A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

IFC
FARMHOUSE
Nickname: fH
National Founding Year:
april 15, 1905
National Website:
www.farmhouse.org
National Chapters: 32
Chapter Name:
n/a
Local Website:
www.vtfarmhouse.org
Motto:
“you can’t build men by
tearing down boys.”
Active Members: 33
Chapter House: no
Philanthropy: relay for life
Famous Members:
rich barnes
Jack nicklaus
30 Portico 2009-2010
FArMhOuSE FrATErNITy
exPenses:
New Member, First Semester dues:
$64
Fall Semester dues: $64
Spring Semester dues: $64
acaDeMics:
GPA New Member Initiation
Requirement: 2.5
GPA Active Membership
Requirement: 2.5
do I have to be a farmer to join FarmHouse? No, we welcome men of all majors who
possess good moral character and a commitment to academics. As the name suggests,
agriculturalists founded FarmHouse, and we continue to hold their values of faith,
ambition, reverence, morality, honesty, obedience, unity, service and excellence in
highest esteem.
Is FarmHouse a real fraternity? Yes! FarmHouse is a social fraternity without a Greek name
and has developed men just like you for over 100 years. We are the “Builder of Men.” That
sounds good on paper, but what does it really mean?
FarmHouse strives to develop the whole man using a four-fold approach: intellectually,
physically, socially, and spiritually. Members compete in the university’s intramural
sports programs, and develop their own work-out routine. While in FarmHouse men learn
rules of table etiquette and the art of chivalry. We encourage everyone to attend a church
of their choosing, and to participate in Bible studies and spiritual discussions held by
the chapter.
How has FarmHouse successfully built men when other groups have failed? We firmly
believe that, “You can’t build men by tearing down boys,” and adhere to a policy of no
hazing which means that every part of our new member education program is suitable to
video and show parents. Another key to the success of FarmHouse lies in our alcohol-free
chapter housing. dry housing ensures that our chapter always remains focused on the
primary reason you traveled to Blacksburg, getting an education.