Gentlemen,

 

Becoming a Beta might be one of the greatest decisions of your life. Since 1839 our values, missions, and traditions have remained strong and adamant. It’s our commitment to support you, strengthen you, and mentor you through brotherhood.

 

The brothers of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Beta Theta Pi stand out amongst the other fraternities at the University of Tennessee. Our missions are and always will be excellence in academia, service to the community, and strengthening one another through brotherhood and mentorship. The Delta Kappa chapter also has a large diversity consisting of great men with all different backgrounds. It’s your duty to mold yourself into a good man; we’re just here to make you even better.

 

I joined Beta after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps which included two deployments to Iraq. After applying and being accepted into the University of Tennessee, I never thought I would join a fraternity. Although my thoughts were against joining, I still visited houses all over campus to satisfy my curiosity. I didn’t feel a connection with my morals and standards until I met the brothers of the Delta Kappa chapter of Beta Theta Pi. They welcomed me in with open arms, because they believed no matter what background you have, you still have the values of becoming a lifelong Beta.

 

Ever since I’ve been a Beta, I’ve been introduced to amazing traditions, incredible friends, and never ending support. Helping the community, raising money for charity, becoming socially involved on campus, and attending a leadership training seminar are only a few activities I’ve token part of with Beta. We truly care for one another, whether we disagree with one another or not. If I was ever in a heap, I know that any one of my brothers would assist me at the drop of a dime.

 

As the chapter’s recruitment director, it’s my job to find great men to join our faithful band. I’m here to inform, care for, and ensure each and every interested man; his parents or friends are welcome in our home with hospitality. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you in the future and hopefully one day I’ll be able to call you, “brother.”

Semper Fi, Respectfully,

 

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

 

Ryan Tomlinson

Recruitment Director

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

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