Xi Chapter of Theta Chi starts out the fall 2023 semester with 41 returning brothers, 15 of whom live in the house and garage. The chapter held elections recently, and Jacob Perez was elected President. Congratulations, Jacob! Due to increasing liability exposure, the board and brothers agreed to experiment with keeping the house unoccupied during […]
Helping Hand Bicentennial Scholarship Fund The Board of Directors of the Xi Chapter of Theta Chi Alumni Association is excited to announce the establishment of the Xi Chapter of Theta Chi Helping Hand Bicentennial Scholarship Fund. Reunions 2023 Xi Chapter hosted a reception for returning alumni during the afternoons of June 3 and 10. Thanks […]
As the season changes and spring arrives in Charlottesville, there have also been some changes on Grounds: After a decade of discussion on ending expulsion as an honor sanction, undergraduates overwhelmingly voted to maintain it as part of the Honor System. Kihei Clark finished his last season at Virginia, the sole remaining member of the […]
Homecomings Weekend This October, we had 70 active brothers, alumni, and spouses attend our Homecomings Tailgate prior to the UVA vs. Louisville football game. Many thanks to Earl Henderson and Jackie Morris for providing the food for the event. Alumni Board Elections During our annual meeting, we welcomed Tyler Moses ʼ12, Spence Phillips ʼ85, and […]
The undergraduate brothers continue to host activities for Martin, including football games and lunches or dinners. You can support this activity directly through the Martin Fund.
The house will be losing another big tree, the cedar that had been overshadowed for so many years by the dear-departed “Anchor Tree”. The cedar was dying and would eventually become a hazard. The board will consider replacing it or otherwise updating the landscaping in that part of the yard in the future.
Treasurer’s Report The Alumni Corporation continues to serve as the landlord and steward of the house, supporting the chapter through house maintenance and improvement projects. Our financial standing is solid, with sufficient operating and capital reserves. The Corporation manages regular operating expenses (including mortgage, insurance, taxes, and maintenance activities) through annual rent of $75K. We […]
The Quent Alcorn Scholarship, which started in 2016, raised a total of $220,000, including a donation of $20,000 by the Young Alumni Supporters. As agreed, the board will make a one-time donation of $12,500 by the end of 2022. The donations enable the full funding of a $10,000 annual scholarship.
Alumni Board At the annual meeting on October 9, Tyler Moses ʼ12, Spence Phillips ʼ85, and Jeff Baker ʼ92 were elected to the Alumni Board. The new board members replace Mark Williamson (Vice-President), Mike Atwood (Secretary), and Patrick Higgins (ex-Treasurer) who have each served two consecutive terms and are rolling off the board. My personal […]
Reunions Reunions Weekends, delayed by restrictions on in-person group activities for the last few years, were finally held on June 4 and 11, 2022. Celebrations took place on the West Range as well as at the Theta Chi house. Hazing As reported in the last Xi-Lights, a new state law increasing penalties for hazing […]
As Troy mentioned in his report, the Board appreciates the continued support from alumni brothers through donations and via our Annual Giving Program. Donations go into our general fund for ongoing repairs and maintenance. One area of maintenance that has been somewhat neglected is the appearance of the front of the house and front yard. […]
Troy Knowlton (’92) provides the following update: The Alumni Corporation continues to serve as the landlord and steward of the house, supporting the chapter through house maintenance and improvement projects. Our financial standing is solid, with sufficient operating and capital reserves. We continue to rely upon your giving for both reducing the principal of our […]
As reported in the last Xi-Lights, a new state law increasing penalties for hazing went into effect on July 1, 2022. Chapter members and advisors will be required to undergo training in facets of the new law, and first-year students will be given instruction on the new law during orientation. On a related note, two […]
With the start of the spring semester, the House & Grounds team has been busy with projects around the property. We recently installed a new dishwasher, washer, and dryer, while also completing some maintenance and repairs to the HVAC system. We have also renewed our lawn care service from previous years to keep the grounds […]
The Alumni Corporation continues to serve as the landlord and steward of the house, supporting the chapter through house maintenance and improvement projects. Our financial standing is solid, with a sufficient operating and capital reserves. We continue to rely upon your annual giving for both reducing the principal of our debt and for capital improvements […]