Chapters 3 & 4 Flashcards
What do the sides of the pledge pin stand for?
Perseverance, faith, mutual helpfulness, and humility
What does the blue center of the pledge pin stand for?
Honesty
What is another name for coat of arms?
Cofa
What is atop the cofa?
A 7 branch candelabra and the star of Zion.
What are the 5 elements of the pledge pin?
Mutual helpfulness Perseverance Humility Faith Honesty
5 basic areas to be emphasized during pledge
Historical information
Academic orientation
Responsibility and leadership development
Comprehensive study of chapter operations
The purpose of the fraternity
What is a brother?
A brother: keeps his pledged word, gives his best at all times, and exemplifies the qualities becoming to a man; especially brave, resolute and noble”
What is pledge education?
Emphasis on developing individuals to the best of their ability
What is on the shield of the Cofa?
A lion rampant. a fleur de lis on dexter flank, a lamp of knowledge on sinister flank, an open book with a skull and a pledge pin
What is on top of the Cofa?
A 7 branched candelabra with the Star of Zion
On the Cofa, what is in chief?
A Lion rampant
On the Cofa, what direction is the lion?
Toward dexter margin
On the Cofa, what is on dexter flank?
The fleur-de-lis
On the Cofa, what is on sinister flank?
Lamp of Knowledge
On the Cofa, what is on base?
An open book