Officers
The Mission of the Kappa Alpha Order
Kappa Alpha Order seeks to create a lifetime experience that centers on reverence to God, duty, honor, character, and gentlemanly conduct as inspired by Robert E. Lee, our spiritual founder.
Jewels of the Officers
Brian Taylor- President
The Number I jewel is the encircled cross. It represents his position as the chapter's leader. The Number I enforces the laws of the Order, presides at all chapter meetings, maintains order and decorum, observes parliamentary rules and submits questions to a vote. He also advises and counsels other officers concerning the discharge of their duties, complies with the customs of the Order and is responsible for all chapter property
Number II
Jesse Hammett- Vice President
The Number II jewel bears the banner with the inscription "Excelsior."
This reminds KAs to strive for excellence in all things and not to
settle for mediocrity. The Number II assumes the duties of the Number I
in his absence or inability to act, counts the votes on questions
submitted to the chapter, reports to the chapter violation of the laws
of Kappa Alpha Order that are not reported by the Number VII, and
typically serves as the chapter's new member educator.
Number III
Edward Raleigh - Recording Secretary
The Number III jewel is the anchor and symbolizes strength and hope. The
Number III keeps full minutes of chapter meetings in a permanently bound
minute book, calls roll at each chapter meeting, reads minutes from the
previous chapter meeting, supervises the Number IV in keeping files of
chapter correspondence and is responsible for the national reporting
system. The Number III may also supervise the chapter's committee
structure.
Number IV
Brandon Becker- Corresponding Secretary
The Number IV jewel is the scroll and pen. It represents this officer's
duty of correspondence. The Number IV files correspondence to and from
the chapter, supervises writing of all correspondence and is generally
regarded as the public relations chairman for the chapter.
Number V
Derek Trott- Historian
The Number V
jewel is two crossed pens that symbolize this officer's responsibility
of recording the history of the chapter. The Number V maintains the
chapter register, facilitates alumni addresses up-to-date, records
historical data and is responsible for the chapter library, pictures and
other properties of historical nature. Since many of the Number V's
duties center on alumni, he is generally regarded as the chapter's
alumni relations chairman.
Number VI
Steve Reuter - Purser
The jewel of the Number VI is two crossed keys that represent the keys
to the chapter's purse or responsibility for the chapter's finances. The
Purser, who is also called the Treasurer in many chapters, collects all
dues, fees, fines and assessments; maintains financial records and
disburses all funds. He will work closely with the Number I in
maintaining the chapter's budget and making sure all brothers stay
current in their fiscal responsibility.
Number VII
Kevin McGarry - Parliamentarian
The Number VII jewel is the carpenter's plumb which is used to plot a
straight line. The Number VII does this through his knowledge of the
laws of the Order, the bylaws of the chapter and the rules for
parliamentary procedure. He reports to the chapter the failure of any
officer to perform any required duty of the non-compliance of any member
to the laws or customs of the Order. The Number VII also helps keep the
chapter meetings running smoothly and efficiently. He often serves as
the commander for the chapter's Council of Honor program.
Number VIII
Eric Kulhmann - Sergeant-at-Arms
The jewel of the Number VIII is the crossed sword and key representing
the Number VIII's role of protecting formal chapter meetings from
unlawful entry by uninitiated persons. Since the Number VIII has limited
responsibility in the laws, many chapters appoint this person as the
social and risk management chairman.
Number IX
Eric Abbott - Marshal
The Number IX jewel is crossed batons. These represent batons a Marshal
would carry to oversee a parade or ceremony. Just as a Marshal would be
a director, the Number IX is the director of the chapter's initiation.
This officer also introduces alumni and visiting national officers at
chapter meetings and is responsible for the preservation of
paraphernalia, chapter room equipment and properties. The Marshal, who
is also called the Ritualist in many chapters, oversees the practice and
production of the chapter's initiation.
