Category: Chi Phi History

Archiving the DZAA

The Delta Zeta Alumni Association is currently looking for someone to volunteer to assume the role of Archivist for the DZAA. The Archivist would catalogue the photos we have into a digital archive that will  go onto the website for dues paying members to view. This would include scanning the print photos we have and possibly taking photographs of various memorabilia and even some of the pictures that we are unable to scan (due to the fact that they are in giant books or pages of minute books). The cataloguing part will be a joint effortm as Alumni look at photos and identify the people in the picture, where they were taken, and an approximate year of when they were taken.

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While the archiving will require a lot of work, rest assured, there will be plenty of people to help. We anticipate the project to take at least two to three years to complete. The position will take some time commitment from the Alumnus who volunteers, but the time frame for completing is completely within your schedule. We would only ask that you provide us with some measurable monthly progress, against which we will be able to project a timeline for completion.

Outside of the main project of archiving photos, the Archivist will also be responsible for caring for the items themselves. This does not mean that the items need to be housed at the Archivist’s residence; but it does mean they need to be stored and maintained in a safe place for which the Archivist has access (such as a storage unit).

It is our hope that as the DZAA is continuing to flourish in recent months, it will encourage the Alumni to step up and assist – and that one Alumnus will come forward and volunteer for this person to help organize and keep the DZAA history alive for all of us!

If you are interested in the position, you can reach out to the DZAA President, David Ebner, on Facebook, or by e-mailing to dzaa1983@gmail.com

Remembering Chi Phi’s Shared Core Values

Chi Phi was founded on the basis of Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity. These are timeless values, which guide the fundamental purposes of the fraternity.

As with all dynamic organizations, there is a need to maintain relevancy in the lives of our members and society in general. To that end, Chi Phi has renewed its commitment to the founding values expressed in our ritual: Truth, Honor, & Personal Integrity.

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At the same time, Chi Phi has begun to explore a modern set of evolving core values, which can be used to guide our daily activities and functions. These core values offer contemporary definitions of the values that drive Chi Phi.

Friendship
We will engage in mutually enriching relationships.

Respect
We will respect each other, the fraternity, society, and ourselves.

Honesty
We will interact in an open and truthful way.

Responsibility
We will fulfill our moral expectations as individuals and as a group.

Commitment
We will accomplish more than what is expected of us.

Personal Development
We will build better men, better leaders, and better citizens.

 

The Creed of Chi Phi

I believe in the Chi Phi Fraternity. From its triple origin, Chi Phi sets forth and maintains values that others in society have dared to compromise. Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity are the foundations upon which Chi Phi is built. A man’s word is his bond. Chivalrous behavior crosses the ages to touch the heart of Chi Phi.

I believe in the friendship of Chi Phi. Whether on the road or in the Chapter house, the hand of Brotherhood is always extended. The strength obtained from the union of congenial minds is the backbone of the Fraternity. Our founders sought for nothing less.

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Finally, I believe in the future of the Chi Phi Fraternity because I believe in myself. When I put forth my best effort and combine that with the strength of my Brothers, we can achieve the victory of continual existence.

As long as the Almighty permits, I will strive to better myself through the teachings of my Fraternity. Being a more aware citizen, a more able person, and a stronger Chi Phi shall be my reward.