The Annual Theta Chi Homecomings Tailgate on October 15, 2016 outperformed the University’s football team. Despite the early start necessitated by the early game time the 120 celebrants had a good time feasting on breakfast foods until 11AM and then Earl Henderson’s traditional barbeque choices, along with venison and crab dip compliments of the Morris […]
In this edition of Xi Lights you will find information about: our annual homecomings tailgate event, the finances of our alumni corporation, our annual giving program designed to enhance our financial position, the maintenance of our physical facility, current chapter activities, the announcement of our annual meeting of the alumni corporation. The University’s Homecomings football […]
Theta Chi Homecomings Tailgate October 15, 2016 Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Time: TBD Theta Chi House The University’s Homecomings football game is on October 15. We will not know the kick-off time until two weeks before game day as the television networks control the timing. We expect to start the tailgate event three hours before kick-off. […]
The Xi Chapter of Theta Chi at the University of Virginia continues to thrive. In early February 2016, our Chapter welcomed 18 prospective new members. This is an outstanding result. The Chapter President, Carter Levinson (17) provides details in an article below. Other contributors to this edition are Will Teass (97) and his House sub-Committee, […]
In this edition of Xi Lights you will find information about: our annual homecomings tailgate event, the finances of our alumni corporation, our annual giving program designed to enhance our financial position, the maintenance of our physical facility, current chapter activities, a brother’s generosity that will benefit future generations of Theta Chi brothers, and the […]
Theta Chi Homecomings Tailgate October 17, 2015 Virginia vs. Syracuse Time: TBD Theta Chi House The University’s Homecomings football game is on October 17. We will not know the kick-off time until two weeks before game day as the television networks control the timing. We expect to start the tailgate event three hours before kick-off. […]
First, I hope everyone had a good summer. In this edition of Xi Lights you will find information about: our annual homecomings tailgate event, the finances of our alumni corporation, our annual giving program designed to enhance our financial position, the maintenance of our physical facility, current chapter activities in a report by the 2014 […]
Theta Chi Homecomings Tailgate October 25, 2014 Virginia vs. UNC Time: TBD Theta Chi House Our annual tailgate will commence four hours before game time. The cost of the tailgate is $25 (children under 12 are free) and consistent with last year will be catered by Earl Henderson who was Theta Chi’s cook for many […]
Mark Chinn (’91), Gregg Johnson (’75) and Jackie Morris (’81) report that the 2014 Annual Fund is well underway. Officially launched in February 2014, the Annual Fund’s purpose is to protect and preserve our renovated Chapter House and thriving brotherhood as we begin our second 100 years on Grounds. Specific fund uses are to build […]
Finances Billy Duval (’08), our current Treasurer reports that at the end of April 2014 we will convert our existing loan into a permanent First Mortgage Loan of $430,000. There is also a $30,000 second Mortgage Loan provided from eight generous Theta Chi alums. We carry a reserve of at least $15,000 in cash for […]
Casey Cooke (’15) reports that the undergraduate chapter had an excellent spring semester, starting with a very successful Rush. Led by Rush Chairs, Andrew Bonaventura and Brett Warnick, Theta Chi experienced record turnouts to all of its events. Through careful deliberation, the brothers slowly dwindled down the pool and ultimately extended 23 bids. Now with […]
Jim Johnston (’66) reports that on their third attempt Sigma Chi’s renovation project has been approved by the Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review. By the way our architect received approval on our first attempt. Like the Theta Chi renovation, the new renovation and addition is designed to separate the social area from the living area […]
The University’s Reunions Weekend is June 5 to 8. This event is targeted to the classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. We have heard from some of you inquiring whether the Chapter House will be open. We are pleased to announce that the house will be open from […]
Our Capital Campaign is wrapped up and we collected $676,000 from 394 active and alumni brothers. When we started this endeavor our initial planning assumed a 95% collection rate (5% was assumed to be uncollectible). The University of Virginia Alumni Association advised that we should revise our optimistic view and expect a 7% uncollectible level […]
August 6, 2013 Capital Campaign Comes to a Close When the Capital Campaign roars to the finish line later this year we will have raised $670,000, which includes the expectation that we will collect approximately $33,000 in remaining pledges. This is a remarkable achievement. In the space of approximately twelve months 387 alumni and undergraduate […]