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Akron (Gamma-Alpha)
Robert A. Carney (1946) died May 9, 2009.
Arizona State (Zeta-Psi Colony)
With the recolonization efforts begun in the fall 2009, the colony now has 38 men.
Arkansas (Gamma-Chi)
Coordinated by chapter Vice President Michael Aguilar, the chapter held its annual Thanksgiving with the Homeless, inviting more than 20 homeless individuals to the house and providing them with a Thanksgiving meal through Seven Hills Homeless Shelter.
On December 5, 2009, the chapter also held its annual Christmas with the Kids through Life Source International. Through this effort, the chapter was able to provide holiday gifts to more than 32 children who enjoyed pizza and games after receiving their gifts from Santa Claus.
Joe Hurley (1952) died August 24, 2008.
Auburn-Montgomery (Phi-Kappa)
Chapter brothers raised money to help pay for
Jordan Northington’s medical expenses, chemo treatment, and the cost for her to travel to Birmingham, Alabama, for the treatments. The chapter’s 48-hour Teeter-Totter Marathon raised nearly $4,000 for Northington’s family. Jordan’s father,
Jay Northington, is an alumni brother from the chapter. As Jordan is in high school, the chapter members camped out on the high school campus taking turns riding the teeter-totter.
Boston (Alpha)
Two educational leadership consultants visited the chapter for two weeks to help with a revitalization effort. As a result of the extended time with International Headquarters’ staff, the chapter brothers have already secured seven new associate members and are expecting to have another eight signed by February 5, 2010.
Chapter brothers volunteered more than 470 hours for the Roffman Family Mitzvah Day at Boston University Hillel to the greater Boston Community. The projects this year included making Halloween packages for children at Rosie’s Place, a homeless shelter, planting and cleaning a playground in Dorchester for Earthworks, a collaborative urban environmental non-profit, preparing meals in three soup kitchens and shelters, cleaning and helping the staff at two animal shelters, making teddy bears for children at St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center, and making 470 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for two homeless shelters.
Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon)
Steven Barer (1986) is a senior account manager at eLitigation Solutions in San Francisco, selling litigation support services to law firms and corporate legal departments.
Butler (Alpha-Alpha)
On January 31, 2010, at the Butler University campus, Master Steward Dr. Elgan Baker (DePauw) and International Headquarters’ Compliance Manager Thomas Roberts (Edinboro) facilitated a ritual workshop for the entire Greek Community. The chapter brothers participated in this experience in which Baker and Roberts discussed the origins of ritual.
Harold D. “Hal” Wilkins Jr. (1951) died January 14, 2010. From 1952 to 1954, he served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a member of the 7775th Signal Battalion, stationed in France. During his career, he was alumni director at Butler University; vice president for development at Florida State University; and president of the Florida State University Foundation. After retiring in 1994, he served as a member of the Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. He was an elder emeritus of Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Throughout his years, Hal contributed his passion for fund-raising and love of people to many local philanthropic and civic organizations.
Ronald N. Burns (1957) died 2009.
California-Berkeley (Mu Colony)
With the recolonization begun in fall 2009, the colony now has 10 men.
Cecil J. Mark (1953) died June 20, 2009.
Ronald A. Klinge (1957) died January 2, 2010.
California-Davis (Delta-Gamma)
The following football players were named as NIC Division I FBS/FCS Offense Honorable Mention: Josh Reese (quarterback), Sean Kelley (kicker), Jake Jonde (deep snapper), Matt Cohen (linebacker), and Mile Morales (linebacker).
Nathaniel Hackett was named assistant team coach for football as Syracuse University. He is the son of former Pittsburgh and Southern California head coach Paul Hackett, who serves as quarterbacks’ coach of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. For the past two seasons, Nathaniel Hackett served as a quality control assistant coach with the Buffalo Bills.
Cal State-Poly (Phi-Sigma)
The chapter brothers were awarded the 2008-2009 Outstanding Leadership Development/Community Involvement Award and chapter President Peter Giles received the 2008-2009 Greek Affairs Man of the Year Award by Student Life and Leadership. Student Life and Leadership also developed a new office to recruit Giles to continue his involvement as the IFC Director of Leadership Development.
Nick Bilich and his band, [http://www.stilltimemusic.com/ Still Time], will be touring the United States this spring. For more information, scheduling, and tour dates, please visit their website.
Cameron (Colony)
The colonization efforts at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, were concluded at the request of the brothers particpating in the colony. The group independently decided that they could not be successful at this time.
Chicago Area Alumni Association
Colby (Alpha-Rho)
Robert B. Parker (1954), the blunt and beloved crime novelist who helped revive the hard-boiled genre and branded a tough guy of his own through his “Spenser” series, has died. Prolific to the end, Parker wrote more than 50 novels, including 37 featuring Boston private eye Spenser, the basis for the 1980s TV series “Spenser: For Hire,” starring
Robert Urich (Florida State 1968). The series aired for three seasons and had four made-for-TV movies. Parker was responsible for the writing of the series and movies.
Colorado (Gamma-Mu)
On November 15, 2009, at the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette, Illinois,
Book Worm Angels celebrated its 10th Anniversary and honored
Kermit Myers (1951), founder and chairman emeritus. Book Worm Angels has collected over 1.6 million books for classroom libraries in poorly performing public elementary schools. 175 schools with more than 100,000 students are now being served in Chicago, Boston, Phoenix, and Atlanta.
Cornell (Omicron)
Peter W. Gilbert (1965) died April 24,2009.
Denver (Alpha-Pi)
The Honorable Larry J. Naves (1968), chief presiding judge of the Denver District Court, was recently awarded the annual Judicial Excellence Award by the Colorado Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges with more than 6,300 members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
John Greenwood (1992) completed a sale of Proxy Partners to Proxy Holdings LLC, a new company structure allowing Proxy to utilize resources and relationships to further its growth plans to become the best sales and marketing agency in the country realizing the potential of places. Greenwood will continue to act as CEO and president.
DePauw (Xi)
Lloyd Dyer (1942) died January 26, 2009.
Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa Colony)
With the recolonization efforts beginnin in the fall 2009, the colony now has 31 men.
John W. Weaver (1946) died November 18, 2009.
Forrest Glass (1953) died November 15, 2009.
East Carolina (Iota-Upsilon)
The Iota-Upsilon chapter was declared inactive by the Grand High Zeta on January 22, 2010. This decision was based on significant financial debt to the International Fraternity, scholastic deficiency, and overall failing chapter operations over the course of the last several semesters. The Alumni, School Administration and the General Fraternity are collaboratively planning for the future of Iota-Upsilon in the years to come when an undergraduate Lambda Chi Alpha chapter can be significant contributor to the campus community again.
East Tennessee (Iota-Omicron)
An alumni banquet and reception was held on December 5, 2009, in celebration of Lambda Chi Alpha’s 100th anniversary.
Former chapter President Nicholas Mitchell was elected IFC president. In addition, he was inducted into Who’s Who Among American College and University Students.
Chapter Vice President Aaron Sands was elected IFC vice president of scholarship and leadership.
Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)
The chapter initiated 23 associate members on December 4, 2009. They were Eric Miller, Pat Morrissey, David Spicuzza, Ryan Lindquist, Mitch Flowers, David Stack, Matt Schemenaur, Matt Young, Dan Gutierrez, Ryan Hale, Geever Jacob, Tony Panapinto, Derek Hensley, Alex Williams, Eric Hockberger, Tommy Kowalski, Travis Elko, Benjamin Hahs, Nick Maentanis, Anthany Wingo, Brad Kickert, Michael Davidson, and Fred Jordan.
Eastern Michigan (Sigma-Kappa)
Dean Ditto is running in a marathon in March 2010 to raise funds for Wounded Marines. The marathon involves running in the desert of White Sand Missile Range while carrying a 40 pound pack. He is trying to raise $4,000 for charity. Last year he finished 20th, and this year he hopes to make the top 10.
Eureka (Theta-Chi)
Eldon D. Corbin (1935) died 2009.
Evansville (Iota-Mu)
Educational Foundation board member
Charles E. Singer Jr. is the new senior vice president and branch manager of Baird’s Indianapolis office. He previously served as the manager of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Indianapolis branch.
Florida State (Zeta-Rho)
John Culver (1983) was named president of Starbucks’ international unit, overseeing operations and business development for all markets outside the U.S. He has been with Starbucks for seven years, most recently serving as president of global consumer products and food service.
Franklin (Kappa-Gamma)
The following football players were named as NIC NCAA Divisions II-III/NAIA First Team: Seth Qualls (lineman) and Pat Hillenburg (lineman).
The chapter brothers sponsored a blood drive on campus, collecting 43 units of blood to aid the Indiana Blood Center.
Franklin & Marshall (Alpha-Theta)
As directed by the Fraternity board, the International Headquarters’ staff has begun recolonization efforts.
Hanover (Theta-Zeta)
The chapter held and all-day retreat, which included spending time with Master Steward Dr. Elgan Baker.
James Tullis (1945) died 2009.
High Point (Iota-Phi)
Master Steward Todd Shoemaker assisted General Fraternity Staff meeting with the undergraduates at East Carolina during the notification of inactivity of their Zeta.
Brandon English (2005) accepted a position at Comfort Zone Camp located in Secaucus, New Jersey, as camps and services manager. He was previously employed as a marketing specialist in Virginia. Comfort Zone Camp is the nation’s largest bereavement camp and offers free sessions free to children ages 7-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. The camps are held year-round in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.
Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)
Chapter alumni brothers from all eras attended the 4th Annual Beta-Omicron Alumni Association Reunion on January 30, 2010. The reception was held at the Medinah Shrine Center in Addison, Illinois.
Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Chapter officers visited the International Headquarters on Friday, January 29, 2010, to take a tour of the facility and meet to discuss ways to grow and improve at Indiana University. Master Steward Dr. Elgan Baker (DePauw) attended the meeting, and was able to teach our undergraduate brothers how to deal with Harm Reduction issues at the chapter and how to utilize the Initiation Ritual as a governing tool. The brothers were very excited and thankful for the visit, and are already looking forward to the next time Brother Baker will be with them.
Ralph Velasco (1985) wrote his first book, ”Ralph Velasco On Travel Photography: 101 Tips for Developing Your Photographic Eye & More”. He also has developed a series of photography classes that he teaches throughout Southern California. He has a company called PhotoEnrichment Programs that develops and administers a series of team building exercises based on photography. His other division, called PhotoWalkingTours.com, has gone from one tour last year to over 20 tours throughout Southern California and in Chicago. He was recently chosen Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of Orange County. In November, out of thousands of entries, he was chosen in the Top 10 of the
“Most Slacker-Friendly” category in the Startup Nation Home-based 100 Contest.
Philip Burch (1959) died April 2004.
Iowa State (Alpha-Tau)
The chapter is currently using the help of International Headquarters’ staff to recruit new members. As part of the revitalization efforts, Master Steward Aaron Parker facilitated an alumni advisory board training on January 24, 2010. Eleven alumni brothers attended the event and were given direction on how to help advise the chapter, work with the school/House Corporation/General Fraternity, and redevelop the Lambda Chi Alpha experience on campus.
David G. Krohn (1970) died December 2009.
Idaho (Epsilon-Gamma Colony)
The colony initiated 9 brothers on January 29, 2010. Master Steward
Mike Saunders helped and assisted the colony with its Ritual Exemplification. To ensure that our undergraduate brothers at colonies are performing the Ritual correctly, and are taking the time to learn what our Ritual means and teaches, Saunders tries to visit all of the colonies as they conduct their first Initiation.
The chapter enjoyed academic success this fall with a cumulative GPA above a 3.0. Kelby Wilson is Student Body President. Nathan Jones and Ryan Shoemaker are active in ROTC.
Kansas (Zeta-Iota)
Master Steward Mike Smith spent two days in January working with the undergraduate brothers House Corporation members at the University of Kansas to develop a plan on how to effectively use the True Brother Initiative to improve the undergraduate experience.
Kentucky (Epsilon-Phi)
O. Trigg Dorton (1942) died 2009.
Lehigh (Gamma-Psi)
Charles A. Roth (1948) died December 31, 2009. He taught biology and physical science in the Nazareth Area Junior High School from 1948 until he was appointed vice principal in 1968. He became principal of the junior high school the following year, a post he held until his retirement in 1981.
Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega)
In November 2009, the chapter brothers assisted the St. Joseph Diner in Lafayette, Louisiana. At the diner, the brothers helped the other volunteers serve food to the underprivileged, cut vegetables, and also washed dishes and helped pick up after the guests.
The chapter initiated 19 men.
Louisiana State (Upsilon)
John Dalier (1986) completed his 15th year of service at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, Virginia. This past October, he was recognized in Washington, D.C. by the American Intellectual Property Law Association as a 2009 USPTO Examining Attorney of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the integrity of Intellectual Property Law while in distinguished service at the USPTO.
Doug Foreman (1949) died December 2008.
Louisiana Tech (Theta-Psi)
Herbert Cathey (1941) died September 18, 2009.
Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)
Chapter officer Ryan Ferreira (2011) rushed to help Ronald Moore after he was thrown from his car after an traffic accident in front of the chapter house. While Moored laid semicouncious, Ferreira was able to obtain contact information from him to contact Moore’s wife. “In today’s world where more and more people have become self-centered and afraid to get involved this young man renewed my faith in the generation that will one day step into my shoes,” Moore said in a thank you email.
Maine (Beta)
William Christensen (1942) died March 24, 2009.
Mercer (Zeta-Omega)
Eugene D. Anderson (1962) died October 18, 2009.
Methodist (Sigma-Theta)
As directed by the Fraternity board, the International Headquarters’ staff has begun recolonization efforts.
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
The chapter served as co-sponsors to support the Alpha Phi Alpha Black and Gold Ball on December 5, 2009. Along with Lambda Chi Alpha were Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Kappa Alpha fraternity. Fraternity board member Jonas Dominique and chapter President Justin Decamp were honored as representatives from a co-sponsoring chapter, and Lambda Chi Alpha staff adviser Tim Staples was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Leader Award from Alpha Phi Alpha.
Mark A. Losey (1990) died December 26, 2009. A former chapter president, he worked tirelessly for the Democratic Party and served at the Attorney General’s Office as General Counsel for Law Enforcement for the state of Ohio. Prior to that, he served as the Logan County Liaison for Senator Sherrod Brown’s campaign. He was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives 15th Congressional District in 2006. He was the Ohio coordinator of Honor Flight, helping veterans travel to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials.
Rod Stephens (1980) died July 3, 2009. He was employed at Herman Miller in a sales capacity.
Franklin D. Morgan (1955) died September 19, 2009. He retired from Ohio University in 1993 as the sports information director for more than 30 years.
James E. Gresmer (1952) died June 29, 2009. A military veteran, he retired after 25 years as director of finance for Elgin Community College.
Cpt. Charles A. Wilson (1965) died July 29, 2009. He was the CEO of Nashville Wraps for 12 years. Prior to that, he worked at the Baptist Sunday School Board, started several business ventures while in New Jersey, and spent 27 years in the United States Navy.
Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi)
Matthew Doude, a mechanical engineering graduate student at Mississippi State University, is the team leader of the MSU EcoCAR team. Ecocar is a GM- and DOE-sponsored university competition to build hybrid vehicles. His team has placed first, first, and third respectively in the last three years of this competition. They will compete again in May 2010 to try to bring home another championship. Doude is currently the only Lambda Chi on the team but they have had others in the past, including former chapter President Michael Sofferin.
New Mexico State (Zeta-Gamma)
Keith Pearson (1966) retired after 41 years service at Continental Tire North America where he served as corporate manager of environmental affairs for the NAFTA Region. He earned the Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award in 2006 and 2009, and he also earned the Illinois Recycle Association award for Large Industry in 2007. Person founded the Southern Illinois Environmental Managers Association, an organization to promote the exchange of information among environmental professionals. He served 15 years on the board of directors of Keep Mt. Vernon/Jefferson County Beautiful and currently serves on the board of directors for the Granada Center for Performing Arts. In retirement, Keith plans to participate in Native American Arts & Crafts Shows as Choctaw Keith with his bead weaving jewelry.
Michigan (Sigma)
Warren C. Roeger (1952) died August 27, 2009.
North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)
Dr. Bertram Coffer (1963) died April 10, 2008.
North Carolina (Gamma-Nu)
The chapter has a new website.
The chapter has a 3.2 GPA, second highest among men’s fraternities.
The chapter performed nearly 60 hours of community service on average per member.
The chapter raised more than $3,000 for Camp Kesem North Carolina, a free student-run camp for children whose parents are stricken with cancer. The North Carolina chapter was co-founded by alumni brother William Maixner.
Chapter Vice President Eddie Sykes is chairman of the Greek Judicial Board, and troupe member with Interactive Theater Carolina.
Jennings Carpenter is the SGA treasurer and member of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Student Advisory Committee.
North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)
Dr. Bertram Coffer (1963) died April 10, 2008.
New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha)
Chapter brothers participated in Louisiana’s Adopt-A-Road program. They have adopted a one-mile stretch in front of the chapter house.
North Texas (Iota-Zeta)
Claude Burns (1957) died 2009.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
John R. Harrer (1948) died 2009.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
Tim Holt (1986) was selected to chair the Oklahoma Banker’s Association’s Commercial Lending School for 2010. He also received his diploma from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin, for completion of a three-year course of study focusing on bank management of strategic issues in the financial services industry.
Dr. Rayford H. Smith Jr. (1969) died May 27, 2006.
Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta)
Director of Chapter Service John Holloway (High Point) and Senior Associate Director of Chapter Services Jordy Miller (Miami-FL) were invited to conduct a rousing and passionate brotherhood meeting with the men of Alpha-Eta on January 13, 2010.
Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)
The chapter donated more than 20 bags of food to Community Outreach on January 15, 2010.
Penn State (Zeta)
Robert A. Sheridan (1965) died January 7, 2010. He began his teaching career in the Pottstown School District and retired after 35 years from Abington Heights High School in June 2001. During his early years at Abington Heights, he was the high school tennis coach and he was a member of the NEA, PSEA and AHEA educational organizations.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)
The chapter has a new website.
Chapter brothers earned a 3.0 GPA last semester, highest out of all other fraternities on campus.
During the week of January 6-12, 2010, the chapter initiated 12 new members.
Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon)
Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta)
C. Bernard Ruckdeschel Jr. (1951) died December 30, 2009.
Richmond (Alpha-Chi)
As directed by the Fraternity board, the International Headquarters’ staff has begun recolonization efforts.
Samford (Theta-Alpha)
Julius C. Trotter (1943) died March 12, 2009.
San Diego Area Alumni Association
A special thanks to Floyd Pickrell (San Diego State) who made a significant matching gift to the San Diego Scholarship Fund – a fund that pays for San Diego area undergraduates to attend the Fraternity’s summer Leadership Seminar.
Shippensburg (Phi-Tau)
Brad Garfinkel (1993) was recognized by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of the 2009 Forty Under 40.
Dave Warden has created an iPhone/iPod touch application, Inject, that can help patients with the tracking of their Multiple Sclerosis Treatment or anyone that needs to track injections or oral medications.
Simpson (Theta-Lambda)
Stanley L. Spangler (1965) died August 9, 2009. He served as a captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, United States Army, from 1969 to 1973, and was a Vietnam War veteran, where he served with the 1st Cavalry Division. For 36 years, up until his death, Mr. Spangler practiced commercial law in Denver, Colorado, and was held in high regard by his colleagues.
Southeast Missouri (Delta-Phi)
Chapter brothers held their annual alumni St. Louis Blues game on January 14, 2010. Alumni and active brothers shared stories while attending the hockey game.
South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma)
Bernard Benson (1960) died October 15, 2009.
Southern Methodist (Gamma-Sigma)
William J. McMordie (1948) died November 3, 2009.
Dr. Donald F. Reaser (1953) died December 29, 2009. He shared his love of geology with his students for nearly half a century, continuing to teach in retirement as a professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Reaser retired about six years ago but continued to teach UTA graduate students. His classes included field trips in Ellis County, where he had done extensive work. Dr. Reaser was a 32nd-degree Mason.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda)
Brandon Eldridge joined the editorial board for Drug Topics Magazine. This is one of the most widely published and read pharmacy/pharmacist/technician magazines in the United States.
Tennessee (Epsilon-Omicron)
Robert Thomas (1964) died 2009.
Texas (Alpha-Mu)
Kevin Farrell (1989) is updating the Alpha-Mu alumni brother database. Please contact him at Kevin_Farrell@SHI.com to provide your contact information.
Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)
Bart Johnson (kick holder) was named to the NCAA Division I FBS & FCS First Teams.
Dr. Jack L. Walper (1937) died 2009.
Texas-El Paso (Zeta-Epsilon)
Robert Bothwell (1951) died May 17, 2009.
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)
Bryan Watson (linebacker) was named to the NIC Division’s II-III/NAIA Defensive Honorable Mention.
Washington (Alpha-Psi)
Washington & Lee (Gamma-Phi)
John M. McCardell Jr. (1971), president emeritus of Middlebury College, was elected the University of the South’s 16th president and vice chancellor. McCardell, a professor of history at Middlebury College, served as Middlebury’s president from 1992 until he stepped down in 2004. He joined the history faculty of Middlebury the same year. In addition to teaching, McCardell served the college as dean for academic development and planning, dean of the faculty, provost, and vice president for academic affairs before being named president. McCardell will remain as president of Choose Responsibility through June 30, and will be succeeded by Barrett Seaman, author of
Binge: Campus Life in an Age of Disconnection and Excess and a founding board member of Choose Responsibility.
Washington State (Tau)
Dr. Glenn M. Doornink (1950) died 2009.
Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)
Educational Foundation board member
Kevin R. Vasquez (1978) was named president and CEO of
Butler Schein Animal Health. He is the former chairman, president and CEO of Butler Animal Health Supply. Henry Schein, Inc. and Butler Animal Health Supply merged and the new company combines Butler Animal Health Supply and Henry Schein’s U.S. Animal Health businesses. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Butler Schein Animal Health is the leading U.S. companion animal health distribution company and the largest in the world in veterinary distribution.
Chapter brothers helped stock the University District Food Bank.
James L Brownlee Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:05 pmI am disappointed that I never see any news regarding the Florida Southern Chapeter. Maybe you caan tell them to get on the ball.
Thanks
Willard "Bill" Paulson Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:23 pmI’m dissappointed that there is no news from the University of Tulsa Chapter, E-Y. Also trying to located my old roommate and frat. brother, James Embry, from Tulsa, ’63. Can anyone help me on this? Thanks and God bless all the Brothers.
Howard Saidman Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:07 pmGlad to see Drexel and F&M back.
Timothy J. Carrere Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 pmPlease be advised that I am in shock of the announcement herein that my chapter’s charter has been terminated by National. I have only recently been made aware of this issue with Iota Upsilon on my Facebook account. It seems that if you can find me to request annual financial contributions (of which I have performed) that you could have advised me and my other IY brothers that our chapter was in dire consequences. This is a fine state of affairs. I am thoroughly disgusted with these actions and the manner in which they have been handled and reported. My future financial contributions will be seriously considered as to how they will be allocated.
Bill Johnston Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:53 pmDid Gamma-Gamma Zeta (Cincinnati) survive and thrive? Survive? I know they had reconstituted themselves after some major mishaps, but have not heard from them of late.
Tim McLeod Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:01 pmI must echo the comments of Brother Carrere as regards the handling of our charter revocation at East Carolina. I hear from folks when they want money. If we, the alumni, had been aware of the pending revocation we could have and would have stepped up to prevent the actions of the GHZ. Notice to other chapters – you could be next! Be proactive in your chapters affairs.
Chris Dodd Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 amSad to hear about ECU, but I think that there is a clear hint as to why it went inactive. When the alumni didn’t know what was going on with the chapter, that says it all. I can understand disappointment and frustration for the choices the chapter made – but there was a High Pi and undergraduates who knew things were that bad; it isn’t all on Nationals. Didn’t the High Pi tell you all when the 30/60/90 day past due notices went out? Didn’t any of them tell you that the debt was bad again? Didn’t you know that they have been called before the GHZ several times for owing a huge debt these last few years. I called HQ and found out for myself, rather than bashing them. I know other chapters that had financial issues and they were able to operate on a payment plan. I know from a friend at the school that Lambda Chi had the worst GPA on campus too. As an alumnus, I have a lifetime responsibility to contribute to my Zeta and Lambda Chi; I don’t remember the Ritual saying that my responsibility for stewardship was passed to HQ when I left. Seems like they needed more/better alumni support. I am glad we have a GHZ and staff that holds men to our standards and as grown men and Brothers we shouldn’t criticize them for it. We alumni should own our part in all of this and work with Nationals to recolonize when it makes sense. Giving money or not giving money to Nationals doesn’t really address the lack of honesty and clarity between the chapter and High Pi with the alumni. I look forward to a better chapter at ECU we can be proud of, not just donate money to.
G Porter Shaw Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 amThe news conveyed in an impersonl, after the fact, PDF attachment in an E mail from Nikki Ziegenfuss with subject of East Carolina generally would have been an automatic delete,in this age of spam,phishing and computer viruses;however, for some reason I opened it.
I was shocked to read of the OPEN LETTER DECLARING IOTA UPSILON INACTIVE from John F. Holloway. The background information provided some insight into the events leading to this decision;however,I have doubts as to the direction and implementation of the inactive status declaration of the GHZ.
Within the USA the past decade has been and is being plagued with an historical economic downturn. Eastern North Carolina has not been spared. Reading between the lines, I sense that the inactive declaration is based so heavily upon being in the arrears with the national offices.I find it confusing not working with the local chapter and local alumni in the spirit of ” a lifetime of true brotherhood.” Our national government has bailed various entities out of economic interest even without the bond of shared brotherhood. To declare inactive and look to alumni to make Iota-Upsilon Zeta successful again by crippling the present members in good standing to compete for membership, participate in social events, intramurals , IFC, hold gatherings in the name of Lambda Chi Alpha, remove insurance liability, seems more than unfair, and not reasonable, and detrimental to the turn around of the local chapter. The past 1000 initiates have paid national dues during their active memberships. The alumni have made contributions to the national offices. For financal support to continue, I would think it would be in the best interest that a true spirit of co-operation be implemented. A knee jerk reaction of the GHZ to declare inactive for 90 day past due fees is the focus of the GHZ action.
Recruitment, academics, ritualism are areas of concern that can be positively addressed. Payment of the past due accounts can be recified easily with notification of interested alumni. Present student memebers willing to work (the half of members attending the retreat) could and would work to make positive changes. I request that you rethink this decision. Howcome alumni were not iformed earlier?
Jon Williamson Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 amThis note is for Brother Paulson. Your brother James Embry ’63 is residing in Waco, Texas and his business number is 254-751-1644 and his email address is embrykc@grandecom.net.
Tom Earp Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmI am heartened to see the news of new schools being considered along with closed Zetas being re opened and at the same time disheartened by those being closed.
But I am also a bit irritated by some Alums who complain about their Zetas being closed. Irritated because while you complain, I wonder why each of you did not know there was a problem before this?
This tells me one thing, you have not either been in touch with you chapter or they have not been in touch with you! So, where does the fault lay? Is it Nationals, chapter, or alumni? I am very sure IHQ/GHZ does not take a closing lightly as I know some of them pretty well.
Reasons for closing: Non payment of funds to IHQ, low membership, poorly run chapters, non alumni participation, poor chapter leadership, etc. Where in that catagory do you stand? “Money” to IHQ/National while it makes you a good Brother of LXA, it is only a small part of the program. Time spent with the chapter is a big plus as is the chapter keeping the alumni informed. I know only to well as my chapter was down to just one Brother and the Charter should have been taken and us being closed. With the help of IHQ and two ELCs, we came back strong and are still growing today with a new house and web site, better grades, and more participation in charity events and on campus activities. Where do you and your chapter stand?
I say, quit complaining, find out the problems before they happen and correct them now instead of whinning about them!
LXA is a huge business and each chapter should be run as a business. If they do not, then they should be closed! It cost a lot of money to send out our fellow Brothers who are ELCs and we have the best system in the Greek World. Remember, we are the new kids on the block (1909) when it comes to old line GLOs, but we are in the top 1-5 of any.
I hope this proves my point!
In ZAX,
Tom Earp
LX Z 1
Greg Woods Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:23 pmI am very disappointed that there never seems to be any news from the University of Central Missouri (formerly known as Central Missouri State University). Has the Alumni Correspondent office been done away with?
Yours in ZAX,
Greg Woods
Lambda Pi 222
Scot Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 pmWhere is the news on Murray State? Come on guys! Help keep us informed.
Tom Liehr Says:
February 5th, 2010 at 7:43 amWhat, no news about the Ball State colony?
Caesar Cubillos Says:
February 5th, 2010 at 4:23 pmI understand about the minor disappointment of not seeing any news concerning your Zeta, but would you rather see the news that some of the rest of us get? My chapter (Zeta Epsilon at UT-El Paso) has the announcement that another brother is no longer with us… I’d rather have no news than to see that.
Tom Caton Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 7:46 pmWay to go Kevin. You are making us all proud.
Tom Caton BZ 156