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Sigma Pi History #81-100
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10/30/2012

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Term
What is the name of the book which contains all of the various ceremonies of the Fraternity?
Definition
Manual of Ceremonies
Term
What information can an undergraduate obtain in The Officers Handbook?
Definition
Knowledge on position, constitution and bylaws, filing reports
Term
What song was adopted by the 1968 Convocation as the officially recognized song of the Fraternity?
Definition
The Fireside Song
Term
List the titles, names, and duties of each of the officers in your chapter.
Definition
Term
What is the basic concept the committee structure is developed around?
Definition
There is more to do than can be done by one person, each has something to contribute
Term
What committees do the Consitution and Bylaws of the Grand Chapter provide for within a chapter?
Definition
Rush, New Member Ed, finance, scholarship, social and intramurals
Term
When was your chapter established?
Definition
Term
Briefly describe how your chapter came about.
Definition
Term
How many "yes" votes are required to end a debate?
Definition
2/3 majority
Term
How many "yes" votes are required to pass a motion?
Definition
Majority
Term
Briefly outline the ten points listed under the Alcohol and Drug section of the Grand Chapter policies.
Definition
1. Must comply with state and school laws
2. Can’t purchase alcohol through chapter funds
3. Can’t sell or give to minors
4. No possession or sale of illegal drugs
5. Can’t co-sponsor an event
with bar or alcohol distributor
6. Can’t co-sponsor an event where alcohol is purchased by the host
chapter or organization
7. Dry rush
8. No open parties
9. No drinking games 10. No alcohol present
at pledge activities
Term
Provide a brief definition of hazing.
Definition
Physical or mental stress
Term
What does it mean to table a motion?
Definition
Keep a motion on the table until the next meeting.
Term
What is the Grand Sage's Award?
Definition
Given to the top Chapter in each of the three tiers
Term
What is the Grand Council Award?
Definition
Given to the Top 10 Chapters of all of Sigma Pi
Term
What is the purpose of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation as stated in its constitution?
Definition
To further the educational objectives of Sigma Pi
Term
Whose contributions were most directly responsible for the establishment of the Educational Foundation?
Definition
Byron R. Lewis
Term
What is the name of the farmstead directly across from the prior headquarters?
Definition
Rose Hill
Term
Whose birthplace and life-long home is this?
Definition
George Martin Patterson
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