Tag: Alumni Association

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!

Social News – Secret Santa Gift Exchange

It’s almost time, gentlemen!  This Saturday (December 14th) is the DZAA’s Secret Santa Gift Exchange.  The party will be from 8 pm until 11 pm and will be held at the home of Jon DeJongh.  All Alumni are encouraged to attend, and wives/girlfriends/fiancées/partners/significant others are welcome and invited!

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This year’s event is a “drink exchange” – everyone who indicated they would be participating should have already received your Secret Santa name (if you have not, contact Kyllan Purdon immediately).  During the party, the gifts will be exchanged and each Brother will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink from their gift right then and there.  It should certainly make for an entertaining evening.

Remember that this is a holiday bash413A+IbpJ+L__SY300_, so be sure to dress accordingly.  This event will take the place of December’s Third Thursday event.  The regularly scheduled Third Thursdays will resume in January.

We look forward to seeing everyone there, and remember – HAVE A HOLLY, JOLLY CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR!

National News – Accepting Nominations for Grand Alpha

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During the 149th Chi Phi Congress in Austin, Texas, Brothers will elect the next Grand Alpha. The responsibilities and eligibility of a Brother is outlined in Article X of the Chi Phi Constitution. In accordance with Article X, Section 4; a Grand Alpha Nominating committee has been assembled and will complete the duties as outlined in the Chi Phi Constitution. This committee will serve until the 2014 election, immediately after which it will be considered dissolved. Current Grand Alpha, Br. James Soderquist, Alpha 1967 has appointed the following Brothers to serve on the committee.

  • Br. Henry Carnevale, Mu 1980
  • Br. Ron Frank, Nu Delta 1983
  • Br. Dan Dozer, Iota 1965
  • Br. Dick Gilbert, Rho 1962
  • Br. Mathew Chiaverini, Psi 2014

You will find a nomination form for the next Grand Alpha on the National Website (just follow this link:  http://www.chiphi.org/grandalpha). Should you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Br. Michael Azarian, Psi Delta 1997 or Grand Alpha, Br. James Soderquist, Alpha 1967.