Tau Kappa Epsilon E-Board:
| Prytanis (President) | Brian Finer |
| Epiprytanis (Vice-President) | Eric McCooey |
| Grammateus (Secretary) | Steven Warford |
| Pylortes (Sergeant-at-Arms) | Joe Boucher |
| Hypophetes (Chaplain) | Aaron Bystrom |
| Hegemon (Educator) | Sean Powers |
| Assistant Hegemon (Educator) | Jim Garrett |
| Crysophylos (Treasurer) | Kevin Mousseau |
| Histor (Historian) | Zach Pearson |
| Rush Chair | Kevin Day |
| Social Chair | Pat Johnson |
| Service Chair | Bobby Hammond |
| Fundraising Chair | Warren Steinburg |
| Scholarship Chair | Mark Bridge |
| Chartering Chair | Josh Helmbrecht |
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About Tau Kappa Epsilon
Tau Kappa Epsilon is a brotherhood of men who support each other's mental, moral, and social development. Since its founding in 1899, more than 240,000 men of good character have become members. We currently operate Chapters and Colonies on 271 college campuses across the United States and Canada, which makes us the largest college social fraternity in the world.
Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon value scholarship, character, leadership, teamwork, service, and brotherhood. We aim to make a positive difference in society, and become better people in the process.
TKE Lambda-Sigma Chapter at Keene State College
Submitted by emccooey on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:37.The Re-founding Fathers
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The Lambda Sigma Chapter
The initial Lambda-Sigma chapter emerged at Keene State College on May 18, 1968, contributing to both the school and community, while setting the standard for excellence in the Greek society. Generations of proud alumni have gone on to achieve prestigious positions and dreams after their induction to the annals of Tau Kappa Epsilon and graduation from Keene’s halls. In 2001, however, TKE was dissolved at the school.
After years of absence, several enterprising students began the process of rebooting Lambda-Sigma and bringing it back into active existence. Beginning in July of 2007, Ryan Chatel and a group of equally dedicated friends worked tirelessly to revive the dormant chapter. Finally, on October 7th, 2008, TKE was once again recognized as a Greek Organization at Keene State College. Since then, with heavy emphasis on cultivating leadership and gentleman-values, Lambda-Sigma has become a central figure in the ever-developing Greek community as well as a growing presence in the town of Keene.
As members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, we are honored to call ourselves brothers in the largest and most prestigious fraternity in the world. With each passing day, we plan to honor our brothers past and also make strong steps forward for a better future.
Six Reasons to Join the TKE Nation
Submitted by emccooey on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 13:41.Ronald Reagan Speaks About TKE
Scholarship
Tau Kappa Epsilon expects serious attention to academic performance. A strong academic record not only prepares members for success after graduation, but it also helps them strengthen their mind to the world. TKE will help its members excel in their academic life and assist in their pursuits afterward.
Character
TKE teaches the basic principles of effective living such as integrity, honesty and patience, which are core values in Tau Kappa Epsilon. Generations of men have become successful in life through their experiences in Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Leadership
TKE offers your men the opportunity to develop as leaders and prepares them to use those leadership skills during their lifetime. Tekes are encouraged to take an active leadership role in community, campus, and chapter activities.
Teamwork
Tau Kappa Epsilon believes that the backbone of a successful team is based on building relationships, and developing strong interpersonal ties. TKE helps our members reach their full potential, and achieve a level of excellence in every activity in which they engage.
Service
TKE is committed to instilling a sense of responsibility and contribution in all of our members. The Fraternity encourages members to provide service to their campus and community through philanthropic activities.
Brotherhood
In Tau Kappa Epsilon more than 245,710 men have established solid friendships that last a lifetime. Tekes around the world act as a network of friends, which can be very beneficial both personally and professionally to our members.
Our Traditions
Submitted by emccooey on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:44.| Apollo The mythological ideal or patron of Tau Kappa Epsilon is Apollo, one of the most important of Olympian divinities. The Grecian god of music and culture, of light and the ideals toward which all Tekes must constantly be striving. Typifying the finest development of manhood, the selection of Apollo is most appropriate. |
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| Badge The official membership badge, made of either white or Roman gold and adorned with three white pearls, is by far the most important item of TKE insignia in general use. Only this badge may be worn by undergraduate members. Jeweled badges, crown set with pearls, diamonds, rubies or emeralds, according to choice, may be worn by alumni members. Frequently the standard membership badge is used as a token of engagement. Miniature badges are also available for mothers, sisters, or for engagement purposes. The TKE 'badge of gold', unique in its design and distinctiveness, has never been changed since its adoption. The meaning and connotations of the badge are revealed to members during initiation. |
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| Carnation The official flower of the Fraternity is the red carnation. From the red carnation is derived the color for our Coat-of-Arms, flag, banner, and many other symbols. The official flower is worn during initiations and at TKE banquets. It is also represented by the Red Carnation Ball, a banquet and dance celebrated by most TKE chapters each year. |
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| Coat-of-Arms The TKE Coat-of-Arms consists of a shield of the Norman form, upon which is a bend with five equilateral triangles, surmounting a scroll bearing the initial letters of a secret motto in Greek, and surmounted by a skull, or death's head, three-quarters profile. This assemblage is done in the official colors, cherry and gray, properly mantled. Its connotation, or meaning, is also revealed by the initiation ritual. The Coat-of-Arms may be used only by official members of the Fraternity on stationery, jewelry, and other personal effects. It is used by the Fraternity upon its official stationery, membership certificates, and other documents. Distinctive and beautiful, the TKE Coat-of-Arms is vastly unique to that employed by any other Fraternity. Modified slightly several times during the early years of Tau Kappa Epsilon, the present Coat-of-Arms, adopted in 1926, was designed by Dr. Carlton B. Pierce and Ms. Emily Butterfield. |
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| Flag The present design of the TKE flag, as adopted at the 1961 Conclave, features five voided triangles, in cherry red, on a gray bend surmounting a red field. Due to it's patterning after the shield of the Fraternity Coat-of-Arms, the flag is readily associated with Tau Kappa Epsilon. Individual chapters may also purchase and use pennants and wall banners of various designs. These usually employ the name or Greek letters of the Fraternity and chapter, and may incorporate the basic TKE insignia. TKE insignia must be purchased from the Offices of the Grand Chapter. |
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| Founders' Day On or near January 10th of each year, undergraduate and alumni chapters of Tau Kappa Epsilon celebrate the founding of our Fraternity and honor the five Founders. This day, known as Founders' Day, is usually celebrated by a traditional banquet. At this celebration, contributions are collected for the Founders' Student Loan Fund, and the Grand Prytanis sends a subtle message to each chapter to be read as part of the program. |
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| Horseshoe In April of 1921 members of the Fraternity at The Ohio State University made their way to the Conclave in Madison, Wisconsin. At the conclusion of the vote granting their charter as Omicron Chapter, one of the members pulled from his pants pocket a rusty horseshoe which the fraters had picked up along the way. Believing that the horseshoe had granted the chapter good luck, the tradition began to pass the horseshoe down to each chapter. The original horseshoe was lost during World War II at the Alpha-Chi Chapter, and was replaced with a new horseshoe to continue the tradition. In mid-1995, the original horseshoe was discovered by Past Grand Prytanis Rodney Williams among some artifacts belonging to Alpha-Chi Chapter, which had been held for years by a charter member of the chapter. At the 49th Biennial Conclave, the original TKE horseshoe from Omicron Chapter was displayed, and the story behind its loss explained. |
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| Symbol and Colors The primary symbol of the Fraternity is the equilateral triangle. It appears proudly upon the Fraternity's badge, upon it's Coat-of-Arms, and upon the Fraternity flag. Equal-sided, representing the striving toward a full and equal development of mind, body, and heart, it means much within ranks of our Fraternity. It serves as a reminder, too, of the early days of the Fraternity and the traditions established by its founders, since the first three chapters of Tau Kappa Epsilon, which supplied the foundations for its growth, formed an equilateral triangle in their geographical relationship. The official colors of Tau Kappa Epsilon are cherry and gray. |
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Roster
Submitted by emccooey on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:59.Re-Founding Fathers
616
Ryan Chatel
617
Eric McCooey
618
Colin Isotti
619
Drew Arvin
620
Garrett Costello
621
Donnie Clemmenson
622
Kevin Mousseau
623
Brian Finer
624
Josh Helmbrecht
625
Jamie Blustein
626
Mike Barry
627
Bobby Hammond
628
Kevin Day
629
Matt Harrington
P.C. Alpha
630
Shawn Curley
631
Sean Powers
632
Nicky Brown
633
Aaron Bystrom
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634
Josh Tuliano
635
Jon Scott
636
Andrew Hardy
637
Steven Warford
638
Jim Garrett
P.C. Beta
639
Joe Boucher
640
Mark Bridge
641
Scott Campbell
642
Pat Johnson
643
Jeremiah Miller
644
Zach Pearson
645
Jay Vance
Theta-Upsilon Chapter
317
Warren Steinberg
Beta-Upsilon Chapter
1173
Scott Rodenhauser
