Phi Sigma Archives are maintained at Columbia College of Chicago.

Information for prospective and current members.

Phi Sigma was founded in 1878 by six young men in the Chicago area who

were dedicated to the love of wisdom. They decided to present

papers/programs to each other monthly. The group soon grew to include

women, and over the years became centered in Oak Park/River Forest. In

2011, Phi Sigma entered an arrangement with Columbia College Chicago to

hold and digitize its extensive and historic archival materials. Scholars world-

wide have been able to access these records digitally ever since. Follow this

link: tdigitalcommons.colum.edu/phisigma/

Phi Sigma meetings are held in members’ homes, as this contributes to an

atmosphere of sharing and camaraderie.

Members are encouraged to attend meetings and all active members pay

dues (By-Laws, Section D) to cover administrative costs and defray the

cost of our knowledge explorations, including the May party/outing.

Currently, dues are $25.00/person.

All members are urged to read the Phi Sigma Constitution, By-Laws,

Procedures, description of The Voice, and other documentation included

in each years’ program book. Copies are available to prospective

members.

Meetings/presentations are held from October through April on the second

Friday of the month beginning promptly at 7:30 pm, with the May

party/outing held the second Saturday in May. January and February

meetings are currently on Zoom due to weather concerns and to provide

the opportunity to maintain contact with our Honorary and Non-Resident

Members.

All members are expected to be active in Phi Sigma. In keeping with our

mission, members have opportunities to contribute in many ways that

highlight their talents and sensibilities, and exhibit their love of wisdom.

Members:

+Serve as elected or appointed officers or committee members:

President, Vice-President, Communications Officer, Recording

Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Committee (3), as well as

Historian, Program Book Coordinator, Nominating Committee and/or

Virtual Meetings Coordinator (Zoom Master).

+Host meetings in their home or party room, generally for up to thirty

members.

+Co-host by providing libations and refreshments to provide needed

nourishment after our engrossing and enlightening presentations.

+ Make much-appreciated presentations on personal areas of interest

to entertain and educate the membership.

+ Contribute creatively to topics of discussion with poems, limericks,

gentle humor, or wise and suitable comments and thoughts.