Recap of Founders Day 2010
On April 10 a bunch of Gamma Xi undergraduates, along with alumni from a few different chapters, got together at South First Billiards in San Jose to celebrate Theta Chi’s founding in 1856. It was a great opportunity for the actives to see the alumni still know how to have a good time, and shoot some mean stick.
Thanks to everybody who came out, and we hope to see even more of you next time.
Another great product from Cincopa Spring 2010 Actives vs. Alumni Basketball Game
The Active and Alumni Teams Pose After the Game
The alumni were victorious once again, notching a 76-43 victory over the actives. Alumnus Troy Marcyes scored a game-high 25 points. Sunil Gangadhara scored 13 and Nav Suprai scored 12 for the alumni squad. The actives were led by David and Kyle with 15 and 7 points respectively.
Many thanks to the following:
- Daniel Rodriguez & Mike Kirby for keeping score
- Wesley Dugle for getting the actives organized
- Dave Coburn for game photos
- Pat Horton for the facilities
Founders’ Day Event; April 10, 2010
On Saturday, April 10 alumni from all chapters living in the bay area will get together to celebrate Theta Chi Founders’ Day at South First Billiards in San Jose. Wives, significant others and friends are welcome to attend. Regional Counselor Tys Sniffen will provide a brief update on the state of Theta Chi in northern California.
To see who’s coming or RSVP yourself, please visit the event page in Facebook. If you have any questions or aren’t in Facebook yet and want to RSVP, email Greg.
12th Annual Active/Alumni Turkey Bowl
The alumni will be looking to continue a tradition of dominance. Last year was the closest game in the series. Can the actives get over the hump vs. men who may already be over the hill? Come Friday morning and find out.
When? Friday, November 27 from 10:30am to 1:00pm
Where? Calabazas Park in Cupertino (at Rainbow and Blaney)
To learn more, see who’s coming or RSVP visit the event page at
http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=202723994253
If you’re not on Facebook yet email Pat Horton.
Fraternally,
- Greg
Gamma Xi to Rock Out for a Good Cause on Saturday
Gamma Xi’s “Rock-a-Thon” philanthropy is this Saturday from noon to 9:00 pm. A mere $3 donation gets you in the door, scores ya pizza and a coke, and gets you access to nine 9 awesome hours of live music compliments of the killer DJs and rockin’ local bands listed below. All proceeds go to chapter neighbor and all-around good cause Grace Baptist Church.
12:00-1:00 Welcome
1:00-1:30 DJ Boogie / Heat Davis
1:30-1:45 Raffle Drawing
1:45-2:15 Los Tiliches
2:30-3:30 Cylinder
3:45-4:15 Mother Goose
4:30-5:00 Boom Boom Stereo
5:00-5:15 Raffle Drawing
5:15-5:45 Vincent Do with Band
6:00-7:00 Jonah and Timeless
7:15-7:45 April Chase
8:00-8:30 Your Stupid Brother
8:30-9:00 Closing Thank You / Raffle
To learn more or RSVP, visit the event’s Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=189321531334&ref=nf
Recap of Homecoming ‘09 Open House and Tailgate
John "Ameba" Webb, Jim "Bumpy" Ferryman, Pat "Yetti" Ferryman, and Paul "Rip" Engel party it up with our lady guests.
Over 200 people enjoyed the tacos, beer and good times of the Gamma Xi tailgate before SJSU’s homecoming game against Idaho on Saturday, making it the biggest Gamma Xi alumni event in recent memory. A number of alumni came by the house beforehand to see how the place is holding up, specifically to check out the results of the capital campaign that’s raised some much-needed funds for the improvement of the house.
The actives and alumni from throughout Gamma Xi’s history for all-you-can-eat catered tacos and plenty of libations. The t-shirts were very popular and on display throughout the afternoon and into the evening as we supported the Spartans (who unfortunately lost when Idaho scored a go-ahead TD with 1 minute left…) and then met up at San Jose Bar & Grill after the game. Here’s a video, and a photo album is below.
[album: http://www.thetachisjsu.com/photos/homecoming09/]
Homecoming ‘09 T-Shirt Design Unveiled
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Quantities are limited, pre-order yours today!
Homecoming Tailgate Registration Now Open
The Gamma Xi Alumni board’s SJSU Homecoming ‘09 tailgate is coming together…all we need is you!
So please register right now!
Not sold? OK, here’s the situation and my plea…
The more we know about who is coming the better we can plan, so to encourage advance payment/registration we’re offering some sweet discounts and a special “All In!” package for those of you who buy the whole kit and kaboodle of tailgate food, beer, a t-shirt and your game ticket.
Here’s the math…
Tickets will set you back $25 if you buy them at the gate. Then our tailgate will cost you $10 for food, $10 for beer. (Still a good deal, mind you…) And you’ll definitely want one of the t-shirts we’re making, that’ll be $15. That’s $60 my friend! Our limited-time-offer “All In” package gets you all that for just $50 ($35 for kids) and you’ll get credit for a $20 donation to our 2009 capital campaign. Pretty sweet deal eh? (If you’re a friend of the chapter or alumni scene instead of a member or alumnus and want to give that credit to a friend, just say so in the comments.)
That do the trick?
Cool! Now please register now!
If you have any questions or suggestions please email greg@thetachisjsu.com.
Successful Founder’s Day ‘09
Over two dozen Gamma Xi alumni converged on the chapter house this past Saturday to celebrate the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity on April 10, 1856. They enjoyed noshing on authentically delicious tacos complements of the alumni board, meeting current actives and reconnecting with fellow alumni, and checking out the recent progress on the house.
On that last note, I’m proud to report that thanks to the support we’ve been getting in the form of contributions to the capital campaign and a renewed sense of pride in the house on the part of the actives, the house is looking better than it has in years. The deck is seriously stylin’, and the living room and upstairs halls are looking great thanks to a fresh coat of paint and some moulding.
You can see pictures of the event and chapter house here.
Capital Campaign Contributions
Special thanks also go out to all the alumni who contributed to the 2009 capital campaign while at the event, in particular Justin Border, Mike Leong for their contributions of $100 each and Adan Reynoso who turned his pockets inside out to kick down all $56 he had on him. Also contributing to the cause were Alex Chavarria, Todd Bartz, Ned Laugharn, Jason Wilksinson, Quinn Honore, Tom Zizzo, Sunil Gundihara, Marcus Kong, Calvin Wang, Steve Pyle and Prat Amin.
Behind the Scenes
I want to thank alumni board president Micah Harrel who coordinated the food and drink even though he wasn’t able to attend himself. He’s got us hooked on the catering stylings of “Anytime is Taco Time” in a big way!
Founders Day BBQ on April 11, 2009
The alumni board and chapter will be hosting a founders’ day lunch at the chapter house from noon to 3:00.
Please mark your calendars, save the date and TELL A FRIEND!
More info as it becomes available…
More Info About All ’60s Reunion June 2009
Brothers, what has happened to your wingmen? Come to Reno and see the ones who can still fog a mirror! The big TC party will be at Steve Brennan’s house on Saturday, June 27th. We are reserving a block of rooms at a hotel from Thursday 6/25 through Saturday 6/27. The hotel is just a short walk to Brennan’s house overlooking the Truckee River in Reno.
Reno is hosting Brewfest that weekend. You can buy a bottomless mug for a few bucks – and refill it with suds from micro-breweries.
More details later. For now mark your calendars, and pass the word to brothers who were actives in the SJSC house during the 1960’s. Please register your interest in participation by calling Ron Smith at (775) 230-0642 or emailing him at smithistry(at)aol(dot)com.
Homecoming ‘08 Tailgate; Summary and Pics
The Theta Chi 2008 Homecoming tailgate was a huge success, with over 50 paid attendees and dozens more alumni stopping by just to hang out for a bit. We had guys from all eras enjoying each other’s company (along with the beer provided by brother Dave Coburn and professionally made-to-order tacos) before heading in to enjoy San Jose State’s pounding of Utah State. Here’s a few pictures to save me from typing thousands of words. (The only pics I have so far are totally 90’s centric, so if you were there and got pictures of the 60s, 70s, or 80s guys that were in attendance, send ‘em to me at gregbarr23@yahoo.com.)
The chapter sold over 60 of the awesome blue and yellow shirts you see in lots of these pictures. A preview of the artwork is shown here. The shirts will soon be available as appreciation gifts for alumni that contribute to the 2009 capital campaign.
Homecoming is 10/11
I hope you’ve got a circle around Saturday 10/11 for SJSU Homecoming. In addition to being a hell of a fun day, it’s an important one: the morning of the game is the annual alumni board meeting and elections. We have a good group of guys working hard right now, but need to bring in some fresh blood for new ideas and to share the workload, etc.
Please do your best to join us, and if you have any questions, let me know.
Here’s the agenda:
9:00 to 11:00 — Alumni board meeting at the chapter house
11:00 to 12:00 — Open house at the chapter house
12:00 to 4:30 — Alumni tailgate by the Stadium
4:30 to 8:00 — Football game vs. Utah State
T-Shirt Design
