Dear Brothers,
At its heart, Lambda Chi Alpha’s mission is beautifully simple: we help young men become good men who positively impact the world around them. When a young man joins our Fraternity, he should find three essential elements: a place to belong, an environment to develop his character, and opportunities to build the competencies needed for an impactful life.
Today’s landscape presents unique challenges. We’re seeing fewer men attend college, and those who do often arrive with limited exposure to positive male role models, formal religious education, or team-based experiences. The lingering effects of COVID have only amplified these challenges. Yet rather than alter our mission, we’ve spent the last five years refining and strengthening our approach to meet these evolving needs.
Our traditional cornerstone events – the General Assembly, High Alpha Summit, and our Leadership Colleges – continue to provide transformative in-person experiences. These immersive gatherings have proven invaluable for Chapter leaders and Advisors, and we’re committed to expanding their reach. Over the next four years, we plan to nearly triple our annual impact, extending these opportunities from 750 to 2,000 Members.
To complement these intensive experiences, we’ve launched two comprehensive development tracks: the Ideal Man and Stead Leadership College Certification Programs. These initiatives offer every Member a structured pathway to develop both character and competence, guided by High Kappas during Fraternity education or Alumni mentors in live sessions. While these programs have driven meaningful improvements in membership growth, academic performance, and Chapter conduct, we recognized that theoretical learning alone wasn’t enough.
This insight led us to embrace philanthropy as our practical laboratory for values-based education. Through service, our Brothers translate Lambda Chi Alpha’s principles into tangible action – and the results have been remarkable. This fiscal year, our partnership with the American Red Cross earned us the Blood Drop Award as their fastest-growing nonprofit partner. Our Undergraduate Brothers donated 1,650 units of blood, saving 4,950 lives, and we’re on track to exceed 6,000 lives saved in FY25.
Our commitment to men’s mental and physical health has been equally impactful. In a country where over 90 men lose their lives to suicide each day, our Chapters have transformed personal experience into purposeful action. During this year’s Movember campaign, our Brothers raised $126,697, securing the #1 position for the fourth consecutive year, with four Chapters raising over $10,000 each, benefitting research and resources to support men’s mental and physical health.
The true measure of our success lies not in programs or initiatives but in the positive change our Members create in the world. By this standard, I am confident we are fulfilling our mission. The good work of our Brothers – whether saving lives through blood donation or advancing mental health awareness – demonstrate that Lambda Chi Alpha continues to shape men who make a difference. As we look to the future, our commitment remains unwavering: to nurture and develop young men who will lead with character, serve with purpose, and create lasting positive impact in their communities and beyond.
In ZAX,
Troy Medley, CEO
