organization, embracing the arts-centric vision of its founding members as it sought expansion. In 1974 and 1975 its chapters voted to become co-ed, prompted by Title IX. Phi Beta today is gender inclusive. National projects Phi Beta has completed several national projects including: enlarging by hand sheet music for the visually impaired, service in USO shows, aiding music programs in Mexico, and most notably its continued work with The MacDowell (artists' residency and workshop) in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Symbolism The colors of Phi Beta are violet and gold. The official flower of Phi Beta is the Yellow Rose, tied by a violet ribbon. Symbolically the rose and ribbon reflect the fraternity's official colors, but are also intended to represent "joy, friendship, and new beginnings." Affiliations Phi Beta is affiliated with the Fraternity Communication Association (FCA), the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) and the National Interfraternity Music Council (NIMC) See also Professional fraternities and sororities References Professional fraternities and sororities in the United States National Interfraternity Music Council Student organizations established in 1912 Music organizations based in the United States Professional Fraternity Association 1921 establishments in Illinois