Pledge Training Manual
Chapter 9 - STUDY GUIDE FOR STRUCTURE OF BETA SIGMA PHI

This chapter in Invitation to Life is devoted to studying the structure of Beta Sigma Phi as set forth in the International Constitution and Rules and Regulations. A knowledge of it will give you an understanding of the operation of the organization and the chapters.

Please answer the following questions in your own words...

Study Questions

What is the object of Beta Sigma Phi as set forth in the constitution?

Does each chapter of Beta Sigma Phi have its own by-laws?

What do the by-laws provide?

How are by-laws composed in a new chapter?

What is the object of a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi?

How does a chapter receive its charter?

What attendance is required from each member?

What is an excused absence?

Name the chapter offices.

How are officers elected?

When are elections held?

Who composes the Executive Board and what are its duties?

When is a member in good standing?

When are membership cards issued?

How & why are members declared inactive?

What is required to transfer to another chapter of the same degree?

What is required to reinstate to active membership?

What fees are there?

Who determines them?

What are Councils?

How are they formed?

What is their purpose?

What are the traditional social functions held each year?

What is the purpose of a Beta Sigma Phi Convention?

All members are admitted to membership by ______________________________ & ___________________________

Members are admitted to a chapter by invitation, by ___________________________ or by ___________________________ & by official ___________________________.

Define Rushing as it pertains to Beta Sigma Phi.

Why is it important that chapters rush periodically?

Each chapter meeting opens & closes with ________________ & ________________    ________________

What is the Order of the Rose?

Explain the Silver Circle of Beta Sigma Phi.

And, the Golden Circle of Beta Sigma Phi.

What is the Award of Distinction?