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IFC | INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL
UGA Fraternity Recruitment Guide 2011 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. Adams President
Pictured on the cover are the 2011 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
Recruitment Week & Registration Tuesday, August 9, 2011 All Day Early 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:30pm-6:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 8:30pm-Midnight
Move-in into Residence Halls Parent Orientation: So Your Son is Joining a Fraternity? Now What? (Tate Theatre) Mandatory Orientation for those men that have already accepted a bid and joined a fraternity (Tate Theatre) Mandatory Orientation for those men that have NOT accepted a bid and will be participating in house tours (Tate Theatre) Registration for fraternity recruitment closes Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 12:45pm-1:20pm 1:20pm-7:15pm 7:30pm-Midnight
Potential new members meet with recruitment groups (Tate Theatre) Please eat beforehand Fraternity House Tours Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)
Sunday, August 14, 2011 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 2011 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 Events Chapters 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
Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:45pm-1:20pm 1:20pm-7:15pm 7:30pm-Midnight
Potential new members meet with recruitment groups (Tate Theatre) Please eat beforehand Fraternity House Tours Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation below)
Friday, August 12, 2011 - Saturday, August 13, 2011 Unstructured Recruitment Events (see explanation *)
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 (prior to May 31st) $50 Regular Registration (June 30th – July 31st ) $75 Late Registration (After July 31st) $100 Even those students who have accepted a bid MUST register for recruitment. 2011 • fraternity way 1
Interfraternity Council 2011 IFC Executive Board (Left to Right)
The Interfraternity Council is a self-governing body representing the twenty-five 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 Council C/O Greek Life Office 153 Tate Student Center Athens, GA 30602-3401 706 542-4612 Phone 706 542-4611 Fax 2011 • fraternity way 2
Visit us on the web: www.uga.edu/ifc www.uga.edu/greeklife or @ uga_ifc @UGAGreekLife
James Black CF Vice President for Judicial and Risk Management Andrew Monk SN Vice President for Recruitment Ross Doelling SC President Will Ytterberg LCA Vice President for Administration Ross Goodman PKA Vice President for Public Relations Mark Hibbard AGR Secretary/Treasurer
The IFC awards approximately $5,000 in scholarships annually to outstanding Greek men follow us on facebook search: UGA IFC or UGA Greek Life
The UGA Greek Community Members of Panhellenic:
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.
Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha
Members of National Pan-Hellenic:
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 Asianinterest 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.
Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta
Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Phi Beta Sigma Omega Psi Phi
Members of Multicutural Greek Council:
Sororites: Alpha Sigma Rho Delta Phi Lambda Delta Phi Omega Gamma Eta Lambda Theta Alpha Sigma Sigma Rho
Fraternities: Delta Epsilon Psi Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Sigma Upsilon Lambda Theta Phi Sigma Beta Rho 2011 • fraternity way 3
Greek Terminology & FAQs ACTIVE: a fully initiated member of the fraternity BID: an invitation to join a fraternity BROTHER: a term used when referring to each other CHAPTER: the local group of a fraternal organization COLONY: a newly organized group working to become a chartered chapter GREEK: a member of a fraternity or sorority IFC (INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL): self governing body representing 25 member fraternities INITIATION: ritual which brings a new member to full membership LEGACY: a potential new member who is related to a member of a fraternity INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: the governing organization of that fraternity MGC (MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL): the governing body for Asian-interest and Latin(o/a)-interest Greek letter organizations NPHC (NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL): the governing body of the historically, predominately African-American Greek letter organizations PANHELLENIC: governing body of the women’s sororities PHILANTHROPY: a charitable event or project PLEDGE/ASSOCIATE MEMBER: a new member of a fraternity working towards full membership PLEDGE 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 fraternity RECRUITMENT: the activity by which fraternities seek new members RUSH: see “recruitment” RUSHEE: see “potential new member” SORORITY: a fraternity for women
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What is a fraternity? A fraternity is a group of men working together toward common goals and issues. Fraternities strive to develop their members’ individual 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 fraternities 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.
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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 9, 2011. All summer recruitment events must be registered with the Greek Life Office and follow social event policies and recruitment rules. Overnight 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 requirements 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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Do I need a recommendation to join a fraternity? Fraternities generally do not require any recommendations. However, if recommendations 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 2011, average costs are as follows: $1251 $1169 $1804 $2881 $3997
for first semester per semester not living in the house, no meal plan included per semester not living in the house, but with a meal plan included per semester living in the house, no meal plan included 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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Academic Statistics & Standards - Fall 2010 3.32 average gpa for the entire Greek community
3.18 average gpa for all University undergrads
3.15 average gpa for new members
3.39 average gpa for all sorority women
3.27 average gpa for all undergrad women
1,975 men
10,907 men
5,556 students
25,733 students
490 men
3,581 women
14,826 women
22% of UGA undergrads are in a fraternity or sorority
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Why a fraternity? Academics
Leadership
Community Service
Intramurals
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 inhouse 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.
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.
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.
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.
Brotherhood
Social Life
Alumni
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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UGA Hazing Policy Hazing 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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forcing or requiring the drinking of alcohol or any other substance; Forcing or requiring the eating of food or anything an individual refuses to eat; calisthenics (push-ups, sit-ups, jogging, runs, etc.); “treeings” (tying someone up and throwing food or other substances on/at them); paddle swats; line-ups (yelling at people in any formation or harassing them); forcing or requiring the theft of any property; road trips (dropping someone off to find his/her own way back); scavenger hunts; permitting less then six (6) continuous, uninterrupted hours of sleep per night; conducting activities, which do not allow adequate time for study (not allowing to go to class, missing group projects, etc.); 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 2011 • fraternity way 9
Recruitment Rules 1. Only UGA students may participate in recruitment 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 2011 • fraternity way 10
Life Office by Monday, August 8th at 5:00pm. Event registration forms for any activities held the weekend of Friday, August 19th – Sunday, August 21st must also be turned into the Greek Life Office by Monday, August 8 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 10th-14th) must remain within Athens city limits. All recruitment events that take place on the days of house tours (Wednesday, August 10th and Thursday, August 11th) 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 9, 2011 through Monday, August 15, 2011 (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 Wednesday August 10th, 2011 at 12:45pm 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 21st. 13. All chapters and individuals that do not abide by these rules will be sanctioned by the IFC Judicial Board.
IFC President’s Welcome
Dear University of Georgia Student, On behalf of the Interfraternity Council, I would like to personally congratulate you on being accepted into the University of Georgia. At over 225 years old, UGA is full of traditions of excellence. You will find that the Greek community is one of these great traditions. Welcome to the process of fraternity recruitment. During this process, you will have the opportunity to participate in many recruitment events with many different fraternities. With 25 chapters, we truly believe that there is a fraternity for you! Use the recruitment process to get to know multiple fraternities and find one that is the best fit for you. You have made a great decision in taking the initial step in joining a fraternity. There are thousands of active brothers and alumni alike that will attest to this being one of the greatest decisions that they have ever made. The Greek system affords so many opportunities to better oneself and is second to none in making leaders out of young men. Again on behalf of the IFC, I would like to congratulate you on being accepted to UGA. If you choose to join a fraternity, you will join the ranks of men who have bettered themselves by always striving to live the high values of their fraternity. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Andy Monk, our Vice President of Recruitment. Sincerely, Ross Doelling IFC President
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. 2011 • fraternity way 11
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Protect the virtues of southern gentlemen
Jacob Perlow jacobper@uga.edu
• Constantly ranked among top fraternities academically
RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Kevin Friedrich kfried3@uga.edu
• Traditionally Jewish
David Ravitz • Heavily involved in philanthropy events on campus • Busy social calendar, including our main spring event Wild West NATIONAL FOUNDING
November 7, 1913 LOCAL FOUNDING
1926 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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ALPHA EPSILON PI | "A E Pi" 170 River Road | www.uga.edu/aepi
AVERAGE GPA 3.36 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 4 86% have 3.00 or greater gpa 12% on dean’s list 2% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • The only professional & social fraternity at the University of Georgia.
Patrick Singletary pss08@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Full social calendar including datenights, formal, and socials.
Jack Frankhouser john6@uga.edu
• 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.
NATIONAL FOUNDING
April 4, 1908 LOCAL FOUNDING
1927 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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ALPHA GAMMA RHO | "A G R" 785 S. Milledge Avenue | www.georgiaagr.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.10 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 14 67% have 3.00 or greater gpa 4% on dean’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Strong brotherhood composed of exceptional leaders
Miles Buchanan milesbuchanan@gmail.com
• Honor Societies including Order of Omega and Blue Key Society.
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Johnny Ellis johnnyellis3@gmail.com
• 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. NATIONAL FOUNDING • Heavily involved with philanthropy fundraising events
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1878 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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ALPHA TAU OMEGA | "A T O" 846 S. Milledge Avenue | www.atouga.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.25 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 9 78% have 3.00 or greater gpa 14% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • 4 consecutive John Riley Knox Awards for outstanding Beta Theta Pi Chapter
Matt Hobert matthobert@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Roots running to oldest secret society on campus
Michael Kaplan Kevin Heard
• Winter Dragon’s Bacchanalia formal & Ski Lodge date night
Austin Roddy
• Annual Spring Beta Lei • General John Brown Gordon alumni banquet each April NATIONAL FOUNDING
August 8, 1839 LOCAL FOUNDING
1986 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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BETA THETA PI | "Beta" 224 S. Milledge Avenue | www.btp.uga.edu
AVERAGE GPA 3.28 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 7 85% have 3.00 or greater gpa 9% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Second fraternity founded on campus
Alex Board aboard@uga.edu
• Has produced more Governors of the State of Georgia, more presidents of the university, and more captains
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Stuart Carrington
of the football team than any other
Ross Conway
fraternity • Holds an annual philanthropy concert
Matt LoParco
and golf tournament dedicated to the Shepard Spinal Center and the Emory ALS Research Center • Have hosted musical acts such as 3-6 Mafia, Bone Thugz, Coolio, Drive By Truckers, The Whigs, and our very own Mama’s Love
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• Consistently have a social calender
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CHI PHI | "Chi Phi " 290 S. Lumpkin Street | www.chiphi.org
AVERAGE GPA 3.24 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 10 73% have 3.00 or greater gpa 13% on dean’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • 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
Benji Rohde benjirohde@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Brandon Cassick brandoncassick@gmail.com
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2001 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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DELTA SIGMA PHI | "Delta Sig"
AVERAGE GPA 3.15 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 12
65% have 3.00 or greater gpa 7% on dean’s list 285 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugadeltsig.com 3% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Teaming with Delt Nationals to expand our reach on campus
Tyler Agee tagee@uga.edu
• Kicked off two new annual Delt philanthropy events
RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Jim Muench jmuench@uga.edu
• 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 NATIONAL FOUNDING
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DELTA TAU DELTA | "Delt"
AVERAGE GPA 3.04 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 18 58% have 3.00 or greater gpa 12% on dean’s list
1084 Prince Avenue | www.uga.edu/georgiadelts
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Longest standing KA chapter in the nation • Largest chapter on campus • Convivium: Formal held in Savannah every year
Christopher Schatzman cshatz490@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Caine Halter caineh@uga.edu Jack Quaritius
• 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
Edward Neblett
NATIONAL FOUNDING
December 21, 1865 LOCAL FOUNDING
1868 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
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KAPPA ALPHA | "K A" 755 Hancock Avenue | www.kauga.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.09 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 15 70% have 3.00 or greater gpa 4% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Based on the core values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage • Traditional tailgates on North Campus • 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 • Alumnae 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
William Ytterberg wytterberg@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Austin Lyke alyke@uga.edu Morgan Wells Colby Connell
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November 2, 1909 LOCAL FOUNDING
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AVERAGE GPA 3.60
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA | "Lambda Chi" 990 S. Milledge Avenue | www.lambdachi.org
IFC ACADEMIC RANK 17
61% have 3.00 or greater gpa 4% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Founded over 140 years ago, One of the oldest fraternities on campus
Jim Butts jimbutts@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Well known alumni include late Governors Vandiver and Busbee and Chairman of Augusta National Billy Payne
Adam Cross adamc5@uga.edu
• Social events include tailgating at UGA football games, Bowery Ball in the spring, and date-nights throughout the year • Host philanthropic events that benefit ALS “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” Research, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
NATIONAL FOUNDING
December 26, 1848 LOCAL FOUNDING
January 6, 1871 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
30
FDQ
PHI DELTA THETA | "Phi Delt" 130 Greek Park Circle | uga.phidelt.org
AVERAGE GPA 3.01 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 21 63% have 3.00 or greater gpa 7% on dean’s list 3% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Full Social Calender including formals, datenights, and tailgates
Neil Bitting nbitting3@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Campus leadership in numerous University programs
Ryan Bayersdorfer Jake Ohman
• Over $25,000 raised through various philanthropic efforts
Garrett Clements
• Tremendous networking opportunities
NATIONAL FOUNDING
April 22, 1848 LOCAL FOUNDING
1871 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
102
FIJI
PHI GAMMA DELTA | "FIJI" 3 Cloverhurst Court | www.uga.edu/fiji
AVERAGE GPA 3.42 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 1 90% have 3.00 or greater gpa 13% on dean’s list 5% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Over $250,000 available though National scholarships • Annual weeklong alumni-sponsored leadership training course for Phi Psi brothers across the country in Cabo
Tyler Williams tylerwilliamsuga14@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
David Tubb davidtubb13@gmail.com
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
NATIONAL FOUNDING
cannon, and numerous date nights &
February 19, 1852
socials.
LOCAL FOUNDING • A reputation of gentlemen of true
November 20, 1976
integrity and leadership.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
26
FKY
PHI KAPPA PSI | "Phi Psi" 398 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugaphipsi.org
AVERAGE GPA 2.99 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 22 65% have 3.00 or greater gpa 8% on dean’s list 4% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Large fall new member class added to our growing membership
Eric Lindberg erl15@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Recently acquired a house at 1120 South Milledge
Kyle Kidwell kkidwell33@gmail.com
• Founding fathers of the Beta Xi Colony of Phi Kappa Tau and will charter the chapter this October • Encourages the fellowship of brotherhood and character growth NATIONAL FOUNDING • Affordable dues
March 17, 1906 LOCAL FOUNDING
1950 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
53
FKT
PHI KAPPA TAU | "Phi Tau" 1120 S Milledge Ave. | uga.phikappatau.org
AVERAGE GPA 3.23 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 11 75% % have 3.00 or greater gpa 9% % on dean’s list 4% % on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Manages annual benefit concerts benefiting Children’s Miracle Network and Darius Goes West. • Annual “Greenhouse” event after Spring Break celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Carter Black cblack0@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Kevin Wilkins kwilkin2@uga.edu
• Annual Consolidation celebrating the two fraternities that created ours on April 29th, 1959 every last Saturday in April. • Affordable dues for a social fraternity
NATIONAL FOUNDING
April 29, 1959 LOCAL FOUNDING
1966 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
28
FKQ
PHI KAPPA THETA | "Phi Kapps"
AVERAGE GPA 2.75 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 24
64% % have 3.00 or greater gpa 4% % on dean’s list 677 S. Milledge Avenue | www.uga.edu/phikap % on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Largest National Fraternity with 220 active chapters and over 250,000 initiates
Nick Henner nrhenner@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Winner of the 2011 International Pi Kappa Alpha House of the Quarter
Daniel Lemaux lemauxd@gmail.com
• 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
NATIONAL FOUNDING
March 1, 1868 • Represented in IFC, Club Sports, UGA Honors Program, SGA, ugaMiracle, Order of Omega, Relay for Life, Greetings from the Greeks, and Global Zero
LOCAL FOUNDING
1908 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
69
PKA
PI KAPPA ALPHA | "Pike" 145 Greek Park Circle | www.georgiapikes.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.03 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 20 77% have 3.00 or greater gpa 6% on dean’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Only national fraternity to establish and maintain its own national philanthropy, Push America, which aids and assists the disabled and handicapped throughout America
Jonathan Branch jhbranch@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Christian Adkins cadkins232001@yahoo.com
• 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
NATIONAL FOUNDING
December 10, 1904 LOCAL FOUNDING
1915 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
23
PKF
PI KAPPA PHI | "Pi Kapp" 930 South Milledge Avenue | www.pikapp.org
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • First Greek letter society founded on campus in 1865
Cole Gentes jcg11689@uga.edu
• Oldest SAE chapter in continual existence anywhere
RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• 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
Bill Crabtree billc@uga.edu William Bridges Jake Moore
NATIONAL FOUNDING
March 9, 1856 LOCAL FOUNDING
1865 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
120
SAE
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON | "S A E" 247 Pulaski Street | www.georgiabeta.org
AVERAGE GPA 3.07 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 16 66% have 3.00 or greater gpa 11% on dean’s list 2% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Awesome Game-day tailgates provided by our alumni and award winning Mother’s Club
Robert Satcher bobsatch@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Large Philanthropy Involvement with Habitat, Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross Blood Drives and more.
Jordan Rubens jprubens@uga.edu Wills Aitkens
• 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.
NATIONAL FOUNDING
1855 LOCAL FOUNDING
1872 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
131
SC
SIGMA CHI | "Sigma Chi" 590 S. Lumpkin Street | www.ugasig.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.26 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 8 76% have 3.00 or greater gpa 8% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Has initiated over 2400 men • Alumni include multiple Georgia governors, U.S. Senators, CEO’s of CNN and AFLAC, and the captain of Georgia’s first football team in 1892 • Social calendar including tailgates, socials, White Rose Winter Formal, and Shakedown Weekend • Hold annual Gameball Run philanthropy event benefitting St. Judes Children’s Hospital
Andy Monk a.wileymonk@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Wells Ellenberg jwe626@gmail.com Rob Davis Jackson Noland Brian Davidson
NATIONAL FOUNDING
1869 • Involved in IFC, SGA, the Leonard Leaders Program, UGA Hero, Intra-mural sports, and many other organizations
LOCAL FOUNDING
1873 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
118
SN
SIGMA NU | "Sigma Nu"
AVERAGE GPA 3.33 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 6
76% have 3.00 or greater gpa 15% on dean’s list 115 Greek Park Circle | www.ugasigmanu.com 2% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Nationally founded in 1901 with the words “this Fraternity will be different”
Raleigh Garrett rgarrett@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Top fraternity donor to ugaMiracle, raising over $16,000 in 2010
Davis Webb davisw@uga.edu
• 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 NATIONAL FOUNDING • Balanced Man Program: four-year intensive member development program focused on personal growth and fraternal involvement throughout college
November 1, 1901 LOCAL FOUNDING
1963 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
105
SFE
SIGMA PHI EPSILON | "Sig Ep" 327 S. Milledge Avenue | www.uga.edu/sigep
AVERAGE GPA 3.38 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 3 88% have 3.00 or greater gpa 15% on dean’s list 3% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Composed of a select group of Southern Gentlemen. • Rewards excellent academic performance with a Brotherhood Scholarship.
Nick Maniatis nick6072@gmail.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Curtis Estes curtisfe@uga.edu
• 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.
NATIONAL FOUNDING
1897 • Very strong alumni support in chapter operations and postcollegian careers.
LOCAL FOUNDING
1948 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
50
SP
SIGMA PI | "Sigma Pi"
AVERAGE GPA 3.04 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 18 64% have 3.00 or greater gpa 8% on dean’s list
247 S. Milledge Avenue | www.ugasigmapi.com
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • One of only three all Jewish fraternities on campus • Strong sense of fraternal brotherhood
Franklin Perlis fperlis@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Eric Silver ericdsilver@gmail.com
• 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
NATIONAL FOUNDING
October 10, 1910 LOCAL FOUNDING
1948 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
74
TEF
TAU EPSILON PHI | "Tep" 125 Greek Park Circle | www.uga.edu/tep
AVERAGE GPA 3.34 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 5 77% have 3.00 or greater gpa 11% on dean’s list 1% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Newest chapter of the largest international fraternity with almost 300 chapters worldwide • Diverse and growing fraternity membership body
Grayson Jacobs gjacobs@uga.edu RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Josh Indech jtrack@uga.edu Tony Revellese
• Members involved with dozens of other campus organizations • Junior and senior leadership Opportunities for all new members NATIONAL FOUNDING • Recently moved into a new house within walking distance of Sanford Stadium
January 10, 1899 LOCAL FOUNDING
1972 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
19
TKE
TAU KAPPA EPSILON | "Teke" 2815 Riverbend Road | www.uga.edu/tke
AVERAGE GPA 2.93 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 23 53% have 3.00 or greater gpa 5% on dean’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Brothers from 9 different states
Walker Davis walkdavis@gmail.com
• Full social calender with yearly formal in Savannah, Charleston, or Nashville
RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
Matt Shaw shaw31692@aol.com
• One of the oldest and most classic houses of the IFC fraternities • Full participation in campus intramural athletics • Grades are above the University average
NATIONAL FOUNDING
November, 1856 LOCAL FOUNDING
November, 1949 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
77
QC
THETA CHI | "Theta Chi"
AVERAGE GPA 3.12 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 13
74% have 3.00 or greater gpa 8% on dean’s list 645 S. Milledge Avenue | www.uga.edu/theta_chi 4% on president’s list
CHAPTER PRESIDENT • Get on the Ball philanthropy event benefiting Children’s Miracle Network
Adam Holt adamh1190@aol.com RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
• Multiple leadership opportunities for Brothers at all levels
Sloan Lipman sloan.lipman@gmail.com Joey Summer
• 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
NATIONAL FOUNDING
1898 LOCAL FOUNDING
2010 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
14
ZBT
ZETA BETA TAU | "Z B T" 153 Tate Student Center | www.zbtuga.com
AVERAGE GPA 3.41 IFC ACADEMIC RANK 2 86% have 3.00 or greater gpa 7% on dean’s list 14% on president’s list
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