Phi Sigma Phi

Phi Sigma Phi (ΦΣΦ) is a US national fraternity founded on July 30, 1988. There are now 11 chapters of Phi Sigma Phi nationwide.

History

The history of Phi Sigma Phi begins not so much with an actual date, but rather with the evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. On July 30, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity was formally organized to serve as a national organization, uniting college men who wished to share in the spirit of true friendship and brotherhood. Years of fraternity experience and know-how laid the foundation of this new national fraternity.

Leading this small group of chapters into the formation of a new national fraternity were former Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni who were elected to serve as Phi Sigma Phi's first National Council: Harry Parker (National President), Mark Helling (National Vice-President), Rick Facemire (National Vice-President), Dan Foster (National Vice-President), and George Perry (National Vice-President). David Prueher (Regional Director), John Lecco, and Ken Siverling (Chapter Consultants) also served as members of the National Staff. In addition, long time supporters and former Phi Sigma Epsilon National Presidents Dean Rockwell (1950-1958) and John Sandwell (1978-1984) added their advice and experience to all areas of Phi Sigma Phi's new operations.

The first new colony of Phi Sigma Phi was founded at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. In 1989, a Lambda Chapter brother transferred from EMU to MSU, and began a colony. This colony was formally chartered as Epsilon Alpha (EA) Chapter by the National Council of Phi Sigma Phi on March 2, 1991. Forty-three brothers became the first new chapter initiates into the new National Fraternity. In 1996, Epsilon Beta (EB) Chapter, at Wright State University in Dayton/Fairborn, Ohio, joined FSF. Epsilon Delta (ED) Chapter, at Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia became the third new chapter in April, 1998.

In 1997, Phi Sigma Phi was officially recognized as the 66th member fraternity of the National (now North-American) Interfraternity Conference (NIC).

Philanthropies

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Notable alumni

Dean Rockwell

Chapters

Lambda - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Omega - University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Phi Beta - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Phi Mu - Concord University, Athens, West Virginia
Xi - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Epsilon Beta - Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Epsilon Delta - Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia
Epsilon Zeta - Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia
Sigma Epsilon - York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pennsylvania

External links

* [http://www.phisigmaphi.org/ National Site]
* [http://www.rushphisig.com/ Rush Site]
* [http://students.ycp.edu/phisigmaphi/ Sigma Epsilon Chapter Site]
* [http://phisig.uwstout.edu/ Omega Chapter Site]
* [http://www.uwec.edu/psp/ Phi Beta Chapter Site]
* [http://www.phisigeb.com/ Epsilon Beta Chapter Site]