A fraternity is, and must be, more than just a group of friends. The bonds of brotherhood are different than the bonds of friendship. Instead of convenience, they are built on responsibility to each other, service to each other and the community, trust, and a commitment to your organization in much the same way that you have a deeper sense of commitment to members of your own family. In short, friendship is only one ingredient of a fraternity.
DELTA PHI UPSILON FRATERNITY, INC.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility for membership (Local Chapters):
- Is a gay man of color 18-29 years of age
- Have high school diploma or equivalent. (Transcript Required)
- Registered Voter
- Proof of Twelve (12) Hours of Community Service
- Is a positive role model for gay men of color;
- Possesses talents, skills and qualities of leadership
- Is able to actively participate in the financial growth
- Is willing to participate in chapter, regional and national activities;
- Submits an Application for Membership to the chapter or Grand Chapter, which includes a Letter of Interest;
- Has been interviewed by the Chapter Membership Committee and/or National Membership Committee;
- Has been approved for membership by a majority vote of the members of the chapter or National Membership Committee through which he is to be initiated;
- Has been approved for membership by the Grand Chapter through the Director of the Region of which the initiating chapter is a part;
- Meets all financial requirements of the Grand Chapter and the initiating chapter;
REQUIRED CONTENT OF LETTER OF INTEREST
The letter of interest should:
- State what talents/skills/characteristics that the applicant possesses which would be an asset to the fraternity.
- State any community service activities the applicant is/has been involved with.
- State any leadership roles that the candidate has held in other organizations.
- State any involvement the applicant has had in Delta activities, locally or nationally.
- State why the applicant believes that he would be an excellent candidate for membership.
- Be no longer than 1page.
- Be typed (not hand written)
- Be single-spaced.
- Be signed and dated by the applicant.
- Should accompany the Application for Membership (100B).
COMMUNITY SERVICE CRITERIA
From its founding in 1985, the fraternity's criteria for membership required the credible involvement of each individual as a volunteer in community service. Those seeking membership in Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity must demonstrate involvement in, or the willingness to be involved in a community service activity in the community serviced by the chapter through which they are seeking membership.
Applicants also need to demonstrate community service involvement that is NOT a part of his employment or family responsibilities.
Some examples include:
- Leadership positions in community-based public service organization
- Volunteerism
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
DELTA PHI UPSILON FRATERNITY, INC.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
(Graduate/Professional Chapters)
Eligibility for Membership (Graduate/Professional Chapters):
- Is a gay man of color 30 years of age or older.
- A Bachelors degree (Official Transcript Required).
- Registered Voter
- Proof of Eighteen (18) Hours of Community Service
- Is a positive role model for gay men of color;
- Possesses talents, skills and qualities of leadership
- Is able to actively participate in the financial growth
- Is willing to participate in chapter, regional and national activities;
- Submits an Application for Membership to the chapter or Grand Chapter, which includes a Letter of Interest;
- Has been interviewed by the Chapter Membership Committee and/or National Membership Committee;
- Has been approved for membership by a majority vote of the members of the chapter and/or National Membership Committee through which he is to be initiated;
- Has been approved for membership by the Grand Chapter through the Director of the Region of which the initiating chapter is a part;
- Meets all financial requirements of the Grand Chapter and the initiating chapter;
- Is not a member of any society holding membership in the National Gay & Lesbian Greek Council, Inc
REQUIRED CONTENT OF LETTER OF INTEREST
The letter of interest should:
- State what talents/skills/characteristics that the applicant possesses which would be an asset to the fraternity.
- State any community service activities the applicant is/has been involved with.
- State any leadership roles that the candidate has held in other organizations.
- State any involvement the applicant has had in Delta activities, locally or nationally.
- State why the applicant believes that he would be an excellent candidate for membership.
- Be no longer than 1page.
- Be typed (not hand written)
- Be single-spaced.
- Be signed and dated by the applicant.
- Should accompany the Application for Membership (100B).
COMMUNITY SERVICE CRITERIA
From its founding in 1985, the fraternity's criteria for membership required the credible involvement of each individual as a volunteer in community service. Those seeking membership in Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity must demonstrate involvement in, or the willingness to be involved in a community service activity in the community serviced by the chapter through which they are seeking membership.
Applicants also need to demonstrate community service involvement that is NOT a part of his employment or family responsibilities.
Some examples include:
- Leadership positions in community-based public service organization
- Volunteerism
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
