the fraternity way - 2012

THE FRATERNITY WAYIFC | INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL

"The Order of the Greek Horsemen was founded in 1955 by students: Frank "Sonny" Seiler, John Wilkins, Donald Joel, with John Cox, Director of Student Activities, serving as the first advisor. The organization honors outstanding greek men for their contributions to the fraternity system. This involvement may be through IFC, their own fraternity or

being active in other forms of campus life."

2012 • fraternity way 3

Pictured on the cover are the 2012 initiates of the Order of the Greek

Horsemen. The Greek Horsemen are fraternity men who have made

significant contributions to their individual chapters and to the UGA

greek community

photo courtesy of Picture Man

UGA Fraternity Recruitment Guide 2012

Dear University of Georgia Student:

Welcome to The University of Georgia! As a member of one of UGA’s fraternities, you will have the opportunity to continue a strong legacy of leadership, scholarship, and philanthropic stewardship. Students who have participated in Greek life at UGA have traditionally been among our most involved and successful students. Those students have taken what they have learned from their UGA experiences and distinguished themselves as governors, senators, corporate CEO’s, entertainment moguls, professional athletes, scientists, authors, artists, movie stars and teachers. Fraternities produce student leaders and scholars who excel both in and out of the classroom, who impact the lives of others through charitable and community service, and who help young men form friendships that often last a lifetime.

These opportunities, however, come with an awesome responsibility - the responsibility to conduct yourself in a manner befitting a UGA student and a good citizen of this entire University community. Your fellow students, your alumni, the faculty, staff and the administration will expect you to serve as a role model, a leader, and a catalyst for positive growth in everything that you do. You will be counted on to help shape a culture that fosters ownership and accountability for your actions and holds peers accountable for their behavior, as well.

I applaud you for taking full advantage of this opportunity for personal, intellectual, social, and scholastic development. Participation in Greek Life will surely be one of the many ways in which you will enrich your collegiate experience. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors, and I look forward to celebrating with you your successes at the University of Georgia.

Sincerely,

Michael F. AdamsPresident


Recruitment Week & Registration Tuesday, August 7, 2012

All Day Early Move-in into Residence Halls4:00pm-5:00pm Parent Orientation: So Your Son is Joining a Fraternity? Now What? (Tate Theatre)5:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Orientation for those men that have already accepted a bid and joined a fraternity (Tate Theatre)7:00pm-8:30pm Mandatory Orientation for those men that have NOT accepted a bid and will be participating in house tours (Tate Theatre) Registration for fraternity recruitment closes8:30pm-Midnight Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

12:45pm-1:20pm Potential new members meet with recruitment groups (Tate Theatre) Please eat beforehand1:20pm-7:15pm Fraternity House Tours7:30pm-Midnight Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)

Thursday, August 9, 2012

12:45pm-1:20pm Potential new members meet with recruitment groups (Tate Theatre) Please eat beforehand1:20pm-7:15pm Fraternity House Tours7:30pm-Midnight Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)

Friday, August 10, 2012 - Saturday, August 11, 2012

Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation *)

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation *)6:00pm-7:00pm Bid Card Signing Ceremony All potential new members who intend to join a fraternity in the fall of 2012 who have did not sign an official IFC Bid Card at the Tuesday, August 9th 5:30pm Orientation must do so at this time.

*Unstructured Recruitment EventsChapters may host any recruitment functions, provided they are alcohol free and follow all recruitment rules. Potential new members may attend any of these events they choose. Chapters will provide invitations informally to students about their events. Events on Tuesday, August 9th-Saturday, August 13th should conclude by midnight. Events on Sunday, August 14th should conclude by 5:45pm.

The schedule is subject to change. Times are approximate.Please check www.uga.edu/ifc for updates regarding fraternity recruitment.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT

All registration, including payment, for IFC Fraternity recruitment is done online. Simply visit www.uga.edu/ifc to register.

All registrants are required to pay a registration fee to join a fraternity: Early Registration (Before June 15th ) $60Regular Registration (After June 15th ) $100

Even those students who have accepted a bid MUST register for recruitment.


The Interfraternity Council is a self-governing body representing the twenty-six member fraternities at the University of Georgia. Consisting of two members and the president of each fraternity, the IFC strives to promote excellence in all aspects of fraternity life and academic pursuits.

The internal committees of the IFC are responsible for

community service, public relations, recruitment, scholarship, judicial and chapter program development. The IFC requires all new members to attend educational seminars covering topics such as hazing, drugs and alcohol, sexual assault prevention, diversity, and character development. The IFC awards approximately $5,000 in scholarships annually to outstanding Greek men. In addition, the IFC requires its fraternities to achieve a 2.9 chapter grade point average in order to have social privileges.

Each fraternity has one vote on issues and proposals brought before the Council. Each member of the IFC is offered the

opportunity to serve on a committee, and he assumes the responsibility of being the primary communication link between the Council and his chapter. The IFC is guided by the Advisor to the Interfraternity Council, who is an experienced full-time administrator in the Greek Life Office.

Interfraternity Council2012 IFC Executive Board(Left to Right)

Matt LoParco CFSecretary/Treasurer

Franklin Perlis TEFVice President for Judicial and Risk Management

Fisher Law LCAPresident

Will McCorkle SNVice President for Administration

Bob Satcher SCVice President for Recruitment

Bill Gow FIJIVice President for Public Relations

The IFC awards approximately $5,000 in

scholarships annually to outstanding Greek men

Interfraternity CouncilC/O Greek Life Office153 Tate Student CenterAthens, GA 30602-3401706 542-4612 Phone706 542-4611 Fax

Visit us on the web:ifc.uga.edugreeklife.uga.eduor

@ uga_ifc@UGAGreekLife

follow us on facebooksearch: UGA IFC or UGA Greek Life

Sincerely,

Fisher LawIFC President


IFC President’s Welcome

Nationally, Greek men

make up 70% of the people

listed in Who’s Who, 86% of

the CEO’s in the country’s top

fifty corporations, 75% of the

United States Congressmen,

and 85% of Supreme Court

Justices since 1910.

Dear fellow University of Georgia student,

On behalf of the Interfraternity Council, I would like to personally congratulate you on being accepted to one of the South’s finest institutions of higher learning. At over 225 years old, UGA has a tradition of excellence, as well as many excellent traditions. You will find that the Greek community is one of the finest and most well respected of these traditions.

Welcome to the process of fraternity recruitment! During this process you will have the opportunity to participate in many events with numerous fraternities and many different people. With 25 chapters, we know that there is a fraternity here for you! Use this recruitment process as a resource to meet many different people, explore the Greek system and to, ultimately, find the fraternity that is the best fit for you.

There are thousands of active brothers and alumni that will attest to the fact that you are in an outstanding position at UGA. These fraternity men will tell you that deciding to take part in the recruitment process was one of the greatest decisions that they have ever made. So, thank you for taking the initial step in the process of learning about the Greek community and joining a fraternity. The Greek system at the University of Georgia has consistently developed men of character and men who are leaders in our state and country.

In closing, I would like to again congratulate you on your acceptance to the state’s most storied university, and I hope that you take advantage of this amazing opportunity called fraternity recruitment. If you choose to follow through with this process and join a fraternity, then you are undoubtedly joining the ranks of prestigious men who have learned and striven to live the values of their fraternity.


Members of Panhellenic:

Alpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Gamma DeltaAlpha Omicron PiChi OmegaDelta Delta DeltaDelta GammaDelta ZetaGamma Phi Beta

Kappa Alpha ThetaKappa DeltaKappa Kappa GammaPhi MuPi Beta PhiSigma Delta TauSigma KappaZeta Tau Alpha

Members of National Pan-Hellenic:

Sororities:Alpha Kappa AlphaDelta Sigma ThetaSigma Gamma RhoZeta Phi Beta

Fraternities:Alpha Phi AlphaKappa Alpha PsiPhi Beta Sigma Omega Psi Phi

Members of Multicutural Greek Council:

Sororites:Alpha Sigma RhoDelta Phi LambdaDelta Phi OmegaGamma EtaLambda Theta AlphaSigma Sigma Rho

Fraternities:Delta Epsilon PsiLambda Phi EpsilonLambda Sigma Upsilon Lambda Theta PhiSigma Beta Rho

The UGA Greek Community

The Interfraternity Council constitutes only a fourth of the Greek community at UGA. Included in the community are the Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic, and Multicultural Greek Councils and their member organizations.

The Panhellenic Council, made up of 17 sororities, is responsible for making policies, planning recruitment, promoting academic excellence, and planning other activities involving sororities. Panhellenic has its own executive board comprised of members from various organizations.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is made up of four sororities and four fraternities. The NPHC provides unity among the traditionally African-American sororities and fraternities on the UGA campus. Like Panhellenic and IFC, the NPHC has its own executive board and is responsible for implementing policies, procedures and events concerning its member groups.

The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is made up of six sororities and five fraternities. The MGC is made up of Asian-interest and Latin(o/a)-interest groups. MGC works to increase awareness of their respective cultures, serves the Athens community, and maintains high academic standards.

If you would like additional information about these councils, please contact the Greek Life Office at 706-542-4612 or visit www.uga.edu/greeklife.

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Greek Terminology & FAQsACTIVE: a fully initiated member of the fraternityBID: an invitation to join a fraternityBROTHER: a term used when referring to each otherCHAPTER: the local group of a fraternal organizationCOLONY: a newly organized group working to become a chartered chapterGREEK: a member of a fraternity or sororityIFC (INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL): self governing body representing 25 member fraternitiesINITIATION: ritual which brings a new member to full membershipLEGACY: a potential new member who is related to a member of a fraternityINTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: the governing organization of that fraternityMGC (MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL): the governing body for Asian-interest and Latin(o/a)-interest Greek letter organizationsNPHC (NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL): the governing body of the historically, predominately African-American Greek letter organizations PANHELLENIC: governing body of the women’s sororitiesPHILANTHROPY: a charitable event or projectPLEDGE/ASSOCIATE MEMBER: a new member of a fraternity working towards full membershipPLEDGE PIN: a pin worn on the chest to show commitment to learning fraternity ideals (worn by new members only)POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER: a person interested in becoming a member of a fraternityRECRUITMENT: the activity by which fraternities seek new membersRUSH: see “recruitment”RUSHEE: see “potential new member”SORORITY: a fraternity for women

What is a fraternity?A fraternity is a group of men working together toward common

goals and issues. Fraternities strive to develop their members’ indi-vidual talents and skills to better prepare them for life after graduation.

What is Fraternity Recruitment?Recruitment, also known as “Rush,” is the activity by which fraterni-

ties seek new members. Fall recruitment consists of three structured days that include an orientation meeting and visitation to each chapter house to meet members and learn more about fraternity life.

After visiting each chapter, potential new members are free to visit any of the chapters for the next two days. Invitations (bids) to join a fraternity can be given out any time during the recruitment period.

What is a bid?A bid is an invitation to join a fraternity. Bids may be extended to

a potential new member after the fraternity has gotten to know him. Potential new members should not feel pressured or obligated to accept a bid. Potential new members may receive numerous bids from different fraternities but can only accept one. Potential new members are encouraged to meet as many fraternity men as possible and should not concentrate on obtaining a bid from a single fraternity. Rushing more than one fraternity allows a potential new member to meet many new people during the recruitment process, even if he does not receive or accept a bid from a group.

$1251 for first semester$1169 per semester not living in the house, no meal plan included$1804 per semester not living in the house, but with a meal plan included$2881 per semester living in the house, no meal plan included$3997 per semester living in the house, and with a meal plan included

These are average numbers. Each fraternity will have its exact costs that can be provided upon request.

If you have any other questions or are in need of disability service, please

call the Greek Life Office at (706) 542-4612

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Do I need a recommendation to join a fraternity?Fraternities generally do not require any recommendations. However, if recommenda-

tions are solicited, they should be sent to the chapter house or the Greek Life Office

How much does a fraternity cost?The cost of fraternity dues and fees vary from chapter to chapter. Chapter dues are

used to help maintain the chapter house, pay yearly insurance, for national fees and services, assist with philanthropy/community service projects, fraternity leadership schools, go toward academic scholarships, and help in defraying the costs of alumni, parent, and social events. For Spring 2012, average costs are as follows:

If I go through recruitment, do I have to join a fraternity?Although approximately 86% of potential new members will join a fraternity during

the fall semester, it is not required. Many fraternities will be a part of another round of recruitment in January, and you may have the opportunity to join then as well.

What type of clothing should I wear during recruitment?Individuals going through recruitment generally wear casual, khaki-type pants or

shorts and a polo-type shirt. No suits or ties are required during recruitment.

Should I attend a summer recruitment event? Individuals going through recruitment are not required to attend any events prior

to Tuesday, August 7, 2012. All summer recruitment events must be registered with the Greek Life Office and follow social event policies and recruitment rules. Over-night summer recruitment events (ex: beach weekends, lake weekends, etc) are not permitted by the Interfraternity Council or the Greek Life Office.

What if you are participating in the Freshman College Summer Experience or have other academic commitments?

Academic commitments and the Freshman College’s Summer Experience require-ments may conflict with some summer recruitment events. Fraternities stress academic achievement and therefore, it is very important that potential new members honor all academic commitments. It is imperative that potential new members not miss any academic requirement or Freshman College Summer Experience commitment in order to attend a recruitment event. Please contact Greek Life (706-542-4612) with any questions related to academic conflicts associated with recruitment.

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76percent of IFC men have a gpa over 3.0 (1,392 men) 10 percent of IFC men made the Dean’s List (180 men) 2 percent of IFC men made the Presidents List (32 men)

20% of male undergrads are in a fraternity

23% of UGA undergrads are in a fraternity or sorority

average gpa of IFC men (2,107 men)

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ter size is 84 men

average ifc chapter size is 84 men

3.18 average gpa for all fraternity men

2,223 men 11,104 men

3.08 average gpa for all undergrad men

6,115 students

3.32 averagegpa for the entire Greek community

26,191 students

3.20averagegpa for all University undergrads

619 men

3.14 average gpa for new members

3,892 women

3.40 average gpa for all sorority women

15,087 women

3.29 average gpa for all undergrad women

Dean’s List : Achieved a 3.50-3.99 gpaPresident’s List : Achieved a 4.00 gpa


Academic Statistics & Standards - Fall 2011

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76percent of IFC men have a gpa over 3.0 (1,392 men) 10 percent of IFC men made the Dean’s List (180 men) 2 percent of IFC men made the Presidents List (32 men)

20% of male undergrads are in a fraternity

23% of UGA undergrads are in a fraternity or sorority

average gpa of IFC men (2,107 men)

aver

age

ifc ch

ap

ter size is 84 men

average ifc chapter size is 84 men

3.18 average gpa for all fraternity men

2,223 men 11,104 men

3.08 average gpa for all undergrad men

6,115 students

3.32 averagegpa for the entire Greek community

26,191 students

3.20averagegpa for all University undergrads

619 men

3.14 average gpa for new members

3,892 women

3.40 average gpa for all sorority women

15,087 women

3.29 average gpa for all undergrad women

Dean’s List : Achieved a 3.50-3.99 gpaPresident’s List : Achieved a 4.00 gpa


Academics

Fraternities at the University of Georgia realize that excelling in academics is the top priority for all students. The grade point average of each fraternity is ranked, published, and available to anyone who seeks it. Fraternity life offers a wide variety of academic advantages including tutoring programs, peer advisement, and in-house study hours. Fraternity members also have the opportunity to receive approximately $5,000 in IFC scholarships, a multitude of chapter scholarships, individual and chapter academic awards, and numerous scholarships and awards from their international organizations.

consecutive number of years fraternities finished with an over-all higher gpa than the University male average

Leadership

The University of Georgia fraternity system is dedicated to building future leaders by providing numerous leadership opportunities. Campus leaders include men involved in Tate Society, Arch Society, Student Government, Varsity Athletics, and Student Judiciary. Greek men are also recognized in honor societies such as Order of Omega, Gridiron, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of the Greek Horsemen, and Sphinx. Brotherhood

Greek fraternities were founded as a network of support for men who were going through similar experiences. The fraternity is a great way to enhance the general college experience through brotherhood and friendship. Brotherhood means building bonds between members of the Greek community and working towards the shared goal of a better campus for all. Some of the best friends one will ever make are fellow fraternity brothers and other members of the Greek community.

Community Service

One of the founding principles of every fraternity is giving of yourself in service to the community. Thousands of dollars are raised and over 25,000 hours of service are performed by fraternity men each year in such activities as ugaMiracle, UGA HERO, Relay for Life, Adopt-a-Highway, tutoring Athens area students, volunteering at the homeless shelter, local Boy’s and Girl’s Club, and two local hospitals.

Social Life

Social life is a visible portion of Greek life that is excellent for acclimating students to the University. Fraternities are very busy with homecoming, alumni weekends, parents weekends, formals, and date nights. Fraternities also host band parties, thematic weekends, socials and dinners.

Social events give the fraternity man an opportunity to meet new and exciting people while building life-long friendships.

Intramurals

Intramurals are a very exciting aspect of fraternity life. Although open to all students, the strongest competition is among Greek organizations. Apart from UGA intramurals, fraternity men also participate in philanthropic and interfraternity sporting events. Athletics prove to be important physical and mental outlets for students and help improve self-confidence and develop teamwork. Through competition, intramurals continue to help build brotherhood and school spirit at UGA.

Alumni

Brotherhood continues throughout life as one enters into alumni status. Fraternity alumni are considerably the most loyal of all Bulldogs, both to the University and to their Greek peers. Alumni enjoy returning to Athens and visiting the University and their chapter house. Through alumni, the fraternity network extends across the world and is helpful in gaining employment or when relocating to a new area.

Academic Statistics & Standards - Fall 2011 Why a fraternity?

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Social Responsibility

Fraternities offer a wide range of social activities and programs for their members. Fraternities have also taken responsibility by utilizing risk management procedures to decrease the possibility of accidents at their events. Each chapter follows a social policy developed by its national organization in addition to the policies of the Interfraternity Council and the University. The IFC is committed to helping the fraternities maintain a safe and responsible environment that contributes to the life-long friendships unique to the Greek community.

Dry Recruitment

No one in any way connected to the fraternity may serve or partake of alcohol or other illegal substances in the presence of a potential new member. No potential new member may be in possession of alcohol at any time during the recruitment period. Any potential new member violating the recruitment rules is subject to suspension from rush and will not be allowed to join a fraternity.

Alcohol

Each chapter maintains a responsible social policy that promotes enjoyable social activities in a safe environment. The University also has a closed party policy that opposes the misuse of alcohol and maintains that all chapters, individual members, and guests must abide by state and local laws and University regulations. All chapters work to educate and foster a better understanding of social responsibility and alcohol education for their members. The IFC is committed to helping organizations maintain balanced social programs that contribute to personal development and do not detract from the University’s educational mission.

Diversity

The Greek Community at the University of Georgia is comprised of a diverse group of individuals coming together to work for a common goal. The IFC is committed to educating its members about the value of living in a multicultural society. The Greek community sponsors a variety programs to educate their members on diversity issues.


Social Responsibility UGA Hazing PolicyHazing is defined as any intentional, negligent or reckless action, or situation-which causes another pain, embarrassment, ridicule or harassment, regardless of the willingness of the participant. Such actions and situations include, but are not limited to the following:

1. forcing or requiring the drinking of alcohol or any other substance;

2. Forcing or requiring the eating of food or anything an individual refuses to eat;

3. calisthenics (push-ups, sit-ups, jogging, runs, etc.);

4. “treeings” (tying someone up and throwing food or other substances on/at them);

5. paddle swats;6. line-ups (yelling at people in any formation

or harassing them);7. forcing or requiring the theft of any

property;8. road trips (dropping someone off to find

his/her own way back);9. scavenger hunts;10. permitting less then six (6) continuous,

uninterrupted hours of sleep per night;11. conducting activities, which do not allow

adequate time for study (not allowing to go to class, missing group projects, etc.);

12. nudity at any time;

13. running personal errands of the members (driving to class, cleaning their individual rooms, serving meals, picking up laundry, washing cars, etc.);

14. requiring the violation of University, Federal, State or local law.

Hazing in any manner is prohibited. Fraternities at UGA expect their members to strive for academic achievement, demonstrate responsible citizenship, show concern for the rights and needs of others, and provide leadership. Hazing has no place in fraternity life and is completely contrary to the ideals on which fraternities were founded.

All members of the University community share the responsibility to challenge and make known to the University or the Interfraternity Council any acts that appear to be hazing. There are a number of ways to report incidents of possible hazing. You may report such activity to the IFC, the Greek Life Office at (706) 542-4612, or the Hazing Hotline at (706) 207-0779. You do not have to identify yourself at any time.

HAZING IS AGAINST STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LAW.HAZING HOT-LINE PHONE NUMBER: 706-207-0779

1850’s

1860’s

1890’s

1900’s

1870’s

1880’s

1910’s

1920’s

1785: UGA becomes first state-chartered institution in the U.S.

1846-1856: Mystic Seven acts as the first secret fraternal group at UGA

1874: Board of Trustees pass vote banning fraternities’ existence on campus

1878: Patrick Hues Mell elected Chancellor, Board of Trustees rescinds ban on college fraternities

1915: Men’s Pan-Hellenic Council, now known as the Interfraternity Council, founded by ten charter fraternities

1892: Kappa Alpha Alum & UGA Professor Charles Herty serves as the school’s first football coach

1865: Sigma Alpha Epsilon first fraternity founded at UGA

1886: Eight fraternities work together to form UGA’s first yearbook, The Pandora

1882-1886: UGA Chi Phi Alum Henry Grady leads effort to found the Georgia Institute of Technology

1929: Vernon “Catfish” Smith (SC) catches touchdown pass from Spurgeon Chandler (AGR) during the first football game played at Sanford Stadium as underdogsUGA defeat Yale 15-0.

1961: Dean William Tate, a Delta Tau Delta Alum, plays instrumental role in the peaceful in t eg rat i on UGA’s campus

1995: Inaugural Dance Marathon put on by Fraternity & Sorority Members to raise funds for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

A BRIEF TIMELINE OF SIGNIFICANT UGA FRATERNITY EVENTS AND MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

1930’s

1940’s

1970’s

1980’s

1950’s

1960’s

1990’s

2000’s

1942: Pi Kappa Alpha member Frank Sinkwich becomes first UGA football player to win the Heisman Trophy

1956: Sigma Chi member Frank “Sonny” Seiler’s pet bulldog tapped by Coach Wally Butts to become official football mascot, Uga I

1990: Phi Delta Theta Alum Billy Payne chairs committee responsible for securing bid for the 1996 Summer Olympics to be held in Atlanta

1980: The Gamma Pi Chapter of Order of Omega Greek Honor Society founded at UGA 2009: UGA opens four new fraternity

houses at the Greek Park site off of East Campus Road


Recruitment Rules

1. Only UGA students may par t ic ipate in recru i tment and/or join a fraternity.

2. No one in any way connected to the fraternity may serve or partake of alcohol or other illegal substances in the presence of a potential new member or recently signed new member.

3. No potential new member may be in possession of alcohol at any time during the recruitment period. Any potential new member violating the recruitment rules is subject to suspension from rush and will not be allowed to join a fraternity.

4. All recruitment functions must be submitted to and approved by IFC/Greek Life prior to the beginning of rush. Event registration forms will need to be turned in at the Greek

Life Office by Monday, August 6th at 5:00pm. Event registration forms for any activities held the weekend of Friday, August 10th – Sunday, August 12th must also be turned into the Greek Life Office by Monday, August 6 at 5:00pm, and MUST include an advisor’s signature.

5. No overnight summer recruitment events (ex: beach weekends, lake weekends, etc) are permitted by IFC or the Greek Life Office.

6. All recruitment functions that occur during formal recruitment (August 7th-12th) must remain within Athens city limits. All recruitment events that take place on the days of house tours (Wednesday, August 8th and Thursday, August 9th) must be held at chapter houses, unless approved by the IFC/Greek Life Office.

7. There will be no social functions held from Tuesday, August 7, 2012 through Monday, August 13, 2012 (5:00pm).

8. Entertainment is allowed during recruitment, with the exception of strippers, exotic dancers, and bands (this does not include one man acoustic).

9. Fraternities will refrain from portraying any other fraternities, sororities, or members of the UGA community in a negative manner.

10. Potential new members that have not accepted a bid by Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at 11:00 pm must visit every fraternity during the structured house tour period in order to be eligible to join a fraternity.

11. Fraternities that pledge individuals that did not fully participate in formal recruitment will be sanctioned by the IFC.

12. All potential new members who choose to accept a bid must attend the IFC New Member Education Retreat on Sunday, August 19th.

13. All chapters and individuals that do not abide by these rules will be sanctioned by the IFC Judicial Board.

AEPALPHA EPSILON PI | "A E Pi"

170 River Road | aepi.uga.edu

NATIONAL FOUNDINGNovember 7, 1913

LOCAL FOUNDING1926

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS102

CHAPTER PRESIDENTJosh [email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSAdam Kaye

[email protected]

Ben [email protected]

Jake [email protected]

• Protect the virtues of southern gentlemen

• Constantly ranked among top fraternities academically

• Traditionally Jewish

• Heavily involved in philanthropy events on campus

• Busy social calendar, including our main spring event Wild West

AVERAGE GPA 3.42

86% have 3.00 or greater gpa11% on dean’s list

2% on president’s list

IFC ACADEMIC RANK 1

Recruitment Rules

AGRALPHA GAMMA RHO | "A G R"

785 S. Milledge Avenue | www.georgiaagr.com

NATIONAL FOUNDINGApril 4, 1908

LOCAL FOUNDING1927


CHAPTER PRESIDENTJohn Torell

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSChase Cowart

[email protected]

• The only professional & social fraternity at the University of Georgia.

• Full social calendar including datenights, formal, and socials.

• The majority of our members come from a rural background.

• New member scholarships up to $500 based on academic performance.

• Won IFC chapter house appearance award 2006, 2008, 2010, & 2011.


IFC ACADEMIC RANK 17AVERAGE GPA 3.12

ATOALPHA TAU OMEGA | "A T O"

846 S. Milledge Avenue | www.atouga.com

• Strong brotherhood composed of exceptional leaders

• Honor Societies including Order of Omega and Blue Key Society.

• Strong presence on campus including Orientation Leaders, Arch Society Members, and SGA leaders.

• Annual White Tea Rose Formal in Savannah and Viking Week celebration in Spring.

• Heavily involved with philanthropy fundraising events

NATIONAL FOUNDING1865

LOCAL FOUNDING1878


CHAPTER PRESIDENTRoss Snell

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSMatt Thomas

[email protected]

IFC ACADEMIC RANK 10


AVERAGE GPA 3.25

BQPBETA THETA PI | "Beta"

224 S. Milledge Avenue | sites.google.com/site/ugabtp/

• 4 consecutive John Riley Knox Awards for outstanding Beta Theta Pi Chapter

• Roots running to oldest secret society on campus

• Winter Dragon’s Bacchanalia formal & Ski Lodge date night

• Annual Spring Beta Lei

• General John Brown Gordon alumni banquet each April

CHAPTER PRESIDENTZack Thompson

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSAustin West

[email protected]

John [email protected]

Sam Ward

NATIONAL FOUNDINGAugust 8, 1839

LOCAL FOUNDING1984





CFCHI PHI | "Chi Phi "

925 S. Milledge Avenue | www.chiphiuga.com

NATIONAL FOUNDINGDecember 24, 1824

LOCAL FOUNDING1867


CHAPTER PRESIDENTMatt LoParco

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSBrier King

[email protected]

Ryan [email protected]

• Second fraternity founded on campus

• Has produced more Governors of the

State of Georgia, more presidents

of the university, and more captains

of the football team than any other

fraternity

• Holds an annual philanthropy concert

and golf tournament dedicated to the

Shepard Spinal Center and the Emory

ALS Research Center

• Currently in the process of moving

to a brand new chapter house on

Milledge Avenue

• Consistently have a social calender

packed with game day tailgates,

socials, band parties, a fraternity wide

formal, and Lost Weekend

AVERAGE GPA 3.07IFC ACADEMIC RANK 20



CYCHI PSI | "Chi Psi"

1120 S. Milledge Avenue | http://www.chipsiuga.com/

CHAPTER PRESIDENTDamian Way

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSAndrew [email protected]


LOCAL FOUNDING1890


• Re-Founded in spring of 2012

• Hosted first annual Chi Psi Golf tournament benefiting Wounded Warriors

• With a rich history we boast the support of one of the largest Alumni bases in Chi Psi with over 1500 living Alumni from UGA

• Our goal is to continue growing in numbers, while simultaneously making positive change in the local community

Academic Data Unavailable

DSFDELTA SIGMA PHI | "Delta Sig"

285 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugadeltasig.org

• Awarded Pyramid of Excellence, the highest honor awarded nationally by Delta Sigma Phi

• Host annual events such as the Sailors Ball semiformal every fall and Carnation Ball formal every spring

• Participate in numerous philanthropic events such as ugaMiracle and Relay for Life as well as host the Miss Sorority Row Pageant benefitting the American Red Cross

• Heavily involved in intramural sports and maintain a busy social calendar


LOCAL FOUNDING2001


CHAPTER PRESIDENTCorbin Norton

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSMike Rettker

[email protected]




DTDDELTA TAU DELTA | "Delt"

1084 Prince Avenue | georgiadelts.uga.edu


LOCAL FOUNDING1882


CHAPTER PRESIDENTTyler Agee

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSErik Meade

[email protected]

• Teaming with Delt Nationals to expand our reach on campus

• Kicked off two new annual Delt philanthropy events

• Involved with Order of Omega, The Dean Tate Society, The Arch Society, and varsity athletics

• Full social calendar including Beach Weekend in PC, Mountain Weekend in Dillard and Formal in Ashville, NC



KAKAPPA ALPHA | "K A"

755 Hancock Avenue | www.kauga.com

• Longest standing KA chapter in the nation

• Convivium: Formal held in Savannah every year

• Founder’s Day Parade in which members pick up their dates at their respective sorority followed by a weekend mountain trip

• Raised the 3rd most money nationally for the Muscular Dystrophy Association


LOCAL FOUNDING1868


CHAPTER PRESIDENTJack Quaritius

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSHamilton Harbin

[email protected]




LCALAMBDA CHI ALPHA | "Lambda Chi"

990 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugalxa.com


LOCAL FOUNDING1915


CHAPTER PRESIDENTDavis Clifford

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSBo Chambliss

[email protected]

• Based on the core values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage

• A full social calendar including, White Rose Winter Formal in Savannah and Gator Weekend in the Spring

• Active in the Leonard Leader’s Program, IFC, UGA Hero, ugaMiracle, Ducks Unlimited, UGA Honors Program, Intramural Sports

• Alumni include Charlie Trippi, Governor Joe Frank Harris, United States Representative Jack Kingston, Rasing Cane’s Founder Todd Graves, UGA Alumni Association past President Trey Paris




FDQPHI DELTA THETA | "Phi Delt"

130 Greek Park Circle | uga.phidelt.org


LOCAL FOUNDINGJanuary 6, 1871

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSSteven Fleming

[email protected]• Founded over 140 years ago,

One of the oldest fraternities on campus

• Well known alumni include late Governors Vandiver and Busbee and Chairman of Augusta National Billy Payne

• Host philanthropic events that benefit ALS “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” Research, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

• Phi Delta Theta is currently in the process of recruiting a re-founding class and is seeking young leaders interested in starting their own fraternity and leaving a legacy at UGA.

Academic Data Unavailable

FIJIPHI GAMMA DELTA | "FIJI"

3 Cloverhurst Court | fijiuga.com


LOCAL FOUNDING1871


CHAPTER PRESIDENTPearson Cunningham

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSParker Tuggle

[email protected]

James [email protected]

Burns Proctor

• Full Social Calender including formals, datenights, and tailgates

• Campus leadership in numerous University programs

• Over $25,000 raised through various philanthropic efforts

• Tremendous networking opportunities




FKYPHI KAPPA PSI | "Phi Psi"

398 S. Milledge Avenue | www.phikappapsi.com

NATIONAL FOUNDINGFebruary 19, 1852

LOCAL FOUNDINGNovember 20, 1968


CHAPTER PRESIDENTJohn McKechnie

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSBen Daniel

[email protected]

Cody [email protected]

• Over $250,000 available though

National scholarships

• Annual weeklong alumni-sponsored

leadership training course for Phi Psi

brothers across the country in Cabo

San Lucas, Mexico

• Many brothers actively involved in IFC,

Greek Family Feud benefitting UGA

Hero, and Relay for Life.

• Full social schedule including our

formal, The Jacqueminot Rose Ball,

Arabian Nights event, all-day football

tailgates with our fully functional

cannon, and numerous date nights &

socials.

• A reputation of gentlemen of true

integrity and leadership.



FKTPHI KAPPA TAU | "Phi Tau"

558 West Broad Street | uga.phikappatau.org

NATIONAL FOUNDINGMarch 17, 1906

LOCAL FOUNDING1950


CHAPTER PRESIDENTEric [email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSAlan Gluck

[email protected]

• The Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau chartered this past October

• Actively have members involved in IFC, The Boys & Girls Club volunteer program, and Hole-in-the-Wall youth camps

• Encourages the fellowship of brotherhood and character growth

• Currently in the process of developing a new chapter house property in close proximity to Downtown Athens




FKQPHI KAPPA THETA | "Phi Kaps"

677 S. Milledge Avenue | ugaphikap.org


LOCAL FOUNDING1965


CHAPTER PRESIDENTJohn Murphy

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSJC Mattson

[email protected]

• Manages annual benefit concerts benefiting Children’s Miracle Network and Darius Goes West.

• Annual “Greenhouse” event after Spring Break celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

• Annual Consolidation celebrating the two fraternities that created ours on April 29th, 1959 every last Saturday in April.



PKAPI KAPPA ALPHA | "Pike"

145 Greek Park Circle | www.georgiapikes.com


LOCAL FOUNDING1908


CHAPTER PRESIDENTDaniel Lemaux

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSBrian West

[email protected]

Jared [email protected]

• Largest National Fraternity with 220 active chapters and over 250,000 initiates

• Winner of the 2011 International Pi Kappa Alpha House of the Quarter

• Best tailgating on campus, thanks to our great location, live entertainment, and annual pig roast

• Epicurean Ball in New Orleans, Pike’s Peak, Spike for Life, Dawgs for Dogs, Beach Weekend, Carolina Cup, Falcons/Braves Date nights, and Socials

• Represented in IFC, Club Sports, UGA Honors Program, SGA, ugaMiracle, Order of Omega, Relay for Life, Greetings from the Greeks, and Global Zero



PKFPI KAPPA PHI | "Pi Kapp"

930 South Milledge Avenue | www.ugapikapp.org


LOCAL FOUNDING1915


CHAPTER PRESIDENTBrian Jungles

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSCharlie [email protected]

• Only national fraternity to establish and maintain its own national philanthropy, Push America, which aids and assists the disabled and handicapped throughout America

• A full social calendar, including date nights, socials, band parties, tailgates, formals, semi-formals, annual Parents and Alumni weekends, and philanthropy events

• Actively participate in intramural sports and are involved in many clubs and societies on campus

• Stresses the principles of fraternity, scholarship, service, and leadership

IFC ACADEMIC RANK 9



AVERAGE GPA 3.22

SAESIGMA ALPHA EPSILON | "S A E"

247 Pulaski Street | www.georgiabeta.org


LOCAL FOUNDING1865


CHAPTER PRESIDENTWally Davis

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSHenry Terrell

[email protected]

Hart Wilson

Will Linginfelter

Davis Moore

• First Greek letter society founded on campus in 1865

• Oldest SAE chapter in continual existence anywhere

• Initiated more SAE’s than any other chapter in the nation.

• Located in the heart of downtown Athens, a short walk from many of Athens’ fine establishments

• Annually host “Showercap” in the Spring, an SAE tradition started in the 1980s




SCSIGMA CHI | "Sigma Chi"

590 S. Lumpkin Street | www.ugasig.com


LOCAL FOUNDING1872


CHAPTER PRESIDENTRobert Lovett

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSGeorge Walker

[email protected]

Garrette [email protected]

• Awesome Game-day tailgates provided by our alumni and award winning Mother’s Club

• Large Philanthropy Involvement with Habitat, Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross Blood Drives and more.

• One of the largest and oldest chapters in the nation

• Host Derby Days, our big philanthropy/party week in the spring that started here at UGA in 1935.




SNSIGMA NU | "Sigma Nu"

115 Greek Park Circle | www.ugasigmanu.com

CHAPTER PRESIDENTWells Ellenberg

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSCody Maudlin

[email protected]

Reynolds [email protected]


LOCAL FOUNDING1873


• Has initiated over 2,500 men including multiple Georgia governors; U.S. senators; CEOs of CNN and Aflac; and the captain of UGA’s first football team

• Received the 2012 Award of Distinction from the North-American Interfraternity Conference

• Enjoy a full social calendar including tailgates, socials, date nights, White Rose Formal, White Star Beach Weekend, and Shakedown

• Involved in IFC, SGA, Leonard Leadership Scholars, honor societies, philanthropies, intramural sports, and many other organizations



SFESIGMA PHI EPSILON | "Sig Ep"

327 S. Milledge Avenue | www.sigepuga.com

CHAPTER PRESIDENTPatrick Chancy

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSJohn Austin [email protected]


LOCAL FOUNDING1963


• Nationally founded in 1901 with the words “this Fraternity will be different”

• Top fraternity donor to ugaMiracle, raising over $16,000 in 2010

• Emphasize campus involvement and service, with leaders in a wide array of student organizations

• Purpose is to build men of character, challenging each other to be leaders, scholars, athletes, and gentlemen

• Balanced Man Program: four-year intensive member development program focused on personal growth and fraternal involvement throughout college




SPSIGMA PI | "Sigma Pi"

247 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugasigmapi.com

CHAPTER PRESIDENTJesse Thompson

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSJeremy Smith

[email protected]


LOCAL FOUNDING1966


• Composed of a select group of Southern Gentlemen.

• Rewards excellent academic performance with a Brotherhood Scholarship.

• Active, year-round social calendar with annual events like Winterfest and Toga.

• Gives back to the community with philanthropic outreach programs like Fireman’s Challenge and Trick or Treat with the Greeks.

• Very strong alumni support in chapter operations and post-collegian careers.




TEFTAU EPSILON PHI | "Tep"

125 Greek Park Circle | www.tep.org

CHAPTER PRESIDENTMatt Rosenthal

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSBrian Meyer

[email protected]

Victor [email protected]

NATIONAL FOUNDINGOctober 10, 1910

LOCAL FOUNDING1919


• One of only three predominantly Jewish fraternities on campus

• Strong sense of fraternal brotherhood

• Consistently ranked among the top 5 fraternities for Highest GPA on campus

• Heavily involved in campus organizations, including numerous leadership positions

• Full social calendar, including a 3 day formal in New Orleans and Shipwreck




TKETAU KAPPA EPSILON | "Teke"

160 River Road | ugatke.com

CHAPTER PRESIDENTGreg Stephans

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSNelson Liu

[email protected]

Blake [email protected]

NATIONAL FOUNDINGJanuary 10, 1899

LOCAL FOUNDING1972


• Newest chapter of the largest international fraternity with almost 300 chapters worldwide

• Diverse and growing fraternity membership body

• Members involved with dozens of other campus organizations

• Junior and senior leadership Opportunities for all new members

• Recently moved into a new house within walking distance of Sanford Stadium



QCTHETA CHI | "Theta Chi"

645 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugathetachi.org

CHAPTER PRESIDENTBritt Willingham

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSStephen [email protected]

NATIONAL FOUNDINGNovember, 1856

LOCAL FOUNDINGNovember, 1949


• Brothers from 9 different states

• Full social calender with yearly formal in Savannah, Charleston, or Nashville

• One of the oldest and most classic houses of the IFC fraternities

• Full participation in campus intramural athletics

• Grades are above the University average




ZBTZETA BETA TAU | "Z B T"

1175 S. Milledge Avenue | www.zbtuga.com


LOCAL FOUNDING1915


CHAPTER PRESIDENTGrant Bickwit

[email protected]

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSAdam Holt

[email protected]

• Get on the Ball philanthropy event benefiting Children’s Miracle Network

• Multiple leadership opportunities for Brothers at all levels

• Brothers actively participate in various organizations around campus

• Grades are among the best of any fraternity

• Involved with the UGA Redcoats, UGA Honors, and Hillel at UGA




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