Greek Definitions Flashcards

Greek Definitions Study Notes

• Basileus: Title for the president of a chapter or organization.
• 1st Anti-Basileus: Known as the Vice President; also serves as the Membership Intake Coordinator.
• Grammateus: Designation for the secretary responsible for record-keeping and communication.
• Tamias: Refers to the treasurer, managing the organization's financial matters.
• Phylacter: Oversees adherence to constitutions and by-laws during meetings.
• Chaplain: Leads prayers and spiritual guidance within the organization.
• Epistoleus: Serves as the historian, documenting the organization's history and activities.
• Soror: Term for a fellow member of a sorority, emphasizing sisterhood.
• Frat (or Frater): Refers to a fellow member of a fraternity, highlighting fraternity bonds.
• Intake Sister: Individual undergoing the membership intake process alongside another member.
• Sands: Members who crossed (joined) at the same time as oneself but are affiliated with a different chapter.
• Amicae: Refers to friends of Zeta, representing external relationships with the organization.
• Financial: Individual who is up-to-date with their membership dues and financial obligations.
• Necrology: Ceremony held to honor and recognize members and Amicaes who have passed away, reflecting on their contributions.
• Triumphant Soror: Title given to a soror who has deceased, celebrating their life and legacy.
• Tamias Grammateus: Specifically denotes the recording secretary responsible for detailed minutes and official documentation.