Phi Gamma Delta has just expanded to the UW Campus!

International Headquarters

1201 Red Mile Road

Lexington , KY 40504

(859) 255-1848

Founded: May 1, 1848, at Jefferson College in Canonsburg , Pennsylvania

The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Fact Sheet

Name: Phi Gamma Delta      Nickname: Fiji or Phi Gam

Philanthropy : American Red Cross

Open Motto : “Friendship the sweetest influence.”

Colors : Royal Purple and White

Flower : Purple Clematis

Symbol : White Star and Black Diamond

Local Website : Facebook: Fiji UW

International Website : www.phigam.org - http://phigam.org/expansion-projects.aspx?pageID=213

Size: 162,000+ initiated brothers since 1848. Currently, the Fraternity has 6,500 undergraduate brothers in 105 chapters and 8 Delta colonies in the United States and Canada.

Mission Statement

“Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to provide opportunities for each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship, and social skills in order to become a fully contributing member of society.”

Famous Brothers

- Calvin Coolidge - President of the United States, 1923-1929

- Johnny Carson - Former host of The Tonight Show

- Kenneth Blanchard - author of “The One Minute Manager” & other leadership/motivational books

- Jack Nicklaus - Professional Golf Champion

- Phillip Knight - Founder, Owner, & President of Nike Corporation

- Roger Penske - Auto Racing Champion & Team Owner, Marlboro Racing Team

- Dean Smith - Former Head Basketball Coach, North Carolina Tarheels

- William J. Crowe, Jr. - Former Chairman, United States Joint Chiefs of Staff

Membership Benefits

•  Leadership Development: The Fraternity has teamed with Dr. Kenneth Blanchard, fellow Phi Gam and author of The One Minute Manager , to develop a cutting-edge leadership development program called Taking the Lead . This four-part program uses a bottom-up approach to develop leaders throughout their college years.

•  Academic Assistance: The Fraternity encourages and enhances academic performance through tutoring and study skills education. Our chapters consistently out-perform the All-Men’s and All-Fraternity averages.

•  Scholarships: T he Fraternity’s Educational Foundation offers over $250,000 in scholarships each year, which members can apply for right away. There is $1,000 worth of scholarships available this spring, and ALL men who achieve a 3.0 or better during their pledge semester will automatically receive $250!

•  Intramurals: Phi Gamma Delta strives to be competitive in intramural sports. We play to win!

•  Career Development and Networking: Graduate brothers offer real-world education in a variety of career fields; many will offer internships and employment networking.

•  Philanthropy: The Fraternity places a strong emphasis on serving others. Philanthropic projects are a major focus of activity for Phi Gamma Delta. Phi Gamma Delta’s International Philanthropy is the American Red Cross .

•  Housing : Phi Gamma Delta feels a chapter house provides an added benefit to the fraternity experience, and we are pleased that nearly 90% of our chapters live in some form of Greek housing. All new Fiji houses are alcohol-free facilities ; this promotes academic excellence in a clean environment.

•  Publications: The bi-annual magazine entitled “The Phi Gamma Delta” is sent to brothers to update them on the activities of the Fraternity on an International scale. Check out the last issue of the magazine at www.phigam.org !

•  Conventions: Every January, brothers from all over North America gather for a three-day leadership academy in St. Louis , Missouri , to learn leadership skills, discuss chapter development, and share their best practices. In August of 2008, Phi Gamma Delta will hold its biannual international convention, called the Ekklesia , in Miami , Florida .

•  International Brotherhood: No matter where you go, Phi Gamma Delta has chapters across the U.S. and Canada . You will enjoy the advantages of brotherhood throughout your lifetime. Phi Gamma Delta is truly “Not For College Days Alone . ”

Pledge Education

•  There is no hazing allowed in Phi Gamma Delta at any time, for pledges or brothers.

•  The education program consists of a 10-week process of learning how to operate the Fraternity. Meetings will be held weekly for this purpose and will be taught by graduate brothers in the local area.

•  You will learn from the “Purple Pilgrim,” our book about the Fraternity’s history and basic characteristics.

•  A retreat will be held on a weekend within the first month of pledging to chart the course for the future.

•  Pledges are required to achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to be initiated; a 3.0 is preferred to pledge now and in the future. We intend to have the highest academic rank among all campus organizations.

Financial Information

•  Pledge Fee (one-time fee) - $65.00 due at time of pledging.

•  Initiation Fee (one-time fee) - $242.50 due at time of initiation. Includes cost of fraternity badge, membership certificate, opportunities for educational scholarships and grants, and membership dues for the first year. This fee is not due until the colony is chartered as a full-fledged chapter, usually after a two year colony period.

•  Liability Insurance/Membership Dues - $75.00 per semester. Phi Gamma Delta waives this fee during the first year of operation . The insurance dues cover various services from the International Headquarters and provide comprehensive liability coverage for members involved in colony activities.

•  Colony Dues - $50-80.00 per month (amount varies). These dues are decided by the colony and used to cover all major operating expenses such as social events, supplies, pledge education materials, recruitment events, graduate events, publications, etc.

Other great things about Phi Gamma Delta

•  Values & Ethics: We were founded 159 years ago as an organization composed of men who are committed to the values of Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality, and Excellence. Today, those values are just as important, if not more so. Everything about our organization is rooted in these principles.

•  Graduate Involvement: There are numerous graduates who have volunteered to assist the Delta Colony. A specific group of them, known as the Board of Colony Advisors , will meet with the undergraduates on a regular basis to offer assistance and guide the colony in the right direction.

•  Parental Involvement: We encourage the involvement of parents. The concept of family is extremely important to our Fraternity, especially since Phi Gamma Delta is a man’s “home away from home” during his collegiate years.

•  Risk Management: Phi Gamma Delta is adamant about following the law when it comes to the consumption and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages. 21 is the law! Alcohol was not a founding principle of the Fraternity and will not be a major aspect of Phi Gamma Delta.

•  Zero Tolerance: Phi Gamma Delta does not permit illegal drug use in any way, shape, or form. Drugs and Fiji don’t mix, so any man who is discovered to have involvement with drugs will be immediately expelled.

•  International Headquarters Support: Colonies receive special attention from the Headquarters staff in Lexington , Kentucky . Staff from Headquarters visit our colonies regularly and communicate weekly with colony leadership.

The Phi Gamma Delta Priorities:

*Scholarship*Fraternity*Self*

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