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Dave's Desk - Commemoration at Theta Xi
On
November 7th I had the privilege of attending the Commemoration Dinner hosted
by the Theta Xi Elders in Toronto. This was the eighth time I've been
able to attend this particular dinner that honors fallen Theta Xi Zetes.
130 Zetes attended the dinner itself, a lavish black-tie affair at the
exclusive York Club just down the street from the Theta Xi Chapter
House. Another 70 or so Zetes stayed at the house and the entire
group of Zetes, ranging from Class of 43 to Class of 13, mingled together until
the wee hours. This event is one of the finest examples of Zete
camaraderie in all of Zeta Psi. You certainly feel the bond when in
attendance.
Many
chapters and many alumni associations have annual banquets or gatherings.
These events really bring together all that is good about Zeta Psi. We
speak of the life-long bonds, the leadership, the friendships, the mentoring,
and the life experiences. It is at events that have Zetes from across the
generations that our best values and purposes stand out. Let's keep up
the good work!
T.K.Phi, Dave Hunter, IA '80 (email me)
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163rd Zeta Psi Convention in New Orleans
August 2010
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The 2010
Zeta Psi International Convention will be held in New Orleans from August 18th
to August 22nd!
The Royal Sonesta, conveniently located at 300 Bourbon Street,
will play guest hotel for the international brotherhood and their families. The
hotel includes all of the modern amenities of the swankiest resorts and more
info can be found at the Sonesta New Orleans website here!
The events for the convention are close to being finalized and they include the
following:
- Wednesday evening Riverboat Cruise, featuring live Jazz, classic New Orleans
cuisine, and flowing libations, all with the backdrop of the New Orleans as the
Cajun Queen lazily floats down the Mississippi River.
- A Thursday evening dinner and tour of Mardi Gras World, which features
historic Mardi Gras floats and exhibits displaying the history and culture of
New Orleans most well-renown annual event. Dinner, music, and drinks are all included.
- A Friday evening open night, allowing all of our guests to experience the
cuisine, music, and culture of New Orleans for an evening.
For more information, please check out the "Zeta Psi Convention 2010 in New Orleans" facebook group or email Will Woldenberg at wwoldenb@gmail.com.
And of course, "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"
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2009 Debutant Ball In Washington, DC
RADM [Ret.] James J. Carey
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Brothers
in Tau Kappa Phi,
Well,
another year and another Debutante Ball behind us, with a growing participation
and influence by Zeta Psi Elders and our Washington Scholars Grads here in the
nation's capitol city, and even including some of the undergrads from the DC
area ZETE chapters.
We've taken the photos from the event that were taken
by those at our tables and put them into Photo Album format [actually, Allie
Key, wife of DC Elders Exec. VP MacLane Key did it, so SPECIAL THANKS to Allie
for all she does for Zeta Psi "Inside the Beltway"], so everyone can
see ALL the photos that we have from the event by clicking on the URL listed
below.
We know not everyone is interested in "matters
debutante", but our purpose with these photos is to show a larger picture
and a greater involvement by showing the extent and degree of Zeta Psi
involvement in this prestigious event with the formal social structure in our
nation's capitol city. Our Zete involvement and inclusion grows with each
passing year, as does the involvement of our brother Zetes that are Washington
Scholars Grads----- and thus this is MUCH MORE about Zeta Psi and Zeta Psi's
growing role in Washington, DC than it is about debutantes.
Take a look
at these photos and I think you will see what I mean.
http://picasaweb.google.com/zpdcelders/2009DebBall
For
all the Zetes that were there with us on Friday Evening [actually, the event
goes to 9 p.m. till 3 a.m., so this is one partying and networking-focused
crowd], special thanks for all you do to increase Zeta Psi's visibility and
prestige and involvement in Washington, DC. As you saw during the
evening, EVERYONE there knew "that Zeta Psi was in the
building". SUPER WELL DONE to all of you.
In Tau Kappa Phi,
Rear
Admiral [Ret.] James J. Carey
CXXIV
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NYC RAC
Anthony Abbate
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 Save The Date!
NYC Holiday RAC
Brothers, please keep Thursday
December 3rd open for our annual New York City Holiday RAC (Regional Alumni
Club).
Details will follow soon, both to our NYC area email lists and via
UpZete, but for further information or to ensure you're on the list, please
email Anthony Abbate (abbate@zetapsi.org).
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Washington Scholars Fellowship Program
Fernando Cortes
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Please
Join Us for Washington Scholars' Fall Graduation and Reception
Friday, December 4, 2009
6PM - 8PM
The Capitol Hill Club
300 First Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-4590
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine.
To RSVP please go to http://wsfpfall09graduation.eventbrite.com/
Spring application deadline: November 30th
www.washingtonscholars.org
If you have any questions email
Fernando Cortes, fcortes@washingtonscholars.org
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Zeta Psi NYC RAWC Stephen Halperin
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 Upcoming Date
December 21st, 2009
Place: Rossini's
Time: 7pm
Address: 108 E. 38th Street, Between Park & Lexington Ave.
Phone: (212) 683-0135
Generally Rossini's costs us about $70 per person, tax and tip included.
Would you like to join us? Our emailing list has 25 Brothers on it. If you
would like to be notified of upcoming dinners email Stephen Halperin at Stephen.Halperin@gmail.com
and ask to be put on the NYC RAWC list. We look forward to seeing you there!
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(Part old cliché and
part insurance....you get a double whammy this month!)
One
of our chapters was recently suspended by their university, and will be before
Discipline by the time this is read. I
would expect that Discipline and the Board will suspend the charter.
There
are a number of reasons, but one of the charges is Hazing, as evidenced by
requirements that pledges drive brothers as and when requested. I understand some chapters have instituted
"designated driver" programs in their chapters when brothers are at a bar, etc. All together, sounds like a good, positive
effort?
To
be clear, any requirement imposed only on the pledges has the potential to be hazing. Mandatory study hours presumably would not
be; however, mandatory clean ups, work assignments, forced participation could
be. It always depends on circumstances.
In
this chapter's case, these "driving assignments" were at will....any time a brother wanted a ride, day or night, and could
be over substantial distance, e.g. 4 hour drive home and back. Additionally, some of the other (prohibited
but required) hazing resulted in substantial sleep deprivation. This led University officials to conclude the
actions were excessive and, combined with other aspects of their program,
constituted a safety concern when sleep deprived pledges were being required to
drive others around.
Even
our insurance company, FRMT, takes a position on designated drivers. You would think they would LOVE it! But, they don't.
Again,
particularly if it's a requirement for the pledge class, it may be hazing. But beyond that, whether pledge or brother,
there is some risk. The example was a
chapter that always included a brother as "designated driver" when guys were at
the bar. One night, 6 or so brothers
were returning and the car was in an accident.
There was no fault (nor alcohol) ascribed to the driver. However, one of the (presumably drunken)
brothers was seriously injured. By the
time he arrived at the hospital, there were permanent injuries.
The
family sued the fraternity because it had a policy that a brother would be a designated driver and failed to properly instruct and prepare that
driver for care and handling of drunken passengers, directly leading to the
enhanced injuries of their client!
As
always, there's never only one or simple answer to these kinds of issues. If you're unsure, undergrad or elder can
contact IHQ and get some guidance. We
promise not to kill the messenger (another cliché!). Besides, better safe than sorry! (I've got a million of 'em!).
Always in Tau Kappa Phi,
David W. Busacca, Phi Alpha CXXXII |
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Circle Centennial
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