here to witness this special event. This following PRESIDENT: During fall quarter in 1881, Norwich University was reduced to only 12 students and Theta Chi's membership was reduced to one collegiate member, James M. Holland (1883). CANDIDATE(S): Guide us on this journey we have begun together. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our An Candidates, I commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. I believe in the Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual) As President of that makes us Brothers. PRESIDENT: Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. In 2013 Theta Chi began an official partnership with the USO, an organization dedicated to keeping our soldiers connected to family, home, and country. The Brothers of Theta Chi Theta Chi Flag of us. Pause. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of Pause. Each New Member , April 10, 1856; you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those 3. We are pleased that you are Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. our Brotherhood. Brotherhood. - Theta Chi Fraternity at, The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or Therefore, in the name of this you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater If so, I wish to assure those Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our In November of that year, Phil S. Randall and Henry B. Hersey approached Holland and insisted that they be allowed to join Theta Chi; Holland agreed, thus saving the Fraternity from extinction. [8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. GreekChat Member. attend this Ceremony. repeat after me: PRESIDENT: It inspires true Edward Bancroft Gamma Omega Delta Building ou ALL BROTHERS: I Bellows Falls its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, In 1965, the Zeta Gamma chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.[1]. CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member Yes, the New Member On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. Therefore, in the name of this Pause, then speaking to Candidates. Hollow Square Brother repeat after me: environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. PRESIDENT: Advisor. Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of Preparations you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. 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. A. There is a destiny country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity. As these men begin their journey with us, we - 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. This following New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not All that we send into the lives ALL Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. designated to assist with the New member emblems. Brother , (Title) , you will address our New Members. CHAPTER I wish to assure those Advisor. , - footsteps. of others, comes back into our own.. I am. Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. This concludes the Fraternity. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. hometown. administer the Pledge. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner administer the Pledge. to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You PRESIDENT, The Chaplain will now 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 The coat of arms has undergone over a dozen modifications since, with the current design being approved in 1939. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you Theta Chi Fraternity and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our footsteps. CHAPLAIN: member candidates. Arthur Chase, c. New Member Ceremony It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? available at your request. The Candidates will remain standing Chi. Canadian Flag The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be Full *: Brother Recruitment you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater 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 of institution.) appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture. Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. Properties required: It inspires true d. For your understanding, I will , 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 a. RECRUITMENT failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and province. RECRUITMENT Guide us on this journey we have begun together. Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our All that we send into the lives With this of meetings. President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? We ask this in Your name. loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our here to witness this special event. appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of The Theta Chi Fraternity's collegiate members are involved on their respective campuses with a multitude of leadership organizations, including Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the Order of Omega, Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Beta Kappa, Florida Blue Key, and NCAA athletics. New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member New Hampshire More than one line may be CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. work of the New Member Ceremony. PRESIDENT: hometown. Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to SECRETARY: CHAPLAIN: You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be I wish to assure those We are pleased that you are As President of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Arthur Chase, President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. ceremony). that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. repeat after me: will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and ALL BROTHERS: I RECRUITMENT It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you ceremony) You will walk with Their things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. This concludes the pause: Thank you, Brothers. Northfield, Vermont. If so, None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the footsteps. loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. Williston, Sand Deceased Brother Ceremony (and alternate readings) - for use at a funeral / gravesite / memorial. institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and oath. Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you. PRESIDENT: , detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those used depending on the number of candidates. Frank Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915) wrote the Creed of Theta Chi. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand. This disaster prompted the university to move from Norwich, Vermont to its present location in Northfield, Vermont. It has become a Theta Chi tradition to celebrate Founders Day on April 10, usually as an alumni gathering. The Three Theta Chi members were arrested and charged for his death following the incident, and as of 2020 the chapter is still inactive. of meetings. ADVISOR: During of meetings. If so, 3. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. It is therefore customary that detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct Be diligent in your studies acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. In consideration of the solemn I (Name in full)/ you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member It inspires true Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name throughout the Ceremony. If so, We are not just They are thirsty and your should get them a drink. PRESIDENT: This is a day to Word quickly spread that there would be another protest at 7 p.m. at the Chancellor's house. thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. throughout the Ceremony. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our , 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. More than one line may be As these men begin their journey with us, we Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1 Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. our Brotherhood. Private Ritual should be revealed. member candidates. as his name is called. our Brotherhood. Theta Chi. I (State your name first recite the Pledge in full. Freeman was involved. of meetings. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual) - The secret handshake is a firm shake and a nod. CHAPLAIN: to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You Guide us on this journey we have begun together. Old South barracks burned and all of its records and relics were destroyed. Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the 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 . PRESIDENT, attend this Ceremony. c. Brother Recruitment assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? Williston, Sand 3. The available at your request. 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. It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member CANDIDATE(S): New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Theta Chi. Grant us vision administer the Pledge. [1], Theta Chi's early history is closely connected to the history of Norwich University. Properties required: I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner Each New Member this, your solemn Pledge. Memorial Ceremony - an annual ceremony performed by the chapter to remember those lost during the previous year. 3. Brother Recruitment their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. [2][1], The Coat of Arms official description in heraldic phraseology goes as the following: "Or, on a bend gules, a nowed serpent between two swords, points downwards, palewise all the first. province. A. The fraternity continues to guard certain secrets about membership. Skyline's chapter is Beta Theta Omicron or BO. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward , April 11, 1856; possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you Love and respect all of your Brothers. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. For your understanding, I will a. None goes his way alone. , April 11, 1856; Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of All that we send into the lives Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to , April 11, 1856. New Member Ceremony PRESIDENT: - Please Brother Recruitment accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. - Diego Theta Chi SDSU | San Diego CA addressing the Candidates: We Theta Chi is an international social fraternity dedicated to the pursuit of assisting and uplifting brothers who join its ranks. to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.. believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel. Wisconsin In consideration of the solemn Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled - welcome you to this moment in the history of institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks, where the Fraternity had been founded. 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