The Crimson & Gold Society directly helps meet the increasing needs of our near-record 8,000 undergraduate active members. Funding received through this society allows the KAOEF to provide grants to support the leadership education programs, scholarships, and internships undertaken by the Order, and address specific challenges quickly, as we did during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By becoming a member of the Crimson and Gold Society and contributing to the advancement of the Order, you will enjoy the following advantages.
C&G Membership Supports Leadership Education
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Number I's Leadership Institute
The Order’s Flagship Leadership Education Program - NLI is a corporate style intensive information and educational training program designed to educate and empower Number Is to understand their role and responsibility as the chapter’s highest elected officer. The environment provides a learning atmosphere for the intense two-and-a-half-day conference. Number Is will learn the tools and support systems provided as well as the standards and polices of operating the Chapter.
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Officer Training Conferences
Following NLI, Officer Training Conferences (formerly referred to as “Province Councils”) are held to further the education to chapter leaders in a standardized, educational curriculum for all attendees. OTCs take place regionally across the country and offer officer training on leadership, risk management, recruitment, finances, ritual, scholarship, member education, and personal development.
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Emerging Leaders Academy
ELA provides an opportunity to increase member knowledge about basic chapter operations, leadership, and how to implement positive change. ELA provides learning experiences outside of the classroom combining leadership speakers, experiential-learning, service-learning, peer-facilitation, and track sessions. Young leaders are energized to return to their chapters and take charge. Held during ELA, Stewards of the Order standardizes education on the ritual for our chapters–the course of our purpose and values.
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E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program
The E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program was originally created to provide young KAs a way to become better educated and informed on both the public and private sectors in Washington, D.C. and other regional locations. This program is unmatched in the fraternal world and gives undergrads the opportunity to gain professional work experience.
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