BELIEVE: 170th Anniversary Convention and 42nd School of Fraternity Practices

Theta Chi is headed to The Lone Star State, and we hope you’ll join your brothers for a weekend unlike any other!

We’ll visit the oldest saloon in Texas, stroll the River Walk, sample Texas’ finest cuisine, experience a rich history—all with your brothers from across North America to celebrate 170 years of brotherhood; not out of obligation, but because they BELIEVE in Theta Chi.

Keynote Speaker: John Shertzer (Gamma Kappa/Miami (OH) 1998)

Brother Shertzer previously served as the executive director of the Medal of Honor Foundation, supporting recipients of the nation’s highest military honor and the foundation’s education and outreach efforts. A lifelong fraternity professional and former Chapter President, he has also led national organizations focused on youth leadership and the free press, and has served in leadership education roles within the North American Interfraternity Conference.

Keynote Speaker: Saul Malek

Saul Malek is a speaker and educator focused on men’s mental health, recovery, and the pressures facing young adults in an increasingly fast-moving digital world. Drawing from his own experience with addiction and recovery, Malek speaks candidly about decision-making, identity, isolation, and the habits that can quietly take hold when stress, competition, and easy access collide. Malek has built his work around helping students and young men recognize risk, support one another, and make informed choices before small patterns turn into serious consequences, teaching through a direct and relatable style.

Convention Details

Event Schedule

Convention will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, in San Antonio, with attendees departing on Tuesday, July 14. Convention will be held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.

Why you need to be there:

• True friendship: reunite with your brothers and make new connections
• Awards & recognition: celebrate the achievements of our collegiate brothers, hard-working chapters, and accomplished alumni
• Educational programming: life-changing, skill-building sessions and roundtables for collegians and alumni
  
• Fraternity business: help shape the future of our Fraternity
• Unmistakably San Antonio: Join your Fraternity brothers in San Antonio for world-class hospitality and a breathtaking culture

Who should attend?

• Collegians: freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors—all are welcome from your chapter
• Alumni: all alumnus brothers should attend; whether you volunteer actively or haven’t been connected since graduation, now’s your chance to see the truly nationwide reach of our Fraternity
• Families welcome: San Antonio has plenty to explore beyond Convention and makes a great family summer getaway

Chapters/colonies should note:

• EACH Active chapter/colony is required to send two collegiate members to Convention and will receive two (2) complimentary registrations along with one (1) double-occupancy hotel room.
• Registration information regarding the complimentary two registrations and one hotel room will be sent to each chapter/colony President in January. Any additional collegians attending from each chapter/colony is responsible for registration and lodging fees.

More on myThetaChi and registration:

What’s myThetaChi? myThetaChi is the Fraternity’s membership portal where you can access member-exclusive resources, register for events, and update your contact information.

Guide to register:

• Log into myThetaChi and select Event Registration
• Register before June 29, 2026
• All attendees registered for the entire event will receive access to all event functions, School of Fraternity Practices programming (both the collegiate and alumni tracks for members), one (1) ticket to the formal awards banquet, six (6) meals, and one (1) ticket to an exclusive Theta Chi Closing Celebration at Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum

More about Convention:

The International Convention stands as Theta Chi Fraternity’s most significant assembly of collegiate and alumni members.

While the primary purpose of Convention is to conduct the official business of the Fraternity, it also serves as a meaningful occasion for brothers to reunite, exchange ideas, and celebrate our shared values and accomplishments. The event fosters connections across generations and reinforces the lasting bonds of brotherhood.

Held concurrently with Convention, the School of Fraternity Practices (SFP) provides an intensive educational experience focused on leadership development and chapter operations.

SFP features a robust curriculum of keynote presentations and small-group discussions led by prominent Theta Chi alumni and experienced professionals in higher education and fraternity life. Topics include chapter leadership, recruitment strategy, organizational management, and member development. Participants gain practical knowledge, valuable insights, and renewed motivation to lead with purpose and uphold the ideals of Theta Chi.