Week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Fraternity? Which people gave this definition of a Fraternity AND when?

A

β€œAn association of men, selected in their college days by democratic processes, because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations.”

Newton D Baker (John Hopkins 1892, Washington & Lee 1894)

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2
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Roughly how many members have been initiated since the founding of Phi Gamma Delta?

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Over 16,000

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3
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When and where was Phi Gamma Delta founded?

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May 1st, 1848

Canonsburg Pennsylvania

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4
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What scholarship does Phi Gam offer?

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Only fraternity to reward hard working pledges and active brothers with $500+ based on your GPA
AAA: Pledge GPA requirement for AAA is 3.2

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5
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Values of Phi Gamma Delta

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  • Friendship
  • Knowledge
  • Service
  • Morality
  • Excellence
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6
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What are the fraternities priorities?

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  1. ) Scholarship
  2. ) Fraternity
  3. ) Self
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7
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Responsibilities of Phi Gamma Delta

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  • Achieve academic excellence
  • Act responsibly
  • Learn Phi Gamma Delta
  • Get involved
  • Meet Financial Obligations
  • Replace yourself
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8
Q

Know the Greek Alphabet

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega

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9
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List things your Big Brother should do

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  • Be at or above the all-campus GPA
  • Good standing with chapter
  • Similar interests
  • Monitor academic performance
  • Assist in the social adjustments
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10
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List things you should do as a Little Brother

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  • Interact at least once a week
  • Expect involvement from Big Brother
  • Discuss any difficulties or problems
  • Use your big brother as a mentor and link for fraternal, academic and social issues
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