fraternity history
Who was the first fraternity?
Phi Beta Kappa
What are our colors?
Red and silver
Fraternity Flowers
Red carnations and White Tea Roses.
Name and define the president
Kellan William Crist- The central figure of the chapter, guides and supervises all the chapter activities, officers, and brothers.
name and define the inductor.
David Harris Phillips- supervises and properly plans all rituals, responsible for new member education.
When and where was PBK founded?
the college of William and Mary, Dec 5th, 1776
Describe the dimensions of the flag.
The fraternity's flag is 7x5 ft in dimension, consisting of 3 horizontal bars of equal height.
What is the golden rule?
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Name and define the VP
Logan Mark Grand- The principal assistant to the president and second in line of authority, coordinates administrative efforts and handles day to day operations.
First line of the creed.
In the firm conviction that my Fraternity demands of me a life of faith and purpose.
When and where was PSK founded?
March 15th, 1873. Massachusetts Agricultural College (The University of Massachusetts at Amhurst)
Describe the bottom row of the flag.
The bottom bar, emblematic of 1st & 2nd degree members, the basis of true fraternity, is red in color.
What is the alphabet?
ABΓΔEZHΘIKΛMNΞOΠPΣ TYΦXΨΩ
Name and define the secretary
Timothey Raymond Rogers- maintains the minutes, chapter correspondence, and maintains an up to date file.
second line of the creed.
I hereby solemnly declare My Faith in thr wisdom and love of God; in the dignity and worth of my fellowmen; in the strength and beauty of true Fraternity; in the history and future of my Country; and in the traditions and program of my Alma Mater.
When and where was PSE founded?
Feb 20th, 1910. Kansas State Normal College (Emporia State University)
Describe the middle row of the flag
The middle bar, emblematic of 3rd & 4th degree members, the field of fraternal service, is silver in color with the three red Greek letters ΦΣK centered.
When was The local Chapter Founded, Recolonized, and Recharted.
1976, 2005, 2007
Name and define the treasurer
Lucas Earl Schroeder- Collects and disperses money while keeping an accurate account of the transaction, adheres to the budget.
Who founded PSE
Humphrey jones, W Roy Campbell, W Ingram Forde, Robert C Marley, Fred M Thompson, Orin M Rhine, Raymond Victor Bottomly.
The North American Interfraternity Conference. It's purpose is to discuss questions of mutual interest and to make recommendations to member fraternities and the fraternity system. In the United States and Canada.
Describe the top row of the flag
The top bar, emblematic of 5th & 6th degree members, symbolic of grand chapter recognition, is red in color. Within the top left corner, there is a silver triangle, with a red circle within and the silver triple T's within.
Describe the cardinal principals.
Brotherhood: Holding each other accountable.
Scholarship: You live and you learn
Character: staying true to yourself even behind closed doors.
name and define the sentinal
Joshua David Vanoorbeeck- Guards the secrets and rituals of Phi Sigma Kappa, custodian of the chapter archives and risk management.
Who founded psk
Henry Hague, William Penn Brooks, Xenos Young Clark, Fredick George Campbell, Jabez William Clay, Joseph Francis Berrret.