Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi,
We are officially 120 days from the opening gavel of our 2025 Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Convention. As we draw closer to this pivotal moment in our fraternity’s journey, it is with great anticipation and pride that I officially announce the upcoming convention. This gathering is not just an event but a celebration of our collective achievements, an opportunity to shape the future of our fraternity, and a chance to strengthen the bonds that unite us across chapters, districts, and generations.
I urge each of you to take a moment to carefully review the contents of this email. It is essential that you and your chapter complete all necessary pre-convention planning promptly. This ensures that your voices are heard and represented, allowing us to collectively steer the direction of our fraternity toward continued growth and impact. Your proactive participation makes this convention a meaningful and transformative experience for all involved. Take a look at the information below as you prep for your #JourneyToNatCon25.
Registration Details (opens April 1, 2025)
- Dates: July 15 – July 19, 2025
- Location: Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY
- Hotel: Hyatt Regency Lexington | Room rates are $149.00 (plus 16.07% taxes)
- Cost: $175.00 On-Time Registration; $195.00 Late Registration
Daily Schedule & Agenda Overview
- Day 1: Joint Opening Session, Keynote Speech, Meet the Candidates, Committee Meetings, National Intercollegiate Band Concert
- Day 2: District Caucus, Seating of the Delegates, Workshop Blocks, Music Hour, ΚΚΨ Intercollegiate Jazz Band
- Day 3: District Caucus, Keynote Speech, Board of Trustees Elections, Workshop Block, ΚΚΨ Ritual & Honorary Initiation Ceremony, Brotherhood Social Event
- Day 4: District Caucus, Student Keynote Speech, Jurisdiction & Budget Votes, National Officer Elections, Officer Installation Ceremony, Joint Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Important Topics & Votes
- Election of National Officers
- Adoption of a New Budget
- Discussion and Voting on the Biennial Increase in Dues
- Proposed Changes to the National Constitution
- Initiation of National Honoraries
- Recognition of Award Recipients
- Selection of the Top Chapter and Most Improved Chapter
Note: Starting May 16, 2025, important documents and proposed changes will be available for your review 60 days prior to the convention.
Important Links & Opportunities
- Student Keynote Speaker Application (due by April 30, 2025)
- Student Parliamentarian Application (due by April 30, 2025)
- Constitutional Change Submission Form (due by June 1, 2025)
- Chapter Delegate & Proxy Form (due by June 15, 2025)
- To ensure compliance with our risk management policies, all convention attendees, including those at national or district levels, must be current members in one of the following statuses: Active, Conditional, Associate, Membership Candidate, Petitioning Group Member (Petitionist), Alumni, Honorary, or Life.
- Additionally, Alumni and Honorary members must maintain ACTIVE membership in the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association. Membership status and a valid photo ID will be verified at convention check-in.
- For any questions regarding your membership status or this policy, please contact our National Headquarters at kkytbs@kkytbs.org.
- Candidate Interviews: The National Committee on Nominations will conduct individual interviews with each of the 16 candidates.
- National Town Halls: To strengthen member engagement and election transparency, candidates will be showcased at town halls during our 2025 district conventions.
- Introduction Videos: Candidates may create short introduction videos with the help of the National Committee on Communications to provide further insights into their platforms and visions.
- Elections Newsletter: Chapters are encouraged to carefully review each candidate’s biography and campaign statement in our Elections Newsletter to make informed voting decisions.
- Contact Information: For inquiries related to the national elections, please email the National Committee on Nominations at nominations@kkpsi.org.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me directly at president@kkpsi.org. However, before reaching out with questions, I strongly encourage everyone to check our official website and recent emails, as they may already provide the answers you need. We look forward to your active participation in shaping #TheKKPsiJourney at our 2025 National Convention!
With Excitement,
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