gen. Questions

Question 1

What is the purpose of Theta Tau?

Answer 1

The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.

Question 2

What are the six general obligations of membership into Theta Tau?

Answer 2

1. Obey its laws and customs
2. Adhere to its traditions
3. Pay promptly your bills
4. Attend regularly its meetings
5. Participate actively in its affairs
6. Faithfully perform duties entrusted to you

Question 3

What are the colors of Theta Tau?

Answer 3

Dark red and gold

Question 4

What is the gem of Theta Tau?

Answer 4

Dark red garnet

Question 5

What is the flower of Theta Tau?

Answer 5

Jacqueminot or dark red rose

Question 6

Write the open motto and give its source.

Answer 6

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” -Ecclesiastes 9:10

Question 7

Pledging Fee

Answer 7

$75

Question 8

Initiation and badging fee

Answer 8

$130

Question 9

Chapter Dues

Answer 9

$415/ semester

Question 10

National dues

Answer 10

$100/ semester

Question 11

Non-house Member Housing Fee

Answer 11

$50 / semester

Question 12

Room and board

Answer 12

$1200 / semester

Question 13

Sovreignity in the fraternity is vested primarily in the _________, but between conventions, the power resides in the __________-.

Answer 13

National Convention; Executive Council

Question 14

What is the national magazine of the fraternity?

Answer 14

“The Gear of Theta Tau”

Question 15

When was the fraternity’s magazine first published? and who published it?

Answer 15

1908 by the Beta chapter

Question 16

What was the first name of the fraternity’s magazine?

Answer 16

Hammer and Tongs

Question 17

Who is the current Editor-in-Chief of the fraternity’s magazine?

Answer 17

Alira Coffman

Question 18

List the ten membership requirements.

Answer 18

1. Must be 18
2. Eligible to pledge according to the university’s rules
3. Enrolled in an engineering related curriculum
4. Possesses qualities of brotherhood as determined by the chapter and demonstrate a professional attitude beneficial to Theta Tau.
5. A high enough GPA required to graduate(2.0)
6. Must not be in the first semester of his freshman year or within 6 months of the end of his academic program
7. Paid the pledging fee
8. Completed a pledging form that is filed with the Executive Director
9. Pass a written test supplied by both the national and local fraternity
10. Paid national and local initiation fee