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Delta
Tau Delta is far more than a mere social
organization, more than a place to live or a way to
meet people. The Delts are different from the
typical social fraternity. Our mission, Committed
to Lives of Excellence, is what we as a
Fraternity represent. Delta Tau Delta fulfills many
purposes, not the least of which are sharpening its
members’ leadership skills and helping them launch
successful careers. Delt life provides fantastic
opportunities to grow and prepare our members for
personal and career development. Our members can
utilize the Fraternity as a launching pad to prepare
and set themselves apart from other students. |
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OUR CREED & OUR VALUES |
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THE DELT CREED |
I BELIEVE
in Delta Tau Delta for the education of youth and
the inspiration of maturity so that I may better
learn and live the truth.
I BELIEVE
in Delta Tau Delta as a shrine of international
brotherhood: her cornerstone friendship, her
foundation conscience, her columns aspiration, her
girders self-restraint, her doorway opportunity, her
windows understanding, her buttresses loyalty, her
strength the everlasting arms.
I BELIEVE
in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding influence to help
me do my work, fulfill my obligations, maintain my
self-respect, and bring about that happy life
wherein I may more truly love my fellow men, serve
my country, and obey my God.
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THE DELT VALUES |
The four fundamental
principles of Delta Tau Delta are Truth, Courage,
Faith, and Power.
Truth
is fundamental to any organization, but truth is
particularly critical to Delta Tau Delta because
honest relationships are mandatory for
Brotherhood. Telling the truth to yourself and
others is fundamental to your commitment to a life
of personal and professional excellence.
Courage
means aggressively taking on challenges and being
a leader in the face of adversity. It means caring
for the lives of the people around you and
understanding that sometimes saying, "No" is a
necessary act of responsibility and love for your
Brothers and the Fraternity as a whole.
Faith
is a belief in yourself that what you are doing is
right. Whether your faith comes from yourself,
your parents or your God is up to you. Faith also
means being loyal and trusting among people. It
means knowing that people will make correct
choices and decisions provided they have the
necessary information and they understand the
consequences of their actions.
Power
is the inherent ability and talents of each member
as valuable resources. These qualities and talents
give Delta Tau Delta the power and energy to
continue looking and moving toward a grand future.
In addition to the four
principles of Delta Tau Delta, there are five
phrases that complete our system of values.
Integrity is Essential:
Integrity means doing what you say you will do.
Integrity establishes credibility for yourself and
the Fraternity, and having it means that others
can trust you, believe you, and count on you.
Accountability is
Fundamental to all Commitments:
Accountability means holding to your promises,
making you responsible for both your words and
your actions.
Life-long Learning and
Growth are Vital:
There is no status quo in the pursuit of
excellence - you are either moving ahead through
continuous growth and learning, or going backwards
and slowly narrowing your choices and
opportunities in life. There is no point in
today's world where one can afford to stop
learning and growing.
Strengthening Community
is Essential to our Vitality:
The pursuit of a life of excellence must occur
through constant interactions with many different
communities. Therefore, a strong community is
vital for your future, as well as the
Fraternity's.
Brotherhood Sustains Us:
Delta Tau Delta is an organization that relies on
Brotherhood to hold us together. Brotherhood
involves individual responsibility to one's self
and to others.
The value statements of Delta Tau
Delta are evident in everything we do and say. Our
values shape our decisions, our programs and our
future.
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