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Phi Sigma Pi Quizzes and Exam
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02/25/2013

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Term
Are Members of Phi Sigma Pi permitted to have dual or multiple memberships in other Greek letter or academic organizations? Yes/No? Why?
Definition
Yes, because of no conflict of interest
Term
Define Hazing
Definition
Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment and ridicule, regardless of the willingness of the participant
Term
The Supreme Legislative Body of the National Fraternity?
Definition
Grand Chapter
Term
Phi Sigma Pi's legislative body (Grand Chapter) is composed of:
Definition
The National Council
1 delegate from each chapter
2 delegates from the National Alumni Association
Term
Executive and Administrative body of the National Fraternity?
Definition
National Council
Term
What is the Executive and Administrative body (National Council) composed of?
Definition
7 Officers elected by Grand Chapter every 2 years
Term
Phi Sigma Pi Foundation
Definition
A charitable foundation that collects and distributes funds in support of the programs and goals of Phi Sigma Pi
Term
What is the purpose of holding a Grand Chapter Conference?
Definition
To discuss fraternity business including amendments to our national constitution and the election to the national council every two years
Term
National President
Definition
Serves as official ambassador and representative of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
Term
Senior Vice President
Definition
Serves as the parliamentarian at all national meetings
Term
National Secretary
Definition
Ensures that accurate records are kept at all national meetings
Term
Vice President of Finance
Definition
Guides the Fraternity fiscally and develops an annual budget with the Executive Director
Term
Vice President of Membership Development
Definition
Improves and develops resources to ensure Initiation programs produce strong and dedicated Brothers
Term
Vice President of Chapter Development
Definition
Develops programs to foster communication between chapters and improve regional collaboration among chapters
Term
Vice President of Alumni Development
Definition
Oversees the development of alumni resources and benefits; assists chapters and associations in improving and enhancing alumni relations
Term
Vice President of Philanthropy Development
Definition
Responsible for leading and developing our national philanthropic efforts with our National philanthropy, Teach For America
Term

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Definition
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Term
What is your chapter's Greek letter name?
Definition
Gamma Tau
Term
The names of the two fraternal songs are:
Definition
Brothers Are We
Brother
Term
Who wrote the music and lyrics for the first song?
Definition
Charles Darrin and Edward Ingraham
Term
Who wrote the music and lyrics for the second song?
Definition
Ted Daniels
Term
What is the membership certificate called?
Definition
The Shingle
Term
Whose signatures are located on the certificate?
Definition
National President and National Secretary
Term
What is the only means by which an individual may become either a collegiate or honorary member of Phi Sigma Pi?
Definition
The Ritual
Term
What are the fraternity colors?
Definition
Purple and Gold
Term
What is the auxiliary color?
Definition
White
Term
What is located at the bottom of the Coat of Arms?
Definition
A banner with "ΦΣΠ" written on it and each letter spelled out completely in Greek.
Term
What is located at the top of the Coat of Arms?
Definition
The Lamp of Knowledge
Term
What objects appear in the center of the Coat of Arms?
Definition
An open book and staff on a field of purple, 3 diagonal stars, and four clasped links on a field of gold
Term
Fraternal Orders existed as early as:
a) 18th century AD
b) 18th century BC
c) 15th century AD
d) 15th century BC
Definition
15th century BC
Term
What was the first Greek letter organization to be established in the United States?
Definition
Phi Beta Kappa
Term
Name one of the two earliest Greek letter organizations for women.
Definition
Kappa Alpha Theta
OR
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Term
State colleges and universities were once known as and referred to as _________ or __________ colleges.
Definition
Normal
Teacher
Term
To which Greek letter organization did several of the original members of Phi Sigma Pi belong?
Definition
Phi Lambda Epsilon
Term
Phi Sigma Pi was established at which institution (original name)?
Definition
The State Teachers College at Warrensburg, Missouri
Term
The institution is now known by what name?
Definition
The University of Central Missouri
Term
What date is Phi Sigma Pi's founding?
Definition
February 14, 1916
Term
Name the three founders of Phi Sigma Pi.
Definition
Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks (Alpha One)
Dr. Claude A. Phillips
Dr. C. H. McClure
Term
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.
Definition
Scholarship, Fellowship, Leadership
Tripod
Term
In what year did Phi Sigma Pi become a "National" Fraternity?
Definition
1921
Term
At which school was the second chapter established?
Definition
Bradley Polytechnic Institute in Peoria, Illinois
Term
What is the magazine that Brothers receive twice a year?
Definition
The Purple and Gold/The Lampadion
Term
What was the reasoning of those who opposed the merger of Phi Sigma Pi with Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity?
Definition
Phi Sigma Pi possessed ample growth potential, and a merger would unnecessarily change the identity of Phi Sigma Pi.
Term
Why was the 1940 Purple & Gold newsletter established?
Definition
Because of the need for closer contact between the National Office and the
Active local Chapter Members.
Term
The information published in either the collegiate newsletter and alumni magazine is confidential and not to be shared with non-members, TRUE OR FALSE?
Definition
FALSE. (Originally it was confidential, but now it's encouraged to share it!)
Term
Who was the Brother credited with creating the first membership handbook for Phi Sigma Pi Initiates?
Definition
Clair B. Wilson (who is a dude, apparently.)
Term
What events in the mid 20th century slowed the momentum and growth Phi Sigma Pi had been experiencing in its early years?
Definition
World War II
Term
In what year did Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity become Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity?
Definition
1966
Term
What was the dilemma facing Phi Sigma Pi with the passage of Title IX?
Definition
By remaining male-only, Phi Sigma Pi would have a discriminatory effect on the future career opportunities of eligible women
Term
What action was required for Phi Sigma Pi to allow women to be inducted as Members?
Definition
Amending the National Constitution.
Term
Phi Sigma Pi's first scholarship was established by _________ to promote the future academic opportunities of Brothers who _____________.
Definition
Dr. Richard Todd and his wife Clauda Pennock Todd
...excel in embodying the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi
the ideals of scholarship, leadership and fellowship
Term
_______is the name of the monetary fund used to assist Brothers in need of financial support due to medical illness, personal loss or other catastrophic hardships? The meaning of the fund’s name translates to _________.
Definition
Subrosa Fund
"under the rose"
Term
Historical documents uncovered by Kappa Chapter and the National Office in 2008 revealed that this woman was inducted as a Member of Phi Sigma Pi in 1945, 32 years prior to the passage of Title IX.
Definition
Helen Wilson
Term
A Brother of Alpha Chi, she was the first woman to be inducted as a collegiate Member.
Definition
Laura Abney
Term
She was the first woman to be inducted as an honorary Brother, following Title IX
Definition
Clauda Pennock Todd
Term
A Brother of Alpha Epsilon Chapter, she served as National Secretary and Interim Vice President of Chapter Development in addition to being the first woman elected to serve as National President
Definition
Tammy A. Mleziva
Term
Inducted as an honorary Brother by Alpha Alpha Chapter, she was the first woman to be elected to National Council in the position of National Historian
Definition
Anita P. Davis
Term
A Founder, he was President of State Teachers College – Warrensburg. Also known as “Alpha 1,” he served as Central Regional Director for several years. Our National award recognizing excellence in educational, cultural and leadership programming is named in his honor
Definition
Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
Term
A Founder, he was Dean of Faculty at State Teachers College – Warrensburg. He made significant contributions to the field of teacher education. In recognition of his dedication to the Fraternity, our National award recognizing outstanding chapter fellowship was named in his honor
Definition
Dr. Claude A. Phillips
Term
A Founder, he headed the History Department at State Teachers College – Warrensburg. Served as both National Counselor and Vice President and was responsible for the founding of Beta Chapter. Awarded the first Distinguished Service Key for his many contributions, our outstanding service project award is named after him
Definition
Dr. C.H. McClure
Term
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 Interfraternity Conference, now known as the Professional Fraternity Association. A graduate scholarship is awarded in his name annually
Definition
Rolla F. Wood
Term
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
Definition
Walter P. Percival
Clarence O. Williams
Term
They wrote the words and music to Brothers Are We, in collaboration with the Music Department at Mansfield State Teachers College, now known as Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (Theta Chapter)
Definition
Charles Darrin
Edward Ingraham
Term
An Associate Professor of Education at Millersville University, his alma mater, for the majority of his professional career. He served as National Secretary/Treasurer for nearly twenty years. He was honored for his contributions as a Brother over the course of four decades with the renaming of the Outstanding Chapter Award
Definition
Joseph M. Torchia
Term
Known for devotion to the Fraternity as well as his many students at East Carolina University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he taught history, he holds the distinction of serving in five positions over the course of 25 plus years; longer than any other Brother in the Fraternity’s history
Definition
Dr. Richard Todd
Term
One of many National leaders that emerged in the 1980s to help the Fraternity grow, he served as National Secretary/Treasurer; VP of Membership Development and National President. A National award recognizing administrative excellence is named in his honor
Definition
Steven A. DiGuiseppe
Term
Under his leadership and vision, the National organization nearly tripled in size; evolved to include a full-time professional staff; and eventually, the building of a permanent National Headquarters. An award for inter-chapter fellowship was named in his honor to recognize his efforts to help build and strengthen the Fraternity nationally
Definition
Jeffrey L. Johnson
Term
A Brother of Tau Chapter, he was the first recipient of the Todd Tripod Scholarship. He served as Vice President of Membership Development and Vice President of Alumni Development and continues to serve as faculty member and chapter adviser at East Carolina University
Definition
David L. Batts
Term
An alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter, he wrote the music and words Brother in 1996. Having been invited to perform and share the song at multiple chapter events, the Grand Chapter chose to designate it as an official fraternal song in 2001
Definition
Ted Daniels
Term
The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation was created by this former National Council Member and Alpha Phi alumna in 2004. She was the first President of the Board of Directors of The Foundation
Definition
Carlye Buchanan
Term
The highest honor an individual Brother 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.

A) Chapter Service Key
B) National Crest
C) C.H. McClure Single Service Award
D) Distinguished Service Key
E) Founder's Circle
Definition
Distinguished Service Key
Term
National President
Definition
Matthew "Fresh Nicoletta"
Term
Senior Vice President
Definition
Erik "Duff" Walschburger
Term
National Secretary
Definition
Natalie Mikkelson
Term
VP of Finance
Definition
Sarah Cantwell
Term
VP of Membership Development
Definition
Chris McCoy
Term
VP of Chapter Development
Definition
Brian Bunton
Term
VP of Alumni Development
Definition
Ryan Alexander
Term
VP of Philanthropy Development
Definition
Patrick Herron
Term
Give the Greek names of at least five of the Chapters in your Region, along with the universities/colleges where they are located. If your Region has less than six chapters (i.e. five or less); list the remaining Chapters in the Region
Definition
Gamma Theta - LSU
Gamma Omicron - Auburn University
Delta Beta - University of Alabama
Delta Tau - Mississippi State University
Eta Beta - University of Alabama Birmingham
Term
What is the name of your region?
Definition
South Region
Term
Sequentially list the following in order from first (1) to last (8) items that follow the Order of Business, in general:
Definition
1) Call to order
2) Reading and correction of approval of minutes from last meeting
3) Officer reports
4) Permanent or standing committees' reports
5) Temporary or special committees' reports
6) Unfinished business
7) New business
8) Adjournment
Term
What is the name of the book that Phi Sigma Pi Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use to run business meetings?
Definition
Robert's Rules of Order
Term
The purpose for using parliamentary procedures to run a chapter meeting is to:
a) Help the meeting run more quickly
b) Help the meeting run more efficiently
c) Keep opinionated Brothers in check
d) Serve no purpose, it is a requirement that chapters must follow
Definition
Help the meeting run more efficiently
Term
How do you make a motion? Give an example of a proper motion.
Definition
"I move that we..."
Term
How do you end debate?
Definition
Calling question
Term
What does it mean to vote by consent?
Definition
No one voices an objection (they remained silent)
Term
How do you end the meeting?
Definition
"I move to adjourn"
Term
Describe two of the ways to become an alumnus/a.
Definition
To graduate or transfer
Term
Describe two ways in which alumni can remain actively involved after college.
Definition
Joining the National Alumni Association or joining your Regional Alumni Chapter
Term
Name the alumni Chapter and/or association in closest proximity to your Chapter.
Definition
Southern Louisiana Alumni Association
Term
Please complete the section below, filling in the portions of Phi Sigma Pi's organization purpose that are not provided.
Definition
Superior scholarship
academic, professional, and social ideals
fellowship
acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge
application of professional skills, fostering of leadership
fraternal fellowship
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