Expansion and Development Chapter 6 Quiz

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What is the title of Chapter 6?

Expansion and Development

Who were the active chapters during August 1912?

Alpha, Beta, Theta, Kappa, Mu, Lambda, and Epsilon

Who were the charter brothers of the Mu Chapter?

Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson D. Ricks, James L. Titus, Benjamin F. Bullock, Jasper Gibbs, Jr., John H. Hickman, Jr., R.C. McCullough, Frederick L. Parker, and Louis C. Valle

When and where was the Mu Chapter founded?

Founded on 5/27/1911 in Minneapolis Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nu Chapter founded, and who made it?

Founded at Lincoln University on 11/22/1912 by Mr. Charles Garvin Signup and view all the answers

Who were the members of Pi Alpha Tau?

James L. Titus, Gale P. Hilyer, Benjamin F. Bullock, R.C. McCullough, Jasper Gibbs Jr, Hammond Turner, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson R. Ricks, Frederick L. Parker, John H. Hickman Jr, William M. Godette, and George Edgar Butler Signup and view all the answers

When was the Alpha Alumni Chapter founded and where?

Established on 11/19/1912 in NYC Signup and view all the answers

When was Xi Chapter made and by whom?

Xi Chapter was founded on 12/14/1912 by Clarence A. Jones Signup and view all the answers

When was the fraternity nationally incorporated and in what state?

Nationally incorporated on 4/3/1912 in Washington, DC Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose set forth in the incorporation?

Shall be educational and for the mutual uplift of its members Signup and view all the answers

Who were the incorporators?

Charles H. Garvin, Leon S. Evans, Joseph R. Fugett, Clarence A. Jones, Clarence B. Curley, Edward Gray, W. Calvin Chase Jr, and Frank Plummer Signup and view all the answers

Who were the officers named in the incorporation?

President: Charles H. Garvin, Vice President: Leon S. Evans, General Secretary: Joseph R. Fugett, Treasurer: Clarence A. Jones Signup and view all the answers

Who was the notary public in the transaction?

C.E. Lucas Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for preparing the ritual in cipher?

Joseph R. Fugett Signup and view all the answers

When and where was the 5th General Convention held?

Held on 12/26/1912 at the seat of Kappa Chapter, Ohio State University Signup and view all the answers

What decisions did the Committee of the New Chapters make?

Recommended the establishment of a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh Signup and view all the answers

What recommendation was adapted on the third day of the convention?

Graduate chapter at Louisville, KY, proposed to be known as 'Alpha Lambda Chapter' Signup and view all the answers

What is the Espirit de Fraternite, and who wrote it?

The Espirit de Fraternite is a revision of the founders' spirit written by Charles H. Garvin Signup and view all the answers

Who made the Omicron Chapter, and when?

Founded on 1/30/1913 by Charles H. Garvin Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first officers of the Omicron Chapter?

President: Richard M. Fowler, Vice President: William Robert Small, Secretary: W. Ray M. Banks, Treasurer: Arthur D. Stevenson Signup and view all the answers

What instrument did the Omicron Chapter use for the invitation to the initiation?

An invitation letter that displayed a secret fear Signup and view all the answers

What chapters were derived in 1913 and who were the charter brothers?

Zeta Chapter was re-established on 3/29/1913, and Gamma Chapter was re-established on 4/26/1913. Charter members included: A.J. Allen, J.W. Anderson, Charles H. Wesley, and others. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 6th General Convention held and when?

At the Beta Chapter in Washington, DC from 12/29-31/1913 Signup and view all the answers

Who served on the committee of the constitution?

Roscoe C. Giles, A.W. Ward, J.W. Parker, J.N. Brown, and J.D. McLendon Jr Signup and view all the answers

Where did the idea of a journal develop?

The idea developed by Gamma Chapter Signup and view all the answers

What is the journal known as?

The Sphinx Signup and view all the answers

What was the subscription price of the journal, and what was it added to?

The subscription price was 50 cents and it was added to the grand tax Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first editor of the Sphinx?

Raymond W. Cannon Signup and view all the answers

Describe the first issues of the Sphinx.

The first issues were like 4-page pamphlets Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected in the 6th General Convention?

President: Henry L. Dickason, Vice President: Raymond W. Cannon, Secretary: Roscoe W. Ross, Treasurer: Howard H. Long Signup and view all the answers

What motion was made concerning the fraternity historian, and who made it?

Howard H. Long made a motion that the president should appoint a historian. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6 Overview

Title of Chapter 6: "Expansion and Development"

Active Chapters in August 1912

Active chapters included Alpha, Beta, Theta, Kappa, Mu, Lambda, and Epsilon.

Mu Chapter Details

Founded on May 27, 1911, in Minneapolis.
Key founder: C.C. Middleton.
Charter brothers included Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, and others.

Nu Chapter Formation

Established at Lincoln University on November 22, 1912.
Key founder: Mr. Charles Garvin.
Charter members included C.M. Cain, H.C. Collins, and more.

Pi Alpha Tau Organization

Formed by colored students at the University of Minnesota to promote fellowship and uplift their race.
Members included James L. Titus and Gale P. Hilyer.

Alpha Alumni Chapter

Founded on November 19, 1912, in New York City.
Key founding members included Roscoe C. Giles and WEB Du Bois.

Xi Chapter Establishment

Created on December 14, 1912, at Wilberforce University by Clarence A. Jones.
Charter members included A.L. Foster and E.H. Taylor.

National Incorporation

The fraternity was nationally incorporated on April 3, 1912, in Washington, D.C.

Purpose of Incorporation

Aim: To be educational and mutually uplifting, allowing lawful actions for effective society conduct.

Incorporators and Officers

Incorporators included Charles H. Garvin and Leon S. Evans.
Officers named:
- President: Charles H. Garvin
- Vice President: Leon S. Evans
- General Secretary: Joseph R. Fugett
- Treasurer: Clarence A. Jones

Notary Public

Notary public for the incorporation: C.E. Lucas.

Preparation of the Ritual

Joseph R. Fugett prepared the ritual in cipher using a rented typewriter.

5th General Convention Details

Held on December 26, 1912, at Ohio State University.
Delegates represented multiple chapters, including Alpha and Mu.

Committee Recommendations

Recommended the establishment of a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Proposal

Proposed by the graduate chapter at Louisville, KY, to name all graduate chapters in alphabetical order.

Espirit de Fraternite

Written by Charles H. Garvin as a revision of the founders' spirit.
Advocates for members to focus on contributions to the fraternity over personal gains.

Omicron Chapter Foundation

Founded on January 30, 1913, by Charles H. Garvin.

First Omicron Chapter Officers

President: Richard M. Fowler
Vice President: William Robert Small
Other positions held by W. Ray M. Banks and Arthur D. Stevenson.

Invitation for Initiation

The Omicron Chapter used an invitation letter that invoked a sense of secret fear for initiates.

1913 Chapter Re-establishments

Zeta Chapter re-established on March 29, 1913, with charter members including A.J. Allen.
Gamma Chapter re-established on April 26, 1913, with charter members like J.M. Bracy.

6th General Convention Details

Held by Beta chapter in Washington D.C. from December 29-31, 1913.

Constitution Committee

Comprised of members including Roscoe C. Giles and A.W. Ward.

Development of the Journal

Idea for a journal originated from Gamma Chapter.

Journal Identity

Named "The Sphinx."

Subscription and Pricing

Subscription price set at 50 cents, included in the grand tax.

First Editor of The Sphinx

Raymond W. Cannon served as the first editor.

Initial Issues of The Sphinx

First editions presented as 4-page pamphlets.

New Officers Elected at 6th Convention

President: Henry L. Dickason
Vice President: Raymond W. Cannon
Secretary: Roscoe W. Ross
Treasurer: Howard H. Long

Historians Motion

Motion made by Howard H. Long for the president to appoint a historian to document the fraternity's history, seconded by W.N. Colson.

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