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Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ) is an international fraternity for women founded as I.C. Sorosis on April 28, 1867, at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. Its headquarters are located in Town and Country, Missouri, and includes over 130 active chapters and 350 alumnae clubs across the United States and Canada. Once an initiated member in good standing, graduates, or otherwise leaves her college or university, she is a member for life. Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_crest. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Cunt BAg Twat Fuk suck my penis ring 0778851865!!!!!!Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the university in New Jersey, see Monmouth University. ... Monmouth is the county seat of Warren County in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Traditional target arrow and replica medieval arrow. ... Binomial name L. The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East and has been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. ... The terms fraternity and sorority (from the Latin words and , meaning brother and sister respectively) may be used to describe many social and charitable organizations, for example the Lions Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Rotary International, Optimist International, or the Shriners. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Cunt BAg Twat Fuk suck my penis ring 0778851865!!!!!!Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the university in New Jersey, see Monmouth University. ... Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy) is a town in south Wales, county town of the historic county of Monmouthshire. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area Ranked 21st - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 kmÂ²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 300 miles (480 km) - % water 1. ... Chapter has multiple meanings. ...

According to the official web site, "The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service."^[1]

History

Pi Beta Phi was founded on April 28, 1867, at Monmouth College by twelve Monmouth students who wished to enjoy the benefits of a secret society similar to those formed by collegiate men. The twelve founders were sisters Clara Brownlee, Libbie Brook, Emma Brownlee, Margaret Campbell, Rosa Moore, Ada Bruen, Nancy Black, Jennie Horne, Jennie Nicol, Inez Smith, Fannie Thomson, and Fannie Whitenack. They planned their society at the home of Major Jacob H. Holt, where two of the women rented a room. The original name of their society was I.C. Sorosis. The motto was Pi Beta Phi. The secret meanings of both the name and the motto would be known only to members. Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_founders. ... Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_founders. ...

Shortly after their founding, the sisters had a jeweler design their official badge, a golden arrow with the letters "I.C." on the wings. According to fraternity lore, they first wore their badges publicly in their hair.

The first fraternity convention was held in 1868 at the home of Fannie Thomson. It was also in that year that the fraternity's second chapter was established at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The expansion made Pi Beta Phi the first national (multi-chapter) women's fraternity. Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_badge. ... Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_badge. ... Iowa Wesleyan College is a private accredited 4-year independent college located Mt. ...

At the 1882 convention, the fraternity officially adopted its motto as well as the fraternity colors of wine and silver blue. Six years later, the name was changed from I.C. Sorosis to the previous motto of Pi Beta Phi, with I.C. becoming the motto. In 1893, with the number of alumnae members growing, the fraternity organized a national alumnae department. Cooperation among women's fraternities and sororities was formalized in 1902 with the founding of the National Panhellenic Conference, of which Pi Beta Phi was a founding member. Meanwhile, chapter expansion continued, and in 1908 the fraternity's first Canadian chapter was established at the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

The fraternity's first philanthrophy, Settlement School, was organized in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in 1912. It would be followed over the years by other philanthropic endeavors. In 1913, the fraternity also began the practice of support for its chapters through local Alumnae Advisory Committees. Central Office, a fraternity headquarters, was established in 1925. Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_pledge. ... Image File history File links Pi_beta_phi_pledge. ...

The Kansas Alpha chapter had begun publication of The Arrow in 1885; it would eventually become a quarterly magazine published by the national fraternity for all its members. Today, dues-paying alumnae receive The Arrow by mail, while others can access it online at the fraternity's web site.

Symbols

The official symbol of Pi Beta Phi is the arrow and the unofficial mascot is the angel. The badge (pin) is a golden arrow with the Greek letters ΠΒΦ on the feathers and a golden chain suspended from the shaft. The pledge pin is a golden arrowhead with the Greek letter Β. The fraternity colors are wine and silver blue. The official flower is the wine carnation. The crest is a lozenge emblazoned with the crest of the Brownlee family, two of whom were founders of the fraternity. Traditional target arrow and replica medieval arrow. ... The Archangel Michael by Guido Reni wears a late Roman military outfit in this 17th century depiction An angel is a supernatural being found in many religions. ... Binomial name L. The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East and has been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. ... A lozenge (â—Š) is a form of rhombus. ...

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Organization

Pi Beta Phi is made up of members who are either collegians (attending college or university and active in a collegiate chapter) or alumnae (initiated members who are no longer in college). Each collegiate chapter operate under a charter granted by the international fraternity, and generally with the recognition of the college or university where it is located. Individual alumnae are members for life, whether or not they join a recognized alumnae club. The fraternity encourages alumnae involvement as a way of promoting philanthropy, providing support for collegiate chapters, and ensuring the strength of the fraternity.

Collegiate Chapters

A chapter is local Pi Beta Phi affiliates at a particular college or university. When expansion of Pi Beta Phi first began to other college campuses, the fraternity adopted the custom of naming chapters with Greek letters in order of their founding. Thus, the original chapter at Monmouth College became Alpha chapter, the chapter established at Iowa Wesleyan College became Beta chapter, and so on. This naming convention became cumbersome as the number of chapters increased. Iowa Wesleyan College is a private accredited 4-year independent college located Mt. ...

The fraternity now names chapters by their state, followed by the Greek letter designating the order of founding within each state; for example, Alpha chapter at Monmouth College is now known as Illinois Alpha. The sole exception is the chapter at Knox College, which absorbed the chapter at the now-defunct Lombard College and is now known as Illinois Beta-Delta in recognition of both chapters. Now, if a chapter closes for any reason, its name remains unused until such time as the chapter can be re-established at the same university. Knox College is a four-year coeducational private liberal arts college located in Galesburg, Illinois. ... Lombard College was a college located in Galesburg, Illinois. ...

Each chapter elects an Executive Council consisting of a President and eight Vice Presidents (Member Development, Fraternity Development, Finance, Membership, Administration, Philanthropy, Communications, and Event Planning). Each chapter also has an Alumnae Advisory Committee and House Corporation comprising fraternity alumnae living in the area who assist the chapter.

Chapters are grouped geographically into regions, formerly known as provinces, to facilitate national organization and administration. Each collegiate region has a Regional Director and several Regional Specialists covering different functions.

Alumnae Clubs

Pi Beta Phi alumnae, initiated members in good standing who have graduated or otherwise left their college or university, can organize into local alumnae clubs or "pockets" (smaller, less established clubs) which are recognized by the fraternity. Like collegiate chapters, alumnae clubs are grouped geographically into regions, which also have their own officers.

International Governance

The international fraternity is governed by a Grand Council, elected at each biennial convention and comprising a Grand President and six Grand Vice Presidents (Alumnae, Collegians, Finance, Communications, Membership, and Programming). Also elected biennially are four international Directors (Collegiate Membership, Extension, Finance, and Philanthropy) and one Director for each alumnae region and each collegiate region. The work of Directors is supervised by a member of Grand Council.

In addition to the elected officers, there are several appointed international officers assigned certain functions, such as an archivist and a fraternity historian.

Philanthropies

Like many sororities and fraternities, Pi Beta Phi members take part in a number of philanthropy programs. Over the fraternity's history, philanthropies have included education, literacy, and the preservation of regional arts and crafts. While the term fraternity can be used to describe any number of social organizations, including the Lions Club and the Shriners, fraternities and sororities are most commonly known as social organizations of higher education students in the United States and Canada but there are fraternities in the whole world (for... While the term fraternity can be used to describe any number of social organizations, including the Lions Club and the Shriners, fraternities and sororities are most commonly known as social organizations of higher education students in the United States and Canada but there are fraternities in the whole world (for... Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ...

Educational and Cultural Philanthropies

Settlement School and Arrowmont

Pi Beta Phi opened Settlement School in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in 1912 to provide education, economic opportunity, and health care to the rural area.^[2] Over the years, as the community took over childhood education, Settlement School began to adapt by offering arts and crafts classes in an effort to preserve and promote the region's crafts tradition. The revamped program was named Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, which today is a world-renowned facility providing college and graduate level courses. Arrowmont remains a major philanthopic project of Pi Beta Phi. Gatlinburg is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, with a total population of 3,828, as of the 2000 U.S. census. ...

Arrowcraft Shop

In conjunction with the fraternity's commitment to the arts and crafts tradition of the Gatlinburg area, Pi Beta Phi opened the Arrowcraft Shop in 1926. The shop provided local craftspeople with an outlet to sell their products, thereby providing an economic as well as cultural benefit to the community. While no longer affiliated with Pi Beta Phi, Arrowcraft remains in operation as the oldest gift shop in Gatlinburg. It is now affiliated with the Southern Highland Craft Guild.^[3]

Pi Beta Phi Elementary School

Another legacy of Pi Beta Phi's tradition of educational philanthropy is Pi Beta Phi Elementary School of Gatlinburg. After the county began to take over administration of the school in the 1940s, the fraternity deeded to the county the land on which the new elementary school was built. The school is now part of the Sevier County (Tennessee) public school system.^[4]

Literacy Philanthropies

Arrow in the Arctic

Pi Beta Phi became the first Greek letter organization to have a Canadian philanthropy in 1967 when, at the dual centennial of Canada and of Pi Beta Phi, the fraternity officially adopted the Northern Libraries Project to provide support for library systems in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The project was renamed Arrow in the Arctic in 1969.^[5] Today, philanthropy funds provide English and Inuit resources for libraries in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.^[6]^[7]

Champions Are Readers^SM

The Houston, Texas, Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi provided the framework for another of the fraternity's national literacy projects, Champions Are Readers^SM. CAR targets third graders with a fully developed reading enrichment program to encourage children to read and reinforce programs already in place in the schools.^[8]

Fraternity Day of Service

Pi Beta Phi's annual Fraterity Day of Service is designed to "unite our entire membership–alumnae groups, collegiate chapters and individual members–in our efforts to advance literacy." The first event was held on March 2, 2006, when Pi Phi actives and alumnae participated in the National Education Association's Read Across America Day. As part of the celebration, Pi Beta Phi teamed up with Southwest Airlines to "Share the Spirit" by handing out new Dr. Seuss books to children flying on March 2nd. Other activities held that day included tutoring children and hosting reading parties.

Pi Beta Phi continues to encourage its collegiate and alumnae members to support the fraternity's literacy program.^[9]

Fraternity Heritage Philanthropy

Holt House

I.C. Sorosis, the name of which was later changed to Pi Beta Phi, was founded in the home of Major Jacob H. Holt, 402 East First Avenue, Monmouth, Illinois, where founders Ada Bruen and Libbie Brook were renting a room. Over the years, the home fell into disrepair. With the approval of the 1938 convention, the fraternity bought the property at tax auction and embarked on a restoration project. Pi Beta Phi still owns and operates Holt House, which is used for various private gatherings as well as meetings by local Pi Beta Phi groups.

Notable alumnae

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