Spring Rush 2008
Spring Rush 2008 will begin in January when classes resume. Brothers Under Christ is open for any Christian male at TCU to join. Pledges do NOT need to sign up for IFC Rush to join BYX. Please read on to learn more about the pledging process or contact our Pledge Captain, Kurtis Freeman, for more information.
General Information About Membership
A Pledge in Beta Upsilon Chi is a title conferred upon any male Texas Christian University student who expresses a desire to develop his relationship with Jesus Christ and who wishes to participate in a one-semester period of preparation and training in the ideals and purposes of Beta Upsilon Chi. Pledges become full active members after successfully meeting all requirements of new membership.
Active membership in Beta Upsilon Chi carries all rights and privileges of the fraternity. Active membership is open to any male Texas Christian University student who expresses a desire to develop his relationship with Jesus Christ and who successfully completes the period of new membership.
Alumni membership is granted to all who have held active membership in Beta Upsilon Chi upon leaving the fraternity.
Purpose of the Pledge Program
The pledge program of Beta Upsilon Chi serves several purposes. Being a pledge is designed to:
- Introduce new members to Beta Upsilon Chi
- Unify new members with each other and with the active fraternity members spiritually, physically, and academically
- Build Christ-like character in the new members
- Give the new member and the chapter a trial period with each other and to give the new member a definite opportunity to decide whether or not to accept the invitation of the chapter to become an active member
Requirements for A Pledge
Attendance
Regular attendance by all members is essential for developing the fraternity's unity. While there is no direct penalty for missing an activity, any absence must be cleared by the Secretary. Both excused and unexcused absences will be recorded, and more than three unexcused absences will keep the new member from attaining active status. All new members must meet the following requirements in order to become active members of Beta Upsilon Chi:
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Pledges must attend all weekly pledge meetings.
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Pledges must attend all weekly fraternity meetings.
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Pledges must attend all new member breakfasts.
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Pledges must attend the Pledge Retreat and the Full Retreat.
Test
Pledges must complete the new member test with a score of 100%. The test will be administered during one of the last new member meetings and will include such information as:
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The fraternity's purpose, origin, founding scripture, crest, song, and colors.
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The history of the fraternity.
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The names of the founding fathers and charter members.
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Other information to be announced later by the Pledge Trainer
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