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Kappa Delta Rho Final Exam Study Guide
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Kappa Delta Rho Final Exam Study Guide

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At which college was Kappa Delta Rho founded?

Middlebury College in Room 14 of Old Painter Hall

How many founders originally met?

3

Who is your pledge educator?

Marco Ciavaglia

What does the Kappa Delta Rho motto mean in English?

<p>Honor Before All Things</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name and year of the author of the credo?

<p>George E. Shaw - Alpha 1910</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of your education manual and historical handbook?

<p>The Pathfinder (OLD)/The Legion (NEW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the date our chapter became a Provisional Chapter?

<p>November 15, 1998</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was our Group of Intent's first Consul (President)?

<p>Chuck Pankratz</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the first Greek Letter fraternity and sorority and when were they founded?

<p>Phi Beta Kappa - 1776 (F) &amp; Alpha Delta Pi - 1851 (S)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Greek Letters NIC represent?

<p>National Interfraternity Conference</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Frank Hattula in relation to the Group of Intent at UDM?

<p>Founder and first advisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the national bodies for the national sororities and the African-American organizations?

<p>National Panhellenic Conference (Sorority) &amp; National Pan-Hellenic Council (A.A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List all of the Social Fraternities and Sororities on our campus.

<p>Sororities - Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Beta Gamma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta; Fraternities - Kappa Delta Rho, Sigma Pi, Phi Kappa Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Lambda Theta Phi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization did George Kimball act as the President before he began Kappa Delta Rho?

<p>The Commons Club</p> Signup and view all the answers

What month, day, and year was KDR founded?

<p>May 17, 1905</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is your 'Daddy'?

<p>Connor - Rodrigo Corrigan, Joe - Joseph Hallman, Karam - James Hogg, Peter - Sebastian Carlesso</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the ten founders of KDR.

<p>George Edwin Kimball, Irving Thurston Coates, John Beecher, Pierce Wordsworth Darrow, Thomas Howard Bartley, Benjamin Edward Farr, Gideon Russell Norton, Gino Arturo Ratti, Chester Monroe Walch, and Roy Dyer Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are our specific colors and what do they symbolize?

<p>Middlebury Blue - Justice &amp; Princeton Orange - Freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of the Quill and Scroll, our national magazine?

<p>The Scroll</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is our Latin motto?

<p>Honor Super Omnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What wars contributed to the closing of several of our chapters?

<p>WWII, Korean, Vietnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inappropriate title used for the coat of arms?

<p>Crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the coat of arms and in what stone did they carve it?

<p>Gino Ratti - Blue Vermont Marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can wear our membership badge?

<p>Fiancees, Wives, Members, Pinmates, Mothers, Sisters, Sweethearts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct attire for a badge or pledge pin?

<p>Shirt with a collar and tasteful sweater</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fraternity flower and its symbolism?

<p>Red Rose - Love &amp; Incorruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the date our chapter became a chartered chapter of Kappa Delta Rho?

<p>April 15, 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who makes up the National Fraternity?

<p>Chapters, Alumni, National Board &amp; Staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name seven operations of the National Headquarters.

<p>Regional Conclaves, Continuity of Organizations, Documentation of Membership, National Convention, Educational Resources, Consultation, &amp; Risk Management Policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

At National convention, which bodies have what voting strength?

<p>Chapters - 5, Alumni Corp - 3, Board of Directors - 1 for each 16, Alumni Clubs - 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is our national magazine called?

<p>Quill and Scroll</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the monthly undergraduate bulletin/newsletter called?

<p>Sentry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major role of the Foundation?

<p>Educational funding for Fraternity Operations and Endowments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is CAB and what does it do?

<p>Consul's Advisory Board. Committee of undergraduate members who discuss issues and formulate a plan for direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the chapter officers and their Greek/Roman equivalents.

<p>President - Consul, Vice President - Senior Tribune, Pledge Educator - Junior Tribune, Secretary - Praetor, Treasurer - Quaestor, Risk Manager - Aedile, Corresponding Secretary - Propraetor, Chaplain - Pontifex, Sergeant of Arms - Centurion, Historian - N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two Mandatory Committees.

<p>Executive and Advisory/Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our National Guidelines are called the __________ and the corresponding chapter guidelines are called -__.

<p>Constitution; By-Laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'spirit' and purpose of the FIPG and 'bring your own beverage' guidelines?

<p>Protection of members, guests, and the fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does the chapter have to alumni to ensure continuous involvement and support?

<p>Provide an excellent chapter to return to for alumni affairs and reunions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the eight positions of the National Executive Board?

<p>National President, Executive Vice President/Executive Director/Editor, National Security, Vice President of Standards and Risk Management, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Education, National Treasure, Vice President of Alumni Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ritual book is made available to whom?

<p>Initiated brothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name 5 KDR chapters.

<p>Alpha - Middlebury College, Beta - Cornell University, Theta - Purdue University, Alpha Gamma - UDM, Epsilon - Franklin College</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Executive Director?

<p>Joe Rosenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current President of the National Fraternity?

<p>Gene L. Spencer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ordo Honorium and who becomes a member?

<p>Alumni Hall of Fame. Outstanding Alumni</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Conventions held every 25th year of fraternity history?

<p>Near Middlebury Vermont</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization did all three of the first founders come from before starting KDR at UDM?

<p>Alpha Phi Omega</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people joined KDR the night of the spaghetti dinner in Reno?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of clothing will always be in style?

<p>Conservative</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of blazer is recommended for all members?

<p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Take messages on paper' refer to?

<p>The Telephone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Offer to your left then right' refer to?

<p>Table Manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'First sight impressions count' refer to?

<p>Dressing for Success</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rise and acknowledge presence' mean?

<p>Introductions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Never harass or force attention' mean?

<p>Private Interludes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Immediate document interactions' refer to?

<p>Correspondence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Show all qualifications possible' refer to?

<p>Resume Writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Know your strengths and weaknesses' refer to?

<p>10 tips for interviewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Be conservative when choosing' refer to?

<p>Clothing Purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kappa Delta Rho believes that the actions of any chapter or member reflect upon its fraternity system and our members must not degrade other fraternities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kappa Delta Rho does not endorse the NIC resolutions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kappa Delta Rho does not allow open parties or distribution of alcohol for any function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Inactive' members may place their membership dues on the chapter.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Legacies must be given a bid regardless of the chapter's feelings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founding and History

  • Kappa Delta Rho founded at Middlebury College, in Room 14 of Old Painter Hall.
  • Three founders initially met; three founders also met for UDM's chapter.
  • Chapter became a Provisional Chapter on November 15, 1998, and a chartered chapter on April 15, 2000.

Founders and Leadership

  • Founders: George Edwin Kimball, Irving Thurston Coates, John Beecher, Pierce Wordsworth Darrow, Thomas Howard Bartley, Benjamin Edward Farr, Gideon Russell Norton, Gino Arturo Ratti, Chester Monroe Walch, Roy Dyer Wood.
  • Marco Ciavaglia serves as the pledge educator; first Consul was Chuck Pankratz for Group of Intent, Jesse Hart for the Provisional Chapter.

National Structures and Organizations

  • Kappa Delta Rho’s motto: Honor Before All Things (Latin: Honor Super Omnia).
  • Quill and Scroll is the national magazine, originally used for rushing at Middlebury College, now details fraternity success.
  • National bodies include National Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Panhellenic Conference, and National Pan-Hellenic Council.
  • Membership badge wearers include fiancées, wives, sisters, and sweethearts.

Fraternity Symbols and Traditions

  • Chapter colors symbolize Middlebury Blue (Justice) and Princeton Orange (Freedom).
  • The Red Rose represents love and incorruption.
  • The coat of arms was designed by Gino Ratti, carved in Blue Vermont Marble, currently located at National Headquarters in Greensburg, PA.

Membership and Conduct

  • Mandatory committees: Executive and Advisory/Judiciary.
  • The Fraternity emphasizes non-degradation of other fraternities; "inactive" members cannot place dues on the chapter.
  • Chapters, alumni, and national board make up the National Fraternity.

Educational Resources and Funding

  • The Foundation's major role is educational funding for operations and endowments.
  • Monthly undergraduate bulletin called Sentry; the education manual is The Pathfinder (OLD) / The Legion (NEW).

Events and Conventions

  • National conventions occur every 25 years near Middlebury, Vermont.
  • Significant wars, including WWII, Korean, and Vietnam, contributed to the closing of several chapters.

Current Leadership and Responsibilities

  • Current Executive Director: Joe Rosenburg; National President: Gene L. Spencer.
  • National Executive Board includes various vice presidents responsible for standards, finance, education, and alumni affairs.

General Etiquette and Professional Development

  • Conservative attire recommended, including a blue blazer.
  • Proper table manners include offering to your left then right and acknowledging others' presence.
  • Importance placed on resume writing and understanding strengths and weaknesses for interviews.

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