INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity is proud to announce the chartering of the Kappa Theta Alumni Association located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The association is comprised of alumni brothers who hail from the Massachusetts Kappa Theta chapter at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
The Massachusetts Kappa Theta alumni brothers signed the petition on April 20, 2022. On July 15, 2022, the National Fraternity Board of Trustees motioned to approve the petition granting the alumni charter.
“On behalf of Phi Kappa Theta's leadership, we congratulate the brothers of the Kappa Theta Alumni Association on their chartering! These brothers have demonstrated a personal commitment to passionately serving the future generations of brothers at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. We continue to grow and look to like-minded brothers to be engaged in leadership roles with Phi Kappa Theta throughout the country,” said Robert Riggs, CAE, Executive Vice President of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.
Adam Acorn (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, ‘10), President of the Kappa Theta Alumni Association Executive Board, recently described the group’s initial interest that led to this important milestone. "Last fall, a group of alumni got together and began conversations on how we could engage other alumni to help the chapter financially.”
After a year of planning and involvement, the group’s efforts finally came to fruition. Acorn added, “almost a year later, we have an established alumni association with roughly 75 participating members. We have about 50 alumni donating to active chapter scholarships and recruitment initiatives. We had our first formal event, a family BBQ, and have a couple more events planned this year. It's great to see the support and involvement from the alumni.”
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity’s National President, Matthew Runkle (Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ‘11), commended the alumni group’s mission to support future generations of brothers.
“The Fraternity Board is pleased to recognize the Kappa Theta Alumni Association officially. The commitment and leadership of alumni like Brother Acorn and other founding members of the Association are critical to the success of our collegiate chapters and alumni. It also demonstrates the lifelong brotherhood that is Phi Kappa Theta. As the Fraternity continues to grow, we hope to similarly partner with alumni across the country in service of our Mission.”
Our Mission:
Phi Kappa Theta actively develops men to be effective leaders
who passionately serve society, Fraternity, and God.