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21 Cards in this Set
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Describe the original badge of ΤΦΔ
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It was the size of a dime, in the shape of a Greek cross, dated 1897 at the bottom, the letters V.U. at the top, with the letters Tau Phi Delta inscribed on the center.
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What is the jewel of the Fraternity and what does it mean to its Brothers?
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The Emerald - a lifetime of commitment to the Fraternity
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What does the narrow band of gold which surrounds the oval field of blue represent on the badge?
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The fraternity strives to be a perfect circle of genuine friendship, unbroken by unfaithfulness or disloyalty.
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Why is the bar reversed on the pledge pin?
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To indicate that the wearer does not know the secrets and mysteries of the Fraternity.
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What are the colors of the Fraternity?
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Lavender and white with gold as an auxiliary
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(3 parts to this one)
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What is the flower of the Fraternity? Which flowers are used as an auxiliary and an alternate?
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Lavender orchid; Lilac and white rose are alternate; Goldenrod is auxiliary
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What are the Five Ideals of Sigma Pi and in what important document can they be found?
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1. To establish a brotherhood
2. To establish and maintain an aristocracy of learning 3. To raise the standards of morality and develop character 4. To diffuse culture and encourage chivalry 5. To promote the spirit of civic righteousness and quicken the national conscience These are found in the Constitution |
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What are the three phases of a man's life?
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1. Contacts
2. Concepts 3. Controls |
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What is the ACE Project?
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Altruistic Campus Experience; "It is the first international service project devoted to benefiting the faculty, administration, or entity of the campus where individual chapters are located."
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What is the supreme governing body of Sigma Pi and what does it consist of?
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The Grand Chapter - Delegates from Chapters, Alumni Clubs, and Past, Present, and Honorary Grand Officers
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How many votes does each chapter in good standing have in the Grand Chapter?
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2
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What are the Names, FULL Titles and Position of the Grand Officers? (first one is done)
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George N. Hakim Grand Sage International President
Christopher R. Brown Grand S.C. International Vice-President Edward R. Levesque Grand T.C. International Treasurer John A. Michelich Grand F.C. International Secretary E. Andrew Morris Grand First C International Sergeant-at-Arms Craig E. Donnelly Grand Herald International Historian Larry P. Rovira Past Grand Sage Advisor for continuity |
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What two standing committees are provided for in the Constitution of the Sigma Pi Fraternity?
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Scholarship and Expansion
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What are the three subordinate bodies in the Fraternity?
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Chapters, Alumni Clubs, and Colonies
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Who is our Province Archon and what are his duties?
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Mike Grant; Visits Chapters as a representative of the Grand Sage
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Who is our Chapter Director and what are his duties?
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None; Promote the social and intellectual life of the chapter and provides continuity for the enhancement of policies and traditions.
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What was the original purpose of the Sigma Pi Endowment Fund?
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To fund the central office
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Where was the fraternity house located between 2005-2006?
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Boltwood Apartments - Building C
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When and where did we have our first formal?
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February 23rd, 2006; Marriott Courtyard in downtown Grand Rapids
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Which awards did we win at Convocation?
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Grand Chapter and Grand Council
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Who were the presidents of the Gamma and Beta Classes?
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Beta - Todd Jordan Esteban
Gamma - Malcolm Campbell |
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