Phikiea Study Guide Flashcards
The three cardinal principles can be briefly stated as?
Friendship, Sound Learning, Moral Rectitude
English translation of the Greek alphabet.
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
In what document are these principles declared?
The Bond of Phi Delta Theta
Name the two men referred to as the Second Founders (School and Class year)
Walter B Palmer, Emory-Vanderbuilt, 1877
George Banta Sr, Franklin-Indiana, 1876
Write the last line of the Phikeia Oath
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.
Give the full names of the six Founding Fathers.
Robert Morrison, John McMillan Wilson, Robert Thompson Drake, John Wolfe Lindley, Ardivan Walker Rodgers, Andrew Watts Rogers
On What campus, in what building, and on what date was Phi Delta Theta founded?
Miami University (Ohio), Northeast Building (Now Elliot Hall), December 26, 1848
What was the first Greek-letter organization and when and where was it founded?
Phi Beta Kappa, December 5, 1776
College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va
What three fraternities comprise the Miami Triad?
Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi
What three fraternities comprise the Union Triad?
Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha Society
Describe the 4 historic meetings of the Founders.
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
Who was the first man to pledge to Phi Delta Theta and when was he initiated.
Morton George Williams, January 1st, 1849
What is risk management and why is it important?
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
What are the four main powers and responsibilities of the Convention?
Electing the General Council, Revoking charters of chapters, Providing for the raising and disbursement of revenues, Enacting laws for the regulation of the Fraternity
Name the current member of the General Council.
Chris Lapple, Rich Fabberitius, Jeff Davis, Chris Brussalis, Moe Stephens
Name the Province President and Chapter Advisor.
What are their duties?
Charles Upshaw III
List all the Chapter Officers and the members who currently Hold them.
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
Give the chapter designation by state of Canadian province and Greek letter. Give the province in which your chapter is located.
NC Zeta, Delta South
Describe the badge of Phi Delta Theta
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
Describe the Coat of Arms
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.
Name the tutelary goddess of the Fraternity
Pallas Athena
How is Εις ανηρ ουδεις ανηρ, the fraternities open motto, interpreted literally? What is it’s more free interpretation?
“One man is no man”
“We enjoy life by the help and society of others”
What are the four awards offered by the International Fraternity for overall chapter excellence? For which award is your chapter eligible?
The Harvard, Founders, Kansas City, and Houser Trophies.
What is the Legion of Honor?
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.
What is the Legion of Merit?
Much like the Legion of Honor, except that it places more emphasis on service to PDT and less to interfraternity affairs
What is the NIC?
North-American Interfraternity Conference
Name three “first” in PDT.
First pledge pin, first alumnus pin, first pledge book.
Give a personal definition of Brotherhood
The coming together of men of different backgrounds under a common belief.
Describe the two most important things you learned during your service activities.
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Name 10 Famos Phi’s and their occupations.
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
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)
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.
