UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKALINCOLN, 2016

Dear Future Phi and Family,

First off, I applaud your interest in becoming a Greek man as you transition into college. Joining a Fraternity will be a decision that will have a lasting impact on the rest of your life. If you so choose to join a Fraternity for your undergraduate career, you will immerse yourself into the culture of your Fraternity, learning their values and becoming part of something that is greater than yourself. Making the decision to become a Greek man means you are committed to growing as a person in all aspects of life. Specifically, looking into Phi Delta Theta is a choice that means you are a man who is determined to become the greatest version of yourself.

College is the time in a young mans life where he is to prepare for his future and become the man he is meant to be. Phi Delta Theta is dedicated into turning young men into outstanding gentlemen prepared for success after college. Three cardinal principles guide Phi Delta Theta and its members on their pursuit of excellence: Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. Each member strives to live by and through these three principles. These values form a foundation to foster the development of men of character. It is through them that Phi Delta Theta allows its organizations and members to excel above the rest. A balanced life of academics and social interaction creates a group of well-rounded individuals across the entire Fraternity. This desire to focus and develop all aspects of the college man is one of the many things that made me take a deeper look and inevitably choose Phi Delta Theta.

In general, college allows you to pursue the visions of your future, whether that is your career, studying abroad, campus involvement, or unforgettable experiences. Phi Delta Thetas involvement on campus is impeccable. There are members involved

in everything from ROTC programs to religious groups. We have many members serving on ASUN Student Government as senators, speaker of the senate, and internal vice-president. We also have multiple members involved with University Program Council, which brings exciting forms of entertainment to the University. Within the last year we have had members study abroad in England, Italy and Brazil just to name a few places. Success in all facets of college is not an abnormality at Phi Delta Theta. We have Homecoming Royalty finalists and continually have members in the top senior honor societies on campus. In joining Phi Delta Theta, you have the opportunity to attain similar levels of achievement.

Brotherhood is the lifeblood of our Fraternity. Brotherhood in Phi Delta Theta is more than just friendship. It is a responsibility to be your Brothers keeper; to look out for each other and their best interests. Brotherhood can be created through countless ways, from taking random trips to Wal-Mart to spring break road trips or living in a house with over 60 of your best friends. The experiences that you will have with the group of people that will be your best friends throughout your life are what make your time in college unforgettable.

Scholastic achievement is a top priority at Phi Delta Theta, and it is something that we take great pride in. Last semester we earned a top five GPA among all Fraternities on campus with a 3.335. This is well above the average for males at UNL and that of the all-Greek male average. More impressively, the most current initiated class into Phi Delta Theta had an average GPA of 3.595. Impressing upon our members the importance of education, we push them to meet their full academic potential and provide an environment conducive for academic success. It is a common occurrence to find our members studying in the

library, or see a senior mentoring a young member in a challenging class. The diversity of majors among members of Phi Delta Theta is unparalleled, from biology to architecture, and business to engineering. This diversity combined with a culture of academic achievement allows our members to easily achieve academic success while at Phi Delta Theta.

Phi Delta Theta continuously offers opportunities to develop gentlemen, become involved on campus, create lifetime friendships, and earn some of the top grades on campus. We are searching for well-rounded students who are committed to growing in all aspects of life and make a positive impact on campus. Furthermore, we expect these individuals to live by our cardinal principles. If you think that Phi Delta Theta is a place for you, please do not hesitate to contact myself, or our recruitment chairmen for more information. We would love to assist you in your search for the right Fraternity for you. Good luck, and I hope to see you next semester in Phi Delta Theta.

Proud to be a Phi,

RYAN FLYNN

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Ryan Flynn, Chapter President

HISTORY

ONE MANIS NO MAN

Phi Delta Theta is an international fraternity founded on December 26th, 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, OH by our six founding fathers, nicknamed The Immortal Six. Since then, Phi Delta Theta has grown to 189 chapters worldwide, with more than 11,800 undergraduate men and over 250,000 alumni, becoming a leader in the fraternity world.

Our chapter the Nebraska Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta was the first fraternity at the University of Nebraska, founded in 1875 by Clarence Rhodes, Amos Gantt, and Willis Sweet. To date, our chapter has initiated almost 2,200 members.

The current chapter house, built in 1937, is recognized as a historical landmark for numerous aspects, most notably the spiral staircase, designed by Phi Delta Theta alumnus Frank Lloyd Wright.

PHI DELT FIRSTS:

1st Fraternity to adop

t alcohol-free housing

for its members

1st Fraternity to use a

pledge pin

1st Fraternity to creat

e an alumnus pin

1st Fraternity to adop

t a pledge manual

1st Fraternity to foun

d a national day of cel

ebration

1st Fraternity to creat

e an endowment for fr

ee life-

time subscription to

the Fraternitys

magazine The Scroll

1st Fraternity to expa

nd West of the

Mississippi River

1st Fraternity to have

a member walk on th

e moon

(Brother Neil Armstro

ng)

PRINCIPLES The men of Phi Delta Theta hold themselves to a higher standard by following the three cardinal principles: Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. Over 250,000 Phi Delts have followed these principles and have learned to incorporate these ideals to become better men during both their college career and their entire adult lives.

1. FRIENDSHIPTrue friendship gives more and takes less. As stated in our open motto, We enjoy life by the help and society of others. Phi Delta Theta is an organization of character and ideals, in which friendship is the common thread that connects us as brothers. The friendship developed in Phi Delta Theta is the kind, which lasts a lifetime.

2. SOUND LEARNINGAs a college man, the principle of sound learning is of the utmost importance. Phi Delts commit themselves to a high degree of intellectual cultivation and academic excellence. Our study hour program, career-oriented mentoring program, and the numerous scholarships given to our members by both our General Headquarters and local foundation encourage members to strive for academic achievement on a daily basis.

3. MORAL RECTITUDEAt its foundation, Phi Delta Theta strives to build men of high moral character and standing. At Nebraska Alpha, moral rectitude is a way of life. Through our philanthropic involvement, our in-house Bible study, and our volunteer service projects, Phi Delts learn to become better men and stewards of the community.

PHI DELTA THETABROTHERHOOD

The relationships made through your college experience will be ones that you cherish not only during your time at UNL but throughout your entire life. At Phi Delta Theta, the memories and experiences that build lasting relationships happen every day. The men of Phi Delta Theta are more than simply a group of men sharing a house, but rather a family of brothers. Each semester, we hold numerous brotherhood events including our chap-ter retreat, our Sunday Night Football and Super Bowl viewing parties, Husker Gameday tailgates, and casual movie nights. Brotherhood is present everywhere!

Brotherhood was one of the

main reasons I joined Phi Delta

Theta. My brothers in the house

are always there for me,

and I know that the friendships

you develop in this fraternity

will last a lifetime.

- Aaron Drennon, Brotherhood Chair

Scholastics are the core reason we are all here.At Phi Delta Theta, we strive to perform at a high level academically. We promote a culture of sound learning by providing countless academic resources and scholarship opportunities for our members.

SCHOLARSHIPPhi Delta Theta stresses academic success for each of our members. Our goal is to ensure that our new members have a smooth transition into the college academic environment. Our scholastic program for new members includes 15 required study hours per week, group study sessions, and our tutoring program.

Phi Delta Theta can also help ease the financial burdens that come along with being a college student. Our General Headquarters gives out over $250,000 annually to members across the nation! Along with our competitive national scholarships, our local chapter gives thousands of dollars each year to our members.

3.335CHAPTER GPA

TOP 3 AMONG FRATERNITIES

- Garrett Miles, Brotherhood Chair

PHILANTHROPYServing the community is an important part of life at Phi Delta Theta. Every year we host numerous events to raise money for ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). Last year we hosted our annual Waffle Bash in the fall, which raised over $6,400, and Phi Factor in the spring, which raised over $4,500. This year, we also teamed up with the Phi Delts at Creighton and the University of Nebraska at Kearney for our national Iron Phi philanthropy. We raised more than $2,000 in donations and ran 171 miles from Kearney to Papillion in memory of Brother Lou Gehrig. We also participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and raised over $1,000 in that event. In addition, we do at least one community service project every month. This year we participated in such events as the ALS walk, the Big Event, Dance Marathon, and volunteering at numerous venues including the Lincoln Childrens Museum, the Malone Center, and the Peoples City Mission. We also hold a weekly service activity, FAVOR (Friday Afternoon Volunteer Opportunity Retreat), in which our members participate in smaller service opportunities.

Waffle Bash Philanthropy

Phi Factor

SOCIAL

Phi Delta Theta takes pride in our scholastic, athletic, and philanthropic endeavors, but we also like to have a good time, and are known and respected campus-wide for our exceptional social program.

Gameday Tailgates

HomecomingLawn Display

Spring Break

Throughout the year, we hold social events with numerous sororities and fraternities, building memories with our brothers, and our fellow Huskers. From our semi-annual formal dances, to our lively and creative themed socials, we stand true to our open motto, We enjoy life by the help and society of others.Our social program also encompasses University sponsored events, such as Homecoming and Greek Weekend, in which we placed 2nd this past spring. Phi Delta Theta consistently places in the top three in the campus Homecoming competition, and 4 of the last 10 Homecoming Kings have been members of our chapter. Along with Homecoming, the fall semester brings our annual social, the Woodchoppers Ball.

Spring Break

Winter Formal

Omaha Formal

Halloween Channel 4 News Team

LEADERSHIPAt Phi Delta Theta, our influence goes far beyond our fraternity. Our members work to exemplify the ideals of Phi Delt in numerous prominent leadership positions on campus.

2014 UNL Homecoming King

ASUN Student Government Speaker of the Senate

Four ASUN Student Government Senators

Three Members of The Innocents Society, the Chancellors Senior Honorary

Three Members of Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society

Ten Members of Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society

Five Members of Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity

Seventeen Members of the University Honors Program

Seven Members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Five Chancellors Scholarship Recipients

Eighteen Regents Scholarship Recipients

Eleven Canfield Scholarship Recipients

Eleven Members of the College of Business Administration Deans List

Ten Members of the College of Engineering Deans List

Eight Members of the College of Arts & Sciences Deans List

Two Members of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Deans List

Member of the College of Education and Human Sciences Deans List

Vice-President & Treasurer of the Campus Recreation Advisory Council

Five Members of the Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Board

Two Members of the College of Business Administration Student Advisory Board

Member of the College of Journalism & Mass COmmunications Student Advisory Board

Member of the Nebraska Legends Student Advisory Board

Three Members of the University Health Center Student Advisory Board

Two Members of the Army ROTC Program

Five Teaching Assistants

Two New Student Enrollment Leaders

Four Members and External Vice-President of the University Program Council

Nine Members of the Oxford Study Abroad Program

Co-Founder, President, and Twenty-One Members of UNL Success Club

Twelve Members of Big Red Investment Club

Treasurer and Team Captain of BAJA Society of Automotive Engineers

Three Members of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Five Members of the Nebraska Human Resources Institute Mentoring Program

Three Members of UNLs Premier A Cappella Group, The Bathtub Dogs

Eleven Team Members of Dance Marathon

Seven Operations Staff Members of The Big Event

Eight Members of FOCUS Greek

Thirteen Members of Greekside Bible Study

Six Members of NU Meds

Three Members of MEDLIFE

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE

ORGANIZATIONS AND HONORS

OUR MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED:

INTERNATIONALAWARDS

Over the last few years, Nebraska Alpha has been the recipient of numerous awards from our international fraternity. We are frequently a finalist for the Harvard Trophy, Phi Delta Thetas

most prestigious award.

Harvard Trophy

Recruitment Improvement Citation

Excellence in Scholarship Award

St. Louis Fraternity Education Award

Gold Star Award

GHQ Trophy

Hayward S. Biggers Ritual Trophy

Iron Phi Chapter

While the benefits of Phi Delta Theta go far past the physical structure of our house, we are very proud of our chapter facility. Five years ago, Nebraska Alpha undertook a $1.2 million renovation, upgrading numerous aspects of our house. Installing the first state-of-the-art fire suppression system of any Greek organization at UNL was vital for ensuring the safety of our members, and shows how Phi Delta Theta is an innovator in the Greek community. We also added central heating and air, a new lawn and landscaping, including a new fence. Other renovations included the rewiring of our entire facility, the addition of a night-kitchen/snack area, new restrooms and showers, as well as an expanded chapter room. The facility is within walking distance from downtown Lincoln, as well as any University building. The experience and resources offered make Phi Delta Theta second to none among any University housing option.

Our chapter facility includes everything a University dorm or other fraternity would include plus more! Here are some of

the features of our house:

Full laundry service

Fully loaded movie theater

New Fire Suppression System

Wireless Internet

Bi-Weekly Cleaning Service

Professional Chef

New Security System/Key Card Locks

Full Coverage Security Cameras

FAMILY

One of the greatest aspects of our organization is providing a sense of family away from home. However, we also like to invite our members families to stay involved with the organization. Our Parents Club, along with our Alumni Secretary, work to plan events such as our annual Christmas Decorating Day, packing of Study Bags for our members during finals week, weekly Sunday Night Dinners, as well as our annual Moms and Dads Days. Through these events, our members families are able and encouraged to stay actively involved in the lives of their sons.

Alumni Tailgate BanquetMoms Day Painting

Dads Day Husker Game Parents Club Decorations

As balanced men, Phi Delts excel on the playing field. Competing in a wide range of intramural sports throughout the year, our members show their pride and ability in numerous athletic events. We also compete on co-recreational teams with sororities, creating a memorable and competitive experience for our members. We fill teams for all levels of ability, so everyone can participate where they feel most comfortable.

ATHLETICS

Here are just some of the athletic achievements we have accomplished:

C-League Fraternity Broomball Champions

Freshman Fraternity Dodgeball Champions

C-League Fraternity Flag Football Champions

Pre-season Fraternity Softball Champions

A-League Fraternity Indoor Soccer Champions

B-League Fraternity Indoor Soccer Runner-up

All-University Heavyweight Wrestling Champion

PHI DELT AT UNL

As the Program Coordinator for the University Program Council (UPC), I have worked with quite a few men of Phi Delta Theta and found that they made a significant impact with UPC as members of our General Council and Executive Board. These men are dedicated and dependable members that work extremely well in high-pressure situations, possess great drive, and determination. Their incredible work ethic and desire to assist others helps put UPC into the forefront as a positive and influential student organization at UNL

- Karen Wills, University Program Council Advisor

When a Greek House restarts or comes to UNL, we use Phi Delta Theta as a model due to their incredible success since 2004.

- Dr. Juan Franco, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Every member of Phi Delta Theta posses the qual-ities of a well rounded man. They hold themselves accountable academically and socially, and always act with integrity. The ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta, as well as the whole Greek community, are lucky to have these men on campus. I recommend Phi Delta Theta without a doubt.

- Nicole Schutte, Kappa Alpha Theta President

Adam Riess, MIT, 1992 Nobel Prize WinnerAdam Silver, Duke, 1984 NBA CommissionerAlex Seropian, Chicago, 1991 Creator, HaloBenjamin Harrison, Miami, 1853 23rd President of the United StatesBilly Payne, Georgia, 1969 Chairman, Augusta National Golf ClubBob Schieffer, TCU, 1959 TV JournalistBurt Reynolds, Florida State, 1957 ActorChris Cagle, NW Missouri State, 2005 Country Music ArtistChris Connor, Ohio State, 1978 Chairman/CEO, Sherwin-WilliamsCraig Leipold, Arkansas, 1974 Owner, Minnesota WildDavid Steiner, Louisana State, 1982 President/CEO, Waste ManagementDoak Walker, SMU, 1950 NFL Hall of Famer; Heisman Trophy WinnerDrew Houston, MIT, 2005 Founder/CEO, DropboxFrank Lloyd Wright, Wisconsin, 1889 ArchitectJ. Willard Marriott, Utah, 1925 Founder, Marriott HotelsJames McLamore, Cornell, 1947 Founder, Burger KingJeff Weiner, UPenn, 1989 CEO, LinkedInJohn Dasburg, Florida, 1965 former CEO, Burger King; former CEO, Northwest Airlines; former CFO, Marriott CorporationJohn Tyson, Arkansas, 1975 CEO, Tyson FoodsJohn Y. Brown, Jr., Kentucky, 1956 Former Kentucky Governor; Owner, Kentucky Fried ChickenKenneth Hap Klopp, Stanford, 1964 Co-Founder, The North FaceKevin Reilly, Cornell, 1984 President, TBS & TNTLou Gehrig, Columbia, 1925 MLB Hall of FamerNeil Armstrong, Purdue, 1955 Astronaut, First man on the moonRalph Wilson, Founder/Former Owner, Buffalo BillsRichard Haayen, Ohio State, 1948 Former CEO, Allstate InsuranceSam Simon, Stanford, 1975 Co-Creator, The SimpsonsSean Tuohy, Ole Miss, 1982 Father from The Blind Side familyWes Welker, Texas Tech, 2004 NFL Football PlayerWilliam Harrah, UCLA, 1934 Founder, Harrahs Hotels & Casinos

J.B. Miliken Chancellor, City University of New York, former President, University of NebraskaJim Abel Owner, NEBCO; Owner, Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball team; Owner, Quarry Oaks Golf CourseKort Igel D.D.S., M.S., P.C. OrthodontistSid Dillon Owner, Nebraskas Largest GM DealershipDr. Charles Wilson Former Chair, UNL Board of RegentsJoe Williams Former CEO, Warner-LambertJames Stuart Chairman, Stuart InvestmentJim Clifton CEO, GallupHoward Krasne Owner, Abe Krasnes Home FurnishingsBrad Brown Owner, Archistructure, Grand Resort Properties

FAMOUSALUMNI

PROMINENTLOCAL ALUMNI

PROMINENTNATIONAL ALUMNI

DUES & SCHOLARSHIPS

MEMBER DUESRent:

Chapter Dues:Membership Dues:

$8,375$790$540

TOTAL:(One time fee)

TRADITIONAL STYLE DORM

>$10,200SUITE STYLE DORM

>$10,700

COMPARED TO UNIVERSITY HOUSING

SCHOLARSHIPSNebraska Alpha Scholarships

Any new member above 3.5 GPA: $225

Any new member with a 4.0 GPA: $725

Two Clarence Rhodes Scholarships: $500

National Scholarships

Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters and the Phi Delta Theta Foundation award over

$250,000 per yearin scholarships to members across the nation.

All rates based on 2015-2016 prices for double rooms with a five-day meal plan.University Housing http://housing.unl.edu/housing-billing-rates-2015-16#apt_rates

JOE MASSEYChorister

JARROD BANTAMPhilanthropy Chairman

JOE McCOYHistorian

CONNOR BLANKENAUChaplain

CHASE ZACHARIASHouse Manager

BRENDEN LOFGRENWarden

GARRETT MILESScholarship Chair

MATT BALLWEGRisk Management

ALEC McCARTHYSocial Chairman

WILL OZAKISecretary

BEN JANACEKAlumni Secretary

TONY ZOUCHATreasurer

REID MATTHIASPhikeia Educator

ANDREW HILLSocial Chair

SAM BRESKEVice President

OFFICERSJEFF OLSEN

Phikeia Educator

SEAN DOYLEInvolvement Chair

RECRUITMENTS C H E D U L E

May 26, 47 PM - Rush BBQ - Phi Delta Theta House in Lincoln

May 28, 15 PM - Lake Event - 40 Ginger Cove Rd. Valley, NE 68064

June 2, 47 PM - Rush BBQ - Phi Delta Theta House in Lincoln

June 4, 15 PM - Lake Event - 35 Spyglass Point, Valley, NE 68064

June 9, 47 PM - Rush BBQ - 17654 Karen Street, Omaha NE, 68135

June 11, 15 PM - Lake Event - Lake Leba Rd, Fremont, NE 68025

June 16, 47 PM - Rush BBQ - Phi Delta Theta House in Lincoln

June 30, 15 PM - Rush BBQ - 9531 Wildlife Circle, Lincoln, NE 68512

July 2nd, Time TBA - Alma, NE Event - Location TBA

July 7, 47 PM - Rush BBQ - 445 South 159 th Ave. Omaha, NE 68118

NOTE: This is not a complete schedule;events may be added or cancelled.

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Phi Delta Theta Summer Recruitment 2016

Phi Delta Theta takes pride in constantly improving. The recruitment process is one of the best ways to do this, by allowing us to select the future of the organization. The recruitment process links Phi Delta Theta to anyone interested in recruitment.

Throughout the summer we will be holding numerous events: we hold barbeques every Thursday alternating between Omaha and Lincoln. We also hold a number of bigger events at lake houses around the Lincoln/Omaha area. All recruitment events are dry (no alcohol) and there is never any cover cost.

The best way to go through recruitment is to come to as many events as possible since this will give you the best idea of the house you want to join, if any. All events are informal and you can stay for as short or as long of amount of time as you see fit. Anyone can come to either types of events, this is your invitation! Feel free to bring any friends that are also interested in rushing in fraternity recruitment at UNL.

Jake Kenny Recruitment Chair

(402) 689-0401 jakekenny15@gmail.comCONNECT WITH US

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Tyler Cully Recruitment Chair

(402) 850-0458 tylercully@yahoo.com