INDIANAPOLIS (May 27, 2016) — Staying involved with Alpha Kappa Psi doesn’t have to end after graduation. Not only can alumni benefit from remaining involved with their organizations, but also give back in many ways to the students still in college. When alumni stay connected, they help invest in not only the collegiate chapters but also themselves.
But when you move to the next phase of your life and you’re no longer on campus going to chapter meetings and events, how can you remain involved with Alpha Kappa Psi? Here are five easy ways to stay active as an alumni member:
1. Join or start and alumni chapter
Alumni chapters are located across the country and overseas. If you find yourself in an area where there is no alumni chapter, start one! Chances are there are local Alpha Kappa Psi alumni waiting in hopes to find others and reconnect. Alumni Chapters are a great way to reaffirm commitment to your life-long affiliation to the fraternity. Not only do they allow you to share important bonds with your brothers, but also open up many opportunities for networking and involvement.
2. Attend events as an alumni
Convention and PBLI are just two of the many events alumni can attend. Events at the chapter level are a way for alumni to connect with current student, continue to learn, and help with networking. Take advantage of the opportunities by supporting your college chapter’s events. Many of their activities promote continued education of business principles and are usually free or low cost. If you happen to live farther away from your former chapter, regional events are another way to stay connected with Alpha Kappa Psi. Alumni chapter and regional activities are much like the college chapters; continued learning, networking and growth.
3. Donate
The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation relies on donations (whether large or small) to fund the Academy, Case Competition, All-AKPsi Academic Team and the many scholarships. If you received a scholarship, participated in any event or activity, consider paying it forward to future AKPsi members by donating what you can and when you can. The donations help the continued improvement of programs. If you cannot afford a monetary contribution, consider offering your time as a volunteer instead. Volunteer opportunities range from being a speaker at an event, joining the regional management team, assisting the judiciary committee, and more. Volunteering is a great way to stay involved without having to empty your wallet.
4. Show your AKPsi pride
There are many ways to be prideful, from wearing your letters or hanging your membership certificate in your office, to joining the Alpha Kappa Psi LinkedIn group and following AKPsi’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Blog, Youtube) Being a member of Alpha Kappa Psi isn’t just a collegiate experience; it’s a lifelong journey. Share your knowledge and continue to grow. Give back to local chapters and show them what the Alpha Kappa Psi membership has taught you.
5. Send updates on your life
Send Alpha Kappa Psi your alumni news for the next issue of The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi. Alumni news and updates are published in the magazine by chapter and includes everything from marriages and children, to job changes and retirements. Alumni are always welcome to submit photos with their news. The Diary is published twice a year and is full of fraternity and foundation news and updates, alumni news, special features and more. In addition to alumni news, keep your contact info up-to-date with Alpha Kappa Psi whenever you move. This will enable Alpha Kappa Psi and other alumni to keep you updated wherever you are.
