Nko Fraternity
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Chapter Eternal
Chapter after death
Three Decisions
Commitment, Ritual, Lifelong member
Responsibilities
Be yourself, Learn Pi Kappa Phi, Act Responsibly, Be a friend, Be an Exceptional Leader, Give Back, Be a good Citizen,
Founder
Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr., Simon Fogarty Jr., Lawrence Henry Mixson
Pi Kappa Phi Clock
50th anniversary gift, College of Charleston
Archon
President
Pi Kappa Phi Gateway
25th anniversary gift, College of Charleston
Pi Kappa Phi Creed
Published December 1932 by J Friend Day
The Three Decisions
Choosing Pi kappa phi, ritual, lifelong membership
7 responsibilities
Be yourself, Learn Pi Kappa Phi, act responsibly, be a friend, be an exceptional leader, give back, be a good citizen
The four gifts + anniversary
Gateway (25th), Clock (50th), Roses (75th), Belltower (100)
Values of the Creed
Common loyalty, personal responsibility, achievement, accountability, campus involvement, responsible citizenship and living commitment
First Greek fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa
Nu-Phi
Non-fraternity
Where was the Fogarty home?
90 Broad Street
Who was pictured in the photo but, didn't join until a year later? (1905)
H. Klugh Purdy
First 7 members (SALTTAJ)
Simon Fogarty Jr., Andrew Alexander Kroeg, Lawrence Harry Mixson, Thomas F Mosimann, Theodore "Teddy" Barnwell Kelly, Anthony Pelzer Wagener , James Fogarty
Who recommended NKO?
Anthony Pelzer Wagener
What happened December 10,1904?
Lawrence Harry Mixson wrote out the first minutes of the meeting in dark green ink and 90 Broad Street, Charleston, SC
Who was the first "archon"?
Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr.
Who designed the Secret Grip of NKO
Simon Fogarty Jr.
Authored first ritual in 1906
Lawrence Harry Mixson and Anthony Pelzer Wagener
First member initiated under ritual
Henry Patrick Wagener
First supreme chapter meeting
December 29, 1906 in charleston
When is supreme chapter ?
Every other year
Supreme laws are recorded in...
The Gold Book
Gamma Chapter significance
Made Pi Kappa Phi a national fraternity and first house of NKO
Pi Kappa Phi was legally registered...
December 23, 1907
First latin motto: Nil separabit...?
Nothing Shall Seperate Us
Second latin motto:
Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder
Henry Wagener editor of first publication..? (1909)
The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal
Name of publication changed in 1911 to...
Star & Lamp
First administration office
1924 in Charleston
George Sheetz
First Executive Secretary
What did the supreme chapter of 1936 entail?
Topic of hazing, banning of "Hell Weeks"
Member manual 1936
The White Diamond
Mrs. William H. Mixson was...?
The mother of the fraternity
Devereaux D. Rice
Only national president to die in office
Durward W. Owen 1959-94
Led the national headquarters, known as honorary fourth founder, 52 to 141 chapters
Mr. Pi Kappa Phi
Leo Pou
1975 New headquarters in...
Charlotte, NC
Executive directors office was known as...
The Omicron Room
The Ability Expierence (year and origins)
1977 known as Play Units for Severely Handicapped, led by T Phillip Tappy
When did the fraternity reach 100 chapters?
1982
Pi Kapp College
Held regionally each January
The Journey (3)
College success, leadership and development ,and career planning
CEO of NKO
Mark. E. Timmes
2004 significance
100 years of brotherhood
Bell tower specifics
47 feet tall with a 600 lb bronze bell
Concept of American college fraternity was formed...
College of William & Mary, 1750
NKO's Mission
To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities
NKO's Vision
A future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, puts service before self, and improves the world around him
NKO's Tagline
Exceptional Leaders. Uncommon opportunities.
The greater fraternity is composed of...
Pi Kappa Phi, The ability experience, Pi Kappa Phi foundation, and Pi Kappa Properties
Uncommon Leadership:
2020 strategic plan for Pi Kappa Phi
Uncommon Leadership Steps
Student Experience, Alumni engagement, Growth, Chapter Quality & Support, Branding & Communications, Governance, Funding
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