Dsp Test

Front 1

Of the four types of fraternities, which one is Delta Sigma Pi?

Back 1

Professional Fraternity

Front 2

Of which fraternal organization is Delta Sigma Pi a member?

Back 2

Professional Fraternity Association

Front 3

Give the date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi

Back 3

November 7th, 1907, at the School of Commerce of Accounting and Finance of New York University, New York, New York

Front 4

Give the Complete Names of the four Founders of Delta Sigma Pi

Back 4

Mr. Alexander Frank Makay
Mr. Alfred Moysello
Mr. Henry Albert Teinken
Mr. Harold Valentine Jacobs

Front 5

What is Delta Sigma Pi's "Central Office" and how is the Central Office Staff different from the national Board of Directors?

Back 5

The Central Office is the national administrative headquarters of Delta Sigma Pi for both the Fraternity and Leadership Foundation. The Executive Director is in charge of the Central Office and has a paid full time staff of directors and administrative personnel. The Board of Directors is a group of elected, unpaid volunteers who serve as the executive, legislative and judicial body of the Fraternity during the interim sessions between Grand Chapter Congresses. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

Front 6

Who established the Central Office and served as its director for 31 years?

Back 6

Mr. H.G. "Gig" Wright

Front 7

In what city was the Central Office established? Where is it located today?

Back 7

Chicago, Illinois; 330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio 45056

Front 8

Name the Fraternity's supreme governing body. Where and when does it next meet?

Back 8

The Grand Chapter Congress is the Fraternity’s supreme governing body. It meets in every odd-numbered year. It will meet next in August of 2013 in Seattle, Washington.

Front 9

Name the current Grand President, Past Grand President, Vice President for Organizational Development, Vice President – Finance, and National Collegian

Back 9

Current Grand President: Mr. Mark Chiacchiari
Past Grand President: Mr. Mitch B. Simmons
VP Organizational Development: Mr. Joe Ward
VP Finance: Mr. Shane Borden
National Collegians of the year: 2011 - Mr. Cody Silva 2012 - Mr. Taylor "Cody" Michael Candee

Front 10

Who is your Provincial Vice President and Regional Vice President?

Back 10

PVP: Ms. Lisa Brown; RVP: Mr. Scott Wong

Front 11

What is the name of your province and region and what are the names of your active collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, and colonies in your region?

Back 11

Western Province and Bay Area Region;
Collegiate Chapters:
Delta Omicron - San Francisco State University, Rho - UC Berkeley, Gamma Omicron - University of San Francisco, Theta Chi - San Jose State University, Gammi Xi - Santa Clara University, Zeta Tau - CSU, East Bay, Pi Chi - UC Santa Cruz;
Alumni Chapters: SCSVAN, East Bay
Colonies: None

Front 12

Who appoints the District Director? Who is your District Director?

Back 12

The Regional Vice President Mr. Scott Wong;
District Director is Ms. Neta Berger

Front 13

Who is your Chapter Advisor? Who may serve as a Chapter Advisor and how is he or she elected?

Back 13

Our Chapter Advisor is Mr. Thomas Moschetti.

One individual, who must be a faculty initiate of the Fraternity or member of the school’s faculty or administration, elected by a majority vote of the chapter and reported to the Central Office.

Front 14

Name at least six services provided, and/or publications produce, by the Fraternity's Central Office Staff

Back 14

(Add your six)

Front 15

What is the Chapter Management Program? What are the three levels a chapter can achieve? What level is every chapter expected to achieve?

Back 15

The Chapter Management Program, a web based program, is the method of formal communication between collegiate chapters and the national Fraternity. The program is divided into three achievement levels representing basic operational requirements in recruitment, membership, finances, professional and service programs, and leadership development for collegiate chapters during an academic year. These sections reflect the practice of essential business principles and operations expected of each chapter as part of our professional business Fraternity, as well as the professional and leadership development opportunities for each member. The three levels a chapter can achieve are Accredited Chapter, Chapter of Recognition, and Chapter of Excellence. Every chapter is expected to achieve the Accredited Level.

Front 16

To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded?

Back 16

To the graduating senior (Deltasig or not) in commerce and business administration who ranks highest in his or her class.

Front 17

What is the LEAD program and why should you participate?

Back 17

The LEAD program stands for Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs, which are training, educational, and social gatherings of brothers from across the country. This program combines provincial, regional and area conferences, training schools and LeaderShape. I should participate to better myself personally, professionally, and fraternally while also developing my leadership skills. It is also a great chance to support the Fraternity and have fun at the same time.

Front 18

What is the national Fraternity’s web site address?

Back 18

www.dspnet.org

Front 19

Explain the Educational and Leadership Consultant program in your own words.

Back 19

The Educational and Leadership Consultant program is a consulting visitation to each collegiate chapter from staff members of the Central Office. The visitation includes meetings, training, and discussion of all areas of chapter operations including
recruiting, financial management, professional programming, service events, risk management, academic encouragement, faculty and campus relations, alumni relations, motivation, time management, and more. The consultation visitation provides the chapter with a better knowledge of national and chapter operations and provides solutions to problems experienced within in the chapter.

Front 20

How many collegiate chapters have been established and how many collegiate chapters are in existence today? Approximately how many alumni chapters exist?

Back 20

Established chapters: 273
Existing chapters: 203
Alumni Chapters: 56

Front 21

Write the Greek alphabet in both English and using the Greek letters

Back 21

Alpha Α Iota Ι Rho Ρ
Beta Β Kappa Κ Sigma Σ
Gamma Γ Lambda Λ Tau Τ
Delta Δ Mu Μ Upsilon Υ
Epsilon Ε Nu Ν Phi Φ
Zeta Ζ Xi Ξ Chi Χ
Eta Η Omicron Ο Psi Ψ
Theta Θ Pi Π Omega Ω

Front 22

What is the Greek letter name of your chapter and on what date was it founded?

Back 22

Theta Chi; May 8, 1971

Front 23

Name up to five Deltasigs who are members of your collegiate/university faculty and staff as provided to you by your Vice President-Pledge Education.

Back 23

(Add your five)

Front 24

Approximately how many people have been initiated in to the Fraternity since its founding?

Back 24

Over 235,000

Front 25

Write the words to the chorus of the song “Rose of Deltasig”.

Back 25

Rose of Deltasig I love you, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi,
When the shades of night are falling I dream of days gone by;
As I go thru life’s long journey, Memories will never die,
I will always hear you calling, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi.

Front 26

Write the correct abbreviation for a member of Delta Sigma Pi.

Back 26

Deltasig.

Front 27

In your own words, what is the mission of the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation?

Back 27

The mission of the Leadership Foundation is to raise money to provide scholarships and fellowships to members, and fund educational programs of the Fraternity.

Front 28

Name several ways to support the Fraternity after graduation.

Back 28

PARTICIPATING in an alumni chapter or in the various national leadership and professional development events
ATTENDING collegiate chapter events
SERVING on a national level as a Board of Directors member, Regional Vice President, District Director, or national committee member
ESTABLISHING a new collegiate or alumni chapter in your area
ASSISTING a Regional Vice President or national officer
DONATING money or services to the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation and/or chapters.

Front 29

In your own words, define the ideal member.

Back 29

The ideal member of a chapter of Delta Sigma Pi is one who subscribes to the objectives of the fraternity, such as:
1. Being willing to subordinate his or her own will and viewpoint to that of the majority.
2. Being tolerant and sympathetic to the viewpoint of others.
3. Attempting through college work, scholastic or otherwise to bring credit to himself/herself and in turn to the Fraternity
4. Duties should be promptly and cheerfully performed to the best of their ability
5. If elected to chapter office, they should consider it a distinction and obligation to serve the members of the Fraternity
6. Always remember, "He profits most who serves best" because each member should give to the Fraternity to the best of their ability and expect reciprocity.

Front 30

In your own words, define the ideal chapter.

Back 30

The ideal chapter is one in which each member actually lives and carries out the objectives of the Fraternity. Each chapter should always:
1. Maintain perfect harmony and accord
2. Maintain constant and constructive contact with the Central Office, the alumni of the chapter, and other chapters and members of the Fraternity through its officers
3. Consist of ideal members
4. Successfully sponsor a professional program and other activities, which brings to the attention of the faculty and student body the fact that chapter is exceedingly worthwhile, it has a prominent place on campus, and performs useful and important functions.

Front 31

What are the four categories of the Risk Management Policy?

Back 31

1. Alcohol and Drugs
2. Hazing
3. Sexual Harassment and Abuse
4. Chapter House and Meeting Facilities

Front 32

Name six provisions of the Risk Management Policy.

Back 32

A. No member or pledge, individually or collectively, shall purchase or, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor.
B. Reasonable precautions will be taken by the chapter to prevent the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and to prevent the service of alcohol to underage persons by anyone.
C. Members and/or guests who arrive at an event in an intoxicated state shall not be admitted.
D. At each event, there shall be designated non-drinking members.
E. Non-alcoholic beverages shall be provided at each event.
F. The service of alcoholic beverages shall be cut off at a specific time, which shall be established and clearly published in advance of the event.
G. No "drinking games" shall be permitted.
H. Kegs, party balls, quarter barrels, or any type of community alcohol shall not be permitted unless controlled by a professional bartender, fully covered by liability insurance, on a cash bar, no host basis.
I. No event shall be planned or promoted under the name of Delta Sigma Pi, which is for the main purpose of consuming continued amounts of alcohol. For example: Pub crawls, progressive drinking parties or progressive drinking themes, bar hopping events or competitive games involving alcohol (drinking Olympics).

Front 33

To whom does the Individual Code of Conduct and General Risk Management Policy apply?

Back 33

To organizational members defined as collegiate, alumni and faculty members, pledges, colony members, and employees.