Module 6 Why Fraternity Module Content Fraternity Matters

Module 6: Why Fraternity?

Module Content • Fraternity Matters • Essential Elements • Building on the Principles

MODULE OBJECTIVES At the end of this module, you should be able to: • Describe why Fraternity matters to you as an individual • Recognize the essential elements of our Fraternity • Use the Principles as a foundation for your career

Fraternity Matters Our Fraternity Means… • A Place to Grow • A Diverse Culture • An Innovative Career • A Professional Family Fraternity = Family They say your network is your net worth. If that is true, then all members of our Fraternity are wealthy indeed.

Fraternity Background • Greek letter organizations have been around since 1776 • Pioneered the way for change and growth • Significant impact on how we function within society today Etymology The English word “fraternity” is derived from the Latin word frater, meaning brother. Brotherhood or comradeship and a desire to share similar interests and goals within an environment of mutual respect is the basis of fraternity.

Types of Fraternities Over time, four categories of college fraternities have emerged: 1. Professional Fraternity 2. Social Fraternity 3. Honor Society 4. Recognition Society

Pi sigma epsilon Terminology Allowed: Not Allowed: Recruitment Rush Orientation Rushee New member or prospective member Bids New member training or member education Pledge pin New member trainer or coordinator Pledge class Pledgemaster

Professional Fraternity Association Just as individuals have banded together into fraternities on the basis of common interests and goals, groups of fraternities have joined together into interfraternity organizations to promote the benefits of the system as a whole. • The Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), formed in 1977, encourages excellence in scholarship, advancement of professional and interfraternity ethics, and cooperation among member fraternities. • PFA also advises member fraternities of social, political, and economic legislation which could affect their operations. • Pi Sigma Epsilon is an active member of PFA.

DISCUSSION • What other organizations/clubs/teams have you been a member of? • What has your experience been with these groups? • Greatest benefit • Greatest challenge • How is PSE different from these groups? Assignment Discuss with your team. Then, write out the answers in your workbook.

Essential Elements What makes us unique Statement of Purpose • Why we exist Creed • What we believe Mission • What we do Principles • How we show up Initiation • How we become family

Statement of Purpose Why we exist The Fraternity adheres to these six purposes as they are the reasons for its existence: • To create a collegiate organization of students who are interested in the advancement of marketing, sales, and management as a career and a profession; • To promote the study of marketing, sales, and management in colleges and universities; • To bring together academically qualified students who express a desire to enter the fields of professional marketing, sales, and management; • To encourage in colleges and universities the establishing of courses preparing students for careers in professional marketing, sales, and management; • To stimulate improved methods and techniques in the fields of marketing, sales, and management; • To instill in its members the highest possible ethical standards in selling.

Creed What We Believe I believe in the honor, value, and productivity of the Marketing and Selling Profession. I will be honorable, sincere, and loyal in all relations with my Fraternity, my college, my business, and the people I serve. I fully realize that my rewards, whatever they may be, evolve from my service to others under the guidance and help of God. I say these words with sincerity: • that I will endeavor to live by the Principles of Pi Sigma Epsilon; • that I value and revere the honor of our fellowship; • that I will endeavor to so build myself and so conduct myself • that I will bring honor to my Fraternity and to my profession.

Mission What We Do The mission of Pi Sigma Epsilon is to develop the sales and marketing skills of its members through lifelong opportunities.

Principles How we show up

Initiation How we become family It shows us the values of the organization, and it shares with us the thoughts of our Founders when they established the Fraternity. “Rituals are repeated patterns of meaningful acts. ” Initiation is, in a sense, how we become family. -Robert Fulghum Meaningful Acts Our ritual, the Initiation Ceremony, is the foundation of what Pi Sigma Epsilon stands for and believes.

DISCUSSION • What stands out to you about the PSE Fraternity? • How will you express the Principles in your day-to-day life? • What unique value do you bring to PSE as a member of the fraternity? Assignment Discuss with your team. Then, write out the answers in your workbook.

Building on the Principles Continuing a Legacy The PSE Principles: • Work • Honor • Sincerity • Belief • PSE is built on its founding Principles • Skill • These Principles permeate everything we do • Knowledge • Our Legacy is founded on those same Principles • Wisdom What will your legacy be? • Confidence • Faith • Ethics • Character Principles = A Professional Foundation • Competition

ACTIVITY: Building a Legacy Discuss the following questions: • How will you apply the PSE Principles in your career? • How will the Principles contribute to your legacy? Instructions Generate Ideas • What are all the possible ways you could leave a great legacy? • Which ideas can you combine? • How do you really want to be known? Create the Statement Assignment Write your legacy statement, and share it with the group. • Select the ideas that appeal to you the most. • Create a short, succinct statement of what your legacy will be. • Share it with your team and E-Board!

WEB ACTIVITY Update your resume to include Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) as a professional affiliation! Add Pi Sigma Epsilon to your Linked. In Profile.

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