Shreveport Alumni Chapter — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Honoring Our Legacy. Brother Re-Engagement Initiative

The Re-Engagement Program is designed to reconnect inactive and less-engaged Brothers with the life, mission, and activities of the chapter.

Through outreach, mentorship, and meaningful involvement, the program encourages renewed participation, fellowship, and service while reaffirming the values of achievement, integrity, and brotherhood.

Purpose & Eligibility

The Member Re-Engagement Program provides an opportunity for individuals who previously participated in a sanctioned or unsanctioned initiation and were exposed to Kappa Alpha Psi ritual, but whose membership was never recorded at International Headquarters (IHQ), to complete a sanctioned ritual ceremony and obtain official Fraternity credentials.

This program is governed by standardized requirements and a uniform fee structure adopted by all Provinces.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Prior exposure to Kappa Alpha Psi ritual (sanctioned or unsanctioned)

  • Submission of an official transcript from the institution attended (degree no longer required)

  • No history of sanctions, expulsion, fines, or disciplinary bars within the Fraternity

  • Three (3) letters of recommendation from brothers who are fully financial

  • Participation in a current, sanctioned Kappa Alpha Psi ritual ceremony prior to credentialing

Application Submission

Locations & Timeline

Applications may be submitted only during official Kappa Alpha Psi events, including:

  • College & Regional Workshops and Leadership Conferences (CRWLC)

  • Provincial Meetings

  • Grand Conclave Meetings

For the Southwestern Province, the Re-Engagement Program will be conducted at the:

Spring 2026 Southwestern Province Meeting
Location: Dallas, Texas

Submission Window

  • Opens: December 16, 2025

  • Closes: January 31, 2025

This deadline is final. No late submissions or exceptions will be granted.

Program Fees

Fixed Fees (Province-Wide)

  • International Headquarters (IHQ) Fees: $1,470

  • Application Fee: $100

  • Provincial Meeting Registration (Spring 2026): $315

  • Two (2) Years of Southwestern Province Dues: $100

Variable Fees (Chapter-Specific)

  • Two (2) Years of Local Chapter Dues:
    Amount determined by the sponsoring chapter

Total Amount Due

The total amount due is the sum of all fixed fees plus the sponsoring chapter’s local dues. Full payment is required at the time of submission.

Required Forms & Documentation

Applicants must submit original copies only of the following forms:

Form U-RMF-50 – Official Application for Membership

Includes:

  • Personal and contact information

  • Educational background

  • Employment history

  • Community and professional involvement

  • Three signed letters of recommendation

  • Official sealed transcript


Form ACRI-61 (Form 61) – Alumni Chapter Request for Re-Engagement

  • Completed by the sponsoring alumni chapter

  • Includes Membership Intake Agreement

  • Documents initiation fee details

  • Requires signatures from Chapter and Province leadership

Re-Engagement Fee Structure Form

  • Confirms IHQ, application, provincial, and local chapter dues

  • Documents initiation history (institution, chapter, dates)


Letters of Recommendation – Mandatory Standards

  • Exactly three (3) letters are required

  • All authors must be fully financial at the international, provincial, and local levels

  • Letters must explicitly state the author’s knowledge of the applicant’s prior ritual exposure

  • Original signatures are required (photocopies or digital reproductions will not be accepted)

  • Sponsoring chapters are responsible for verifying financial status
    Failure to comply results in automatic application rejection

Submission & Delivery Instructions (Critical)

  • All documents must be sent as original hard copies via UPS, FedEx, or USPS

  • Do NOT require a delivery signature
    (Missed deliveries due to signature requirements are treated as undelivered)

  • Applicants must not contact Southwestern Province leadership during the process
    All inquiries must be directed to the Program Chairman

  • If the applicant’s prior initiation occurred in another Province, written approval from that Province’s Polemarch is required before submission to the Southwestern Province

Document Submission Address

Michael T. Myers
Membership Re-Engagement Chairman
1950 Oak Leaf Lane
Oak Leaf, TX 75154

Payment Submission Address

(Cashier’s Check or Money Order Only)

Southwestern Province KOE
Attn: Brian K. Davis
4026 Passage Way
Lancaster, TX 75154