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Phi Kappa Tau Membership Manual Review

PHI KAPPA TAU MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

  • Membership Orientation Program

    • Details on initiation and badge number

    • Officers who initiated members

    • Personal signature section

DEDICATION

  • 28th Edition of the Membership Manual

    • Dedicated to the four honored Founders of Phi Kappa Tau:

    1. Dwight Ireneus Douglass (1884-1940)

    2. Clinton Dewitt Boyd (1884-1950)

    3. William Henry Shideler (1886-1958)

    4. Taylor Albert Borradaile (1885-1977)

    • Quote by Jack L. Anson:
      "Fraternity is understanding, it is recognition, it is a joining with men, in common enterprises. It is a willingness to share and to participate…"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • The creed of Phi Kappa Tau

  • CEO's Welcome

  • Mission Statement of Phi Kappa Tau

  • History and Origins

  • Founding of Phi Kappa Tau

  • Living the Creed: Expectations of Members

  • Organization Overview

  • Awards and Recognition

  • Policies: Risk Management, Hazing, Intoxicants

  • Appendices: Past Conventions, National Presidents,
    Foundation Information

  • Insignia and Symbols

THE CREED OF PHI KAPPA TAU

  • Text of the Creed:

    • "Phi Kappa Tau…has conferred upon me a mark of distinction…"

  • Origin: Roland Maxwell, Southern California '22

    • Written on November 19, 1950

WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Message from Carl Steven Hartman:

    • Celebrating 100 years of brotherhood.

    • Importance of the Mission, Creed, and Ritual.

    • Signing of various membership responsibilities and obligations.

MISSION STATEMENT OF PHI KAPPA TAU

  • Statement:

    • To champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary character.

BROTHERHOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND FRATERNITY

  • Article by Jack L. Anson:

    • Importance of brotherhood in colleges, historical context, ideals of fraternity.

  • Definition of Fraternity:

    • "A body of men associated for their common interests…"

ORIGINS OF PHI KAPPA TAU

  • Historical Context:

    • Miami University's role in fraternity history, prior associations, and founding of the Non-Fraternity Association in 1906.

FOUNDER'S PROFILE

  • Profiles of each founder with contributions to the fraternity, roles in development and ethos of Phi Kappa Tau:

    1. Taylor Albert Borradaile

    2. Clinton Dewitt Boyd

    3. Dwight Ireneus Douglass

    4. William Henry Shideler

  • Inclusion of honorary founding father Ewing T. Boles.

LIVING THE CREED - EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS

  • Expectations related to leadership, manners, behavior, and citizenship incorporated within fraternity culture and ethics.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Overview of Various Awards:

    • Academic and Community Service Awards

    • Officer and Alumni Awards

POLICIES ON HAZING AND ALCOHOL

  • Definitions and prohibitions against hazing, intoxication, and illicit drug use.

THE PHI KAPPA TAU FOUNDATION

  • Overview of foundation goals and support for educational programs.

    • Scholarships, Campus Contributions (Hole in the Wall Camps).

INSIGNIA

  • Descriptions of badges and symbols with specific guidelines for their presentation and usage.

HALL OF FAME

  • Legends and key figures acknowledged in Phi Kappa Tau's Hall of Fame.

DOMAINS AND CHAPTERS

  • Organized structure consisting of chapters and their origins, locations and unique contributions to Phi Kappa Tau's history and future.

GREEK TERMINOLOGY

  • Clear definitions of fraternity terms to enhance understanding among members.