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phi beta sigma fraternity inc. philippines chapter
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

The founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as "a part of" the general community rather than "apart from" the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits rather than his family background or affluence...without regard of race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They wished and wanted their fraternity to exist as part of even a greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the "inclusive we" rather than the "exclusive we".

From its inception, the Founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, the founders of Phi Beta Sigma held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This deep conviction was mirrored in the Fraternity's motto, "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity".

Langston Taylor

￼ 	A. Langston Taylor, the founder of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from the Howe Institute in 1909 which is now Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis. He received his college and professional training at Howard and Frelinghuysen University in Washington, D.C. Founder Taylor chose business for his life’s career and from 1917 to 1926 he conducted a real estate and insurance business. He was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Potomac Investment Company, Director of the Federal Life Insurance Company and President of the Taylor Tobacco Company. Founder Taylor coined “Culture for Service, Service for Humanity”. He began serving humanity by founding Sigma, to which he gave twelve consecutive years of service as a National Officer, serving as National President, National Treasurer, National Secretary and Field Secretary. He also served as President of the Distinguished Service Chapter. Brothers have described our Founder as distinguished, poised and truly a hard worker. The members of the Alpha Sigma chapter called Founder Taylor “Prof”, short for professor, because he was always carrying a book, files or reading. He held offices and was instrumental in the following organizations: The Washington Art Society, The Derby Club, The Banneker Research Society, The Mu-So-Lit Club and the Tennessee State Club. A tireless worker, he worked hard to see that Sigma maintained its illustrious history, by serving on the history committee and providing numerous forms of notes, minutes and oral history to those who served with him. Founder Taylor retired from federal service from the Smithsonian Institute. Founder Taylor is buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland (right outside of Washington, D.C.). His gravesite sits at the highest peak. Founder A. Langston Taylor, the Greatest Name in SIGMA. January 29, 1890 – August 8, 1953

Leonard F. Morse ￼ Leonard F. Morse was the proud son of a distinguished New England family, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morse of Boston, Massachusetts. Trained in the elementary and secondary schools of New Bedford, Massachusetts, he became the valedictorian of his integrated high school and entered Howard University. In 1915, he graduated from Howard University and was the first person to graduate in 3 years with an A.B and a B.Ed degree. Later, the degree of Bachelor of Divinity was conferred upon him by the Payne School of Divinity, Wilberforce University. He received his Master’s degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and the degrees of Doctor of Metaphysics and the Doctor of Psychology from the College of Metaphysics, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Honorary Degree of D.D. was conferred at Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina, and the LLD at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida. An outstanding educator and prophet, he lived a busy and resourceful life, having served in many institutions and areas of educational and religious life. He was Dean of Theology at Edward Waters College, Head of the Department of Religious Studies, President of Edward Waters and a Mason. Founder Morse founded and chartered numerous Sigma Chapters especially in Florida. Founder Morse was a student of the Greek language, and he named our beloved fraternity. In addition, he wrote Sigma’s first constitution and was the first president of Alpha Chapter. In the 1915 Howard University yearbook entitled “The Mirror”, Founder Morse had listed by his name the following: Director of Social Service, YMCA, 1913-1914; Organizer and President of Phi Beta Sigma, 1914-15; President, Young Men’s Progressive Club, 1914-15; tutor of languages and history. Founder Morse was married and had five children, two of which are Brothers in this fraternity. Most recently his grandson became a Sigma. Leonard F. Morse was the last living Founder of Phi Beta Sigma. In the 1915 Howard University yearbook, Founder Morse left us with “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” Founder Leonard F. Morse January 12, 1891 – May 22, 1961

Charles I. Brown

According to the 1914 Howard University yearbook, Founder Charles I. Brown is documented as Finished Howard Academy, 1910; Class Chaplain, 1913; Chaplain Classical Club, 1912-1913; President Classical Club, 1914; Vice-President Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 1914; will do post-graduate work in Latin. In addition, Founder Brown was chosen “The Most To Be Admired” for the Class of 1914. Founder Brown is said to have been born in Topeka, Kansas in 1890. Census records show that his father was Rev. John M. Brown and that his mother was Maggie M. Brown. However, records at Howard University from 1910 have Founder Brown living at 1813 Titan Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was very cordial and very popular with the student body and Howard University administration. He is credited with choosing the nine charter members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Founder Brown founded the Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, on April 9, 1917 and was a teacher at the Kansas Industrial School for Negroes in Topeka, Kansas. Census records and oral interviews have showed us that Founder Brown was alive in the Topeka, Kansas area until 1931. Some believe that he was a casualty of the First World War; others believe that he moved overseas. In the spring of 1949, Founder Leonard F. Morse wrote “We live in daily hope that we shall one day learn the fate of our beloved Brother and Founder”. In the 1914 Howard University yearbook, under the Personals and Applied Quotations section, Founder Brown left us with this, “No legacy is so rich as honesty”. Founder Brown graduated from Howard University on June 3, 1914. The last correspondence that the fraternity received from him was a letter to Founder Taylor in 1924, in which Founder Brown indicated that he was teaching in Kansas. Although we may never find out the fate of our beloved Founder, always remember, “March on, March on, Ye mighty host” for Founder Charles I. Brown will remain in our hearts.

Article I. Name and Seal Section I. Name Section II. Seal Section III. Seal Exhibited Article II. Fraternity mission statement (Mission and vision) Article III. ΦВ∑ Membership, Members and Officers Section I. Qualification for Membership Section II. Selection Process Section III. Initiation Rites Section IV. Definition of a Member Section V. Record in the PHI BETA SIGMA Registry Book Section VI. Application at Recognized Chapter/Council Section VII. Application at Registered Council Article IV. Officers and Titles Section I. Basic Official Titles Section II. National Council President Qualifications Section III. Powers and Function Section II. Accreditation Article V. ΦВ∑   Governing Bodies Section I. Order of Hierarchies Section II. Responsibilities

Section III. National Council Powers and Function Section IV. Jurisdiction Section V. Executive Powers Section VII. Notification Article VI. ΦВ∑ Policy-making Body Section I. Board of Trustees Section II. Composition of Board Section III. Term of Officer Section IV. Regional Council Section V. ΦВ∑ Provincial / ΦВ∑ Municipal / ΦВ∑ City/ ΦВ∑  District President Section VI. ΦВ∑ Chapter / ΦВ∑ Councils Article VII. ΦВ∑ Officers of the Different Hierarchies Section I. ΦВ∑ National Council Officers Section II. Number of Seats Section III. Concurrent Position Section IV. Regional Councils Section V. Provincial /municipal / City/ District Council Section VI. Chapter / Council Section VII. Obligations of Members Article VIII. ΦВ∑ Rights, Duties and Obligations Section I. Rights

Article I. Name and Seal Section I. Name Section II. Seal Section III. Seal Exhibited Article II. Fraternity mission statement (Mission and vision) Article III. ΦВ∑ Membership, Members and Officers Section I. Qualification for Membership Section II. Selection Process Section III. Initiation Rites Section IV. Definition of a Member Section V. Record in the PHI BETA SIGMA Registry Book Section VI. Application at Recognized Chapter/Council Section VII. Application at Registered Council Article IV. Officers and Titles Section I. Basic Official Titles Section II. National Council President Qualifications Section III. Powers and Function Section II. Accreditation Article V. ΦВ∑   Governing Bodies Section I. Order of Hierarchies Section II. Duties and obligation Article IX. ΦВ∑ Disciplinary Action Section I. Grounds for Disciplinary action Section II. Imposable Penalties Article X. Election Qualification and Nominations Section I. Right of Suffrage Section II. Qualification to Elective Position Section III. Candidates’ Acceptance of nomination Section IV. Electoral Committee Section V. Power of the Electoral Committee Section VI. Submission of Official Result Section VII. Simple Majority Section IX. Record in the PHI BETA SIGMA Record Book Article XI. Election of Officers of the ΦВ∑ National Council Section I. Qualified Candidates for the ΦВ∑ National Council Section II. Qualified Candidates for the Positions of ΦВ∑ Regional Councils Officers Article XII. ΦВ∑  Rules and Regulation Section I. Rules Section II. Regulation Article XIII. Revenues Section I. Derivatives of Revenues Section II. future Revenues / Dues Article XIV. Policy on ΦВ∑ Tradition

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. International Humanitarian Service Fraternity and Sorority Manila, Philippines PREAMBLE

Whereas, the objects for which the fraternity is formed are to develop the high ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service; to promote the general welfare of all humanity. It altogether fitting and proper that each aspirant for membership in the fraternity be required to demonstrate his potentials for making a worthwhile contribution to those ends. We, the members of the PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC. INTERNATION AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE FRATERNITY, beseech the guidance of ALL MIGHTY ALLAH, that we may conscientiously uphold the value of true brotherhood and compassion. To always seek the TRUTH, to love, promote, and remain loyal to the tenets of this ORDER and above all, to commit ourselves to building a stronger bond with family, community and country. With this resolve, we do hereby commit, institute and promulgate this Constitution. Preamble Article I. Name and Seal Section I. Name This fraternity shall be known as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. INTERNATION AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE FRATERNITY and shall be know as Metro Manila Council. It’s object shall be to advance the ideals of Brotherhood and Service; promote education and scholarship and development an appreciation of our culture and foster such programs as may be indicated by these objects.

Section II. Seal ￼The Seal of this Order is a Logo owned by Phi Beta Sigma. The entire logo is used to convey the meaning intended and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the intended image. The outer rim is set in a Royal Blue with the name of the institution, and its motto encrypted in Pure White. The middle is set in Pure White with the Logo owned by Phi Beta Sigma. Section III. Seal Exhibited This seal must be prominently exhibited or displayed in all official meetings and activities of the order and shall likewise be used and/or affixed in all official instruments, paper accouterments, artifice and other paraphernalia issued by, or under the authority of this fraternal Order. Article II. Fraternity mission statement (Mission and vision) The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity's most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In Order to accomplish the Fraternity's objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity" and promote Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. To optimize Phi Beta Sigma's effectiveness, the Headquarters of the Fraternity will: Strengthen and serve proactively the Brotherhood as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity's growth and financial solvency. Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and committed to serving humanity. Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother. Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity's business while serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations. Maintain and improve the Fraternity's technological literacy in order to better service its members and the community at large. Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, business and government. Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated the ability to "lead. Article III. ΦВ∑ Membership, Members and Officers Section I. Qualification for Membership Collegiate Member – Any college individual, regardless of gender, may qualify for membership with this Order provided that he or she is at least 17 year of age, mentally, intellectually, and physically prepared to undergo the regimens of the prescribed initiation. Community member – any individual, regardless  of gender, at least 18 years of age, a member of a particular community, such as a barangay or sitio, of good moral character, literate, and prepared to undergo the regimens required, such as mental and physical and intellectual tests of fortitude and strength. Honorary member – any individual may be conferred the status of a Distinguished Phi Beta Sigma upon the endorsement by a particular District, Provincial or Regional Council, and approved by the Broad of Trustees convened in an official assembly. Junior Member – any student at least 16 year of age, in third year high school, of good scholastic records, of good moral character, prepared to undergo practical mental and intellectual examination my join the Order. However to be officially considered a fully-pledge Phi Beta Sigma, he shall have to undergo another initiation rites once he guest to college. His being a Phi Beta Sigma junior member shall likewise be taken cognizance of. – is one who is graduate or former student of a college/university or school of learning. Section II. Membership: Selection Process – the procedure for accepting abs individual's application for membership with this Order shall be as Follows: Submission of duly accomplished application Form signed by the recruit individual and by the endorser/recruiting party: The application form duly accomplished by the recruit shall be submitted to the Office of Particular President of a Chapter or Council who shall Section III. Initiation Rites As a condition of formal recognition by National Council, the chapter of Metro Manila Council, agrees that it and its members will not engage in any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally produces mental or physical discomfort or endangers the safety of an individual for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with this fraternal organization. The chapter of Metro Manila Council will not engage in any activity that causes an individual or suffer indignity, embarrassment, humiliation, or ridicule at the hands of other. The Fraternal organization understands that hazing in any form is prohibited in National Council and will adhere to any consequences of the policies of the Council. Individual members of the Fraternal Organization violating the Hazing policy of the Council shall be brought before Council Judicial Officer for disciplinary action. If found guilty they should be subjected to expulsion or suspension from the Fraternity. Section IV. Definition of a Member Member of this Order shall be defined as any individual who has successfully completed the initiation prescribed under this constitution and Officially conferred as such during his or her ordination rites by the Phi Beta Sigma Council

Section V. Record in the PHI BETA SIGMA Registry Book The entry of the individual in the registry book shall be made only upon the conferment of his or her membership duly recorded by the secretary of the particular chapter concerned. Section VI. Application at Recognized Chapter/Council Any individual member may apply for membership in the Order at recognized chapters from the following sector. Section VII. Application at Registered Council The Academe – These are universities, colleges and other institutes of learning officially registered and accredited by National Council The communities _ This refers to specific community, locality and chapters, such as a barangay or sitio, officially registered and accredited by the national Council. Article IV. Officers and Titles Section I. Basic Official Titles President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms (MIP)

Section II. National Council President Qualifications A member in good standing and good moral character At least a college graduate At least 25 years of age Has bee a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity inc. for at least 5 years Section III. Powers and Function Duties of President:

To preside at all meetings. Keep calm at all times. Talk no more than necessary while presiding, proceed in a business like manner. Have an agenda for meeting before him and proceed in a business like manner. Have a working knowledge of parliamentary law and as thorough understanding of the constitution and the by-laws of the organization. President shall vote only to break a tie. Keep a list of committees. Refrain from entering debate of questions before the assembly. If it is essential that this is done, the Vice President should be placed in the chair. A president is not permitted to resume the chair until after the vote has been taken on the question under discussion. The president shall call the meeting to order and declare a quorum is present. Shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees. Shall administer the business affairs of the organization.

ΦВ∑ National President To preside at all meetings. Keep calm at all times. Talk no more than necessary while presiding, proceed in a business like manner. Have an agenda for meeting before him and proceed in a business like manner. Have a working knowledge of parliamentary law and as thorough understanding of the constitution and the by-laws of the organization. President shall vote only to break a tie. Keep a list of committees. Refrain from entering debate of questions before the assembly. If it is essential that this is done, the Vice President should be placed in the chair. A president is not permitted to resume the chair until after the vote has been taken on the question under discussion. The president shall call the meeting to order and declare a quorum is present. Shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees. Shall administer the business affairs of the organization. ΦВ∑ National Vice Vice President: Shall automatically assume the powers and duties of the president if the president reigns or if the president is impeached. Shall temporarily assume the powers and duties of the President in the temporary absence of the President or at the request of the president. Shall coordinate all social functions of the fraternity. Shall serve as coordinator of all standing committees and shall serve as an ex-officio member of all standing committees. ΦВ∑ National Secretary Secretary: Shall keep a careful and authentic record of the Fraternity. Shall prepare a roll call of members and call it when necessary. Shall preserve all documents of the organization except those specifically assigned to others. Shall provide the president with a written agenda for the meeting of the organization. Shall read all correspondence to and from the organization at regular meetings of the fraternity. Shall authenticate by his signature all records, documents, etc. Shall carry on all official correspondence for the fraternity.

ΦВ∑ National Treasurer Treasurer: Shall keep an accurate account of all receipts and expenditures of the organizations. Shall present written reports to the membership at each regular meeting. Shall expend funds only as authorized by membership. Shall prepare a written final report at the end of each semester and present it to the membership. Shall serve as an ex-officio member of all standing committees dealing with the expenditure of funds.

ΦВ∑ National Sargent at Arms Sergeant at Arms:

Should know Roberts Rules of order. Shall have the power to ask a member to excuse themselves from a meeting, if they are being disruptive. Shall keep order.

ΦВ∑ National Auditing ΦВ∑ National Public Relation

ARTICLE V-FACULTY ADVISOR: Shall serve at the pleasure and discretion of the University. May serve, at the discretion of the membership, as a non voting ex-office member of the executive board. Shall meet the responsibilities to the organization as stated in the directives issued by the Student Affairs Committee and in the Student Handbook. ARTICLE V- NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Nominations: An ad hoc nominating committee shall be appointed by the Executive Board one month prior to the election of officers. This committee shall present its nominations to the organization in the form of a committee report. In addition, nominations shall be accepted from the floor at the meeting in which the committee report is presented. The nominating committee shall be composed of a minimum of three members of the fraternity. These members shall not be members of the Executive Board. Election of Officers: Eligibility. Must be a full-time undergraduate student. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Must have been in the fraternity for at least one semester prior. Terms of Office. Officers Shall be elected for a term of one year or until their successor are elected. All officers shall hold office until September 30th when their successor shall assume office. Date of Elections. Elections shall be held at the second meeting of the fall semester, or no later then October. Voting. Only active members shall be allowed to vote. Voting shall be by secret ballot. Absentee ballots will accepted. Officers shall be elected by the majority of those voting in the election. ARTICLE VI- VACANCIES: If the vacancy occurs for the position of President, the Vice-president shall automatically assume the Presidency. If Vice-President is vacant, a special meeting of the fraternity shall be called by the Executive Board to elect a new president. If a vacancy occurs for any other officer, a special meeting of the fraternity shall be called by the Executive Board to elect a new officer.

ARTICLE VIII- COMMITTEES: The President and Vice-President shall be ex-officio members of all standing committees. There will be special committees geared around our National Programs Bigger & Bigger Business, Social Action, and Education. Each committee will have a chairman, who will report bi-weekly. Under no consideration should one or more members of a committee go ahead with business without action by the majority committee, being present. ARTICLE IX- MEETINGS: Meetings shall be held at least once a week during the academic year. The president shall have the power to call all regular meetings of the organization. The Executive Board shall have the power to call all special meetings of the organization. Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be used to conduct all regular and special meetings except where conflict with this constitution and its by-laws. A quorum of 50 percent of the voting membership shall be required to conduct any business of the organization except to adjourn. ARTICLE X- ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC: The MEMBERS if BETA ALPHA Chapter (Pacasum College) of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will assist the organization and the establishment of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and foster a close relationship with said sister sorority. ARTICLE XI- NON-DISCRIMINATION: Other then freshmen who have not fulfilled a cumulative GPA in the University, the organization shall not deny membership to any undergraduate student because of race, religion, color ancestry, national origin, age, or disability. ARTICLE XIIII- AMENEDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND/OR BY LAWS: Amendments may be proposed by any voting member at a duty constituted meeting of the organization. Amendments shall be voted on at the next meeting of the organization following the presentation of the proposed changes. To be approved, amendments must be accepted by a vote of two-thirds of members of the organization. Amendments approved by the organization must be submitted to Student Government and Student Affairs for approval before they can be enacted.