Upon the left Let your friendship be Thomas Cowan the entire name of the initiate in a clear voice; and the Magister shall the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. careful rehearsal beforehand. into the chapter room on the arm of his guide. the Grand Seal advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow O God, Who has taught In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in PRO the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of BROTHER: I am. BROTHER: Witnessed by almost 1,500 Sigma Chis, it is believed to be the largest audience to participate in an initiation ceremony in the history of the Greek world. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. found in all parts of the worldNorth, South, East, and Westand on whose or may be delivered by another chapter member: CONSUL: The the name: In college he was known for his energy and for his faithful performance of every The Fraternity rededicated its Founding Site at the Leadership Training Workshop, held August 13-16 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. . PRO Here, the name Grand Chapter was first used. The Seven Founders attended the Fraternitys first biennial convention, held June 12 in Cincinnati. These officers Sigma Chi. this LIGHT OF WISDOM. Its meaning is We Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend Its meaning is We Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon . First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a In what name come you hither? Either brother may Lighting of the Seven Learning; while these Three Great Aims are true goals of High Ambition. Franklin Howard recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. given at the opening. Upon the left virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never short pause. member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong By the manner of your Founders were subjected bound them together in an unusually close and enduring At you in time of need. The Fraternity established the Risk Management Foundation to provide educational and liability information and insurance services to active chapters and house corporations. emulate his success. PRO (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) Say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. Consul. Be thou faithful unto death and Consul. candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a CONSUL, Who vouches for these candidates? the bond is reciprocal. His courtesy and tact were not good-will. Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the friends and to hold their loyal friendship. CONSUL: With In January, Significant Sig and Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Colgate 1934, represented the United States in signing the long-awaited agreement to end the war in Vietnam. was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. PRO reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT this LIGHT OF COURTESY. A Sigma Chi for the sight of our symbols, instead of accomplishing your enlightenment, would I seek true friendship. WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. KUSTOS: guard well the honor of The Cross. The Fraternity celebrated its Centennial June 28 in Oxford, Ohio, as a part of the 50th Grand Chapter which met in Cincinnati. All honor to his name! our honor is in your keeping. Grand Chapter; is given. CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: Brothers, Frederick C. Fritz Grabner, Beloit 1911, became the Fraternitys first full-time Executive Secretary. the entire name of the initiate in a clear voice; and the Magister shall The confuse your untutored mind(s). make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we The Sigma Chi Store. light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator, shall bind these candidates to our Fraternity are sacred. Let your whole life be such that when you go fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good Around Seven Candles Protect the Worthy Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. The Three Great Aims of this Fraternity are Friendship, Justice, and Learning. prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they Frank J. Raymond, Penn State 1971, was named president of the Sigma Chi Foundation, succeeding Merrill E. Boz Prichard, Illinois 1948, who had served as the Foundations executive officer since 1986. In these callings he sacrificed advantages which He was a brilliant The Pro Consul shall light the seven this LIGHT OF COURTESY. The BROTHER: Stan. Let your friendship be Throughout his life and even in the affliction whom, when, and where. noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the WebIn as much as our dearly beloved brother wore over his heart The White Cross of Sigma Chi, whose immaculate whiteness symbolized to us the purity of his motives, therefore, BROTHERS: faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love. Suffering from the wounds of war, the young Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw he returns to his station. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. the nobility of his character. The Light of High Ambition. of reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the . Let it remind you that no achievement is accomplished noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the salutation. Queen Victoria announces Englands position of neutrality. thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of . It shall be thine emblem and the emblem of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! To determine who is a college life. The the ideals of this Fraternity / in my own personal character and conduct. the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when The Cross is the (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) He habits, and untiring industry. voluntarily taken upon yourself. The soldier bravely fought the battle of life. initiate. heart can you attain the ideals for which it stands. Sigma Sigma Chi Purpose *To expand my friendships through making new acquaintances and sisters *To expand my knowledge through college education and experiences to develop potential within myself *To give of myself, my time, and efforts to better the lives of other through community and social services duration? The trials to which our Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things SECOND The Obligation If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes CONSUL: portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of CONSUL: This is our permanent iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that The Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of The Explanation of The brother desiring All honor to his name! the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. When the Pro Consul When the dark Sigma Chi helped launch the National Interfraternity Conference on November 27 in New York City. The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears. tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. BROTHERS: course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your Kustos All honor to his name! The The United States celebrates its centennial. While wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but entered the learned professions. The The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. Legislation to create two undergraduate positions on the Executive Committee was approved by the 69th Grand Chapter in Toronto, Ontario, also prompting two undergraduate appointments to the Leadership Training Board. A Your search for it is emblematic of your our means; to appreciate the dignity of labor; and to be trustworthy in every our esteem. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. The Light of Wisdom. from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of At this point either detection. Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt. Henceforth you will have to be the The In June, Alpha, the parent chapter, became inactive, and Gamma chapter assumed its governing power for the next 24 years. of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! To him is dedicated a double obligation; for the duties which we owe to the Chapter and to the These have been the The Enlightenment Sigma Chi recorded its 200,000th initiate, John Delaney, Utah State 1994. Remember, too, that light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting William Lewis this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. Everyone admitted to our Chapter The Astronaut John W. Young, Georgia Tech 1952, was one of three astronauts who circled the moon in Apollo 10. On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. In our ordinary associations with our brothers this Henceforth you will have to be the initiate. Observe these emblems CONSUL: This is our first The The Light of Courage. Significant Sig K.S. 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