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What is the vision statement?

Lifelong growth and development of the Fraternity and its members.

What is the mission statement?

Promotion of good fellowship and the cultivation of the social virtues among its members, the protection of the just rights of all those associated together as members of the fraternity, the encouragement of good scholarship and breadth of training for its members, cooperation in educational and cultural programs.

What are the 5 objects?

Scholarship, Fraternity, Personal Conduct, Financial Commitment, and College/University.

What are the 7 core values?

Honor, Integrity, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Wisdom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Doctrine of Excellence?

Leadership, Personal Development, and International Support. Signup and view all the answers

Brotherhood is more than skin deep.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Once a Phi Kap, Always a Phi Kap' mean?

Stellis Aequus Durando, Equal to the Stars in Endurance. Signup and view all the answers

What are 4 ways to mitigate risk?

Avoidance, Modification, Acceptance, and Transfer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the FIPG?

The Fraternal Information and Programming Group. Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 high risk activities?

Car Smashing, Boxing and Martial Arts, Skydiving. Signup and view all the answers

What is The Speaking Club?

Harvard 1703. Signup and view all the answers

What is Phi Beta Kappa?

An honor society still in existence from the colonial period. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Union Triad?

Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, and Kappa Alpha. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Miami Triad?

Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pennsylvania Triad?

Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, and Phi Kappa Sigma. Signup and view all the answers

What does NIC stand for?

North-American Interfraternity Conference. Signup and view all the answers

What does NPC stand for?

National Panhellenic Conference. Signup and view all the answers

What does NPHC stand for?

National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the founding fathers of Phi Kappa Sigma?

<ol> <li>Alfred Victor du Pont 2. Andrew Adams Ripka 3. Charles Hare Hutchinson 4. Dr. Samuel Brown Wylie Mitchell 5. Duane Williams 6. James Bayard Hodge 7. John Thorne Stone.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When was Phi Kappa Sigma founded and by whom?

Founded by Dr. Samuel Brown Wylie Mitchell at the University of Pennsylvania in 1850. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the Convention of 1860?

A unanimous vote that no discriminatory clauses should be included in the Constitution of the Fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Southern Chapters after the Civil War?

The Civil War destroyed the 8 Southern Chapters. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Vegabond Club?

Provided brothers on each side of the Civil War an opportunity to socialize. Signup and view all the answers

When did Phi Kappa Sigma go international?

In 1895 with the founding of Alpha Beta Chapter at the University of Toronto. Signup and view all the answers

What were the conditions for initiation during WWI?

Chapters were allowed to initiate but social functions were limited. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during WWII regarding Phi Kappa Sigma?

Over 2,500 Phi Kaps entered the military and nearly half of Phi Kappa Sigma's 40 chapters closed. 200 brothers gave their lives. Signup and view all the answers

Who was James William Barrow?

President of the Phi Kappa Sigma Male College, destroyed in 1864 by Union troops. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Grand Alpha?

Douglas W. Opicka. Signup and view all the answers

What are the official colors of Phi Kappa Sigma?

Black and gold. Signup and view all the answers

What is the official flower of Phi Kappa Sigma?

The Yellow Chrysanthemum. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Alpha Chapter?

University of Pennsylvania 1850. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Delta Gamma Chapter?

Rowan University 1996. Signup and view all the answers

How often does the Grand Chapter meet?

Every two years. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vision and Mission

Vision statement focuses on lifelong growth and development of the Fraternity and its members.
Mission statement promotes good fellowship and social virtues; protects the rights of members; encourages scholarship and training; cooperates in educational and cultural programs.

Foundational Elements

Five objects include Scholarship, Fraternity, Personal Conduct, Financial Commitment, and College/University engagement.
Seven core values: Honor, Integrity, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Wisdom.

Doctrines and Brotherhood

Doctrine of Excellence emphasizes Leadership, Personal Development, and International Support.
Brotherhood is characterized by a commitment to honor since 1850.
Motto "Once a Phi Kap, Always a Phi Kap" emphasizes lasting membership and loyalty, represented by "Stellis Aequus Durando," translating to "Equal to the Stars in Endurance."

Risk Management and Safety

Four methods to mitigate risk: Avoidance, Modification, Acceptance, and Transfer.
FIPG stands for the Fraternal Information and Programming Group, which oversees risk management in fraternity activities.

High-Risk Activities and Support

Three high-risk activities identified: Car smashing, boxing/martial arts, and skydiving.
The hotline 1-888-NOT-HAZE is available for reporting hazing incidents.

Historical Context and Organizations

The Speaking Club was established at Harvard in 1703.
Phi Beta Kappa, founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, is America’s oldest honor society.
Notable fraternities: Union Triad (Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha), Miami Triad (Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi), Pennsylvania Triad (Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Sigma).

National Councils and Governance

NIC refers to the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
NPC stands for the National Panhellenic Conference, which focuses on sororities.
NPHC represents the National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as "The Divine Nine."

Founders and Founding Events

Founding fathers include Alfred Victor du Pont, Andrew Adams Ripka, Charles Hare Hutchinson, Dr. Samuel Brown Wylie Mitchell, Duane Williams, James Bayard Hodge, and John Thorne Stone.
Phi Kappa Sigma was founded in 1850 at the University of Pennsylvania by Dr. Samuel Brown Wylie Mitchell; the Alpha Chapter issues charters to new chapters with unanimous approval.
The 1860 Convention resulted in a unanimous vote against discriminatory clauses in the Fraternity's Constitution.

Civil War led to the destruction of eight Southern Chapters; they wore Silver Skulls and were never reinstated.
Vegabond Club and La.Orphan Club provided social opportunities for brothers during the Civil War.

International Expansion and Wars

Phi Kappa Sigma went international in 1895 with the Alpha Beta Chapter at the University of Toronto; the Maltese Cross serves as the general magazine.
During WWI, chapters initiated members while limiting social functions.
WWII saw over 2,500 Phi Kaps serve in the military, with nearly half of the chapters closing; 200 members lost their lives.

Leadership and Recognition

James William Barrow was President of the Phi Kappa Sigma Male College, which was destroyed by Union troops in 1864.
Current Grand Alpha is Douglas W. Opicka.
Official colors are black and gold, with members commonly referred to as Skulls or Phi Kaps.
The official flower is the Yellow Chrysanthemum; the current headquarters is located at 2 Timber Drive, Chestnut Springs, PA.

Chapter Development

Alpha Chapter was established at the University of Pennsylvania in 1850.
Delta Gamma Chapter was founded at Rowan University in 1996.
The Grand Chapter meets biennially and serves as the supreme governing body, while the Executive Committee meets monthly with seven officers.

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