Pledging Flashcards
When was the first fraternity founded?
December 5th 1776
Where was the first fraternity founded?
The College of William and Mary
What was the name of the first fraternity?
Phi Beta Kappa
What is the NIC and what is its purpose?
North American Interfraternity Conference, to discuss mutual interest, 1909
Where was Phi Sigma Kappa founded?
Massachusetts Agricultural College (University of Massachusetts)
When was Phi Sigma Kappa founded?
March 15th, 1873
Who were the six founders of Phi Sigma Kappa?
Joseph Franklin Barrett, William Penn Brooks, Frederick George Campbell, Xenos Young Clark, Jabez William Clay, Henry Hague
Where was Phi Sigma Epsilon founded?
Kansas State Normal College (Emporia State University)
When was Phi Sigma Epsilon founded?
February 20th, 1910
Who were the 7 founders of Phi Sigma Epsilon?
Raymond Victor Bottomly, W. Roy Campbell, W. Ingram Ford, Humphrey Jones, Robert C. Marley, Orin M. Rhine, Fred M. Thompson
What is the Golden Rule?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
What are the official colors of Phi Sigma Kappa?
Red and Silver
What are the official flowers of Phi Sigma Kappa?
Red Carnation and White Tea Rose
What are the cardinal principles of Phi Sigma Kappa?
To promote brotherhood, to stimulate scholarship, to develop character
What are the 6 titles of the symbolic officers of the chapter?
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sentinel, Inductor
What is the role of the president?
Central figure, guide and supervise chapter
What is the role of the vice president?
Principle assistant to the President, 2nd in line for authority, coordinates administrative efforts
What is the role of the secretary?
Maintain minutes, chapter correspondence, maintain files
What is the role of the treasurer?
Maintain budget and collect/disburse money
What is the role of the sentinel?
Guard secrets and rituals of fraternity, take care of archives
What is the role of the inductor?
Supervise and plan rituals, responsible for new member education
What is the chief legislative body of the Grand Chapter?
The General Convention
When is the General Convention held?
Biennial
What are the powers of the General Convention?
Amend charters, constitution, and bilaws, can also veto policies established by the Grand Chapter between conventions
What comprises of the Court of Honor?
Living past presidents of the Grand Chapter, all past national presidents of Phi Sigma Epsilon
What is the purpose of the Court of Honor?
Serves as judiciary board for officer impeachment
What are the 11 rituals of Phi Sigma Kappa?
Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Installation of Chapter Officers, Ritual of Association, Final Examination of New Members, Initiation of New Members, Instruction and Examination of New Members, Induction of New Chapters, Installation of Grand Chapter Officers, Third Degree Obligation, Funeral Service, Public Lecture on the Principles of True Fraternity
What are the 6 degrees of membership?
1st: Undergraduate Members, 2nd: Elected to symbolic office, 3rd: Alumni and those initiated as graduates, 4th: Appointed officers by Grand President or Grand Council, 5th: Elected to the Grand Council, 6th: Elected Grand Council President
