The ''German Club Ritual'' is a document written by [[Mel Jeffries]] that defines G-E-R-M-A-N as Gentleman, Earnestness, Reputation and Responsibility, Manhood, Aim, and Name. The line, "Do what your manhood bids that you do, from none but self expect applause," is a quote from a [http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/kas/kas10.htm Richard Francis Burton text].