Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Overview

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What is the 1st Landmark?

Membership from among those who are prepared to realize in word and deed, the Brotherhood of all men.

What is the 2nd Landmark?

The insistence on a high and clean moral standard.

What is the 3rd Landmark?

The paramount duty of Brotherly love among members.

What is the 4th Landmark?

Judgement not by externals, but by intrinsic worth; no one is denied membership into Alpha Chi Rho because of race, creed, nationality, or sexual orientation. Signup and view all the answers

How is the fraternity motto pronounced?

An-DREETH-es-tay Signup and view all the answers

What does the fraternity motto mean in English?

Be men. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the oldest revered founder of Alpha Chi Rho?

Reverend Paul Ziegler. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the last revered founder of Alpha Chi Rho?

Reverend Carl Ziegler. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 1st remaining founder of Alpha Chi Rho?

Rev. William A. D. Eardeley. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 2nd remaining founder of Alpha Chi Rho?

Herbert T. Sherriff. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 3rd remaining founder of Alpha Chi Rho?

William H. Rouse. Signup and view all the answers

What two Greek letters form the labarum?

The Chi and The Rho. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ensign of Alpha Chi Rho?

The Flag of Alpha Chi Rho. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first element of the fraternity crest?

The outstretched hand. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second element of the fraternity crest?

The seven point star. Signup and view all the answers

What is the third element of the fraternity crest?

The brown shepherd's crook. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth element of the fraternity crest?

The fraternity motto. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fifth element of the fraternity crest?

The silver helmet. Signup and view all the answers

At what college was Alpha Chi Rho founded and what was the chapter name?

Trinity College, Phi Psi Chapter. Signup and view all the answers

What date was Alpha Chi Rho founded?

June 4, 1895. Signup and view all the answers

What letter is no longer used by the chapters of Alpha Chi Rho and why?

Upsilon (Y); the Phi Upsilon chapter at the University of Iowa abandoned their charter and joined another fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

What Greek letter is universal to all Alpha Chi Rho chapters?

Phi. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fraternity magazine?

The Garnet and White. Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest legislative body of Alpha Chi Rho?

The National Convention. Signup and view all the answers

When and where did the National Convention first meet and how often does it meet?

June 23rd and 24th, 1899 in Hartford, CT; it meets every 2 years. Signup and view all the answers

Name the only committee each chapter is required to have.

Scholarship Committee. Signup and view all the answers

Paul Ziegler was part of what other local fraternity during his time in college?

The Beta Beta Society. Signup and view all the answers

In 1909, AXP became a charter member of what organization?

The National Interfraternity Conference. Signup and view all the answers

Why were there no national conventions held between 1943 and 1946?

WWII. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 1971 and 2021 in relation to the fraternity?

The First Landmark was changed to avoid religious discrimination. The Fourth Landmark was appended to avoid discrimination based on sexual preference. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Curly Walden so important to the fraternity?

He was the first full-time National President of the fraternity and he served for 25 years. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Executive Director / National Secretary of Alpha Chi Rho?

Scott A. Carlson. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current National President of Alpha Chi Rho?

Joshua S. Brodsky. Signup and view all the answers

Why is headquarters named after Robert B. Stewart?

He started the fundraising initiative for the national headquarters and made a considerable donation to the fundraiser himself. Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of National Headquarters?

109 Oxford Way, Neptune, NJ 07753. Signup and view all the answers

What is the email of National Headquarters?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phone number of National Headquarters?

732-869-1895. Signup and view all the answers

What is the website of National Headquarters?

alphachirho.org. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fraternity song?

Amici (Lyrics are at the end of the file). Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Alpha Chi Rho's annual sporting event and what sport is played at this event?

The Crow Bowl; Flag Football. Signup and view all the answers

On a 4.0 scale, what is the minimum G.P.A. to be initiated as a brother of Alpha Chi Rho?

2.7. Signup and view all the answers

What is the chapter name and founding date of your Phi (your chapter)?

Delta Sigma Phi, November 5th, 1978. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Chapter President and Vice President?

Richard Curtis, Conor Dolan. Signup and view all the answers

Which governing council does your chapter belong to?

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC). Signup and view all the answers

What year was the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation incorporated?

<ol start="1950"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List the five services of AXPEF.

<ol> <li>Grants, Loans, and Scholarships. 2. Honor Society Initiation Fee Reimbursements. 3. Community Service Reimbursements. 4. Educational Speaker Reimbursements. 5. Matching Chapter Library Grants. 6. College Library Grants. 7. Scholarship Advisor Grants.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When did AXPEF purchase the building where the fraternity is now headquartered?

October 26th, 1982. Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to receive a loan from AXPEF?

A full-time junior, senior, or grad student with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum loan someone may receive from AXPEF?

$3,500. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation's web address?

<a href="http://www.axpef.org">www.axpef.org</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Alpha Chi Rho's community service program?

Challenge the World. Signup and view all the answers

Name the national philanthropy under Alpha Chi Rho's community service program.

Habitat for Humanity. Signup and view all the answers

How much is the AXP National Initiation Fee members pay prior to initiation?

$230. Signup and view all the answers

What group is credited as the first Greek organization?

Phi Beta Kappa. Signup and view all the answers

Where and when was the first Greek organization founded?

The College of William and Mary, in 1776. Signup and view all the answers

What organization is credited as the first national women's fraternity?

I.C. Sorosis. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alpha Chi Rho Landmarks

The 1st Landmark emphasizes membership based on a commitment to the Brotherhood of all men.
The 2nd Landmark stresses the importance of maintaining high moral standards.
The 3rd Landmark highlights the paramount duty of Brotherly love among members.
The 4th Landmark advocates for assessment based on intrinsic worth, regardless of race, creed, nationality, or sexual orientation.

Fraternity Motto

The pronunciation of the fraternity motto is “An-DREETH-es-tay,” meaning "Be men."

Founders of Alpha Chi Rho

Reverend Paul Ziegler is recognized as the oldest revered founder.
Reverend Carl Ziegler is acknowledged as the last revered founder.
Rev. William A.D. Eardeley and Herbert T. Sherriff are among the first remaining founders.
William H. Rouse is listed as the third remaining founder.

Greek Letters and Symbols

The labarum is formed by the Greek letters Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ).
The ensign represents the flag of Alpha Chi Rho.
The fraternity crest includes elements such as an outstretched hand, a seven-point star, a brown shepherd’s crook, the fraternity motto, and a silver helmet.

Founding Details

Alpha Chi Rho was founded at Trinity College under the Phi Psi Chapter on June 4, 1895.
The letter "Upsilon" is no longer used due to the abandonment of the Phi Upsilon chapter.
"Phi" (Φ) is the universally used Greek letter across all chapters.

Organizational Structure

The fraternity's magazine is titled "The Garnet and White."
The highest legislative body is the National Convention, which first convened on June 23-24, 1899, in Hartford, CT, and meets biennially.
Each chapter must have a Scholarship Committee.

Historical Achievements

In 1909, Alpha Chi Rho became a charter member of the National Interfraternity Conference.
There were no national conventions held between 1943 and 1946 due to WWII.
Significant changes regarding discrimination occurred in 1971 and 2021, altering the First and Fourth Landmarks.

Leadership and Headquarters

Curly Walden served as the first full-time National President for 25 years.
Current Executive Director/National Secretary is Scott A. Carlson, while Joshua S. Brodsky serves as the current National President.
The national headquarters is named after Robert B. Stewart, who initiated fundraising efforts.

National Headquarters Information

Address: 109 Oxford Way, Neptune, NJ 07753
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 732-869-1895
Website: alphachirho.org

Fraternity Activities and Programs

The fraternity song is "Amici."
The annual sporting event, "The Crow Bowl," features flag football.
The minimum GPA for initiation is 2.7.

Chapter Specifics

The founding date of Delta Sigma Phi chapter is November 5, 1978.
Current Chapter President is Richard Curtis, and Vice President is Conor Dolan.
The chapter is affiliated with the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC).

Educational Foundation

The Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation (AXPEF) was incorporated in 1950.
AXPEF offers grants, loans, scholarships, and funding for educational services.
Loans are available up to $3,500 for full-time students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Community Service and Philanthropy

The community service program is called "Challenge the World."
The national philanthropy under this program is Habitat for Humanity.

Financial Aspects

The national initiation fee is $230.
Phi Beta Kappa is recognized as the first Greek organization, founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary.
I.C. Sorosis is identified as the first national women's fraternity.

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This quiz covers the key landmarks, motto, and founders of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity. It highlights the fundamental principles of brotherhood, moral standards, and inclusivity. Test your knowledge on the symbols and values that define this fraternity's legacy.