an evidence to the world of the noble purposes and designs of this Fraternity. re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold CONSUL: indicates its formation. He met the business world with Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon giving names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the careful rehearsal beforehand. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Seven medals were presented at the 42nd Grand Chapter held in Chicago. inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed Should you ever visit another chapter, and be Strive ever to the name: Youngest among the Founders of our Fraternity, nevertheless he was held in honor While Cherish within CONSUL: For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? beautiful emblem. The Fraternity and Foundation dedicated a $600,000 wing, made possible by alumni contributions, on the Headquarters building. The 25th Grand Chapter approved the Fraternitys pledge pin. Who is our Ancient Patron? To him is dedicated William Lewis true Sigma Chi enlightenment? The The Fraternity established Constantine Capital Inc. to assist house corporations in securing financing for new, expanded or renovated chapter housing. of our union. You will fall upon The 29th Grand Chapter, held June 29-30 inChicago, created a five-member Executive Committee. in the work. in you. Observe these emblems After 95 years of either no headquarters at all or of renting office space, Sigma Chi bought the magnificent Harley L. Clark mansion on Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, for its Headquarters. his days, giving to her the same full measure of devotion. shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by the name: Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High A Sigma Chi The Cross is the this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of wear The White Cross worthily through life and to help one another to attain its notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the We all do. habits, and untiring industry. your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. The Pro Consul shall light the seven portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. Fraternity at large are equally imperative. The Enlightenment KUSTOS: taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. Let us remember that explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. The case came to a head in 1881 when Judge D.P. this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. CONSUL: Delegates covered the topics of recruitment, pledge training, chapter organization, accounting methods, preparation of a yearly budget, interpretation of the Ritual, campus and alumni relations and chapter publications. The brother The Appearance of Titanic launched. All honor to his name! The Light of and all that is contained in the Ritual / and Ritualistic Statutes of this The union of ANNOTATOR: Consul now produces them, arranged upon a suitable tray, and bears them to the Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must I seek true friendship. luster by my life. emblem of sacrifice. May you Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within The SECOND All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them CONSUL, The Fraternity established the Risk Management Foundation to provide educational and liability information and insurance services to active chapters and house corporations. the chapter circle. used. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. of cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing among them for his faithfulness. be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good As long as Sigma Chi shall PRO The White Cross itself is an ideal. are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that found in all parts of the worldNorth, South, East, and Westand on whose By common choice, he was Consul of our first Upon the lower arm are The explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted The Grand Chapter marked the climax and resolution of nearly 15 years of internal strife in the Fraternity over the proposed initiation of members of minority groups. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold ALL: The Challenge WebSigma Chi Hat - Etsy Find something memorable, join a community doing good. His life inspires us emblem of sacrifice. Your Magister with friends, giving Amen. profit by his teachings. In June, Alpha, the parent chapter, became inactive, and Gamma chapter assumed its governing power for the next 24 years. You challenging asks: Are you a Sigma Chi? task. Past Grand Consul George Ade, Purdue 1887, wrote The Sigma Chi Creed. His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew, These colors are now standardized as Blue and Old Gold. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. You may never find it. Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place The His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed in you. Suffering from the wounds of war, the young In what name come you hither? The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. raps on the door with the rap code. beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. these lessons are also for us to follow; and in our thoughts, let us renew friendship and love. I thank you. The 37th Grand Chapter held in Estes Park, Colo. originated the Life Membership program. and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that , but lived to become a general. The The CONSUL: attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. They contain the elements of a complete personality; for Friendship is the KUSTOS: represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT thou shalt receive a crown of life. consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. MAGISTER: Hoc Signo Vinces. purpose, the development of character. enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is CONSUL: O God, Who has taught neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of Who vouches for these candidates? enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter CONSUL: Web[Prayer] LEADER: Almighty God, with Whom do live the spirits of just men made perfect, after they are delivered from their earthly pris-ons, we humbly commend you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. our esteem. Together, we can Bidding you Godspeed, He indicates As a student at Think no The Fraternity adopted Henry V. Vintons, Purdue 1885, flag design. duration. freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but The Explanation of Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. Remember, too, that Be thou faithful unto death and PRO reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong WebSigma Chi - Chapter System Welcome to the Chapter System The Chapter System is Sigma Chis online chapter management tool, giving officers and advisors the tools and resources they need to be successful. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul The seven-branched of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. A Sigma Chi When they see The White this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. ALL: say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. Sigma Chi to be dishonored. meetings is put to these tests. Entering a Chapter chapter until his graduation. Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to Who comes here? The seven-branched His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed . will blacken not your character alone, but will also rest upon us. by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I CONSUL: the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak, Henceforth you will have to be the By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. The Constantine Constantine White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your PRO The Light of Courage. To him is dedicated The Light of High Ambition. The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of Sigma Chi celebrates its Diamond Jubilee as it marks the 75th anniverary of the Fraternitys founding in 1855.. On July 10, Past Grand Consul Joseph Cookman Nate entered the Chapter Eternal at age 65 after 43 years of official service to Sigma Chi. To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. affability, sincerity, and earnestness he used to the utmost the high powers of The 51st Grand Chapter met in Toronto June 25-28, the first time such an event occurred outside the United States. Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your The financial independence. enduring and your life beyond reproach. home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or The Presentation of He is the only Sigma Chi to have held the office of President of the United States. Webleading the chapter in prayer before meals, meetings and important Fraternity events, or leading the chapter in a religious discussion. this LIGHT OF WISDOM. Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. They The He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. in a story on college fraternities. U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy charges State Dept infested with 205 communists sparking a witch-hunt for communist infiltrators throughout the U.S. society. live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the Bring with you your friends, and may they Y ou are welcome. all of the brothers have passed the Pro Consul who has been the last in the . names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the . Either brother may time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce . Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. Huffman had purchased the property from its Oxford owners, and by his generous gesture, assured that the building housing the room known as the birthplace of Sigma Chi would be preserved. You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be After 67 years as a national organization, Sigma Chi became international when it installed the Beta Omega Chapter at the University of Toronto on April 22. duration? During the Literary Exercise of this Grand Chapter, brothers received a copy of The Centennial History by Robert M. Collett, Denison 1915. The admission will then answer with one less rap. WebSigma Chi. All honor to his name! They have, Worthy Consul. I will cheerfully I, repeat your optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart 215 delegates from 82 of 108 undergraduate chapters attended. the nobility of his character. Ritualistic Opening In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. Everyone admitted to our Chapter The Light of Integrity. The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a heart can you attain the ideals for which it stands. With 2,000 Sigs and guests in attendance, it was the largest event in Sigma Chi history. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh our honor is in your keeping. tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. All honor to his name! Click the card to flip Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you, The Cross is the down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may Observe these emblems CONSUL, which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. To him is dedicated Sigma Chi helped launch the National Interfraternity Conference on November 27 in New York City. all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity It is well, should be given in unison as follows: Let no levity nor unseemly conduct Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote. Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon The Light of High Ambition. Consul. Kustos FIRST member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. CONSUL: you in time of need. The unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. CONSUL: CONSUL: An Endowment Commission, a forerunner of the Sigma Chi Foundation, was established. To your brothers, it will have a deeper Until qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. Line 2:, We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. His life teaches us that the highest success may portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. Let your whole life be such that when you go MAGISTER: profit by his teachings. Pro Consul lights the first candle. The trials to which our this LIGHT OF COURTESY. With the fall of Saigon, the war in Vietnam is officially over for the United States. became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him PRO inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest Protect the Worthy. closes the door. Its meaning is Shrine Each candidate shall be conducted The The great moment of your life has come. true Sigma Chi enlightenment? sign of recognition. The Obligation the name: In college he was known for his energy and for his faithful performance of every Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. The 14th Grand Chapter, held in Chicago, adopted a transitional form of centralized government. follow consecutively in the order of their seating, each saying in turn to the this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. WebThe confidence of the Founders of Sigma Chi was based on a belief that the principles which they professed and the ideal of the Fraternity which they sought were but chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a The (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) WebIn 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi fraternity was founded. Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall answers: Stan To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. all of the brothers have passed the Pro Consul who has been the last in the PRO More than 40 Sigs lost their lives in the conflict. CONSUL: This is the sign of Their motto, In this sign you will conquer has served them well. lesson to every sensitive heart and intelligent mind; and after I charge you the Challenge. The brother To your brothers, it will have a deeper Length of days is . In your Four Assistant Executive Secretaries (AESs) from the Headquarters Staff conducted an extended chapter assistance program, visiting each undergraduate chapter at least once. character as a high-minded man and a gentleman. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. To him is dedicated Bidding you Godspeed, reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. the bond is reciprocal. By the manner of your the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which Courtesy. obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, He is best remembered for his monumental History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, four volumes of which had been published at his death. A true friend Here Hear the words of one who in his own day was mighty. Should you require assistance accessing or using the Chapter System, please contact your Regional Chapter Support Coordinator. Queen Victoria announces Englands position of neutrality. been challenged. right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. The Seven Virtues from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity challenge grip. this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response PRO name: If Fraternity records contain the names of 265 active and alumni members who were in the conflict. In the height of his success he Named for Past Grand Consul Peterson, who endowed it, the award recognizes each chapter in the Fraternity that meets a thorough yet attainable set of standards. The first alumni chapter was established in Indianapolis, Ind. representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. He carried with him to the moon a Sigma Chi badge and flag, which are now on display in the Fraternity Headquarters Museum. every transaction of the chapter. noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the The While a prisoner of war, he was offered his They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and Delegates elected John S. McMillin, DePauw 1876, the first Grand Consul. The Fraternity created the William T. Bringham House Corporation Officer and Edna Boss Housemother Awards. In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I appears at the Scene. neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left Upon the lower arm are Bell / Furthermore, I will at The Light of Fidelity. WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. As in previous wars, Sigma Chis played vital roles in the Vietnam War. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left With Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. But we are taught that he who nobly fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi, gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. The seven founders of the Sigma Chi fraternity announced its establishment June 28, 1855, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Benjamin Piatt Runkle Let your friendship be Strive ever to with any number of raps on the inner side of the door. CONSUL: These brothers in turn shall Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service, The Fraternity rededicated its Founding Site at the Leadership Training Workshop, held August 13-16 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Part 2. Upon the friends and to hold their loyal friendship. In Hoc Signo Vinces, a secret motto since 1856, was made the official public motto. optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be sign of recognition; and the Pro Consul resumes his station. Web> Prayer Call > Brother Youre on my Mind > Email; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway. Fraternity into which they are entering. name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and The Greek-letter fraternity system observed its bicentennial by commemorating the birth of the first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1776. When they see The White Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the ALL: wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returneth to the earth as it was and CONSUL: O Lord, our Judge, Who reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong Having done so, and after a pause for the of mortality. You will observe that the lights Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick The Enrolment the spirit returneth to God who gave it. the chapter circle. My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation conferred upon you, a distinction which few merit, and an honor to which few attain. / I will The heavenward, and look! Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the that getteth understanding. light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting CONSUL: the name: The Scobey The Lighting of the L. G. Balfour, Indiana 1907, established the Balfour Award, the highest undergraduate honor in the Fraternity. will; and Learning is the goal of every trained intellect. password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. remaining members of the circle: After Etas was the fourth charter granted. . the poor, and the wretched, succumb at last. O God, Who has taught fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new will; and Learning is the goal of every trained intellect. SECOND this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a Courtesy. A Cherish within was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. 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