The Strawberry Patch
 

Enrichment and Inspiration for Beta Sigma Phi Sisters from Marilyn Ross
 

Pledge Training Manual
Beta Sigma Phi Pledge Test


 

   1.

Who was the Founder of Beta Sigma Phi? _________________________


 
   2.

When [date, month, year] was Beta Sigma Phi founded? _______________


 
   3.

Where [city, state] was the first chapter established? _________________


 
   4.

Our motto is: ____________________________________________


 
   5.

Our colors are: ____________________________________________


 
   6.

Our flower is: ____________________________________________


 
   7.

The Fellowship of Beta Sigma Phi & it's first great lesson is _______________.


 
   8.

The great Phi is the symbol of: __________________________


 
   9.

The torch is symbolic of the light of __________________________.


 
 10.

Does a Pledge of Beta Sigma Phi have full privileges of membership?

 YES or NO


 
 11.

Name the Officers a chapter should elect.


 
 12.

Who composes the Executive Board of a chapter? ____________________


 
 13.

State the importance of the Member Interest Survey.


 
 14.

Name the six Standing Committees of the chapter.


 
 15.

What is the function of a Special Committee?


 
 16.

All __________________ is to be done in committee, only

________________________ at the meetings!


 
 17.

State the #1 reason for LONG business meetings.


 
 18.

Why do we have yearbooks?_____________________________

___________________________________________________


 
 19.

Are programs a necessary or important part of sorority?

 YES or NO


 
 20.

How long are cultural programs supposed to be? ___________________
 [suggested length of time]


 
 21.

How many degrees are there in Beta Sigma Phi (it's not 6)? _____________

 List them IN ORDER:



 
 22.

Write the Greek letter symbols for your chapter name. ________


 
 23.

What are the 3 statuses of active membership?

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

 
 24.

Define a member-at-large:

 member on leave of absence:

 inactive member:

 active member:


 
 25.

How are chapters named?


 
 26.

When Is Founders Day? ____________


 
 27.

What is the official monthly publication of Beta Sigma Phi of which is now found online and can be ordered for $14 a year? _______________


 
 28.

Name three international Funds: ____________________

____________________________ ____________________________


 
 29.

What is the privilege of transfer?


 
 30.

Where is the International Office located? ___________________
 Extra points if you know the address!


 
 31.

Who Is your Division Chairman? _________________________


 
 32.

When is Beginning Day? ___________________________


 
 33.

If an Officer is unable to complete her term of office, how is the vacancy filled?

________________________________________________


 
 34.

Name 3 Beta Sigma Phi traditions.

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

 
 35.

Write the Greek letter symbols for Beta Sigma Phi. (BSF in Greek Font) ____________


 
 36.

Does the President, or a few select members, determine what the entire chapter will do in regard to its activities? YES or NO
II you answered no, then who does? _________________________________


 
 37.

Should chapters rush periodically? YES or NO
If so, why?


 
 38.

What Is the Latin motto of Beta Sigma Phi?

 ________________ _________________ _________________

What does it mean?

 ________________ _________________ _________________


 
 39.

What is the 'test for membership' in Beta Sigma Phi.


 
 40.

In your own words, briefly explain the following:

 Pledge

 Legacy

 Order of the Rose

 Silver Circle

 Golden Circle

 Award of Distinction


 
 41.

In your own words, what is the purpose of Beta Sigma Phi?



 
 42.

What attendance is required from each member? _____________

___________________________________________________


 
 43.

What is the purpose of a City Council?


 
 44.

What has been the most memorable part of Pledge Training for you?


 
 45.

Do Beta Sigma Phi's ever give-up? YES or NO
[This is a BIG BONUS questlon!]


 
 46.

Where do place your pin or badge? Over your _____________
[More bonus points if answered correctly]


 
 47.

Describe 3 characteristics of a Beta Sigma Phi.

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

 
 48.

Membership into Beta Sigma Phi is by __________________ only.


 
 49.

List 3 benefits of membership:

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

 
 50.

This year's International theme has been: _________________________


 



       
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