Kappa Lambda Chi

Kappa Lambda Chi
ΚΛΧ
Founded July 4, 2013 (July 4, 2013)
Clinton, North Carolina
Type Service
Scope Active, Reserve, Guard, Veterans
Motto Imperium Sine Fine
Colors      Purple      Black
Symbol Lock
Flower Purple Heart Viola
Website http://militaryfraternity.com

Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. (ΚΛΧ or KLC) is a national service based fraternity, considered a professional fraternity.

History

Kappa Lambda Chi was founded on July 4, 2013,[1][2] in Clinton, North Carolina, as an alternative to traditional Greek letter organizations for male service members. KLC is the very first Greek-lettered fraternity established and incorporated by U.S. Armed Forces men.[3] Fraternity members currently serve or have previously served their country honorably in all branches of the United States Military.

Kappa Lambda Chi members support veterans in need in and around their local communities through volunteer service. Members work with homeless shelters, abuse centers, children centers, and other organizations that provide hands on support to organization that do not receive the support from external sources.[4] Members also honor those who have served this nation by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and service members in each branch of the military including Merchant Marines, prisoners of war and those named missing in action.[5]

Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Incorporated was built as an alternative for male service members whom want to become a part of a Greek letter organization. The three founding members: Sir Zachary D.S. Wyatt II, William Dickey, James K. Jackson took pride in the development of the first Greek-lettered military fraternity and created a unique Brotherhood for both past and present members of the United States Armed Forces.[6]

Original 9

Kappa Lambda Chi's 3 founding members are Sir Zachary D. S. Wyatt II (Air Force Veteran), William C. Dickey (Army Retired), and James K. Jackson (Army Retired). Their 6 founding board members are Demetrius Blalock (Army Retired), Gary Degraffenreidt (Army Reserve), Dennis G. Morton Jr. (Army Retired), Kevin Taylor (Army Retired), Daryl Harris II (Active Navy), and Dana McGhee (Air Force Retired).

National presidents (2013–present)

  • LaHarold Woodhouse (2017-present)[7]
  • Everett Mays (2015–2017)[8]
  • Tyrone Cave (2014–2015)[9]
  • Sir Zachary D.S. Wyatt II (2013–2014)[10]

Local chapters

  • Alpha - Hampton Roads, Virginia [11]
  • Beta - Northern Virginia [12]
  • Gamma - Killeen, Texas
  • Delta - Fayetteville, North Carolina [13]
  • Epsilon - Atlanta, Georgia
  • Zeta- El Paso, Texas
  • Eta - Columbia, South Carolina [14]
  • Theta - Clarksville, Tennessee
  • Iota - Augusta, Georgia [15]
  • Kappa - Memphis, Tennessee
  • Lambda - Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Mu - San Diego, California
  • Nu - Kansas City, Missouri [16]
  • Xi - Jacksonville, Florida
  • Omicron - Laurel, Maryland
  • Pi - Honolulu, Hawaii [17]
  • Rho - Columbus GA
  • Sigma - Savannah/Hinesville GA

Local detachments

  • Cincinnati OH
  • Fort Lee VA
  • Jackson MS
  • San Antonio TX
  • Tampa FL
  • Birmingham AL
  • Los Angeles CA
  • Warner Robins GA
  • Valdosta/Pensacola

International

  • Korea
  • Germany

Affiliations

References

  1. ↑ "LambdaNet - About Us". Militaryfraternity.com. 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Female Soldiers Start Exclusive Military Sorority". Total Sorority Move. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  3. ↑ "DVIDS - News - Female soldiers unite through new sorority". Dvidshub.net. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  4. ↑ "Habitat for Humanity volunteers stabilized a stream bank in Nokesville". Potomaclocal.com. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  5. ↑ Carlson, Amelia. "Military fraternity, sorority to lay wreaths on veterans graves - WMC Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee". WMC Action News 5. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Military Greek Life Issue 01 JAN/FEB 2016". Joomag.com. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  7. ↑ "LambdaNet - Leadership". Militaryfraternity.com. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  8. ↑ "LambdaNet - Honorable Presidents". Militaryfraternity.com. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  9. ↑ "LambdaNet - Honorable Presidents". Militaryfraternity.com. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  10. ↑ "LambdaNet - Leadership". Militaryfraternity.com. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  11. ↑ "About". Klchrchapter.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Home". Klcnova.org. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity - online". Klcfayetteville.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  14. ↑
  15. ↑ "Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity - online". klcaugustakingz.com/. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  16. ↑ "Home". Klcchapternu.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  17. ↑ "klcpichapter". klcpichapter.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
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