By Ryan Suarez
In this article, I will explain how to join the DZAA and why to join the DZAA.
First, how you can join the DZAA? As the new executive board continues to reach out to all our alumni, we have made huge strides in ensuring the process of joining the DZAA has become convenient to YOU. With the technology at our fingertips, the methods to pay for your annual dues (which are currently $35) is very simple.
1) You can go directly to the DZAA website at www.usfchiphialumni.com, click on the “pay here” button, and you will be directed to the DZAA PayPal site.
2) You can write a personal check made payable to Chi Phi Delta Zeta Alumni Association and send it to the following address: 212 W. Minnehaha Street, Tampa, Fl 33604.
3) You can attend any of the official DZAA events (such as USF football tailgates, Third Thursday’s, DZAA meeting, etc.) and with our official DZAA mobile card reader, we can accept any major credit card. Cash is also always accepted!!!
Second, why join the DZAA? As we continue to strive to get bigger and better as an Association, we look for assistance from none other than YOU. The Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of South Florida has successfully initiated over 375 brothers since existence. With every year that passes, our mission is to add to that number and transition those newly-graduated into our family of alumni. Like many others, you ask yourself why should I spend my money to join the DZAA? Well, I have the answers.
By being an Alumnus in good standing, you will receive the following benefits:
1) Voting rights at official DZAA meetings.
2) Recognition in the official DZAA Winepress that is sent out to all alumni via email and posted on the official DZAA website.
3) Customized t-shirt for the Alumni vs. Active softball game in the spring.
4) Access to the DZAA funded homecoming tailgate at the USF football game held at Raymond James Stadium to include beverages, food, and fun.
5) Last, but certainly not least, self recognition of alumni in good standing and knowing that you gave back to the organization you pledged!
As the DZAA continues to grow, the benefits will hopefully one day be worth it in itself. In the future, we look to possibly raise the dues amount so that the DZAA operational budget will be able to provide all alumni in good standing FREE access to large events such as the 25th Anniversary of the DZAA, and much more. Also, in case you were wondering what happens with any extra money in the operational budget — as an executive board, we have decided to put that money right back into the chapter housing fund and Chapter of Excellence fund. So, you do not have to worry about us taking lavished trips or paying car notes on your dime.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing YOU at the next official DZAA event and remember — GO BULLS!