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About Foundation of Courage

Foundation of Courage (FOC) programming teaches recently initiated brothers how to be fully active and engaged Fraternity members. FOC should be hosted every time brothers are initiated into the chapter, approximately three to four times per year. There are six FOC programs, which all brothers should complete within 21 days of initiation.

Additionally, chapters are expected to use the “Purple Pilgrim” as outlined in their curriculum. All brothers must have access to the “Purple Pilgrim,” which is available to purchase as a hardback book or as a free e-reader.

Annual Programs

Brotherhood Welcome

History of the Fraternity

Business of the Fraternity

Legacy of the Fraternity

Mentor-Mentee Event

CommunityEDU

Foundation of Courage Checklist

The Foundation of Courage is best implemented when chapters are prepared. The resource below includes recommendations for preparation and all of the supplies needed for each program.

Foundation of Courage Preparation Checklist

Program Planning Guide

Built to Lead Program Planning Guide: Utilize this guide to track your chapter’s Foundation of Courage programming

Reporting

Reporting Form

Reporting Responsibility: All FOC programs should be reported by the Foundation of Courage Chairman

Roles

Roles & Responsibility

Undergraduate Roles: Brother Mentor, Foundation of Courage Chairman and Foundation of Courage Member
Graduate Advisor Role: BCA Foundation of Courage

Brotherhood Welcome

This session is the first formal Fraternity event members experience. This one-hour program is designed to let potential Brother Mentors welcome brothers to this part of their journey in Phi Gamma Delta.

Approximate Run-Time: 45-60 minutes
Potential Brother Mentors should arrive 15 minutes before Foundation of Courage Brothers

Facilitation Resources

History of the Fraternity

Beginning with the Fraternity’s founding in 1848, this session encourages brothers to apply lessons from the past to the present. Members will be encouraged to see themselves as part of the organization’s history moving forward.

Approximate Run-Time: 75-95 minutes
Potential Brother Mentors should arrive 15 minutes before the program begins
Newly initiated brothers should complete the History of the Fraternity course on the LMS before this session

Facilitation Resources

Business of the Fraternity

This session educates brothers about the work of the Fraternity – the internal systems allowing chapters to function and meet the greater Fraternity’s goals. It connects brothers’ strengths to committee work, leadership positions and chapter meetings. The goal is to integrate brothers into the chapter, ensuring they are active, contributing members.

Approximate Run-Time: 60-80 minutes
Cabinet and Committee Chairmen should arrive 15 minutes before the program begins
Newly initiated brothers should complete the Business of the Fraternity course on the LMS before this session

Facilitation Resources

Legacy of the Fraternity

Introducing the insignia of the Fraternity and the transformational work of Phi Gamma Delta in developing Courageous Leaders. This session shares the Courageous Leader framework and tasks new brothers with preserving the legacy of the Fraternity through their individual actions at life’s “Testing Points.”

Approximate Run-Time: 75-95 minutes
The Foundation of Courage Chairman and Brother Mentors should complete the Courageous Leadership online module before this program
Potential Brother Mentors should arrive 15 minutes before the program begins
Newly initiated brothers should complete the Legacy of the Fraternity course on the LMS before this session

Facilitation Resources

Mentor-Mentee Event

Chapters should host an event for mentors and mentees to continue building their relationship and discussing the goals they both have for the mentorship relationship.

A graduate brother must be present at all Mentor-Mentee events or similar events: “Big Brother/Little Brother” reveals, or similar events/activities, may not be conducted unless the Purple Legionnaire (PL), a Board of Chapter Advisors member or another graduate/advisor designated by the PL or Section Leader is present.
These events must be substance free.

CommunityEDU

All Foundation of Courage brothers are required to complete both parts of CommunityEdu through the LMS. This program includes important information about health and safety for individuals and the Fraternity.

Part one of the program is due 10 days after joining.
Part two is available 30 days after part one is completed.