Guide

You have one of the most important positions in the chapter. You are responsible for overseeing the Ritual of the Fraternity. As you know, the Ritual of the Fraternity contains the basic elements upon which the Fraternity was founded. Therefore, it is crucial that you do your job to the utmost of your ability. Here are a few of your general areas of responsibilities: chairman of the ritual committee, implementation of a ritual education program, and care and maintenance of all ritual equipment. All of your duties are centered on making the Ritual performance better. In this chapter we will give you suggestions on how to make the initiation ceremony more inspirational. The remaining sections focus on scheduling formal meetings, the Rite of Iris, and your role in the chapter leadership.

Importance of the Ritual

As Guide for your chapter, it is essential that you understand the importance of the Ritual. The Ritual should inspire each members' commitment to excellence and reinforce the values of the Fraternity. If your chapter isn't having regular formal meetings at least three times a month, you should encourage the leadership to amend this practice. A well-performed Ritual can change the entire attitude of the membership, and regular formal meetings will help increase the awareness of this important part of being a Delt.

Being a Leader

As an elected official of the chapter, you are responsible for assisting in the leadership of the chapter. Your duty as the Guide gives you the opportunity to be the leader of an essential component of the Fraternity. It is up to you to lead your chapter members into a life of commitment to excellence through the Ritual. The amount of emphasis your chapter places on the Ritual of the Fraternity will be up to you. In the final analysis, a chapter with a strong focus on ritual and values will develop a much stronger bond among its members.