Start a Chapter

  • The Opportunity Only Comes Once....

    The Opportunity to Make A Difference....

    To Build an Experience Not Just For Yourself....

    But for the Men that Follow You for the Years to Come....

    THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH A FRATERNITY

     

    Are you that man - or group of men - on your campus who is ready to create a path that hundreds of men will follow?

     

    Founding FathersNot everyone has the courage or vision to start a chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL). It requires true leadership, time and follow-through.

     

    Over 100 years ago, 11 men at the University of California had an idea to form the first fraternity on the West Coast. Since that time, more than 23,000 members have joined the ranks as "men of character committed to making a difference."

     

    Flag FlyingThe flag of Alpha Kappa Lambda flies high on many campuses. We have laid a path before us of growth to new campuses through men of high values, high aspirations and vision.

    If you have the passion, skills and desire to start a chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda on your campus, this section of the Web site is your toolbox for success.

     

    Using the links on the right side of this page can learn more about the process of recruiting the founding fathers of the colony to receiving your charter as a chapter.

     

    To learn more about AKL's expansion program, please email us at exdir@akl.org or call 317.585.4911.

  • Recruiting Colony Members - Starting a new fraternity requires members to do it.  It is important that as a founder of your group that you choose the men that will go through this with you.  This section identifities some easy ways to begin this process.

     

    Marketing Your Colony - You will want the campus and community to know that Alpha Kappa Lambda is starting up on campus.  Many times if the message is not planned it does not start out well.  Use this page for ideas on how to positively present your arrival.

     

    Organizing the Colony - If you want to operate like a Fraternity you need to organize.  Fraternity is as much a business as it is a family.  this section teaches you the basics of organizing.

     

    Understanding National Affiliation - To some it may seem easier to just start a local Fraternity and not have to pay for a national affiliation.  This section identifies why it is so important that you do choose to be part of a National Fraternity.


    Colony Finances - Like membership in almost every organization it costs money to be in a Fraternity.  This section identifies the National fees associated with the experience.  It is important that every new recruit know these numbers before joining.

     

    Member Education - being a Fraternity man means constantly learning.  As you begin your journey through becoming an alumnus member there is Membership Education.  This page discusses this experience.

     

    Campus Recognition - Alpha Kappa Lambda believes it is important to be part of the community.  This section discusses the who and hows of gaining recognition.

     

    Social Activities - Part of being in the Fraternity os having fun.  This page describes some of the activities you can choose to do.

     

    Service Activities - Service is a critical part of the Farternity experience.  This page discusses Our national service project.

     

    Scholarship - As one of our Five Ideals it is extremely important that the membership focus on scholarship.  This page give a brief overview of that activity.

     

    Alumni and Other Volunteers - The most critical support mechanism is the alumni that get involved with your group and the volunteers like faculty that provide support.  This page discusses those opportunities.

     

    Chartering - This page identifies what it takes to charter and what a chartering looks like.