A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

IFC
14 Portico 2009-2010
SErvICE
One of the most meaningful and rewarding aspects of Greek life is assisting others through
community service projects. Service offers a sense of true satisfaction that can come only
from helping others, and helps create strong brotherhood ties. Greeks raise money and
contribute their time to various organizations, such as the Children’s Miracle Network, the
American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and
the Special Olympics. In fact, most fraternities host philanthropies on a continuing basis.
These organizations greatly appreciate the 15,000 volunteer hours they receive each year
from Greek organizations at Virginia Tech.
Questions to asK DurinG recruitMent:
What are your fraternity’s philanthropic/community service projects?
Do you participate in other organizations’ philanthropies/service projects?
In what community service events do you participate?
AThLETICS
Here at Virginia Tech, we have a diverse, competitive intramural program that both Greeks
and non-Greeks enjoy. Many fraternities participate in football, soccer, water polo, softball,
and basketball, just to name a few. Traditionally, the Greek teams have been among
the strongest on campus in these sports. Through athletics, the bond of brotherhood is
strengthened as the men compete together to reach a common goal. In addition, the
Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, along with the individual Greek organizations,
sponsor many athletic events and tournaments in which Greeks compete.
Every year the Interfraternity Council hosts five all-Greek tournaments: basketball, flag
football, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The competition in these tournaments is fierce;
the drive to succeed transfers to the university’s intramural system and shows the excellence
Greeks strive for in all aspects of life.
Questions to asK DurinG recruitMent:
In what intramural sports does your chapter participate?
Do you have any varsity athletes?
In what wellness programs do you participate?