Category:New Member Education

It is the obligation of the chapter to develop members who have professional interest and ideals, social compatibility, ability to work with a group or individually, and a strong bond of fraternal brotherhood. The pledge education program should strive to impart this. The best pledge will not become a good member automatically — only through instruction, example, and involvement can one be effectively taught the laws, customs, and operations of the Fraternity.

The attitude and spirit of the chapter carry over to the pledges. A spirit of pride in the chapter must exist to "teach" or “model” it to the pledges. This is also true of everything the chapter does and stands for — it is an intangible that cannot be replaced. Far from being just a work period, the pledge period is a time for the development of good members and the improvement of the chapter as a whole.

The purpose of the education program should never be to create obedient pledges, but instead to consciously, deliberately, and necessarily create good, active, involved, and interested members.