Garnett and gold chapter 2

Pi Kappa Alpha nicknames

Pikes, Pikas, PiKaps, Pis

How should the fraternity's name and letters be displayed?

Only in a tasteful and respectful manner

Badge

A shield surmounted by diamonds

New member and colony pins

In the shape of of the shield found in the badge, gold capital Pi in the center

Official ring

- no less than 10 karat gold

- oval shaped ruby or Garnett with letters encrusted in gold

- laurel leaf design on one side

- oak leaf on other

Colors and flowers

Garnett and gold

Flower - Lily of the Valley

Official flag

Garnet rectangle with gold lettering and the coat of arms

Great seal

The great deal is the legal insignia of the fraternity, and the fraternity attaches it to charters, membership certificates, etc

What are two other symbols?

Oak tree, white horse

What does the oak tree represent

Symbolic of strength and endurance

Founders day

March 1. 1868

Invocation

"Father, we thank Thee for all Thy blessings. We would serve The in phi phi k, amen"

What's the formal meal?

Many chapters have a formal meal service in a family like style once a week

Chapter formal

Chapters commonly host a formal banquet at a nice venue where they celebrate the initiation of their most recent class

How can you signify that the fraternity is mourning the loss of a brother?

A common pike tradition involves chapter brothers taking a 3-4" black silk ribbon and pinning the badge on top of it, in The normal position on the chest, with sufficient length of the ribbon draping over the top to cover the pike letters on the badge

What should you do when entering meetings, interviews, classes, and performances?

Turn off your phone

If you are in doubt on whether or not you should introduce two people, you should

Do it

What should you do when a woman enters the room or returns to a table

Rise

When a visitor walks in the door, should he be greeted politely or ignored?

Politely

What is the Best man's responsibility

Getting the groom to the ceremony at least 30 mins before

Usher responsibility

Remaining gracious and seemingly unhurried even though he must at times seat a great many people

For visitations and funeral related activities, what should you wear?

A suit and tie, no flashy colors

At the funeral what should all chapter members do

Sign the guest book

Before you employ seasoning to make the dish taste better, you should

Take at least a bite

How much should you tip the waiter

15-20%

What color should the first suits in your wardrobe be?

Dark gray or navy blue

Never wear a _______ as a dress shirt

Short sleeved shirt

What is a staple in every man's wardrobe?

A navy blazer

What should you wear with all your pants?

A belt or suspenders, but never both

What does excessive jewelry do?

It may be a distraction and draw the attention away from the main subject - you