Elis, For several reasons, after 150+ years we have decided to see if there is any legal protection we can get for ideas associated with Eli Banana (name, robes, symbol, drum, etc). Is there anyone in our ranks that has legal expertise in this area and can help us think through our options? Please let […]
Brothers, Join us in Charlottesville October 3-5, 2024, as we celebrate our history and brotherhood! Celebrations will begin Thursday, October 3 with our History Seminar at the Zeta Psi House from 6-8 p.m. and will feature food from the Gus Bus. On Saturday, October 5 we will host our annual Drum and Robe Convocation in […]
True and Worthy Bananas, There’s only two weeks left to purchase your tickets for the spring running of the Foxfield Races (April 27, 2024), and we want to see you there! This year’s alumni ticket include access to the South Hill, a full day of races, lunch and an open bar, and a parking pass. […]
True and Worthy Bananas, We are excited to welcome Eli Banana alumni, members, and guests back to the the South Hill on Saturday, April 27 for the spring running of the Foxfield Races! Tickets for this year’s race are available on a first come, first served basis. Please note: as a result of overcrowding at […]
True and Worthy Bananas, We look forward to seeing you at the South Hill Tent on Saturday, April 27, 2024, for the spring running of the Foxfield Races! Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and are limited to active Eli Banana members, Eli Banana alumni, and invited guests only. As a […]
The following totals acknowledge lifetime giving. * indicates deceased Grand Banana Level ($100,000+) Beverly R. Carter IV ’89 Jon C. Cole ’74 Paul Tudor Jones II ’76 William D. Walker ’75 Golden Banana Level ($25,000+) Creed F. Alderson, Jr. ’59* Arthur C. Best, Jr. ’75 Harry Burn III ’66 Terrence D. Daniels ’66 Herbert E. […]
The following list acknowledges giving from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
David Ogens ’75, Chairman C. Taylor Cole ’91, Vice-Chairman Arthur Best ’75, Treasurer Alexander Barney ’24, Grand Banana
Beginning Balances (July 1, 2022) The Eli Banana Fund                      $1,974,598 Eli Endowment for Historic Preservation     $180,353 Scholarship Endowment             […]
Fiscal Year July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 The fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, was another successful year for Eli and The Eli Banana Fund (the “Fund”). Even with challenges in the capital markets and gift disbursements, the Fund maintained its asset level of over $2.3 million. The Fund continued to positively impact the […]