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In the News – Recognizing the DZAA

Every year, Chi Phi’s National Office recognizes Chapters and Alumni Associations across the country in many different areas.  Each spring, applications for the awards are posted to the Chi Phi website, and the applications are reviewed and awards are presented each year at Congress.  Below are some of the awards for which an Alumni Association can be recognized:

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI NEWSLETTER AWARD:  outstanding2This award is given annually to no more than three Chapters based upon the following criteria – (1) at least two newsletters published annually; (2) content timely and appropriate; (3) positive alumni response to the newsletter; and (4) quality organization, accuracy, and arrangement.

OUTSTANDING WEBSITE AWARD:  This award is given annually to the Chapter with the best website.

THE WILLIAM M. BYRD ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD:  This award, named for Brother William M. Byrd, Nu 1953, a former Grand Zeta and Trustee, is presented each year to the Chi Phi Alumnus who has best distinguished himself in activities and service on behalf of the Fraternity.

CHAPTER ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Awarded annually, this award recognizes the top Chapter Advisors of all Chapters within the Fraternity.  Nominations come from the Chapters themselves.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR AWARD:  This award recognizes the Chapter Alumni Association that has done an outstanding job in supporting an undergraduate Chapter, providing benefits of membership to that Chapter’s Alumni, and promoting the mission of the Chi Phi Fraternity.

ServiceCHI PHI FRATERNITY – DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD:  This annual award recognizes Chi Phi Brothers who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of service to the Fraternity in terms of numbers of years and throughout the previous year.

CHI PHI FRATERNITY – CRONKITE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD:  The Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. Chi Phi Congressional Award is the most prestigious individual honor the Chi Phi Fraternity can bestow on an Alumnus.  It is given for humanitarian, social, or political achievement which benefits our country, educational system, or society.  The Cronkite Award is reserved for Alumni who have made a profound impact on humanity while exemplifying the highest ideals of the Fraternity.

There are a number of opportunities for our Alumni Association to be recognized, and while spring is still several months away, it’s never too early to begin thinking about what awards the DZAA may be eligible to receive.

As we near the end of 2013 and look back over the year, 1659563let’s consider the ways that the Alumni Association has grown…the ways that the Alumni have given back to the community…the ways that the DZAA has reached out to its members and kept them updated and informed…the ways that the Association has supported and encouraged the Active Chapter – then, let’s look forward to all the opportunities we will have in 2014 to do all of that and more!

Chi Phi – The Learning Never Ends!

As Alumni, most of you know that just because you graduated college, that doesn’t mean your learning ends!  For some, it’s straight into the work force.  For others, it’s a bit of traveling and “sowing your wild oats” before settling down into a full-time career.  And for others, there’s graduate school and more.  Regardless of the path you chose after graduation, one thing things remains true – you’re still learning!

But getting that additional education isn’t always inexpensive.  Juggling a family, a home, and a career can sometimes leave little time (and little money!) available to go back to school for that graduate degree.  Did you know that Chi Phi can help with that?  Chi Phi’s Educational Trust awards $100,000 in academic and member development scholarships each and every year, and some of those scholarships are awarded to Alumni who seek to further their education.  Just ask Alumnus, Brother David Ebner, who won a graduate scholarship this year!

scholarships

There are various scholarships available to Chi Phi members, including Graduate Scholarships and the Ramsaur Leadership Award.  All applications for scholarships are reviewed and evaluated by a panel made up strictly of volunteer Alumni.  Once applications are submitted, the Scholarship Committee will match qualified applicants with all available scholarships for which they are eligible.  Scholarships can range in amounts anywhere from $750 all the way up to $2,000!

For more information on the scholarships, eligibility, the review process, and how to apply, go to the National Chi Phi website at http://www.chiphi.org/scholarship.

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!