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Originally Posted by GammaZeta
I think that there are many schools of thought on this topic.
There are some brothers/chapters that really embrace the national fraternity/HQ/history of the entire fraternity attitude. Usually that same attitude carries out to the whole chapter.
Then there are other brothers/chapters that embrace a more localized approach. A lot of the New England chapters fall (or fell) into this category during my time. At Gamma Zeta, we were always more concerned about our local history. Of course, we did have a long history so it was easier to get excited about it.
Some brothers view HQ as "Mecca", while others just don't care. I appreciate LXA history in several ways, first I am a history freak and love early 1900 historical items, secondly I love local history, I have studied the local history of where (Amherst/Springfield) I live and it just so happens LXA is part of it.
I guess part of it is being from New England. Everyday we drive to work or go shopping, and most of the time we pass by dozens of historical sites. We can actually be where the Revolutionary War started, walk the Freedom Trail, see where the Pilgrims landed, and on and on. History to me is being in the place, feeling the items.
After the 20's and 30's, when LXA history shifts from the New England area, I am just not interested. Most brothers will never make it to HQ. It doesn't make them any more or LESS of a brother than those that have made it.
I think it is important not to judge other brothers by their love, or hate of our history.
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I find this very interesting!
Yes, IHQ is the home of LXA. Yes, many place emphasis on the local basis. But the leadership comes from a central point and that goes back again to IHQ in Indianopolis.
While Indy is not in the center of LXA Zetas, it was back then when the Zetas were closer and fewer along with tax breaks.
Would I love to see it closer to the center of the Zetas, that would bve in Kansas City and I could work with the saved history.
Will it happen, I doubt it.
But, many have gone to IHQ and enjoyed the experience as some of us did!
Would I go back, You bet!
I would want into the Basement and go crazy!
They would have to send the SWAT Team in to get me!
