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Lambda Chi Alpha

More information can be found at: www.oulxa.org

Fraternity Name: Lambda Chi Alpha

Chapter Name: Gamma Rho

Nickname(s): Lambda Chi, Chops

Location (Address): 904 College

Founding: Boston University, November 2, 1909

Local Founding (Date): October 9, 1926

Motto: “Vir Quisque Vir” – “Every Man a Man”

Approximate Chapter Size: 150+

Finances: In-House Member Dues (per year): $2800

Out-of-House Member Dues (per year): $500

First-Year Member Dues (per year): $1500

Philanthropy: White Rose Miss OU Pageant, North American Canned Food Drive, Lambda Chi Alpha/Kappa Alpha Theta Pumpkin Carve (Lambda Theta Carve) Benefitting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Watermelon Bust

Last Year’s Pledge Class Size: Fall: 48 Spring: 3

Chapter Awards in the Last 5 Years: 1st Place President’s Trophy 2009; 2nd Place President’s Trophy 2008; Intramural Champions 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; 1st Place in Grades for 2007 Academic Year; 3rd Place Grades Fall 2008; 1st Place Campus Involvement 2007, 2008; 3rd Place Sooner Scandals 2008; 2nd Place Homecoming 2008; Back-to-Back Homecoming Kings, 2007, 2008; 1st Place University Sing 2004

Famous Accomplished Alumni (Local/National): Harry S. Truman, Larry Brown, Mark Brunell, James R. Jones (OU—USA Ambassador to Mexico), Fred Biletnikoff, Larry Brown, Henry Iba, Jim Mora Jr., Woody Paige, Rick Pitino

Date Party Names: Destination Unknown, Tradewinds, Glowga, Mom’s Christmas Party

Website: www.oulxa.org, www.ou.edu/lxaalum

Number of Men Living in House: 65

Length of Pledge Program: 1 semester

President Quote About Chapter: “The objectives of Lambda Chi Alpha are to establish a sincere brotherhood that will last a lifetime and to encourage its membership to strive for excellence in everything they do.”