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THE PURPLE PILGRIM
The Handbook for Lifetime Membership in Phi Gamma Delta
The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
1201 Red Mile Road, P.O. Box 4599, Lexington, Kentucky 40544-4599
859.255.1848 | phigam@phigam.org | www.phigam.org
Published 2020
Copyright 2020
The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
Designed by Erica Carlson, Director of Communications
Printed by Sheridan Books
To you, the Purple Pilgrim,
as you experience your own lifelong adventure in
Phi Gamma Delta, this volume is fraternally dedicated.
Individual Member Record
I accept this Fraternity manual as a guide in the acquisition of
knowledge about Phi Gamma Delta and shall keep it so that in my
years beyond college, it will remain a
THE PURPLE PILGRIM The Handbook for Lifetime Mem
Copyright 2020 The Fr
To you, the Purpl
Mission Phi Gamma Delta unites men in enduring f
Phi Gamma Delta New Member's Bill of Rights As a
Table of I: Welcome to Phi Gamma
VI: Organization of the Fraternity ..........
I WELCOME TO PHI GAMMA DELTA
Congratulations! It is a great honor that you ha
The Fraternity's first Headquarters office was in
Introduction to New Member Education The Purple
“I am happy that I had the good fortune to be a m
Recognizing this is your goal as well, it behoove
“The Fijis at Cornell domi- nated the campus when
3. Learn Phi Gamma Delta A prerequisite in prepar
IX I will challenge all my fraternity members to
Little Brother program (referred to in some chapt
· Attendance and Excuses for Absence · Calendar R
Punishment for Hazing Members or chapters found g
Fraternally Speaking Timeless Words of Wisdom fo
II SCHOLARSHIP - A FIJI'S TOP PRIORITY
Since our founding, Phi Gamma Delta has placed an
involved and he will get it done. In many ways, t
Scholarship, Fraternity, Self
· Study in a quiet place and at the right time. W
Phi Gamma Delta was the first and only fra- terni
III THE VALUES OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Friendship
“The friendships and lead- ership provided to me
Throughout this new and challenging period, your
Making decisions requires a clear sense of the va
Your values are your core beliefs. They guide and
Be a Friend · Be there for others · Show you care
unfamiliar brothers around North America after yo
grades. You lose the game? You start over next se
Service We encourage Service. We have the abilit
Down deep, you know there are absolute rights and
“Ethics and integrity are critical in every decis
You'll always have a broad " a
The quest for excellence doesn't occur in a vac-
Building Courageous Leaders All fraternities tal
Phi Gamma Delta's Guide to Daily Action Be a Fri
IV NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE FRATERNITIES
“There are two things about leadership that are o
the excellence of man and committed to developing
Union Triad Fraternities: · Kappa Alpha Society ·
founding eight years earlier. College oratorical
“Remain true to our creed. As I frequently said d
Fijis Build First Fraternity House: The first kno
Phi Gamma Del- tas Lost in WWI & WWII · A total o
Many chapters exude a great deal of class when th
institutions (similar to Phi Gamma Delta in i
Terminology Proper fraternity men never discredi
Phi Gamma Delta Gentlemen Never: · Speak poorly o
V THE PHI GAMMA DELTA STORY
The six young men who met in a college dormitory
Jefferson College c. 1850
The Grand Chapter The Grand Chapter of the Frater
to investigate the fea- sibility of establishing
McCarty Described: His appearance indi- cates his
which undermined his health and led to his death
Elliott Described: As a friend, he was genial, ki
crusade against lawlessness. At the expiration of
Croft's grave in the Clifton Confederate Cemetery
Logan (Jefferson 1849). He married Elizabeth Cros
Phi Gamma Delta Chapters in Canada · Tau Kappa Ch
1949). The Zerman era continued through 1986. It
VI ORGANIZATION OF THE FRATERNITY
When you joined your chapter, the determining fac
brother, your ongoing support of the Fraternity i
At least three brothers from each chapter attend
Contacting IHQ · Address: 1201 Red Mile Road,
education, new member education, leadership d
Board of Conduct The Board of Conduct is appoint
The Director of Housing, working with a Housing C
chapter officer or committee chairman. As a
Grants to the Fraternity The Foundation provides
Active Chapters & Delta Colonies of Phi Gamma Del
School Name University of Tennessee Johns Hopki
School Name Colorado State University Universit
School Name University of Texas Dallas Coastal
VII FIJI HERITAGE - CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Any organization that has existed for more than 1
Fiji Fact Phi Gamma Delta's Norris Pig Dinner is
of many chapters, and copies (along with a more d
for each early chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Fifty-
field. These items alone are authorized in our la
“God bless this Fiji house and all who here resid
Who doesn't love the spot, where the Fiji grows.
Thinks he's won those lovin' eyes of blue, An
The Phi Gamma Delta Magazine One of the most con
The recognition device is a commonly used sym- bo
Oklahoma's Nu Omega Chapter in honor of Frede
VIII EARNING YOUR BADGE EVERY DAY
You belong to the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.
Chapter Organization A responsible set of office
At the expiration of his term of office, each off
Information and examples used with permission fro
Scholarship Chapters that excel in scholarship d
Chapters Should “Recruit” Graduates Year-Round Gr
Social Phi Gamma Delta was founded as a men's so
Favorable press for alco- hol-free housing. In
Community service requires teamwork as brothers p
A 200-mile bike trek allowed Phi Upsilon brothers
IX YOUR DEVELOPMENT IN PHI GAMMA DELTA
It is a great time to be a Fiji. Never in history
Chapter leaders uphold Phi Gamma Delta as a value
Brothers who attend The Leadership Institute will
For example, “Mom and Dad, this is my roommate in
When mentioning a person as a third party in a le
courteous to pull out a chair for a lady and to h
“People in leadership are usually there because s
can be perfect. Fraternity can be a wonderful tea
X NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE Brothers of Z
Membership in Phi Gamma Delta is for life. A brot
“I am a live Fiji from a dead chapter. I wear our
advisor (if you are qualified through work at a c
“I believe those of us who have enjoyed the benef
Sires & Sons Fiji Sires and Sons is a special or
· 1958 Stanley T. Wallbank (Colorado 1917) · 1960
Archon Presidents from 2014-Present
Alan B. Graf Jr. (Indiana 1975) Dick
Matthew Fox (Columbia 1989): Actor Jim Ga
E. B. White (Cornell 1921) Charles W
· Byron “Whizzer” White* (Colorado 1938): Former
Roger Penske (Lehigh 1959) Payne
Calvin Coolidge (Amherst 1895), 30th President of
Index A Alcohol-Free Housing
F Flower, Official ..........................
Index N Name, What's in a ..
Q Quote: Tom Ryan ...........................
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