JULY 18-21, 2026 / KANSAS CITY, MO
61ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY & STEAD LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
The General Assembly offers a unique opportunity for Members of all ages to join together to celebrate and enhance Lambda Chi Alpha.
Details
Overview
July 18-21, 2026 at Marriott Kansas City Downtown
The General Assembly is the legislative body of Lambda Chi Alpha that deliberates and votes on proposals to change our laws and that elects members of the Grand High Zeta. The Stead Leadership Seminar is an educational experience designed to help our men grow and develop, both personally and professionally. In addition to any interested Alumni, two Undergraduate Members must attend from each Chapter: the GA Delegate and the Stead Leadership Seminar Participant.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kansas City in 2026!
Registration
General Assembly and Stead Leadership Seminar will begin on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with the Kickoff Session and will conclude on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Outside of legislative business and leadership learning, there are numerous opportunities for networking and socializing with fellow Brothers. More details will be shared closer to the open of registration. See what Kansas City has to offer!
A detailed schedule will be available in 2026. View the schedule of our 2024 General Assembly and Stead Leadership Seminar to get an idea of what to expect.
Registration Types:
- GA Delegate
- Stead Leadership Seminar Participant
- Additional Stead Leadership Participant
- Alumni
- Alumni Guest
Red Cross Blood Drive
During General Assembly, Lambda Chi Alpha has made a promise to make a difference for those affected by the national blood shortage. Typically a two-day drive, Lambda Chi Alpha partners with the American Red Cross to complete donations throughout the conference.
Awards
Lambda Chi Alpha awards recognize and honor Chapters and individuals that have made strides or achieved excellence in multiple areas. Chapter awards have been divided into three different divisions (Purple, Green and Gold) based on Chapter size to create more opportunities for Chapters to be recognized for their hard work.
See below for a full list of awards that are awarded to our Members. Find out more through our Awards page.
This award was created in 1970 to honor Duke Flad, who served as the Fraternity’s second Chief Executive from 1942-68. One outstanding undergraduate from among all student members is selected annually to receive this award. Requires three references.
Since 1935, the Fraternity has recognized unusual, lengthy, and dedicated service – particularly at the local Chapter level – with election to the Order of Merit.
The Order of Achievement is presented to those Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha who have distinguished themselves by outstanding accomplishment in their chosen field and serve as a role model through their success and have thereby brought honor and respect to our great Fraternity.
Awarded annually to a Fraternity or Greek Advisor who has rendered exemplary service to the Greek system on a particular campus or on a number of campuses.
Requirements:
- Provided extra assistance to a Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter or Associate Chapter to aid in the improvement of its level of performance
- Contributed to Lambda Chi Alpha interfraternally, e.g. programming, facilitation, other workshops
- Provided outstanding communication with the General Fraternity Office of Administration
- Overseen major improvements at the IFC level and developed innovative fraternity programs
- Three references
Honors a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Alpha. This Brother should exceed expectations for what it means to be a High Alpha of Lambda Chi Alpha, serving his Zeta in a way that creates long-term sustainable impact.
Honors a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Tau. This Brother should exceed expectations for what it means to be a High Tau of Lambda Chi Alpha, serving his Zeta in a way that creates long term, sustainable impact.
Honors a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Theta. This Brother should exceed expectations for what it means to be a High Theta of Lambda Chi Alpha, serving his Zeta in a way that creates long term, sustainable impact.
Honors a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Delta. This Brother should exceed expectations for what it means to be a High Delta of Lambda Chi Alpha, serving his Zeta in a way that creates long term, sustainable impact.
Honors a Brother who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Kappa. This Brother should exceed expectations for what it means to be a High Kappa of Lambda Chi Alpha, serving his Zeta in a way that creates long term, sustainable impact.
Honors a Brother who has gone above and beyond as an Alumnus to represent Lambda Chi Alpha through their service as High Pi. This award celebrates the contributions of a High Pi who has created a lasting impact on the Zeta through utilization of partnerships with stakeholders from their Advisory Board (AB), campus partners, OOA team members, and community members.
Honors an Associate Member who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership potential.
Honors a Brother who has developed a strategic vision and implemented change through programming or community impact. This award honors innovation. This Member doesn’t have to hold a leadership position in the Chapter, but goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership.
Honors a Member who doesn’t hold a leadership position in the Chapter and goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership.
Honors a Member who promotes Total Health of Members, without holding a leadership position. This Member exhibits Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership.
Honors a volunteer, staff member, or campus/ community partner (who doesn’t have to be a Member) who represents Lambda Chi Alpha and serves the Fraternity in a way that goes above and beyond Membership. This person can be nominated by a Zeta, Fraternity staff member, and/or Alumni.
Recognizes Chapters who effectively use the Standards for Chapter Excellence program to continuously improve their fraternal experience.
Recognizes Chapters that have developed an outstanding program resulting in superior academic achievement of its Members.
Presented to Chapters whose outstanding Fraternity Education Program includes the entire membership, involves Alumni, and incorporates a highly effective Big Brother program.
Recognizes Chapters with the most outstanding programs of community service and philanthropic activities. The award is divided into two categories: Public Affairs Programs and Most Outstanding Public Affairs Project.
Recognizes Chapters that have developed and implemented well-organized and effective recruitment programs.
Through nomination from an Undergraduate Chapter or OOA Team Member. Celebrates the contributions from Advisory Board members as a collective unit that support the Undergraduate Chapter. Two references and endorsement from the Chapter Executive Committee are required.
Honors a group that goes beyond the General Fraternity requirements through programming, events, etc., exhibiting innovation and challenge of conventional wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The General Assembly and Stead Leadership Seminar is a three-day gathering of Collegiate and Alumni Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha. The General Assembly is the legislative body of Lambda Chi Alpha that deliberates and votes on proposals to change laws and that elects members of the Grand High Zeta. Our laws require that 75% of the voting power at any General Assembly must be held by our Undergraduate Members.
The Stead Leadership Seminar is an educational experience designed to help our Members grow and develop, both personally and professionally. The focus of the Stead Leadership Seminar this year will be training High Taus or High Gammas on ChapterSpot, which will launch to the Global Zeta this summer. The designated attendee will learn about the program, be provided with tools to facilitate and implement the system, and the skills within the Essentials of Finance track in Stead Leadership College, at their local Zeta. They will also be able to share the best practices and ideas with other attendees.
All Chapter and Associate Chapter Members are invited to attend this summer. It is strongly recommended that the High Alpha serve as the Official Delegate to the General Assembly and that the High Tau or Gamma attend as the Stead Leadership Seminar participant. They must be able to attend the conference in its entirety and be willing to learn and grow as a leader.
Official Delegates will attend the General Assembly as part of an immersive learning to participate in the legislative process and walk away with an understanding of corporate governance. Stead Leadership Seminar participants will experience small group programming that allows them to meet, interact and learn from other Brothers. All participants will participate in large group programming and will attend all meals and an exemplification of our Initiation Ritual.
The conference features various presentations from speakers from the Grand High Zeta, the Office of Administration, Lambda Chi Alpha’s premiere partners, and the corporate world. Stead participants will take the information presented and spend time diving deeper in the learning process by participating in discussions and activities in small group sessions with Brothers and volunteers from all over North America.
Contact events@lambdachi.org
