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alUMnI news sigma Chi Celebrating tHeta Xi House renovation anniversary early 45 years ago, Theta Xi celebrated the opening of its new fraternity house on 2829 nsunset Drive in flint, Mich. ur beloved house has been home oto over one thousand brothers, and Just down the street from Kettering University, and with a lovely view of the Mott Park Golf our Chapter is highly respected by both Course, the house has been home to more than 1,000 brothers (and many more memories) our International headquarters and our since move-in in the fall of 1968. Despite scheduled maintenance and upkeep, the wear University. We are all a part of a very and tear of near continuous use now necessitates some significant improvements, and the distinct and unique history that each fraternity’s alumni are coming together to raise the required funds. of us has helped shape. We’ve laughed Theta Xi’s alumni association President, Greg King, and three alumni -- Tom blakeslee, Dan together, we’ve cried together, and we’ve hancock and John smith, all 1973 Kettering graduates -- are leading the campaign. forged bonds that last a lifetime. “We’re targeting the basics with our fundraising effort,” King said. “Resolving chronic water We are fast approaching 50 memorable intrusion into the lower level, replacing the roof and original-issue windows and making years as a sigma Chi Chapter at improvements to the hVaC systems are chief among the improvements being made. The Kettering/GMI! To celebrate this grand house, originally built to house 60 brothers, will also undergo some resizing so the two- and occasion, we will gather at the Riverfront four-person rooms to provide more personal space.” banquet Center (old hyatt Regency) so far, the campaign has raised approximately $70,000, with some of the monies raised put in downtown flint on nov. 9, 2013, the to work on boiler repairs and resolving the water intrusion issue. The campaign team has same location where the 10th and 25th managed to make contact with about 400 of the fraternity’s more than 1,300 alumni, and have anniversaries took place. Cost before been assisted by other brothers who are serving as “captains” for their respective graduating June 8 is $100 for alumni and $75 for classes. for those Theta Xi brothers who are learning about the campaign for the first time guests. after June 8, cost is $125 for by reading this article, the campaign team would like to contact you. Please call Greg King at alumni and $100 for guests. Don’t miss (248) 562-7549 or email him at gak1079@yahoo.com. this chance to reunite with brothers young and old to commemorate the past The chapter website contains more information about the house renovation campaign and the 50 years and to pave the way for 50 priority improvements. Please visit http://thetaxi-ku.org/. more to follow! as we get nearer to the event, we will need as much help as we can get to spread the word, collect photos and Kettering university continues to maintain long-standing traditions HoMeCoMing 2013 update information. If you have any while celebrating new ones that will carry on for the university’s memorable photos, stories or questions, next 100 years. Homecoming Weekend, from Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, was created to be the perfect combination of please contact Chris Channell, our cherished Bulldog Days activities and new festivities for the entire current house Corporation VP, at Kettering community. This year, Homecoming Weekend celebrates channell2002@hotmail.com. for more professor Reg Bell’s record-breaking 200 consecutive teaching terms. Here is the full schedule of events: information, be sure to visit our website at https://www.zetathetafundraiser.com/ event_detail.asp?e=11. FriDay, May 17 SaturDay, May 18 8:30 a.m. – Major sobey Memorial 9-11 a.m. – breakfast with the faculty If you have moved recently or would Golf outing 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Kettering Car show simply like to update your contact 4-5:30 p.m. – Prof. Reg bell lecture, “from and Tailgate information, please go to http://directory. explosions I have Known and loved, 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Reunion Year Receptions ztsigs.org/index.php. We’ll be sure to send to the big bang Universe – a Personal and alumni Dinner periodic updates as the event gets nearer. Journey” SunDay, May 19 Thanks for your cooperation, and we look 5:30-7:15 p.m. – Reg bell Reception 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Golden Circle brunch forward to hearing from you! Until then, 7:30-9 p.m. – Reg bell’s Tribute Dinner To register, visit: Guard Well brother! with special guest al Darlington http://www.kettering.edu/hc2013-rsvp 26 Kettering Ma g azine