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Dave's Desk - Banquets
In the past
weeks I have had the pleasure of attending two chapter banquets. The
banquets were separated my miles and years, but had a common thread - Zeta Psi.
On April 28th I attended the Iota Alumni Banquet celebrating 140 years of Zeta
Psi in California. The next day I hopped on a plane for a short 10 hour
flight to England so I could attend the first alumni banquet of the Iota
Omicron Chapter in Oxford. These two chapters could not be further part
in distance and age, but the shared experience is the same for all Zetes
worldwide - a lifelong brotherhood.
What a treat I had seeing two
strong chapters with such different backgrounds in such different environments. And two weeks from now I get to split the difference - in both years and miles
- and help celebrate 50 years of Zeta Psi at the University of Connecticut!
New Orleans Convention
Registration
is now available for the 163rd Annual Convention in New Orleans August 18-22,
2010. Go to our website and click on the convention link where you can
both register with Zeta Psi and reserve a room at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Early Bird convention pricing of $360 only lasts until June 1st. Register
now!
Click here to visit the convention website
Sincerely in Tau Kappa Phi,
T.K.Phi, Dave Hunter, IA '80 (email me) |
The Era of the Anthony Comes to a Close
Anthony Abbate
 For those of you working
closely with our International Headquarters over the past 4 years, you've
noticed a very common trend. "Zeta Psi, this is Anthony". In October of
2006, Anthony Shibata replaced Chris Bond as Chapter Consultant. In June of
2007, I joined the office, aptly nicknamed "Dubs" as the second Anthony with
the initials AA. Then, Anthony Richardson came on to replace "Shiby" in June of
2009. Over the years, we even had an intern named Andrew (Drew Yeager) and an
Expansion Director Anatoly (which may or may not be Russian for Anthony).
We
figured they came close enough.
In about 4 year's time, IHQ
has increased our staff numbers, including adding a dedicated Canadian
consultant, bringing color to all staff communications. This has helped us
developed stronger bonds with our undergraduates and innovate our methods of
information delivery and capture. It has been an exciting time to be a member
of our staff, beginning with renovations of the IHQ office and house when I
first came on.
Since then, the house has been a home to any Zete working for
us, joining us for meetings, or just traveling through and visiting with us.
The highlight of that year was traveling to Oxford to add even more to Zeta
Psi's history of firsts. I've helped run three fantastic Conventions, in
Lincoln, Montreal, and Cleveland, each supported by a unique Elder chapter and
hosted by fun cities to explore. Brothers around the world have taken us into
their homes, introduced us to their families and close friends, given us meals
and places to stay, and show us some of the best times we could have asked for.
We've run in multiple Qdoba Relays, participated in diverse other philanthropy
and recruitment events, and gone to many intramural, college, and professional
sporting events with Brothers, friends, and families.
In short, young and old,
every Brother I've met on my travels has left me with another story to tell and
another friend to call whenever I'm in need (of help or just good times). There
is no more profound way to see and feel the power of our Brotherhood than
appearing on someone's doorstep and sleeping on their couch for days on end.
As Shibata left last year,
and Richardson leaves us this month, I will be moving on next month, bringing
in a new generation of IHQ staff. There may no longer be an Anthony on staff,
but IHQ will continue working to better Zeta Psi and unite us all in for many
generations to come. And all of us will look forward to seeing everyone in New
Orleans, and at many future Conventions.
Always in Tau Kappa Phi,
Anthony "Dubs" Abbate, Phi
2007
Director of Operations
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Wall Street Scholars
Ben Meck
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Wall Street Scholars Class of Summer
2010 Selected
The Wall
Street Scholars program congratulates this year's Summer 2010 Class.
The following scholars have been selected for positions in New York for
the summer as part of the WSS 10-week internship program. The program
will start June 1st and in addition to the internship positions secured, offers
networking opportunities and career advancement workshops for the Scholars from
a variety of NYC Zetes and the WSS Board. Although all positions have been filled, any Zeta Psi active
undergraduate who will be working in the New York City area for Summer 2010 is
invited to apply to join the class. Applications must be received before the
June 1 start date.
Visit the Wall Street Scholars Website for more
information at www.zetapsi.org/wss
Congratulations
to Alexander Tamayo (Alpha Epsilon
'11) for his position working for the Figment Project, Mark Karatoprak (Nu Sigma '11) for his position at The
Congressional Effect Fund, and Michael
Schwartz (Phi Epsilon '11) for his position with Pegshot. More
information about their internships will be published on the site and
throughout the summer on the WSS Website.
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163rd Zeta Psi Convention in New Orleans
August 2010
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 Save these dates: August
18-21st, 2010
Registration is now available
for Convention 2010!
Register now by clicking here
The brothers at the Beta
Tau Chapter at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA look
forward to seeing you August 18-21st. Purchase your ticket now at the
Early Bird Rate so you lock in for the Cajun Queen riverboat cruise, tour of
Mardi Gras World, and Grand Chapter Banquet! Early Bird pricing won't
last too long, so hurry up and purchase your tickets soon!
Here are some highlights (times and
events subject to change):
- 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.
- Thursday LTI Luncheon
- sponsored by Brothers Lou Capozzoli Phi '47 and Alan Rice Alpha
Beta '50
- 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.
- Friday Noon: Phi
Alpha's Luncheon
- A Friday evening open
night, allowing all of our guests to experience the cuisine, music,
and culture of New Orleans for an evening.
- Saturday: Leadership
Training Institute seminars. Come learn, share and grow!
- Saturday Evening: Formal
Reception and Banquet
- Sunday Morning - Say your farewells: 10:00 AM: House of Blues Gospel Brunch
($38 all-u-can-eat inclusive ZY special)
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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A Dangerous Crowd
Sim Brigden
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The Balmy Beach Club is
tucked away in a grove of trees on the shores of Lake Ontario in the quiet Beaches
area of East End Toronto.
It's a neighbourhood spot where friends
gather to play sports and share stories while sipping a quiet beverage to relax
afterward.
On Friday, April 30th 2010 at
around midnight, at the end of a long, long evening, a haggard and exhausted
staff smoked their cigarettes outside the back door and commiserated about what
they had just been through.
How
did they come to be in this state in only a few short hours?
 Zeta
Psi's Balmy Beach Assault started around 7:00 PM. A
phalanx of (mostly) tuxedoed Zetesand their beautifully dressed girlfriends and wives [May the two never meet -
Ed.] changed the quiet atmosphere and took over the joint in what was to be a
seminal event in Zete Fundraising
History.
The Canadian Foundation, led by Rob MacMullen - Alpha Mu '00 with tons of help from Theta Xi Zetes Paddy Gray '09, Ruben Vina-Garcia '08[Who very trepidatiously put his membership at the club on the line - Ed.],
Billy Stoutley '04 and a host of
others on the Committee, hosted the first ever Canadian Foundation Spring Ball. Yours truly spotted Brothers from Alpha Mu, Alpha Psi, Alpha Theta, Tau Theta, Theta Eta, Theta Phi and
Theta Xi. Most notably, Lorne Sobczyk - Chi Gamma '08 - and
his beautiful date flew in from Alberta
for the event.
 In all, an amazing 96 Brothers and guests attended, monies were raised for the Zeta Psi Canadian Foundation and there
was a real sense that this event is the beginning of a renewed spirit of giving
within Zeta Psi.
None of this would have been possible
without the incredible collaborative work that was involved. Location planning
and logistics, online registration, invitations, phone blitzes, arm-twisting,
brow-beating and cajoling were a huge part of the mix. It just goes to show
that real success can be had by doing one simple thing: working hard and not
losing sight of the job at hand. Kudos to one and all!!
 Networking: Brothers, our LinkedIn group, Zeta Psi Fraternity Alumni is growing by leaps and bounds. If you are interested in connecting
with other Zetes, this is the site to be!! As of this writing, we have well
over 1,000 Zetes in the Group - with more joining on a daily basis. Check out
the sub-groups too!!
Yours in
TKPhi,
Sim Brigden
Alumni
Development Director
Zeta Psi
Educational Foundation
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NYC RAC
Ben Meck & Anthony Abbate
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Brothers, as we dawn on our 163rd year of Brotherhood, we
invite all Brothers, active and elder, who are living, working, interning,
or just visiting the New York City area to come celebrate with us. Festivities
will take place June 9th, from 7pm to 9pm at The Delancy in their covered
Rooftop bar. The Delancy is located at 168 Delancy St, right near the Brooklyn
Bridge with fantastic views of the City.
You can find our facebook event here and
our RSVP form here. Even if
you aren't sure if you can make it, please RSVP and help us reach out to our
New York Brothers by sharing the event with any Brothers we may not have
reached with our communications.
All are welcome!
The NYC Regional Alumni Club strives to provide networking
and social opportunities to Elder and visiting Zetes in New York
City from all Chapters.
Please visit our new website to sign up for
the mailing list or to add to our growing list of NYC events - http://www.zetapsinyc.org/.
PS: The Delancy is a bar, requiring all patrons to be 21
or older.
Always in Tau Kappa Phi,
Czars of the NYC RAC
Ben Meck, N'09 and Anthony Abbate, Φ'07
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DC Elders
Mark Williams
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 Mark your calendars - DC Elders Summer Reception - June 19th
Mark
your calendars for Saturday afternoon, June 19th for the DC Elders
Annual Summer Reception at the riverfront home of former Phi Alpha, Steve
Hartwell. Situated on part of George Washington's historic Mount Vernon
Estate, the Hartwell's home will once again provide a beautiful venue for Zetes
to meet this summer's Washington Scholar interns, hear updates on this year's
convention in New Orleans, and relax for an afternoon with fellow Zetes and
their families.
Stay tuned to your email and our website for further details.
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In Memoriam
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Brother Larry Busch - Phi Lambda '08
Brother Gordon Robertson Sharwood - Alpha Psi '53
Brother Paul C. Halstead
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Pittsburgh Marathon
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On Sunday, May 2nd -
five Nu Zetes from around the country gathered in Pittsburgh, PA for
a reunion and self inflicted torture.
Alums Marty Shaw '06, Jeff
Buzulencia '07, Trevor Ilse '08,
Ben Meck '09 and recent alum Nicholas Szugye '10 met in
Pittsburgh to run the Pittsburgh Marathon. The marathon attracts over 16,000
runners each year who attempt either the half-marathon (13.1 miles) or the full
marathon (26.2 miles) and this year, it caught the eye of several Nu Chapter
Zetes who shared a passion for running.
For some it was their first marathon
ever, while others had competed in marathons such as the Cleveland Marathon and
the Boston Marathon.
The five
runners had planned on the race for several months since signing up in November
2009. Although geographically dispersed in Boston, Pittsburgh, South
Carolina, New York, and Pittsburgh, they managed to train with each other using
tracking tools such as NikePlus and Garmin run recorders. Yet another
example of how the digital revolution has allowed Zetes to stay in better touch
even after graduation and relocation.
The weekend was full of
carb-loading parties and barbecues to culminate Sunday morning with the
big race. Cheered on by friends, family, and fellow Nu chapter alumni at nearly
every turn, the runners ran through the occasional downpour and drizzling rain
on a course that traversed Pittsburgh's many bridges and through many of its
unique neighborhoods.
Congratulations to the runners and their successful
completion of the race!
By the way, it's true, as all the runners found
out, that beer tastes much better after running for four hours.
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Fat Bastard Zeta Psi Golf Team
Stephen Halperin
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At the 2010 Cooper Union Golf Outing.
Left to Right: John Barrera, Stephen Halperin, Greg Laufman and Yash Risbud.
We came in
second!
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Convention Sponsorship
Stephen Halperin
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 In order to defray some costs for the convention, and help
raise money for the upcoming house foundation project, we are accepting
sponsorships for the 2010 Zeta Psi Convention in New Orleans.
All sponsors will be getting a second, limited edition tee shirt, identifying
them as sponsors. If you are interested, here are the sponsorship
levels.
Please contact: Stephen Halperin, at Stephen.Halperin@gmail.com
for more details.
$1000 - Krewe of Rex - King of the New Orleans Mardi Gras
$500 - Krewe of Bacchus - King of Wine
$250 - Krewe of Bourbon Street
$125 - Krewe Louis Armstrong - Patron Saint of the Beta Tau Chapter
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Enjoy the summer, but remember...
David Busacca
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 By the time
you get this issue, you'll be several weeks into a summer job; working on the
back deck for your parents; trying to line up some dates for the summer; or
taking that amazing trip.
Enjoy it!
Presumably you
got out of school without wasting all your parents money; the chapter is in
reasonably good shape; and, you are looking forward to another productive year.
Some of the
things you need to remember NOW so that things are in place for September: -
That year
end report is going to be critical this year since it will be the initial basis
upon which your insurance payments will be calculated. If you haven't
provided your portion (or ensured that it has been submitted to IHQ), all the
brothers may be paying more next semester than you need to be paying.
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You never
stop rushing! Your chapter should be prepared to hit the ground running
in September...such as that's helping incoming freshmen into dorms (and feeling
out guys to invite up when rush is open or make a point of contacting on campus
until then). If you can get a list from school of students from your
area, particularly your high school that are going to U next year, never hurts
to call the guy, welcome him to school, tell him you're a Zete and he should
stop buy some time. The worst that happens is he's not a guy that gets a
bid; but potentially you may get a jump on one of the best pledges in the
upcoming class!
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Make sure
you and your brothers have your finances in place. If you're an officer,
particularly Gamma, and there are financial issues with your chapter, talk to
IHQ NOW---not 6 months after the fact. They can help and there will be
much less angst next semester when you're called before Discipline!
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Most
importantly, get to New Orleans with every brother you can! The Elders
and adults in your life seldom implore you to do the fun thing!
This is one of those times.
There will be
hundreds of brothers, Elders, guests staying at the Royal Sonesta for one of
the best conventions you'll ever see. Grab some brothers and make a road
trip out of it. But take advantage of all the incentives and help IHQ
provides to actives to be able to attend this convention. Go to the LTI's...they
really are good and helpful; attend the social events and make some new friends
and contacts; and "cap" off your summer with an incredible time with your
brothers!
I'll be
bricked up behind closed doors for most of it, but the Board does appear
occasionally in public. We like jambalaya as well as anyone! But if
you have anything to say about your fraternity, this is also a good time to do
that. You'll never get as many guys responsible for what happens around
here in one place again!
Enjoy your
summer; plan for next semester; and visit New Orleans!
Always in Tau Kappa Phi,
David W. Busacca, Phi Alpha CXXXII |
Award Nominations
Stephen Halperin
| Attention
all active Phis,
Elder Phis, Board Members and Committee Chairmen.
Please take a moment to fill
out the form, include the nominee, his chapter and year (if known), reasons for
nomination, and your name, chapter and year.
Please give special thought
for candidates for the Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year Award, the Alumni
Advisor of the year, and the James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Service Award.
Candidates for these awards are easily overlooked.
When you have finished;
either Email it to me at SMHalperin@aol.com,
fax it to me at (516) 623-5103. Or mail it to me at my office address:
1144 Atlantic Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510.
Please also send a copy to
IHQ: ihq@zetapsi.org,
fax 845-735-1989, or mail to 15 South Henry St, Pearl River, NY 10965.
Please
feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss any nominations.
I
should also add, that between May 15, 2010 and August 1, 2010, if you have
someone who has done something worthy, please contact me.
2010 ZY Individual Awards Nomination Form
Outstanding Undergraduate Award
An
award given out to the Outstanding Undergraduate from each chapter. The chapter
usually votes on this award, and notes it on the Year End Report. There
is one winner from each active chapter. From this pool of winners, the Phi Alpha's Award winners are
usually BUT NOT ALWAYS chosen.
Phi Alpha's Award
Given
to on outstanding undergraduate for contributions made to his school, chapter,
the International. Other factors may be community service, GPA. Think of
it as a higher version of the Outstanding Undergraduate Award.
Award of Merit
This
award can be given for singular or multiple tasks of special
contributions/volunteer work, either to the local chapter, the Grand Chapter or
the Educational Foundation. We usually give out between 10 to 15 of these
per year. Usually reserved for alumni, undergraduates are also eligible for
this award. As are Greek Advisors and other Non-Zeta Psi members.
Outstanding Alumni
This
is a more advanced award than the A of M. It is usually given for
sustained (on going) Alumni contributions, of time, talent, or financial
support. We usually give out between three to six per year.
The Distinguished Service Award
Our
Highest Alumni Award. Only given for special and outstanding long-term
service. We do not award these every year, and when we do award them, it
is limited to one or two per year.
The Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is given out for
volunteer service to Zeta Psi, for activities and/or actions during the past
"convention year." We give out only one of these per year.
The Alumni Advisor of the Year
An
award given to an Alumni Advisor. It is an attempt to recognize our many
alumni volunteers who devote many hours to the Undergraduate chapters. We
only award one per year. This award may be presented to a Non Zeta Psi working
with one of our chapters.
The James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Service Award
This
award is given to someone who has made numerous contributions to the Fraternity
world. This award does not have to be given out every year and both Brothers of
Zeta Psi and non-brothers are eligible for this award. Prior winners have been
faculty advisors, Greek advisors, and leaders of other fraternities.
The James Carey Leadership Award
Given
for Outstanding Leadership, either in the chapter, the school, Zeta Psi, or the
community. All Brothers of Zeta Psi are eligible. We give out only ONE of
these per year.
The John Birchfield Communications Award
As
per last year, Web sites are now eligible. Previously it was only available to
newsletters. It comes with a $500 award.
The Red Grange Sportsman of the Year Award
Awarded
to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Available to either
undergraduates or alumni. 2008 was the first year it was awarded.
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