Get the latest at www.zetapsi2009.com.  Convention 2009 includes an Indians home game, a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a clam bake at the Nu chapter house that coincides with Cleveland's world famous Feast of the Assumption event!

 

To register for LTI's or for more info on these events, CLICK HERE to email Dave Hunter at dhunter@zetapsi.org  

June 2009 marks the 100th year of Publication of the Circle of Zeta Psi, our Fraternity Magazine.  We plan to commemorate this major milestone - and the enduring vision of Bill Comstock that ties our brotherhood together - in a number of ways.
 
A special 52-page Circle Centennial edition is being planned for June 2009, with a look at the past, present, and future of Zeta Psi and all our Chapters.  We would love to distribute this unique extra-large edition to every Brother - in addition to our regular Fall 2008 & 2009 Circle's - but the cost is pretty significant.  Instead, we're considering either a unique online-only edition using our new interactive platform, or a DONOR-ONLY mailing of the Circle Centennial.
 
We're also looking to archive all 100 years of the Circle online - a huge task that will take many years and many dollars, but will make our entire history accessible - from the first prophetic words of Brother Comstock to the historic Chartering of our Oxford Chapter.
 
If you have any ideas to help celebrate our Circle Centennial, CLICK HERE to email UpZete & Circle Editor Dan Backer. 

 

 

As we start 2009, this new year presents many challenges for all of us.
 
Regardless of political interests and views, we must acknowledge 2009 with (two) ongoing wars; others threatening around the world; a global recession; a collapsing manufacturing sector; an incredible array of scammers, fiscal charlatans, opportunists and disgraced bureaucrats.
 
And, outside of that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?
 
This month, Zeta Psi will conduct its Phi Leadership Conference at the Kirby Institute at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.   I believe this Conference is very important, and will attend with IHQ staff and Elder volunteers.  Hopefully, I'll have a bit more upbeat report next month after the Conference.
 
But, Zeta Psi is certainly not isolated from our environment.  All constituents---actives, parents, staff, Elders-- will be challenged this year.  And, I believe, this presents us with both an opportunity and responsibility.
 
The deepening economic crises will make parents and their sons consider whether spending (now reduced) investment funds on particular tuitions, as opposed to more reasonable alternatives, worthwhile.  Those attending  a University at which we have chapters, will consider if the (perceived or real) expense of Greek membership is worth the expenditure.  Our existing actives, and officers, may well have to deal with undesirable financial situations as a result.
 
Those leaders will need to recognize these challenges, face them with leadership and sensitivity, and balance responsibilities and brotherhood concerns.  We all will.
 
I cannot think of a time more appropriate for Zeta Psi's leadership to support and guide it's active leaders to prepare for the difficult realities facing all of our actives, Elders, parents and others.
 
We like to tout our Leadership programs---LTI, Internships and scholarships, Phi Conference-as well we should.  Here is a time in which those programs will be tested; in which 19-20-21 year old men will need to make tough decisions for the benefit of their brothers and the fraternity; and, in which, we (Elders and IHQ) need to lead...so those actives can also.
 
Frankly, (in a nutshell) I cannot think of a more fundamental responsibility, and benefit, of our Zeta Psi experience than this Phi's conference. This is one reason I will be there.  And I hope all of us in the Zeta Psi family will support these men in the coming year.
 
It is what a brotherhood does.

 

Always in Tau Kappa Phi, 

David W. Busacca, Phi Alpha CXXXII