Category: Alumni News

Rehearsing for Murder?

Who killed Monica Welles? That’s the central question in the upcoming play, “Rehearsal for Murder,” starring one of DZAA’s very own, Brother Todd Latoski. Opening Friday, October 31st at the Shoestring Theatre in Lake Helen, Florida, “Rehearsal for Murder” is a thrilling theatrical mystery in which the theater becomes the set for the play.

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Brother Latoski has been performing off and on at the Shoestring Theatre for five years now, and his latest role finds him as a suspect (and potential killer!) in a mystery filled with surprising twists and an exciting climax.

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If you live anywhere near Lake Helen, or if you want to take a nice weekend trip, check out the Shoestring Theatre and support our fellow Alumnus. “Rehearsal for Murder” runs for three weeks, with shows Friday and Saturday nights, and matinees on Sundays. You’ll definitely be in for a treat!

More info can be found at http://shoestringtheatre.net/

Fall Meeting a Success

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On Sunday, October 12th, the Delta Zeta Alumni Association held it’s Fall Bi-Annual General Membership meeting at the Marshall Student Center on the USF Campus. Six Alumni were personally present, and 27 Alumni appeared by proxy, thus giving the meeting a quorum for voting purposes.

The President opened the meeting with his report, thanking both the Board members and the Alumni for making the last six months so successful. He gave an overview of goals for the DZAA, including the initiation of the Archives Project, the establishment of the Members Only section for the website, the creation of the Alumni Directory, the set-up of a digital portal for Alumni to attend meetings remotely and to broadcast some of our major events, the monetization of our website, and the re-vitalization of the Mancation! The Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chapter Advisor, and Technology Chairman all gave their reports, focusing on recent accomplishments, as well as upcoming events, such as the 2nd Annual USF/Chi Phi Scholarship Scramble coming up in two weeks.

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In new business, the 2015 Budget was placed for a vote, and the Budget, as presented, was passed by a majority vote of 26 to 1 (with two abstaining). Additionally, the President withdrew his previous Motion to revise the quorum requirement for voting purposes at meeting, due to the ability now to send out early voting ballots prior to the meeting to Alumni who are unable to attend meetings in person.

The President also awarded his first President’s Award, given to an Alumnus who has shown dedication, loyalty, and service to the Delta Zeta Alumni Association. The recipient of this year’s award was Brother Todd Latoski, for his service as Secretary for the DZAA over the past year and a half.

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Before the meeting closed, there was discussion regarding the Housing project and the feasibility of investing in a House sooner rather than later. Consideration was given to the fact that the current savings account earns little interest, and whether an actual House may provide greater return. Brothers talked about the factors of having reliable Actives in the House who will be responsible to pay their rent, what contingency plans would be in place should the Actives not pay the rent, etc. The discussion was tabled, as the President has begun plans to create a Feasibility Committee to address these very issues.

The meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m., at which point, the Alumni headed over to Fresh Harvest for lunch!

Don’t Forget to Vote!

The Fall Bi-Annual General Meeting of the Delta Zeta Alumni Association is less than one week away – Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the USF Marshall Center, Room MSC 3713. At the meeting, we will be voting on the budget for the 2015 Fiscal Year.

Pursuant to the By-Laws for the DZAA, in order for there to be a quorum at any General Meeting of the DZAA, we must have fifty percent (50%) of all voting members, plus one, present at the meeting. The By-Laws defines a voting member as “any initiated Alumnus of the Chi Phi Fraternity who does not hold voting rights in any other Chapter-specific Alumni Association or Housing Corporation. Voting members must be current on their financial obligations (dues) to the DZAA…” Thus, based upon the large number of currently-paid active Alumni in the DZAA (which, believe it or not, is 48!!!!), twenty-five (25) of those dues-paid members are needed to be present in order for there to be a quorum at the October 12th meeting.

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If you are already planning to be at the meeting, great! If you have not made plans, please consider attending the meeting and support the DZAA. We will also be providing a way for you to attend via teleconference. More information on the teleconference is forthcoming.

However, if for any reason you are unable to make it to the meeting or call in, there is another way you can help the DZAA reach its quorum for the meeting …

WATCH YOUR E-MAIL!

An email survey will be going out on Monday, October 6, 2014 around 9:00 AM. In the survey will be two motions, one on the 2015 Budget and another on changing quorum for meetings (you can see how this will be an issue with so many members). By voting on the two motions, you will be theoretically voting by proxy for the meeting. So keep an eye out for that e-mail and please, when you receive it, respond quickly so that we can ensure a quorum is present and all DZAA business can be properly conducted.

If you are a dues paying member and have not received the survey by Tuesday, October 7,  email us at dzaa1983@gmail.com. We probably don’t have your email!

We look forward to everyone participating in the Fall meeting and appreciate all of your support!