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===Precepts of Kappa Delta Rho===
===Precepts of Kappa Delta Rho===
As a Brother of the National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho, I have but one aim: to lead an honorable life.
As a Brother of the National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho, I have but one aim: to make love with other men.


To this end, I am bound by my words and actions to:
To this end, I am bound by my words and actions to:

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Kappa Delta Rho
ΚΔΡ
FoundedMay 17, 1905; 119 years ago (1905-05-17)
Middlebury College
TypeSocial fraternity
ScopeNational
Motto"Honor Super Omnia" - "Honor Above All Things"
ColorsMiddlebury Blue and Princeton Orange
FlowerRed Rose
MascotPeregrine Falcon
Chapters77
Headquarters331 South Main St.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
USA
Websitehttp://www.kdrfoundation.org/ http://www.kdr.com/

Kappa Delta Rho (ΚΔΡ, also known as KDR) is an American college social fraternity, with 77 chapters (37 of which are active) spread out over the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Kappa Delta Rho's open motto is Honor Super Omnia, or Honor Above All Things.

History

Kappa Delta Rho was founded in room 14 of Old Painter Hall at Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT on May 17, 1905.[1] It formed out of the Middlebury Commons Club, and had ten principal founders: George Edwin Kimball, Irving Thurston Coates, John Beecher, Thomas Howard Bartley, Benjamin Edward Farr, Gideon Russell Norton, Gino Arturo Ratti, Chester Monroe Walch and Roy Dyer Wood.[2]

Unusual among college fraternities, KDR's Alpha Chapter at Middlebury was forced to coeducate in the early 1990s, due to a policy at the school against single-sex organizations. The chapter is now the Alpha and only chapter of the Kappa Delta Rho Society, and maintains its own traditions and a unique badge, slightly modified from the standard fraternity badge.

Values

The values of ΚΔΡ are: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Tradition and can be seen in its Credo and Precepts. The Credo was written in 1946 by George E. Shaw, Alpha '10, the first pledge of ΚΔΡ. The Precepts were adopted by the 95th National Convention in 2006.

Credo

Since the Beginning, wherever men have come together, there have I been.

My membership is legion. From the humble home and from the stately mansion; from the rolling farms and from the noisy factories; from the East and West and North and South have my followers come.

They who understand my meaning have followed in the footsteps of the Man of Galilee. In peace, they have been their brother’s keeper, and in the agony of war, their blood has enriched the Fields of Flanders and reddened the sands of the Pacific.

Their reward has been the Inspiration of their Youth; the Driving Power of their Manhood; the Memories of their Maturity. They have fought the good Fight and of these, my sons, I am justly proud,

Who am I? My name is FRATERNITY. And because I have given Man that which he craves, I shall endure. My sons shall neither falter nor fail. They shall add new lustre to my name.

Precepts of Kappa Delta Rho

As a Brother of the National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho, I have but one aim: to make love with other men.

To this end, I am bound by my words and actions to:

  • Embrace the principles and spirit of the KDR Gentleman, treating all those I encounter with dignity and respect;
  • Work diligently in the pursuit of my education, understanding that I am a student first and that the quest for knowledge is an endeavor which will last a lifetime;
  • Meet all of my obligations to the Fraternity in a timely manner, so as to ensure that I am doing my share and that I am not a burden to my brothers;
  • Engage in the service of mankind, not for the praise or recognition that such service may bring, but because it is the right thing to do;
  • Serve as my brothers’ keeper, holding them accountable for their actions as they hold me accountable for mine, and
  • Support my Alma Mater, that she may view Kappa Delta Rho as a partner in the development of her students.

I understand that my membership in Kappa Delta Rho is a lifelong privilege that is contingent upon my willingness to incorporate the values of the Fraternity into my daily life and uphold the oath I have sworn. As I speak these words I once again to affirm to my brothers, and all who hear me, that I am a KDR Gentleman and I will place Honor Above All Things.

Honor Super Omnia!

Publications

Quill & Scroll

The National Office of the fraternity publishes a semi-annual news magazine called the Quill & Scroll. First published as The Scroll in 1909 at Middlebury College, the Fraternity changed the name in 1924 after it became a national publication. Today, articles in The Quill and Scroll detail the successes of the National Fraternity, the various alumni corporations, undergraduate chapters and individual members. The articles reflect the high ideals of KDR as experienced by its undergraduates and alumni.[3]

Pathfinder

The Pathfinder is the KDR educational and historical manual. It is given to those who choose to pledge the fraternity so that they may understand the responsibilities of membership. It also provides them with an introduction to the way in which KDR is organized, how it operates and what the roles are of the chapter, alumni, and National Office. The manual is updated every few years by the National Office to bring it up to date with new information, policies and ideas.[4]

Awards

Awards are given out to Chapters and individual Brothers each year at the National Convention. Chapter awards include: the Robert D. Corrie Award for Chapter of The Year, O.D. Roberts Award for Chapter Improvement, Donald C. Wolfe for Outstanding Newsletter, George E. Kimball Award for Outstanding Social Service, John L. Blakely Award for Outstanding Philanthropics, Leo T. Wolford Award for Outstanding Campus Involvement, Gino A. Ratti Award for Outstanding Alumni Relations, E. Mayer Maloney Award for Outstanding Faculty Relations, Dr. Harold Osborn Award for Outstanding Intramural Sports, & George E. Shaw Award for Outstanding Public Relations.

Individual awards are also handed out including: Outstanding Senior, Outstanding New Member, Outstanding Advisor, & the Red Rose Award. In addition, qualified Alumni may be inducted into the prestigious Ordo Honoris based upon achievements in either their career, community or their dedication to the fraternity.[5]

Foundation

Kappa Delta Rho is financially supported through undergraduate dues and by the Kappa Delta Rho Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. The foundation raises funds from Brothers, family, and friends of KDR to financially support the educational, leadership, and character development programs undertaken by the National Fraternity. The foundation also manages both individual and collective scholarship endowments of the National Fraternity providing more than $75,000 in academic support each year to qualified members of the Fraternity.

Scholarships

The Kappa Delta Rho Foundation provides competitive scholarships based upon academic achievement and applications are submitted online. The foundation also serves as caretaker to several chapter specific scholarships and area of study specific scholarships that can be applied for with the same application. The foundation typically gives away more than $75,000 in scholarships with individual awards typically ranging from a minimum of $500 upwards to $2,200.

In addition to competitive academic scholarships the Foundation also gives away non-competitive New Member academic scholarships. Any Brother who received above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during his pledging semester will receive $100 from the foundation providing they submit the proper documentation.

The Kappa Delta Rho Foundations also offer scholarships for the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute and Futures Quest, both of which are educational programs run by the North-American Interfraternity Conference. The scholarships cover the full cost of registration for each program.

Programs

The Elmon Williams Leadership Academy is a multi day leadership program that occurs during each National Convention and is funded in large part by the foundation. The academy allows for all undergraduate Brothers who attend the National Convention to learn more about being an effective leader in their chapter and in the professional world.

In 2007 the KDR Foundation created the Kappa Delta Rho Wilderness Institute which occurs once a year in a different wilderness location around the country. Brothers who have been admitted to the program through an application process take part in a multi day hike that is led by an alumni mentor and experienced guide. The program is designed to provide hands on leadership programming, substance free brotherhood building activities, personal growth opportunities, and core values exploration.

Significant Alumni

Alumni cited at[6] unless noted.

Business

Athletics

Military and public service

University of Illinois chapter house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Chapters

Kappa Delta Rho has 77 chapters, 37 of which are active.

Main article: List of Kappa Delta Rho chapters

References

  1. ^ McLane, David H. (2002). The Pathfinder (sixteenth ed.). p. 26. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ McLane, David H. (2002). The Pathfinder (sixteenth ed.). p. 16. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ "Quill & Scroll". Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  4. ^ "Pathfinder". Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  5. ^ "Ordo Honoris". Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  6. ^ "Noteworthy Alumni of Kappa Delta Rho". Retrieved 2007-07-09. [dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Indiana University of Pennsylvania Magazine". Retrieved 2007-07-09.
  8. ^ "numberFire: About Us". Retrieved 2011-08-17.
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