The New Electronic Cross & Crescent Magazine

JonoBN41 · #1 10-03-2006, 08:13 PM

I don't know why staff specifically asked Mike to write the TKN ritual article in the first place. It seemed odd to me.

What really has me mystified as an editor is the correction I made to the Dick Tracy article, changing "where they below" to "where they belong".

But it still came out wrong!

Regarding some of the TKN comments, some folks just don't realize that making a big deal out of it makes a big deal out of it. The less said, the better.

ZAX,
Jono

docroc67 · #2 11-02-2006, 08:34 AM

Brothers,

The latest issue of the Cross & Crescent Magazine has been released as promised and on time for the past thirteen months. I think many of you will be very interested in the sidebar about the Theta Kappa Nu coat of arms.

Enjoy!

Yours in ZAX,

Mike Raymond
Zeta-Upsilon Colony

EM1843 · #3 11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

Great article Mike.

JonoBN41 · #4 11-05-2006, 04:29 PM

I can't wait until it's referred to as the OLD electronic Cross & Crescent and we get back to a printed format.

There will probably be the same tired "features" of used-to-be Lambda Chi fat cats who line their pockets while doing little or nothing for the fraternity, but you can't have everything. Writing about true brothers who actually help the fraternity is apparently beyond the realm of possibility and the scope of the publication.

If it weren't for Mike's articles and Chapter News, I wouldn't read it at all.

Finally, what Bozo decided it would be a good idea to write a political piece a week before elections? And about a Republican, no less, as if they're not running scared enough as it is.

At least the tag line is accurate: "Lambda Chi and politics have similarities."

That's true. As evidenced by the Comments, both have their fair share of idiots.

(I'm writing here instead of there just in case someone wants to get into a pissing contest. I don't want to see anything like that in my magazine. That's not what it's for, but unfortunately it's what it's become.)

justaflaneur · #5 11-10-2006, 06:23 PM

Jono,

I’ve got to push back (in a brotherly way) on the comment about the “used-to-be Lambda Chi fat cats who line their pockets while doing little or nothing for the fraternity,” and your desire for C&C articles about “true brothers who actually help the fraternity.” In my role (among others) as national chair of the Call to Lead Campaign, I have been all over the country meeting with these well-heeled brothers and seeking to get into their pockets. Not once have I been refused a meeting; not once have I been denied a donation. Of the hundreds who have donated to our Campaign, we have nearly ten brothers who have donated in excess of six figures each, some significantly in excess. The result is that we will be in a position well in advance of the 2007 Leadership Seminar to announce that we have achieved our goal of raising $6.5 million. These funds will be used to fund educational and leadership development programs, to train our alumni advisors, and to benefit individual chapters.

Many of our brothers have “moved on” after graduation as the fraternity has taken a back seat to family, career, and other interests. But my travels have taught me that the flame of our Fraternity still burns, even in those who have had little or no actual involvement over the years. We all have different ways of helping, some with time, some with talent, some with treasure, and some with a combination of all three. Let’s not fail to acknowledge the significant contribution of those who write the big checks. Take my word for it - most of them wish they had the time to do more.

In ZAX,
Lynn Chipperfield

Tom Earp · #6 11-11-2006, 06:20 PM

Brother Lynn, this is an over view to be sure. Thank You for your insight.

But while you have information unknown to us as Brothers, there are still many questions unanswered.

I think that is the question that stands out in our minds as Brothers.

What is LXA doing with expantion? What is LXA doing with R M Chapters and why are they closed.

We as Alums are very big contributors to the Foundation. Maybe you can pass along Our feelings while at times made in heat, We still wonder. Do not We desearve the posting of such subjects on C & C?

Maybe, just maybe We as Alums can be of help.

I have no doubt that We are If not the finest Fraternity, We are one of the best!

You can say You heard it here it first!

Stay tuned for further developments!

justaflaneur · #7 11-11-2006, 08:09 PM

Tom,

You can be assured that I pass on to other members of the GHZ the concerns expressed on GreekChat. I have found it is an excellent way to avoid the "inside the beltway" mentality that sometimes comes with being too wrapped up in finances and problem chapters, and not having enough exposure to the great things that are taking place at our chapters every day and the great brothers who make them happen. I also know that complaints, when they are posted, arise only from a deep affection for the Fraternity and a sincere to desire to make it better in every way.

We're better off today when we were four years ago, and we'll be better still when we celebrate the Centennial in 2009. Sure we still have issues to be addressed, but I have never had more "hope for the future."

Keep the faith. And keep up all the great work you're doing for Lambda-Chi Zeta and for our Fraternity.

In ZAX,
Lynn