Meeting Ritual Research Committee

Pi Beta Phi’s Meeting Ritual Research Committee has been tasked with examining the Ritual recited at the start and end of every Pi Beta Phi meeting and New Member meeting. Committee members will work to hear perspectives on the impact of Ritual today from Pi Phis across our sisterhood, while honoring the history of our Ritual which was written by D.C. Alpha Anna S. Hazelton in 1890 and adopted by the Fraternity in 1893.

We know members may have questions about this work and aim to address these through communications from the committee and the Fraternity. An FAQ document is available and will be regularly updated throughout the course of this process.

Share your feedback with the committee

All members are invited to share their feedback on Meeting Ritual and New Member Meeting Ritual through the survey below. Feedback will inform the committee's final report to Grand Council. In an effort to offer anonymity, we are not tracking completions. If you’ve already shared your feedback, thank you!

Take the survey

MEETING RITUAL AND NEW MEMBER MEETING RITUAL

To best answer the survey, we have provided a access to our Rituals. You will be asked to login to your Pi Beta Phi account to verify your membership. Please utilize discretion and do not share, download or print.

VIEW RITUAL

FOCUS GROUPs

Later this summer, the Meeting Ritual Research Committee will host a series of focus groups among members. If you would like to participate, you can complete the form below to express your interest.

Express your interest

History of ritual

The MRRC History Subcommittee, in accordance with Fraternity Historian and Archivist Fran DeSimone Becque, has compiled pertinent historical information for members to get a fuller picture of what has led to this point. Members can watch an introduction to the history of our Rituals hosted by Fran or read the handout below.

View the Handout

Meeting ritual research committee

Pi Phi’s Meeting Ritual Research Committee has been tasked with examining the Ritual recited at every Pi Beta Phi meeting and New Member meeting. Grand Council appointed 12 alumnae with a wide range of education, professional skills, religious experiences, demographics, viewpoints and Pi Phi involvement to serve on the committee.

meet the committee members

Committee updates

In March 2023, the Meeting Ritual Research Committee hosted a webinar to provide pertinent updates about their work. You can view the webinar below with the passcode: mrrc1867!

View the Webinar

Pi Phi History

In 1867, 12 courageous young women at Monmouth College came together to form a sisterhood rooted in shared experiences, enduring values and Sincere Friendships. Today, more than 150 years and 300,000 members later, we continue to celebrate our founders' vision as sisters of Pi Beta Phi.

Learn more