Phikiea Study Guide

Question 0

The three cardinal principles can be briefly stated as?

Answer 0

Friendship, Sound Learning, Moral Rectitude

Question 1

English translation of the Greek alphabet.

Answer 1

Α- alpha
Β- beta
Γ- gamma
Δ- delta
Ε- epsilon
Ζ - zeta
Η- eta
Θ - phi
Ι- iota
Κ- kappa
Λ- lambda
Μ- mu
Ν- ni
Ξ- xi
Ο- omicron
Π- pi
Ρ- rho
Σ - sigma
Τ -tau
Υ- upsilon
Φ - phi
Χ - chi
Ψ- psi
Ω - omega

Question 2

In what document are these principles declared?

Answer 2

The Bond of Phi Delta Theta

Question 3

Name the two men referred to as the Second Founders (School and Class year)

Answer 3

Walter B Palmer, Emory-Vanderbuilt, 1877

George Banta Sr, Franklin-Indiana, 1876

Question 4

Write the last line of the Phikeia Oath

Answer 4

I will strive in all ways to transmit the Fraternity to those who may follow after, not only not less, but greater than it was transmitted to me.

Question 5

Give the full names of the six Founding Fathers.

Answer 5

Robert Morrison, John McMillan Wilson, Robert Thompson Drake, John Wolfe Lindley, Ardivan Walker Rodgers, Andrew Watts Rogers

Question 6

On What campus, in what building, and on what date was Phi Delta Theta founded?

Answer 6

Miami University (Ohio), Northeast Building (Now Elliot Hall), December 26, 1848

Question 7

What was the first Greek-letter organization and when and where was it founded?

Answer 7

Phi Beta Kappa, December 5, 1776

College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va

Question 8

What three fraternities comprise the Miami Triad?

Answer 8

Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi

Question 9

What three fraternities comprise the Union Triad?

Answer 9

Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha Society

Question 10

Describe the 4 historic meetings of the Founders.

Answer 10

December 26 1848-Appointed a committee to establish a motto, bond, and constitution
December 28 1848-The report of the committee was considered and amended
December 30 1848-The report of the committee was considered and adopted
January 1 1849- First man initiated

Question 11

Who was the first man to pledge to Phi Delta Theta and when was he initiated.

Answer 11

Morton George Williams, January 1st, 1849

Question 12

What is risk management and why is it important?

Answer 12

Risk management is understanding and recognizing potential hazards during chapter events and in chapter facilities. It is important to reduce the chances of an accident

Question 13

What are the four main powers and responsibilities of the Convention?

Answer 13

Electing the General Council, Revoking charters of chapters, Providing for the raising and disbursement of revenues, Enacting laws for the regulation of the Fraternity

Question 14

Name the current member of the General Council.

Answer 14

Chris Lapple, Rich Fabberitius, Jeff Davis, Chris Brussalis, Moe Stephens

Question 15

Name the Province President and Chapter Advisor.

What are their duties?

Answer 15

Charles Upshaw III

Question 16

List all the Chapter Officers and the members who currently Hold them.

Answer 16

President - Thomas Mcglukin
VP- nick Sulak
Treasurer- Mel Thomas
Recruitment- Michael Billy
Phikiea educator- Ryan Haines
Scholarship- Cody solsbee
Risk management - Doug Swartz 
Secretary- lee Hutchinson

Question 17

Give the chapter designation by state of Canadian province and Greek letter. Give the province in which your chapter is located.

Answer 17

NC Zeta, Delta South

Question 18

Describe the badge of Phi Delta Theta

Answer 18

A flat gold shield with a scroll in the lower part bearing the PDT letters and an eye in the upper portion. Later, a sword attached to the shield by a chain was added

Question 19

Describe the Coat of Arms

Answer 19

The shield is blue with a diagonal silver bar bearing a gold sword and three silver stars above and below the bar: a gold helmet with a closed visor, mantling of blue and silver:the crest;a right arm, armored hurling a javelin; the open motto on a riband below the shield.

Question 20

Name the tutelary goddess of the Fraternity

Answer 20

Pallas Athena

Question 21

How is Εις ανηρ ουδεις ανηρ, the fraternities open motto, interpreted literally? What is it’s more free interpretation?

Answer 21

“One man is no man”

“We enjoy life by the help and society of others”

Question 22

What are the four awards offered by the International Fraternity for overall chapter excellence? For which award is your chapter eligible?

Answer 22

The Harvard, Founders, Kansas City, and Houser Trophies.

Question 23

What is the Legion of Honor?

Answer 23

Legion of Honor: presented to an Alumnus who has made a major contribution of time, effort, energy, and effort: 2) distinguished himself in representing the Fraternities Principles: 3) widely recognized as a leader of fraternity men and identified with the promotion of fraternities: 4) widely advanced and enlarged the opportunities for growth and leadership among college men through fraternities.

Question 24

What is the Legion of Merit?

Answer 24

Much like the Legion of Honor, except that it places more emphasis on service to PDT and less to interfraternity affairs

Question 25

What is the NIC?

Answer 25

North-American Interfraternity Conference

Question 26

Name three “first” in PDT.

Answer 26

First pledge pin, first alumnus pin, first pledge book.

Question 27

Give a personal definition of Brotherhood

Answer 27

The coming together of men of different backgrounds under a common belief.

Question 28

Describe the two most important things you learned during your service activities.

Answer 28

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Question 29

Name 10 Famos Phi’s and their occupations.

Answer 29

Trey Wingo - ESPN Commentator
Morgan Ensburg - MLB
Wes Welker - NFL
Benjamin Harrison - POTUS
Adlai Stevenson - VPOTUS
Neil Armstrong - Astronaut 
Lou Gerig - MLB
Doak Walker -NFL
Burt Reynolds- Actor
J.W. Marriott - Founder, Marriott Hotels

Question 30

What was Morrison’s philosophy and how does it compare to your idea of personal responsibility? (In an essay, describe how you should apply this philosophy in a fraternity)

Answer 30

Morrison’s Philosophy is “To do what ought to be done, but would not have been done unless I did it, I thought to be my duty”

To me, this means that if you see something that needs to be corrected or fixed, it is your responsibility to not only address the issue, but propose solutions to fix the problem.