So many wonderful things are happening within the Phamly I do not know where to begin. The TKPhi growth within the last two years has been phenomenal. Each organization under Tau Kappa Phi Fraternity Inc. has expanded and added to the Phamily. Every event provides an opportunity for bonding, fellowship, fun and a sense of renewal. However, crossings are special on a much deeper level.
I was fortunate and blessed to attended my first Alpha Psi Kappa National Crossing in Houston Texas. The Tau Colony did a wonderful job putting this event together. So many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. I have never witnessed line dancing at community service, the bonding and laughter reminded me why I joined this wonderful organization. However, one memory stands above the rest.
I have witnessed this event several times since crossing in 2010. Nevertheless, it always touches me emotionally on such a profound level. The moment those intakes became part of the TKPhi family and hear the words "Welcome to the Organization, I shed tears. Somestimes silently and sometimes I openly weep. Because i know what lays ahead for these new members and the signifiicane of becoming a part of the Phamily. And Houston was no exception.
I cried because I knew they had finally found a home. I cried, because I knew they had finally found a place where family meant love, acceptance and encouragement. I cried, because I knew they would learn the true meaning of service, unity, integrity and giving back. I cried, because they would finally learn they were not alone.
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I cried because we are forever bonded by Kanes. I cried because at every crossing I remember, I remember my vows, I remember my commitment, I remember the love, I remember finally being home, I remember being embraced and welcomed with open arms into
The Tau Kappa Phi Phamily
The history of The Kappa Family is very unique because the family was not formed all at one time. We, the members of The Kappa Family, all had beautiful but separate beginnings. The "family" was started at the founding of Kappa Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc. on August 17, 2001 in Tallahassee, FL. This marks only the beginning of what was to come. The founders of Kappa Psi Kappa had a vision of a sisterhood that would bind the two organizations, but a surprise was ahead! As the year 2002 came started to unfold, so did two additional organizations that would add to this "Kappa Family."
It was during this year that would complete the founding of The Kappa Family. On February 20, 2002 in Tallahassee, FL on the campus of Florida State University the twin sorority and fraternity of Phi Nu Kappa and Alpha Psi Kappa was formed. After the remarkable formation of these two organizations, there was a great "FOUNDERS MEETING." It was then that these organizations became brothers and sisters organizations. On March 28, 2002 The Kappa Family was founded and began organizing the organizations as separate entities but one family.
This was not the end of the formation of The Kappa Family. There was more to come, as two of the founders of Kappa Psi Kappa started an organization named The Kappa Sapphires. This was the last organization in The Kappa Family founded on April 8, 2002.
It was then that The Kappa Family was complete. Later, within the year 2002 The Kappa Family would gain a finishing touch. It was on August 13, 2002 that the founders of The Kappa Family given the national organization Greek letters. Tau Kappa Phi Fraternity (The Kappa Family) was now a Greek lettered organization whole heartedly and would serve as Grand Chapter for all members.