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| When was Delta Chi founded? |
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| What is the Flat Hat Club and when was it founded? |
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| The first general college fraternity. 1750 |
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| Who is the largest Greek-lettered society? |
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| Why is Union referred to as the "Mother of Fraternities"? |
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| Union students founded 6 fraternities |
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| What is the oldest women's fraternity? When was it founded? |
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| Alpha Delta Pi, founded as Adelphean Society. 1851 |
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| What was the first women's Greek-lettered society? |
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| All but how many U.S. presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men? |
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| North-American Interfraternity Conference |
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| Singular name of a male graduate |
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| Singular name of a female graduate |
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| Plural name given to male graduates |
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| Plural name given to female graduates |
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| Mixed group of men and women graduates |
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| Who is the spiritual founder of Delta Chi? |
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| Name the founding fathers |
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Thomas A.J. Sullivan,
Owen Lincoln Potter,
Peter Schermerhorn Johnson,
John Milton Gorham,
Albert Sullard Barnes,
Monroe Marsh Sweetland,
Alphonse Derwin Stillman,
Thomas David Watkins,
Fredrick Moore Whitney,
Edward Richard O'Malley,
Myron Mckee Crandall |
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| What is the significance of October 13th, 1890? |
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| Six students adopted the constitution and by-laws, and organized the Delta Chi Fraternity |
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| Who were the six that adopted the constitution and by-laws in 1890? |
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| John Milton Gorham, Thomas A.J. Sullivan, F.K. Stephens, A.D. Stillman and the writer, together with Myron MckEe Crandall, Owen Lincoln Potter and Monroe Marsh Sweetland |
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| The hand of humanity reaching for the key of knowledge |
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| What is the significance of the Coat of Arms? |
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| The coat of arms involves the "marriage" or union of two "families": that of Sir Edward Coke and that of the knight-errant |
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| Who are the men traditionally considered to be the first set of officers of the general fraternity? |
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"AA" Own Lincoln Potter
"BB" John M Gorham
"CC" George A. Nall
"DD" Albert T. Wilkinson |
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| When did D Chi become an international fraternity? |
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| When was the white carnation accepted as the Fraternity's flower? |
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| When did D Chi go single membership? |
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| At the 1909 Cornell Convention |
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| Why is D Chi called a "social fraternity"? |
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| Because it helps prepare its members for life in society |
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| When was "Hell Week" abolished by D Chi? |
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| Name the officers of a chapter/colony |
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A-President
B-Vice President
C-Secretary
D-Treasurer
E-Alumni relations
F-Risk Managment
BB-Chapter Advisor |
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| Name the Order of Business |
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1. Roll Call
2. Reading of previous meeting minutes
3. Officer Reports
4. Committee Reports
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Misc. Announcements, request
8. Adjournment |
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| How do you introduce a motion? |
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| Once recognized by the chairman, stand up, and say, "I move that . . ." |
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| Describe the member badge |
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| The badge of the fraternity consists of the Greek letters "Delta" and "Chi" arranged in a monogram with the "Delta" superimposed upon the "Chi" |
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| Describe the associate member pin |
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| The associate member pin of the fraternity is shaped in the form of a "delta" with a gold "chi" across the lower two-thirds of the "delta". Of the four parts thus formed, the top is white, lower center black, and the lower left and right are red. |
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| What are the colors of the fraternity? |
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| Describe the official flag |
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| A double-pointed triangular pennant with a red background and a buff border upon which are raised the Greek letters "Delta Chi" |
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| What is the 1st basic expectation of Delta Chi? |
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| I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity. |
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| What is the 2nd Basic Expectations of a Delta Chi? |
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| I will respect the dignity and worth of all persons. I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or haze any human being. |
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| What is the 3rd Basic expectations of a Delta Chi? |
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| I will protect the health and safety of all human beings. |
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| What is the 4th basic expectation of being a delta chi? |
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| I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property |
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| What is the 5th basic expectation of being a delta chi? |
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| I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner |
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| What is the 6th basic expectations of being a Delta Chi? |
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| I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol. |
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| What is the 7th Basic Expectation of being a delta chi? |
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| I will acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter porperty is safe, properly cleaned and maintained. |
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| What is the 8th basic expectations of a Delta Chi? |
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| I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity Ritual and will incorporate them into my daily life. |
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| What is the 9th Basic expectation of a Delta Chi? |
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| I will exercise compassion and understanding in dealing with all persons. |
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| What is the 10th Basic expectation of being a Delta Chi? |
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| I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternity obligations and will confront those who violate them. |
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| When were the basic expectations of adopted and by who? |
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| The Board of Regents on July 24, 1988 |
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| Who were the two signatures included on the pledge/constitution that are not recognized as founding fathers? |
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| Fred Kingsbury Stephens and Martin Joseph Flannery |
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| Who mainly composed the ritual of Delta Chi and when? |
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| Stillman. It was submitted on October 20, 1890. |
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| When was the "white" limitation removed? |
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| When was the Delta Chi Educational Foundation established? |
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| Describe the shield of Delta Chi |
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| The shield involves the "marriage" or union of two "families"; that of Sir Edward Coke; and that of the knight-errant. It is divided into 4 quadrants. In the 1st and 4th there are black martlets (shown flying to the left, no feet, they are black meaning they are secret and meaning is revealed to the initiate). 2nd and 3rd the battle ax and scimitar crossed on a field of red. They are a symbol of the weapons of the knight-errant. |
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| What is the motto of the fraternity and where is it found? |
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| Leges, it is found on the scroll. |
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| Describe the badge of the fraternity |
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| It consists of the Greek letters "Delta and "Chi" arranged in a monogram with the "Delta" superimposed upon the "Chi". |
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| Describe the badge of the fraternity |
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| It consists of the Greek letters "Delta" and "Chi" arranged in a monogram with the "Delta" superimposed upon the "Chi". |
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| Describe the Associate Member Pin |
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| shaped in the form of a "delta" with a gold "chi" across the lower two-thirds of the "delta. Top is white, left and right middle is red, and bottm is black. |
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| Describe the official flag of the Fraternity |
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| Double-pointed triangular pennant with a red background and a buff border; upon which are raised the greek letters "delta chi"(also buff). |
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| Do Chapters/Colonies have the right to change Delta Chi Law? |
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| What is the supreme legislative body of the fraternity? |
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| How often are the conventions held? |
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| What happens at the conventions? |
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| Elections for "AA", "CC", and the "DD", Amendments to the Delta Chi Law, and other legislative and policy-making activities. Also reports from standing or special committees, the Exec Director, and the members of the outgoing Execs. |
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| Who makes up the board of regents? |
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| The "AA","CC","DD" and the retiring "AA" |
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| Who runs the international headquarters? |
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| What is the duty of a Leadership Consultant? |
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| To identify the chapters/colonies strengths and weaknesses. |
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| What is the "Building Loan Fund"? |
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| Provides money that would be available for loans to chapters and colonies for housing-related purposes. |
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| What is the Lamp of Learning and what does it stand for? |
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| The Lamp of learning stands as a reminder of our continuing responsibilities as educated men. It is for the Delta Chi Educational Foundation |
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| What is the main purpose of the Delta Chi Educational Foundation? |
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| To aid, encourage, promote, and contribute to the education of needy and deserving persons enrolled as students in any school, college, or university in the US or Canada. |
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| What is the "ABT" and what are the duties? |
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| Alumni Board of Trustees. Supervision of chapter operations. |
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| Who is the current TAMUCC ABT "BB"? |
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| What other states are in our region? |
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| Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana |
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| When was Phi Beta Kappa founded and where? |
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| 1776 at College of William and Mary |
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| When and where was the first Delta Chi Convention held at? |
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| 1894 in Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
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| When did Delta Chi become a general fraternity? |
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| When did Peter Schermerhorn Johnson pass away and where? Why is it important? |
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| In 1947, Tulsa, Okalhoma. He was the last to die of the founding fathers. |
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| Where is Headquarters located? |
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| 314 Church St, Iowa City, Iowa. |
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| When was the Order of the White Carnation created? |
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| Who is the coolest member on ABT and the creator of these flashcards? |
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| Marc Motherfucking Martinez |
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| Who is currently the TAMUCC ABT President? |
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| Who is currently the TAMUCC ABT Secretary? |
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