History of LXA (and scan to website?)

EM1843 · #1 03-21-2002, 01:19 AM

Does anyone know where I could acquire a copy of the book written about our history..."The History of Lambda Chi Alpha"? I really wanna learn more and I haven't been able to find one.

LXAAlum · #2 03-21-2002, 05:11 PM

VERY hard to find as it is out of print, and has been for some time. Although, two years ago, when cleaning out storage, they found a box at HQ, but they sold in a hurry.

Your best bet is to start with local area-chapters to see if they might have a copy you can browse through - might mean a road trip!

Or, try contacting HQ just to see if they do have any remaining copies. A brother at the local colony here had a copy that I read a while back, and it is full of all kinds of good stuff.

Hope that helps.

ZAX

LXAAlum

EM1843 · #3 03-21-2002, 05:19 PM

Who/how should I go about contacting nationals?

Corbin Dallas · #4 03-22-2002, 12:00 PM

Former chapter pres told me that the Gamma gets a form about every year, where he can order new officer manuals and such, and he ordered the book off of this form.

ZAX
Corbin
TK 1507

Tom Earp · #5 03-22-2002, 04:40 PM

E-M International and they said they do not have any!! Has not been in print for several years!

I told them that if they printed that instead of the Member listing it would sell if they let it be know! Member List is to damn expensive and out dated when they print it! Wll never order another one again!

If enuff Brothers e-m them, maybe they will get off Butts and do something!

Try to have anyone you know E-M them requesting it again!!!!!!!!

lifesaver · #6 03-26-2002, 04:25 PM

Its is part of our Kappa Arsenal. Also my brother-in-law has a copy. I am havign a bit of trouble prying it from his hands. I am going to Houston this weekend to see my brother-in-law and sister. I'll borrow it from him. I'll make copies of it. I know I can find a copier at school to use for free. The book aint leaving my hands tho....

lifesaver

Tom Earp · #7 03-26-2002, 05:06 PM

Andy, that must be the reason you are called lifesaver!!!!!!!

I put on digital in 2 places to try to get guys to e-m International to get it back into print!

I think that is much more saleable than an out dated overprice Directory!

lifesaver · #8 04-15-2002, 03:06 AM

I can and will get you a copy of the history, if only photocopied...

I couldnt get my brother in laws copy, as they are about to move into a new house and the book is boxed up and in their storage...

so...

I am getting the book from our Kappa, I just have to pry it from his hands, and remember to get it from him when I see him.

Will not forget tho.. Its a great read..

EM1843 · #9 04-15-2002, 10:02 AM

Bro if you'd be willing to send me the photocopies I'd send you the money for the copying and mailing. I've been wanting to read that book since I read about it in the Paedegogus. Now I have a little brother to share it with too. IM me at airpear53.

lifesaver · #10 04-16-2002, 12:08 AM

Not a problem bro. love to help you out. The book is incredible! I'll IM you when I have a chance. Dunno when that will be.... Crazy this time of year!

ZAX

Tom Earp · #11 04-16-2002, 03:56 PM

Have E-M Rob again and asked if WE can print up copys, not all bound and that but in a plastic spiral binding.

I talked to one of the LX Z Brothers last night and said since he is graphics, he could get it set up but we would have to find printer. I am sure We have someone in the Printing Bus as an Alum!

Standby till I get more info!!!!!!

ACK ACK, try to get copy to me as soon as you can!

Tombstone!!!!!

Get my phone message last night?

Thought you might get a grin on the handles!

LXA grits · #12 08-16-2002, 03:58 AM

hey brothers...

i was just wondering how i might be able to get my grubby little hands on a copy of the history of Lambda Chi. i would definately be willing to pay for shipping and materials and such, even if it is only a photocopy. this would be a very intersting piece for our house in lakeland, FL. thanks guys. and im looking forward to hearing from you.

in ZAX,
grits hall

EM1843 · #13 08-16-2002, 07:48 AM

Welcome to the bored...good luck on getting a copy...I'm still searching High and Low for one...I'd give up what little money I have for food right now for a copy....
IN ZAX
EM 1843

Ottor 246 · #14 06-22-2004, 07:34 AM

Brothers,

I read this thread with much interest a few months ago. Then, last week, I was reading through the newest edition of the Paedagogus (the burgundy one with the constitution and statutory code in back) and I saw that a new installment of the fraternity history is due out in 2009. So at least you've got plenty of time to save your money.

I realize that might be a long time for some of you old guys to wait...Maybe they'll do a LARGE PRINT VERSION.

In ZAX,
Ottor, Phi-Tau Zeta #246

P.S. Yes, I own a copy of The History of Lambda Chi Alpha.

P.P.S. No, it's not leaving my sight.

P.P.P.S. So don't ask.

JoinerLxa · #15 06-23-2004, 03:34 PM

IHQ probably wouldn't go for it, but I have a copy of the book
(where do you think I get all this crazy info from??

)

and would be willing to scan it to images (.jpeg's) and put it
on our chapter history website....

but I'm sure IHQ would throw a fit (copyright). I'm going to put out
scanned images of the ThKN pledge manual sometime
this summer, maybe Ritual what and Why, etc.