Alcala Yearbook 2007-2008

Men of Principle Mission Statement

Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled li fe. Our brotherhood aids the individua l, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion to intellectua l excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship. LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP - Bonded by oath and ritua l, Betas form lifelong bonds of trust and friendship which are the foundation of the Fraternity's mission.

CULTIVATION OF THE INTELLECT - Beta membership encourages indi vidual and chapter support of the academic mis- sion and provides opportunities for co-curricular learning and persona l growth.

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP - Betas participate in a system of self-governance, bound by trust and responsibility, which nurtures the development of soc ial and leadership ski ll s.

RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL CONDUCT - Beta Theta Pi is committed to standards of social conduct which are guided by prin- ciples of urbane, civ il , courteous and responsible deportment.

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY - The experience of being a Beta encourages men to serve their university, fraternal and loca l communities.

The Mission & Values of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

•Courage means aggressively taking on cha llenges and being a leader in the face of advers ity. It means caring for the lives ofthe people around you and understanding that sometimes say ing, "No" is a necessary act of respon- sibi lity and love for your Brothers and the Fraternity as a whole. •Faith is a belief in yourself that what you are doing is right. Whether your faith comes from yourse lf, your par- ents or your God is up to you. Faith also means being loyal and trusting among people. It means knowing that people wil l make correct choices and decisions provided they have the necessary information and they understand the consequences of their actions. •Power is the inherent ability and ta lents of each member as valuable resources. These qua li ties and talents give Delta Tau Delta the power and energy to continue looking and moving toward a grand future.

The Mission and Values of the Fraternity are a public rep- resentation of our core values contained within our Ritual. Our mission is simple but straightforward, "Committed to Lives of Excellence:' Our members shou ld be committed to living lives that reflect themselves, the Fraternity and every part of their being to a level of excellence. We as a Fraternity are dedicated to helping men achieve this level of excellence in their own lives.

The four fundamental principles of Delta Tau Delta are Truth, Courage, Faith, and Power.

•Truth is fundamental to any organization, but truth is particularly crit ica l to Delta Tau Delta because honest relationships are mandatory for Brotherhood.Telling the truth to yourself and others is fundamental to your com- mitment to a life of personal and professional excellence.

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