What LXA Items Do You Have In Your House?

[Tom Earp]

Tried to check back to see if there was a thread on this. NADA.

What do you as a LXA have in your Home that means LXA?

1. Coat of Arms Painted by Brother Jono.

2. Coat of Arms painted by some Brothers from Tex. Weslyen, closed.

3. LXA Certificate, replacement.
4. LXA - TKN Coat of Arms via Brother Jon.

5. Coat of Arms signed by LX Z Brothers who put me through Alumni Initiation.

6. Coat of Arms signed by The Brothers of EM Brothers thanks to Matt T!

6. A Brick with a siler Placque on it.

7. Large Dagger with LXA engraved on the blade.

8. Lamp.

9. Pencil Sketch of Coat of Arms done by a LX Z Brother.

10. Etched Mirror in a shadow box.

11. Metal Cast Bank Corsair of Pappy Boyington, Black Sheep Fame.

12. Looking for the right Frame to Put envelopes of H S Truman and Pappy Boyington in it.

13. Member Certificate of Kansas City Alum Association.

14. Certificate of Appreciation of a Living Donor.

15. Small Coat of Arms Wall Plaque.

16. LXA Flag.

17. LXA Neon P. G. & G. as seen at General Assembly.

18. Many LXA Badges.

19. TKN Badges.

20. TKN Pledge Manual.

21. Paeds. 8.

22. Covers (Envelopes) 6 H S Truman and Greg (Pappy) Boyington.

23. 2 Christmas Danglers.

I must be a LXA Geek!

This list doesnt count the Paeds, Bairds, Badges, and much more.

Damn, I Love My Fraternity. But what is Special, is the Brothers who are Members and have sent me things!!!!!!

[docroc67]

Brother Tom,

I just checked my catalog and I have a listing of 103 Lambda Chi Alpha items and 27 Theta Kappa Nu items in my collection. Since some are "lots," I probably have around 150 items in total.

I am very proud of my Warren A. Cole items that include his personal 1929 History Book, an original C&C, PG&Gs, Alpha Zeta Newsletters, chartering packets for various Zetas, Jewelry Catalogs, and various family household records and accounts. Almost all of these items were purchased from an estate sale a few years ago. Most are annotated or contain comments in his own handwriting including a stray signiture or two.

I am probably one of the few members of our fraternity who displays our flag in his home office!

I would say that I am in "eye shot" of about 15 Lambda Chi or TKN objects as I type this reply!

Yours in ZAX,

Mike Raymond, ZU-Zeta

[GammaZeta]

Although my objects are not as historically relevant as yours Doc, I always keep a few LXA keepsakes around. Most are just pictures or homemade stuff. I can count 5 in my computer room.
(6 if you count the LXA forums on my screen )

[LXAAlum]

Wow guys.

I have two paddles and a hand drawn COA (drawn by me.)

Oh...and my initiation certificate and alumni of the year award.

That's it. In a closet somewhere is a COA blanket, and I used to have a large Sigma-Omega needlepoint (since cleaned up, a copy (updated) made, and both donated to the chapter).

[JonoBN41]

This is a very complicated question.

I am quite proud of the Paedagogus collection which now numbers 31 editions (be the first on your block to collect them all!), including the elusive 1972 paper interim version.

The framed musical score of "Theta Kappa Nu Girl" hangs on the wall, as do three different Forms 25 from pre-'39 to present.

I was very lucky to obtain a badge made in 1913 by Hoover & Smith of Philadelphia, an old gothic arch pledge pin, and a pearled TKN sweetheart pin (same size as an AM button). Fate smiled on me after I donated a prototype post-'39 pledge pin to IHQ by finding me another one for myself. These have only 3 triangles instead of 4.

But most meaningful are the 2003 Paedagogus inscribed to me from our most recent High Alpha, the 1992 History of Lambda Chi Alpha inscribed at length by Chuck Peyser, and an old chapter newsletter with a blurb saying I accepted my bid January 16, 1972.

Oh, and the Radio Shack hands-free portable Earp-phone for those tri-weekly 3 hour conversations! That's definitely a LCA item!

In ZAX,
Jono

[docroc67]

Jono,

I think the "Earp-phone" trumps us all!

Yours in ZAX,

Mike Raymond, ZU-Zeta

[JoinerLxa]

Hmm, I have so much stuff in boxes and on shelves I
couldn't begin to catalog it. But here are a few things:

- 8x10 composites from "my time"...one from Gtown and one
from Vandy (I'm High Phi on both).
- original membership certificate
- an "appreciation" plaque I was given at the chartering
of Gamma-Delta Zeta (for being involved).
- two paddles (one from GT, one from VU)
- a pyramid (gotta list something NEW...nothing BLUE tho! )
- my Paed. (only one)
- TKN stuff I have at home, including some of the chapter's
archives: badge, ring, alum recog button, League & Covenant
of KY-Alpha, CoA Plaque (formal dance gift), membership
certificate, Fall 1928 Ed. of THETA NEWS (with article about
our chartering), 2 pledge manuals (1930 & 1937?), copies
of ritual (2 or 3 editions)
- 2 membership directories (last 2 published)
- R W&W
- though they aren't in "my home", I see them almost
weekly at the chapter house 2 blocks away: 2 5' CoA's
that I painted, one on the door (1987, needs to be redone)
and one in the house (2004).

That's all I can think of now.

Oh yeah, and a most-coveted item: a copy of The History
of LXA from the early 90's!

Would like to have a 3'x5' flag, but you have to get those
hand made. My step-mom's a seamstress....hmmm...what
should I ask for for Christmas next year?

Kevin

[Eric_Berger]

Kevin,

Check the HQ website under "Collegiate" and then "Lambda Links". There is then a link to official vendors. You might be able to find a banner/flag there.

in ZAX,
Eric

[Tom Earp]

Contact Sara Harris for Flag order.

3 X 5 is @ $165.00.

Very Well made and heavy. Seems high, but what do I know?

[HONKY660]

So far all I have is:

1. LXA Certificate with card.

2. 3 paddles and 1 oar from Lil Bros

3. Blown up LXA creed given by a brother in chapter

4. A plaque with my badge, which i bought from Jono 2yrs ago on ebay.

5. Certificate from attending 27th Leadership Seminar at Bowling Green.

6. Certificate from impact leadership, level 3 grad.

7. Name badges from attending Leadership, GA, and various regional conferrences, with all John E. Jack Mason foundation pins.

8. LXA COA throw blanket covering a LXA movie chair.

9. 2 Paedagogus, which I am proud to be pictured in the last two editions, one in color, and the other in black and white.

10. Edition of THETA NEWS, C&C from the 40's-50's and from 98 to present on my desk.

11. Membership directory

12. LXA hat w/zeta #

13. Various glassware and memoribilla

14. Large Map of North America on wall with tacks for every chapter.

[Tom Earp]

Still a LXA Geek!

Everyone keeps putting items on I forget about:

LXA Shirts various styles 15, Hats 2, Bairds 5,

Alum Pryamid, Rug, Steet Sign, Getting Mouse Pads, "All" .
I know I am forgeting others!

Damn IHQ doesnt have room for a Shrine or some of the other Brothers Shrines.!

doc still looking for a HST and Pappy Cover. Fill out Collection for sure! Make My Composite!!!!

[Gunny313]

Hmmm

1 - My associate paddle, complete with teeth marks, keg dents and numerous signatures and words of advice

2 - several sets of letters (shirts, jacket)

3 - yearly photos of the brothers

4 - my original "lambda card"

5 - and I'm sure a bunch of stuff still to be unpacked from my last move (I'm in the military, packing and unpacking is a common theme in my life!)

[Tom Earp]

Dang doc, didnt think about listing them all

Jeeze do I feel like a Da.

Need tto get all of this stuff hung.

LXA Badges-49
TKN-3
DPiS- Local from Auburn that affiliated with LXA.

C of A: Medellion-1
Painted-3 (2) By Jono Current and Second.
Pencil Sketch.
Form 25: 2 (Alum Ritual, and Big Form 25, signed by EM Z.
Mirror Etched.
LXA Picture Made with wood.
Prints- LXA and TKN.
Rug-1, Letters.
Street Sign-1
Covers-(envelopes, Harry S Truman anfd Pappy Boyington).
Brick with Plaque-1
Alum Pryamid-1
Plaques-3
Neon Letters-3
Mouse Pads with letters-20
Appreciation Cirtificates-2

Dagger engraved-1
U. Mass. Year Book, 1942-1
Polo Shirts-12
T-Shirt-2
Hats-2
Flag-1
Afghan-1
Member Directory-1
Mugs-2
BN-DVD- 1
Jono- CD-1
Charter-1
Trophy-LX Z Brother of Decade-1

Recognition lapel pins, bunch
Letter Lapel Pin-1
Rings with letters-2
Certificat of Initiation-2

Composites of BX-1965- LXA Affiliation-1969, and Chartering-1969. Did give those back to the Zeta.

LXA Neck Bands, 2- 1 with Regional and one with GA credentials.

Ritual What and Why.

Codes and Statuarory Regulations-1.

Metal Corsair Plane Bank of Pappy Boyington.

The Problem is trying to find space to put all of the items on the walls.


Dang, did not realize I had so many items.

Sure I missed a few here and there.

Not braggining, just amazed!

Hell, not going to add items up, would be embarresing.

[skajeff]

I like to contribute even though I've just begun, haha.

So far, I have two t-shirts, my paed., my big bro/little bro brick, and soon to have a belt buckle.

My big bro told me that my sis (when I meet her) will spoil me, haha. So, we'll see until then.

Jeff

[Cube TX]

Well, as a person who fancies himself a collector of memorabilia I have to say that I'm overwhelmed by Tom's list.

As far as Lambda Chi Alpha items here's all I have... I feel so inferior!

1. Four paddles from little brothers
2. Fall 1996 class paddle (they considered me their class educator!)
3. Pair of Lambda Chi Alpha bar glasses that are kind of cheaply made
4. Lambda Chi Alpha shotglass
5. About 12 party/rush shirts (I was the guy who had them all made)
6. Two shirts from the Arizona chapter (now closed)
7. My letters!
8. Candle with a Coat of Arms on it
9. My paedagogus!
10. North American Food Drive shirt from Fresno State (also closed)

I think that's it. I used to have a cool ceramic mug that I lost some years ago. I had my license plate frame for years until I was rear-ended by a drunk driver in 2001. That also took my window decals.