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GENERAL SECRETARY John Stebbins, Emory ’92 General Secretary

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WELCOME TO BETA THETA PI’S 185TH GENERAL CONVENTION IN OXFORD, OHIO! Every General Convention leaves its mark on Beta history. From landmark legislative decisions to speeches now forever enshrined in our texts, some of the Fraternity’s most cherished moments occur around this great Beta tradition. As host to now 12 Conventions, many of these memories throughout the years were made right here where it all began – Oxford, Ohio.

It’s here at Beta’s birthplace where Founder John Reily Knox, Miami 1839, gave a rousing address on the Fraternity’s first anniversary, where hundreds of brothers gathered on the lawn of Old Main to sing the “Beta Doxology” and ring in the centennial and where, 30 years ago, former North Carolina Governor and General Fraternity President Jim Martin, Davidson ’57, perfectly summed up what makes the General Convention so pivotal to the Beta experience: “This uniquely annual event has long been a special source of strength of our Fraternity ... It brings us together to renew Beta’s vitality; it brings us together, annually, so that no class of undergraduates will be skipped; and it brings us together to share in building a Fraternity ... In short, it brings us all together.”

This emphasis on togetherness rings especially true to me here at Beta’s 185th. I wish you all the best weekend as we come together on this hallowed ground to celebrate and honor our Founders and this Fraternity we all know and love.

Sincerely and yours in ___kai___,

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FRATERNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES COLLEGIATE COMMISSIONERS

Nazar Abbas, Miami ’24 Christopher Cardenas, Texas ’24 C.J. Fovozzo, John Carroll ’23 Alex Houlton, George Mason ’23 Phillip Miavelstück, George Mason ’25 Jake Polzin, Minnesota ’25 Nick Zingales, Sacred Heart ’24

GENERAL FRATERNITY OFFICERS

Mike Okenquist, Villanova ’94 Alumni Commissioner Zac Haines, Miami ’05 Archivist and Historian

Ryan Westberry, Clemson ’98 Assistant Historian Brock Johnson, Oklahoma State ’09 Chorister Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 Editor Ryan King, Southern Illinois ’01 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commissioner David Schawe, Louisville ’06 Insurance Commissioner Mike Wortman, Nebraska ’70 Scholarship Commissioner

John Stebbins, Emory ’92, General Secretary Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75, General Fraternity President Ken Bryan, MIT ’88, General Treasurer Robert Beall, Oklahoma ’80 Amar Budarapu, Lawrence ’87 Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ’95 Bill Haywood, Miami ’74 Aaron Kozuki, Washington in St. Louis ’05 Willie Romero, UNLV ’95 Nick Sexton, Eastern Kentucky ’11 Joel Stern, UC Riverside ’94

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rick Banks, Cornell ’72, Chairman Randy Groves, Kansas State ’78, Treasurer Tom Reeves, Eastern Kentucky ’99, Secretary Stavan Bhatt, Louisville ’98 Mike Bickford, Oklahoma ’80 Art Carmichael, Oregon ’62 Karl Chiao, Texas A&M ’90 Peter Darrow, Miami (Fla.) ’09 Jeff Flanagan, Rhode Island ’93 Scott Grotjan, South Dakota ’92 Zac Haines, Miami ’05 Kent R. Mire, TCU ’07 Marty Obst, Southern Illinois ’03 Tom Olver, Central Michigan ’98 Tom Reeves, Eastern Kentucky ’99 Rick Sabol, Ohio ’77 John Torget, Cornell ’93 Bruce Wenger, Lawrence ’89

GENERAL FRATERNITY HOUSE CORPORATION Adam Collins, Wabash ’02, President Steve Becker, Florida ’69, Secretary Andrew Zurborg, Arkansas ’15, Treasurer Daen Ekpa, Loyola Marymount ’10 Dan Farmer, Cincinnati ’75

BAIRD FUND CORPORATION

Kris Swanson, Lawrence ’87 Robert Umstadter, San Jose State ’05 David Wright, Ohio State ’67

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS BUSINESS

CONVENTION LEGISLATION Delegates will conduct the business of the Fraternity on Friday and Saturday, including voting on charter petitions, chapter reviews, Trustee elections and amendments to The Code. One must be an initiated member to gain admittance into the legislation hall unless otherwise authorized.

GENERAL FRATERNITY OFFICER MEETINGS At various points throughout Convention, the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, General Fraternity House Corporation, Baird Fund Corporation, regional chiefs and district chiefs will meet to advance Beta’s system of chapter and volunteer support.

EDUCATION

LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION SESSIONS These sessions serve as the educational focus for this year’s Convention. An allstar line-up of speakers and topics have been selected to ensure chapters and volunteers hit the ground running this coming academic year.

INSPIRATION

THE SINGING FRATERNITY Beta’s singing tradition lives on!

Throughout Convention, brothers will join in song to celebrate the Fraternity’s sentimental side as Beta is still “The Singing Fraternity!”

HISTORY AND HERITAGE TOURS Join brothers and guests on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to visit Oxford locations important to Beta’s founding and history, including Harrison Hall, the Beta Campanile, Alpha chapter house and Administrative Office. With snacks and Beta swag available at each stop, you’ll want to visit them all!

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MARCHING LINE A cherished Convention tradition led by the Board of Trustees, Betas will unite at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Beta Campanile and march to the closing general session while singing “Marching Along.”

MODEL INITIATION All Betas will attend the Friday morning general session focused on the Fraternity’s ritual, including a flawless performance of the Initiation Ceremony.

Not to be missed!

RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS From new chapters bestowed charters in the legislation hall, to the recognition of Foundation donors and individual and chapter award winners, the 185th will do its part to honor those who labor out of love for Beta Theta Pi. SATURDAY EVENING CELEBRATION Join brothers and guests Saturday evening in Uptown Oxford for brotherhood, games and food trucks!

LEGISLATION

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024

LEGISLATION OFFICERS PRESIDENT

CHARTER/CHAPTER REVIEWS (VIRTUAL) CHARTERS PANEL 1 Appalachian State

Tom Olver, Central Michigan ’96

CHARTERS PANEL 2

SECRETARY

CHARTERS PANEL 3

Jason Steckel, Case Western Reserve ’92

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Kevin Levy, American ’16

MARSHAL

Jason Waggoner, Truman State ’04

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CHAIRMAN

Ross McKenzie, Guelph ’84

VICE PRESIDENTS

Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76 Pete Barnhart, Miami ’66 Fred Brower, Miami ’50 Tom Fey, Miami ’68 Ferd Del Pizzo, Washington in St. Louis ’58* Jerry Blesch, Centre ’60* Joe Chinnici, Ohio State ’64* *Deceased

Boise State and LSU Kennesaw State and Nebraska at Omaha

CHAPTERS PANEL 2 San Diego State

CHAPTERS PANEL 3

Illinois and Vanderbilt

CHAPTERS PANEL 4

Colorado State and Samford

CHAPTERS PANEL 5 West Chester

CHAPTERS PANEL 6

Central Florida and Tulane

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 CHARTER VOTES CHARTER TIME San Diego State Appalachian State

LOCATION

4:00 p.m. Dolibois 4:15 p.m. Dolibois

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BROTHERHOOD “Then gather round my Brothers, On this glorious Beta Day, Live again old Wooglin’s kinships That can never fade away; Oh greet your Beta Brothers And renew those Beta ties, Sing again your Phi Kai Phis.”

– Richard R. “Misty” Shoop, Denison ’41 “Beta Day”

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

CONVENTION KICKOFF EMCEE Willie Romero, UNLV ’95

WELCOME TO OXFORD

Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75

CELEBRATION CEREMONY EMCEE John Stebbins, Emory ’92

CONVENTION KICKOFF

THU. | JULY 25

MODEL INITIATION

FRI. | JULY 26

CELEBRATION CEREMONY

SAT. | JULY 27

Join nearly 450 Betas and friends during this year’s Convention Kickoff. Led by Trustee Willie Romero, UNLV ’95, with a welcome from General Fraternity President Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75, witness the Convention Countdown and the awarding of several individual and chapter awards, including two prestigious Awards of Distinction presented by the North American Interfraternity Conference.

All Betas will gather to conduct the sacred Model Initiation Ceremony. Practiced to perfection by an enthusiastic cast of brothers, come prepared to learn the details that take this beautiful tradition to another level. During this event, Friends of Beta and guests have a free morning to relax and explore Oxford.

Unite with General Secretary John Stebbins, Emory ’92, in the final celebratory event of the General Convention. In addition to hearing the annual State of the Fraternity address and honoring Fraternal Fifties in the cherished Beta Countdown, cheer on Beta’s 14 Knox Award-winning chapters and witness the kickoff of the Foundation’s new, generation-defining capital campaign.

SHEPARDSON AWARD PRESENTATION A nearly 30-year Beta Theta Pi volunteer, former General Fraternity President Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63, will receive the Fraternity’s highest honor for General Fraternity service, the Francis W. Shepardson Award.

SHEPARDSON AWARD

Dr. P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63 PG. 7

CONVENTION AGENDA WEDNESDAY /// JULY 24, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Administrative Office Open for Tours and Beta Swag Shop Check-In and Help Desk Check-In and Help Desk Dinner on Your Own

Administrative Office Marcum: Lobby Hillcrest Hall

THURSDAY /// JULY 25, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Available for Early Arrivals 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast Available for Marcum Conference Center Guests 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Check-In and Help Desk 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Check-In and Help Desk 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Administrative Office Open for Tours and Beta Swag Shop 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Available for Early Arrivals 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

General Fraternity House Corporation Board Meeting 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Foundation Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

General Session: Convention Kickoff 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sweethearts and Guests: Hanover Winery (RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Dinner 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leadership College: Motivating the Middle (All Collegiate Attendees) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leadership Summit (Regional and District Chiefs) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Alumni Association Leader Training 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Foundation Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

General Fraternity House Corporation Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Legislation Committee Meeting: Credentials and Registration 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Legislation Committee Meetings (As Needed) 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Alumni and Guest Mix-n-Mingle (Cash Bar)

Garden Commons Marcum : Lobby Marcum: Rm 154 Marcum: Lobby Hillcrest Hall Administrative Office Garden Commons Marcum: Rm 112 Marcum: Rm 158 Armstrong: Wilks Hamilton, Ohio Western Dining Armstrong: Pavilion Shriver: Harrison Shriver: Bystrom Marcum: Rm 158 Marcum: Rm 112 Armstrong: Lobby Armstrong: Lobby Marcum: Lobby

FRIDAY /// JULY 26, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast Western Dining Hall 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Exhibits and Vendors Western Dining Hall 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Check-In and Help Desk Hillcrest Hall 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Check-In and Help Desk Marcum 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friends of Beta and Guests Have the Morning Off! 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. General Session: Beta’s History and Ritual (Initiated Betas Only) Armstrong: Wilks Theater 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. General Session: Model Initiation Debrief (Initiated Betas Only) Armstrong: Pavilion 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Western Dining Hall 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. Exhibits and Vendors Western Dining Hall 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Sweethearts and Guests: Lunch at Krishna Indian Restaurant Krishna (RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Tri-Board Lunch Meeting Marcum: Rm 180 - 186

(Trustees, Foundation Directors, GFHC Board, Baird Corporation, Campaign Cabinet, Advisory Council) 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meeting for Chartering Chapters Western Dining Hall 1:30 p.m.

Sweethearts and Guests: Coffee and Ice Cream Social Location TBD (RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Legislation Committee: Credentials and Registration Shriver: Dolibois Lobby 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Legislation Committee Meetings (As Needed) Shriver: Dolibois Lobby

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CONVENTION AGENDA Presidents Academy (Collegiate Chapter Delegates) Shriver: Dolibois Keystone: VPs of Education (VPs of Education and Advisors) Shideler: Rm 152 Legislation Shriver: Dolibois Dinner Western Dining Hall Exhibits and Vendors Western Dining Hall Foundation Campaign Cabinet Dinner and Meeting Marcum: Rm 180 - 186 Sweethearts and Guests: Pizza Party Dinner LaRosa’s (RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

History and Heritage Tours Various Locations (Administrative Office, Alpha Chapter House, Beta Campanile and Harrison Hall) 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. GLBTQ+ and Allies Mix-n-Mingle Left Field Tavern (Contact Tommy Raimondi at tpriii@gmail.com or 714.745.5296 for More Information) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY /// JULY 27, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast Western Dining Hall 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

General Fraternity House Corporation Board Meeting Marcum: Rm 112 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Foundation Committee: Development Marcum: Rm 108 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Foundation Committee: Finance Marcum: Rm 124 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Foundation Committee: Governance and Nominating Marcum: Rm 126 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check-In and Help Desk Marcum: Lobby 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Legislation Shriver: Dolibois 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Keystone: Member Education (VPs of Education and Advisors) Shideler: Rm 152 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Keystone: Member Education (VPs of Education and Advisors) Shideler: Rm 001 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Keystone: Member Education (VPs of Education and Advisors) Shideler: Rm 032 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sweethearts and Guests: Annual Brunch Patterson’s Cafe (RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Exhibits and Vendors Western Dining Hall 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Western Dining Hall 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Legislation Shriver: Dolibois 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Keystone: Member Education (VPs of Education and Advisors) Shideler: Rm 152 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sweethearts and Guests: Pottery Painting You’re Fired!

(RSVP to Leeza Dempsey at slkdempsey@gmail.com or 330.631.3552) 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marching Line (Assemble at Beta Campanile) Beta Campanile 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

General Session: Celebration Ceremony Hall Auditorium 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

John Reily Knox Club and Bridge Builder Society Dinner The Elms Hotel: Overlook (Invitation Only, Contact Aaron Selby at aaron.selby@beta.org With Questions or to RSVP) 6:30 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Beta’s Uptown Celebration Oxford Memorial Park

SUNDAY /// JULY 28, 2024 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Airport Shuttles: Times To Be Announced During the Week Breakfast Available for Dragon Classic Golfers Buses Depart for Dragon Classic Golf Tournament Dragon Classic Golf Tournament Administrative Office Open for Tours and Beta Swag Shop Latest Check-out Time Latest Check-out Time

Hillcrest Hall/Marcum Marcum: Lobby Marcum: Lobby Hueston Woods Golf Course Hillcrest Hall/Young Hall Marcum: Lobby

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION AND HELP DESK Convention registration and help desks will be located in Marcum Conference Center and Hillcrest Hall beginning Wednesday. Please see the daily agendas for detailed registration hours.

NAME TAGS Name tags must be worn at all times during the General Convention since they serve as one’s admission into all educational sessions, the legislation hall, special events, etc. If you lose your name tag, please visit the Convention help desk to obtain a replacement.

CONVENTION ATTIRE Attire for all events is resort casual (polo/ collared shirts, shorts or khaki pants for men and comparable for women). Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, jeans or ball caps during official Convention activities and, when worn, please ensure T-shirts reflect positively upon the Fraternity (i.e. no alcohol, void of sexual innuendo, etc.).

MEALS Convention registrants will be dining on campus at Western Dining for most meals.

It will be open for dinner on Thursday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday; and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Please note: Your meal card will NOT work at the Armstrong Student Center or Shriver Center. Miami is a “cashless campus,” meaning only debit/credit cards are accepted.

AWARDS Awards will be presented to individuals and chapters during the general sessions on Thursday and Saturday. Awards can be picked up after the last Legislation session on Saturday afternoon in the Shriver Center; shipping is available and can be arranged at that time. Questions? Contact awards@beta.org.

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WIFI Wifi access is available across Miami’s campus via the MU-GUEST network.

INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN The official hashtag for the 185th General Convention is #Beta185. Please use this hashtag to share your thoughts, reflections and significant moments regarding your Convention experience. When posting, remember you are representing Beta to thousands of constituents via social media. In addition, should you have feedback or suggestions for improvement, please share those in the evaluation or directly with a Convention staff member.

PARKING All guests parking on Miami’s campus must register their car using the online registration system found on Beta’s Convention micro-site (scan the QR code on the back of your name tag). The parking link includes a campus map with recommended parking areas highlighted.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT All guests staying in Miami dorms (Hillcrest Hall and Young Hall) must check out by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday by turning their swipe card in at the front desk to a Miami University employee. Guests who do not turn in their swipe card will be charged a $40 fee (for students, your chapter will be charged on the August statement).

Check-out for the Marcum Conference Center is 11:00 a.m. If you need a late check-out please arrange that via the front desk.

SUNDAY AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Airport shuttles to Cincinnati (CVG) and Dayton (DAY) are available on Sunday morning; at check-in guests will be asked to confirm their need for transportation and their shuttle time. Shuttles will depart on time and cannot wait for late arrivals.

GENERAL INFORMATION CONDUCT While attending the General Convention, all participants are expected to respect the property and rights of the hotel and other guests. Please note that alcohol consumption is not allowed in public areas outside, and all attendees must adhere to the laws of the host state. Campus security will enforce these expectations, and any reported issues will be addressed according to Beta’s Convention Standards Procedures: • First Offense: Individuals will receive a warning and be asked to discontinue the actions of disturbance. Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a second offense.

• Second Offense: Individuals will be asked to return to their assigned room and, if present, all alcohol will be confiscated and discarded. Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a third offense. Individuals will be asked to meet with the Convention marshal, Administrative Office staff, and chapter delegate the next morning.

• Third Offense: Individuals will be asked to leave the General Convention and will no longer be allowed to participate in related activities or events. No travel fees or registration fees will be refunded. The General Fraternity will follow up on the incident post-Convention.

• Depending on the severity of one’s action(s), the Fraternity reserves the right to utilize good judgment in addressing each situation. Actions of the individual may result in immediate removal from the Convention and the dorm/hotel.

SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS The entire campus of Miami University, as well as Beta’s Foundation and Administrative Office, are 100% smokeand tobacco-free. This includes all buildings and grounds (including the Marcum Conference Center).

LOST KEY If you lose your Miami University electronic key card (which grants you access to your residence hall and pays for your dining hall meals), you will be assessed a $40 fee. Lost key cards should be reported to the front desk of your residence hall where a replacement card can be issued. If someone is not at the front desk, you can call 513.330.1717 for 24-hour assistance.

LOST AND FOUND If you find something, please turn it in to the nearest Convention staff member. If you lost something, please email convention@beta.org and include a complete description and your full contact information. Lost and found items will be stored at the Help Desk at the Marcum Conference Center and kept at the Administrative Office for 14 days after Convention.

QUESTIONS Questions regarding the Convention and host facilities should be directed to any Convention staff member.

FEEDBACK/ISSUES Should you encounter any issues or have feedback for the university, or if there is anything that can be done to make your stay more comfortable, please contact the Convention staff at convention@beta.org.

EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE If you experience an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Report all injuries or illnesses to the Beta Convention staff at convention@beta.org. All guests should opt into Miami University’s emergency alert system by texting “muguest” to 79516. To opt-out, guests can reply STOP to cancel the service.

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“THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE A BETA CONVENTION.”

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CONVENTION PURPOSE

“Indeed, let us take hope from the fact that friendship and brotherhood flourish fully only where men in common union work together toward the accomplishment of aims and goals of high purpose.”

RELATIONSHIP CULTIVATION

– General Secretary Dr. Paul P. Van Riper, DePauw ’37

The General Convention will provide a highquality educational experience focused on developing participants personally and enabling them to own and carry out with clarity the mission and specific goals of Beta Theta Pi and her leadership.

The General Convention will engender bonds of friendship among all Betas, Friends of Beta and guests, and inspire their passion and commitment to Beta Theta Pi and her family.

BUSINESS OF THE FRATERNITY

The General Convention will promote an efficient model of governance that engages chapter, alumni and General Fraternity leadership in establishing common organizational direction.

EDUCATION

INSPIRATION

The General Convention will build pride in the organization’s achievements and empower all participants to take ownership of the Fraternity’s future.

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RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION

The General Convention will honor Beta Theta Pi’s organizational, individual and chapter achievements in an aligned, engaging and celebratory fashion.

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