Kappa Kappa Psi

1
Kappa Kappa PsiMembership Presentation

• By
• Kirk Randazzo
• National Vice President for Colonization and
  Membership

2
Topics/Resources Covered

• Topics
• Recruiting new members
• The Membership Education Program
• Continuing Member Development
• Resources
• Recruiting Video
• Guide to Membership
• Teaching Manual

3
Recruiting New Members

• The objective of recruitment should be on
  selecting quality individuals who demonstrate
  outstanding musicianship, leadership potential
  and a positive attitude.

4
Passive versus Active Recruitment

• Passive Recruiting
• Wait for new members to approach you
• Kings throne method
• Active Recruiting
• Enthusiastically seek out new members
• Teamwork essential in attracting individuals

5
Five-Step Model of Recruiting

• Meet new individuals
• Approach an individual and initiate conversation
• Establish positive image
• Make friends
• Learn about the interests of the potential
  recruit
• Make him/her feel special by listening

6

• Introduce to other Brothers
• Done in a relaxed and informal manner
• Goal should be for every Brother to meet each
  potential recruit
• Introduce to Kappa Kappa Psi
• Peak curiosity about Fraternity
• Highlight a few positive aspects of the Chapter
• Invite to join
• Formally ask individual to join
• Provide information on expectations

7
The Membership Education Program

• Based on seven week program
• Focus on group activities
• Encourages a mutual and shared experience
• Reduces anxiety
• Facilitates more effective education

8
Teaching the MEP

• Historic focus
• Memorizing information for tests
• Ask what questions
• New focus
• Linking facts into larger pictures
• Ask why questions

9
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but rather
a fire to be lit. - Plutarch
10
MEP Sessions

• Session One Responsibilities of Membership
• Requirements for Active membership
• Annual Dues and National Policies
• Session Two National Fraternity History and
  Organization
• National leadership structure
• National programs
• Tau Beta Sigma

11

• Session Three District Level History and
  Organization
• Geographic districts
• District leadership structure
• District publications and programs
• Session Four Chapter Level History and
  Organization
• Chapter Officers and Sponsor(s)
• Chapter History
• Band History

12

• Session Five Leadership
• Styles of Leadership
• Conflict Resolution/Management
• Session Six Brotherhood
• What is Brotherhood?
• How is Brotherhood demonstrated by the Chapter?
  By the membership class?
• Session Seven Initiation
• Chapter Vote
• Initiation Ritual

13
Continuing Member Development

• Session One The Ritual
• Major themes for each Degree
• Why is each Oath important for the Fraternity?
• Session Two National and Chapter Constitutions
• Discuss importance of each
• Explain hierarchical structure of Fraternity

14

• Session Three The Good Member
• Responsibilities of a good member
• Fraternity motto
• Expectation of each Active member
• Session Four The STAR Program
• Go through the STAR program
• Discuss insights and lessons presented
• How does the Policy Against Controlled Substances
  relate to all levels of the Fraternity?

15
Resources Available

• Recruiting Video
• 8 to 10 minute summary of Kappa Kappa Psi
• To be shown during informational meetings
• Recruiting Posters
• Historical pictures of Kappa Kappa Psi
• Space available to add pertinent information

16

• Guide to Membership
• Contains section on recruiting
• Details new MEP sessions
• Section on Fraternal history and Tau Beta Sigma
• Teaching Manual
• Resource for Chapter Vice Presidents
• Information on recruiting strategies
• Sections on Membership Committee and Big Brothers