Phi Kappa Tau National Exam

purpose statements

Creed, Mission Statement, Vision Statement

definition that best describes Phi Kappa Tau

values based organization

Creed

The Creed of Phi Kappa Tau

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.

Mission Statement

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

Vision Statement

The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and the world.

______x______=Phi Kappa Tau

values; actions

Phi Kappa Tau founding date

March 17, 1906

founding principles of Non-Fraternity Association

Democratic nature of the organization; Christian/spiritual ideals; emphasis upon innate worth as a qualification for memberhsip

name the Non-Fraternity Association adopted in 1909

Phrenocon (later changed to Phrenecon)

What parts of Phrenocon still exist in Phi Kappa Tau today?

The Oath of Phi Kappa Tau, the concept of expansion, the Red Carnation, and the Cardinal Principles

What important parts of Phi Kappa Tau were established at the 1917 convention?

The Ritual of Phi Kappa Tau

first public statement of the beliefs and values of Phi Kappa Tau written in 1950

The Mission Statement

Important part of Phi Tau was created at the 1977 convention

The Borradaile Challenge

organization adopted as our national philanthropy in the 1990s

Association of Hole in the Wall Camps

major celebration that Phi Kappa Tau held in Oxford, Ohio in 2006

Centennial

Taylor Albert Borradaile

he was the last Founder to pass, and for many members, the only link to the Founders; chemist

Dwight Ireneus Douglas

served in the military in WWI, later wrote novels under an unknown pen name; involved in many various organizations (oldest member)

Clinton DeWitt Boyd

became a lawyer and later a judge; ran track, played basketball

William Henry Shideler

he built the Geology dept. at Miami and served several positions, including janitor

Ewing Thomas Boles

an honorary founder, his donation to Phi Tau was the largest ever gift to a fraternity at the time of his passing

Jack Anson

known as Mr. Fraternity, he lobbied to keep fraternities same-sex organizations

Roland Maxwell

the longest tenured national president of Phi Tau (1934-1959), he penned the Creed in 1950

Edgar E. Brandon

known as the Architect of Phi Kappa Tau, he was the Phi Kappa Tau's first faculty advisor

Resident Council

made up of all undergraduate members of a specific chapter

Domain Director

they monitor the chapters' operation status while fostering progress through the development of supportive Board of Governors

Board of Governors

a group of at least five volunteers and two Resident Council officers as well as non-member volunteers who supervise all matters pertaining to chapter finances and scholarship

Graduate Council

made up of all members of the chapter who have either graduated or left school in good standing

Housing Corporations

a group that owns and manages a property that Phi Kappa Tau members may live or participate in meetings

Executive Offices Staff

headed by the CEO, it is the arm designed to implement the policies of the National Convention and National Council

National Council

made up of six graduate members who serve staggered six year terms

Phi Kappa Tau Foundation

supports the mission of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity through seeking and managing charitable gifts from alumni, undergraduates, parents and friends of the organization

National Convention

the supreme legislative body of the Fraternity

Phi Kappa Tau is a volunteer based organization (T/F)

True

Nationals is the correct term for Executive Offices Staff (T/F)

False

The National Convention meets every other year (T/F)

True

A geographical grouping of 3-5 chapters is called a domain (T/F)

True

Executive Council

a set of officers in charge of the chapter; the officers that compose it are different for each chapter, and dependent upon what the local bylaws state

Constitution

the governing document of Phi Kappa Tau

Bylaws

a local set of governing articles pertaining to the inner-workings of the chapter

Chairmen

in charge of whatever committee they are elected/appointed to lead

Committees

viewed as a "team" within the chapter, they are responsible for a large portion of work done in a chapter

Finance

Boards of Governors have final authority over the scholarship and _________ of a chapter

President

The ________ and the treasurer are the only two members of the Board of Governors that are also members of the resident council

Leadership Academy

guides students to think critically about important issues facing individuals, chapters, and the Fraternity, while preparing them to be ethical leaders on their campus and in their chosen field

Regional Conferences

one and two-day conference curriculum combines practical chapter-management and officer training

Presidents Academy

training designed for newly elected students who have been elected to run the undergraduate council

Building Men of Character Retreat

two day program focuses on strengthening brotherhood, internal communication and operations at the chapter level

Conclave

an off-Convention-year event that will bring brothers together from across the country to discuss Fraternity issues, visit Phi Kappa Tau's founding sites, and celebrate chapter and individual member achievement

Founders Month of Service

the Fraternity participates in service events each March to honor its Founders

Hole in the Wall Experience

where hundreds of men volunteer as cabin counselors, activity specialists, unit leaders, and other camp staff during a week or summer as a camp counselor

Good to Great Retreats

each of these programs assists students with specific issues or needs and is scheduled at a chapter's request

The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation will give members a travel stipend to volunteer at Hole in the Wall Camps (T/F)

True

The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation offers numerous scholarships every year (T/F)

True

Educational Programming is [an opportunity] (T/F)

True

What is the Laurel

Phi Kappa Tau's National Magazine

What was the Laurel previously known as?

Sidelights

Where can the Laurel be found?

www.phikappatau.org

What is the Planner

monthly e-newsletter sent to all undergraduate members and volunteers

What is Phi Kappa Tau's comprehensive online library of resources better known as?

The Exchange

main purpose of the Borradaile Challenge

to ensure a quality fraternity experience

______ status is the highest status a chapter can achieve in a given area; it indicates an outstanding fraternity experience

Maxwell

______ status represents an above average achievement by a chapter in a given area; it indicates an above average fraternity experience

Order of the Star

______ status is an average, minimal achievement by a chapter in a given area; it indicates an average fraternity experience

Basic

The Borradaile Challenge is assessed during a(n)

Academic year

Borradaile Challenge statistics are tracked and recorded by

required reporting submitted to the Executive Offices

Our risk management policy was formed to protect our members by proving ways to keep them safe and minimize their liability (T/F)

True

What group is responsible for forming and editing our current risk management policy?

FIPG (Fraternal Information and Programming Group)

What are signs of alcohol poisoning?

mental confusion, stupor, coma, person cannot be roused, vomiting, slow or irregular breathing, hypothermia, bluish skin color, paleness

If you are not sure about someone's condition, what should you absolutely do?

Call 911

A great majority of fraternity and sorority house fires are preventable if the right safety precautions are taken (T/F)

True

Silver Jubilee 1931

First memorial headquarters established

The Golden Jubilee 1956 in Oxford, Ohio

Presented Borradaile and Shideler with Fifty Year Membership award

Diamond Jubilee

Phi Tau Circle with plaque on it was given to Miami University

What is the Ritual?

the key to brotherhood (that which makes us different from all other fraternities and different from just simply sharing living quarters)

Undergraduate Inter-fraternity Institute (UIFI)

participants enhance personal awareness, commitment to fraternity, grow to expect values based action from themselves and those they lead