Could you possibly be referring to the General Fraternity? Say - if you use their 800 number or avail yourself of one of their electronic communications tools, you ought to know correct terminology. And unless I am mistaken, Theta Zeta just celebrated her 100th anniversary... Do you know why she is important in our lore? Ah, very important indeed, for those who are able to ... er... Alas, far, far more is hidden in Shep's call to the chapters than most Betas nowadays are capable of seeing.
Given the nature of our Fraternity as pertaining to higher education, it may be safest to proceed assuming an affirmative answer.
And every brother, on this Forum, or elsewhere, will tell you that he faces an ongoing test, even after initiation. (In fact, passing it is a much more critical matter then!)
Yes, as long as one is a member, he will be faced with two ever-present questions:
1. What is Beta Theta Pi?
2. Why do I want to be a member?
Any matters of lore or history, as interesting and important as they are, fade in the inquisitive glare from those two.
If I were you, I would start my questions at a different place.
Our best to you as you proceed on your journey towards the Stars!
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