Chapter News – Meet the New Members for Spring 2014!

Spring is a time for growth, and following Rush Week back in January, the Chapter is happy to have three new members joining the Delta Zeta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity!  Rahul Srinivas, Matthew Deem, and Sean McHugh are three highly esteemed gentlemen who are currently completing their new member education before becoming full-fledged Brothers of the Fraternity.Chi Phi 1 - Rahul

Rahul Srinivas is a Freshman at USF, having graduated in India.  He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and aspires to make a name for himself in the automobile industry.  Rahul hopes that Chi Phi will help him improve his leadership qualities and that he will learn things from the Fraternity to help make him a better man.

Matthew Deem comes from a family of Greeks, so it was only natural that Chi Phi 1 - Matthewthey encouraged him to seek out a Fraternity when he came to USF.  He maintains a close relationship with his parents and two siblings, and having a strong love for music, often goes to concerts with his brother.  Matthew is very excited about becoming a part of this Brotherhood and looks forward to where it will lead him.

Sean McHugh hails from Houston, Texas, having moved Chi Phi 1 - Seanto Florida just four years ago.  He transferred to USF as a junior last year, and this is his second semester.  Sean’s major is in Medical Technology, and when he’s not studying, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and basically anything outdoors.  He hopes that in Chi Phi he will gain experience in executive positions while forging friendships with his new Brothers.

It’s always exciting to see the Chapter grow, not just in quantity, but with quality – and it’s clear that these three new members definitely fulfill the quality that Chi Phi demands of its men.

Welcome to Chi Phi, gentlemen!

Social News – Founders’ Reception 2014

ChiPhi_Crest_2009You are invited to join the Delta Zeta Alumni Association in celebrating 30+ years of Chi Phi at USF!

On Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the DZAA will be hosting a Founders’ Reception at the Club House of the Rocky Point Golf Course in Tampa.  All Chi Phi Alumni, their spouses/significant others, and guests are invited and welcome to attend.  Those who attend will enjoy a BBQ dinner consisting of ribs, pulled pork, and grilled chicken wings with all the fixings.  There will also be a reasonably priced, full-service cash bar on location, along with a variety of music and a special history of the Delta Zeta Chapter in pictures!  And, if that weren’t enough, the DZAA will be holding a raffle for a greatbarbecue_beef_ribs_on_grill_500_340_s variety of gift baskets (yes, including some of those much-sought-after tumblers!), the proceeds from the raffle going directly into the DZAA Housing Fund.

Dress for the event is business casual, so there’s no need to break out the suit or rent a tux!

Registration is first come/first serve.  There are only 80 available tickets, so register now before it’s too late!  All registrations will be taken through the website, and payment must be made at the time of registration to be considered confirmed.  The cost is $40 for a single registrant, or $70 for you and your spouse/significant other/guest.

We look forward to seeing all of you there.  For information and registration, go to http://usfchiphialumni.com/events/founders-reception/

National News – Congress is Coming!

CongressThe 149th Chi Phi Congress is coming!  Set for June 26 – 29, 2014 in Austin, Texas, Congress will see Chi Phi Brothers from all over the country converge to conduct the affairs of the Fraternity during the day and enjoy the sites of Austin during the evening.  This year, the Congress will meet to evaluate new and existing Fraternity policies, to adopt a 2015 budget for Chi Phi, to select a Grand Alpha-elect, and to consider any of its own legislation.  Also, all 2013 award winners will be recognized at the event.

Every registered Alumni Association is entitled to one voting delegate.  Last year, Brother David Ebner attended Congress, and this year, Brother Kyllan Purdon will be attending as the DZAA delegate.  There are plenty of events lined up for this year’s Congress, including a free day to explore Austin on Thursday, June 26th; an authentic Texas BBQ dinner on the evening of Friday, June 27th; a hands-on experience in the Whole Foods Market kitchens guided by one of Whole Foods expert chefs on the morning of Saturday, June 28th; and a Cocktail Reception and Congressional Banquet on the evening of Saturday, June 28th.  And for those of you who are golf fanatics, there will also be the 2014 Watts Gunn Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 26th (which honors Watts Gunn, Omega 1928, who made golfing history in 1925 by winning 15 straight holes in the first round of the U.S. Amateur, and went on to win many other games).  Proceeds from the tournament support the College of Excellence and Chi Phi’s other leadership development programs.

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Congress is open to any Chi Phi Brother, whether Active or Alumni.  For more information, check out the webpage at http://www.chiphi.org/congress/