Chi Phi Fraternity
Chi Phi is the oldest national fraternity, founded on December 24, 1824 at Princeton University. It is an organization based on three core values: Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity. After its humble beginnings, it spread rapidly across the East Coast and eventually, in 1875, the fraternity branched westward and established a Chapter at UC Berkeley. The Epsilon Zeta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity was colonized in 1985 on the third floor of Sunset Hall here at Humboldt State. Two years later it received its charter, officially becoming a chapter of the national fraternity.
While each member will bring something different to the group, there are certain expectations that all members must meet. As a member of a Chi Phi Chapter or Colony, you would be expected to contribute your time, your energy, and your actions to the overall cause of the organization. All members of our organization wear the same badge, and thus all members must contribute to the stability of the group. As a member of Chi Phi, you would be expected to attend weekly Chapter meetings, take up a position of responsibility as an officer, committee chairman or member, participate in at least one campus activity, and keep your GPA at or above the all men’s average.
Being a Chi Phi is also about being a gentleman. A truly chivalrous Fraternity, Chi Phi’s southern heritage instills an element of etiquette, demeanor, and proper social graces into our culture. Chi Phi has espoused those characteristics for almost two centuries and even today promotes such actions through their New Member educational programs, regular social activities with campus sororities, and even philanthropic work with the charities and within the community. Most importantly, however, one can see the chivalric nature of our Fraternity in the day-to-day actions of our members.
Very Important
There are also a few things you should not expect from joining The Chi Phi Fraternity. Hazing of any type is not tolerated within Chi Phi and all forms of substance abuse are vehemently prohibited. The highest degree of respect is afforded to all of those associated with Chi Phi. Chi Phi’s proactive nature and aggressive stances against degradation of any kind provides our members with greater opportunities for personal growth and development.
About the Club
Membership Qualifications
How to Join
At the start of each semester the Chi Phi Fraternity begins a recruitment process where we look for prospective new members. During these two weeks, the brothers of Chi Phi invite you to join us in various activities that will range from bowling and card games to camping and barbeques. As a prospective member of Chi Phi you will be introduced to our brothers, as well as members of other Greek organizations, and you will begin to learn what this organization stands for, what it represents, and what it means to be a Chi Phi.
Our events for the Fall 2009 recruitment semester are posted below. We will meet at those times in the Library Circle prior to the events. Transportation is given to all and all events come at no cost to you. If you have any questions, feel free to email twe5@humboldt.edu or call (661)303-6320. We will be in the quad every day for the first two weeks, so stop and say hello!
8/26 6PM Video Game Night
8/27 5:15PM Volleyball
8/28 12:30PM Women’s Soccer Game
8/29 12PM Sports Day
8/31 7PM Movie Night
9/3 7:30PM Bowling
9/4 7:30PM Chi Phi Info Night
9/5 8:45PM Hoe Down
9/7 7PM Poker Night
*We will meet at Library Circle for all events