Delta Sigma Chi
Delta Sigma Chi | |
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ΔΣΧ | |
Founded | July 14, 1913; 110 years ago (1913-07-14) Palmer College of Chiropractic |
Type | Professional |
Affiliation | PFA |
Emphasis | Chiropractic |
Scope | International |
Chapters | 10 |
Website | www |
Delta Sigma Chi (ΔΣΧ) is an American fraternal organization for professionals in the area of Chiropractic.
History
In 1913, there were three chiropractic schools in Davenport, Iowa: the Palmer School of Chiropractic, Universal College of Chiropractic and the Davenport College of Chiropractic. On July 4 of that year, a group of chiropractic students representing those schools held an Independence Day picnic at Credit Island. Within this large group, a smaller group of friends discussed the subject of a chiropractic Greek letter fraternity.
On July 13, 1913, the first meeting of the fledgling organization took place, which is now the celebrated birth of the legacy of Delta Sigma Chi (ΔΣΧ). The founding fathers include Harold Hughes of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; J.D. Hills of Detroit, Michigan; John Reardon of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Harry Cummings of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and S.E. Julander of Des Moines, Iowa. At that meeting they completed their plans for a Greek letter Professional Chiropractic Fraternity by electing temporary officers and appointed a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws. The official name selected: Delta Sigma Chi (DSC) stands for Doctors of Straight Chiropractic. It was decided to limit the charter membership to twelve men, however the membership was opened and extended to 20.
Lasting goals and purpose
Delta Sigma Chi is pledged to promote straight unadulterated chiropractic principles (as set forth by B.J. Palmer). In addition, the members promote good fellowship and brotherhood as well as brotherly feeling amongst chiropractors, schools and students.
Today, the fraternity has a membership of several thousand individuals all around the globe, who continue to guard the sacred trust of chiropractic. The fraternity has reprinted 9 of BJ Palmer's original books.
Fraternity mansion
The Alpha chapter's Victorian-style mansion is known as the J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House.[1] Construction began in 1881 and was finished three years later, with 38 rooms and call tubes for the servants. After completion, the final cost was $100,000. The home was originally constructed for James Monroe Parker, a wealthy Davenport financier. Later, however, it was acquired by C. A. Ficke. In 1978 the fraternity purchased the building.
Chapters
Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.
Chapter | Chartered | Institution | Location | Status | References |
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Alpha | July 18, 1913 | Palmer School of Chiropractic | Davenport, Iowa | Active | [2][a] |
Gamma | October 8, 1921 | Texas Chiropractic College | San Antonio, Texas | Inactive | [3] |
Kappa | June 13, 1970 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, Missouri | Inactive | [4] |
Lambda | January 1976 | Life University | Marietta, Georgia | Active | [5] |
Mu | 1984–19xx ?; October 2019 | Parker University | Dallas, Texas | Active | [6] |
Nu | January 1992 | Life Chiropractic College West | Hayward, California | Active | [7] |
Xi | October 4, 2010 | Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus | Port Orange, Florida | Inactive | [8] |
Omicron | July 4, 2014 | Sherman College of Chiropractic | Spartanburg, South Carolina | Active | [9] |
Pi | German Chiropractic College | Dresden, Germany | Active | [10] | |
Rho | December 5, 2020 | Cleveland University | Overland Park, Kansas | Active | [11] |
Omega | March 19, 2017 | Alumni chapter | Active | [12] |
Notable members.
On November 6, 1913, B.J. Palmer was initiated into the brotherhood of Delta Sigma Chi. Five years later Brother Palmer was unanimously elected the honorary president of the fraternity. Clarence Gonstead was also a member.[citation needed]
See also
Notes
- ^ Chapter started at three campuses, originally including Universal College of Chiropractic and the Davenport College of Chiropractic;
References
- ^ Svendsen, Marlys; Davenport, Where the Mississippi Runs West. (1982) Davenport, Iowa
- ^ "Alpha - Davenport, IA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Gamma - Pasadena, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Kappa - Chesterfield, MO". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Lambda - Marietta, GA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Mu - Dallas, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Nu - Hayward, CA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Haskin, Joshua. "Xi - Port Orange, FL". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Omicron - Spartanburg, SC". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Brand, Alexander. "Pi - Dresden, Germany". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Rho - Overland Park, KS". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Bourla, Jack M. "Omega". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
External links
- http://www.dscbooks.com, Delta Sigma Chi website for reprinted works
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