I JANUARY 1974 1n• the professional spotlight ONE WAY TO PROMOTE the welfare of the community is the sponsorship of a Little League baseball team. Shown here is the Monroe, Louisiana, Class A Little League championship team which was sponsored by Eta Omicron Chapter at Northeast Louisiana University. JMuary 1974, Vol LXIII, No. 2 0 F D E L T A s G M A p ® Editor Charles L. Farrar Editorial Advisory Board in this issue • • • Chairman: Robert I. Place, Epsilon Theta From the desk of the Grand President .............................................. 38 373 E. Sacramento Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Members: Timothy D . Gover, Beta Phi The Faculty Brother ................................................................................. 39 112 Wabash Avenue Mattoon, IL 61938 James L. Harping, South Carolina College of Business Occupies New Building ....... 40 Alpha Theta 3295 Linwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45 226 Firman H . 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Chapter was established at Rider Co llege on May 19, 1934, and is one Second Class postage pa id at Oxford, of the oldest fraternities on campus. This building is one of many new Ohio 45056, a nd at additiona l mailing buildings constructed when the campus was relocated in suburban offices. Printed in the U.S.A. Lawrenceville several years ago. Member of College Fraternity Editors Association from the desk of the Grand President DURING VISITS WITH several chapters, talk eventually extended somewhat carelessly. These men are often invited gets around to faculty brothers. It is not uncommon to find to become brothers without any understanding of the duties that chapters feel they are not deriving much benefit from at and obligations imposed upon them. They feel they are mem­ least certain brothers on the faculty. bers "in name only." The responsibility for this lack of com­ One of the first things to consider is whether or not the mitment often rests with the chapter initiating them. chapter is making the faculty brothers feel a real part of the When a chapter considers initiating a member of the chapter. Are they being kept informed of the activities of the faculty, then, a chapter should ask themselves what benefits chapter? Has the chapter done its part to try to bring these the prospective members will derive - and what benefits the members into a meaningful relationship in the Fraternity? chapter will gain by the initiation of the faculty member. The Have various methods been tried, such as assigning an active prospective member should bring something to the chapter brother to each faculty member to serve as a liaison between other than an academic title. If a true spirit of brotherhood is the chapter and the faculty? In other words, can your chapter achieved, both the chapter and the individual have gained. say it has done its best work to interest, to involve those Anything less, and either the chapter or the individual has brothers in the operation of the chapter? failed to reach the level most originally intended. If the answer is an honest "yes" and these brothers still An individual member who will sit down with a prospec­ will not take an interest in the Fraternity, then it would ap­ tive faculty member and outline the responsibilities involved pear that there is another problem. Few would blame a chap­ is to be commended. The prospective member should know ter which has done its best to extend to faculty members the more about the Fraternity than is often the case. Often, the hand of brotherhood and received nothing in return. chapter should know more about the attitude of the prospec­ An active brother who behaved as do some faculty mem­ tive member than it does. bers would be consulted or worse. Perhaps there is someone In connection with this subject, it is suggested that you in a chapter who has the capability to sit down with these read another opinion in this issue written by Brother John H. men and discuss the obligations of membership. Few would Ziegler. argue, though, that any more severe action be undertaken. If We have enough members who are brothers "in name they cannot be "brought around," these men exist as dead only." We don't need an increase in this type of membership. weight in the Fraternity. Whether a member is alumnus, faculty, or undergraduate, he How did this situation develop? There may be several profits neither himself nor his chapter if he refuses to serve. reasons, but one reason may be that faculty memberships are Fraternally, Harold L. Cannon Grand President 38 THE January 1974, ISSUE of by JOHN H . ZIEGLER, EPSILON THETA CHAPTER California State Univer ity-Chico BEING A FACULTY BROTHER when he comes in for a signature in his Perhaps every Faculty Brother cannot provides an invaluable opportunity to book. Put him at ease, learn of his become involved on all of the bridge the generation gap. It benefits problems and his goals. Get to know him suggestions above. Each one is worthy of both the professor and the chapter by by at least one extensive chat. thoughtful consideration. which he is chosen. On this common 6. Be an active participant, at least The acceptance of the invitation to meeting ground, experience becomes once each year, in the social activities : become a Brother in the fraternity fused with youthful enthusiasm . a. The Initiation Ball should not be taken lightly. Honest soul­ Barriers, which often exist between b. Homecoming Celebration searching should be done before ac­ student and professor, disappear to the c. Farewell to Seniors Party ceptance is given. It is the highest honor advantage of each. Chapter Brothers are Meet the fathers and mothers, the dates that the students can bestow upon you . very enthusiastic about some of their and the wives. Faculty who huddle It can always be graciously declined. If Faculty Brothers. For the professor who together with an invisible, but ever the answer to any of the four questions actively participates, it is a most heart­ present, barrier between ·faculty and below is "No ," then in all fairness to the warming and rewarding experience. It is student will miss a wonderful opportu­ would-be Faculty Brother and the chap­ regrettable that only a minority of the nity to share in the rewards of a true ter, the invitation should not be ac­ Faculty Brothers choose to . share in it. Faculty Brother. cepted. The answers to yourself should The Central Office could well make 7. Appear at athletic events and cheer be honestly given. this a research project. It is a problem in for the home team. What enthusiasm it 1. Do I want to be a BROTHER to all many chapters. These comments are promotes and fellowship it generates! whose names appear on the roster? limited to the knowledge gained from in­ 8. Attend professional meetings when 2. Do I have the time and dedication formal chats at Regional Conventions at all possible. It encourages attendance to give of myself in the areas set out and two years' experience as Chapter on the part of the members and im­ above? Co-Adviser. proves the image of the fraternity in the 3. Is my interest an unselfish one - The rewards to the faculty member mind of the speaker and invited guests. because of what I have to contribute? will be in direct proportion to the 9. Join the professional tour if you 4. Am I willing to share that which I amount of his involvement in the chap­ can. It will be an enjoyable experience have in expertise and mature counsel? ter, its activities and his relationship and create a feeling of good fellowship. Unfortunately there seems to be no with the Brothers who have elected him 10. When invited, attend the wed­ guidelines for the chapter in the selec­ to be one of them. dings of the Brothers. Be present (or go tion of a Faculty Brother. We all know For the newly elected Faculty Brother, to the funeral home) of all funerals of those faculty members whose names ap­ the suggestions given may help in the the immediate family of the Brother. pear in the roster but who have con­ road ahead. The amount of involvement 11. Be ready at all times to help a tributed nothing to the fraternity. They may be limited due to outside forces. Brother, to lend an attentive ear in time are only names on a list. The following are recommended : of trouble and share in his personal 1. Wear your pin - it will be noted. problems. MAKE TIME. Often a mature What are the answers to the 2. Give the grip - how faces will light audience will be of great help. questions? up in recognition. Several old rules apply. Be generous 1. Why did they accept? 3. Attend at least one business with praise for a job well done; be slow 2.