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he was the president of State Teacher's College
in Warrensburg when Phi Sigma Pi was founded. He is one of the three founders of the fraternity. They called him Alpha one and he served as the central regional director for a number of years and there is a national award for excellence in education, cultural and leadership programming named in his honor. |
Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
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Another founder of PSP, he was the dean of
faculty at State Teacher's College in Warrensburg. He made significant contributions in the field of teacher education. |
Dr. Claude A. Phillips
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Last founder of PSP. He was the head of the history
department and served as the national counselor and the Vice President of Phi Sigma Pi. He was also responsible for founding the Beta chapter. He was awarded the first distinguished service key for his many contributions. |
Dr. C.H. McClure
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He was elected as president of Phi Sigma Pi in 1928 and
he galvanized national officers into a cohesive unit. He helped to promote PSP nationally and brought the fraternity into the professional intrafraternity conference, which is now known as the professional fraternity association. Every year, graduate scholarships are awarded in his name. |
Rolla F. Wood
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was elected president in 1930 and Clarence O.
Williams was elected the national secretary in the same year. The national chapters doubled from 7 to 15 while they were in office and 8 of the chapters were in Pennsylvania. |
Walter P. Percival
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Was an associate professor of education at
Millersville University for the majority of his professional career. Served as the national secretary and treasurer for almost 20 years. Honored for his contributions as a brother over the course of decades with the renaming of the outstanding chapter award. |
Joseph M. Torchia
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Known for his devotion to the fraternity and his many
students at East Carolina University and Millersville University where he taught history. He has the distinction of serving in 5 positions for over 25 years, which is longer than any other brother in the fraternity's history. |
Richard C. Todd
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Inducted as an honorary brother by the Alpha Alpha
chapter(An honorary brother is something the fraternity can elect to do). She was the first woman to be elected to the national council and held the position of national historian. |
Anita P. Davis
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("sweetheart", don't get this confused with bubby)-
She was inducted by the Tau Chapter and was the first woman to become an honorary brother. |
Clauda Pennock Todd
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Inducted by the Alpha Chapter and was the first woman to
be inducted to be an active collegiate member of Phi Sigma Pi. |
Laura Abney
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One of the national leaders that emerged in the
1980s that helped the fraternity grow. Served as the National Secretary and Treasurer, VP of Membership Development and the National President. There is a national award recognizing administrative excellence that is named in his honor. |
Steven A. Diguiseppe
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Under his leadership and vision, the national
organization nearly tripled in size and evolved to include a full time professional staff and eventually the building of a permanent national headquarters. An award for interchapter fellowship was named in his honor to recognize his efforts to help build and strengthen the fraternity nationally. |
Jeffrey L. Johnson
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He was a brother of Tau chapter and was the first
recipient of the Todd Tripod Scholarship. He served as the VP of membership development and VP of alumni development. Continues to serve as a faculty member and chapter advisor at East Carolina University. |
David L. Batts
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Wrote the words and music to
"Brothers are We" (as if you didn't know...) in collaboration with the Music Department at Mansfield State Teacher's College (Now Mansfield University of Penn, the northeast theta chapter) |
Edward Ingraham and Charles Darrin
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Wrote the words and music of "Brother" in 1996.
He was invited to perform and share this song at multiple chapter events, and Grand Chapter chose to designate it as an official fraternity song in 2001. |
Thomas "Ted" Daniels
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First female national president elected in 2002 from
Alpha Epsilon chapter. |
Tammy A. Mleziva
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He is an Alpha Phi alumna and former National Council
Member. He created the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation in 2004 and was the first president of Board of Directors of the Foundation and is still currently serving. |
Carlye Buchanon
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the highest honor an individual Brother in Phi
Sigma Pi may recieve. Bestowed by a unanimous vote of the National Council for outstanding service to the National Fraternity. |
The Distinguished Service Key
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2 ways to become alumni of your chapter
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1. Graduate
2. Transfer to another school |
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Ways to get involved if you are alumni
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o Join alumni chapters
o Donate money o Serve as alumni advisor o Join national council or committees. o Become regional consultant. o Attend Grand Chapter and National Convention. |
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Fraternal Orders existed as early as...
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the 15th century BC
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The first Greek letter organization in the US was
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Phi Beta Kappa
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Two of the earliest greek organizations for women
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Kappa Alpha Theta and
Kappa Kappa Gamma |
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State colleges and universities were once known as _________ or ________
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Normal or Teacher’s colleges
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The original members of PSP also belonged to
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Phi Lambda Epsilon
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Phi Sigma Pi was founded at _______ also know as _______.
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State Teacher’s college in Warrensburg, Missouri. Now known as
University of Central Missouri |
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Phi Sigma Pi was founded on:
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February 14, 1916
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Founders
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Eldo L Hendricks, C.H. McClure, Claude A. Phillips
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The founders of PSP based the fraternity on _________, _________, and ________, but must do so in an equal ________ dedicated to the three ideals.
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scholarship, leadership, and
fellowship... tripod |
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PSP became a national fraternity in:
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1921
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The second chapter of PSP was at ________ now know as ________.
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Bradley Polytechnic Institute, which is now
known as Bradley Univ, in Peoria, Illinois |
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The national publication of PSP was initially called _______ and is now called _______ which means________.
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Phi Sigma Pi Newsletter, and
is now called the Lampadion, which means Little Torch |
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Phi Sigma Pi did not merge with Kappa Phi Kappa because
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members thought that the
merger would blur PSP’s identity and purpose. |
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In 1940, the Purple and Gold Newsletter was established to:
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Maintain Closer
contact between chapters and the national office |
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All information posted in our newsletter and alumni is or is not public knowledge?
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Is public knowledge and not held secret
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the Brother credited with creating the first membership
handbook for Phi Sigma Pi initiates |
Clair B Wilson
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In the mid 20th century, _______ slowed the momentum and growth Phi Sigma Pi
had been experiencing in its early years. |
WWII
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Phi Sigma Pi fraternity became Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity in what year
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1966
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a PSP organized charity whose treasury goes to brothers in
need of financial assistance because of illness, personal loss, or other catastrophic hardships. |
The subrosa fund
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subrosa means
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under the rose
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PSP’s first scholarship was established by ________ and _______. It promotes future academic opportunity to brothers who
embody the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship |
Dr. Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda
Pennock Todd |
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In order for PSP to accept female members, this had to be done
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an amendment to the
national constitution was made |
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Women had to be let into PSP due to the passing of:
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Title IX, which made PSP’s status as a men’s
only organization discriminatory to the future career opportunities of women. |
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Our chapter:
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Beta Pi
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Our Local Alumni Chapter
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NYMAC
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Our Local chapters are (6):
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o Theta – Mansfield University of PA
o Delta Alpha – RIT o Beta Epsilon – Syracuse o Beta Upsilon – Umass o Beta Nu – Cornell o Delta Mu – Umaine |
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The only means by which someone can become a brother
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The Ritual
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Our two songs
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Brother, by Thomas “Ted” Daniels and Brothers Are We, by Charles
Darrin and Edward Ingraham |
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Colors
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Purple and Gold (white Auxiliary)
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Our Membership certificate and who it is signed by
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The Shingle, signed by National President and
National Secretary |
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At the bottom of Phi Sigma Pi’s insignia, the shield, is located a _______. A _____ is on top of the shield. In the center of
the shield is ______, ______, ______. |
At the bottom of Phi Sigma Pi’s insignia, the shield, is located a Banner with the
Greek words for Phi Sigma Pi. A Lamp is on top of the shield. In the center of the shield is An open book with staff laid across it on a field of purple; 3 stars laid diagonally; clasped links on a field of gold |
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Can members of PSP be in more than one greek org?
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Yes
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What is hazing?
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causing intentional physical or emotional discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule
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Supreme legislative body of PSP is ______ and is composed of
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the grand chapter, is composed of
o National Council o Delegates of collegiate chapters o Delegates of alumni chapters |
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Executive body of PSP is _____
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national council
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National Council Members
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o National President – Jonah Goodman
o Senior VP – Lisa Ambrosia Howard o National Secretary – Josh Coonrod o VP Finance – Josh Marder o VP Chapter Development – Erik “Duff” Walschburger o VP Membership Development – Patrick Herron o VP Alumni Development – Kadira Coley |
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National Philanthropy is
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Teach for America
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Teach for America is dedicated to
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eliminating educational inequity in the public school system.
Recruits college graduates to teach in underserved schools across the U.S to provide greater educational opportunities. |
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Phi Sigma Pi Foundation:
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charity created to attain and distribute money in
support of goals and programs of Phi Sigma Pi. |
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What happens at grand chapter
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the national business of PSP is conducted. Issues
relevant to PSP are discussed, and the national constitution is amended. Elections for national council also take place here. |
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National Staff Members
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Executive Director – Suzanne Schaffer
Director of Member Services – Anika Jackson Director of Expansion – Matt Parido Director of Alumni Relations – Megan Lawrence Office Manager–JoAnn Harringer Regional Consultant – Ryan DeGuzman |
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Oversees the day-to-day operations of ΦΣΠ and serves as liaison
between National Council and staff. Plans and organizes National Events |
Executive Director
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Trains and supervises the Region Consultants; Editor of
The Purple & Gold, e- newsletters and oversees management of the national website |
Director of Member Services
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Coordinates annual giving and cultivates lifetime member
relationships; Editor of the Lampadion and serves as liaison to the ΦΣΠ Foundation |
Director of Alumni Relations
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Acts as liaison and provides assistance to ΦΣΠ colonies and
cultivates, relationships with prospective colleges and universities. |
Director of Expansion
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Records and tracks chapter forms, fees, and dues. Processes
paperwork, coordinates mailings, and assists staff as needed |
Administrative Assistant
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Advises chapters on a variety of programming & chapter
management issues |
Region Consultant
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Serves as the official ambassador of Phi Sigma Pi. Appoints
committees and special assignments |
National President
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Serves as the parliamentarian at all national meetings. Monitors
Risk Management of the National Fraternity. |
Senior Vice President
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Ensures that accurate records are kept at all national meetings.
Coordinates all national awards and scholarships. |
National Secretary
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Formulates a budget with the Executive Director.
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VP of Finance
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Builds resources to help chapters properly execute
The Ritual. Improves and develops resources to ensure Initiation programs produce strong and dedicated Brothers. |
VP of Membership Development
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Develops programs to foster communication between
chapters and improve regional collaboration among chapters. |
VP of Chapter Development
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Oversees the development of alumni resources and
benefits; assists chapters in improving and enhancing alumni relations. |
VP of Alumni Development
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Oversees the work of the Executive Director
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National Council
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Beta Pi's E-Board Members
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President: Jen Smith
VP: Ewelina Haracz Secretary: Lauren Donnelly Treasurer: Chris Feurback Corresponding Secretary: Kara DiPinto Rush: Michelle Zagura and Kyle Charette Initiate Advisors: Jana Lanza and Mike BiFulco Historian: Josh Reagan Parliamentarian: Tori Hendrix |
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Beta Pi's Committee Members
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Social: Emily Perillo and Steph Woodruff
PR: Corrina Pysa and Ainsley Gill Scholarship: Debra Feinback and Keith Grayeb Fundraising: Nate Maltezos and Teresa Kwolek Service: Lindsay Leka and Allyssa Milan Alumni: Ran Zhao and AMber Selko |
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LEARN THE MUTHA F*CKIN PURPOSE STATEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Phi Sigma Pi shall be an Honor Fraternity for students in four-year collegiate
institutions and Phi Sigma Pi alumni, founded upon a basis of superior scholarship with the avowed purpose of advancing academic, professional, and social ideals. Phi Sigma Pi shall exist to meet the needs of close fellowship among students of like ideals who are interested in the same end. In carrying out the purpose of Phi Sigma Pi, the organization shall strive to personify and encourage three ideals: · the acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship, · the application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity, and · the fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal fellowship within Phi Sigma Pi's ranks. Phi Sigma Pi shall constantly endeavor to make these ideals dynamic in the lives of Phi Sigma Pi's Members. |
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GREEEK ALPHABET!!!!!
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Α Alpha
Β Beta Γ Gamma Δ Delta Ε Epsilon Ζ Zeta Η Eta Θ Theta Ι Iota Κ Kappa Λ Lambda Μ Mu Ν Nu Ξ Xi Ο Omicron Π Pi Ρ Rho Σ Sigma Τ Tau Υ Upsilon Φ Phi Χ Chi Ψ Psi Ω Omega |
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PSP Governing Documents
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o National Constitution
o The Ritual o National Operating Policy |
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Parliamentary Procedure
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o Order of Business (“CROPTUNA” Call to order, role call, officer reports,
permanent or standing committee reports, temporary or special committees' reports, unfinished business, new business, adjourn). o Robert's Rules o The reason for Parli Pro is to make the meeting move along in a structured and smooth way. o Motion (During new business, you must raise your hand, be recognized by the president, stand up, and say "I move to...". Then someone seconds the motion and there is a move to two rounds of pro/con debate. o To move to end the debate, you call to question. o If there is an objection to question than two more rounds of pro/con debate and than a call to previous question if question has already been called. o Consent is a move that everyone agrees on. o An objection is if someone does not agree. o To end the meeting, you move to adjourn. |
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The purpose for using ________________to run a chapter meeting is to Help the meeting run more efficiently
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parliamentary procedures
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Beta Pi is located in the __________ region.
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Northeast
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The tripod consists of
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scholarship, leadership, fellowship
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the book that Phi Sigma Pi Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use as guide to running business meetings is _______________________
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Robert’s Rules of Order
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