Glossary
In order to help those of you who are new to Fraternities we have compiled a glossary
of common terms you might come across when dealing with a member of our Chapter. The
definitions provided are applicable to the Upsilon-Eta Chapter and may not cover all
meanings of the terms used
- Fraternity
- A social organization of male students typically identified by Greek letters, bonded
together by a common set of ideals, priciples, and aspirations
- RCB
- Red Carnation Ball; A year end celebration of a Chapters accomplishments, normally
held at the end of March. Typically a formal dinner and awards ceremony followed by a dance.
- RUSH
- The act of searching out and recruiting new members to join the Fraternity. Although
this is an ongoing process, it most often occurs during the first few weeks of a school's
semester.
- Prospect
- Any male student who is currently not a member of another social Fraternity and has
been identified by one of the active members. A man is typicially reffered to as a prospect
once their name and contact information is obtained by the Chapter.
- MQB
- Membership Quality Board - A panel of 5 members who deal with chapter standards and
interview prospects who are offered an interview. Prospects may often here a member refer to
their interview as an "MQB".
- Bid
- If a prospect passes their interview they are offered a chance to try out for membership (a bid)
through the pledging process.
- Pledge/Candidate/Goomba
- Once a prospect passes their MQB and accepts their bid, they are considered a Candidate.
They are responsible for paying their Candidate fee prior to starting education and can often
be identified by their pledge pin.
- Induction
- This is a formal ceremony that signifies a prospects transition into becoming a Candidate.
During this ceremony the Chapter makes a promise to uphold their obligations to the Candidates
and the Candidates make a promise back to the Chapter.
- Initiation
- A formal ceremony where Candidates become full members of the Chapter. This is often a 3
day event which involves the whole Chapter.
- Retreat
- At least once a year, the Chapter will meet for a weekend at an offcampus location to plan
out events and set goals for the comming year.
- Members Badge
- The Members Badge is worn
during formal events by full members of TKE. This pin is given to new members once they are initiated into
the bond.
- Pledge Pin
- A pin worn by TKE Candidates above their heart. The pin is silver and cherry in colour and is
an equalateral triangle.
