Leadership Manuals and Guides

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• Alumni Chapter Manual (PDF format) - This is the general how-to guide in setting up and running an alumni chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda.
• Alumni Newsletter Guide (PDF format) - A quick reference guide to writing alumni newsletters.
• Chapter Advisor's Manual (PDF format) - This manual provides the how-to and other information needs by an advisor in guiding a chapter or colony of Alpha Kappa Lambda. It includes resources on how to set up an advisory committee and the different functions of each advisory role.
• Corporation Board Manual (PDF format) - A general reference guide to creating and managing a chapter corporation of Alpha Kappa Lambda. Each member of the corporation board should have a copy.
• Corporation Board Bylaws (PDF format) - This manual is the general reference guide to setting up and running a chapter corporation of Alpha Kappa Lambda. A copy should be provided to each corporation board member.

• Chapter Operations Manual (PDF format) - This manual is the general reference guide for chapter officers and members regarding proper operations of the chapter. It includes position descriptions for each officer and chair as well as material on parliamentary procedure and accreditation.
• President's Handbook (PDF format) - The handbook is a reference guide for chapter presidents. Many commonly asked questions can be answered by reading this material. The online addition does not contain the addendums that are attached to the hard copy handed out at Presidents' Academy
• Treasurer's Manual (PDF format) - This manual is the how-to for a chapter treasurer. It discusses every aspect of a treasurer's job focusing on budgeting, collections and management. The online addition does not contain some of the addendums that are attached to the hard copy that can be provided through headquarters.
• Scholarship Manual - Best practices for creating and managing an effective scholarship program within a chapter. Adapted from the North-American Interfraternity Conference resource, "Making the Grade - Getting the Job."
• These Hand Don't Hurt Implementation Guide - This guide provides chapters with instruction on how to run an effective and perennial THDH on their campus and in their community.
• Public Relations Guide (PDF format) - This guide is designed to provide a chapter and their public relations officer with best practices regarding the communications and other PR related activities of the chapter.
• Sample Chapter Bylaws (PDF Format) - This is a set of sample Bylaws chapter and colonies can use when updating or replacing their current documents.

• AKL Gentleman's Handbook (PDF format) - Provides etiquette instruction and other important information.
• New Member Education Manual (PDF format) - Section used by new members for education.
• The Truth and the Word, 21st Edition (PDF format, 5.3 MB) - The most recent edition of the Fraternity's history and "New Member Education Manual" provided to all new members when reported to the National Headquarters.