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Chesley’s Charge 55 Anniversary: Register Now!
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My Brothers: The weekend of October 3-6, 2019 will see hun-
2019 will certainly be an dreds of Theta Chis return to the Adrian College cam-
exciting year for the active pus to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Zeta Beta
chapter and our Theta Chi Chapter. As was the case with the 50th Anniversary,
Alumni Association (for- this event will not take place during homecoming.
merly known as the “House For the last 3.5 years, the committee led by Jim
Corporation”). On the Grissinger ’90 has reviewed feedback from alumni,
agenda is Renaissance 315, worked with the Theta Chi Alumni Association (for-
the planned—and needed— merly House Corp.), recruited members to the com-
upgrades and renovations to the chapter house. We plan mittee, and made plans for events to appeal to every
to complete Phase I of this project over the summer, in generation of Theta Chi. Now, all we need is for you
advance of the 55th Anniversary Celebration of Zeta to register! The committee has worked hard to make If you have any issues or are not comfortable regis-
Beta Chapter being held at Adrian College the weekend the event great while keeping it affordable in order to tering online, contact Jim Mahony ’00, Vice President
of October 3-6, 2019. I hope you and Brothers from attract as many Brothers as possible. of Development, Adrian College, at 517-264-3104
your era are making plans to attend! The cost for the entire weekend, including seven and he can process your RSVP. If you have any ques-
As a volunteer organization, the newly renamed Theta events, is $75 for alumni and $40 for a spouse/sig- tions, concerns, or special needs requests for the week-
Chi - Zeta Beta Alumni Association relies on our own nificant other. We will also have a golf outing and end, please reach out to event chair, Jim Grissinger at
alumni Brothers to lead the organization and do the leg- lunch, which will be an a la carte event and cost $45. jim.grissinger68@gmail.com or by phone at
work necessary to fulfill its mission while concentrating Please register online at https://www.picatic.com/ 440-476-8550.
on several key areas. Of course, the house, its building thetachi_zetabeta_55thanniversary.
and grounds, is at the top of the list. 315 S. Madison is It’s time for the big reveal! See page 4 for list of events and full schedule!
the hub of the Brotherhood, and we believe preserving
her for future generations is a priority. Second, we over-
see the finances and fundraising necessary to advance all Renaissance 315 to Begin
of our priorities including the house, special events (like
the 55th Anniversary), and communication with alumni
(hence this newsletter). And finally, we provide funds As we’ve indicated in previous issues of the 315 with and prior to the Theta Chi 55th Anniversary Celebration
for Theta Chi-related training and education of both Connection, the Theta Chi House has been ready for that will be held the weekend of October 3-6, 2019—we
alumni and active chapter Brothers. needed improvements and upgrades for quite a while. have scheduled and will be completing Phase I of planned
My Pledge Father John Whitaker ’83 once said to Since 2017, the ZB Alumni Association has been working improvements. This includes the main entrance foyer,
me, “There are three kinds of people in the world… Those with the college to create plans for these renovations. To Moose Room, and Composite Room (aka Commons
who make things happen…those who watch things hap- tie in with major college improvements over the past few Room), as well as some improvements to the main floor
pen… and those who say, ’what the hell just happened?’ years, we’ve dubbed our project “Renaissance 315!” bathroom and kitchen area (aka Eric’s apartment). Some
Which one are you?” That wisdom has resonated with me We are very excited to announce that—in conjunction exterior facade updates will likely be included.
since I heard John utter those words some 37 years ago. The renderings you
Today, we need younger alumni to participate in see were created by
leading our association into the future. Specifically, I’m Theta Chi Brother,
talking to Brothers from the ’90s, 2000s, and recent Lucas Rosa ’21, along
alumni. But I’m also calling on Brothers from all eras with Katie Westerhof
who want to extend a helping hand, as there is a ton of ’19, another AC Interior
history and wisdom among all our brethren. We have Design major. They
a 13-member board and several committees, with key gave us great inspiration
vacancies to fill on both—including my own term, and vision for the house
which concludes at the end of this year. We will be renovations that will
electing several new members and officers to the board take place.
at the association meeting during the 55th Anniversary Brother Jim
Celebration on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Renaissance
Chesley (continued on page 3) Left: A composite overview of the Commons Room. Right: The proposed entrance hall. (continued on page 2)

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