The Oracle: Phi Mu Delta's Membership Manual

PHI MU DELTA FRATERNITY
MEMBERSHIP MANUAL
The Oracle
__________________________________

E. Hackett
Jaclyn
Editor
Phi Mu Delta Fraternity
The
2016
Oracle: The
Phi Mu Delta Fraternity Membership Manual
The
A. Murphy (Mu Alpha ’94)
Thomas
Editor
Executive

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PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
I accept this membership manual as a guide for learning about Phi Mu Delta Fraternity and
shall keep it so that in later years it shall remain a source of information and inspiration to
continued devotion to the fraternity and its values and ideals.
I, ______________________________________, was formally inducted to the ______________
Chapter of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity at ______________________________, on
_______________________________________; at which time the following men were the
leaders of the chapter:
PRESIDENT
______________________________
VP ______________________________
OF MEMBERSHIP
VP ______________________________
OF FINANCE
VP ______________________________
OF MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
VP ______________________________
OF ADMINISTRATION
______________________________
CHAPTER ADVISOR
RECRUITMENT ______________________________
CHAIR
______________________________
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
SERGEANT­AT­ARMS
______________________________
______________________________
CHAPLAIN
BIG BROTHER
______________________________
LITTLE BROTHER
______________________________
LITTLE BROTHER
______________________________
LITTLE BROTHER
______________________________
LITTLE BROTHER
______________________________
INITIATION DATE: ___________________________________________
I served my chapter in the following capacities:
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
____________________________________________ From _________ To __________
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Oracle is dedicated to our Founders. Six men from three colleges came together
The
create a truly democratic fraternity. They were the most progressive men of their
to
DEDICATION
allowing any man of great character to enjoy the benefits of our Brotherhood.
time,
vision has allowed over 18,000 men to receive the gift of fraternity.
Their
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would like to acknowledge all of the hard work dedicated to crafting and
We
this manual for our members. We deeply appreciate the guidance of
developing
T. Foran, David T. Smittle, Jonathan James, Alexandra Waltemeyer, Joseph
William
Ben Pendry, and many others.
Thompson,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Table of Contents
AN
21
9INTRODUCTION
55
MU DELTA
PHI
FRATERNITY
CHAPTER OPERATIONS
93 97
LIFELONG
MEMBERSHIP
APPENDIX

to Phi Mu Delta! You are joining brotherhood with over 18,000 initiates and
Welcome
living alumni across the nation and around the world. Once a member wears
12,000
badge of Phi Mu Delta, he becomes a part of the Fraternity, an already existing
the
and will be treated as such. A member is not a drone to serve the needs and
society,
of individual brothers; rather he is on the road to strengthening the
whims
and himself. As such, he should be made to feel a sense of
Brotherhood
at all times. It is the duty of each and every man to develop as a brother and
belonging
of Phi Mu Delta.
member
in Phi Mu Delta carries with it the responsibility to long-term traditions
Membership
the ideals of Brotherhood, Service, and Democracy. Participation by its members
and
the fraternity to develop the newly pinned, newly initiated, and
obligates
brothers and to instill in them, at all stages of their development, the belief in
active
ideals as they are outlined in the Founder’s Creed. Training and membership
the
should serve to further an individual’s personal development as a brother
education
a father teaches his son, or an older brother teaches the younger, the active
As
of Phi Mu Delta must teach and instill the ideals of the fraternity into those
Brothers
Welcome
and help him to better serve the fraternity and community at-large.
who wish to enjoy the full benefits of a strong and prosperous organization.
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An
Introduction

means friendship and fellowship. A fraternity is a group of men with common
Fraternity
goals, and aspirations who make a commitment to each other for life to better
values,
through strong academic achievement, civic engagement, and leadership and
themselves
development. The members that form a fraternity share their efforts, friendship
personal
While service, leadership, and scholarship are duties of members of the
membership.
the strongest affect members have is personal growth had through membership.
fraternity,
"Home Away from Home" While at College
A
college students move away and enter an entirely new experience without the
Many
of high school friends and family. The fraternity provides a group of men, with
comfort
values, to become a support network for members.
similar
Development Opportunities
Leadership
any fraternity chapter, there are many leadership positions members can take on.
Within
position has different responsibilities and learning opportunities; however, they all
Each
the ability to grow and develop as a leader and provide skills that can be used for
share
fraternity leadership positions, on-campus leadership positions, or internships/ career
other
opportunities.
Management and Prioritizing
Time
fraternity experience allows undergraduates to manage many aspects of everyday life
The
graduation, such as prioritizing and time management skills. Members will have weekly
post
commitments, financial obligations, service projects, philanthropy events, social
time
educational programming, etc. all while balancing academic needs. Members
functions,
learn how to prioritize, balance multiple obligations, and be successful.
quickly
What is Fraternity?
DEFINITION
knowledge and together learn, grow and make the fraternity stronger.
and
THE VALUE OF FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP
are many collegiate organizations students may chose to join, so why fraternity?
There
exist to provide college men the opportunities to develop positively through
Fraternities
value of fraternity membership varies and is dependent upon the individual;
The
some key membership benefits are:
however,
Lifelong Friendships and a Network of Resources
membership, whether as new members, undergraduate members, or alumni,
Throughout
of fraternities are meeting people and connecting through the fraternity. As
members
members meet others on campus, fraternity brothers from other campuses,
undergraduates,
of the organization, and others. As an alumnus, membership provides connections
alumni
when he moves to city, starts a new job, or returns to campus for alumni functions.
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Interpersonal Skills
Stronger
provide the opportunities for men to
Fraternities
with others and through this experience, men
work
learn how to work with different types of people
to
communicate effectively with one another. In
and
there are times where members will have
addition,
learn how to set aside their own desires and any
to
gain for the betterment of the group.
personal
Engagement
Civic
is a duty and a privilege to give back to the
It
and the fraternity provides a
community
to do so. Members have the opportunity
mechanism
give back to their local community through
to
philanthropy events, and citizenship projects.
service,
Support
Academic
primary goal for college students is academic success; and the fraternity provides
The
support system to achieve this. While the fraternity does have academic expectations and
a
the chapter members provide support and assistance through programs,
standards,
Sense of Purpose
Greater
fraternity members are bound together through a ritual - the beliefs and standards of a
All
organization, which governs their purpose - often delivered through dramatic
fraternal
This purpose guides members daily lives and defines what a fraternity man
ceremonies.
Sponsored Events
National
will participate in programs hosted by the National Fraternity. These programs
Members
be leadership leadership or centered on a particular topic, but will provide the
may
for members to meet brothers from other campus and alumni.
opportunity
workshops, study groups, etc.
should strive to be.
GREEK ALPHABET
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu
Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega
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etter understand the connections between the fraternity ideals and the undergraduate
To
actions, there are expectations of fraternity membership. Setting clear
members'
should know and understand the ideals expressed in the fraternity ritual and
Members
strive to incorporate them in their daily lives.
will
should strive for academic achievement - attend class, study regularly, prepare
Members
tests and projects - and practice academic integrity.
for
my property and the property of others; therefore, members will neither
Respect
nor tolerate the abuse of property.
abuse
in Fraternity Life
Participate
meetings, serve on committees, be at events, support the fraternity.
Attend
financial obligations in a timely manner - the fraternity needs revenue in order
Meet
function and when a member does not pay on time, the fraternity experience
to
Like-Minded, Quality Men
Recruit
chapter will not remain if there are no
The
to take your place, someone that is
someone
and will positively impact the
competent
People Accountable
Hold
isn't easy. The most difficult part
Brotherhood
other members to abide by these fraternal expectations and confront those
Challenge
violate them.
who
EXPECTATIONS
expectations can help avoid miscommunication and frustration between members.
Live the Ritual of the Organization
Academic Acheivement
Behave Responsibly
the dignity of all persons; therefore, members should not physically, mentally,
Respect
or sexually abuse or haze any human being.
psychologically
Protect the health and safety of all human beings.
Neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs.
suffers.
so recruiting quality men is crucial.
members,
yourself before leaving the chapter -
Replace
group.
is holding members accountable when they do not meet the expectations of the group.
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is the bonding of men of various backgrounds, beliefs, places, and eras
Brotherhood
a singular set of life-directing commitments.
around
is not friendship but it can create friendships because it is not based on
Brotherhood
or personalities. It is built on the commitments made to each other and to the
friendship
is a privilege to have and it is hard - it has to be maintained. Just because you
Brotherhood
still wearing letters or appear on the roster, doesn't mean you're a part of it.
are
brotherhood is done right, it is extraordinary. The oath made us brothers the
When
makes us a brotherhood.
commitment
THE BRIDGE BUILDER
old man, going a long highway,
An
at the evening, cold and gray,
Came
a chasm vast and deep and wide;
To
old man crossed in the twilight dim,
The
sullen stream had no fear for him;
The
he turned when safe on the other side
But
built a bridge to span the tide.
And
man,” said a fellow pilgrim near,
“Old
are wasting your strength with building here;
“You
journey will end with the ending day,
Your
will never again will pass this way;
You
crossed the chasm deep and wide;
You’ve
build you this bridge at evening tide?”
Why
builder lifted his old gray head –
The
friend, in the path I have come,” he said,
“Good
followeth after me today,
“There
youth whose feet must pass this way;
A
chasm that has been naught to me
This
that fair haired youth may a pitfall be;
To
too, must cross in the twilight dim –
He,
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him.”
Will Allen Dromgoole
BROTHERHOOD
is brotherhood? Many say, "From the outside looking in, you can't understand it.
What
the inside looking out, you can't describe it." However, it can be described and
From
understood.
fraternity.
Adapted from John Shertzer's Blog Fraternal Thoughts, December 12, 2012
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first American college fraternity, of which there is record, appeared at the College of
The
and Mary in 1750, and continued an uninterrupted existence until 1772. The exact
William
meetings and had a grip and badge. Thomas Jefferson was its most notable
regular
member.
this organization went out of existence, its traditions still survived. The name
Though
to exist as the college's newspaper. The society itself was resurrected under the
continued
name as an honorary social group, and election to which is regarded as one of the
old
privileges at the college.
highest
birth of the Greek letter fraternity came in 1776, the
The
year as the birth of our nation. Phi Beta Kappa
same
formed at the College of William and Mary in
was
Virginia. The creation of the organization
Williamsburg,
at a meeting held in the “Apollo Room” of the
occurred
Tavern on December 5, 1776. Three years later,
Raleigh
literary in its aims; however, it was also secret and
very
social aspects. Soon after the “No Nothing”
had
of the early 1800's, Phi Beta Kappa was
Movement
to reveal its secrets. Today, Phi Beta Kappa is the
forced
academics honorary Greek letter society on
foremost
campuses.
college
in the fall of 1825, a student at Union College in Schenectady, New York, yearned for the
Late
of kindred souls. John Hunter, following the example of Phi Beta Kappa, created
fellowship
organization which would unite his friends in a secret, social society, the Kappa Alpha
an
Soon after, others on the Union campus sought out similar relationships. In the
Society.
of 1827, Sigma Phi was formed and later that fall, Delta Phi was created. Today, these
spring
organizations are known as the “Union Triad”. In addition to these organizations, three
three
fraternities were formed on the Union campus: Psi Upsilon (1833), Chi Psi (1841), and
other
Delta Chi (1847).
Theta
History of Fraternities & Sororities
of its extinction is unknown. It adopted the name, “The Flat Hat Club” and was secret,
date
and social in character. It functioned similarly to today's organizations - it held
literary,
Beta Kappa began to expand to Yale, Harvard,
Phi
and other institutions. Phi Beta Kappa was
Dartmouth,
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the American fraternity system began to spread across the United States. Sigma Phi
Soon
the first fraternity to become national in its scope, adding Its second chapter at
was
the country began to expand its
As
westward, so did the fraternity
boarders
The first fraternity to be
movement.
in the “west” was Beta Theta Pi at
formed
University in Oxford, Ohio. Beta
Miami
Pi was formed in 1830 and was
Theta
by Phi Delta Theta in 1848 and
followed
Chi in 1855. These three
Sigma
became known as the
organizations
Triad”.
“Miami
first southern fraternity, Sigma Alpha
The
was founded at the University
Epsilon,
Alabama in 1856. Two years later, Delta Tau Delta was formed at Bethany College. The
of
War slowed down the fraternity movement and nearly killed all of the chapters in the
Civil
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Theta Xi was the only fraternity to be founded
South.
the war in 1864.
during
the War, the reorganization of chapters in the south began. Several fraternities were
After
at military colleges, including Alpha Tau Omega (1865) and Sigma Nu (1869) at the
founded
Military Institute. Down the road at Washington and Lee University, Kappa Alpha
Virginia
was formed in 1865. Kappa Sigma (1867) and Pi Kappa Alpha (1868) were formed at
Order
in the 1800’s, several new fraternities were formed in the north. At the Massachusetts
Later
College, (now UMass, Amherst) Phi Sigma Kappa was established in 1873. Theta
Agriculture
(1856) was founded at Norwich Academy in Vermont, as a local society that became
Chi
in 1902. Alpha Sigma Phi (1846) and Pi Lambda Phi (1895) were both founded at
national
University. At another Ivy League school, Cornell, Delta Chi (1890) was formed. And
Yale
largest national fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, was established in 1899, at Illinois
today’s
notable fraternities were formed at the beginning of the 1900’s due to the changing
Many
of the college population. For the first time, middle-class men, women, and
demographic
students were arriving on campus. Sigma Phi Epsilon (1901), Lambda Chi
African-American
(1909), Kappa Delta Rho (1905), Acacia (1904), Alpha Gamma Rho (1908), and Pi
Alpha
Hamilton College. This led to the formation of Alpha Delta Phi (1832) at Hamilton.
the University of Virginia.
Wesleyan University.
Kappa Phi (1904) were all formed during this period. Phi Mu Delta would arrive in 1918.
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in 1909, the North-American Interfraternity
Founded
Inc. is the trade association representing 69
Conference,
and National Men's Fraternities. The NIC serves
International
advocate the needs of its member fraternities through
to
of the fraternity experience; advancement and
enrichment
of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the
growth
NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE (NIC)
educational mission of the host institutions.
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NPC was established in
The
to assist collegiate and
1902
chapters of the NPC
alumnae
organizations in
member
with colleges
cooperating
universities and to foster
and
is the premier
Conference
and support
advocacy
for the
organization
of the sorority
advancement
NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC)
relationships.
interfraternal
National Panhellenic
The
experience.
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National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) is a collective
The
of leaders within the APIA community who work together to advocate, collaborate, and
group
members and constituency for the greater good. NAPA represents the member
educate
within the fraternal and university communities. By setting the highest
organizations
of membership, university administrations know that they have a partner in the
standards
of the member organizations’ chapters. When issues arise affecting the community,
success
is an umbrella
NALFO
that unifies the
organization
fraternities and
Latino
and advocates on
sororities
with the general
behalf
and the
public
NALFO
administration.
to unite and
strives
Latino
empower
and their
organizations
through
communities
cultural
advocacy,
and
awareness,
development
organizational
fostering positive inter
while
relationships and
fraternal
on issues of
collaborating
. mutual
NATIONAL APIA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (NAPA)
NAPA is able to mobilize and advocate as one strong, unified voice.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS (NALFO)
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is the umbrella organization over the nine historically African American fraternities
NPHC
sororities that promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for
and
exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives
the
various activities and functions.
through
NMGC creates a fraternal forum to increase communications and connections
The
multicultural fraternities and sororities, thereby creating a community of
amongst
dedicated to the promotion of diversity and service. NMGC member
organizations
have recognized the need for the Council’s greater involvement in the
organizations
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (NMGC)
development of its membership.
INDEPENDENT FRATERNITIES
These fraternities do not fall under any interfraternal umbrella organization.
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Phi Mu Delta
Fraternity

for
Eligibility
Membership
term “frat” is taboo in Greek circles. It is always better to use the term
The
spelled out. Likewise, the term “house” should not be used to
“fraternity”,
to the chapter and/or membership as a whole. Use the terms chapter
refer
brotherhood instead.
or
name of the fraternity should never be shortened to “Phi Mu”. Phi Mu is
The
name of an active national sorority and is in no way affiliated with our
the
Phi Mu Delta does have several “nicknames”, including PMD, Phi
fraternity.
and Mud. Several chapters in Pennsylvania call their houses, “The
Mud,
one who has not been officially initiated into a fraternal order
Traditionally,
is treated as a second-class member. Pledges have traditionally been
and
to the order rather than contributing members to the future of
subservient
fraternal organization.
the
MU DELTA DOES NOT USE THE TERM "PLEDGE" TO DENOTE A NEWLY INDUCTED
PHI
HE IS A NEW MEMBER WITH ALL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
MEMBER.
members are those enrolled at the institution who have experienced
New
official New Member Induction Ceremony but have not been through the
the
Ritual. These men are in the process of learning the principles and
Initiation
of Phi Mu Delta. New members, through their education period, are
traditions
second-class members. Rather, they contribute to the success of the
not
organization through their daily contributions.
fraternal
that have been through the New Member Induction Ceremony and
Members
Initiation Ritual are are still enrolled at the institution.
the
alumnus is a member that has been through the Initiation Ceremony and
An
not longer enrolled at the institution.
is
Mu Delta does recognize an "inactive" status. Once initiated, members are either active
Phi
alumni including those whom are studying abroad, student teaching, on internship, or
or
extra semesters in order to graduate. Members who choose to not be active must
taking
resignation paperwork to the local chapter and National Office.
submit
Being a Phi Mu Delta
DEFINITIONS
Character, ability, and willingness to support the fraternity and its principles
Frat
Phi Mu Delta
Mudhouse”.
To Pledge (Verb)
To make a commitment to or to honor oneself to a cause or organization.
Pledge (Noun)
New Member
Active Member
Alumnus
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edefine fraternity through cultivating and curating a culture of
To
civic engagement and fellowship.
lifelong
relationship between brothers that is linked by
The
values, interests, and goals.
common
member has a voice and is treated with dignity, respect, and
Each
That all decisions are made with justice in mind and that we do
equality.
believe in Democracy… a democracy characterized by the practice of justice in every
I
of life. I hold that justice is the foremost principle to be considered in making my
relations
Believe in Service... service to the college; service to every group organized for the common
I
service to the individual. I believe in service defined in the terms of voluntary sacrifice
good;
Believe in Brotherhood... Brotherhood that reaches beyond the limits of Phi Mu Delta and
I
every man as my Brother. I believe in the intrinsic worth of the man at my side,
welcomes
hold these beliefs as my profound conviction, and I pledge my fellow men to live up to
I
to the best of my ability.
them
MISSION
provide a positive fraternity experience for today's college man,
To
high personal standards, morally, mentally, and spiritually,
encouraging
to help its members live the ideals of our founders: democracy,
and,
and service.
brotherhood
VISION
FRATERNITY IDEALS
BROTHERHOOD
SERVICE
The act of doing something for the welfare of others.
DEMOCRACY
what is just at all times.
THE FOUNDERS' CREED
decisions
a voting member of Phi Mu Delta, the student body, and as a citizen of the United States.
as
believe in that broad conception of democracy which seeks freedom of opportunity, and
I
recognizes no color, race, creed, or position.
for the welfare of those with whom I come in contact.
and in his ability to make good and justify my faith in him.
FAST FACTS
PHILANTHROPY
Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital
COLORS
Princeton Orange, Black and White
FLOWER
The Jonquil
PATRON SAINT
Abraham Lincoln
MASCOT
Raccoon or Lion
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UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS & COLONIES
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25

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The right to attend all meetings of my chapter, unless the meeting deals with the
1.
Ritual of Phi Mu Delta.
Initiation
The right to vote on all matters related to Phi Mu Delta. The only exceptions are when
2.
on the elimination of a fellow new member, on Initiation, or during a Judicial Board
voting
The right to know the date of my Initiation at least one month prior to the date of the
5.
Ritual.
Initiation
The right to wear the letters of Phi Mu Delta, our symbols and coat-of-arms in an
7.
manner.
appropriate
The right to participate in activities outside of Phi Mu Delta on campus and in the
8.
community.
The right to confront and hold accountable any new member or initiated member when
9.
does not meet his obligations of membership or have violated our values and ideals.
he
The right to have an engaged and qualified big brother to assist me through the
10.
Member Orientation process.
New
NATIONAL PAYMENTS & FEES
NEW MEMBER BILL OF RIGHTS
Hearing for a member.
The right to refuse any duty or task that other initiated members would not do with me,
3.
illegal, immoral, or unethical.
are
4. The right to participate in all chapter activities and programs.
6. The right to serve the chapter on a committee.
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are three types of Phi Mu Delta membership: new member, active member, and
There
In order to have the most successful experience at any point in your membership,
alumnus.
To attend and participate in all meetings of my chapter, and to be actively engaged in all
1.
of its operation.
aspects
To recruit outstanding young men on an ongoing basis to join Phi Mu Delta and work
2.
my brothers to ensure proper growth and the continued life of my chapter through
with
To participate in all worthy student and community activities that will compliment my
4.
as a member of Phi Mu Delta.
development
To work on, at least, one chapter committee and work towards the benefit and
5.
of my chapter.
improvement
To know the history, ideals, and values of Phi Mu Delta and to incorporate them into my
6.
life. daily
To promote the highest standards and ideals to the outside community to act in a way
7.
only brings honor upon Phi Mu Delta.
that
To live a life of learning, support the
8.
mission of the university,
academic
promote academic excellence
and
integrity.
and
To continue to be involved as an
9.
and support the needs of my
alumnus
To confront those members who
10.
our ideals and hold
violate
those who do not meet
accountable
obligations of membership.
their
To meet my financial obligations in a timely manner and make sure my fellow
11.
do the same.
brothers
To ensure that my chapter is properly budgeting and spending money congruent with
12.
values and goals.
our
To use my skills and abilities to help others be better leaders, scholars, citizens, and
13.
servants.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MY MEMBERSHIP
you must accept the responsibilities.
recruitment.
3. To treat all people with respect and dignity, at all times.
chapter throughout my life.
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are expected to understand the purpose of the National Fraternity and pursue
Members
which fulfill its purpose. It is understood that the objectives of the chapter will be
activities
with the objectives of the National Fraternity and the college/university and not
compatible
violation of college/university, local, state and federal regulations and statutes.
in
Officers are expected to inform and involve members and the advisor prior to
2.
any financial commitments. The advisor and the members of the chapter may
making
Members are expected to take advantage
3.
opportunities to enhance their skills (i.e.
of
in Conclave, Sapphire
participation
Academy, Regional Leadership
Leadership
Members are expected to provide
4.
and constructive feedback and
positive
inappropriate behavior in other
confront
and the advisor which they
members
to be detrimental to that individual
deem
the chapter.
and/or
Members are expected to treat the advisor
5.
an individual who possesses dignity, worth
as
Members have the right to be listened to by
6.
members and the advisor.
other
Members have the right to voice their disagreements with the decisions of the
8.
and appeal those decisions to the District Governor.
advisor
GENERAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER MEMBERS
1. Members are expected to attend meetings and functions.
wish to define what expenditures should be reviewed by the advisor.
programs, etc.).
and self‐direction.
7. Members have the right to choose their levels of involvement in the chapter.
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MU DELTA ● ____________ CHAPTER
PHI
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
BASIC
by our oath to each other and to the
Bound
by which we live, we are obligated to
Creed
agree to the following basic
Chapter
of membership and to hold
expectations
those men who fail to abide
accountable
these standards.
by
of Membership Expectations
Statement
abide by the Constitution of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity and the by-laws of the
To
abide by the Risk Management Standards of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity and the
To
established by the , especially those relating to
rules
neither participate in, nor allow any member of my chapter to participate in
To
form of hazing.
any
or University>

to meet member expectations
Failure
means of discipline within the chapter shall be the following:
The
of voting rights
Removal
of additional community service hours
Assigning
Fines
from specific chapter activities
Suspension
from office or Suspension from the chapter
Removal
from the chapter
Expulsion
Judicial Board can also assign more specific disciplines as they deem
The
to help educate the individual or chapter, prevent reoccurrence of
appropriate
appeal must be made within 7 days of receiving the ruling of the Judicial
The
Board.
appeal must be written giving the reasons why the ruling is unjust
The
accused will read his appeal and the Vice President of Membership will be
The
to give a statement explaining why the Judicial Board came up with
allowed
ruling. their
place of the Judicial Board, keeping the chapter’s decision in mind, and decide
in
an appropriate action. The action of the Executive Board is final.
on
misconduct, or provide compensation to a wronged party.
the
Membership Expectations apply to a member’s actions at all times, and is
The
limited to Phi Mu Delta or events.
not
Judicial Board should inform the chapter of any rulings at each chapter
The
during its report, but can inform an individual of its rulings at any time.
meeting
accused can appeal any ruling made by the Judicial Board to the General
The
Body of the chapter
¾ vote is required of the General Body to overturn a ruling.
A
a decision is overturned the Executive Committee shall review the misconduct
If
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Finances
is eminently unfair for any man to accept the benefits of an organization without, at the
It
members of a chapter must meet the expenses of maintaining and operating
All
chapter, as well as, submit the Initiation Fees to the National Fraternity PRIOR TO
their
A new member must understand that he must pay his chapter and National
Initiation.
obligations promptly.
financial
the event his is unable to meet his bills, he owes it to himself and to the fraternity to find
In
means of obtaining assistance so that he may discharge his debts. It is only by sharing
the
members are expected to maintain high scholastic standing to be eligible for initiation
New
continued membership in the fraternity. All Brothers must remember that their
and
fraternities have been in the forefront in promoting high scholastic
Traditionally,
within their membership. Phi Mu Delta is no different and stresses the need
achievement
shall be held at least once a week and shall be conducted in accordance with the
Meetings
Constitution and By-Laws and using Roberts Rules of Order. During this time,
Chapter
assignments shall be given and information concerning brotherhood activities shall
weekly
discussed.
be
members are expected to attend all brotherhood meetings and may participate in all
New
with the exception of Initiation votes and discussion.
functions,
are assigned to new members in order to get them quickly and actively involved in
Duties
work of their chapter. These duties must never be ones of servitude; rather, they will
the
rules for the proper use and maintenance of the chapter house are necessary. Its
Certain
must be well kept, and the interior of the house must be kept clean. Rules for
grounds
members should view the chapter house as his house and treat it accordingly. His
All
both in the chapter house, and in public, will always associate him with the
actions,
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
same time, being willing and able to assume his share of its burdens.
of the benefits and the burdens that the fraternity can prosper.
Scholarship
primary purpose for attending their college/university is to obtain an education
for good scholarship.
Meetings
New Member Duties
serve to incorporate the new member into the day-to-day functions of the chapter.
Chapter House Rules (if applicable)
gentlemanly conduct at all times are also enforced by the chapter.
fraternity. For this reason, proper conduct is always necessary.
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Phi Mu Delta believes in Brotherhood, Service, and Democracy, there are other
While
Phi Mu Delta men should exhibit. It is not easy to be a good fraternity man.
characteristics
a kind, caring person. A Phi Mu Delta man is a
Be
compassionate person and treats
considerate,
around him with care and dignity. When a
those
Mu Delta member exhibits care, dignity, and
Phi
will allow others to have confidence
person
you. Build relationships with others based
in
trust. A trustworthy man does what he
on
he will do. He admits his wrongdoings
says
to make the community you reside in better - actively involve yourself in service and
Strive
efforts and stay informed about important issues facing your community. Be
philanthropy
good, respectful neighbor. Many college students live in rental properties in the
a
outside campus, be respectful to your neighbors, whether they are fellow
community
with trust, members should do
Coinciding
they say they will do. If you cannot hold
what
but also hold your fellow brothers to
actions
standards and expectations set by the
the
BEING A PHI MU DELTA MAN
Care, Dignity, & Respect
there is no room for harmful behaviors,
respect,
as hazing, assault, abuse of drugs or alcohol,
such
etc.
Trust
an honest person; do not cheat, deceive,
Be
steal and be reliable. Be a trustworthy
or
and tries to develop solutions.
Citizenship
students or not.
Accountability
to your word, own that and remedy it.
true
yourself accountable to your own
Hold
group.
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Mu Delta traces its roots to the National Federation of Commons Clubs. The Commons
Phi
was founded at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1899. The
Club
as a whole, seems to have been unwieldy, for membership was not on the
organization,
basis at all chapters. At some institutions, members were voted upon, while at other
same
the local chapter accepted any man of the non-fraternity body willing to sign the
colleges
of the National Federation. In many cases, members were permitted to join
constitution
chief ideal of the order was Democracy, as was expressed in the Federation’s National
The
The Chronicle. In addition, the red rose was the official flower and Abraham
Magazine,
the Commons Club was loosely bound as a national organization, individual
Although
were very powerful machines of change on campus. Members often had the
chapters
vote in student activities, and more often, shouldered the responsibilities for the
controlling
student activities of the undergraduate body.
major
1917 convention was held at the Allegheny Chapter. The chief point of interest at this
The
was the beginning of the sentiment that there should be a more closely
gathering
somewhat stronger organization. The Federation’s mother chapter at Wesleyan
organized,
proposed changing the name of the Federation to Phi Mu Delta; however, they
University
opposed to operating like traditional fraternities of the day. Some chapters were
were
of forming an all out Greek letter organization, while others were undecided.
supportive
letters in The Chronicle discussed whether or not the Federation should become
Lengthy
exclusive. One chapter, very early on, decided to leave the Federation and form the
more
Commons Club grew to an impressive 19 chapters from Washington State to Maine
The
to the formation of Phi Mu Delta. At the 1918 Conclave, held at the Massachusetts
prior
College (now the University of Massachusetts at Amherst), many Clarence
Agricultural
Pierce supporters petitioned to the assembly for the formation of a Greek letter
Dexter
Only a year prior, Clarence Dexter Pierce put forward the petition to form Phi Mu
fraternity.
This petition was adopted on March 1, 1918, and the original plan was in favor of all
Delta.
of the Federation to join Phi Mu Delta. However only four chapters did so: The
chapters
of Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut, as well as Union College.
Universities
About Phi Mu Delta
THE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMMONS CLUBS
Greek lettered organizations and hold dual membership.
Lincoln was the patron saint.
founding chapter of Kappa Delta Rho at Middlebury College in Vermont.
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went on to become the founding
Connecticut
Chapter designations were determined by a
chapters.
drew the number two ticket and became
Hampshire
Beta, and Vermont became Nu Gamma. The Nu
Nu
efforts were conservative at first with our
Expansion
new chapter at Northwestern University (Gamma
first
in 1921. Chapters at the University of Michigan
Alpha)
Beta) and M.I.T. (Nu Delta) soon followed this
(Gamma
decade ended with the additions of the Nu Eta Chapter at Rhode Island State College
The
the University of Rhode Island) in Kingston, Rhode Island, and Nu Theta Chapter at
(now
Pi in 1934, acquiring one chapter at NYU
Alpha
merging with our chapters at Ohio State and
and
War Years and Thereafter: 1940-1950
The
war was especially tough on Phi Mu Delta.
The
Mu Deltas took part in the war effort, and
Phi
90 made the ultimate sacrifice. Nu Alpha
about
not survive the war and to this day has
did
closed. Phi Mu Delta did not add any
remained
THE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY OF PHI MU DELTA
The Beginning: 1918-1920
The formation of the new fraternity was met with some early resistance when the alumni
the Union chapter refused to join Phi Mu Delta. So,
of
Universities of Vermont, New Hampshire, and
the
The Connecticut chapter drew number one,
lottery.
therefore became the Nu Alpha chapter, New
and
was determined by the location of the chapter,
prefix
this case the New England Region.
in
Years of Growth: 1920-1940
in 1922. Mu Alpha at Susquehanna University was our
expansion into the Mid-Atlantic Region, and Pi Alpha at the University of California,
first
(now Berkeley), was our first Pacific Region expansion.
Oakland
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In addition, we merged with Delta
the University of Illinois.
many PMDs enlisted and fought in the war,
While
chapters crumbled away. As many as 800
their
new chapters during this period.
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egan to take off during the “Golden Age” of fraternities from the late 1950s to
Expansion
early 1960s. Several new chapters were started in New England, including Nu Zeta at
the
was founded from a local organization known as Zeta Zeta Zeta. The Nu
UMass-Amherst
Chapter at the University of Maine helped to establish a new chapter at The
Epsilon
of Southern Maine (Nu Xi chapter) from a very old local organization called
University
Lambda Beta. Also, a local Latin letter fraternity, QED, had established itself at
Alpha
College in Hartford, Connecticut, after a schism in the local Delta Phi chapter. QED
Trinity
Phi Mu Delta in 1964 and became the Nu Lambda Chapter. This chapter went
approached
to win several scholarship awards before closing in the mid-1970s due to anti-fraternity
on
on the Trinity campus.
legislation
addition, The Bald Eagle Club at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania became the Mu
In
Chapter and the Sigma Delta Chi Fraternity, a young local organization from Keene
Zeta
College in New Hampshire
State
the Nu Omicron Chapter in
became
We begun to prosper in the
1970.
and opened our first National
1960s
all around the country. Phi
decline
Delta was not immune.
Mu
the declining membership, it became difficult to maintain the National Office. While
With
new chapters were started in the 1970s, they all closed due to lack of support and
several
Phi Mu Delta began to look for solutions for the declining membership. In
membership.
another small, financially strapped national organization, Delta Phi, approached Phi
1974,
Delta about a merger. Plans were made and both organizations planed to merge
Mu
the name, Delta Phi. However, Phi Mu Delta’s crest and colors were to be retained.
under
to an impending lawsuit against Delta Phi, the merger was called off. Instead, a new
Due
plan was established whereby Phi Mu Delta and Delta Phi would remain
innovative
organizations, but share a National Office and share other resources. In fact, this
separate
looked so successful, that another small, national organization, Alpha Delta
plan
entered into the deal. Unfortunately, this had its own problems, when one of the
Gamma,
could no longer afford their portion of the financial commitment. In 1977,
organizations
cooperative was disbanded and Phi Mu Delta closed the National Headquarters and
the
off the staff. Phi Mu Delta was on it's own again.
laid
The Golden Age: 1950-1970
in Lancaster,
Headquarters
with professional
Pennsylvania,
staff and a traveling consultant.
A Decade of Challenge: 1970-1980
in the early 1970s,
Unfortunately,
membership began to
fraternity
All looked well, for about a year, and then things went sour.
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late 1970s looked bad! It appeared that
The
Mu Delta would dissolve. In fact, many
Phi
and undergraduate members were
alumni
for this. The chapter at MIT left Phi Mu
calling
young alumni, led by the more
of
alumnus, Eli Henry, began to
experienced
the national organization. A new
rebuild
Office was established in State
National
Triangle began to be published again and the chapter at the University of Vermont was
The
The 1980s began as a time of rebuilding. Phi Mu Delta re-wrote its
reestablished.
re-established the Phi Mu Delta Foundation, and began to invest more time in
constitution,
remaining chapters. The only new chapter during this period was established at
its
University of Pennsylvania. The Mu Pi Chapter was once a part of the Theta Delta
California
fraternity. However, in 1979, the group separated from Theta Delta Chi to form Pi Triton
Chi
1990s were a great time of growth for Phi Mu Delta
The
a return to our core values. Our chapters were
and
strong and active in their communities. The
extremely
Beta Chapter at New Hampshire had closed its
Nu
in 1981. In the spring of 1995, the chapter was
doors
and renewed our interest in quality
re-activated
efforts. The fraternity continued to focus on
expansion
with an all-volunteer organization but it proved
growth
early 2005, the fraternity was at a crossroads. We looked into several opportunities to
By
the fraternity, including merging with a stronger fraternity. In 2006, after much
support
the National Council voted to re-establish the position of Executive Director
deliberation,
move the National Office to New Jersey. This position would be a full-time paid
and
with the responsibility of running the daily operations of the fraternity and offering
position
and training to the chapters and colonies. The results of this plan were quickly
support
By 2014, Phi Mu Delta had seen its membership grow by 300% and hired
realized!
staff to support the membership.
additional
last twenty years have been slow and steady. Phi Mu Delta has come back from a near
The
disaster and grown to be known today as one of the strongest small national
financial
A Decade of Rebuilding: 1980-1990
in 1977, and continues to exist as a local,
Delta
Delta, to this very day. However, a group
Nu
College, Pennsylvania, and we hired Stewart Howe Alumni Service to run our daily affairs.
local fraternity. This group then petitioned Phi Mu Delta in 1985.
A Time of Great Optimism: 1990-2005
to be difficult.
The Renaissance: 2005-Present
fraternities in the U.S.
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Pierce is considered the father of Phi Mu Delta. He
Brother
a delegate at the 1917 convention of the National
was
of the Commons Clubs at which the proposal to
Federation
to a Greek-letter fraternity was discussed and he led
convert
way for the founding of Phi Mu Delta at the 1918
the
Brother Pierce wrote the ritual we still use
convention.
“Dex” as he was known, enlisted in the military as a
today.
at the outbreak of WWI. He then transferred to the
medic
was recognized for his natural leadership, and
infantry,
a commission as a second lieutenant before the
received
ended. He returned to UVM and graduated with his
war
receiving a Ph.B. in 1918, and a M.D. in 1923. He
class,
he by the people of Batavia, that the Medical Library in
was
Genessee Memorial Hospital bears his name.
the
Bird was a delegate at the 1918 convention and an avid supporter of the formation
Brother
a Greek-letter fraternity. He was elected Extension Secretary of the new fraternity.
of
the University of Massachusetts. In 1925, he became a landscaping foreman for Bristol
now
in Bristol, Connecticut. He received several promotions over the years and, in
Nurseries
Garland was one of the delegates from New Hampshire Agricultural (now UNH) to
Brother
1918 convention. After graduation, he served in the Army and in 1919, he became a high
the
principle in Massachusetts. In 1933, Brother Garland was appointed Clerk of
school
(NH) Municipal Court, and in 1964, he was named special justice of the same
Hampton
THE SIX FOUNDERS
Clarence Dexter Pierce, Nu Gamma, 1918.
medicine in Connecticut and New York,
practiced
settling in Batavia, New York, in 1957. So beloved
eventually
Arthur Conrad Bird, Nu Alpha, 1919.
Bird was active in athletics and ROTC while in college and, after graduation,
Brother
for several florists and received his graduate education in agriculture from what is
worked
he bought the company. Under Bird’s leadership, Bristol Nurseries became worldfamous
1949,
for its chrysanthemums.
Otis Raymond Garland, Nu Beta, 1918.
court. Brother Garland remained a loyal supporter of Phi Mu Delta all of his life.
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Rising was a natural born leader. This was recognized at the 1918 founding of the
Brother
when he was elected the first National President of the fraternity. Brother Rising
fraternity
an educator and served in numerous teaching and administrative posts, including
was
of schools. In 1942, he was named Chief of Vocation and Education for
superintendent
much is known about Brother Stimson. He was born in Concord, NH, in 1896. He was
Not
active in the founding of Phi Mu Delta. He graduated from what is now the University
very
New Hampshire in 1918, with a degree in chemical engineering. He enlisted in the Navy
of
a radio technician and died of unknown causes in Rotterdam, Holland, on September 19,
as
Woodward, a classmate of Clarence Dexter Pierce, served as an artillery officer
Brother
the end of WWI. Upon returning to civilian life in 1919, he became a schoolteacher
toward
the next year and a half in New York state. He then returned to UVM as an instructor in
for
and received his masters’ degree from there in 1924. Brother Woodward remained
Physics
Vermont until 1961, when he retired with the rank of Associate Professor of Physics. He
at
active in the Boy Scouts and American Legion and served Nu Gamma faithfully all of
was
life. Brother Woodward was also the town Moderator and Justice of the Peace in his
his
of Underhill, Vermont.
hometown
Charles S. Rising, Nu Gamma, 1919.
Veterans. He later was named director of the same group for all of New England.
Vermont
1962, he became director of the experimental Vermont Family (Farm) Project. Brother
In
Rising lived in Vermont all of his life.
Robert C. Stimson, Nu Beta, 1918.
1920.
Lloyd A. Woodward, Nu Gamma, 1918.
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Director
Executive
Executive Director manages the daily affairs of the fraternity through working to hire
The
supervise staff, serving as a representative of the National Fraternity, acting as a liaison
and
the National Fraternity and host institutions, cultivating alumni support within the
between
and organizing chapter visits with the National Office. The Executive Director also
fraternity,
as an ex-officio member of the National Council and the nominations committee.
serves
of Chapter Services & Growth
Director
Director of Chapter Services and Growth supports the undergraduate chapters and
The
and on the growth efforts of the National Fraternity by developing the educational
colonies
for the National Fraternity, visiting chapters/colonies during the academic
programming
providing leadership training, recruitment training, assistance and educational
year,
to chapters/colonies. In addition, the Director oversees the expansion efforts
programming
and training Chapter Advisory Board members and District Governors, and
recruiting,
and implementing all regional and national leadership conferences.
creating
role of the National Council of Phi Mu Delta is to establish leadership consistent with
The
National Fraternity’s Constitution and Bylaws, regarding the finances, management and
the
for the further advancement of Phi Mu Delta. The National Council is the authority
activities
the governance of the Fraternity. The Council delegates to the Fraternity’s Executive
for
ultimate role of the
The
Council is to assist
National
fraternity’s staff and
the
in carrying out
volunteers
mission and strategic
the
of the fraternity.
plan
The National Fraternity
NATIONAL SUPPORT
the National Fraternity, including recruiting and conducting expansion visits with newlyformed
for
groups, ensuring the health and stability of chapters, assisting in identifying,
National Council Officers
Director for the management of operations and resources.
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District Governors are another layer of support for chapters, divided by the district in
The
the chapter resides, and represent the National Fraternity on the district level. There
which
be regular communication between the District Governor and chapters. District
should
assist the National Fraternity as another layer of support and through facilitating
Governors
Associations/Housing Corporations
Alumni
Associations are formed in order to provide a
Alumni
and assistance role with the undergraduate
support
as well as, maintain social contact with the
chapter,
from a particular chapter. Alumni Associations
alumni
an executive board which plans and finances
have
programming for the benefit of the chapter
educational
social events for the alumni. In addition, these boards
or
raise money for the chapter in order to finance
help
endeavors and scholarships. Housing
educational
local chapters of the fraternity. These boards are incorporated through the state and
the
with a board of directors. They work closely with the Chapter President, Treasurer
operate
House Manager to ensure that the property is well maintained and all bills are paid in a
and
manner.
timely
Advisory Board
Chapter
chapter advisory board consists of 6 people: a Chapter Advisor, a Financial Advisor, an
The
Advisor, a Recruitment Advisor, a Membership Development Advisor, and a
Academic
Advisor. The role of the chapter advisory board is to support and advise the chapter
Judicial
District Governors
national and regional programs.
LOCAL SUPPORT
often referred to as alumni control boards,
Corporations,
in control of all property owned and maintained by
are
or colony with chapter operations, recognize successes and assist them through struggles.
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National Conclave serves as the supreme governing body of the fraternity. Delegations
The
all active chapters, colonies and alumni associations gather every two years to select
from
two years. The strategic initiatives and policies created by the National Council are
next
out by the Executive Director and staff at the National Office. The National Office is
carried
relationship between the National Fraternity, National Office, and individual chapters is
The
of support and challenge. Chapters and members will be provided support and
one
but ultimately chapters must meet their own obligations and goals. In some
resources,
the National Fraternity is obligated to step in and correct poor operations or
situations,
in the chapter. On rare occasions, the National Fraternity may take disciplinary
behaviors
when needed.
action,
collegiate membership dues support the daily operations of the National Fraternity. The
The
cover the services to the chapters and colonies provided by the National Office and the
fees
WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY DO?
National Council, pass legislation, establish membership fees and provide feedback.
the
National Conclaves, the National Council is tasked with setting the goals for the
Between
with running the day to day operations of the fraternity. They handle all paperwork,
tasked
database management and correspondence. In addition, the staff creates and
invoicing,
implements all National programs and educational resources.
WHAT DO MY NATIONAL FEES PAY FOR?
national programs, such as Conclave, Sapphire Leadership Institute, and Officers'
various
Academy.
Chapter & Alumni Services: 52%
Operations: 30%
Specific National Programs: 18%
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DISTRICT
GOVERNORS
ADVISORY
CHAPTER
BOARDS
NATIONAL
COUNCIL
CHAPTERS
ACTIVE
COLONIES
&
METRO/REGIONAL
CLUBS
NATIONAL GOVERNING STRUCTURE
NATIONAL OFFICE
ASSOC. &
ALUMNI
CORPS.
HOUSING
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elieve in Democracy… a democracy characterized by the practice of justice in every
I
of life. I hold that justice is the foremost principle to be considered in making my
relations
Believe in Service... service to the college; service to every group organized for the common
I
service to the individual. I believe in service defined in the terms of voluntary sacrifice
good;
Believe in Brotherhood... Brotherhood that reaches beyond the limits of Phi Mu Delta and
I
every man as my Brother. I believe in the intrinsic worth of the man at my side,
welcomes
hold these beliefs as my profound conviction, and I pledge my fellow men to live up to
I
to the best of my ability.
them
Mu Delta’s Founders’ Creed is unique within the fraternity world. While, most fraternity
Phi
sorority creeds were written after their founding by members looking to summarize
and
clarify the values found within their secret rituals, the Founders’ Creed of Phi Mu Delta
and
written in 1899, by the men who formed the National Federation of Commons
was
We consider the Founders' Creed to be our legacy from them and cherish the values
Clubs.
were passed onto us as Phi Mu Delta.
that
Founders’ Creed is expected to be known by all members
The
the fraternity. It is recited at every meeting and at all
of
is more important to remember that the Founders’ Creed
It
to be lived through action, not simply memorized and
needs
It has no meaning if we do not act on the values that
recited.
claim to believe. In fact, we look like hypocrites.
we
of the fraternity’s greatest challenges is when our
One
do not do what they say they will do. When we are
members
with our values, we will find greater rewards in
congruent
membership and people will see the true worth of our
our
THE FOUNDERS' CREED
decisions
a voting member of Phi Mu Delta, the student body, and as a citizen of the United States.
as
believe in that broad conception of democracy which seeks freedom of opportunity, and
I
recognizes no color, race, creed, or position.
for the welfare of those with whom I come in contact.
and in his ability to make good and justify my faith in him.
WHAT IS A CREED?
Creed is a statement of values. It is the public pronouncement of what we, as a fraternity,
A
in and how we apply it to our everyday lives. Unlike the ritual of Phi Mu Delta, it is
believe
not a secret and it defines and clarifies our values statements.
WHAT DOES THE CREED MEAN?
ritual ceremonies.
organization.
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Founders’ Creed embodies all that Phi Mu Delta
The
in. Each of the ideals is related to the way
believes
as brothers and new members, must treat our
we,
man, society, and ourselves. Take time to
fellow
the Creed and what it means to you. Gather
consider
with your fellow new members and
together
and have a “Creed Talk”. During the “Creed
brothers
new members and brothers should break
Talk”,
the Creed into its parts and discuss the
down
These should be happening at least once a
meaning.
Society 1918
1918 Society is an
The
giving society for
undergraduate
Phi Mu Delta Educational
the
Undergraduates are
Foundation.
to give $19.18,
encouraged
to the Educational
annually
Members of the
Foundation.
receive a 1918 Society
society
pin.
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
Creed Talk
semester at the Brotherhood Retreat.
19-18 Chant
by the members at the Mu Omicron chapter at Frostburg State University, the 19-
Developed
chant is a call and response tradition to demonstrate encouragement and support. The
18
first person chants "1-9" and the rest of the group responds with "1-8."
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Phi Mu Delta new member pin is given to the new members of the
The
during the Induction Ritual Ceremony. It should be worn over
fraternity
heart, and can be worn with casual clothes and formal dress, but
the
not be worn over a print on a shirt. The new member pin should
should
returned to the chapter after the new member receives his initiation
be
badge.
Phi Mu Delta badge is only to be worn by initiated brothers in
The
dress. It should be worn over the heart on the shirt, not as
professional
lapel on a coat or jacket. The badge is given to new members
a
the Initiation Ritual Ceremony. The badge is property of the
during
and should be surrendered upon suspension, resignation, or
fraternity
of membership.
expulsion
limited edition Centennial Badge is a gold badge with orange
The
on each corner. The badge will be given to new
sapphires
initiated in the spring 2017, fall 2017, and spring 2018
members
to commemorate the centennial of Phi Mu Delta. The
semester
over which is mounted the lion of strength and power bearing
protection,
red, white, and blue shield of America, and under which run a ribbon
the
the Greek lettering "Phi Mu Delta". The crest shall consist of a lion
bearing
in golden yellow, head turned toward the fly end, holding a
rampant
of America in red, white, and blue. The top of the shield has a field of
shield
with 13 white stars and the bottom composed of alternate red and white strips. 13 in
blue
BADGE ETIQUETTE
New Member Pin
Initiation Badge
Centennial Badge
badge will also be on sale for members to purchase.
INSIGNIA
(Crest)
Coat-of-Arms
coat-of-arms shall consist of the scales of justice on a shield of
The
number, the outer two are red.
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Flag
flag has a fly end consisting of a square black
The
the fraternity crest. The lion sits on the
bearing
of the crest which alternates in orange and
torsade
The hoist end of the flag is a field of orange
black.
a vertical column of Greek letters in plain
bearing
style, PHI MU DELTA. The official flag should not
black
a chapter designation.
have
Banner
banner consists of a Princeton orange field with a black band
The
diagonally from upper left to lower right corner, containing
running
Greek letters "Phi Mu Delta" in Princeton orange. The fraternity
the
shall be located in the upper right field and shall be
coat-of-arms
in black and gold. Chapter designations may be on banners
detailed
if included, it should be the chapter name designated by Greek
and
first of which included the district and shall be located in the
letters,
Colors
official colors of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity are Princeton orange,
The
Flower
official flower of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity is the
The
Directory
Alumni
directory of the National Fraternity is published when it is
A
Manual
Ceremonies
ritual pamplet of the National Fraternity is published
A
Magazine
Triangle
Triangle Magazine will be published periodically in
The
left field. No other type of local personalization is permitted.
black, and white.
jonquil.
Saint Patron
Lincoln
Abraham
PUBLICATIONS
ordered by the National Conclave.
when it is ordered by the National Conclave.
conjunction with the Phi Mu Delta Educational Foundation
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Dr. Albert D. Nutting Outstanding Advisor Award is named in honor of the longtime
The
to the Nu Epsilon Chapter at the University of Maine. Dr. Nutting was a founding
advisor
of the chapter and returned to the University as a Professor of Forestry. He served the
member
Epsilon Chapter for over 30 years as its faculty and alumni advisor. Nominees may serve in
Nu
James A. Vitale was named a Distinguished Service Chapter Member in 1999. Brother
Mr.
served as Executive Secretary of the Fraternity in 1964, and was able to open the very
Vitale
National Headquarters in 1966. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a
first
of the National Council. Anyone may nominate a current volunteer for work done
member
S. Rising was the first National President of Phi Mu Delta. Through his leadership, the
Charles
Fraternity laid the foundation for our success over the past 88 years. The Charles S.
National
Outstanding Chapter President Award recognizes the contributions and leadership of
Rising
chapter president. Nominations may be submitted by any chapter member, advisor, or
a
National Fraternity recognizes the value of our many
The
associations. Through them, our members are able
alumni
maintain life-long contacts and the undergraduates are
to
great mentors. This award recognizes those
given
Any undergraduate chapter or alumni
contributions.
may apply for this award.
association
Robert C. Lomison served as National President from 1982 until 1990. He joined the
Brother
Council as the Undergraduate Representative in 1976. At that time, the National
National
was facing many challenges and Brother Lomison was part of a team of brothers
Fraternity
saved the organization. The Robert C. Lomison Award recognizes the outstanding
who
National Awards & Recognition
THE DR. ALBERT D. NUTTING OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD
advisory capacity to the chapter.
any
THE JAMES A. VITALE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
the year.
throughout
THE CHARLES S. RISING OUTSTANDING CHAPTER PRESIDENT AWARD
association member.
alumni
THE COMMONS CLUB OUTSTANDING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
THE ROBERT C. LOMISON OUTSTANDING
UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER AWARD
contributions of any undergraduate member to his chapter, campus, or greater community.
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R. Appleyard served as National President from 1948 until
Perce
Perce was a member of the Alpha Sigma Omega
1950.
that became the Mu Alpha Chapter at Susquehanna
fraternity
in 1924. From the moment Mu Alpha was chartered,
University
Appleyard dedicated himself and the Fraternity to
Brother
service and philanthropy programming. This award
community
the chapter or colony with the greatest contribution
recognizes
community service and/or philanthropy programming from
of
Robert G. LeBlanc was a member of the Nu Beta Chapter at the University of New
Dr.
After his graduation, Brother LeBlanc pursued a Ph.D. in Geography and returned
Hampshire.
UNH as a professor. In 2001, Brother LeBlanc was traveling to a conference in Los Angeles
to
the flight he was aboard was one of the planes to strike the Twin Towers. In 2002, the
when
Achievement Award was named in his honor. The award recognizes the
Academic
with the highest annual Grade Point Average. The winner is decided by grade
chapter/colony
C. Henry was National President during the difficult times in the late 1970’s. Together with
Eli
small band of dedicated alumni, Brother Henry is credited with saving the National
a
suddenly passed in the early 1990’s and the Most
Henry
Chapter Award was named in his honor. The chapter
Improved
has demonstrated the greatest improvement during the
that
year in the areas of chapter management,
academic
Dexter Pierce, the founder of Phi Mu Delta, stood for
Clarence
strongest of ideals for the remainder of his life. He went on
the
to service throughout his days. The Chapter of Excellence Award honors those
committed
who has committed itself to our highest ideals and has created an environment
chapters
a formal presentation before the undergraduate membership at Conclave or Sapphire
make
Institute. These chapters compete for the Clarence Dexter Pierce Cup as selected
Leadership
THE PERCE R. APPLEYARD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING
COMMUNITY SERVICE
academic year.
the
THE ROBERT G. LEBLANC ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
submitted by the host campus.
reports
THE ELI C. HENRY MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER AWARD
Fraternity and putting the organization back on track for success. Unfortunately, Brother
scholarship, and recruitment will be considered for this award.
THE CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
to be a successful doctor in Batavia, New York and was
our members can thrive. Chapters must be strong in all areas of chapter management,
where
recruitment, and service to the community. These chapters are then asked to
scholarship,
by their peers.
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Conclave is the supreme legislative body of the fraternity. It is a biennial event
National
on the even-numbered years. At Conclave, members elect National Council Officers,
occurring
National Constitution and By-Law changes, and make recommendations on the
determine
and operation of the fraternity.
policies
from a chapter/colony is welcome to
Anyone
but the National Constitution states
attend,
each chapter/colony is required to send
that
undergraduate delegates to Conclave
three
heads (usually the president and
—two
officer attending) and one
highest-ranking
as the chapter’s undergraduate votes, and if a head delegate is not on the floor, the
serve
serves as the vote.
alternate
is an elite program designed to introduce
Navigator
initiated members to the possibilities of their
newly
Sapphire Leadership Institute is held biannually to assist all
The
members who are interested in learning more
undergraduate
leadership. This program allows participants
about
practice their own leadership skills in preparation for their
to
role as chapter leaders. Each chapter and colony is
growing
to send four members this a four-day residential
expected
membership. This program runs concurrently
lifelong
the Sapphire Leadership Institute and
with
are required to nominate one newly
chapters/colonies
member to attend, To qualify, the member
initiated
have been initiated during one of the previous
must
semesters.
two
National Programs
NATIONAL CONCLAVE
alternate delegate. The two head delegates
SAPPHIRE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
experience.
NAVIGATOR
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January, Phi Mu Delta Fraternity
Each
Officers’ Academy. The purpose
hosts
this program is to offer nuts & bolts
of
to all newly elected officers.
training
three day training workshop
This
officers with the essential
provides
to manage chapter operations
tools
attain goals for the coming year.
and
five members of the executive
All
are expected to attend.
board
Regional Leadership Summit is designed to assist chapter and colony leaders in
The
current organizational issues and seek solutions. Participants are invited to share
addressing
Mu Delta is proud of its relationship
Phi
Phired Up Productions, Inc. who
with
provided our curriculum and
have
for our Regional Recruitment
facilitators
encourages our chapters and
and
to employ dynamic recruitment
colonies
and social excellence
techniques
to ensure strong
programming
numbers with high quality
recruitment
membership.
three programs listed above, Officers' Academy, the Regional Leadership Summit, and
The
Regional Recruitment Academy are free for members to attend.
the
OFFICERS' ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
ideas, issues, and solutions.
RECRUITMENT ACADEMY
held in late August each year.
Academies
Fraternity whole heartedly supports
The
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the Lion Pride- New Member Orientation
Leading
the Lion Pride is our orientation program by which
Leading
members learn more about Phi Mu Delta and assume
new
obligations to become brothers of the Order. Through a
their
learns the basic skills required and needed to
member
a strong chapter that will assist in his development
maintain
his life. Phi Mu Delta mandates that the New
throughout
Orientation program may not last more than six
Member
the New Member Orientation, members are challenged to continue their
Following
and soft skills development. As such, each semester, members are required to
leadership
All certifications are kept in the member’s permanent record and are
chairmanship.
to assist the member when it is time to apply for graduate school or build his
available
is essential that we prepare our membership for post college success. The Senior Year
It
program is designed to help our members translate the skills that they have
Experience
throughout their membership into marketable skills essential for success in life
developed
career. Members are invited to develop mentoring relationships with local alumni
and
their senior year. In addition, the Phi Mu Delta national network of alumni is
throughout
to ensure that the member is well-connected with other members in career
introduced
and geographical locations throughout the world. In addition, workshops, and
fields
are provided for resume building, interview practice and financial literacy.
seminars
ENGAGE Program
PHI MU DELTA'S COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
of learning modules, brotherhood building activities,
series
interactions with initiated members and alumni, the new
and
weeks.
Mu Delta’s New Member Orientation is never to be used as a “weeding” out process.
Phi
dynamic recruitment process teaches our members to only invite men into Phi Mu
The
Delta who have already displayed the behaviors and values that we seek in a member.
The Personalized Membership Development Program (MYPMD)
themselves from a selection of skill set training modules and activities. In some cases,
certify
training will be required before a member may run for a particular office or
prerequisite
resume.
The Senior Year Experience
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Becoming Lions Program is designed to
The
undergraduate members to receive the most
encourage
of their fraternal experiences. It is an elite
out
for Phi Mu Delta members to strive for. To
achievement
for the Becoming Lions Program, the
qualify
member must complete every section of
undergraduate
a GPA that is at or above the All Men's
Maintain
on campus
Average
Dean's List at least one semester
Achieve
complete an internship or study abroad
Successfully
Sapphire Leadership Academy (or Navigator) or Conclave
Attend
a major leadership position outside of Phi Mu Delta
Hold
at least 30 hours of service each semester
Complete
one civic engagement project (once while an initiated member)
Organize
a project designed to improve
Implement
undergraduate experience that is
the
Becoming Lions Program
rubric each semester he is an initiated brother.
the
who excel in all areas will be recognized by the
Members
National Fraternity.
Academic and Personal Development
program
Leadership
Attend the Regional Recruitment Workshop or Leadership Summit
Civic Engagement
Senior Year Project
approved by the National Office
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Chapter
Operations

PREAMBLE
the promulgation of the noble purposes of brotherhood which caused the Phi Mu Delta
For
to be founded, and which were enunciated as follows in the preamble to the
Fraternity
adopted in 1918, we do hereby adopt this constitution:
constitution,
there is a need of a democratic fraternal organization both for the college
that
for the individual, and in order to secure a closer brotherhood and to give
and
to a central organization, do hereby form and establish The
permanence
Fraternity of Phi Mu Delta."
National
I. NAME
ARTICLE
1. The name of this National fraternal organization shall be "The Phi Mu Delta
Section
II. PRINCIPLE AND PURPOSE
ARTICLE
1. The principle of the fraternity shall be that indicated by the Greek phrase for
Section
2. The purpose of the fraternity shall be service to the college, to the fraternity, and
Section
the individual.
to
III. MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE
1. Phi Mu Delta affirms its founding values that no man shall be denied
Section
2. Character, ability, and willingness to support the fraternity and its principles
Section
be the basis of eligibility for membership.
shall
3. No man belonging to another national fraternity shall be admitted to
Section
and no member of the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity shall join any other national
membership,
As used in this provision, the term "national fraternity" shall not be interpreted to
fraternity.
honorary and professional fraternities.
include
National Constitution
the representatives of fraternal organizations of the University of Vermont,
"We
Hampshire State College, and Connecticut Agricultural College, believing
New
Fraternity."
which the name stands.
membership on the basis of color, race, creed, position, disability, or sexual orientation.
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4. Members shall be initiated according to the constitution, and shall consist of
Section
classes: collegiate and alumnus.
two
1. Collegiate members shall be all those engaged in collegiate academic studies at
Par.
of higher learning where The Phi Mu Delta Fraternity has an established
institutions
1a. A Collegiate member who transfers to a campus where no chapter exists
Par.
retain his membership in the chapter in which he was initiated.
shall
1b. Upon graduation from undergraduate studies a collegiate member will
Par
move to alumni status. If the member is continuing in graduate
automatically
he will have the option to continue as a colligate member by notifying the
studies
Office.
National
2. Alumni members shall be all former collegiate members no longer pursuing
Par.
studies.
collegiate
2a. The father or legal male guardian of an initiated collegiate member may be
Par.
to join the fraternity and is immediately given alumni status upon initiation
invited
long as his membership does not violate Article III, Section 3.
as
3. Honorary membership may be extended to any person in recognition of
Par.
achievement on behalf of the fraternity. Such membership shall require a
outstanding
thirds affirmative vote of the National Council.
two-
4. Phi Mu Delta does not recognize inactive collegiate status. Members who choose
Par
not be active must submit resignation paperwork to the National Office and their
to
IV. ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE
1. The Phi Mu Delta fraternity shall be composed of local organizations established
Section
institutions of undergraduate standing, coordinated by a National organization
at
of the National Conclave, the National Council, the National executive
consisting
2. The National organization shall have, as provided in this constitution, the power
Section
control the admission and withdrawal of local organizations, the structure of the local
to
as provided in this constitution, general supervisory authority over the finances of the
have,
organizations, and shall carry on relations with other (Inter) National fraternal
local
3. All powers not expressly delegated by this constitution to the National
Section
are reserved to the local organizations through their by-laws.
organization
chapter who has received an invitation to join based on said chapter’s by-laws.
local chapter.
committee, and the National standing committees established by this constitution.
the method of acquiring new members, the admission, honorable dismissal,
organizations,
of members, the initiation and other rituals, and the use of the insignia. It shall
expulsion
organizations.
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1. Local organizations may be established at any institutions of undergraduate
Section
which have no regulations prohibiting fraternal organizations.
standing
2. Each local organization shall consist of a collegiate chapter composed of
Section
and graduate student members.
undergraduate
1. Chapters with houses should have a separate Alumni Corporation Control Board
Par.
House Corporation) to perform landlord related functions for the property. Such
(a.k.a
2. Alumni from any chapter may form an alumni association in accordance with the
Par
of the National Fraternity. Such alumni associations are chartered entities within
policies
3. Each collegiate chapter and alumni association shall be governed by a
Section
and by-laws duly enacted by it and reviewed administratively by the National
constitution
The National Office shall be notified of all amendments. Local constitutions must be
Office.
accordance with the National Constitution.
in
4. The local organizations compromising the fraternity shall be divided into six
Section
districts:
1. Nu district shall include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode
Par.
Connecticut, and New York.
Island,
5. Rho district shall include North
Par.
South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska,
Dakota,
Wyoming, Colorado, New
Montana,
Oklahoma, and Texas.
Mexico,
5. Each local organization shall be
Section
by no more than three Greek
designated
ARTICLE V. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Alumni Control Boards are chartered entities within the National Fraternity.
the National Fraternity.
2. Mu district shall include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio,
Par.
Virginia and Washington DC.
West
Gamma district shall include Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Par.3.
and Missouri.
Minnesota,
4. Sigma district shall include Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Par.
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Florida,
6. Pi district shall include Alaska,
Par.
Oregon, California, Idaho,
Washington,
Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Hawaii.
letters, the first of which indicates the district.
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1. The National Conclave shall consist of two voting delegates from each
Section
chapter and colony in good standing, one voting delegate from each chapter
Collegiate
Association in good standing, one voting delegate from each Alumni House
Alumni
in good standing, Past National Presidents, and each member of the National
Corporation
2. No Collegiate chapter, House Corporation or Chapter Alumni Association which
Section
an unfunded obligation to the National organization shall be permitted a vote at the
owes
3. Each voting delegate shall be entitled to one vote. No one shall be entitled to
Section
than one vote, and voting by proxy shall not be permitted.Past National Presidents
more
4. Each Collegiate chapter, House Corporation and chapter alumni association may
Section
as many non-voting representatives present as it desires.
have
1. Collegiate chapters are required to send at least two voting delegates and one
Par.
Chapter Alumni Associations and House Corporations are required to send at
alternate.
5. Meetings of the National Conclave shall be held at such times and places as may
Section
specified by the National Council. In no case shall the interval between meetings exceed
be
1. The National Conclave shall be held on even-numbered years, whereas, the
Par.
Leadership Academy shall be held during odd-numbered years.
Sapphire
6. All powers delegated by this constitution to the National organization shall be
Section
in the National Conclave.
invested
1. The National Conclave may by a three-quarters vote amend this constitution. It
Par.
also by a three- quarters vote admit, expel, withdraw the charter of, or readmit a
may
2.The National Conclave shall, by a majority vote, elect the National Council and may
Par.
a three- quarters vote remove any member of the National Council, subject to the
by
3. The National Conclave shall determine installation fees and other expenses
Par.
to the installation of new collegiate organizations and National membership
incidental
payable by collegiate members, but may delegate any or all of these powers to the
fees
Council.
National
4. The National Conclave may assign to the National Council, the National executive
Par.
or the National standing committees any duties not specifically delegated to
committee,
individual or group by this constitution.
any
5. The National Conclave may review and ratify or disallow the acts of the National
Par.
ARTICLE VI. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION – THE NATIONAL CONCLAVE
Council.
National Conclave.
must be properly credentialed and in good standing with the Fraternity in order to vote.
least one delegate to remain in good standing.
two years.
local chapter, subject to the conditions laid down by this constitution.
provisions of this constitution.
Council during the interval since the previous meeting of the National Conclave.
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Secretary, two collegiate representatives, two Councilmen-at- large, and the
National
Director, who shall serve as an Ex-Officio Member of the National Council.
Executive
2. The National Council shall be open to nominations during the interval between
Section
A Chair will be appointed by the National President to oversee the nominating
Conclaves.
which will consist of worthy alumni and collegiate members in good standing
committee,
by the Nominating Chair. The nominating committee will solicit nominations and
selected
and develop a slate to be approved by the Conclave. In addition, nominations
applications
be received from the floor at Conclave.
may
2. At each Conclave and Sapphire Leadership Academy, the Collegiate members
Par.
shall caucus and nominate their peers to run for the office of Collegiate
present
to National Council. Two representatives shall be elected to National
Representative
The term of office shall be one year. If the representative is unable to fulfill his
Council.
term or his obligations, a replacement will be appointed by the President and
one-year
by the National Council.
ratified
3. All members of National Council have equal voting rights, with the exception of
Par.
Executive Director. In case of a tie, the President shall cast the deciding vote.
the
4 The term of a National Council member is 2 years and their total length of service
Par.
not exceed 10 consecutive years with the exception of the Executive Director. Their
shall
5 If for any reason there is a vacancy on the National Council, a replacement will be
Par.
by President and ratified by the National Council.
appointed
3. At the first meeting following its election, the National Council shall elect from
Section
its members the National President, National Vice-President of Membership,
among
Vice- President of Finance, and National Secretary. The Collegiate representatives
National
the National Council shall not be eligible for executive office.
of
4. The National Council shall meet upon the call of the National President at such
Section
and places as he may designate. Special meetings shall be called by the National
times
upon petition of at least five members of the National Council. A quorum shall
President
one- half the number of members voted to National Council plus one. Where a
constitute
with the voting time on any question being fifteen(15) calendar days from the
Secretary,
of the postmark on the envelope (or the date/time stamp on the electronic mail
date
in which the question to be voted upon is mailed, provided, however, that a
message)
of votes are received within that time.
quorum
ARTICLE VII. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
1. The National Council shall consist of up to nine members: the National President,
Section
National Vice-President of Membership, the National Vice-President of Finance, the
the
Par. 1. Any alumnus in good standing is eligible for nomination
term will expire after the meeting of the Conclave.
of the National Council is impractical, the Council may vote and meet by phone,
meeting
mail or by other technological means and will be canvassed by the National
email,
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5. During the interval between meetings of the National Conclave, the National
Section
shall exercise all powers delegated by this constitution to the National organization
Council
1. The National Council shall be empowered to make such appointments as it shall
Par.
necessary for carrying on the administrative work of the fraternity and shall
consider
proper compensation for services rendered. It shall also be empowered to
provide
such appointees at any time.
remove
3. The National Council shall review and ratify or disallow the acts of the National
Par.
committee during the interval since the previous meeting of the National
executive
6. The National Council, by a three-quarters vote, may recommend that a local
Par.
or alumni association remove one of its members for the good of the fraternity.
chapter
6. No National Council member, with the exception of the Executive Director, shall
Section
compensation for his services, but may be reimbursed by the fraternity for
receive
and not specifically delegated to any other individual or group.
2. The National Council shall be empowered to authorize, by a three-quarters vote,
Par.
National Vice-President of Finance to lend available funds, or use as collateral
the
available funds of the fraternity, except as limited by the by-laws.
Council.
4. The National Council may recommend, by a three-quarters vote of its members,
Par.
admission, expulsion, suspension, charter withdrawal, or re-admission of a local
the
chapter.
5. The National Council shall be empowered to fill, by majority vote of its members,
Par.
vacancy in its own membership until the next Conclave.
any
removal shall be effected only by three-quarters vote of the organization involved.
Such
however, that should the local organization fail to act within thirty (30) days,
Provided,
the recommendation shall be deemed ratified.
reasonable expenses incurred in its behalf.
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1. The National President. It shall be the duty of the National President to preside at
Section
meetings of the National Conclave, the National Council, and the National executive
all
He shall call all meetings of the National Council and the National executive
committee.
as provided in this constitution. He shall be an ex-officio member of all
committee
committees. He shall sign all charters, membership certificates, and scholarship
National
He shall rule on all questions of law and order in meetings of the National Conclave,
scrolls.
National Council, and the National executive committee. He shall appoint, with the
the
of the National Council, all National standing committees for terms of two
concurrence
concurrent with the term of the National Council, and, subject to the provisions of
years
constitution, any temporary committees which he considers necessary, and the editor
this
the Triangle of Phi Mu Delta. He shall perform all duties incidental and necessary to his
of
He shall preside at all installations of new chapters, but may delegate this duty to
office.
member of the fraternity, if necessary. Upon all National Council and National
another
committee matters, he shall have the privilege of voting.
executive
1. The National President, with the advice and consent of National Council, shall
Par.
empowered to sign for the Phi Mu Delta Corporation and enter into legal contracts
be
2. The National Vice-President of Membership. The National Vice-President of
Section
shall be a member of the National executive committee and perform all of the
Membership
of the National presidency in the event of the death or resignation of the National
duties
The National Vice-President of Membership is also responsible for the National
President.
3. The National Vice-President of Finance. The National Vice-President of Finance
Section
be chairman of the National finance committee and a member of the National
shall
committee. He shall, in cooperation with the Executive Director, review the
executive
reports of the collegiate chapters and chapter alumni associations and assist
financial
in financial matters. He shall review and approve all financial reports of the Executive
them
periodically for accuracy and completeness, He oversee all expenses of the
Director
Office. He will approve all tax filings He shall carry out all duties specifically
National
to him in this constitution and by-laws. He shall establish the annual budget in
delegated
4. The National Secretary. The National Secretary shall be the custodian of the
Section
by-laws, rituals, records, and archives of the fraternity. He shall keep an
constitution,
record of the proceedings of meetings of the National Conclave, the National
accurate
and the National executive committee. He shall sign all charters and membership
Council,
5. The remaining Councilmen at-large and the Collegiate Councilmen will have their
Section
assigned by the National President.
duties
ARTICLE VIII. THE NATIONAL OFFICERS
and be authorized to have the use of the corporate seal.
Standards and Ethics Board and supervision over all standing and ad hoc committees.
conjunction with the Executive Director and Finance Committee.
certificates.
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6. The Executive Director. The position of the Executive Director serves at the will
Section
pleasure of the National Executive Committee. The duties of the executive director
and
be to manage the daily affairs of the fraternity, hire and supervise staff, serve as a
shall
of the National Fraternity, act as a liaison between the National Fraternity
representative
host institutions, cultivate alumni support within the fraternity, and organize chapter
and
with the National Office. The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio member
visits
the National Council, the Conclave and the nominations committee. He shall also
of
the fraternity within the Fraternity Executive’s Association, The North-American
represent
Conference, and the Association of Fraternity Advisors. The executive
Interfraternity
shall also provide training and support to the chapters and colonies, House
director
the National Council. He shall present a complete accounting of the finances to the Vice
of
of Finance.
President
1. The Executive Director shall report to the National Executive Board via the
Par.
President and shall receive an annual evaluation from the National executive
National
2. The Executive Director, with the advice and consent of National Council, shall be
Par
to sign for the Phi Mu Delta Corporation and enter into legal contracts and
empowered
1. The National executive committee shall consist of the National President, the
Section
Vice-President of Membership, the National Vice-President of Finance, the
National
Secretary, and one of the Collegiate Representatives. The National President shall
National
the option of appointing two other members of the National Council to the National
have
2. The National executive committee shall meet upon call of the National President
Section
such times and places as he may designate.
at
3. The National executive committee shall carry out the duties in regard to the
Section
dismissal or expulsion of members delegated to it by this constitution, and such
honorable
4. The National executive committee shall select, supervise, and evaluate the
Section
Director.
Executive
and Alumni Associations. He shall maintain the accounts of the fraternity,
Corporations
accounts being subject to audit at the direction of the National Finance Committee or
said
board.
be authorized to have the use of the corporate seal.
ARTICLE VIII. THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
executive committee as he deems necessary, in an ad hoc capacity.
duties as may be delegated to it by the National Conclave or the National Council.
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1. The National Finance Committee. The National finance committee shall consist
Section
the National Vice-President of Finance, who will act as chairman. The National President
of
the National Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the National finance committee
and
shall have no vote in its resolutions. The National finance committee shall prepare an
but
budget for the operation of the fraternity, shall direct the investments of all funds of
annual
fraternity, with the exception of the Phi Mu Delta Foundation, shall approve the choice
the
a bank or banks in which to maintain and deposit the cash of the fraternity, and shall
of
the audit of the accounts of the fraternity.
direct
2. The National Expansion Committee. The National committee on expansion shall
Section
of an appointee of the National President, who will act as chairman, and four
consist
appointed by the National President with the concurrence of the National
members
The National committee on expansion shall carry on such expansion and
Council.
activities as are deemed in the interests of the fraternity, each of the four
colonization
at-large having in his special care such activities in a particular geographical area.
members
National committee on expansion shall be empowered to delegate, with the
The
of the National Council, specific projects to any member or members of the
concurrence
3. The National Scholarship and Academic Achievement Committee. The National
Section
on scholarship and academic achievement shall consist of an appointee of the
committee
President, who will act as chairman, and two members appointed by the National
National
with the concurrence of the National Council. The National committee on
President
and academic achievement shall direct and monitor the scholarship research
scholarship
academic guidance of the fraternity.
and
4. The National Alumni Activities Committee. The National committee on alumni
Section
shall consist of an appointee of the National President, who will act as chairman,
activities
two members appointed by the National President with the concurrence of the
and
Council. The National committee on alumni activities shall cooperate with chapter
National
XII. ADMISSION, SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, REVOCATION OF THE
ARTICLE
AND RE-ADMISSION OF CHAPTERS
CHARTER,
Any local organization conforming to Article V. Sections 1, 2, and 3, of this
Par.1.
and whose members are individually eligible to become members of this
constitution
ARTICLE XI. THE NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES
fraternity.
alumni organizations and/or geographic alumni clubs
Section 1. Admission
fraternity shall be eligible for admission into the fraternity
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2. Any eligible local organization desiring to be admitted into the fraternity shall
Par.
an informal petition to the National Council or the expansion committee. An
present
of each petitioning group shall be made by the National Office staff
investigation
a member or members of the fraternity delegated by the National President,
and/or
Council or the expansion committee. Following such investigation, if the
National
petition is approved by the executive committee in consultation with the
informal
committee, the local organization shall then submit a formal petition for
expansion
Admission to the fraternity may be approved by the affirmative vote of
admission.
of the National Council. If a member of the National Council fails to take
three-quarters
within fifteen (15) days of the proposal said request shall be considered as
action
initiation ceremony and the payment of an initiation fee and any other expenses
the
to initiation. The initiation fee and incidental expenses shall be determined
incidental
3a. All such fees shall be payable prior to initiation or billed to individuals
Par.
a financial management service as directed by National Office.
through
4. A charter certifying to the admission of the local organization into the fraternity
Par.
be presented to the local organization. It shall be signed by the National President
shall
the National Secretary.
and
2. Suspension
Section
1. The National Council shall be empowered by a three-quarters vote to suspend any
Par.
organization for its continuous failure to meet its obligations.
local
2. A local organization under suspension shall: (1) be released from no financial
Par.
(2) be understood to be in danger of expulsion or charter revocation; (3) keep
obligations;
close touch with the National Council and National Office; and (4) be announced as
in
to the authorities and other fraternities on its campus if in the opinion of the
suspended
Council, after consultation with the administration of its institution, such action
National
in the best interest of the fraternity.
is
1. If conditions warrant, a local organization may have the charter revoked upon the
Par.
of the National Council by a three-quarters vote of its members. The
recommendation
of said group may be appealed to the next Conclave meeting and brought to a
expulsion
of the Conclave
vote
2. Upon Revocation of Charter, where no recognized alumni association exists, all
Par.
assets shall be placed in a fund to endow future expansion efforts by the
financial
office. All non-financial assets, including regalia and historical documents, shall
national
held at the National Office or distributed to active Chapters at the discretion of the
be
ratified by that member.
3. A local organization, whose admission into the fraternity has been approved,
Par.
become a chapter, and its affiliate members of the fraternity upon undergoing
shall
by the National Conclave, which may delegate this duty to the National Council.
Section 3. Revocation of Charter
National Council.
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XIII. ADMISSION, SUSPENSION, HONORABLE DISMISSAL, AND
ARTICLE
OF MEMBERS
EXPULSION
1. Any individual eligible for membership in the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity may be
Par.
to new membership by the collegiate chapter. An eligible individual is: male,
elected
as a full-time student at the college where the chapter is located, and is a
enrolled
in good standing of his home and campus communities.
member
1a. The collegiate chapter shall elect one of the alternate methods described
Par.
to elect a new member to membership as a brother.
here
A: Three dissenting votes among the collegiate members of the
Alternate
to which a new member seeks membership shall constitute a rejection.
chapter
B: Acceptance by any percentage between 80% and 90% of the
Alternate
members of the chapter to which a new member seeks membership
collegiate
collegiate chapter must make a choice between Alternate A and B. If a chapter
Each
B, that chapter shall be on record with the National Fraternity as to the
selects
of its choice. No man may be barred from membership unless a minimum of
percentage
negative votes be cast against him.
three
2. Each collegiate chapter shall compete for new members as nearly as possible
Par.
the same basis as other similar organizations at its institution.
on
3. New members shall be trained and initiated as prescribed in the by-laws to
Par.
constitution.
this
4. Each new member shall be admitted into membership in the fraternity upon
Par.
the National Initiation Fee and undergoing the Initiation Ceremony.
paying
4a. The Initiation Ceremony must occur in accordance with Article VI of the
Par.
By-Laws.
National
5. Any properly initiated member in good standing of a local fraternity which
Par.
a chapter of the fraternity shall be eligible for initiation into the fraternity, or
becomes
his request, at any subsequent initiation ceremony conducted by that collegiate
at
or, by arrangement, at another chapter.
chapter,
2. A collegiate member shall be automatically suspended from his collegiate chapter
Par.
bills due on the collegiate by him remain unpaid as specified by the chapters by
when
Section 1. Admission
shall be required to admit him to membership as a brother.
Section 2. Suspension
Par. 1. A collegiate chapter may suspend a collegiate member for due cause.
laws.
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and official fraternity activities of all kinds, but in meetings of the Collegiate
social
may enter into discussion with no power to vote; and (3) be released from no
chapter
1. In exceptional occasions, when in the best interests of the fraternity, a member
Par.
resign from the fraternity.
may
1. A member may be expelled from the fraternity if he is: convicted of a serious
Par.
or proven guilty of other charges of a serious nature, upon the recommendation
crime
a Collegiate chapter or chapter alumni association by a three-quarters vote of its
of
approved by the National Council, or directly by action of the National
members,
shall be considered as presumptive evidence that he has been guilty
organization
a serious nature.
of
2. A member expelled from the fraternity shall surrender his badge, membership
Par.
membership certificates to the National Secretary and any organizationally
card,
1. The finances of the fraternity shall be enrolled and directed by the National
Par.
and the National finance committee and conducted by the National Vice-
Council
2. The National Conclave shall determine the installation fee and other expenses
Par.
to the installation of new chapters, and the Initiation fee which shall be
incidental
prior to initiation, but may delegate any or all of these powers to the National
paid
Council.
3. A Collegiate member under suspension from his Collegiate chapter shall: (1)
Par.
his badge to the President of the Collegiate chapter; (2) be excluded from
surrender
financial obligations.
Par. 4. The National office shall be notified immediately of any member's suspension.
Section 3. Resignation
2. A member who resigns from the fraternity shall surrender his badge,
Par.
card, and membership certificates to the National Secretary or National
membership
Office.
Par. 3. The National Office shall be notified immediately of any member's resignation.
Section 4. Expulsion
Council.
1a. The failure of any member upon leaving college to make satisfactory
Par.
to pay any financial obligations incurred to a Collegiate chapter,
arrangements
alumni association, alumni housing corporation or the National
chapter
provided regalia and may not attend future chapter or alumni events.
Par. 3. The National Office shall be notified immediately of any member's expulsion.
ARTICLE XIV. FINANCES
Section 1. National Finances
President of Finance in accordance with the provisions of this constitution.
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3. The Initiation Fee, as stipulated in the by-laws shall entitle the new member to
Par.
jeweled collegiate brother’s pin, a copy of the new member manual, and other
a
items as available. It shall also entitle an initiate to his certificate of
incidental
membership card, a copy of the constitution, and maintenance of his
membership,
directory records. Alumni members in good standing of a local fraternity
lifetime
becomes a chapter of Phi Mu Delta may, at their individual option, receive The
which
magazine by paying annual alumni dues in the amount set by the National
Triangle
or the National Conclave.
Council
4a. The chapter Vice-President of Finance is responsible for providing data to
Par.
financial management service utilized by the fraternity for the purpose of
any
5. No man shall be properly initiated into the fraternity until his Initiation Fee has
Par.
transferred to the National Office and required biographical information has been
been
1. The finances of each local organization shall be controlled and directed by the
Par.
collegiate chapter executive committee.
respective
2. Each chapter executive committee shall institute for itself and the respective
Par.
chapter an adequate accounting system approved by the National Office.
collegiate
3. The Vice-President of Finance of each chapter shall submit to the National Office
Par.
financial records for review; i.e., balance sheet and profit and loss statement, within
all
1. The National Conclave shall authorize such rituals, insignia, and publications as
Section
considers necessary.
it
Collegiate members failing below this standard shall be suspended until they
thereafter.
academic requirements.
meet
2. The annual cumulative GPA of the chapter shall be at or above each host
Section
all-men’s average.
campus’
4. Each chapter shall be responsible for the collection and remittance, when due,
Par.
all fees and dues to the National Office.
of
billing of fees to individual members.
provided.
Section 2. Local Finances
30 days after closing the books, for the preceding period.
ARTICLE XV: RITUALS, INSIGNIA AND PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLE XVI. SCHOLARSHIP
1. Each new member shall have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA)
Section
2.3 on a 4.0 scale for first semester freshman year and a minimum college GPA of 2.25
of
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1. Members of the fraternity shall conduct themselves, at all times, as befits
Section
gentlemen.
2. Members of the fraternity shall observe the regulations of their respective
Section
with regard to the use of intoxicating liquors and controlled substances, and
institutions
at all times avoid intemperate conduct which would lead to injure the reputation of
shall
fraternity.
the
3. Public informal initiations by any collegiate chapter or alumni association of
Section
fraternity are forbidden.
the
4. No informal initiation, or any other chapter sanctioned activity in any collegiate
Section
shall consist of anything immoral, demeaning, obscene, or endangering to the
chapter,
1. Amendments to this constitution may be presented at the National Conclave or
Section
writing to the National Secretary by any collegiate chapter, chapter alumni association,
in
1. This constitution shall become effective as of Midnight, August 6, 2016, and shall
Section
all previous constitutions of the fraternity.
supersede
ARTICLE XVII. CONDUCT
physical or mental health of the individual.
ARTICLE XVIII. AMENDMENTS
or member of the National Council.
2. This constitution may be amended by the National Conclave by a threequarters
Section
vote, provided the proposed amendment has been circulated at least sixty (60)
days prior thereto.
ARTICLE XIX. EFFECTIVENESS
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1. A committee on National Conclave arrangements shall be appointed by the
Section
President to prepare and recommended arrangements for meetings of the
National
2. A credentials committee, appointed by the National President, shall examine and
Section
upon the credentials of each delegate to the National Conclave.
pass
3. The order of business at the meeting of the National Conclave shall be
Section
by the National Council and shall be sent to all collegiate and alumni
established
4. Parliamentary law, as defined by Robert's Rules of Order, shall govern the
Section
of meetings of the National Conclave.
proceedings
1. The National Council shall be empowered to determine the installation fee for a
Section
chapter.
new
2. Each chapter will transmit to the National Office, or a financial management
Section
utilized by the fraternity and prior to the time of initiation an Initiation Fee for each
service
Office or a financial management service utilized by the fraternity, the fees, as
National
by the National Conclave, for each collegiate member. Collegiate dues are
specified
referred to as Brother Service Fees. The National Conclave may delegate the
currently
to establish the amount of the Brother Service Fee to the National Council.
power
3. The National Office shall assess a fine against each chapter alumni association
Section
collegiate chapter against each illegally initiated man. The fine shall be set by
and/or
Council, no more frequently then annually, and they will inform chapters of any
National
from the previous fine structures
changes
National By-Laws
ARTICLE I. MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY
National Conclave, subject to the approval of the National Council.
delegations not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting of the National Conclave.
ARTICLE II. FINANCES
man.
1. Collegiate dues, to cover expenses incidental to the operation of the fraternity,
Par.
be established by the National Council. Each chapter will transmit to the
shall
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4. Each member and new member will be assessed a Risk Management fee in the
Section
semester. This amount is determined through Risk Management Vendors in association
fall
the National Office and Council. Should a significant amount of members fail to pay
with
Risk Management Assessment in a timely manner, the chapter/colony will be ordered
the
5: The National Council maintains the ability to set additional fees, in emergency
Section
in order to meet the financial obligations of the National Fraternity.
circumstances,
of America, and under which runs a ribbon bearing the Greek lettering "Phi Mu
shield
Delta".
2. The standard badge, which shall always remain the property of the fraternity
Section
be surrendered upon the suspension, resignation, or expulsion of a member. It shall
shall
of a black triangular field, containing the Greek letters "Phi Mu Delta" in gold
consist
a sapphire center and bordered with white pearls.
about
1. The official and exclusive supplier for the standard badge shall be a vendor
Par.
by the Executive Director.
selected
3. The sister pin shall be manufactured by a supplier selected by the Executive
Section
It shall be similar to the standard badge, but no smaller in size.
Director.
4. The new member pin shall be manufactured by a supplier selected by the
Section
Director. It shall consist of a shield with three fields, each bearing one of the
Executive
5. The colors of the fraternity shall be Princeton orange, black, and white.
Section
6. The flower of the fraternity shall be the jonquil.
Section
7. The National Council shall specify the description of the official flag of Phi Mu
Section
and shall authorize manufacture and issue of such to chapters or members who
Delta,
1. The flag has a fly end consisting of a square of black bearing the fraternity
Par.
(a lion rampant in golden yellow, head turned toward the fly end, holding a
crest
of America in red, white, and blue. The top of the shield has a field of blue
shield
13 white stars and the bottom composed of alternate red and white stripes. 13
with
number, the outer two are red). The lion sits on the torsade of the crest which
in
in orange and black. The hoist end of the flag is a field of orange bearing a
alternates
Director.
Executive
2. The official flag shall carry no chapter identification.
Par.
to cease all functions until the fee is paid.
ARTICLE III. INSIGNIA
1. The coat-of-arms shall consist of the scales of justice on a shield of protection,
Section
which is mounted the lion of strength and power bearing the red, white, and blue
over
colors of the fraternity and each enclosing the scales of justice.
desire to purchase same.
column of Greek letters in plain black style, PHI MU DELTA.
vertical
1a. The flag shall be manufactured and supplied by a vendor selected by the
Par
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8. All standard badges must be ordered through the National Office, who will
Section
the order upon confirmation that all initiation fees have been paid.
complete
9. Only members of the fraternity in good standing may purchase articles bearing
Section
coat-of-arms of the fraternity.
the
11. The National Council shall specify the description of the official banner of Phi
Section
Delta, and shall authorize manufacture and issue of such to chapters or members
Mu
wish to purchase same.
who
1. The banner consists of a Princeton orange field with a black band running
Par.
from upper left to lower right corner, containing Greek Letters "Phi Mu
diagonally
in Princeton orange. The fraternity coat-of-arms shall be located in the upper
Delta"
1a. The flag shall be manufactured and supplied by a vendor selected by the
Par
Director.
Executive
2. Chapter designation shall be optional. If included, it shall be the chapter name
Par.
by Greek letters, the first of which includes the district, and shall be located in
designed
3. The Triangle magazine will be published periodically in conjunction with the
Section
Mu Delta Educational Foundation.
Phi
4. Other publications necessary to the routine operation of the fraternity may be
Section
at the discretion of the National Council.
published
V. AWARDS
ARTICLE
1. A National awards system is established whereby several vital aspects of chapter
Section
1. Winning chapters will be determined by the National Council upon evaluation of
Par.
and award applications submitted by each chapter or through the use of
nominations
Section 10. The standard badge shall be worn by members and significant others.
right field and shall be detailed in black and gold.
the left field. No other type of local personalization is permitted.
ARTICLE IV. PUBLICATIONS
Section 1. A directory shall be published when ordered by the National Conclave.
Section 2. A ritual pamphlet shall be published when ordered by the National Conclave.
well-being are recognized.
an accreditation program developed by National Council.
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1. New member education shall at all times be carried on in the spirit of the
Section
of Phi Mu Delta. Article XVII, Section 4.
Constitution
2. Training shall include, but not be limited to, the procedures set forth in The
Section
The Official Education Manual and Membership Development Program of The
Oracle:
3. Alcohol shall be prohibited from all activities related to recruitment or
Section
with the new member education program.
associated
4. New member education, beginning with induction, shall last no longer than
Section
academic weeks of actual new member education.
eight
5. To enhance the new member education the chapter shall maintain a
Section
program. Educational material to support the program shall fall under article
mentorship
1. Membership as a brother in the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity can be gained only by
Section
the ceremony described in the "Official Pamphlet of Phi Mu Delta-Initiation
experiencing
2. No new member otherwise eligible for initiation shall be initiated until his
Section
fee has been paid.
initiation
1. The Chapter Standards and Ethics Board shall be comprised of the National
Section
President of Membership, who will serve as chairman, and, at least five other
Vice-
2. The Chapter Standards and Ethics Board shall be in charge of hearing and
Section
on all disciplinary actions brought against collegiate chapters and colonies of the
ruling
1. Based on the severity of the individual case, the Standards and Ethics Board
Par.
enforce or overturn fines, suspend chapters for financial or disciplinary reasons,
can
chapters on probation, sanction chapters with educational sanctions or
place
service hours, or recommend that a charter be revoked from a collegiate
community
ARTICLE VI. NEW MEMBER EDUCATION
National Fraternity of Phi Mu Delta.
XV Section 1 of the constitution of Phi Mu Delta.
ARTICLE VII. INITIATION
Ceremony and Instructions."
ARTICLE VIII. CHAPTER STANDARDS AND ETHICS BOARD
alumni and undergraduates, in good standing, of his choosing.
National Fraternity.
chapter.
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1a. A collegiate chapter may be sanctioned for committing any of the
Par.
offenses:
following
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to conform to the National
1.
or Chapter Constitution or By-Laws of either.
Constitution
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to follow the policies of the host
2.
where a chapter is located.
campus
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to follow the orders of the National
3.
Council.
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to pay fines, dues, or other
4.
penalties.
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to follow FIPG policies.
5.
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to follow proper procedures for
6.
resulting in an insufficient number of collegiate members to run
members,
daily functions of the chapter.
the
2. Sanctions shall be set by the members of the Standards and Ethics Board and
Par.
by the National Office.
enforced
2a. Failure to complete sanctions will result in the suspension of the
Par.
until such time that the sanctions are completed.
group
3. The status of all sanctioned collegiate chapters or colonies will be reviewed at
Par.
subsequent National Council meeting. On review, the National Council may
each
the status of the chapter or declare that more time is required to complete
change
sanctions.
the
4. A chapter in good standing shall be defined as any chapter that does not
Par
owe funds to the National Office and or not currently facing sanctions by the
currently
1. When the National Fraternity becomes aware of any violation of Fraternity
Section
it will be the duty of the National Office to investigate the violation.
Policy
1. The collegiate chapter or colony is responsible for filling out an incident report
Par.
submitting it to the National Office within 72 hours of the violation or 24 hours
and
the violation is reported to the National Fraternity by a source outside of the
after
fraternity.
and ritual.
initiation
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to comply with sanctions directed
7.
the Standards and Ethics Board.
by
Conduct which is unbecoming of a member of Phi Mu Delta and brings
8.
in the eyes of the public.
disgrace
Failure of a collegiate chapter or colony to initiate a sufficient number of
9.
National Office.
ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER STANDARDS AND ETHICS BOARD PROCEDURES
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2. The National Office will request that additional reports from the host
Par.
be submitted, if available.
institution
3. The National Office will submit copies of all reports to the Chapter Standards
Par.
Ethics Board and set-up a conference call with all members and the accused
and
President. The conference call will serve as the official hearing of the
chapter’s
incident.
3a. The accused chapter’s President will have an opportunity to answer and
Par.
any questions during the conference call.
ask
3b. The accused chapter may include any additional witnesses during the
Par.
call.
conference
2. The Chapter Standards and Ethics Board will determine responsibility based on
Section
taken from reports and during the conference call.
information
3. Decisions of the Standards Committee can be appealed to the Past National
Section
The Past National President’s decision may be appealed to the National
President.
or National Council in non-Conclave years. The National Conclave or National
Conclave,
has the final say in disciplinary appeal hearings.
Council
1. All chapters and colonies are prohibited from organizing and/or maintaining
Section
organization (“little sister”) groups. Such groups are in violation of Title IX of the
auxiliary
1. These by-laws may be amended at any time by a simple majority of the
Section
Council. In times between conclaves bylaws may be amended via a vote
National
Par. 1. Responsibility will be determined by a majority vote of the board.
Par. 2. Sanctions will be determined and approved by a majority vote of the board.
ARTICLE X. LITTLE SISTER/AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Federal Higher Education Reauthorization Act.
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS
by the National Secretary voting time on any question being thirty (30)
canvassed
days from the date of the post mark on the envelope (or the date/time stamp on
calendar
electronic mail message) in which the question to be voted upon is mailed, provided,
the
that a quorum of votes are received within that time.
however,
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as the official representative of the chapter
Serves
to order and run all chapter meetings and executive board meetings
Call
the chapter’s strategic plan and implement needed change within the organization
Direct
for all chapter operations
Responsible
positive relationships with campus officials, alumni, undergraduate members, and
Develop
other constituents
all
all of the duties of the chapter President in the event of his absence
Perform
that all membership related paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely
Ensure
manner
as the chair of the Chapter Judicial Board
Serve
in charge of all financial matters for the chapter
Be
as the chair of the Finance Committee and oversee the development of the chapter
Serve
budget
responsible for collecting all fees and dues
Be
as the chair of the ENGAGE Committee
Serve
all activities associated with the ENGAGE program
Direct
that the New Member Education Orientation is run in accord with the National New
Ensure
Education guidelines
Member
for the welfare of all members
Responsible
programming that is free of hazing and enhances the brotherhood experience in a
Provide
manner
positive
the assignment of big brothers and ensure that they are providing the support
Oversee
President of Administration
Vice
all the records of the chapter
Keep
all meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner
Type
the chapter by-laws, constitution, and National by-laws
Maintain
that all chapter documents are kept in a safe place and readily available
Ensure
all chapter rosters and attendance records 76
Maintain
Chapter Management
OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS
President
Vice President of Membership
Organize the annual Brotherhood Retreat
Vice President of Finance
Enforce all by-laws as they relate to the chapter treasury
Vice President of Member Development
needed during the New Member Orientation program

out responsibilities
Spreads
new ideas
Creates
new lines of communication
Creates
self-values of individual members
Increases
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
WHY HAVE COMMITTEES?
Chapter business is carried faster and more effectively
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Standards and Accreditation Program drives the annual awards given out each year
The
the National Fraternity. The documentation is due December 10, for the fall
from
a chapter fails to reach the Bronze Standard two consecutive semester, the chapter's
If
is up for revocation by the National Fraternity.
charter
CHAPTER ACCREDITATION & STANDARDS PROGRAM
Each semester, chapters and colonies will submit documentation in 7 categories
Chapter Management
Scholarship
&
Membership
Recruitment
Communications
Programming
Civic Engagement
Finance
semester, and May 10, for the spring semester.
Above 90%: Gold Standard
80-89% Silver Standard 70-79% Bronze Standard
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should be happening regularly, with
Meetings
time and place being consistent. The
the
board should meet 3-4 days before
executive
general membership meeting in order to
the
first meeting of every month should be a
The
meeting grounded in the ritual of the
formal
Fraternity and conducted by
National
In addition to the formal meeting,
Chaplain.
National Office recommends doing a "fun" meeting with announcements on paper
the
the duration of the meeting is focused on building brotherhood and fellowship
and
information
Exchange
problems
Solve
decisions
Make
concerns
Share
minutes
Distribute/post
up with committees
Follow
should feel welcome and
Members
their time is appreciated
that
on time
Start
minutes
Take
order – try to limit discussion
Keep
dominators
important decisions and
Explain
events
upcoming
end or begin by reciting the
Always
Creed as a chapter
Founder’s
CHAPTER MEETINGS
develop and distribute the agenda.
within the chapter or colony.
Purpose of Meetings
Explain issues
Members should always know the basic purpose of the meeting
During the Meeting
After the Meeting
Call those who did not attend to tell them they were missed
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the Floor
Obtaining
a member may make a motion or speak in debate, he must obtain the "floor." To
Before
the floor, a member raises his hand and waits to be "recognized" by the chair. The
claim
will recognize the member by announcing his name or title. This member then has the
chair
and can stand and speak until he yields the floor by resuming his seat. While a motion
floor
open to debate, there are three important cases where the floor should be assigned to a
is
a Motion
Making
a member makes a motion. Though he makes a motion, he uses the word "move" to
First,
member seconds the motion by saying, "I second it" or simply, "Second." It should
Another
noted that a second by a member merely implies that the motion should come before
be
meeting and not that he necessarily favors the motion. A member may second a motion
the
he would like to see the assembly go on record as rejecting the proposal, if he
because
chair then states the "question" on the motion. Neither the making nor the seconding of
The
motion places it before the body; only the chair can do that by this step (stating the
a
When the chair has stated the question, the motion is pending and is then open
question).
debate (providing it is a debatable motion). If the body decides to do what a motion
to
it adopts a motion or it is carried. If it decides against the motion, it is rejected or
proposes,
lost.
a Motion
Amending
motion to amend is a motion to modify the wording (within certain limits) of a pending
The
before it is acted upon. An amendment must be germane; that is, it must be closely
motion
to or have some bearing on the subject of the motion to be amended.
related
motion to amend is handled the same way as a main motion and requires a second to be
A
An amendment is adopted by a majority vote even in cases where the motion
considered.
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER
Chapter Meetings
the Chair
Addressing
meetings should be conducted from the "chair" (usually the President). Members
All
addressing the chair should refer to the presiding officer as "Brother President".
who may not have been the first to rise and address the chair. These cases are:
person
the member who made the motion claims the floor and has not already spoken
If
the question, he is entitled to be recognized in preference to other members.
on
one is entitled to the floor a second time as long as any other member who
No
not yet spoken to the pending motion requests the floor.
has
chair should attempt to alternate opposite opinions on a question if he is
The
aware of members requesting the floor which have opposing views.
make the motion (for example: "I move to allocate...").
believes a vote on the motion would have such a result.
to be amended requires a 2/3 vote for adoption.
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of the Minutes
Approval
the beginning of regularly scheduled meetings, copies of minutes of the previous
At
will be distributed for study by chapter members. The chair then asks, "Are there
meeting
corrections to the minutes?" and pauses. Then the presiding officer says, "If there are no
any
(or 'no further corrections') the minutes stand approved (or 'approved as
corrections
corrected')."
of Order
Point
a member thinks the rules of the meeting are being violated, he may make a "point of
When
point of order:
A
be applied to any breach of the meeting's rules
can
in order when another has the floor
is
not require a second
does
not debatable unless the chair, being in doubt, submits the point to a vote of
is
meeting; in which case, the rules governing the debate are the same as for an
the
Question
Previous
previous question is the motion used to bring the meeting to an immediate vote on the
The
be applied to any immediately pending debatable or amendable motion
can
out of order when another has the floor
is
be seconded
must
not debatable
is
not amendable
is
a 2/3 vote
requires
Indefinitely
Postpone
motion to postpone indefinitely is a motion
A
the assembly declines to take a position on
that
main question. Its adoption kills the main
the
in disposing of a badly chosen main motion that cannot be either adopted or
useful
rejected without possibly undesirable consequences. The motion to postpone
expressly
out of order when another has the floor
is
be seconded
must
debatable
is
not amended
is
order", thereby, calling upon the chair to make a ruling and enforce the regular rules.
appeal
question. The motion for the previous question:
pending
precedence over all debatable or amendable motions to which it is applied
takes
at least for the duration of the session,
motion,
avoids a direct vote on the question. It is
and
indefinitely:
requires a majority vote
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equates to the number of active members times the semesterly or yearly fee and may
This
a room & board fee for chapters with houses.
include
is best to underestimate revenues. Plan how to raise funds and estimate this in
It
such as Membership Dues, Fundraisers or Donations. Do not include
categories
in budget projections. Thus, if the planned car wash and book sale were to
fundraisers
(as fundraisers are known to do on occasion), the chapter budget would not be hurt.
fail
to split the expenses into two categories, fixed and variable. Variable expenses are ones
Try
change from month to month, such as electric, water, etc. Fixed expenses would be
that
is best to overestimate expenses. Estimate the costs for one year. Include costs of meeting
It
standards, conference attendance, copying and printing, food, advertising, rental fees
chapter
any costs your chapter regularly incurs. See the Annual Financial Report from the
and
year for more details. The total in the expenditures section should be lower than the
previous
best way to develop these numbers is by using historical data. If historical data is
The
take your best guess and add 10%. This will work in an error range that will
unavailable,
make sure you do not under budget your monies. Make sure to build in a
hopefully
category for expenses that are a surprise. Budget for savings!
miscellaneous
LINE ITEMS
TYPICAL
Council (IFC) Dues
Interfraternity
Philanthropy
Social
Formal
Academic
Brotherhood
Misc.
Budgeting Basics
BUDGETARY STEPS
1. Determine the Income
The chapter can then designate the revenue as desired.
2. Determine Expenses
mortgage, garbage, etc.
estimated income.
3. Determine Expense Amounts
Member Dues (any fees charged in addition to the two National New Member Fees)
New
Recruitment
Long Term Savings
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SAMPLE CHAPTER BUDGET
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Phi Mu Delta Risk Management Policy, and that of FIPG, Inc. to which Phi Mu Delta
The
a contributing member, includes the provisions which follow and shall apply to all
is
The possession, sale use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC beverages, while on chapter
1.
during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the
premises,
or in any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in
chapter,
with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and
compliance
of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party
institution
Guidelines.
Vendor
No alcoholic beverage may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the
2.
of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any
purchase
in the name of or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk
member
or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, i.e. kegs or cases, is
quantity
No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcohol
3.
to any minor (i.e., those under legal “drinking age”).
beverages
The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
4.
on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer
while
No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable
5.
or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half
organization
annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise
of
to those present.
provided
No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by
6.
of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
any
No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program activity
9.
ritual of the chapter.
or
Risk Management
PHI MU DELTA'S RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership.
Alcohol and Drugs
prohibited.
would associate with the fraternity, is strictly forbidden.
7. All rush activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY rush function.
8. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games.”
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chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct
No
condone hazing activities. Hazing activities are
nor
use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical
following:
psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any
and
ritual or policy or the regulation and policies of the educational institution or
law,
state law.”
applicable
fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior
The
the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any
on
and ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the
police
of each sleeping room.
door
chapters should comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the
All
company.
insurance
possession and/or use of firearms or explosive devices of any kind within the
The
and premises of the chapter house is expressly forbidden.
confines
and colonies of Phi Mu Delta shall annually instruct its students and alumni on
Chapters
Risk Management Policy of FIPG, Inc. Additionally, all members shall annually receive
the
Hazing
as: “Any action taken or situation created,
defined
whether on or off fraternity premises, to
intentionally,
mental or physical discomfort,
produce
harassment or ridicule. Such
embarrassment,
activities may include but are not limited to the
such activities carried on outside or inside f the confines of the chapter house;
other
of public apparel which is conspicuous and normally in good taste; engaging
wearing
public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities;
in
any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal
and
Sexual Abuse & Harassment
which are demeaning to women or men including but not limited to date rape,
actions
rape or verbal harassment.
gang
Fire, Health, & Safety
chapter houses should meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
All
chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire,
All
Required Risk Management Training
a copy of said Risk Management Policy.
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fraternity purchases liability insurance, which is insurance that protects the organization
The
claims from legal liability, provides legal defense, and pays sums necessary to settle
against
insurance coverage will pay claims for the following organizations and/or people while
The
the duties of their elected or appointed positions within the organization ONLY IF
performing
laws and policies of the institution, city, county, state, country and fraternity have been
the
followed:
chapter officers, executive board, committee chairman and members
Collegiate
performing the duties of their positions within the organization.
while
volunteer advisors while performing the duties of their positions within the
All
organization.
house corporations/property management teams while performing their
Local
duties.
chapters, clubs and associations and chapter-related educational
Alumnni
their officers and volunteers while performing their duties.
foundations,
harm to someone else. This is not a personal liability policy; it only protects volunteers
cause
within the scope of their duties.
working
individual member, alumnus, trustee, or advisor who is performing tasks
Any
of their responsibility (e.g., spontaneous social function planned by an
outside
member, chapter advisor consuming alcohol with collegians, hazing of
individual
etc.).
members,
member whose illegal or intentional actions result in death or injury to an
Any
or property damage.
individual
INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of insurance do we have?
claims against the fraternity.
Who is covered under the insurance policy?
collegiate chapter, when it obeys the laws of the institution, city, county, state,
A
country entities and the policies of the fraternity.
and
clubs and their volunteers when acting within the scope of their duties.
Parents
insurance does not cover anyone who is acting in a criminal way, or a way that could
Our
Who is not covered by this policy?
parents or family members and guests of chapter members.
Members'
administration
College/university
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do we need insurance coverage?
Why
colleges and universities demand it for recognition
More
the door to expansion and growth
Opens
the organization: Let us continue for the next 100 years
Perpetuate
and retain alumni involvement
Recruit
our undergraduate members when they are acting for and on behalf of
Protect
fraternity
the
thing to do
Responsible
you are an active, paid member of the organization in good standing, you did not violate
as
laws or the risk management policy, or intentionally cause harm to the other person, and
any
were acting in good faith. An individual is protected when acting in the scope of their
you
on behalf of the fraternity while in compliance with its policies.
duties
understand what may be considered a fraternity event, consider the following questions. If
To
answer to any question is "yes", then regardless of the location (annex, brother's house,
the
Certificate of Insurance is a form that verifies that you have insurance, states the coverage
A
and identifies who is covered under the policy. All recognized certificates and a copy of
limits,
Insurance and Claims manual are sent to the chapter president after full payment is
the
by the insurance company. Sometimes your university will want to see a Certificate
received
Insurance as proof that you have adequate insurance. Contact the National Office, and we
of
send a copy to your university. But usually, when someone asks for a Certificate of
will
they want the fraternity to name them as an additional insured, which means that
Insurance,
want our insurance policy to cover them.
they
that someone is injured during a chapter event and this claim becomes a lawsuit.
Suppose
are named as a defendant. Our insurance will cover you, as well as the fraternity, as long
You
What is considered a chapter event?
your university, the fraternity and a court of law may consider it a fraternity event.
apartment),
the policies of the organization need to be followed.
Therefore,
the event pre-planned or pre-meditated?
Was
the event discussed during a chapter meeting or executive committee
Was
meeting?
it advertised among the brothers through any means (word of mouth, flyer,
Was
email)?
chapter funds used in any way?
Were
chapter officers help plan the event in any way?
Did
the event occur as a result of a fraternity function (e.g. big brother night, bid
Did
post-initiation party)?
night,
the property where the gathering occurred owned, rented or leased by a
Was
of the organization?
member
a third party construe the function as fraternity related?
Would
What is a Certificate of Insurance?
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the National Office can approve naming an additional insured to our policy. We consider
Only
requests carefully. If a third party asks you for a Certificate of Insurance naming them as
these
additional insured, start off by making a request to the insurance company. They will
an
the request and then contact us for our approval. The process can take 10 to 14 days. If
review
are planning an event at a hotel or other venue please also submit a copy of your contract
you
the facility along with the complete Additional Insured request form from the Insurance
with
and sororities are a high risk market, so our insurance premium, the amount we
Fraternities
to the insurance company, is very expensive. Factors influencing those fees include:
pay
of interest in insuring fraternities and sororities by the insurance industry in
Lack
general
experience for fraternity and sorority organizations as a whole and the
Loss
organizations
individual
public reputation of fraternities and sororities
Poor
general fraternities are the 6th highest underwriting risk
Men’s
“headline” loss will impact everyone
A
loss experience
Individual
chapter will be suspended, lose its insurance coverage, and face other disciplinary action
The
the National Office.
by
How to name an additional insured?
and Claims manual.
What impacts the premium rate?
Premise exposure
What happens if we do not pay?
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ability to meet, share and introduce Phi Mu Delta with other like-minded men is
The
to a strong future. Recruitment is the lifeblood of our fraternity. The men we
essential
on the current chapter size, the recruitment goals may vary. At a minimum, it
Depending
an expectation that chapters are returning each semester with 25 members. If a chapter
is
already returning with 25 members, the goal should be striving to achieve the optimal
is
on the campus. If the chapter is above the optimal size, the recruitment goal is based
size
National Fraternity expects all chapters and colonies to be returning each semester
The
25 members in order to function properly. When chapters are below this expectation,
with
members are serving in multiple roles and the chapter operations are not as fluid as
many
could be if there were more members.
they
recruitment begins, the chapter
Before
collectively determine the
should
they are looking for in potential
qualities
members. These qualities should be
new
and based on the values of
measurable
organization.
the
recruitment is similar to
Fraternity
for a sports team. We should be
scouting
men that will help address our
recruiting
problems and/or weak areas to
chapter’s
strengthen our chapter. If we want
help
change the caliber of the member
to
Recruitment
recruit today set the example for tomorrow.
RECRUITMENT GOALS
What is my chapter's recruitment goal?
on a 5-10% growth of the chapter.
Why is the minimum expectation 25 members?
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS (PNM)
Identifying Potential New Members
you have, we need to change a). the way we recruit and b). the men we are targeting.
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Six Cylinders of Recruitment (ways to grow the names list)
Finding Potential New Members
The members know people - who do you know that’s not in Greek life that
Referrals:
the values of Phi Mu Delta? Ask sorority women, faculty, administrator,
matches
meet the freshmen early in their collegiate experience so they remember
recruitment,
as the people that helped them move in, find their class on the first day, ate with
you
you’re already involved, who in your group isn’t a member that would be a great
if
Use student government, orientation staff, resident assistants, intramural
addition?
Try 5 for 5 – meet 5 new men on a
recruitment.
a day for 5 days – that’s 25 names per
campus
or try tabling after recruitment and
member,
the semester.
throughout
for names: Good PR will only
Marketing
you, sponsor scholarships, get involved
benefit
This is the traditional recruitment
Rush:
used on most campuses –
method
and events to bring potential
programming
members in but this only targets those
new
interested and limits the pool of
already
new members to only those that seek
potential
The PNM feels comfortable, important, and understood
1.
the potential new member genuine questions to get to know him. If the potential
Ask
member feels like you're trying to recruit him, he will disengage and ignore
new
you have to say. Use active listening skills and focus on the person you're
anything
to! At the very least, you can gain a new friend if he decides that Phi Mu Delta
talking
the right fit for him or if he isn't interested.
isn't
– who do they know that would be a good fit for Phi Mu Delta?
alumni
recruitment: Orientation, welcome week events, etc. Even if you have deferred
Summer
in the dining hall when they didn’t know anyone. Meet them and build a friendship.
them
positioning: Get involved in other organizations to find potential new members!
Member
leagues, leadership organizations, service organizations, major specific groups, etc.
drives: There are postrecruitment
Membership
pushes, or mid-semester
of Greek life (intramural leagues,
outside
philanthropy outside of your own).
service,
out Phi Mu Delta.
RECRUITMENT CONVERSATIONS
Three Goals of Effective Recruitment Conversations
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describe the benefits of joining a fraternity over joining other organizations? Be
you
to make this unique and personal, what made you decide to join Phi Mu Delta?
sure
you envision yourself joining a fraternity before joining Phi Mu Delta? Why or why
Did
not?
is part of the conversation is where you discuss the expectations of membership
This
help them understand what this experience actually is. Do they have any concerns
and
joining? There are common concerns PNMs have, here are some times to
about
those:
addressing
What is the minimum time commitment for members? Break down the
TIME:
commitment and explain what happens if you cannot attend something.
time
Be transparent about the costs of membership. Don't immediately
FINANCIAL:
they can work out a payment plan with the VP of Finance (that doesn't
propose
the concerns). Discuss the value of the fraternity experience. Why
answer
the potential new member decide to join this organization, that has fees,
should
an organization that does not?
versus
OF STEREOTYPES: This is where you, as a member, explain how Phi Mu
FEAR
is different from the stereotypes he may have heard in the media or
Delta
elsewhere!
do you do currently to engage potential new members with brothers? What type
What
events or programs do you hold? How do you get potential new members to attend
of
events?
these
effective recruitment is not having large, expensive events. An effective recruitment
An
having small, normal activities as a chapter that demonstrate who you are on a daily
is
You should not be using recruitment events as a means to determine who is
basis.
in Phi Mu Delta; rather, as a way to get to know the potential new members
interested
better.
The PNM understands Phi Mu Delta
2.
you know how to talk about Phi Mu Delta to people outside of Greek life? How do
Do
3. The PNM wants to join Phi Mu Delta
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Lifelong
Membership

Mu Delta has three statuses: new member, undergraduate member, and alumnus. Once
Phi
member is no longer enrolled at an institution, or transfers to an institution without a Phi
a
Delta chapter, he becomes an alumnus. Joining a fraternity, unlike most other college
Mu
is for life. Your level of commitment to the fraternity beyond your college
organizations,
chapters of Phi Mu Delta have an alumni association. Those chapters with housing
Many
have a housing corporation. In some cases, these two organizations are fused together
also
to ensure the future of the chapter. While they are chartered entities within the
serve
organization, they are granted autonomy and have the power to revoke
national
In addition, they organize and carryout alumni social and fundraising
membership.
for the benefit of the fraternity.
functions
main function of the Alumni Association is to maintain a database of alumni, raise
The
for the chapter. Organize alumni functions and support the chapter through
money
and funds. In addition, they are charged with ensuring the future existence of
scholarships
chapter through fundraising and performing other needed projects.
the
the long-term housing of the active chapter are met. In essence, they are the
ensure
landlord. They collect rent and other housing charges, pay the utilities and taxes,
chapter’s
chapters have famous alumni. In some cases, there may be buildings on your campus
Many
for them or scholarships named in their honor.
named
Phi Mu Delta recognizes the accomplishments of our alumni with two
Occasionally,
honors. The Distinguished Alumni Chapter recognizes the accomplishments of
different
who have contributed greatly to their professions or community. The Distinguished
alumni
Chapter recognizes those alumni who have significantly served the National
Service
Being an Alumnus
years is a personal choice.
into one incorporated body. In any case, alumni associations and housing corporations
The Alumni Association
Housing Corporation (Control Board)
The
main function of the Housing Corporation is to maintain the current chapter house and
The
and perform structural repairs, as needed.
ALUMNI RECOGNITION
organization or their local chapter.
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National Alumni
Recognition Program
Distinguished Service Chapter shall consist of alumni who have served the National
The
its chapters, and alumni associations, alumni chapters, trust funds, foundation, or
Fraternity,
Distinguished Alumni Chapter shall consist of alumni who have contributed greatly to
The
advancement of their community and/or profession.
the
to these chapters shall be considered the highest honor, which may be bestowed
Election
a member of Phi Mu Delta. Members of the National Council not holding certified
upon
in Distinguished Serviced or Distinguished Alumni Chapters after the adoption
membership
these criteria in May of 1967, shall be ineligible for election as members of the chapters
of
of the Distinguished Service Chapter, which recognizes alumni for their dedicated
Members
to the Fraternity, include:
service
= Deceased
*
Fred W. Erdmann* (Nu Theta 1951), Past National President
1.
Sidney A Dimond* (Nu Beta 1943), Past National Councilman/Editor of the Triangle
2.
Lloyd K. “Jack” Miller* (Gamma Gamma 1925), Past National President
3.
Perce R Appleyard* (Mu Alpha 1922), Past National President
4.
J. Ralph Spalding* (Nu Gamma 1923), Past National Councilman/Editor of The Triangle
5.
Edson M. Bailey* (Nu Beta 1923), Past National President
6..
Leroy J. Higgins* (Nu Beta 1923), Past National Councilman
7.
Albert D. Nutting* (Nu Epsilon 1927), Past National Councilman
8.
Richard T. Lassiter* (Nu Delta 1924), Past National Secretary/Editor of The Triangle
9.
Robert C. Lomison (Mu Zeta 1977), Past National President/Chairman of Triangle
10.
Fund Trust
other operational affiliates in a superior and unusual manner.
during their terms of active service on the National Council.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS
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Owen J. Sanderson (Mu Delta 1954), Past National Vice President
11.
George E. LaTour (Nu Eta 1960), Past Executive Director/Editor of The Triangle
12.
James A. Vitale (Mu Epsilon 1961), Past Executive Secretary/Editor of The Triangle
13.
William H. Wilson (Mu Epsilon 1958), Past National President/Past Chairman of Trust
14.
15. Ronald H. Jury* (Mu Zeta 1972), Past National President
Fund
Peter A. Akerman (Nu Beta 1980), Nu Beta Chapter Advisor
16.
Stephen MacDougall (Nu Xi 1973), Past National Traveling Secretary
17.
Brian W. Gallup (Mu Alpha 1970), Treasurer of Alpha Sigma Omega, Inc.
18.
Walter R. Hartfield (Nu Zeta 1961), Past National Councilman
19.
John A. Roberts, Jr. (Mu Zeta 1972), Past National Secretary
20.
James Murphy (Nu Omicron 1974), Past National President
21.
John E. Klay (Mu Beta 1969), Treasurer of Mu Beta House Corps
22.
of the Distinguished Alumni Chapter, which recognizes alumni for their
Members
to their profession and community, include:
contributions
Emilio G. Collado* (Nu Delta 1931)
1.
Roger M. Blough* (Mu Alpha 1925)
2.
French M. Schwemmer* (Mu Beta 1926)
3.
Maurice C. Bond* (Nu Gamma 1920)
4.
John Wilbur Armstrong* (Nu Gamma 1920)
5.
Kenneth Pratt Morse* (Nu Delta 1926)
6.
Austin J. Paddock* (Gamma Beta 1929)
7.
William M. Gardner (Nu Beta 1970)
8.
James Harris (Mu Alpha 1988), President of Alpha Sigma Omega, Inc.
23.
Paul R. Kittle, Jr. (Mu Pi 1991), Past National President
24.
John Rigas (Nu Theta 1950)
9.
Gerald Francis Burrill* (Nu Epsilon 1929)
10.
James E. Carnes (Mu Epsilon 1961)
11.
John K. Tsui (Mu Epsilon 1960)
12.
Dan Gwadowski* (Nu Xi 1976)
13.
Edward C. Dupont (Nu Beta 1971)
14.
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The
Appendix

NATIONAL CONCLAVES LOCATIONS
PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS
NOTABLE ALUMNI

SONS OF PHI MU DELTA
Ohio State
Tune, "Rambling Wreck from Georgia Tech"
We're the sons of Phi Mu Delta,
We meet again tonight
The roof will raise with songs of praise,
Ere darkness turns to light
And when we homeward turn away,
We'll say right to a man
For our dear old fraternity
We'll do whate'er we can
Oh, we're sons, we're sons
We're sons of Phi Mu Delt'
We're on the road to victory,
Our wounds are never felt;
We're known as jolly good fellows
Everywhere we go,
For we're sons, we're sons,
We're sons of Phi Mu Delt'
Now when it comes to eating
We really are the stuff
We sit and dine from one to nine
And never say "enough"
Soups and salads and fish and roasts;
We masticate with ease-
And then we hail the waiter
With a small black coffee, please.
For we're the sons, we're the sons, etc.

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elieve in Democracy… a democracy characterized by the practice
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justice in every relations of life. I hold that justice is the foremost
of
a voting member of Phi Mu Delta, the student body, and as a
as
of the United States. I believe in that broad conception of
citizen
which seeks freedom of opportunity, and recognizes no
democracy
race, creed, or position.
color,
Believe in Service... service to the college; service to every group
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for the common good; service to the individual. I believe in
organized
defined in the terms of voluntary sacrifice for the welfare of
service
with whom I come in contact.
those
Believe in Brotherhood... Brotherhood that reaches beyond the
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of Phi Mu Delta and welcomes every man as my Brother. I
limits
in the intrinsic worth of the man at my side, and in his ability
believe
make good and justify my faith in him.
to
hold these beliefs as my profound conviction, and I pledge my
I
men to live up to them to the best of my ability.
fellow
THE FOUNDERS' CREED
principle to be considered in making my decisions