1st chapter established in Abilene, KS
7 members
April 30, 1931
Founder of Beta Sigma Phi - Walter W. Ross
Our Greek letter name grew out of the motto chosen; first
letters of Greek words for Life, Learning & Friendship
Worldwide membership of over 250,000
Beta Sigma Phi is a non-profit corporation maintaining a contract
with Walter W. Ross & Co. Inc. for complete business management
Official magazine of Beta Sigma Phi is THE TORCH
Most important Beta Sigma Phi tradition - Founder's Day,
celebrated April 30 each year
Beta Sigma Phi became International in scope in 1935
International Endowment Fund - contributions to humanitarian
causes.
International Loan Fund - expressly for members
Legacy enrollment - program established for daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friends of members
Water W. Ross Scholarship Fund - set up to provide college scholarships
for members of Beta Sigma Phi, their sons & daughters
Pledges
- may serve as officers, committee chairman, members of committee
- have all membership privileges with the exception of participating in or witnessing rituals for which they have not qualified
- have same financial obligations to local chapter & to the Int'l organization as do other members
- should be given responsibility immediately after the Pledge Ritual so they may lend their ideas & make contributions to chapter's success
- must understand that regular Pledge Training meetings are a requirement
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