Theta Chi Fraternity History and Facts

• These flashcards cover key facts about Theta Chi fraternity, its history, members, and related information.

Theta Chi Basics

• The fraternity badge features a gold rattlesnake forming a Theta, crossed swords as Chi, and a red ruby eye.
• A minimum GPA of 2.6 is needed, with the exact board GPA at 2.75.
• The Grand Chapter is located in Carmel, Indiana, just outside Indianapolis.
• The Theta Chi magazine is called "The Rattle".
• The fraternity flower is the red carnation.

Founders and Key Figures

• The two founders of Theta Chi are Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase.
• Frederick Norton Freeman held the position of Secretary.
• Arthur Chase served as the first president.
• In 1880, James M. Holland was the only member.
• Captan Egbert Phelps designed the badge.
• Frank Shrenk wrote the Theta Chi Creed in 1915.

History and Founding

• Theta Chi was nationally founded on Thursday, April 10, 1856, at 9 p.m. at Norwich University in Norwich, VT, in the old South Barracks.
• Theta Chi arrived in Tampa in 1954, with its chapter named Epsilon Zeta.
• The fraternity's colors are military red and white.
• The motto is "Extend the helping hand".
• A secret society at Norwich University in 1853, called The Regulators, held the motto "Justice to whom, Justice is due".
• The Gamma chapter was instilled in June 1907 at the University of Maine, Orono.
• Beta chapter was instilled December 13, 1902 at MIT by Paris.

Maxim

• The Theta Chi Maxim is "Alma mater first, Theta Chi for alma mater".

Chapter Incidents

• In 1992, members burned down Sig Ep, resulting in the first time being kicked off campus.
• The chapter was recolonized on October 14, 2001.
• It was reinstilled on November 15, 2002, at Sticks of Fire.
• The second time being kicked off was in 2018 during St. Patrick's Day at the river.

Pledge Events

• The first three pledge events are: Sticks of Fire, Tortoise Killers, and Golden Girls.

Chapter Roles

• The President is responsible for overall chapter leadership.
• The Secretary maintains records, minutes, and communications, and takes attendance.
• The Treasurer manages chapter finances, budgeting, and fundraising.
• The Vice President assists the president, takes over in their absence, and oversees chapter responsibilities.
• The VP of Health and Safety cultivates campus safety relationships, identifies resources, organizes guest speakers four times a year, and serves as lead supervisor in emergencies.
• The Marshal is in charge of new member education and assists the treasurer and secretary.
• The Recruitment Chair organizes and directs recruitment efforts.
• The VP of Philanthropy extends the helping hand and controls philanthropy events.

Fraternal Compositions

• Theta Chi is made up of Tau Omega and Rho Nu Delta fraternities.

Sororities and Councils

• The National Pan-Hellenic Council includes: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Zeta Phi Beta, Omega Psi Phi.
• Multicultural Panhellenic Council founders: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta.

Sorority Information

• Pi Beta Phi colors are wine and silver blue, its flower is the white carnation.
• Delta Zeta colors are rose and nile green, its symbol is the turtle, and its flower is the pink Killarney rose.
• Sigma Delta Tau colors are Cafe au Lait and Old Blue, its flower is the golden tea rose.
• Kappa Alpha Theta colors are black and gold, and its symbol is the kite.