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| Why is the bend reversed on a pledge pin? |
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| To show that he is not an initiated member |
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| Draw the flag of Sigma Pi. |
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| What are the colors of the Fraternity? |
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| Lavender and White with Gold as an auxiliary |
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| What is the flower of the Fraternity? |
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| Briefly describe the great seal of the Fraternity. |
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| The coat of arms surrounded by a circle with “Sigma Pi Fraternity International” |
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| What are the two main reasons why a man should attend college? |
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| Prepare to earn an adequate living and to equip him to lead an abundant life |
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| What are the five ideals of Sigma Pi? |
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1. To establish a brotherhood
2. To establish and maintain an aristocracy of learning
3. To raise the standards of morality and develop character
4. To diffuse culture and encourage chivalry
5. To promote the spirit of civic righteousness and quicken the national conscience |
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| What are the three phases of a man’s life and how do they apply to the Fraternity? |
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1. Contacts - life
2. Concepts – God deals
3. Controls – diffuse culture and encourage chivalry |
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| What is the supreme governing body of Sigma Pi and what does it consist of? |
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| Grand Chapter; Grand Council, Undergraduate Chapters, Alumni clubs, PGC officers |
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| Regular meetings of the Grand Chapter are called convocation which are held how often? |
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| How many votes does a chapter in good standing have within the governing body? |
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| When the supreme governing body is not in session, the full authority of government is vested in the_______consisting of______members. |
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| List the names and titles of each Grand Council officer. |
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a) Grand Sage- George Hakim
b) Grand Second Counselor – Christopher Brown
c) Grand Third Counselor – Ed Levesque
d) Grand Fourth Counselor – John Mickelich
e) Grand First Counselor – Andy Morris
f) Grand Herald – Craig Donnelly
g) Past Grand Sage – Larry Rovira |
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| Name the standing committees which the Constitution and Bylaws provide for. |
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| What are the three types of subordinate bodies within the Fraternity? |
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| Colonies, chapters, alumni clubs |
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| Who is your Province Archon and what are his duties? |
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| Who is your chapter director and what are his duties? |
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| Who was the first Executive Secretary of the Fraternity? |
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| Where was the first headquarters of the Fraternity? |
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| Roselle, NJ (Moved to Elizabeth in 1929) |
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| Who is the current Executive Director? |
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| Where is the present day headquarters and in what year did we begin operation there? |
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| Name the three major functions of the headquarters. |
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| Day to day business, archives, resources |
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| Describe the role of the traveling secretary (now Educational Leadership Consultant). |
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| Work with chapters on internal operation, strengths, weaknesses, and general fraternity life. |
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| Where was the National Headquarters prior to its present location and what was it called? |
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| Vincennes, IN - Shadow wood Memorial HQ |
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| Who is the man responsible for acquiring the prior headquarters of the Fraternity? |
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| Name and describe the most prestigious individual award the Fraternity presents. |
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| Founders Award – most prestigious award given to an alumni |
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| Name and describe five other Grand Chapter awards. |
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1. Grand Sage’s 2. Grand Council 3. Most Improved
4. Recruitment 5. Scholarship |
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| Who was the first editor of the Emerald? |
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| What is the name of the Fraternity’s esoteric publication? |
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| What is considered the most important document of any Fraternity? |
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| What is the name of the book which contains all of the various ceremonies of the Fraternity? |
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| What information can an undergraduate obtain in The Officers Handbook? |
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| Knowledge on position, constitution and bylaws, filing reports |
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| What song was adopted by the 1968 Convocation as the officially recognized song of the Fraternity? |
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| Briefly describe the duties of the Executive Council. |
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| Administrative and executive functions |
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| List the titles, names, and duties of each of the officers in your chapter. |
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a) Sage (President) – Alex Trambitas
b) Second Counselor (Vice President) – Alex Kaulins
c) Third Counselor (Treasurer) – Derek Towster
d) Fourth Counselor (Secretary) – Drew Christensen
e) First Counselor (Sergeant-at-Arms) – Joe Mazur
f) Herald (Historian) – Jon Birchmeier |
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| What is the basic concept the committee structure is developed around? |
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| There is more to do than can be done by one person each has something to contribute |
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| What committees do the Constitution and Bylaws of the Grand Chapter provide for within a chapter? |
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| Rush, new member Ed, finance, scholarship, social and intramurals |
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| When was your chapter established? |
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| Briefly describe how your chapter came about |
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Orignally Beta Phi Delta, founded 1921
Recently: Recolonized March 23, 2007 |
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| How many “yes” votes are required to end a debate? |
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| How many “yes” votes are required to pass a motion? |
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| Briefly outline the ten points listed under the Alcohol and Drug section of the Grand Chapter policies. |
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1. Must comply with state and school laws 2. Can’t purchase alcohol through chapter funds 3.
Can’t sell or give to minors 4. No possession or sale of illegal drugs 5. Can’t co-sponsor an event
with bar or alcohol distributor 6. Can’t co-sponsor an event where alcohol is purchased by the host
chapter or organization 7. Dry rush 8. No open parties 9. No drinking games 10. No alcohol present
at pledge activities |
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| Provide a brief definition of hazing. |
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| Physical or mental stress |
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| What does it mean to table a motion? |
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| Keep a motion on the table until the next meeting |
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| What is the Grand Sage’s Award? |
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| Given the top Chapter in each of the three tiers |
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| What is the Grand Council Award? |
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| Given to the top ten Chapters in all of Sigma Pi |
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| What is the purpose of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation as stated in its constitution? |
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| To futher the educational objectives of Sigma Pi |
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Whose contributions were most directly responsible for the establishment of the Educational
Foundation? |
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| What is the name of the farmstead directly across from the prior headquarters? |
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| Whose birthplace and life-long home is this? |
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