I just found out today that my home chapter, Zeta Phi Zeta, is on probation as of today. While I do not know all of the specifics, this occurance on March 20th, may have something to do with the probation....
http://www.utcecho.com/news/2005/03/...6.shtml?page=2
I must note to my brothers on here is that the chapter house is in the Fortwood Community near the UTC campus. They, Kappa Sigma, and Chi Omega are the only Greek Organizations remaining in the Fortwood Community. For over 20 years now, this community has been trying to get all fraternities/sororities out of their community. When the Sigma Chi house burned down there in April of 1998, some of the residents even made unconfirmed comments that they were glad it burned down.
This community even stopped the Presbyterian Student Organization from buying the old Pike/Phi Delt house last year.
Even as an active, I partied a lot also when I was 18-20yo so I cannot condemn them but they must also stand accountable for their actions, no matter what the crime.
If I know of a brother of our bond has been drinking and is 18 to 20yo or any age, I will watch out for my brothers and be my brother's brother and not let anything happen to him if he is intoxicated. I took care of a lot of brothers at many a party while I was active.
But also at the same time, if a brother is underage and asks me to buy him an adult beverage, I would have to say "Sorry brother, let's wait until you are 21yo and I will buy you a beer then.".
I hope this thread does not offend anyone but I was just wanting to get some of the weight off of my chest from the news I heard today.
Please keep our brothers of Zeta-Phi Zeta in your prayers. If I hear of any more information regarding this probation, I will update as needed.
Yours in ZAX....
Roy Roberts
Zeta Phi 708
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