FarmHouse
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| Motto | "Builder of Men" |
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| Colors | Green,Gold and |
| Symbol | Sickle and Sheaf |
| Flower | Red and White Rose |
| Founded | April 15, 1905 at |
| Fraternity type | Social fraternity |
| Scope | International |
| Headquarters | 11020 NW Ambassador Dr., Suite 330 Kansas City, Missouri, |
| Chapters | 29 |
| Homepage | http://www.farmhouse.org/index.html |
FarmHouse Fraternity is an all-male international social
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[edit] History
FarmHouse was founded in 1905 by seven men at the University of Missouri.
A second chapter, founded independently of the Missouri chapter but sharing the same ideals, was founded at the University of Nebraska in 1911. After communication between the two groups, a third chapter was founded at the University of Illinois in 1918.
[edit] Mission
The motto of FarmHouse is "Builder of Men". The fraternity seeks to build men with Fourfold Development, encouraging growth in the Intellectual, Physical, Social/Moral and Spiritual aspects of their lives.
[edit] Intellectual
Half of the chapters are typically within the top 20% of Greek chapters' average GPA on their respective campuses.
[edit] Physical
Participation in intramurals, tournaments and other competititons is a regular theme between chapters on different campuses. On the belief that a healthy body is important for a well-rounded man, FarmHouse places emphasis on physical activity.
[edit] Social/Moral
FarmHouse chapters are active within the Greek communities on their respective campuses. The International fraternity recommends hosting an event with each sorority on campus at least once per academic year. FarmHouse has been a leader in alcohol-free housing, never having a policy that allowed alcohol in chapter facilities.
[edit] Spiritual
Many of the rituals in the pledging and activation ceremony cite Scripture. The Founders had deep faith and sought to build their faith as they built other bonds. The fraternity is certainly open to members of other faiths, but encourages a belief in 'something greater than oneself'.
The Object, recited by members at every meeting is:
The object of our fraternity is to promote good fellowship, to encourage studiousness, and to inspire its members in seeking the best in their chosen lines of study as well as in life. Progress shall mark our every step; the spirit of congeniality shall reign at all times; and every member shall be honest with himself as with his brothers. Men elected to our membership are considered to be of good moral character, to be high in scholarship, to have the capacity for meeting and making friends, and to give promise of service to their fellowmen and to the world. To be and become such may at times require a sacrifice of time, pleasures and comforts.
[edit] Famous alumni
- M. Peter McPherson; President,
- Robert Parks; President,