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Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Sourcebook, 2013-2014 This Sourcebook Is the Property Of Alpha Chi Sigma Sourcebook A Repository of Fraternity Knowledge for Reference and Education Academic Year 2013-2014 Edition 1 l Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Sourcebook, 2013-2014 This Sourcebook is the property of: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Full Name Chapter Name ___________________________________________________ Pledge Class ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Date of Pledge Ceremony Date of Initiation ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Master Alchemist Vice Master Alchemist ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Master of Ceremonies Reporter ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Recorder Treasurer ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Alumni Secretary Other Officer Members of My Pledge Class ©2013 Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity 6296 Rucker Road, Suite B | Indianapolis, IN 46220 | (800) ALCHEMY | [email protected] | www.alphachisigma.org Click on the blue underlined terms to link to supplemental content. A printed version of the Sourcebook is available from the National Office. This document may be copied and distributed freely for not-for-profit purposes, in print or electronically, provided it is not edited or altered in any way. Discrimination based on 2race, l Alpha religion, Chi sex, Sigmaethnicity, Fraternity national origin, Sourcebook, age, disability, 2013-2014 veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity is prohibited. Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Alpha Chi Sigma Risk Management Policy ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 Section I – Principles The Purposes of Alpha Chi Sigma .............................................................................................................................................................................................8 The Obligations of a Member .....................................................................................................................................................................................................8 The Ideal Chapter .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Personal Values and Alpha Chi Sigma .......................................................................................................................................................................................9 Pledge Education and a Fraternal Canon ................................................................................................................................................................................10 Section II – Origins The American College Fraternity System ................................................................................................................................................................................12 The Development of American Chemistry .............................................................................................................................................................................14 The Development of Alpha Chi Sigma ....................................................................................................................................................................................19 Reminiscences.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Important Events in the History of Alpha Chi Sigma ...........................................................................................................................................................25 Section III – Organization and Governance The Governance of Alpha Chi Sigma ......................................................................................................................................................................................28 Grand Chapter Conclave ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................35 Grand Chapter Committees and Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................38 Insignia ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40 National Office ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................41 Alpha Chi Sigma as a Charitable and Educational Organization ........................................................................................................................................42 Alpha Chi Sigma Reserve Fund ................................................................................................................................................................................................42 Alpha Chi Sigma Educational Foundation .............................................................................................................................................................................43 The Collegiate Branch ................................................................................................................................................................................................................44 The Professional Branch ............................................................................................................................................................................................................51 Section IV – Individual Awards and Recognition Programs Alpha Chi Sigma-sponsored Awards .......................................................................................................................................................................................54 Membership Awards and Programs .........................................................................................................................................................................................56 Alpha Chi Sigma Nobel Laureates ...........................................................................................................................................................................................62 Alpha Chi Sigma Hall of Fame .................................................................................................................................................................................................66 Section V – Alchemy Alchemy and Alpha Chi Sigma ................................................................................................................................................................................................74 In Pursuit of Science ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................74 Alchemy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................75 The Elixir of Life .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................78 The Philosopher’s Stone .............................................................................................................................................................................................................80 Alchemy and Symbols................................................................................................................................................................................................................82 Alchemical Symbols and Processes ..........................................................................................................................................................................................85 Some Interesting Facts Concerning Hermes Trismegistus ...................................................................................................................................................88
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