Final Assessment
Explain the fraternity's motto?
"Culture for Service and Service for Humanity": Fraternity's motto is in its ideals in actions. All prospective members should have their actions geared towards the motto. All activities conducted with the idea of rendered service.
List the six components of the Fraternity's structure
1. International Constitution 2.The Conclave 3.The General Board 4.Regional Directors 5. The Crescent 6. Local Chapters
Describe the Fraternity's coat of arms (the shield):
13 Rays, White Dove, 3 Stars, Handclasp, An axe, 3 bricks, (fraternity badge symbol greek letters), 1914
Describe the fraternity crest?
13 Rays, White Dove, 3 Stars, Handclasp, an axe, 3 books, "Phi Beta Sigma", "Founded 1914"
When was the first chapter organized?
1914
List the Appointed Officers of Phi Beta Sigma
A.Chief of Staff B. Deputy Chief of Staff C. Assistant to President D.Historian E. Director of Sigma Beta Club
List the International Officers
A.Int President B. 1st VP C. 2nd VP D. General Counsel E. Treasurer F. Director of Bigger Better Business G. Director of Social Action H. Director of Education I. Director of Collegiate Affairs J. Immediate Past President
List one fact about each founder?
A.L. Taylor - Memphis Tennessee/ Worked in real estate/insurance L.F Morse - Boston Massachusetts/ President of Alpha Chapter C.I. Brown - Topeka Kansas/ Founded Delta Chapter in Topeka Kansas
Name the organizations that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Iota Phi Theta
When and where was the fraternity incorporated?
April 29th 1920 in Washington D.C.
When and where is the next scheduled Conclave?
August 3rd 2021-August 8th 2021 Myrtle Beach, SC
Name the national programs:
Bigger Better Business, Social Action, Education, and Sigma Beta Club
List and Describe one Initiative under each International Programs.
Bigger Better Business: Project Seed (Sigma Economic Empowerment Development) -Teaches financial literacy and home ownership Social Action: Project Vote - Focuses on making sure people vote particularly African Americans Education: Adopt- A-School - Local chapter does events at local elementary school, geared towards kids such as spelling bees and debates
What are the principles upon which the Fraternity was founded?
Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service
List the types of Chapter for Phi Beta Sigma?
Collegiate, Alumni, Distinguished Service, Alain Leroy Locke, and Omega
What is the fraternity motto?
Culture for Service and Service for Humanity
List the Regions of the Fraternity
Eastern, South Eastern, Western, South Western, Southern, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast
How often does it meet?
Every two years
In a meeting a brother say, "I can motion" or "I move to"
I move to
Who wrote the Fraternity Hymn?
Ivorite L Scruggs
Who wrote the words to The Men of Sigma March On?
James A Clark
Who wrote Lift Every Voice and Sing?
James Weldon Johnson
What are Phi Beta Sigma's two annual observances?
January 5th Carvers Day, January 9th Founders Day
When and where was the fraternity founded?
January 9th, 1914. Howard University Washington DC
Write Lift Every Voice and Sing First Verse
Lift ev'ry voice and sing' Til earth and heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on 'til victory is won
When and where was the first initiation held?
May 4th, 1914, Howard University Washington
Who is Phi Beta Sigma's current international president?
Michael E Cristal
Who are the founders of the Fraternity?
Most Honorable Big Brother Abram Langston Taylor, Most Honorable Big Brother Leonard Francis Morse, and Most Honorable Big Brother Charles Ignaitius Brown
Name the founders of Zeta Phi Beta
Most Honorable Big Sisters - Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Fannie Pettie Watts, Pearl Anna Neal
What does the symbol represent?
New membership
How does the Fraternity document the Chapter's Programs?
P.I.A (Program Implementation Assessment)
What is the name of the fraternity?
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated
What is the name of the set of rules that fraternity uses to govern its meetings and policy structure?
Roberts Rule of Law
What are the fraterntys' colors?
Royal Blue and Pure White
List the Chapters Charter Members
Samuel P Massie Joseph A Franklin Jacob E Jones Bennie A Mathews William F Vincent Toussaint L. Austin Walter E Tibbs J.H. Howard Ivorite L Scruggs
What is the overarching brand name of the Fraternity's national programs?
Sigma Wellness
What does Phi Beta Sigma expect from its members?
Subjective question write what you feel
What is the official magazine of the Fraternity?
The Crescent
Phi Beta Sigma's pledge club is symbolized by what?
The crescent moon
Describe the Fraternity badge?
The greek letters "Beta" and "Sigma" in the back and the "Phi" in front. Has 12 pearls.
What is the Fraternity's Conclave?
The legislative power of the fraternity. It is an international week long fraternity convention where all issues are handled.
Who designed it and when?
Walter E Tibbs
What is the fraternity flower?
White Carnation
