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| State the Purpose. VERBATIM |
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| Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. |
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| Of the four types of college fraternities, which one is Delta Sigma Pi? VERBATIM |
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| Of which national interfraternal association is Delta Sigma Pi a prominent member? VERBATIM |
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| Professional Fraternity Association |
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| Give the exact date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi. VERBATIM |
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| November 7, 1907, at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance of New York University, New York, New York |
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| Give the complete names of the four Founders of Delta Sigma Pi. VERBATIM |
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Alexander Frank Makay
Alfred Moysello
Henry Albert Tienken
Harold Valentine Jacobs |
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| What is Delta Sigma Pi’s “Central Office” and how is the Central Office staff different from the national Board of Directors? (must touch on each point) |
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• The central office is the national administrative headquarters of Delta Sigma Pi for both the fraternity and leadership foundation.
• The Executive Director is in charge of the Central Office and has a paid full time staff of directors and administrative personnel.
• The Board of Directors is a group of elected, unpaid volunteers who serve as the executive, legislative and judicial body of the Fraternity during the interim sessions between Grand Chapter Congresses.
• The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. |
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| Who established the Central Office and served as its director for 31 years? VERBATIM |
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| In what city was the Central Office established? Where is it located today? VERBATIM |
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Chicago
330 South Campus Ave, Oxford, Ohio 45056 |
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| Name the Fraternity’s supreme governing body. Where and when does it next meet? VERBATIM (must say uppercase portion, order doesn’t matter) |
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| THE GRAND CHAPTER. It will meet next in AUGUST 2013 at the GRAND CHAPTER CONGRESS, SEATTLE WASHINGTON |
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| Vice President-Organizational Development |
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| 2010 Collegian of the Year |
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| 2011 Collegian of the Year |
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| Who are your Provincial Vice President and Regional Vice President? VERBATIM |
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Provincial Vice President – Jodi Schoh
Regional Vice President – Whitney Dixon Reed |
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| What are the names of your province and region and what are the names of the active collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, and colonies in your region? VERBATIM |
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Province- North Central
Region-Central |
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| Eastern Illinois University |
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| Illinois State University |
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| Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis |
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| *There are currently no active colonies or alumni chapters in the Central Region. |
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| Who appoints a District Director? Name your District Director. VERBATIM |
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The Regional Vice President.
Vacant or Whitney Dixon Reed are acceptable responses |
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| Name your Chapter Advisor. Who may serve as a Chapter Advisor and how is he or she elected? VERBATIM |
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Fred Gottheil.
• One individual, who must be a faculty initiate of the Fraternity
• OR a member of the school’s faculty or administration
• He/she is elected by a majority vote of the chapter and reported to the Central Office. |
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| Name at least six services provided and/or publications produced, by the Fraternity’s Central Office staff. VERBATIM (Know articles/singular or plural) |
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1) Keeps all fraternity membership records
2) Maintains Mailing lists
3) Issues certificates and cards of membership
4) Purchases and distributes Chapter Supplies and Jewelry
5) Edits and Publishes the DELTASIG, and all manuals and forms
6) Serves as Custodian of all Fraternity funds and archives |
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| What is the Chapter Management Program? What are the 3 Levels Chapters should strive to achieve? VERBATIM |
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CMP is a web-based program that is the method of formal communication between collegiate chapters and the national Fraternity
- Accredited Chapter (required)
- Chapter of Recognition
- Chapter of Excellence |
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| To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded? VERBATIM |
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| To the graduating senior (Deltasig or not) in commerce and business administration who ranks highest in his or her class. |
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| What is the LEAD program and why should you participate? (In your own words, must say ALL points) |
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• The LEAD Program stands for Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs, which are training, educational, and social gatherings of brothers from across the country.
• This program provides provincial, regional and area conferences, training schools and LeaderShape.
• I should participate to better myself personally, professionally and fraternally while also developing my leadership skills.
• It is also a great chance to support the Fraternity and have fun at the same time. |
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| What is the National Fraternity’s web site address? VERBATIM |
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Explain the Educational and Leadership Consultant program in your own words.
Must say all points in your own words |
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1) Periodically visits each collegiate chapter
2) visits include meetings, training, and discussions about key areas of Chapter operations
3) Review/Discuss/update Chapter operating documents and reference materials
4) promote and discuss membership benefits, the Leadership Foundation, and leadership opportunities along with public relations meetings with Business Deans
5) Result leads to a well-rounded chapter with improved effectiveness in business operations and more dedicated, confident, and informed chapter members |
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