Theta Chi - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

THETA CHI Worcester Polytechnic Institute P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested E psilon Chapter continues to grow and prosper for the benefit of our brothers, our community, and our alma mater. Over the past 10 years, the Chapter has undergone dramatic growth in response to a changing collegiate environment. As Greek life experiences disproportionately negative press concern- ing its impact on the young men and women involved, we aim to counter this negativity with the help of fellow chapters and the International Headquarters. Strengthening Epsilon rough Tradition Epsilon Chapter is in stable condition with the goal of growth based on meaningful tradition. As a Chapter we have identified areas of improvement and constructed a strong executive board in order to achieve these goals. New Chapter Advisor Bill Lucas '98 shares our desire for development, and, through collaboration with him and the Epsilon Building Association, we hope to estab- lish a precedent for improvement for years to come. Impressive Chapter Leadership Our Chapter excels primarily through its autonomous operation, strong recruitment, and implementation of progressive ideas. ere are 13 Chapter executives and eight chairmen who operate cohesively to maintain the operational structure and success of operations. A Chapter size of more than 60 active brothers allows for a multitude of specialized positions that benefit both the Chapter and the brothers holding them. We have a relatively large active brotherhood compared to other chapters on campus, and this may largely be attributed to our emphasis on the importance of recruitment. Recruitment Requirements and Focus on Mental Health Every member is required to participate in recruit- ment events, and this has resulted in consistently large recruitment classes, with this year totaling 21. Finally, our Chapter takes strides to incorporate progressive action into house operations. For example, we initially struggled to define the relatively new position of vice president of health and safety; however, in light of the growing importance of mental health in college stu- dents and in Greek life, we placed emphasis on defining the role and determining proper training to combat this epidemic. Now, the officer holds one of the strongest and most important voices in the Chapter, setting an example for new and senior brothers alike. Philanthropic Endeavors e Chapter believes it can improve by establishing an annual philanthropic event on campus and expanding our alumni network through consistent events and proper public relations. Currently, the Chapter's philan- thropic activities span small-scale fundraisers, inter-or- ganizational events, and community development proj- ects. While these activities achieve our ultimate goal of benefiting the community and the USO, we believe our next step is establishing a large-scale, annual on-campus event for the USO called GI-eta Chi. is has been As my presidency ends, I have been able to reflect upon my time at the house. It is a bittersweet moment knowing that I will soon be graduating WPI, but at the same time my days as an undergraduate are quickly decreasing. On behalf of the brotherhood, I would like to thank my bench, fellow officers, brothers, and alumni who dedicate their time and energy toward the house. When everyone pitches in and does their part, it makes for an unforgettable and invaluable experience for all. I owe much of my life's success to the brotherhood. I would not be where I am today if I had not joined eta Chi, and I am confident that I am not alone in saying this. Cheers, Daniel Patrick Pelaez '20 Former Chapter President Outgoing Chapter President (Continued from page 4) UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP FOCUSED ON SHINING POSITIVE LIGHT ON GREEK LIFE AT WPI Hopes to Host New, Annual Philanthropic Event: GI-Theta Chi implemented by other chapters at other universities, and we plan on reaching out to them to determine the most effective way to execute this event on our campus. By establishing the recurrence of GI-eta Chi, we hope to cement our organization as an integral part of campus life and to benefit USO for years to come. Furthering Alumni Connections and Im- proving Chapter Operations Lastly, our previous goal of growing our alumni net- work has not been fully achieved to the degree we had hoped. While we have hosted more alumni events this year than in years past, increasing alumni engagement continues to be a top priority. Accordingly, we plan to follow a similar strategy to philanthropy with regard to establishing annual or biannual gatherings such as golf and poker tournaments. By having consistent, established dates for events, we hope that alumni will have adequate time to plan for said events and atten- dance will increase. In addition, we recently updated our Epsilon alumni contact information, which will allow us to reach newly reconnected brothers. rough these two initiatives, we hope to improve the status and operations of our Chapter. e basis for these goals may be attributed to the efforts of last year's president, Daniel Pelaez '20, and his exec- utive board. eir efforts have allowed for a prosperous future of Epsilon Chapter, and I'm proud to follow suit with a strong executive board of my own. Fraternally, Jaden Kai Chin '21 Chapter President Epsilon Active Chapter Facebook www.facebook.com/thetachiwpi Epsilon Chapter Alumni Association Facebook www.facebook.com/ThetaChiEpsilonAlumni Instagram - www.instagram.com/thetachiwpi Twitter - twitter.com/ThetaChiWPI f f i l

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