IMLT #15: DEM Secrets and Insignia

Colors

• Crimson is a representation of our passion to succeed and symbolizes the mentality of Delta Epsilon Mu

  • energy, strength, and determination

• Black and white symbolizes both extremes and duality, and represents the many differing backgrounds, ideologies and interests our members bring to the fraternity. These contrasting yet complementary color demonstrate the strength of bringing individuals of differing backgrounds together under a common goal

Letters

• Delta represents the difference between separate entities that are connected through a shared ideology and Creed. This difference symbolizes our Friendship, Support, Loyalty, and Dedication within Delta Epsilon Mu, and all that the Fraternity stands across chapters and individuals

• Epsilon is the astronomical designation of several nearby stars. This designation symbolizes the concept of striving for distant goals that can be achieved through hard work and cooperation

• Mu is the depiction of entities that are barely visible and have negligible influences as individual parts, but when brought together have the capacity for greater impact. This capacity symbolizes the meaning for our Fraternal Mission

• The Letters were chosen because our aim is to shorten the difference between us, the Members of Delta Epsilon Mu, and our goals and dreams. By working together and helping one another, we can turn our dreams into nearby “stars” that can have a greater impact than single, individual achievements

Insignia Underlined Term #1

original Crest was established by Michael Tauriello

Insignia Underlined Term #2

representation of medicine, nursing, psychology, physical therapy, and dentistry fields

Insignia Underlined Term #3

The Crest design was changed on July 20th, 2013 at the 2013 National Convention

Insignia Underlined Term #4

Ashley Goldman of the Eta Chapter

Insignia Underlined Term #5

new Crest bears Four Pillars, representing the Principles of Loyalty, Dedication, Friendship, and Support

Insignia Underlined Term #6

banner below lists what Delta Epsilon Mu’s Brothers and Sisters must always remember their Fraternity, their family, their friends

Active Member Pin

• mini version of the Crest

• may be worn publicly only by an Active Member/Alumus Member who is currently or graduated on good-standing with their respective chapter

National Board of Directors Pin

• silver silhouette of the mini version of the Crest

• may be worn publicly only by a Member of the National Board of Directors or proxy equivalent

Executive Committee Member Pin

• golden silhouette of the mini version of the Crest

• may be worn publicly only by a Member of the Executive Committee

The FiDeLis pin (Loyalty in Latin)

• DEM’s first hallmark pin

• may be worn only by Alumni Members of the Frat who have made a lasting impact on our siblings and members through loyalty for 10 or more years

Class Designation

• Chapters are not allowed to have Prospective Member Class with the Greek Letter Designation of Delta, Epsilon Mu, or any Dual/Trio letter Designation involving them

  • EXCEPTION: all chapters from Alpha to Theta are exempt as they were Founded before the regulation was created

• Omega Chapter is reserved for all siblings nationwide who have passed on

  • inducted at each National Convention

  • removed from Chapter Designation

• Omega Class is reserved for all siblings nationwide who have passed on

  • removed from PM class designation

  • EXCEPTION: Alpha class exempt as members are automatically inducted into Omega chapter when they die, being the Founding Chapter. Alpha chapter has an Omega class w/ actual living members

Stone

Onyx symbolizes our effort to promote fortitude in our communities by removing negative energy and promoting all forms of strength and wellness

Flower

Osiria Rose symbolizes how we promote life and purity all around us through the internal passion for success that we share