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* I love the fact that it is impossible to stereotype Iota Men. Like the petals of our official flower, the Yellow Rose, each Brother is different but his uniqueness adds to the beauty of the whole.

* I love the fact that our Founders were (and remain!) bold, iconoclastic individuals who refused to accept failure as an option.

* I love the way my Hymn sounds when it is sung. I defy anyone to attend our Conclave public meeting and not be moved by the power of hundreds of Iota voices in harmony, singing the phrase "We pledge from whence we came, to always be IOTA MEN, and glory in thy name."

* I love the fact that Iota always adds an "X-Factor" to any situation we are in. Like the Hot Sauce on your Grandmomma's greens, we add that Extra Flavor that makes it all complete. Everytime sombody shakes their head and mutters, "Humpf. Must be them Damn Iotas" I smile to myself.

*I love the fact that every time I look at my Shield, I am reminded of the type of Man I made a solemn promise be and the type of life I made a solemn promise to live. Until the day I die.