The following information does not only apply just to Phi Beta Sigma, but its principles apply to anyone who has intentions to be part of ANY purposeful organization.


Active Frat (100%)
He Who Pays His Annual National Dues
Participates Fully (Chapter Meetings, Conferences, Social Events, Fund-raisers, Service Projects)
Takes Initiation Oath Very Seriously
Never Skips a Meeting if Possible
Values Dynamic Knowledge about the Frat
          Who's the International President?
          Where's the next Conclave?
Able to Distinguish between a Frat & a Gang
Considers Phi Beta Sigma to be His Fraternity
Believes in Abiding by Fraternity Rules
Has Loyalty to Frat --> then the Chapter


Active Frat/ 100% Sigma
Shows Respect for Fraternity in Words & Behavior
Plans to Join Alumni Chapter After College
Feels Responsibility for the Chapter
Spends Time Thinking about the Frat
Thinks in Terms of What's Good for the Frat
Donates Money to Support the Frat
Believes Frat Privileges are Earned for Oneself by Paying Dues
Always Seeking Ways to Improve the Chapter
Carries Frat Card with Yearly Updated Sticker
Prepares a Schedule/Plan to Pay for Annual Dues, Even When Money is Tight
Encourages Other Frats to Pay Their Dues

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Inactive Frat (10%)
He Who Doesn't Pay His Required Dues
Doesn't Participate Until a Line Forms
Participates Partially or Inconsistently
Takes Initiation Oath Mockingly
Never Skips a Party if Possible
Values Static Knowledge About the Frat
      Who are the Founders?
      What is a Conclave?
Views the Fraternity Like a Gang
Considers His Individual Chapter As His Fraternity
Believes in Making Up One's Own Rules
Loyalty to Self First, then the Chapter


Inactive Frat/ 10% Sigma
Shows Disrespect for Fraternity in Words & Behavior
No Intention of Joining a Graduate Chapter
Feels No Responsibility for the Chapter
Never a Moment to Think about Phi Beta Sigma
Thinks of What's Good for the Self
Donates Money for Beer & Entertainment or Other Selfish Interests
Believes that "Dues-Paying" Fraternity Brothers Don't deserve Any Additional Privileges in the Frat
Always Seeking Self-Glory in the Sigma Image
Carries only Frat Paraphernalia
Financial-Status Stickers Card has No Yearly Stickers
Doesn't Bother With Any Strategy for Paying Dues
Discourages Other Frats about Dues


Now, Which Do You Intend To Be?


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