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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C BE A PART OF THE LEGACY FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE WELCOME!WELCOME!
Congratulations on choosing Westminster for your educational experience! Westminster has a variety of opportunities available to you as you embark on your collegiate journey. These opportunities prepare each student to become a leader in a global community. One of these opportunities to explore is the all-encompassing Greek system on campus. Westminster's Greek traditions date back to 1868, and our community has thrived ever since. Recruitment occurs August 26 through August 29, 2020, and we encourage you to consider becoming part of these traditions.
Academic success is embedded in each fraternity's ideals. Our chapters take steps to help their members succeed and reach their full academic potential. These steps include having mentors, study halls, collaboration with brothers who have similar academic interests, and general academic requirements that must be maintained for chapter membership. Furthermore, the fraternities here at Westminster set high academic standards for themselves and have proven their dedication to scholastic achievement through their semester grades.
Developing leadership and personal skills are additional benefits that being a participant in Westminster’s Greek life can provide you with. In a fraternity, each member has the potential to take on leadership roles within that organization. Whether it is as the president, the social chair, the intramural chair, or just a member who is heavily involved, each one has responsibilities that can help develop a leader. Leadership is an important value that
Westminster promotes and strives to instill in each student, and our Greek community has many opportunities for such leader development.
Potential individuals also gain a powerful sense of brotherhood in becoming a member of a Greek organization. Brotherhood means a variety of things: having a family away from home, a support system to help get you through the hard times, friends to share memories with, and being able to network through alumni. One of the most significant ways that fraternities build connections with each other is through bonding activities. In the past, these activities included cheering on your favorite team, bowling, and playing intramural sports together.
Our Greek organizations are also very committed to community service and each organization works to raise money for local and national philanthropic organizations. Our chapters participate in highway clean-up
projects; volunteer to work with Fulton youth; sponsor and donate in blood drives and compete to raise money for one another's philanthropy projects.
Combining all of the wonderful aspects of being Greek at Westminster, students ease their way into becoming the leader in a global community that the college strives to produce. If at any time you have questions, feel free to email [email protected] or visit the Greek Life section under the Student Life tab on the Westminster College website. We encourage you to also follow us on Instagram (@westmo_ifc).
Thank you for taking the time to consider Greek life on campus and best of luck to you.
THOMAS BOOKER Interfraternity Council President
1 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE THE NEW MEMBER BILL OF RIGHTS
In conjunction to the inherent rights of all students and members of our community, each potential new member has the right to:
• Be treated as an individual
• Be fully informed about the recruitment process
• Ask questions and receive true and objective answers throughout the recruitment process
• Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized
• Ask how and why and receive straight answers
• Express opinions to the diverse fraternity members
• Have confidentiality when sharing ≠i formation throughout formal recruitment • Make informed choices without pressure from others
• Be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the preference card signing
• Make one’s own choices and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision
• Not be persuaded by a fraternity member to resign his bid during the new member period
• Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member period
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Fall Fraternity Recruitment will be August 26-29, 2020. Please use this QR code to access the link to register for recruitment. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about formal recruitment or the registration process.
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C WESTMINSTER COLLEGE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE TEAM
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THOMAS BOOKER TAYVEON BROWN INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT VP OF RECRUITMENT
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JAXON DAVIS CHRIS HOSCHER MIKE CROSS INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL VP OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS VP OF HEALTH & SAFETY VP OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE WESTMINSTER COLLEGE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
The Interfraternity Council at Westminster College is the governing body of the fraternities on campus. The council is composed of 5 executive officers, along with a delegate from each fraternity. The IFC Executive team is comprised of current members of the fraternities on campus and they serve the fraternity community through programming, educational opportunities, and advocating for the best interests of the fraternity members on campus.
BETA THETA PI KAPPA ALPHA ORDER SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER ALPHA ETA CHAPTER MISSOURI GAMMA CHAPTER
DELTA TAU DELTA PHI DELTA THETA SIGMA CHI DELTA OMICRON CHAPTER MISSOURI BETA CHAPTER DELTA TAU CHAPTER inster Co RECRUITMENT COUNSELORSstm lle e ge Recruitment Counselors are active fraternity membersW selected to assist potential new members (PNMs) throughout the Formal Recruitment process and beyond. Each Recruitment Counselor is an active member of their chapter. Individuals selected to serve as Recruitment Counselors have undergone training programs. During the week leading up to recruitment, Recruitment Counselors will meet weekly with their small group of Potential New Members to discuss important information regarding topics that a PNM might need to be aware of. During recruitment week, Recruitment Counselors will hand out schedules and monitor outside of chapter facilities to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Most importantly, they will ensure that Potential New Members are safe and taken care of. This might include asking all Potential New Members to stay on the sidewalk and avoid running and/or walking with a PNM to their next event. After recruitment week, a Potential New Member’s Recruitment Counselor will continue to be a point of contact within the fraternity community. WESTMINSTER COLLEGE | 4
I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
WHAT TO EXPECT Men’s formal recruitment at Westminster College is unique and one of a kind – you should expect a high energy and positive atmosphere that showcases the six fraternities and their members Throughout formal recruitment do not be surprised if you are asked questions by each fraternity or their members – these questions are an easy and comfortable way for the members to get to know you as a person.
OPEN HOUSE – ROUND 1 OPEN HOUSE – ROUND 2
DATE: August 26, 2020 DATE: August 27, 2020 LOCATION: Latshaw Plaza LOCATION: Latshaw Plaza TIME: 7:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. TIME: 7:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. NUMBER OF CHAPTERS VISITED: NUMBER OF CHAPTERS VISITED: 3 fraternities 3 remaining fraternities WHAT TO WEAR: Attire is Business WHAT TO WEAR: Attire is Business Casual (khaki pants, golf polo, button Casual (khaki pants, golf polo, button up shirt) up shirt)
PREFERENCE DAY – ROUND 3 BID DAY! DATE: August 29, 2020 DATE: August 29, 2020 LOCATION: Latshaw Plaza LOCATION: Hunter Activity Center TIME: 12:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Gym NUMBER OF CHAPTERS VISITED: TIME: Evening Up to three fraternities WHAT TO EXPECT: You will meet WHAT TO WEAR: Attire is more with your Recruitment Counselor and formal. Please wear business attire group in HAC gym to review your (dress slacks, nice button down shirt, membership invitation. tie-sport coat is optional- and dress shoes)
5 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR RECRUITMENT ROUNDS
ROUND 1 Identify the chapters’ core values and your values; how are they alike? What attracted you to fraternity life? What are you doing currently to get involved on campus? What do you hope to gain from fraternity membership? Do you have a philanthropic cause that is important to you? How do active members actively support their philanthropy?
ROUND 2 Identify the chapters’ core values and your values; how are they alike? What attracted you to fraternity life? What are you doing currently to get involved on campus? What do you hope to gain from fraternity membership? Do you have a philanthropic cause that is important to you? How do active members actively support their philanthropy?
ROUND 3 What attracted you to this chapter? What are the values of this chapter? How do active members actively live out their chapter values? What have active members gained from membership? What does this chapter mean to its active members? What does it mean to be a member of this chapter? How are you feeling at this moment?
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
There is a cost associated with fraternity membership. Members of fraternities pay dues, which go toward different programming efforts, educational opportunities, and events planned by the organization. The cost of dues might vary from semester to semester and from chapter to chapter. Discussing finances with the chapters prior to bid day is important to understand the financial commitment for the chapters you are interested in joining. inster C tm oll es eg W e
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C BETA THETA PI ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER National Founding Date: August 8, 1839 Local Founding Date: 1868 Colors: Delicate Shades of Pink and Blue Philanthropy: CHAD’S Coalition
The Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi prides itself on recruiting and developing Men of Principle. Mutual Assistance, Intellectual Growth, Responsible Conduct, Integrity, and Trust are ΒΘΠthe five core values of our organization which we try endlessly to meet. As a fraternity, Beta Theta Pi feels that these qualities not only help its members in college but also serve as a valuable tool following graduation. Being a member of Beta Theta Pi is a constant process of building, polishing, and applying the above values to real life situations. All of these opportunities and more await you if you decide to join our cherished brotherhood. This lasting bond of brotherhood is cultivated through being a part of a group of individuals who share the same goals and values which constantly supports each other in the pursuit of social, moral and academic excellence. OUR ORGANIZATION
I have an infinite amount of information about Beta that has little to no relevance to your life; yet. So instead I will tell you what Beta Theta Pi can do for you as a Westminster Student. Beta offers an academic support system to all of its new members. Upper classmen with similar academic interests will be able to offer you assistance in your classes as well as with papers and projects. scholarships available to all of its undergraduates. Beta Theta Pi also offers a second home to In fact, executive officers often attend national its members, nationally building a support conferences to in order to better lead their network offering leadership opportunities and local chapter.
7 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE Gentlemen,
I would like to congratulate you on your choice to attend Westminster College. Westminster has a very rich history and tradition embedded within its roots. The majority of this tradition is implanted within our Greek System. My name is James Rackers, the President of Beta Theta Pi, and I would like to give you a brief background into my Westminster and my Beta experience. Coming to Westminster I was lacking confidence and promise of doing anything great. My life changed when I affiliated with Beta. I was pushed and supported by the upperclassmen in the house to be more involved, more studious, and more confident. The memories I have made with my brothers at Beta will never leave me and my love for Beta will never die. As a senior this will be my last year, which is why all of you are so important. I need the 152 years of Alpha Delta Beta tradition to carry on with dedicated, passionate, and hardworking individuals and strongly urge you to contact me if you have further questions about Beta Theta Pi or Westminster.
Have a great summer!!!
JAMES RACKERS President of Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Theta Pi inster C tm oll es eg W e
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C DELTA TAU DELTA DELTA OMICRON CHAPTER National Founding Date: 1858 Local Founding Date: December 2, 1939 Colors: Gold, Purple, and White Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Delta Omicron Chapter of Delta Tau Delta like to have fun, and the largest social budget at Westminster College prides itself on building on campus allows us to do just that. We pride young men into respectful, successful, and ourselves on being able to have a great time with passionate gentlemen, who will not only survive, our brothers and still excel in our academic and butΔΤΔ thrive in the real world. This is done, we extracurricular activities. For us, this ability to believe, by maintaining a healthy balance of balance everything college throws at you, while academic and extracurricular activities. Members developing into successful and focused young of Delta Tau Delta are exposed daily to diverse men is the epitome of what being a Delt means. activities and educational disciplines which adds At Westminster, Greek life is always at the heart of to the well-rounded reputation of the Delts. everything that is happening on campus, and we hope you choose to be a part of its deeply rooted Wherever you go on campus, you are sure to see traditions here at Westminster College. members of Delta Tau Delta getting involved. Delts are not only members of clubs, teams, and organizations but the leaders, captains, and presidents of them. The organizations that Delta Tau Delta is involved in include Student Ambassadors, Student Foundation, Student Government, The Skulls of Seven, Blue Blazers, and many more. Delts are also well represented on many varsity level athletic teams including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, and soccer.
At Delta Tau Delta, because of our commitment to living lives of excellence, we continually excel both inside and out of the classroom, on the national and local level. For many years, the chapter has been awarded a Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence, which is given only to the top ten performing chapters in the nation. Along with national recognition, Delta Tau Delta is a one of the top performers in average GPA in Westminster’s Greek life. However, it’s no secret that the Delts
9 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE What I enjoy most about Greek life is the team at Westminster, student ambassadors, blue connections I have made with all different blazers stock trading committee, pre-healthcare people. I have made so many great friends in the professional’s association, and Tri-Beta. house and have made a lot of great memories. I have made a lot of quality connections with JOSHUA UDINYIWE alumni that have led to internships and job Junior to be senior shadowing opportunities. I am a biochemistry President of Delta Tau Delta major and a member of the soccer and tennis
I decided to go through Rush because I was I have met in my life. From campus involvement looking for my home on campus. Unlike a large to academics, Delta Tau Delta displays true percentage of students, I did not come to leadership here at Westminster College and works Westminster College for sports. I knew relatively to make men better students and well-rounded no students on campus, and Rush was a great way individuals. for me to find friends. Going through Rush was a inster Co great experience and gave me several options to stm lle choose from as to where I wanted to spend the e LUKE VITT g next four years. At the end of Rush, I chose to join Freshman to be Sophomore e Delta Tau Delta. Delta Tau Delta has introduced me W to some of the best and most ambitious people
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C KAPPA ALPHA ORDER ALPHA ETA CHAPTER National Founding Date: December 21, 1865 Local Founding Date: 1890 Colors: Old Gold and Crimson Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy Association
CHAPTER PROFILE
The Alpha Eta Chapter at Westminster College strives to build men of character. Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Eta provides aKA rich educational and social environment where all members have the opportunity to become leaders. Kappa Alpha Order focuses on encouraging and creating members to be leaders in the chapter, leaders on campus, and leaders in the future. The Alpha Eta Chapter seeks to create a lifetime experience which centers on Reverence for God and Women, Gentility of Chivalry and respect for all, Knowledge of Continuous lifelong learning, Leadership for Development of Character, Brotherhood for Faithful unto death, and Excellence for always aiming higher. The Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa from the National level award $70,000 - $100,000 Alpha Order at Westminster College prides itself annually in undergraduate scholarships, as we on being an important element of the Westminster encourage all of our members to apply, and many College Community. of our members have received benefits over the last few years. Kappa Alpha Order Alumni Here at Kappa Alpha Order we strive to develop Networking Opportunity is nothing to pass up on. your values and experiences, and point you in a Our Alumni connections extend across the nation, great direction for your future after college. Kappa with industry-specific professionals guiding you to Alpha’s academic support starts with a National career development. 3.0 GPA standard, time management in education and resources, and personal academic plans of Kappa Alpha Order has been developing fine development to best suit the individual. Kappa gentlemen here at Westminster College since Alpha has raised over $1 million in the last year for 1890. Rich with history, we strive to teach each of our philanthropic partners: Muscular Dystrophy our members to uphold the standards of being Association and Independence Fund. Kappa a ‘southern gentlemen,’ which constitutes having Alpha Order now has 15 annual summer paid the utmost respect for oneself and others. As a internships located in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Kappa Alpha, you will find yourself with a wide GA, and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Scholarships range of opportunities in areas such as leadership
11 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE within the house and on campus. Many of the deliveries, and many other activities benefiting the brothers are members of groups such as Student local Fulton community. Ambassadors, Student Government, Blue Blazers Investment Club, Student-Athlete Advisory As one can see, Kappa Alpha is a dominant Committee, and many more. Also, in terms of force in all aspects at Westminster College. As a athletics, KA thrives on the baseball, basketball, member, you will be surrounded with men who soccer, and golf teams. will push you to succeed in whatever you are involved in here on campus. When you think Greek Fraternal organizations give individuals a Life, think Kappa Alpha. Come join our lifelong more well-rounded college experience while brotherhood and be a part of something bigger. encouraging students to be as successful as Remember we are not just a fraternity; we are an possible on a national level. This past semester, Order. brothers participated in soup kitchens, multiple highway clean-up events, homeless dinner “DIEU ET LES DAMES”
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C PHI DELTA THETA MISSOURI BETA CHAPTER National Founding Date: December 26, 1848 Local Founding Date: 1880 Colors: Azure and Argent
Philanthropy: ALS Foundation
Congratulations on choosing Westminster College as the special place to begin this important stage of your life. There are many exciting ways to become a part of our campus community, but ΦΔΘjoining a Greek organization is one of the best ways to make Westminster your new home. As you prepare to join us in Fulton this fall, consider what joining a fraternity will mean to you and the impact it will have on your future. Phi Delta Theta is an international fraternity founded in 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Currently, there are over 200 chapters across the United States and Canada. Phi Delta Theta was founded on three principles of Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. Personal development intellectually, in service, and in leadership are vital to the Men of Phi Delta Theta. The Missouri Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Westminster College prides itself on its adherence to our principles. We consistently have the highest fraternity GPA and beat at least one sorority most semesters. resided and is buried here in Fulton, Missouri. Since The Men of Phi Delta Theta Missouri-Beta are also 1880 over 2,014 students have passed through extremely active on campus. The Men of Phi Delta the mystic portals of Phi Delta Theta Missouri- Theta are currently active in IFC & SGA Exec, Beta. Phi Delta Theta was founded on three Skulls of Seven, Freshman Mentorship, Student Cardinal Principles: the cultivation of friendship Ambassadors, Blue Blazers, Trivia Club, Choir, Performing Arts Club, many sports (including among its members; the acquirement of a high football, XC, track, tennis, etc..), many Honor degree of mental culture; and the attainment of Societies, and many more. high standards of morality. These principles are central to the integrity and continuance of the Phi Delta Theta takes great pride in its alumni. Fraternity and are declared in the Bond of The Among the many distinguished gentlemen are Phi Delta Theta, which every member pledges to former president Benjamin Harrison, former uphold. This same pledge has been taken by every vice-president Adlai Stevenson, and astronaut member since 1848. Neil Armstrong. The Missouri Beta Chapter was established in 1880 by one of the original six Twenty-nine Members have been Governors; founding fathers, Father Robert Morrison, who 125+ Members of Congress; 150+ members
13 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE have obtained the rank of General or Admiral in develop relationships with chapter alumni who the Armed Forces; 281 Members served in the can assist with resumes, job placement, and career American Civil War, 286 Members served in the networking. The Men of Phi Delta Theta Missouri- Spanish-American Civil War, 5000+ Members Beta welcome you to Westminster College. served in World War I; 12,233 Members in World Regardless of the decisions you make about Greek War II; 14 Members have stars on the Hollywood Life, we know that at Westminster you will find Walk of Fame; 8 Members received medals of an open and inviting atmosphere. The Men of Phi Honor; 7 Members have won the Pulitzer Prize; 7 Delta Theta Missouri-Beta and the Greek system Members have won the Emmy Award; 6 Members are here to help you make your next four years are enshrined in the MLB Hall of Fame; and 5 Members are enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame. here at Westminster College one that will help you lead a life of success, significance, and service. You will make life-long friends with the members of this fraternity, friends that you can rely on BEN MORROW in times of need and celebration. You will also President of Missouri-Betainste rChapter C Phi Delta Theta tm oll es eg W e
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON MISSOURI GAMMA CHAPTER National Founding Date: March 9, 1856 Local Founding Date: April 23, 1949 Colors: Purple and Old Gold ΣΑΕPhilanthropy: Nonprofit Entrepreneurs Organization
CHAPTER PROFILE Summer is soon coming to an end while your undergraduate experience is right in front of you. It will be an exciting, and occasionally a nerve-wracking transition. Experiencing Men’s recruitment can help with this chapter of your young adult lives. My name is Robert Weirich and I am the President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Westminster College.
Experiencing Greek Life here at Westminster College helped me find a niche and is one of the best decisions I have made for myself. No and made the transition into college smooth. matter which fraternity you end up rushing to, it will change your life for the better! I have SAE, founded on March 9, 1856, has grown into the learned many new skills that help me thrive in largest national fraternity in existence. Our chapter the classroom and in the outside world. The has been at Westminster College since 1949 and friendships and bonds I have created with my we have an incredible group of alumni and active brothers here at SAE truly make me feel at home members. Every year we hold a philanthropy
15 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON MISSOURI GAMMA CHAPTER National Founding Date: March 9, 1856 Local Founding Date: April 23, 1949 Colors: Purple and Old Gold Philanthropy: Nonprofit Entrepreneurs Organization
week that benefits NEO (Nonprofit Entrepreneurs Organization) which was founded by one of our very own members. Our members are involved in campus, from Student Government Association to the Teaching and Learning Committee. Our chapter is strongly committed to both the campus and the local community of Fulton. We have a yearly highway cleanup and complete numerous hours of community service. The brothers in the fraternity also seek to support one another. When we see a member that is struggling, we provide them with all the assistance that they need in after your college careers. Sigma Alpha Epsilon order to remain successful both while at and offers all the things that will help you thrive during beyond Westminster College. your time here. We offer you the opportunity to establish and imaintainnst ae multituder C ofo friendships, College is an important and ever-changing time capitalizetm on leadership experiences, andll achieve in your life, but you must take it in stride to be scholarlyes success. To conclude, I hope youe haveg successful. SAE will give you the opportunities a great end to your summer. Thank you for youre and connections to be successful both during and Wtime and I am looking forward to meeting you.
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C SIGMA CHI DELTA TAU CHAPTER National Founding Date: June 28, 1855 Colors: Blue and Old Gold Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
The Delta Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi is currently celebrating its 70th Year on Westminster’s Campus having been established in 1949. Our Sigma Chi Chapter has a rich history and our current alumni stand at just over 800+ Brothers ever ready to assist you in yourΣΧ collegiate experience, and after graduation as you move into your career. We have many Alumni Achievement Award Winners from Westminster, and numerous famous Alumni.
Sigma Chi is a brotherhood with roots established in the core ideals of ideals of Friendship, Justice and Learning. Sigma Chi is unique from other fraternities in that it engrains a lifelong commitment to these ideals. Sigma Chi is the Sigma Chi is the largest international all-male largest Fraternity in the United States. This is collegiate social fraternity, with chapters located a testament to our life-long commitment to at universities in Canada and the United States the core ideals and to Charitable giving during and a colony (developing chapter) in Australia. our lives in our communities. In addition to its Sigma Chi was founded in 1855 at Miami University 235 undergraduate chapters, Sigma Chi also in Oxford, Ohio. Sigma Chi is a part of the Miami boasts 145 Alumni Chapters, for post-graduation Triad, along with Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta networking support, and a continued lifelong Theta. The founder’s vision aimed to establish a fraternal experience in friendship and Charitable pre-eminent collegiate leadership development giving. The fundamental purpose of the Sigma organization that is aligned and focused on living Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance, and with amazing core values to be a valuable addition accomplishment of the ideals of friendship, justice to society upon your graduation. and learning while promoting “Leadership” skills and by adopting our 7 “Founders” traits, to build Congratulations on your choice of Westminster a “Man of great Character”. The Delta Tau colony College. You will find this to be one of the fulfills this purpose by developing, implementing, best decisions of your life. Another important and monitoring programs that foster leadership, decision while at Westminster, is to join a Greek build character, and promote positive relationship organization. Our Greek students donate 300% skills. These skills in turn, enable our members to more money after graduation in support of the become productive and caring participants in their college and have the highest retention rate staying families, colleges, communities, and workplace. at Westminster all 4 years. The Sigma Chi Chapter
17 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE SIGMA CHI DELTA TAU CHAPTER National Founding Date: June 28, 1855 Colors: Blue and Old Gold Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
at Westminster has consistently been a leader on campus in academics, sports and philanthropy. We have come far from our roots in Oxford, Ohio in 1855 when its seven founding members stood up to adversity and came together to pursue the core values of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. These are the ideals we at Sigma Chi live by every day.
The Delta Tau colony, now celebrating its 70th year, is comprised of a diverse group of men coming from all parts of the country with different temperaments, talents and convictions. We also contribute our time and efforts to the communities inster Co found beyond campus. Bringing together both tm ll Westminster and William Woods students, we also s eg serve our greater Fulton Community too. Please e Westminster Campus and look forward to meetinge consider Sigma Chi as part of your Westminster W you in the fall. experience, we offer a rewarding collegiate experience, a huge network of Alumni to help Sincerely, you launch your career, and philanthropy for the rest of your life. I personally welcome you to the THE MEN OF SIGMA CHI
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I n il t c er n fr ou aternity C GREEK TERMS
ACTIVE: An initiated member of a fraternity/sorority chapter
ALUMNAE(F)/ALUMNUS(M): Any initiated member of an organization who has graduated from college or left college prior to graduation
BID: An invitation from a sorority or fraternity to go through that chapter’s New Member Education program
BROTHER: An initiated member of a fraternity; it is used as a term of address when an initiated member refers to another member.
CHAPTER: Group of collegians, officially chartered and recognized at a given college or university
CHAPTER ADVISOR: An alumnae/alumnus who establishes and maintains a close advisory relationship with a chapter and serves as a teacher, counselor and friend
COLONY: A new chapter, or chapter returning to campus after an absence; a colony is not a full- fledged chapter of an organization, but is in the process of becoming a chapter and receiving its charter
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Work done by members of a fraternity or sorority to support an organization, cause, or the greater community
CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB): Panhellenic sororities term for ongoing, informal recruitment; chapters participate in COB if they have not yet met house total limit set by Panhellenic
FOUNDER: One who originates or establishes a fraternity or sorority
GOOD STANDING: The status of chapter or an individual when all responsibilities and standards have been met
GREEK: Term applied to all sororities and fraternities
HAZING: While Westminster College and the state of Missouri have a legal definition of hazing, generally speaking, hazing includes any action, participated voluntarily or involuntarily, by any member of an organization that causes, or is likely to cause, physical, mental, or emotional harm. Please see the Hazing Statement or direct questions to IFC or Panhellenic.
HOUSE: A chapter’s living or meeting facility; never used as a substitute word for “chapter.” For instance, a man or woman pledges a chapter, not a house.
INITIATE: A man or woman who has undergone the initiation ceremony into a sorority or fraternity
INITIATION: The process by which a new member becomes an active member of an organization
INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC): The governing body of fraternities
19 | FRATERNITY LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE INTRAMURALS: Fun sport competitions between the sororities, fraternities, and other organizations on campus; sports include softball, basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, football and many more
LEGACY: A sister/brother, son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority or fraternity
MEMBER: Someone who has been initiated into his or her chapter
NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC): A conference body comprised of delegates from the 26 recognized national women’s fraternities
NEW MEMBER: The term used to describe a member who is not yet initiated into an IFC or Panhellenic chapter
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION: An organization consisting of recognized women’s organizations to promote the Greek community and maintain relations among Greek groups at Westminster College
PHILANTHROPY: Efforts by fraternities/sororities to raise money for an organization and promote human welfare
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): The term used to describe a man or woman seeking membership in an IFC or Panhellenic organization through the process of Recruitment
RECOMMENDATION OR REFERENCE: A written letter or statement from a third party recommending a potential new member for membership in a sorority
RECRUITMENT: Generally refers to the weeklong mutual selection process in which those seeking membership in a Greek organization participate; consists of Open Houses and “Formal Recruitment”; organized series of events allowing organizations and PNM’s to meet one another
RHO CHI OR RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR: A member of a Panhellenic sorority who disaffiliates during formal recruitment and assists potential new members through the recruitment process
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WHY SHOULD I JOIN A FRATERNITY? Joining a fraternity provides each member with a group of friends and brothers that can help students adjust to life on campus. Fraternity members are involved in many organizations, participate in philanthropy and service events, and enjoy building relationships with their fellow fraternity members. CAN I GO THROUGH FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT IF I AM NOT A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT? Absolutely! You can participate in recruitment as long as you are a full-time, undergraduate student. WHEN DOES NEW MEMBER EDUCATION OCCUR? On the last day of formal recruitment, individuals will receive bids from their respective chapters. Following the acceptance of the bids from a chapter, the individuals will begin the new member period for the chapter. Each chapter’s new member period ranges in length and topics. WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE FORMAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS? Each individual who is participating in the formal recruitment process will be assigned to recruitment counselors, which are called Majors and Minors. The Majors and Minors assist in the logistics of the recruitment process. They walk with the prospective members to each of the fraternity chapters and provide information and answers to recruitment questions throughout the process. In addition, the IFC executive board are IFC advisor are also available for support in the recruitment process. WHAT ARE PRE-RECRUITMENT EVENTS? Prior to the formal dates of recruitment, there will be specific IFC approved events for each of the respective chapters on campus. During this time, the prospective members and active members have the ability to get the know each other and have conversations. This helps the prospective members to gain a better understanding of each individual chapter and connect with the members. WHAT IS INFORMAL RECRUITMENT? The fraternities on campus have the ability to extend an invitation of membership throughout the academic year, in addition to formal recruitment. AM I OBLIGATED TO JOIN A FRATERNITY IF I PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS? You are not obligated to join a fraternity just because you participate in formal Recruitment. You are encouraged to participate in Recruitment because it is an excellent opportunity to learn about fraternity life and meet new friends. You can withdraw from the process at any time by working with your Recruitment Counselor.
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