Phi Kappa Tau Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts, values, and important historical information regarding Phi Kappa Tau.

PKT Creed

Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction in which I take just pride. I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands. I shall strive to attain its ideals, and by so doing to bring to it honor and credit. I shall be loyal to my college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit of youth. I shall be a good and loyal citizen. I shall try always to discharge the obligation to others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man.

Greek Alphabet

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

Phi Tau men

Thinks “we” and not “I”.
Should be able to listen as well as talk to anyone in the Fraternity.
Should be able to give of himself without expecting something in return.
Is someone who always has a smile and a positive comment for a brother.
Can, at times, put his brothers’ needs before his own.
Has great pride and respect in this family of men and what it stands for.
Can laugh, talk, and cry with a brother as a true part of that person.
Has peace of mind and attempts to convey it to others. 
Is someone who tries to make another person’s life a little easier each day.
Is a unique individual, yet contains the ideals of our brotherhood within that individuality. 
Doesn’t have to be asked to do something because he’s already done it or volunteered to do it.
Enlightens and guides the brotherhood spiritually and morally. 
Looks to the past, present, and future of the Fraternity.
Is looked up to for strength by other brothers and sets a good example.
May be called a catalyst.

National Founders of Phi Kappa Tau

Taylor Albert Borradaile, Boss, 1977
Clinton Dewitt Boyd, Teeny, 1950
Dwight Ireneus Douglass, Fat, 1940
William Henry Shideler, Doc, 1958

3 Local Founders and the chapters they came from:

Brother Jason Farella - Delta Psi
Brother William Aprea - Alpha Rho
Brother Mark Tekrony - Kappa

Mission Statement

The Mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.

Who wrote the creed, when,where:

Roland Maxwell, November 19, 1950. On a plane, written on the back of an envelope.

What was Phi Kappa Tau called before it was called Phi Kappa Tau:

Non-Fraternity Association
Phrenocon Association

Write the information of our Lords:

Lord Jimmy B
Hazlet, NJ
Beta Lambda
Skadouchebag
Mr. Brian Louis Larson
Finance

Lord Raphael Alexandre DaSilva Fiel
Jersey City, NJ
Beta Mu
Dykel Phelps
Mr. Brian Bernard Yakovchuk Jr
JMS

GPA Requirement

2.5

Write the Information of our staff:

MOE: Mr Hrishikesh Ravi Menon
Brother Dennis Eom
Beta Mu
Edison, NJ
Finance
Biggie Bag

Former President and MOO: Mr Brian Bernard Yakovchuk Jr
Mr Gavin Paravan Cuhadaryan IV
Beta Lambda
Brick Township
History
Anchor Man

MOO: Mr Brian Parmanand Ramdin Persaud
Brother Swayam Srivastava
Beta Lambda
Dover, NJ
CBN
Baby Ranol

MOO: Mr. Fadi Basel Elbeheiry V
Mr. Yovan Antonio Tenezaca
Beta Mu
Edison, NJ
Biological Sciences
Turbo Tard

E-Board

President: Brother Matthew John Erven
VP: Brother Christian Lupu
Secretary: Lord Jimmy B
Treasurer: Don Michael John Pereira
VPAR: Brother Tanner Jaroff
Social: Brother DC, Brother Aidan Arthur, Brother Pravidu Hewabajgamage
Recruitment: Brother Sergio Molina, Brother Frankie Dejianne, Brother Fart
Philanthropy: Brother Caleb Dama
Community Service: Brother Bernard Peter
Scholarship: Brother Nikhil Tole
House Manager: Mr Shaum Baum
MOE: Mr Hrishikesh Ravi Menon

What date was Phi Kappa Tau Founded:

March 17,1906

Honorary Founder of Phi Kappa Tau

Brother Ewing T Boles, He donated $1 million to Phi Kappa Tau

Name 2 Notable Alumni:

Brother Paul Newman
Brother Mitch McConnell

National Magazine:

The Laurel

Philanthropy Organization:

SeriousFun Children’s Network

Phi Kappa Tau Flower:

Red Carnation

Colors of Phi Kappa Tau

Harvard Red and Old Gold

Who is the Dean of OFSA?

JoAnn Arnholt

Who is our chapter advisor?

Mr. Alfredo Diaz

Who is our BOG president:

Brother Alexander “Sasha” Kanevsky

Associate Badge Description:

A Norman shield edged in white enamel with a field of gold bearing a raised Phi Kappa Tau star

All 10 decades and the years:

Decade of Development 1906-1915

Decade of Maturing 1916-1925

A Decade of Expansion 1926-1935

The Rollercoaster Decade 1936-1945

A Second Decade of Expansion 1946-1955
Calm Before the Storm 1956-1965

A Turbulent Decade 1966-1975

A Decade of Transitions 1976-1985

A Decade of Comings and Goings 1986-1995

Our Final Decade 1996-2006

Jubilees

The Silver Jubilee 1931
The Gold Jubilee 1956
The Diamond Jubilee 1981
Centennial Celebration 2006

3 hole in the wall camps and their locations:

The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp New Haven, CT
L’envol France
Camp Boggy Creek Eustis, FL

What is the address of the Executive Office:

5221 Morning Sun Road, Oxford, Ohio 45056

Miami Triad:

Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi

What does NIC and IFC stand for:

North-American Interfraternity Conference
Interfraternity Council

How many Phi Taus served in WWI:

269

How many Phi Taus served in WWII:

About 8,000

How many Phi Taus died in WWII:

151

When was Epsilon Kappa founded:

September 18, 1993

When was the first African American initiated into Phi Tau:

1953

What does THED stand for:

Totally Habitually Eternally Drunk

Chapter Eternal Brothers

Brother Stephen P. Gainey, Brother Nate Birmingham, Brother Tom Swift 

What is the description of the membership badge:

An irregular octagon having the major axis from top to bottom. The center is black enamel bearing a star and the character letters for Phi, Kappa, and Tau in gold. The black center is surrounded by a band of gold. 

What are 3 undergrad awards:

Taylor A. Borradaile Undergraduate Memorial Award
Academic Excellence Award
Administrative Excellence Award 

Name 5 Chapters letters and university:

Alpha Chapter Miami University of Ohio, Beta Chapter Ohio University, Gamma Chapter Ohio State University, Kappa Chapter University of Kentucky, Omicron Chapter Penn State University

What are the three stars of Phi Kappa Tau:

Phi- Fellowship, Kappa- Knowledge, Tau- Truth

What year was the 100th Chapter admitted?

1969

What year did the Leadership Academy start

1988

Names The chapters and authors of the local history

Chapter 1 - In The Beginning: Brother Allen Deitz 

Chapter 2 - The Colonization: Brother Allen Deitz 

Chapter 3 - Taking Rutgers By Storm: Brother Allen Deitz 

Chapter 4 - The Force Of Many The Power Of One: Brother Allen Deitz 

Chapter 5 - Continuance: Brother Jason Wisdom 

Chapter 6 - The Delta Class: Brother Antonio Pagkalinawan 

Chapter 7 - The Dark Ages: Brother Sean Bell, Brother Sasha Kanevsky, and Brother Joshua Kratchman 

Chapter 8 - Good Job Having Fun: Brother Sean Bell 

Chapter 9 - New Blood: Brother Sean Bell and Brother Sasha Kanevsky 

Chapter 10 - A Close Call: Brother David Kanevsky 

Chapter 11 - Tales From 121: Brother Sam Koshy

When was Epsilon Kappa colonized

October 21, 1992

What was the first ever EK rush event?

Movie Night

Who found the house?

Kevin Kreisler

How many seniors graduated in 1994?

19

How many shots did Sasha take on his 21st Birthday?

33

Who was known for sleeping under cars?

Larry Thorpe

What was Alfredo Diaz known for?

The Fat Fredo, or Fat Phi Tau

Who is the last brother in the Homsany family line?

Mr Alfredo Diaz

What energy drink company sponsored a tailgate in Fall 2012

Monster

Write The Brotherhood Song

We are brothers now and ever

Until the day we die

And when that time comes rollin’ round

And we bid our last goodbye

There is one thing sure and certain

Let us bow our heads in awe

We’ll meet again in heaven sue

In the name of Phi Kappa Tau

National Crest

A gold Phi Kappa Tau star enclosed in a laurel wreath. Underneath that is a gold ribbon behind a force of six alternating old gold and Harvard red turns.Beneath that is a gold Norman shield split by an upturned red chevron bearing three gold Phi Kappa Tau stars. Beneath that is a closed and twisted scroll bearing the fraternity’s National motto.

Local Crest

Two Warrior spears, crossed behind a Dreamcatcher. Within the Dreamcatcher is three bear paws and three red lightning bulbs surrounding one Phi Kappa Tau star. Hanging from the warrior spears are three feathers representing our three local founding fathers. Hanging from the Dreamcatcher are four feathers, representing our four national founding fathers.

3 Alumni Awards

Board of Governors Award, Key Award, Palm Award

Who is our current National President

Brother Michael Lummus

Who is our current CEO

Matt Arnold

What are the names of the five families

Homsany, Callella, Wanke, Anastasi, Agner

Who tried to buy the house

Pike

Soroity’s

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omega Epsilon, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Rho, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sigma Delta Tau, Zeta Tau Alpha