Phi Beta Chi

Phi Beta Chi (ΦΒΧ) is a national sorority formed to support collegiate women socially, spiritually and academically. Phi Beta Chi was founded on Christian values and celebrates its Lutheran heritage. It was founded on March 26, 1978 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About Phi Beta Chi

ΦΒΧ Facts

Founding Date

March 26, 1978

Founding Location

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mascot

White Lamb

Song

"Now a Rose"

Symbol

Ellipse

Colors

Azure Blue & White

Flower

White Rose of Sharon

Motto

"Amor via Vitae in Christo" Love through Life in Christ

Publication

The Ellipse

The Creed

We, the sisters of Phi Beta Chi, shall strive to be faithful and energetic Christian leaders and shall celebrate the Lutheran heritage. We stand for good scholarship, for the guarding of good health, for the maintenance of fine standards, for service to Church and Humanity and for the attainment of excellence in all of our endeavors. In all of our activities, we shall strive to be living symbols of the Rose of Sharon and shall use Love through Life in Christ as the ideal which shall guide our lives. For I am the Rose of Sharon, the Lily of the Field.

Philanthropies

Bethesda Lutheran Communities

The mission of Bethesda Lutheran Communities is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Rose of Sharon Education Foundation

The ROSE Foundation has provided assistance to convention attendees, as well as annually sponsoring the awards to honor individual excellence. The ROSE Foundation recently provided financial assistance for a sister's mission trip, and more opportunities for support are always being considered as funds are available.

YMCA

YMCA is an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

Chapters & Colonies

• Alpha ~ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (inactive)
• Beta ~ Purdue University
• Gamma ~ Eastern Illinois University (inactive)
• Delta ~ University of Missouri at Columbia (inactive)
• Epsilon ~ University of Nebraska at Kearney (inactive)
• Zeta ~ Texas A&M University at College Station
• Eta ~ Northern Illinois University (inactive)
• Theta ~ University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Iota ~ Iowa State University
• Kappa ~ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Lambda ~ Chapman University (inactive)
• Mu ~ Wake Forest University (inactive)
• Nu ~ Concordia College - New York (inactive)
• Xi ~ Sam Houston State University (inactive)
• Omicron ~ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (inactive)
• Pi ~ Texas State University at San Marcos
• Rho ~ University of Southern California (inactive)
• Sigma ~ University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (inactive)
• Tau ~ East Carolina University
• Upsilon ~ University of Arizona
• Phi ~ University of Delaware (inactive)
• Chi ~ University of Iowa
• Psi ~ University of Minnesota at Twin Cities
• Omega ~ University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Alumnae Chapters

• Central Indiana
• East Central Illinois
• Greater St. Louis
• Houston
• Iowa
• Nebraska
• North Carolina
• Northern Illinois

National Executive Council

President

Shelly Etzel

Past President

Beth Southern

VP Alumnae

Lucy Fluellen

VP Communications

Julie O'Neill

VP Education

Lauren Trevillian

VP Expansion

Melanie Irwin

VP Finance

Sara Sturm

VP Recruitment

Michelle Mulvihill

VP Standards

Kelsey Kelley

Executive Director

Executive Director

Amy Johnson

Director Emeritus

Linda Saddler

Director Emeritus

Mary Gerlach

ΦΒΧ Holidays

Founders' Day

March 26

Susan's Day of Service

November 13

Chapter's Founders' Day

Each collegiate colony/chapter recognizes its founding anniversary annually.

National Convention

Sisters come together every year to conduct sorority business, reunite with fellow Beta Chis, and celebrate Phi Beta Chi.

External links

• Phi Beta Chi