Chapter News – Homecoming Activities

The Chapter is definitely staying active these days!  They are practicing hard for the upcoming “Putting on the Hits,” where the men will be dancing and lip synching for Sigma Delta Tau’s philanthropy to benefit Prevent Child Abuse America.  If that weren’t enough, the Chapter is also working hard on Chi Omega’s “Chi O Rodeo.”  This is another Greek philanthropy that involves line dancing, bull riding, boot decoration, and the whole kit and caboodle, all to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Homecoming also starts this week, and so it’s been busy days and nights for the Brothers.  They have completed the banner competition and window painting (for which the men put in nearly 8 hours to complete), and several of the Active Brothers attended the “Anchor Splash” philanthropy hosted by Delta Gamma.  And today, the men collected can goods to be donated at a later time – for now, though, as  part of the homecoming activities, they had to create something unique with them, and that they did!

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Snaps to all of the Active Brothers for the hard work they are putting in, not only for Chi Phi, but for all the organizations that the fraternities and sororities are supporting!

News, News, and More News

GOLF TOURNAMENT IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!  Don’t forget that the USF-2010golfChi Phi Scholarship Scramble is only a week away!  On October 27th, from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the DZAA will be hosting the First Annual USF-Chi Phi Scholarship Scramble to benefit the Chi Phi Educational Trust.  There are lots of great prizes, awards to be won, and plenty of food and fellowship!  We have 22 players already registered – if you haven’t done so, be sure to go to http://usfchiphialumni.com/events/golf/ and get registered before time runs out.  You don’t want to miss out on all the fun!

FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REMINDER!  Just a quick reminder that the chi-phiDZAA Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Marshall Center on the USF campus.  The agenda for the meeting includes revisions to the Association’s By-Laws, as well as approval for the proposed 2014 budget.  At the conclusion of the meeting, we will be inducting our recently graduated Brothers into the Alumni Association, so we encourage everyone to attend!.

Secret-SantaSECRET SANTA!  Who doesn’t want a surprise for Christmas?  And who wouldn’t want to receive that surprise from a fellow Chi Phi alumnus?  Well, there are plans in the work to re-introduce the Secret Santa tradition to the DZAA!  The holidays are only a couple of months away, and if you’d like to participate in this festive event, then contact Kyllan Purdon and let him know – more information will be revealed in the coming weeks!

logoSPELLING IT OUT FOR YOU!  And let’s remember that the Chapter is hosting their 3rd Annual Spelling Bee, the Delta Zeta’s annual philanthropy to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America.   The Spelling Bee is on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the MSC Oval Theater.  General admission is only $2, and it’s a great way to show support for the Actives!

 

Where Are They Now? – Steve Van Gorden

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Whatever happened to Steve Van Gorden?  As a part of the Iota pledge class back in Fall 1993, Steve Van Gorden graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor’s in Secondary Social Studies Education.   Brother Van Gorden now resides in Spring Hill, where he is a Real Estate Associate.  Previously married to AOPI Jenny Fetch, he is blessed with two wonderful children – a daughter, Kaitlyn (age 13) and a son, Aiden (age 9).

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Brother Van Gorden remains in contact with his fellow Chi Phi Alumni Bruce Cummings (Theta Delta, UF) and Chip Woodard – but he wishes he had better contact with Gil Peri, who he remembers as a very outgoing and friendly guy with a bright future!  “Chi Phi taught me the importance of friendship and loyalty,” Brother Van Gorden says, “I learned that a man’s word is his bond!”