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NUMBER I’S GUIDE TO NLI KAPPA ALPHA ORDER’S PREMIER LEADERSHIP TRAINING JANUARY 5-8, 2012 WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Dear Number I, Congratulations on your recent election as Number I of your chapter. You have the opportunity to lead your chapter this upcoming year gaining many valuable tools that will help later in life. We recognize the importance of your position and look forward to your participation at the upcoming Number I's Leadership Institute (NLI), January 5-8, 2012 at the Caraway Conference Center. NLI will be a rewarding experience that will give you the tools and resources for your term. This is the time to ask questions and learn about leadership, confrontation, policies, laws, ritual, chapter opera- tions, and most importantly share ideas with other Number I‘s. Please review the guide to be prepared and well informed about the Number I‘s Leadership Institute. We are excited about your participation and involvement with our national leadership team. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Fraternally, Brent W. Fellows Director of Educational Programming TABLE OF CONTENTS A BRIEF HISTORY OF NLI………………………………… 1 WHAT TO EXPECT…………………………………………. 2 CARAWAY CONFERENCE CENTER……………………… 3 PACKING………………………………………………………..4 AGENDA……………………..…………………………………. 5 REGISTRATION…………...………………………………….. 7 CONTACT INFO……………………………………………….8 KA LAWS RELATED TO NLI……………………………….. 9 GRADES AND EXCUSES…………………………………… 10 FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS……………………………….. 11 TICKET POLICY……………………………………………. 12 BAGGAGE POLICY………………………………………… 13 DRIVING POLICY AND DIRECTIONS………………….. 14 CONFERENCES……………….…………………………….. 16 PROGRAMS……………...……………………………………. 17 WHO’S WHO IN LEXINGTON……………………………..18 KA RESOURCES………………………………………………19 A BRIEF HISTORY OF NLI ―Yes, Kappa Alpha does have a place in this postwar country of ours, for…there is a need for more training and teaching to be found in the ritual of this grand fraternity of ours more than ever before in our history.‖ - The Kappa Alpha Journal, May 1946 The manpower demands of World War II made an impact on the entire fraternity system. Twenty-one KA chapters became inactive as brothers traded in their books for rifles and were shipped overseas to fight for freedom. Our remaining 39 chapters were only moderately active. After hostilities ceased, revitalization of these chapters was a major concern of the Order. Toward that aim, a reactivation committee recommended the establishment of a training school for chapter leaders. The first National Training School for Chapter Officers was held in Louisville, Kentucky in 1946 and has been held every year since. Later changed to the Number I‟s Leadership Institute, the school continued to train undergraduate leaders from across the country. Currently, NLI takes place every January as each chapter sends their newly elected Number I to receive training for his office at no cost to them. The 2012 NLI marks the 10th Number I‟s training and 67th overall officer training. Our attendance rate has averaged over 95 % since our program was fully implemented in 2004 and the past three years we have had a 98 % attendance rate. Page 1 WHAT TO EXPECT The Number I‘s Leadership Institute is an intensive informational and educational institute. Be ready to invest a lot of time and energy as sessions are scheduled throughout the entire weekend. Please come with a positive attitude and strong work ethic ready to learn from facilitators, general session speakers, and your peers to bring back as much information as possible. The structure of NLI includes large group presentations followed by facilitated group discussions. GOAL: The goal of NLI is to educate and empower the Number I‘s to understand their role and responsibility as the chapter‘s highest elected officer, recognize the tools and support systems provided, and understand the standards and policies of operating an active chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. TOPICS: Leadership, Values, Ethics, Delegation, Operations, Kappa Alpha Laws, Accountability & Confrontation, Ritual, Public Relations and Image, Academics, Risk Management, and Goal-Setting. The Undergraduate Conference (KA Law 4-111) will take place during the weekend. The election for the National Undergraduate Chairman and National Undergraduate Vice Chairman (KA Law 4- 211) will take place on Saturday, January 7th. Active members that are not Number I‘s and would like to attend and participate in the election process must do the following: register as an undergraduate conference attendee, pay a $150 registration fee to cover lodging and meals, submit their fall 2011 semester grade report to verify eligiblity by making a 2.5 GPA. Lodging is not guaranteed as Number I‘s and NLI Faculty members are considered first. Page 2 CARAWAY CONFERENCE CENTER Caraway is an upscale Southern Baptist Conference Center situated in the middle of 1,100 wooded acres of the Uwharrie Mountains, which is located 30 minutes south of Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference center comfortably houses all of our participants and faculty. The bedrooms are comparable to standard hotel rooms. Since Caraway is a retreat facility there are no TV‘s in the bedrooms. There is a large screen TV in the lobby and wireless high speed internet is avail- able throughout the building. Cell phone coverage is limited. For more information go to www.caraway.org. The facility and premises are alcohol free and tobacco use is not permitted inside any of the buildings. NLI is an alcohol free event. Participants will be required to stay on site for the entire conference. You will be randomly paired with another Number I to share a room. Please do not bring any guests or girlfriends to the conference center. “I would regard this conference as an invaluable as- set to every Number I. I believe I am ready to lead a chapter of 140 men confidently and effectively thanks entirely to the skills I developed over the weekend. A truly great experience!” Christopher Schatzman (Gamma - Georgia „08) Page 3 PACKING The gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Order distinguish themselves at all times by their actions and appearance. Everyone is required to be dressed in KA Casual. KA Casual can be described as slacks/khaki pants, a button down or polo shirt, dress socks, and dress shoes (no hats during sessions). Also, do not forget your Number I‘s jewel! You should expect temperatures in the mid 40‘s during the day and low 30‘s at night. Greensboro usually receives limited snowfall in the win- ter. After the sessions are over for the day, participants can change into relaxing clothes. Composite Picture - Every Number I will have their picture taken for a complete NLI composite. Please bring a white button down shirt and navy blue blazer for the composite picture. We will provide a tie for your picture. WHAT TO BRING: □ Willingness to learn and a positive attitude □ Government Issued Picture ID (Very important for airport) □ Personal hygiene items (see pg. 13 Baggage Policy) (shaving cream, toothpaste, *hotel does NOT provide soap/shampoo) □ Appropriate attire □ 1 white button down shirt and navy blue blazer (for picture) □ 3 collared shirts □ 3 slacks □ Dress socks □ Dress shoes □ Personal spending money (Airport restaurants, KA Store, etc.) □ Number I‘s Jewel □ Current roster of members □ Chapter budget □ Receipt of the customs of the Order □ Official fall chapter grade report . Page 4 AGENDA *Please note that the agenda times and presentations may change Thursday - January 5 Number I‘s and Faculty will be arriving to the conference center Registration, Composite Photo and Financial Review 6:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM Welcome & Orientation 8:30 PM Preparing For Your ADCS Visit 9:00 PM Production of the Ritual (C. D. Simmons III, Councilor) Friday - January 6 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM State of the Order (J. Michael Duncan, Former Knight Commander) 9:00 AM Council Meeting #1 – Planning Your Term 10:30 AM A Coach‘s View of Leadership (Sam Wyche (I-Furman ‗66) 12:00 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Council Meeting #2 - How to Do Everything Yourself: A Guide to Effective Communication and Delegation 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Kappa Alpha Order‘s Path to Academic Success (National Scholarship Officer Greg Singleton) 4:30 PM Council Meeting #2 - Academic Performance 5:30 PM Dinner 7:00 PM What They Don‘t Teach You In College: Business Etiquette for The Real World (Brad Karsh, President of Job Bound) 8:30 PM Breakout Session 1 of 3 9:30 PM MDA Presentation and Awards Saturday - January 7 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Response Ability: Transforming Values Into Action (Jesse Lyons, Director of Communications) 9:15 AM Council Meeting #4 - Intervention Skills Training 10:15 AM Break 10:30 AM Hazing on Trial (Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting) 12:00 PM Lunch - Undergraduate Conference I 2:00 PM Breakout Session 2 of 3 Page 5 AGENDA 3:15 PM Risk Management: An Overview of the Policy and Chapter Incidents (Larry Wiese, Executive Director) 4:30 PM Council Meeting #5 - Risk Management and Your Chapter 5:30 PM Dinner and Undergraduate Conference II 7:00 PM Importance of Self Governance: Minor Offenses and Mock Ma jor Offense Trial (Larry Wiese, Executive Director) 7:30 PM Council Meeting #6 - Fraternal Values 8:30 PM Number I‘s Most Powerful Resource (Russell Brown, Senior Councilor) Sunday - January 8 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Worship Service (Dwain Knight) 8:45 AM Breakout Sessions 3 of 3 9:45 PM Council Meeting #7 - Goal Setting 10:45 AM Closing Session (William E. Dreyer, Knight Commander 11:45 AM Lunch - all participants depart Breakout Sessions During the registration process, you will have an opportunity to select 3 sessions to assist you as the Number I. Please note that if your chapter is deficient in some of the below areas, you will be assigned to those sessions.