Why Lambda Chi?
What Is Fraternity?
Fraternity-Lambda Chi Alpha-is a very personal thing that will provide you a storehouse of memories and experiences.
Yet, it is much, much more.
Lambda Chi Alpha is belonging.
When you need someone to talk to, you will always find a brother who is
genuinely interested and who really cares about what happens to you.
You will find a brother who understands that you are only human and are
seeking to improve yourself in many ways. You will find a brother who
offers to help before you have a chance to ask.
Lambda Chi Alpha is brotherhood.
In a very real sense, the Fraternity creates a family relationship
among its members. It aims to bring together a group of young men who
will be congenial, loyal, and helpful to one another during some of the
best years of their lives-the college years. Thus Lambda Chi Alpha
offers its members the nearest possible equivalent to home that can be
found on the college campus, and these close ties often bind men in
friendships for life.
Lambda Chi Alpha's Policy on Hazing.
Hazing has absolutely no place in Lambda Chi Alpha. However, Lambda Chi
Alpha's definition of hazing and harassment activities - activities
which are not permitted under any circumstances - is the most broad
among all fraternities. In Lambda Chi Alpha, hazing is defined as "any
action taken or situation created intentionally to produce physical
discomfort or mental discomfort by embarrassment, harassment, or
ridicule." Additionally, Lambda Chi Alpha considers pledgeship hazing,
and pledgeship hazing is a program which dwells on the separation of
initiated membersand pledges with a primary emphasis on subservience.
Within our definition of hazing, separation between associate members
and initiates is not allowed because an associate versus initiate
concept is in direct conflict with the goal of fraternity education and
Lambda Chi Alpha. The key is unity. Hazing is degrading, dangerous, and
contrary to that which our Fraternity stands. It serves no useful
purpose, is criticized by all thoughtful persons, and is extremely poor
public relations. You may already be aware that this concept and our
fraternity education program are unique am ong fraternities, although
some fraternities on campus may have similarities. You may also be
aware of pledges of other fraternities who must undergo a period of
"pledge training" or "pledge education" before being permitted to
participate fully in the af fairs of the fraternity. And, there are
pledge activities that may be common in other fraternities but which
are not allowed in Lambda Chi Alpha:
- No separate meetings for associate members. No tests or quizzes of associate members. No separate dress codes for associate members. No separate work responsibilities for associate members. No associate member "class officers." No kidnapping of any members. No walk-outs, associate member retreats, or other activities which separate the associate members from initiates. No verbal or physical abuse of members by other members.
- No use of the term "class" or the function of a class system within the chapter.
The Miracle of Fraternity
Within the span of four years, Lambda Chi Alpha provides the opportunity to:
- Develop lifelong friendships
- Engage in responsibilities managing and governing chapter affairs
- Have a voice at the General Fraternity
- Have the chance to develop your leadership talents
- Receive the help needed to expand your mind establish a favorable atmosphere for academic achievement
- Gain self-confidence, a sharpened sense of human relations, and a mature sense of justice.
Undoubtedly,
you have expectations of Lambda Chi Alpha. You expect Lambda Chi Alpha
to be a source of good times, learning experiences, and lifelong
friendships. You also expect Lambda Chi Alpha to help you realize your
goals in college and beyond. Through a stimulating environment, you
expect to advance as a student, leader, and member of society. This is
possible through the unique structure of the Fraternity and the moral
support of your brothers. You also expect positive social opportunities
that will be enhanced through close friends and good fellowship. You
expect your time with Lambda Chi Alpha to be rewarding and worthwhile.
Overall, you expect Lambda Chi Alpha to be a great fraternity.
Interested in Lambda Chi?
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