Page 3 - Chi Phi Campaign Brochure

Our Proud History

On June 2, 1904, a charter was granted by the the Georgia Tech Campus. In 1927, the on Georgia Tech’s campus, both socially and
Chi Phi Fraternity and the Omega Chapter of active chapter conducted a campaign philanthropically, by raising over $2,000 during
Chi Phi was born. Eight men were charged with among all Chi Phi Alumni residing in and philanthropy events, competing in campus-wide
the task of growing and developing a group of near Atlanta to raise the funds to build a events, and hosting chapter events for actives,
Brothers who truly knew what it meant to live by chapter house. In two months’ time the alumni, and guests. As the chapter continues
the values set forth from the original founders. campaign was brought to a successful to grow, they continue to represent what it truly
conclusion. The house was started in the means to be a Chi Phi and they demonstrate
For the first six years of its existence, the middle of 1928 and was completed at the these values to all members of the Georgia
Omega Chapter was housed in a rented hall beginning of fall quarter, 1929, and the Tech community.
in downtown Atlanta when finally, in 1910, the dream of our beloved Tom Connally had
Atlanta alumni took the initiative in obtaining a become a reality.
chapter house for the group on Georgia Tech
campus. Through the foresight of Thomas This 87-year-old house has been
W. Connally shortly after the founding of the considered a home away from home for
Omega Chapter in 1904, an accumulative many Brothers over the years. From the
fund was started by having each graduate many Brothers who fought during WWI and
sign notes payable $10 a year for ten years WWII, of which ten Brothers gave the ultimate
with the idea that this money would eventually sacrifice all the way to now, the Chi Phi Fraternity
be used for building a house for the chapter. and the Omega Chapter house have provided
Brother Connally, during his time as Secretary- a place where fellowship and Brotherly bonds
Treasurer of the Omega Trust Association, was could be forged.
able to collect and retain the funds necessary,
by 1924, to purchase a desirable lot adjacent to Now in 2016, the chapter is excelling in all
aspects, becoming one of the leading fraternities

“Besides my parents, my experiences at Chi Phi were the most influential to shaping who I am as a person
and a leader. Not only did I meet most of my current best friends through Chi Phi, I also met my wife. As an
only child, Chi Phi taught me the true meaning of brotherhood. I was fortunate to enter Tech just as our last
renovation was completing and remember the amazing gift of our historic house. These are but a few of the
many reasons why I support Chi Phi and why I want to pass along those opportunities to the next generation
just as they were so graciously and generously passed to me.”

Brian Betkowski ’00
1904 Society Donor