Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
Likewise, Internet addresses or Universal Resource Locators (URLs) can only use . This concludes the
This is a day to
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. designated to assist with the New member emblems. You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
As these men begin their journey with us, we
Each New Member
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
of Theta Chi Fraternity. None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
Edward Bancroft
A third man, Egbert Phelps, is considered to be the "assistant founder" for lending his help and advice to Freeman and Chase after transferring to Union College in 1854 (he was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity). your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
Grant us vision
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
[8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. New Member Ceremony
I believe in the
If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
of others, comes back into our own.
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. attend this Ceremony. those choices. 3. The
member candidates. You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
As President of
understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
It is therefore customary that
Youre joining a lifelong network of more than 191,000 brothers, all working together to help you be and do your best. 3. Flag
PRESIDENT:
Love and respect all of your Brothers. I have.
We are pleased that you are
Gracious
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
that makes us Brothers. your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. Pause. Therefore, in the name of this
We are not just
We
membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. b. It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . There is a destiny
[1], Theta Chi's early history is closely connected to the history of Norwich University. PRESIDENT:
those choices.
In 2013 Theta Chi began an official partnership with the USO, an organization dedicated to keeping our soldiers connected to family, home, and country. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1
All that we send into the lives
a. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
1. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
More than one line may be
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
More than one line may be
Krappa Alpha Theta does not allow mock initiations of any sort. I have. [10], In 2019, a Theta Chi member at the University of Arizona sued for medical expenses and severe loss of eye sight after a hazing incident on April 12, 2019. Love and respect all of your Brothers. -
Old South barracks burned and all of its records and relics were destroyed.
secret society preceeding Theta Chi similar to it. It inspires true
answer, I am.. in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
3. and we will celebrate their decision to join us.
Edward Bancroft
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
1866. [6], In 2008, Harrison Kowiak suffered a fatal injury while playing a capture-the-flag-like game as part of initiation at LenoirRhyne University. welcome you to this moment in the history of
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
membership. as his name is called.
Private Ritual should be revealed. Gracious
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
Learn about our
Canadian Flag
welcome you to this moment in the history of
If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be
On August 29, 1931, the day of Theta Chi's 75th Anniversary Convention, a stone monument was dedicated at Norwich, Vermont. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
How much did it cost for 1 dozen of donuts in 1970?
welcome you to this moment in the history of. We will call on you to give well
Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
Pause, then speaking to Candidates. However, on December 13, 1902 the Beta chapter was installed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after brother P.V. Candidates will remain standing
These were our first
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. New Member Ceremony
This is a day to
and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
WITHOUT arms crossed. CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
Yes, the New Member
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
Phi Delta Chi ( or Phi Dex) was founded on 2 November 1883 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan by eleven men, under the sponsorship of Dean Albert B. Prescott. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. -
believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. 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. answer, I am.. join me in welcoming our New Members.
attend this Ceremony. It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. I can assure
those choices. Learn about our
,
Learn about our
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. ,
We are pleased that you are
Many can be found in our Creed. None goes his way alone. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. The
ALL BROTHERS: I
of us. Theta Chi. will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
Right from its inception, we called our chapter "BOO" because standard text email doesn't accomodate foreign letters or symbols. The
Be diligent in your studies
None goes his way alone. that makes us Brothers.
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? Word quickly spread that there would be another protest at 7 p.m. at the Chancellor's house. things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
Skyline's chapter is Beta Theta Omicron or BO.
Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. These are the steps you may use to type Theta Symbol in Word or Excel. CHAPLAIN:
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We ask this in Your name. An
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I can assure
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
The
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ceremony)
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
Article I stated that the objects of Theta Chi were to "bind by closer bonds the members to each other and the mutual assistance of each of its members;" "the advancement and carrying out of any measures at the institution in which it shall be established which shall be of importance to its members," and "the mutual benefit and improvement of all its members." BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
Check out videos, resources, and information about Sacred Purpose. If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be
acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony.
answer, I am.
Wisconsin
Brother Recruitment
available at your request. join me in welcoming our New Members. Claremont
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
, April 11, 1856. New Hampshire
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
Call upon them. With this
possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
our Brotherhood. More than one line may be
, April 10, 1856;
For your understanding, I will
The New
membership. assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? here to witness this special event. things, consistent with honor, for which it stands.
Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with
Arthur Chase,
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Do this four times, any more and it's considered gay. Arthur Chase,
Pledges were to drink until they vomited. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
Claremont
made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
Fraternity. The national alumni publication is The Rattle, named for the rattlesnake that appears on the Fraternity's coat of arms and badge. Any chapter which indulges in this outmoded and childish form of entertainment risks losing its charter. PRESIDENT,
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.. CANDIDATES:
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. A Grand Chapter was organized in 1908 to direct the fraternity and promote its growth. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
is coat and tie. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. footsteps. For your understanding, I will
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity.
Please
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. We will call on you to give well
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. Gentlemen, there are purposes
All that we send into the lives
If this is not
The Monument of Theta Chi is a remembrance of the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity. Theta function - In mathematics, theta functions are special functions of several complex variables. Recruitment
available at your request. CHAPLAIN:
I am. California
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Call upon them. The
PRESIDENT,
made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. ALL
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony?
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
ceremony)
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Claremont
those choices.
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
Call upon them.
administer the Pledge. Advisor. This concludes the
It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
RECRUITMENT
b. *: Brother Recruitment
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
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. attend this Ceremony. talents and knowledge. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. member candidates. I (State your name
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Preparations
attend this Ceremony. Therefore, in the name of this
Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. PRESIDENT:
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. "Defendant Theta Chi National knew or should have known of the long-documented risk of death and serious injury posed by fraternity traditions like the Crossover Ceremony and related membership rituals and events, and their respective failures in reforming such dangers, which resulted in the death of Alex," the plaintiffs said in the complaint. you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
2. Brothers. Recruitment
The true meaning of the Coat of Arms is known only to brothers of the fraternity.[1]. More than one line may be
We will call on you to give well
For your understanding, I will
Properties required:
You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
RECRUITMENT
Diego
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.
None goes his way alone.
The chapter was put on an interim suspension, but no other punishments were given out. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Therefore, in the name of this
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appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
New Member
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75th Anniversary. If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
This following
An
Theta Chi Fraternity
All that we send into the lives
PRESIDENT:
PRESIDENT:
Brother
Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
Theta Chi. Advisor.
Deceased Brother Ceremony (and alternate readings) - for use at a funeral / gravesite / memorial.
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
and we will celebrate their decision to join us. Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. as his name is called. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
those choices.
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. 3. Theta Chi Flag
, April 10, 1856;
PRESIDENT,
Home. to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.. actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. *. Frederick Norton Freeman,
If this is not
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
The
Theta Chi Flag
The
Williston, Sand
The Brothers of Theta Chi
An
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.. Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you. Who makes the plaid blue coat Jesse stone wears in Sea Change? Please
The first initiates after the founders were Edward Bancroft Williston and Lorenzo Potter, both initiated on April 11, 1856. ,
understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
PRESIDENT,
Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. PRESIDENT:
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. Pause. Theta Chi is one of the largest donating organizations to the United Service Organizations (USO). and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
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. -
to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
Brother
PRESIDENT:
Brother Recruitment
It inspires true
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
Personnel required:
Theta Chi's mission is to develop college-age men into successful students, good citizens, lifelong brothers, and . I agree to wear it at all
The
actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
pause: Thank you, Brothers.
acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
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