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
What is on the open book on the Cofa?
On the page to the left is a human skull, and the right page is the fraternity pledge pin
What is below the shield on the Cofa?
A scroll that says “Esponda” in Greek lettering
What are the letters on the COFA scroll?
Epsilon sigma PI omicron nu delta alpha
What does it say on the front cover?
Alpha Epsilon PI
Commitment for a lifetime
What is the role of a big brother?
Counselor, advisor, confidant
What are the functions of big brother?
Grades, rules and regulations, merit system, special problems, social development
Founding site of alpha epsilon PI
Washington square arch
AEPi mission statement
To provide opportunities for the Jewish college man seeking the best possible college fraternity experience.
