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The Three Dcisions
Definition

First- decision to join Pi Kapp instead of another frat

Second- become intiated

Third- becoming active after graduation

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How to act
Definition

Responsible

Enthusiatic

A Friend

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History of Charleston
Definition
Reverand Bachman was influential and had a large bell that symbolized freedom. It was destroyed in the civil war, which tore apart the city
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Flat Hat Club
Definition

College of William and Mary

First fraternity in 1776

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Phi Beta Kappa

 

Definition
First Greek fraternity started in response to Flat Hat Club at William and Mary in 1776
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John Heath
Definition
Founder of Phi Beta Kappa
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Miami Triad
Definition
Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta
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First Greek Women's Sorority
Definition
Kappa Alpha Theta in 1870 at DePauw
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Women
Definition
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First House to Use Word Sorority
Definition
Gamma Phi Beta in 1874
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First Women's Groups
Definition
Adelphian and Philomathean at Wesleyan Female Collegee
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Pi Kappa Phi Founders
Definition

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr.

Simon Fograty Jr.

L. Harry Mixson

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Founder's Day
Definition
December 10, 1904
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First Chapter
Definition
1904, College of Charleston
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First Member Initiated under Fraternity's Rituals
Definition
Henry Patrick Wagener
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Third Chapter and it's significance
Definition
Gamma at Berkely in 1907
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First Four Chapters
Definition

College of Charleston

Presbyterian

Berkely

Furman

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Pi Kappa Phi Mottos
Definition

Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder

Nothing Shall Separate Us

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Pi Kappa Phi Journal
Definition

The Star and Lamp (1911)

Originally started at the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal in 1909

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Gold Book
Definition
Where the laws passed by the Supreme Chapter are kepy
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Supreme Chapter
Definition
Meeting held every other year of fraternity leaders, where members are elected to National Council and laws are passed
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Seven National Officers
Definition

National President

National VP

National Treasurer

National Secretary

National Historian

National Chaplain

National Chancellor

 

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Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
Definition
Started in 1952, funded by alums to help with fraternity education efforts
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National HQ
Definition

Charleston, SC

Starting in 1965

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Pi Kappa Phi Properties
Definition
Started in 1968, to be in charge of all housing
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Push America
Definition
Started in 1977 by Thomas Sayre, serves disabled youth
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Mark Timmes
Definition
CEO, from Florida Chapter
Term
Pi Kapp Flower is..
Definition
Rose
Term
100th Chapter
Definition
Epsilon Omicron at Villanova
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Nu Phi Society
Definition
Formed in 1982 to recognize loyal alums
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The Journey
Definition
A 4-year academic program established in 1995
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Gift from 100th Pi Kappa Phi Anniversary was...
Definition
Large bell tower in Charleston
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Nu Phi
Definition
Non-fraternity (Laid the foundation of Pi Kapp)
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NIC
Definition
North-American Interfraternity Conference started in 1879, Pi Kapp joined in 1911. 64 frats are members
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FEA
Definition

Fraternity Executive Assistant

Created in 1930 to help assist fraternities assist each other with administrative tasks and consult with one another. Mark Timmes is a member

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Our Mission
Definition
We will lead
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Our Vision
Definition

Redefine fraternity as a lifelong brotherhood of leaders

1. strengthen brotherhood

2. recruit better men

3. build lifelong brotherhood

4. grow frat size and chapters

5. strength our educational programs

6. be more tech saavy

7. provide local chapters with houses

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Seven Areas of Strategic Action
Definition
Look on page 52
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We are Leaders...
Definition
By choice
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Supreme Chapter members
Definition

Elected delegates from alum and student chapter

National officers

Past chapter archons

Regional governors, past and present

Alumni members

Chapter advisers

Chairmen of Standing committees

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Council of Archons
Definition
A council of 12 current archons, who are undergrads. Serve as an advisory board to National Council, creating legislation, serving as a liason
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Three areas of community service focus
Definition

Fundraising

Volunteerism

Disability Awareness

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Mission of Pi Kappa Phi
Definition
Building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today
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Core values of Push
Definition
Abilties, teamwork, empathy, integrity
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Model Chapter Program
Definition
Written program created to help chapter reach its maximum possibilities in all Push America activities
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Push Programs
Definition

Give-A-Push Weekends

Push Camp

Journey of Hope

Gear Up Florida

Build America

Push America Challenge

AccessABILITY

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Pi Kappa Phi Foundation
Definition

Established in 1952,  provides educational and development leadership in addition to scholarship assistance. Funded by alums

Programs supported are Pi Kapp College, Mid Year, Life 401, Covey Leadership Institute, Collegiate Success Program, Alcohol Edu

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National Presidents Club (NPC)
Definition
National undergraduate giving club of Pi Kappa Phi foundation
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Pi Kapp Scholars
Definition
Oldest Pi Kapp scholarship program (80 years), scholarship awards given out by 10-12 students
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Pi Kappa Phi Properties
Definition
Owns and operates nearly 40 properties and began in 1966
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National Council
Definition

Governs the fraternity in the Supreme Chapter interim. They are volunteer and officers include:

National President

National VP

National Treasurer

National Secretary

National Chaplain

National Chancellor

National Historian

Student Voice (elected by Council of Archons)

Look at pages 64-65 for more info

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Standing Committees
Definition

Ritual and Insignia

Member Ed

Investment

Alumni Relation

Scholarship

Nominating

Expansion

National Archivist

Risk Management

Recruitment

Volunteer

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Regional Governors
Definition
Represents fraternity interest in geographic area of country
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City Coordinators
Definition
A volunteer in particular area, who arranges two to four social and networking opportunities each year for all Pi Kapps in area
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Alumni Chapter
Definition
Facilitates the alumni relations activities such as mailing chapter alumni newsletter, host at least one alum event, reach out to graduating seniors
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Academic Coach
Definition
Special volunteer who administers Pi Kapp's Collegiate Success Program
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Speakers & Guest Facilitators
Definition
Non alums, who come by and speak to new non-members
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Chapter Advisor
Definition
Alum advisor who helps with fraternity oversight
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Board of Alumni Advisors (BOAA)
Definition
Chairman of BOAA is chapter advisor along with two other local alums, who help facilitate
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National Staff
Definition
Full time Pi Kapp staff such as Lori Elbart and Mark Timmes
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Leadership Consultants
Definition
Visit Pi Kapp chapters at least once every two years on behalf of the CEO, providing insight and assistance
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Pi Kapp College
Definition
Around since 1959, premier leadership college held every summer. It trains leadership and new member activity
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Mid Year Leadership Conference
Definition
Mid year happens every winter in 3 cities across the country, providing basic operations newly elected officers with training
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Collegiate Success Program
Definition
Cultivates high academic standards and expectations by providing environment and tools to enhance academic performance. Implemented by Academic Coach
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Covey Leadership Institute
Definition
A workshop developing leadership and effectiveness skills
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Life 401
Definition
Prepares new members for work after college by giving them job training skills
Term
Alcohol Edu
Definition
Provides resources for how to handle alcohol
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National Publications
Definition

Gold Book

Operations Manuals

Star & Lamp

Chapter Alum Newsletters

Fraternity Directors

FOKROMIX

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Gold Blook
Definition
Given to initiated members following brotherhood. It includes the Constitution, Supreme laws, disciplinary procedures, and subordinated rituals
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Operations Manuals
Definition
Manual for each Executive Officer and committee chairman. Includes topis on recruitment, member ed, etc.
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Fraternity Directories
Definition
Published in 1912, has complete membership info
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FOKROMIX
Definition
Secret membership only given to select members
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Badge of Membership
Definition
Pin with its significance described at intiation. It is worn in vertical position over the heart.
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Associate Member Pin
Definition
Worn for associate members, known as the White Diamond
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Coat of Arms
Definition
Rests on gold book of knowledge
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Star Shield
Definition
Used as public logo of Pi Kappa Phi
Term
Pi Kapp Colors and Flowers
Definition

Colors= gold and white (blue or royal are auxillary colors)

Flower= rose

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The Bell
Definition
Public symbol to be displayed outside a chapter house. Adopted in 1981 at 38th Supreme Chapter. Symbolic due to the position it plays in out country's history to beckon people
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Great Seal
Definition
Has seven palmettos to represent seven founding fathers, with star shield in middle
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Rose of Pi Kappa Phi
Definition
Song sung by Pi Kapps to serenade women
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Founders' Award
Definition
Highest award, given out only once
Term
A lot of fucking awards on pages 78-81
Definition
Term
Executive Council requirements...
Definition
2.5 GPA or in top 2/3 of his chapter grading
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Vice Archon responsible for...
Definition
Recruitment, PR, IFC Relations
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Treasurer responsible for...
Definition
Budget and Finance, housing
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Secretary responsible for...
Definition
Social, Push America
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Warden responsible for...
Definition
Member education, scholarship
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Historian responsible for...
Definition
Alum relations, Intramural
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Chaplain responsible for...
Definition
Ritual, misc.
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An effective committee...
Definition
specializes, authority, budgets finances
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Formal Meetings
Definition
Held once per month with rules in Gold Book with associate members unable to hold
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Chapter Retreats
Definition

Recruitment retreat

Strategic Planning retreat

Officer transition retreat

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Standards Board
Definition
46th supreme chapter in 1998, required all chapters to have board that serves as a judicial board for chapter
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