Phi Sigma Pi - National Exam

What is the date of Phi Sigma Pi's founding?

February 14, 1916

Phi Sigma Pi was established at which institution (original name)?

State Teacher's College at Warrensburg Missouri

That institution is now known as (current name)?

University of Central Missouri

Name the three Founding Fathers of Phi Sigma Pi

Eldo L. Hendricks, C.H. McClure and Claude A. Phillips

The Founders of our Fraternity decided that Phi Sigma Pi would stress not only _____, ____ and ______ but do so in a concept of an equal _____ dedicated to these three ideals.

scholarship, leadership, fellowship, tripod

What events in the mid-20th century slowed the momentum and growth of Phi Sigma Pi had been experiencing in its early years?

World War II

What was the reasoning of those who opposed the merger of Phi Sigma Pi with Kappa Phi Kappa Fraternity?

Members felt the merger would unnecessarily change the identity of Phi Sigma Pi.

What was the dilemma facing Phi Sigma Pi with the passage of Title IX?

Title IX required our organization to become a co-educational student organization. [Phi Sigma Pi's status as a men's only organization was seen as discriminatory to the future career opportunities of women, and would have to become co-educational since the organization was not solely a Greek social Fraternity but Honor Fraternity]

What action was required for Phi Sigma Pi to allow women to be Inducted as Members?

Amendment to the Phi Sigma Pi Constitution by the Grand Chapter

What year was an amendment was passed to include Liberal Arts students and colleges?

1962

In 1966, Phi Sigma Pi added what two words to its name?

National and Honor.

What year was The Phi Sigma Pi Brothers' Creed adopted by the Grand Chapter?

2015

What is your Chapter's Greek Letter Name?

Alpha Epsilon

Current Vice President of Alumni Development

Kate McConnell

A Member of the Kappa Chapter, she was the first woman to be inducted as a Collegiate Member

Helen Wilson

Current National President

Matthew Nicoletta

Elected as President in 1928, he is credited with galvanizing the National Officers into a cohesive unit; promoting Phi Sigma Pi nationally; and bringing Phi Sigma Pi into the Professional Inter-Fraternity Conference, now known as the Professional Fraternity Association. A graduate scholarship is awarded in his name annually

Rolla F. Wood

Current Senior Vice President

Erik Walschburger

Respectively elected as President and National Secretary in 1930, their tenure saw the number of Chapters double in size from seven to fifteen, eight of which were at Pennsylvania schools

Walter P. Percival and Clarence O. Williams

Current National Secretary

Natalie Mikkelson

They wrote the words and music to Brothers Are We, in collaboration with the Music Department at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (Theta Chapter)

Edward Ingraham and Charles Darrin

Current Vice President of Finance

Sarah Cantwell

Current Vice President of Philanthropy Development

Patrick Herron

Under his leadership and vision, the National organization nearly tripled in size; evolved to include a full-time professional staff; and eventually erected a permanent National Headquarters building. An award for inter-Chapter and Alumni fellowship is named in his honor to recognize his efforts to help build and strengthen the Fraternity, nationally

Jeffrey L. Johnson

Current Vice President of Membership Development

Matt Peachey

An Alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter, he wrote the music and words to Brother in 1996. Having been invited to perform and share the song at multiple Chapter events, the Grand Chapter chose to designate Brother as an official Fraternal song in 2001

Thomas "Ted" Daniels

Current Vice President of Chapter Development

Brian Christiansen

What is the supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity?

The Grand Chapter

Phi Sigma Pi's legislative body is composed of

The Grand Chapter consists of National Council; Delegates of Collegiate, Alumni Chapters and National Alumni Association (NAA)

What is the executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity?

The National Council

What two National events take place subsequently during the summer months?

Grand Chapter Meeting and National Convention

What is the name of the book that Phi Sigma Pi Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use to run business meetings?

Robert's Rules of Order

The purpose for using Parliamentary procedures to run a Chapter meeting is to

Help the meeting run more efficiently

Sequentially list the following in order from the first (1) to last (8) items that follow the Order of Business, in general

5_ Temporary or special Committees' reports
2_ Reading and correction or approval of minutes from last meeting
7_ New Business
8_ Adjournment
3_ Officer Reports
1_ Call to Order
4_ Permanent or standing Committees' reports
6_ Unfinished Business

What is the magazine that Phi Sigma Pi Members receive twice a year

The Purple & Gold

What is the membership certificate called?

The Shingle

Whose signatures are located on the shingle?

National President and National Secretary

What is the only means by which an individual may become either a Collegiate or Honorary Member of Phi Sigma Pi?

Through the use of The Ritual

What are the Fraternity colors?

Purple and Gold

What is the auxiliary color?

white

What is located at the bottom of the Coat of Arms?

Banner with the Greek words for Phi Sigma Pi

What is located at the top of the Coat of Arms?

A lamp

Please describe what objects appear on the center of the Coat of Arms

An open book with a staff laid across it on a field of purple; 3 stars laid diagonally; clasped links on a field of gold

The _______ Fund is the name of the monetary fund used to assist Members in need of financial support due to medical illness, personal loss or other catastrophic hardships. The meaning of the fund's name translates to under the rose.

Subrosa

The highest honor an individual Member in Phi Sigma Pi may receive is the, which is bestowed by a unanimous vote of the National Council for outstanding service to the National Fraternity

Distinguished Service Key

What is The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation?

Charitable foundation created to help collect and distribute funds in support of the programs and goals of Phi Sigma Pi. Members are individuals and Alumni who have made significant financial contributions to the Fraternity.

Define hazing:

Hazing shall be defined as any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental, physical or emotional health or safety of any individual, regardless of the person's willingness to participate.

Describe two of the ways to become an Alumnus/a:

Either by graduating; transferring to another institution or withdrawing from the institution

Describe two ways in which Alumni can remain actively involved after college:

Join the NAA or Regional Alumni Chapter or Association; Financial support; Serving as an Alumni Advisor, on a National Committee or on National Council; Apply to be a Chapter Consultant; Attend National Events (Alumni Convention, Grand Chapter Meeting or National Convention)

What is Phi Sigma Pi's National Philanthropic Partner?

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)

What is the guide for Initiates to guide them through the Initiation Program and prepare them to become Members of the Fraternity?

The Scholar's Province

who is the coolest little in alpha epsilon?

Archie, duh