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.

Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter Senior Kappa fellowship gathering

Mission and Purpose

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

60+

Senior Kappas are members who are 60 years of age or older.

50

Members who reach 50 years in Kappa may wear the 50 Year Member white jacket.

May

National Senior Kappa Week is normally held during the third week in May.

Goal

Recruit, reclaim, and retain active senior brothers.

Senior Kappa Affairs Objectives

Senior Kappa Affairs keeps experienced brothers connected, active, supported, and engaged in chapter life.

01

Recruit

Encourage eligible senior brothers to remain connected to the chapter and participate in chapter life.

02

Reclaim

Welcome inactive senior brothers back into active participation, fellowship, and service.

03

Retain

Support senior brothers as active, contributing, fully financial members of the Fraternity.

04

Serve

Promote service initiatives that support senior citizens and strengthen the broader community.

Senior Kappa brother during chapter fellowship
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

Local Senior Kappa Affairs programming can support brothers, families, and the surrounding community.

01

Brotherhood Fellowship

Host gatherings, calls, check-ins, and events that keep senior brothers connected to the chapter.

02

Senior Recognition

Recognize brothers for milestone years, service, chapter leadership, and continued commitment to Kappa.

03

Health and Wellness

Support wellness awareness, safety conversations, check-ins, and resources for senior brothers.

04

Community Service

Build projects focused on senior citizens, community care, food support, visits, and service partnerships.

05

Mentorship

Connect senior brothers with younger brothers, Kappa League participants, and future chapter leaders.

06

History Preservation

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.

Senior Kappa recognition and fellowship

Key Questions

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

Use this form for Senior Kappa brothers, families, chapter members, or community partners who want to connect with CSAC Senior Kappa Affairs.

All inquiries should be routed to the Keeper of Records through the Formspree dashboard.

Still Active. Still Serving. Still in the Bond.

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.

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