The Four Founding Principles
The Georgia Tech chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity was founded by a group of men looking for an alternative Greek experience from what was offered at the time of our inception. Our founding members believed every action should be based on four principles. To this day, these principles determine the decisions we make as both a chapter and as individuals.
Achievements
Over the years we have been able to continue our founders’ success. In our short history, we have won 20 President’s Cups, were the first fraternity chapter to be awarded two NIC Awards of Distinction, and have won numerous Georgia Tech IFC awards for Scholarship, Homecoming, Philanthropy, Leadership, Involvement, and Dean Dull awards for overall performance. More importantly, we continue to uphold the ideals of our founders and have had a resounding impact on what is to be expected of a fraternity member at Georgia Tech.
Timeline
A timeline of significant events in our Chapter's history is presented below.
Chartering history
On January 17, 1990, a small group of young men came together for the first time to discuss the formation of a new Georgia Tech fraternity. They were a group of friends from the West Campus residence halls of Folk and Caldwell. Some knew little of contemporary Greek culture, while others had come away dissatisfied with their new member experiences at an assortment of chapters. After much work towards meeting the Georgia Tech minimum of 25 members, two fraternities were allowed to bid to form a colony. Although both provided interesting options and formidable governing bodies, the fact that Delta Chi had been the first fraternity to outlaw hazing made our founders’ choice clear.
Shortly before selecting Delta Chi, our founding fathers held their first brotherhood retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Along with general camaraderie, the retreat provided the driving force to solidify our ideals and the direction of the fraternity-to-be. As a fraternity without a house, they realized there would have to be a special emphasis placed on brotherhood, a standard our members continue to uphold. It was from this retreat that our founding principles originated.
Prior to selecting Delta Chi, our founding fathers had the opportunity to speak with Keith Shriver (Florida ‘79). He promised that if our group were to select Delta Chi, he would make every effort to make Delta Chi the greatest fraternity Georgia Tech has ever seen. It is a goal he pursued as our first “BB,” and continues to pursue as an International Officer (“CC”) and contributor to our Housing Corporation and Alumni Board of Trustees.
By 1991, we were well on our way to earning our charter and becoming a Delta Chi chapter. There were many stringent requirements, sometimes relative to other chapters on campus. Our highly motivated members progressed quickly and by the end of spring quarter we were recognized as meeting all of them. On May 11, 1991, we were chartered as the Georgia Tech chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity.
Shortly before selecting Delta Chi, our founding fathers held their first brotherhood retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Along with general camaraderie, the retreat provided the driving force to solidify our ideals and the direction of the fraternity-to-be. As a fraternity without a house, they realized there would have to be a special emphasis placed on brotherhood, a standard our members continue to uphold. It was from this retreat that our founding principles originated.
Prior to selecting Delta Chi, our founding fathers had the opportunity to speak with Keith Shriver (Florida ‘79). He promised that if our group were to select Delta Chi, he would make every effort to make Delta Chi the greatest fraternity Georgia Tech has ever seen. It is a goal he pursued as our first “BB,” and continues to pursue as an International Officer (“CC”) and contributor to our Housing Corporation and Alumni Board of Trustees.
By 1991, we were well on our way to earning our charter and becoming a Delta Chi chapter. There were many stringent requirements, sometimes relative to other chapters on campus. Our highly motivated members progressed quickly and by the end of spring quarter we were recognized as meeting all of them. On May 11, 1991, we were chartered as the Georgia Tech chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity.
