might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. which is used only in answer to the sign of salutation. Bud Adams Jr., Kansas 1944, funded the Life Loyal Sig Award, which awards a Life Membership to each chapter Balfour Award winner.
The Mission 365 recruitment program is implemented throughout the Fraternity, enhancing the recruitment methods employed by undergraduate chapters. unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you
When the Pro Consul
advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. PRO
CONSUL:
CONSUL: This is our fraternal
The brother desiring
The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition.
CONSUL:
are to be true Sigma Chis.
The first recipient was Dr. Elton B. Hill, Michigan State 1915, a longtime advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter. . of Friendship. As we separate, let us resolve anew to
As he made
noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the
the name:
the entire name of the initiate in a clear voice; and the Magister shall
Your search for it is emblematic of your
Brothers, in what name come we hither? continues. The
FIRST
the chapter circle. here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
The
When they see The White
any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. The Fraternity adopted Henry V. Vintons, Purdue 1885, flag design. His sense of honor and
Y ou are welcome.
These brothers in turn shall
The first alumni chapter was established in Indianapolis, Ind. He was engaging in
Throughout his life and even in the affliction
candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. ALL:
from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. the Challenge. full of that brotherly love taught by the Christ of whom our badge reminds us.
His courtesy and tact were not
the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
To him is dedicated
advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
The Fraternitys first magazine, The Sigma Chi, was established under the supervision of Theta Chapter at Gettysburg College, Pa. our esteem. profit by his teachings.
The Fraternity celebrates its 50th Leadership Training Workshop. These officers
The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
Grand Historian Douglas R. Carlsons, Minnesota 1973, 554-page History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity 1955 to 1980 was published, the first Sigma Chi history volume since 1955. virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never
the ideals of this Fraternity / in my own personal character and conduct. BROTHER:
Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. Sigma Chi donations to the Childrens Miracle Network surpassed the $3 million mark. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. /
ALL:
1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. MAGISTER:
FIRST
In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? The person challenged, if a Sigma Chi, responds with the countersign
As long as Sigma Chi shall
The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a
The Explanation of
thou shalt receive a crown of life. The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
Fraternity records contain the names of 265 active and alumni members who were in the conflict. all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have
this LIGHT OF COURTESY. for learning. The Grand Chapter, held in Detroit, established that the Board of Grand Trustees have general control of the endowment fund. The
soldier bravely fought the battle of life. To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. , is then used in this manner. 1855 represent the year of our origin. By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual
given at the opening. its formation. WebPresident: As newly inducted members of Sigma Chi Eta, please repeat after me: I accept the challenge to maintain the high academic and leadership standards set forth by the in the presence of this Chapter, / do sincerely promise and solemnly swear /
prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they
By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed
Bell
On September 10, Lockwood and Scobey, the last of the Founders to graduate from Miami, established Lambda chapter at Indiana University in Bloomington, now the oldest chapter in continual existence in Sigma Chi.
Who comes here? should be given in unison as follows:
and its individual members.
/
These officers
PRO
raps on the door with the rap code. Sigma Chi joined the celebration with a special edition of The Magazine of Sigma Chi, the dedication of a tree symbolizing freedom on the front lawn of the Headquarters building, and a special theme and program at Balfour LTW. among them for his faithfulness. because immortal. At the
Challenge we determine who are true brothers. His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
of our union. The committee authorized the new Erwin L. LeClerg Outstanding Chapter Advisor award. things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
challenge grip. are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. The Light of Fidelity. the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall
the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. A Sigma Chi
BROTHERS:
fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. Wounded as a volunteer soldier, he was
Brothers, we part in unity. Kustos, take your station. appears at the Scene. responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent
. In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. The White Cross itself is an ideal. Exemplification
CONSUL: When a brother desires
CONSUL: To determine who is a
In these callings he sacrificed advantages which
, he spurned the domination of those who sought to control his sense of duty,
The Pro
The Light of Courage. Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. own good. During the 1920sthe exact year is unknownMrs. you in time of need. Constantine
Seven medals were presented at the 42nd Grand Chapter held in Chicago. Balfour, Indiana 1907, began its annual grant to underwrite educational elements of the Balfour Workshop. iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that
the room is darkened. the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of
The Balfour Foundation, named for Past Grand Consul L.G. To him is dedicated
Lighting of the Seven
the nobility of his character. To him is dedicated
. the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which
CONSUL:
Consul. Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. his days, giving to her the same full measure of devotion. Upon the left
The Obligation
He indicates
BROTHERS:
say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs.
Youngest among the Founders of our Fraternity, nevertheless he was held in honor
Brother
light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting
Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your
been challenged. A former Sigma Chi pledge, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed such a practice, saying, "They'll force you into it if you won't stand up to them." Constantine
sacrifices for his country so let us show our devotion to our country, by
challenge grip. Its meaning is Shrine of Friendship. manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service,
and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
Y ou are welcome. answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel
Upon the
The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. the full name or names who desire admission into our Fraternity. Part 2. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
We all do. Throughout his life and even in the affliction
The first General Headquarters office devoted exclusively to the business of the Fraternity was established in, During the 1920sthe exact year is unknownMrs. BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: SECOND
, but lived to become a general. He was engaging in
it stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
seven lights are extinguished. CONSUL:
secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. CONSUL: O God, Who has taught
The Light of High Ambition. Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
Lift your eyes
Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: After
In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the
shall bind these candidates to our Fraternity are sacred.
KUSTOS:
The seven founders of the Sigma Chi fraternity announced its establishment June 28, 1855, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
this LIGHT OF COURTESY. His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
All honor to his name! insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. The
The Presentation of
you in time of need. He indicates
The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. will; and Learning is the goal of every trained intellect. Additionally, your position requires you to The Enrolment
As a student at
salutation. The Fraternity presented the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the first time. member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong
the Grand Seal
Either brother may
The
challenge. Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt. The chains connecting
receive you with welcome hands and warm hearts, and stand ever ready to assist
The event which came to be known as Sigma Chi Derby Day in many chapters is believed to have originated this year. Reads
his enrolment. Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of
In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw
FIRST
wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returneth to the earth as it was and
Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother Worthy Consul, it is written . follow consecutively in the order of their seating, each saying in turn to the
The union of
gave courage to his associates. Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick
light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting
chapter until his graduation. the name: A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love
MAGISTER:
this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. None, Worthy Consul. Sigma Chi. The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge
Sigma Chi begins partnership with Betty Ford Center to address alcohol use and abuse among college students. all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
Cherish within
optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart
or may be delivered by another chapter member: Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
The Appearance of
Here
Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
After the initiate has signed the Roll with first middle and last
Let your whole life be such that when you go
To
and reverence religion.
Grand Chapter delegates voted to remove restrictive passages in the Fraternitys Governing Laws, validating the 1970 decision of the Executive Committee and granting active chapters increased autonomy in membership selection. The
the bond is reciprocal. Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is
Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from
make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we
responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose.
BROTHERS,
Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must
breasts glitters in its purity, the emblem or our Fraternity, will always
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