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Permanently discontinue your use of words like “I” “me” and “my” and replace them with words like “we” “us” and “our”.
Take time to write little notes of thanks whenever...
Introduction
To those who do execute a good summer recruitment plan – you get the golden ring and your efforts will be rewarded. But for those of you who have dug yourselves into a hole, here...
Scholarship Program Basics
The first step in meeting and exceeding academic performance standards is to ensure the chapter follows an updated written scholarship program. If there is no procedure...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: Chapter GPA must be at least 2.3 AND .1 points above campus men's average
Order of the Star: Chapter GPA must be at least 2.3 AND .05 above campus men's...
Short Description
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity has established a set of minimum scholastic performance standards. It is important for you to be knowledgeable of these standards and to follow the...
Keep the advisor posted as to your activities — including financial, academic, and social — and ask the advisor when needed, but do not expect the advisor to become involved in the day-to-day...
College or University
Miami University
Address
320 North Tallawanda Road
Oxford, Ohio 45056
History
Founded in Union Literary Society Hall in Miami's Old Main building as the Non Fraternity...
Campus
Case Western Reserve University (Originally chartered before school merger at Case School of Applied Sciences, then Case Institute of Technology) [Erie Domain]
Address
Phi Kappa Tau...
College: Auburn University
Address
841 West Magnolia Ave
Auburn, AL 36830
History
Chartered on December 3, 1927
Current Status: Active
Awards and Distinctions
Roland Maxwell Award -...
College or University
University of Akron
Address
380 East Buchtel Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44309
History
Founding Date
February 19th, 1923 as Sigma Beta Nu
February 20th, 1938 chartered as Phi Kappa...
2008 Organizational Outline
Two or three sentences on what you are trying to accomplish
Introduction
Content
Best Practices
Photos or videos
Description of Attached files
Did you find this...
In 2008, Alpha Phi hosted their Hole in the Wall Classic Charity Golf Scramble on Aug. 30 at Sable Creek Golf Course in Uniontown, Ohio. They raised more than $12,000 for Flying Horse Farms, a...
Campus
West Virginia University [Shenandoah Domain]
Founding
Founded as Tau Theta Rho - 1923
Chartered as 38th chapter, Alpha Xi of Phi Kappa Tau – November 10, 1928
Ceased operations -...
Alumni Associations
Starting an Alumni Association
If you’ve already determined that there’s not an association in your area, start raising interest with other local members. For assistance,...
Fundraising Basics
As a general rule, undergraduates should not solicit contributions from alumni. Most officers remain in office for 6 to 12 months. The officers have usually changed before the...
Alumni can serve several purposes for the chapter. Alumni involvement should not be underrated in its importance. The potential for alumni assistance is unlimited in its scope, and invaluable in...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: Two alumni newsletters; Two events.
Order of the Star: One alumni newsletter; One event.
Basic: One alumni newsletter.
Chapters send a copy of the newsletter to the...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Works with vice president of alumni affairs to...
Short Description
The purpose of the Alumni Relations Committee is to develop a program designed to strengthen interpersonal and written communication with the chapter’s alumni and other alumni...
The Laurel
As you know, The Laurel of Phi Kappa Tau is the quarterly magazine of the Fraternity and is sent to all members. Alumni often write to the Executive Offices to ask why their chapter’s...
A Successful Anniversary Program
Planning
Appoint a reliable man at the Resident Council level to be the event chairman and to work with the Graduate Council, the Board of Governors, and/or the...
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING HOUSING FUND AND FIRE SAFETY LOANS
The following is a general outline of procedures and requirements for applying for Housing Fund and Fire *& Safety loans. The...
This is a powerful article.
TheBasement.doc
The article describes in detail the events at the Chi Tau chapter (local fraternity) at Cal State Chico and the eventual adoption of Matt's Law in the...
Short Description
To assess your chapter's Associate Member program please complete the following checklist. Each element describe below is important in the development of well rounded...
Working with your Advisor
Introduction to the Office
The assistant treasurer shall be trained by the treasurer in the financial procedures and methods used in maintaining sound financial...
Short Description
A contract to be read over and completed during the first week fo association
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officers
Recruitment Retention Advisors
Borradaile Challenge...
Short Description
Associate Member Officer Elections
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officers
Recruitment Retention Advisors
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Membership...
Your chapter’s alumni programming, in layman’s terms, is simply the overall alumni events and correspondence of the chapter. Consider the current status in this area. What is being done? What...
College or University
Ohio University
Address
50 East State Street
Athens, Ohio
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
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University of Louisville
Address:
2106 Unity Place
Louisville, KY 40208
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
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Campus
The University of Miami [Citrus Domain]
Founding
Founded and Chartered as 52nd chapter, Beta Delta of Phi Kappa Tau - February 29, 1948
Ceased operations - 1963
History
A colony at the...
Campus
University of California at Los Angeles [Golden Bear South Domain]
Founding
Founded and chartered as 65th chapter, Beta Rho of Phi Kappa Tau - May 12, 1950
Ceased operations -...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: An active Board of Governors
Board of Governors self report their positions and contact information on the Alumni Officers...
Introduction
The Board of Governors of a chapter should meet at least once each month throughout the academic year. It is the duty of the Resident Council President as secretary of the board to...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Undergraduate Officer
Resources
General BOG...
What is the Borradaile Challenge?
The Borradaile Challenge is a series of standards that our chapters and offices have agreed are important to the Fraternity's success. There are chapter standards...
Short Description
This is a power point presentation about Branding and Selling PKT on your campus
Target Audience
Undergraduates
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Recruitment
Description of...
ACCOUNTING
The science of recording, classifying and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions and events which are, in part at least, of a financial character and...
Simple Brotherhood Activities
Gavel Pass/Candle Pass
Gather the membership in a circle. The president begins the activity by sharing why he values his membership in the fraternity. When finished,...
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Brotherhood Chairman and Committee are to oversee and organize brotherhood programming in...
Overview
The chapter budget is an intelligent estimate of all income and expenses necessary to assure the chapter of healthy financial operations for one fiscal year.
The budget is the foundation...
Make alumni feel welcome.
In two ways: while they are visiting the chapter house and when they receive communication from the chapter. Never ignore an alumnus when they are visiting. Send...
Create a Plan
Once you know exactly what you intend to publish and who the targeted audience will be, the next step is to determine the mood of your page. Should the ambience be informal,...
Short Description
General overview of BMC MO program full program available for download on The Link http:\\link.phikappatau.org
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officers
Recruitment...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: Approved set of bylaws submitted once every five years
Bylaws must be submitted every five years or anytime the chapter makes a change to...
Short Description
This is the exact checklist the Executive offices uses to review Bylaws submitted by the Chapter
Target Audience
President, Vice President, Secretary, and the Chapter...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
As Chairman you have the responsibility to ensure the Board runs effectively. You should not...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction
The Chapter Advisor is often an individual who has some sort of relationship with many if not all members...
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Table of Contents
Alpha - Omega
Alpha Alpha - Alpha Omega
Beta Alpha - Beta Omega
Gamma Alpha - Gamma Omega
Delta Alpha - Delta Omega
Epsilon Alpha - Epsilon Omega
Zeta Alpha - Zeta...
College or University
Address
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
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Time needed
20 min
Supplies Needed
Tape or chalk, 2 buckets, water, various sized bungee cords
Logistical Instructions
Tape or chalk 2 circles with 4-ft radiuses approximately 10 paces...
Clinton DeWitt Boyd, Sr. Alpha Miami, 1906 was a Butler County, Ohio attorney and Common Pleas Court Judge and one of four founders of Phi Kappa Tau.
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Short Description
In 2000, the National Panhellenic Conference recommended to its 26 member groups that they implement a resolution in support of substance-free housing for fraternities. Out of...
Methods of Timely Collections
All Dues for the academic school year are due two weeks after returning to school every fall quarter.
In all cases, have each brother sign the board and dues...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: Average of 20 hours per man.
Order of the Star: Average of 10 hours per man.
Basic: Average of 5 hours per man.
Executive Offices staff records community service...
Introduction to the Office
The Community Service Chairman is responsible for creating an environment within the chapter that fosters a commitment to benefiting others. He is responsible for...
Introduction
The Community Service Committee reports to the Community Service Chairman. Its purpose is assist with planning and coordinating philanthropy events and service projects for the...
Short Description
This is General list of ideas for Community Service Hours.
Target Audience
Community Service Chair, President, Vice President, Membership Orientation Officer, Chapter Advisor,...
Short Description
A list of several activities that are easily planned and effective in membership orientation
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officers
Recruitment Retention...
Please change this page according to your needs
Introduction
Short Description
There are certain ways that you need to approach perspective members when they attend recruitment events. The following are tips to help you in your interaction with...
QUESTION: Does it really matter if the "House Corporation" is incorporated? Or, even though initially incorporated, is there any significance that the corporation is not "in good standing" with...
Short Description
The basic duties of a house manager and Housing Corporation include devising a fire safety program to be used in case of emergencies.
Target Audience
Housing Corporation
House...
Short Description
The Creed of Phi Kappa Tau was written by brother National President Roland Maxwell ( Southern California '22) on November 19, 1950. Maxwell penned the creed while on a plane...
Phi Kappa Tau Official Crisis Management Policies
Introduction
It is an unfortunate fact that bad things do happen to good people. From time to time a serious injury, loss of life, major property loss, or criminal activity will occur in a...
Maintaining Control
The chapter president or another designated officer or brother must be in command of every emergency situation involving serious injury or death. This does not mean that he...
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Short Description
A scope of the current college student and the state of fraternity.
Target Audience
Recruitment Chairman
BOG Officers
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Recruitment
BOG...
Do
Cooperate
Listen to what their concerns are and their suggestions for correcting the situation. Respond in a civil manner. Be calm, responsible, and rational.
Deal with them immediately
Have a...
Short Description
Two or three sentences on what you are trying to accomplish
Target Audience
Who are you trying to reach: Chapter Officer specific, any officer, any undergradautes, alumni,...
College or University
Centre College
Address
Danville, Kentucky
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
Did you find this information useful? Do you feel you can...
Campus
Iowa Wesleyan College [Hawkeye Domain]
Founding
Founded and colonized by Phi Kappa Tau - February 1967
Chartered as 97th chapter, Delta Alpha of Phi Kappa Tau - May 19, 1968
Ceased...
College or University
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Address
1730 Melrose Place, Knoxville, Tennessee
History
Founding Date
1971
Field secretary F. Harrison "Buzz" Green recruited a nucleus of...
College or University
Eastern Kentucky University
History
Richmond Attorney W. Joseph Joiner and transfer student Brian Bellairs (Georgetown, 1978) started the colony at Eastern Kentucky, which...
Short Description
A committee should be viewed as a “team” within the chapter. The chair of the committee is the leader of that team. A chapter with a strong, working committee system can...
Introduction
Having some sort of publication is very important in marketing your chapter. These materials should serve two purposes. One should be to inform potential members or prospects and for...
Recruitment
One key to recruiting members for your house corporation is to list the primary areas of responsibility, and point out how an individual's expertise can contribute to board...
Copyright
All of the site's content is covered by the Creative Commons Wiki License. Contributions remain the property of their creators, while the Creative Commons licensing ensures that the...
Introduction to the Office
Domain Directors are volunteers who are appointed by the CEO to serve as national officers in a specific geographic area. Phi Kappa Tau chapters are grouped...
Dwight Ireneus Douglass Miami University 1906 was one of four founders of Phi Kappa Tau. A native of Colfax, Illinois, Douglass transferred to Miami from Ohio Wesleyan University in his junior...
Edgar Ewing Brandon (Miami University, 1906 b. August 9, 1865 d. June 8, 1957 was a professor of French and college administrator who served twice as acting president of Miami University (1909-10...
Short Description
A Safe House is Our Goal
The responsibility of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for chapter members is a concern. Our goal in the area of chapter housing must...
College or University
Mount Union College
Address
Alliance, Ohio
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
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Campus
Texas A&M University [Lone Star Domain]
Founding
Founded and colonized by Phi Kappa Tau - February 1983
Chartered as 121st chapter, Epsilon Alpha of Phi Kappa Tau - May 3, 1987
Ceased...
Campus
William Paterson College [Mid-Atlantic Domain]
Founding
Founded and colonized by Phi Kappa Tau - Fall 1985
Chartered as 125th chapter, Epsilon Epsilon of Phi Kappa Tau - April 15,...
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive, Highland Heights KY 41017
History
Colonized 1995
Chartered 1997
Re-colonized 11/2/2008
Awards and Distinctions
Gavin Ellis - Douglas Presidents Award
Steve...
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Colonized on September 17, 1996, Epsilon Tau officially became a Chapter on April 4th, 1998. 32 men intiated under the oversight of national officers,...
College or University
Muhlenberg College
Address
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
Did you find this information useful? Do you feel you can improve upon it?...
Ewing Thomas Boles was born on a farm about four miles outside of Williamstown, Kentucky, on May 4, 1895. The county seat of Grant County, Williamstown claimed 3,023 residents in the 1990 census....
Working with the Ewing T. Boles Executive Offices staff
This is one of the easiest areas in which to avoid problems. Your Ewing T. Boles Executive Offices really asks very little of chapters. All...
Phi Kappa Tau
Est. March17, 1906
Oxford, Ohio
Phi Kappa Tau General Information
Phi Kappa Tau Expansion Plans
Phi Kappa Tau Expansion Timeline
Phi Kappa Tau Policies and Procedures
Chapter...
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Works with the Resident Council scholarship chairman to monitor members’ grades and establishes study hours as necessary...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the manuals?
The idea of a static printable manual is out of date. You can find overviews and information relevant to each office under the officer tabs or...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: Must submit an annual budget and be in good standing at the end of the year.
The Executive Offices updates this information monthly. It...
Function
The chief function of the Finance Committee is to develop and monitor the implementation of the chapter's fiscal policies and operations. They also are to work with the Treasurer is...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Works with Resident Council treasurer to...
Government Requirements and Budget
Introduction
Fundamental to the success of each House Corporation is a strong focus on its financial affairs. Leadership by a knowledgeable and capable person to...
Title II, Section 15: Permission to Initiate.
A Resident Council shall request and receive permission from the Chief Executive Officer before initiating a man. Request for this permission shall be...
Any member of your campus’ faculty or staff is eligible to be the faculty advisor for your chapter. Although, it may feel more comfortable to have a member of Phi Kappa Tau in that role, you...
Short Description
Basic Best Practices for a fire drill
Target Audience
House Corporations
House Manager
Risk Management Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Risk...
Overview
Managing our risk requires all alumni and chapter members to set high standards for the safety of our houses. In no area of house operations is this more important than in the area of...
The following should be accomplished at the first meeting of a new Board of Governors:
Go over the structure of the National Fraternity (see flow chart) and explain the role of the National...
Brief Introduction
When a senior graduates from your chapter and enters the alumni ranks, he does not automatically become a good Phi Tau alumnus. Unless he is reminded of all the good times and...
Fundraising for the HITW Camps
Every Phi Kappa Tau chapter is encouraged to conduct at least one fundraiser to benefit the Hole in the Wall Camps each year. The types of activities for...
College or University
Ohio State University
Address
Columbus, Ohio
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Charter Suspended
Awards and Distinctions
Media
Did you find this information useful? Do...
College or University
California State University Fullerton
Address
1950 N State College Bl
Fullerton CA 92831
History
Founding & Early History
In the fall of 1960 the first Greek...
Campus
Northeastern University [Patriot Domain]
Founding
Founded as Zeta Gamma Tau - September 1959
Chartered as 93rd chapter, Gamma Psi of Phi Kappa Tau - January 27, 1968
Ceased operations -...
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia. If you wish to visit the schools website click here
Address
2122 Webb University Center
Norfolk, VA...
Short Description
Short overview of Board of Governor Responsibilities
Target Audience
BOG Officers
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
BOG
General Job Description
Meets monthly to review...
George V. Voinovich (Ohio University) is a United States Senator from Ohio.
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Certificate of Insurance
A form verifying a policy has been written and outlining coverage in general. Often used as a proof of insurance for loans or other legal matters.
Claim
A demand made by...
Short Description
Sometimes, organizations that haze new members are confused about how to change these practices. There are many creative ways to change from a hazing to a non-hazing...
Short Description
This is a short description of how a Graduate Council should operate
Target Audience
Alumni Relations Chair, BOG Chair , Chapter Advisor, Chapter President
Borradaile Challenge...
Introduction to the Office
Phi Kappa Tau’s National Council serves as Fraternity's legislative body when the National Convention is not in session. The National Council (a.k.a. “ The Board”)...
Grayson Louis Kirk Miami University 1921 b. October 12, 1903 d. November 21, 1997 was president of Columbia University during the Columbia University protests of 1968. He was also a Professor of...
Overview
Campus Fraternity/Sorority advisors — contrary to what you may think — are really very supportive of Fraternity/Sorority life at their campuses. The vast majority are members of a...
Writing can be intimidating. Unlike speech, the written word has certain permanence. That's enough to block anyone's creative juices. The first rule of learning to write well is to write. The...
Target Audience
General Membership
Best Practices
Don’t consume alcohol on an empty stomach
Drink for the right reasons. Social occasions and celebrations not to reduce stress or anxiety
Drink...
Dear Alice,
I have two friends who I think are drinking too much. I don't know what to do. They are very defensive should anyone say anything to them about their excessive habit, and a lot of our...
Short Description
Below are some helpful Fire Prevention Websites
Target Audience
Undergraduates
Alumni Members
Housing Corp
Housing Chair
Chapter Advisor
BOG Chair
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Short Description
Below Are some helpful Risk Management Websites
Target Audience
Undergraduates
Alumni Members
Risk Management Chair
Risk Management Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Download
All videos can be downloaded at link.phikappatau.org on the downloads page.
Historical Segment 1
Historical Segment 2
Historical Segment 3
Media
Centennial Historical Videos
Hall of Fame Members
2006 Inductees:
Taylor A. Borradaile
Clinton D. Boyd
Dwight I. Douglass
William H. Shideler
Roland Maxwell
Jack L. Anson
Ewing T. Boles
Paul...
Hole in the Wall Camp Wish List
Because the Hole in the Wall Camps want to spend as much of their dollars on programs for the campers, they depend on the generosity of friends and volunteers to...
HOUSE CORPORATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
GOAL
When the house corporation is ready to start a major capital campaign, it should proceed along certain broad principles which have proved successful. The...
Working with your advisor
Introduction to the Office
In addition to your job description outlined in your chapters Blaws, the following are expectations of a House Manager.
The job description and...
Short Description
A short description and history of the Housing and Loan Fund
Target Audience
House Corporation
House Manager
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Housing
History
Established in...
Download Word version: Housing_Resource_Guide_draft_rak.docx
Preface
House Corporations are comprised of volunteer members of Phi Kappa Tau and special friends of the Fraternity. As such, you...
Short Description
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Working with your Advisor
Conclusion
Resources
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If you are allowed to edit pages in this Site, simply click on edit button at the bottom of the page. This will open an editor with a toolbar pallette with options.
To create a link to a new page,...
Short Description
Meeting basics and overview
Target Audience
BOG Chairman
Chapter Advisor
President
Vice President
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Chapter...
Short Description
An Executive Council Meeting organizes the chapter officers before a resident council meeting.
Target Audience
Vice President
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Chapter...
Short Description
Useful in the collection of dues or owed money because of damages of less than $1000.00.
Target Audience
Treasurer, Finance Advisor, houisng Corporation
Borradaile Challenge or...
Image Disclaimer
Phi Kappa Tau does not monitor the images contained on this page. These images represent the results of a search for "Boston Red Sox" on Flickr. This archive of photos serves as a...
Resources
Brotherhood Chairman
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Short Description
Remember, nobody ever joined Phi Tau or any other fraternity because they had free food and a cool t-shirt. However, events for recruitment are a must and promoting yourselves is...
Short Description
This resource is offered as a way to stimulate reflection about the values of The Phi Kappa Tau
Fraternity.
Target Audience
Any associate member, any officer, any undergraduates...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
As the chapter’s Insurance and Risk Management Advisor, you should become familiar with all...
The Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity is a business and our business is brotherhood. This business begins at the chapter level and exists because of the National Fraternity much like that of a franchise...
Invite your brothers to join the Phi Kappa Tau Resource Library.
IRS Form 990 explanation form
All chapters must complete an IRS 990 explanation form and return it to the Executive Offices. This form is a Phi Kappa Tau form where the chapter indicates whether...
Jack Lee Anson Colgate University, 1947 b. August 3, 1924 d. September 15, 1990 was an important leader in the American college interfraternity movement, and was known as "Mr. Fraternity." Under...
Who can join?
Phi Kappa Tau members and their constituents are able to join.
What should I know before I join?
Wiki has a really quick learning curve, but if you are new to Wiki technology you may...
College or University
University of Kentucky
Address
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Maxwell Award, 2008
Shideler Award Recipients:
Thomas J. Scott, 1962
Lawrence H....
Leonard Fielding Chapman, Jr. University of Florida, 1932 b. November 3, 1913 d. January 6, 2000 was the 24th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served in that capacity from 1968 to 1972. He was...
Scholarship Chairman
Establishing Reserves
Reserves are critical to the viability of fraternity housing. They are needed for three principal reasons: (1) regular capital improvement, (2) major renovation every 20...
Roland Maxwell Outstanding Chapter Trophy
The Maxwell award is presented to the most outstanding chapter in the Fraternity.
Evaluations are based on the Borradaile Challenge, a written application...
Sample of Minutes, Agenda and Waiver of Regular Board Meetings
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
A MEETING OF Sample THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS HELD ON THE _ DAY OF___ 19 __ AT [ADDRESS]...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: 110% or more of campus average chapter size.
Order of the Star: 100% or more of campus average.
**Basic:* 30 men or 90% of campus average.
Membership data is recorded...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: Approved Membership Orientation Program on file with the Executive Offices
Chapters must submit their Membership Orientation Program any...
Short Description
A short best practices list for membership orientation in a chapter.
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officer
Recruitment and Retention Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area...
Introduction to the Office
Effective MOO’s are guides to help the participants move through an intensive and challenging experience.
Facilitators ensure that attention is on the AM’s, not on...
Short Description
This is the exact checklist used by the Executive Offices when reviewing the content of a MO program.
Target Audience
President, Vice President, Membership Orientation Officer,...
Short Description
Basic elements of a mentoring or big/little brother program
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officer
Scholarship Chairman
Chapter Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Mitch McConnell (University of Louisville) is United States Senator from Kentucky. He is a winner of the Taylor A. Borradaile Alumnus Award.
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College or University
Lawrence University
Address
741 East John Street
Appleton, WI 54911
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Awards and Distinctions
Media
Phi Kappa Tau National Convention
The National Convention is the supreme legislative body of the Fraternity.
Introduction
Content
National Convention Locations
1911, Ohio University
1912, Ohio...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star: Three members at Leadership Academy or two members at Convention; and two members at a regional conference.
Basic: Three members at Leadership...
Newsletters
Your chapter newsletter is a direct pipeline to your alumni. It is the best way to stay in touch with your alumni and keep them up-to-date on how their chapter stands on the campus....
Short Description
News releases are a great way to inform the community and campus about your chapter’s fundraising and service efforts. They are also a great way to recognize individual...
Short Description
North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
Sample Membership Orientation Program
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officer
Recruitment Retention Advisor
Borradaile...
Short Description
A first time primber for new recruitment chairman or Recruitment Advisors looking for a conversation starter with the chapter.
Goal Setting, Recruitment Strategy, Target number...
Short Description
Make a grid with the contact information below and post in a visible area and have readily available at all times. This is a useful resource to have visible and available in case...
The Creed and mission of Phi Kappa Tau.
The Borradaile Challenge
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Short Description
The transition of leadership for your organization is vitally important and may determine the effectiveness of the group for years to come.
Target Audience
Undergraduate...
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Table of Contents
Transition
Session Objective
Time needed
Supplies Needed
One on One
Lessons Learned
Training
Session Objectives
Time Needed
Supplies Needed
Brotherhood Building...
Official Required Reports Page
Short Description
Open, Informal, and Year round recruitment are basically all the same. Also, these same principles and concepts can be applied to deferred recruitment. This type of recruitment...
Maintenance and Evaluations
Adequate exterior maintenance of a chapter house should include annual evaluations, using the following guidelines.
The roof should be reviewed with regard to years in...
Management of Meetings
Preliminary actions to be taken prior to meeting
Locate and review corporate charter and bylaws to determine requirements for board membership, elections, location/time of...
Chapters
History
Chapter Operations
Teambuilding
Brotherhood
Retreats
Regional Conference Planner
Founder's Day Handbook
Expansion
Alumni Associations
National Convention
Statutes and Policies
Title V Paragraphs 54 Affiliated Corporation
Any chapter that now has or hereafter establishes any affiliated corporation that is supportive of the goals of the chapter shall...
Short Description
The following information is a very brief condensation of Robert’s Rules of Order. It is intended to provide a basic background in parliamentary procedure so business can be...
Short Description
Quick reference guide to any meeting as well as Parliamentary procedures
Target Audience
Vice President
President
BOG Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Chapter...
1906-1907 Taylor A. Borradaile, Miami
1907-1908 Harvey C. Brill, Miami
1908-1909 William G. Stover, Miami
1909-1910 Alexander R. Paxton, Miami
1910-1911 Edward E. Duncan
1911 Ernest N. Littleton,...
Paul L. Newman (Ohio University, 1943) is one of America's most highly acclaimed actors. He is also a race car driver and owner. His philanthropic work includes his line of "Newman's Own" brand...
Short Description
To gain a full understanding of alumni relations, it makes sense to take a close look at the individual concerned, the alumnus. A closer look at the word itself indicates that...
College
Bethany College - Bethany, West Virginia
History
Founding Date: October 27-29, 1923
Current Status: Open
History of Phi Chapter
***This historical account is a summery of the remarks...
Creating a Mothers’ Club
Mothers’ clubs, or what today are more often known as parents’ clubs, have been an important part of many Phi Tau chapters for years. But a concept unique to Phi...
Phi Kappa Tau and the Hole in the Wall Camps
++History
Phi Kappa Tau adopted the Hole in the Wall Camps as its national philanthropy at the 1995 Convention in Washington, D.C. Since that time,...
++Creed, Mission and Strategic Objectives of Phi Kappa Tau
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Phi Kappa Tau General Information
Creed, Mission and Strategic Objectives of Phi Kappa Tau
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Active Chapters in Kentucky
Death Row
Eastern Kentucky University Founded...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: $2,000 contributed to any philanthropy.
Order of the Star: $1,000 contributed to any philanthropy.
Basic: $500 contributed to any philanthropy.
A HITW Camp...
Philanthropy and Community Service Best Practices
As you carry out your responsibilities, you are encouraged to go above and beyond the call of duty and the minimum expectations of your position....
Introduction to the Office
The Philanthropy Chairman is responsible for creating an environment within the chapter that fosters a commitment to benefiting others. He is responsible for promoting,...
Short Description
A brief overview of several different philanthropy event ideas
Target Audience
Philanthropy Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Philanthropy
Event Ideas
_-A-Thons
The...
The Starting Point
Your first step is the creation of a committee composed of diverse group of chapter members. An effective committee will be at the core of good philanthropic programming. It is...
Campus
The University of Southern California [Golden Bear South Domain]
Founding
Founded as Alpha Phi Kappa – May 28, 1921
Chartered as 16th chapter, Pi of Phi Kappa Tau - May 26, 1922
Absorbed...
What does BYOB Mean?
BYOB stands for “Bring Your Own Beer”. If a third party vendor is not serving alcohol at the social event it must be BYOB. Guidelines for planning a BYOB event...
Short Description
These guidelines must be used when planning, organizing and executing any social event your chapter conducts. Through your responsible efforts and the use of these guidelines you...
Short Description
This is a powerpoint presentation we adapted from the Delta Tau Delta Organization. Basically it talks about how are tolerance goes up in risky behavior the more likely we are to...
Injury or Death Verification
Verify names
Campus procedures for death notification
Coroner’s office verification, then next of kin
Media
Make comments only after consulting with Executive...
Introduction to the President
The office of the presidency is extremely important in that you are basically the external voice of your chapter to anyone that the chapter might come in contact with...
You will inevitably write a number of documents throughout your college career in and out of the Fraternity. It is imperative that you make certain that those documents are accurate and easy for...
Short Description
The process for recruiting and developing a Board of Governors
Target Audience
BOG Chairmen
Domain Directors
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
BOG
Introduction
Recruitment of...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: Recruit and Initiate 25% or more of campus average size
“Recruitment” counts new initiated members only.
Resources
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Works with the chapter and Board of Governors in...
Introduction to the Recruitment Chairman
The Recruitment Chair is responsible for working with the Board of Governors (BOG) Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Committee, and the entire chapter. The...
Short Description
Recruitment is not as hard as we make it out to be. It is probably one of the simpler operations of a chapter. However, we tend to make it this huge project that we know has to...
Short Description
Recruiting through scholarship is an innovative way of recruiting, showing Phi Kappa Tau’s commitment to scholarship, and supporting an individual’s education. Here is how...
Target Audience
Recruitment Advisor
Recruitment Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Recruitment
Introduction
The “Mentor Program” is an innovative way to recruit and to serve your...
Short Description
It is a basic expectation of the Recruitment Chairman to organize, plan and execute a recruitment retreat. In the Appendix, you will find a sample workshop outline and agenda...
Doors, windows, and the perimeters of the event should be controlled
Members will be assigned to make sure that overly intoxicated people do not leave the premises
There must be a preprinted and...
Regional Conference Planner
Conference Organizers please find below file attachments and links to resources for your conference sessions. Also please explore other areas of this resource library...
If A Chapter Must Be Closed
The relationship becomes particularly critical in the unpleasant situation of closing a chapter. Assets should be protected and preserved in such an instance to ensure...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell: All reports turned in on time.
Order of the Star: All reports turned in, 85% on time.
Basic: 85% of reports turned in.
All reports have separate deadlines and will be...
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Session Objective
Notes:
Time needed
times
Supplies Needed
list supplies
Logistical Instructions
Specific setup items
Directions
Things to be read to the group
Rules
list item
list...
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: No risk management violations and all risk management seminars and reports submitted on time.
Four risk management seminars are required for...
working with your advisor
Introduction to the Office
Every area of chapter operations functions most effectively when a committee is on the job. A strong chairman and an informed, dedicated and...
Risk Management Policies
Phi Kappa Tau Risk Management Policies
Borradaile Standard
Maxwell, Order of the Star, Basic: One set of regalia (or access to one) and adherence to Ritual.
National Volunteers or Executive Offices staff may periodically evaluate...
Roland W. Maxwell (University of Southern California, 1922) was a Pasadena, California attorney who served as National President from 1934-1959. He also served as president of the National...
Roster Changes with Semester BillingsThe Executive Office sends one main billing to each chapter and colony in the fall, and one in the spring. Each bill includes half of all yearly...
The Executive Office sends one main billing to each chapter and colony in the fall, and one in the spring. Each bill includes half of all yearly charges. These charges include chapter...
Saginaw Valley State University
Address
History
Founding Date
The Colony is open
Awards and Distinctions
Media
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The Articles of Operation for the Board of Governors of Epsilon Pi Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Preamble:
We the duly appointed members of the Board of Governors (here in after referred to...
Short Description
The following are Sample By Laws, for which you can model your own after.
Target Audience
President, Vice President, Secretary, Chapter Advisor and the BOG
Borradaile Challenge...
Notification of Financial Responsibility Letter to Parents
PHI KAPPA TAU FRATERNITY
( )CHAPTER
CHAPTER ADDRESS
Date
Parent’s Address
Dear Mr. and Mrs. ( ):
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity is very happy...
Short Description
Sample Meeting Agenda for a resident council
Target Audience
President
Secretary
Chapter Advisor
BOG Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Undergraduate Officer Overview
Alumni Officer Overview
Board of Governors
Introduction to the Office
As a minimum, each chapter must adhere to Title VII, Section 60(b), (c), and (d) of the...
working with your advisor
Introduction to the Office
The Scholarship Chairman shall be responsible for developing an academic awareness among members of the Resident Council and shall also help to...
Fastweb.com
Site that provides tips on financial aid and careers, college and graduate school application downloads, and a scholarship search engine.
http://www.fastweb.com
SallieMae
Sallie Mae is...
Scholarship in Chapter Meetings
Sit in scholastic order once a month
Offer a vocabulary word of the week
Give reminders of final course drop dates, registration dates, etc.
Make weekly...
Working with your Advisor
Introduction to the Office
While the Statues of the Fraternity calls for a differentiation between the two types of secretaries, often one person holds the office. There...
Short Description
Why should we be concerned about sexual abuse?
Legal liability is a reality in sexual abuse incidents. It is possible that a victim of sexual abuse or rape may be able to sue the...
Websites
Shelley Berman Official Website
Shelley Berman on IMDB.com
Biography
Sheldon "Shelley" Berman University of Southern California, Hon. 2005 b. February 3, 1926 is an American comedian,...
William H. Shideler Award
The Fraternity's highest undergraduate honor, presented
annually to the most outstanding graduating senior in Phi Kappa Tau
The award is named for Honored Founder William...
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What is the Resource Library?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Effective time management is crucial to accomplishing organization tasks as well as to avoiding wasting valuable organizational assets. The following nine rules from Managing Your Mind will aid...
Members:
Moderators
Admins
Introduction
Short Description
Forgetting a person’s name can be embarrassing and can also make them feel uncomfortable or that give them a sense that you are not interested. Here are six tips...
working with your advisor
Introduction to the Office
Every area of chapter operations functions most effectively when a committee is on the job. A strong chairman and an informed, dedicated and...
Target Audience
Anyone who can read music and would like to actually play out the songs of Phi Kappa Tau
Introduction
Over Convention I had several undergrads ask me for a copy of the official...
Short Description
One tip to excel as a corresponding secretary is to present women’s fraternities and sororities with flowers on certain occasions, possibly their national or local founder’s...
Introduction
The purpose of taking the time to present to a sorority about Phi Tau is two-fold: (1) To generate names of prospective members from reputable women. If a sorority woman recommends...
Homecoming
This is a time that your university’s alumni office goes all out to entice alumni to return to campus. They organize reunions and special events, and hope that these, combined with...
Short Description
This is to serve as a guide as to how run a Standards Meeting effectively.
Target Audience
Vice President, President and the Chapter Advisor
Content
Before The Hearing
1. If any...
Short Description
Overview of Standards and Accountability
Target Audience
Vice President
President
Chapter Advisor
BOG chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Standards and...
Short Description
To describe the Show Cause Process in detail
Target Audience
Undergrad and Alumni Members alike that are involved with chapter
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Recruitment,...
The style guide is not a dictionary. It is a standardized set of guidelines and corrections to common erros in Phi Kappa Tau publications. Please utilize it when creating or editing pages on the...
As Chapter Advisor you will have to tackle tough issues. The manner in which these issues are handled will determine the success of the chapter. Again, the chapter needs to take charge of their...
Taylor Albert Borradaile Alpha Miami, 1906 was one of the four founders and the first president of Phi Kappa Tau.
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Time needed
times
Supplies Needed
list supplies
Logistical Instructions
Specific setup items
Directions
Things to be read to the group
Rules
list item
list item
Processing
Processing items...
The treasurer is the only member of the chapter who is authorized to spend chapter funds. Other brothers who require expenditure of funds for the completion of their duties (recruitment chairman,...
The Hole in the Wall Camps—Mission, Purpose and History
“ A place where kids can kick back and raise a little hell.”—Paul Newman, Ohio ’43
The Camps
Brother Paul Newman founded the Hole...
Relationship Building between the Chapter & House Corporation
Sometimes the relationship between the chapter and the house corporation becomes strained. Many times the chapter views the house...
The Laurel
The Laurel is the exoteric publication of the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation. Published prior to 1919 as SIDELIGHTS, a journal devoted to topics reltated to higher education involving college...
What is an Advisor?
First and foremost, an advisor is an educator – an educator in a non-traditional classroom. The advisor uses personal expertise and perspective to stimulate individual...
The Philanthropy and Community Service Committee
The Philanthropy Committee reports to the Philanthropy Chairman. Its purpose is assist with planning and coordinating philanthropy events for the...
Short Description
Two or three sentences on what you are trying to accomplish
Target Audience
Recruitment Chairman
Recruitment Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Short Description
Third party vendors are for profit business who are licensed and insured and not associated with the chapter in any way that are responsible for identification checks and...
Time in the organization is constant and irreversible. Nothing can be substituted for time. Worse yet, once wasted, it can never be regained. Leaders have numerous demands on their limited time....
Target Audience
Risk Management Advisor
President
BOG Chairman
Chapter Advisor
Insurance Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Crisis Management
Best Practices
Have a press kit ready in...
Best Practices
Be sure to appoint a committee 6 to 8 months in advance of the event.
Conduct meetings to decide the specifics of the event; promotion to be used, speaker and location choices,...
Short Description
Two or three sentences on what you are trying to accomplish
Target Audience
Who are you trying to reach: Chapter Officer specific, any officer, any undergradautes, alumni,...
One of the most important tasks a new Board of Governors will undertake is drafting a set of operating procedures, or articles. A Board of Governors has the unusual role of being educator,...
Short Description
Terms and practices for keeping an updated membership roster
Target Audience
Vice President
Secretary
BOG Chairman
Borradaile Challenge or Area of...
Borradaile Category
Borradaile Challenge
Membership
Recruitment
Bylaws
Membership Orientation
Ritual
Finance
Community Service
Philanthropy
Risk Management
Alumni Relations
Board of...
Introduction
The transition between each outgoing and incoming officer is of special importance due to the complexity of the job. Thus, it is important that the new officer completely understands...
Introduction to the Office
The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate record of all financial matters of the Resident Council in a standard accounting system approved by the Board of Governors. He...
Introduction to the Office
At every Convention, three undergraduates from the Resident Council are elected to serve on the National Council. The National Council is the governing body of the...
Introduction to the Office
Job Description and Major Responsibilities
Working with your Advisor
Conclusion
Resources
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Overview
The Creed and mission of Phi Kappa Tau.
The Borradaile Challenge
Undergraduate Positions
President
Vice President
Vice President of Alumni Relations
Treasurer
Assistant...
Working with your Advisor
Introduction to the Office
It is imperative that the vice president has great working knowledge of the internal workings of the chapter, and understands the roles and...
Introduction to the Office
Your chapter’s alumni programming, in layman’s terms, is simply the overall alumni events and correspondence of the chapter. Consider the current status in this...
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Purpose Statements
Mission
The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary...
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A Wiki ([ˈwiː.kiː] <wee-kee> or [ˈwɪ.kiː] <wick-ey>) is a type of website that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit...
Target Audience
Brotherhood Chairman or Brotherhood Committee member
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Brotherhood, Chapter Development
Short Description
Brotherhood plays a very important...
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Always sound the building fire alarm immediately. If the alarm fails to operate, warn other occupants by knocking on doors and shouting warnings.
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William Henry "Doc" Shideler (Miami University, 1906) b. July 14, 1886 in West Middletown, Ohio and d. 1958 in Oxford, Ohio was an American geologist who was founder and longtime chair of the...
Introduction
More times than not the Recruitment Chairman and the MOO do not work together. This is a problem. It is necessary that the two of you have a strong working relationship and share the...
Short Description
The Membership Orientation Officer works very closely with the Recruitment Chairman throughout the recruitment and associate member period. The following resource will provide...
Tips for working with your advisor
Communicate any and all information. It is better to over communicate!
Determine what you expect of him/her and find out what he/she expects of you right...
Time needed
40 minutes
Supplies Needed
pens and paper
Logistical Instructions
Each participant will need a copy of Worksheet B
Directions
Facilitator will read aloud the statements listed...
Introduction
By agreeing to serve in an advisory role to the undergraduate chapter, you are exemplifying the lifelong commitment and loyalty to Phi Kappa Tau that is described in our Creed. As an...
College or University
University of Illinois
Address
History
Founding Date
Current Status
Closed
Awards and Distinctions
Maxwell Award, 1984
Media
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