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Event Cancellation: Eli Banana Fall Reunion

Dear Eli Bananas, Due to recent unforeseen logistical challenges, this year’s Drum & Robe Convocation, scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, needs to be cancelled. The Eli History Seminar, scheduled for Thursday, October 3, will also be postponed. The Eli Fund Board meeting will remain on the schedule for October 5. We sincerely apologize for […]

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Register Today: Eli Banana’s Annual Fall Reunion! 🥁

Brothers, Celebrate Eli Banana’s history and brotherhood October 3-5, 2024! We will kick off celebrations with our History Seminar at the Zete House on Thursday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. We will have the Gus bus on site for dinner. Celebrations will continue Saturday, October 5 during our annual Drum and Robe Convocation in Pavilion […]

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Mark Your Calendars: Eli Banana’s Annual Fall Reunion! 📅

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 […]

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Foxfield Registration Closing in 2-Weeks 🎟️

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. […]

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Reminder: Foxfield 2024 Registration is LIVE! 🏇

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 […]

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Register Today: Foxfield 2024

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 […]

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The Eli Banana Fund’s Generous Donors

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. […]

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FY23 Donors

The following list acknowledges giving from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

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Eli Banana Board Members

David Ogens ’75, Chairman C. Taylor Cole ’91, Vice-Chairman Arthur Best ’75, Treasurer Alexander Barney ’24, Grand Banana

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FY23 Financial Statement

Beginning Balances (July 1, 2022) The Eli Banana Fund                                            $1,974,598 Eli Endowment for Historic Preservation          $180,353 Scholarship Endowment                          […]

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