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| Who is credited as being the first national president of the Fraternity? |
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| Where and in what year did the Fraternity hold its first Biennial Convocation? |
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| When did the first issue of the Emerald appear? |
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| In what year did Sigma Pi become a member of the NIC? |
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| Which national fraternity merged with Sigma Pi 1964? |
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| In what year did Sigma Pi become and international organization? |
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| Briefly describe the Fraternity's current coat of arms. |
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| Home-plate shaped. Pyramid of stars on top. Bend through the middle left to right. Badge in the center. Greek scroll across the bottom |
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| Briefly describe the original badge of Tau Phi Delta. |
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| It was cut out of a dime in the shape of a Greek cross dated 1897 with the letters ΤφΔ inscripted on it |
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| Draw the present day badge of Sigma Pi. |
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| What is the jewel of the fraternity and what does it suggest to a Fraternity member? |
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| Emerald- courage, hope, faith |
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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 dscribe 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 _____ which are held how often? |
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| Convocation; Every two years |
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