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Greetings Brothers and Friends, Another edition of the new electronic format Eta Update is here! In this issue you will find a recruitment report from the chapter, additional details about the Spring Alumni Weekend, and a report on the state of fraternal housing at Miami University. We hope you enjoy!
Recruitment Report - 21 New Associate Members! By Alex McGauley, #249 - Historian Rush was held the first week of the spring semester and approximately 55 men came through Eta Upsilon’s doors. About 32 were given bids, with 21 accepting, making the Omega class the biggest class since the Founding Fathers. Thus, Eta Upsilon is currently 73 members strong, with about eight seniors scheduled to graduate in May. The Omega class is well into their associate period, sub-rituals, and serenades. They’re singing Phil Collins’ “You’ll be in my Heart;” Billy Joel’s “For the Longest Time;” and BBMac’s “Back Here.” In older news, we have five members planning on doing Push America summer events. Three are riding across the country in the Journey of Hope and two others are participating in Build America. Our current Executive Council is Archon: James Sharpe (sharpe@muohio.edu), Vice Archon: Alex Harkess (harkesae@muohio.edu), Treasurer: Ken Valuska (valuskkm@muohio.edu), Warden: Zach Heimach (heimacwz@muohio.edu), Secretary: Tim Hake (hakets@muohio.edu), Chaplain: Michael Cain (cainmj@muohio.edu), Historian: Alex McGauley (mcgaulap@muohio.edu), and Push Executive Officer: Tom Evans (evansth@muohio.edu). Eta Upsilon’s Parent’s Weekend is coming up on the last weekend of February - February 27 to March 1. The highlights of the weekend will contain the pitch-in dinner followed by the auction Saturday night at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Any alumni who may be in the area are invited, but please do RSVP to me if you plan on stopping by. Chapter News Spring Alumni Weekend - April 24-26, 2009 By Matt Wray, #121 - Chapter Advisor, Regional Governor I hope you all are getting excited for alumni weekend! The weekend has been shaping up in recent days and you will find the schedule of events below. The online registration site will
be live in a few days and the link will be included in the next Eta Update coming soon. In the meantime, be sure to reserve your hotel room while they're available. The Host Committee would also welcome your thoughts or comments on the weekend's events and always, if you are interested in helping in any way, don't hesitate to let me know (matthew.e.wray@us.pwc.com or 514-254-4002). See you in Oxford! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, April 24, 2009 7:00 - 10:00 PM --- Welcome reception uptown! What: Bring your guests and reconnect with old friends. Where: 45 East (f.k.a. Attractions - Upstairs) How Much: The cost of this event is included with the Banquet. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar and full menu will be available. Who: Alumni, Students and Friends of Eta Upsilon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, April 25, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM --- Model Initiation What: There will be a Model Initiation to initiate two longtime friends of Eta Upsilon. Please contact Eric McNeily (eric.mcneily@parker.com or 708.308.1400) if you are interested in a role. Where: TBD Attire: Pin Attire Who: Initiates of Pi Kappa Phi only __________________________________________________ 12:30 - 2:00 PM --- Lunch What: After model initiation, reconnect with guests and head uptown for lunch. Where: Smokin' Ox BBQ (http://www.smokinox.com) How Much: Full menu will be available Who: Alumni, Students and Friends of Eta Upsilon __________________________________________________ 2:00 - 4:00 PM --- Open House What: The active chapter would like to invite you to an Open House. Come by to see the
house, HY memorabilia and select items from the HY Archives. Where: 111 East Spring Street Who: Alumni, Students and Friends of Eta Upsilon __________________________________________________ 6:00 - 7:00 PM --- Donor's Reception What: The Housing Corporation will host a cocktail reception for donors to the Eta Upsilon Founders Commission. Where: Marcum Conference Center How Much: There is no cost for this event. Who: Invitation only __________________________________________________ 6:45 - 10:00 PM --- Alumni Weekend Banquet What: Alumni weekend banquet and chapter awards. Award namesakes and past recipients will be on hand to present the 2008-2009 awards to some of the brightest chapter leaders. Where: Marcum Conference Center How Much: Cost will be $50 per person and will include dinner. A cash bar will be available. A vegetarian entrée will be available. You will also have the option to sponsor an undergraduate for $25, which would be greatly appreciated to ensure the entire chapter is able to attend. Who: Alumni, Students and Friends of Eta Upsilon Attire: Coat and tie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM --- Housing Corporation Meeting What: You are welcome to join the Housing Corporation during its regular meeting to hear about the state of HY housing and the work of Housing Corporation. Where: TBD Who: The Housing Corporation Board and anyone else who is interested in the workings of Housing Corporation.
State of Fraternal Housing - Miami University By Brandon Tudor, #81 - Eta Upsilon Housing Corporation President Miami University, with 27 fraternities and 23 sororities, is profoundly impacted by its Greek community. As with many traditionally Greek campuses, Miami boasts a large number of fraternity houses. These range from smaller, residential styled houses to large, dormitory styled houses. Occupancy of these fraternity houses starts with fewer than 20 persons and tops out at over 50. Throughout the town of Oxford there are 21 fraternity houses, which are primarily located on Campus Avenue, Tallawanda Avenue, and the surrounding areas. In addition to providing housing for a number of members, these fraternity houses also become a meeting place for members as well as a public image for the fraternity. Did you know the following facts about Pi Kappa Phi’s current housing arrangement? *The Eta Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi moved into 111 East Spring Street during the 1996-1997 academic year. *Currently, Eta Upsilon Housing Corporation pays $86,000 annually for rent, in addition to operating costs for the property. *During the 2010-2011 academic year, this annual rent will increase to $109,000. *In 2005, 111 East Spring Street was placed on the housing market for $800,000. *In 2007, 111 East Spring Street was placed on the housing market for $1,000,000. *The Eta Upsilon Housing Corporation has a lease agreement with Oxford Real Estate for 111 East Spring Street through 2015. *The maximum occupancy of 111 East Spring Street is 26 persons. These are unique times for fraternal housing at Miami University. In the past several years, very few fraternity houses have been for sale. This includes 111 East Spring Street and the former Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity house on Bishop Street, which has been placed on the market for $1M and is currently under contract. Also, the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity house on Campus Avenue has been vacated due to a recolonization effort by the chapter, opening the house for a short term rental. Other fraternities are rumored to possibly be placing their houses up for rent or sale in the near future. As noted in the last Eta Update, the Eta Upsilon Housing Corporation has recently formed The Founders Commission, which has been charged with developing and implementing a strategy for addressing Eta Upsilon’s future housing needs. Chaired by Greg Grilliot, founding Archon and initiate number two, The Founders Commission is holding regular teleconferences and plans to meet during the Spring Alumni Weekend in April. With the fraternal community at Miami University being one which is extremely housing intensive, the work of the Commission will be vital for the future success of Eta Upsilon. Please take a moment to update your contact information on both the Eta Upsilon and National HQ websites: www.pikappaphi.com
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