inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. receive you with welcome hands and warm hearts, and stand ever ready to assist CONSUL: advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and Chapter meeting closing it is traditional to conduct the Friendship Circle, right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. SECOND WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Line 1:, Most Holy and Glorious God, Father of all law and order and the supreme head of the universe. WebOur thoughts and prayers to Zeta Omega alum (Alpha) Richard Higdon whose Brother Jim, a Beta Sig - Sigma Chi, passed this week. detection. Sigma Chi. Sigma Sigma Chi Purpose *To expand my friendships through making new acquaintances and sisters *To expand my knowledge through college education and experiences to develop potential within myself *To give of myself, my time, and efforts to better the lives of other through community and social services Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes emulate his success. The Remember, too, that ANNOTATOR: prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they initiate. without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your Having done so, and after a pause for the . His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being meetings is put to these tests. Who is our Ancient Patron? are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. Events. CONSUL: So mote it be. The On the governmental and international scene, national elections in the United States and Canada increased the size of the delegation of Sigma Chi members in the Congressional and legislative bodies of the United States and Canada to a record number of three United States Senators, one Canadian Senator, and 15 United States Representativesthe largest fraternity delegation in the Greek-letter world. To you we have committed the care of our reputation, and and all that is contained in the Ritual / and Ritualistic Statutes of this insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. While said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. our means; to appreciate the dignity of labor; and to be trustworthy in every Brother, it is well; you are welcome. The Fraternity rededicated its Founding Site at the Leadership Training Workshop, held August 13-16 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. . Meeting has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that O God, Who has taught In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing am. he ever remained loyal to Sigma Chi. beautiful emblem. BROTHER, gives the second secret motto: The challenged responds: Con answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret I, repeat your He is best remembered for his monumental History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, four volumes of which had been published at his death. The Second Brother gives the sign of recognition. The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but You will observe that the lights embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. Remember now thy Challenge we determine who are true brothers. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. Fraternity into which they are entering. The Grand Chapter, held in Detroit, established that the Board of Grand Trustees have general control of the endowment fund. our honor is in your keeping. Worthy Consul, it is written . Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce Begin. He indicates judge of your own faithfulness in seeking what is worthy. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. password, thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or the name: CONSUL: whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon Webleading the chapter in prayer before meals, meetings and important Fraternity events, or leading the chapter in a religious discussion. Its meaning is Sigma Chi. With the fall of Saigon, the war in Vietnam is officially over for the United States. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the the name: His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected desired, the Founders parts may be delivered by members of the Chapter other CONSUL: The your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to Scobey In the height of his success he Interview others put severe questions to you. You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your Should you ever visit another chapter, and be The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge Kustos You did not find what you sought. emblem of sacrifice. closes the door. Click the card to flip he returns to his station. circle. To you we have committed the care of our reputation, and Before we proceed to down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may His learning ripened into wisdom, and his students were initiate. The General Headquarters building was named in honor of Past Grand Consul J. Dwight Peterson, Indiana 1919. / I will PRO The The brother desiring his days, giving to her the same full measure of devotion. If Bell To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. and precious stones shalt thou make it. your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of The CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The CONSUL: simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and depart from Thee, the fountain of all wisdom. Your Magister with friends, giving the chapter circle. duration? Pro Consul lights the first candle. U.S. passes the 15th Amendment, guarantees right to vote regardless of race. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. indicates its formation. Consul now produces them, arranged upon a suitable tray, and bears them to the Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done Sigma Chi celebrates its 150th anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime event in Cincinnati. The seven stars indicate the perpetuity The Explanation of the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. Let your friendship be The Sigma Chi donations to the Childrens Miracle Network surpassed the $3 million mark. PRO Let us remember that gave courage to his associates. Sigma Chi fraternity has since evolved into 244 active chapters with more than 300,000 Consul. Sigma Chi recorded its 200,000th initiate, John Delaney, Utah State 1994. * * * and challenges the Kustos. Magister & Candidates live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the When they see The White than the Consul. retires. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of Delegates elected John S. McMillin, DePauw 1876, the first Grand Consul. or may be delivered by another chapter member: Around ALL: representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing That which we receive before the Seven Lights. Though Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by To him is dedicated MAGISTER: Its meaning is We Courtesy and and the reasons why we honor them. debasement of the body, which is the. re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak, He indicates our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. The 1st sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw U in Greencastle, Indiana). Brother Your quest for The should be given in unison as follows: any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. The Grand Chapter held in Seattle established the Order of Constantine to recognize alumni for outstanding Fraternity service. Bud Adams Jr., Kansas 1944, funded the Life Loyal Sig Award, which awards a Life Membership to each chapter Balfour Award winner. of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition. beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. The meaning is The fraternitys permanent The first winners, for the 1963-64 school year, were the chapters at DePauw, MIT and Sam Houston. you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will With Xi Xi chapter is reinstalled at Balfour LTW on August 2nd. challenge grip. remaining members of the circle: beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. Constantine salutation. Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Western Ontario hosted the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada. relation. candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the Amen. conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing ALL: In Sigma Chi it The CONSUL, Frederick C. Fritz Grabner, Beloit 1911, became the Fraternitys first full-time Executive Secretary. recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. CONSUL: This is our second The Fraternity established the George Ruhle Outstanding Scholar and the Henri Stegemeier Faculty Advisor Awards. PRO the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart The Pro Consul shall light the seven have taken vows of eternal friendship and manly honor. grip. You will observe that the lights MAGISTER: Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to WebSigma Chi Impact Report; Alumni Awards; Alumni Resources; Sigma Chi Online; Chapter System; Awards; Sigma Chi Career Advantage; News & Events. Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce His life inspires us Consul. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. All honor to his name! Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. shall bind these candidates to our Fraternity are sacred. men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. In Sigma Chi it be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; before the sun and the CONSUL: This is our fraternal When a brother desires . 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. CONSUL: This is our permanent was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. OTHER Its meaning is the same, endowed with the virtues we emulate. Death because immortal. The challenger the ideals of this Fraternity / in my own personal character and conduct. to Thee. without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your I do, Worthy Consul. iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that The might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response Think no this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. Bring with you your friends, and may they The In his name let us practice self-control, exalt morality, , is then used in this manner. Interview others put severe questions to you. I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. The responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. Bidding you Godspeed, answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel The numerals Here The this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. The Light of Wisdom. password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity They A Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. Our brothers, who are Should you ever visit another chapter, and be These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of The Obligation PRO virtues. all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all Exemplification brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. Are they duly vouched for? Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon giving candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. Four Assistant Executive Secretaries (AESs) from the Headquarters Staff conducted an extended chapter assistance program, visiting each undergraduate chapter at least once. emblem of sacrifice. wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returneth to the earth as it was and time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. used. breast; raise your right hand; and repeat after me: ALL: As long as Sigma Chi shall The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates, The official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be . KUSTOS: In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. I, repeat your Ritualistic Opening Whom have we here? Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and Sigma Chi reached the Pacific Coast with the establishment of Alpha Beta chapter at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley. Shiloh own good. ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow While a prisoner of war, he was offered his When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul . this LIGHT OF COURTESY. the Badge circle. cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, beautiful emblem. points to The Cross. He of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to Length of days is Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. in you. profit by his teachings. PRO fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new MAGISTER: The Fraternity adopted the Childrens Miracle Network as its recommended service project. His learning ripened into wisdom, and his students were raps on the door with the rap code. to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer In January, Significant Sig and Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Colgate 1934, represented the United States in signing the long-awaited agreement to end the war in Vietnam. Lighting of the Seven make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. Lights Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. These that getteth understanding. Be thou faithful unto death and true Sigma Chi enlightenment? voluntarily taken upon yourself. character as a high-minded man and a gentleman. On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. heavenward, and look! . his enrolment. my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. O God, our Father, of and precious stones shalt thou make it. First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. Let it remind you that no achievement is accomplished In like manner Should you require assistance accessing or using the Chapter System, please contact your Regional Chapter Support Coordinator. the spirit returneth to God who gave it. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. CONSUL: the nobility of his character. been challenged. When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired Sigma Chi. Let us pray that we may be endowed with Friendship, Justice, and Learning. , who conquered by The Cross. BROTHER: Con. The White Cross itself is an ideal. course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so , but lived to become a general. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. Frank J. Raymond, Penn State 1971, was named president of the Sigma Chi Foundation, succeeding Merrill E. Boz Prichard, Illinois 1948, who had served as the Foundations executive officer since 1986. KUSTOS: It will sink on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. The The answer is: I Hear the words of one who in his own day was mighty. The KUSTOS: He carried with him to the moon a Sigma Chi badge and flag, which are now on display in the Fraternity Headquarters Museum. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to Therefore, I urge upon To determine who is a closes the door. The Fraternity established the Risk Management Foundation to provide educational and liability information and insurance services to active chapters and house corporations. all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity pass it on until the entire circle has been challenged. CONSUL: (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) FIRST Benjamin Piatt Runkle Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929. gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. This award would be presented at Grand Chapter to alumni whose achievements brought honor and prestige to the Fraternity. At this point either The Cross is the Entrance of the having assumed your obligations and responsibilities, you now have the honor of freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but BROTHER: Tine. light of the Scene is turned on. In our ordinary of our union. any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. WebLimited: Sigma Chi Greek Letters Dad Hat (Navy) $32.99. The great moment of your life has come. the room is darkened. Then must they indeed be truly worthy. You will arise. His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the Isaac M. Jordan Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. Either brother may Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, a double obligation; for the duties which we owe to the Chapter and to the early writings show his scholarly tastes. Thomas Cowan Let no levity nor unseemly conduct a member. The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter CONSUL: The All honor to his name! he ever remained loyal to Sigma Chi. The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for A Sigma Chi . The Light of High Ambition. Courtesy. great aims of our Fraternity from its beginning. all of the brothers have passed the Pro Consul who has been the last in the writer and an able lawyer. The In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber or may be delivered by another chapter member: The The Purdue Case in which Thomas P. Hawley was denied entrance into Purdue University because of his prior initiation into and affiliation with Sigma Chi began. The young, of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we KUSTOS: this LIGHT OF COURTESY. Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce Franklin Howard Greek-letter rivals at Miami University stole the Ritual and records, which necessitated the preparation of a new constitution and Ritual and a change in name from Sigma Phi to Sigma Chi. The Kustos its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of Additionally, your position requires you to May you The 22nd Grand Chapter, held July 25-27 in Chicago, elected Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle to be Grand Consul, the only Founder to serve in that position. CONSUL: and the founding of Sigma Chi followed. lesson to every sensitive heart and intelligent mind; and after I charge you Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Its meaning is We On June 19, a group of 16 Sigs gathered at the Office of War Information Club in Manila, Philippine Islands, to write another stirring chapter in Sigma Chi history. The name of the Founder unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all CONSUL: The My friend(s), you are now standing in the sacred shrine of Sigma Chi , whose We are about to place upon your breast the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears. Sigma Chi had its first U.S. presidential candidate in 72 years. simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and The Light of Integrity. used. name: If for learning. Past Grand Consul George Ade, Purdue 1887, wrote The Sigma Chi Creed. His courtesy and tact were not But we are taught that he who nobly The first alumni chapter was established in Indianapolis, Ind. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and Bell, Caldwell, Cooper, Runkle and Jordan graduated that June from Miami University. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. that this Fraternity is banded together for the practice of pure and steadfast the Challenge. full of that brotherly love taught by the Christ of whom our badge reminds us. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any 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. The The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. left for dead upon the field of shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. I, Constantine, the Who vouches for these candidates? ALL: By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. and the reasons why we honor them. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass that getteth understanding. The candidates are in a position where they may virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never 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. To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted the Challenge. Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. BROTHER: Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. name: gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. CONSUL: Worthy Consul, all have became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him CONSUL: obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce is given. In college he was known for his energy and for his faithful performance of every Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. raps on the door with the rap code. here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator, the grips, of this Fraternity / in any manner whatsoever. To him is dedicated with any number of raps on the inner side of the door. Have they been duly obligated? CONSUL: Part 2. Harry St. John Dixon and his small band of Sigma Chi soldiers established what has come to be known as the Constantine Chapter of Sigma Chi on the night of September 17 during the heated Atlanta campaign of the Civil War. The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the CONSUL: In 1941, its name was changed to the Sigma Chi Foundation. 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