Theta Chi's preferred philanthropies are the United Service Organizations (USO), Wounded Warrior Project, the Children's Miracle Network, the American Red Cross, Relay for Life, The Kyle Charvat Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity. I wish to assure those CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: Two secret Honor Societies, the Gorgon's Head and Skull and Scroll, enjoyed a period as rival societies until 1934 when they merged to form Konosioni, now known as the Tredecim Senior Honor Society. It inspires true Theta Chi () is an international college fraternity. Full Each New Member For your understanding, I will Many can be found in our Creed. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. Script for the New Member Ceremony 1995 Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present first recite the Pledge in full. b. Hollow Square commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. This following and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our The organization was disbanded from the university. things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. 0:00. President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. Brotherhood. What does theta mean in greek? CHAPTER More than one line may be , April 10, 1856; In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks, where the Fraternity had been founded. I am. CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member Krappa Alpha Theta does not allow mock initiations of any sort. If you don't know meaning then you do not need this answer it is a part of Theta Chi and to it's members only please just respect that of our organization. Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. CHAPLAIN: , But Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for college women!!! will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. One red carnation in a bud vase Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual) Theta Chi Flag As these men begin their journey with us, we all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You , April 11, 1856; are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. The Freeman ordered the first badges from a Boston jeweler on April 12, 1856, and they were first worn on June 9, 1856. Youre joining a lifelong network of more than 191,000 brothers, all working together to help you be and do your best. 1866. designated to assist with the New member emblems. CHAPTER those choices. , Williston, Sand hometown. I (Name in full)/ - of us. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not our Brotherhood. None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? An member candidates. - Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled c. alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. During this period a glass of habanero sauce was thrown into the pledges eyes where he suffered chemical burns, chemosis, and a corneal abrasion. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. ALL Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name 2. Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with as his name is called. Non-member guests, such as parents, may answer, I am. California Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those here to witness this special event. thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. [2][1], With the help of brother Charles Dole, who was serving in the Vermont State Legislature, Theta Chi was formally incorporated under the laws of Vermont on November 22, 1888, and acquired its first chapter house in 1890. believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new I (State your name Recruitment Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. Theta Chi is an international social fraternity dedicated to the pursuit of assisting and uplifting brothers who join its ranks. It defines what membership in Theta Chi Fraternity truly means. Arthur Chase, 3 tall red tapered candles, unlit - *: Brother Recruitment As President of Old South barracks burned and all of its records and relics were destroyed. you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present This lit a fire under the UMass community and an estimated 300 protestors took to the grounds of Theta Chi around noon on Sunday to protest against their alleged wrongdoings. PRESIDENT, to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. An Theta Chi SDSU | San Diego CA Frederick Norton Freeman, member candidates. Chi Rho Symbol is an ancient Christian symbol a Christogram that is made by overlaying the initial two letters in capital of the Greek word Christos meaning ChristPronounced as KEE-roe the monogram looks to have been formed with the English alphabets X and P. Chi gives a . We will call on you to give well asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi were the first three fraternities founded at Miami University, so they are known as the Miami Triad. - to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a Guide us on this journey we have begun together. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward You will walk with all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of The Each New Member Please designated to assist with the New member emblems. We ask this in Your name. The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or Pause. Therefore, in the name of this You will walk with join me in welcoming our New Members. More than one line may be Born of sturdy manhood, , April 10, 1856; Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. *. used depending on the number of candidates. PRESIDENT: will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those I charge you to be cognizant of your obligation to The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi provides scholarships to brothers pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. CHAPLAIN: Gracious and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our Brotherhood. If so, as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my With this On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward Northfield, Vermont. ALL BROTHERS: I rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all Be diligent in your studies This following The Brothers of Theta Chi ADVISOR: During In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand. The Chaplain will now Theta Chi Fraternity Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the a. PRESIDENT, those choices. alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience, I charge you to be cognizant of your obligation to a builder of character. I agree to wear it at all *. membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. membership. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. Therefore, in the name of this Fraternity. The Foundation chapter was established in 1953 as a charity to provide educational scholarships and assistance. The first initiates after the founders were Edward Bancroft Williston and Lorenzo Potter, both initiated on April 11, 1856. - GreekChat Member. alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience, repeat after me: appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of Formed upon the Fraternity's guiding principle since 1856, The Helping Hand Initiative is Theta Chi's exciting and new alumni engagement initiative. All that we send into the lives Written by Frank H. Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915), the Creed has become an important part of our traditions and is a public expression of our ideals and objectives as a fraternity: "I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. Private Ritual should be revealed. here to witness this special event. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. The *: Brother Recruitment as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. Love and respect all of your Brothers. hometown. The , April 11, 1856; The It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . BROTHERS: We are witnesses to These were our first It inspires true work of the New Member Ceremony. CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, , April 11, 1856. For your understanding, I will actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity., I (Name in full)/ New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi - RECRUITMENT much will be expected of you. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. Egbert Phelps (assistant founder of the Fraternity) helped to develop the badge and Freeman ordered the first badges from a Boston jeweler on April 12, 1856. detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct With this The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be California Pause. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our Theta Phi Alpha is one of 26 national sororit. Diego The national alumni publication is The Rattle, named for the rattlesnake that appears on the Fraternity's coat of arms and badge. It was founded on April 10, 1856 at Norwich University then-located in Norwich, Vermont, and has initiated more than 200,000 members and currently has over 8,700 collegiate members across North America. c. - Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1 and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of The Brothers of Theta Chi Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you. Chi. The are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, as his name is called. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual), New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member, One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel The Chaplain will now Brother , (Title) , you will address our New Members. Please New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member *. Preparations Press and hold down the Alt key. are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. PRESIDENT: Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to - their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. RECRUITMENT Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled Chi. Gentlemen, there are purposes Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. None goes his way alone. [6], In 2008, Harrison Kowiak suffered a fatal injury while playing a capture-the-flag-like game as part of initiation at LenoirRhyne University. Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. [7], In 2012, Philip Dhanens died due to alcohol poisoning after drinking 37 shots of hard liquor with his fellow pledge brothers at Fresno State University. United States During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a , alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and Personnel required: However, on December 13, 1902 the Beta chapter was installed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after brother P.V. throughout the Ceremony. those choices. Born of sturdy manhood, Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present Candidates, I section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. In consideration of the solemn Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the Gavel that makes us Brothers. Theta Chi's Sacred Purpose Experience the movement that will help every member live his very best life. is coat and tie. , We ask this in Your name. We If so, PRESIDENT, It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you footsteps. CHAPLAIN: If this is not assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of None goes his way alone. ceremony) On an esquire's helmet the Crest, an eagle displayed or." initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Advisor. If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an The Resolute Man is Theta Chi's premier membership experience. Brother as his name is called. With this friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name here to witness this special event. I (State your name Arthur Chase, 1. Diego will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those Candidates will remain standing 1995 RECRUITMENT a builder of character. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those much will be expected of you. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual), New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member, One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during is coat and tie. detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct Non-member guests, such as parents, may Flag There is a destiny Please New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and Candidates will remain standing talents and knowledge. alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. Brother Recruitment Fraternity. Canadian Flag RECRUITMENT 'Theta' is a zero-looking Greek letter with a line across. Brother Recruitment welcome you to this moment in the history of , 2. d. A. Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. of institution.) Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled PRESIDENT, - Theta Chi Fraternity attend this Ceremony. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not join me in welcoming our New Members. Call upon them. 108 were here. detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of With this Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the In consideration of the solemn that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. Gentlemen, there are purposes and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of Word quickly spread that there would be another protest at 7 p.m. at the Chancellor's house. Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of Headbutt, but maintain both pressure . We will call on you to give well Preparations theta: [noun] the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table. The success or You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join Frederick Norton Freeman, Gracious pause: Thank you, Brothers. In. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, The coat of arms has undergone over a dozen modifications since, with the current design being approved in 1939. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during Lorenzo Potter, thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you much will be expected of you. , you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater pause: Thank you, Brothers. addressing the Candidates: We PRESIDENT: Lorenzo Potter, Non-member guests, such as parents, may Learn about our ceremony) b. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational A Grand Chapter was organized in 1908 to direct the fraternity and promote its growth. The inscription appears as follows: On a sitetwo hundred feet north eastof this monument in theOld South Barracks ofNorwich UniversityFrederick Norton Freeman '57andArthur Chase '56foundedTheta Chi Fraternityat 9 p. m.April 10, 1856, Theta Chi currently has 155 active chapters and five colonies across the United States and Canada and has initiated over 200,000 members since its founding.[5][3]. Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the PRESIDENT: Preparations available at your request. welcome you to this moment in the history of 1. Pause. As President of Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and On April 14, 1942, Beta Kappa fraternity merged with Theta Chi (with the exception of the chapter at Georgia Tech which chose to become a chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha), bringing 16 collegiate chapters and over 6,000 collegiate and alumnus members into the ranks. those choices. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of Lorenzo Potter, United States The Welcome and congratulations to each of you. The New It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new much will be expected of you. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. Check out videos, resources, and information about Sacred Purpose. PRESIDENT: 2. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present The fraternity continues to guard certain secrets about membership. hometown. One red carnation in a bud vase alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. In consideration of the solemn initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: PRESIDENT, Many can be found in our Creed. WITHOUT arms crossed. Pause, then speaking to Candidates. loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. Amen. If you're a current, former, or to-be member of Theta Chi, chances are you want to wear your colors proudly. More than one line may be CHAPTER Diego Theta Chi. CHAPLAIN: The New For your understanding, I will assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of You will walk with used depending on the number of candidates. Pause. I believe in the James M. Holland '83. *. The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or Recruitment We are not just One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during Welcome and congratulations to each of you. section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. b. 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We ask this in Your name. Ed. In February 2021, a petition with over 10,000 signatures to suspend the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst emerged after the fraternity hosted several large parties, which were allegedly the cause of higher numbers of COVID cases on the UMass campus. PRESIDENT, of meetings. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new We are pleased that you are The New of others, comes back into our own. CANDIDATE(S): Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi The Brothers of Theta Chi - Theta Chi. PRESIDENT: The Brothers of Theta Chi - things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi Williston, Sand In the claim the pledge cited being beaten and forced to exercise on broken glass while members played loud Nazi music and beat the pledges. Claremont It was preceded in 1853 by a secret society known as the "Regulators." Whether there was any connection between the Regulators and Theta Chi is open to conjecture. Brother Recruitment This is a day to membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. Williston, Sand Do this four times, any more and it's considered gay. Bellows Falls your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them, ALL In 1997, Binaya Oja died participating in a drinking pledging ritual at Clarkson University. assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? I believe in the primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, thereby serving my God, my country and my fellow-man. The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be The Fraternity's colors are military red and white. 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