After a very successful return to the campus of WCU the brothers of the Beta-Zeta Colony received their charter on May 3^rd 2007. It was with great pride that we welcomed alumni, guests, and Executive Vice President Bill Farkas to our Chartering Banquet. The Banquet began with an invocation and story of brotherhood with our close friend Reverend Bob Moore. The ceremony continued with the status of the colony report given by High Epsilon Conley. After hearing words of encouragement from former IFC President Benji Sheehan and Judicial Affairs Walt Turner, the time awaited had arrived. After some words of wisdom and remembrance by founding father Brother Wilson Boyd; the charter was received by the colony. Thusly, Re-Establishing Beta-Zeta Zeta the 207^th chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.

We would like to thank the alumni that could make it. It meant a great deal to have you come to this once in a lifetime occasion. We put a lot of hard work an effort into it, and having you enjoy it was well worth it. Those who couldn’t make it really missed out.

If you are an alum who was not in attendance and would like further information about the new charter, or would like to update your information with the chapter please contact High Rho Canale or High Alpha Hutchison.

Christopher Andrew Rollins Justin McCann Joe Hampton Taylor Callicutt Berl Childers Caleb D. Hogsed Not only is this the largest class to go through since we first came back, this is one of the largest number of people recruited on campus. This is good news as this pushes our colony over the average number of brothers on this campus and fully qualifies us for chartering.In related news, the chartering packet was completed by High Alpha Samuel Howard and High Beta Justin Conley and is in the process of being sent to International Headquarters to be viewed by the Grand High Zeta. This was a long and tedious process but with the help of the active members and some of the associates it was finished.

Mark Your Calendar's
The Brother's of Beta-Zeta Zeta will have their Chartering Banquet in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on May 3rd, starting at 6pm. We will begin this occasion with a meet and greet style reception. All alumni are encouraged to RSVP to High Alpha Josh Hutchison or High Rho Anthony Canale. Initiations will be going out as soon as we receive the addresses of the alums. Any alum wishing to help with the festivities or would like to donate to this cause can also contact High Alpha Josh Hutchison or High Epsilon Justin Conley. More information will be posted as received.

Contacts:

High Epsilon : Justin Conley : cheerchop@gmail.com

 

 

NEWS FROM THE FRONT

Sorority Kidnap success. On March 14th, the brothers and associates of Lambda Chi rolled down to the Greek Village and participated in Sorority Kidnap. There was a decent turnout and a lot of food was raised as ransom for their captured representatives.

Brother's and Associates participated in Alpha Xi Delta's Shamrock Shuffle 5K. With Associate Joe Hampton placing third and receiving Most Spirited. Also winning a spirit award was Associate Canale.

 

Lambda Chi Alpha lands Big with recruitment.

With recruitment at an all time low on WCU's campus it was tough to tell how recruitment would go for the Beta-Zeta colony. The Cullowhee Crud and the Flu struck campus during IFC rush week limiting the participation. Though the odds were stacked against the colony it is with great pride that I announce the largest AM class since re-colonization.

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Dates to Remember

On February 28^th the brother's of Lambda Chi Alpha successfully sponsored the last home basketball game. This is a great PR tool and will help spread the word that Lambda Chi Alpha is back and the predominate organization at WCU.

On March 14^th the return of Sorority Kidnap will make its return to the campus of WCU.

On May 1^st the brother's would like to announce their sponsorship of the Billy Currington concert in the Ramsey Center. With the help of Last Minute Productions and Power 90.5 country music star Billy Currington will perform at WCU. For ticket information feel free to contact us.

Chartering Banquet, as soon as we are approved to have the banquet the date will be set and invitations will be sent out. For more information feel free to contact High Rho Josh Hutchison.

(above is the all the new associates minus Berl Childers who was in Orlando)

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Brothers of Beta-Zeta Initiate 4 for Fall.
On a cold December night the new era sent four associates through the beautiful exemplification that is our Ritual. Joseph Shannon-Kellerman, Simon Owens, Jacob McMinn, and Kevin Powell made the final step and became brothers exactly one year after Lambda Chi Alpha made its return to WCU.

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Homecoming 2007 another success for Lambda Chi Alpha
This year WCU's homecoming was filled with successful accomplishments for the brothers of the Beta-Zeta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. After being grouped with the ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta and the brothers of Kappa Sigma; the brothers of Lambda Chi won their first homecoming since their return to WCU a year ago. Another great accomplishment rested on the shoulders of Brother Kevin Vasquez who was the recipient of WCU’s outstanding alumni award. Kevin received this honor at half time of the game, where “AlaBam” echoed from the student section.

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First Watermelon Bust at WCU a Huge Success!!!!!

Almost 1000 pounds of food and over $1,300.00 was raised by the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, and the five sororities of WCU.

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The Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha celebrate brother Stephan Johnson's birthday... In this picture is brothers Josh Hutchison, Miles Holden, Sam Howard, Stephan Johnson, Justin Conley and Brian Myers. Lambda Chi Alpha representing.

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The Beta-Zeta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity initiated four brothers into our bond. Two active brothers Sam Howard and Steven Johnson went through, and our looking forward to the upcoming semesters. It was our honor to also send with them two honorary brothers into our bond. First, Ryan Duckett brother of Joshua Duckett and son of Al Duckett(BZ95); and then John Griffin a close friend and peer to the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha before the re-colonization.

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Beta-Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha initiated 11 new brothers Friday December 1.

This spark rekindles the flame which was extinguished. This also solidifies the effort of the national organization of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and the Alumni of Beta-Zeta here at Western Carolina.

The Beta-Zeta alumni along with the help of from visiting chapters Phi-Theta from UNCG, and Pi-Iota from North Carolina A&T initiated 11 outstanding gentlemen into our great fraternity.

Back Row from Left to Right: Robert Gammons, Miles Holden, Christopher Sorci, and Preston Jacobson.

Front Row from Left to Right: Josh Duckett, Brian Myers, Drew Barnett, Josh Hutchison, WCU Staff Advisor John Schweikart, Justin Conley, Corey McCraw, and Jake Spitler