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| Who was in the Union Triad? |
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Kappa Alpha(KA)
Sigma Phi (SF)
Delta Phi(DF) |
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| Who was in the Miami Triad? |
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Definition
Beta Theta Pi (BQP)
Phi Delta Theta(FDQ)
Sigma Chi(SC) |
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| Where and when was the fraternity founded? |
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November 1, 1901
Richmond College
Richmond, VA |
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| Where were discussions of the founding of the frat take place and what is significant about this place? |
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Ryland Hall
Same place that the founding fathers discussed the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence |
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| Who founded the fraternity? |
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| Brother Carter Ashton Jenkins |
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| What was the founding of Sigma Phi Epsilon based on? |
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Definition
| The mutual love of G-d and the principle of peace |
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Who were the founding fathers (12)
Include the word Brother in front of everyone's name |
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Brother Carter Ashton Jenkins
Brother Benjamin Donald Gaw
Brother William Hugh Carter
Brother William Andrew Wallace
Brother Thomas Temple Wright
Brother William Lazell Phillips
Brother Lucian Baum Cox
Brother Richard Spurgeon Owens
Brother Edgar Lee Allen
Brother Robert Alfred McFarland
Brother Frank Webb Kerfoot
Brother Thomas Vaden McCaul
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What was Brother William Lazell Phillips' nickname?
What did he do for the fraternity? |
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Uncle Buddy
Published the first issue of The Journal in March 1904 |
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| Where is SigEp Headquarters located? |
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Definition
| Zollinger House, Richmond, VA |
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| What are the Cardinal Principles of SigEp? |
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Definition
| Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love |
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| What are the 9 Expectations of SigEp? |
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Definition
Academics
Membership Development/Manpower
Finance
Member Development(Individual)
Alumni Relations
The Ritual
Care and Concern
Self-Evaluation
Health and Well-Being
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| What is the Greek Alphabet? |
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A B G D E Z H Q I K L M N X O P R S T U F C Y W
alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, nu, xi, omicron, pi, rho, sigma, tau, upsilon, phi, chi, psi, omega |
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| What are the Symbols of Sigma Phi Epsilon? |
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Coat of arms (includes the star, cross, lamp, sword, and crown)
Skull and crossbones
Heart
Pins ( Balanced Man, Alumni Ducal Crown, and Founders Badge)
Letters (SFE)
Colors (Red and purple)
Flowers (Violet and dark red rose) |
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What is on the coat of arms?
(think back to the scavanger hunt!) |
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Definition
Star, Cross, Lamp, Sword, and Crown
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| What are the different pins? (3) |
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Balanced Man
Alumni Ducal Crown
Founder's Badge |
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| What is the Mission Statement of the SigEp NY Xi Chapter? |
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| The purpose of the New York Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is to bring to bring together a diverse group of men with common interests, who strive for excellence individually and as a group by upholding our cardinal principles and oath of obligation. Through our everlasting bond of brotherhood and shared experiences, we will produce well-rounded active brothers, thus fostering eternal chapter prosperity. |
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When was the Balanced Man Program developed?
When was it implemented into the chapters?
When was it adopted by NY Xi? |
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| What are the various stages of the Balanced Man Program and what are their purposes? |
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| Stages |
Purpose |
Sigma Challenge (4-6 weeks) |
To adjust and assimilate into the chapter and the campus community. |
Phi Challenge (12 weeks-1 year) |
To understand the benefits of fraternalism. |
Epsilon Challenge (12 weeks-
1 year)
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To explore the issues a leader faces. |
Brother Mentor Challenge
(until graduation)
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To develop and utilize the skills of a servant leader. |
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fellow |
To cultivate a lifelong commitment to service. |
Mentor |
To foster and promote undergraduate development. |
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| Who is the Current Grand Chapter President? |
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| Who was the Previous Grand Chapter President? |
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What are the various awards given out by SigEp?
Just list them, individual descriptions will be asked for later. |
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Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award
Zollinger Leadership Award
Order of the Golden Heart
Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation
Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award
Excelsior Award |
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Describe the Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award
Who/When was it awarded to a NY Xi? |
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Definition
| Presented each year at Carlson to an outstanding senior in each district of the fraternity based on scholastic achievement, campus leadership, and community involvement. (Awarded to Brother Matthew Allen of NY Xi in 1997 and Brother Joshua Rolnick of NY Xi in 2003) |
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Describe the Zollinger Leadership Award
Who/When was it awarded to a NY Xi? |
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| Presented to a sophomore in the senior’s chapter that shows outstanding leadership potential. (Awarded to Brother Daniel Tellum of NY Xi in 1997) |
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| Describe the Order of the Golden Heart |
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| Fraternity’s highest honor presented at Conclave to alumni who have given exceptional service to Sigma Phi Epsilon. |
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| Describe the Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation |
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Definition
| Presented at Conclave to a brother who has excelled in his career field. |
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| Describe the Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award |
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Definition
| Presented at Conclave to chapters who have displayed excellence in al areas of operation over a two-year period |
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| Describe the Excelsior Award |
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| Presented at Carlson to chapters who show significant improvement in one specific area of chapter operations or in overall chapter operations |
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What are the lyrics to the SigEp Anthem?
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Dear old fraternity all my life through,
I'll love and cherish the mem'ry of you.
Should harm betide me, Thou e'er will guide me,
Sigma, dear Sigma, Phi Epsilon true |
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| What are the lyrics to SigEp Sweatheart? |
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Definition
Of all the girls of college years, there's one that I've loved long.
For me she wears a golden heart, for her I sing this song.
My Sigma Phi Epsilon sweetheart, wonderful SigEp girl,
True as the heart that you're wearing, you set my mind in a whirl.
Violet and roses, my heart discloses. Say that you'll love me true!
My Sigma Phi Epsilon sweetheart, wonderful SigEp girl.
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| Who are some famous SigEps? |
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Definition
Dave Thomas(American Businessman)
John Goodman(Actor)
Orel Hershiser(Former Pitcher)
Theodore Geisel("Dr. Seuss")
Carroll O'Conner(Actor/Producer) |
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| When was SigEp NY Xi founded? |
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Definition
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| Who was the NY Xi Chapter Founder and how did it happen? |
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| Dave Abrams was influenced establish a SigEp chapter at the University of Rochester by Ben Creighton of Ohio Gamma while camping in the Adirondacks. |
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| Where was the first chapter meeting held? |
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Where was the first retreat?
(HINT: It's still the same place!) |
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Where was the chapter originally located?
Where did it move to after that? |
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| When did NY Xi implement the BMP? |
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| What were the first three SigEp chapters in New York? |
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1. Syracuse (alpha)
2. Cornell(beta)
3. NYU (gamma) |
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| Who was on the first E-Board? |
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Definition
President: Brother Dave Abrams
Vice president- Brother Scott Dugan
Controller- Brother Jeffrey Gorsuch
Alumni Relations- Brother Mark Snyder
Chaplain- Brother Vincent Rocchi
Secretary- Brother Peter Mann |
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| Who were the past presidents of NY Xi? |
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1997-98 – Brother Jon Chamberlain
1998-99 – Brother Clint Miller
1999-2000 – Brother Marc Scheiner
2000-2001—Brother Josh Rolnick
2001—Brother Josh Miller
2001-2002—Brother Mike Spurgeon
2002-2003—Brother Matthew Fabrizio
2003-2004—Mike Kelly
2004-2005—Greg Whiteside
2005-2006—Thomas Powers
2006-2007---Anthony Molisani
2007-2008 – Alex Traubert
2008-2009 – Daniel Pesciotta
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| Who is on the current E-Board? |
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President- Devin Ruiz
Vice President Programming- Greg Wood
VP Finance- Zach Kinson
Chaplain - Tony Osinski
VP Recruitment- Mikey Fabian
VP Membership Development - Will Devon-Sans
VP Communications- Daniel Pesciotta
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| Who's the current Alumni Board? |
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Definition
President- Brother Ray Warrick
Treasurer- Brother John Diggory
Counselor - Brother Don Chickino |
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| What are all of the current Fraternities on Campus |
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Definition
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sima Nu
Phi Kappa Tau
Chi Phi
Delta Upsilon
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Alpha Delta Phi
Theta Chi
Psi Upsilon
Sigma Alpha Mu
Sigma Chi
Theta Delta Chi
Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Delta Gamma
Phi Sigma Sigma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Delta
Alpha Phi
Sigma Delta Tau |
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