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Western provinces consolidate
New Varlet published
In order to better serve the active chapters in what is considered the “western” region of Kappa Alpha Order, the Advisory Council, led by the Knight Commander, recently voted to reconstitute the John R. Berryman and Daniel R. Neal Provinces into one. Neal Province will include the two active chapters and one provisional chapter that were in Berryman Province. Because Berryman Province is the younger of the two, tradition called for it to become inactive and for Neal Province to envelope the former Berryman Province.
Not since 2003 has KA published a new edition of the Order’s membership manual, The Varlet. And not since 1997 has the Varlet undergone such a complete overhaul.
After a thorough review and evaluation of the Western provinces and chapters by the national administrative staff, it was determined that it was impractical to maintain two separate sets of volunteer leaders for so few chapters (five total with one provisional). Therefore, this reconstitution will allow for a restructuring of volunteer resources to properly allocate trained leaders throughout the western chapters as well as provide a single source of regional authority via one province commander. The Neal Province Commander will have specific performance responsibilities to enhance the western region, work with the national staff, and to support the active chapters. While the chapters are geographically disconnected, through current technology and the province reporting system, one province commander will be able to more effectively support, and ultimately benefit, the active chapters in the new boundaries.
The Order releases totally revamped 12th edition
“We’re very excited about all that the new edition has to offer. We think both active and alumni will be enthused about getting one,” says co-editor and Director of Educational Programming, Brent Fellows. Included in the new edition is a special “Historical Sites of KA” section of color photographs, a KA History timeline in the history chapter, a composite of the Order’s Knight Commanders and of course all new and updated information and images. One of the biggest changes is how the content is organized. The book is separated into three sections: New Member, Active Member and Alumnus. Each section is more geared toward its respective level of membership. This makes it more of a true membership manual - something all KAs will cherish and find useful throughout life. This is especially true for the alumnus section, which covers all of the ways alumni can stay connected, involved and ultimately giving back. “When you think about the significance of The Varlet, it is essentially the second most important publication of KA,” says
co-editor and Director of Communications, Matt Bonner. “The Varlet is much more accessible, and we encourage every member, no matter your age or stage, to consider ordering a copy of this very sharp and exciting 12th edition.” What better way to get up to speed on all things KA and to rekindle the KA spirit? Order your copy of the 12th edition today! Contact Anita Snyder at the National Administrative Office, 540-463-1865 or asnyder@ka-order.org.
Chapters contained in the newly reconstituted Daniel R. Neal Province Alpha Xi Alpha Pi
University of California at Berkeley – Active Stanford University – Active
Beta Sigma
University of Southern California – Provisional
Epsilon Tau
Northern Arizona University – Active
Epsilon Omega Arizona State University – Active Zeta Mu Gamma Delta Epsilon Gamma
San Jose State University – Dormant University of California at Davis – Dormant
Zeta Alpha
University of Colorado – Dormant
Zeta Delta
University of Nevada at Reno – Dormant
Beta Phi
University of New Mexico – Dormant
Beta Psi
University of California at Los Angeles – Dormant
Gamma Epsilon Gamma Iota
University of Arizona – Dormant San Diego State University – Dormant
Epsilon Epsilon
University of California at Riverside – Dormant
Epsilon Upsilon
California State University–Bakersfield – Dormant
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The reconstituted Daniel R. Neal Province includes the following states: Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
University of Washington – Active