Welcome to the Zeta Theta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity

 

Zeta Theta is located at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. The city of Oneonta lies midway between Binghamton and Albany, in the beautiful foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We were the first fraternity to become recognized by the College in over 10 years! Since our start here at Oneonta in 2003 we have remained one of the top performing fraternities on campus.

 

 

"I believe in the Chi Phi Fraternity. From its triple origin, Chi Phi sets forth and maintains values others in society have dared to compromise."

- excerpt from the Chi Phi Creed

 

 

 

The Mission of Chi Phi

To build better men through lifelong friendships, leadership opportunities, and character development.

 

 

The Vision of Chi Phi

To grow the organization through a complete dedication to developing the full potential of all our members and building a strong, vibrant alumni network.

 

 

The Shared Core Values of Chi Phi Fraternity

Chi Phi was founded on the basis of Truth, Honesty, and Personal Integrity. These are timeless values, which guide the fundamental purposes of the fraternity. As with all dynamic organizations, there is a need to maintain relevancy in the lives of our members and society in general. To that end, Chi Phi has renewed its commitment to the founding values expressed in our ritual: Truth, Honesty, & Personal Integrity.

At the same time, Chi Phi has begun to explore a modern set of evolving core values, which can be used to guide our daily activities and functions. These core values offer contemporary definitions of the values that drive Chi Phi:

 

• Friendship - We will engage in mutually enriching relationships.

 

• Respect - We will respect each other, the fraternity, society, and ourselves.

 

• Honesty - We will interact in an open and truthful way.

 

• Responsibility - We will fulfill our moral expectations as individuals and as a group.

 

• Commitment - We will accomplish more than what is expected of us.

 

• Personal Development - We will build better men, better leaders, and better citizens

 

 

Recent Activity

 

September 11th Remembrance Service

Mu New Member Class

We have given bids to six new members for the Fall 2008 New Member Education Program. Congratulations to the new members who have been chosen to take the journey of becoming a brother in the Chi Phi Fraternity.

 

"Best and Brightest" Award
Congratulations to Brother Ryan Zimmer for receiving the "BEST and BRIGHTEST AWARD." "The Best and Brightest" program at SUNY-Oneonta honors students for outstanding academic achievement, community service, and leadership. Faculty and staff members at the College nominate students for the awards.

 

Leadership Institute
During the weekend of April 11th, six brothers of the Zeta Theta Chapter were chosen to partipiate in SUNY Oneonta's prestigious 21st annual Leadership Institute, a series of programs consisting of leadership-incentive programs, covering such areas as: team building, shared leadership, group dynamics and development, organizational communication, effective planning, conflict management and resolution, power and empowerment, collaboration, and organizational politics. The Zeta Theta Chapter of the The Chi Phi Fraternity had the most representation of Greek Life at attendance during this institute. Congratulations to Brother Mitzelman, Brother Hill, Brother Sherlock, Brother Woodward, Brother Vento, Brother Argutto, Brother Culhane, Brother Saat, and Brother Dorf.

 

Lambda Class Initiation
The Zeta Theta Chapter welcomed 13 new inititates on March 15th, 2008. Of this diverse class, Zeta Theta welcomed bright and leadership-oriented individuals whose interests and involvements range from the Student Association, Residence Life, athletics and intramurals, and philanthropic achievements.