Tau Phi Delta - Outdoors Interest Fraternity - Penn State University Park

**Casual Carry** · July 2nd, 2014, 07:52 PM

Tau Phi Delta

First off let me get this out of the way, this is not your typical fraternity. The best way that I can describe joining Tau Phi Delta is as if you are joining a lodge or outdoors club.

Tau Phi Delta is a national professional forestry fraternity that holds a special interest in the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping. Emphasis is placed on conservation efforts, scholarship, and social events. Membership is not limited to forestry majors but covers a wide range of majors from agricultural science to engineering to Information Sciences.

Activities:

• Local fishing - Shore, boat, fly and ice for all species
• Large deer drives and smaller group deer hunts - Archery and Firearm
• Predator hunts - Coyotes, fox
• Waterfowl hunting
• Large scale bear drives in prime locations - Featured in Field and Stream, Link at bottom
• Range days - Scotia game commission range
• Annual Pulaski, NY Salmon River Fishing trip
• Various trips around the state
• Skeet shooting
• Teaching
• Community Service and Events
• Greek Week - 2nd place 2014

Some benefits of becoming a member:

• Living with people who share similar interests in the outdoors
• Establishing lifelong friendships
• Increased social opportunities
• Increased opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while at Penn State
• Joining an established network for future professional or business contacts
• Establishing a permanent home at Penn State
• Experiencing Greek life in one of the country's largest fraternity systems
• An affordable alternative to dorm or apartment living with exceptional facilities

Becoming a Member:

Similar to most fraternities, new members of Tau Phi Delta are required to go through a period of initiation known as "pledging." Tau Phi Delta has a pledge program lasting 6 to 10 weeks. During this period, prospective Brothers are introduced to house history, operations, and the governance of the Fraternity. Our pledge program is not designed to hinder the pledge, but rather to prepare the newcomer to be an asset to the Brotherhood. While pledging, the academic, social, and extra-curricular aspects of fraternity living are never overlooked. We do not permit the frivolous "hazing" that is often associated with the idea of pledging, but rather focus on maintenance and pride in our House, developing skills that prospective Brothers can use later in life.
There is typically one pledge class per semester, consisting of 4 to 8 members. The individuals that make up these classes work closely together to learn about the Fraternity, the active and Alumni Brothers, and themselves. Bonds formed within pledge class members lead to lifetime friendships.
Any current or prospective Penn State student who is interested in learning more about Tau Phi Delta and the benefits it offers should feel free to contact any current member. We'll be happy to invite you to tour the House, enjoy a meal with us, and get to know the Brotherhood!

Contact:

Fraternity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359632877422471/

Personal Facebook (Probably fastest response): https://www.facebook.com/aaron.hollenbach

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Field and Stream issue link(Story starts on pg 86) : http://books.google.com/books?id=KC4...page&q&f=false

Tau Phi Delta Website(Process of being completly rehauled): http://www.tauphidelta.org/Tau%20Phi%20Web/Welcome.html

If you or anyone you know would be interested please get in touch with me or another member.