Theta Chi Fraternity Announces Partnership with the USO | Theta Chi Fraternity
For Immediate Release
Theta Chi Fraternity and the USO Announce a National Partnership
September 13, 2013 – Indianapolis, IN –Theta Chi Fraternity and the USO (United Service Organizations) are proud to formally announce a national partnership. The USO joins the list of Theta Chi Fraternity’s preferred philanthropies, to which chapters and alumni are encouraged to contribute.
The Grand Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity recently passed a resolution which states:
Whereas the USO has a long history of extending an assisting hand to the men and women of the armed forces of the United States and to their families; and
Whereas Theta Chi Fraternity has a proud military tradition beginning with its founders and extending to the present day through the service of many of its members; and
Whereas the USO has sought the Helping Hand of Theta Chi in its mission of support of American Troops and their families; therefore
Be it Resolved, that the Grand Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity proudly endorses and supports a national partnership between Theta Chi Fraternity and the USO.
Executive Director Mike Mayer said, “Theta Chi is proud to announce this philanthropic association with such an outstanding organization. By supporting the USO, Theta Chi not only honors its Creed, but also its storied military roots.”
Through this partnership, the USO will provide support to Theta Chi Fraternity chapters with a Resource Kit and an official website to assist with service projects and fundraising efforts. In addition, the USO will provide reporting of participating Theta Chi chapters on an annual basis. Upon completion, this Resource Kit will be sent to each chapter President, and the USO is planning to offer follow up calls with each chapter to make an introduction.
The USO also noted that every effort will be made to partner with an equivalent organization to the USO in Canada for our Zeta Gamma Chapter at the University of Alberta.
Prior to this partnership, several chapters of Theta Chi Fraternity across the country held local philanthropy events called “G.I. Theta Chi”. The event had its origin at the Iota Theta Chapter at the University of Central Florida in February 2007. “G.I. Theta Chi” events raised funds for worthy causes such as the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Theta Chi Fraternity hopes that its chapters maintain relationships with their established philanthropies, and strongly encourages chapters to also partner with the USO through their local service projects and philanthropy efforts.
"For more than 70 years, the USO has been by the side of our nation’s troops and their families, every step of the way," said Tracy Tucker, USO Director of Fundraising and Development. "There are so many ways for Americans to get involved with the USO and help impact the lives of those who sacrifice so much for our country, from volunteering their time, to collecting needed items for our troops at USO Centers; to hosting an event to raise much needed funds that will go to support USO programs and services. For more information about what you can do to help make a difference, visit uso.org.”
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