| Phi Mu (ΦΜ) | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | March 4, 1852 Wesleyan Female College, (Macon, Georgia) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Les Soeurs Fideles The Faithful Sisters |
| Colors | Rose and White |
| Symbol | The Quatrefoil of Phi Mu |
| Flower | Rose Color Carnation |
| Publication | The Aglaia |
| Philanthropy | Children's Miracle Network |
| Chapters | 150+ |
| Members | 140,000 currently lifetime |
| Free label | The Lion "Sir Fidel" |
| Headquarters | 400 Westpark Drive Peachtree City, Georgia, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.phimu.org |
Phi Mu (ΦΜ) is the second oldest female fraternal organization established in the United States, after the Adelphean Society (now Alpha Delta Pi). Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1852 ( MDCCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts women's college located in Macon Georgia. Macon is a city located in central Georgia, USA It is among the largest metropolitan areas in Georgia and the county seat of Bibb County. Rose is the Color halfway between Red and Magenta on the HSV color wheel, on which it is at Hue angle of 330 degrees White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye The Children's Miracle Network (CMN is an international Non-profit organization that raises funds for Children's hospitals medical research and community awareness The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Alpha Delta Pi ( ΑΔΠ) was founded May 15 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia making it the first female fraternal organization [1] It was founded at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts women's college located in Macon Georgia. Macon is a city located in central Georgia, USA It is among the largest metropolitan areas in Georgia and the county seat of Bibb County. The organization was founded as the Philomathean Society on January 4th 1852, and announced publicly on March 4 of the same year. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 1852 ( MDCCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
Today, Phi Mu has over 150 collegiate chapters across the United States and over 150,000 initiated sisters. Phi Mu has 175 alumnae chapters across the nation. Phi Mu's national headquarter is in Peachtree City, Georgia. Peachtree City ( Zip code 30269 is a city in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. Phi Mu's national philanthropy is Children's Miracle Network, which raises money to support children's hospitals across the country. The Children's Miracle Network (CMN is an international Non-profit organization that raises funds for Children's hospitals medical research and community awareness Phi Mus all across the nation share the ideals and bond of their creed: Love, Honor, and Truth.
Additionally, Phi Mu has internal organizations, such as Phi Mu Foundation which supports further involvement in the organization.
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History
The Philomathean Society was founded in January of 1852 at Wesleyan College by Mary Ann Dupont (Lines), Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel), and Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding). Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts women's college located in Macon Georgia. Wesleyan was the first institute to grant bachelor's degrees to women, and known as the birthplace of the collegiate sorority, though most sororities predate the term "sorority" and are known as "fraternities for women". Through the founding of the Philomathean Society, a literary society, the three founders sought to improve their minds and delighted in the close bonds of friendship they formed. The Philomathean Society joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1904, taking on the Greek letters "Phi Mu". Members History Early histories of women's fraternities contain accounts of "rushing and pledging agreements" or "compacts" among fraternities
Symbols
The official symbol of Phi Mu is "the quatrefoil of Phi Mu". The Quatrefoil is a unique symbol amongst Greek organizations; though it bears special meaning to sisters, its use can be traced back to early European design.
The Phi Mu Badge is a shield of gold shaped in the Quatrefoil, overlaid with a black shield bearing the two bonds, three stars, hand clasping a heart and the Greek letters “Phi Mu. ” Sarah Amelia Bardwell (Wright) designed the first badge in 1852. The first Phi Mu badge was created from a $20 gold piece that was given to Mary Ann Dupont (Lines) by her father when she left home to attend Wesleyan.
New/Provisional Members, or "Phis", of Phi Mu wear the organization's new member pin, given to them when they formally pledge Phi Mu. The Phi Pin (or Provisional/New Member pin) is a black and gold shield with the Greek Letter “Phi. ”
The lion is the official mascot of Phi Mu. The lion ( Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four Big cats in the Genus Panthera. Lions have always been a part of our history and are also shown on our Coat of Arms. Our mascot, which we affectionately call “Sir Fidel,” is a name adapted from our open motto, Les Soeurs Fideles. Sir Fidel was created in 1973.
The rose-colored carnation is the official flower of Phi Mu. In the language of flowers, the rose carnation means "friendship", but according to the Grand Historian (1907-1908), Lillian Estes (Davis), “pink carnations are, and always have been, the emblematic flower".
The Creed of Phi Mu
The Sisters of Phi Mu are guided by the Creed, which was adopted at the 1916 convention when submitted by members of the Mu Chapter. The Creed serves as the mission statement of the Fraternity, and outlines the primary purposes of the Fraternity: Love, Honor, Truth.
To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand.
To think of God as a protector and guide of us all.
To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost.
To be to others what we would they would be to us.
To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, Thus being true to the womanhood of love.
To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds.
Being steadfast in every duty small or large.
Believing that our given word is binding.
Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.
Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor.
To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness, and scorn.
To give freely of our sympathies.
To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things.
To minister to the needy and unfortunate.
To practice day by day love, honor, truth. Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu. [2]
Notable alumnae
Arts and Entertainment
- Ann Bowden (Alpha Gamma) - wife of Florida State University Head Coach Bobby Bowden and mother to Clemson University Head Coach Tommy Bowden, Auburn University Head Coach Terry Bowden and FSU's Offensive Coordinator Jeff Bowden[3]
- Pamela Long Hammer (Theta Alpha) - Miss Alabama (1974), contestant in Miss America (1975) and head writer for CBS' Guiding Light[4]
- Elizabeth Horton (Gamma Tau)- Miss North Carolina (2006), contestant in Miss America (2007)
- Dana Ivey (Alpha Omega) - actress (The Addams Family, Sleepless in Seattle, Orange County), five-time Tony nominee[5]
- Leah Massee (Kappa Beta)- Miss Georgia (2007), contestant in Miss America (2008)
- Ashley Hatfield (Alpha Delta) - Miss Illinois (2007), contestant in Miss America (2008)[6]
- Joyce Carol Oates (Beta Zeta) - author, (Blonde, We Were the Mulvaneys)[4]
- Mary Wickes (Zeta Epsilon) - actress, (Little Women, Sister Act)[4]
Aviation
- Jerrie Mock (Psi) - first woman to successfully fly solo around the world[4]
- Mary Weber (Delta Epsilon) - astronaut[4]
Government
- Betty Montgomery (Delta Kappa) - first female Attorney General of Ohio[4]
- Melinda Schwegmann (Alpha Eta) - first female Lt. Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee Robert Cleckler Bowden (born November 8, 1929 in Birmingham Alabama) better known as Bobby Bowden, is the current head College football Tommy Bowden (born July 10, 1954 in Birmingham Alabama) is the head football coach at Clemson University. Auburn University ( AU or Auburn) is a State university located in Auburn, Alabama, U Terry Bowden is a College football analyst/commentator motivational speaker and former college football coach Jeff Bowden is a former College football coach who most recently served as the Offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles under his Pamela K Long is an American actress and Writer, most known for her stints writing the CBS Daytime Soap opera Guiding Light The Miss Alabama competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the U The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Guiding Light (known as The Guiding Light prior to 1975 or simply GL) is an Emmy award winning American Television Miss North Carolina competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Carolina in the Miss America pageant The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands Dana Robins Ivey (born August 14, 1942) is an American Character actress. The Addams Family are a group of fictional characters created by American Cartoonist Charles Addams. Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American comedy-drama Film written and directed by Nora Ephron. Orange County is an American movie that was released on Valentine's day of 2002. For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Georgia USA. The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands Erika Haroldjpg|frame|140px|right| Erika Harold, Miss Illinois 2002 and Miss America 2003]]The Miss Illinois competition is the pageant that selects the The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands Joyce Carol Oates (born June 16 1938) is an American author and the Roger S Blonde is a bestselling 2000 Historical novel by Joyce Carol Oates. We Were the Mulvaneys is a Novel written by Joyce Carol Oates and was published in 1996 Mary Wickes ( June 13, 1910 – October 22, 1995) was an American Film and Television Actress. Little Women is the 1994 film version of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel Little Women adapted by Robin Swicord Sister Act is a 1992 American Comedy film released by Touchstone Pictures. Geraldine "Jerrie" Fredritz Mock (born November 22 1925 in Newark Ohio) was the first woman to fly around the world. Mary Ellen Weber PhD, (born August 24, 1962) is a former NASA Astronaut. An astronaut or cosmonaut (космона́вт) is a person trained Betty Montgomery (born April 3, 1948) is an American politician from the state of Ohio. Melinda B Schwegmann (born October 25, 1946) was the Lieutenant governor of Louisiana from 1992 - 1996 -- the first woman Governor of Louisiana[4]
Journalism
- Pat Mitchell (Alpha Alpha) - president, PBS[4]
Phi Mu chapters
References
- ^ Nuwer, Hank (1999). Pat Mitchell (b January 20, 1943) is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of The Paley Center for Media (formerly the Museum of The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the This is a list of Phi Mu chapters. Chapters United States Wrongs of Passage: Fraternities, Sororities, Hazing, and Binge Drinking. Indiana University Press, pp. 149. ISBN 0-253-21498-X.
- ^ The Phi Mu Creed. Phi Mu. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
- ^ Barnes, Charlie. "Ann Bowden - The first lady of football", Florida State Times, October 1996. Retrieved on 2008-02-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule
- ^ a b c d e f g h Famous Phi Mus. Phi Mu. Retrieved on 2007-08-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan.
- ^ "Dana Ivey, ΑΩ", The Aglaia, Winter Spring 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ About Ashley. Ashley Hatfield, Miss Illinois 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule
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