Nu Pi
KSU
Pledge
2019
DSP
100
To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded?
To the graduating senior (Deltasig or not) in commerce and business administration who ranks highest in his or her class
100
What is the Greek letter name of your chapter and on what date was it founded?
Nu Pi.
June 11, 1994.
100
Approximately how many people have been initiated into the Fraternity since its founding?
Over 284,000.
100
In your own words, what is the mission of the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation?
The mission of the Leadership Foundation is to raise money, to provide scholarships and fellowships to members, and fund educational programs of the Fraternity.
200
What is the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi as stated in the Preamble of our Bylaws?
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
200
Give the date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi.
November 7, 1907, at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance of New York University, New York, NY
200
To whom is the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key awarded?
To the graduating senior (Deltasig or not) in commerce and business administration who ranks highest in his or her class.
200
Name the current Grand President, Past Grand President, Vice President-Finance, National Collegians of the Year and Executive Director.
Current Grand President – Tricia Smith
Past Grand President – Onuka Ibe
Vice President-Finance – Jodi Schoh National
Collegians of the Year –
Travis Brodbeck (2018)
Kristen Wilhelm (2019)
Executive Director – Bill Schilling.
200
Name several ways to support the Fraternity after graduation.
PARTICIPATING in an alumni chapter or in the various national leadership and professional development events;
ATTENDING collegiate chapter events;
SERVING on the national level as a Board of Directors member, Regional Vice President, District Director, or national committee member;
ESTABLISHING a new collegiate or alumni chapter in your area;
ASSISTING a Regional Vice President or other national officer;
DONATING money or services to the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation and/or chapters.
300
What is the difference between a LEAD School and LEAD Provincial Conference and why should you participate in both?
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300
In what city was the Central Office established? Where is it located today?
Chicago; 330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio 45056
300
How many collegiate chapters have been established and how many collegiate chapters are active today? Approximately how many alumni chapters are active today?
301 established collegiate chapters; 226 active collegiate chapters; 61 active alumni chapters
300
What are the names of the active collegiate chapters in your region?
Georgia State University - Kappa Chapter
Georgia College and State University - Iota Mu Chapter
Georgia Institute of Technology - Zeta Lambda Chapter
University of Georgia - Pi Chapter
University of South Carolina - Beta Gamma Chapter
Clemson University - Kappa Tau Chapter
Mercer University - Alpha Tau Chapter
Coastal Carolina University - Tau Psi Chapter
Kennesaw State University - Nu Pi Chapter
300
As defined in the Risk Management, Insurance & Conduct Policy, what constitutes a “fraternity event”?
Any event, activity or situation sponsored, co-sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or colony, or any event a reasonable person would associate with the Fraternity.
400
In your own words, define the ideal chapter.
The ideal chapter supports the objectives of the Fraternity and works as a unit to provide value to its members and the surrounding community. Members of an ideal chapter are open-minded and willing to hear the viewpoints of others in order to make decisions for the greater good. Ideal chapters maintain open communication among members (collegiate and alumni) and with national leaders and Central Office staff. Such a chapter will dutifully sponsor programs and activities as expected by national standards and its members will act in a manner that reflects credit not only to oneself, but to the organization.
400
What are the five categories of the General Risk Management Policy?
Alcohol and Drugs
Statement on Hazing
Discrimination and Harassment
Chapter Houses and Meeting Facilities
Fraternity Events.
400
Of the four types of college fraternities, which one is Delta Sigma Pi?
Professional fraternity.
400
What is Delta Sigma Pi’s “Central Office” and how is the Central Office staff different from the national Board of Directors?
The Central Office is the national administrative headquarters of Delta Sigma Pi for both the Fraternity and Leadership Foundation. The Executive Director is in charge of the Central Office and has a paid full time staff of directors and administrative personnel. The Board of Directors is a group of elected, unpaid volunteers who serve as the executive, legislative and judicial body of the Fraternity during the interim sessions between Grand Chapter Congresses. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.
400
Name several ways to support the Fraternity after graduation
PARTICIPATING in an alumni chapter or in the various national leadership and professional development events;
ATTENDING collegiate chapter events;
SERVING on the national level as a Board of Directors member, Regional Vice President, District Director, or national committee member;
ESTABLISHING a new collegiate or alumni chapter in your area;
ASSISTING a Regional Vice President or other national officer;
DONATING money or services to the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation and/or chapters.
500
Give the complete names of the four Founders of Delta Sigma Pi.
Brother Harold Valentine Jacobs
Brother Alexander Frank Makay
Brother Alfred Moysello
Brother Henry Albert Tienken.
500
Write the Greek alphabet both in English and using the Greek letters.
(Use your whiteboard)
500
In your own words, define the ideal member.
An ideal member of Delta Sigma Pi is committed to living up to the Fraternity’s purpose and standards by being willing to give to the Fraternity, our members and our community. This member values the Fraternity and is a leader by showing dedication to scholarship, professionalism and service. An ideal member shows kindness towards others, is able to adapt to the wills of the majority and conducts oneself according to the highest standards of ethics. One understands that the more a person gives, the more that person will receive in return. An ideal member is not just involved, but is engaged by sharing information and ideas, cultivating relationships and being eager to grow personally and professionally.
500
Write the words to the chorus of the song “Rose of Deltasig.”
Rose of Deltasig I love you, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi, When the shades of night are falling I dream of days gone by; As I go thru life's long journey, Memories will never die, I will always hear you calling, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi.
500
Name six provisions, from any of the categories, of the Risk Management, Insurance and Conduct Policy.
Answers should come from any of the provisions listed on pages 41-49 of The Crown & Delta