So while cyberloafing is definitely a trend, it is debatable whether itâs a threat. Based on the findings of Limâs research thus far, as an a inevitable aspect of modern working life rather than being a drain on productivity cyberloafing may actually produce more benefits than might initially appear.
In response to this, the AOUW was founded by John Upchurch, a Mason, as a Fraternal Benefit Society. Each member was assessed a small fee and upon the death of a member, his family would receive a death benefit, usually on the order of about $500 - $2,000.
In 1776, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the first American society to bear a Greek-letter name, was born at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Like the fraternities of today, it had a ritual that was secret to all but its members, as well as a secret motto, grip and password.