Parents have many ideas about what it means to be associated with a fraternity. If you are reading this your son has
obviously shown interest in the Delta Chi fraternity. Let us give you some background.
Joining:
Students who choose to participate in recruitment activities are under no obligation to join Delta Chi. At the end of the recruitment period, the chapter extends formal written invitations (bids). If a student chooses to accept the bid, then he will be affiliated with Delta Chi. Once a student decides to accept a bid, he is oriented through meetings, philanthropic service, social events, and study sessions. This new member period lasts approximately eight weeks. New member education is designed to be informative and fun, because physical and mental hazing is not tolerated. Delta Chi was the first fraternity to abolish hazing.
Benefits:
National research projects conducted by the Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Missouri
provide data on why membership in a fraternity may be a beneficial choice for your son: Following graduation, fraternity affiliated alumni have higher average incomes than not affiliated alumni. Students who join fraternities are 28% more likely to return to school the following year than students who choose not to join a fraternity. Affiliated alumni are more likely to donate money to their Alma Mater, participate in civic activities like the PTA or Rotary, and are more likely to be satisfied with their undergraduate years than not affiliated alumni.
Academics:
Delta Chi can help your son succeed academically! The chapter has academic standards that must be met in order to become a member. We require that a student who wishes to join must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and be in good academic standing. We encourage our members to achieve higher grades through study hours and by using each other as a resource. Scholarship opportunities exist for academic excellence. Fraternity men on average have higher grade-point averages than students not in fraternities.
Leadership:
Delta Chi is a working example of democracy in action. This is often the first time that members are responsible for their own activities and living within their means. This provides an excellent opportunity to experience leadership and the
responsibilities of membership.
Social Life:
Members organize social functions including theme parties, picnics and barbecues, faculty dinners, formals and trips to area attractions. We have the Chief of Police of Indiana University come and talk about alcohol issues every year. We also encourage all members to attend an alcohol seminar every year.
Advising:
The chapter is overseen by an Alumni Board of Trustees. Their job is to advise the chapter when needed and keep them pointed in the right direction. We want our members to develop as men and leaders and they can only do that with experience. There will be times when the chapter will struggle with issues that always exist with any organization but these experiences will strengthen our men and make them better for the experience. You have molded your son into the man he currently is. Membership in Delta Chi will help add the polish. Fraternity life, however, is not for everyone. We encourage you to discuss with your son to help to decide what is right for him and also to support their decision. If they join, we hope that you will view the choice as a positive aspect of your son’s college experience. If you have any additional questions, please contact us. Our contact information can be found in multiple areas on this website.
Fraternally,
The Men of Delta Chi
Dear Parents:
As President of the Alumni Board of Trustees (ABT) for the Indiana Chapter of Delta Chi Fraternity, I am pleased that your son is either presently a student member of our Fraternity or considering membership at this time. Our Chapter has been a part of the Indiana University campus since 1927. In fact, we celebrated our 80th anniversary in February 2007. During these many years, Delta Chi has been a positive influence in the lives of over 1,300 young men who have become members.
The ABT is presently made up of thirteen mature chapter alumni, as well as the student chapter's president and treasurer. It has overall responsibility for the supervision of the Chapter. Primarily, this involves members serving as advisors to the young men in how they want to run their Chapter. Two of the many benefits of belonging to a fraternity are the opportunities to have leadership responsibility and learning how to work with others. Our Chapter has produced many distinguished leaders locally, regionally, and nationally; most of whom got their first leadership experience as members of Delta Chi.
Indiana Delta Chi alumni include such outstanding men as Jefferson J. Coleman (after whom the University's Coleman Coliseum is named), Federal Judge Robert Vance, current U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R- AL); former Indiana State Senator Rick Manley; Major General Larry Northington, USAF; former Georgia State University President Noah Langsdale; current University of Kentucky Athletic Director Larry Ivy; State Judges Foy Guin and Mike McCormick; Dr. Jack Whetstone; legendary Tuscaloosa High School football coach Red Lutz; and too-many-to-mention successful doctors, dentists, attorneys, accountants, bankers, businessmen, ministers, and teachers at both high school and college levels.
The ABT, through our student chapter, has several goals for its men while at the University. First and foremost is the acquisition of a degree. If there is ever an issue of grades versus the Fraternity, we will support grades100%. We understand that the primary reason parents send their sons to the University is to earn a degree. Secondary objectives include the social, personal and professional growth opportunities that the University and Delta Chi offer.
Additionally, we want our young men to have opportunities for leadership both in the Fraternity and in various campus organizations. We strongly encourage Chapter student members to get involved in campus activities. Our Chapter has a proud history of having Student Government Association presidents, vice-presidents, and senators, Inter-Fraternity Council officers, and members in campus honorary organizations such as Jasons, ODK, Anderson Society, Mortar Board, and Phi Beta Kappa.
Naturally there are social opportunities associated with our Fraternity. The ABT believes they are important, as they give the men of Delta Chi opportunities to meet other students and develop new friendships. They also provide a chance to learn and practice social skills that will be necessary when college is done and he enters the real world of work and family responsibilities. We realize that potential problems can develop for a college fraternity member from this social area. Both The Delta Chi International Fraternity and The University of Indiana have formal risk management policies that provide specific rules governing alcohol and drug use on campus. The ABT stands behind the Chapter in stressing these rules to our student members. It is made clear that if there are any violations of these rules there will be serious consequences. All Delta Chi parents surely realize that it is not practical or desirable for us to follow our student members around and "mother" them. When individuals find it difficult to deal with their newfound freedom and temptations on campus, the ABT is ready to step in and help. Furthermore, should you have concerns about any issue, every ABT member is always ready to discuss it with you.
We want all men of Delta Chi to enjoy the lifelong brotherhood that comes from being a member of Delta Chi. Membership in a fraternity is not limited to the years one is in college. It is a lifelong endeavor. It is friendships that we all carry with us long after leaving the University. Each August, the ABT sponsors an annual Indiana Delta Chi Alumni Honors Dinner that gives our alumni a chance to reaffirm old friendships as well as honor our alumni who have distinguished themselves. When parents visit their sons at our Chapter House on campus, I hope they will ask him to show them the Alumni Honors Room. We believe they will be proud to have their son associated with the outstanding men pictured there!
Along with the benefits of being in a fraternity, there are, of course, responsibilities. This includes each member's financial responsibility to his chapter. A chapter is a small business and depends upon every member to contribute. House Bills include a significant amount for meals and rent for those living in the house. All members are required to participate in the meal plan. At any size, this financial obligation is imperative. From time to time there are also special assessments for such items as insurance, initiation, composites (annual group pictures), and other items voted on by the chapter.
Parents are very important to Indiana Delta Chi. If you are a parent and haven't already done so, we hope that you will soon visit the Chapter House so you can personally meet the chapter. Again, the ABT thanks you for allowing your son to be a part of our Chapter. As we start the current semester, the ABT is very excited and pleased to have him in our midst. If you ever have any questions or comments, please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me at[email protected]. You may also contact Bill Versteeg, Housing Corporation President, at (919) xxx-xxxx or atxxxx.com.
Sincerely,
George Rambow, Indiana, '98
President, Indiana Delta Chi Alumni Board of Trustees
obviously shown interest in the Delta Chi fraternity. Let us give you some background.
Joining:
Students who choose to participate in recruitment activities are under no obligation to join Delta Chi. At the end of the recruitment period, the chapter extends formal written invitations (bids). If a student chooses to accept the bid, then he will be affiliated with Delta Chi. Once a student decides to accept a bid, he is oriented through meetings, philanthropic service, social events, and study sessions. This new member period lasts approximately eight weeks. New member education is designed to be informative and fun, because physical and mental hazing is not tolerated. Delta Chi was the first fraternity to abolish hazing.
Benefits:
National research projects conducted by the Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Missouri
provide data on why membership in a fraternity may be a beneficial choice for your son: Following graduation, fraternity affiliated alumni have higher average incomes than not affiliated alumni. Students who join fraternities are 28% more likely to return to school the following year than students who choose not to join a fraternity. Affiliated alumni are more likely to donate money to their Alma Mater, participate in civic activities like the PTA or Rotary, and are more likely to be satisfied with their undergraduate years than not affiliated alumni.
Academics:
Delta Chi can help your son succeed academically! The chapter has academic standards that must be met in order to become a member. We require that a student who wishes to join must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and be in good academic standing. We encourage our members to achieve higher grades through study hours and by using each other as a resource. Scholarship opportunities exist for academic excellence. Fraternity men on average have higher grade-point averages than students not in fraternities.
Leadership:
Delta Chi is a working example of democracy in action. This is often the first time that members are responsible for their own activities and living within their means. This provides an excellent opportunity to experience leadership and the
responsibilities of membership.
Social Life:
Members organize social functions including theme parties, picnics and barbecues, faculty dinners, formals and trips to area attractions. We have the Chief of Police of Indiana University come and talk about alcohol issues every year. We also encourage all members to attend an alcohol seminar every year.
Advising:
The chapter is overseen by an Alumni Board of Trustees. Their job is to advise the chapter when needed and keep them pointed in the right direction. We want our members to develop as men and leaders and they can only do that with experience. There will be times when the chapter will struggle with issues that always exist with any organization but these experiences will strengthen our men and make them better for the experience. You have molded your son into the man he currently is. Membership in Delta Chi will help add the polish. Fraternity life, however, is not for everyone. We encourage you to discuss with your son to help to decide what is right for him and also to support their decision. If they join, we hope that you will view the choice as a positive aspect of your son’s college experience. If you have any additional questions, please contact us. Our contact information can be found in multiple areas on this website.
Fraternally,
The Men of Delta Chi
Dear Parents:
As President of the Alumni Board of Trustees (ABT) for the Indiana Chapter of Delta Chi Fraternity, I am pleased that your son is either presently a student member of our Fraternity or considering membership at this time. Our Chapter has been a part of the Indiana University campus since 1927. In fact, we celebrated our 80th anniversary in February 2007. During these many years, Delta Chi has been a positive influence in the lives of over 1,300 young men who have become members.
The ABT is presently made up of thirteen mature chapter alumni, as well as the student chapter's president and treasurer. It has overall responsibility for the supervision of the Chapter. Primarily, this involves members serving as advisors to the young men in how they want to run their Chapter. Two of the many benefits of belonging to a fraternity are the opportunities to have leadership responsibility and learning how to work with others. Our Chapter has produced many distinguished leaders locally, regionally, and nationally; most of whom got their first leadership experience as members of Delta Chi.
Indiana Delta Chi alumni include such outstanding men as Jefferson J. Coleman (after whom the University's Coleman Coliseum is named), Federal Judge Robert Vance, current U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R- AL); former Indiana State Senator Rick Manley; Major General Larry Northington, USAF; former Georgia State University President Noah Langsdale; current University of Kentucky Athletic Director Larry Ivy; State Judges Foy Guin and Mike McCormick; Dr. Jack Whetstone; legendary Tuscaloosa High School football coach Red Lutz; and too-many-to-mention successful doctors, dentists, attorneys, accountants, bankers, businessmen, ministers, and teachers at both high school and college levels.
The ABT, through our student chapter, has several goals for its men while at the University. First and foremost is the acquisition of a degree. If there is ever an issue of grades versus the Fraternity, we will support grades100%. We understand that the primary reason parents send their sons to the University is to earn a degree. Secondary objectives include the social, personal and professional growth opportunities that the University and Delta Chi offer.
Additionally, we want our young men to have opportunities for leadership both in the Fraternity and in various campus organizations. We strongly encourage Chapter student members to get involved in campus activities. Our Chapter has a proud history of having Student Government Association presidents, vice-presidents, and senators, Inter-Fraternity Council officers, and members in campus honorary organizations such as Jasons, ODK, Anderson Society, Mortar Board, and Phi Beta Kappa.
Naturally there are social opportunities associated with our Fraternity. The ABT believes they are important, as they give the men of Delta Chi opportunities to meet other students and develop new friendships. They also provide a chance to learn and practice social skills that will be necessary when college is done and he enters the real world of work and family responsibilities. We realize that potential problems can develop for a college fraternity member from this social area. Both The Delta Chi International Fraternity and The University of Indiana have formal risk management policies that provide specific rules governing alcohol and drug use on campus. The ABT stands behind the Chapter in stressing these rules to our student members. It is made clear that if there are any violations of these rules there will be serious consequences. All Delta Chi parents surely realize that it is not practical or desirable for us to follow our student members around and "mother" them. When individuals find it difficult to deal with their newfound freedom and temptations on campus, the ABT is ready to step in and help. Furthermore, should you have concerns about any issue, every ABT member is always ready to discuss it with you.
We want all men of Delta Chi to enjoy the lifelong brotherhood that comes from being a member of Delta Chi. Membership in a fraternity is not limited to the years one is in college. It is a lifelong endeavor. It is friendships that we all carry with us long after leaving the University. Each August, the ABT sponsors an annual Indiana Delta Chi Alumni Honors Dinner that gives our alumni a chance to reaffirm old friendships as well as honor our alumni who have distinguished themselves. When parents visit their sons at our Chapter House on campus, I hope they will ask him to show them the Alumni Honors Room. We believe they will be proud to have their son associated with the outstanding men pictured there!
Along with the benefits of being in a fraternity, there are, of course, responsibilities. This includes each member's financial responsibility to his chapter. A chapter is a small business and depends upon every member to contribute. House Bills include a significant amount for meals and rent for those living in the house. All members are required to participate in the meal plan. At any size, this financial obligation is imperative. From time to time there are also special assessments for such items as insurance, initiation, composites (annual group pictures), and other items voted on by the chapter.
Parents are very important to Indiana Delta Chi. If you are a parent and haven't already done so, we hope that you will soon visit the Chapter House so you can personally meet the chapter. Again, the ABT thanks you for allowing your son to be a part of our Chapter. As we start the current semester, the ABT is very excited and pleased to have him in our midst. If you ever have any questions or comments, please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me at[email protected]. You may also contact Bill Versteeg, Housing Corporation President, at (919) xxx-xxxx or atxxxx.com.
Sincerely,
George Rambow, Indiana, '98
President, Indiana Delta Chi Alumni Board of Trustees