tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69370492321764182392012-02-16T21:03:20.540-05:00Sigma Pi (ΣΠ) is an international college social fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada. The Delta Rho chapter is at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY.McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-69720639930080014872008-10-31T21:28:00.001-04:002008-10-31T21:29:33.670-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/goldStandard.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/goldStandard.pdf">Download in Portable Document Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-6972063993008001487?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-36507299983428379072008-10-31T21:25:00.001-04:002008-10-31T21:26:59.506-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/ACE%20Booklet.pdf">Download in Portable Document Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-3650729998342837907?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-35023011424582347192008-10-31T21:23:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:24:08.075-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/VolunteerManual.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-3502301142458234719?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-9546382853734561882008-10-31T21:18:00.001-04:002008-10-31T21:18:56.076-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/Tips_to_the_Cup.pdf">Download in Portable Document Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-954638285373456188?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-81217823709171909812008-10-31T21:17:00.002-04:002008-10-31T21:20:03.016-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/herald.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;. <http: org="" cornerstone="" cfm=""></http:><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8121782370917190981?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-85753477791707709202008-10-31T21:16:00.002-04:002008-10-31T21:19:23.467-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/first.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8575347779170770920?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-13643633672000537362008-10-31T21:14:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:15:18.032-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/fourth.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-1364363367200053736?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-5983214163820019292008-10-31T21:13:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:14:12.068-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/third.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-598321416382001929?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-31506190553300913622008-10-31T21:11:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:12:38.855-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/second.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-3150619055330091362?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-90009332935647859702008-10-31T21:09:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:10:34.146-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/sage.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 31 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-9000933293564785970?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-28937586241439492232008-10-22T19:58:00.004-04:002008-10-22T20:03:38.450-04:00<a href="http://moreheadstate.edu/files/units/greek/IFC%20OFFICER%20NOMINATION.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Greek Life." Morehead State University. 22 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.moreheadstate.edu/greek/&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-2893758624143949223?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-40652118421042342032008-10-20T22:43:00.004-04:002008-10-20T22:50:27.854-04:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Preamble</span><br />Recruitment is the process by which Delta Rho chapter of Sigma Pi sources, screens, and selects college students for membership. Recruitment is also the responsibility of the entire chapter. The recruitment committee and the officers described in this document have administrative roles, and they are expected to delegate their responsibilities as needed. The Delta Rho recruitment program is based on the the Constitution, the Gold Standard, and the Recruitment Manual from Sigma Pi International.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Retreat</span><br />The recruitment retreat is organized by the activities director. It coincides with the recruitment period. It includes presentations and discussions related to leadership, strategy, university guidelines, IFC guidelines, and FIPG. It may include guest speakers such as an Educational Leadership Consultant from the Executive Office, IFC advisor, chapter trustee, or alumni.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Alcohol</span><br />Active members or perspective new members may not attend recruitment events while intoxicated. Active members or perspective new members may not be under the possession of alcohol or drugs while at a recruitment event. Such circumstances would be unbecoming of a brother and should be strictly avoided.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hazing</span><br />No recruitment events include hazing of any kind -- physical, mental, sexual, or emotional. Hazing is reported immediately to the recruitment chairman who coordinates with Morehead State University, Sigma Pi International, and the Morehead Police to punish the offenders.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Evaluation</span><br />Prospective members are evaluated holistically. A diverse fraternity is a stronger fraternity. Therefore, good prospective members have diverse religions, majors, ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds. They include handicapped, non-traditional, and minority students. A minimum age of 16 is required, and a minimum GPA of 2.3. Their character and personality must compatible with the other brushers and worthy of emulation. Prospective members must be a current or former student at an institution of higher learning. Legacies are pursued and preferred. Bids require a majority vote of the chapter.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Recruitment Chairman</span><br />The recruitment chairman is the head of the recruitment committee. He reports to the sage and to the entire chapter. His primary goal is to motivate the chapter to recruit the best students. He arranges the dates, times, and agendas of the committee meetings. He delegates his work to committee members. He approves of each rush event and the publicity for it. He also organizes the recruitment retreat.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Publicity Director</span><br />The publicity director manages the brand of the fraternity and targets it to prospective members. He designs and publishes the the advertising for the recruitment committee. The publicity director uses a diverse assortment of media. Printed media includes banners, brochures, business cards, billboards, flyers, mail invitations, newletters, newspaper ads, posters, press releases, scrapbooks, and table tents. Other kinds of publicity are booths, mugs, radio ads, T-shirts, and websites. He invites alumni to recruitment events. He also acquires and distributes bid cards and name tags to prospective members.<br /><br />The publicity director faces the daunting challenge of dispelling the myths about fraternities perpetuated by popular culture and movies like Animal House, College, and Old School. He counters the objections of prospective members and their parents, professors, girlfriends by directing their attention toward the values in the creed and the strict Sigma Pi policies against hazing and alcohol abuse.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Activities Director</span><br />The activities director organizes the rush events like parties, socials, and barbeques. He approves the themes for themed events. He makes reservations for rooms, bands, and catering. He supervises the decoration, set-up, and clean-up of events. After the events, the activities director is in charge of evaluating the events and presenting the findings of his evaluation to the chapter.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Follow-Up Director</span><br />The follow-up director maintains contact with prospective members. Prospective members may be certain that they want to rush at the time of a rush event, but become busy with a number of other college responsibilities afterward. The follow-up director manages the list of prospective members in a public location. It includes each prospective member's name, contact information, and notes such as major of study and other club affiliations. The follow-up director manages the sign-in sheets at rush events. Finally, he organizes the bidding ceremony.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Transportation Director</span><br />The transporation director is in charge of physically getting prospective members to rush events. He determines which prospective members need rides, prints maps, assigns people to drive, and calls to confirm the rides.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Active Brothers</span><br />Each active brother is required to recommend at least one unique prospective brother. Each active brother is required to attend the recruitment retreat and at least one rush event each semester.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Conclusion</span><br />Recruitment is the most dynamic and important function of Sigma Pi. Through comprehensive, chapter-wide program led by dedicated, involved brothers, a diverse and successful pledge class can be recruited each semester.<br /><br />Proposed by McLovin on Monday, October 20, 2008 - Passed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-4065211842104234203?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-65910666138731590962008-10-18T23:26:00.007-04:002008-10-19T01:13:30.798-04:00The official philanthropy of Sigma Pi is the Sam Spady Foundation. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and students about the dangers of alcohol. It honors the memory of Samantha Spady, a 19-year-old student at Colorado State University who died of alcohol poisoning on September 5th, 2004. Sam Spady was a homecoming queen, class president, cheerleading captain, and honor student in high school. The Sam Spady Foundation sells a documentary on DVD called Death by Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">History</span><br />September 5, 2004 - Samantha Spady, a 19-year-old student at Colorado State University, dies of alcohol poisoning.<br /><br />June 12, 2006 - Rick &amp; Patty Spady and film producer Barry Bortnick appear on ABC's Good Morning America to discuss binge drinking and the new DVD on Sam's death.<br /><br />June 26, 2006 - Jessica Sidman publishes an article in USA Today titled "A college student's death may help save lives."<br /><br />August 4, 2006 - The Grand Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity voted to adopt the Sam Spady Foundation as the International Philanthropy of Sigma Pi Fraternity during the 48th Biennial Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Health Effects</span><br />High-risk student drinking causes 1,400 deaths, 70,000 sexual assaults, and 500,000 student injuries every year on college campuses across the country, according to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages has short- and long-term negative health effects:<br /><ul><li>Dehydration</li><li>Mallanby effect</li><li>Slowing</li><li>Blurred vision</li><li>Anterograde amnesia</li><li>Ataxia</li><li>Hangovers</li><li>Deadly effects</li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;">Get Involved</span><br /><ul><li>Donate to the Sam Spady Foundation</li><li>Join the Facebook group</li><li>Buy Death by Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story, the DVD documentary</li><li>Buy selected reproductions of Sam Spady's artwork</li><li>Organize non-alcoholic social events</li><li>Subscribe to the newsletter</li><li>Call 911 when someone shows signs of alcohol poisoning</li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;">Contact</span><br />The SAM Spady Foundation<br />P.O. Box 701<br />Beatrice, NE 68310-0701<br />webmaster@samspadyfoundation.org<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />References</span><br />"Short-Term Effects of Alcohol." Wikipedia. 18 Oct. 2008. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 18 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/short-term_effects_of_alcohol&gt;.<br />"Student Alcohol Management - SAM Spady Foundation." 18 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.samspadyfoundation.org/&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-6591066613873159096?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-87601414142600430882008-10-18T23:22:00.003-04:002008-10-21T13:52:42.610-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SP4W1QUdEKI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/UZZ4ron9XR0/s1600-h/n43180768480_1163.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SP4W1QUdEKI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/UZZ4ron9XR0/s320/n43180768480_1163.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259666518984954018" border="0" /></a>Sigma Pi Study Tables is on Mondays from 7-8pm in 211 Allie Young Hall. This is required for actives with a cumulative GPA below 2.25 and pledges, and it is recommended for everyone else.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />- Walk-In Tutoring<br />- Appointments for Tutoring<br />- Computers With Internet Access<br />- Online Tutoring<br /><br />For more information, call McLovin at 606.776.6518.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8760141414260043088?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-54970710371525010212008-10-18T23:04:00.003-04:002008-10-22T20:02:18.013-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/Constitution.pdf">Download in Portable Document Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 18 Oct. 2008 &lt; http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;. <http: org="" cornerstone="" cfm=""></http:><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-5497071037152501021?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-86052436886936177492008-10-18T22:57:00.001-04:002008-10-18T23:02:36.332-04:00<a href="http://sigmapi.org/pdfs/manuals/Bylaws.pdf">Download in Portable Document Format</a><br /><br />"Leadership Manuals." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 18 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/manuals.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8605243688693617749?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-58188489649339765502008-10-18T22:38:00.008-04:002008-10-31T21:56:25.525-04:00<div style="text-align: left;">On Saturday, February 2nd, our chapter cleaned up the North Terminus of the Sheltowee Trace Trail.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPqeHRDuPOI/AAAAAAAAAN4/JcbY5q6ii-A/s1600-h/Image000.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPqeHRDuPOI/AAAAAAAAAN4/JcbY5q6ii-A/s320/Image000.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258689362583764194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPqeOExj6fI/AAAAAAAAAOA/cG6HsgdOEzA/s1600-h/Image002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPqeOExj6fI/AAAAAAAAAOA/cG6HsgdOEzA/s320/Image002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258689479545448946" border="0" /></a>Schack, Brian. Sheltowee Trace Trail. 2 Feb. 2008. Morehead, KY.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-5818848964933976550?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-42693147300620682412008-10-16T15:30:00.004-04:002008-10-16T15:44:13.088-04:00<a href="http://www.sigmapi.org/cornerstone/Crisis/Crisis%20Management.doc">Download in Microsoft Word Format</a><br /><br />"Crisis Management." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 16 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/aboutsigmapi/index2.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-4269314730062068241?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-83430575050091165452008-10-16T15:25:00.004-04:002008-10-16T15:44:38.096-04:00<a href="http://www.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/greek/Greek%20Calendar%202008f.xls">Download in Microsoft Excel Format</a><br /><br />"Greek Life." Morehead State University. 16 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.moreheadstate.edu/greek/&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8343057505009116545?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-83712714518226517182008-10-16T15:10:00.008-04:002008-10-16T15:45:12.850-04:00Nationally known alcohol educator Mike Green spoke in the Academic-Athletic Center on Thursday, September 11th at 8 p.m.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPeTkIZAfwI/AAAAAAAAANo/WBvyp4LiGBA/s1600-h/n516986743_1274210_568.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPeTkIZAfwI/AAAAAAAAANo/WBvyp4LiGBA/s320/n516986743_1274210_568.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257833338915290882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPeTuLM8bnI/AAAAAAAAANw/NvP9tPkWix8/s1600-h/n516986743_1274211_1321.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPeTuLM8bnI/AAAAAAAAANw/NvP9tPkWix8/s320/n516986743_1274211_1321.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257833511468691058" border="0" /></a><br />Hundley, Marcus. "Grades." E-mail to the author. 12 Oct. 2008.<br />"Mike Green to Appear at MSU in September." 19 Aug. 2008. Morehead State University. 16 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/release.aspx?id=36606&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-8371271451822651718?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-52019542280167829462008-10-15T13:14:00.001-04:002008-10-15T23:25:44.806-04:00The Delta-Rho Chapter, in accordance with the creed of Sigma Pi Fraternity International, desires for all of its members to improve upon their scholastic achievements. In order to make this possible, the following program was developed and approved by the executive council and the active Delta-Rho chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity International.<br /><br />In order to address the Delta-Rho Chapter’s diverse needs, the program was created as flexible plan which consisted of multiple levels.<br /><br />Cumulative MSU GPA: (4.0 Scale)<br /><br />2.0 and Below<br />Brothers in this degree are not living in accordance with the creed of Sigma Pi Fraternity International; in addition they are in danger of not fulfilling the minimum requirements set forth by the university for attendance.<br /><br />Brothers in this degree shall immediately be placed on suspension in accordance with International Bylaw 4 under Code of conduct. Brothers will, however, be required to attend fraternity study tables and all mandatory events.<br /><br />2.0-2.25<br />Brothers in this degree have below the minimum standard set in place by Sigma Pi Fraternity International for the minimum standards for membership. These brothers shall immediately be place on Academic probation. Under academic probation, brothers will attend study tables and all mandatory chapter functions. However, these brothers will not be allowed to attend chapter or related alcoholic functions.<br /><br />2.25-2.5<br />Brothers in this degree have met the fraternity minimum and are free of punishment. However, in accordance with our creed these brothers will be asked to attend study tables and will be provided adequate incentives to attain a higher G.P.A.<br /><br />2.5 and above<br />Brothers in this degree may be eligible for a role on the Chapter’s Executive Council.<br /><br />2.75 and above<br />Brothers in this degree shall be invited to the invitation only scholarship banquet hosted by the chapter. These brothers will still be encouraged to attend study tables, and may serve as mentors, or “tutors” in certain subjects.<br /><br />3.0 and above<br />Brothers in this degree are striving for academic excellence. They will be invited to attend the scholarship banquet. In addition they will receive a 10% reduction in dues and these brothers will also be encouraged to attend study tables and participate in “mentoring”.<br /><br />3.25-3.5<br />Brothers in this degree are striving for academic excellence. They will be invited to attend the scholarship banquet. In addition they will receive a 15% reduction in dues and these brothers will also be encouraged to attend study tables and participate in “mentoring”.<br /><br />3.5 and above<br />Brothers in this degree are striving for incredible academic excellence. They will be invited to attend the scholarship banquet. In addition they will receive a 25% reduction in dues and these brothers are highly valued during study tables, and shall be rewarded for participating as mentors.<br /><br />Proposed 9/1/08<br />Marcus Hundley Sage<br />Dave Fuller 1rst Counselor<br />Brad Allen 2nd Counselor<br />Zach Shutte 3rd Counselor<br />Brandon Powell 4th Counselor<br />Darren Colgrove Herald<br />Passed unanimously 9/1/08<br /><br />Amended 9-9-08<br />Brothers obtaining an MSU term GPA in the degrees of academic excellence may be eligible for the same consideration as cumulative GPA. This in turn allows brothers beginning with bad cumulative GPA are the opportunity to be rewarded for progress.<br /><br />Hundley, Marcus. "Scholarship Program." E-mail to the author. 12 Sept. 2008.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-5201954228016782946?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-21074630295262064172008-10-15T12:59:00.002-04:002008-10-15T14:10:09.385-04:001. Dustin Akers<br /> 2. Brad Allen<br /> 3. Kendall Barney<br /> 4. Nick Bear<br /> 5. Zach Binion<br /> 6. Mitchell Brown<br /> 7. Andy Coleman<br /> 8. David Colwell<br /> 9. Derek Cruise<br /> 10. Dustin Current<br /> 11. Jake Denham<br /> 12. Eric Dingess<br /> 13. Bill Distler<br /> 14. Chris Distler<br /> 15. Jared Dixon<br /> 16. Jonathan Fannin<br /> 17. Ronnie Fisher<br /> 18. Dave Fuller<br /> 19. Randy Gaddis<br /> 20. Mark Grooms<br /> 21. Nate Guthrie<br /> 22. Kenny Heflin<br /> 23. Brett Horne<br /> 24. Marcus Hundley<br /> 25. BJ Izor<br /> 26. Chris Jervis<br /> 27. Joe Lay<br /> 28. Derek Maggard<br /> 29. Jesse Oakes<br /> 30. Lucas O'Daniel<br /> 31. Brandon Powell<br /> 32. Rory Rechtin<br /> 33. Ross Rechtin<br /> 34. Cory Roberts<br /> 35. Brian Schack<br /> 36. Matt Sharp<br /> 37. Zach Shutte<br /> 38. Drew Snyder<br /> 39. Brandon Sommer<br /> 40. Eric Statzer<br /> 41. Kyle Taylor<br /> 42. Lloyd Vanhoose<br /> 43. Mike Williams<br /> 44. Travis Wright<br /> 45. Daren Colegrove<br /> 46. Kyle Potter<br /> 47. Justin Collins<br /> 48. Luke Reed<br /> 49. Justin Hensley<br /><br />Powell, Brandon. "Roster." E-mail to the author. 22 Sept. 2008.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-2107463029526206417?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-67968407055521357772008-10-15T12:05:00.001-04:002008-10-16T15:46:21.036-04:00On January 26, 1897, Miss Charlotte N. Malotte, the professor of Latin and French, spoke to a student group at the chapel hour. She spoke on the subject of “College Fraternities” which sparked the interest of several students. Then, on the afternoon of February 26, a new fraternity had its first meeting. When, after a long session, the meeting adjourned, a literary society had been born, though it was yet unnamed.<br /><br />The founders of the Fraternity, all cadets at Vincennes University, were William Raper Kennedy, James Thompson Kingsbury, George Martin Patterson, and Rolin Rosco James. The first three were seniors; James was a freshman.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPYVWvr3utI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Vg5mHbVsq1Q/s1600-h/hist1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPYVWvr3utI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Vg5mHbVsq1Q/s320/hist1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257413095503411922" border="0" /></a>Samuel and Maurice Bayard were the first initiates. They were made members of the Fraternity before a name was selected or a constitution adopted. Many of the first meetings of the Fraternity were held at the old Bayard home. At the Bayard house, the constitution was written and the first ritual was developed and used in the loft of the family’s carriage house.<br /><br />According to history, the mother of the first two initiates, Mrs. Bayard, took a deep interest in the organization and used her influence to steer Tau Phi Delta in the right direction. On one occasion she entered the library of her home to find a meeting of the Fraternity in progress. The business of the hour was the adoption of an appropriate motto. No satisfactory agreement on the subject had been reached. Taking a volume of Robert Browning’s poems from a shelf, she turned to A Death In The Desert, and read:<br /><br />Progress, man’s distinctive mark alone,<br />Not God’s, and not the beasts’;<br />God is, they are.<br />Man partly is and wholly hopes to be.<br /><br />“That,” Mrs. Bayard said, “would make an excellent motto for your organization.” With this remark she left the room, and her suggestion had accomplished its purpose. A motto had been found.<br /><br />It would be appropriate to say Tau Phi Delta was hardly a fraternity chapter, as that term is now understood. Rather, it was a combination of the fraternity idea and the old style literary society, the like of which flourished in almost every college in the United States in the 19th century. However, in all its outward aspects, Tau Phi Delta possessed the characteristics of a fraternity chapter. It was strictly secret and possessed a password and a grip and included an initiation ritual. Its badge was a simple black shield, with a border of gold, upon which were displayed the Greek letters TFD. The colors were black and gold, and the red clover was the official flower.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPYVufDGvKI/AAAAAAAAAK8/BMLll3tQKf4/s1600-h/hist2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VtbwajhgBBk/SPYVufDGvKI/AAAAAAAAAK8/BMLll3tQKf4/s320/hist2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257413503354322082" border="0" /></a>In the winter of 1903-04 the Fraternity ceased to meet in the college building and rented a small cottage at 110 South Third Street in Vincennes. This building was occupied until the end of the college year and is considered the first chapter house occupied by the Fraternity.<br /><br />Tau Phi Delta first began to show signs of expansion in about 1904-05. The beginning of the college year found three members of the Fraternity attending the University of Illinois and seven at Indiana University. In May, 1905, the members at Indiana effected an organization and petitioned the Vincennes chapter for authority to establish a second chapter there. The petition was denied. The members felt the proposed chapter would be unable to compete with the fraternities on the state university campus. During that year also, the organization first began to officially call itself a fraternity, and steps were taken toward incorporation under the laws of Indiana. A proposal of one of the members to expand the Fraternity into a national organization with chapters in junior colleges was also considered. Suitable material was not found, and the project was abandoned without formal action.<br /><br />February 11, 1907, is a significant date in the Fraternity’s history. It was then the members last assembled as Tau Phi Delta and first assumed the name of Sigma Pi Fraternity of the United States. Tau Phi Delta had had limited ambitions for expansion. Soon after the name change, Sigma Pi embarked on a program of establishing chapters on other campuses.<br /><br />In 1984, the Fraternity again changed its name. At the 37th Biennial Convocation, Sigma Pi became an international fraternity by accepting its first Canadian chapter. This international status required the Fraternity to become Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. Today, Sigma Pi is comprised of 118 active chapters, 15 colonies, over 86,000 alumni.<br /><br />"The History of Sigma Pi Fraternity." Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 15 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/aboutsigmapi/hist.cfm&gt;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-6796840705552135777?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937049232176418239.post-13125158931238406482008-10-15T11:55:00.001-04:002008-10-16T15:46:50.778-04:00I Believe in Sigma Pi, a Fellowship of kindred minds, united in Brotherhood to advance Truth and Justice, to promote Scholarship, to encourage Chivalry, to diffuse Culture, and to develop Character, in the Service of God and Man; and I will strive to make real the Fraternity's ideals in my own daily life.<br /><br />"The Creed of Sigma Pi Fraternity." The Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. 15 Oct. 2008 &lt;http://www.sigmapi.org/aboutsigmapi/index2.cfm&gt;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6937049232176418239-1312515893123840648?l=sigmapimsu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>McLovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164325754567459921noreply@blogger.com0