June 2013 Cross & Crescent by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

June 2013 . Issue 05

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FROM THE EDITOR The International Headquarters would like to wish our members and friends a happy and safe summer. We are changing our editorial schedule going forward and we will not be publishing a July issue. The next issue of our online magazine will be in September and it will recap our Stead Leadership Seminar being held at the end of July in Memphis. As a result of not having a July issue, we are shining the spotlight on some of our military brothers in one of this month’s articles written by Andrew Talevich. This article highlights the benefits and insights chapters can gain from recruiting military brothers into their chapters. These brothers have a unique perspective, maturity, and leadership skills that make them a big asset to a chapter’s overall success.

Tad Lichtenauer Director of Communications/IT (317) 803-7322 tlichtenauer@lambdachi.org

In addition, our history article this month was contributed by Molly Rogers, the daughter of Mary Nell Applegate. On July 17, 1953, then 19-year-old Mary lost her pin mate, Roy V. Lulow Jr. (Oklahoma) in a military plane crash that killed 41 Navy men and Marines, 23 of whom were NROTC students at the University of Oklahoma. Molly shares a moving story about this tragedy and reminds us all of how precious life is. Finally, as I mentioned in April, this month’s magazine includes the inaugural launch of our Chapter Report Card. We hope you find this information helpful when assessing how your chapter is doing and what some of their top areas for improvement are. In ZAX & friendship,

Tad Lichtenauer Editor, Cross & Crescent Magazine

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CHAPTER REPORT CARDS

Departments Chapter News

Chapter news, alumni news, and reports of death.

Fraternity News

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Tomorrow’s Leaders

To increase transparency and inspire growth, the report cards reflect important information about membership, academics, education, harm reduction, alumni engagement, financial balance, and each chapter’s overall standing with the General Fraternity.

By Marcus Kelley (Angelo State)

FROM COMBAT TO COLLEGE: LAMBDA CHI ALPHA NEEDS TO WELCOME VETERANS

Two veterans prove that Lambda Chi Alpha can serve as a new home for student veterans who may face challenges transitioning into civilian life.

By Andrew Talevich (Washington State)

REFLECTIONS ON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

After being presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alpha-Psi chapter at the University of Washington, Jeff Steele (Washington 1964) reflects on his years of service to Lambda Chi Alpha. CREDITS Publisher: Bill Farkas anaging Editor: Tad Lichtenauer M Assistant Editor: Andrew Talevich Layout & Design: Thomas Roberts Photographer: Walt Moser Research: Jon Williamson Editors: Jono Hren Bob McLaughlin

CONTRIBUTIONS Content for consideration should be submitted by the 25th of the month (except Aug/Jan) Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 8741 Founders Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268-1338 (317) 872-8000 editor@lambdachi.org www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

Andrew Talevich (Washington State)

HOW PHI-THETA RAISED $100K

With an initial goal of $30,000 to commemorate the chapter’s 30th anniversary, the alumni brothers from University of North Carolina at Greensboro created a successful campaign blueprint for others to follow.

Tad Lichtenauer (Denison)

CHAPTER NEWS

Chapter News Chapter news, alumni news, and reports of death

Auburn (Omega)

Chapter President Michael Witous served as a student lobbyist for the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition on behalf of Lambda Chi Alpha. In particular, he worked on a team that met with a number of members of Congress while seeking co-sponsorship of legislation entitled the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act. On March 9, 2013, chapter Vice President Nathaniel O’Neill organized the Lambda Chi Country Club, a philanthropic event benefiting Unicamp, a non-profit summer camp for at-risk children in the Los Angeles area. Chapter members transformed the Sunset Recreation Center into a country club with bocce ball, croquet, and equestrian polo (using stick horses). Sororities competed against one another for the prestigious title of “Queens of the Club.”

The chapter won the Large Fraternity All-Sports Trophy for the 2012-2013 school year.

Baldwin-Wallace (Kappa-Phi Colony)

On March 2, 2013, chapter brothers participated in Polar Plunge, a beach event benefiting Special Olympics. The even raised more than $20,000 and included 200 total participants.

Colony brothers participated in the Chi Cardboard Campus, a campus-wide charity event where teams make cardboard towns. The event benefits Child’s Play, a charity that provides children in hospitals with games and activities.

From February 16-17, chapter members joined thousands of other UCLA students in a 24-hour dance marathon aimed at raising funds for pediatric AIDS research. The event raised nearly half a million dollars, over $3,000 of which came from the chapter.

The colony held its inaugural Kappa-Phi Alumni Barbeque to help reconnect with alumni. Three brothers were inducted into honor societies this semester.

Ball State University (Iota-Alpha) The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for five brothers.

California-San Diego (Pi-Beta)

California-Los Angeles (Epsilon-Sigma)

The chapter participated in several IFC sporting events, finishing fifth in ultimate frisbee.

The chapter celebrated Florida Taylor’s 90th birthday. Taylor served as the chapter’s cook for several decades, fulfilling the “mom” role for many brothers. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

The chapter participated in several Panhellenic philanthropy events, including Alpha Chi Omega’s Lyre Fest 2013 in which Patrick Rolan and Michael Fanton

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Cornell (Omicron)

performed.

Cal Poly (Phi-Sigma) At the Associated Students, Inc.’s Club Recognition Awards, the chapter was named Cal Poly’s Independent Student Organization of the Year.

Cal State-Fullerton (Phi-Epsilon) On May 3, 2013, the chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for three members plus two members from the Fresno State Colony. Vince Bauerlein (1980) is the vice president and general manager of Stratoflight in Santa Ana, California, a part of PCC Aerostructures. The company is an aerospace machining and assembly company specializing in large complex precision machine parts for both civil and military aircraft.

Alumni and undergraduate brothers enjoyed attending Cornell University’s recent A.D. White Leadership Conference featuring a weekend of interesting speakers and a great chance to interact with the different generations.

Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma)

Pictured in the back row are undergraduates (l-r): Jamie Winebrake (2015), Alex Schoifet (2015), Gabe Mahan (2013), Clayton Dubin (2014), Matt Clardy (2014), Chris Fateh (2013) and Greg Pekar (2015). Bottom row are (l-r) alumni brothers Ralph Wilhelm (1967), Jason Cho (1998), Charlie Frick (DePauw), and campaign consultant Greg McElroy.

The chapter earned a 3.03 GPA for the spring 2013 semester, including a 3.25 new member GPA. This achievement marked a .7 increase from the fall semester, the greatest increase of any chapter on campus. The chapter placed second in the Greek Week Games competition, which included building a human pyramid in under six seconds and finishing second in the water balloon toss.

Denver (Alpha-Pi) Michael Denly was promoted to consultant of governance and anti-corruption at The World Bank.

Colorado (Gamma-Mu)

Solomon Freeman is a vehicle acquisitions supervisor at Enterprise Holdings.

Brad Dousevicz (1998) was sworn in as the new president of the Vermont Home Builders Association.

Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa) The chapter was approved as an Inner Circle Journey chapter by the General Fraternity. The chapter finished third out of 12 IFC chapters in Greek Week. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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Chapter news, alumni news, and reports of death The House Corporation held its annual meeting at the chapter house; discussing the latest projects for the house and electing new officers.

above the all-men’s average and fifth best among all fraternities. The chapter hosted its annual Watermelon Bash philanthropy with all proceeds benefiting the Preston Vorhauer Memorial Scholarship Fund.

At the annual FSL Awards the chapter won the Greek Unity Award as well as certificates of achievement in Brotherhood, Service to the Community, and Scholarship.

For earning a 3.0 GPA, 20 members received EpsilonGamma’s Hoyt-Stephenson Scholarship, one of the largest fraternal scholarship endowments in the nation. Each recipient earned $800 towards semester fees and house dues.

Matt Mazur will serve on the International Ritual Team at this summer’s Stead Leadership Seminar.

Georgia (Nu) Georgia State Rep. Joe Wilkinson, a member of the Fraternity’s Board of Councilors, was recognized by the College of Coastal Georgia by the dedication of a yardarm flagpole in the center of Alaimo Plaza. A major supporter of the college, he divided a lengthy career between the Coca-Cola Co., a sponsor in the yardarm dedication, and the Navy, serving as a captain in the reserves, as well as pursuing his political career.

Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)

Incarnate Word (Pi-Epsilon)

Kris Goetz (1998) was elected vice chairman of the Board of Trustees for Eastern Illinois University. He has spent the past decade in the healthcare industry where he has served as a consultant to hospitals nationwide while leading operational and quality improvement initiatives. He is currently the operations director at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where he is accountable for quality outcomes and business operations in the division of patient care.

The chapter earned seven of the 11 awards presented at the university’s annual awards ceremony, including Best Greek Organization, Watermelon Bash Program of the Year, Most Active Organization, Most Charitable Organization, as well as Greek Week Winners. In addition, the chapter’s advisor was named Advisor of the Year and chapter Vice President Justin Puente received the Greek Man of the Year Award.

Mark R. Hepner (1979) died April 29, 2013.

Idaho (Epsilon-Gamma) During the past academic year the chapter has achieved 100 percent involvement on campus with 70 percent of the membership holding a leadership role in other clubs or activities. The chapter earned a 2.92 GPA for the fall semester, www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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Kansas (Zeta-Iota)

to Michigan Tech, where in 1979 he played a critical role in the successful establishment and colonization of what became Phi-Phi Zeta. McGraw is employed by the Jamaica Bearings Group as a regional manager and lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Corbin is employed by IBM as a senior engineer and lives in Newburgh, New York. Whitford is employed by Booz Allen Hamilton as a lead associate in systems development and lives in Annapolis, Maryland. Holden is employed by Trellist Marketing and Technology as chief legal officer and lives in Wilmington, Delaware. Chapman is employed by DuPont and lives in Bear, Delaware. The photo includes Gary McGraw, Rick Whitford, Bill Corbin, Jeff Chapman, and Jamie Holden. Ryan Miller is a brother who three years ago was diagnosed with lymphoma.

On June 15, 2013, the chapter will host its 2nd annual Alumni Golf Tournament at Alvamar Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. An additional $20 fee will be assessed after June 1. Robert L. Smith (1961) died February 19th, 2013.

Lake Forest (Pi-Pi) Chapter members participated in Relay for Life, surpassing their goal of $850 by raising approximately $1,200.

Methodist (Sigma-Theta)

Millersville (Delta-Tau) The chapter won Greek Week, which included placing first in the air band competition. In addition, Gregory Durham was named Senior Student Leader of the Year Award and Anthony Ciliberto won the Freshman Student Leader of the Year.

The chapter held its chartering banquet on April 27, 2013.

Michigan Tech (Phi-Phi) On April 27, 2013, several alumni brothers reunited in Wilmington, Delaware, to join the brothers of LambdaBeta at the University of Delaware for Ryan Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3rd Annual Mulligans Against Lymphoma Golf Outing, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Delaware. Joining the Delaware brothers were Gary McGraw (1982), Rick Whitford, Bill Corbin (1982), and Jamie Holden (1986). Also joining the brothers of PhiPhi Zeta was Jeff Chapman (Delaware). He transferred www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

Millsaps (Theta-Eta) The chapter received three awards at the Millsaps College Student Life Awards Program: Excellence in Risk Management Award; Outstanding Chapter President (Andrew Marion); and the Chapter of Excellence Award.

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Minnesota State (Lambda-Delta)

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital. During the event, the chapter and community completed 145,000 jumping jacks.

Nevada - Las Vegas (Delta-Lambda) The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for five brothers.

New Mexico (Zeta-Mu Colony) The colony held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for two brothers with the help of the brothers from DeltaOmega at Colorado State University-Pueblo.

New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha)

The chapter hosted its inaugural Watermelon Bust, cosponsored with Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

On May 17, 2013, the chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for three members: Brett Kincade, Nick Bruck, and Andy Antunez.

The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for four members.

North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Gamma-Nu)

Murray State (Lambda-Eta)

The chapter held a block party charity event that raised more than $2,500 for Camp Kesem, a college student-run summer camp for children with a parent who has, or has had, cancer. Captain William I. Starrett, USN (Ret.) (1956) died April 28, 2013. After graduation he entered active duty with the U.S. Navy, where he served as an officer in the Supply Corps. After many fascinating and challenging postings at sea and ashore, Starrett retired with 27 years of service in 1983 from the position of commander of the Defense Logistics Command Pacific.

Chapter brothers participated in Jumping for Carson, a charity event in honor of 13 year-old Carson Chapmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle with cancer and that benefits the St. Jude www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)

Zachary Steffey was named SGA president and Brett Pinnix was named SGA vice president. Alfred Addy was elected Junior Class president.

Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta)

On April 28, 2013, the chapter received its rechartering during a ceremony at Institute for Emerging Issues. Surrounded by brothers, alumni, friends, and family, the current undergraduate brothers accepted the new charter. The chapter is planning to host a Homecoming Celebration for the charter on November 2, 2013.

North Carolina - Wilmington (Delta-Sigma) On May 5, 2013, the chapter conducted the senior sendoff ritual. Michael Harden, Ethan Sartain, Marcus Joseph, Matt McWilliams, Danny Honeycutt, Master Steward Terry Zinn, and Chapter Advisor Pi Greg Bunch helped conduct the ceremony, along with Fraternity Educator Jordan Pierce. On May 1, 2013, Zinn hosted an Inner Circle thank-you dinner for the 24 brothers who had completed at least the Faithful Steward evolution of the four-part journey. The chapter held its chartering banquet on April 26, 2013.

Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)

The chapter was awarded the UNCW Bradley Cup, presented to the most outstanding fraternity on campus.

Thomas Bancroft was elected SGA Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Turner Perkerson was named the Most Outstanding New Member from all Greek Organizations during the 20122013 School Year.

Owen Jones was elected Memorial Union President.

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Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon)

Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)

George C. Kastanos (1962) died June 27, 2012. Rollins (Theta-Gamma Colony) The colony was named the Fraternity of the Year by the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office.

Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa)

The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for five members. On May 7, 2013, the chapter celebrated its 65th Annual Charter Day. At the annual SGA Awards Banquet, the chapter received the Fraternity of the Year Award for the third consecutive year. In addition, the chapter won the Highest GPA Award and Most Improved GPA Award. The chapter currently has five brothers enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces: Specialist Matthew Priest, Senior Airman Broughton Greene, Specialist Cole Kemper, Specialist Joey Guinn, and PFC Connor Pearce.

For the second consecutive year, the chapter won the Greek Games competition.

Valparaiso (Iota-Sigma)

During the first week of May nearly 50 alumni brothers attended Pig Week, the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual alumni event that includes a pig roast and live music. Thomas Lowrey and Andrew Tebbe received the New Initiate Academic Star Award. This award is given to members of the newest initiation class who have the highest GPA during the trimester of their initiation. Robert Anderton received the Scott Decker Brotherhood Award, given to the brother who best promotes brotherhood and chapter image on campus.

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At the Greek Award event, the chapter won Most Improved Chapter, Excellence in Academic Programming, Excellence in Public Relations, Excellence in Community Service, and Outstanding Chapter Advisor (Jon Bull).

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Joshua Bieck was recognized for outstanding interfraternity contributions and will be inducted into the Order of Omega.

William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) On April 27, 2013, the chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for 19 brothers, bringing total membership to 58.

Virginia Commonwealth Colony (Colony 294)

The chapter was given approval to begin Inner Circle implementation as a part of its fraternity education.

Chapter brothers performed more than 600 hours of community service at the Comfort Zone Camp, an organization that provides bereavement services for children.

Matt Reisener (2013) was named Greek Male of the Year and Matt Luton (2013) was named Greek Male New Member of the Year. Joe Gunn (2015) and Benjamin Boggs (2015) were accepted to Greek honor society Order of Omega. Austin Baragary was also elected president of the society.

On April 20, 2013, the chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for seven brothers.

The following brothers have secured summer internships with these organizations: Matt Reisener, U.S. Department of State; Austin Baragary, The Lyric Opera of Kansas City as well as with U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill; Bryan Thomas, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran; Chris Stathopoulos, National Football League; and David Sanchez, International Lyric Academy.

Wake Forest (Theta-Tau) The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for 14 brothers. The chapter held a brotherhood event in Camden, South Carolina, as a part of the annual Carolina Cup. On April 4, 2013, the chapter held its annual philanthropic event, the Delta Zeta-Lambda Chi Alpha Volleyball Tournament.

Wisconsin-Whitewater (Lambda-Iota) The chapter held its chartering banquet on April 27, 2013. The chapter won the Chapter on the Rise Award and the Highest Greek GPA Award for the fifth consecutive semester.

Wichita State Colony (Colony 296)

Aaron Ciha was inducted into the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greek Hall of Fame.

As of April 26, 2013, the colony has 11 initiated brothers. On April 28, 2013, the colony held its initial Watermelon Bust. On April 27, 2013, the chapter held its first Founders Day celebration with brothers from Lambda-Chi Zeta at Pittsburg State University. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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Chapter Report Card Chapter report cards are based on information submitted by the ELC, the host institution, and the chapter president. By Marcus Kelley (Angelo State)

Scholastics

Chapter report cards are based on information submitted by the ELC, the host institution, and the chapter president.

In accordance to Article III, Section 3.B of the Constitution & Statutory Code, “the chapter must achieve an annual cumulative scholastic grade point average of not less than a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or the all men’s average for the campus, whichever is the lesser, but in any event not less than the scholastic average required for graduation.” This area reports the last reported chapter’s grade point average, the last reported all men’s average for the campus, and the chapter’s academic ranking according to the latest grade report. The data in this area will be based upon information submitted by host institutions.

The purpose for this report is: • To provide relevant information about each chapter to our brotherhood, • To provide a working base of information to which the General Fraternity staff and alumni volunteers can better assist our chapters, • To allow for an opportunity for self-evaluation from our chapters. This report focuses on five major areas of chapter operation: Membership, Academics, Education, Risk Management, and Alumni Engagement. This report will also note the “status” of each chapter or colony, whether they are in Good Standing or on Probation. Chapter presidents are also contacted to write a 150 word narrative about the state of the chapter.

Education Approved by the Grand High Zeta, the Lambda Chi Alpha’s Strategic Plan calls for all chapters and colonies to implement the Outer Circle programming of the True Brother Initiative by 2017. The Outer Circle evaluation process is comprised of nine specific points of evaluation for all three Outer Circle components. All questions are structured in such a way that the only answer is “Yes” or “No”, resulting in one point for each “Yes” and no points for each “No”. This area reports the chapter’s implementation score for the Outer Circle programming of the True Brother Initiative, as well as reports the number of chapter attendees at the most recent international conference and regional conclave. The data in this area will be based upon information submitted by the chapter’s visit report from the ELC, and by the Office of Administration.

Membership In accordance to the Law of the Fraternity, “the total number of Collegiate Brothers and Associate Members must be equal in number to the campus average for fraternities, or 40, whichever is smaller, but in no event fewer than 20”. This area reports the total number of current members in the chapter, the average membership size for fraternities on campus, and the total number of current new members associated with the chapter over a year period. The data in this area will be based upon the roster updates submitted by the chapter

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Harm Reduction

The role of a chapter adviser is vital to the success of any chapter or colony. It is the goal of the Grand High Zeta and Office of Administration to ensure that every chapter and colony have the alumni support necessary to succeed. This area reports the current number of certified chapter advisers, The data in this area will be based upon information submitted by the chapter to the Office of Administration.

Harm Reduction is Lambda Chi Alpha’s approach to risk management. The concept of Harm Reduction puts the action in the hands of the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, and puts emphasis on what you “can do” to make sure your events and activities are prepared in a manner that reduces the potential for problems or harm. This area reports the number of Event Planning Form submitted by the chapter over a year period, and the most recent chapter’s Harm Reduction Report score. They are scored: Excellent, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Needs Improvement, Poor

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Akron (Gamma-Alpha) The men of Gamma-Alpha Zeta at the University of Akron have laid out a clear course to follow in order to retain their place as a preeminent chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha and a model for others on campus. After several years of 14 improvement in chapter programs, the chapter had stalled. A dearth of campus involvement and poor financial management had threatened the chapter, but the new semester has gotten off to a strong start despite challenges that remain.

2.68

2.66

Average 5

Above Average

Alabama (Alpha-Phi) Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Alabama has the potential to become one of Lambda Chi Alpha’s best chapters. The chapter has very loyal alumni, strong support from the university, and a strong sense of 35 brotherhood. These brothers have the ability to accomplish almost anything they put their mind to; improvement will come when the chapter commits to take steps to stand out on campus and within the General Fraternity.

2.98

2.92

Average 5

Needs Improvement

*The State of the Zeta is taken from the ELC visitation report in the spring. In the future the High Alpha will write the State of the Zeta. **Outer Circle Score is based off the implementation of exceptions outlined in the chapter visitation report. Rankings include: Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average, Poor.

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Alabama - Birmingham (Sigma-Chi) The chapter will continue to be successful as long as they are willing to take a firm grasp of the identity they have started to establish as a values-based fraternity on campus. Lambda Chi Alpha has 21 the opportunity to be the premiere fraternity on campus. With hard work and an unwavering commitment to the ritual and values of the fraternity, Sigma-Chi Zeta will continue to grow into one of the best chapters of Lambda Chi Alpha.

2.83

2.67

Good

Needs Improvement

Alberta (Epsilon-Rho) Overall, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Alberta have been traditionally good at fulfilling tasks and operations of the fraternity. However, over the past semester a lack of accountability has led operations to regress 14 overall. The chapter is graduating 7 of its 26 members and will be falling below the Membership Standard minimum of 20 members for the Fall 2013 semester.

2.67

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Average

American Colony (Colony 295) Throughout the last 13 months, the colony has gone above and beyond each of the chartering standards expected from a colony in Lambda Chi Alpha. Among the many 11 strengths of Colony 295 are individual involvement, financial management, and embracing the True Brother Initiative.

3.24

3.09

Average 5

Not Reported

Angelo State (Beta-Alpha) Overall, Beta-Alpha Zeta has gotten somewhat complacent in various areas of operations. However, that is not to say that the chapter is operating poorly. The chapter’s Fraternity Education is excellent and their philanthropy 17 outputs have improved drastically. The men of Beta-Alpha Zeta must look to continuously grow in Lambda Chi Alpha’s teachings, principles, and ideals.

2.63

2.443 Average 6

Poor

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Arizona State (Zeta-Psi) The men of Zeta-Psi Zeta currently have above average chapter operations. The chapter recruits well as well as lead the fraternities in GPA. They also have a strong sense of community service and they have a strong fraternity education program. The chapter is improving their internal accountability and their harm reduction/risk management. The chapter has also made steps to complete their terms of probation.

118

3.39

Arkansas (Gamma-Chi) The men of Gamma-Chi Zeta have continued to sustain as an exceptionally large chapter. As a large chapter, Gamma-Chi Zeta is currently excelling in the areas of chapter finances and scholastics.

163

Arkansas State (Iota-Theta) The men of Iota-Theta Zeta have improved greatly over the course of the current academic year. The chapter has improved in almost every area of chapter operations in the few 36 short months since the previous consultant visit, due mainly to the focus of the High Zeta and the support from general chapter membership. Auburn (Omega) The men of Omega Zeta at Auburn University have made significant organizational progress since the fall semester of 2012. Most notably, the chapter is beginning to form a deeper sense of ritualism with the dedication of High Phi Chase Horton. Cultivating understanding of the Initiation Ritual Exemplification will help guide the chapter toward a positive fraternity experience for its members. Auburn - Montgomery (Phi-Kappa) The men of PhiKappa Zeta at AUM have the necessary framework to be a very successful chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha, however the chapter needs to ensure they remain focused on the components of a fraternity experience that aligns with the ritual and the values of the fraternity.

Needs Improvement

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2.78

2.89

Average 6

Not Reported

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2.87

2.83

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2.65

2.7

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2.92

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CHAPTER REPORT CARD

Baldwin Wallace (Kappa-Phi Colony) The turnaround that has taken place in the last two months within Kappa-Phi Colony at Baldwin Wallace University is frankly incredible. The trajectory of the colony had flat-lined and morale 15 was low at the end of a gruesome semester for the men there. The colonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate goal of chartering as a chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha is now in in reach, whereas it was once a distant, almost unknowable peak.

3.149 2.911 Average 5

Below Average

Ball State University (Iota-Alpha) The brothers and associate members of Iota-Alpha Zeta continue to shine their lights bright on the Ball State University campus. Over the past months, the chapter has made good strides towards improving chapter operations and their presence on campus.

2.932 2.714 Average 8

Needs Improvement

Boise State Colony (Colony 297) The men of the Boise State Colony have just completed a successful officer transition and the new officers are ready to have a successful fall 2013 semester. It is extremely important that the colony focuses on recruitment and meeting all of the chartering standards. The colony should plan a retreat for the summer and before the fall 2013 semester begins to finalize their plans for the 2013 - 2014 academic year.

3.065 2.689 Average 4

Poor

Boston (Alpha) The men of Alpha-Zeta at Boston University seem to be determined to have a strong spring semester. The chapter currently has a new group of officers who have all set high goals to have a successful spring semester. The chapter seems to be doing well in the areas of ritual education, philanthropy/community service, and fraternity education.

3.02

Needs Improvement

3.06

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State of the Zeta*

Bowling Green State (Phi-Mu) Phi-Mu Zeta at Bowling Green State University has been a well-functioning chapter for several semesters, but has reached a wall in much of its programming. The lack of a High Pi (Alumni Advisor) and other involved alumni only exacerbates a situation which has been in moderate decline.

2.912 3.004 Average 4

Below Average

Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon) As the chapter moves forward they need to ensure that they stay strong and true to their goals and expectations of the entire chapter. The chapter has a strong foundation of strengths in which it should continue to utilize as a spring board to make continued positive and needed change.

2.72

2.89

Good

Needs Improvement

Bucknell (Delta) The men of Delta-Zeta at Bucknell University seem to be improving since their last consultant visit. Some areas that the chapter seems to be doing well in are fraternity education, 22 academics, and financial management. A few areas the chapter should focus on improving this spring are event planning, alumni involvement, and recruitment training.

3.24

3.17

Average 3

Poor

Butler (Alpha-Alpha) The members of Alpha-Alpha Zeta still have some work to do this semester to ensure that they are off of probation before the Fall 2013 semester commences but they must not forget about all of the great accomplishments they have made over the past months and years. The undergraduate chapter has been recognized for national awards, campus awards and Lambda Chi Alpha awards time and time again.

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3.147 3.135 Good

12 3

Average

2.96

Poor

California Berkeley (Mu) The men of the Berkeley Colony need to focus on recruitment. The colony needs to meet themembership standard by the 12 Stead Leadership Seminar that will be held this July in Memphis,TN

3.25

Average 0

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California - Davis (Delta-Gamma) The men of Delta-Gamma need to focus on recruiting and establishing day to day operations. The chapter also needs to work on meeting all of the operating 2 standards. If the colony is not able to recruit members this quarter, it will be difficult for them to continue to operate.

3.29

California - Los Angeles (Epsilon-Sigma) The men of Epsilon-Sigma are operating at a very high level. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations are above average and 38 the men are still exploring areas where they can still improve.

106

California - San Diego (Pi-Beta) The men of Pi-Beta are currently operating at a very high level. The chapter has won the highest award on campus. The chapter should expand their community service as 23 well as improving their harm reduction strategies. The chapter has a strong executive committee should consider applying for the Inner Circle Program. California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma) Overall, the chapter at Phi-Sigma Zeta is doing extremely well. Their accomplishments at Cal Poly are impressive and they have outperformed their peers on campus. The chapter should apply for awards on the General Fraternity level and look beyond their campus borders. California State - Fresno (Iota Gamma Colony) The men of the Fresno State Colony need to make a stronger effort to complete their chartering terms. The men have been participating in several community service opportunities and should continue to be involved in the community.

Below 2 Average

Needs Improvement

3.357 3.162

Excellent

Needs Improvement

3.1

3.04

Good

Below Average

142

2.92

2.9

Excellent

Not Reported

2.75

2.78

Below 0 Average

Not Reported

2.88

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State of the Zeta*

California State - Northridge (Beta-Rho) The men of Beta-Rho have several strong areas and several areas that they could improve. The chapter needs to ensure that they are completing all of their operating standards as well as working to improve their academics.

2.604 2.67

Average 2

Below Average

Central Florida (Beta-Eta) The men of the Beta-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Central Florida are currently in a process of appealing sanctions issued by the university, and are operationally limited. This time should be used as an opportunity for the chapter to review all current practices and create a strategic plan for the best way to move forward as a values-based organization that is governed by the ritual of the fraternity.

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2.679 2.812 Average 7

Not Reported

Central Missouri (Lambda-Pi) The men of LambdaPi Zeta have already overcome struggles thus far in the few short weeks of the semester. The chapter has experienced an incident this semester, which 18 they have handled well thus far. The chapter is currently struggling in various areas of chapter operations, although they continue to improve in others.

2.7

Average 8

Not Reported

Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma) The brothers of Gamma-Gamma Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Cincinnati have gotten off to a good start of the Spring 2013 semester. Officer elections have taken place, transitions are underway and 21 clear-cut goals have been established. A new Alumni Advisory Board has been established, nearly all leases for the upcoming year have been signed, and a chapter retreat to the International Headquarters has been planned.

2.334 2.84

Below 7 Average

Average

2.7

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State of the Zeta* Clemson (Delta-Omicron) The men of DeltaOmicron Zeta’s areas of operations show strengths and weaknesses. The chapter is especially strong in the areas of reports and records and financial management. To improve the overall experience of members within the chapter, members need to focus on campus involvement, individual involvement, alumni involvement, and ritualism.

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3.07

2.96

Average 2

Needs Improvement

Coe (Zeta-Alpha) The brothers of Zeta-Alpha Zeta have had a successful year and have worked hard to make positive change and growth within the chapter. The chapter has a new set of officers that took over with the new year. Much of the 12 chapter’s growth can be tied to the continuous implementation of Lambda Chi Alpha programs and concepts, set forth by the General Fraternity, along with the completion of many chapter, officer, and membership standards.

2.98

3.13

Good

Average

Colorado State - Pueblo (Delta-Omega) The men of Delta-Omega Zeta have continued strong operations since winning the Phoenix Award at the 2012 General Assembly. The main area of focus for the 13 chapter is recruitment. The chapter has been slowly increasing in size over the past few years and they need to continue to focus on recruiting more members.

2.96

Good

Not Reported

Cornell (Omicron) The men of Omicron-Zeta at Cornell University have had a year full of ups and downs. The chapter seems to have improved in a few areas since their last consultant visit but the chapter still has several areas that need 23 improvement. Some strengths of the chapter currently are academics, financial management, and campus involvement. A few areas the chapter could focus on improving this spring are reports and records, ritual education, and event planning.

3.335 0

Average 5

Average

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State of the Zeta*

Culver-Stockton (Kappa-Mu) As the chapter moves forward they need to ensure that they stay strong and true to their goals and the expectations of the entire chapter. The chapter has a strong foundation of strengths in which it should continue to utilize 25 as a spring board to make continued positive change. If all chapter members work together, give their 100% dedication, time, effort, and heart to improving this chapter they could achieve more than they might have thought possible.

2.823 2.84

Average 8

Needs Improvement

Delaware (Lambda-Beta) The men of LambdaBeta Zeta at the University of Delaware seem to be continuing to move in the right direction since their recent officer transition. The new officers all have realistic goals this spring to build off the momentum of the former officers. The chapter also has a brand new alumni advisor to help advise the chapter and continue moving forward.

3.002 2.924 Average 5

Average

Denison (Gamma-Iota) Gamma-Iota Zeta at Denison University began the year with an enormous amount of potential and a capable corps of officers to fulfill the goals of the chapter. To a large extent, those men, and the chapter at-large, 11 did take steps forward. The chapter has done well to establish a strong image on campus among students and administrative officials. Morale is high and there is definitely a recognition of success amongst the men.

3.039 3.01

Average 5

Average

Denver (Alpha-Pi) The men of Alpha-Pi have several strong areas and several areas that need improvement. The chapter needs to focus on having experiences related to the 7 Core Values and improving their academic performance. The chapter 43 also needs to redesign their risk management policies and programs as well as ensuring that they are meeting the Standards of Operation. The chapter recruits well and has a strong philanthropic plan.

107

3.09

Average 10 6

Needs Improvement

3.18

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Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa) The men of Epsilon-Kappa at Drexel University seem to be off to a strong start this spring. The chapter has just got done hosting a successful Atlantic Conclave and all the chapter officers have set high goals for the rest of the spring. The chapter seems to be doing well in the areas of alumni involvement, harm reduction education, and fraternity education.

3.13

3.085

Excellent

Drury (Theta-Sigma) The men of Theta-Sigma Zeta have continued to improve as a chapter in many areas of chapter operations and have solidified themselves as the standard to which all fraternities at Drury University must compete with.

3.11

3.27

Average 7

East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron) Overall, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at East Tennessee State are on the verge of applying for the Inner Circle Journey as far as Outer Circle programming goes, but need to boost their weak areas to improve 40 the overall fraternity experience and image of the chapter. The chapter has the ability to use it’s strengths to improve operations and ultimately take the chapter where the men would like to see it go.

2.301 2.802 Good

Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha) The men of Phi-Alpha Zeta have bounced back after a long and strenuous semester. The chapter is currently improving 45 in many areas of chapter operations and have together as an even stronger brotherhood after a tough semester.

2.51

Eastern Kentucky (Phi-Beta) The brothers of Phi-Beta Zeta are in a crucial time in their history on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. Their 25 future will be determined by the actions or lack of actions taken by the current officers of the zeta and essentially, all of the members.

2.46

28 14

Excellent

Not Reported

Below Average

2.75

Average 10 7

Poor

2.77

Average 22 1

Average

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State of the Zeta*

Edinboro (Beta-Delta) The men of Beta-Delta Zeta at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania seem to be off to a strong start this spring. The chapter is doing very well in the areas of fraternity education, 18 community service/philanthropy, and ritualism. Some areas the chapter could focus on improving this spring are recruitment training, alumni involvement, and scholastic programming.

2.85

2.72

Average 5

Average

Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta) The brothers of Pi-Zeta Zeta have had a successful year and have worked hard to continue to make positive change and growth within the chapter. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new set of 18 officers that took over with the new year are doing tremendous work as they continue to push the chapter to greater heights.

3.38

3.1

Good

Above Average

Elon (Delta-Pi) Overall, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at Elon University have areas where they are operating well and other areas that have room for enhancement. By continuing to be strong with campus involvement and community service/ 23 philanthropy, and fraternity education and boosting the level of operations of ritualism, financial management, and Harm Reduction the chapter will see an improved Lambda Chi Alpha experience.

2.96

3.03

Average 2

Needs Improvement

Embry-Riddle (Sigma-Phi) The men of Sigma-Phi Zeta at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are continuing to develop a sense of long-term sustainability, as they work to observe the longterm strategic plan developed with Educational Leadership Consultant Nick Ludwig in the fall of 2012. The chapter is also in the process of updating local bylaws, and has been chosen as the host chapter for the 2013 Peninsula Conclave.

Good

Needs Improvement

15 4

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Eureka (Theta-Chi) The men of Theta-Chi Zeta are ready and prepared to start a positive and productive semester. Since the Educational Leadership Consultant’s (ELC) last visit, the chapter has done a good job at working together to make 6 some positive changes within their chapter. These changes have come from individual growth and development, specifically, new found chapter goals, and the attainment of knowledge and responsibility of required General Fraternity expectations.

2.537 2.68

Below 4 Average

Poor

Evansville (Iota-Mu) The brothers of Iota-Mu Zeta are still on an upswing within Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity. New officers were elected in January and have been fully installed into their offices. Each one of them has established goals 11 and nearly all of them have a committee in place to aide them in their success. Members continue to offer support and assistance in activities as well as maintaining the chapter’s high GPA and community service focus.

3.18

2.9

Average 5

Below Average

Ferris State (Iota-Psi) Iota-Psi Zeta has had its fair share of struggles in chapter operations for the past few years. The chapter has tremendous resolve, however, and exhibits strength in what defines Lambda Chi Alpha in the areas of fraternity education and ritualism. Likewise, community and Greek relations within the chapter are stellar.

2.37

2.9

Average 4

Below Average

Florida (Epsilon-Mu) The men of the Epsilon-Mu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Florida have established a strong foundation of chapter operations in an effort to continue to improve - however, a looming sense of apathy 20 throughout the membership and a lack of an overall identity of what it means to be a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Florida have barred the chapter from reaching their full potential.

3.168 3.19

Good

Average

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State of the Zeta*

Florida International (Pi-Phi) The men of the Pi-Phi Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Florida International University should focus all efforts toward the goal of improving the chapter’s collective GPA for the spring semester of 2013, 15 as the chapter is currently on a status of academic probation for failing to meet standard organizational academic requirements as set by the University.

2.452 0

Average 5

Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi) The men of the Epsilon-Xi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Florida Southern College have continued to excel by purposefully maintaining a sincere appreciation of the fraternity’s ritual and values. The chapter has a strong group of senior students, many of which hold high-ranking leadership positions within the chapter. It will be important for all current officers to host a thorough transition with those who are elected to fill the positions after them.

3.08

3.02

Florida Tech (Beta-Nu) The men of the Beta-Nu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Florida Institute of Technology have an opportunity reevaluate the chapter’s priorities in order to reconnect with the 19 true meaning of what it means to be in a fraternity by holding fast to the values and principles set forth by the ritual of the fraternity.

2.87

Franklin (Kappa-Gamma) The brothers of KappaGamma Zeta have made some progress from the Fall 2012 semester and now have a new set of officers ready for a strong Fall 2013 semester. The academics of the initiated members continue to be the highest on campus, but the associate members 14 of the Fall 2012 semester greatly reduced their overall GPA. Ritualism continues to be the strongest of the three parts of the chapter’s Outer Circle Implementation and Recruitment has gradually increased.

2.98

Poor

Good

11 6

Above Average

2.68

Good

Below Average

2.75

Below 5 Average

Below Average

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State of the Zeta* George Washington (Delta-Xi) Delta-Xi Zeta at George Washington University has come a substantial way since even the fall semester in a number of chapter operations. In particular, the men have taken steps forward in alumni involvement, financial management, and community service/philanthropy.

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3.09

3.14

Average 5

Not Reported

Georgetown (Kappa-Omega) The brothers of KappaOmega Zeta performed a successful Ritual this spring and welcomed into the bond fourteen new 14 brothers. Lambda Chi Alpha continues to remain the largest chapter on the campus with the highest cumulative GPA of all of the IFC Fraternities.

3.1

2.892

Below 6 Average

Average

Georgia (Nu) The men of the Nu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Georgia are taking steps in a positive direction toward improving the Lambda Chi Alpha experience for all members by incorporating some basic components of the True Brother Initiative of Lambda Chi Alpha.

101

3.03

3.1

Average 2

Below Average

Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa) The men of the BetaKappa chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Georgia Tech have experienced recent success. The chapter is greatly benefiting from a recently restructured alumni volunteer model. Lambda Chi Alpha is currently the largest male fraternity on campus, and chapter members have a strong sense of brotherhood in the context of the ritual of the fraternity.

119

3.05

3.06

Good

Excellent

Gettysburg College (Theta-Pi) The men of Theta-Pi Zeta at Gettysburg College have established an incredibly high level of success over the last five years and show no signs of regression. In fact, the chapter is still trending positively for the semester despite the already lofty heights of many of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs.

3.08

2.92

Good

Not Reported

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State of the Zeta*

Hanover (Theta-Zeta) The men of Theta-Zeta Zeta are in a unique position. The chapter did win many awards this past summer, however the chapter has weak areas of operation that need to be addressed if the men going to move forward. The strong areas 28 of operation include a high grade point average, brotherhood, finances and pre-initiation events. The weak areas of operation are a fear of change, philanthropy, alumni involvement and Inner Circle implementation.

3.177 2.876 Average 5

Below Average

Idaho (Epsilon-Gamma) The men of EpsilonGamma have continued to improve since last semester. The chapter has above average chapter operations and has an extremely strong Executive Committee. The chapter needs to focus on hosting recruitment events and ensuring that all members of the chapter are recruiting. It is important that the chapter works to keep motivation high and increases the size of their chapter.

2.92

2.86

Good

Not Reported

Illinois (Chi) The men of Chi Zeta at the University of Illinois are steadily making improvements in chapter operations. The chapter has made changes since their previous consultant visit and have seen programming improve due to the changes they have made.

3.07

3.05

Average 3

Not Reported

Incarnate Word (Pi-Epsilon) The men of Pi-Epsilon Zeta have improved immensely since Educational Leadership Consultant Erik Silvola’s visit in the fall 2012 semester. The chapter has doubled it’s chapter size over the period of this academic 21 calendar and has made drastic improvements in the areas of Cole Recruitment and Call to Brotherhood. Areas of improvement include communication, alumni involvement, and ritualism.

3.09

Average 2

Poor

Indiana (Iota-Epsilon Colony) The men of AlphaOmicron Zeta have struggled throughout the course of the current semester. The chapter has struggled 50 with conduct issues, as well as recruitment with alcohol, and is currently on probation with the General Fraternity and Indiana University.

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3.116 3.106

Below 5 Average

Not Reported

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Indiana State (Iota-Epsilon Colony) The brothers of Iota-Epsilon Colony welcomed new brothers into the colony’s role call the weekend after Easter this Spring 2013 semester bringing their total membership up to 32 men. Three senior members of the colony are graduating at the end of this 26 semester and are starting a new phase of their Lambda Chi Alpha journey. Chartering Standards are steadily being completed and the colony should have 11 of them completed before the start of the Fall 2013 semester.

2.514 2.8

Average 7

Needs Improvement

Iowa (Iota-Chi) The chapter of Iota-Chi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha has continued to work hard at making forward progress in chapter operations and brotherhood. The chapter’s largest improvements can be seen in the following categories: Outer Circle implementation (received an “excellent” rating implementing 27 out of 27 criteria).

2.803 2.846

Excellent

Below Average

Iowa State (Alpha-Tau) The men of Alpha-Tau Zeta are continuing to work hard to make positive and much needed change in their chapter. However, the men are continuing to struggle with membership numbers and academic scores. These two areas 11 are both areas the chapter is placing much focus on to improve. The chapter recently held elections and has had a transition of its officers. These new officers are extremely focused and passionate about ensuring the chapter has a bright future.

2.5

Average 5

Not Reported

James Madison (Phi-Eta) Overall, the men of Phi-Eta Zeta are operating at a below average level, but can see the Lambda Chi Alpha experience improved at JMU by focusing on the aforementioned areas and tasks. As always, the General Fraternity stands ready to assist the chapter in its attempts to strengthen the bond.

2.685 2.858 Average 4

Below Average

2.89

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State of the Zeta*

John Carroll (Colony 293) Colony 293 at John Carroll University has made marked improvement in a number of areas since the fall semester, though there is still enormous progress necessary 8 to reach the group’s ultimate goal of chartering. Of the two major weaknesses from the fall, academics and recruitment, both have been addressed to varying degrees.

2.9

2.94

Average 4

Average

Kansas (Zeta-Iota) The men of Zeta-Iota have worked hard to improve in needed areas of chapter operations since last semester. The chapter, which 18 struggled with membership for several semesters, improved greatly in the area of recruitment last semester.

2.7

Average 5

Not Reported

Kansas State (Gamma-Xi) The men of GammaXi Zeta have transitioned well into the current semester. The chapter continues to thrive on the campus of Kansas State University under the leadership of the new officers. While the chapter continues to do well, there are still several areas in which they need to improve.

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2.81

Average 5

Not Reported

Kent State (Pi-Gamma) Pi-Gamma Zeta at Kent State University has had its trials recently. After a semester with several incidents ranging from minor to major in severity, the men have stepped forward and taken responsibility for the actions of the chapter. A physical move out of the house they’ve inhabited for the last few years should help with harm reduction practices in general, but there is quite a long way to go in improving risk management within the chapter.

2.91

2.85

Average 7

Below Average

2.94

3.01

Good

Below Average

Kettering - A (Lambda-Epsilon A) Lambda-Epsilon A Zeta at Kettering University (A Section) has exhibited great success in a wide variety of chapter operations over the last two terms. Both internally 9 and externally, the chapter is thriving. Most impressive is the administrative structure which serves as the backbone to any strong chapter.

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State of the Zeta* Kettering - B (Lambda-Epsilon B) The men of Lambda-Epsilon B Zeta at Kettering University have undergone a year of trial and error in dealing with probation terms enforced by both the General Fraternity and the university. Also weighing on the chapter has been the recent graduation of an especially large and well-involved senior class which has left the chapter smaller than it has been in recent memory.

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3.06

3.04

Average 4

Not Reported

Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma) The men of SigmaGamma Zeta at Kutztown University seem to be off to a strong start this spring. The chapter had a very successful High Zeta retreat prior to the beginning of the semester where the chapter officers were 18 able to set goals and a plan of action for the spring. Some strengths the men currently have are academics, philanthropy/community service, and alumni involvement.

2.877 2.68

Average 5

Poor

Lake Forest (Pi-Pi) The brothers of Pi-Pi Zeta have had a successful year and have worked hard to make continuous positive change and growth within the chapter. The chapter has a new set of 12 officers that took over with the new year and these officers have been working hard to continue to push Lambda Chi Alpha, and the Greek community, to become stronger.

3.137 2.93

Good

Poor

Lehigh (Gamma-Psi) The men of Gamma-Psi Zeta at Lehigh University seem to be off to a great start this spring. The men have increased their service hours and also had a very successful recruitment this spring. Some strengths of the chapter are 17 academics, campus involvement, and philanthropy/ community service. A few areas the men could work on improving this spring are harm reduction education, ritual education, and pre-initiation.

3.194 3.08

Average 5

Poor

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State of the Zeta*

Louisiana - Lafayette (Iota-Omega) The chapter has seen extremely large improvements over the past 4 years and have a great plan to improve going forward. The chapter leaders must also realize that they cannot make the chapter successful by 15 themselves and utilize the rest of the brotherhood in day-to-day operations. The future will continue to be bright for Iota-Omega Zeta as long as they work out the kinks within the chapter.

2.93

Louisiana State (Upsilon) Upsilon Zeta has officially been placed back into Good Standing with the General Fraternity after a full year of hard work put in by the chapter members and the alumni. The men 38 have recovered from a very trying period in the Zetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The chapter has increased morale throughout their time on probation and the morale is through the roof ever since the chapters has regained its footing.

Louisville (Zeta-Sigma) The men of Sigma-Zeta are moving in a positive direction. Since the last consultant visit the chapter has focused on improving the smaller areas of operations. The men have recently been taken off probation from the General Fraternity and are looking to move in a positive direction. Yet, the chapter still does have weak areas of operation which include: involvement of all members, recruitment, harm reduction and alumni involvement.

Loyola Marymount (Delta-Psi) The men of the Delta-Psi chapter have several strong areas including philanthropy as well as campus involvement. The chapter needs to improve their event planning strategies as well as ensuring they are meeting all of the standards of operation.

2.61

Excellent 9

Below Average

2.896 2.774

Average

3.063 2.854

Below Average

3.09

Average

Poor

3.12

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Lycoming (Iota-Beta) The men of Iota-Beta Zeta at Lycoming College seem to be off to a great start this semester. The chapter has been very active in the community this spring. The chapter had fantastic 14 participation in the Relay for Life event this past weekend. Some strengths of the chapter currently include campus involvement, fraternity education, and academics.

2.97

Average

Below Average

Maine (Beta) The men of Beta Zeta at the University of Maine have overcome a lot this school year. The chapter now has a new set of determined officers who are all ready to take the chapter to the next level. The men seem to be doing very well in the areas of ritual education, individual involvement, and reports and records.

2.58

2.92

Average

26 1

Needs Improvement

Marietta (Kappa-Alpha) Kappa-Alpha Zeta at Marietta College is in the midst of an ongoing recovery which began 3 semesters ago. While there is much to work on, especially in the areas of recruitment, financial management, and alumni involvement, the chapter has made significant improvement in chapter management and individual involvement.

2.663 2.813

Average

Below Average

Maryland - Baltimore County (Phi-Delta) The men of Phi-Delta Zeta at the University of Maryland Baltimore County have had a very difficult semester. The chapter has had a lot of officer turnover and issues with holding brothers accountable. As a result, the chapter seems to be struggling in the areas of financial management, fraternity education, and philanthropy/community service.

2.834 2.88

Average

Needs Improvement

Maryland - College Park (Epsilon-Pi) The men of Epsilon-Pi Zeta at the University of Maryland-College Park have made some strong improvements since their last consultant visit. The men just held elections and all the new officers seem to have big goals to continue the recent success of the last set of officers. Some strengths of the chapter are recruitment, campus involvement, and community service/ philanthropy.

3.1

Average

Needs Improvement

3.05

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State of the Zeta* Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Lambda) The men of Lambda-Zeta at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have had an up and down year. The chapter now has an Alumni Control Board and a new set of officers that seem to want to take the chapter in the right direction. The men seem to be doing well in the areas of academics, alumni support, and campus involvement. Some areas the chapter could look to improve upon are harm reduction education, event planning, and big brother programming.

4.32

Average

Poor

Memphis (Zeta-Theta) The men have had a successful year but more work is needed to continue and improve operations. All members need to play a role in chapter operations if they are going to move 20 forward. If the chapter can address these weaknesses and hold each other to a higher standard they have the opportunity to become an even stronger functioning chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.

3.07

2.76

Average

Below Average

Mercer (Zeta-Omega) The men of the Zeta-Omega Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Mercer University espouse the values of the fraternity with a very close sense of brotherhood. The chapter has the opportunity 13 to share this brotherhood with other men of values on Mercerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus by focusing more on the concept of continuous recruitment.

2.65

2.91

Good

Above Average

Methodist (Sigma-Theta) The men of Sigma-Theta Zeta are working hard to improve their Zeta. The men are in the process of planning their chartering banquet 8 scheduled for later in the semester. The strengths of the men include campus involvement, individual involvement, and financial management.

2.671 0

Average

Poor

Miami (FL) (Epsilon-Omega) Chapter officers are nearing the end of their term, and a successful transition process will allow the chapter to continue to build upon their recent accomplishments. Overall, the 20 chapter is starting to realize the benefits of a strong sense of ritualism, which should always remain as the driving force behind all actions of the brotherhood.

3.3

Average

Needs Improvement

3.214

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Miami (OH) (Zeta-Upsilon) The brothers of ZetaUpsilon Zeta have begun another semester on the University of Miami Oxford campus. During the Fall 2012 semester, the chapter raised the third most food of all Lambda Chi Alpha chapters around the world in the North American Food Drive. Over 105,000 pounds of food was raised and the chapter should be very proud of their efforts. The chapter also has welcomed 17 new Associate Members to the chapter membership so far this Spring 2013 semester.

3.13

Michigan (Sigma) Sigma Zeta at the University of Michigan has a storied history which culminates this semester in its centennial anniversary this semester. Several revitalization efforts in the middle of the last decade did not produce lasting success; now, however, the chapter has begun to build an organic brotherhood and maximize on strengths in fraternity education, ritualism, and effective leadership within the Executive Committee.

Michigan State (Gamma-Omicron) Gamma-Omicron Zeta at Michigan State University has established a track record of strong management and operations as a fraternity chapter. This does not mean, however, that there are not areas where improvement should be seen. Strengths of the chapter include academics, executive committee effectiveness, and financial management. Each of these areas of operations are cornerstones for any fraternity chapter.

Michigan Tech (Phi-Phi) The brothers of Phi-Phi Zeta have had a successful year and their hard work and strong dedication has shown through as they have continued to make positive change and growth within the chapter. Some of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments 13 this semester come from the election of some new officers, but also the continued service of many officers in the fall. The continued drive and retention of knowledge leadership was extremely beneficial for the chapter.

Average

Below Average

3.167 3.326

Average

Poor

3.1

3.01

Average

Below Average

2.72

2.76

Not 5 Reported

Not Reported

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State of the Zeta* Millersville (Delta-Tau) Delta-Tau Zeta at Millersville University has emerged on the opposite side of what had been a trying year for the chapter. With only one man graduating at the end of the spring term, the men enter the fall with nearly twice the size as the chapter boasted in the Fall 2012 term. Likewise, demographic imbalances which once threatened the longevity of Delta-Tau have been stabilized.

2.28

2.65

Average

Poor

Millsaps (Theta-Eta) The semester got off to a turbulent start for the men of Theta-Eta Zeta at Millsaps College. The beginning of the semester began with a few harm reduction related incidents that went unreported to the General Fraternity and as a result 13 the chapter was called before the Greek Student Conduct board. The chapter remains in high spirits through all this and still has great potential to finish the spring 2013 semester on a high note.

3.09

2.92

Average

10 3

Poor

Minnesota State (Lambda-Delta) The brothers of Lambda-Delta Zeta have had a successful year, although challenging as well, but they have worked hard to make continuous positive change and growth within the chapter. The chapter has a new set of officers that took over with the new year and these officers have been working hard to continue to push Lambda Chi Alpha, and the Greek community, to become stronger.

2.96

2.83

Average

Needs Improvement

Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi) The men of Epsilon-Chi Zeta have an extremely bright future on the campus of Mississippi State University. The strengths of the chapter continue to lie in recruitment, Executive Committee effectiveness and Philanthropy. The chapter has made slight improvements from last semesters weaknesses in Alumni Relations and Individual Involvement yet they are still the main areas of weakness this spring semester.

2.87

2.81

Good

Needs Improvement

Missouri - Columbia (Gamma-Kappa) The men of Gamma-Kappa Zeta at the University of MissouriColumbia have continued to improve since last semester. The chapter has continued to excel in the areas of finances, ritualism, and recruitment.

112

3.071 2.844

Good

Not Reported

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Missouri - Kansas City (Sigma-Rho) The men of Sigma-Rho Zeta are currently in the process of improving overall as a chapter. While the chapter has taken a lot of positive steps and has made significant changes over the course of the last few years, there are still areas that will need to improve.

2.52

3.046

Below Average

26 6

Not Reported

Missouri Science and Technology (Alpha-Delta) The men of Alpha-Delta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha are off to a strong and positive start with their semester. The chapter has worked hard to ensure that they are continuing to accomplish the tasks and goals that they have set out for each other along with striving to complete the expectations laid out for them by the General Fraternity.

2.794 2.978

Average

Not Reported

Montevallo (Sigma-Epsilon) The men of the Sigma-Epsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Montevallo have situated themselves as a positively contributing campus organization with members who understand the concept of living the ritual of the fraternity on a daily basis. The chapter is the largest IFC fraternity, has the highest IFC grade point average, and members are involved in many leadership roles on campus.

3.247 3.132

Good

Needs Improvement

Murray State (Lambda-Eta) The brothers of LambdaEta Zeta have made wonderful strides during the remainder of the Fall 2012 semester and so far in the Spring 2013 semester. Chapter officers are still highly 31 motivated to improve chapter operations and had a very successful North American Food Drive in October, 2012. Over 20,000 pounds of food was raised for the community.

2.76

2.72

Average

Below Average

Nebraska - Lincoln (Gamma-Beta) The men of Gamma-Beta Zeta are continuing to struggle and lose ground as they fight to keep the idea of Lambda Chi Alpha alive and well. The chapter has endured constant pressure and thoughts of failure from multiple sources, for multiple semesters. In this, through the continued depletion of member and new member standards, expectations, productivity, and brotherhood, the chapter is struggling to make progress.

2.497 2.91

Below Average

Poor

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Nebraska - Omaha (Iota-Delta) The men of Iota-Delta Zeta have completely transformed their chapter in the past six months. At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school years, Lambda Chi Alpha, Iota-Delta chapter 8 was almost extinct. However, with much hard work, dedication, and newly found and rejuvenated support, the chapter has turned over a new leaf.

3.1

2.89

Good

Not Reported

Nevada - Las Vegas (Delta-Lambda) The men of DeltaLambda zeta have several areas that need improve meant and there are several areas where they are performing strongly. The chapter is currently on probation and they need to focus on completing all of 28 their terms of probation as well as learning from the experience. The chapter should focus on completing their probation terms as well as ensuring they are meeting all of the standards of operation.

2.56

2.62

Good

Needs Improvement

New Hampshire (Alpha-Xi) The men of Alpha-Xi Zeta at the University of New Hampshire seem to be off to a strong start this spring. The chapter has made several improvements since their last consultant visit and are determined to keep moving in the right direction. The chapter seems to be doing well in the areas of academics, harm reduction education, and community service/philanthropy.

2.91

2.9

Average

New Mexico (Zeta-Mu Colony) The men of Zeta-Mu Colony are at a critical point in time during their brief history back on campus at the University of New Mexico. Since the chapter expanded back to the UNM campus in the fall of 2011, the chapter has struggled 3 to find their niche within the greek community. The colony made great strides of improvement in the area of academics from the spring 2012 semester, posting a GPA of 3.197 in the fall 2012 semester.

3.197 3.091

Below Average

Poor

New Mexico State (Zeta-Gamma) The men of Zeta-Gamma Zeta at New Mexico State University are off to a strong start of the spring 2013 semester. The chapter officers are operating at a high level and the morale within the chapter is stronger than ever. However, the chapter can see improvements in its overall campus involvement and transitions process.

3.084 2.977

Good

Above Average

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New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha) The men of LambdaAlpha Zeta are operating at an extremely high level this semester. The chapter officers have done a great job at enhancing their offices and have all communicated to Educational Leadership Consultant Erik Silvola that the chapter strives to apply for the Inner Circle in the fall 2013 semester.

2.81

North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Gamma-Nu) Overall the men have improved academically and in regards to fraternity education. They must put forth focused effort to improve the Lambda Chi Alpha experience at UNC. As always, the General Fraternity stands by to assist the chapter.

North Carolina - Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon) Overall, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at UNC-Charlotte have good things going for them. They won the fraternity of the year and Greek Week three years in a row on their campus. However, focus is needed to academics, 39 chapter management, financial management, ritualism, and alumni involvement for the men to better the fraternity experience offered by their Zeta. As always the General Fraternity stands ready to assist the chapter in its efforts to improve and grow.

Good

Average

3.237 3.139

Average

Below Average

2.643 2.74

Average

Above Average

North Carolina - Greensboro (Phi-Theta) The men of Phi-Theta Zeta are performing at an above average level. They show strengths in academics, chapter management, financial management, harm reduction, 16 fraternity education and reports and records. To improve, the chapter must focus on ritualism and campus involvement.

3.02

2.71

Average

Above Average

North Carolina - Wilmington (Delta-Sigma) The men of Delta-Sigma Zeta have worked hard to get where they are today. The chapter has recently received approval to charter. Their chartering is well deserved as they operate very well in the areas of academics, community service/philanthropy, reports and records, and ritualism. To advance operations, the chapter must focus on chapter management and their big brother program.

3.04

2.89

Average

Above Average

2.818

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State of the Zeta*

North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon) Overall, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at NC State are strong in the areas of individual involvement, alumni involvement, reports and records, and ritualism. If they continue to improve upon the work that they have already done and not fall into the culture of stereotypical fraternities, they will continue to see great results.

2.83

2.96

Average

Poor

North Dakota (Epsilon-Zeta) The brothers of EpsilonZeta Zeta have had a trying year, although they have accomplished many great tasks, their hard work and strong dedication has not been enough, as they have struggled to continue to make positive change and growth within the chapter. Some of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments this semester come from the new set of officers that took over with the new year.

2.8

2.84

Good

Below Average

Northeastern State (Delta-Beta) The men of DeltaBeta Zeta have continued to improve over the course of the current semester. The chapter is currently excelling or improving in nearly every area of chapter operations under the leadership of a new High Zeta.

2.94

2.83

Average

Not Reported

Northern Colorado (Sigma-Omega) The men of Sigma-Omega Zeta have grown in size over the past several semesters. However, they need to continue to recruit and improve their scholastic performance. The chapter has a new set of officers who are eager to improve the chapter and they should continue to utilize the resources that are available to them on Officer Portal. The chapter has a strong Harm Reduction program that is an improvement on the previous program.

2.23

2.55

Average

Not Reported

Northwestern (Alpha-Iota) The brothers of Alpha-Iota Zeta have had a successful year and have worked hard to make positive change and growth within the chapter. The chapter will be implementing an officer change at the start of the next quarter allowing for further change and growth to develop.

3.22

3.39

Average

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Ohio (Alpha-Omega) As the chapter looks to move into a new property and perhaps a new era of its history, Alpha-Omega Zeta at Ohio University aims to do so with improving chapter operations and a 23 strong set of High Zeta officers. Recruitment, fraternity education, alumni involvement, and individual involvement have all improved in the last semester and position the men well to succeed in the future.

2.308 2.819

Average

Below Average

Ohio State (Gamma-Tau) Gamma-Tau Zeta have made strong organizational progress since the start of the fall term. While the same weaknesses regarding recruitment and alumni involvement stand out against 6 improvements in the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations, major strides have been made in fraternity education and ritualism.

2.86

2.94

Average

Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho) The men of Gamma-Rho Zeta have continued to operate at a high level throughout the current strenuous semester. The chapter is currently operating without a chapter house, which is a new and stressful experience for a group of men that have not had to operate without a chapter house before. Without having a centralized meeting location such as a chapter house, the men of Gamma-Rho Zeta have continued to excell behind new leadership.

221

3.14

2.94

Average

Not Reported

3.242 3.084

Average

Not Reported

2.99

Poor

Not Reported

Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta) The men of Theta-Delta Zeta have continued to improve over the course of the current academic year. The chapter has seen growth in many areas of chapter operations and acn easily fulfil 30 the remaing operational standards that the chapter is not currently meeting. Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta) Alpha-Eta Zeta was under investigation by both the General Fraternity and Oklahoma State University because of hazing allegations made against the chapter by former associate members.

2.757

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State of the Zeta*

Old Dominion (Sigma-Iota) The men of Sigma-Iota Zeta have fallen upon trying times and have little to no accountability within the chapter. Overall, the chapter’s officers are not completing basic tasks of operations and it is severely hindering all operations.

2.43

2.77

Average

Poor

Oregon (Zeta-Omicron) The men of Zeta-Omicron are currently operating at a high level. The chapter wants to succeed and continue to become one of the strongest chapters on campus and within Lambda Chi Alpha. The chapter has a strong recruitment plan and they understand the importance of individualized recruitment.

3.07

2.97

Average

Poor

Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda) The men of AlphaLambda are currently operating at a very high level. The chapter has improved in numerous areas of operation since the last consultant visit and are still 37 looking to continue to improve. The chapter needs to focus on having their GPA above the All Men’s Average and completing the Event Planning Process.

2.67

2.89

Good

10 13

Needs Improvement

Pennsylvania (Epsilon) The men of Epsilon-Zeta at the University of Pennsylvania seem to be improving since their last consultant visit. The chapter has worked hard to increase recruitment numbers and also focus more on harm reduction education. Some other areas 14 the chapter seems to be doing well in are campus involvement, reports and records, and financial management. A few areas the chapter could look to improve this spring are alumni involvement, big brother programming, and event planning

3.148 3.385

Good

Average

Pennsylvania State (Zeta) There is a clear dichotomy in the chapter’s operations at Zeta Zeta at Penn State University. In the many chapter operations which are necessary for a generic fraternity to excel in, Zeta Zeta does so. The men are well represented on campus, 35 they have strong basic recruiting skills, their service and philanthropic output is unimpeachable. Likewise, they have performed well academically and have among the strongest financial footing of any chapter in the country.

3.36

Average

Poor

3.03

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State of the Zeta* Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi) The men of Lambda-Chi Zeta continues to steadily improve in almost every area of chapter operations. The chapter is currently coming off an extremely successful semester and remains devoted to further improvement.

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3.09

2.87

Good

Not Reported

3.05

Not 0 Reported

Not Reported

Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon) The men of Theta-Upsilon Zeta at Polytechnic Institute of NYU seem to be off to a good start this spring. The chapter has just come off a successful spring recruitment where they were able 35 to recruit eighteen new associate members. Some strengths of the chapter currently are recruitment, improved financial collections, and brotherhood morale. service/philanthropy.

Average

Poor

Purdue (Psi) The brothers of Psi Zeta are about to conclude their Spring semester on the Purdue University campus with much to show. They have new officers in place, knowledge of what needs to be done 29 and how to get there. The chapter is improving but there is still a great amount of work to be done in the weeks ahead. The brothers remain on probation with a handful of terms to be approved.

2.56

2.79

Below Average

Poor

Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta) The men of Epsilon-Eta Zeta at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seem to be moving in the right direction since being taken off of Probation. Some areas the chapter seems to be very strong in are fraternity education, alumni involvement, 27 and recruitment. A few areas of programming the chapter could work on improving this spring are campus involvement, Inner Circle programming, and harm reduction education.

3.26

3.1

Excellent 7

Below Average

Pittsburgh (Gamma-Epsilon) n/a

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State of the Zeta* Rhode Island (Eta) The men of Eta-Zeta at the University of Rhode Island seem to be continuing to improve overall chapter operations this spring. The chapter seems to be doing well in the areas of philanthropy/community service, recruitment, and ritualism. Some areas the chapter could look to improve upon this spring are harm reduction, campus involvement, and fraternity education.

2.62

2.76

Average

Richmond (Alpha-Chi) The men of Alpha-Chi Zeta continue to improve each semester. The chapter has no glaring weaknesses, but also doesn’t have many areas where the men are performing at a beyond exceptional level outside of their campus involvement, 18 standards program, and alumni advisory board. Operations are sound across, but now officers have the ability to raise the bar and advance the chapter to an elite status.

3.22

3.15

Average

Rollins (Theta-Gamma Colony) The men of the Theta-Gamma Colony of Lambda Chi Alpha at Rollins College have made slight improvements over the course of the spring semester - most directly related to the recruitment of new members who hold the values 6 of the fraternity. While the colony has taken steps in the right direction, much work is still necessary to continue to grow into a chartered organization of the fraternity.

3.22

Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa) The brothers of Theta-Kappa Zeta are continuing their tradition of striving for excellence on the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s campus. They had a successful recruitment and new member education season as well. The community service and philanthropy events also continue to be strong and allow for good public relations to exist on the campus as well as within the community.

3.09

3.06

Poor

23 15

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Average

Excellent

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Sam Houston State (Sigma-Mu) Sigma-Mu Zeta is a chapter that is dedicated to restoring their name amongst the other successful fraternities on campus. The group is operating at a high level in most areas of operations; such as, Financial Management, Fraternity 3 Education, and Ritualism. However, the largest area of improvement is in Recruitment. With 12 members, the chapter is well below the campus average for IFC Fraternities (41).

2.56

2.7

Good

Poor

Samford (Theta-Alpha) The Theta-Alpha chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Samford University have an opportunity to redefine their presence on campus as an organization that is not currently recognized through the Interfraternity Council (IFC). The chapter will have the ability to petition to be recognized through IFC this semester, which will be largely symbolic of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to campus.

3.16

3.07

Average

Poor

San Diego (Delta-Kappa) The men of Delta-Kappa are currently an above average operating chapter. The chapter has made changes to their Fraternity Education program but it can still be improved. The chapter has a strong executive committee and is performing well academically. Overall, the men of Delta-Kappa are in a strong position to continue to succeed.

3.386 3.03

Average

Not Reported

Sewanee (Iota-Nu) The brothers of Iota-Nu Zeta have made limited progress from the Fall 2012 semester but they have elected new officers that are highly motivated and striving to improve the chapter operations. The chapter is losing fourteen men to graduation and needs to make recruitment a major focus of the upcoming year. New officers are mainly underclassmen that have limited knowledge of the fraternity.

3.056 3.002

Average

Below Average

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State of the Zeta*

Shepherd (Phi-Iota) Phi-Iota Zeta at Shepherd University has been a remarkably consistent group over the last several semesters. There is much age and experience behind the wheel at key officer positions. If the chapter can avoid complacency and maintain enthusiasm, there is little holding it back in the coming year.

2.66

Simpson (Theta-Lambda) The men of Theta-Lambda Zeta are currently overcoming many recent struggles as a chapter. Over the course of the current semester, the chapter has experienced low morale due to multiple issues within the chapter.

South Carolina (Epsilon-Psi) The men of Epsilon-Psi Zeta have shown signs of great improvement and the potential to move forward. The chapter shows strength in financial management and the High Tau (Treasurer) is completing his duties at a high level. Advancement has been made in academics, Harm Reduction, fraternity education and the big brother program.

South Carolina - Aiken (Pi-Alpha) The men of Pi-Alpha Zeta are completing most of the chapter operations at basic levels. Campus involvement and reports and records are areas where the chapter excels. They also have a strong core of promising young leaders that have potential to take the chapter to new heights.

2.41

Average

Below Average

3.034 3.039

Average

Not Reported

3.087 3.065

Average

Below Average

2.48

Below Average

Needs Improvement

South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma) The brothers of Alpha-Gamma Zeta have had a successful year and have worked hard to make positive change and growth within the chapter. A few of the extreme noteworthy accomplishments of the chapter include, 11 that they currently hold the Great Plains Student Advisory Committee (SAC) representative position and the chapter just successfully hosted the Great Plains Conclave.

2.784 2.856

Good

15 9

Average

2.62

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South Dakota School of Mines (Colony 298) The brothers of Colony 298 at the School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota have had a successful first semester after their initial colonization and have worked hard at continuing to grow as a new 24 addition to Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. The colony has continued to utilize and strengthen its membership and its officers as they work together to meet all required standards to strive to receive their charter by fall of 2014.

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2.828 2.97

Good

2.957 2.83

Good

Southeastern Oklahoma (Pi-Sigma) The men of Pi-Sigma Zeta have improved a great amount since the fall 2012 semester. The chapter nearly doubled their chapter size. Since the chapter devoted nearly all 12 their efforts towards recruitment this past semester, the men have not devoted a lot of time in keeping up their day to day operations.

2.6

2.86

Southern California (Zeta-Delta) The men of ZetaDelta have several strong areas and several areas that they need to improve. The chapter needs to replace it’s ritual equipment and make a greater effort to perform the expected rituals. The chapter’s fraternity education has made improvements since last semester, but improvements can still be made. The chapter has a strong recruitment program and community service program.

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3.03

3.13

Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi) Delta-Phi Zeta continues to excell in nearly every area of chapter operations. From an operational standpoint, the chapter has very few things left to complete on the officer TOGAS and continues to perform all tasks both effectively and efficiently.

Poor

13 14

Not Reported

Below Average

Not Reported

Good

Below Average

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State of the Zeta* Southern Indiana (Phi-Xi) The brothers and associate members of Phi-Xi Zeta are in a wonderful position and continue to shine their light bright on the University of Southern Indiana’s campus. They have made amazing progress in the past year and continue to improve with each passing week. Alumni involvement, chapter financials, and membership continue to climb as well. The Outer Circle Implementation is nearly perfect but progress can still take place.

3.04

Southern Methodist (Gamma-Sigma) The men of Gamma-Sigma Zeta have strengths in academics, financial management, and brotherhood. The chapter must utilize these strengths to improve their alumni 34 involvement, Cole Recruitment, and interest in General Fraternity functions. Gamma-Sigma must put in the work to establish itself as a prominent member of the SMU greek community.

Spring Hill (Delta-Delta) The men of Delta-Delta Zeta at Spring Hill College have a bright future at Spring Hill College. The chapter has done a lot to improve many areas of operation. The chapter has seen improvements in the Outer Circle areas. However, interestingly enough, the chapter has seen some of it’s perennial strengths turn into weaknesses; Community Service and Academics.

Good

Above Average

3.319 3.07

Average

Below Average

3.13

2.79

Good

Average

St. Joseph’s (Phi-Lambda) The men of Phi-Lambda Zeta at St. Joseph’s University seem to be continuing to move in the right direction since their recent officer elections. Some strengths of the chapter currently 23 are fraternity education, recruitment, and community service/philanthropy. A few areas the men could work on improving this spring are financial management, ritual education, and alumni involvement.

3.09

2.97

Good

Poor

St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda) The men of Pi-Lambda Zeta have continued to operate at a high level throughout the current semester. Poor transitions have plagued the chapter in recent years, yet the chapter remains strong.

Good

Not Reported

2.87

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St. Mary’s University (Sigma-Beta) Sigma-Beta Zeta at St. Mary’s University continues to operate at a high level. The chapter excels in the Outer Circle components (Cole Recruitment, Call to Brotherhood, Exoteric Mysteries) and community service. Areas of improvement include financial management and chapter management.

3.03

2.94

Good

Below Average

Tarleton State (Phi-Rho) The men of Phi-Rho Zeta are at a pivotal time in their Zeta’s history. The chapter is experiencing some division amongst it’s members, mainly amongst it’s officers and the rest of the chapter. However, the chapter remains to have strong morale and still work together to grow stronger as a chapter and individual men. The chapter must come together to strengthen their weaknesses in individual involvement, academics, and harm reduction.

2.47

2.71

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Tennessee - Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi) The brothers of Zeta-Phi Zeta have made wonderful strides in the past three years to increase chapter operations to where they are today. The chapter is in a good place but 32 still has some work to do. The new officers are highly motivated and are working to meet all parts of their TOGA’s and to continually promote a stronger chapter on the University of Tennessee campus.

2.96

2.66

Average

Below Average

Tennessee - Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron) Chapter officers of Epsilon-Omicron Zeta are excelling in some areas of their positions, but in many cases are not meeting basic criteria needed from the position. The 50 chapter can boost operations in the areas of chapter management, financial management, harm reduction, fraternity education, individual involvement, reports and records, big brother program, and ritualism.

2.96

2.98

Poor

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Texas - Austin (Alpha-Mu) Overall, the men of Alpha-Mu Zeta are operating and a superior level. The amount of work that has been put in by the High Zeta officers to ensure they operations continue to improve is noteworthy. The Alumni Involvement, 49 specifically from the High Pi, has continued to be a strength of the chapter. The men can set their sights on petitioning to become an Inner Circle chapter extremely soon as the chapter continues to improve in the Outer Circle components.

3.073 3.237

Good

10 20

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Texas - El Paso (Zeta-Epsilon) Overall, the men of Zeta-Epsilon have been on a positive trend on campus at University of Texas- El Paso for 2 years in a row. The men have worked on improving relations with other campus organizations and administration and 33 the chapter continues to excel in Philanthropy both on campus and internationally. The men must work on improving their recruitment efforts, finances, and alumni involvement.

2.67

Average

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Texas - San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon) Phi-Upsilon Zeta at the University of Texas at San Antonio has made some improvements over this academic year. However, since being taken off of probation, the chapter continues to rebuild and has many areas to improve upon. The areas with the largest room for improvement are recruitment, ritualism, and harm reduction education.

2.525 2.697

Average

Poor

Texas A&M - Kingsville (Beta-Epsilon) Overall, the men of Beta-Epsilon continue to excel on campus at TAMUK. The chapter benefits from a very strong Outer Circle program (Cole Recruitment, Call to Brotherhood, Exoteric Mysteries). The men must continue to 14 work on improving their weaknesses in Campus Involvement and Financial Management. The chapter is also graduating some stellar Brothers, who have put in countless hours of work to ensure the chapter continues to grow and meet expectations.

2.75

Good

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2.79

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Texas Christian (Iota-Pi) Iota-Pi Zeta is currently still on Probation with the General Fraternity. However, most of the Probation terms have been fulfilled and will shortly petition to be place back in Good Standing 44 with the General Fraternity. The Alumni Control Board for Iota-Pi has steered the chapter back to relevance and has provided excellent structure and guidance for the men.

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2.86

2.9

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Texas Tech (Sigma-Nu Colony) The men of the Sigma-Nu Colony at Texas Tech University enjoyed a very successful inaugural semester on campus. The colony member’s have their eyes set on completing the chartering standards in order to petition to Lambda Chi Alpha’s Board of Directors to become a fully functioning chapter. However, the colony must first focus on improving their academics, accountability, and campus involvement.

2.67

Average

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Toronto (Epsilon-Epsilon) Major strides were made in the last year for the chapter in fraternity education, financial management, and recruitment. On the current trajectory, the chapter has a bright future; officer transition is thus a pivotal point moving forward. Epsilon-Epsilon’s long-term health depends on it.

3.295 0

Average

Not Reported

Towson (Phi-Omega) The chapter finished off the fall semester with a gold standard in the Universities chapter assessment program. This is a big honor and the men seem to be still moving forward and continuing to improve chapter programming. Some strengths of the chapter currently are philanthropy/ community service, harm reduction education, and reports/records. A few areas the men could focus on improving this spring are event planning, recruitment training, and campus involvement.

3.04

Average

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2.91

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State of the Zeta* Troy (Sigma-Tau) The men of the Sigma-Tau chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Troy University are taking steps in the right direction toward building a strong brotherhood, using the ritual of the fraternity as a road map toward their success. The chapter has experienced a few growing pains throughout the previous academic year in the form of operational oversights, such as membership reporting, harm reduction paperwork, and financial organization.

2.659 2.628

Average

Poor

Truman State (Phi-Psi) The men of Phi-Psi Zeta have started off the semester by setting out to make significant positive changes in their chapter. The immediate areas of needed improvement include the following: completion of operating standards, 9 recruitment programing and fraternity education programing (based off the TRUE BROTHER program.), alumni involvement, harm reduction and individual involvement.

3.03

3.08

Average

Below Average

Tulsa (Epsilon-Upsilon) The men of Epsilon-Upsilon struggled thus far during the spring semester. The chapter is currently experiencing a difficult time during 21 the investigation taking place by the University, but continues to have strong operations in the areas of academics, community service, and recruitment.

3.07

2.863

Average

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Union (Lambda-Zeta) The men of Lambda-Zeta Zeta have had a strong year, some of the strengths of the chapter include: fraternity education, harm reduction education and recruitment. However, there are weak areas of operation which include: accountability, Executive Committee efficiency and individual involvement. If the chapter can improve these areas the men have the opportunity to become a stronger chapter.

3.22

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Average

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State of the Zeta* Valparaiso (Iota-Sigma) The brothers of Iota-Sigma Zeta have had a very successful year and have worked hard to make positive change and growth within the chapter. With that being said, the brothers of Iota-Sigma Zeta have much to be proud of. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest and most recent accomplishments would be to have both, held the Midwest regional conference (with approximately 100 attendees), and held the Midwest SAC representative office for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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2.867 2.968

3.14

Average

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Villanova (Beta-Iota) The men of Beta-Iota Zeta at Villanova University seem to have greatly improved since their last consultant visit. The men have made a strong effort to memorize the initiation ritual and hold more brotherhood events. Some strengths of the chapter currently are young leadership, improved ritualism, and alumni involvement. A few areas the men can focus on improving this spring are preinitiation events, harm reduction education, and big brother programming.

Virginia Commonwealth (Colony 294) The men of Colony 294 at Virginia Commonwealth University are approaching deadlines in their plans to charter. The colony has strengths in the areas of community service/philanthropy and financial management. The 23 men must focus to improve the colony overall and can use the remaining chartering standards and Tactical Operations Guides & Assessments (TOGAs) to assist their advancement.

3.33

Not 5 Reported

Not Reported

3.26

Below Average

Poor

2.383 2.73

Average

Poor

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Virginia Tech (Sigma-Lambda) The men of SigmaLambda Zeta have greatly improved operations from previous semesters. With the continued effort currently being put forward, the chapter has sharpened 25 operations and can quickly become an above average operating group. Sigma-Lambda needs focus in the areas of chapter management, financial management, ritualism, and alumni involvement.

2.94

Wabash (Alpha-Kappa) The brothers of Alpha-Kappa Zeta have made wonderful improvements over the past five months and continue to have an incredibly bright future ahead of them. Officers have made good strides across the board to improve operations and 26 programming of the chapter. Of the twelve Chapter Operating Standards within Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter is currently meeting eleven with the twelfth standard pending approval of their Bylaws by the Grand High Pi.

Wake Forest (Theta-Tau) The men of Theta-Tau Zeta are operating at an above average level. The men show strength in many areas of operations and 20 are exceptional in academics and philanthropy/ community service. Overall, the chapter is on the cusp of becoming an excellent chapter. Washington (Alpha-Psi) The men of Alpha-Psi have made several improvements since their last consultant visit. The chapter has improved their new member education program as well as improving on several 18 other areas of chapter operations. However, there are still several operating standards that the chapter needs to complete.

Average

Needs Improvement

3.082 3.001

Good

Needs Improvement

3.307 3.136

Average

3.14

Average

Needs Improvement

3.014

3.17

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State of the Zeta* Washington & Lee (Gamma-Phi) Overall the men of Lambda Chi Alpha at Washington and Lee University have shown improvements. The have strengths in academics and campus involvement and are now more aware of what needs to be completed to improve their chapter and Outer Circle scoring. The men still need to seriously and totally discontinue the use of the word “pledge” within their chapter.

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3.419 3.256

Average

Needs Improvement

Washington State (Tau) The men of Tau Zeta have several strong areas and several areas where they can improve. The men are currently working through their probation terms and are working to improve 42 their risk management. The most important thing that the chapter needs to focus on is utilizing the event planning process to ensure they are following all of Lambda Chi Alpha’s policies.

2.98

Average

Below Average

Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta) The men of Beta-Zeta Zeta are continuing to improve operations. They show strength in the areas of chapter management, community service, executive committee, and fraternity education. However, the chapter can improve upon the following areas of operation: academics, financial management, Harm Reduction, and ritualism.

2.635 2.887

Average

Below Average

Western Kentucky (Lambda-Lambda) The brothers of Lambda-Lambda Zeta have made some good strides in the past months but still have a long way to go. The chapter officers want to do well and improve chapter operations to become one of the top fraternities on the Western Kentucky University campus. However, the chapter needs to set some achievable goals for the semester and continue to make strides in a positive direction.

2.62

Below Average

Needs Improvement

2.61

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Western Michigan (Lambda-Tau) The brothers of Lambda-Tau Zeta have a choice to make in the final weeks of the Spring 2013 semester and into the summer. They need to decide how much longer they want to be the fraternity that they are. The chapter 17 on paper does not have much going for it other than a few small areas but no report can measure the potential that the chapter may have for the upcoming academic year.

2.27

2.85

Below Average

Poor

Western Ontario (Delta-Eta) Delta-Eta Zeta at Western Ontario has consistently demonstrated and organizational competency which has led the chapter to success internally. While the chapter faces an uphill 13 climb in many areas of operation due to the lack of recognition from the university and the low profile of many Greek organizations in Canada, there are few weak points in the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming.

Average

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Wichita State (Colony 296) The men of colony 296 continue to struggle along the path oc completing their chartering standards. The colony is currently only meeting one of the twleve operating standards, having accomplished a colony GPA well over the average expected by Lambda Chi Alpha.

2.797 2.828

Poor

Not Reported

William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) The men of Epsilon-Nu Zeta have continued to excell in many areas of chapter operations since their previous consultant visit. The chapter continues to strive for excellence, with a 22 determination to meet the requirements necessary to become an Inner Circle chapter.

3.16

3.06

Average

11 1

Not Reported

Wilmington College (Pi-Delta) The brothers of Pi-Delta Zeta are continuing to improve the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the Wilmington College campus with each passing day. With their efforts, they are also improving the culture of the campus and forcing 19 change to take place with the existing organizations on the campus as well. Recruitment went very well for the chapter, grades were top notch and finances are in one of the best places they have been since the founding of the chapter.

3.23

Below Average

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Wisconsin - Whitewater (Lambda-Iota) The men of Lambda-Iota colony have had a semester for building and change. One notable accomplishment for the men of Lambda-Iota colony is that they will be receiving 13 their chapter on April 27, 2013. The colonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s areas of strength are as follows: harm reduction, ritualism, big brother program, fraternity education, academics, and individual involvement.

3.34

Wittenberg (Nu-Zeta) Nu-Zeta Zeta at Wittenberg University has come through a semester that saw difficulty in recruitment and academics, but strong positive trends regarding internal areas of operations such as fraternity education and ritualism. The dichotomy between strong internal operations and weak external operations like recruitment, alumni involvement, and public relations is one which provides the chapter with a clear path forward this semester.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Pi) The men of Pi-Zeta at Worcester Polytechnic Institute seem to be continuing their drive to become one of the top chapters in Lambda Chi Alpha. With a new set of officers and goals for the chapter this spring, the 23 men seem determined to improve overall chapter programming even more. The chapter has just come off a fall term where they raised an incredible 219,000 pounds of food for the North American Food Drive! Wyoming (Delta-Rho) The men of Delta-Rho need to focus on recruitment. The chapter has 12 members who are committed to the success of the chapter but they need to recruit more men in order to continue 10 operating. The chapter is active in the community but needs to improve their Fraternity Education as well as their Risk Management.

2.78

Average

2.724 2.827

Average

Above Average

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Questions or Comments All of the information reported on the Chapter Report Card is submitted by the Educational Leadership Consultant via the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ELC Visitation Report,â&#x20AC;? the host institution, and the chapter. If there is an error, or incorrect information is reported on the Chapter Report Card, then we ask the chapter to please email the correct information with documentation to programming@lambdachi.org. Changes will not be made to the Chapter Report Card without proper documentation to verify the correct information.

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From Combat to College: Lambda Chi Alpha Needs to Welcome Veterans Two veterans prove that Lambda Chi Alpha can serve as a new home for student veterans who may face challenges transitioning into civilian life. By Andrew Talevich (Washington State)

The first time Steven Downey (Akron 2016), a veteran who had served in the Army for six years, walked into the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter house at the University of Akron, his expectations were low.

the fraternity and sorority community can continue to grow by recruiting and retaining these men and women who have already demonstrated the core values associated with Greek Life while serving in the military.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a very Hollywood view of fraternities. I was thinking these kids will be immature,â&#x20AC;? the former Ranger said. After speaking with a few members, Downey was amazed by the friendship he encountered and felt an immediate bond with the men of the chapter.

Downey and Marcus Steiner (Indiana State 2015) are two examples of veterans who have succeeded in their postmilitary careers thanks, in large part, to their affiliation with Lambda Chi Alpha. Their relationship with the fraternity has been mutually beneficial: the fraternity has offered them camaraderie and a support structure similar to the military and, in return, the veterans have given significant value to their respective chapters.

As a considerable number of veterans return from combat and enter onto college campuses, they may face unique challenges in adjusting to this new life. At the same time,

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“[Lambda Chi Alpha] was incredible. I found brotherhood,” said 26-year-old Downey. “It almost knocked me on my ass. The friends that I had made and the bonds and the relationship - I was not expecting that.”

Veteran Stories Steiner, for reasons similar to those of Downey, did not expect to join a fraternity after his two year military career ended.

Downey grew up hearing stories about Lambda Chi Alpha from his father, Raymond “Skip” Downey (Akron 1972), his uncle, Glen Pamer (Akron 1980), and his godfather, Nick Carpas (Akron 1972). After leaving the military, Downey worked for Lifebanc, an organ and tissue recovery center that provides hospitals with organs and tissues that patients need to survive. Despite his well-paying job, Downey felt like he was missing something and decided to enroll at the University of Akron and subsequently became a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha.

At Indiana State University this Army veteran was approached by two Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Leadership Consultants. They asked him if he would like to get involved with the fraternity as a founding father of the Iota-Epsilon colony. He accepted the invitation and later became the first president through the re-colonization efforts.

Veterans Flood Campuses

During Steiner’s tenure as president he enjoyed watching the young colony grow. At first the colony was in constant contact with representatives from the Professional Staff of Lambda Chi Alpha. As time went on, the undergraduate members learned to be self sufficient.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), since mid-2009 the Post-9/11 GI Bill has benefited more than 860,000 veterans, service members, and dependents. During the fiscal year 2012, Post 9/11-GI Bill beneficiaries were enrolled at 3,600 institutions.

“We were able to pull together and didn’t need to lean on [International Headquarters] as much. We’d grown into our own organization,” Steiner said.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill was introduced in 2008 and pays full tuition and fees for veterans attending state public schools. It is capped at a national maximum rate for private institutions.

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Similar to the post-war spike that occurred in the decade after World War II, when approximately 2 million veterans received their degrees through the GI Bill, new generations of veterans are seeking educational opportunities on campuses across North America.

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Downey, who said he was diagnosed with PTSD in 2006, said he had problems adjusting to civilian life. He found it helped him to have like-minded people around. His father told him to accept the disorder, but to not let it define who he is. “It was one of those moments, when I was like ‘he’s right’ and I really started focusing on that idea and that concept. It made my life infinitely better,” he said. According to a 2012 report called “Soldier to Student II,” conducted by the American Council on Education (ACE) in partnership with Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), while colleges have doubled their enrollment of veterans over the last three years, they lag in the training of faculty and staff to be sensitive to the unique problems veterans face. “Given an environment where less than 1 percent of Americans have been in the military [and] serving on active duty over the past decade of conflict, continuing effort is needed to educate members of the campus community on how to best help these students acclimate to the campus environment,” the report states.

The potential benefit for veterans returning to college is enormous. After WWII, American soldiers returned from combat and traded in their knapsacks for book bags. These men and women of “The Greatest Generation” would become leaders in the fields of engineering, education, business, and science and spur the nation into economic growth because of the education they received through the GI Bill. Today the transition from military to civilian life on college campuses doesn’t come without significant challenges. Veterans can face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse, and issues of fitting in with faculty and younger undergraduate students who have an entirely different background than those of seasoned veterans. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

Just as the “Soldier to Student II” report suggests, Downey admits there have been times when he was frustrated by what he encountered on campus.

“Colleges for the most part are very liberal-minded. Liberal or conservative, I don’t care, but sometimes I hear things and I get very angry,” he said. “I keep my mouth shut and I never say anything.”

Surviving College Several studies suggest that, due to the challenges that thousands of veterans in college face, drop-out rates are higher for veterans than non-veterans.

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The Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently researched the issue of student veteran drop-out rates after a study was published by the Colorado Workforce Development Council. It claimed an estimated 88 percent of veterans will drop out of school during their first year. The SVA report looked at two alternative surveys: a 2010 National Survey of Veterans (NSV), and an American Community Survey (ACS; U.S. Census Bureau). Through their research, the SVA concluded that the dropout rate for veterans was not as high as previously reported by the media, but that there was still room for significant improvement for retaining student veterans. “While both the 2010 NSV and ACS report potentially high student veteran post-secondary completion rates, there remains a potentially large proportion of student veterans, approximately 30% - 40%, not completing their postsecondary programs,” stated the March 2012 SVA report.

A New Home In light of these large issues that veterans face upon returning to college campuses, questions need to be raised about how the fraternity and sorority communities may serve as places that might ease the transition from the military to college.

currently working with the university president, the dean of students, and other officials at the university to promote Greek Life for veterans. “The brotherhood and the sisterhood of the military transitions [veterans] into the brotherhood and sisterhood of Greek Life,” he said. Downey’s main challenge is to abolish the stereotypes that surround the fraternity and sorority world - the same stereotypes that first made him hesitant to visit the GammaAlpha chapter house. He sees the initiative of strengthening Greek Life’s outreach to veterans as a winning outcome for the Fraternity and Sorority Life office, the University of Akron, and the student veterans.

Showing Respect Steiner and Downey agree that the one thing people can do to enhance their treatment of veterans is to simply show a veteran respect. “A veteran is not all that different from a Regular Joe. Most of them just went out and did what they saw as right to their service to our country in the way they felt they could do it the best,” Steiner said. Downey echoes this sentiment.

Steiner said he would suggest joining Lambda Chi Alpha to other veterans. He’s witnessed other veterans struggle with the transition into civilian life and he believes the fellowship of Lambda Chi Alpha can help with that struggle.

“Not every vet is Rambo. Not every vet sees combat, but every veteran is owed respect. I don’t care what awards you pin on your chest, or what you’ve done or where you’ve been, either way I owe you my respect,” he said.

“I don’t want to say you get same kind of camaraderie (as you get in the military)… but the fraternity lets you continue the same values that you had in the military,” he said.

It’s at the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter houses that these veterans have been able to find that respect among their peers.

Inspired to do more to help veterans like himself, Downey joined the Akron chapter of Student Veterans Administration and now serves as its president. He is www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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Reflections on Distinguished Service Header After being presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alpha-Psi chapter at the University of Washington, Jeff Steele (Washington 1964) reflects on his years of service to Lambda Chi Alpha. By Andrew Talevich (Washington State)

Steele’s record of volunteering with Lambda Chi Alpha spans almost 40 years. With the General Fraternity he has served on the Alumni Advisory Committee, the Grand High Zeta, as chairman of long range planning and the Lambda Chi Alpha Experience project, and as a Master Steward. For AlphaPsi Zeta, Steele has served as a chapter advisor and as both president and treasurer for the House Corporation. Today, Steele enjoys his retirement at his house in Brinnon, Washington, which overlooks Jackson Cove on the Olympic Peninsula. Just a mile down the road is Camp Parsons, an outdoor camp at which Steele recalls fond memories as a camp staffer and program director as a young man. His house, nestled between the mighty, snow-capped Olympic Mountains and Hood Canal, often serves as a retreat center for Lambda Chi Alpha brothers from his chapter and the General Fraternity. I sat down with Jeff at his house, and subsequently spoke with him during a phone call, to talk about his extraordinary record of service to Lambda Chi Alpha.

n Friday, April 12, 2013, the alumni and

undergraduates of the Alpha-Psi chapter at the University of Washington presented Jeff Steele with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the chapter and the General Fraternity. The award was given to Steele at the Alpha-Psi Zeta Founders Day celebration, which took place at the Sand Point Country Club in north Seattle. In attendance were 108 alumni and approximately 40 undergraduates.

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What piece of advice would you give to someone who is about to become an alumnus volunteer for Lambda Chi Alpha? From what I’ve seen for the most part is there are two groups of alumni volunteers: younger guys and older guys. Right after guys graduate they are available for a couple of years. Then their marriages or their jobs take them elsewhere and you lose them. The other time that you get your hooks into them is when their kids are in college, or out of college, and when they retire. For years people in our House Corp. used to ask, “why don’t we have anyone in our House Corp. except very young and very old people?” Well that’s why and I don’t know if there’s anything we can do about it. There aren’t too

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many of us who have the luxury to stay involved all the time.

What are some of the elements that you have seen change over the years with our Fraternity?

The young guy is typically the person who gets involved right out of school and has the advantage of knowing the undergrads; knowing their lifestyle; knowing all the things that are currently important in their lives.

From the standpoint of the General Fraternity, our stature among fraternities has changed dramatically. When I was an undergraduate, Lambda Chi Alpha sat in the back benches in every NIC meeting. We didn’t have much respect from other fraternities at all. Duke Flad and George Spasyk changed that. We became the leaders and the acknowledged leaders. One of the reasons why Tozier Brown became president of the NIC was because Lambda Chi was the acknowledged leader in the fraternity world.

The older fellow has experience. He usually has a more mature way of looking at things. He can have a lot more drive, but he wants to concentrate it. He doesn’t want to get it done over seven days or a week; instead he wants to concentrate to get it done over two and a half hours on a Tuesday night. But he’s usually just not aware of the challenges today. One of the things I would be inclined to tell anyone I was trying to get involved as an advisor, or who wanted to be involved, is it’s incredibly rewarding, especially when something you pour your energy into actually happens and actually comes off.

What inspired you to first get involved with the Fraternity? I think everything for me in Lambda Chi stems from my undergraduate experience. It had a profound effect on my life. I was one of those guys who vowed he would never join a fraternity. I’ve come to believe, over the years, that many of our most dedicated people said that when they were in high school. They become dedicated, committed members for the simple reason that when you convert somebody, he has thought it through, and is joining it for the right reasons. They’re not just walking in and joining because “it’s what everybody does.” I’ve always thought that when a guy says, “I have no interest in a fraternity,” that’s the guy you want. If you can convince him, you probably have a very dedicated member. And that was certainly my experience.

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I have always thought that it had to do with Lambda Chi being more innovative. I think most other fraternities try very hard and are generally successful at maintaining the status quo. This is just a theory, I have no proof, but one of the reasons why Lambda Chi Alpha is more innovative; one of the reasons why we have a student advisory committee; one of the reasons why we’ve done all these things - is because we are the youngest fraternity out there. We aren’t as tied to hundred-year-old ideas as other fraternities. And it may also be partly because Warren Cole didn’t have a clue about fraternities when he started it. He didn’t have all these preconceived ideas. So I think those things allowed us to be much more innovative; much more student controlled; much more attentive to the student viewpoint. That’s been my theory for a long time. When I first became a pledge in Lambda Chi Alpha, I thought then that they stood out from other fraternities.

What are some of the constants of Lambda Chi Alpha? I make a pretty clear distinction between my involvement with the chapter and my involvement with the General Fraternity. I feel like two different people. Working with the chapter, unquestionably, the constant over the years is what we call brotherhood, which is something we all stumble

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around trying to define. Former Grand High Beta Willis Tate used to say, “Brotherhood is investing ourselves in each other’s fulfillment.” I’ve always loved that phrase. I think that’s what working with the chapter is about: it’s helping these guys to be the best they can be and discover the most in themselves that they can be as a group. With the General Fraternity it’s much different, you’re much more involved with policy. You’re much more involved in setting goals and revising programs to achieve those goals and so forth. But the thing that makes it such a joy is that you are working with incredibly capable people. One of the things that I enjoyed most was really utilizing the Student Advisory Committee. When SAC was started in 1971, they became an integral part of decision-making and policy-making. We always consulted them on every issue that we voted on. And the only time I remember the board going against the advice of SAC, we were sorry we did. I remember thinking many times when we were working with SAC, staff, and the board that these people are working at their very best; you had the luxury of not seeing them at their worst. You saw them in a setting where they could be their very best. And the whole was greater than the sum of the parts. They produced work that none of them could have done on their own. I think sometimes that’s true of the Grand High Zeta also, but that’s certainly true of SAC. So that was what I would say was a constant, but I also saw that as a joy.

the chapter we are having an effect on their lives and that’s the most satisfying thing. I mentioned brotherhood is a constant and it’s wonderful to feel that, even when you’re three times as old as students you work with. The other thing is it keeps me young. It gives me an understanding of their point of view; it gives me an understanding of what their lives are like. There are all kinds of things that are part of their world that somebody who is 30 years removed from college wouldn’t know anything about. It makes me generally more able to relate to people that age. Some of my very best friends were people on the GHZ, or on staff, that I’m still very close to. I’ve always thought most people have a need to do something that they see as important and contributing to society; for me that’s been the Fraternity.

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How Phi-Theta Raised $100K With an initial goal of $30,000 to commemorate the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th anniversary, the alumni brothers from University of North Carolina at Greensboro created a successful campaign blueprint for others to follow. By Tad Lichtenauer (Denison)

On Saturday, March 22, 2013, the Phi-Theta chapter held its 30th anniversary celebration at the Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Lambda Chi Alpha Leadership Scholarship) by a UNCG Greek organization at four times the minimum threshold required by the university.

Phi-Theta is our chapter at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, chartered on March 26, 1983. Over the past 30 years they have initiated more than 400 brothers.

Orchestrated by John Harlow (Phi-Theta 38), the campaign solicitation was done almost exclusively via email. Harlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first email was sent on December 20, 2012, and his last email went out on March 20, 2013.

What made this anniversary milestone even more notable was what the chapter also achieved by this date the firstever endowed chapter scholarship (the Phi-Theta Zeta of

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With an original goal of $30,000 in three months, the chapter ended up raising more than $100,000.

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How the Campaign Started

Gift Table Fulfilled The total pledged was $105,760 from 87 brothers: $89,890 from member gifts and pledges; $1,780 from the alumni fund; and $15,870 from corporate matches. All of the gifts listed below are without corporate matches. The scholarship will begin to be awarded in either the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. The annual scholarship selection will be coordinated by UNCG’s Division of Student Affairs and Financial Aid Office and will be based upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the Phi-Theta Chapter Alumni Advisory Board.

In the chapter’s early days, a reserve fund was established that was paid from undergraduate dues and held in an account entrusted to its alumni association. In the late 1980s, the undergraduates stopped contributing and the money remained in an account watched over by Randy Lewis (1985), the treasurer of the association. To complicate matters, the alumni association ceased to exist in the 1990s. As planning efforts began for the 30th anniversary, Lewis sent an email to a small, core group of brothers on December 15, 2012, reminding them that these funds still existed and that maybe it was a good time to finally disperse the $1,800 either for the event, ritual equipment, or something else. In a reply to that email, Harlow (1987) suggested the funds be used to start a fraternity-specific scholarship. “I think we should consider setting up a Phi-Theta Zeta need-based academic scholarship. This would go to an active brother based on need. It would be a first for a Greek letter organization to do this as far as I know. Not only would Lambda Chi be leading the way and helping future brothers in perpetuity, [but] what a statement this would make to potential members about our brotherhood and commitment to philanthropy.”

The Solicitation Process Since fundraising is also his profession, Harlow prepared a gift table showing the size and quantity of gifts needed to raise $30,000 and signed himself up for the lead gift of $6,000. On December 18, 2012, he wrote an email to about 20 brothers, laying out the background story and asking if anyone else could help give life to the idea.

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“You know I often think about Lambda Chi Alpha and my time at UNCG, and how hard it can be to ‘walk in the light.’ I do know in the long run people don’t look at who we say we are, they look at how we live our lives and what that says about who we are. I’m not asking anyone to give up their grocery money, but if you find yourself in a position to commit to something for a few years, we can actually do something that may live on way longer than we do.” Jonathan Lark (Phi-Theta 4), a founding father, sent Harlow an impassioned email about all that his Fraternity experience had meant to him and agreed to pledge $3,000, one of the second highest gifts needed on the chart. Rodger Melton (North Carolina-Greensboro) followed and did the same. In no time, the alumni had signed up for the top three gifts on the chart.

Founding Fathers As Phi-Theta 38, Harlow is not a founding father, but he’s close. “I knew all or most of the founding brothers for the

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chapter,” he said. “Over the last 30 years it was my observation that when there was ever a chapter need, many of these folks turned to the reserve fund as an option for funding as opposed to opening their own checkbooks.” Lark’s pledge provided Harlow with some inspiration and he reached out personally to Blake Phillips (Phi-Theta 19), David Huffine (Phi-Theta 3) and Dave Ledwell (Phi-Theta 5). Huffine (1984) was the first person Harlow spoke to about the idea because both of them are in the fundraising business and Huffine knows almost all of the founders. Huffine also made one of the early pledge commitments and helped steer the scholarship away from being based on need, to merit based on exemplification of our ideals and core values within the chapter, the campus, and the community. Huffine, who serves on the Fraternity’s Board of Directors, got this idea from the Snyder Scholarship offered by our Alpha-Chi chapter at the University of Richmond. Having helped the University with other fundraising, and as an incoming member of UNCG’s Excellence Foundation, Harlow talked to his foundation connections about clearance for a scholarship that was restricted to only an undergraduate member of Phi-Theta. He also secured some other support from the university while learning that this would be the first-ever effort of its kind at the university.

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lists and sent out another email, to 42 brothers that he knew personally, on January 23, 2013. At this point they had $20,000 in pledges from roughly 10 brothers with an announced goal of $30,000 in celebration of the chapter’s 30th anniversary. Harlow began his email to this group as follows: “Have you ever wondered how your life would be different if you never stood up and said these words? ‘Of my own free will, I do promise and swear before God and before the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha that I will, for the rest of my life ...’ and so begins the oath of the Associate Member Ceremony, where it all started for each of us? What a magic carpet ride!” As happened in the quiet phase, there was a similarly positive response to this email. “One of the more powerful aspects of an email campaign like this is that the addresses were not blind-copied, so brothers could weigh in and announce their support and encouragement,” Harlow said. “It became very exciting as commitments rolled in and it kept the appeal front and center in everybody’s inbox.” In just days, there were pledges and commitments from 23 brothers totaling more than $37,000. Harlow took this good news, modified the initial email, upped the goal to $50,000, attached a flyer that the university helped put together, and sent out an additional email to roughly 300 brothers on January 29, 2013. The same thing happened with the larger group. The chatter exploded from both new and old donors, and commitments rolled in. By the time Harlow sent out an update on February 12, 2013, more than $57,000 in commitments

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CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF LAMBDA CHI ALPHA: ESTABLISHING THE PHI-THETA LEGACY AT UNCG With your help, the brothers of Phi-Theta Zeta can honor the 30th anniversary of our chartering by establishing the FIRST-EVER Greek scholarship at UNCG. Consistent with Lambda Chi Alpha's tradition of leadership at UNCG, this scholarship will provide a legacy to recognize and encourage future generations of brothers. The scholarship endowment will be a permanent resource and an ongoing philanthropic opportunity for Phi-Theta Alumni to express gratitude for what the Brotherhood has meant in their lives at UNCG and beyond. This scholarship will be awarded to a Phi-Theta member or members in good academic standing with both UNCG and the Phi-Theta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha. Recipients will be selected on the basis of their exemplification of the core values of Lambda Chi within the Fraternity, the Campus, and the Community. The annual scholarship selection will be coordinated by UNCG's Division of Student Affairs and Financial Aid Office on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the Phi-Theta Chapter Alumni Advisory Board.

Our goal is to raise at least $50,000 by our Anniversary Celebration date of March 23, 2013. Pledges paid over a period of three to five years are welcome. Your pledge form is your contract with UNCG and it will be sent to you once you determine your gift level. Pledges made via monthly draft are welcome.

Examples of the power of regular giving: $100 per month for five years = $6,000 $50 per month for five years = $3,000 $25 per month for five years = $1,500 $100 per month for three years = $3,600 $50 per month for three years = $1,800 $25 per month for three years = $900

Thank you for your generosity!

had been received from 44 donors.

Passing $100,000

In addition, there were notable challenge gifts from Blake Phillips (1986) that took the drive past the $30,000 initial goal, and one from Matthew Knight (Phi-Theta 128) that took it past the $50,000 mark.

The final push to pass the $100,000 mark lasted until March 20, 2013. On March 23, 2013, during the evening of the 30th anniversary celebration, Harlow announced that 87 brothers had committed to pledges and gifts totaling $105,760.

Since there was a bit of a lull in the campaign for about a month, Harlow let things go quiet until about two weeks before the 30th event and then sent out a “Last Call” email detailing how donors would be recognized. The chain fired up again and Lynn MacIntrye (Phi-Theta 48) made the gift that pushed the campaign over $75,000. A number of other brothers stepped up too, and with corporate matches and just a week remaining, the total amount grew to $94,000 from 72 brothers. “By now there was tremendous excitement because I think we had far exceeded what anyone thought was possible, myself included,” Harlow said. “Several brothers starting making personal contacts, as did I, to try to get us past the $100,000 mark.” On March 17, 2013, Harlow sent out a final group email called “Commitment Sunday” announcing where they stood.

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As a result of this successful campaign, the university has recognized the fundraising leadership of the Phi-Theta alumni as a textbook example for other organizations to follow. “There is a spiritual groundedness that is central to our bond and I don’t think we celebrate that enough,” Harlow says. “I know when I was an undergraduate it was lost on me. But I’m grateful for the core message of Lambda Chi Alpha and to know that God uses those who are willing to receive Him to do great things. I am humbled by the response of my brothers and would encourage others to consider similar efforts with their chapters if they feel so led.”

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Crossed Swords

Highlights from the spring 2013 edition of our harm reduction newsletter.

By Chris Cole (Gettysburg)

The Crossed Swords is a newsletter produced by International Headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office of Harm Reduction, providing up-to-date information on some new and exciting things to anticipate in coming months. The Professional Staff of Lambda Chi Alpha has been working hard to create a different type of education for the undergraduates through two different forms of education this semester. The first type of education will be facilitated by the ELCs visiting chapters throughout the academic term. The second type will be performed during Conclave. If you would like a copy of the spring 2013 edition of Crossed Swords, please send an email to harmreduction@lambdachi.org.

Fire Safety Tips A loss due to fire is the most costly type of insurance claim for fraternities. A fire not only has the potential for loss of property, but also for loss of life. One can afford to lose a video game or clothing, but the loss of a brother would be tragic. There are many potential causes of a fire and, therefore, many precautions chapter members can take at the chapter house, dorm room, off-campus apartment, or other living facility. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent

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New Event Planning Guide

Here are some Fire Safety Tips: • Regularly test and maintain all safety systems; fire

alarms, smoke detectors, etc. • Regularly inspect fire extinguishers and replace them

if they are out of date • Keep all exit-ways clear of any storage or clutter • Do not overload circuits, surge protectors, • • • •

or extension cords Do not use frayed extension cords Establish a “No Smoking” policy throughout the living facility Use non-flammable party decorations and clean up immediately after all events Inspect trash and furniture for fire hazards

Also in the resource section are Lambda Chi Alpha as well as Fraternal Information & Programming Group (FIPG) polices. If there are any questions about Event Planning, please direct them to eventplanning@lambdachi.org. You can find the Event Planning Form on the Officer Portal in the Event Planning Section.

Renting Space in Your Chapter House for the Summer

Harm Reduction Reports

Many chapters and housing corporations will be renting out their chapter facilities to brothers who are taking courses during the summer semester. Remember, even during the summer the chapter house is still the responsibility of Lambda Chi Alpha and all polices still apply for any event that may occur. One of the questions that come up is what procedures apply when having nonmembers living in a chapter facility during the summer. Here are some basic guidelines that may help in making those decisions: • Every member or non-member living in your facility

must sign a lease • Females may live in a chapter house provided they are the exclusive occupants of the house • Contact IHQ if you need sample lease contracts

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We released a new Event Planning Guide in January 2013 for use of each chapter. This will walk you through the planning process and explain how to successfully complete your Event Planning Form. In addition, sample templates for contracts are located in the back of the guide.

Each semester every chapter and colony has the opportunity to submit a harm reduction report, which serves multiple functions. First, it provides an opportunity for the chapter or colony to see how it is educating its members in five big areas of Harm Reduction. Second, by submitting a report to the General Fraternity the chapter or colony may receive a discount on its future Risk Management Assessment (RMA). Staff reviews the reports, grades them, and a report that scores five points may save a chapter over $16.00 per man. The fall and spring deadlines for these reports are December 1 and May 1. Finally, a new award, the James R. Favor award, will be presented each year to the chapter or colony that demonstrates and accurately reports the best education it has provided to the membership. To be eligible the chapter or colony must score a 5 on both the fall and spring Harm Reduction Reports. Good luck, and continue to educate your chapters.

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Contact Information If you have questions about various topics related to harm reduction you may email or phone the following staff members for help with your question. We also are pleased to announce that on June 1, 2013, Justin Fisher will be taking over as the new Associate Director of Harm Reduction. Event Planning -- eventplanning@lambdachi.org Reporting an Incident -- 317-872-8000 Probation -- harmreduction@lambdachi.org Insurance -- harmreduction@lambdachi.org House Inspections -- harmreduction@lambdachi.org Chris Cole, Associate Director of Harm Reduction 317803-7374 or ccole@lambdachi.org Justin Fisher, incoming Associate Director of Harm Reduction 317-803-7379 or jfisher@lambdachi.org Ryan Habaush, Compliance Manager of Harm Reduction 317-803-7373 or rhabaush@lambdachi.org

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Tomorrow’s Leaders On July 17, 1953, 19-year-old Mary Nell Applegate lost her pinmate, Roy V. Lulow Jr. (Oklahoma) in a military plane crash that killed 41, 23 of whom were students at the University of Oklahoma. By Molly Rogers

national security. It was therefore perhaps not unusual that my mother did not talk about her work, but there was much else she did not discuss. She did not talk about her past and she was also rather reserved, disinclined to show her emotions or to become too attached to people. Only recently have I learned why this was so. Mary Nell Applegate, as my mother was then, studied electrical engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She was only 16 when she enrolled, having completed high school early by correspondence. It was 1950 and, being one of a very few women in the engineering department, she certainly stood out among her classmates. She was petite, young, and surrounded by men. She had no problem finding dates for the dances that gave shape to the university social calendar, and even had two steady boyfriends in her freshman year. Making female friends, however, was a little more difficult and so, in her sophomore year, she joined a sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.

Meeting Roy at Oklahoma

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It was during her sophomore year that she met Roy, who had transferred to OU from Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater. Like Mary Nell, he was an engineering student and a member of the engineering club, which was perhaps how they met. He was also enrolled in NROTC and had pledged Lambda Chi Alpha. Roy took Mary Nell to dances and, in photographs from these events, they always seem to be laughing, sharing a joke, or mugging for the camera. Other boys she dated were nice, but Roy was a lot of fun, too. Roy Verl Lulow Jr., was a Tulsa boy with round cheeks, dimples, and curly hair. He had attended Will Rogers High School where his father taught industrial arts. Technically minded and with a particular interest in woodworking, Roy senior instructed generations of young boys in the use of tools for building a better world. That

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clothes that needed mending; there would be meals to cook and dinner parties to plan. Eventually, they would have children, possibly two, maybe more. As Mrs. Roy V. Lulow, Jr., she would live happily ever after. These must have been among her thoughts when she wasn’t studying calculus or electrical engineering. She was only 19 but her future seemed clear and full of promise.

The Plane Crash

his own son chose engineering for a profession surely made him proud. Mary Nell and Roy saw a lot of each other. He gave her a photograph of himself bearing the inscription, “Love, now & always,” and a valentine, a Hallmark card, with the same declaration. There is a series of photographs of Mary Nell and Roy together, apparently taken on the OU campus. Some show the couple standing against a brick building, while for others they sit on a low stone wall, with trees and campus buildings in the background. They appear a little wary of the camera’s attention, but there is one photograph in which they stand arm-in-arm, completely at ease and very much in love. The couple were pinned in their junior year and during spring term Mary Nell audited a class called “Marriage Orientation.” Their plans must have looked something like this: upon graduation Roy would be commissioned as a Navy officer, stationed at any number of Naval Bases in the United States, and as his wife she would accompany him. Maybe they would go to South Carolina or San Diego, or possibly even Europe. Perhaps she would find work where they went, especially if they stayed in the United States, but according to the conventions of the day it was deemed more important that she serve and support her husband than find fulfillment in employment of her own. They would have a house that needed cleaning and

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On July 17, 1953, a Marine R4Q Fairchild Packet cargo plane took off from the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas, carrying 40 NROTC midshipmen and a crew of six. The plane was one of five transports shuttling college students in their sophomore and junior years to Norfolk, Virginia. The young midshipmen, many still teenagers, had just completed a three-week orientation course in naval aviation, and were due in Norfolk for amphibious training, the second part of the summer program. Many had never flown before. At 6:15 p.m. the twin-engine plane took off from Whiting Field on the Florida panhandle where it had stopped to refuel. The plane lifted off from the runway and was gaining altitude when it ran into trouble. Descending quickly, the aircraft plunged into a clump of trees, bursting into flames and scattering wreckage and bodies, and then crashed into parked automobiles, finally coming to rest in a barn. Alex Allen, a 15-year-old boy and son of the farmer whose property the plane had struck, ran out of his house upon seeing “a ball of flame about 150 yards long.” A boy not much older than he and with his clothes on fire walked up to the farmer’s son and asked him to help him remove his shoes and clothing. With the help of a neighbor, Alex wrapped the boy in a blanket and carried him to the side of the house. “I got some lard and rubbed it all over him,” Alex later recalled. “Then another man came up, with his clothes afire.” The fire spread to a neighboring wood. Navy personnel

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trusting, certain of my future, optimistic, or open since then.” No other event would have such an effect on her as the sudden, tragic death of Roy Verl Lulow Jr.

Mary Nell woke and brought in the newspaper. Unfurling the front page, she noticed a small bulletin about a naval plane crash in Florida. Roy was traveling from Texas to Virginia via Florida, but he couldn’t be involved: such things only happen to other people. Still tired, she went back to bed. She awoke several hours later and began cleaning the house. The radio was on; it was the news. The announcer was reading the names of the young men killed in the plane crash the previous night. Forty-one had died, twenty-three of whom were students from the University of Oklahoma. The names rang out seemingly without end, one after the other, a litany of tragic loss. She heard the name of Roy’s fraternity brother, Charles Stewart Heddleston. And then she heard his name.

Love & Loss For Mary Nell, just 19 and yet confident of her place in the world, the loss was devastating. She contemplated suicide, but the thought of how deeply this would hurt her parents kept such thoughts at bay. Disoriented and numb, she stumbled through her senior year. Nothing seemed real. There was a funeral. The Navy and the university organized memorials, recognizing the deceased as casualties of the Korean conflict despite the fact that peace talks were already underway. “The Midshipmen who lost their lives were the best of American youth,” a notice in the 1954 University of Oklahoma yearbook read. “These were the men who were destined to be tomorrow’s leaders. The deaths of these men has left a whole nation sad and heartbroken.” “When my pin mate was killed,” my mother wrote 30 years later, “I changed very profoundly. I have been less

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In the series of photographs of Mary Nell and Roy together, taken on the college campus, there is one that stands out. A stunning candid shot shows the couple kissing, his hand on her shoulder, pulling her close, while her hand is folded awkwardly against his neck. It seems clear that in the midst of an otherwise formal photo shoot he caught her off guard, disarmed her with a kiss. It seems clear they were in love. My mother had a secret, but it wasn’t to do with nuclear weapons or the Cold War. Her real secret was Roy, the young Lambda Chi Alpha man she had loved and lost.

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