How Closed is closed material?

[john1082]

I suppose the Grand Hi Pi and a former Grand Hi Pi and a former GHZ member and various strap hangers on the Constitution Committee would all have a heated debate over this.

Tell me, just how many angels CAN dance on the head of a pin?

[LXA grits]

To answer Shane's question:

The only piece of ritual equipment, that is actually secret, and never ever viewed by non-initiated members is the _____________.

I used to use this fun-fact during ZAX sessions when I traveled as an ELC, and still use it. If you want to impress your brothers at your next chapter meeting, you can PM me for my cell number, and I'll share with you. Good thinking Shane.

On another random note, good luck to brother Phil Dahlhausser, graduate of Univ. of Central Florida. He's a Lambda Chi alumnus who's playing in the Finals of the Beach Volleyball Olympic Tournament, LIVE tomorrow night (Thursday night) at 11:00 pm (Eastern Time) on NBC. My local alumni association clued me in, and I'll be watching.

Yours in Z A X ,

[JonoBN41]

Okay, Grits, I'll ask you too. What is your source?

[LXA grits]

Actually, now that you make me think of it...I believe it was originally Shane Foley that questioned me about it in the first place, coincidentally. He, in his usual "facilitating a response" demeanor, gave us ELC's quite some time to come up with it during one of our training sessions (he was our manager at the time), and I eventually figured it out, I believe. It took some thinking, but once you figure it out...it's really obvious. Just think:

No other place, other than in a Phi closet or during a ZAX or initiation event, would this piece of ritual equipment ever be seen. For example, pretend we had a red table cloth as one of pieces of regalia. Well, while it might be the most memorable or "ancillary" (as John Gezelius appropriately called this specific one) item to your esoteric view of our ritual, it is still something that an everyday person might see on the Pizza Hut dining table. So, think of something that nobody (other than initiates) would ever have the opportunity to see. I think, if you run through the entire event and think of all the items, you'll be able to come up with it. I'm glad Shane brought this one up!

Yours in Z A X ,

[JonoBN41]

Whatever it is you're thinking of, I'll bet it's not as secret as you think it is, especially as Shane put, the mere existence of it. Whatever it is.

This is getting boring.

[HONKY660]

[QUOTE=LXA grits;1701940]On another random note, good luck to brother Phil Dahlhausser, graduate of Univ. of Central Florida. He's a Lambda Chi alumnus who's playing in the Finals of the Beach Volleyball Olympic Tournament, LIVE tomorrow night (Thursday night) at 11:00 pm (Eastern Time) on NBC. My local alumni association clued me in, and I'll be watching.

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That's an awesome fact, been watching them play and didn't have a clue. Now I can cheer on the USA and a brother!!

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by JonoBN41

Whatever it is you're thinking of, I'll bet it's not as secret as you think it is, especially as Shane put, the mere existence of it. Whatever it is.

This is getting boring.

Hm, interesting comment on your part.

Maybe it is also something that you would not think of as many might have but one never knows.

While not up on the ritual as some are, I was suprised by the info!

By the way, I am watching the storm history of flood waters in Melbourne and hope they are alright down there! 22 " and more coming. Boy do I remember the fantastic time I had there!

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Honky, thanks for the info, I am sure many of us were not aware of our Brother at The Games and wish him all of the best luck!

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LXAGrits, thanks for the idea and would be great as I am sure very few have an idea even though each of us have seen it!

[JonoBN41]

Saw an email on the server last night from a brother in Melbourne, the secretary of our alumni association. He wanted us to know about Phil Dahlhausser from UCF competing in the Olympics tonight, and to be sure to watch it at 11:00 PM EDT and root for him and the team. He didn't mention anything about the weather.

[HONKY660]

LXA Grits posted about brother Phil Dalhausser first, don't want to take credit for the info. HQ has also posted the info on the website.