[suntzu1963]

Mr. Conard,

Thank you for your compliments about our Shield (I know my brothers like I love it dearly). The reason why I refer to what you call badge (knowing "badge" is similiar semantically to a Fraternity "Pin") as our Shield is relavant and not a point of contention with what you've said.

The Shield of Iota Phi Theta (significantly, not a "crest" or "Coat of arms") is the most commonly used symbol of the Fraternity. -Iota Phi Theta's Int'l Website

Also, while we may be "relatively new" in comparision to a majority of our IFC/NPC/NPHC counterparts, we are not new per se.....being founded over 42+ years ago in 1963. Since there are many newer organizations founded after IOTA, I guess that is why the "new" tag may irk our brothers to hear from time to time.

Again, I thank you for your kind words, but I just wanted to let you or anyone else reading this know why our brothers may have not been 100% receptive to your comments.

Furthermore, if you wish, you can learn more about Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. via the link in my signature.