Core Values
Betas believe that men are mutually obligated to help others in the honorable labors of life.
Mutual Assistance
Who is the chapter president and VP of Brotherhood?
Luke Semenza and Dan Taylor
What are the 3 symbols?
Dragon, star, diamond
What date was your chapter founded?
November 18, 2012
What is Miami University known as?
“The Cradle of Fraternities”
Betas choose to act responsibly, weighing the consequences of their actions on themselves and those around them
Responsible Conduct
Who is VP of Recruitment and VP of Risk management?
Vinny Aspromonte and Dylan Starnes
What are the 2 flowers?
Roses of the June and Queen of the Prairie
What is your chapter's philanthropy?
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Beta was the first fraternity organized west of ______.
Allegheny Mountains
Betas are devoted to continually cultivating their minds, including high standards of academic achievement
Intellectual Growth
Who is VP of New Member Education and VP of Communications?
Steven David and Nino Salati
When, where, and what time was Beta Theta Pi founded?
August 8th, 1839 at 9pm, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
How many chapter presidents and pledge masters have there been?
15 and 9
Who is the "Mother of Fraternities" and why?
Union College
Betas develop absolute faith and confidence in one another by being true to themselves and others.
Trust
Who is VP of Programming and VP of Philanthropy?
James Weisbeck and Josh Hill
What is the vision statement, motto, purpose, and ritual purpose?
Vision Statement: Beta Theta Pi will be the exemplary standard for collegiate fraternal societies.
Chapter Motto: We used to be strangers
Purpose: The Fraternity is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. It believes in selecting outstanding young men and making good men better.
Ritual Purpose: To formally welcome the New Member Class into the Chapter.
Name the first 5 pledge masters in order. *bonus points for naming more
Matt Szczygiel
Anthony Clarke
Fez
David Kleinschuster
Nico Martin
Name for first 4 fraternities at Miami University.
Beta Theta Pi (1839), Phi Delta Theta (1848), Sigma Chi (1855), and Phi Kappa Tau (1906)
Betas preserve their character by doing what is morally right and demanding the same from their brothers.
Integrity
Who is VP of Finance and VP of Academics?
Pat Kirk and Thomas McGinn
How many founders were there? Name them all.
9
John Reily Knox, 1839
Samuel Taylor Marshall, 1840
David Linton, 1839
James George Smith, 1840
Charles Henry Hardin, 1841
John Holt Duncan, 1840
Michael Clarkson Ryan, 1839
Thomas Boston Gordon, 1840
Name the last 5 chapter presidents, starting now and going backward. *bonus points for naming more
Luke Semenza, Mac Esposito, Reece Harnet, Nico Martin, Andrew Eliades
What is the Union Triad? Who was a part of it?
The first 3 fraternities that were established at Union College.
Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi