Recruitment at Delta Tau Delta

What Delta Tau Delta Stands for:

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The Beta Zeta chapter of Delta Tau Delta wrapped up a very successful rush week in January. We extended a total of 30 bids and received 27 new members. While a large portion of recruitment for this year is now finished, we are always looking for potential Delts. If you are an alumnus, and have recommendations for current or incoming Butler University students, or if you are a student interested in membership, please e-mail the recruitment chair, Joe Gesell, at jgesell@butler.edu. Your input is greatly appreciated. Below is information that will hopefully answer any questions you have about the recruitment process and policies of Delta Tau Delta and Butler University. We will also post dates of future recruitment events when they approach.

Butler's Recruitment Process:
Butler University has implemented a deferred recruitment process for the Greek system. Deferred recruitment means that freshman cannot receive bids from any fraternity and sorority until next semester.

What is Rush Week?
Those individuals who wish to explore the Greek system are allowed to come back a few days early second semester. For males, this time is commonly referred to as rush week.

Beta Zeta Recruitment:
The Beta Zeta Brothers of Delta Tau Delta thoroughly enjoy the entire recruitment process (commonly referred to as "rush"). It is an element of our brotherhood that we have developed a passion for as we realize it is our lifeblood. We work hard at developing personal friendships with potential brothers so that we may continue to expand our brotherhood and correctly add to our Fraternity.

Our suggestions to those who are undergoing the rush process:

• Be yourself - Don't put on a front about your values and the type of person you are. You need to show the members of every fraternity what type of man you are.
• Open up - Talk to as many members of the fraternities as you can. Share with them who you are and what you are looking for in a fraternity. Socialize with them as much as possible.
• Search all, then decide - Search out all of the fraternities before you make any eliminations and any decisions. Give every fraternity a fair chance and base your decisions on what you see, not what others say.
• Determine your wants/needs - Figure out what you are looking for beforehand. Contemplate how each fraternity fits into what you are looking for.
• Don't be afraid
• Have fun - What is the point of doing something if it is not enjoyable?

Delta Tau Delta as a National Organization:
At Delta Tau Delta, we are committed to living lives of excellence. We strive to excel in each and every endeavor that we pursue. Delts all around the country look for men who will add to our seamless organization.

Why Join a Fraternity?
Becoming a Greek man means more than the ability to wear some Greek letters and go to parties on the weekend. Being a Greek man means simply, getting more out of your college experience! Being Greek also involves growing as a man and improving yourself, becoming involved on campus, taking leadership roles, forming bonds of brotherhood that will last a lifetime, making a positive difference within the community of your brothers and in the community as a whole, participating in social exchanges, striving to be the best scholar, and making excellence a habit. Take a look at the following facts to see what types of live and impacts many Greek Men lead and make after college.

• All but 2 U.S. Presidents and 2 Vice Presidents, since 1825, have been fraternity men.
• 57% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.
• 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices, since 1910, have been fraternity men.
• 100 of the 158 Cabinet members, since 1900, have been fraternity men.
• Of the U.S.'s 50 largest corporations, 37 are headed by fraternity men.
• 85% of the Fortune 500 chief executives are fraternity men.
• Fraternity membership increases retention by 28%.
• Fraternity graduates tend to be more financially successful than non-fraternity graduates.
• Greeks contribute over $7,000,000 and 850,000 hours to charity/community service annually.
• 70% of Greek members graduate college, opposed to 50% of non-Greek students.
• Greek-affiliated students are more likely to be involved on campus.
• Less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go toward fraternity/sorority dues.