1Who makes up the "Organizational Members" as defined in the Risk Management Policy?
Organizational members are defined as collegiate, alumni and faculty members; pledges; colony members; and employees
2What are the categories of the Risk Management Policy
- Alcohol, Drugs, and Fraternity Events
- Hazing
- Discrimination
- Assault & Battery
- Sexual Misconduct
- Weapons, Firearms, Explosives, Incendiary Devices
- Chapter Houses and Meeting Facilities
- Retaliation
3In what situations are alcoholic beverages allowed at Delta Sigma Pi events?
- Alcohol is prohibited at pledge meetings, the Pledging Ceremony, chapter business and executive committee meetings and the Initiation Ceremony.
- Alcholic beverages must either be: (1) provided and sold on a per-drink basis by a licensed and insured third-party vendor (e.g., restaurant, bar, caterer, etc.); or (2) brought by individual members and guests through a bring your own beverage ("BYOB") system
4Who do you first contact with a risk management emergency?
If there is an emergency related to risk management that requires immediate attention, first call 911 or campus security to ensure the individual(s) receive appropriate emergency care. Cooperate with emergency personnel and law enforement officials
5If you have an incident with your chapter and the media contacts you, who do you direct them to?
You should direct them to the Executive Director of the Fraternity.
The Executive Director (or designee) shall be the official spokesperson for the Fraternity in response to news media queries, followed by the Grand President.
If contacted by news media representatives, you should remain courteous and professional at all times, yet firmly refer questioners to the Executive Director by providign their name and contact information
6Is there any circumstance where hazing or sexual misconduct would be permissable?
Never
7What is the Fraternity’s supreme governing body?
The Grand Chapter
8Identify responsibilities of the Grand Chapter, Board of Directors and Central Office Staff
- The Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi is the supreme body of the Fraternity in which is vested all
legislative powers and meets every two years.
- The Board of Director members are elected to office and
provide interpretation of the Laws of the Fraternity.
- The Central Office is the national administrative
headquarters of the Fraternity and coordinates and oversees the Chapter Management Program.
9What is the difference between a LEAD School and a LEAD Provincial Conference?
- LEAD Provincial Conferences are full weekend leadership events focusing on personal, professional, chapter operational and leadership training which includes an awards banquet and Provincial Council meetings during which proposed changes to Bylaws and Ritual are discussed and voted on.
- LEAD Schools are leadership events that provide opportunities to build chapter operational, leadership and personal skills in an effective way while also having fun—programming complete on Saturday afternoon.
10Describe the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation
- The Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation is the charitable giving arm of the Fraternity.
- It is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent
allowable by law.
- The mission of the Leadership Foundation is to financially support educational and charitable programs that enable members of Delta Sigma Pi to achieve individual and professional excellence.
11What differentiates Central Office staff from volunteers such as Board of Directors or Regional Vice Presidents?
- Board of Director members and Regional Vice Presidents are elected at Grand Chapter Congress. All elected and appointed Board members and RVPs volunteer their time to the Fraternity and are not compensated.
- Central Office staff members are hired and compensated employees of the Fraternity.
12What is the Purpose of Delta Sigma Pi as stated in the Preamble of our Bylaws?
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
13Give the date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi
November 7, 1907, at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance of New York University, New York, NY.
14Give the complete names of the four Founders of Delta Sigma Pi
•Harold Valentine Jacobs
• Alexander Frank Makay
• Alfred Moysello
• Henry Albert Tienken
15Who established the Central Office and served as its director for 31 years?
H. G. "Gig" Wright
16Where is the Central Office located today?
330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio
17What are the words to the chorus of the song “Rose of Deltasig”?
Rose of Deltasig I love you, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi,
When the shades of night are falling I dream of days gone by;
As I go thru life's long journey, Memories will never die,
I will always hear you calling, Rose of Delta Sigma Pi.
18What is the correct abbreviation for a member of Delta Sigma Pi?
Deltasig
19Identify the Greek letters of Delta, Sigma and Pi.
(just know this one)
20What CMP health level indicates a chapter that is operationally sound. It functions within the guidelines and expectations of the expectations of the national Fraternity as well as being aligned with strategic direction of the organization?
Strong Health
21Name several ways to support the Fraternity after Graduation
- Join an alumni chapter
- Donate to the leadership foundation
- Serve in an elected or appointed volunteer leadership role
- Present to a local chapter to help them meet professional activities requirements
- Attend, volunteer, or present at a LEAD event; host an on-site tour of your company for local collegiate or alumni chapters; attend local collegiate chapter events or initiations
22What are some Fraternity functions the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation provides financial support for?
- Leadership and training programs at national events
- Management of Chapter Leadership Funds (CLF)
- Educational scholarships for members
- The collegian of the year (COY) programs.
23What makes an Ideal member?
- Finds ways to live out the Purpose of the Fraternity in their daily lives
- Gives to the Fraternity of their time and talent
- Conducts themselves in an ethical manner
- Actively supports the Fraternity.
24What makes an Ideal Chapter?
- Supports the objectives of the Fraternity
- Works as a unit
- Maintains open communication with the Fraternity
- Maintains a strong CMP health