Founding Fathers
These are the names of the three Founding Fathers of Phi Sigma Pi.
Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
Dr. Claude A. Phillips
Dr. C.H. McClure
The date Phi Sigma Pi was Founded.
February 14, 1916
These three ideals make up the Tripod.
Scholarship
Leadership
Fellowship
The supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity.
Grand Chapter
Phi Sigma Pi has had this many versions of the Coat of Arms since its start in 1916.
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This Founding Father has an award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming named after him.
Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
The terms "National" and "Honor" were added into the Fraternity's name during this year of the 1960's.
1966
The knowledge gained through working closely with others toward common goals builds this leg of the tripod.
Fellowship
The supreme executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity when Grand Chapter is not in session.
National Council
The original Coat of Arms consisted of a shield bearing theses.
Lamp of Knowledge
Three stars
Clasped hands.
This Founding Father has an award for chapters that capture the true spirit of Fellowship and Brotherhood through chapter events named after him.
Dr. Claude A. Phillips
The National Constituion was amended to allow women to join following Title IX during this year in the 1970's.
1977
Learning about the change or the need of the campus and/or community reflects this leg of the tripod.
Scholarship
Full-time professionals to assist in the day-to-day affairs of the Fraternity and oversees the Fraternity’s programs.
National Staff
In 1930, the Coat of Arms was redesigned to present a more professional image. Among other changes, one was replacing the previously"clasped hands" with these.
Four clasped links
Dr. C.H. McClure recieved the first of what award in 1931.
Distinguished Service Key
2014
Once information is known about the cause or change, Members become the Changemakers, relating to this leg of the Tripod.
Leadership
Elected by a vote of eligible Chapter Members.
Officers
Circular in form with the words “Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity—Founded 1916” inscribed around the outer edge describes this piece of Phi Sigma Pi Heraldry.
Grand Seal
Dr. Claude A.Phillips achieved this Title at the Warrensburg Institution during his 18 years of service.
Dean of Faculty
This was approved by the Grand Chapter in 2015.
Phi Sigma Pi Brothers' Creed
The Tripod allows us to live into our mission of improving humanity with this.
Honor
The National Council consists of these following positions.
National President
Senior Vice President
National Secretary
Vice President of Finance
Three Vice Presidents of Development.
Certification of membership into Phi Sigma Pi. Each Member receives a certificate indicating the Member’s name, Chapter, institution and date of Induction. The certificate bears the Grand Seal and has the signatures of the National President and National Secretary.
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