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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
Membership Information
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"It only takes a few
weeks to pledge That
phrase is heard time and time again within the Brotherhood of Iota Phi Theta and
it is one of our rallying points. Although it is slightly outdated by the
fact that Iota Phi Theta has moved away from "pledging" to a
"Brotherhood Intake Process", the spirit is still the same. Quite
simply, the process you undergo before becoming a Brother is
secondary to the responsibility you accept once you become a
Brother. Iota
Phi Theta is more than a Fraternity, it is a concept ... a way of life. By
joining Iota Phi Theta, you are agreeing to always strive for excellence in
all facets of your life - academically, professionally, and personally.
Furthermore, you are committing to consistently strive to be the best despite
any and all obstacles. This
concept has its roots in the Founding of the organization. When Iota Phi
Theta was founded, there were already a number of fraternities in existence.
Our Founders chose to strike out in a bold new direction and this was not
easy. It took a special breed of men to go against the grain and to stand
tall for what they believed. They were sustained by the strength of their
convictions and the soundness of the Concept of Iota. Today
Iota is growing by leaps and bounds and as we seek to further the growth of
Iota, we are looking for Men who have this same boldness and strength of
conviction. BECOMING A MEMBER OF ALPHA
KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER OF IOTA PHI THETA: If
you are a college graduate or have been in the professional world for more
than three years and want more information on becoming a part of a growing
tradition of Service and Brotherhood, send us an e-mail. If you are an undergraduate, send an e-mal
to the undergraduate
president. STARTING A CHAPTER OF IOTA PHI
THETA: Since
its founding, Iota Phi Theta has demonstrated a growth rate unmatched by any
Black Greek Organization before or since. Time and time again, we have seen
that there are men who are seeking an organization with the vibrancy and
creativity that are unique to Iota Phi Theta. We are actively seeking men who
are interested in helping us to "Build a Tradition"
and who are unwilling to settle for "Resting Upon One." Starting
a Chapter of Iota Phi Theta is a process that occurs in several stages. It
starts with an Interest Group. An Interest Group is a set of gentlemen who meet the
criteria for membership in Iota Phi Theta and who have been accepted into the
Brotherhood Intake Process. These candidates will be closely mentored and
monitored by representatives of Iota, as designated by the Fraternity's Grand
Council. Upon
completing the Intake Process, the members of this group become full-fledged
members of Iota Phi Theta with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities
thereto. They then become known as a Colony. (For groups
that are reactivating an existing but currently inactive chapter of Iota,
this step is bypassed) The Colony functions as a chapter but must
demonstrate viability on their campus for a period of time, usually a year.
Colonies are expected to fulfill community service responsibilities, become
recognized on their campus, and initiate an additional Intake Group. Colonies
must also attend all pertinent National and Regional Meetings. Upon
the successful conclusion of this period, the Colony is then granted formal
status as a Chapter of Iota Phi Theta and is given a Greek-letter
chapter designation. As
you can see, the process is not easy ... nor is it meant to be. We are
interested in determining whether a group can create and maintain the level
of interest and commitment necessary to contribute to Iota Phi Theta in a
meaningful and sustainable way. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To
begin the process of starting a chapter of Iota Phi Theta, please take a
moment to send us an e-mail. Tell us
about yourself - be sure to include your major, your classification, and your
mailing address. After we receive your information, we will contact you with
further information and instructions regarding the next steps. |
