"Since 1839, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity has initiated
more than 160,000 at colleges and universities throughout
Canada and the United States. Beta continues to expand. The
Fraternity grew from the founding group to more than 75 chapters
in its first 100 years, the last 60 years saw an increase
to the current 140 chapters and colonies. All members share
the common belief in academic excellence, sense of tradition
and brotherhood and unqualified friendship. Beta Theta Pi
is growing and is always looking for prospective members who
share these ideals, as defined within the objects of Beta
Theta Pi." - National Fraternity Welcome
June
18, 2005
Dear
Rushee,
Through various friends I have been informed that you may
be attending the University of Alabama, and I am writing you
to encourage you to do so. The University offers many excellent
opportunities in many aspects of college life. An opportunity
that I hope you choose to participate in is the University’s
Greek system. Fraternities at Alabama contain many leaders
on campus and provide an outlet to make some of your best
college friends.
My name is Will Hoelscher and I am the Rush Chairman for Beta
Theta Pi. I wanted to take this opportunity to give you more
information on my fraternity here at the University. Beta
at Alabama is strong in many ways. We are a group of men who
enjoy all aspects of college life- from intramural sports
to academics, parties to campus involvement. Beta is also
home to men who believe in steadfast friendship and will provide
assistance throughout one’s college and professional
career. We are also the oldest existing national fraternity,
which was founded in 1839.
Beta strongly stresses the importance of its members’
academic success. We provide study hall hours and require
a 2.5 GPA. This is our national requirement to be in Good
Standings. Therefore, nothing less is expected out of our
members.
Our
social calendar is second to none with band parties every
football weekend and weekly sorority swaps. The spring party
schedule is just as good with Generic Party, The Sons of the
Dragon Formal that is held in New Orleans, weekly swaps, and
our big spring party, Beta Lei, ends the spring semester with
a good time.
Beta contributes in all parts of campus involvement. Currently
we have the President of the Student Government Association
(SGA) and the Judicial Board of the IFC. We also have members
on SGA committees, two on Order of Omega, two Jason’s
(the highest honor that a Greek man can receive), and others
in other organizations and numerous campus honor societies.
Our
house is also very involved in intramural sports. We have
at least one team or someone representing us in almost every
intramural sport. In recent years, we have competed strongly
and finished a close second for the All-Sports Trophy with
a championship football team, a second place basketball team
and a second place softball team.
I hope that I was able to answer most of your questions on
Beta Theta Pi. If you or your parents have any questions on
the University, Rush, our pledge program or Beta, don’t
hesitate to call me or any of the other Rush Chairs.
Sincerely,
