Colorado Springs (CO) Alumni Chapter
Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter
Senior Kappa Affairs
Honoring, reclaiming, retaining, and serving the brothers who have served Kappa the longest.
Senior Kappa Affairs supports members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. who are 60 years of age and older as active, contributing, fully financial brothers.
The Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter recognizes the value of senior brothers through brotherhood, service, mentorship, historical preservation, and continued chapter involvement.
Mission and Purpose
Recruit, Reclaim, and Retain
The mission of Senior Kappa Affairs is to recruit, reclaim, and retain members of the Fraternity who are 60 years of age and older as active, contributing, fully financial brothers.
The program also encourages local chapter committees to support community service initiatives that serve senior citizens in their respective service areas.
For CSAC, this work connects directly to brotherhood, reclamation, service, mentorship, and honoring the chapter’s legacy.
Program Facts
Senior Kappas
Senior Kappas are members who are 60 years of age or older.
50 Year Member
Members who reach 50 years in Kappa may wear the 50 Year Member white jacket.
Senior Kappa Week
National Senior Kappa Week is normally held during the third week in May.
Program Goal
Recruit, reclaim, and retain active senior brothers.
50 Years in the Bond
Honoring Bro. Ike Dowdell
The Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter celebrates Bro. Ike Dowdell, his history within the bond, and the admiration and love the Brothers have for him through fellowship and recognition.
Fellowship
Brothers gather in fellowship to honor senior brothers and preserve the bond.
Brotherhood
The bond remains active through connection, laughter, and presence.
Recognition
Senior brothers are honored for service, sacrifice, and years in the bond.
Legacy
Senior Kappas carry the lived experience and institutional memory of the chapter.
Senior Kappa Affairs Objectives
Connected, Active, Supported, and Engaged
Senior Kappa Affairs keeps experienced brothers connected, active, supported, and engaged in chapter life.
Recruit
Encourage eligible senior brothers to remain connected to the chapter and participate in chapter life.
Reclaim
Welcome inactive senior brothers back into active participation, fellowship, and service.
Retain
Support senior brothers as active, contributing, fully financial members of the Fraternity.
Serve
Promote service initiatives that support senior citizens and strengthen the broader community.
Chapter Legacy
Wisdom, Service, and Brotherhood
Senior brothers carry the history, memory, and lived experience of the chapter. Their continued presence strengthens CSAC through wisdom, mentorship, example, and institutional knowledge.
Senior Kappa Affairs gives the chapter a clear way to honor those brothers while keeping them involved in fellowship, service, leadership guidance, and community impact.
CSAC can use this page to highlight senior brother recognition, 50-year celebrations, oral histories, service projects, and future Senior Kappa Week activities.
Program Areas
Supporting Brothers, Families, and Community
Local Senior Kappa Affairs programming can support brothers, families, and the surrounding community.
Brothers Fellowship
Host gatherings, calls, check-ins, and events that keep senior brothers connected to the chapter.
Senior Recognition
Recognize brothers for milestone years, service, chapter leadership, and continued commitment to Kappa.
Health and Wellness
Support wellness awareness, safety conversations, check-ins, and resources for senior brothers.
Community Service
Build projects focused on senior citizens, community care, food support, visits, and service partnerships.
Mentorship
Connect senior brothers with younger brothers, Kappa League participants, and future chapter leaders.
History Preserved
Record stories, collect photographs, preserve chapter documents, and honor the chapter’s legacy.
National Support
Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund
The Senior Kappa Affairs Endowment Fund was developed to provide financial resources in support of quality programs of interest to senior members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Chapters with an established and functioning Senior Kappa Affairs Committee may be eligible for grant opportunities through the national process.
Key Questions
Understanding Senior Kappa Affairs
Use this section to help brothers and families understand the Senior Kappa Affairs program.
Who is considered a Senior Kappa?
A Senior Kappa is a member of the Fraternity who is 60 years of age or older.
Should alumni chapters have a Senior Kappa Affairs Committee?
Yes. Alumni chapters are expected to establish a Senior Kappa Affairs Committee and support local operations.
When is Senior Kappa Week?
Senior Kappa Week is normally held during the third week in May and may include service, recognition, fellowship, and outreach.
Who may wear the 50 Year Member white jacket?
Members who have reached 50 years as members of Kappa may wear the 50 Year Member white jacket.
Senior Kappa Affairs Contact Form
Connect With Senior Kappa Affairs
Use this form for Senior Kappa brothers, families, chapter members, or community partners who want to connect with CSAC Senior Kappa Affairs.
Helpful Links
Connect With Senior Kappa Affairs Resources
Use these links to connect with Senior Kappa Affairs, reclamation, chapter contact, and national resources.
Still Active. Still Serving. Still in the Bond.
The Peak of Achievement
The Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter honors Senior Kappas for their service, leadership, sacrifice, mentorship, and continued contribution to the legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.