Theta Chi's are Recognized by the NIC "Award of Destinction"

On April 14th, 2008, Brother Erik David Lange, Zeta Kappa/Ohio Northern and Theta Chi's Iota Beta/Missouri State University will be presented with the North American Inter-Fraternity Conference presents its "Award of Distinction" at the NIC's annual meeting in Washington, DC.

Of individual recipients of the "Award of Distinction," the NIC website says:

These men are proud of their fraternal involvement and willingly sacrifice their own desires for then good of the whole… they are selfless. For these men, the ritual of the fraternity is more than a ceremony to be endured… it is a way of life, a daily habit. They are vigilant in the fight to advance the fraternal ideal.

This leader acts in a manner that goes beyond the standard of membership for his fraternity… serves as a role model for others... has conviction for his values and never compromises... leads others to action... teaches other about his fraternity through his daily actions... is innovative... is results oriented... focuses attention on the community and the needs of others... has compassion... stands up for those less fortunate... is involved in community activities... takes time for reflection and self-improvement... admits mistakes and grows.

Of individual recipients of the "Award of Distinction," the NIC website says:

This group cares about the greater good... is motivated by the success of others... identifies the needs of the community and works to meet those needs... lives the ritual of the fraternity, at all times... holds others accountable to the standards of the group... has excellence in scholarship... provides ethical leadership for the community... values service to and for others... represents the diversity of their campus... stands firm in the face of adversity... provides assistance to others, before being asked... is cutting edge and different from the rest... carries the flag of interfraternal spirit.

Brother Lange was the 2007 recipient of Theta Chi's Reginald F. Colley Award, which recognizes the Fraternity's most outstanding undergraduate member.

Iota Beta chapter was a 2007 recipient of Theta Chi's Howard R. Alter Jr. Award for Chapter Excellence.

Congratulations and thanks to brother Lange and Iota Beta chapter for exemplifying the very best in Theta Chi Fraternity.

Brother DeSousa Honored for Service in Iraq

Balad, Iraq: Bucknell Gamma Eta Chapter Alumnus, Class of 1982 , LTC Robert J. DeSousa, of Harrisburg was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, for serving with distinction during a year long deployment with the Allentown Based 213th Area Support Group. DeSousa, who is a Traditional Guardsman, serves in his civilian capacity as the CEO of the Vartan Group, Inc. While deployed, he is working in the capacity as Command Judge Advocate the 213th ASG and also has been serving as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for his unit’s higher command, the Coraopolis based, 316 Expeditionary Sustainment Command. DeSousa, who resides in Harrisburg with his wife Elizabeth, BU ’85 and their four children is expected to return with his unit to Pennsylvania in May 2008.

(Brother DeSousa writes in that two other brothers, LTC Jim McCormack, Theta Lambda/Bloomsburg '90 and and Maj. Tim Brooks, Theta Lambda/Bloomsburg '92 have also both been awarded Bronze Stars! Thank you Brothers for you service!)

SQL Volunteer Need to Lend An Assisting Hand

Theta Chi Fraternity is looking for an outstanding volunteer Brother (alumnus or undergraduate) who is an experienced SQL Code Warrior to volunteer some time over the next several months to help our Theta Chi Fraternity Technology Committee's to complete some reporting modules, design several new queries, and add several modules to the IHQ database.

The ideal volunteer Brother will have a minimum of three years of Microsoft SQL experience, preferably as a database administrator in a professional IT environment. MS SQL Server 2000 (required) and 2005 (preferred).

Strong SQL scripting abilities and understanding of complex stored procedures, views, data aggregation/manipulation through table joins/queries, database design, normalization and de-normalization techniques. Demonstrated experience in data extraction and manipulation.

If available and interested, please contact Brother Terry Johnson at 850-322-8833 or fsutallynole@hotmail.com.

Iota Kappa/Northern Arizona Brothers Elected Student Body President AND Vice-President

The Brothers of Iota Kappa Chapter have yet another reason to celebrate this semester! If it was not enough for Theta Chi to hold 3 of the 7 executive seats at IFC, being nominated for 6 awards such as chapter of the year, president of the year, and scholarship program of the year, Having 6 brothers
become RA's 2 of which earned the Senior RA Position and 2 additional brothers on the Alternate list, and being voted the best fraternity on campus by U-Plaid an online student publication, Theta Chi has struck yet AGAIN!

On Tuesday, March 11th, the student body of Northern Arizona University began voting in what promised to be one of the most electrifying student body elections in years. After the dust had settled and the elections commission
began looking at the data, Brad Busse a Founding Father and Vice President Emeritus of Theta Chi, was elected to become the ASNAU Student Body President and Nickolas Goad a Founding Father and President Emeritus of Theta Chi, was
elected to become the ASNAU Vice President of Student Affairs for the2008-2009 school year.

It is truly a time to celebrate being a Theta Chi here at Northern Arizona University. The leadership in which Theta Chi continually fosters and recruits from has proven once again to be at the top here NAU. As we look forward to the future, these results of the election promise to bring big things back to the Chapter in areas of Recruitment, Public Relations, and overall power
within our student body and administration.

Hat-tip to Brother Goad for submitting this article and photo!

Recruitment Boot Camp Launches New Website

Our friends over at CampuSpeak have a new website for David Stollman's Recruitment Boot Camp programs. Check it out at www.RecruitOrDie.com

Those brothers that attended CLC in Columbia, SC this past summer will remember David Stollman for his keynote speech.

The new site will soon have a resources section so you will want to add it to your bookmarks.

There are Recruitment Boot Camp programs for entire Greek systems as well as individual chapters.

2007-2008 has been a great year for most chapters recruitment-wise so the programming seems to be paying off. At a minimum, chapters should be initiating 15 new members a year to have enough members for everyone to have a great fraternity experience. Theta Chi has historically been in the the "Top 10%" of all fraternities nationally in terms of number of chapters and number of men initiated since founding--your chapters goal should be to be in the "Top 10%" on your campus in terms of number of brothers as well!

Epsilon Eta/IUP Support Brother Bob Woodruff's Foundation for Wounded Soldiers

From: The Penn Online
By: Holly Bernard, Senior Staff Writter

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity will be hosting events this semester to raise money for journalist Bob Woodruff's Wounded Soldiers Fund.

Woodruff, most notably known for his work with ABC News, was a Theta Chi brother during his undergraduate coursework at Colgate University in New York.

In 2006, a roadside explosion in Iraq injured his brain and almost killed him, according to NYTimes.com.

Every fall, the 213 chapters of Theta Chi each individually choose a charity to sponsor. This year, the IUP chapter chose to sponsor Woodruff's Wounded Soldiers Fund.

The idea to support this charity came right before Woodruff's Manhattan presentation in November, according to 1978 IUP grad Kevin Trout, the vice president of IUP Theta Chi Alumni Board of Directors.

This year, the fund raising events will involve not only current Theta Chi students, but also alumni.

"This is the first time a philanthropy funded event has occurred," Trout said, adding that it's also the biggest and most ambitious event the fraternity has ever done.

"Previously, we have only worked with the undergraduate students, but we are [now] working with alumni and students," he added.

Planned events include weekly 50/50 raffles, dodge ball and flag football tournaments, a Theta Chi marathon and an alumni golf outing, Trout said.

"We have the full support of all of our brothers, our families and especially our alumni, many of whom are currently serving in the military in Iraq," said IUP Theta Chi Vice President Craig Taylor (senior, communications media) in a news release.

Those interested in getting involved or are looking for more information can visit the Theta Chi Web site at www.iupthetachi.org.

Gamma Rho Chapter & Dale Taylor Promote Spring Break Safety at Florida State U.

From: FSUView & Florida Flambeau
By: Kelsey Gilbert

The much-anticipated mid-semester vacation is just around the corner, and while many students are planning trips to places like Panama City and the Bahamas, a few Greek chapters are urging peers to be "aware" this spring break.

"We hope that the end result will, at least for spring break, make people aware of their surroundings and anything wrong with the situations and the risks they could bring," said Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) President Frank Rojas.

TKE, (the Gamma Rho Chapter of) Theta Chi and Gamma Phi Beta are all working with the Florida State University Police Department and Men Advocating Responsible Conduct (MARC) to create five days of safety knowledge. Spring Break Survival Week began Saturday, March 1 and will last through Wednesday, March 5.

"It's a good way to promote the 2010 healthy campus initiative," said Michael Bernstein, president of Theta Chi. "It's going to help our group as far as new information on topics like violation against women and DUI prevention."

Survival Week began Saturday at noon with the second ever FSUPD "Stop DUI in 24 Hours" bicycle marathon. The bike-a-thon lasted until Sunday at noon with numerous events to encourage students and adults to think twice before drinking and driving.

According to Rojas and Bernstein, Monday will continue the week's events with a seminar on violence against women. MARC will be hosting the White Ribbon Campaign day to bring men together and make violence against women "a thing of the past."

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a brief kickboxing class for women, led by Gamma Rho brother Kevin Noeh, this event will last until 8 p.m in the Moore auditorium. Guest speakers include the (Executive Director) of Theta Chi Fraternity, Dale Taylor, and the grand secretary of Tau Kappa Epsilon Kevin Pollard, also a Liasion to the White Ribbon Campaign.

Both presidents said they are eager for Spring Break Survival Week to progress.

"Be safe. Be responsible. Don't drink and drive," Bernstein advised students.

A discussion on intoxicated tattoos and piercings was set to be held Tuesday but was cancelled because the speaker is unable to make it.

Members of the organizations involved still encourage peers to be cautious when considering permanent new additions while under the influence.

Spring Break Survival Week will conclude Wednesday, March 5 with alcohol awareness trivia games in the Union State ballrooms. A grand prize of $200 will be awarded to those who win the pop culture quizzes. Bernstein hopes this will be an "incentive" for people to attend and learn new information.

The idea to raise safety awareness before spring break was brought to Rojas' attention by Dan Moore of Thagard Student Health Center after working together on TKE's alcohol awareness week back in October.

"Anything that we can do to help students make wise decisions and stay safe during spring break is well worth it," wrote Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Colburn, in a letter to Rojas endorsing Spring Break Survival Week.

Rojas then contacted Theta Chi president Michael Bernstein about the Survival Week where they then got Gamma Phi Beta involved as well.

Together, they were able to gain support from the Healthy Campus 2010 Committee, which works to find ways to solve numerous health issues that are brought to college campuses.

"Students and individuals can make better decisions on their own," said Gamma Phi Beta president Rachael Ferris. "With all this information provided to the students, we hope they will."