History of Fraternities: Founding and Mergers

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Pi Lambda Phi was founded in the year?

1895

Where was Pi Lambda Phi founded?

Yale University

Who are the founders of Pi Lambda Phi?

Frederick Manfred Warner, Louis Santer Levy, Henry Mark Fisher

Pi Lambda Phi was founded as the first ______________ fraternity.

non-sectarian Signup and view all the answers

Which fraternity was involved in the first merger in 1941?

Phi Beta Delta Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Beta Sigma Tau?

It was the first interracial and inter-religious fraternity created after WW2. Signup and view all the answers

When was the third merger that included Beta Sigma Rho?

1972 Signup and view all the answers

What does March 21 represent for Pi Lambda Phi?

Founders day Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'Joining a fraternity means nothing. But when you have really worked for it, sweated for it, cursed it, and loved it, as well as the men of it, you have something.'?

Alfred 'Koko' Kovner Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stanza of the creed?

That all men are created free and equal Signup and view all the answers

What is stated in the second stanza of the creed?

That no society of men can flourish unless members of that society are endowed with the opportunities and privileges of freedom Signup and view all the answers

What does the third stanza of the creed imply regarding prejudice?

That freedom implies the elimination of prejudice - that the elimination of prejudice means a better understanding 'twixt men Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted in the fourth stanza of the creed?

That it is incumbent upon me to fight for such freedom, even with my life Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the fifth stanza of the creed?

That it is incumbent upon me in my personal life to be devoted to the highest standards of honesty and justice Signup and view all the answers

What does the sixth stanza of the creed express allegiance to?

That because my country is dedicated to the highest standards of freedom and justice for all men of all creeds, I hereby pledge allegiance to my country and to its national symbol Signup and view all the answers

What does N.I.C. stand for?

North American Interfraternity Conference Signup and view all the answers

What does F.I.P.G. refer to?

Risk policy outlined by the executive fraternity association Signup and view all the answers

What does U.I.F.I. represent?

Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Phired Up?

Offers assistance on growing a fraternity Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5-fold new member obligations represented by FRACK?

Follow Instructions, Respect Authority, Always be a gentleman, Courage to follow your convictions, Keep the secrets Signup and view all the answers

What is the tradition when a Brother of the IEC or IHQ visits a chapter?

If a Brother of the IEC or IHQ visits a chapter and attends a meeting it is customary for the rex to offer the gavel to the visitor to start the meeting. Signup and view all the answers

The oldest tradition of Pilam is that of __________ instead of clapping to indicate agreement or approval.

snapping Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pilam flower?

Woodbine Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of Pi Lambda Phi?

Purple and gold Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for alpha?

α, A Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for beta?

β, B Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for gamma?

γ, Γ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for delta?

δ, Δ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for epsilon?

ε, Ε Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for zeta?

ζ, Z Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for eta?

H, η Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for theta?

θ, Θ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for iota?

I, ι Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for kappa?

κ, Κ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for lambda?

λ, Λ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for mu?

μ, Μ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for nu?

ν, Ν Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for xi?

ξ, Ξ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for omicron?

ο, Ο Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for pi?

π, Π Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for rho?

ρ, Ρ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for sigma?

σ, Σ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for tau?

τ, Τ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for upsilon?

υ, Υ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for phi?

φ, Φ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for chi?

χ, Χ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for psi?

ψ, Ψ Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter for omega?

ω, Ω Signup and view all the answers

Who is the president of the chapter?

Adwait Shukla - Rex Signup and view all the answers

Who is the VP of education and development?

Zach Serbin - Archon Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founding and History

Founded in 1895 at Yale University.
Founders: Frederick Manfred Warner, Louis Santer Levy, Henry Mark Fisher.
First non-sectarian fraternity.

Mergers

First merger with Phi Beta Delta in 1941, adding 33 chapters.
Second merger with Beta Sigma Tau in 1960, the first interracial and inter-religious fraternity post-WW2, currently only active at Baldwin-Wallace University.
Third merger with Beta Sigma Rho in 1972, originally predominantly Jewish.

Significant Dates

Founders Day celebrated on March 21.

Notable Quotes

Alfred "Koko" Kovner remarked, “Joining a fraternity means nothing. But when you have really worked for it... you have something.”

Creed Principles

First: All men are created free and equal.
Second: Society flourishes when members have freedom and opportunities.
Third: Freedom requires eliminating prejudice for better understanding.
Fourth: Each individual must fight for freedom, even with their life.
Fifth: Devotion to the highest standards of honesty and justice.
Sixth: Pledge allegiance to country and its standards of freedom and justice.

Organizations and Policies

North American Interfraternity Conference (N.I.C.): An organization of college fraternities.
F.I.P.G.: Risk policy outlined by the executive fraternity association.
Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (U.I.F.I.): A fraternal self-development program.
Phired Up: Assists with fraternity growth.

Obligations and Traditions

5-fold new member obligations: Follow instructions, Respect authority, Always be a gentleman, Courage to follow your convictions, Keep the secrets (FRACK).
Tradition of offering the gavel to visitors at meetings.
Snapping is the traditional form of approval, replacing clapping.

Symbols and Colors

Pilam flower: Woodbine.
Pilam colors: Purple and Gold.

Greek Alphabet

Greek letters range from alpha (α) to omega (ω), representing various fraternity terms and positions.

Leadership Positions

Adwait Shukla serves as the president of the chapter (Rex).
Zach Serbin is the VP of education and development (Archon).

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Explore the founding history of a significant non-sectarian fraternity, established in 1895 at Yale University. This quiz covers key mergers, notable quotes, significant dates, and the core principles that guide the fraternity's values.