HISTORY OF DKA
FOUNDERS N PEEPS
DKA FACTS
LONG THINGS TO RECITE
Meeting Operations
100
What is the founding date and location of DKA
What is March 16, 1936 at Bridge Hall on USC's Campus
100
State their full names: Last name Dallas… Last name Fischer… Last name Turner…
Who is Allen K. Dallas Who is Donald Fischer Who is Robert Turner
100
List the 10 Jewels
Creative, Curious, Enthusiastic, Generous, Humble, Honest, Proactive, Reliable, Respectful, and Resourceful
100
What type of fraternity are we (6 characteristics)? AND What is our slogan?
What is NATIONAL, HONORARY, VALUES-BASED, PROFESSIONAL, CO-EDUCATIONAL, AND CINEMATIC ARTS Our slogan is: Cinematic Artists of Character
100
What does one, two, and three raps of the gavel signify?
What is one tap - silence two taps - sit three taps - rise
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What was DKA originally founded as?
What is a Professional Cinematography Fraternity for Men.
200
State their full names First name William… First name Robert V… First name John W…
Who is William Halpern Who is Robert V. Rodgers Who is John W Findlater
200
What is the DKA Mascot What is the DKA Symbol
Mascot: Dragon Symbol: Film Camera
200
What is the Vision Statement
What is "The vision of Delta Kappa Alpha is to be recognized as the premiere institute of upstanding entertainment industry leaders"
200
Describe Professional Etiquette
What is Follow up, say thank you, respond to requests, bring more to the table than you think you need, maintain good listening skills, be diplomatic, don't gossip, interact with everyone.
300
Why were the letters of DKA chosen and what do they stand for
What is the initials of Allen K. Dallas D = Dramatic K = Kinematic A = Aesthetic
300
State their full names Rhymes with Sherri… Rhymes with Shoe-y… Rhymes with Smack...
Terry Bissinger Louis Tarleton Jack H. McClelland
300
What is the flower What is the equation What are the colors
White Carnation DKA = values times action Colors = deep royal blue and old gold
300
What is our Mission Statement
What is "The mission of Delta Kappa Alpha is to foster lifelong character, creative and collaborative storytelling, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and fraternal bonds by and between the students of the cinematic arts"
300
What is a The Member Key and what are its purposes?
What is The Member key is worn to represent the fraternity. It is a small edged shield with a deep, royal blue enamel background and a gold border. The shield was originally centered on a classic gold key which was used for winding large pocket watches, used in that time.
400
Why is Herbert E Farmer called "The Wizard of Delta Kappa Alpha" AND How did Herbert E Farmer save the Fraternity
What is he could fix and build almost anything with little time and money. AND Herbert spent thousands of unprompted hours acting as the Fraternity's archivist and historian.
400
Faculty Advisor who spearheaded the DKA Banquet
Who is Arthur Knight
400
What is the Farmer Tripod?
What is 1) Selflessness and Loyalty 2) Constant Learning and Adaptability 3) "Do It Yourself" Inventiveness and Problem Solving
400
Recite the greek alphabet while "air writing" each symbol
What is alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, heta, theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, nu, xi, omicron, pi, rho, sigma, tau, upsilon, phi, chi, psi, omega.
400
Explain the arrangement of the Chapter Room for Business meeting
What is... North: President East: Treasurer South: Vice President West: Secretary
500
What were the DKA Banquets
What is renowned events which were held for the purpose of inducting new members / pledge members into active members before a group of industry professionals and journalists. This event took place at USC's Town& Gown Banquet Hall.
500
Founding Faculty Advisor
Who is Dr. Boris V. Morkovin
500
What is the "Call and Response"/Meaning? What is our National Service Partner
What is "ASSAY", response is "D-K-A". "Assay" is a testing of merit. National Service Partner is SeriousFun Children's Network
500
Recite THE CREED
What is "I believe in Delta Kappa Alpha, its principles and its traditions. I will be loyal to my college, my chapter, and my Fraternity by keeping strong ties and retaining the spirit of youth. In helping others follow their bliss, I shall ask for no reward, I shall seek no glory. I will put character above wealth and my actions will follow my word. I say with all sincerity: Delta Kappa Alpha has given me honor and distinction; the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal; I will endeavor to so develop myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to our fraternity"
500
What are the 14 parts of the Meeting Agenda
What is 1. Opening Ceremony 2. Roll Call 3. Officer Reports 4. Standing Committee Reports 5. Special Committee Reports 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business 8. Communications 9. Proposals for Membership 10. Balloting on Candidates 11. Chapter Advisor's Report 12. Round of Good (Remarks for the good of the colony) 13. Words of Inspiration from The Champlain 14. Closing Ritual