Justin Persin has been doing a great job as Gamma and has made his reports available online for easier access. They can be found here: January 31, 2010 February 8, 2010 February 17, 2010 March 14, 2010
Damage Fund Update
To those with Pi Zetes accounts, you can access the fund's status here.
Fall 2010 Pledges are Initiated
This post comes a bit late, but better late than never. The Fall 2010 pledge class was initiated on February 27, 2010 at the chapter house. Congratulations to our new brothers! Brendan Farley '13, Burlington, MA Arthur Chen '12, Windham, NH Jamie Zajac '13, Merrimack, NH Daniel Martin '13, Cohasset, MA Rob Hoy '13, Batavia, NY Redon Qello '13, Staten Island, NY Mario Iacuone '13, Syracuse, NY
Many thanks to Justin Persin '11 and Colton Anderson '12 for leading the class through the pledge process.
Old ouRPIs are Now Available
Check out the ouRPI section of the site for some old editions. We're working on putting more of them up, so keep checking back!
A Word From The Actives
Greetings are sent from all the active brothers. December marked the end of a successful Fall 2007 semester, with much about which to be reported. Thanks to the dedicated recruitment efforts of last year, the semester started with the strongest in house presence of active brothers in recent years, and many rooms in the wings are doubles once again. We hope to keep this momentum going and continue to grow in size and stature.
The actives would also like to welcome the class of Fall 2007 into the circle of Zeta Psi. Congratulations are sent out to Joe Beck, Justin Persin, Craig Sauter, and Andrew Darst. Each of these young men will undoubtedly bring the quality and ambition that the Pi Chapter looks for in each and every brother.
With Rensselaer's clear intention to hold its recruitment period in the Spring in the near future, we are also in the process of transitioning our own bidding procedures and have established continuing relationships with many recruits. The actives have very ambitious goals for the Spring class.
The Pi sent three representatives to the Convention at the Omicron Chapter in Omaha, NE. Each representative was intimately involved in bringing the fresh ideas and training that they received back to the Pi Chapter for future use. We also received a Bronze Chapter Award at the LTI, as pictured in the last edition of The Circle.
House elections were held in December, and it was very exciting to see many of the younger actives step up to the plate and take leadership of the house. With this passing of the torch, the house is clearly positioned to continue strong operations in the future.
Over the course of the Fall 2007 semester, community service also became more of a priority, as the actives tried to give back to both the RPI and Capital District communities. Three brothers participated in the 5K Run to Remember, which honored lost Prisoners of War. Many brothers have also contributed both time and money to organizations such as the United Way and the American Cancer Society. We hope to continue and increase these charitable efforts in the future.
The chapter also continues to capitalize on our strong social presence within the campus community, and our parties simply cannot be rivaled. With that being said, the improvements made to the basement and the willingness to host parties there have greatly reduced our liability during social events.
We strongly encourage everyone who can make it to attend Alumni Weekend this year. All of the actives truly enjoy the weekend, love the camaraderie, and get a kcik out of hearing the legendary stories that form the unmatched tradition of the Pi Chapter.
Finally, thanks are sent out from all of the actives to the Pi Chapter to the Elders, who put substantial time and money into making key renovations to the house that will ensure its safety and aesthetics for years to come. The balcony was structurally rebuilt, and new gutters were installed with the hopes that they will allow the basement at the chapter house to be refinished in the future.
As the Pi Chapter continues to expand upon the legacy of Zeta Psi, we wish all the Elders and their families good luck, health, and prosperity in the present and future.
In Tau Kappa Phi, Sean Eosefow '08
2007 Spring Actives Report
The Spring 2007 semester was a huge success for the Pi Chapter. The semester began with low numbers in the house, as two sophomore brothers did not continue their education at RPI. Nonetheless, the actives forged ahead and initiated eleven brothers of the Fall 2006 class in February. We congratulate them again.
The actives then initiated a fine trio of men in April: Ed Reis, Jeremy Crouse, and Paul Vavonese. We welcome into the circle of Zeta Psi our first Spring class since 2002. The addition of these brothers raises our Fall 2007 occupancy significantly from the spring. Every one of these men will bring fresh ideas and much-needed energy to the brotherhood in the fall. Also, we are grateful for their willingness to live in double rooms in the fall.
The Pi sent six representatives to the Leadership Training Institute at the Tau Chapter at Lafayette, PA, including four newly initiated brothers from the Fall 2006 class. The representatives brought back much insight and fresh ideas about risk management, recruitment, and other aspects of chapter operations. The Pi is considering hosting one of these IHQ-sponsored events in Troy next year, so stay tuned for news.
The chapter threw the third annual Zeta Psi Tsunami party in February, and another great dance party at the end of March. Fear not, our reputation as one of the best social chapters on campus is cemented for at least another year. The very mention of “Zeta Psi” within the confines of the Capital District makes ladies swoon and Pikes run for shelter. Improvements to the basement that are planned to be completed over the summer will lower our risk and liability and increase the condition of the first floor common areas.
Alumni weekend was held in April and it was a great success. The actives had an awesome time at the banquet and met a lot of alumni that have not been seen around Belle Avenue in a few years. I would like to thank the alumni as a whole for sponsoring the event; there are too many alumni volunteers to name every single one. Hopefully, our graduating seniors will make it back to Troy next year.
Zeta Psi is represented on the varsity lacrosse, varsity basketball, and varsity soccer teams. There are Zetes in Hillel, and Zetes helping the community with Habitat for Humanity. The chairman of RPI’s Greek Judicial Board is a Zete. Zetes are considering running for GM, PU, and IFC E-Board positions. Two newly-graduated Zetes are now working on Wall Street. The Pi Chapter is furthering the good name of Zeta Psi like never before.
In Tau Kappa Phi,
Michael Bruce ‘08