Pledge Exam

Question 1

Of the four types of college fraternities, which one is Delta Sigma Pi?

Answer 1

Professional

Question 2

Of which national interfraternal association is Delta Sigma Pi a prominent member?

Answer 2

Professional Fraternity Association

Question 3

What is the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi as stated by our bylaws?

Answer 3

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

Question 4

Give the date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi.

Answer 4

November 7th, 1907 at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance at New York University, New York, NY

Question 5

Give the complete names of the four founders of Delta Sigma Pi.

Answer 5

Alexander Frank Makay, Harold Valentine Jacobs, Henry Albert Tienken, and Alfred Moysello

Question 6

What is Delta Sigma Pi’s “Central Office” and how is the Central Office staff different from the Board of Directors?

Answer 6

National administrative office and the office staff are paid

Question 7

Who established the Central Office and served as its director for 31 years?

Answer 7

H.G. “Gig” Wright

Question 8

In what city was the Central Office established? Where is it located today?

Answer 8

Chicago, IL

Oxford, OH

Question 9

Name the Fraternity’s supreme governing body. Where and when does it meet next?

Answer 9

The Grand Chapter

Seattle, WA in August 7-11, 2013

Question 10

Grand President

Answer 10

Mark Chiacchiari

Question 11

Past Grand President

Answer 11

Mitchell B Simmons

Question 12

Vice President-Organizational Development

Answer 12

Joseph Ward

Question 13

Vice President-Finance

Answer 13

Shane Borden

Question 14

National Collegians of the Year

Answer 14

Cody Silva(2011) and Taylor (Cody) Candee(2012)

Question 15

Provincial Vice President and Regional Vice President?

Answer 15

Provincial Vice President- David Ross Regional Vice President – Lee James

Question 16

What are the names of your Province and Region

Answer 16

Province-Southern Province

Region- Central Gulf Region

Question 17

Active Collegiate Chapters

Answer 17

Gamma Tau University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

Question 18

Alumni Chapters

Answer 18

Birmingham, AL Lee James 205-685-8797

Question 19

Who appoints a District Director?

Answer 19

Regional Vice President

Question 20

District Director

Answer 20

Timothy Michael Bond

Question 21

Chapter Advisor

Answer 21

Gwen Pate

Question 22

Who may serve as a Chapter Advisor and how is he or she elected?

Answer 22

The Chapter Advisor must be a faculty initiate of the Fraternity or a member of the school’s faculty or administration. They are elected by each collegiate chapter and reported to the Central Office.

Question 23

Name at least six services provided, and/or publications produced, by the Fraternity’s Central Offfice Staff.

Answer 23

1. Keeps all Fraternity membership records 2. Maintains mailing lists 3. Issues certificates and cards of membership 4. Arranges for the Grand Chapter Congress and other meetings 5. Prepares all national reports to collegiate and alumni chapters 6. Administers and invests Fraternity funds

Question 24

What is the Chapter Management Program? What are the three levels a chapter can achieve? What level is every chapter expected to achieve.

Answer 24

The Chapter Management Program (CMP), a web-based program, is the method of formal communication between collegiate chapters and the national Fraternity. The program is divided into three achievement levels representing basic operational requirements in recruitment, membership, finances, professional and service programs, and leadership development for collegiate chapters during an academic year. These sections reflect the practice of essential business principles and operations expected of each chapter as part of our professional business Fraternity, as well as the professional and leadership development opportunities for each member. The three levels a chapter can achieve are Accredited Chapter, Chapter of Recognition and Chapter of Excellence. Every chapter is expected to achieve the Accredited Level.

Question 25

To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded?

Answer 25

To a graduating senior in commerce, business administration, or economics who ranks highest in each class (whether or not a Deltasig).

Question 26

What is the LEAD Program and why should you participate?

Answer 26

Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs focus on educational development of all members of the Fraternity. The purpose is to encourage involvement consistent with the purpose of the Fraternity.

Question 27

What is the National Fraternity’s web site address?

Answer 27

Dspnet.org

Question 28

Explain the Educational and Leadership Consultant program in your own words.

Answer 28

The Educational and Leadership Consultant program is where the Educational and Leadership Consultants visit collegiate chapters. Their visit consists of various business meetings training, and discussions about chapter operations.

Question 29

How Many collegiate chapters have been established and how many collegiate chapters are active today? Approximately how many alumni chapters are active today?

Answer 29

276 chapters have been established and 204 are active today. 55 alumni chapters

Question 30

What is the Greek letter name of your chapter and on what date was it founded?

Answer 30

The Greek letter name is Gamma Tau and it was founded on December 9th, 1950

Question 31

Name up to 5 Deltasigs who are members of your school’s faculty and/ or staff.

Answer 31

1. Bob Smith 2. Jewel Tucker 3. Gwen Pate 4. Marie Baker 5. John Lambert

Question 32

Approximately how many people have been initiated into the Fraternity since its founding?

Answer 32

242,000