Pi Kappa Phi National Exam Study Guide

Write the Fraternity's mission

To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities

Where (college) was the "Flat Hat Club" formed? What is its significance?

College of William & Mary; Precursor to the modern fraternity

What was the first "modern-day fraternity" -the first group to use Greek letters in its name, have a secret meaning, grip, and Ritual of Initiation? When was the group formed? What was this group's founder? And, What was the group's secret meaning?

- Phi Beta Kappa

- 1776

- John Heath

"Philosophy, the Guide of Life"

List the members of the "Miami Triad"

- Beta Theta Pi

- Phi Delta Theta

-Sigma Chi

Name the first recognized women's Greek-letter fraternity, formed in 1870 at DePauw University

Kappa Alpha Theta

Write the Greek alphabet, in order, by first writing the Greek letter and then the English translation

1. What was the Greek-letter name of the group that later evolved into Pi Kappa Phi?

2. What did the letters stand for?

3. For what purpose did this group form?

1. Nu Phi

2. "Non-Fraternity"

3. Generate an opposing slate of officers for the Chrestomathic Literary Society elections

Where (specific location) and when was Pi Kappa Phi founded?

90 Broad Street OR Simon Fogarty's home on December 10th, 1904

List the seven men at the first meeting.

1. Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr.

2. Simon Fogarty Jr.

3. L. Harry Mixson

4. Theodore Barnwell Kelly

5. A. Pelzer Wagener

6. Thomas F. Mosimann

7. James Fogarty

Name the "Honorary Fourth Founder" of Pi Kappa Phi, giving his school and chapter designation.

Durward W. Owen, Xi (Roanoke)

Write the Greek motto of Pi Kappa Phi and its English translation.

"Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder"

Bonus Question: Write the original Latin motto of Pi Kappa and its English translation

Nil Separabit ("Nothing Shall Separate Us")

Write "The Student Creed."

List the seven (7) public values Pi Kappa Phi.

1. Common Loyalty

2. Personal Responsibility

3. Achievement

4. Accountability

5. Campus Involvement

6. Responsible Citizenship

7. Lifelong Commitment

Draw and describe the coloring of the Pi Kappa Phi Flag:

Star - Gold

Lit Student's Lamp - Gold

Letters - Royal Blue

Left and Right Vertical Stripes - Royal Blue Middle Vertical Stripe - White

Draw and describe the coloring of the Pi Kappa Phi Coat of Arms:

Lit Student's Lamp - Gold

Book of Knowledge - Gold

Student's Scroll - Royal Blue and Gold

Shield - Royal Blue

Three Stars - Gold

Chevron - Gold

Crossed Swords (Pointing Upward) - White Scroll with Greek Motto - Gold on White

Name the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, giving his school and chapter designation

Mark E. Timmes, Alpha Epsilon (Flordia)

The Kelley A. Bergstrom Leadership Center serves as the headquarters for the National Fraternity. In what city and state is the Bergstrom Leadership Center located?

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Greater Fraternity is composed of four entities. The Fraternity is one of them. Name the other three

1. Pi Kappa Phi Foundation

2. Pi Kappa Phi Properties

3. The Ability Experience

List the seven elected members of the National Council, giving their position, full name, school, and chapter designation.

1. National President: Thomas B. Sullivan, Delta Omega (Texas A&M)

2. National Vice President: Jeremy D. Galvin, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State

3. National Treasurer: William T. Sigmon, Alpha Sigma (Tennessee)

4. National Secretary Eric J. Almquist, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State)

5. National Historian Andrew Glenn Aspinwall, Gamma Kappa (Georgia Southern)

6. National Chaplain Alan P. Duesterhaus, Zeta Epsilon (George Mason)

7. National Chancellor James M. Smith, Alpha Eta (Samford)

Give one example of what the National Council's role is in the Fraternity

Control the financial affairs of the fraternity

Name the Student Representative to the National Council, giving his school and chapter designation

Noah Hendel, Theta Lambda (Missouri State)

The Mr. Pi Kappa Phi award was created in 1965 and is the highest and most prestigious honor bestowed upon a member of the Fraternity. Name the first Mr. Pi Kappa Phi, giving his school and chapter designation.

Leo Pou, Omicron (Alabama)

What is Supreme Chapter?

Legislative meeting

How frequently are Supreme Chapter meetings held?

Every even year or every two years

List the two (2) Pi Kapp College programs? How frequently are each they held?

1. Pi Kapp College for Emerging Leader: Held every summer for six (6) days

2. Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers: Held every January

Pi Kappa Phi's risk management policy (FIPG) applies to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership. Name the five (5) areas covered by the FIPG risk management policy

1. Hazing

2. Education

3. Fire, Health and Safety

4. Sexual Abuse and Harassment

5. Alcohol and Drugs

The Fraternity's risk management policy (FIPG) is intended to ensure chapters plan safe and successful social events. Name five (5) things you would do to plan a safe social event that is in compliance with the FIPG risk management policy

1. Follow the law

2. BYOB or Third Party Vendor

3. No alcohol purchased through chapter funds

4. No "pass the hat"

5. Guest list OR no open parties

Name the artist and architect who provided Pi Kappa Phi with the framework to develop The Ability Experience in 1977, giving his school and chapter designation.

Thomas Sayre, Kappa (UNC - Chapel Hill)

List the three areas of focus that comprise a balanced Ability Experience program

1. Fundraising

2. Awareness

3. Volunteerism

List and describe the four core values of The Ability Experience

1. Abilities - see the person before seeing their disability

2. Teamwork - together, everyone achieves more

3. Empathy - seek to understand a person's strengths and challenges, but do not feel sorry for them

4. Integrity - all events should align with the values of Pi Kappa Phi

The Ability Experince has a number of national events, including cycling events, construction projects, and adaptive sports events. List and briefly describe five (5) of these national events. Your description should include relevant information such as the purpose of the event, number of participants, route(s) traveled, and fundraising requirements

1. Ability Weekend - held across the country during fall and spring semesters; undergraduate students come together for a weekend to create accessible environments at camps for people with disabilities 2. Ability Camp - alternative spring break; renovate campus and build accessible environments that enhance the summer camp experience for people with disabilities 3. Journey of Hope - cross-country cycling event; nearly 100 undergraduate and alumni cyclists and crew members each year; three routes - North (starting in San Francisco), South (starting Los Angeles) and TransAmerica (starting in Seattle); end in Washington, DC; fundraising requirements: $5,500 for cyclists and $2,500 for crew; raise more than $600,000 annually

4. Gear Up Florida - two-week cycling event; cycle from Miami to Tallahassee; raise more the $100,000 annually; 35 undergraduate and alumni cyclists and crew members each year; fundraising requirements: $2,500 for cyclists and $1,000 for crew

5. Build America - cross-country construction project (45 days); creates more barrier-free environments for the disability community; 20 undergraduate and alumni members each year; spend one week at each of the six camps visited; fundraising requirement: $3,500

6. The Ability Experience Challenge - provides opportunities for people to display true human ability; Enable Athlete Program provides opportunities for fully inclusive, adaptive sports aimed at bridging the gap between athletes with and without disabilities 7. AccessABILITY - makes homes more accessible for people with disabilities; one-day construction event; Push America provides the resources and funding while the local chapter provides the manpower

List the members of your chapter's Executive Council and identify who currently holds each office. If your Push America Chairman and Risk Management Chairman are not members of your chapter's Executive Council, be sure to include them.

1. Archon: Jason Crudo (the boi)

2. Vice Archon: Ben (wise man *and berg)

3. Treasurer: Luis Pruneda (To the window... TO THE WALL)

4. Secretary: Angel (LOL)

5. Warden: Malik Akil (chicken tenders)

6. Historian: Neema (like Nemo the fish)

7. Chaplain: John Medellin (Medellin like in Narcos)

8. Philanthropy Chairman: Jonathan Lau (wait who?)

9. Risk Management: Avnish (Savnish)

10. Standards Board Chair: Ed (T-Rex)

11. Social Chair: Seb (The destroyer)

Define Ultimate Respect. Describe a situation where you have used Ultimate Respect with your brothers

Ultimate respect is when you put the well-being of the fraternity or an individual brother ahead of the friendship and realize that the unpleasantness of short-term conflict is better than the long-term ramifications of inaction

Why do you want to be initiated into Pi Kappa Phi?

[Points for intelligent answer]

What is your vision for this chapter of Pi Kappa Phi? What will you do as a student member to make this vision a reality?

a. 1 point for the vision

b. 1 point for what he will do as a student member

c. 1 point for what he will do as an alumnus

Write the fraternity's vision

A future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, outs service before self, and improves the world around him