History
Important Members
National Fraternity
Parliamentary Procedure
Initiate to Member
100

What is the date of Phi Sigma Pi’s founding?

February 14, 1916

100

The Outstanding Chapter Award is named after this former Sigma Chapter Advisor.

Joseph Torchia

100

What is the supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity?

Grand Chapter

100


True/False: Pro/Con debate gives everyone a voice in the discussion.

True

100


This should be worn throughout the Initiation Program and returned to the Chapter upon Induction.

Initiate Pin

200

In 2014, a resolution was adopted to use this term in place of "Co-Ed" when referring to the Fraternity.

Gender Inclusive

200


Elected in 1980, this Member of the Alpha Alpha Chapter was the first female National Officer.

Dr. Anita P. Davis

200

The supreme executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity charged with enforcing the National Constitution and leading the Fraternity through strategic planning.

National Council

200

*BONUS* What is the following called: Σ

Sigma

200

Upon graduation or transfer, each Collegiate Member attains ___________ status.

Alumni

300

The Founders of our Fraternity decided that Phi Sigma Pi would be based on a Tripod of three equal ideals: ___________, _____________ and __________.

Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship

300


This Member from the Alpha Rho Chapter wrote the words and music to "Brother.

Thomas E. Daniels

300


The name of Phi Sigma Pi’s National Philanthropic Partner, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, is commonly abbreviated as ______.

HOBY

300

Parliamentary procedure ensures that:

A.) meetings run smoothly 
B.) meetings are purposeful
C.) meetings finish early
D.) meetings are necessary


A.) meetings run smoothly

300


This piece of jewelry includes the three Greek letters of the Fraternity linked diagonally.

Membership Pin

400

Phi Sigma Pi was established at the State Teachers College at Warrensburg, MO, which is now known as the _______________.

University of Central Missouri

400


Chapters that capture the true spirit of fellowship and Brotherhood through Chapter events are honored with an award named for this Founding Father

Dr. Claude A. Phillips

400


_________________ is the charitable foundation that collects and distributes funds in support of the programs and goals of the Fraternity.

The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation

400

 ______________________ is used at the annual Grand Chapter Meeting, where Members from each Phi Sigma Pi Chapter can make Fraternity-wide changes.

Robert’s Rules of Order 

400

This policy states, "Alcohol and/or illicit use of controlled substances shall be strictly prohibited at...any event planned for or by the Initiates and/or Potential New Members during the Recruitment and Initiation Period."

Alcohol and Illegal Substance Policy

500

What are the last names of all three of the Fraternity's Founding Fathers?

Hendricks, Phillips, McClure

500


During his tenure as President, the Fraternity grew to include 70 active Chapters, a national budget over a half million dollars, a state of the art National Headquarters, seven National Staff and a rejuvenated, diverse Brotherhood.

Jeffrey Johnson

500


What is the name of the National magazine that Phi Sigma Pi Members receive?

Purple and Gold

500

The following is a typical agenda used during parliamentary procedure. Put these agenda items in order from first to last: Temporary Committees' Reports, Reading and correction or approval of minutes from last meeting, New Business, Adjournment, Officer Reports, Call to order, Permanent Committees’ Reports, Unfinished Business

Call to Order, Reading & correction of or approval minutes from last meeting, Officer report, permanent committee's report, temporary committee's report, Unfinished business, New business, Adjournment.

500


Following Induction, a new Member will receive this item as certification of membership into Phi Sigma Pi.

Shingle