Founders/ History
What day was Phi Mu founded publicly?
March 4th, 1852
Fun fact: it was actually first formed privately on January 4th
What are the three values represented in the creed?
Love, Honor, Truth
What symbol of our trust do Phis receive during the pledging ceremony?
the Phi pin
What is the shape of both the Phi Mu badge and the Phi pin?
quatrefoil
How many alters does the initiation ceremony have?
What are the full names of our 3 founders?
Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel), Mary Ann Dupont (Lines), and Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding)
How many lines long is the current creed?
18 lines
What is the purpose of the ribboning ceremony?
to make the new provisional members feel welcome and to give them a symbol of their membership
What do our colors, rose and white, represent?
Rose- womanhood
White- truth and purity
How many secrets do initiated members learn in initiation?
10
knock, password, sign, response, flower, colors, coat of arms parts, badge parts, grip, and revelation
What religion were our founders?
Christian
Although not all sisters may share a common religious heritage, we all share the same values of noble womanhood
What change was made when the creed first appeared in The Aglaia?
it was broken into the 3 sections or paragraphs by symbols
What is the purpose of the Third Dimension Ceremony?
transition graduating seniors into alumnae and to give them an opportunity to reflect on their experiences in Phi Mu
What does the rose-colored carnation represent?
"Women's love and sisterhood"
Why do we form the Circle of Unity at certain points in the ceremony?
to represent our bond and to keep those specific secrets between us
What was Phi Mu known as before becoming Phi Mu?
The Philomathean Society
What lines were later added in 1932?
'Thus being true to the womanhood of love' and 'Thus being true to the womanhood of honor'
What is the only song that must always be sung by all members?
Bonus points if you can sing it
Benediction Song
How many points do you need for formal?
260
What is our national philanthropy?
Children's Miracle Network Hospital
Why is Phi Mu considered one of the "Macon Magnolias"?
Recite the Creed
To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand.
To think of God as a protector and guider of us all.
To Keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost.
To be to others what we would they would be to us.
To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, thus being true to the womanhood of love.
To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds.
Being steadfast in every duty, small or large.
Believing that our given word is binding.
Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.
Being honorable, courteous, tender, thus being true to the womanhood of honor.
To serve in the light of truth, avoiding egotism, narrowness and scorn.
To give freely of our sympathies.
To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve him in all things.
To minister to the needy and unfortunate.
To practice day by day Love, Honor, Truth.
Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.
What is our motto and what does it mean?
"Les Soeurs Fidels" means "The Faithful Sisters"
What is our chapter GPA requirement?
2.75
How is the English and Greek pronunciation of the super secret meaning of Phi Mu written in the ritual book?
it isn't!!!! it has been passed through memory and word of mouth since 1852