Phi Sigma Pi - National History Flashcards
Where was Phi Sigma Pi founded?
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg
When was Phi Sigma Pi founded?
February 14, 1916
Who were the founding fathers?
E.L. Hendricks (president of State Teachers College), C.A. Phillips (dean of faculty), C.H. McClure (professor of history)
When did Phi Sigma Pi become national?
1921, When a second chapter was inducted at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.
When did Phi Sigma Pi become an honors fraternity for all disciplines?
1966
When was the first female brother inducted, and what was her name?
Clauda Pennock Todd, 1977
Who was the first National President?
Joseph G. Bryan
Between the 1950s and the early 1970s, Phi Sigma Pi experienced some turbulent times while Teachers Colleges were becoming State Colleges. Who was responsible for carrying the organization and maintaining its activity during these times?
Joseph Torchia & Richard Todd
Who was the first woman to be inducted as a collegiate member?
Laura Abney
Who was the first woman to serve as national president?
Tammy Mleziva
Who was Eldo Hendricks?
Alpha 1, Served as Central Regional Director for several years, National award recognizing excellence in educational, cultural and leadership programming is named in his honor.
Who was C.H. McClure?
Founding father, served as National Counselor and Vice President, was responsible for founding Beta Chapter, national award recognizing outstanding service projects is named after him
Who was Joseph Torchia?
Associate Professor of Education at Millersville University, served as national secretary/treasurer for nearly 20 years, Honored for his contributions as a brother over the course of four decades with the renaming of the Outstanding Chapter award
Who was Claude Phillips?
Dean of faculty at State Teachers College, founding father, national award recognizing outstanding chapter fellowship is named in his honor
What are the official colors of Phi Sigma Pi?
Purple and Gold
What are the official Fraternal songs?
Brothers are We, and Brother
Who was Brothers Are We composed by and when?
Charles Darrin and Edward Ingraham, 1933
Who was Brother composed by and when?
Thomas “Ted” Daniels, composed in 1996 and became official fraternal song in 2001
What is the official membership certificate of Phi Sigma Pi?
Shingle, signed by national president and secretary, indicates the individual’s name, chapter, institution, and date of induction
What chapters are in the Great Plains Region?
Alpha - UCM, Warrensburg
Gamma Sigma - MSU, Springfield
Zeta Pi - Missouri S&T, Rolla
Beta - Truman, Kirksville
Gamma Phi - University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Gamma Omega - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Delta Xi - MU, Columbia
Zeta Chi - Kansas State, Manhattan, KS
Where is the national office located?
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
What are the seven volunteer National Officers on the National Council?
National President Senior Vice President National Secretary Vice President of Finance VP of Membership Development VP of Chapter Development VP of Alumni Development VP of Philanthropy Development
What are the components of Phi Sigma Pi?
Grand Chapter National Council Collegiate Chapters Alumni Associations Alumni Chapters
What is the Grand Chapter?
consist of all National Council, Collegiate and Alumni Chapters in good standing
holds all final legislative powers
only body which may elect National Council or amend the National Constitution
What are the different types of membership in Phi Sigma Pi?
Active
Inactive
Alumni
Honorary
What is Active Membership?
undergraduate students who have completed a Collegiate Chapter’s Initiation Program and fulfilled National Requirements
What is Inactive Membership?
members who are not taking classes that meet at the sheltering institution or who do not wish to be active in Phi Sigma Pi’s affairs
What is Alumni Membership?
any former active or inactive members who have left or who have graduated in good standing from the sheltering institution of a Collegiate Chapter
What is Honorary Membership?
individuals who are ineligible to become Active Members of Phi Sigma Pi but who have demonstrated the highest qualities exemplified by Phi Sigma Pi through outstanding service to the fraternity or for their community
What are the chapter officers?
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian Initiate Advisor Rush Advisor
What are our dues?
Dues are paid every semester.
National Dues - $57
Gamma Sigma Dues - $53
How can Alumni stay involved in Phi Sigma Pi?
Serving as a National Officer Serving as Alumni Advisor Serving as Chapter Consultant Attending national Convention or Grand Chapter Providing financial assistance
How are chapters named?
In order according to the Greek Alphabet
