Tag: Fraternity

The Creed of Chi Phi

I believe in the Chi Phi Fraternity. From its triple origin, Chi Phi sets forth and maintains values that others in society have dared to compromise. Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity are the foundations upon which Chi Phi is built. A man’s word is his bond. Chivalrous behavior crosses the ages to touch the heart of Chi Phi.

I believe in the friendship of Chi Phi. Whether on the road or in the Chapter house, the hand of Brotherhood is always extended. The strength obtained from the union of congenial minds is the backbone of the Fraternity. Our founders sought for nothing less.

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Finally, I believe in the future of the Chi Phi Fraternity because I believe in myself. When I put forth my best effort and combine that with the strength of my Brothers, we can achieve the victory of continual existence.

As long as the Almighty permits, I will strive to better myself through the teachings of my Fraternity. Being a more aware citizen, a more able person, and a stronger Chi Phi shall be my reward.

30th Anniversary Celebration Recap – PART TWO

The 30th-ish Anniversary weekend continued on Saturday night with the Founder’s Banquet.  And what a banquet it was, jam-filled with food, fun, and festivities!

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With composites from the early 90s all the way through today around the room, a table with photo albums of days gone by, two televisions with slide-shows of the past 30 years, and trophies and awards proudly placed as the centerpieces for each table, the Clubhouse of the Rocky Pointe Golf Club was a walk down memory lane for all of the Delta Zeta Brothers who came out for the Banquet.

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After some time of socializing and reminiscing, the Brothers and their guests sat down to a great dinner of BBQ ribs, pork, and chicken along with all the “fixins,” including desserts graciously baked and donated by some of the Delta Zetas and/or their spouses.

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Immediately following the dinner was a very challenging tournament of cornhole – starting off with fourteen teams of two facing off against one another, tossing the beanbags back and forth until only seven teams remained.  That number was narrowed down even further as Jason Bornstein and Ryan Suarez played off against Quincy Banis and his date, while David and Brittany Ebner played off against Mike Rizer and Kyle Schlenker.  Ultimately, it was a showdown between Jason/Ryan and David/Brittany.  It was a close game, but there could only be one winning team – and that was Jason Bornstein and Ryan Suarez – the self-proclaimed “undefeated cornhole champions of the universe!”

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And what would an evening with Delta Zeta be without a group shot – one with all of the Brothers in attendance, but Active and Alumni – and one with all of the Brothers and their guests.

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As the evening began to wind down, special guest Barbre Berris gave a brief speech about what is going on with Chi Phi nationally, and then she drew the tickets for the raffle – with prizes going to Matt Bradarich, Jon DeJongh, Paul Michael Acosta, Craig Dickinson, and Chase Dafnis (including a special, unannounced prize of a free round of golf for two graciously donated by Rocky Pointe – which went to Matt Bradarich!).

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Finally, the Brothers gathered around for a rousing rendition of Piano Man, bringing together old and young alike to celebrate the Brotherhood of Delta Zeta and Chi Phi!

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And if you think that was the end of the 30th-ish Anniversary celebration, wait!  It’s ain’t over yet…

30th Anniversary Celebration Recap – PART ONE

If you missed out on all of the 30th-ish Anniversary festivities of this past weekend, then you missed out on a lot!!!  Alumni from quite a few generations were present and accounted for over the three days of activities, and a great time was had by all, catching up and reminiscing about days gone by!

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The weekend started off on Friday night with the Happy Hour at The Pub at International Plaza. Brian Harff, David Ebner, Joshua Cleveland, Chip Woodward, Jon DeJongh, Quincy Banis, Brian Spiro, Clinton Millsap, Craig Dickinson, Chase Dafnis, Jon DeJongh, Taylor Bauer, Travis Rivers, Mike Grafstrom, Todd Latoski, and others showed up for a great evening of drinks, appetizers, and lots of memories!

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After some sleep (and recovery!) from Friday’s night out, the Alumni met at the USF Marshall Center for the DZAA Bi-Annual General Membership Meeting.  A quorum was declared present, and after the officers gave their reports, a vote was taken on two measures:  (1)  to change the fiscal year to July 1st through June 30th and (2) to add two new Board members, the Technology Chairman and the Archivist, both of whom will be appointed and not elected members to the Board.  The two measures passed unanimously.

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Before the meeting closed out, the Alumni inducted into its ranks a soon-to-graduate Brother, Mike Rizer.  Make sure you reach out to Brother Rizer and welcome him into the DZAA!

This, of course, was only the beginning of the weekend…