1. Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity Jeopardy
Pi Lambda Phi History
History of Fraternities
PLP Info from
NM Education
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2. When was PLP Founded?
1895 A1

3. Where was PLP Founded?
Yale University A2

4. The 1908 effort to bring Pi Lambda Phi back to college campuses
What was the Revitalization Period?
The 1908 effort to bring Pi Lambda Phi back to college campuses A3

5. McGill University (Montreal) in 1920
What was PLP’s first Canadian Chapter?
McGill University (Montreal) in 1920 A4

6. Who were the three founders of PLP – full names?
Louis Samter Levy
Henry Mark Fisher
Frederick Manfred Werner A5

7. This merger was our first and it gave us a West Coast presence and our current chapters at Cal Berkeley, MIT, and U. of Florida:
Phi Beta Delta A6

8. Baldwin-Wallace College:
This fraternity was the first interracial and inter-religious fraternity created after WWII. We merged with them in 1960 and our only active chapter left from this merger is at
Baldwin-Wallace College:
Beta Sigma Tau A7

9. This is our most recent merger. This occurred in 1972
This is our most recent merger. This occurred in This group had originally been predominantly Jewish.
Beta Sigma Rho A8

10. This man served as the PLP Executive Director for 26 years and now has an award named after him.
George A. Beck A9

11. What is the Kovner Quote verbatim?
Joining a Fraternity means nothing. But when you have really worked for it, sweated for it, cursed it, and loved it, as well as the men in it, you have something.
A10

12. The first fraternity
was founded when?
1776 B1

13. Raleigh Tavern at William & Mary College
The first fraternity was founded where?
Raleigh Tavern at William & Mary College B2

14. The first fraternity was…
Phi Beta Kappa B3

15. Why were fraternities founded and what types of activities did they initially engage in?
To fill the void from the lack of social life on colleges and to provide an area to discuss politics and education of the time. B4

16. What happened to fraternities after the Civil War?
They became popular to help mend the ties between the North and the South. B5

17. Membership was depleted because of the draft.
What happened to fraternities around the time of WWII?
Membership was depleted because of the draft. B6

18. It suffered because of the anti-establishment movement.
What was fraternal life like in the 60s and 70s?
It suffered because of the anti-establishment movement. B7

19. NIC – North American Interfraternity Conference
A “cooperative organization of men’s general college fraternities, of which Pi Lambda Phi is a member of” is the definition for what?
NIC – North American Interfraternity Conference B8

20. Recite the Greek Alphabet
Alpha A
Beta B
Gamma G
Delta D
Epsilon E
Zeta Z
Eta H
Theta Q
Iota I
Kappa K
Lambda L
Mu M
Nu N
Xi X
Omicron O
Pi P
Rho R
Sigma S
Tau T
Upsilon U
Phi F
Chi C
Psi Y
Omega W B9

21. “Americans are the most fraternal people in the world.”
Who said,
“Americans are the most fraternal people in the world.”
French author Alexis de Tocqueville
B10

22. When is our Founders Day Celebrated?
March 21 C1

23. Not Four Years, But a Lifetime
What is the fraternity’s motto?
Not Four Years, But a Lifetime C2

24. What did the heydays of the late 1980s and early 1990s lead to?
More of an emphasis on Risk Management through the use of specific guidelines and procedures. C3

25. What are the “expectations” of a Brother
Scholarship
Time
Finance
Fraternalism
Brotherhood C4

26. What are the steps to recruitment? Introduce him to your friends
Meet him
Make him a friend
Introduce him to your friends
Introduce him to PLP
Ask him to join C5

27. Where was the Beta Chapter (the second chapter) of Pi Lambda Phi founded?
Columbia University C6

28. No Religious Affiliation is associated with the group.
What does non-sectarian mean?
No Religious Affiliation is associated with the group. C7

29. What are the five fold new member obligations?
Always be a Gentleman
Follow Instructions
Respect Authority
Keep the Secrets
Have the Courage to Follow your Convictions C8

30. What does the IHQ and IEC stand for and what do they do?
International Headquarters and
International Executive Council
Runs the day to day operations with professional paid staff
Is the 13 man governing board for the fraternity – like a board of directors C9

31. What are the fundamentals of a Chapter?
Brotherhood, Unity, Pride, Trust, Work, Respect, Initiative, Organization, Responsibility, Common Sense
C10

32. What is the name of one of our fraternity songs?
Jolly Laddies
Purple & the Gold
Brother Mind Forever D1

33. Well Developed Man Program
What is the name of the program that is used “to encourage continued involvement with the fraternity while promoting the growth and development of the individual”?
Well Developed Man Program D2

34. Name a famous Pi Lam. Each correct one is 1 pointD3

35. Name a PLP Fraternity Tradition. Each correct one is 2 points.

36. What were the 5 R study skills?
(Must be in correct order)
Record
Reduce
Recite
Reflect
Review D5

37. Where is PLP Headquarters?
Danbury, Connecticut D6

38. When was your chapter Founded?
CA Tau – 1922
CN Kappa Kappa – 1987
FL Delta – 1925
FL Delta Upsilon – 1992
FL Epsilon Lambda – 1998 IL Tau Delta – 1934
IN Epsilon Gamma – 1996 MA Theta – 1897
MD Kappa Chi – 1993
MD Kappa Delta – 1986
MD Pi Phi – 1985
MI Delta Beta – 1989
MI Alpha Omega – 1986
MI Epsilon – 2005
MN Kappa Chi – 1991
NC Epsilon Kappa – 1997
NC Omega Beta – 1939
NC Omega Zeta – 2007
NY Beta Omicron – 1968
NY Kappa Tau – 1954
NY Omega Epsilon – 2001
NY Omicron Rho – 1990
OH Beta Tau – 1948
PA Beta Gamma – 2007
PA Epsilon Zeta – 1896
PA Gamma Sigma – 1914
PA Gamma Psi – 2005
PA Kappa Eta – 1987
PA Omega Gamma – 1942
PA Phi Sigma – 1969
PA Sigma Upsilon – 1984
VA Alpha Psi – 1992
VA Delta Chi – 1991
VA Omega Alpha – 1932
VA Omega Rho – 1984
VA Omicron Zeta – 1984
VA Theta Xi – 2009
WA Epsilon Alpha – 1995
WI Omega – 1926 D7

39. What is the requirement to win a Scholarship Key from Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity?
Graduating Seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at the end of his first semester senior year. D8

40. Including Chapters, Colonies, and Interest Groups, how many groups are there of PLP across the country and Canada?
39 Total
35 chapter
4 colonies D9

41. What is the Creed of Pi Lambda Phi?
That all men are created free and equal.
That no society of men can flourish unless members of that society are endowed with the opportunities and privileges of freedom.
That freedom implies the elimination of prejudice. That the elimination of prejudice means a better understanding 'twixt men.
That it is incumbent upon me to fight for such freedom, even with my life.
That it is incumbent upon me, in my personal life, to be devoted to the highest standards of honesty and justice.
That because my country is dedicated to the highest standards of freedom and justice for all men of all creeds, I hereby pledge allegiance to my country, and to its national symbol.
D10