NAKFEST 2011
Monday, March 7th, 2011 NAK INVADES THE CENTRAL COAST
April 22nd – 24th, 2011
Monterey, CA
Archive for the ‘General Information’ CategoryNAKfest HistoryMonday, March 7th, 2011NAKfest is the signature event of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. It is the annual family reunion of our brotherhood. Alumni reconnect with old friends. Undergraduates gain motivation to pursue greater success in community service and campus participation. For initiates and new brothers, it is often the event that opens their eyes to the power of NAK as a living organization. The first NAKfest took place in 1989 when the Founding Chapter, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo hosted the only other chapter at that time Alpha Chapter, San Jose State University. It was originally held on the weekend that coincided with the date of NAK’s anniversary, February 26th . In 1999 the event was officially moved to the month of April to take advantage of better weather. No more than 50 NAK brothers attended the first NAKfest. The two chapters competed against each other in games of softball, football, and basketball. Although we don’t know the exact outcome of each game, Cal Poly claims to have won the sports championship that year, and for several years following. The rest of the weekend included an official business meeting to discuss NAK’s constitutional by-laws and performances by the chapters. The fundamental essence of NAKfest remains to this date, several significant changes had occurred. In 1996, when the Gamma Chapter at Sonoma State University hosted approximately 200 NAKs, including the brothers from San Diego State who chartered a bus for the trip, the attendance had nearly quadrupled in size compared to the first year of NAKfest. What had started out as a regular business meeting had come to serve as the venue for electing members of our National Board. As for the official NAKfest party, by now featuring a dinner and dance at a local hotel or banquet hall, it had begun to develop the reputation throughout the state as an event not to miss. One thing that remained the same was Cal Poly once again being crowned victors of the sports competition. However that, too, would ultimately change. Throughout the many years of NAKfest several different sports competitions have been held. The most common sports at NAKfest have been football and basketball, with soccer another frequent event. Other sports played throughout NAKfest history include softball, volleyball, cross-country running, handball, tug-o-war, and even a pie-eating contest! This year the brotherhood will enjoyed festivities at the Xi Chapter, CSU Monterey Bay inviting nearly 2000 brothers of Nu Alpha Kappa, and all of family and friends. The gathering has grown from two chapters in Central California to 21 chapters across California, Nevada and Colorado. The Spring time family tradition continues, as we all reunite for a weekend of fun and excitement as only the brothers of Nu Alpha Kappa can do. Previous NAKfest Hosting Chapters 1989 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Founding Chapter |
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