Commons club
| Commons Club | |
|---|---|
| NFCC, AACC or ACC | |
| Founded | October 8, 1833 Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut |
| Type | Social Fraternity |
| Scope | Regional, United States |
| Motto |
Quisque ceteris; Deus omnibus "To be, Rather than to Seem" |
| Colors |
Crimson and Stone |
| Symbol | Triangle, Star & Torches |
| Flower | Moss rose |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Publication |
Commons Club Chronicle American Commoner The Common Journey |
| Philanthropy | United Way |
| Chapters | 2 active, 69 inactive |
| Members | ~18,000 total lifetime |
| Homepage | http://www.commonsclub.org |
Quisque ceteris; Deus omnibus
"Of all things certain, God is over all"
Labor et Fraternitas
"Service and Brotherhood"
"Primary Colors"
Crimson and Stone
"Secondary Colors"
Commons Club Chronicle American Commoner
A Commons Club is a type of social organization whose membership is "open" rather than selective based on personal introduction and invitation. It may also refer to the lodge or other meeting facility associated with such a club and used for its activities. Usually, Commons Club refers to a type of men's social organization which flourished at institutions of higher education in North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Commons Clubs both emulated and differentiated themselves from fraternities and other competing social institutions. They provided a social network, but membership was usually open to anyone interested in joining. The resources of a large organization could be put to sponsoring events and activities, as well as providing dining and housing, beyond the means of an individual student. Commons Clubs over time came to identify their chief ideals as Democracy, Service, and Brotherhood.
I Believe in Democracy... a democracy characterized by the practice of justice in every relation of life. I hold that justice is the foremost principle to be considered in making my decisions as a voting member of the Commons Club, the student body, and as a citizen of the United States. I believe in that broad conception of democracy which seeks freedom of opportunity, and recognizes no color, race, creed, or position.
I Believe in Service... service to the college; service to every group organized for the common good; service to the individual. I believe in service defined in the terms of voluntary sacrifice for the welfare of those with whom I come in contact.
I Believe in Brotherhood... Brotherhood that reaches beyond the limits of the Commons Club and welcomes every man as my Brother. I believe in the intrinsic worth of the man at my side, and in his ability to make good and justify my faith in him.
I hold these beliefs as my profound conviction, and I pledge my fellow men to live up to them to the best of my ability.
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