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What are the colors of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated?
When was Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated founded?
January 9, 1914
What are the principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated?
Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service
What is the motto of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated?
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Who are the founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated?
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What does the Crescent Pledge emphasize?
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The twelve inch rule includes: Time value, Best performance of duty, and ___ (fill in the blank).
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Study Notes
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Overview
- Founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
- Organized by Abram Langston Taylor, Leonard Francis Morse, and Charles Ignatius Brown.
Colors and Symbols
- Official colors are royal blue and pure white.
- The fraternity flower is the white carnation, chosen for its longevity and for being a January flower.
- The red carnation symbolizes new blood for the Crescent Club and represents freshness in the fraternity.
Foundational Principles
- Core principles include brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
- The fraternity's motto: "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity."
Formal Pledges and Chant
- The Crescent Pledge emphasizes the commitment to uphold ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
- The Crescent Chant is a celebratory song affirming loyalty and dedication to the fraternity.
Fraternity Pin and Twelve Inch Rule
- The Crescent Pin is the official symbol worn by members, signifying the quest for scholarship and service.
- The Twelve Inch Rule outlines key values: time value, performance of duty, perseverance, economic wisdom, and more.
National Programs
- Major programs include: Bigger and Better Business, Education, Social Action, and Sigma Beta Club.
Regions and Membership
- Phi Beta Sigma is divided into several regions: Great Great Lakes, Eastern, Southeastern, Southern, Gulf Coast, Southwestern, and Western.
- The Great Great Lakes Region includes states such as Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, among others.
Philosophy and Community
- Emphasizes unity with the phrase "Together as one."
- The general greeting conveys enthusiasm and camaraderie among members while inviting engagement and service.
Greek Alphabet
- Features all letters of the Greek alphabet, culminating with the affirmation "Sigma til I die," showcasing pride in fraternity affiliation.
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