DELTA UPSILON

FRATERNITY

THE RITUAL BOOK

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This revision and review of this edition of the Ritual Book was
completed in 2001 through the efforts of the following individuals:

Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State ‘61

Abraham L. Cross, CAE, Executive Director
Thomas D. Hansen, Iowa State ‘79
Barbara A. Harness
Scott A.W. Johnson, Washington ‘80
Timothy M. Kutka, Houston ‘00
Dave Maguire, Southern Illinois ‘73
Bruce E. Peterson, Western Illinios ‘74
Philip G. Ranford, Culver-Stockton ‘00
Craig S. Sowell, Houston ‘92
The 2001-2002 Board of Directors
The 2001-2002 Undergraduate Advisory Board

The Fraternity expresses its gratitude to these dedicated individuals

for their efforts in this important work.

Richard B. Campbell, Nebraska ’68

Chairman, Board of Directors

Alvan E. (Ed) Porter, Oklahoma ‘65

President, Delta Upsilon Fraternity

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 History of the Ritual of Delta Upsilon
It has been discovered that as early as 1840 there existed a simple
pledge that was recited by new members upon entering the Social
Fraternity. Thus, the history of the initiation ritual begins.

From that point in 1840, things began to evolve. The pledge was
revised and finally included in the constitution in 1848, which
followed the direction of the Anti-Secret Confederation in 1847.
From that point, the initiation “ritual” consisted simply of the
reading of the constitution to the new members, which now
included the pledge.

In 1864, the name Delta Upsilon, and subsequently a newly

designed badge were officially adopted. On October 15, 1864 a
letter from the Washington and Jefferson Chapter to the Rutgers
Chapter was sent which inquired as to the initiation practices and
remarked, “that merely taking a pledge and reading the constitution
seemed altogether too cold and barren.” This letter and the
correspondence that followed seemed to lead the 1866 Convention
to establish a “Committee on Initiation.” The delegates of the
1866 Convention in Rochester, NY accepted the report of the
committee, which read:

“The pledge shall be administered to members-

elect standing. The candidates and President shall
stand in the center (directly in front of the
President’s desk), with the members of the chapter
standing about them. The pledge having been
assented to, the President shall address the newly
elected members assuring them of the cordial
sympathy of the society, and defining the relations
in which they stand to the Fraternity. He shall
then give them the hand of fellowship in the name
of the entire Fraternity. After this the other
members of the Chapter shall also welcome them
as brothers. Upsilon taking their seats all shall
join in singing the “Initiation Song.”

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The Initiation Rite of 1866 served the Fraternity for many years.
In performing this Rite, the chapters were supposed to comply with
this form, but were not limited to the additional nuances that they
could add themselves. Thus, uniformity did not exist. In 1878,
chapters began to express their opinion that the ritual be revised
again. The issue was voted upon at the 1878 Convention to which
the delegates decided to leave the matter “to the taste of each
chapter.”

This procedure stood until 1890 when again, the delegates at the
1890 Convention instructed the Executive Council to consider the
improvement of the initiation rite. The idea was brought up often
at conventions that would follow and was unsuccessfully reviewed
by several different committees to the result that no significant
progress was made on the improvement of the initiation rite for the
next 10 years. Finally, at the 1900 Convention “a committee of
five was appointed to draw up a uniform method of initiation and
report at the next annual gathering.” This committee apparently
followed through with their work and prepared a more definitive
initiation rite, which after some minor changes, was accepted at the
1901 Convention.

The new initiation rite underwent several modest changes for the
next few years. After the chapters were able to put the new rite
into practice, they saw the need for some minor adjustments.
These revisions caused some varying opinions from the different
chapters, and eventually led to a lack of uniformity. To combat
this, the chapters used a “temporary form” of the initiation rite
while the Executive Council worked with a committee to once
again review the process. In 1910, the Council announce that a
final draft of the rite was being handed over to Brother John
Erskine, Columbia 1900, who would revise the final draft of the
Ritual of Initiation. The draft was formally approved at the 1911
Convention, and in the fall of 1912, the Fraternity published the
ritual.

The ritual consisted of three rites. In Rite I, the candidates took

pledges of a negative character and were informed of the general
nature of the vows to be taken later on.

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An opportunity was also given for each man to express a
willingness to continue the ceremony. While this was in progress,
the rest of the chapter and visiting alumni were called to order in
another room and informed of the names of the candidates. It was
at this time that the opportunity to express any objection towards
any candidate was offered. Rite I and II were conducted
simultaneously. Rite III was then conducted towards the
candidates containing the formal ceremony of reciting a pledge
that closely resembled the current Oath of Initiation.

No alteration of the 1911 ritual took place until 1921 when the use
of roll books and having the candidates inscribe their names within
them was added to the ceremony. In addition some slight wording
changes were made, and structurally, Rites II and III were
combined to make the ritual a ceremony of two rites. Once again,
some minor changes in the language were made to the ritual until
finally, in 1937, the Convention and Assembly adopted the Ritual
of Initiation that is now in use today. The only change up to this
point was the addition of an alternate text in 1973 that is recited at
the beginning of Rite II by the Master and Chaplain.

In the fall of 2000, the task was undertaken to revise the ritual to
update the language within the text, to include additional resources
and further explanation as to the implementation of the initiation
ritual, and to expand the book to include other ceremonies to be
used by the chapters. Through this process, the addition and
development of the ceremonies included herein, with the exception
of the initiation ritual took place. The intent of the expanded book
is to help raise the level of pride and awareness of the Fraternity’s
ritual, and to help bring a greater sense of uniformity and formality
to the chapter level.

Craig S. Sowell, Houston ‘92

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 CEREMONIES
The Pledging Ceremony……………………………..7

Model Initiation Requirements……………………....10

Model Honor Code…………………………………..12

The Officer Installation Ceremony…………………..13

The Chapter Meeting………………………………...15

Ritual Planning Checklist……………………………17

Initiation Ceremony Model Agenda…………………20

Sample Initiation Program…………………………...24

Sample Initiation Invitation………………………….28

Preface to the Ceremonies of the Ritual……….….…29

The Order of Procedure Before Initiation…………...32

Rite I………………………………………………....34

Rite II………………………………………………...38

Preface to the Funeral Ceremony……………………45

The Funeral Ceremony……………………………....49

Preface to the Memorial Ceremony………………….54

The Memorial Ceremony…………………………….57

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 THE PLEDGING CEREMONY
This will be the new associate member’s first significant experience with the
Fraternity. The chapter should make every effort to leave a positive and lasting
impression by organizing a positive and meaningful event. Because Delta
Upsilon is non-secret, we can share our ceremonies and rituals with others.
This also can be an excellent way to introduce the new associate member class
and the chapter to campus administrators and faculty, the campus community,
parents, and alumni. Proper planning is critical to ensuring a positive and
meaningful ceremony.

The Ceremony

The Associate Member Educator and the Vice President of Membership

Recruitment first see to the arrangements in the ceremony room, including
setting pledge pins out, meeting with the associate members, explaining the
declarations, and confirming the pronunciation of each man’s name. They
explain the flow of the ceremony and all procedural instructions regarding the
ceremony itself.

Once all of the members are present, the Associate Member Educator and the
Vice President of Membership Recruitment lead the associate members into the
room, while the brothers sing the “Delta Upsilon Ode.” After the song is
finished and the associate members have reached their seats, the President
instructs everyone to be seated while the President remains standing in front of
the hall behind the table containing the pledge pins and the honor code that the
associate members will sign.

President: To perpetuate the principles of our Fraternity, we aspire

to add to the membership of the (Chapter Name) Chapter of Delta
Upsilon, those men who we believe will promote and maintain our
ideals. Since membership in Delta Upsilon is for life, we wish to
add only those men who will maintain our ideals throughout their
lives, and who will be leaders in our society.

You, gentlemen, have been invited to pledge Delta Upsilon, an

honor bestowed upon few men. During your pledgeship you will
learn more about our Fraternity, this chapter, and the members
assembled here. You will have the opportunity to decide whether
you desire to become affiliated with Delta Upsilon for life.
In like manner, the members of this chapter will measure whether
you meet the high standards for membership in our Fraternity.

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During your pledgeship you will learn the history of Delta Upsilon,
the first non-secret fraternity, founded in 1834 at Williams
College. Our Founders believed that the existing secret societies
were undemocratic and tended toward aristocracy.

Today, being non-secret means that our principles and ideals are
open to public scrutiny and inspection, allowing others to judge
whether we are living up to our own expectations. These important
fundamental ideals have allowed Delta Upsilon to flourish
continually since 1834, and to continue building into the thriving
international fraternity we are today. Our Four Founding
Principles: the Promotion of Friendship, the Diffusion of Liberal
Culture, the Development of Character, and the Advancement of
Justice will be explained to you during your pledgship. Our motto
will become yours: Dikaia Upotheke, Justice Our Foundation.

Delta Upsilon seeks to select its members solely upon merit. We

continue to hold this philosophy foremost in our practices and in
our evaluation of prospective members. We believe each of you
has the character and merit to join the men who have perpetuated
the ideals of our Fraternity.

If an inspirational address is to be given during the ceremony, the President

should now introduce the alumnus member or guest who will give the address.
See pg. 23 for guidance on introducing a guest speaker.

President: During your pledgeship we require that you take an

active interest in college and Fraternity activities, perform the
duties assigned by your chapter, and fulfill your initiation
requirements.

The Associate Member Educator will now read those

requirements.
At this time, the Associate Member Educator reads in full the chapter's initiation
requirements and the chapter’s honor code (examples can be found on pgs. 11-13). At the
conclusion, he will ask the associate members to stand.
Associate Member Educator: Will the associate members please
stand?

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President: Gentlemen, after hearing the principles of Delta
Upsilon and the requirements for initiation by this chapter, now is
the time to affirm your desire to become associated with our
Fraternity.

If you share our principles and ideals, you will come forward when
your name is called, sign the honor code before me, and receive the
pledge pin, which will signify you are a pledge of our Fraternity.
Remember always that it is the property of our chapter, and as such
you will wear it with pride, and with the anticipation that upon
completion of your pledgeship and initiation requirements, you
will become a duly initiated member of the Delta Upsilon
Fraternity.

The Vice President of Membership Recruitment will read the name of each
associate member. Each will come forward in turn and sign the honor code.
Each associate member will then walk over to the Associate Member Educator
and be presented with his pledge pin after which he will return to his seat and
remain standing, facing the President. When all have signed, the President will
instruct the associate members to turn to face the members and guests.

President: Brothers and guests, it is my pleasure to present to you

these newest associate members of the (Chapter Name) Chapter of
Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Here those in attendance should sing “Hail, Delta Upsilon” (see Appendix), as
the officers lead the associate members ceremoniously out of the room, with the
President remaining in the front of the hall.

It is appropriate after the song is concluded that the President make final
announcements concerning a follow-up reception or other activities, and
express his thanks to those in attendance.

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 MODEL INITIATION REQUIREMENTS

The chapter should adopt clear initiation requirements that set a standard to
which an associate member may aspire and be held accountable, such as: attend
all chapter meetings, complete a group project, write a paper on a notable DU
Brother, complete a scholarship program, learn the relevant history and
traditions of the chapter and of the Fraternity, share in the duties and
responsibilities of the chapter, etc. The text below is one example of how to
explain these requirements to new associate members.

The journey you are about to take will be like no other in life. You
are beginning a fraternal experience, which you will long
remember. During your pledgeship you will learn brotherhood,
leadership, responsibility and teamwork. Every associate member
has the opportunity to establish greatness. Here are several steps
that will determine the mark that you leave.

• Step 1 – Associate Membership. Here you will make

friends who will laugh with you, study with you, and be
initiated with you. These men will become your brothers,
and will remain so forever.
• Step 2 – Initiated Undergraduate Membership. This should
be a time of growth, change, responsibility, and meaningful
contribution. No matter your position or involvement in
the Fraternity, you should make it your goal to add to the
chapter and be an active part of the chapter’s success, not a
mere bystander.
• Step 3 – Alumnus. This is your fulfillment of your lifetime
commitment, contributing time, talent, advice, and financial
support. Your duty is to stay involved as the other duties in
your life will allow you, and not fall by the wayside. Strong
alumni involvement is crucial to the Fraternity’s success.

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The following requirements for initiation are outlined in the pledge
program. These standards are set to ensure your involvement and
interaction in the Chapter, as well to hold you accountable to your
duties as a student of this institution.

The suggestions below may be adjusted or reproduced as written.

1. You must score 90% or higher on your final exam.

2. Your financial account with the chapter must be current.
3. Your pledge and initiation fee MUST be paid prior to
initiation.
4. You must pass the vote of membership required by the
chapter by-laws.
5. You must act as a responsible member by representing the
Fraternity and your school in a positive light at all times.

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 MODEL HONOR CODE

This model honor code may be photocopied and/or reproduced, as well as

altered to fit the needs of each chapter. This is an example of an honor code
that associate members sign at the time of their pledging ceremony.

FRATERNITY HONOR CODE

1. So long as I am associated with the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, I shall
always show respect to our brotherhood and its members.
2. I shall strive to guide my actions by the Four Founding Principles of the
Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
3. I shall make a special effort to treat with respect and courtesy, all
members of this Fraternity, all of its guests, and all members of our
campus community.
4. I shall do all in my capacity to adhere to the following charges:

• To accept my position as an associate member with all pride,

honor, and gratitude.
• To learn, study, and live by the Principles of Delta Upsilon.
• To be especially helpful and mindful of the needs of my pledge
brothers and the members of the chapter.
• To treat every visitor to the chapter house and/or any chapter
event as my own personal guest.
• To act in a mature manner, always upholding the high moral
standards of Delta Upsilon.
• To work for the chapter, devoting time and talent toward its
successful operation.
• To attend all classes and to manage my time effectively so as to
meet or exceed my academic potential.
• To uphold my financial obligations to Delta Upsilon and to our
chapter.
• To support Delta Upsilon at every opportunity.
• To expect to receive the same courtesies and respect from all of
my fellow DUs.

All this I solemnly promise upon my honor.

Signed this ____ day of ________________, 20___.

___________________________________
Signature

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 THE OFFICER INSTALLATION CEREMONY
The chapter should perform this ceremony upon the election of new officers. It
serves as a ceremonial passing of responsibility from one chapter
administration to the next. The incoming President’s oath is administered by
the outgoing President, after which the new President assumes the office and
presides over the remainder of the ceremony. The oath for the remaining
officers is read by the new President to the new officers and repeated by the new
officers.

After making any preliminary announcements, the outgoing President is free to

give some brief remarks, and then asks the incoming President to come forward.
The outgoing President then asks the incoming President to raise his right hand
and repeat the words of the declaration. When administering the declaration,
the outgoing President should actually say the incoming President’s name
where (Name) appears in the text.

Outgoing President: At this time I would ask that (Name), the

duly elected President of the (Chapter Name) Chapter please come
forward. When the incoming President reaches the front of the room, the
outgoing President continues by saying: Please raise your right hand and
repeat after me.

I, (Name), do solemnly promise * to perform the duties of

the office * of President of the (Chapter Name) Chapter *
of Delta Upsilon Fraternity * in accordance with the laws *
of this Fraternity and of this chapter * and all local and
national laws. * I will strive always to improve my chapter
* by improving myself. * I will ensure * that there is a
strong sense of leadership in the Fraternity, * constantly
moving the chapter forward, * often in the face of adversity
* just as our founders did so long ago. * I will ask for and
listen to * the ideas of my Brothers * and try my best to
implement those ideas * that match the principles of Delta
Upsilon. * I realize that I am the leader of this chapter *
and will make every effort in my daily life * to represent
my Fraternity and myself * with dignity and pride, * and to
live my life * according to the principles and ideals of
Delta Upsilon.

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The outgoing President then removes the President’s Badge from his shirt, and
places it in the left hand of the new President. He then hands the President’s
gavel to the new President’s left hand and shakes his right hand, offering his
congratulations.

The new President may then give a few brief remarks that include a plea from
the chapter for applause of appreciation for the outgoing President and the
members of the outgoing Executive Board. After the remarks are given, the new
President asks all of the incoming officers to come forward, and installs them
into office simultaneously in the same manner in which he himself was installed.

President: I would ask that the following officers duly elected by

the chapter to please come forward. The President reads off a list, the
elected officer’s names and corresponding offices as the men assemble at the
front of the room. Once they are assembled and facing the audience, the
President continues. (To the incoming officers) Please raise your right
hand and repeat after me.

I, do solemnly promise * to perform the duties of my

elected office * in the (Chapter Name) Chapter * of Delta
Upsilon Fraternity * in accordance with the laws * of this
Fraternity and this chapter * and all local and national laws.
* I will strive always to improve my chapter * by
improving myself. * I will ensure that my efforts * are done
to the best of my ability, * and are in the best interests of
the chapter. * I will ask for and listen to * the ideas of my
Brothers * and try my best to implement those ideas * that
match the principles of Delta Upsilon * I realize that I am a
leader in this chapter * and will make every effort in my
daily life * to represent my Fraternity and myself * with
dignity and pride, * to work together as a member of a
team, * and to live my life * according to the principles and
ideals of Delta Upsilon.

President: Brothers in Delta Upsilon, I present to you, the new

Executive Committee of the (Chapter Name) Chapter of Delta
Upsilon Fraternity.

It is our duty as Brothers to work together to further the purposes

of Delta Upsilon, and to strive to achieve success for this chapter.
We ask for your commitment, as we have given you ours.

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 CHAPTER MEETING

Every chapter meeting should be functional, informative, uniform, and

important. Following a well-designed agenda at each meeting helps to
ensure a business-like approach to our brotherly duties.

After the brothers and, if applicable, the associate members have

assembled in the chapter hall, the Chapter President opens the meeting
by repeating the following:

President: This meeting of the (Chapter Name) Chapter of

the Delta Upsilon Fraternity; a Brotherhood founded upon
the ideal of non-secrecy, with its Four Founding Principles
being the Promotion of Friendship, the Development of
Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the
Advancement of Justice; and with Justice as its sure
Foundation is hereby called to order. Please rise while
Brother (Name) leads us in the singing of the “Delta
Upsilon Ode.”

All Brothers in attendance should rise for the singing of the “Delta
Upsilon Ode.” At its conclusion, the President instructs all Brothers to
be seated.

The President then carries out the orders of the day, according to a
specific and purposeful meeting agenda.

• Roll Call
• Reading and Adoption of the Minutes
• Remarks from Guests or Alumni
• Officer and Committee Reports
• Old business
• New business
• Officer Installation Ceremony (if applicable)
• Announcements

After the last item on the agenda is completed, and before the
adjournment, the President issues this final declaration:

President: Brothers and guests, please stand.

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President: With the orders of the day complete, may we all
remember that we are all one in both principle and purpose.
We are to hold the ideals of this Fraternity sacred. We are
to be ever mindful of the Oath we recited, and to work
together as Brothers for the good of this chapter, and to
further the purpose of Delta Upsilon. In the immortal
words of our first Fraternity President and good Brother
Charles Evans Hughes; “…let nothing rob us of the spirit of
fraternity; let nothing destroy the bond of Delta Upsilon.”
This meeting stands adjourned.

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 INITIATION PLANNING CHECKLIST
Careful planning is an integral part of the Initiation Ritual. Practicing the
ceremony and assuring all details are met will ensure a successful event. The
Initiation Ritual should always be held in high regard and performed in a
solemn and dignified manner. Nothing should compromise the integrity of the
ceremony.

For your convenience, it is recommended that you photocopy this checklist for
your use and distribute it to the brothers who will plan the ceremony.

Pre-Planning Schedule

8 weeks before the event:

! Secure the dates and times to hold both Rite I and Rite II
ceremonies.
! Secure the room/facility in which to hold Rite I.
! Secure the room/facility in which to hold Rite II.
! Secure a room/facility/restaurant where a post-ceremony
reception or celebration may be held.
! Secure a keynote speaker (preferably a DU alumnus) to
deliver the Charge and confirm his travel plans.

Note: If the keynote speaker is coming from out of town, it is appropriate to

cover the cost of airline travel, hotel/lodging accommodations, transportation,
and meals. Travel should be planned well in advance in order to take
advantage of advance booking price breaks that are usually offered from the
carriers. It is also customary to present a small gift to the speaker as a token of
the chapter’s appreciation. If he declines the offer or is traveling a short
distance, then these arrangements may not be necessary. A token gift however,
should ALWAYS be presented in appreciation.

! Prepare the invitation to send to chapter members,

chapter alumni, local alumni of other DU chapters, parents,
campus officials, keynote speaker, and community leaders.
! Order any necessary items from the International
Headquarters (badges, invitation cards, ribbon, gifts, etc.).

7 weeks before the event:

! Distribute ritual books to the initiation team.
! Distribute a schedule of practice dates/times to the initiation
team.

Note: It may not be necessary to distribute a ritual book to the Speaker. If

feasible for the Speaker to attend, he may be invited to attend practice sessions,
but his presence should not be required.

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6 weeks before the event:
! Print the invitations to the ceremony.
! Prepare mailing labels.
! Assemble the invitations for mailing or delivery.

5 weeks before the event:

! Mail the invitations.
! Acquire or confirm the keynote speaker’s gift.

Gift ideas:
Engraved mantel clock, crested money clip, (or something meaningful and
usable by the guest), plaque, local paraphernalia, etc. A copy of Challenge,
Conflict, and Change, the 150 year History of Delta Upsilon Fraternity or The
Cornerstone inscribed by the chapter in addition to a campus sweatshirt, etc., to
commemorate the event is appropriate.

4 weeks before the event:

! Confirm with the facility the dates and times of the events,
room set up, additional requirements, and any changes.
! Confirm the details with the reception facility.
! Contact the initiation team to confirm the practice dates.
! Conduct the first practice with the Initiation Team.

3 weeks before the event:

! Contact the keynote speaker to touch base with him, and to
retrieve a short biography on the speaker to assist in
delivering his introduction before he delivers the charge.

Introducing a Guest Speaker

1. Obtain a bio from him, giving his correct name, chapter,
and year, and any pertinent information that the speaker
would like said.
2. Confirm the correct pronunciation of the speaker’s
name.
3. ALWAYS introduce a Brother with his first and last
name, his chapter, and year. (Ex: “Brother James A.
Garfield, Williams ‘56”). The introduction should
FOLLOW the biographical information. (See pg. 53)

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2 weeks before the event:
! Conduct a second practice of the ceremony with the
Initiation Team.
! Finalize the ceremony details. Print enough programs for
the event.
! Prepare the Candidate Notification Letters (pg. 42) and
envelopes.
! Send to the cleaners any ceremonial robes, suits, etc. that
may be used in the ceremony.
! Print/copy the song sheets for the ceremony.

1 week before the event

! Conduct a third practice with the Initiation Team.
! Mail or deliver the Candidates Notification Letters.
! Ensure there is the necessary supply of ribbon and badges,
robes/suits are returned, guest count is established, song
sheets and programs are ready, keynote speakers gift is
ready, and the Roll Book is in possession.
! Confirm once again with the facilities to go over last minute
details.
! Remind the chapter of the time, date, place, dress code,
appropriate behavior, etc.
! Make a courtesy call to the speaker to confirm details.

Three days before the event

! Conduct a final practice with the Initiation Team.
! Prepare/clean any chapter property that might be visited by
guests.
! The Master should finalize his remarks that he will use to
introduce the speaker during the ceremony.
! Conduct a meeting with the Associate Member Educator and
the Treasurer - to ascertain that all candidates have met the
requirements for initiation (this includes collecting the
initiation fee).

The day of the event:

! Maintain the dignity that this ceremony commands.
! Follow the initiation ceremony agenda (pg. 26 or 28).

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 INITIATION CEREMONY MODEL AGENDA
For a one day Initiation.

I. 12:30 pm Initiation Team arrives at a predetermined

location.

II. 12:30-1 pm Initiation Team Meeting

! Go over any final details for both Rites.
! Go over the set-up of rooms for both
Rites (See diagrams on pgs. 30-31).
! Discuss behavior expectations by team
members and candidates.

III. 1:30 pm Initiation Team arrives at ceremony site

! The Master dismisses the Examiner and
the Chief Marshal to prepare the Rite I
room.
! The Master and the Chaplain prepare
the Rite II room.

IV. 2:15-3 pm Initiation Team reconvenes

! Final run-through of Rite II including
the reading of the parts.

V. 4 pm Candidates arrive at the predetermined

location.

VI. 4 -4:20 pm Last Requirement Check

! Proper attire of the candidates is
assessed.
! Candidates are evaluated to make sure
that all financial obligations are met and
that they meet all other requirements for
initiation.

VII. 4:20-4:40 pm Examiner instructs the candidates on Rite I.

The Master instructs the candidates on
Rite II.

VIII. 4:45 pm Examiner and Chief Marshal depart with

candidates to the site of Rite I to conduct the
Rite I ceremony.

The Master and the Chaplain return to the

Rite II site to cover any last minute details.

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 IX. 5 pm Rite I begins.

X. 5:30 pm Brothers, alumni, parents, and guests arrive

at the Rite II site to be seated.

XI. 5:45 pm With Rite I complete, the Examiner, Chief

Marshal, and candidates join the Master,
Chaplain, and the Keynote Speaker at a
secluded location near the Rite II site to
await the start of the ceremony.

XII. 6 pm Initiation Team and the candidates assemble

outside the door of the Rite II site.

The President of the undergraduate chapter begins the ceremony by welcoming

the Brothers and guests in attendance, recognizing special guests in the
audience (parents, campus officials, members of the International Fraternity’s
Board of Directors, Headquarters Staff, Alumni Chapter officers/brothers,
notable brothers, etc.), and giving a brief summary of the event, mentioning
that the candidates assembled outside have just signed their name in the roll
book of members. (If the President is part of the Initiation Team, he may make
the welcome, then join the team outside for the immediate entrance together.)

XIII. 6:05 pm The Initiation Team and candidates enter to

the singing of the “Delta Upsilon Ode.”

Rite II takes place.

XIV. 7 pm Rite II concludes with the singing of “Hail,

Delta Upsilon.”

XV. 7-7:15 pm The President may make any further

announcements concerning receptions, etc.,
and express appreciation to the Initiation
Team, and to those in attendance.

Congratulations, photos, greeting of guests.

XVI. 7:15 pm Brothers (and guests if applicable) depart to

dinner, reception, or other predetermined
event.

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 INITIATION DAY MODEL AGENDA
For a two-day (Friday-Saturday) Initiation.

Thursday (or Friday afternoon)

Initiation Team Meeting

! Go over any final procedure protocol
for both Rites.
! Go over the set-up of rooms for both
Rites. (See diagrams on pgs. 30-31).
! Discuss behavior expectations by team
members and candidates.
! Practice the reading both Rites.

Friday

I. 5 pm Initiation Team arrives at ceremony site

! Room is set up appropriately.
! Final check is completed to make sure
all needed items are present.
! Final run-through of Rite I including the
reading of the parts.

II. 6 pm Candidates arrive at the predetermined

location.

III. 6-6:30 pm Last Requirement Check

! Proper attire of the candidates is
assessed.
! Candidates are evaluated to make sure
that all financial obligations are met and
that they meet all other requirements for
initiation.

IV. 6:30-6:45 pm Instructions

! Examiner instructs the candidates on
Rite I.
! Master informs candidates of the
procedures for Rite II.

V. 6:45 pm Initiation Team departs with candidates to

the site of Rite I to conduct the ceremony.

VI. 7 pm Rite I begins.

VII. 7:30 pm Rite I concludes.

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Saturday

I. 5:00 pm Initiation Team arrives at ceremony site

! Room is set up appropriately.
! Final check is done to make sure all
necessary items are present.
! Final run-through of Rite II takes place
(with the reading of the parts).
! Prepare for arrival of the candidates.

II. 6 pm Candidates arrive at the predetermined

location.

III. 6-6:30 pm Last Requirement Check

! Proper attire of the candidates is
assessed.
! Master reviews the processional and the
order of the ceremony with the
candidates. (Master should lead a final
rehearsal of the beginning of the oath so
that the candidates understand how to
repeat their names after the Master
during Rite II).

IV. 6:30-6:45 pm Instructions

! Examiner instructs the candidates on
Rite II.

V. 6:45 pm Initiation Team departs with candidates to

the site of Rite II to conduct the ceremony.

VI. 7 pm Rite II begins.

VII. 8 pm Rite II concludes.

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SAMPLE INITIATION PROGRAM

DELTA UPSILON
INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY

(Chapter Name) Chapter

(Official College or University seal or insignia)

Ritual of Initiation
(Date)
SAMPLE INITIATI

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 SAMPLE INITIATION PROGRAM

History of Delta Upsilon

The Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, North America’s oldest non-
secret, non-hazing fraternity, was founded on November 4, 1834 at
Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Delta Upsilon was
originally called The Social Fraternity. “Social” did not mean
entertainment events, but instead meant an interest in life’s interactions
among people, and how society would better itself through group action.
Delta Upsilon began as a spirited brotherhood based on merit, and was
founded upon four basic principles: the Promotion of Friendship, the
Development of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the
Advancement of Justice. The ideals and principles remain unchanged to
this day.

History of the (Chapter Name) Chapter

(Insert a brief chapter history here)

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 SAMPLE INITIATION PROGRAM

ORDER OF INITIATION

Rite I. Name, Chapter ‘Yr

Examiner
Name, Chapter ‘Yr
Chief Marshal

Rite II. Name, Chapter ‘Yr

Master

Greeting & Singing of the Name, Chapter ‘Yr

“Delta Upsilon Ode” Chapter President

Invocation Name, Chapter ‘Yr

Chaplain

Charge Name, Chapter ‘Yr

(Title)

Oath of Initiation

Closing & Singing of “Hail, Delta Upsilon.”

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SAMPLE INITIATION PROGRAM

(Term) (Year) Initiates

(ex. Spring 2001 Initiates)

(alphabetical)
Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

Candidate’s FULL name

(Chapter Name) Chapter of Delta Upsilon

(Chapter Address)
(Chapter Phone Number)
(Chapter email, website, etc.)

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SAMPLE INITIATION INVITATION

“Building Better Men”

The Brothers of the

(Chapter Name) Chapter of the
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
cordially invite you to attend the

(Term) (Year) Member Initiation

(Date)
(Time)
(Location)

Reception to follow (optional)

A favor of a reply is requested by (Date).

(Name)
(Phone #)
(E-mail)

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 PREFACE TO
THE CEREMONIES OF THE RITUAL
The Ritual of Initiation consists of two parts, Rite I and
Rite II. The members of the Initiation Team shall include
the Master, the Examiner, the Chief Marshal, the Chaplain,
and the Speaker. In Rite I, the candidates for admission are
brought before the Examiner and the Chief Marshal.
Thereupon they are informed of the nature of the pledges to
follow in Rite II, and they indicate their willingness to take
those pledges. They then sign the Roll Book, which
qualifies them to proceed in the initiation.

While Rite I is in progress, all brothers and guests in

attendance are assembled in the Initiation Hall and are
called to order. At the termination of Rite I, the candidates
are brought into the Hall before those assembled. Rite II
then begins, administered by the Master.

Rite II is the chief part of the ceremony. In Rite II, the

candidates profess the Oath of Initiation, are decorated with
the Fraternity insignia, and are formally initiated into the
Fraternity.

Both rites should be performed in a dignified and deliberate

manner. The chapter should choose with care those who
are to take an active part in the initiation. Special care
should be taken when deciding the choice of the Examiner
for Rite I and of the Master for Rite II. The success of the
initiation will depend largely on the manner in which the
entire initiation team discharges its functions. They need
not be undergraduates; alumni may be chosen if the chapter
thinks best. But in either case, men should be chosen who
have a good presence and a strong, agreeable voice, and
who can read or speak effectively.

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An impressive reading of the Ritual is recommended as
conducive to greater dignity than reliance upon a
treacherous memory.

It is highly desirable that the chapter be thoroughly familiar

with the general plan of the Ritual before it is administered.
For that reason it is recommended that the chapter rehearse
the Ritual, with two or three of its members acting as
candidates.

As the team practices reading the Ritual, it should be read

through several times to ensure that the reader is
comfortable with the way in which it should be read.
During the practice reading of the Ritual, try to understand
the meaning or feeling of the Ritual, so it can be
determined where and when to verbally emphasize certain
points by proper inflection.

The brothers attending an initiation should be uniformly

dressed, either in formal attire or in appropriate dress of
dark suits or slacks, coat, and tie. Uniformity should also
prevail among the initiates. The use of academic gowns is
urged for the officials.

The Initiation Hall must be arranged so that the Master, the

Speaker, the Chaplain, the Examiner, and the Chief
Marshal all face the assembled brothers and guests. The
initiates are to be placed in front of the brothers and guests
so as to face the Master. They should be placed in the same
order as their names appear on the Chief Marshal's list.

Chairs must be placed so that one is behind each official

and initiate, so that at the proper time they may be seated
without confusion. A table or altar must be placed before
the Master. At the beginning of Rite II, the Roll Book will
be placed on the table, closed, with a bookmark at the place
where the initiates have signed, so that the Master for the
confirmation of signatures may readily open the Roll Book.

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Prior to the initiation, the badge of each candidate shall be
pinned to a separate loop of official Fraternity ribbon, each
piece of ribbon being about 36 inches long.

The ends of each ribbon shall be crossed and fastened

together with the badge, and the ribbons with their badges
shall be laid upon a table convenient to the Master. At the
proper point in the ceremony, the Master will place the
ribbons about the necks of the respective candidates. The
Chaplain and Chief Marshal should assist in handing the
ribbons to the Master for efficient decoration of each new
member.

The Fraternity flag should be hung on the wall as a

backdrop behind the Initiation Team or may be placed on a
flag standard. The Fraternity flag should never be used as
a tablecloth. If the flag is mounted on a standard, it is
appropriate to have it alongside the American and Canadian
flags on standards as well.

The lights in the Initiation Hall should be turned down or

shielded in such a manner as to diffuse a soft light
throughout the room and yet leave sufficient illumination
by which to read. The use of dignified ceremonial effect is
to be recommended, but care must be taken to avoid purely
theatrical effects.

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 THE ORDER OF PROCEDURE
BEFORE INITIATION

Several days before each initiation, a designated officer of

the chapter shall review and explain to all of the candidates
the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity and of the
chapter, and the Oath of Initiation. On that occasion, or
preferably on some later day—but before the day of
initiation—a conference to be known as the Initiation
Conference shall occur between the candidates and some of
the older brothers, including one or more of the alumni
brothers. The purpose of this Initiation Conference is to
explain to the candidates the history, principles, and
policies of the International Fraternity and of the chapter.
The candidates shall be encouraged to ask questions. The
entire Initiation Conference, while thoroughly dignified,
shall also be informal and personal in tone. It is a good
idea to assign specific topics for discussion to the brothers
who will participate. For example, one might be asked to
present the history and ideals of the Fraternity, another the
government and the policy of the Fraternity, another the
history of the chapter, and another the present condition
and relationships of the chapter.

The candidates for initiation should receive the following

letter no later than 24 hours preceding the day of Initiation:

Candidate (Last Name),

This is to inform you that on the evening of (Date) you are to

be initiated into the (Chapter Name) Chapter of the Delta
Upsilon Fraternity.

On the evening of that day you will be in your room (or some
other predetermined location where they can assemble) at the
hour of and will remain there until summoned.

(Signature of Chapter Secretary)

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At the appointed hour, after each candidate shall have been
brought by an upper-classman from his room direct to the
place designated by the Chief Marshal, the Ritual shall be
administered. In case a candidate lives at a great distance
from the chapter house, he may, at the discretion of the
chapter, be instructed to come to the designated place
without escort.

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 THE INITIATION RITUAL
Rite I

The room in which Rite I takes place shall have a table at the front,
with the Roll Book open upon it, and chairs for the candidates and
Examiner and Chief Marshal, if desired. The Chief Marshal shall
assemble the candidates in another room conveniently located. From
there he shall conduct them into the chamber for Rite I, after which the
Examiner shall enter. At the Examiner’s direction, all should then be
seated.

If desired, there may be as many Marshals as candidates; in which

case a designated Marshal shall escort each candidate to the room for
Rite I, and later to the Initiation Hall.

Chief Marshal: Brother Examiner, these men, who have

accepted the fellowship we offer, now present themselves
for admission into our brotherhood. They are ready to
receive instruction in the solemn and irrevocable pledges
which they are about to take.

Examiner: It is fitting that you receive instruction in these

pledges, so laden with responsibility and fertile in
opportunity. They bring to you life-long relations of
friendship and of brotherhood, with duties you will not
easily avoid, and with privileges you can receive on no
other terms. This Fraternity will serve as your college
home; those who dwell here will be your brothers, your
counselors, and your protectors. Their influence will help
to mold your character and your future. You rightly ask
much of a brotherhood to which you give yourselves
without impediment or reserve. They rightly ask of you not
to surrender yourselves without full realization of the
meaning and finality of the pledges you are to take.

Before proceeding to such instruction, however, it will first

be necessary to make certain preliminary declarations.

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Chief Marshal: Do you on your honor declare that you are
members of no college fraternity, and are pledged to none
but this? If so, answer “I do” after your name is called.

Then the Chief Marshal shall read each name, to which the candidate
shall reply: I do.

Chief Marshal: Do you also on your honor declare that

you entertain no sentiment toward any member of this
Chapter that would prevent you from maintaining cordial
and brotherly relations with him? If so, answer “I do” after
your name is called.

Then shall the Chief Marshal read the names as before, to which each
candidate shall reply: I do.

Examiner: Of those who would enter our Fraternity we

ask two things—that they know our ideals, and that they
pledge themselves to help us realize those ideals. We have
instructed you in the history and the principles of our
brotherhood. We have told you of the early secret
fraternities, of the evil that attended their control of student
affairs, and of the sentiment hostile to themselves, which
they bred. We have explained the origin of the anti-secret
societies at Williams, Union, Hamilton, and Amherst, and
of the coalition between them, which, in 1847, marked the
vigorous advance of Delta Upsilon.

As time passed, the character of the secret societies so

altered, that hostility toward them decreased. Delta
Upsilon recognized this happier period by adopting the
principle of non-secrecy in place of anti-secrecy. This
modification of our ancient attitude must not be
misunderstood. It meant no less hatred of evil practices in
secret societies; it served to acknowledge the disappearance
of those practices, and sprang from a logical devotion to
our basic principle taught in the motto of our Fraternity –
DIKAIA UPOTHEKE- Justice, our Foundation.

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Our first exercise in Justice, the protest against the secret
societies, served its purpose and is no longer necessary, but
the battles of Justice are infinite, and her champions are
ever needed to serve her cause both in the college and in
the world beyond. To forward the ends of enlightened
equity demands knowledge and sympathy: the broad mind
and the large heart. It is man's work, to be done best by
those who have enjoyed the twofold education of intellect
and of character.

We have therefore, formed ourselves into a Fraternity in

order to advance justice, promote friendship, develop
character, maintain and diffuse liberal culture, and to
promote intellectual, moral, and social improvement.

After a brief pause the Examiner shall proceed:

We have expounded to you our ideals. Because we believe

them to be your ideals also, we bring you to your initiation,
wherein you must pledge your allegiance to Delta Upsilon,
you must promise to be faithful in every relation of
brotherhood, and you must solemnly declare, before many
witnesses, your determination to stand for the principles of
our Fraternity. And you must reflect that the spoken pledge
is without any purpose unless your life also exemplifies
your words. Therefore, consider carefully, that you may
approach not unadvisedly to your initiation. The vows,
once taken, are irrevocable. If you are not in thorough
sympathy with our ideals, if you are at all uncertain in your
desire to become a member of this Fraternity, you have
now a last opportunity to declare yourself.

After a brief pause the Examiner shall proceed:

As a manifestation of your willingness to accept the

pledges required of members of this Fraternity, you will
now inscribe your name within this Roll Book, containing
those promises, which you are soon to make in the presence
of our Brotherhood.

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Here, the candidates should advance when his name is called again by
the Chief Marshal and sign the Roll Book. As each candidate signs, the
Examiner shall retrieve each candidate’s pledge pin, either by
receiving it in a cup or bowl, or by removing it from the candidate’s
shirt.

This concludes Rite I of the Initiation Ritual.

At the conclusion of this ceremony, the Chief Marshal and his

assistants, if there are any, accompanied by the Examiner bearing the
Roll Book, shall lead the candidates to the designated place to prepare
for their entrance into the Initiation Hall. Once inside the Initiation
Hall, the Examiner shall place the Roll Book, with a bookmark in the
place where the initiates have signed, on the table in front of the
Master. All should proceed to their places and remain standing.

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 THE INITIATION RITUAL

Rite II

While Rite I is in progress, the Chapter President shall call the

members of the Fraternity to order in the Initiation Hall. When the
Initiation Team enters with the candidates, all shall stand and sing the
“Delta Upsilon Ode.”

Examiner: You may be seated.

As it is our duty to watch over the welfare of our Fraternity,

that it may continue in vigorous life, it behooves us from
time to time to add to our number such men as will most
honor our Brotherhood. Upon these who stand before us
our choice has fallen. We are now assembled to receive the
pledges of their devotion, and to seal their acceptance into
our Brotherhood. Not only to those who are received and
to us who receive them, but also to all who may come
within the influence of this Fraternity, these pledges and
this initiation are momentous.

Since our words and deeds have emerged from a common

heritage of acceptance and belief in a Supreme Being, it is
an essential and basic part of our tradition to turn to God in
prayer, as did our founding brothers.

Chaplain: Let us pray. God of our fathers and our God,

who inspired the formation of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity
with Justice as its sure Foundation, may we temper the
rigor of our present world with a deepened appreciation of
the beauty and strength of friendship.

May we encourage one another and in common concern be

ever faithful to the highest and best we know.

Together enable us to live bravely amid the

discouragements of life; seek to acquit ourselves like men

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and continue to believe in the best, even in the face of
failure.

May we never use our brotherhood as a means to seek

selfish ends and keep us free from cynicism. May no
unworthy thoughts or deeds cloud our skies. May our
actions never make rough the road for others who walk
with us or who would follow. May we never fail to keep
faith with those who place their trust in us. Let us renew
the vows once made and now shared with these new
Brothers.

Grant us the strength to serve, and the moral courage to live

more nobly and strive to achieve the maturity of
independent minds. May no pettiness, or pride of
exclusiveness ever keep us from rendering to Delta Upsilon
the vision of the highest and noblest purposes as they have
emerged from Justice, our sure Foundation.

In all this we ask Thy blessing in the knowledge that the

highest ideals and noblest thoughts come from Thee.
Amen.

The Chief Marshal should move to retrieve the Roll Book

Master: Brothers in Delta Upsilon, you have unanimously

elected these men to membership in our Fraternity: (Here the
Chief Marshal should again read the full names of each candidate.)
Before proceeding to their initiation, however, it is fitting
that we should examine once more our own hearts. In a
brotherhood such as ours, a close and lasting friendship
must unite all its members, creating such an intimate and
permanent influence as shall mold them to a rounded type
of manhood. Our past is secure; our future depends upon
our vigilance. We must jealously guard against any who
may disturb the harmony of our fraternal life, against any
whose presence may lower our standards or becloud our
ideals.

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Therefore, will the members of our chapter please rise? * I
now challenge each of you in the name of Delta Upsilon:

Does any brother know any reason why any of these

candidates should not be received into the fellowship of our
Fraternity?

Here shall follow a short pause, after which the Master shall continue:

Your silence makes it your duty to remove from your

minds all prejudice or feelings, which might hinder the
discharge of any brotherly obligation.

I therefore charge you so to rule your thought and conduct

that, in all of your future relations with these men, nothing
should mar the trust and brotherly affection, which should
ever exist between you. Please be seated.

Here, turning from the members, the Master shall address himself to
the candidates.

Now, as to you who would join our Brotherhood, this hour,

to all of us impressive, to you gentlemen, should be
especially solemn. We initiate you into no meaningless
secrets, but into a Brotherhood founded upon a principle,
which it is our duty to exemplify in our lives, —DIKAIA
UPOTHEKE, —Justice, our Foundation. The relationship
of brotherhood is a sacred one. Its ties are noble, for it has
been divinely established by the Great Exemplar as the
proper bearing of man toward man. It is therefore the ideal
of human relationship, an ideal that we seek to realize in
our fraternal life, thereby learning from our Fraternity the
highest lessons of human duty and opportunity.

In this brotherhood, Justice is our guiding principle, and as

Justice is but truth in action, it is our deeds that testify our
loyalty to the ideals of our Fraternity, and our worthiness to
conserve the heritage handed down to us by past
generations of Delta Upsilon. In three centuries now, time

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has endorsed the enduring value of our principles. In
chapters across the United States and Canada, in loyal
pursuit of our ideals, we have conserved our heritage, and
have passed along to our ever-increasing brotherhood, the
lessons we strive to teach. In uprightness, in nobility, in
consideration of others and fair dealing with them, in
constant endeavor to promote truth and equity in every
relation in which we may be cast—in such ways do the
lessons of our Fraternity bear their richest fruit.

Into such a brotherhood we offer you the opportunity to

enter. But in entering you must pledge undying loyalty to
Delta Upsilon and to its ideals.

At this point, if a Charge is not to be given, the ceremony continues

with the Examiner’s statement below. If a Charge is to be given, the
Master shall continue:

It is, therefore, well that we should here pause to consider

those ideals more fully.

Here, all being seated, the Master should introduce the Speaker who
will deliver the charge.

Master: Brothers and guests, it is my pleasure to introduce

our speaker who will deliver the charge to the candidates.

The Master will now read the prepared introduction.

Fellow Brothers and honored guests, I am proud to

introduce, Brother (Name), (Chapter Name and Year)
(Ex: “Brother James A. Garfield, Williams ’56”)

Once the charge has concluded, the Master shall proceed to the
podium, and the Examiner shall rise proceed to the end of the table to
the Master’s left.

Examiner: I ask that the candidates please rise.

Brother Master, I present to you these candidates present,

to be admitted to fellowship in the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

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They have made the preliminary declarations, and, having
learned the nature of the pledges, are prepared to take them.

Master: The pledges I now propose to you, you must take

upon your word of honor to hold them sacred and
inviolable forever.

The Master shall read the Oath aloud, a few words at a time, the
candidates repeating each phrase in unison.

Master: Each candidate will individually pronounce “I”

and their full name, and then in unison, repeat after me.

I, (here shall be inserted the full name of the candidate), *

of my own free will and accord, * in the presence of God
and of these witnesses, * do hereby solemnly declare * that
the principles of this Fraternity * as they have been
explained to me * accord entirely with my own views; *
and I solemnly promise * that as a member of this
Fraternity * I will faithfully adhere to those principles, *
endeavoring in every way to perfect myself * morally,
intellectually, and socially, * and endeavoring also to act
towards others * according to that high standard of conduct
* required by the Fraternity.

I solemnly promise that I will be loyal * to the Delta

Upsilon Fraternity * and to this Chapter, * abiding by their
rules, * discharging my obligations to them faithfully, *
and using all honorable means * to promote their interests.

I solemnly promise that I will share with my brothers * the

duties of my chapter; * that I will uphold and encourage
them * in all that is honorable and right; * that I will ever
extend to each brother * the right hand of sympathy; * and
that at all times and in all circumstances * I will endeavor
to cultivate those sentiments * which should ever exist
between brothers.

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All this I solemnly promise upon my honor, * without any
equivocation, * mental reservation, * or secret evasion of
mind whatsoever.

Master: Brothers, we are all witnesses to these pledges.

After a short pause the Master opens the Roll Book at the place where
the initiates have signed, and carries it before each candidate so that
while the Chief Marshal calls the roll, each candidate whose name is
called shall have the book before him.

Master: Do you, before God and in the presence of these

witnesses, acknowledge this signature, which you have
subscribed herein to the pledges just now repeated? If so,
you will answer to your name, "I do."

The Chief Marshal shall here call the roll of the candidates.

Under the guidance of the Chief Marshal, the candidates shall then
pass before the Master to receive the insignia. Each candidate shall
stand before the Master, and the latter, placing the ribbon with the
badge about the candidate's neck, shall say:

Master: Receive and wear this badge in token of your

membership in the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. I extend to
you the right hand of fellowship.

During this interval a Fraternity song may be sung or music softly

played.

Master: Initiates of Delta Upsilon, you have this day

received a distinction, which is granted to few men—
decoration with the insignia of our Fraternity. It marks the
confidence, which we repose in you. May the ties which it
symbolizes, strengthen perpetually, and may its possession
instill in you the spirit of undying loyalty to Delta Upsilon.

By virtue of the authority vested in me, I now declare you

members of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Then, to the assembled members, the Master shall say:

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Master: I ask that all Brothers in Delta Upsilon please
stand.

Forasmuch as these men have now become your brothers, it

is your part and duty to aid them in their struggle toward a
larger life, to recall to their minds what solemn pledges
they have just now taken before this company; to instruct,
reprove, and admonish them with all kindness, according to
the principles of our Fraternity and the truth that is in you;
and to share with them the benefits and duties of life
together. You may be seated.

Then, to the initiates:

Master: And as for you who have been newly received in

our fraternal circle, it is your part and duty to bear in mind
that you are now one with us in principle and purpose; you
are to share with us the privileges and divide with us the
responsibilities of faithful service in Delta Upsilon. May
your zeal in its cause never flag, may your sympathy with
its interests ever grow deeper, may our mutual regard
increase as time shall heighten our appreciation of the
noble sentiments which have made us one. May justice,
culture, and morality be the motives of your lives, as they
have been the motives of our union. May the bonds forged
today unite us forever in sturdy resolve to attain that goal of
true manhood, aspiration toward which is the sign and seal
of our Fraternity.
This concludes the Rite of Initiation. With great pride I
now present our newest Brothers in Delta Upsilon.
Here, all in attendance shall applaud and sing “Hail, Delta Upsilon.”

The Ceremony of Initiation concludes with the Master may make any
necessary announcements.

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 PREFACE TO THE FUNERAL CEREMONY
The Funeral Ceremony is performed to honor a brother that
has passed to Chapter Eternal. Typically, the departed
brother has made a request or made arrangements for this
ceremony to be performed for him. A Ceremony Team has
the responsibility of performing this most solemn
ceremony. The members of the Ceremony Team should be
extremely familiar with the performance and flow of this
ceremony due to the circumstances under which it is
performed. Its performance will affect many, so all
sincerity and solemnity should be accorded to the deceased
brother, his family and guests, and to the Fraternity.

The members of the Ceremony Team should have either

performed it before, or have practiced it together several
times, as there is not sufficient time to practice this under
normal circumstances. The team is made up of six
members. There are three speaking parts, consisting of the
Master, Chief Marshal, and the Chaplain. The three non-
speaking parts consist of a Flag Bearer and two members of
an Honor Guard; each playing a part that is important to the
ceremony. Six members are needed to form the implied
badge of protection, as described later. Six is also decided
upon in the event that pallbearers are needed, or that the
team has been chosen to serve as pallbearers. The
ceremony is designed to compliment the existing funeral
arrangements that would be carried out by the family.

While the ceremony is modest, it is to be precise. The

speakers need to be strong, capable, and comfortable. The
three non-speaking parts have the duty that requires the
utmost attention, timing, and precision. Every member of
the Ceremony Team plays an important part.

A representative of the Ceremony Team should work with

the family to coordinate the ceremony.

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The ceremony should be performed at the gravesite, but
may be held in a chapel or other site if needed. The wishes
of the family should always take precedence.

Under the circumstances, it is advisable that only one

representative from the Ceremony Team coordinate plans
with the family, as to avoid confusion and stress to the
family. Ideally, the ceremony is performed before, after, or
within a ceremony presided over by the clergy, if
applicable.

The Ceremony Team, being very practiced and comfortable

with the ceremony, should gather before the ceremony,
dressed as uniformly as possible, and each wearing their
member badge. The team members with speaking parts
should have their ritual books with them. Non-speaking
members are responsible for bringing the DU flag. When
carrying the flag, it should be folded neatly and held in the
right hand to the side. The ritual books should be carried in
the same manner. Uniformity from all members should be
evident in all aspects of the ceremony. If the team is to
serve as pallbearers, it is appropriate to have someone carry
both the flag and ritual books for the team until the casket
is in place and the ritual is to be performed.

As the ceremony begins, the six team members walk

uniformly in single file behind the casket as outlined in
diagram A of the Funeral Ceremony (pg. 62). After a brief
introduction by the Master, the members take their
respective places as outlined in diagram B (pg. 62). The
Master moves to the head of the casket, with the Flag
Bearer moving to the foot of the casket. The remaining
members each take their places, each on a corner of the
casket. The two on honor guard take the corners at the
head of the casket near the Master.

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Honor Guard #1 will be on the front side, and Honor Guard
#2 on the back side. The Chaplain is positioned at the
corner of the foot of the casket closest to the audience,
while the Chief Marshal takes the remaining corner behind
the Chaplain. The positioning forms the “Badge of
Honor”, as shown in diagram C (pg. 63).

At the appointed time, as directed by the Chief Marshal, the

Flag Bearer will turn to face the casket. Then, with a
defined nod, the two on honor guard will move toward the
foot of the casket, each on their respective sides. Honor
Guard #1 will stop at the center of the casket, with Honor
Guard #2 to the foot of the casket. Honor Guard #2 will
then receive the flag from the Flag Bearer. Then, with the
Flag Bearer nodding again, each Honor Guard will sidestep
to the middle of the casket. Honor Guard #2 will hold out
the flag over the top of the casket. Honor Guard #1 will
also take hold of the flag, and then together, both Honor
Guards will ceremoniously unfold the flag until it is
completely unfolded. The flag will be held over the casket
for four seconds, perpendicular to the casket so that when
lowered, the flag’s ends will drape over each side of the
casket as outlined in diagram D (pg. 63). After the four
second count which is indicated by another nod from the
Flag Bearer, each end of the flag is simultaneously and
slowly lowered onto the casket slightly above center, so
that the badge of the flag is placed over the heart of the
deceased. When the flag is properly aligned and in place,
the Honor Guards return to their respective places on the
corners at the head of the casket, and the Flag Bearer
resumes his place, with all facing the audience.

Within the ceremony, a brief eulogy should be recited by

an additional guest Brother, or by any member of the
Ceremony Team. The eulogy should be kept to fewer than
four minutes in length. It should include the deceased
brother’s fraternal facts, accomplishments, and a suitable
Fraternity story reflecting upon his life.

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When all words of the ceremony have been spoken, the
Master places a sprig of evergreen on the head of the
casket, and the Honor Guards turn to face the Flag Bearer.
At the nodding of the Flag Bearer, the Honor Guards will
move to the ends of the flag. They will then ceremoniously
perform the same flag ceremony in reverse order. Once the
folded flag is in the hands of Honor Guard #2, the Flag
Bearer will again nod, and the Honor Guard will return the
flag to the Flag Bearer. A final nod from the Flag Bearer
will direct all team members to file once again behind the
casket. With the completion of the Master’s final words,
the Ceremony Team files out.

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 FUNERAL RITUAL
With the deceased brother or his family having requested that his remains be
buried with the formalities of the Fraternity, the members of the Ceremony
Team gather together at a convenient location. The team shall observe
uniformity in attire, dark suits being most appropriate, and each member
wearing his own membership badge. With each member having a speaking
part having their ritual books, the Flag Bearer having the Fraternity flag, and
the Master having a sprig of evergreen, the team departs to the designated
place of the funeral. Upon arrival, the team should stay together, and if
possible, be seated or stand together. At the designated time and place, the
team enters single file behind the casket so that when looked upon by the
audience, from left to right, the Team is in the following order: Master, Honor
Guard #1, Honor Guard #2, Chaplain, Flag Bearer, and Chief Marshal.

With the Ceremony Team standing single file behind the casket, the Ritual
begins.

Chief Marshal: Brother Master, it is with high regard and

deepest sympathy that we gather today to respond to
death’s call. Our beloved Brother (first name, middle
name, last name, chapter and year) has passed to Chapter
Eternal. By request, he is to be committed with the
formalities of the Fraternity.

At this point, the Honor Guards, and the Flag Bearer will turn to face each
other. With a nod from the Flag Bearer, the Honor Guards will move a step
forward to the center of the casket, with Honor Guard #2 moving to the foot of
the casket to receive the flag from the Flag Bearer. With another nod from the
Flag Bearer, Honor Guard #2 takes one step back to the center of the casket.
With the Honor Guards facing each other, and after waiting a four second
count, they fully unfold the flag over the casket, not letting it yet touch the
casket. After the flag is fully unfolded it is held over the casket for another
four-second count, with the badge of the flag slightly above center of the
casket. After the silent count, each end of the flag will be simultaneously
lowered down to the sides of the casket. Once the flag is in place and the Honor
Guards stand facing each other, the Flag Bearer will give a final nod, and the
Honor Guards will return to their respective places on the corners at the head
of the casket.

The Master will continue with the ceremony.

Master: Brothers in Delta Upsilon, family, and friends, we

have been called upon to commit Brother (Last Name) to
his final resting place. We accord to him all continued
rights and privileges as a member of Delta Upsilon

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Although his living body is no longer with us he remains a
brother in Delta Upsilon. He is as much a DU Brother in
spirit as he was in life. Once a DU, always a DU. We are
therefore assembled here to celebrate his life, and to leave a
final reminder of his fraternal existence for ourselves, and
for all who may come within the influence of Delta
Upsilon.

Since our words and deeds have emerged from a common

heritage of acceptance and belief in a Supreme Being, it is
an essential and basic part of our tradition to turn to God in
prayer, as did our founding brothers.

Chaplain: Let us pray. God of our Fathers and our God,

who inspired the formation of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity
with Justice as its sure Foundation, may we encourage one
another and in common concern be ever faithful to the
highest and best we know. Together, enable us to live
bravely amid the discouragements of life; seek to acquit
ourselves like men and continue to believe in the best.

We adore Thee as the God of time and eternity. We

acknowledge our mortal destiny, and stand rebuked and
confounded while death is in our midst, but we are assured
that Your most trying dispensations are wisely ordered and
graciously designed for our welfare.

We pray Thee to look with tender compassion upon these

sorrowing friends who today mourn the loss of our
departed Brother. We humbly commend them to Your care
and mercy. May Your loving kindness remain with them
in their hours of grief, that they may be strengthened by
Your presence, and better enabled to bear the great
affliction that has befallen them. May they lie passive in
the arms of Your chastening love, realizing that Your
appointments, though sovereign, are not arbitrary; that
there is wisdom and goodness in them all.

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We thank You for all the good influences of the life that
has gone. We thank You for the sure knowledge of our
immortality, and the sure promise of a brighter, everlasting
world beyond the grave.

May this sad bereavement remind us of our own

approaching fate, and that when our time arrives we are
comforted with the fact that Your mercy will dispel the
gloom of death. And after our own departure, may we
enjoy, in union with our now lamented friends, the
unfading light and immortal life of that kingdom where
faith and hope shall end, and love and joy prevail
throughout eternal ages.

In all this we ask Thy blessing in the knowledge that the

highest ideals and noblest thoughts come from Thee.
Amen.

Master: Another beloved member of our Brotherhood has

been called away from his earthly labor. Our bereavement
brings to our minds the penetrating conviction that human
life, in its best security, is weak and defenseless; and in its
greatest length, brief and uncertain. In the midst of our
sadness, we reflect on our own lives. Realizing how
precious life is, we are comforted that we can, with assured
hope, look forward to a peaceful place away from life’s
travails, and where separation and death no longer exist.
Blessed then is the departure of our loved ones, when as we
look into the shadows in which they walked, there is a
glorious radiance of life, and a light of immortality. Our
loss is the eternal gain of those now in the presence of our
departed.

In the Oath of Initiation, which all who have been received

into the fellowship of our Brotherhood have recited, we
promise to ever extend to each brother, the right hand of
sympathy; and that at all times and in all circumstances, we
will endeavor to cultivate brotherly sentiments.

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Those sentiments, to which we must hold ourselves
accountable, extend to life beyond the grave, and to the
loved ones of our departed brother. It is our fraternal duty
to uphold the Four Founding Principles of our Fraternity:
The Promotion of Friendship The Development of
Character, The Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and The
Advancement of Justice. While upholding all of these
principles, we formally extend also, the right hand of
sympathy to all of those who have ever come in contact
with Brother (Last Name).

At this time, the Master will introduce a Brother who will give a brief eulogy.
The eulogy will consist of the deceased brother’s fraternal facts, (initiation
date, pledge date, etc.) and any other applicable facts, stories,
accomplishments, or reading of a letter from a distinguished or notable DU.
The eulogy should be kept to fewer than four minutes in length; brief and to the
point, yet meaningful.

At the conclusion of the brief eulogy, the Master will continue.

Master: As with all of our Founding Fathers before us, our

time on this earth is brief. We are merely visitors as we
journey on this earth. The evergreen, which I hold, is an
emblem of our own immortality. It reminds us that though,
like our dear brother whose loss we mourn, we too shall
soon be clothed by death’s wardrobe, and laid away in a
silent tomb. Yet, through a belief in a divine mercy, we
may confidently hope that our spirits will bloom in the
sunshine of an eternal spring.

The Master then turns toward the casket and places the evergreen on the head
of the casket, right above the center of the flag, and recites:

Until we are again reunited in Chapter Eternal, may nothing

but peaceful rest be upon you Brother (Last Name). With
all sincerity, we await with eagerness, our next meeting of
Brotherhood together. We mourn the loss of your living
body, but are comforted by the existence of your spirit that
still resides in our fraternal circle, and by the shared
memories that continue to fill our minds. Dikaia Upotheke.

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At this time, all DU Brothers in attendance shall sing the song “Reminiscence”
(see appendix), led by the Ceremony Team, or an appointed Brother. The song
may be sung as a solo, or as part of a quartet, with the first or both of the
verses being sufficient. The singing of this song may be limited to those who
know it, or have specifically practiced it for this occasion and can sing it from
memory. In any case, the judgment of the Ceremony Team shall prevail. There
need not be a formal invitation to sing, or an explanation. The song shall start
immediately after the Master’s previous paragraph, and on cue from the
Brother appointed to lead the song, preferably the Chief Marshal.

After the song has ended the Honor Guard and the Flag Bearer will turn to
face each other. With a nod from the Flag Bearer, the Honor Guards will
reverse the previous order, by lifting the flag off of the casket, and folding it
appropriately over the casket, with the similar appropriate nods coming from
the Flag Bearer. Once the flag has been returned to the Flag Bearer, all
members of the ritual team will resume their initial positions, single file behind
the casket as when they entered.

The Chaplain continues the ceremony.

Chaplain: Let us pray. O God, our loving Creator, we

beseech Thee to bless the solemn services in which we
have been engaged. May our faith in Thy goodness and
power be strengthened and ever abide with us. We ask for
Thy blessing upon our beloved Delta Upsilon, and each and
every member of our Brotherhood. Amen

The Ceremony Team quietly files out the way they came in, and the Funeral
Ceremony concludes.

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 PREFACE TO THE MEMORIAL CEREMONY
The Memorial Ceremony is performed to honor a brother
who has passed to Chapter Eternal. It is similar, in text, to
the Funeral Ceremony, but contains much less movement,
due to the absence of a casket. Typically, the departed
brother has made a request or made arrangements for this
ceremony to be performed for him. The ceremony team
has the responsibility of performing this most solemn
ceremony. The members of the ceremony team should be
extremely familiar with the performance and flow of this
ceremony due to the circumstances under which it is
performed. Its performance will affect many, so all
sincerity and solemnity should be accorded to the deceased
brother, his family and guests, and to the Fraternity.

The members of the ceremony team should have either

performed this ceremony before, or have practiced it
together several times, as there is not sufficient time to
practice this under normal circumstances. This team is
made up of four members. There are three speaking parts,
consisting of the Master, Chief Marshal, and the Chaplain.
There is also one non-speaking part, that being the Honor
Guard. The Honor Guard has the stoic duty of carrying the
flag standard with the Fraternity flag on it, and leading the
ceremony team to the front. Upon arrival at the front, the
flag is posted, and the Honor Guard stands honorably and
silently by the flag, until the conclusion of the ceremony,
when he leads the team out in the same manner.

The Memorial Ceremony can be held as a part of an

existing memorial service, or held as a brief ceremony
within the chapter. While the ceremony is modest, it is to
be precise. The speakers need to be strong, capable, and
comfortable, and always maintaining the dignity of the
ceremony.

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If the Memorial Ceremony is to be performed along with an
existing memorial service for the deceased brother, then a
representative of the ceremony team should work with the
family to coordinate the ceremony, determining where and
when the ceremony will take place. The wishes of the
deceased and/or his family take precedence.

Under the circumstances, it is advisable that there be only

one representative from the team that coordinates the plans
with the family, as to avoid confusion and stress to the
family. Ideally, the ceremony is to be performed before,
after, or within a ceremony performed the clergy, if such is
to be performed.

The ceremony team, being very practiced and comfortable

with the ceremony, should gather before the ceremony,
dressed as uniformly as possible, and each wearing their
membership badge. Uniformity from all members should
be evident in all aspects of the ceremony. The team
members should have their Ritual Books with them, carried
uniformly and in the same manner. The Master should
acquire a sprig of evergreen for use during the ceremony.
The Honor Guard should have the flag on the flag standard,
held at the ready. The flag standard base, or a second base,
should be positioned at the front of the room where it shall
be posted during the ceremony.

In the ceremony, the four team members walk uniformly in

single file to the front of the room. If a DU Brother
separate from the ceremony team is to deliver a eulogy, he
should walk in as part of the ceremony team. The team
enters with the Honor Guard carrying the Fraternity flag.
The flag is followed by the Master, Chief Marshal,
Chaplain, and then finally by the speaker if one is used.
The team shall stay in that order from left to right when
seen from the audience.

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If a podium is used, the members with the speaking parts
stand behind it, with each member changing places when it
is his time to speak (See pg. 76).

After the entrance, the ceremony team continues to face in

the direction of the flag until it is posted, and subsequently,
all will turn to face the audience in the order as outlined in
the diagram on the following page.

Within the ceremony, a brief eulogy should be recited by

an additional guest brother, or by any member of the
ceremony team. The eulogy should be of suitable length
for the Memorial Ceremony, and should include the
deceased brother’s fraternal facts, accomplishments, and a
suitable Fraternity story reflecting upon his life.

When all words of the ceremony have been spoken at the

conclusion of the Chaplain’s final paragraph, the Honor
Guard will retrieve the flag and lead the ceremony team out
in the same order in which it entered.

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 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
With the deceased brother or his family having requested that his memory be
honored with the formalities of the Fraternity, the members of the ceremony
team gather together in a convenient location. The team shall observe
uniformity in attire, dark suits being most appropriate, and each member
wearing his Badge. With each member with a speaking part shall have his
Ritual Book, the Honor Guard shall have the Fraternity flag, and the Master
shall have a sprig of evergreen. The team departs to the designated place of the
service. Upon arrival, the team should stay together, and if possible, be seated
or stand together. At the designated time and place, the ceremony team enters
single file to the front of the room so that when looked upon by the audience,
from left to right, the Team is in the following order: Honor Guard, Master,
Chief Marshal, Chaplain, and if one is used, the Speaker.

With the ceremony team standing single file up front, the ceremony begins.

Chief Marshal: Brother Master, it is with high regard and

deepest sympathy that we gather today to respond to
death’s call. Our beloved Brother (first name, middle
name, last name, chapter and year) has passed to Chapter
Eternal. Having received the request that his memory be
honored with the formalities of the Fraternity, the request is
wholeheartedly and sincerely granted.

Master: Brothers in Delta Upsilon, family, and friends, we

have been called upon to publicly mourn the loss of Brother
(Last Name), and pay honor to his memory. We accord to
him all continued rights and privileges as a member of the
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity. Although his living
body is no longer with us he remains a brother in Delta
Upsilon. He is as much a DU Brother in spirit as he was in
life. Once a DU, always a DU. We are therefore assembled
here to celebrate his life, and to leave a final reminder of
his fraternal existence for ourselves, and for all who may
come within the influence of Delta Upsilon. Brother
Marshal, is everything in readiness for our sorrowful duty?

Chief Marshal: All preparations have been made.

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Master: Therefore, since our words and deeds have
emerged from a common heritage of acceptance and belief
in a Supreme Being, it is an essential and basic part of our
tradition to turn to God in prayer, as did our Founding
Fathers.

Chaplain: Let us pray. God of our fathers and our God,

who inspired the formation of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity
with Justice as its sure Foundation, may we encourage one
another and in common concern be ever faithful to the
highest and best we know. Together, enable us to live
bravely amid the discouragements of life; seek to acquit
ourselves like men and continue to believe in the best.

We adore Thee as the God of time and eternity. We

acknowledge our mortal destiny, and stand rebuked and
confounded while death is in our midst, but we are assured
that Your most trying dispensations are wisely ordered and
graciously designed for our welfare.

We pray Thee to look with tender compassion upon these

sorrowing friends who today mourn the loss of our
departed Brother. We humbly commend them to Your
fatherly care and mercy. May Your loving kindness
remain with them in their hours of grief, that they may be
strengthened by Your presence, and better enabled to bear
the great affliction that has befallen them. May they lie
passive in the arms of Your chastening love, realizing that
Your appointments, though sovereign, are not arbitrary;
that there is wisdom and goodness in them all.

We thank You for all the good influences of the life which
has gone. We thank You for the sure knowledge of our
immortality, and the sure promise of a brighter, everlasting
world beyond the grave. May this sad bereavement remind
us of our own approaching fate, and that when our time
arrives we are comforted with the fact that Your mercy will
dispel the gloom of death.

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And after our own departure, may we enjoy, in union with
our now lamented friends, the unfading light and immortal
life of that kingdom where faith and hope shall end, and
love and joy prevail throughout eternal ages.

In all this we ask Thy blessing in the knowledge that the

highest ideals and noblest thoughts come from Thee.
Amen.

Master: A beloved member of our brotherhood has been

called away from his earthly labor. Our bereavement
brings to our minds the penetrating conviction that human
life, in its best security, is weak and defenseless; and in its
greatest length, brief and uncertain. In the midst of our
bereavement, we reflect on our own lives. Realizing how
precious life is, we are comforted that we can with assured
hope, look forward to a peaceful place away from life’s
travails, and where separation and death no longer exist.
Blessed then is the departure of our loved ones, when as we
look into the shadows in which they walked, there is a
glorious radiance of life, and a light of immortality. Our
loss is the eternal gain of those now in the presence of our
departed.

After a brief pause, the Master continues.

With the reminder that Delta Upsilon is the eternal soul of

our fraternal lives, let us join together in remembrance of
Brother (Last Name), as we sing “Hail, Delta Upsilon” to
his memory.

Chief Marshal: Would all Brothers of Delta Upsilon in

attendance please stand for the singing of “Hail, Delta
Upsilon?”
After the brothers in attendance have stood, the Chief Marshal will then lead
the Brothers in the singing of the first verse of “Hail, Delta Upsilon.”

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Chief Marshal: Thank you Brothers; you may be seated.

Master: In the Oath of Initiation, which we all who have

been received into the fellowship of our brotherhood have
recited, we promise to ever extend to each brother the right
hand of sympathy; and that at all times and in all
circumstances, we will endeavor to cultivate brotherly
sentiments. Those sentiments, to which we must hold
ourselves accountable, extend to life beyond the grave, and
to the loved ones of our departed brother. It is our fraternal
duty to uphold the Four Founding Principles of our
Fraternity: the Promotion of Friendship, the Development
of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the
Advancement of Justice. While upholding all of these
principles, we formally extend also, the right hand of
sympathy to all of those who have ever come in contact
with Brother (Last Name).

At this time, the Master will introduce a brother who will give a brief eulogy.
The eulogy will consist of the deceased brother’s fraternal facts, (initiation
date, pledging date, etc.) and any other applicable facts, stories,
accomplishments, or reading of a letter from a distinguished or notable DU.
The eulogy should be appropriate in length. It may extend longer than the
shorter eulogy that is given in the Funeral Ritual.

At the conclusion of the brief eulogy, the Master will continue.

Master: As with all of our Founding Fathers before us, our

time on this earth is brief. We are but visitors on our
journey on this earth. The evergreen, which I hold, is an
emblem of our own immortality. It reminds us that though,
like our dear brother whose loss we mourn we, too, shall
soon be clothed by death’s wardrobe, and laid away in a
silent tomb. Yet, through a belief in a divine mercy, we
may confidently hope that our spirits will bloom in the
sunshine of an eternal spring.
The Master will then place the evergreen on the altar, near the photograph of
the deceased, or some other suitable place at the front.

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Master: Until we are again reunited in Chapter Eternal,
may nothing but peaceful rest be upon our Brother (Last
Name). With all sincerity, we await with eagerness, our
next meeting of brotherhood together. We mourn the loss
of his mortal body, but are comforted by the existence of
his spirit that still resides in our fraternal circle, and by the
shared memories that continue to fill our minds.

At this time, all DU brothers in attendance shall sing the song

“Reminiscence” (see appendix), led by the ceremony team, or an
appointed brother. The song may be sung as a solo, or as part of a
quartet, with the first or both of the verses being sufficient. The singing
of this song may be limited to those who know it, or have specifically
practiced it for this occasion and can sing it from memory. In any
case, the judgment of the ceremony team shall prevail. There may be a
formal invitation to all DU brothers that may be in attendance, to stand
and join in the singing of the song if they so choose.

Chaplain: Let us pray. O God, our loving Creator, we

beseech Thee to bless the solemn services in which we
have been engaged. May our faith in Thy goodness and
power be strengthened and ever abide with us. We ask for
Thy blessing upon our beloved Delta Upsilon, and each and
every member of our brotherhood. Amen.

The ceremony team quietly files out the way they came in, and the
Memorial Ceremony concludes.

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