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Pledge Manual
A Guide to Fraternal Education
Name:
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Chapter: ________________________________
SIXTH EDITION
version  February 2011
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Dedication: Brother Louis C. Cipriany
With great respect, we dedicate this sixth edition of the Phi Delta Chi Fraternal Education Manual to Brother Louis C. Cipriany (Epsilon).
Lou served as Honorary Grand President during the 57th Grand Council
Monterey, 1989). A charter member of the Phi Delta Chi Board of Counselors, he practiced pharmacy in community, hospital, industrial, and consultant settings. Brother Cipriany claimed ownership of the original idea
to add milk of magnesia to Amphogel® to relieve constipation, thus giving
rise to the Maalox® brand. He remembered receiving a $1.00 consultation
fee for his sage advice [Communicator Winter 1990:2].
Lou was born on September 11, 1920. Initiated into Epsilon Chapter, he
earned his B.Sc. degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1941
and his M.Sc. degree in 1950. During World War II, he served with the
U.S. Army’s Medical Administrative Corps. He owned and operated several community pharmacies and was an active member of APhA, ASCP, and the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical
Association. He was one of the charter members who formed the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists in
1942. Lou was very active and supportive of the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Chi, and in 1960, Lou was instrumental in encouraging pharmacy students at Duquesne University to form our Beta Gamma Chapter.
Throughout his career, Lou could always be seen at major pharmacy meetings throughout the country. Phi Delta
Chi Brothers from across decades recognized Lou’s friendly face. His pride in and support of the Fraternity was
unwavering. He was a true symbol of goodwill. Although health concerns limited his ability to travel in the early 1990s, Lou kept in touch and his name was frequently brought up when Phi Dex Brothers gather at national
meetings. Lou passed away February 18, 2005, but his spirit will always be a part of Phi Delta Chi.
Brothers Dean McCann, Dick Parent, and Dick Smith of Omicron Chapter originated PHI DELTA CHI’s first Pledging Manual on
November 2, 1951. In 1965, Brothers of Lambda Chapter revised the Manual, led by Brother Robert Patterson. Subsequent revisions
occurred in 1976, led by Beta Beta Chapter; in 1983, led by Delta Chapter and delegates to the 1983 Centennial Grand Council; in
1987, led by Alpha Eta Chapter; and between 1998 and 2005, coordinated by Grand VP for Alumni Affairs Dave Karls and Grand VP
for Student Affairs Michael Mohundro, with input from Grand Officers, Regional Meeting attendees, and other Brothers.
This Fraternal Education Manual serves as a guide for each person pledged and committed to PHI DELTA CHI. It aids learning
about the Fraternity and serves as a reminder of the voluntary obligations that each aspiring Brother assumes. To each, we sincerely
suggest your diligent reading and application of the information contained herein. Initiated Brothers: Refer back to this Manual periodically for instruction and renewal.
We wish each of you success in your fraternal journey. We urge you to work diligently for your Fraternity. For only as a Brother becomes more and more involved in PHI DELTA CHI can "Life's Crowning Star of Brotherhood" be attained.
Copyright © 2011, Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, Inc. All rights reserved.
Sixth Edition, 2005 (updated Feb 2011). Fifth Edition, 1987. Fourth Edition, 1984.
Third Edition, 1976. Second Edition, 1967. First Edition, 1951.
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Table of Contents
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Status and Rights during Fraternal Education ................................................................................. 4
Obligations during Fraternal Education ........................................................................................... 4
Goals & Objectives of Fraternal Education ....................................................................................... 6
Individual Record ................................................................................................................................. 8
History and Information
Historical Sketch of Phi Delta Chi ................................................................................................. 13
Phi Delta Chi Facts ........................................................................................................................ 15
Grand Councils .............................................................................................................................. 16
Leader Development Seminars (LDS), Grand Presidents.............................................................. 17
Chapters of Phi Delta Chi .............................................................................................................. 18
Regional Organization ................................................................................................................... 20
Phi Delta Chi National Awards...................................................................................................... 23
Phi Delta Chi Songs ....................................................................................................................... 26
Other Greek Letter Organizations of Pharmacy ............................................................................ 29
Chapter Operations
Mission Statement of Phi Delta Chi............................................................................................... 30
Chapter Standards .......................................................................................................................... 31
Risk Management Policy ............................................................................................................... 32
Expectations of Personal & Brotherly Behavior ............................................................................ 34
Summary of Parliamentary Procedure .......................................................................................... 35
Constitution & Bylaws ....................................................................................................................... 36
Fraternal Education Trainer’s Guide .............................................................................................. 47
Lesson Plans, Modules 1 to 6 ........................................................................................................ 49
Fraternal Education Competency Checklist................................................................................... 53
November 1983:
University of Michigan School of Pharmacy Associate
Dean James Richards (right) congratulates Grand
President Ralph L.
Saroyan (center) on
Phi Delta Chi's centennial, in front of
our commemorative
plaque on the Ann
Arbor campus, as
past Grand President
Dale Doerr (left)
looks on.
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Status & Rights During Fraternal Education
The status of an aspiring Brother of PHI
DELTA CHI is that of a student learning
to become scholastically, professionally,
and socially adapted to Fraternity life.
Upon committing to the Fraternity, a man
or woman surrenders no legal or social
rights, no family or personal affiliations,
nor any moral or religious ideals or standards. The person's status changes only in
that new responsibilities and special obligations have been voluntarily assumed.
With those obligations, certain rights and
privileges are acquired.
During fraternal education, Prospective
Brothers learn to act together as a team.
As a team, they learn to integrate themselves into the larger team that is the collegiate Chapter. This “blending of waters”
is a challenge and an opportunity for both
Prospective Brothers and Initiated Brothers to demonstrate Fraternalism, repeated
cyclically each semester.
Fraternal Education
The fraternal education period is a probationary period during which adjustments are made in both Prospective and
Initiated Brothers. It is a time for learning
about the Fraternity, its ideals, and the
personality of its Brothers. It can be a
very humbling time, as we find out how
much we have to learn about human nature. Its culmination, however, is the most
rewarding of life's events -- the sharing of
true Brotherhood.
What other opportunities does PHI
DELTA CHI offer? Service in the name
of the Brotherhood, advancement of the
profession of Pharmacy, better scholarship and better living through friendship,
life-long pleasures to those who will accept them-- these are but a few of the
things that a successful Brother learns
through the Fraternity.
The Fraternity, by its very name, is a
Brotherhood. Therefore, a Prospective
Brother has the right to expect treatment
like that of an Initiated Brother. The Prospective Brother also has the right to fair
consideration and treatment from those
with more fraternal experience. It is the
right and privilege of the Prospective
Brother to make known wants or needs
and to offer suggestions to the Chapter
through his or her Big Brother. This Big
Brother is appointed as a Fraternal Guide.
Prospective Brothers should have complete confidence in their Big Brothers.
Prospective Brothers should discuss freely
all aspects of the Fraternity without fear
of reprisal. Each Big Brother should offer
careful guidance and advice. Open minds
and listening ears are primary requirements for Big Brothers. Big Brothers can
often forestall problems in fraternal education and trouble with the collegiate
Chapter by proper counseling.
If the Chapter maintains a house, remember that the house acts as a home for
Brothers while they are students. The
Prospective Brother living in the house
has the right to safe and comfortable quarters, reasonable privacy, and appropriate
conditions for study and conduct of reasonable personal activities.
At any meeting of Prospective Brothers,
it is appropriate for one to request permission to speak and, after being given the
floor, to express his or her opinion on any
matter of importance to the Fraternity. If
the Prospective Cohort adopts the proposed course of action, it may be presented for consideration to the collegiate
Chapter at its regular meeting.
Obligations During Fraternal Education
A Prospective Brother of PHI DELTA
CHI, upon taking the Initial Pledge of
Brotherhood & Fidelity, necessarily assumes not only a great responsibility toward the Fraternity, but a series of traditional obligations.
Attitude of Mind. It is futile to attempt
to control another's thoughts. Nor would it
be desirable, given the ideals of PHI
DELTA CHI, to suppress reasonable individuality and freedom of thought. When
a Prospective Brother accepts a bid for
membership, however, he or she is obligated to regard the Fraternity with a spirit
of respect and sincerity and to give its
teachings conscientious consideration. A
disrespectful attitude toward the Fraternity, so long as the Fraternity is motivated
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by its traditional ideals, is uncalled for,
and is reason for reprimand or other action.
levels. Chapter meetings and activities
take precedence over social engagements
and interests outside the Chapter.
Fraternity Interests. Ordinarily, a person should not pledge a Fraternity unless
a reasonable amount of time can be devoted to its affairs. At least several hours
a week should be devoted to work of the
Fraternity. During fraternal education,
some required tasks might seem without
purpose. But they have a sound purpose,
if they instill lessons of honor, respect,
and responsibility. The work of PHI
DELTA CHI has produced leaders in
every aspect of our profession. Each
Prospective Brother can look forward to a
life of continued service to the Fraternity-at the Chapter, Regional, and National
Fraternalism. One of the first things a
Prospective Brother learns about his or
her fellows and the Initiated Brothers is
their imperfections. There is very little
"perfect" Brotherhood on the face of our
earth, but college fraternities may offer
examples of brotherly association and
devotion as fine as can be found. A college fraternity has ideals, but is not ideal.
Remember, when the present ideal is
reached, there will be new goals to strive
for.
A fine, although sometimes disagreeable, aspect of a Fraternity is that it obliges
Brothers to dwell in harmony in spite of
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shortcomings. The proper attitude to take
toward an erring Brother is one of tolerance, sympathy, and understanding. Even
so, personal responsibility remains.
Prospective Brothers to acquire high standards of manners and social conduct and
to apply these principles in their daily
lives.
Personal Conduct. It scarcely need be
repeated that PHI DELTA CHI expects its
Prospective Brothers to conduct themselves in an honorable manner. Each
Prospective Brother must adopt standards
of Honor, Integrity, and Fair Play. Courtesy and consideration, the foundation of
manners, should be primary principles of
behavior. PHI DELTA CHI expects its
Hazing. The Grand Council of Phi Delta
Chi Fraternity reminds all Brothers that
hazing will not be accepted under any
circumstances. The Phi Delta Chi Fraternity defines hazing as any situation
created or action taken which intentionally, on or off a college campus, produces
physical or mental harm, public embarrassment or ridicule, or any activity on the
part of Prospective or Initiated Brothers
which may violate any local, state, or federal law, including Fraternity and college
rules. Prospective Brothers have the right
to refuse to cooperate with any act they
believe to involve hazing.
Summary. Remember, in all you do,
that the greatest lesson to be learned in the
journey to becoming a Brother is extinction of self for the good of all and obedience to the will of our Grand Fraternity.
Phi Delta Chi Organizational Chart
The Grand Council of
PHI DELTA CHI
Pharmacy Leadership &
Education Institute (PLEI)
Grand President
Executive Director &
National Office
Grand Past President
Grand Vice President
for Collegiate Affairs
Grand Vice President
for Student Affairs
Grand Vice President
for Alumni Affairs
Grand Vice President
for Communications
Regional Directors
for Collegiate Affairs
Regional
Correspondents
Regional Directors
for Alumni Affairs
Webmaster and
Editorial Board
Project Directors
Collegiate
Chapter Advisors
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Collegiate Chapters
Alumni Chapters
Chapter Officers
Chapter Officers
Chapter Committees
Chapter Committees
Committee Examples:
Achievement Award
Athletic
Audit
Finance & Fund-Raising
House Management
Professional & Service
Publication
Membership (Rush)
Scholarship
Social
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•
Describe any special traditions of the collegiate Chapter
(i.e., special observances, awards).
Name the other Greek pharmacy associations at the college.
GOALS:
The Prospective Brother of Phi Delta Chi shall:
1. Learn national and local history and traditions.
2. Understand the national, regional, and local organizational structures and governing documents.
3. Understand national and local scholarship and
achievement recognition programs.
4. Understand more about human nature, fraternal life,
and interpersonal skills (e.g., leadership, communication).
OBJECTIVES:
After completing the fraternal education period, the Prospective Brother shall meet these objectives.
1. History & Traditions:
National Level
• Describe, state, or name the history and founding of Phi
Delta Chi, including the original name before March 1,
1910; the date and site of founding; names of the
Founding Fathers and first chapter advisor; number of
Chapters founded to date; name of the national publication; fraternity flower; motto (in Latin and English);
significance of parts of the Fraternity's Crest; creed; fraternity colors; and famous Phi Delta Chi Brothers.
• Name the honorary Greek pharmacy associations and
their criteria for membership.
• Recite the Greek alphabet.
2. Organizational Structure & Governance:
National Level
• Name the Grand Offices and the Brothers currently
holding them. Summarize the duties of each office.
• Name the eligibility requirements and the time of election of the Grand VP for Student Affairs.
• Name the three types of membership in Phi Delta Chi
and the requirements of each.
• Describe the Grand Council, including its composition,
frequency of meeting, and purpose.
• Explain the relationship between the Grand Council and
the Executive Council.
• State the year and location of the previous and the next
Grand Council meeting.
• Describe the purpose of the Pharmacy Leadership &
Education Institute (PLEI).
Regional Level
• Name the regions and the three types of Regional Officers.
• Name the three Regional Officers in your Chapter's region.
• List the Chapters (schools and Greek names) in your
Chapter's region. Name the closest Chapter.
• State the year and location of the previous and the next
Regional Conference in your Chapter's region.
• State the eligibility requirements and the time of the
election of the Regional Correspondent.
Chapter Level
• Name and describe the Chapter Standards as outlined in
Chapter Level
this Manual.
• Describe or state the history and founding of the colle•
Name your Chapter Officers by name and title. Sumgiate Chapter, including its Greek letter name; date and
marize the duties of each office.
location of chartering; names of Charter Brothers and
• Name the chapter committees and state the function of
the first Worthy Chief Counselor; dates and circumseach.
tances of reactivation (if any); name of chapter publica• State the frequency and location of Chapter and Execution; famous or important alumni (including Grand or
tive Committee meetings.
Regional Officers, past or present); and history of chapter house (if any).
• Name the Chapter Advisors and faculty Brothers.
• State how the collegiate Chapter observes Founders’
• Name the president of your alumni Chapter.
Day, November 2nd.
3. Recognizing Excellence & Professionalism:
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National Level
• Describe the Dale W. Doerr Achievement Award Program and its purpose.
• Explain the criteria for the following awards:
o Dale W. Doerr Efficiency Cup
o Emory W. Thurston Grand President’s Award
o Albert B. Prescott Scholarship Award and Rand P.
Hollenback Scholarship
o Professional Window Display Award
o Chapter Publication Award and Norman H. Franke
Scholarships
o Professional & Service Projects Award
o Ralph L. Saroyan Brotherhood Award and Desmet
Scholarship
o John D. Grabenstein Leadership Award
o Chapter Advisor Award
•
Describe the proper method of introducing a motion
according to Robert's Rules of Order.
Describe parliamentary procedure in general.
Professional & Service Projects
• Describe the ongoing professional and service projects
that your Chapter is involved in. Explain the importance of professional and service projects to Chapter
purpose and function.
Fund Raising
• Describe fundraising events your Chapter uses. Explain
the importance of fundraising to Chapter purpose and
function.
Social Events
• Describe traditional or recent social functions of your
Chapter. Explain the importance of social events to
• Explain the criteria for the Outstanding Alumni Chapter
Chapter purpose and function.
Award.
• Describe the Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership
Alumni Involvement
Award, including criteria for selection, where the award • Describe how your Chapter communicates with alumni
is presented, and name of past recipients.
Brothers and encourages their participation with the
collegiate Chapter. Explain the importance of alumni
Chapter Level
involvement to Chapter purpose and function.
• Describe any scholarships or awards given by your
Chapter, the criteria for each, and when presented.
Suggested Educational Activities
• State the most recent score of your Chapter in the
Achievement Award Program and your Chapter’s rank 1. Give a 5-minute presentation describing the founding of
Phi Chi (Phi Delta Chi) and this collegiate Chapter.
in the previous Thurston Cup competition.
2. Interview all collegiate Brothers, fellow Prospective
• Name your Chapter's recent Distinguished Alumnus.
Brothers, faculty Brothers, and local alumni Brothers.
Identify how they have succeeded in the profession.
4. Fraternal Life & Interpersonal Skills
3. Plan, design, and implement a professional project that
requires participation of all Prospective Brothers plus
Scholastic Achievement and Leader Development
Initiated Brothers for proper execution. A professional
• Describe how your Chapter encourages and recognizes
project is a service-oriented activity involving the
scholastic excellence, collectively and individually.
science of Pharmacy, in which financial benefit does
• Explain the importance of scholastic excellence in relanot accrue to the Chapter. The target audience could be
tion to Phi Delta Chi’s purpose.
the School of Pharmacy, the University, or the sur• Describe how your Chapter encourages and recognizes
rounding community.
Leader Development & accomplishment.
4. Plan, design, and implement a social event for the collegiate Chapter and local alumni Brothers that emphaGovernance
sizes development of Brotherhood and fraternal spirit.
• Name the location and frequency of chapter meetings.
Observe all risk-management requirements.
Contrast a formal and an informal meeting.
5. Plan, design, and implement a fund-raising project that
can support the professional project and social event.
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Individual Record
I accept this Fraternal Education Manual for use as a guide in learning about PHI DELTA CHI and affirm that
it will always serve as a reminder of my loyalty to the Fraternity and its ideals. By my signature below, I reassert my oath to keep in confidence all secret matters of the PHI DELTA CHI Fraternity.
Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date _________________
I pledged fidelity and loyalty to the _________________ Chapter of PHI DELTA CHI on ________________ .
Brother(s) ___________________________________________________ lead my Fraternal Education Team.
I will be formally initiated on __________________________________ .
Chapter Officers:
Worthy Chief Counselor (WCC)
Telephone:
Worthy Vice Counselor (WVC)
Telephone:
Worthy Correspondent (WC)
Telephone:
Worthy Keeper of Records & Seals (WKRS)
Telephone:
Worthy Keeper of Finance (WKF)
Telephone:
Worthy Prelate (WP)
Telephone:
Worthy Alumni Liaison (WAL)
Telephone:
Worthy Master-at-Arms (WMA)
Telephone:
Worthy Inner Guard (WIG)
Telephone:
Other locally recognized officers:
Title: _______________________________________________
Title: ________________________________
Chapter Information & History:
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Incumbent Brothers:
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E-Mail
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E-Mail
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Name: __________________________________________________
Name: __________________________________
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Our Chapter received its charter on _____________________, and was the _________ Chapter of Phi Delta Chi
in order of establishment. Phi Delta Chi was the __________ pharmacy fraternity on this campus.
These Brothers were the founders of our Chapter:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
A short history of the founding of our Chapter includes these important facts:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
For more information about the history of our Chapter and the history of the Fraternity, see Phi Delta Chi: A
Tradition of Leaders in Pharmacy, which should be in your chapter library and which is available for purchase
from the National Office.
The title of our Chapter’s publication is __________________________ .
These Brothers from our Chapter have served as Grand Officers:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The current officers of our alumni Chapter are:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
These alumni of our Chapter lead in the profession of pharmacy:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
These alumni are members of our faculty:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Location of our Chapter House or other gathering place(s):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Regional Information:
Our Chapter is located within the ________________________________Region of Phi Delta Chi.
Our last Regional Conference was hosted by the ____________________Chapter at
______________________________ (city, state) in _____________________________(month/year).
Our next Regional Conference will be hosted by the _______________________Chapter at
______________________________ (city, state) in _____________________________(month/year).
Regional Officers:
Title
Name
Chapter
Regional Correspondent
___________________________
__________________
Regional Director for Collegiate Affairs
___________________________
__________________
Regional Director for Alumni Affairs
___________________________
__________________
These Brothers of our Chapter have served as Regional Officers:
Name
_________________________________
Office Title
________________________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________________________
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National Information:
Phi Delta Chi meets in a national conclave called Grand Council (GC) every two years in odd years. In even
years, the Fraternity meets nationally for personal development during the Leader Development Seminar (LDS).
Our last Grand Council was in ______________________________________(city, state) in _________(year).
Our next Grand Council will be in ___________________________________(city, state) in _________(year).
Our last LDS was in ______________________________________________(city, state) in _________(year).
Our next LDS will be in ___________________________________________(city, state) in _________(year).
Grand Officers:
Name
Chapter
Grand President
_____________________________________________
Grand Past President
_____________________________________________
Grand Vice President for Collegiate Affairs
_____________________________________________
Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs
_____________________________________________
Grand Vice President for Communications
_____________________________________________
Grand Vice President for Student Affairs
_____________________________________________
Executive Director
_____________________________________________
Phi Delta Chi's National Office is located in ____________________________________(city, state).
Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI):
Phi Delta Chi’s 60th Grand Council (Memphis, 1995) authorized the Fraternity Executive Council to establish a
not-for-profit foundation to advance the leadership, educational, and other benevolent missions of the Fraternity. This charge was fulfilled in the creation of the Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute, Inc. (PLEI),
which held the inaugural meeting of its Board of Directors during APhA's 143rd Annual Meeting in Nashville,
March 1996. The Institute helps fulfill the Fraternity’s charitable and educational goals, advancing the Fraternity’s mission of training pharmacy’s future leaders. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes the Institute
as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity. The PLEI coordinates the Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award, Leader Development Seminars, and other educational events for the Fraternity’s Brothers and other members of the pharmacy profession. The Institute is lead by a Board of Directors of distinguished Brothers and colleagues. The Grand
President, Grand Past President, and Executive Director serve ex officio on the PLEI Board of Directors.
Chairman of the PLEI Board of Directors
____________________________________
Executive Director of PLEI
____________________________________
Other Members of PLEI Board of Directors
____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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Original Minutes from the Founding of Phi Chi Fraternity in 1883
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Historical Sketch of Phi Delta Chi
The history of literary societies, honor
societies, and Greek-letter organizations
goes back hundreds of years. Establishment of Greek-letter societies in the United States began in 1776, when Phi Beta
Kappa organized at the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Virginia,
on December 5. Although established as a
general fraternity, and as such expanded
to Yale, Harvard, and Dartmouth, Phi
Beta Kappa soon became a Scholarship
Honor Fraternity, and it has maintained
this purpose.
Professional societies likewise existed
many years ago, but the first Greek-letter
societies appeared in the United States in
the decade of 1875-85. It was in this period that our Fraternity, the first professional fraternity of pharmacy founded by
pharmacy students, formed. On November 2, 1883, 11 men at the University of
Michigan formed our Fraternity using the
name Phi Chi. At that time, there were
several literary societies at Michigan, but
our founders believed something should
be organized exclusively for the College
of Pharmacy.
Our early records note: "Both students
and faculty recognized that such an organization would bring students of pharmacy
together for the discussion of scientific
questions pertaining to pharmacy and its
sister sciences."
The forward-looking young men who
banded together in 1883 to form the association that grew into today's Phi Delta
Chi are all deceased. But their names will
long be remembered by every Phi Dex:
Charles Edward Bond, Franklin Herbert
Frazee, Llewellyn Hall Gardner, Calvin
Pomeroy Godfrey, Adolph Gustave
Hoffman, Arthur Gilliam Hopper, Charles
F. Hueber, George Pawling Leamon, Arthur Sidney Rogers, Azor Thurston, and
Albert Tenney Waggoner.
These 11 men wrote this preamble to
the original Constitution of the Fraternity:
"Recognizing the necessity of, and the
mutual benefits to be derived from an
organization devoted to the sciences of
pharmacy and chemistry, a careful investigation into, and a free discussion of
subjects relative to the same; we do agree
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to form an association and for its government to adopt the following Constitution
and By-Laws...."
Four years after the founding, in 1887,
the society adopted a ritual, symbols,
signs, and regalia. Then, in 1896, a
second Chapter was organized at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
The Chapter at Ann Arbor thus became
known as Alpha Chapter and the Chapter
at Evanston as Beta Chapter. The third
Chapter, Gamma, started at New York
College of Pharmacy (later Columbia
University) in 1898.
Albert Benjamin Prescott (18321905), then Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Michigan, encouraged the 11
founders to form our Fraternity. The
founders named him our first honorary
Brother and Prescott served as the group's
sponsor. Dean Prescott's name is associated with the highest and finest traditions and awards of the Fraternity
throughout the years. Prescott is acclaimed worldwide as an innovator in
pharmaceutical education. He served as
president of the American Pharmaceutical
Association in 1900 and for a time assayed gold for the U.S. Mint.
Originally, our Fraternity was called
Phi Chi, recalling the words Pharmacy
and Chemistry. At the second meeting of
the society, a motion was made to change
the name to Phi Delta Chi, but the motion
failed. Meanwhile, two medical fraternities founded in 1889 and 1894 also took
the name Phi Chi, perhaps evoking Physic
and Chirurgery. Shortly after the start of
the 20th century, these two medical fraternities merged into one, retaining the
name Phi Chi. There was disagreement as
to who had the right to the name, but
members of the pharmacy group reconsidered the name Phi Delta Chi.
By 1909, the Fraternity had grown to 14
Chapters. When they met in Grand Council at Chicago in March 1909, they proposed to change the name of the Fraternity to Phi Delta Chi, rather than pursue the
disagreement with the medical fraternity.
This change was ratified and took effect
March 1, 1910, when Grand Council convened in New York City.
The Communicator, our official publication, was first published in 1889. Originally, it was a chapter publication published in Ann Arbor. It took on a national
role around 1906. Just before World War
II, it was cut in size and published as
Communicator Junior. Today, The Communicator is published several times a
year, with supplements taking advantage
of evolving electronic technology.
Phi Delta Chi originally accepted for
membership men in the fields of pharmacy and chemistry, the latter including
those majoring in either chemistry or
chemical engineering. During the Great
Depression of 1928 to 1933, difficulties
arose as the fraternity tried to serve two
professions. Therefore, membership requirements were changed to include only
persons majoring in the field of pharmacy.
Thus Phi Delta Chi as we know it today
was formed, a Professional Fraternity
serving Pharmacy.
Throughout the years it has been a matter of considerable pride to Phi Delta Chi's
that the organization not only has been
kept intact through wars and economic
crises, but that Brothers always came forward to carry on the work of the organization and to expand it. Since our founding
in 1883, Phi Delta Chi has chartered over
75 collegiate Chapters and has initiated
more than 50,000 men and women into
the Brotherhood.
Phi Delta Chi recognizes in its membership many illustrious leaders over the
years. Within the pharmaceutical manufacturing field such names as Lilly (Epsilon), Paddock (Theta), Eaton (Alpha),
French (Epsilon), Breck (Eta), Rowell
(Theta), Weeks (Psi), and Meyer (Alpha)
are familiar. Phi Dex Brothers lead many
other pharmaceutical corporations, associations, institutions, colleges, and other
enterprises.
Through the years, the Fraternity has
met in Grand Council many times. These
meetings are rotated through every region
of the nation. Regional Conferences supplement the national gatherings. The
greatest experiences of fraternalism occur
when Brothers meet for these festive
events.
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Centennial celebrations in 1983 culminated with the dedication of a plaque at
the University of Michigan School of
Pharmacy commemorating Phi Delta
Chi's first 100 years of accomplishments
and the Fraternity's commitment to the
future. Today, the Alpha Chapter hosts
Brothers from around the nation every
year around November 2, to celebrate the
founding of Phi Delta Chi in 1883.
The two decades between 1967 and
1988 saw only two new collegiate Chapters chartered. This is partially explained
by resources (mainly time) spent fighting
and then implementing the Federal Title
IX requirement to admit women. Efforts
by fraternity leaders to dissuade the U.S.
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Congress from applying Title IX to professional fraternities failed in the summer
of 1976. Phi Delta Chi amended its constitution, and Iota Chapter initiated six
women in November 1976.
Since the late 1980s, the pace of adding
new Chapters accelerated. This expansion
increased further with the rapid opening
of new schools of pharmacy in the 1990s
and 2000s.
The Fraternity also saw its purpose invigorated as it explicitly adopted a mission to train individual Brothers in leadership skills, starting with the first Leader
Development Seminar at the 57th Grand
Council (Monterey, 1989). Thousands of
Brothers have taken advantage of this
opportunity since then.
Phi Delta Chi's success results from
more than 125 years of following the purpose originally advanced in 1883: "The
object of this association shall be to advance the science of pharmacy and its
allied interests and to foster and promote
a fraternal spirit among its members."
Note: For more information on Phi Delta Chi (including individual Chapter) history, see the book Phi Delta Chi: A Tradition of Leaders in Pharmacy, available for
purchase from the National Office, which
should be present in each Chapter's library.
Charles F. Hueber (1862-1940) was a
pharmacist for most of his life in Port
Huron, Michigan.
nose, and throat and was a prominent citizen of Saginaw, Michigan.
Our Founders
Phi Delta Chi’s founders have long since
passed away, but these short notes begin
to paint their portrait:
Charles Edward Bond (1864-1949) spent
most of his life in Maryland where he was
a manufacturer, contractor, machine shop
owner, and farmer.
Franklin Herbert Frazee (1863-1931) was
an official of the United Drug Company
in Boston early in the 20th century.
Llewellyn Hall Gardner (18??-1904) was
with Frederick Sterns and Company in
Detroit where he died after suffering from
tuberculosis for 10 years.
Calvin Pomeroy Godfrey (1863-1934)
practiced pharmacy for 11 years, and then
was a savings and loan company officer,
an editor. He also held several public positions, including state representative.
Adolph Gustave Hoffman (18??-1887)
practiced pharmacy in Brooklyn, NY,
Burlington, IA, and finally in Hot Springs,
AR where he died only three years after
graduation.
Arthur Gilliam Hopper (1862-1912) was
a pharmacist all his life in and around
Alpena, Michigan.
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George Pawling Leamon (18??-1894)
became a physician in the Dakota Territory where he practiced until his early
death.
Arthur Sidney Rogers (1862-1932) became an outstanding specialist in eye, ear,
Azor Thurston (1861-1922) followed
pharmacy for most of his life, but also
served as state chemist in Ohio as well as
being in many business and civic enterprises in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Albert Tenney Waggoner (1860-1931)
was connected with pharmacy all his life
in, or near, Topeka, Kansas.
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The PHI DELTA CHI motto:
The PHI DELTA CHI objective:
Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget , meaning Each Needs the Help of the Other
To advance the science of pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster
and promote a fraternal spirit among its members
The PHI DELTA CHI creed:
"A man should first direct himself in the way he should go; only then
should he instruct others." – Buddha
The PHI DELTA CHI colors:
Old Gold and Dregs of Wine
The PHI DELTA CHI flower:
The Red Carnation
The PHI DELTA CHI jeweler:
Herff Jones–Greek Division of Elwood, Indiana. This is the only company
authorized to make Phi Delta Chi jewelry. Send jewelry orders to the National Office to be validated and forwarded to the jeweler.
The PHI DELTA CHI jewelry:
Official Badge (Brother's Pin): An inverted gold equilateral triangle with
black core, from which the Greek letters Phi, Delta, and Chi arise.
Pledge Pin: A small inverted gold triangle with several inset triangles.
The PHI DELTA CHI Coat of Arms: The core is an equilateral triangle to represent the Greek letter Delta,
symbolizing the equality and unity of our members. The Delta is divided
into three parts. The lamp refers to knowledge. The retort reflects the basis
of our profession. The Fleur-de-lis symbolize devotion to duty. The torch
and its rays reflect nowledge and our purusit of it, which is more easily
lighted by association with those of a common mind.
The PHI DELTA CHI nickname: Phi Dex
Reflection on Brotherhood
The Greek Alphabet
Let us each honor PHI DELTA CHI.
Let us do good because it is a pleasure.
A B
Let us practice the virtues and war against vice.
Alpha
Let us keep burning the light of wisdom.
Η Θ
Let us respect the aged and instruct the young.
Let us cherish family.
Let us be true brothers.
Let us refrain from excess.
Let us hear much, speak little, and act well.
Let us be just.
Let us give our best efforts to our Brothers.
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Eta
Beta
Theta
Ν Ξ
Nu
Xi
Τ Υ
Tau
Upsilon
Γ
Δ
Ε
Ζ
Gamma
Delta
Epsilon
Zeta
Ι
Κ
Λ
Μ
Iota
Kappa
Lambda
Mu
Ο
Π
Ρ
Σ
Omicron
Pi
Rho
Sigma
Φ
Χ
Ψ
Ω
Phi
Chi
Psi
Omega
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Grand Councils
Phi Delta Chi has met many times in Grand Council since its founding. Grand Councils began once four collegiate Chapters had been chartered. Grand Councils have been held in the following years at these cities:
1900 Chicago
1901 Buffalo
1902 Chicago
1903 New York
1904 Philadelphia
1905 Boston
1906 Chicago
1907 Baltimore
1908 Minneapolis
1909 Chicago
1910 New York
1911 Ann Arbor
1912 Boston
1913 Chicago
1914 Columbus
1915 San Francisco
1916 Minneapolis
1917 Lincoln
1919 Chicago
1920 Saint Louis
1921 Indianapolis
1922 Kansas City
1923 Detroit
1924 Saint Louis
1925 Indianapolis (25th)
1926 Chicago
1927 Memphis
1928 Cleveland
1929 Louisville
1930 Minneapolis
1931 Columbus
1932 Los Angeles
1934 Detroit
1935 Baltimore
1937 Indianapolis
1939 San Francisco
1942 Chicago
1947 Milwaukee
1950 Detroit
1953 Chicago
1955 Indianapolis
1957 Detroit
1959 Atlanta
1961 Minneapolis
1963 San Francisco
1965 Philadelphia
1967 Detroit
1969 Indianapolis
1971 New Orleans
1973 Boston (50th)
1975 Atlanta
1978 Lake Tahoe
1981 Pittsburgh
1983 St. Louis (Centennial)
1985 Little Rock
1987 Charleston, SC
1989 Monterey
1991 Baltimore
1993 Chicago
1995 Memphis
1997 Fort Lauderdale
1999 San Diego
2001 Wakefield, Mass.
2003 Minnetonka, Minn.
2005 San Antonio
2007 West Palm Beach
2009 Phoenix
2011 Buffalo
PHI DELTA CHI
67th Grand Council
Phoenix, Arizona
4-9 August 2009
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Leader-Development Seminars
The curriculum for Phi Delta Chi’s Leader-Development Seminar (LDS) was initially developed by John Grabenstein
(Beta Gamma). He calls it his proudest accomplishment as a Brother, after having served the Fraternity for 3 years as a
Regional Officer and 20 years as a Grand Officer. LDS was first presented to the attendees at the 57th Grand Council
(Monterey, 1989). Since then, thousands of Brothers have benefited from the program. Collaborating with our foundation, the Pharmacy Leadership and Education Institute, Phi Delta Chi offers the program during non-Grand Council years.
1989
1990
1991
1992
Monterey
Chapel Hill
Baltimore
Chapel Hill
1994
1996
1998
2000
Chapel Hill
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Athens
2002
2004
2006
2008
Denver
Kansas City
Ann Arbor
Austin
2010
2012
2014
2016
Madison
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Grand Presidents
1900
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1915
1921
1926
1931
1937
1941
1941
1947
Frank L. French (Alpha)
Wilbur W. Ross (Beta)
Charles Bauer (Gamma)
Arthur O. Austin (Eta)
Harry W. Ohming (Beta)
Lewis M. Elphinstone (Iota)
Arthur E. Loudahl (Theta)
I. H. Robitshek (Theta)
Azor Thurston (Alpha)
Emory W. Thurston (Omicron)
Edward L. Spease (Xi)
J. Earle Galloway (Psi)
Howard L. Reed (Eta)
Charles V. Netz (Theta)
David O'Day (Sigma)
Robert L. Crowe (Omega)
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1950
1953
1961
1965
1969
1971
1973
1978
1981
1989
1995
1999
2003
2005
2009
Robert A. Walsh (Eta)
Ivan W. Rowland (Alpha Zeta)
Dale W. Doerr (Psi)
William J. Sheffield (Alpha Gamma)
Douglas H. Kay (Eta)
Melvin H. Weinswig (Alpha Phi)
Norman H. Franke (Chi)
Alvin M. Galinsky (Beta Gamma)
Ralph L. Saroyan (Alpha Psi)
Tony L. Mitchum (Alpha Gamma)
John D. Grabenstein (Beta Gamma)
Larry W. Segars (Alpha Omega)
Thomas M. Ellington (Alpha Rho)
Song C. You (Eta)
Brandon J. Sucher (Beta Rho)
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Chapters of Phi Delta Chi
Chapter
Date
Region
Chapter Publication
School
City, State
Alpha
Beta **
Gamma **
1883
1896
1899
GL
MW
NE
Alpha Tattler
Ann Arbor, MI
Evanston, IL
New York City
Delta
Epsilon
1900
1901
MW
NE
Delta Times
The Word
Zeta
1902
P
Eta
Theta
Iota
1902
1904
1905
Kappa *
Lambda
Mu
1905
1905
1907
P
SC
GL
Nu *
Xi *
Omicron
Pi *
Rho
1907
1908
1909
1912
1913
MW
GL
P
MW
SC
Nu's News
The XI-ble
Omichronicle
Sooner Sig
University of Michigan
Northwestern University
New York College of Pharmacy,
merged into Columbia University c. 1906
University of Wisconsin
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy,
since 1921 PCP & Science,
since 1998 U. of Sciences in Philadelphia
California College of Pharmacy,
since 1934 University of California
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
University of Minnesota
University of Maryland, previously the
Maryland College of Pharmacy
University of Washington
University of Texas
Scio College of Pharmacy
since 1908 University of Pittsburgh
University of Iowa
Ohio State University
University of Southern California
University of Nebraska
University of Oklahoma
Sigma
1914
M
Sigma Script
University of Colorado
Tau
Upsilon *
Phi
Chi
1916
1917
1920
1921
GL
MW
MW
SE
Tauttle Tale
Squawk Squawk
Phi Crier
The Chimera
Psi
1921
MW
The Synergist
Omega
Alpha Alpha **
Alpha Beta *
1922
1923
1923
MA
GL
MA
The Omegaphone
The Alphalfa
The Retort
Alpha Gamma
Alpha Delta
1923
1925
MA
MA
The Tranquilizer
Alpha Delta Record
Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Zeta
1927
1928
SE
P
The Pharmalogue
Alpha Zetaron
Alpha Eta *
1928
GL
The Capsule
Alpha Theta
Alpha Iota
Alpha Kappa
1931
1937
1947
NE
SE
SE
The Rampant Lion
The Crucible
The Messenger
Alpha Lambda
Alpha Mu
1949
1949
NE
M
The Nucleo-File
The Catalyst
Purdue University
University of Kansas
Creighton University
Alabama Polytechnic Institute,
since 1959 Auburn University
Highland Park College of Pharmacy, Des
Moines U., since 1939 Drake University
University of Tennessee
Western Reserve University
Louisville College of Pharmacy
since 1947 University of Kentucky
University of North Carolina
Medical College of Virginia,
since 1968 Virginia Commonwealth U.
University of Mississippi
University of Idaho--Southern Branch,
since 1962 Idaho State University
College of City of Detroit,
since 1934 Wayne University,
since 1957 Wayne State University
Albany College Of Pharmacy
University of Georgia
Medical University of South Carolina,
since 2004 part of SC College of Pharmacy
University of Connecticut
University of Wyoming
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Gamma Gam-ete
Zeta Reflector
NE The Etazoon
MW Theta Letter
MAE Pill Post
The Bleat
Pitt Muse
Rx d/c 1917
Rx d/c 1976
Madison, WI
Philadelphia, PA
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
Minneapolis, MN
Baltimore, MD
Seattle, WA
Galveston, since 1927 Austin
Scio, OH
since 1908 Pittsburgh, PA
Iowa City, IA
Columbus, OH
Los Angeles, CA
Lincoln, since 1976 Omaha
Norman, OK
since 1976 Oklahoma City
Boulder, since 1992 Denver,
since 2007 Aurora
West Lafayette, IN
Lawrence, KS
Omaha, NE
Auburn, AL
Des Moines, IA
Memphis, TN
Cleveland, OH
Rx d/c 1949
Louisville, KY
since 1957 Lexington, KY
Chapel Hill, NC
Richmond, VA
Oxford, MS
Pocatello, ID
Detroit, MI
Albany, NY
Athens, GA
Charleston, SC
New Haven, since 1951 Storrs
Laramie, WY
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Alpha Nu
Alpha Xi *
1950
1950
M
GL
Alpha Omicron
Alpha Pi *
Alpha Rho
1951
1951
1951
NE
M
SE
Alpha Sigma
Alpha Tau
1952
1953
MW
SC
Alpha Upsilon
Alpha Phi
Alpha Chi *
1955
1955
1956
GL
GL
SE
Alpha Psi
1956
P
Alpha Omega
Beta Alpha
Beta Beta
1956
1958
1959
SC
NE
SC
Beta Gamma
Beta Delta
Beta Epsilon *
1960
1960
1960
GL
MW
MW
Beta Zeta
1963
NE
Beta Eta
Beta Theta *
1967
1981
SC
SE
Beta Iota
Beta Kappa
Beta Lambda
1982
1988
1991
P
MA
SE
Beta Mu *
Beta Nu
Beta Xi
Beta Omicron
Beta Pi
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma
Beta Tau
Beta Upsilon
1991
1992
1994
1997
1998
1999
2000
2002
2002
MA
NE
MW
SC
MA
SC
M
GL
P
Beta Phi
Beta Chi
Beta Psi
Beta Omega
Gamma Alpha
Gamma Beta
2003
2004
2004
2005
2007
2007
SE
NE
MW
MA
M
P
Gamma Gamma
Gamma Delta
Gamma Epsilon
Gamma Zeta
Gamma Eta
2007
2009
2009
2009
2009
MA
MA
SC
GL
SC
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The Alpha Nu's
The Alpha Xi Men
University of Arizona
Ferris Institute, since 1949 Ferris State
College, since 1987 Ferris State University
Alpha Omi-Chronicles Temple University
The Potentiator
University of Utah
Alpha Rhorer
Southern School of Pharmacy,
since 1959 Mercer University
The Script
University of Illinois
The Alpha Taumentor, University of Houston
later The Tribute
The Alley Oop
Ohio Northern University
The Activator
Butler University
InPHARmation
Howard College,
since 1965 Samford University
The Alpha Psiren
College of the Pacific,
since 1961 University of the Pacific
The Stimulator
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Beta Alpha Particle
Saint John's University
Les Nouvelles
Northeast Louisiana University,
since 1999 U. of Louisiana at Monroe
Beta Gamma Rays
Duquesne University
Beta Delta Newsletter Saint Louis College Of Pharmacy
The Compound
University of Kansas City,
since 1960 U. of Missouri at Kansas City
BetaZ Blocker
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, LIU, since
1976 A&M Schwartz College of Pharmacy
The Beta Response
University of Arkansas
Beta Theta Release
University of South Carolina,
since 2004 part of SC College of Pharmacy
The Beta Iotian
Oregon State University
The Beta Kapsule
Campbell University
The Script
Southeastern Univ. of Health Sciences,
since 1994 Nova Southeastern University
Capitol City News
Howard University
Beta Nuzflash
Rutgers University
The Betazoid
Midwestern University
The Beta Omicronicle Texas Southern University
Beta Pi Times
Shenandoah University
P.I.L.L.S.
Texas Tech University
BS Express
Midwestern University at Glendale
BiTs
University at Buffalo
Beta Upsilon Bugle
Nevada College of Pharmacy,
since 2005 University of Southern Nevada
Immediate Release
Palm Beach Atlantic University
The Nor’Easter
Northeastern University
The Inquisitor
University of Minnesota at Duluth
The Common BOND
Wingate University
Gamma Alpha Mailer University of New Mexico
The Gambet
Pacific University of Oregon
Gamma Squared2
ARRRx Report
GE Manifesto
GZ Script Pad
University of Appalachia
East Tennessee State University
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Saint John Fisher College
Texas Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr--Abilene
Tucson, AZ
Big Rapids, MI
Philadelphia, PA
Salt Lake City, UT
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Ada, OH
Indianapolis, IN
Birmingham, AL
Stockton, CA
Weatherford, OK
Brooklyn, NY
Monroe, LA
Pittsburgh, PA
Saint Louis, MO
Kansas City, MO
Brooklyn, NY
Little Rock, AR
Columbia, SC
Corvallis, OR
Buies Creek, NC
North Miami Beach, Davies,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Washington, DC
Piscataway, NJ
Downers Grove, IL
Houston, TX
Winchester, VA
Amarillo, TX
Glendale, AZ
Buffalo, NY
Las Vegas, NV
since 2005, Henderson, NV
West Palm Beach, FL
Boston, MA
Duluth, MN
Wingate, NC
Albuquerque, NM
Forest Grove, OR
later Hillsboro, OR
Oakwood, VA
Johnson, City, TN
Kingsville, TX
Rochester, NY
Abilene, TX
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2010
P
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Kokua Aku, Kokua Ma University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI
(Give Help, Receive Help,
Help one another)
Gamma Iota
2010
P
Gamma Iota Digest
California Northstate College of Pharmacy Rancho Cordova, CA
Gamma Kappa 2010 MW
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Gamma Lambda 2010
SE The Annual GaLa
Auburn University, Mobile Campus
Mobile, AL
Gamma Mu
2010
NE
Husson University
Bangor, ME
Gamma Nu
2011
SC
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
Gamma Xi
2011 MA
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
GL-Great Lakes, MA-Mid-Atlantic, M-Mountain, MW-Midwest, NE-Northeast, P-Pacific, SC-Southcentral, SE-Southeast
Great Lakes Region
Alpha - U Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mu - U Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
* Xi - Ohio State U - Columbus
Tau - Purdue U - West Lafayette
* Alpha Alpha * Western Reserve U - Cleveland (Rx d/c)
* Alpha Eta - Wayne State U - Detroit
* Alpha Xi - Ferris State U - Big Rapids
Alpha Upsilon - Ohio Northern U - Ada
Alpha Phi - Butler U - Indianapolis
Beta Gamma - Duquesne U - Pittsburgh
Beta Tau - U Buffalo - Buffalo
Gamma Zeta - Saint John Fisher College - Rochester
1 - U Cincinnati - Cincinnati
2 - U Toledo - Toledo
3 - U Findlay - Findlay
4 - Northeast Ohio U - Rootstown
5 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie
6 - D'Youville College - Buffalo
* Chapter inactive
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Northeast Region
* Gamma * Columbia U - NYC (Rx discontinued)
Epsilon - U of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Eta - Mass. College of Pharmacy & Sciences - Boston
Alpha Theta - Albany College of Pharmacy - Albany
Alpha Lambda - U Connecticut - Storrs
Alpha Omicron - Temple U - Philadelphia
Beta Alpha - Saint John's U - New York City
Beta Zeta - A&M Schwartz College of Pharmacy - NYC
Beta Nu - Rutgers U - Piscataway
Beta Chi - Northeastern U - Boston
Gamma Mu - Husson U, Bangor
1 - U New England - Biddeford
2 - Mass. College of Pharmacy in Worcester
3 - U Rhode Island - Kingston
4 - Wilkes U - Wilkes Barre
5 - Thomas Jefferson U - Philadelphia
6 - Tuoro College of Pharmacy - New York City
* Chapter inactive
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Southeast Region
Lambda - U Texas - Austin
Rho - U Oklahoma - Oklahoma City
Alpha Tau - U Houston - Houston
Alpha Omega - SW Ok St U - Weatherford
Beta Beta - U Louisiana at Monroe
Beta Eta - U Arkansas - Little Rock
Beta Omicron - Texas Southern U - Houston
Beta Rho - Texas Tech U - Amarillo
Gamma Epsilon - Texas A&M HSC - Kingsville
Gamma Eta - Texas Tech U HSC - Abilene
G. Nu - U of The Incarnate Word - San Antonio
Chi - Auburn U - Auburn
Alpha Epsilon - U Mississippi - Oxford
Alpha Iota - U Georgia - Athens
Alpha Kappa - MuSC-SCCP - Charleston
Alpha Rho - Mercer U - Atlanta
* Alpha Chi - Samford U - Birmingham
* Beta Theta - USC-SCCP -Columbia
Beta Lambda - Nova SE U - Ft Lauderdale
Beta Phi - Palm Beach Atlantic U - WPB
Gamma Lambda - Auburn U at Mobile
1 - Xavier U - New Orleans
2 - Harding U - Searcy
1 - Presbyterian College - Clinton
2 - South U - Savannah
3 - Florida A&M - Tallahassee
4 - U Florida - Gainesville
5 - U Puerto Rico - San Juan
6- Phila Coll Osteopathic Medicine
(Gwinnett County, GA)
* Chapter inactive
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Iota - U Maryland - Baltimore
Omega - U Tennessee - Memphis
* Alpha Beta - U Kentucky - Lexington
Alpha Gamma - U North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Alpha Delta - Va Commonwealth U - Richmond
Beta Kappa - Campbell U - Buies Creek
* Beta Mu - Howard U - Washington, DC
Beta Pi - Shenandoah U - Winchester
Beta Omega - Wingate U - Wingate
Gamma Gamma - U Appalachia - Oakwood
Gamma Delta - E Tenn State U - Johnson City
Gamma Xi - Belmont U - Nashville
1 - Union U - Jackson
2 - Lipscomb U - Nashville
3 - Sullivan U - Louisville
4 - Charleston U - Charleston
5 - West Virginia U - Morgantown
6 - Hampton U - Hampton
7 - U Md Eastern Shore - Princess Anne
8 - College Notre Dame - Baltimore
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Zeta - U California - San Francisco
* Kappa - U Washington - Seattle
Omicron - U So California - Los Angeles
Alpha Psi - U Pacific - Stockton
Beta Iota - U Oregon - Corvallis
Beta Upsilon - U So Nevada - Henderson
Gamma Beta - Pacific U of OR - Hillsboro
Gamma Theta - U Hawaii - Hilo
G. Iota - U Cal Northstate - Rancho Cordova
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Sigma - U Colorado - Aurora
Alpha Zeta - U Idaho - Pocatello
Alpha Mu - U Wyoming - Laramie
Alpha Nu - U Arizona - Tucson
* Alpha Pi - U Utah - Salt Lake City
Beta Sigma - Midwestern U - Glendale
G. Alpha - U New Mexico - Albuquerque
1 - Montana - Missoula
2 - Regis U - Denver
1 - Washington State U - Pullman
2 - Tuoro Col. of Pharmacy- Vallejo
3 - Western U - Pomona
4 - Loma Linda U - Loma Linda
5 - U California San Diego - LaJolla
* Chapter inactive
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Midwest Region
* Beta * Northwestern U - Evanston (Rx d/c)
Delta - U Wisconsin - Madison
Theta - U Minnesota - Minneapolis
* Nu - U Iowa - Iowa City
* Pi - U Nebraska - Omaha
* Upsilon - U Kansas - Lawrence
Phi - Creighton U - Omaha
Psi - Drake U - Des Moines
Alpha Sigma - U Illinois - Chicago
Beta Delta - St Louis College of Pharmacy
* Beta Epsilon - U Missouri at Kansas City
Beta Xi - Midwestern U - Downers Grove
Beta Psi - U Minnesota at Duluth
Gamma Kappa - Chicago St U - Chicago
1 - North Dakota State U - Fargo
2 - South Dakota State U - Brookings
3 - Southern Illinois U - Evansville
4 - Concordia U - Mequon
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The Dale W. Doerr
Achievement Award Program
Phi Delta Chi's Achievement
Award Program is a noncompetitive
program involving submission of
several chapter reports. The Program
promotes correspondence with the
national office, encourages communication between Chapters, improves Chapters' relations with
alumni Brothers, and provides a
framework for Chapter operations.
The extent of a Chapter’s involvement in the program indicates the
efficiency and activity of the Chapter, as well as the responsibility that
Brothers are willing to assume.
First presented in 1956, Chapters
are awarded engraved Loving Cups
for achieving 100% in the Achievement Award Program. Efficiency
Cups go to Chapters participating at
the 90-99% level. Chapters scoring
between 80 and 89% receive smaller
Efficiency Cups.
The Achievement Award Program
was named in 1993 for Dale W.
Doerr, past Grand President and Executive Director of Phi Delta Chi,
and dean of pharmacy at Butler
University, who conceived and implemented the program.
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Grand President's Award
This award was established in
1974 through a generous gift from
past Grant President Emory W.
Thurston (Omicron). The Grand
President's Award is given to the
Chapter that promoted the profession of pharmacy and Phi Delta Chi
fully during the preceding year.
To qualify, a Chapter must receive
a 90% or higher rating in the
Achievement
Award
Program.
Those Chapters qualifying are then
evaluated independently by the
Grand Officers, Regional Officers,
and distinguished Brothers on six
specific reports included in the
Achievement
Award
Program.
Scores on each report count toward
a Chapter's total score. The six reports are weighed as follows: Professional & Service Projects Report
- 30% (15% for each semester’s report); Chapter Publication - 20%;
Prescott Scholarship Report - 15%;
Brotherhood Report - 10%; Leadership Report - 15%, and Professional
Window Display - 10%. The Chapter with the highest score receives
the Thurston Cup.
The Ralph L. Saroyan
Brotherhood Award &
The Desmet Scholarship
The Brotherhood Award is presented annually to the Chapter
whose concept of Brotherhood is
best expressed by a member of a
recent pledge class. Each member of
the Chapter's pledge class writes a
paper conveying a personal definition of Brotherhood based on interaction with the Brothers of the
home Chapter. The Chapter then
selects the best paper presented by
its Pledges and submits it. A national committee of distinguished Fraternal Elders, including past Grand
Presidents, judges the submissions.
The winning report carries with it
recognition of the individual Brothers as well as the Chapter.
Because of his strong feeling for
the Brotherhood, alumni Brother
Paul Desmet (Alpha Eta) established
the award in memory of his father
(Joseph B. Desmet) and his grandmother (Irma B. Desmet). The 51st
Grand Council gratefully accepted
this benevolent gift Brother Desmet's grandmother had a very long
enduring respect for the value of
books and education. The winning
Chapter is given a cash award to be
applied to educational materials.
In 1999, the award itself was
named in honor of past Grand President Ralph L. Saroyan (Alpha Psi),
the much-traveled Brother who
mentored innumerable Brothers
from across the country from the
1970s to the 2010s.
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Professional &
Service Projects Award
The most important aspect of the
Fraternity is the involvement of each
Chapter in community, school, and
professional service activities. Accordingly, to stimulate and reward chapter service and professional activity,
two reports are required each year.
First presented in 1977, a trophy is
given to the Chapter obtaining the
highest score. The reports are judged
using these criteria: professional nature, number of people served, number of Brothers participating, and time
and effort involved in promoting and
carrying the project to completion.
The John D Grabenstein
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award was established in 1996 to recognize the Chapter that best exemplified Phi Delta
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through its Leadership Report. The
report indicates individual and collective accomplishments that demon-
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strate leadership qualities beyond
scholarship and professional projects.
Chapters also gain recognition for
programs that promote leader development. Individual examples include
Brothers involved in other school organizations and those elected to Phi
Lambda Sigma.
The award honors past Grand President John D Grabenstein (Beta Gamma) since 2005. Grabenstein served as
a Grand Officer for 20 years, including 10 years as Grand Editor or Grand
VP for Communications. He spearheaded pharmacy’s involvement with
immunizations in 1996. He served 27
years in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, attaining the rank of Colonel.
Thurston Award in 1974, the Prescott
Cup was considered the highest award
of Phi Delta Chi.
The Rand P. Hollenback Scholarships, first presented in 1972, are dispensed from a Fraternity fund contributed by our alumni Brothers in
memory of our beloved Brother Hollenback (Xi), who unselfishly served
Phi Delta Chi for over 40 years (a
Grand Officer from 1923 to 1965).
The income from the fund provides
monetary scholarships to the Chapters
submitting the three highest rated
Prescott Scholarship Reports.
Professional Window
Display Award
The Prescott Scholarship Cup
& The Rand P Hollenback
Scholarships
First presented in 1923, the Prescott
Scholarship Cup is awarded to the
Chapter whose scholarship report indicates individual and collective scholastic achievement, as well as innovative activities by the Chapter to promote scholarship and increase scholastic standing among the Brothers.
The award honors Albert B. Prescott, Dean of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan when Phi Delta Chi
was founded there in 1883. He was
the first honorary Brother of the Fraternity and the first advisor to Alpha
Chapter. Before the creation of the
Phi Delta Chi Chapters are encouraged to participate in designing and
building a window display to alert the
public to the importance of the role of
pharmacy in the delivery of health
care. Photographs and a written
statement about the display are prepared by the Chapters and are judged
using these criteria: value of the message to the public, originality, professional character, arrangement, neatness, and effort and work involved.
Our second oldest award, it was first
presented in 1936, aligned with National Pharmacy Week observances
promoted by the American Pharmaceutical (now Pharmacists) Association.
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Chapter Publication Award
& The Norman H. Franke
Scholarships
Chapters prepare at least one publication each year to keep the Grand
Officers, alumni Brothers, and other
Chapters informed of activities and
progress. The publications are evaluated and rated according to these
criteria: content (ie, history and
progress of chapter activities), alumni
projection, professional character, and
arrangement and neatness.
First presented in 1974, the award
includes an engraved plaque and the
Norman H. Franke Scholarship (first
presented in 1983).
Brother Franke (Chi) served as
Grand Editor from 1965 until 1973;
during this time he made many improvements in The Communicator. He
was Grand President from 1973 until
1978, and was Grand Past President
when he died in 1981. Brother Franke
was much loved by Phi Delta Chi
Brothers who knew him.
Chapter Advisor Award
The Chapter Advisor Award, first
presented in 1996, recognizes the
preeminent contributions by a faculty
advisor to a collegiate Chapter. The
advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding
but not overwhelming the collegiate
Brothers, as they grow individually
and collectively in organizational
skills, leadership ability, and personal
competence.
Outstanding Alumni
Chapter Award
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The strength of Phi Delta Chi, both
in terms of its reputation and its financial resources, depends on its alumni
Brothers. First presented in 1986, the
Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award
serves to reinforce this premise
through the recognition of outstanding
alumni Chapters.
This award recognizes the dedicated
alumni Brothers who entered the profession and now provide role models,
leadership, energy, and resources for
our profession of pharmacy. Alumni
Chapters are judged based on standard
criteria based on activity reports submitted each year. The reports cover
areas of alumni Chapter activity, including professional and social activities, chapter organization, interaction
with collegiate Brothers, participation
in service projects, and involvement
in national activities.
emerge as a major leader in pharmacy
over the course of his or her career.
It is important to note that the Prescott Leadership Award is open to anyone in the profession of pharmacy
and is not limited to Brothers of Phi
Delta Chi.
Albert B. Prescott was a maverick
in the late 1800s because of his advocacy for an academic basis for pharmaceutical education. Founder and
Dean of the College of Pharmacy at
the University of Michigan, Prescott
nurtured his idea for nearly 25 years
before the rest of the profession
caught up with him. This chemist,
educator, and leader of pharmacists
helped found Phi Delta Chi at the
University of Michigan in 1883.
The Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI)
and several prior recipients select the
recipient of the Prescott Leadership
Award. The Award is presented annually during the APhA Annual Meeting, at which time the recipient delivers a scholarly lecture on issues such
as pharmacy as a profession, leadership, or future trends in pharmacy
practice or education. The winner
receives a framed print of Albert B.
Prescott with his students. The award
originated with a generous contribution from Glaxo Inc, now doing business as GlaxoSmithKline.
Albert B. Prescott
Pharmacy Leadership Award
The Albert B Prescott Pharmacy
Leadership Award, first presented in
1987, is given annually to a young
pharmacist no more than 10 years into
his or her career. The recipient shall
have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities as a young pharmacist
indicative of someone likely to
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Songs of Phi Delta Chi
The Phi Dex Drinking Song
[written by Alpha Psi Chapter (including Ralph Saroyan), based on an old German melody, adopted by 45th Grand Council (San Francisco, 1963)]
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Tribute to Phi Delta Chi
(Written by Michael Marks (βΓ), designated at the 52nd Grand Council, Lake Tahoe, 1978, as the “Official Brotherhood Song”)
The Wine and Gold
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Toast to Phi Delta Chi
An Ode to Phi Delta Chi
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Other Greek-Letter Organizations of Pharmacy
Brothers of Phi Delta Chi may not join
other pharmacy fraternities, except on an
honorary basis. Brothers of Phi Delta Chi
are encouraged to qualify for and join
honorary societies, such as Rho Chi or Phi
Lambda Sigma.
Rho Chi (ΡΧ)
The Rho Chi Society is the national
scholastic honor society of pharmacy.
Like all honor societies, Rho Chi has as its
fundamental objective the stimulation and
recognition of academic excellence. The
Society serves as an instrument for advancing the profession of pharmacy.
Criteria for membership include academic excellence, capacity for achievement in the science and art of pharmacy,
and strength of character, personality, and
leadership. The Society also provides for
graduate student, faculty, alumni, and
honorary membership In 1980, it reached
the milestone of having a chapter at every
accredited school of pharmacy in the
country.
Members of Phi Delta Chi's Alpha
Chapter were instrumental in founding
Rho Chi in 1922 at the University of
Michigan, where the members first called
themselves the Aristolochites. Phi Dex
Brothers served as the Honor Society's
first president, H. W. Vahltreich; vice
president, G. C. Tasker; and secretary, E.
J. Traut.
Rho Chi’s colors are purple and white.
Phi Lambda Sigma (ΦΛΣ)
Phi Lambda Sigma, the Pharmacy Leadership Society, started at Auburn University in 1965. Brother Charles C. Thomas
and nine other Brothers of Phi Delta Chi’s
Chi Chapter are among Phi Lambda Sigma’s first 17 members.
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma is to
recognize people in pharmacy who attained a high standard of leadership by
contributing time and effort toward the
advancement of pharmacy.
Phi Lambda Sigma’s publication is The
Laurel. Their colors are green and gold.
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Alpha Zeta Omega (ΑΖΩ)
Initiated membership of >11,000 with
>42 collegiate charters since founding.
Colors: Blue & white. Publication: The
Azoan.
Alpha Zeta Omega was founded at
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy on December 19, 1919 by 11 men. The fraternity was founded upon the principles of
intimate association with one another and
practice of the virtues of mutual trust,
sympathy, faithfulness, and unselfishness.
It was first known as the "Dead Men's
Club" and now exists in the United States,
Canada, and Israel.
Kappa Epsilon (ΚΕ)
Initiated membership of 20,000 with 50
collegiate charters. Colors: Red and white.
Flower: Red rose. Motto: Cogito Ergo
Sum, “I think, therefore I am." Publication: The Bond.
Kappa Epsilon was founded on May 13,
1921, at the University of Iowa by Zada
M. Cooper. Kappa Epsilon had 17 women
present at its founding meeting
representing the Universities of Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Alpha Chapter is
at the University of Minnesota
The objectives of Kappa Epsilon are to
promote women in pharmacy, stimulate a
desire for high scholarship, foster a professional consciousness, and provide a
bond of lasting loyalty, interest, and
friendship.
Kappa Psi (ΚΨ)
Initiated membership of 45,000 with 75
collegiate charters. Colors: Scarlet red &
cadet grey. Flower: Red carnation. Motto:
"All for one and one for all." Publication:
The Mask.
Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded on
May 29, 1879, at the Russell Military
Academy in New Haven, Connecticut.
Initially it was a literary Greek-letter society; as its high school students moved
on to college, it evolved into a medicalpharmaceutical fraternity and continued as
such until 1924. Kappa Psi’s first pharma-
cy chapter was not formed until 1898 at
Columbia University. In 1924, by mutual
agreement, the members of both professions decided to separate into two distinct
groups. The medical group became Theta
Kappa Psi and the pharmaceutical group
retained the name Kappa Psi.
Lambda Kappa Sigma (ΛΚΣ)
Initiated membership of 22,000 with 44
collegiate charters. Colors: Old gold &
Columbia blue. Flower: Yellow chrysanthemum. Motto: Esse Quam Videri, "To
be, rather than to seem to be." Publication: The Blue and Gold Triangle.
Lambda Kappa Sigma was founded on
October 14, 1913, by Ethel J. Heath at the
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The
fraternity began as a social luncheon club
under the name of the Lambda Kappa
Society with eight charter members. In
1956, Lambda Kappa Sigma became international with the chartering of Alpha
Lambda Chapter at Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The purpose of Lambda Kappa Sigma is
to promote the profession of pharmacy
among women and to aid its members in
all ways. The object of the fraternity is to
further the happiness and usefulness of its
members and to create a center of enjoyment, friendship, and culture.
Rho Pi Phi (ΡΠΦ)
Initiated membership of >10,000 with
>12 collegiate charters. Colors: Blue &
white or blue & gold. Publication: The
Rope Links.
Rho Pi Phi was founded in 1919 at Boston College of Pharmacy (under the name
"Ram Bam Society") by 13 men. The objectives of Rho Pi Phi are to provide a
social and professional meeting ground
for pharmaceutical students and graduate
pharmacists of any ethnic or racial background and without regard to race, creed,
color, or sex. Its goal is to provide for a
stronger professional image for pharmacy
through the provision of continuing education programs.
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MISSION STATEMENT OF PHI DELTA CHI
Approved as official by the 60th Grand Council (Memphis, 1995)
MISSION:
PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy PHI
DELTA CHI, a life-long experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers. We
strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as
health professionals.
VALUES:
PHI DELTA CHI Brothers seek enhanced professional and personal success and satisfaction. PHI DELTA CHI
helps both pharmacy students and pharmacists improve personal and professional skills, inspiring confidence
and character and providing insight into human nature. PHI DELTA CHI encourages Brothers to develop as
leaders, as excellent pharmacists, and as well-rounded citizens. Excellent pharmacists are the most important
product of PHI DELTA CHI. In our union, we are Brothers for Life.
The best health care requires pharmacists committed to providing pharmaceutical care. PHI DELTA CHI
Brothers aim to improve the health of their patients through the delivery of optimal pharmaceutical care. The
crowning glory of all PHI DELTA CHI Brothers is to serve. By training, educating, preparing, and connecting
excellent pharmacists, PHI DELTA CHI advances the public health and the profession.
VISION:
As a national organization, PHI DELTA CHI strives to improve its programs to better serve our Brothers, our
profession, and the public. Each Brother strives to improve as a person and as a pharmacist. We all strive to
reach more Brothers by expanding to more colleges of pharmacy. And we strive to strengthen our local and national bonds with alumni Brothers across the country.
ACTION:
PHI DELTA CHI is America's first professional fraternity in pharmacy. Since 1883, we have worked to advance the profession of pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among our
Brothers. We intend to continue to be first as a source of progress for the profession. These primary programs
will improve our Brothers and their communities:
• Programs to recognize excellence among collegiate and alumni Brothers and Chapters.
• The Prescott Leadership Award for excellence in a young pharmacist.
• Training and education programs to improve therapeutic, leadership, and management skills of pharmacy
students and pharmacists.
• Professional and service programs to help the community.
• Communication programs and publications to link all Brothers.
• Fraternal programs to foster our Brotherhood.
Take the PHI DELTA CHI leadership challenge -- Be a Leader in Pharmacy!
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Chapter Standards of Phi Delta Chi
The Chapter Standards for Phi Delta Chi provide each Chapter
with a common basis of comparison, for both the quality and
quantity of the Chapter’s performance. By highlighting the diversity of activities that a Chapter focuses on throughout the
year, the Standards allow the Chapters to apply its own personality to its goal-setting agenda. Chapter officers and Brothers
should constantly critique their performance against the Standards, for this is the best way a Chapter can learn and grow.
Standard A: Chapter Image & Efficiency
The Chapter projects an image consistent with the unity and
professional nature of Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity. Image
relates to the Chapter's college and community through service
activities and professional projects. Chapter operations and activities are communicated and enhanced through a dialogue with
alumni Brothers, other Chapters, and the National Office
through chapter publications, the Achievement Award Program,
and attendance at Fraternity meetings. Completion of 100% of
the items in the Achievement Award Program (eg, attendance at
Regional Conferences and Grand Councils) is considered a minimum Standard.
Standard B: Chapter Focus & Organization
The Chapter has clearly defined strategic goals in consonance
with national goals in social, scholastic, professional, and fraternal areas and an organizational structure (of officers and committees) and processes capable of attaining those goals.
Standard C: Membership
The Chapter has sufficient members with appropriate leadership
skills to carry out activities expected of Phi Delta Chi Chapters.
Implicit is the need for sound membership recruitment (rush)
and membership-development (fraternal education) activities.
Standard D: Scholastics
The Chapter enhances and recognizes scholastic achievement by
its Brothers from initial fraternal education through graduation.
This may include academic support (tutoring, study groups),
financial support, and scholastic recognitions.
knowledgeable about the Ritual, and the Chapter Officers are
conversant with their parts of the Ritual. The collegiate Chapter
preserves local history using an archive or other means to help
catalog and account for historical documents. The archives are
stored in such a way as to minimize damage and theft.
Standard F: Finance
The Chapter has sufficient monies to meet its goals and objectives and a system for assuring financial solvency and accountability. Using member assessments (dues and initiation fees) and
supplementary fund-raising projects, the Chapter is able to meet
its operating expenses, including national assessments (initiation
fees, National Operating Dues). The Worthy Keeper of Finance
chairs the Finance and Budget Committee, with the Chapter
Advisor as a committee member.
Standard G: Risk Management
The Collegiate Chapter and its Alumni Chapter abide by the
current Risk Management Policy as defined by the Grand Council. Each Collegiate and Prospective Brother and any affiliated
group shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy. [See also later section.]
Standard H: Faculty
The Chapter maintains good communications with members of
the school's faculty and administration, especially with those
members who are Phi Delta Chi Brothers. From the Phi Delta
Chi faculty, one or more Chapter Advisors are selected to provide regular advice on Chapter policies and activities. The
Chapter invites appropriate non-Phi Delta Chi faculty to become
Graduate or Honorary Brothers.
Standard I: Alumni
The Chapter, through the Worthy Alumni Liaison, maintains
good communications with its Alumni and its Alumni Chapter
(where one exists). Chapter Alumni are notified of chapter activities through mailings of newsletters and chapter publications.
Standard E: Ritual & History
The Chapter conducts initiation and monthly formal meetings in
accordance with the Ritual of Phi Delta Chi. All Brothers are
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PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY
Policy 58-2-5: Risk Management
In 1987, the Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group (FIPG) was created due to the inability of national social fraternities to obtain
adequate liability insurance. At that time, insurance carriers were canceling the insurance policies of major fraternities because, as
they put it, "fraternities are ranked as the sixth greatest risk, right behind nuclear waste."
In response to this serious dilemma, 22 national fraternities formed FIPG in an effort to obtain affordable liability insurance for
their chapters. The insurance carriers and their attorneys advised these national fraternity leaders that, to be insurable, they must develop a set of enforceable risk management policies covering Alcohol and Drugs; Hazing; Sexual Abuse; and Fire, Health, and Safety;
and an educational program to support the policy. Based upon this advice, FIPG redirected its efforts toward the development of such
a policy that would be acceptable to major insurance carriers.
Since the initial inception of FIPG, 43 national fraternities have adopted FIPG or similar policies. On December 3, 1990, the National lnterfraternity Conference adopted the FIPG policy as a national standard. This action established the FIPG Risk Management
Policy as the "norm" for all fraternities nationwide. This would imply that fraternities that do not have similar risk management policies are in a position of extremely high risk for their officers, brothers, and host institutions.
During 1989-91, three Phi Delta Chi Chapters were either sanctioned by their Universities or involved in court cases incurring
costs as high as $18,000 per Chapter. In each case, the action of the Chapter was in direct violation of one or more FIPG policies. Because of this and other obvious legal ramifications, Phi Delta Chi Fraternity moved to protect the financial assets of the Fraternity by
adopting a uniform Risk Management Policy at the 58th Grand Council (Baltimore, 1991).
The Risk Management Policy of the Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity includes the provisions that follow and shall apply
to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
1. The possession, use and/or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during an official
fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the Chapter, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and university.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury, nor may the purchase of the same for members
or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any Brother in the name of or on behalf of the Chapter during an official fraternity function except under conditions that a licensed bartender be retained who assumes liability for dispensing alcoholic
beverages, and university approval has been obtained for the event. The purchase and/or use of a bulk quantity of such
alcoholic beverages, i.e., kegs, is prohibited.
3. No chapter Brothers, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor
(i.e., those under legal "drinking age").
4. The possession, sale and/or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at any Chapter House,
sponsored event or at any event that an observer would associate with the Fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
5. No Chapter may cosponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present unless the conditions stated in items #2 and #8 are satisfied.
6. No Chapter may cosponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host Chapters, groups, or
organizations, unless the conditions stated in items #2 and #8 are satisfied.
7. All rush activities associated with any Chapter will be a DRY rush function.
8. OPEN PARTIES where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by nonmembers of the Fraternity,
without specific invitation, shall be prohibited.
9. No Brother shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games" at official fraternity functions.
10. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge activity of the Chapter.
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No Chapter shall conduct hazing activities Hazing activities are defined as:
"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical
discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule Such activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: use
of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts,
scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the Chapter House;
wearing of public apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery;
morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities that are not consistent with fraternal law,
ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution."
SEXUAL ABUSE
The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its Brothers, whether
physical, mental, or emotional. This is to include any actions that are demeaning, including but not limited to date rape,
gang rape, or verbal harassment.
FIRE, HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. All Chapter Houses shall, prior to, during, and after occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
2. All Chapters must have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and must have
posted evacuation routes on the back of each door of each sleeping room.
3. All Chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.
EDUCATION
Each collegiate Brother and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy of the Phi Delta Chi
Pharmacy Fraternity.
ONLINE POSTING AND PORTRAYAL OF PHI DELTA CHI
The leadership of the Fraternity cannot actively monitor online content of networking sites and is not responsible for any
messages posted. These messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of this Fraternity or any entity associated with this Fraternity. Brothers are solely responsible for the content that they post online or
transmit electronically to other Brothers. Any Brother who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to
contact the National Office immediately.
1. Content: Brothers shall not post any material within any forum that is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, hateful, harassing, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law. Brothers
shall not use these services to post any material that is knowingly obscene, vulgar, profane, sexually oriented, or may otherwise bring shame or reproach upon the Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity.
2. Copyright: No Brother shall post any copyrighted material unless he or she owns the copyright.
3. Indemnification: Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity does not endorse and has no control over online content.
Brothers agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity with respect to any claim based upon transmission of their message(s). Phi Delta Chi makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the content or to the accuracy
and reliability of the content or any material or information that is transmitted by Brothers. Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity also reserves the right to reveal a Brother’s identity (or required information known about the Brother) in the event
of a complaint or legal action arising from any message posted by a Brother.
QUESTIONS REGARDING LIABILITY
All questions regarding liability should be referred to the Executive Council. When questions pertaining to fraternity functions exist, they should be submitted to the Executive Council at least four days before the function.
Adopted as official Fraternity policy by the 58th Grand Council (Baltimore, 1991), amended by 61st Grand Council (Fort
Lauderdale, 1997) and 66th Grand Council (West Palm Beach, 2007). Editorial version February 5, 2011.
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Expectations of Personal & Brotherly Behavior
for the Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
(adapted from the National Interfraternity Conference)
BASIC EXPECTATIONS OF BROTHERS:
To lessen any disparity between fraternity ideals and individual behavior, and to personalize these ideals in our
daily lives, Phi Delta Chi abides by these Basic Expectations:
I.
I will know and understand the ideals expressed in our Fraternity Ritual and will strive to incorporate
them in my daily life.
II.
I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.
III.
I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically, mentally, psychologically, or
sexually abuse or haze any human being.
IV.
I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.
V.
I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the
abuse of property.
VI.
I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.
VII.
I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol.
VIII.
I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental
health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.
IX.
I will challenge all my fraternity Brothers to abide by these expectations and will confront those who
violate them.
Adopted as official Fraternity policy by the 61st Grand Council (Fort Lauderdale, 1997).
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Summary of Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary law is an efficient structure within which the business of an organization is conducted, balancing the rights of each
member along with those of the assembly. Use these procedures to promote equality, and not as a weapon against those unfamiliar
with them. An officer presides over the Chapter assembled with impartiality. To be useful, each meeting needs an "agenda" or "order
of business" (see Chapter III of our Bylaws). To set policy and take actions, members introduce, discuss, pass, or reject motions. A
motion is an expression of what you want to accomplish. It is made simply by being recognized by the chair and saying, "I move..."
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
A. INTRODUCE BUSINESS
"I move to <adopt or some other verb> ..." or "I move that ..."
Main motion or question. Requires a second, is debatable, amendable, requires a majority vote. All other motions hold over it.
B. BRING TO A VOTE
"I call the question to a vote." or "I call the previous question."
Would end discussion and call for a vote. Requires a second, is not debatable, not amendable, and requires a 2/3 majority vote.
C. AMEND
"I move to amend the motion by <describe what would change>..."
This proposes a change or modification to a motion. Requires a second, is debatable, is amendable, and requires a majority vote.
If friendly amendments" cannot be quickly agreed to, handle them in the classical fashion.
D. WITHDRAW A MOTION
"I withdraw my motion."
Prevents the matter from coming to a vote. Needs NO second, is not debatable, not amendable, and requires a majority vote.
However, before the chair states a motion, it may be withdrawn or modified by the maker without the consent of the Chapter.
E. DISPENSE WITH A MOTION
Several ways to kill a motion (stop action):
1. Table. Requires a second, is not debatable, not amendable, and requires a majority vote. "I move to table this motion."
2. Postpone to a specific time or indefinitely. Requires second, debatable only as to priority, amendable as to time, majority vote.
3. Object to consideration. Needs NO second, is not debatable, not amendable, and requires a two-thirds majority vote.
4. Commit. Refers motion to committee for study and report. Requires second, is debatable as to priority, is amendable, and requires a majority vote. "I move to refer this issue to the ___ Committee to develop a set of recommendations for us."
F.
SUSPEND THE RULES
"I move to suspend the rules to allow ..."
Suspends agenda. Cannot change Constitution or Bylaws. Requires second, not debatable, not amendable, requires 2/3 majority.
G. NOMINATING AND VOTING
1. Nominations do NOT require a second. Accept all nominations. Do not vote to close nominations.
2. Voting: Votes may be changed until the results are announced. If the vote results in a tie, the motion loses. The chair may cast
a vote to break a tie. The chair always votes when voting by ballot.
a. Voice vote: Yeas and nays (This is the usual method of voting, unless a motion is passed to use an alternative method.)
b. Request for roll call: Requires a second, not debatable, requires a majority vote. "I move to conduct the vote by roll call."
c. Ballot (secret vote): Requires a second, is not debatable, and requires a majority vote. "I move to vote by secret ballot."
d. General or unanimous consent (used only when approval of the action is a matter of mere formality):
Member: "I ask general consent to a vote of thanks to Brother Jones for his outstanding work on the blood drive."
Chair: "General consent is asked for a vote of thanks to Brother Jones. Is there any objection? Hearing none {if none
is made}, it is so ordered." If an objection is made, then there must be a second, debate, and vote.
H. REVERSE PRIOR ACTION (assumes the action resulting from the prior motion can be reversed or has not yet been taken):
1. Reconsider: Requires a second, is debatable, not amendable, and requires a majority vote. May be made only by a member
voting on the prevailing side. Must be made on the same day or on the next calendar day.
2. Rescind: Requires a second, debatable, amendable. If previous notice given, majority vote required; if not, 2/3 majority
needed.
I.
APPEAL
To object to decision made by the chair and ask assembly to overturn it. Second required, debatable, amendable, majority vote.
QUESTIONS OF PRIVILEGE: These deal with matters that cannot wait. No second, not debatable, not amendable, majority vote.
TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIRED: Object to consideration / Suspend rules / Take up agenda item out of order / Bring previous question to vote / Close nominations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: see Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.
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OFFICIAL CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS OF THE
PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY
As amended by the 67th Grand Council (Phoenix, 2009)
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
Recognizing the necessity of, and the
mutual benefits to be derived from an
organization devoted to the sciences of
Pharmacy and Chemistry, a careful
investigation into, and a free discussion of subjects relative to the same:
We, the undersigned, do agree to form
an association and for its government
to adopt the following Constitution
and Bylaws:
C. E. Bond
F. H. Frazee
L. H. Gardner
C. P. Godfrey
A. G. Hoffman
A. T. Waggoner
A. G. Hopper
G. P. Leamon
A. S. Rogers
A. Thurston
C. Hueber
ARTICLE I
NAME & OBJECTIVES
Section 1.
This association shall be known as the
Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity,
hereafter referred to as the Fraternity.
Section 2.
The objectives of this association shall
be to advance the science of Pharmacy
and its allied interests, and to foster
and promote a fraternal spirit among
its Brothers.
Section 3.
Being a coeducational Fraternity, Phi
Delta Chi does not discriminate based
on gender. The word Brother refers to
both male and female members of the
Fraternity.
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MEMBERSHIP &
ELIGIBILITY
Section 1.
There shall be a classification of
membership known as Collegiate
Brother. Any person of good moral
character being a student in actual
attendance at a recognized college or
university, where there is a Chapter of
Phi Delta Chi, is eligible for collegiate
membership in the Fraternity, if
Pharmacy is that person’s major subject, or if registered in some other curriculum recognized by the college or
university as a pre-pharmacy curriculum.
Section 2.
Any person initiated, having changed
course of study and being still in actual attendance in the college or university where initiated into Phi Delta
Chi, may remain a Brother in that Collegiate Chapter.
Section 3.
Any eligible person may become a
Collegiate Brother of the Fraternity by
receiving the favorable vote of 3/4 of
the Collegiate Chapter before which
his or her name has been proposed, by
signing the Constitution and Bylaws,
thereby agreeing to abide by them, by
paying the initiation fee, and by receiving proper initiation, according to
the Fraternity Ritual.
Section 4.
There shall be a classification of
membership known as Graduate
Brother. Any person of good moral
character who is engaged in professional pharmacy or its allied fields
shall be eligible for graduate membership. Such Brothers shall pay an Initiation Fee of an amount determined by
the Grand Council, shall pay for a
membership certificate, may purchase
an official badge, and shall undergo a
formal initiation. These Graduate
Brothers shall be entitled to vote and
shall be extended all privileges of
Brothers of Alumni Chapters with
which they are affiliated. They must
be accepted by a simple majority vote
of a Collegiate Chapter with approval
of an Alumni Chapter, where such
corresponding Alumni Chapter exists.
Alternately, a person may be accepted
by a simple majority vote of an organized Alumni Chapter, along with
approval of the Collegiate Chapter,
where such corresponding Collegiate
Chapter exists.
Section 5.
No Collegiate or Graduate Brother of
Phi Delta Chi Fraternity shall join any
other professional Fraternity of Pharmacy, except Honor Societies that are
primarily devoted to recognizing scholarship or leadership. Any Brother of
Phi Delta Chi who joins any other
professional pharmaceutical Fraternity
other than honorary shall be expelled
automatically and obliged to return the
membership certificate and all official
fraternity jewelry.
Section 6.
There shall be a classification of
membership known as Honorary
Brother. Any person of good moral
character, who has distinguished himself or herself in the profession of
Pharmacy, may become an Honorary
Brother of the Fraternity by receiving
at least a 3/4 vote of the Chapter before which his or her name has been
proposed and simple majority approval of the Executive Council through
the National Office, by signing the
Constitution, and by agreeing to respect the confidentiality of that part of
the Fraternity Ritual known as Omi-
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Section 7.
Honorary Brothers shall be entitled to
all privileges of Collegiate Brothers,
except taking part in such business
that requires a vote of the Chapter, and
shall be exempt from any Initiation
Fee paid to the Fraternity. The Chapter
shall pay an initiation fee of an
amount set by the Grand Council for
the Honorary Brother.
Section 8.
The Executive Council shall be able to
grant honorary membership to not
more than one person per year. A person may become an Honorary Brother
by receiving at least 2/3 vote of the
Executive Council and then signing
the Constitution and agreeing to respect the confidentiality of that part of
the Fraternity Ritual known as Omicron. This privilege does not extend to
faculty at schools of pharmacy at
which a Collegiate Chapter of Phi
Delta Chi exists. The honoree shall
become a Brother of a certain Chapter
at the discretion of and with the permission of that Collegiate Chapter.
Section 9.
Applications for a Charter of Phi Delta
Chi may be submitted by associations
composed of students majoring in
Pharmacy and/or a curriculum recognized as pre-pharmacy at a recognized
college or university.
ARTICLE III
GOVERNMENT
The Grand Council –
The Executive Council
Section 1.
The governing power of the Fraternity
shall be vested in a Grand Council and
an Executive Council.
Section 2.
The Grand Council shall consist of the
Executive Council, plus one Delegate
from each Collegiate Chapter, one
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Alumni Delegate from each Chapter
not having a duly organized Alumni
Chapter, and one Delegate from each
duly organized Alumni Chapter, each
Brother having one vote. No Grand
Officer may cast a vote as a Chapter
Delegate.
Section 3.
The Executive Council shall consist of
the Grand Past President, the Grand
President as Chairman, the Grand
Vice President for Collegiate Affairs,
the Grand Vice President for Alumni
Affairs, the Grand Vice President for
Communications, and the Grand Vice
President for Student Affairs. The
Fraternity's Executive Director shall
be an ex officio Grand Officer and
nonvoting member of the Executive
Council.
Section 4.
The Grand Council in session shall be
the supreme governing body of the
Fraternity and shall decide all matters
which pertain to the Fraternity as a
whole; arrange plans for the welfare,
improvement, and advancement of the
association; elect the Grand Officers,
amend the Constitution and Bylaws,
grant Charters to associations of eligible persons in recognized colleges and
universities; levy assessments on the
Chapters; interpret the Constitution,
Bylaws and Fraternity Ritual; review
the acts of the Executive Council or
any other governing body that may
hereafter be created, and have all general powers inherent in a supreme
body.
Section 5.
The Executive Council shall be the
governing body of the Fraternity when
the Grand Council is not in session.
The Executive Council shall implement the policies and acts of the
Grand Council. It shall have all the
powers of the Grand Council except
the power to amend the Constitution,
Bylaws, or the Fraternity Ritual, the
power to assess the Chapters, and the
power to review its own proceedings.
Section 6.
The Executive Director shall present a
complete report of the proceedings of
the Executive Council to the Grand
Council for ratification or rejection,
said report to cover the period following the previous Grand Council. Any
acts so rejected are null and void and
not binding upon the Fraternity.
Section 7.
Meetings of the Grand Council and
the Executive Council shall be open to
any Brother of the Fraternity in good
standing. The Executive Director of
the Pharmacy Leadership & Education
Institute shall be invited to attend
meetings of the Executive Council as
a nonvoting representative.
Section 8.
The Grand Council shall elect from
among the Alumni Brothers of the
Fraternity a Grand President, Grand
Vice President for Collegiate Affairs,
Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs, and Grand Vice President for
Communications. The Grand Council
shall elect, from among the Collegiate
Brothers of this Fraternity, a Grand
Vice President for Student Affairs
who shall have at least one academic
year remaining in an educational curriculum. The Executive Council shall
appoint an Executive Director, who
shall serve at its discretion.
Section 9.
The duty of the Grand President shall
be to call meetings of the Grand
Council and the Executive Council to
order at the appointed time; to preside
at such meetings; to preserve order
and decorum; to assess fines; to enforce the Constitution and Bylaws; to
act in all ways as the Chief Executive
of the Fraternity; to represent the Fraternity on the Board of Directors of
the Pharmacy Leadership & Education
Institute; and to deliver to that person’s successor all documents and
property belonging to the office. The
Grand President may appoint Project
Directors to 1-year terms to achieve
the Fraternity’s goals.
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Section 10.
The duty of the Grand Vice President
for Collegiate Affairs (GVPCA) shall
be to supervise the activities of the
Regional Directors for Collegiate Affairs (RDCAs) under the direction of
the Grand and Executive Councils;
and to deliver to that person’s successor all documents belong to the office.
The GVPCA shall be responsible for
the promotion of Collegiate Chapter
Standards, as approved by the Grand
Council and published in the Fraternal
Education Manual, and the Chapter
Excellence and Quality (ChEQ) Program, as defined by the Executive
Council in its policies and procedures.
The GVPCA shall be responsible for
organizing and coordinating the judging of materials from the Achievement
Award Program, with support of the
Executive Director and following procedures defined by the Executive
Council.
Section 11.
The duty of the Grand Vice President
for Alumni Affairs (GVPAA) shall be
to supervise the activities of the Regional Directors for Alumni Affairs
(RDAAs) under the direction of the
Grand and Executive Councils. Further, the Grand Vice President for
Alumni Affairs shall promote participation of Alumni Brothers, support
activities of Alumni Chapters, encourage and assist in the establishment of
new Alumni Chapters, assist Alumni
Brothers in assisting Collegiate Brothers, and to deliver to that person’s
successor all documents belonging to
the office. The GVPAA and RDAAs
shall establish mechanisms to maintain and provide updated lists of
alumni addresses and establish mechanisms to maintain communications
with Alumni Brothers.
Section 12.
The duty of the Grand Vice President
for Student Affairs (GVPSA) shall be
to supervise the activities of the Regional Correspondents; chair meetings
of the Regional Correspondents; and
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conduct when feasible annual meetings of the Regional Correspondents
with assistance from the Executive
Director. It shall be that person’s duty
to implement and promote participation in the Dale W. Doerr Achievement Award Program and to promote
attendance by Collegiate Brothers at
Fraternity meetings. The GVPSA shall
deliver to that person’s successor all
documents belonging to the office.
Section 13.
The duty of the Grand Vice President
for Communications (GVPC) shall be
to edit and manage the publication of a
journal devoted to the Fraternity
known as The Communicator of Phi
Delta Chi. This journal shall be published at least three times annually,
and an amount determined by the Executive Council shall be collected
from each Collegiate Chapter to
finance the publication of this journal.
Section 14.
The office of the Grand Past President,
as specified in this Constitution, shall
be occupied by the retiring Grand
President until that person’s successor
shall qualify. The Grand Past President shall provide counsel and assistance to the Grand President and other
Fraternity officers and represent the
Fraternity on the Board of Directors of
the Pharmacy Leadership & Education
Institute.
Section 15.
The duty of the Executive Director
shall be to keep a complete record of
all proceedings of the Grand Council,
of the Executive Council, and of the
office; to keep a complete record of
the rental of official jewelry, pins and
other items purchased for or sold by
the Executive Council to the individual Chapters or Brothers. It shall be that
person’s duty to direct the inspection
of Chapters, and serve as an intermediary between the individual Chapters
and the other officers of the Executive
Council. The Executive Director
serves as the Fraternity's chief operating officer. The Fraternity’s Executive
Director serves as a nonvoting ex officio member of the Board of Directors
of the Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute.
Section 16.
The Executive Director shall collect
funds of any nature due the Grand
Council; disburse them only upon the
order of the Grand President, the
Grand Council, or the Executive
Council; make a complete accounting
of such receipts and disbursements to
the Grand Council at each meeting;
and deliver to that person’s successor
all property belonging to the office.
Section 17.
Each Grand Officer shall present to
each Grand Council a report, with
recommendations, covering the proceedings and acts of the office.
Section 18.
The official acts of the Grand Council
and the Executive Council are binding
upon every Collegiate and Alumni
Chapter, and failure to observe and
conform to them shall constitute a
cause for action toward forfeiture of
Charter.
Section 19.
The Executive Council shall have the
power to sanction or revoke the Charter of a Phi Delta Chi Collegiate or
Alumni Chapter for gross violation of
published Chapter Standards, college
policies, or law. The Grand Council
shall have the power to overturn such
Executive Council sanctions by a 3/4
vote, after a hearing at the next meeting of the Grand Council, using trial
regulations analogous to those set
forth in Chapter IV, Number 16, of the
Bylaws of Phi Delta Chi, with the
Grand Officers presiding.
Section 20.
In the event the Grand President cannot fulfill the term of office, the Grand
President shall automatically be succeeded by the Grand Past President. In
the event of subsequent vacancies
within the term of office of Grand
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the Grand Vice President for Alumni
Affairs elected at the previous Grand
Council. In the event of any other vacancy among the Grand Officers, the
Executive Council shall within 30
days appoint an eligible Brother to fill
the vacancy until the next Grand
Council, when new officers shall be
elected. In the event the Grand Past
President cannot fulfill the term of that
office, the Grand President may appoint one of the past Grand Presidents
to the post of Grand Past President,
solely to advise the Grand President.
ARTICLE IV
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER
GOVERNMENT
Section 1.
The collegiate chapter officers of the
Fraternity shall consist of the Worthy
Chief Counselor (WCC) as President,
Worthy Vice Counselor (WVC) as
Vice President, Worthy Correspondent
(WC) as Corresponding Secretary,
Worthy Keeper of Records & Seals
(WKRS) as Recording Secretary,
Worthy Keeper of Finance (WKF) as
Treasurer, Worthy Prelate (WP) as
Chaplain, Worthy Master-at-Arms
(WMA), Worthy Inner Guard (WIG),
Worthy Alumni Liaison (WAL), and
such other officers as may be required
or desirable.
Section 2.
Chapter elections shall be held annually at a time determined by the Chapter. The Chapter must be aware of the
Achievement Award Program schedule when setting the time for elections.
Section 3.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy
Chief Counselor to call meetings to
order at the appointed time; to preside
over meetings; to decide points of
order; to preserve decorum; to enforce
the Constitution, Bylaws, and House
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Rules (where applicable); to levy all
fines; to act in all ways as the chief
executive of the Chapter; and to turn
over to that person’s successor all
documents and property belonging to
the office.
Section 4.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Vice
Counselor to assist the Worthy Chief
Counselor; perform all the duties and
exercise all the authority of the Worthy Chief Counselor in his or her absence; and to deliver to that person’s
successor all documents and property
belonging to the office.
Section 5.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Correspondent to receive all incoming
correspondence; to prepare and mail
all outgoing correspondence; to coordinate and submit to the proper persons all materials for the Achievement
Award Program; and to deliver to that
person’s successor all documents belonging to the office.
Section 6.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy
Keeper of Records & Seals to keep a
complete record of all the proceedings; to preserve manuscripts and
records of the Chapter; to maintain a
collection of chapter publications; to
call the roll at each meeting; to perform all other duties pertaining to the
office; and to deliver to that person’s
successor all documents and property
belonging to the office. The WKRS
shall arrange for the upkeep of the
Chapter's library of publications and
archives of documents.
Section 7.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy
Keeper of Finance to collect and keep
all money, chattels, and securities of
the Chapter; to render a written account of the same at each meeting; to
pay all bills and obligations subject to
the order of the Chapter; and to deliver
to that person’s successor all documents and property belonging to the
office.
Section 8.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Prelate to conduct and supervise inspirational and memorial exercises.
Section 9.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy
Master-at-Arms to attend the door of
the Council Chamber; to receive the
password; to prepare the Council
Chamber; to have charge of the Regalia and of all candidates for initiation;
and to deliver to that person’s successor all documents and property belonging to the office.
Section 10.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Inner Guard to attend the door during
initiation, to assist the Worthy Masterat-Arms, and to perform all the duties
of the Worthy Master-at-Arms during
his or her absence.
Section 11.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy
Alumni Liaison to coordinate communication between each Collegiate
Chapter and its corresponding Alumni
Brothers and Alumni Chapter where
applicable; to assist with the publications of the Chapters; to promote national alumni membership; and to deliver to that person’s successor all
documents pertaining to the office.
Section 12.
A Chapter may require of its officers
any additional duties necessary and
not specifically mentioned in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 13.
Any chapter officer may be removed
from office by the following procedure:
(a) A petition requesting impeachment
signed by a majority of the Collegiate
Brothers shall be presented to the
Worthy Chief Counselor.
(b) This petition and the evidence for
removal shall be presented to the
Chapter within two weeks.
(c) A meeting shall follow within two
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weeks from the time the petition is
submitted to the Collegiate Chapter, at
which time the officer shall have the
opportunity to present evidence in
defense. At that time the officer may
be removed from office by 3/4 vote of
the Collegiate Brothers.
(d) If the officer in question is the
Worthy Chief Counselor, the Worthy
Vice Counselor shall preside at these
meetings.
Section 14.
In the event of a vacancy in the office
of Worthy Chief Counselor, the Worthy Vice Counselor shall succeed to
that office. In the event of a vacancy
in any other position, the Chapter shall
hold a special election to fill that vacancy.
ARTICLE V
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER
OPERATIONS
Section 1.
The standing committees shall be:
(a) an Executive Committee, to consist
of the Worthy Chief Counselor, Worthy Vice Counselor, Worthy Correspondent, Worthy Keeper of Records &
Seals, and Worthy Keeper of Finance;
(b) a Financial Review Committee, to
consist of the Worthy Chief Counselor
and Worthy Vice Counselor and other
Brothers as deemed appropriate;
(c) a Membership Committee, to consist of three or more Brothers to be
appointed by the Worthy Chief Counselor at the first regular meeting of the
term of office;
(d) a Social Committee, to consist of
three or more Brothers to be appointed
by the Worthy Chief Counselor at the
first regular meeting of the term of
office;
(e) an Achievement Award Committee, to consist of three or more Brothers to be appointed by the Worthy
Chief Counselor with the advice and
consent of the Worthy Correspondent
at the first regular meeting of the term
of office.
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Section 2.
(a) It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to interpret and implement the policies of the Collegiate
Chapter; and to settle all misunderstandings and irregularities not covered
by specific articles in the Constitution,
Bylaws, or House Rules.
(b) It shall be the duty of the Financial
Review Committee to review all the
books and financial accounts of the
Chapter at least every two months and
report the same to the Chapter at the
next regular meeting.
(c) It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to investigate the eligibility and character of any person
whose name may be proposed for
membership.
(d) It shall be the duty of the Social
Committee to provide for the entertainment of guests and to coordinate
all matters of a social nature pertaining to the Chapter.
(e) It shall be the duty of the
Achievement Award Committee to
coordinate all matters associated with
the Chapter's participation in the
Achievement Award Program.
Section 3.
Regular meetings of the Chapter shall
be held at least once in each 2-week
period during regular school sessions.
Section 4.
Each Chapter shall elect to the regular
meetings of the Grand Council one
Collegiate Delegate; the expenses of
the Delegate, other than those paid by
the Grand Council as provided for in
the Phi Delta Chi Bylaws, are to be
paid by the Delegate or the Chapter, or
both. The Collegiate Chapter or its
Alumni Chapter may also elect an
Alumni Delegate, the expenses of this
Delegate to be borne by the Delegate
or the Alumni Chapter or both.
Section 5.
Any Chapter failing to be represented
by a collegiate Delegate in at least one
Grand Council, one Regional Conference, and one Leader-Development
Seminar within a 4-year fraternity
cycle may be declared inactive and its
charter forfeited and vacated.
Section 6.
Each Chapter shall present to the
Grand Council at each meeting a report containing such information as
the Grand Council may require.
Section 7.
Each Chapter shall adopt and enforce
a set of local Chapter Bylaws, and if in
rooms or a house, a set of House
Rules. Their regulations shall be in
accordance with the Phi Delta Chi
Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 8.
Each Chapter shall have the power to
regulate the amounts of, and all matters pertaining to, dues and assessments not specified in the Phi Delta
Chi Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 9.
Each Chapter shall select from the
faculty of the host school of pharmacy
either one or two Chapter Advisors.
Initiating additional eligible faculty,
who share the Chapter's goals, as
Graduate Brothers is desirable.
ARTICLE VI
ALUMNI
Section 1.
When the number of Alumni Brothers
of any Collegiate Chapter shall have
reached ten or more, they may form an
Alumni Chapter, an association whose
Constitution and Bylaws must not be
in conflict with those of the Fraternity.
A similar association may be formed
by ten or more Alumni of different
Collegiate Chapters residing in one
locality. Under no other circumstances
may the name of Phi Delta Chi be
used by any other group. The purposes
of Alumni Chapters shall include supporting the Fraternity and its activities
and assisting Collegiate Brothers and
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Section 2.
Alumni Chapters formed according to
Article VI, Section 1, shall be under
the general supervision of the Grand
Council and the Executive Council
and shall submit to the Executive
Council once each year a report covering information required by the Executive Council or by the Grand
Council.
Section 3.
All Alumni Chapters shall elect annually a committee of three to review
the financial and other records of the
Worthy Keeper of Finance and the
Worthy Keeper of Records & Seals of
the Collegiate Chapter once a year. In
Chapters where there is not an organized alumni body, it shall be the duty
of the Worthy Chief Counselor to appoint a committee of three Alumni
Brothers to achieve this goal. This
does not affect the duties of the Collegiate Chapter Financial Review
Committee specified in Article V,
Section 2. No provision of this Section
will apply if in conflict with written
policy of a host college or university.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
This Constitution may be repealed or
amended by the 3/4 vote of the Grand
Council, provided specific topics for
amendment have been widely announced at least 10 months before
Grand Council. The Executive Director shall notify all Collegiate Chapters
and all Alumni Chapters of record of
specific topics of proposed amendments in writing at least 90 days before the next regular meeting of the
Grand Council. Or the Grand Council
may have this power if the proposed
amendment appears in the minutes of
the previous Grand Council.
Section 2.
In periods of emergency, votes on
changes to the National Constitution
and Bylaws may be done by mail to
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the Grand Officers, Collegiate Chapters, and Alumni Chapters, at the discretion of the Executive Council.
BYLAWS
CHAPTER I
THE GRAND COUNCIL &
THE NATIONAL OFFICE
Number 1.
The term of each Grand Officer shall
be from the time of installation at a
Grand Council through the succeeding
Grand Council until that person’s successor has been installed.
Number 2.
The Executive Council shall be placed
under a bond to the Fraternity of not
less than $50,000.
Number 3.
Two percent of the total national revenue of the Fraternity shall be set aside
in each year to provide a permanent
emergency fund to be invested in
United States Government Bonds or
approved Banks. This fund shall not
be used except in cases of unusual
emergency and then only on unanimous approval of the Executive Council.
Number 4.
The Grand Council shall meet at least
once in four years and may meet more
frequently if deemed advisable by the
Executive Council. The Executive
Council shall determine the time and
place for meetings of the Grand Council.
Number 5.
Traveling expenses of the Grand Officers and Executive Director and expenses while in attendance at the
Grand Council may be paid out of the
National Treasury.
Number 6.
The traveling expenses of the Collegiate Delegate to the Grand Council
shall be paid from the National Trea-
sury when finances permit, the manner
and amount to be determined by the
Executive Council.
Number 7.
(a) Each Collegiate or Alumni Chapter
or candidate shall submit to the Nominating Committee, the name, background, and qualifications of each
Brother they consider qualified to be a
member of the Executive Council.
This requirement must be fulfilled
before the candidate can be considered
by the Nominating Committee.
(b) The Nominating Committee shall
consist of at least one Brother from
each Region of the Fraternity, under
the guidance of the Grand Past President.
(c) No more than two Brothers
representing any Chapter may be eligible to hold Grand Office at the same
time. This restriction does not apply to
the Grand Vice President for Student
Affairs.
Number 8.
The Grand President shall, for the
duration of the Grand Council, appoint
a Grand Master-At-Arms, a Grand
Chaplain, and such other Grand Council Officers as are needed for the good
of the Fraternity.
Number 9.
The financial status and accounts of
the Fraternity shall be reviewed before
each Grand Council by an independent
Certified Public Accountant appointed
by the Grand President. The Executive
Director shall include the results of
this review and its recommendations
in an address to each Grand Council.
Number 10.
Voting on questions by Grand Council
must be done by ballot upon demand
of any Delegate.
Number 11.
A fine imposed upon unexcused absence or tardiness of Delegates at
Grand Council sessions shall be $5.00
for each occasion or an amount set by
Grand Council.
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Number 12.
The Executive Director or a representative shall record the Minutes of the
Grand Council and distribute a copy
of these Minutes to each of the Collegiate Chapters and Grand Officers as
soon as possible.
Number 13.
A petition for a Charter as a Collegiate
Chapter of Phi Delta Chi must be
submitted to the Executive Director or
Grand President for a period of time
deemed necessary by the Executive
Council before final action is taken, or
before it is presented to the Grand
Council for such action. The Executive Director must notify each Collegiate Chapter in writing immediately
upon receipt of such a petition, giving
each Collegiate Chapter information
concerning the applicants, including
the date on which final action may be
taken by the Grand Council or the
Executive Council, copies of all correspondence up to date of notification,
and other information deemed appropriate by the Executive Council). The
expense shall be paid by the petitioning body. A favorable vote of at least
3/4 of the Collegiate Chapters shall be
necessary before the Executive Council may take any action on final granting of a Charter. Failure of a Chapter
to respond within 30 days shall signify
that it is in favor of the Charter being
granted. The Collegiate Chapter vote
being favorable, a unanimous vote of
the Executive Council shall still be
necessary prior to granting a Charter.
Number 14.
Each new Collegiate Chapter shall pay
an Installation Fee, including a Charter Fee of an amount determined by
the Executive Council. The new Chapter shall pay for membership certificates of the Charter Brothers, rental of
badges, Ritual books, Regalia, and
expenses of one Grand Officer, or an
officer appointed for the purpose by
the Executive Council, to install the
new Collegiate Chapter.
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Number 15.
The Executive Council may from time
to time elect a Board of Counselors.
This Board will recognize Alumni
Brothers who are Leaders in Pharmacy. The Board of Counselors shall be
an honorary, ambassadorial organization whose purpose is to provide advice to the Executive Council.
Number 16.
The Executive Council may establish
a not-for-profit educational foundation, to be known as the Pharmacy
Leadership & Education Institute, to
further the leadership and other benevolent missions of the Fraternity. The
Fraternity’s Executive Council shall
ratify the nominated members of the
Institute’s Board of Directors. The
Grand Past President or a representative of the Institute's Board of Directors shall present to Grand Council a
report of the activities of the Institute
since the previous Grand Council.
Number 17.
These Bylaws may be repealed or
amended by a 3/4 vote of a Grand
Council. Such repeal or amendment
shall, however, have been proposed at
least one business session prior to the
vote at the same Grand Council.
CHAPTER II
REGIONAL OPERATIONS
Number 1.
The Collegiate Chapters of Phi Delta
Chi shall be divided into at least five
distinct regions by the Executive
Council, in order to facilitate communication and organization. Regional
Directors for Collegiate Affairs and
Alumni Affairs may be appointed by
the Executive Council to assist in the
administration of the region.
Number 2.
A Regional Correspondent (RC) shall
be elected at each Regional Conference or Grand Council. All nominees
for this office shall be in attendance at
their respective Regional Conference
or Grand Council.
Number 3.
(a) The duties of the Regional Correspondent shall be to call meetings of
the Regional Conference to order at
the appointed time; to preside at such
meetings; to preserve order and decorum; and to further act as the executive officer of the region.
(b) Further, the RC shall keep a complete recording of all proceedings of
the region including a ledger of the
attendant expenses during the term; to
present to the Regional Conference a
report with recommendations, covering the proceedings and acts of the
term; and to deliver to that person’s
successor all documents and property
belonging to the office.
(c) It is the duty of the Regional Correspondent to aid Collegiate Chapters
with professional projects, fund raising, membership recruitment, participation in the Achievement Award
Program, attendance at Fraternity
meetings, and to offer other assistance
as needed.
(d) Candidates for the office of Regional Correspondent shall be in good
academic standing and shall be able to
complete the term while still enrolled
at a school of pharmacy.
Number 4.
(a) Each Region shall convene each
year that the Grand Council does not
convene. Rotation of meeting sites
will be based on Greek alphabetical
sequence of chapter names. Exceptions may be approved by the Executive Council. Regional caucuses shall
be held at least twice during Grand
Council.
(b) Quorum for business sessions shall
consist of Delegates from at least 50%
of Collegiate Chapters in the region.
Each Collegiate Chapter represented
shall have one vote. Each Alumni
Chapter represented shall have one
vote, as will the Regional Correspondent and Regional Director(s) in attendance. No Regional Officer may
cast votes as a Chapter Delegate.
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CHAPTER III
OBLIGATIONS OF
COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS
TO NATIONAL OFFICE
Number 1.
If necessary, an annual assessment
shall be levied upon each Chapter by
the Executive Director to provide for
the national functions of the Fraternity. The amount assessed is to be proportional to the membership of each
Collegiate Chapter and the total maximum yearly amount shall be determined by each Grand Council according to the economic needs of the Fraternity.
Number 2.
(a) At the opening of each academic
year each Worthy Keeper of Records
& Seals shall forward to the Executive
Director a certified list of Brothers and
pledges and shall notify the Executive
Director of all further pledges and
initiates.
(b) Any Chapter that shall knowingly
falsify the Chapter membership report
for the purpose of evading the payment of any fees or dues, shall be deprived of a vote in Grand Council, and
upon proof of repetition of the offense
the Charter of said Chapter shall be
revoked.
(c) Each person initiated into the Fraternity shall pay one Initiation Fee, the
amount of which is determined by the
Grand Council at its meetings. The
Worthy Keeper of Finance of the Collegiate Chapter shall be responsible
for the collection and payment of this
fee to the Executive Director. The
Initiation Fee for newly initiated
Brothers shall be forwarded to the
National Office, in full, within 72
hours following initiation of the new
Brother.
(d) Membership certificates must be
ordered within 72 hours after the initiation of new Brothers.
Number 3.
The Initiation Fee shall be determined
by the Collegiate Chapter. This fee,
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however, must be sufficient to cover
the entire Initiation Fee of the new
Brother, the rental of an official pin,
key, or Identification Button (as defined elsewhere in the bylaws) and the
rental of a membership certificate, all
of which shall be forwarded to the
Executive Director within 72 hours
following the initiation of each new
Brother. The Collegiate Chapter may
require an additional amount, if it so
desires.
Number 4.
(a) The pin and membership certificate
of each Brother of the Fraternity shall
be the property of the Collegiate
Chapter to which the Brother paid an
Initiation Fee, said fee to cover its
rental to the Brother as long as the
Brother is in good standing.
(b) A jeweled pin may be rented by
payment to the Collegiate Chapter of
the difference in purchase price between the regular pin and the jeweled
pin desired.
Number 5.
The official emblems of the Fraternity,
the method of obtaining them and
their uses shall be:
(a) The Official Pin shall be of high
quality, the gold composition of which
shall be determined by the Executive
Council, and fitted with a durable
safety clasp.
(1) A plain triangular pin in shape,
with point at the bottom, one-half inch
in size, having a wide beveled border
and a raised black enamel center. The
letters Phi Delta Chi to be shown in
gold, flush with the surface of the
black enameled center, the Delta
slightly larger than the Phi and Chi.
(2) A crown set jeweled pin of the
same size and description as the plain
pin, but with stones set in the border
and held in place with separate
clamps.
(3) The pin shall be worn over the
heart by all Brothers.
(4) The pin shall be purchased by a
Chapter from the official jeweler
through the Executive Director. The
Executive Director may appoint a Pin
Custodian who shall perform the duties of the Executive Director in authorizing the official jeweler to fill
orders for jewelry. The official jeweler
shall be determined by the Executive
Council.
(5) The design of the pin shall not be
used on any favor or article of jewelry.
(6) No person who is not a Brother of
the Fraternity, except a Brother’s
mother, father, sister, Brother, daughter, son, spouse, or fiancée, shall be
allowed to wear the pin.
(b) Pledge Button which shall be the
shape of the official pin but one-eighth
inch in size, with wine enameled border finished gold plate.
(c) A Coat-of-Arms as adopted by the
Grand Council in 1911.
(d) Five-inch Wall Plaque as selected
by the 1931 Grand Council.
(e) A Banner, as adopted by the 1950
Grand Council.
(f) A Flag, as adopted by the 1973
Grand Council.
(g) Official Emblems of the Fraternity
shall be an Identification Button composed of three Greek letters, Phi, Delta, and Chi, combined in horizontal or
diagonal position or a miniature coatof-arms.
(h) An Identification Card shall be
issued to all Collegiate Brothers. Such
cards are to be printed by the National
Office for presentation to a new
Brother along with a certificate when
financial obligations of initiation are
paid. Such cards are to be of a size to
fit a wallet.
Number 6.
(a) Each Brother of a Collegiate Chapter shall receive a copy of each edition
of The Communicator of Phi Delta
Chi.
(b) Each Chapter failing to have their
required submission in for an issue of
The Communicator of Phi Delta Chi
shall be fined an amount determined
by the Executive Council.
Number 7.
November Second of each year shall
be known as Founders' Day and shall
be observed with an appropriate cere-
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mony by each Collegiate and Alumni
Chapter.
be governed by the most recent revision of Robert's Rules of Order.
Number 8.
A Chapter inspection may be held at
any time the Executive Council may
decide that it is necessary. In an emergency or where a Grand Officer is
called by school authorities, the Chapter in question may be fined an
amount equal to all expenses incurred
in connection with that inspection, an
investigation, or related proceedings.
Number 4.
It shall be the duty of each Brother to
become familiar with the Phi Delta
Chi Constitution, Bylaws, Fraternity
Ritual, House Rules, History, and all
other matters pertaining to the Fraternity. In addition to the above, each
officer shall commit to memory and
be able to recite the officer’s part of
the Fraternity Ritual.
CHAPTER IV
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER
GOVERNMENT
Number 1.
A simple majority of the Collegiate
Brothers of a Chapter shall constitute
a quorum.
Number 2.
In all business meetings of the Collegiate Chapter, the following order
shall be observed:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Inspirational Exercises (optional)
4. Reading of Minutes
5. Reports of Officers
6. Reports of Committees
7. Election or Installation of Officers
8. Proposals for Membership
9. Initiation
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business
12. Fines and Appeals
13. Remarks for the Good and
Welfare of the Fraternity
14. Appointment of Committees
15. Second Roll Call
16. Adjournment
17. Inspirational Exercises (optional)
Number 3.
In all parliamentary rulings not provided for in the Phi Delta Chi Constitution and Bylaws, the Fraternity shall
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Number 5.
No Brother shall be allowed a seat in
the Council Chamber nor have a right
to vote on any matter pertaining to the
Fraternity after initiation night until
such time as he or she has complied
with Bylaw Chapter IV, Number 4,
and can answer any and all questions
pertaining to matter contained therein.
Number 6.
Any Collegiate Brother who shall miss
any meeting of the Chapter without
satisfactory excuse, which shall be
presented to the Worthy Chief Counselor in writing within 24 hours prior
to said meeting shall be fined a sum
determined by the Chapter.
Number 7.
Accounts for Brothers and pledges
shall be payable one billing term
(monthly, quarterly, or semesterly) in
advance, and shall be due on the first
of each billing term. They shall become delinquent if not paid by the
time specified by local Chapter Bylaws and shall be subject to a fine of
10%. Any Brother (or pledge) remaining in arrears at the end of a billing
term shall, at the expiration of that
time, be automatically suspended from
the Chapter, which shall notify the
Executive Director's office in writing.
The Brother shall surrender his or her
badge (or pledge button) to the Worthy Chief Counselor, shall be permitted to continue residence in the Chapter house, but not allowed to board
there or attend or take part in any of
the Chapter meetings or activities. The
suspension shall continue until his or
her account is paid in full (including
rent and Chapter dues) during the period of suspension. A delinquent
Brother (or pledge) believing that existing circumstances warrant being
exempt from suspension, may, before
the 20th day of the billing period, appear before the appropriate committee
and state reasons for claiming exemption. If such authority advises that
credit be extended, the Brother (or
pledge) shall furnish a bankable note
for the full amount of indebtedness
and make arrangements to such authority for its retirement.
Number 8.
Each Collegiate Chapter shall have at
least one Formal Meeting each month.
Formal Meetings shall include the
ceremonial opening and closing of the
business meeting using Fraternity Ritual and Regalia.
Number 9.
The Worthy Chief Counselor may call
special meetings and must call one on
the written request of three Brothers.
Number 10.
The Worthy Keeper of Finance should
have an assistant.
Number 11.
Any officer who is the subject of scholastic probation by the host school
shall be removed from office by the
Executive Committee of the Chapter
until such time as probation has been
removed.
Number 12.
A Brother, upon changing schools and
wishing to affiliate with a Collegiate
Chapter of the Fraternity in which he
or she was not initiated, shall bring a
certificate signed by the Worthy Chief
Counselor and Worthy Keeper of
Records & Seals of the Chapter of
origin, showing good standing of that
Chapter. This certificate shall be presented to the Worthy Keeper of
Records & Seals of the Chapter with
which he or she wishes to affiliate,
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which shall be obliged to accept that
person as a Brother.
Number 13.
Any Brother may be expelled by 3/4
vote of the Collegiate Brothers of that
Chapter, provided said Brother shall
have been found guilty of repeated
disorderly conduct, nonpayment of
dues, fines, or assessments, or violation of the Phi Delta Chi Constitution,
Bylaws, or Fraternity Ritual. Such
expulsion may take place only after
the Brother has been warned at the
preceding regular meeting. If a Brother is expelled, the Chapter expelling
that Brother shall report in writing
said action to the Executive Council as
soon as possible. The Chapter shall
retrieve the pin and membership certificate of the Brother expelled and
return them to the National Office.
Number 14.
Any Brother having allegedly violated
any obligation or rule carrying the
penalty of expulsion shall have the
right to trial. All charges must be proffered at a regular meeting by a Collegiate Brother, and the accused shall be
immediately notified of such charges
and directed to appear at the next
regular meeting for trial. If the accused or a representative is not
present, having disregarded the notice
to appear, the trial shall be conducted
as though the Brother were present
and a final vote taken. The trial shall
be presided over by the Worthy Chief
Counselor. The accused may request a
Brother for defense, and the Worthy
Chief Counselor shall appoint a
Brother for prosecution.
Number 15.
Any Brother who has been expelled
by a Chapter may appeal to the Executive Council or Grand Council.
Number 16.
Any person who has been expelled
from a Chapter and who has not been
reinstated in the Fraternity by the Executive Council or Grand Council,
shall not again be eligible for Mem-
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Number 17.
When any person has been expelled
from the Fraternity, that Chapter must
notify all other Chapters in the Fraternity. The National Office will assist
with distribution of these notices.
Number 18.
Upon being pledged to the Fraternity,
the candidate shall sign an agreement
promising to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Fraternity Ritual,
and not to disclose any secret or method of procedure of this Fraternity
that the Brother may happen to learn
before being initiated.
Number 19.
Any Brother who is in good standing
with the Chapter and who for personal
reasons is no longer able to be a part
of that Chapter may be temporarily
suspended by a 3/4 vote of that Chapter. The Chapter may remove the suspension at any later time by a 3/4 vote.
Under said suspension the Chapter is
still financially responsible for that
Brother.
Number 20.
Any Brother may be placed on probation based on local Chapter Bylaws.
The Chapter is responsible for all fraternal requirements of such a Brother.
CHAPTER V
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Number 1.
(a) A National Alumni Committee
shall be formed. This committee will
report at each meeting of the Grand
Council and consist of the presidents
of each Alumni Chapter, with the
Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs acting as chairman. This committee will conduct its affairs by correspondence. All correspondence will be
sent to the chairman, whose duty it
will be to issue bulletins to each
Brother. Each Brother of this committee shall send in a complete report of
that Alumni Chapter, together with
personal ideas and comments. Reports
shall then be sent out to every Brother
of the committee and comments invited so that eventually an ideal association will be developed.
(b) This committee shall work to establish Alumni Chapters where they
are not now organized. They shall
conduct their work in cooperation with
the Worthy Chief Counselor of the
Collegiate Chapter, seeing that the
WCC organizes the Brothers who will
graduate each year, presenting a suitable Constitution and Bylaws for their
approval. Officers shall be elected
before the Brothers leave college, and
report to the Grand Vice President for
Alumni Affairs regarding the work of
their Chapter.
Number 2.
(a) Dues-paying Alumni Brothers
shall receive a subscription to The
Communicator of Phi Delta Chi and a
membership card. The amount of the
first allotment alumni dues shall be
determined by the Grand Council.
(b) The National Alumni Life Membership Fee is an amount equal to ten
times the National Alumni Dues payable as a single installment or installments spaced over not more than 3
years. Those Alumni who have paid
dues annually for 20 consecutive years
shall automatically be given Life
Memberships upon petitioning the
Executive Council.
Number 3.
A recognized Alumni Chapter shall
have one vote in the proceedings of
the Collegiate Chapter. Each Chapter,
if they so choose, may extend to each
individual Alumnus one vote for a
period of time determined by the Collegiate Chapter, at the end of which
the Alumni Chapter again shall have
only one vote as a body unless the
Collegiate Chapter decides otherwise.
If further representation in Collegiate
Chapter proceedings is desired for
Alumni, the consent of the Collegiate
Chapter concerned and that of the na-
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obtained.
Number 4.
To represent the interests of Alumni
Brothers, the voting alumni delegate at
regional and national meetings shall
be determined as follows. Priority for
designation as the delegate of an
Alumni Chapter will go first to an
alumni Brother initiated at that Chapter, then to an alumni Brother authorized in advance in writing by officers
of a chartered Alumni Chapter.
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Another Alumni Brother may be
seated as the Alumni Chapter's delegate with the approval of the Executive Council acting as a Credentials
Committee.
Number 5.
Any Alumni Brother may be expelled
by 3/4 vote of dues-paying members
of his or her Alumni Chapter or a unanimous vote of the Executive Council, if guilty of repeated disorderly
conduct, nonpayment of dues, assessments, or violation of the Phi Delta
Chi Constitution, Bylaws, or Fraternity Ritual. Any Brother under threat of
expulsion shall have the right to trial,
analogous to Chapter IV of these Bylaws. If a Brother is expelled, the
Chapter expelling that Brother shall
report it to the Executive Council in
writing, retrieve the membership certificate and all jewelry, and return
them to the National Office. Any
Brother who has been expelled by a
Chapter may appeal to the Executive
Council or Grand Council.
Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
Planning Cycle
SUMMER:
SEPTEMBER:
OCTOBER:
NOVEMBER:
DECEMBER:
JANUARY:
FEBRUARY:
MARCH:
APRIL:
MAY:
JULY/AUGUST:
Collegiate Chapters hold planning retreats.
Achievement Award reports to National Office begin, National Operating Dues (NODs) billed to collegiate
Chapters, National Alumni Dues (NADs) billed to alumni Brothers.
Chapter visits; ASP Regional Meetings. Pay National Operating Dues (NODs).
Founders’ Day (November 2), ASP Regional Meetings, call for Prescott Leadership Award nominees
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
Winter chapter planning retreats, Chapters prepare for travel expenses to regional and national meetings
Chapter Excellence & Quality (ChEQ) visits.
APhA annual meeting, Executive Council meeting, Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI) Board
of Directors meeting, Prescott Leadership Award and Lecture, ΦΔΧ Regional Conferences (even years).
Phi Delta Chi Regional Conferences (even years).
Brother Graduation Ceremonies, Contracts for Life.
Phi Delta Chi Grand Council (odd years), Leader Development Seminar (even years).
Repeat cycle above.
Rowland Hall
Alpha Psi's Chapter House
(named for past Grand President
Ivan Rowland)
3616 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, California 95204-3135
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Fraternal Education
Trainer’s Guide
Every Chapter needs to attract, educate, and retain action-oriented Brothers. Fraternal education is the process
to instill in new members the esprit de
corps needed to sustain a successful
organization. Personal contact with
Prospective Brothers and deep-seated
teamwork are essential. Do not kid
yourself; there are no substitutes for
these two cornerstones. Be ready to
share your dreams with these new
people and teach them how to keep the
fire going. If you are committed to the
Fraternity, you literally stake the future on them.
The Fraternal Education Trainer (often
the Worthy Master at Arms, assisted by
the Worthy Inner Guard) is entrusted
with the education and development of a
very precious commodity. Evoking talent and leadership from those seeking
admission into our Fraternity is a challenging and satisfying job.
Purposes of Fraternal Education
Trainer’s Guide
1. To set a standard for training about
the Fraternity to those seeking membership as Brothers.
2. To assure a uniform knowledge base
about the Fraternity and its history.
3. To offer examples of reasonable challenges and purposeful sacrifices to
pose to Prospective Brothers, to identify commitment in becoming a
Brother and contributing to the Fraternity after Initiation.
4. To offer examples for how to develop
the organizational talents of Prospective Brothers.
Individual chapter programs for fraternal education will vary slightly. But this
national standard will guide individual
programs. This curriculum is a minimum standard for Phi Delta Chi Chap-
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ters nationally and for each person who
seeks entry to our Brotherhood.
Steps for Conducting a Fraternal
Education Program:
1. Establish a timetable for the educational period. Set a date for initiation
before beginning the Fraternal Education Program. Some schools may set a
specific schedule and length of time
for the educational period. Ask your
college’s director of student affairs for
details. In general, your Fraternal
Education Program should last 4 to 6
weeks. The shorter the program, the
more content must be covered per
week. Fraternal education schedules
should be relatively consistent from
semester to semester.
2. Assign a Big Brother to each Prospective Brother at the beginning of the
program. Chapters will carefully
match these pairs, with the Big Brothers fully understanding the importance and responsibility of their roles
as guides, ombudsmen, and mentors
to the Prospective Brothers.
3. Establish regular meeting times (e.g.,
3 to 5 times per week) for the Prospective Brothers. Set the times and
dates for all meetings at the beginning
of the educational period.
4. Divide the information the Prospective Brothers will learn into segments.
Quiz them on assigned information at
each meeting. Establish a minimum
passing grade.
5. Make a list of all activities and
projects expected of the Prospective
Brothers during the Fraternal Education Program. Assign approximate or
specific dates for each.
Tips & Suggestions
The Prospective Brothers should plan
and organize one professional project,
one social project, and one fund-raising
project to provide financial resources
for the other two functions. This will
teach skills needed as an Initiated
Brother. The scope and complexity of
these projects will depend on the length
of the Fraternal Education Program, the
number of Prospective Brothers, and
time considerations. If it is unreasonable
for the Prospective Brothers to accomplish any of these three projects before
Initiation, the Prospective Brothers
should instead be required to participate
in at least one professional, social, and
fund-raising project conducted by the
collegiate Chapter.
As much as possible, have the Prospective Brothers help establish meeting
times and project due dates, to minimize
conflicts with their academic schedules.
Once the schedule is set, follow it.
Changing meeting times and due dates
can cause confusion and frustration,
especially for large cohorts of Prospective Brothers.
Incorporate ample “study time” into the
Fraternal Education Program. After all,
our first priority is to help the Prospective Brothers succeed in pharmacy
school. Specifically designating certain
hours as study time emphasizes to the
Prospective Brothers the Chapter’s
commitment to academic excellence.
Hold Prospective Brothers to the standard of maintaining or improving their
academic performance.
Enter into all projects as a team, to develop camaraderie. Set tasks that model
responsibilities Prospective Brothers
will perform after Initiation. Challenge
them to prove they will work hard to be
assets to the Chapter and the Fraternity.
• Fund-raising Project: To provide financial resources to support professional and social projects.
• Professional Project: To develop their
identity in Pharmacy and to develop
their sense of responsibility to ad-
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• Social Project: To meet the Brothers
and encourage fraternal communication.
• Alumni Project: To appreciate the
responsibility for continuing involvement with the Fraternity, even after
graduation.
Keep alert for problems (e.g., difficulties with the program, interpersonal conflicts between Prospective Brothers or
between an Initiated and a Prospective
Brother) and address them as soon as
recognized. If you are unsure how to
deal with a problem or conflict, consult
with the WCC or Chapter Advisor.
Be careful not to allow an adversarial
relationship to develop between us (the
Initiated Brothers) and them (the Prospective Brothers). Such artificial barriers can persist after Initiation to the
detriment of the Chapter.
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that others have gone through this and
that the reward of Brotherhood is
worth the effort expended.
4. Trust Builder: This may be the most
important role the Big Brother plays,
especially during Initiation. The Big
Brother is in a unique position to develop in the Prospective Brother the
feeling of trust in the Fraternity and
its Brothers. With this trust, the Prospective Brother can face Initiation
without fear, knowing that its purpose
is to teach and welcome, not harm or
humiliate. The Big Brother guides the
Prospective Brother between Initiation Stations in a manner indicative of
trust (e.g., arm around shoulders).
Problem Solving Through
Fraternal Education:
Keep a clear line of communication
open between the Trainer and the Prospective Brothers regarding expectations,
responsibilities, and progress. Have
Prospective Brothers added to the Chapter’s e-mail listserv early in the Fraternal Education Program. Develop methods of transferring written messages
to and from the Brothers.
Many times the problems a Chapter
confronts can be solved through several
semesters of a solid Fraternal Education
Program. For example, if there is a
problem with Brothers joining Phi Delta
Chi and then not participating or “pulling their weight,” then the Fraternal
Education Program can be adjusted to
emphasize the significance of the commitment to the Fraternity, and that as a
Brother you are expected to contribute
(Each Needs the Help of the Other).
Important Roles of the Big Brother
Planning Ahead for Initiation
1. Role Model: Like an older sibling, the
Big Brother teaches the Prospective
Brother how to function in this new
“family” or “community.”
2. Educator: The Big Brother helps teach
material that the Prospective Brother
must learn concerning fraternity history and chapter operations.
3. Moral Supporter: When times are
tough and the Prospective Brother
seems overwhelmed, the Big Brother
provides moral support, reassuring
Make a list ahead of time of supplies
needed for Initiation (see page 48 of the
Ritual Book), and then bring them all to
the Initiation site.
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Plan ahead of time which Brother will
take which role. Make sure those Brothers rehearse their role so they sound
natural and professional.
THE OFFICIAL RITUAL MUST BE
PRESENTED AS PRINTED. NOTH-
ING MAY BE ADDED OR TAKEN
AWAY FROM ITS PRINTED FORM.
Make sure those in charge of Initiation
arrive ahead of time to set things up.
That way the event can start on time and
proceed smoothly. Remind all involved
of the respect and professionalism due
to Prospective Brothers
Explain to Prospective Brothers in general terms what will happen during the
ceremony, sharing with them the history
and significance of Initiation. Assure
them that they will be safe and encourage them to speak up if they are uncomfortable.
Have a meaningful event. Use the time
after Initiation for the new Brothers and
the previously Initiated Brothers to bond
and discuss the transition they just went
through.
Role of the Ritual: The one element of
Phi Delta Chi that truly unites all Brothers across the country is the Phi Delta
Chi Ritual. Ritual is, very tangibly, our
common bond of Fraternalism. Who
else knows our password, our whistle,
and our sacred passages? Design your
initiation ceremony in a way that Brothers and pledges are prepared to listen
carefully to the rich significance of the
Ritual, especially pages 56-62.
The Fraternal Education Trainer (often
the Worthy Master at Arms, assisted by
the Worthy Inner Guard) and the WCC
are responsible for any problems or issues that arise during Initiation.
All students leave college eventually, so
each Chapter needs a constant infusion
of new Brothers to maintain life. If our
Founding Fathers had not attracted followers, we would be wearing somebody
else’s letters today.
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Module 1: Orientation
You will get from PHI DELTA CHI what you put into it.
You will learn about the ideals, history, and personality of
PHI DELTA CHI. In addition, you will challenge yourself as a future Leader in Pharmacy.
As a future leader, you must balance various aspects of
life, including time with family and friends, your health,
your career, and service to the community. PHI DELTA
CHI acts as a fulcrum in your college experience, helping
you to reach this balance. If, however, at any time during
your fraternal education you feel overloaded, tell your
Fraternal Education Trainer or Big Brother. Remember,
Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget.
Your cohort will meet regularly with your Trainer to discuss the Fraternity and plan projects. Just as pharmacy
class work requires preparation in advance, you must read
this Manual and complete assignments before these meetings. Attendance is mandatory. If other duties cause you
to miss a meeting, contact your Trainer in advance to
make special arrangements.
Bring this Manual to all meetings. This Manual belongs
to the Fraternity until your initiation; thereafter you may
keep it. Before each meeting, read the specified material
and answer a few questions. During your meetings, your
Trainer will check to see you have performed these tasks.
Measuring Your Progress: The Trainer will quiz you on
the material cumulatively to date. The Trainer then will
discuss material for the current session. Finally, you will
meet in specific committees or informally to get to know
your cohort better. You may be asked to give short presentations or write short essays.
We expect you to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Teamwork is key. We work together on projects and enjoy free time together. Everyone must participate, according to their abilities. Our Brotherhood is open to you and
a life-long fraternal bond awaits you.
Be resourceful: This Manual contains many, but not all,
answers. Consult chapter officers, the Chapter Advisor,
the Regional Officers, the Grand Officers, or the National
Office as needed.
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• Financial Responsibility: Fraternity fees, when due.
• A Brotherhood Book to record structured interviews
with designated Brothers.
• Scholastic requirement to sustain grade point average.
• Expectations for at least three projects by your cohort:
professional, social, fund-raising, and ___________ .
• Professional Day: Your Trainer may designate a day
of the week as “Professional Day,” to wear clothing
with a professional image.
• Brotherhood Pin: Early during your Fraternal Education, we will present you with a small, triangular, Old
Gold & Dregs of Wine pin. Treat this pin with respect.
Wear this pin over your heart at all times until Initiation, as a public display of your commitment to Phi
Delta Chi.
• Brotherhood Report: Each member of your cohort
will write an essay on what our Brotherhood means
personally. One from our Chapter will be submitted for
the Achievement Award Program.
• Expectations related to meetings with Initiated Brothers.
Note Carefully: Phi Delta Chi forbids hazing. If you
identify any problems with regard to hazing or possible
hazing, inform your Trainer, the WCC, or a Chapter Officer as soon as possible.
TASKS:
1. Begin this week interviewing all collegiate Brothers,
specified members of the pharmacy faculty, key local
alumni Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
Complete these interviews before Initiation. Your Trainer
will instruct you on how to compile these interviews into
a collection.
2. Your Trainer will inform you when specified “study
hours” or “study tables” will occur. Use this time to your
advantage. Be sure to maintain academic excellence during Fraternal Education. We expect you to maintain or
improve your academic performance.
Turn to the Basic Expectations of Brothers on page 33
and your Trainer will review them with you.
Turn to the Phi Delta Chi Facts on page 15 and your
Trainer will review them with you.
Your Trainer will discuss specifics with you related to:
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3. You will elect the Leader of your cohort of Prospective Brothers at an upcoming meeting. If you wish to
run, be prepared to introduce yourself and explain your
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qualifications and goals. Responsibilities include
representing your cohort and monitoring your cohort’s
progress toward completing project requirements.
4. Complete the reading assignments for Module 2.
5. Memorize the following:
a. My Big Brother is
Telephone___________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________
b. Our Trainer is ____________________________
Telephone___________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________
c. “Study Hours” are ________________________
d. The Passing Score on a Brotherhood Quiz is ____ %
e. Professional Day is ________________________
6. Begin memorizing the Phi Delta Chi Facts on page 15.
7. Pledges should expect to pay a Pledge Fee of $_____
to the Chapter, to cover costs of this manual, related materials (e.g., notebooks), the Initiation Fee paid to the Fraternity's National Office, the Official Fraternity Badge,
and collegiate Chapter fees or dues.
These dues are payable by ______________________.
I understand that I will not be initiated into Phi Delta Chi
if my financial obligations are not paid in full before the
due date, unless other arrangements have been made with
the Trainer.
Reading Assignment for Next Module:
• Status & Rights During Fraternal Education, page 4.
• Obligations During Fraternal Education, pages 4 to 5.
• Goals & Objectives of Fraternal Education, pp. 6 to 7.
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Module 2: Local History
PURPOSE: To begin developing an understanding of the
125-year-old roots of Phi Delta Chi, as well as our local
heritage.
Your Trainer will assess your comprehension of the reading assignment for this Module:
• Status & Rights During Fraternal Education, page 4;
• Obligations During Fraternal Education, pages 4 to 5;
• Goals & Objectives of Fraternal Education, pp. 6 to 7.
Working with your Trainer, complete the “Individual
Record” on pages 8 to 10, emphasizing Chapter History
and Information.
The Trainer will ask for nominations for a Leader of your
cohort of Prospective Brothers. Responsibilities include
representing your cohort to the Initiated Brothers and
monitoring your cohort’s progress toward completing
project requirements. Nominees will introduce themselves and explain their qualifications and goals. The
Prospective Brothers will conduct a secret ballot election.
Discussion:
• What opportunities does Phi Delta Chi offer me personally?
• Why should I join Phi Delta Chi?
• Your cohort’s projects: professional, social, fundraising, and ___________________________.
TASKS:
1. Continue interviewing all collegiate Brothers, specified
members of the pharmacy faculty, key local alumni
Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
2. Continue attention to academics during “study hours”
and other times.
3. Complete the reading assignments for Module 3.
4. Be prepared for quizzes on the Phi Delta Chi Facts.
5. Begin planning your cohort’s projects: professional,
social, fund-raising, and ______________________ .
Reading Assignment for Next Module:
• Historical Sketch of Phi Delta Chi, pages 12 to 14.
• Phi Delta Chi Facts, page 15.
• Mission Statement, page 30.
• Skim pages 16 through 19 and page 29.
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Module 3: National History
& Traditions
PURPOSE: To enhance comprehension of the 125-yearold roots of Phi Delta Chi, as well as our local heritage.
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Module 4: Chapter Operations
PURPOSE: To consider how groups of people get tasks
accomplished, to a common high level of quality.
Your Trainer will assess your comprehension of the reading assignment for this Module: Historical Sketch of Phi
Delta Chi, pages 12 to 14; Phi Delta Chi Facts, page 15;
Mission Statement, page 30.
Your Trainer will assess your comprehension of the reading assignment for this Module: National Awards, pages
23 to 25; Chapter Standards, page 31; Risk Management
Policy, pages 32 to 33; Expectations of Personal & Brotherly Behavior, page 34; and Summary of Parliamentary
Procedure, page 35.
Working with your Trainer, complete the Regional Officer, National Officer, and PLEI sections on pages 10 to 11.
Working with your Trainer, review the Regional and National Information sections on pages 10 to 11.
Quiz: Phi Delta Chi Facts, page 15.
Quiz: Chapter History and Information, pages 8 to 10.
Discussion:
• Does the Chapter look different from your perceptions
during rush?
• What concerns do you have about committing your
time and energy to Phi Delta Chi?
• Status of your cohort’s projects: professional, social,
fund-raising, and ______________________ .
Discussion:
• Which local Brothers have attributes similar to Louis
Cipriany? [See dedication on inside front cover].
• What advantages and disadvantages do other (pharmacy) fraternities have? [See page 29].
• How hard or easy is it to live up to the Chapter Standards and to implement the risk-management policy?
• Status of your cohort’s projects: professional, social,
fund-raising, and _______________________.
TASKS:
1. Continue interviewing all collegiate Brothers, specified
members of the pharmacy faculty, key local alumni
Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
2. Continue attention to academics during “study hours”
and other times.
3. Complete the reading assignments for Module 4.
4. Be prepared for quizzes on the Chapter History and Information on pages 8 to 10.
5. Continue planning your cohort’s projects: professional,
social, fund-raising, and ______________________ .
Reading Assignment for Next Module:
• National Awards, pages 23 to 25.
• Chapter Standards, page 31.
• Risk Management Policy, pages 32 to 33.
• Expectations of Personal & Brotherly Behavior, page
34.
• Summary of Parliamentary Procedure, page 35.
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TASKS:
1. Continue interviewing all collegiate Brothers, specified
members of the pharmacy faculty, key local alumni
Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
2. Continue attention to academics during “study hours”
and other times.
3. Complete the reading assignments for Module 5.
4. Be prepared for quizzes on the Regional and National
Information on pages 10 to 11.
5. Continue planning your cohort’s projects: professional,
social, fund-raising, and ______________________ .
Reading Assignment for Next Module:
• Reflection on Brotherhood, page 15.
• Organizational Chart, page 5.
• Regional Maps, page 20
• Songs, pages 26 to 28.
• Greek Alphabet, page 15.
• Mission Statement, page 30.
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Module 5: One Chapter
Among Many
PURPOSE: To integrate educational content to date.
Your Trainer will assess your comprehension of the reading assignment for this Module: Reflection on Brotherhood, page 15, Organizational Chart, page 5, Regional
Maps, page 20 to 22, Songs, pages 26 to 28, Greek Alphabet, page 15, Mission Statement, page 30.
Working with your Trainer, practice songs on pages 26 to
28.
Quiz: Regional and National Information, pages 10 to 11.
Discussion:
• Your Trainer will coordinate a session with Brothers
who have attended Regional Conference, Leader Development Seminar, and Grand Council, to discuss
what being with Brothers from other Chapters was like.
• What role do the Constitution, Bylaws, and Parliamentary Procedure play in Chapter Operations? [See pages
35 to 46.
• Status of your cohort’s projects: professional, social,
fund-raising, and ______________________ .
TASKS:
1. Continue interviewing all collegiate Brothers, specified
members of the pharmacy faculty, key local alumni
Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
2. Continue attention to academics during “study hours”
and other times.
3. Complete the reading assignments for Module 6.
4. Be prepared for quizzes on the Reflection on Brotherhood, Organizational Chart, Regional Organization,
Songs, Greek Alphabet, and Mission Statement.
5. Implement your cohort’s projects: professional, social,
fund-raising, and ____________________________ .
Reading Assignment for Next Module:
• Review the content of the entire Fraternal Education
Manual
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Module 6: Putting It All Together
PURPOSE: To integrate educational content to date.
Your Trainer will assess your comprehension of the content of the Fraternal Education Manual.
Quiz: Reflection on Brotherhood, Organizational Chart,
Regional Organization, Songs, Greek Alphabet, and Mission Statement.
Discussion:
• How does your perception of Phi Delta Chi today compare with perceptions when you first decided to join?
• What can you contribute to your Chapter’s success?
• Which fraternal projects taught you the most about Fraternalism? About our profession? About teamwork?
• How effective are our Chapter's academic programs?
• Where can our Chapter be more professional?
• What is our Chapter’s greatest strength? Weakness?
TASKS:
1. Finish interviewing collegiate Brothers, specified
members of the pharmacy faculty, key local alumni
Brothers, and others designated by the Trainer.
2. Continue attention to academics.
3. Implement your cohort’s projects: professional, social,
fund-raising, and ___________________________ .
4. Submit Brotherhood Reports.
5. Be prepared for quizzes Sample questions:
What is the Fraternity’s motto?
Why is Albert B. Prescott important to Phi Delta Chi?
What is the objective of Phi Delta Chi?
What awards do top-performing Phi Dex Chapters receive?
Where will we hold the next Grand Council? When?
Next Regional Conference? Leader Development Seminar?
List other Chapters in our Region.
Name our Regional Officers and their titles.
Name our Chapter Officers and their titles.
Compare and contrast Grand Council and Executive Council.
Who founded Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma?
What is our national publication? Chapter publication?
What was the original name of Phi Delta Chi?
What is the purpose of PLEI? What does PLEI stand for?
State eligibility requirements for Regional Correspondent.
State eligibility requirements for Grand VP Student Affairs.
State our most recent Achievement Award Program score.
Name the president of our Alumni Chapter.
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FRATERNAL EDUCATION
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST
The Fraternal Education Trainer or your Big Brother will
initial each competency you successfully mastered. You
may complete each competency in the following ways:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Verbal demonstration of knowledge
Presentation at a meeting or gathering
Short essay or written description of competency
Active participation
Other as deemed acceptable by the Trainer
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
BEFORE INITIATION:
_____ Comprehension of the organizational structure of
Phi Delta Chi, for the National, Regional, and
Chapter levels.
_____ Comprehension of the History and Traditions of
Phi Delta Chi, for National, Regional, and Chapter information.
_____ A 5-minute oral presentation on the founding
and history of Phi Delta Chi.
_____ A 5-minute oral presentation on the chartering and history of this Chapter.
_____ Comprehension of National and Chapter Scholarships and Awards.
_____ Academics: Grade-point average maintained or
improved during the Fraternal Education Program. [Initial GPA: ______ Current: ______ ]
_____ On a regular basis, participation in, or organization of, study sessions with fellow Prospective
and Initiated Brothers.
_____ Comprehension of national and chapter programs
that build leadership and interpersonal skills.
_____ Interviews with all collegiate Brothers, specified
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members of the pharmacy faculty, key local
alumni Brothers, and others designated by the
Trainer are recorded in the Brotherhood Book.
______ A brief personal history of a Phi Delta Chi advisor, college faculty member or Dean of the College presented at a meeting of Brothers.
______ Familiarity with Fraternal Life and its characteristics demonstrated.
_____ Organizes or participates in a professional
project, including a written summary.
_____ Organizes or participates in organizing a social event, including a written summary.
_____ Organizes or participates in a fund-raising
event, including a written summary.
______ Comprehension of the Phi Delta Chi RiskManagement Policy and Chapter Standards.
______ Comprehension of the importance of alumni involvement in chapter success. Can discuss ways
to involve faculty Brothers and alumni Brothers
in collegiate chapter operations.
______ Adequate participation in meetings, projects, professional days, and other events and requirements. Overall knowledge and comprehension of
Fraternity affairs and Fraternity Life. Demonstrates a willingness to be a Brother for Life.
Signatures
Prospective Brother:
Date
______________________________________________
Fraternal Education Trainer:
______________________________________________
Big Brother:
______________________________________________
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MY PLEDGE BROTHERS:
NOTES:
PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY
“The First Pharmacy Fraternity”
116 N. Lafayette, Suite B
South Lyon, MI 48178
(800) PDC-1883
www.phideltachi.org
execdir@phideltachi.org
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