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Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity Incorporated
Chi Sigma Tau (XΣT) National Fraternity, Inc., also known as Chisigs or CST, is the First Asian-interest fraternity founded in the Midwest. It was founded on September 9th 1999, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and incorporated in Chicago on March 23rd, 2009. It is a part of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).

About
Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity, Inc is a traditional social fraternity operating on the lodge system. We are an Asian Interest Fraternity. We have both a collegiate and alumni group. Our members take a life-long pledge of loyalty to the Fraternity. During the undergraduate years, members partake in numerous programs that culminate them into a more well rounded man - from a social aspects at formal functions to the business aspects of running a chapter. Both will be vital to their success after graduation, members will participate in the Alumni Association and work with fellow alumni to improve the collegiate chapters as well as their community. By doing so, they further foster their bond of brotherhood.

Although the fraternity stresses Asian culture and values, it does not discriminate against people of non-Asian descent nor do we seek to inhibit their participation in Chi Sigma Tau events. The Fraternity has grown throughout the years; from a single chapter with ten original Brothers to eight strong chapters with over 400+ brothers. It continues to grow and evolve. As more chapters are established, more ideas are incorporated. As more Brothers are forged, the stronger the bond, the bigger the network.

Our 10 founders are: • Phongsavanh Paul Ouankeo

• Somprasert Pierre Ouankeo

• Chastin Puray

• Neil Rafol

• Sherman Riddick

• Javy Mejia

• Jay Mejia

• Ruperto Mercado, Jr.

• Paul Tran

• Phillips Tran

Membership
Chi Sigma Tau has 9 active chapters in the states/commonwealths of Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Philanthropy of Choice
Our Philanthropy of choice is the Alzheimer’s Association. We partake in helping and assisting the Alzheimer's Association in many ways from volunteering at their Walk to End Alzheimer's charity event, hosting our own fundraising events to help fund the Alzheimer’s Association. One example of an event that the Brothers of Chi Sigma Tau hosted is the annual Stroll for Tomorrow competition. Hosted by the Epsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Tau at Wichita State University, this event is a stroll competition. An event centered around the performance style of “Strolling”, a form of dance originating from African dance that has become one of the staples of Multicultural Greeks.

Chapters
Following are the chapters of Chi Sigma Tau. The Chi Sigma Tau differentiates between three levels of organization at its campus units. Chapter status appears to be the ultimate goal. Newer or emerging groups are called charters. The third type is denoted as Interest Groups; an interest group must have permission to form from campus administration.

Active groups are listed here in bold, inactive groups are listed in italics.