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Hey Lifesaver,
I really wish it was as easy as "respecting our elders" to keep our chapter alive. Unfortunately, respecting our elders doesn't pay a $30,000 tax bill. In my 4 years at Gamma Zeta, I can remember a total of three alumni actually doing anything to support us. Bill Whitmore was the ultimate GZ alumni. Although he may have been over bearing at times and a little too old fashioned, I think he is in his 80's right now, the guy was 100% dedicated. The only other alumni I can think of was John Bayuk who was high pi for a semester and some guy down south that handled the bills.
I'm going to try to talk a little bit about Bill Whitmore in my thread/journal today instead of the regular entry today. I encourage all of you to read it. He may not have been as well known on the national stage of the fraternity like some of you, but as a chapter advisor/alumni, I have never seen anyone more dedicated to anything in my life. I disagreed with him alot, but I think he would make a great example to alot of us.
You're right Life, I shouldn't call Howie naieve. But I do think ALOT of LXA's are living too sheltered a life when it comes to the reality of our fraternity. I'm trying to tell you of a serious incident that took place and no one seems bothered by it. Oh well. They'll have to learn on their own then.
I like the name Sparky. It is much better than alot of my given nicknames from Gamma Zeta. Nicknames were always important to us, and not just for the brothers. I think we had names for 75% of the sorority girls on campus, no one could remember their actual name. As far as my nicknames were concerned, they were a little more vulgar and riske than Sparky, the kind that made you blush when people said it in public. LOL!
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