TKE Daily Facts
 

9/15/01


When was the name changed to Tau Kappa Epsilon?
In the year 1902

I feel we need to build up the trivia section, so i'll kick in an additonal one for 9/15/01

Many people know of Reagan, of Elvis, of Sam Walgreens as famous alumni, but my favorite famous alum is Dr. Irving P. Krick.

Frater Krick was head of the US Metereological Institute during World War II. It was on his reccomendation that the Normandy invasion was scheduled on its specific day. He wasn't an entertainer, or politician, but a scientist; and his actions touches just as many lives as Reagan's or Elvis's.

9/16/01
 

What significance is attached to the location of the first three chapters?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma chapters form an equilateral triangle, which is the chief geometric symbol of Tau Kappa Epsilon. This location forms the basis for the proper attachment of the membership badge to the apparel of the wearer.


beat ya to it guys!

Daily Fact for 9/17/01

According to the best available data, 196 Tekes gave their lives in service to their country in World War II, and 30 received decorations exceeding that of the Bronze Star.

The National Listerv is already reporting several Tekes who have died in last week's tragedy, hopefully we won't see any more fraters on that list.

Daily Fact for 9/18/01
When and how did Tau Kappa Epsilon become a national fraternity?
Local Fraternity Chi Rho Sigma was granted a charter and duly installed as Beta Chapter at James Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, on April 17, 1909.

Daily Fact for 9/19/01
Who were the National Founders?
Lester H. Martin, L.W. Tuesburg, William L. Wilson and Wallace G. McCauley were instrumental in the nationalization of TKE and are known as the National Founders.

Daily Fact for 9/20/01

How was the third chapter acquired?
Henry A. Burd, Wilbur R. Leighty and Ward H. Sachs, all graduate members of Alpha Chapter, were instrumental in contacting a local fraternity at the University of Illinois, which petitioned the Grand Council, was granted a charter and was duly installed as Gamma Chapter in the Alpha chapter house then located at 406 E. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Illinois, on Saturday, February 3, 1912.

Daily Fact for 9/21/01

Who was elected the first national president, and what is the name of that office?
Lester H. Martin was elected the first Grand Prytanis in 1909.

Daily Fact for 9/22/01

What is the Conclave of the Grand Chapter, and where was the first one held?
The Conclave of the Grand Chapter is the International Convention, and it is held biennially. The first one was held in the Alpha chapter house in Bloomington, Illinois, February 17, 1909.

Daily Fact for 9/24/01

Who are the Expansion Leaders?
Dr. R.C. Williams, Leland F. Leland, James C. Logan and Frank B. Scott were most responsible for the growth of Tau Kappa Epsilon following World War II. Bruce B. Melchert was added as an Expansion Leader in 1997 for his efforts in expanding the Fraternity in the '60s.

Daily Fact for 9/25/01

When was the office of Grand Hegemon established?
September 1, 1951, at the 26th Biennial Conclave at Roanoke, Virginia

Daily Fact for 9/26/01

What is the supreme governing body of the fraternity?
The Grand Chapter.

Daily Fact for 9/27/01

Who is the mythological ideal of the fraternity?
Apollo.

Hey GMU you could have beaten me today.. you had a post on the webpages thing shortly after midnight which makes it today.

eh, i guess i could have beat you, but for me, the day really starts and ends with sleep. and as i was still awake, I think thats kinda sketchy to pull on someone.

and i had a good fact for today too... oh well, next time i guess.

Well tommorrow is all you GMU don't forget now..lol

Fact for 9/29/01

The highest ranking frater in the United States Armed forces is General Joe Ralston, Frater Joe is Supreme Commander of NATO at the moment.

What is the official flower of Tau Kappa Epsilon?

The red carnation

Daily Fact for 9/30/01

Where are the Offices of the Grand Chapter located?
8645 Founders Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.

Daily Fact for 10/01/01

What is the governing body during the interim between Conclaves of the Grand Chapter?
The Grand Council.

Daily Fact for 10/02/01

Name the Grand Offices.
The Grand Prytanis, Grand Epiprytanis, Grand Grammateus, Grand Histor, Grand Hypophetes, Grand Pylortes, and Grand Hegemon.

Daily Fact for 10/03/01


Who compose the Grand Council?
The eight Grand Officers.

Daily Fact for 10/04/01

What are the colors of the fraternity?
Cherry and gray

Daily Fact for 10/05/01

What is the TKE jewel? The white pearl.

Fact for 10/6

Which past Grand Prytanis could have been a superhero?

Past Grand Prytanis Lon Justice

is that a cool name or what? I got to shake Frater Justice's (Frater Justice, how cool) hand at Conclave while he was wearing the Grand PooBah Hat. I then watched him drink numerous beers on the riverboat cruise. A quality man if there ever was one.

If you think Justice is cool you should meet Dave Addcocks. He is the coolest Grand officer I have ever met.

Daily fact for 10/07/01

What is the primary symbol of TKE? The equalateral triangle.

Daily fact for 10/08/01

With 14 TKE chapters in 1921, the Grand Grammateus became our national Executive Secretary and a central office was created. In 1934, the duties of were separated and a part-time Executive Secretary was hired. In 1956, it became a full-time position.

Daily fact for 10/09/01

Did you know that Wallace G. McCauley attended the annual initiation banquet in 1907 and, with bitter opposition, presented his "Opportunity out of Defeat" speech, in which he advocated a campaign to become a national fraternity. This speech became one of the significant turning points in the history of the fraternity.

Daily fact for 10/10/01


Clyde M. Leach became the first Editor of The Teke in 1908

Daily fact for 10/11/01


Lester H. Martin was selected as the first Grand Prytanis.

Daily fact for 10/12/01


Founder Clarence A. Mayer composed the TKE "Closing Ode."

Daily fact for 10/13/01


The office of Grand Hegemon was not created until the 1951 Conclave. James C. Logan was elected to fill the office.

Daily fact for 10/14/01

Gamma-Epsilon Chapter was founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on this date in 1949.

He, he, my boyfriend's pic was in the last issue, and when he showed it to me, all I could think was that it is a rather uncreative name for a magazine.

Does Phi Mu have a cool name for their magazine? AlphaGam's is called The Quarterly lol...

Ours is the Aglaia, after one of the muses in Greek mythology. Creative, but difficult to pronounce.

Daily fact for 10/15/01

Ha ha ha!! You guys are in trouble. I found my TKE trivia book Buckwheat gave me. Beware of some hard trivia!!

This mansion became the first TKE house.
a. The Wilder Mansion
b. The Red Mansion
c. The Emory Mansion
d. none of the above

You will get the answer later in the evening unless you get it right earlier.

The answer is a. I will put a new one up in the morning. Too bad no one guessed today. Guess I stumped you.

What is the significance of the Nu Chapter?
a.first chapter below mason dixon line
b. first chapter at the shores of the pacific
c. first chapter in Texas
d. none of the above

As the Nu Chapter is the University of California, I'll aay it's B, the first chapter on the shores of the Pacific.