Finances Billy Duval (’08), our current Treasurer reports that at the end of April 2014 we will convert our existing loan into a permanent First Mortgage Loan of $430,000. There is also a $30,000 second Mortgage Loan provided from eight generous Theta Chi alums. We carry a reserve of at least $15,000 in cash for […]
Casey Cooke (’15) reports that the undergraduate chapter had an excellent spring semester, starting with a very successful Rush. Led by Rush Chairs, Andrew Bonaventura and Brett Warnick, Theta Chi experienced record turnouts to all of its events. Through careful deliberation, the brothers slowly dwindled down the pool and ultimately extended 23 bids. Now with […]
Jim Johnston (’66) reports that on their third attempt Sigma Chi’s renovation project has been approved by the Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review. By the way our architect received approval on our first attempt. Like the Theta Chi renovation, the new renovation and addition is designed to separate the social area from the living area […]
The University’s Reunions Weekend is June 5 to 8. This event is targeted to the classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. We have heard from some of you inquiring whether the Chapter House will be open. We are pleased to announce that the house will be open from […]
Our Capital Campaign is wrapped up and we collected $676,000 from 394 active and alumni brothers. When we started this endeavor our initial planning assumed a 95% collection rate (5% was assumed to be uncollectible). The University of Virginia Alumni Association advised that we should revise our optimistic view and expect a 7% uncollectible level […]
August 6, 2013 Capital Campaign Comes to a Close When the Capital Campaign roars to the finish line later this year we will have raised $670,000, which includes the expectation that we will collect approximately $33,000 in remaining pledges. This is a remarkable achievement. In the space of approximately twelve months 387 alumni and undergraduate […]
August 6, 2013 Capital Campaign Comes to a Close When the Capital Campaign roars to the finish line later this year we will have raised $670,000, which includes the expectation that we will collect approximately $33,000 in remaining pledges. This is a remarkable achievement. In the space of approximately twelve months 387 alumni and undergraduate […]
We have another reason to celebrate during the Centennial Celebration in October! Over the past year the undergraduates have accomplished some incredible feats in several different areas and I am happy to report that we have received a number of awards honoring all of these accomplishments. Here is a brief list of what the undergraduate […]
Greetings Xi Brothers, The construction phase of our Centennial Plan is complete. We received our certificate of occupancy from the city and moved into the new spaces on January 9th. Take a look at the latest photos at xi-thetachi.blogspot.com. You will be amazed at the transformation of our chapter house! The generosity of 381 brothers […]
Greetings Xi Brothers, Behold the amazing results of the construction at 600 Preston Place! Take a look at the latest photos at xi-thetachi.blogspot.com. By the time you receive this update, we expect to be within a week of completing the addition, including landscaping. The generosity of more than 380 brothers has enabled this considerable accomplishment. […]
Greetings Xi Brothers, Homecomings ’12 was a huge success! Over 200 brothers and guests were treated to the renewal of friendships, excellent food and drink, and a firsthand look at the results of the renovation and the progress on the expansion. The enthusiasm for these results was palpable, and rightly so. Take a look at […]
As you may know from reading the recently mailed Xi-Lights annual edition, we have completed the renovation phase of the project. We moved 10 brothers in on August 20, exactly on schedule. This was a huge accomplishment! The challenges that were overcome to keep us on schedule would fill a full page. Teamwork made it […]