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CONTENTS2 Welcome letter from the IFC Presidentand IFC VP of Recruitment3 IFC Fraternities4 COVID-19 Procedures and Recruitment Schedule5 Financial Information6 Alpha Sigma Phi7 Delta Sigma Phi8 Lambda Chi Alpha9 Pi Kappa Alpha10 Pi Kappa Phi11 Pi Lambda Phi12 Sigma Alpha Epsilon13 Sigma Chi14 Sigma Phi Epsilon15 Theta Xi1GREEK.WCU.EDU2WELCOME WESTERNMy name is Desmond Worrell and I amthe IFC President. On behalf of theInterfraternity Council, welcome to WCU! Greeklife, is an important part of Western and is agreat way to build lifelong relationships. As weall know, COVID-19 has created a confusing anduncertain time, however, we have worked overthe summer to ensure that we are able to hosta recruitment week in the safest way for ourmembers and students who wish to go throughrecruitment week. On the next couple of pages,you will find a list of Procedures that we will betaking in the fall.Fraternity Life can provide many great thingsincluding accountability, opportunities to growand a true home away from home. During thisMy name is Zack Nelson and I am theIFC VP of Recruitment. On behalf ofWCU’s Interfraternity Council, I would like towelcome you to Western Carolina University.Greek life at WCU prides itself on maximizingthe college experience while balancingacademics, social life, and leadership/careerdevelopment. Unique life experiences andopportunities can be found within the life ofa Greek organization member via the alumninetworks, leadership experience, and socialskills that are associated with the completefraternity experience.The fraternity experience to me has been onelike no other. I have been granted access toleadership conventions across the country,contacts of people within my career industry,and the opportunity to serve on the executiveboard for the WCU Interfraternity Council.One of the best aspects of Greek life atWCU is the ability to choose from so manyfraternities to truly find the brotherhoodthat is right for you. Each of our IFC chapterstime, it is important for us all to have thoseresources. As the President of IFC it is my jobalongside my VP of Recruitment to ensure thatIFC provides you with a wholesome experienceduring recruitment and find an organizationthat gives you what you are searching for inyour college experience. If you happen tohave any questions or concerns on Greek life,recruitment, or any of those topics please donot hesitate to reach out to me at dmworrell1@catamount.wcu.edu, I would love to answeranything that I can.As always, Go Greek and Go Cats!on campus offer an unique and enrichingexperience that makes your time at WCU aworthwhile milestone in your life.Selecting the right fraternity can seemoverwhelming but be sure to just be yourselfand explore as many chapters as you can so youcan truly find the fit that is right for you. Eachfraternity experience is unique to the individualso always select the one that you that makes youfeel like you’re at your home away from home.Recruitment week is set up to get a glimpse atwhat your future fraternity experience can looklike. Enjoy yourself and keep your mind openwhen introducing yourself to different chapters.If you have any questions or comments aboutthe chapters on campus or the recruitmentprocess you can contact me via my emailzjnelson2@catamount.wcu.edu.Thank you and cheers to the future.Fraternally,INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU2

IFC FRATERNITIESAlpha Sigma PhiCUMULATIVE GREEK GPADelta Sigma Phi3.278Lambda Chi AlphaPi Kappa AlphaALL-CAMPUS MALE GPAPi Kappa PhiPi Kappa Phi3.033Sigma Alpha EpsilonSigma ChiSigma Phi Epsilon*Note: Western Carolina University, Greek StudentEngagement, and IFC does not recognize the localcolony of Kappa Sigma.Theta XiCOVID-19 PROCEDURESThe Interfraternity Council at WCU hasadapted our normal operations to complywith guidelines set by the University, theState of North Carolina, and the CDC.Below are some of the steps IFC is takingto ensure the safety of our members andthose going through recruitment.IFC will provide masks to any studentgoing through recruitment that wishesto have one for the week. Masks arerequired to attend an event.IFC has hand sanitizer at each chapter’srecruitment events throughout the week.Our recruitment week format hasbeen adapted to spread out the timeof events, and the amount at a giventime to avoid large gatherings.IFC has recommended all chaptershost recruitment events outsidewhere there is ample room to followsocial distancing guidelines.IFC will be providing a short selfscreening assessment to encouragechapter members and those attendingrecruitment to ensure they are wellbefore attending.FALL 2020 RECRUITMENT WEEK SCHEDULESchedule is subject to change due to further guidance regarding COVIDMonday, August 24:Virtual Q&A: 6-7pm - Instagram Live,IFC President, VPR, and 3-chapterpresidents or Recruitment chairsMonday, August 31:Meet the Fraternities - VirtualStreamed on Instagram Live, 6-7pmTuesday, Sept. 1:Virtual Recruitment Events: 5-7pm Block 1 events; 8-10pm Block 2 eventsWednesday, Sept. 2:Virtual Recruitment Events: 5-7pm Block 2 events; 8-10pm - Block 1 eventsBlock 1Alpha Sigma PhiLambda Chi AlphaPi Kappa Phi3INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDUThurs., Sept. 3: Virtual RecruitmentEvents: 5-7pm- Block 1 events; 8-10pm Block 2 eventsFriday, Sept. 4: Invite Only Events:5-7pm - Block 2 events; 8-10pm - Block 1eventsSaturday, Sept. 5: Invite OnlyEvents: 3-5pm - Block 1 events; 5-7pmBlock 2 events; Bid lists due to IFC by 8pmSunday, Sept. 6:Bid Pickup Day: UC Greek Office9am-12pmBlock 2Pi Lambda PhiSigma Phi EpsilonDelta Sigma PhiSigma ChiPi Kappa AlphaTheta XiSigma Alpha EpsilonINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU4

FINANCIALINFORMATIONChapter Fees fund variousactivities and events of theorganization such as academicprograms, service events, socials,national dues, and lifetimemembership.Reach out to individual chaptersfor information on the financialrequirements of joining.Please note that when becomea new member of a fraternity youALPHASIGMAPHIETA IOTA CHAPTERABOUTFounded: Yale University on December 6, 1845are affiliating with the nationalChapter founding: April 27, 2019organization. If at any timeNational Philanthropy: Humane Society,you decide to relinquish yourmembership, you may still be heldresponsible for fees or paymentsHomes for our Troops, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Nationalalphasigmaphi.orgrequired to fulfill your contract@alphasigwcuwith the national organization.Alpha Sigma Phi-Western Carolina UniversityContact: Jonny Benfield – jdbenfield2@catamount.wcu.eduSpring 2020 GPA: 3.257Cumulative GPA: 2.9925INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU6

-DELTASIGMAPHIDELTA OMICRON CHAPTERLambda Chi Alpha -ABOUTABOUTPi Kappa Alpha – same as spring2020Founded: The City of College of New York on December 10, 1899Chapter founding: December 6, 1959National Philanthropy: American Red CrossDeltasig.orgLAMBDACHIALPHABETA-ZETA ZETA CHAPTERFounded: Boston University on November 2, 1909Pi Kappa Phi – same as springChapter2020 founding: May 22, 1970National Philanthropy: Feeding AmericaPi Lambda Phi – same as spring 2020@deltasigwcuDelta Sigma Phi- Delta Omicronwww.lambdachi.org@lambdachialpha wcuContact: Blake Greene – wbgreene5@catamount.wcu.eduContact: Paolo Balladares - psballadares1@catamount.wcu.eduSpring 2020 GPA: 3.158Spring 2020 GPA: 3.257Cumulative GPA: 2.966Cumulative GPA: 3.2567INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDUINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU8

9PIZETAKAPPAALPHAXI CHAPTERPIGAMMAKAPPAPHIEPSILON CHAPTERABOUTABOUTFounded: March 1st, 1868 University of VirginiaFounded: The College of Charleston on December 10, 1904Chapter founding: February 11, 1967Chapter founding: October 27, 2012National Philanthropy: Brain Cancer SocietyNational Philanthropy: The Ability aphiwcuWestern Carolina PikePi Kappa Phi: Gamma EpsilonContact: Tim Mosso - tmosso1@catamount.wcu.eduContact: Brian Shanley - bvshanley1@catamount.wcu.eduSpring 2020 GPA: 2.891Spring 2020 GPA: 2.821Cumulative GPA: 2.887Cumulative GPA: 2.848INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDUINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU10

11PIOMEGALAMBDAPHIZETA CHAPTERSIGMAALPHAEPSILONOMEGA CHAPTERABOUTABOUTFounded: Yale University on March 21, 1895Founded: The University of Alabama on March 9, 1856Chapter founding: January 28, 1978Chapter founding: January 29, 2005National Philanthropy: Elimination of Prejudice FoundationNational Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network lambdaphiwcu@sae wcu@pilamwcuSigma Alpha Epsilon – NC Omega Chapter at Western Carolina UniversityContact: AJ Holloway – ajholloway2@catamount.wcu.eduContact: John di ZeregaSpring 2020 GPA: 3.15Cumulative GPA: 3.021Spring 2020 GPA: 3.162INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDUCumulative GPA: 2.965INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU12

SIGMACHIKAPPA GAMMA CHAPTERSIGMAPHIEPSILONNC PI SIGMA EPSILON CHAPTERABOUTABOUTFounded: The University of Miami of Ohio on June 28, 1855Founded: The University of Richmond November 1, 1901Chapter founding: November 16, 1991Chapter founding: November 5, 1983National Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer InstituteNational Philanthropy: Big Brothers and Big Sisterswww.sigmachi.org, www.wcusigmachi.orgwww.sigep.org@sigmachi pter/SigEp at Western Carolina UniversityContact: Lincoln BarlowContact: Connor James – cjames2@catamount.wcu.eduSpring 2020 GPA: 2.832Spring 2020 GPA: 3.273Cumulative GPA: 3.22713INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDUINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU14

THETAXIKAPPA PHI CHAPTERABOUTFounded: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of New York on April 29, 1864Chapter founding: August 20, 1962National Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity, Multiple book.com/ThetaXiWCU/Contact: AJ Summers - Amsummers2@catamount.wcu.eduSpring 2020 GPA: 2.923Cumulative GPA: 2.86715INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL . GREEK.WCU.EDU

Alpha Sigma Phi CUMULATIVE GREEK GPA Delta Sigma Phi Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi 3.033 Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi colony of Kappa Sigma. Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Xi 3.278 ALL-CAMPUS MALE GPA The Interfraternity Council at WCU has adapted our normal operations to comply with guidelines set by the University, the