have holiday or birthday parties for children suffering from CF. There are countless ways to touch the lives of CF sufferers and their families.

Adopt-A-School

The Adopt-A-School program was endorsed by the National Executive Council during their 1994 Winter meeting. The goal of the program is to provide for the formation of one-on-one relationships between local college students and local elementary students. This program provides an opportunity for college students to give something back to their host communities while devoting time and energy to be a role model for young children.

Active Chapter and Colony List

It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled List of Alpha Kappa Lambda chapters. (Discuss) (August 2010)

Notable alumni

It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled List of Alpha Kappa Lambda brothers. (Discuss) (August 2010)

Athletics

Derrick Peterson, University of Missouri, Gamma Alpha Chapter, 2004 Olympic Athlete
Scott Paffrath, University of Missouri, Gamma Alpha Chapter, Former NFL player
Rian Lindell, Washington State University, Eta Chapter, Current NFL player, Buffalo Bills

Business

Jack Cakebread, University of California Berkeley, Alpha Chapter, Founder and CEO of Cakebread Cellars
Joe Coulombe, Stanford University, Beta Chapter, Founder and CEO of Trader Joe's
Rich Miletic, University of Illinois, Gamma Chapter, CEO of ZK Celltest
Kevin Parrish, Auburn University, Beta Phi Chapter, Founder/CEO Parrish Saddle Co.


Entertainment & Media

Dan Williams, University of Northern Colorado, Upsilon Chapter, Sports Journalist/Emmy Winner
Allen Drury, Stanford University, Beta Chapter, Journalist/Pulitzer Prize Winner
Irving Dilliard, University of Illinois, Gamma Chapter, Journalist/Pulitzer Prize Winner
John Laurence Seymour, University of California Berkeley, Alpha Chapter, American Composer and Playwright
Frayne Rosanoff, California University of Pennsylvania, Chi Chapter, Actor, Star of 'Python'

Government

Gary Sherrer, Emporia State University, Lambda Chapter, Former Lt. Governor of Kansas
Steve King, Northwest Missouri State University, Alpha Zeta Chapter, Member of Congress (2003–present)
Vern Swanson, Emporia State University, Lambda Chapter, Current member of the Kansas House of Representatives

Religious

Bishop James Chamberlain Baker, Gamma Chapter, Educator, Pastor, and the organizer and head of the first Wesley Foundation in the United States, at the University of Illinois.

Rev. James G. Emerson Jr. PhD, Beta Chapter, National Volunteerism Award recipient (1971), Former Interim President of San Francisco Theological Seminary, Former Director of Community Service Society of New York, author, missionary and pastor.

Rabbi Matthew Kass Gamma Gamma Chapter Rutgers University, Author of Chicken Noodle Soup for the Jewish Soul.

Military

Maj. Gen. Oliver Prince Smith, University of California Berkeley, Alpha Chapter, Korean War Hero

1LT Lance Cartrite, University of Northern Colorado, Upsilon Chapter, Branched Medical Service

1stLt Mark LaMarre Eastern Michigan University, Gamma Iota Chapter, United States Marine Corps

1LT Richard Groat, University of Northern Colorado, Upsilon Chapter, Branched Armor

2nd Lt. Christopher Homa, University of Northern Colorado, Upsilon Chapter, Branched Armor

2nd Lt. David Guggenheim, University of Northern Colorado, Upsilon Chapter, Branched Infantry

2LT Mark Bradley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Beta Tau Chapter, Military Police

2LT Stephen Stosberg, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Beta Tau Chapter, Military Police

2LT Noel Jordan, University of Alabama, Gamma Beta Chapter, Infantry

Cpl. Jeremiah Culwell, United States Marine Corps, University of Alabama, Gamma Beta Chapter, Decorated Iraq War Veteran

Other

Carl Rogers, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Epsilon Chapter, Influential American Psychologist

External links

North American Interfraternity Conference
Currently active members of the NIC
Active former members of the NIC
Defunct former members of the NIC
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