treat him any differently than any other member of Sigma Pi. Although a pledge may not know everything about Sigma Pi, he is still governed by the expectations and rules of Sigma Pi. Some of the important principles, ideals and obligations are expressed below. Sigma Pi Motto The mother of the first two initiates of Sigma Pi, Samuel and Maurice Bayard, chose the Fraternity's motto during one of the first meetings. There was much debate about the appropriate motto, and no agreement could be reached among the members. Attempting to point the fraternity in the right direction, Ms. Joseph L. Bayard (née Orr) took a volume of Robert Browning's poems from a shelf, turned to A Death in the Desert, reading what would become the motto. Five ideals Sigma Pi Fraternity promotes five basic ideals, which a brother considers to be of extreme worth. Each ideal is mentioned in the Creed of Sigma Pi. Each ideal represents goals which every member is encouraged to strive toward in their own daily life. The First Ideal: To establish a brotherhood. The Second Ideal: To establish and maintain an aristocracy of learning. The Third Ideal: To raise the standards of morality and develop character. The Fourth Ideal: To diffuse culture and encourage chivalry. The Fifth Ideal: To promote the spirit of civic righteousness and quicken the national conscience. Creed By committing to Sigma Pi, Brothers also strive to follow the five ideals as expressed in the Sigma Pi Creed. It is the guide and ideal around which a brother patterns his life. Ten obligations of members Sigma Pi demands its members have a reasonable amount of interest and participation in its affairs. Sigma Pi's expectations are summarized by the 10 obligations. All brothers are expected to regard each obligation with utmost seriousness and strive to work towards their fulfillment. If properly followed, these obligations help make Sigma Pi chapters run effectively and efficiently as well as making Sigma Pi men outstanding members of their communities and society. The First Obligation: Give proper attention to the interests of Sigma Pi. The Second Obligation: Regard the Fraternity with a spirit of sincerity and respect and give earnest considerations to its teachings and ideals. The Third Obligation: Meet Financial Obligations Promptly And Fully. The Fourth Obligation: Cheerfully perform tasks that may be assigned for the good of the Fraternity. The Fifth Obligation: At all times be