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2009 Theta Xi District Leadership Academy
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On Saturday, February 28th, 8 chapters from the Northeast Region gathered at Lehigh University where Eta Chapter hosted the 2009 Theta Xi District Leadership Academy. After a brief 1 hour stop at the Marlboro Turnpike rest stop, 5 actives (Rob Robles A1577, Carlos Correa A1597, Neil Longfellow A1610, Alex Quirk A1611 and Jon Li A1612) joined brothers from Gamma (Stevens), Delta (MIT), Eta (Lehigh), Pi (Carnagie Melon), Omicron (UPenn), Gamma Mu (Montclair State) and Gamma Xi (Monmouth) for a one day leadership workshop. 3 Alpha alumni participated as facilitators (Grand Lodge Director David Fowkes A1275, Alpha Chapter Alumni Advisor Norm Baldauf A1487 and Northeast Regional Director Mike Baron A1555).
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Norm Baldauf A1487 leading a discussion about the Purpose of Theta Xi
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Mike Baron A1555 leading a Marketing Theta Xi session
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Rob Robles A1577
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Carlos Correa A1597
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Jon Li A1612 discussing the Purpose of Theta Xi with his group
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Neil Longfellow A1610 and Alex Quirk A1611 deliver Theta Xi rush pitch to the group
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Alpha Chapter Obtains Highest GPA
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Alpha chapter has the highest GPA of any fraternity on campus for the Fall 2008 semester.
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Alphas Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
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On April 5, 2008, 25 men from Alpha Chapter of Theta Xi took part in a special day of community service with the local Habitat for Humanity. Actives, associates and alumni from recent years gathered to lend a helping hand. The project took place in South Albany on Odell Street where Habitat for Humanity was working on adding three new housing additions to the street. The brothers began leveling the front lawn areas since the ground was poorly leveled and needed to be as even as possible for the work that day. The brothers only faced one obstacle: a very heavy looking, thick concrete slab. The project contractors laughed when we said we would get it out of the way, but they soon saw how serious the men of Alpha were when we moved the giant chunk. After the early coffee break, the group split in two separate groups. Half the brothers continued working on digging and shoveling to even the lawn, while the other half began the assembly of the roof for the housing. After lunch, 8-10 brothers worked on the
remaining half of the roof that needed to be assembled. By the end of the day, the roof was ready for the crane to place it on the house and most of the foundation was set level. It was a day in where Alpha left a mark on the foundation of a future house for a family in need. Thanks to Bobby King A1519 for helping coordinate the event with the Actives.
Actives, associates and alumni gather for a group
picture around the Capital District Habitat for Humanity sign.
Theta Xi brothers move a concrete slab as part of
the South End Renewal Project.
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District Leadership Academy Is A Success
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Alpha Chapter played host to the chapters of the Northeast on February 23rd as various brothers from the region descended on Troy for the District Leadership Academy. Gamma Mu, Omicron and Zeta chapter representatives were in attendance; poor traveling conditions prevented other chapters from attempting the trip. Also joining the chapter delegates were Theta Xi National President Jon Luning Beta Omega 241, Grand Lodge member Don Meringer Omicron 1093, Northeast Regional Director David Fowkes A1275, and Alpha Chapter Advisor Chris "Norm" Baldauf A1487.
The morning session began with introductions by Brother Fowkes followed by presentations titled Effective Listening Skills by Brother Luning and Recruitment Case Study by Brother Meringer. Following a catered lunch at the chapterhouse, the delegates returned to the meeting room in the Rensselaer Union for the afternoon session. Talks included Theta Xi Today by Brother Luning, Ranking Fraternity Values by Brother Baldauf and Theta Xi Branding by Brother Luning. This was followed by an open discussion of issues facing Theta Xi chapters today. Everyone returned to the chapterhouse to participate in a model Ritual before heading off to Holmes & Watson for dinner.
According to Alpha alumni, members of the national organization present were very impressed with the Brothers of Alpha Chapter and the way they conducted themselves as hosts during the Academy. Special thanks is accorded to Brother Sameer Jaspal A1573 for taking the lead in organizing the Academy for Alpha Chapter.
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Theta Xi National President Jon Luning speaks to the Academy about the state of the Fraternity today in the afternoon session.
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National 2007 Accreditation Results
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The actives earned 8 out of 9 in the accreditation process.
Of the 52 Theta Xis nationally (47 chapters, 5 colonies), only 4 did better than Alpha (had 9/9).
Of the 52 Theta Xis nationally (47 chapters, 5 colonies), only 22 received passing grades.
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[ Click here to view the 2007 Accreditation Summary ]
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Alpha Men Attend Theta Xi National Academies
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Two men from Alpha Chapter spent a weekend hanging out with brothers from across the country in St. Louis this past January 18-21.
Current chapter president John Steciuk A1571 attended the Presidents Academy. The Academy "enables each chapter president to improve his personal skills and chapter operations by joining with his peers for a high quality leadership and educational weekend." More details about the event can be found at http://thetaxi.org/Events/PresAcad.php.
Brother Jin Yang A1590 joined other first year initiates in experiencing the 3rd annual Rising Stars Academy. The weekend event concentrates "on providing attendees an opportunity to assess and develop their leadership styles and skills, in an interactive and experiential setting." More details about the event can be found at http://thetaxi.org/Events/RisingStar.php
The Alumni Association subsidized their travel expenses while the national organization handled their stay in St. Louis.
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