In the last analysis sound judgment will prevail.

You have undergone many trials and tribulations throughout your associate membership. You have been tested, interrogated, and challenged in hopes of one day calling yourself a brother of Pi Kappa Phi. The ultimate trial is approaching.

The path to brotherhood has been long, but your journey is not yet over. Tomorrow night you will remain in your living quarters from xxxx Post Meridian until a time to be determined later. You will be in shirt, tie, khaki pants, and sport coat. During this time you are not allowed to communicate with any associate members or brothers, as this is a time for reflection.

You must acquire a small rock that you will keep with you throughout the day tomorrow. Let this rock be a reminder of the weight of brotherhood as it rests in your pocket. You must also acquire an extra large candle to be kept near you in your living quarters. This candle will a reminder to you on the light of brotherhood.

Go swiftly and beware of the eye of judgment that is upon you.

Boondock leadership omega little new section anheiser.

“Success is not final, failure is not final; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Neophyes,

This week will be long so I will be brief. I hope you had a chance to reevaluate your associate membership in Pi Kappa Phi. I also hope you have come back from your resting period with a renewed sense of purpose and determination for you will need these to truly succeed in the coming weeks.

There are hopes that you did well tonight in facing the brotherhood and answering all of their questions. The question and answer session was vital for the brotherhood to scrutinize and understand more about you and ask questions that will allow them to make informed decisions on whether or not you deserve to be a brother of Pi Kappa Phi.

So far, you have done very well in obtaining all of the gifts that have been asked of you, and for that the brotherhood is thankful. You will need to do many things in the upcoming weeks, but currently, you do not need to obtain any more tangible gifts.

Tomorrow, you will be in shirt, coat, tie, khakis, and associate membership pin. You will meet at the Pi Kappa Phi house at xxxx Post Meridian. You will present the activity that your class has developed over the associate membership time. Make sure it is done well and is significant to every brother. Your presentation will be judged.

Do not lose heart. Continue to stay on the difficult path for you will be rewarded for your efforts. Keep this sheet of paper close to your heart for it will be the light on this very dark path.

“Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.”

Dear Neophyte,

We have again met and you have performed the duties that have been asked of you. We will meet tomorrow night at 8:00 Post Meridian at the House of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter. Be prepared to offer to the brothers the things which you have learned and the gifts for each sub-ritual. They are anxious to see what you have found during your travels.

These gifts that have been formerly asked to be collected are due to the Keeper of Ritual by 8:00 Post Meridian on XXXX X, XXXX. He waits to see your ability to collect the gifts that have been requested. The brothers have spoken once again and made another request of your searches. They desire three Compact Disc players to be delivered on the bar of the Pi Kappa Phi house by Thursday, XXXX, X XXXX at 12:00 Post Meridian. They are crucial to the success of the remainder of the program.

Tomorrow you will adorn a shirt, tie, coat, and associate member pin as you prepare for the night’s events. The brothers are beginning to speak of your worthiness. As you finish the tasks ahead, be certain that they notice the time and effort you have produced. You conjure up images of brothers gone by and brother in your future.

Keep a watchful eye on this piece of paper and keep the contents to one’s self. They are the words of the present and of our past, close to the heart they should stay. If you lose this letter you will certainly not be allowed to enter your destination when the time comes.

“Success is not final, failure is not final; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

“Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.”

Neophyte,

Your time as an associate member is drawing to a close. Ensure that your calendars are clear in the coming days for it is necessary to your success within our ranks. You have taken many of the necessary steps to become initiated members of this fraternal order. The brothers have yet to be convinced of your worthiness. Remaining still is a set of tests to judge your candidacy.

Ensure that your gifts representing each sub-ritual are ready for presentation in the coming days. These gifts are not, by any means, to be taken lightly. The brothers expect to see serious effort in acquiring these gifts as a demonstration of your understanding of each sub-ritual. The brothers have also asked that you, as a class, take great pride in the wearing of your associate membership pin. They have asked that you dress in a coat, shirt, and tie, and your associate membership pin today. This is not an optional request.

You have been requested to offer several gifts to the brotherhood. A board with dimensions 6½ feet long by 1 foot long. You have been recommended to sand this completely. It is imperative that the smoothness is evident to all who may view. A sexual instrument known as a condom should be presented in the quantity of three boxes. A newspaper for the past five days and for each day this week should be found and presented. These items should be in the possession of your Chaplain by xxxxx at xxxx hours Post Meridian.

Lastly, the brothers have asked for you to congregate at the Koury Business Center fountain at xxxx Post Meridian tonight. Be sure to remain in the attire that you have worn through the day, as it is necessary for admission.

Share the contents of this letter with no one and be sure to be discrete in your studying of the White Diamond. Not even your fellow associates should hear of you holding such a letter. Keep this in a safe place tonight, as it will be your token for admission tonight.

Neophytes, your time has come now. Demonstrate to the brotherhood that you should become an initiated brother of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Each and every action you take this week will be closely watched and scrutinized. Do not put to ruin what you have worked so hard for.

“Courage is about doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.”

Neophytes,

The upcoming weeks will consist of many trials that will test your strength, ability, knowledge, and endurance. Up to this point, your journey has been simple and straight, with only a few twists and turns. However, what is ahead of you will require you to be an upstanding, righteous associate member of Pi Kappa Phi.

Be ready every day for a new challenge. So not look to anyone for help but your fellow associate members. These next few days will determine the rest of your course. You must be valiant in maintaining the ideals of Pi Kappa Phi in order to gain the acceptance of brothers.

Tomorrow you will be in coat, shirt, tie and associate membership pin. Tomorrow night at xxxx Post Meridian, you must meet at the Pi Kappa Phi house. Bring you academic regalia and scholastic materials. The night will be long and you may be given time to learn what you must to remain within the educational requirements of associate membership.

As you are away for the holiday celebrating the most impressive resurrection of Christ, you must look back on what you have done this week, reflect on what you have said, and act on what you feel is necessary to secure a position as a brother of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. You will not meet again until Tuesday xx, 200x. This is one last period to spend with those who are currently close to you and to consider what membership means to you. It is also recommended that you use this rest to ensure that your wardrobe is worthy of the Pi Kappa Phi brotherhood. For the majority of your clothing the brand must be easily distinguishable to the eye.

You will be in pin attire on Tuesday and will be lined up in front of the house by xxxx Post Meridian. Be ready, for you will be tested. Your first test is for each of you to obtain a newspaper from Friday until Wednesday and give them to the Chaplain by xxxday at xxxx Post Meridian.

Remember, this week is vital for your success as an associate member. Do not, under any circumstances, fail to complete the tasks asked of you. Be strong and keep this letter close to you at all times.

"Timeless Rush Documents"

Every year, Elon University sponsor's the men's spring fraternity rush in February. The following documents are from my rushing experience back in 2005. While the rushing process is a generally open ritual, it is interesting to compare how fraternity rushing periods differ between fraternities. The following documents are "timeless" elements of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and do not change from year to year. My intention is to provide information about the Pi Kappa Phi the formal rushing process, for the purpose of making comparisons with other greek organizations.