Fraternity Name: Beta Theta Pi

Chapter: Gamma Phi

Nickname(s): Beta

Location (Address): 800 Chautauqua

Founding: Miami (OH), 1839

Local Founding (Date): 1907

Motto: “Know Friendship”

Approximate Chapter Size: 150+

Finances: In-House Member Dues (per year): $6,800

Out-of-House Member Dues (per year): $1,300

First-Year Member Dues (per year): $1,500

Philanthropy: Frensley 5K

Last Year’s Pledge Class Size: Fall: 48 Spring: 0

Chapter Awards in the Last 5 Years: 5 Sissou Awards; 2 Knox Awards (Outstanding Beta Chapter); President’s Trophy 2004; Award for Outstanding Academics 2003, 2008, 2009

Famous Accomplished Alumni (Local/National): Ralph G. Thompson (OU—Federal Judge), Rich Taylor (OU, Former VP—Disney), Sam Walton, John Wooden

Date Party Names: Barn Dance, Beta Lei, Loving Cup

Website: oubeta.org/index2.htm

Number of Men Living in House: 66

Length of Pledge Program: 1 semester

President Quote About Chapter: “Beta is an association of men who strive for excellence in many different facets of life be it professionally, academically, or the building of life-long friendships.”