- FarmHouse
Infobox Fraternity
letters=FH
name=FarmHouse
colors=Green ,Gold andWhite
flower=Red and WhiteRose s
symbol=Sickle andSheaf
motto= "Builder of Men"
crest=
founded=birth date and age|1905|4|15
birthplace=University of Missouri
type=Social Fraternity
scope= International
address=7306 NW Tiffany Spring Parkway, Suite 210
city=Kansas City
state=Missouri
country=USA
chapters=33
homepage=http://www.FarmHouse.org/
free_label=Founders
free=D. Howard Doane Robert F. Howard Claude B. Hutchison Henry H. Krusekopf Earl W. Rusk Henry P. Rusk Melvin E. Sherwin FarmHouse Fraternity International, Inc. is an all-male international social fraternity founded at the University of Missouri on April 15th, 1905. It became a nationally recognized fraternity in 1921. FarmHouse is one of only a handful of fraternities not to adopt Greek letters. Today FarmHouse has 33 chapters/colonies in the
United States andCanada . FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]History
FARMHOUSE was founded as a professional agriculture fraternity in 1905 by seven men at the University of Missouri.
A second chapter, founded independently of the Missouri chapter but sharing the same ideals, was founded at the University of Nebraska in 1911. After communication between the two groups, a third chapter was founded at the University of Illinois in 1918.cite web| url = http://www.farmhouse.org/history/year05_14.htm | title = 1905-1914 A Humble Beginning | publisher =FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.| accessdate =2007-09-06]
FarmHouse as a national organization became a reality early in 1921 when the Constitution and By-Laws were approved by each of the active houses, and they then gave up some of their individuality and became “chapters” of the “greater” FarmHouse. FarmHouse had taken on a new meaning.cite web| url = http://www.farmhouse.org/history/year15_24.htm | title = 1915-1924 Shaping the Future | publisher =FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.| accessdate = 2007-09-06]
FarmHouse joined the NIC as a junior member in 1944. Because of its size at the time, eight chapters, it was not considered eligible for full membership. With twelve chapters and three colonies, FarmHouse became a full-fledged member on March 25, 1953.cite web| url = http://www.farmhouse.org/history/year35_44.htm | title = 1935-1944 from Depression to World War II | publisher =FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.| accessdate = 2007-09-06]
FarmHouse dropped out of the NIC from 1971 to 1981, as did many other national/international fraternities. Since rejoining, FarmHouse has been an active, supportive member of the NIC and its programs, and encourages its local colonies, chapters, and associations to be the same in their campus IFC's. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
On April 20, 1974, the FarmHouse Club at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was installed as the University of Alberta FarmHouse Chapter, thereby making FarmHouse an International Fraternity.cite web| url = http://www.farmhouse.org/history/year65_74.htm | title = 1965-1974 Overcoming Conflict | publisher =FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.| accessdate = 2007-09-06]
Mission
The motto of FarmHouse is "Builders of Men". The fraternity seeks to build men with Fourfold Development, encouraging growth in the Intellectual, Physical, Social/Moral and Spiritual aspects of their lives. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
Intellectual
Half of the chapters are typically within the top 20% of Greek chapters' average GPA on their respective campuses. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
Physical
Participation in intramurals, tournaments and other competititons is a regular theme between chapters on different campuses. On the belief that a healthy body is important for a well-rounded man, FarmHouse places emphasis on physical activity. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
ocial/Moral
FarmHouse chapters are active within the Greek communities on their respective campuses. The International fraternity recommends hosting an event with each sorority on campus at least once per academic year.
FarmHouse has been a leader in alcohol-free housing, never having a policy that allowed alcohol in chapter facilities. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
piritual
Many of the rituals in the pledging and activation ceremony cite Scripture. The Founders had deep faith and sought to build their faith as they built other bonds. The fraternity is certainly open to members of other faiths, but encourages a belief in 'something greater than oneself'. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
The Central Attributes
The central attributes to the Fraternity are leadership, scholarship and fellowship. FarmHouse Fraternity New Membership Education Manual, published by FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.]
The Object
The object, recited by members at every meeting, is:
The object of our fraternity is to promote good fellowship, to encourage studiousness, and to inspire its members in seeking the best in their chosen lines of study as well as in life. Progress shall mark our every step; the spirit of congeniality shall reign at all times; and every member shall be honest with himself as with his brothers. Men elected to our membership are considered to be of good moral character, to be high in scholarship, to have the capacity for meeting and making friends, and to give promise of service to their fellowmen and to the world. To be and become such may at times require a sacrifice of time, pleasures and comforts.cite web| url = http://www.farmhouse.org/ | title = FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc. | publisher =FarmHouse International Fraternity, Inc.| accessdate = 2007-09-06]
Famous alumni
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Kyle Ensley ;American Idol Participant - Top 25 2007 Season,Oklahoma State University
*George W. Beadle ;Nobel Prize Winner and President,University of Chicago
*John W. Carlin ; formerGovernor of Kansas , 1979-1987 andArchivist of the United States , 1995-2005
*Kenny Hulshof ; U.S. Representative (MO-9)
*William Giles; President,Mississippi State University
*M. Peter McPherson; President,Michigan State University
*Robert Parks; President,Iowa State University 1965-1986
*Leroy Van Dyke ; Singer/Songwriter, Wrote "The Auctioneer"
*Pat Green ; Singer/Songwriter of Texas Country Music Scene,Texas Tech University
*Clayton Yeutter ; formerUnited States Secretary of Agriculture 1989-1991, formerRepublican National Committee chairman 1991-1992
*Bill Northey ; Iowa Secretary of Agriculture 2007-present
*Gus Kohntopp ; identified as one of two190th Fighter Squadron pilots involved in the190th Fighter Squadron, Blues and Royals friendly fire incident - March 28, 2003 . [ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2007060452,00.html The Sun Online | The Best for News, Sport and Showbiz | The Sun ] ] [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6341055.stm BBC NEWS | UK | Friendly fire pilot 'experienced' ] ]List of Chapters
References
Web
* [http://www.FarmHouse.org Official Website]
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