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What is the Sigma Light? Guidance to those interested in becoming a part of this great brotherhood of men What is Phi Beta Sigma's Motto? Culture for Service and Service for Humanity The Sigma Light was Originally Published by? J. Edgar Smith and Frances Hall What was originally Sigma Light was called? TaBroMo What are the Fraternity Ideals? Brother, Scholarship and Service Who are the Nine founding members at Howard University? Samuel P. Massie Bennie A. Mathews Joseph A. Franklin Jacob E. Jones Walter E. Tibbs Toussaint L. Austin Ivorite L. Scruggs J.R. Howard William F. Vincent What does fraternity mean? State of being brothers On what date did the Board of Deans at Howard University recognize Phi Beta Sigma as a new Fraternity? April 15, 1914 Name of First Black Greek Organization? Sigma Pi Phi (Boule) Philadelphia 1904 What is the name of this Chapter? Chi Sigma Chapter When and where was the Crescent Club founded Founded 1923 same year as the Nashville Conclave. Flower of the Crescent Club Red Carnation What does the Red Carnation represents new blood and beginning Crescent is derived from the regions of The Nile, Tigris-Euphrates Rivers Tigris-Euphrates Rivers is known as the fertile crescent which It symbols of fertility and productivity. The Crescent Symbolizes Fertility and Productivity. Crescent Chant written by John E. Bland Crescent Chant arranged by Richard Haley Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell University Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana University Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded 1914, Howard University Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard University Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded 1922, Butler University Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State University What happen on Saturday, October 18, 1913? Honorable A. Langston Taylor presented to Leonard F. Morse the conception of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. When is Founders Day? January 9, 1914, Abraham M. Walker first of fourteen candidates to be initiated in 1914 The Certificate of Incorporation No. 15696. Recorded April 29, 1920 at 1:00PM O'clock. What is the meaning of Brotherhood ? A brotherhood that calls for and gladly gives its best in the hour of need What is the meaning of Service ? A keystone of all activities, the source of all joy, the basis of all happiness and the fountain of all love from which all mankind may drink What is the meaning of Scholarship ? A necessary development for a keen precept of sound judgment What is the Phi Beta Sigma International Structure? The International Constitution, The Conclave, The General Board What is the International Constitution? Basic law What is the Conclave the legislative power of the Fraternity The Conclave is composed of delegates of what chapters? All active chapters How often is the international Conclave Fraternity convention held? Every two years The General Board is composed of? Elected International Officers and non-voting members appointed by the International President and approved by the General Board General Board may act in the interest of the Fraternity when the Conclave is? Not in session Name the Regional Territories of Phi Beta Sigma? Eastern, Southeastern, Southern, Gulf Coast, Southwestern, Great Lakes, Western What is the Crescent publication? Official voice of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Who edited the first edition of the Crescent publication? Eugene T. Alexander What is the Crescent Pledge? I do solemnly pledge and vow so to live, that I shall exemplify the high ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service and to show myself worthy of membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Why is the Crescent Pledge important? It expresses commitment to the process The Crescent Chant was written by John E. Bland The Crescent Chant was arranged by Richard Hadley The Crescent Chant words O Sigma dear, thou hast for years led brave man string and free; To thee we raise our hearts in sing; We Pledge our loyalty. The cause is just, we'll follow still with courage over new; Our souls fresh, thy manor full with manhood pure and true. To serve three e'er in joy and pain, In sorrow and in strife, We'll still proclaim, in loud refrain, "Phil Beta Is the life" Most Honorable Founding Father Big Brother Abram Langston Taylor Born: January 29th 1890(Memphis ,TN) Died : August 8th 1953 Most Honorable Founding Father Big Brother Charles Ignatius Brown Born: August 27 1890 (Topeka, KA) Died : December 21 1981