Definitions Alumni- A fraternity member who graduated college, but remains active in his fraternity through involvement in alumni groups across the nation Bid- A formal invitation to join an organization Chapter- A local group of the larger national organization Member- Someone who has been initiated into the chapter Philanthropy- A service project undertaken by Greek chapters on the campus, community, or national level Pledge/Associate- A person who has accepted a formal bid for membership and who is working toward full membership but has not yet been initiated