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National Exam Flashcards

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Define Hazing

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Hazing shall be defined as any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental, physical or emotional health or safety of any individual, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate

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Are Members of Phi Sigma Pi permitted to have dual or multiple memberships in other Greek letter or academic organizations? Yes / No, and explain the reason why

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Yes, because there is no conflict of interest

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What is the name of the book that Phi Sigma Pi Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use to run business meetings?

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Robert’s Rules of Order

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The Purpose for using Parliamentary procedures to run a Chapter meeting is to:

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Help the meeting run more efficiently

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What is the acronym that is used for the typical agenda?

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C - call to order
R - reading and correction or approval of minutes from last meeting
O - officer reports
P - permanent committee’s reports
T - temporary committee’s reports
U - unfinished business
N - new business
A - adjournment

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How do you make a motion?

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I move that we…

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How do you end debate?

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Question (or move to previous question if appropriate)

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What does it mean to vote by consent?

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Nobody voiced an objection (they remained silent)

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How do you end a meeting?

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Move to adjourn

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To which Greek letter organization did several of the original Members of Phi Sigma Pi belong to?

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Phi Lambda Epsilon

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Phi Sigma Pi was established at which institution (original name)?

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State Teacher’s College at Warrensburg Missouri

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The institution where PSP was founded is now known as (current name)?

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University of Central Missouri

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What is the date of Phi Sigma Pi’s founding?

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February 14, 1916

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Name the three Founding Fathers of Phi Sigma Pi:

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Eldo L. Hendricks, C.H. McClure, and Claude A. Phillips

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The Founders of our Fraternity decided that Phi Sigma Pi would stress not only _______________, ________________, and _________________ but do so in a concept of an equal _________________ dedicated to these three ideals (separate answers with commas)

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scholarship, leadership, fellowship, tripod

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In what year did Phi Sigma Pi become a “National” Fraternity?

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1921

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17
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At which school was the second Chapter established?

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Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois

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The first National publication for all Members (Collegiate and Alumni) was called ______________________________. It was later renamed _____________________ which means “___________________.” (separate answers with commas)

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Phi Sigma Pi News Letter, The Lampadion, little torch

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Why was the 1940 The Purple and Gold Newsletter established?

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To maintain closer contact between the Chapters and National Office

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The information published in either the Collegiate Newsletter and Alumni magazine is confidential and not to be shared with non-members TRUE or FALSE

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False

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21
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What events in the mid-20th century slowed the momentum and growth that Phi Sigma Pi had been experiencing in its early years?

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World War II

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What was the reasoning of those who opposed the merger of Phi Sigma Pi with Kappa Phi Kappa Fraternity?

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Members felt the merger would unnecessarily change the identity of Phi Sigma Pi

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What was the dilemma facing Phi Sigma Pi with the passage of Title IX?

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Title IX required that PSP become co-ed in order to not be seen as discriminatory towards women

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What action was required for Phi Sigma Pi to allow women to be inducted as members?

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Amendment to the Phi Sigma Pi Constitution by the Grand Chapter

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25
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In what year did Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity become Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity?

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1966

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26
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A Member of the Kappa Chapter, she was the first woman to be inducted as a Collegiate Member:

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Helen Wilson

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She was the first woman to be Inducted as an Honorary Member, following Title IX:

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Clauda Pennock Todd

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A Member of Alpha Epsilon Chapter, she served as National Secretary and Interim VP of Chapter Development in addition to being the first woman elected to serve as National President:

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Tammy A. Mleziva

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29
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Inducted as an Honorary Member by Alpha Alpha Chapter, she was the first woman to be elected to National Council in the position of National Historian:

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Anita P. Davis

30
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A Founder, he was President of State Teacher’s College - Warrensburg. Also known as “Alpha 1,” he served as Central Regional Director for several years. The National award recognizing excellence in educational, cultural, and leadership programming is named in his honor:

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Eldo L. Hendricks

31
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A Founder, he was Dean of Faculty at State Teacher’s College - Warrensburg. He made significant contributions to the field of teacher education. In recognition of his dedication to the Fraternity, the National award recognizing outstanding Chapter fellowship is named in his honor:

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Claude A. Phillips

32
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A Founder, he headed the history Department at State Teacher’s College - Warrensburg. He served as both National Counselor and Vice President; was responsible for the founding of Beta Chapter and was awarded the first Distinguished Service Key for his many contributions. The National award recognition outstanding service projects is named in his honor:

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C.H. McClure

33
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Elected as President in 1928, he is credited with galvanizing the National Officers into a cohesive unit; promoting Phi Sigma Pi nationally; and bringing Phi Sigma Pi into the Professional Inter-Fraternity Conference, now known as the Professional Fraternity Association. A graduate scholarship is awarded in his name annually:

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Rolla F. Wood

34
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Respectively elected as President and National Secretary in 1930, their tenure saw the number of Chapters double in size from seven to fifteen, eight of which were at Pennsylvania schools:

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Walter P. Percival and Clarence O. Williams

35
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They wrote the words and music to Brothers are We, in collaboration with the Music Department at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (Theta Chapter)

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Edward Ingraham and Charles Darrin

36
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An Associate Professor of Education at Millersville University, his alma mater, for the majority of his professional career, he served as National Secretary / Treasurer for nearly 20 years. He was honored for his contributions as a Member over the course of four decades with the renaming of the Outstanding Chapter Award:

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Joseph M. Torchia

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Known for devotion to the Fraternity as well as his many students at East Carolina University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he taught history, he holds the distinction of serving in five positions over the course of 25 plus years (longer that any other Member in the Fraternity’s history):

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Richard C. Todd

38
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One of many National leaders that emerged in the 1980’s to help the Fraternity grow, he served as National Secretary / Treasurer, VP of Membership Development and National President. The National award recognizing administrative excellence is named in his honor:

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Steven A. DiGuiseppe

39
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Under his leadership and vision, the National organization nearly tripled in size; evolved to include a full-time professional staff; and eventually erected a permanent National Headquarters building. An award for Inter-Chapter and Alumni fellowship is named in his honor to recognize his efforts to help build and strengthen the Fraternity, nationally:

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Jeffrey L. Johnson

40
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A Member of Tau Chapter, he was the first recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship. He served as VP of Membership Development and VP of Alumni Development and continues to serve as Faculty Member and Chapter Advisor at East Carolina University:

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David L. Batts

41
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An Alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter, he wrote the music and words to Brother in 1996. Having been invited to perform and share the song at multiple Chapter events, the Grand Chapter chose to designate Brother as an official Fraternal song in 2001:

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Thomas “Ted” Daniels

42
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Who was the Member credited with creating the first membership handbook for Phi Sigma Pi Initiates?

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Clair B. Wilson

43
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What is the supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity?

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The Grand Chapter

44
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Phi Sigma Pi’s legislative body is composed of:

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The Grand Chapter consists of National council; Delegates of Collegiate, Alumni Chapters and National Alumni Association (NAA)

45
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What is the executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity?

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The National Council

46
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The executive and administrative body is composed of:

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National President, Senior Vice President, National Secretary, VP of Finance, VP of Chapter Development, VP of Membership Development, VP of Alumni Development, and VP of Philanthropy

47
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What is the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation?

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Charitable foundation created to help collect and distribute funds in support of the programs and goals of Phi Sigma Pi. Members are individuals and Alumni who have made significant financial contributions to the Fraternity.

48
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What is the membership certificate called?

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The Shingle

49
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Whose signatures are located on the membership certificate?

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National President and National Secretary

50
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What is the only means by which an individual may become either a Collegiate or Honorary Member of Phi Sigma Pi?

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Through The Ritual

51
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What are the Fraternity colors?

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Purple and Gold

52
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What is the auxiliary color?

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White

53
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What is located at the bottom of the Coat of Arms?

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Banner with the Greek words for Phi Sigma Pi

54
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What is located at the top of the Coat of Arms?

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A lamp

55
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Please describe what objects appear on the center of the Coat of Arms:

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An open book with a staff laid across it on a field of purple; 3 stars laid diagonally; clasped links on a field of gold

56
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The names of the two official Fraternal songs are:

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Brothers Are We and Brother

57
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_______________________ is the name of the monetary fund used to assist Members in need of financial support due to medical illness, personal loss or other catastrophic hardships. The meaning of the fund’s name translates to “_____________________.” (separate answers with commas)

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The Subrosa Fund, under the rose

58
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The highest honor an individual Member in Phi Sigma Pi may receive is the __________________________, which is bestowed by a unanimous vote of the National Council for outstanding service to the National Fraternity.

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Distinguished Service Key

59
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Phi Sigma Pi’s first scholarship was established by ____________________________ and ______________________________ to promote the academic opportunities of Brothers who _____________________________________________________________________. (separate answers by commas)

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Dr. Richard C. Todd, Clauda Pennock Todd, embody the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.

60
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In the Summer months, which 2 events occur simultaneously?

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Grand Chapter Meeting and National Convention

61
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How do you become an alum?

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graduate from the institution or transfer to another institution

62
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How do you stay active?

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Give financial support or apply to be a regional consultant

63
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Who is the president of delta beta chapter?

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Devon Siford

64
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Who is the vice president of delta beta chapter?

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Emma sower

65
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Who is the secretary of delta beta chapter?

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dejah sowells

66
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Who is the treasurer of delta beta chapter?

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Hannah soderburg

67
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Who is the parliamentarian of delta beta chapter?

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cassandra besen

68
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Who is the historian of delta beta chapter?

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noah saunders

69
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Who is the recruitment advisor of delta beta chapter?

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mason wright

70
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Who are the initiate advisors of delta beta chapter?

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ben geiger
Megan Lawson

71
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Who is in charge of inter-chapter relations for delta beta chapter?

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erin hidalgo

72
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Who is the merchandise advisor for delta beta chapter?

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trinity Bailey

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