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Theta Chi Zeta Sigma

This article is about the Theta Chi Zeta Sigma Chapter.

The Zeta-Sigma (ΖΣ) chapter at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls became an initiated chapter, in 1968, to the international fraternity Theta Chi (ΘX). Zeta-Sigma started out as Sigma Tau Epsilon (ΣΤΕ) as an honorary fraternity. Many great members have come out of the Zeta Sigma chapter including but not limited to current President of the Foundation Chapter David A. May. The chapter is only one of two in Wisconsin (the Psi (Ψ) Chapter at UW-Madison being the other). Yet do to close vicinity to Minnesota many brotherhoods between the Beta Kappa (BK) chapter are organized. This is only one of two Fraternities available on the University of River Falls Campus. Currently with 18 active member but quickly growing.

Current Officers
As of December 13th 2012

President – Gradon (Grady) Nelson

Vice President – Joshua Fick

Secretary – Nick Berglund

Treasurer – Casey Doten

Marshal– Riley Haynes

Scholarship Chair – Dylan Giebel

Standards – Marcus Engle

Recruitment Chair – Eric Westerman

Director of Housing – Nick Doten

Alumni Relations – Casey Doten

Creed
Frank Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915) wrote the Creed of Theta Chi. It is both an affirmation of the founding principles of Theta Chi and a mission statement for the Fraternity:

''I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. Born of sturdy manhood, nurtured by resolute men, ennobled by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture and a builder of character.''

It inspires true friendship: teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts harmony, and extends a helping hand to all who seek it.

''I believe in the primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, thereby serving my God, my country and my fellow-man. ''

The Creed is traditionally recited by members at chapter meetings, and is often discussed in new member education programs to teach the values and ideals of the Fraternity.