Meeting Ritual Research Committee

Pi Beta Phi’s Meeting Ritual Research Committee (MRRC) was tasked with examining the Ritual recited at the start and end of every Pi Beta Phi meeting and New Member meeting. Committee members worked 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. 

Committee Members

Grand Council appointed 12 alumnae with a wide range of education, professional skills, religious experiences, demographics, viewpoints and Pi Phi involvement to examine the Ritual recited at every Pi Beta Phi meeting and New Member meeting on the committee.

Meet the Committee

History of Ritual

The MRRC History Subcommittee partnered with Pi Phi Historian and Archivist Fran DeSimone Becque to compile pertinent historical information for members to get a fuller picture of what has led to this point. A timeline is available for members seeking more information.

View the Timeline

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.

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