Martin Powell Fund Update – 2022
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.
Events & News
House and Grounds Report – 2022
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 and Auditing
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 […]
Reunions 2023
It’s not too early to start planning for your Reunions Weekend. Dates for next summer’s Reunions have been announced. June 2-4, 2023 Classes of 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973 & Jefferson Society June 9-11, 2023 Classes of 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998 We invite returning alumni to stop by the house on Saturday afternoon, with […]
Quent Alcorn Scholarship – 2022 Update
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 Elections
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 […]
Homecomings Weekend – 2022
On a pleasant October 8 morning, 70 active brothers, alumni along many spouses and other guests attended our traditional Homecomings Tailgate on the patio prior to the football game vs. Louisville. Earl Henderson provided breakfast fare including ham biscuits along with his usual BBQ menu items, and Jackie Morris complemented the table with his signature […]
Join us for Homecomings!
Brothers, For the first time in many years, a date for Homecomings Weekend has been announced well in advance of the event. Put October 8, 2022, on your calendar. Invitations will be going out in late summer. We have reserved a block of tickets for Theta Chi alumni for the Louisville game, and tickets are […]
XI Lights – July 2022
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 […]
Keeping Up Appearances
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. […]
2022 Homecomings – Save the Date
For the first time in many years, a date for Homecomings Weekend has been announced well in advance of the event. Put October 8, 2022, on your calendar. Invitations will be going out in late summer. We have reserved a block of tickets for Theta Chi alumni for the Louisville game, and tickets are available […]
Treasurer’s Report – July 2022
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 […]
Hazing Legislation Changes
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 […]
Reunions – June 2022
Reunions Weekends, delayed by restrictions on in-person group activities for the last few years, were finally held on June 4 and 11, 2022. Brothers and spouses from many classes found their way to 600 Preston Place for food and snacks prepared by Earl Henderson. Richard Cross and Randy Grespin made a special effort […]
XI Lights – March 2022
Undergraduate Report Our chapter has completed another successful rush despite online limitations, resulting in 21 accepted bids. We have also been able to resume regular in-person gatherings with honorary brother, Martin Powell as well a successfully coordinated Corner Crawl that raised over $3,000 for On Our Own. We are looking forward to Parent’s Formal in […]