Phi Kappa Tau

Founded:March 17, 1906
Type:Social
Scope:International
Motto:"To champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary character"
Colors:Harvard Red and Old Gold
Flower:Red carnation
Philanthropy:Hole in the Wall Camps
Chapters:88 Active, 3 Colonies
Members:85,000 lifetime
Headquarters:5221 Morning Sun Road, Oxford, Ohio
Homepage:http://www.phikappatau.org
Coe's Chapter Webpage:http://www.public.coe.edu/organizations/PKT/homepage.html
Chapter Facts:Phi Kappa Tau was founded on March 17th, 1906 at the University of Miami Ohio. It became a national fraternity in 1911 with the start of Beta chapter at the University of Ohio. The Iota chapter at Coe College was chartered on January 15th, 1920 and is one of the oldest organizations on campus. Today, the Iota chapter is involved with many charitable causes including the Special Olympics, teeter-totter-a-thon, and carving pumpkins with children at St. Luke's Hospital. The Iota chapter strives to achieve a high academic standard, help the community and develop truly unique individuals by following the mission of Phi Kappa Tau.