In This Issue: Page 1 – President’s Message Page 2 – Events Calendar Page 2 – PUSH Golf Outing Page 3 – Upcoming Events Page 3 – Brother Notes Page 4 – Moments in ZX History Page 5 – Become a Participating Member Page 5 – Help Wanted Page 6 – Registration forms
“Best Ball” Brotherhood This June, dozens of brothers descended on Golden Oaks Golf Course for the second installment of the PAPA Classic. I had the pleasure of participating in this event, and although I enjoyed seeing brothers and renewing friendships, what I really loved about the PAPA classic was that it was Best Ball. This means I got to play the best stroke of our foursome on each shot. I was able to go the entire day without playing any of my water, forest, or window shots. I occasionally got lucky and hit a ball that we used, but the majority of the day I was relying on the talents of my teammates. It’s fitting that we have a Best Ball tournament, because it reflects brotherhood. When we joined Zeta Chi it was our individual talents that recommended us, but it was our ability to come together as a cohesive group that eventually earned us passage into the fraternity. During Member Ed, we had to learn ways to trust one another and rely on the talents of the men around us. In these days of bail outs – relying on people has become a bit more difficult. We have seen large corporations mislead and mismanage to line the pockets of a few while endangering the welfare of the many. It is a constant source of comfort to know that on the
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fraternal level, that is not the case. Even now, nearly ten years after initiation, I can rely on my brothers. Whether it is a golf outing, a special event, or even a family member’s death, I value the relationships that I gained while an undergraduate member of Zeta Chi. As we get ready to enter a holiday season and a new year, I offer my own Bail-Out Plan. Why should we let a little thing like graduation and thousands of miles weaken the Best Ball relationships we forged at Albright? I challenge each of us to contact a brother who we have not spoken with in at least six months. All I ask is a few minutes on the phone. Look up your ex-roommate or your Grand Little. Take a few minutes and find out what is going on in his life. Given the standards we subscribed to when we pinned the Black Diamond, our gatherings should be a lot deeper than some awkward High School reunion. I look forward to hearing from all of you on how the conversations go, and I look forward to seeing you at Homecoming. Fraternally yours, Jake Weyant
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