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The Tau Theta Chapter [1] of the Zeta Psi Fraternity Incorporated Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). The name Tau Theta comes from Tau (Lafayette College) & Theta Xi (University of Toronto), the two most influential chapters in the creation of Tau Theta. In 2008, the Tau Theta Chapter was a major contributor to the founding and establishment Alpha Sigma Chi, the first female sorority on campus. The Tau Theta Chapter, over its ten years of existence, has established itself as a highly influential organization on and off campus, quickly becoming an award winning chapter and hosting a number of high profile philanthropy events, including it’s annual Car Push, which raised $10,000 in 2013 and Trick or Eat, where in 2013 help collect and donate the single largest amount of canned goods in Ontario. Tau Theta also participates in volunteer work at St. Vincent’s Kitchen in downtown Oshawa and sponsors a child in Africa. There are currently over 150 alumni and undergraduate student members of the Tau theta Chapter.

Mission Statement

Zeta Psi strives to be the premier international men's fraternal organization dedicated to forging academic excellence and life-long bonds of brotherhood. Through active chapter participation and continuing alumni outreach, Zeta Psi members are committed to the development of leadership, character and intellect and to the service of their brothers, their communities and mankind.[2]

Marks & Symbols

Colors

The official color of the fraternity is white, the unofficial secondary colors are gold and black [3][4].

Flower

The fraternity flower is the white carnation.[3][4]

Flag

The pennant (flag) of the fraternity depicts the Greek letters Zeta and Psi, wrought in gold outlined in black, set on a white field.

Pledge Pin

The Zeta Psi pledge pin is a white circle with a narrow gold outline. [4]

Badge

The badge of Zeta Psi consists of “a gold pin formed of the Greek letters Zeta and Psi and there shall be engraved upon it the letters O and A.” The arms of the psi are also engraved, with a Roman fasces upon the left and a star upon the right. The badge is set with seven stones (usually pearl or jet) along each of the bars of the zeta, for a total of twenty-one. [3]>[4]

Awards

Awards are given out annually by Zeta Psi to outstanding chapters that exceed the expectations of the fraternity through community involvement and brotherhood relations. The criteria for these awards account for philanthropy hours & money raised, number of initiated brothers in the past year, number of others chapters visited and involvement within the University. The awards are presented in four tiers; 1)Comstock Award 2) Gold Chapter Award 3) Silver Chapter Award 4) Bronze Chapter Award. In 2012 & 2013 the Tau Theta Chapter was awarded the silver chapter award by Zeta Psi. In 2014 the Tau theta Chapter was awarded the gold chapter award.

Philanthropy

The Tau Theta Chapter has participated in several philanthropy events including Relay for Life, Scotiabank Aids Walk, Trick or Eat, Car Push for Heart and Stroke and many others. Tau Theta continues to host and participate in philanthropy events monthly.

Car Push

In 2013 Tau Theta hosted a 36 hour car push at the Oshawa Center, where it raised close to $10, 000 in donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Trick or Eat

In 2013, along with Alpha Gamma Delta [5], Tau Kappa Epsilon [6] & Alpha Sigma Chi[7], participated in Trick or Eat, where over 1700 pounds in canned goods was donated. This was the single largest donation for Trick or Eat in Ontario.

Volunteer Work

From the fall of 2013 to the spring of 2014, Tau Theta accumulated over 1000 hours of community service at St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen and at a local elementary school, providing meals for those in need.

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  2. ^ "Mission and Values - Zeta Psi". http://zetapsi.org/about/mission/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. New York, NY, USA: James T. Brown. 1920. p. 402.
  4. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference DirZY1926 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Alpha Gamma Delta @ Durham". https://www.facebook.com/AlphaGammaDeltaDCUOIT. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  6. ^ "Tau Kappa Epsilon - Upsilon Eta Chapter". https://www.facebook.com/TKE.UpsilonEta. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. ^ "ASX Alpha Sigma Chi". https://www.facebook.com/AlphaSigmaChi?fref=ts. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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