Men of Principle  - What we stand for.

I am a Man of Principle
I believe in the power of the mind, cultivating my own intellect and the minds of others.
I respect leadership, lead when called upon to do so, and help to prepare the leaders who will come after me.
I willingly lend my talents and abilities to the service of my community.
I recognize and respect the worth of each person, refusing to take part in activities that undermine the dignity of others or myself.
I choose to act responsibly, weighing the consequences of my action on those around me.
I speak honestly and listen actively.
I seek the company of other men of principle, extending them the bonds of brotherhood.
I build bridges, not walls.
I am a Beta.

Vision Statement

Beta Theta Pi will be the exemplary standard for collegiate fraternal societies. Through implementation of Men of Principle, Beta will have successfully implemented policies and programs to achieve these objectives:

· Betas will be universally known as friends, gentlemen and scholars.
· Beta Theta Pi will be acclaimed and respected by the academic community.
· Beta Theta Pi will be endorsed by parents who will advocate membership for young men.
· Betas will be in high demand by leaders of business, government and the professions.
· Beta Theta Pi will engender bonds of friendship and brotherhood which create a lifelong commitment to serve and support the Fraternity.

You can read more about Beta Theta Pi's Men of Principle initiative here. Specifically for the Epsilon Gamma Chapter, Men of Principle can be summed up in the following goals:

I. Cultivation of the Intellect

A. Attain a GPA of 2.70 or above as well as be above the all-mens average and the all-fraternity average.

B. Have a written academic assistance plan incorporated into the constitution and bylaws.

C. Have 90% of its members in good academic standing as reported to the General Fraternity Scholarship Commissioner.

II. Leadership Development and Self Governance

A. Send a full delegation to the Beta Theta Pi convention annually.

B. Send a full delegation to The Institute for Men of Principle annually.

C. Send a full delegation to the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) annually.

D. Send a full delegation to the Beta Wilderness Challenge annually.

E. Send a full delegation to Future’s Quest annually.

F. Receive an excellent financial rating from the Assistant General Treasurer.

G. Compile and submit a constitution and bylaws for colony operations.

H. Complete all reports required by the General Fraternity including 80% of the colony strategies and action plans for each year.

I. Complete all facets of each officer’s “annual operating calendar” and utilize officer notebooks.

III. Commitment to Community

A. Adopt a community service organization and conduct one major philanthropic event each year.

B. Have 100% of the membership involved in at least one campus or community organization.

IV. Member Education

A. Submit a complete copy of the pledge education program annually which is 100% positive and free of any form of hazing.

B. Have a pledge education program that incorporates weekly education on the Men of Principle Initiative's Mission, Vision and Goals.

C. Follow all rituals including initiation ceremonies, officer installations, and chapter meetings--compliance certified by the District Chief or Chapter Counselor.

V. Responsible Personal Conduct

A. Have an active Kai Committee governed by its constitution, bylaws, The Code of Beta Theta Pi and Beta Theta Pi’s Risk Management policy.

B. Have one member and one advisor trained in substance abuse annually.

C. Host one event regarding alcohol education annually.

D. Have no risk management incidents.

E. The colony or chapter shall reside in a substance-free living environment.

VI. Chapter Advisors

A. Have an active advisory team consisting of a chapter counselor, recruitment advisor, pledge education advisor, risk management advisor and financial advisor.

B. The advisory team must hold quarterly meetings.

C. The advisory team has written duties (which are incorporated into the chapter’s bylaws) and all must attend a General Fraternity Advisory Team Conference.

VII. Member Recruitment

A. Have a membership of 40 active members (at the time of petitioning) or be above the campus average for membership.

B. Conduct Recruitment Through Scholarship annually.

C. Initiate at least 80% of all men formally pledged.

VIII. Communication

A. Submit colony articles for The Beta Theta Pi magazine for the Winter and Fall issues to be enclosed in the charter petition.

B. Promptly submit 100% of paperwork required by the General Fraternity annually.

IX. Lifelong Fraternal Brotherhood

A. Publish at least two issues of a parent/area alumni newsletter annually to be enclosed in the charter petition.

B. Each member donates $10 to the chapter fund within the Beta Theta Pi Foundation.

C. Have a plan for housing or similar arrangements for lodging in place as well as an adequate plan for financing.

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