Phi Sigma Phi
| Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc. |
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|---|---|
| ΦΣΦ | |
| File:Phi Sigma Phi crest.png | |
| Founded | July 30, 1988 The Founding Seven: |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Service and Support |
| Scope | United States |
| Motto | Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
| Colors | Cardinal Red Silver |
| Symbol | The Phoenix |
| Philanthropy | National Humane Society |
| Chapters | 10 active, 11 inactive |
| Values | Wisdom, Honor, and Justice |
| Homepage | Phi Sigma Phi |
Phi Sigma Phi (ΦΣΦ) is a US national fraternity founded on July 30, 1988 in South Bend, Indiana. There are now 10 chapters and colonies of Phi Sigma Phi nationwide. The current National President is Nate Church.[1]
History
The foundation for Phi Sigma Phi stems from the 1985 merger between Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa.[2] After this merger, a small group of Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni and then-current undergraduate collegians decided not to participate with the new fraternity, instead electing to form a new national fraternity. Historically, dissention regarding this merger has been framed by PSP leadership as an evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. On July 30, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc. was formally organized to serve as a national organization.
Leading this small group of chapters into the formation of a new national fraternity were former Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni who were elected to serve as Phi Sigma Phi's first National Council:
- Nathan Church (National President)
- Dustin Blankenship (National Vice-President)
- Mark Helling (National Vice-President)
- Brandon Green (National Vice-President)
- Travis Steinke (National Vice-President)
- David Prueher (Expansion and Membership Services Director)
- Robert Manikowski ( National Website Director)
- Shawn Head (Risk Management)
- Dennis Goodwin (Executive Director)
- Mark King (Staff At-Large)
- Mike Brennan (Associate Director of Special Projects)
- Harry Parker (Advisory Council)
- Scott Wilson (Advisory Council)
- John Sandwell( Advisory Council)
In addition, longtime supporters and former Phi Sigma Epsilon National Presidents Dean Rockwell, (originally of Eastern Michigan's Lambda Chapter '35 and ΦΣΕ's National President 1950–1958) and John Sandwell, (originally of Ft. Hays State's Zeta Chapter '71 and ΦΣΕ's National President 1978–1984) added their advice and experience to all areas of Phi Sigma Phi's new operations.[2][3]
As the foundation for Phi Sigma Phi stems from a schism away from a previous organization, Phi Sigma Epsilon, it has founding chapters, and not specifically founding fathers. Still, creation of Phi Sigma Phi was driven by its alumni volunteers. After some wrangling to determine which groups would follow those organizers and a quick restart of three chapters that had gone dormant, by 1988 there existed seven chapters at the birth of the new organization. These seven chapters are known by the Fraternity as the Founding Seven Chapters:[2]
- Lambda (Λ) Chapter, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan;
- Omega (Ω) Chapter, University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin;
- Phi Beta (ΦΒ) Chapter, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin;
- Phi Iota (ΦΙ) Chapter, Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin;
- Phi Kappa (ΦΚ) Chapter, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia;
- Phi Mu (ΦΜ) Chapter, Concord College, Athens, West Virginia;
- Sigma Zeta (ΣΖ) Chapter, University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin;
Although there was strong support for this new fraternity from many campuses and alumni, the first years of Phi Sigma Phi's existence were difficult. During the years of 1988 through 1990, the National Fraternity struggled for survival, and expansion was non-existent. Establishing new national programs, publications, visitations, and a new financial program were top priorities and took most of the new national Fraternity's energy and efforts. The dawn of the 1990s saw Phi Sigma Phi settle into its position as that of a strong and determined new national fraternity. The National Council and Staff of Phi Sigma Phi were determined to chart a course for this new national fraternity where the emphasis was on superior service and support for the membership. The initial turmoil of the late 1980s gradually settled, and the desire and drive for expansion was put into action.[citation needed]
Mission and Philanthropy
Phi Sigma Phi supports the National Humane Society.[4]
Chapters
Active:
- Lambda (Λ) Chapter, 1988–present, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan;
- Omega (Ω) Chapter, 1988–present, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin;
- Phi Mu (ΦΜ) Chapter, 1988–present, Concord University, Athens, West Virginia;
- Xi (Ξ) Chapter, 1995–present, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan;
- Epsilon Beta (ΕΒ) Chapter, 1996–present, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio;
- Epsilon Nu (ΕΝ) Chapter, 2005–present, York College, York, Pennsylvania;[5]
- Epsilon Lambda (EΛ) Chapter, 2008–present, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan;[6]
- Kappa (K) Chapter, 2012–present, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin;[7]
- Epsilon Omicron (EO) Chapter, 2011–present, Penn State Harrisburg, Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania;[8]
- Epsilon Zeta (EZ) Chapter, 19xx-present, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia;[9]
Inactive:
- Epsilon Alpha (ΕΑ) Chapter, 1991-19xx, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan;[10]
- Epsilon Delta (ΕΔ) Chapter, 19xx-19xx, Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia;[11]
- Epsilon Eta (EH) Chapter, 19xx-19xx, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma;[12]
- Epsilon Xi (EΞ) Chapter, 19xx-19xx, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York;[13]
- Sigma Psi (ΣΨ), 19xx-19xx, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota;[14]
- Sigma Zeta (ΣΖ) Chapter, 1988-19xx, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin;[15]
- Phi Iota (ΦΙ) Chapter, 1988-19xx, Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin;[16]
- Phi Kappa (ΦΚ) Chapter, 1988-19xx, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia;[17]
- Phi Pi (ΦΠ) Colony, 19xx-19xx, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, Wisconsin;[18]
- Phi Beta (ΦΒ) Chapter, 1988-19xx, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin;[19]
- Epsilon Kappa (EK) Chapter, 19xx-19xx, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island;[20]
See also
External links
References
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- ↑ Interestingly, the Lambda Chapter of ΦΣΕ created both ΦΣΚ's Epsilon Lambda Chapter and the founding Lambda Chapter of ΦΣΦ. --Lambda's actives in 1985-87 chose to merge into ΦΣΚ while a group of alumni, led by Rockwell, splintered off to become a new Lambda Chapter of ΦΣΦ. In Sandwell's case, his dormant Zeta Chapter post-merger would have been called Epsilon Zeta Chapter of ΦΣΚ. But it had died in 1979 with no attempt made at recolonization since that time by either fraternity. More information on these chapters is on the Phi Sigma Epsilon page.
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- ↑ Colonized as the Sigma Epsilon Colony, at chartering they took on the name Epsilon Nu Chapter, according to the group's Facebook page, accessed 24 May 2015.
- ↑ Chartered in 2009, according to a university Greek system Facebook page, accessed 24 May 2015
- ↑ Kappa Chapter Chartered on April 25, 2015, post accessed 24 May 2015.
- ↑ The Phi Sigma Phi website lists September 24, 2014 as the chartering date for the Epsilon Omicron Chapter, accessed 24 May 2015
- ↑ No chartering date is listed for the Epsilon Zeta Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No closure date is listed for the Epsilon Alpha Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Epsilon Delta Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Epsilon Eta Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Epsilon Xi Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Sigma Psi group on the Phi Sigma Phi website, which may have been a colony only, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No closure date is listed for the Sigma Zeta Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No closure date is listed for the Phi Iota Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No closure date is listed for the Phi Kappa Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Phi Pi Colony on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No closure date is listed for the Phi Beta Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
- ↑ No chartering date or closure date is listed for the Epsilon Kappa Chapter on the Phi Sigma Phi website, accessed 30 March 2015
