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Minutes of Annual Meeting of Members
Alumni Corporation of Epsilon Kappa Zeta Chapter, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
May 7, 2011
3401 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, PA





Alumni present (19): Jamal Atif 1432, Dennis Carr 1017, Steve Cohen 898, Michael Cona 1229, Jack Falkenbach 660, Jeff Flystra 1034, Matt Gutman 1039, Tom Hungerford 1412, Ken Johnsen 682, Ben Kaplan 1008, John McGarrigle 635, Sean
McGarrigle 1349, Chuck Persing 903, Rich Sasin 675, Philip Seufert 862, Andy Soltis 960, Mark Stitz 906, Ed Tappan 1019 and Nelson Wax 923.

Alumni absentee ballots (10); Glen Arndt 1073, Galen Breuninger 968, Bill Fisher 587, Art Galetta 813, Francis Korwek 782, George Montgomery 869, Phil Murray 1043, Douglas Sensenig 1078, Rob Simpson 1056 and James Strunge 729

Undergraduates present (4): Sean Flynn 1479, Tevin Hill 1501, Ryan Pratt 1489 and Sebastian Soria 1506

The meeting was called to order at 2:31 PM by Chairman Charles Persing.

Charles Persing welcomed those present to the first Annual Meeting at the chapter house since Epsilon Kappa’s 2009 refounding. All present were asked to make introductions by name, EK number and year of graduation.

Undergraduate High Beta Sean Flynn provided an update on the colony and reviewed the status of the standards for
chartering, the majority of which have been achieved. Three letters of recommendation from chapters are needed, they have accumulated $1,000 of the $2,000 installation fund and the by‐laws need to be approved by the General Fraternity. The undergraduates are focusing on filling and improving the house, branding, accountability and alumni/undergraduate
events.

Chapter Advisory Board Chairman, Mark Stitz and High Pi, Tom Hungerford reviewed chapter developments. Since the
re‐founding in the Fall of 2009, alumni mentors have had the rewarding opportunity to re‐live our youth by functioning as upper classmen for the undergraduates. It has also been a learning experience, since society’s and the university’s expectations of fraternities have changed since the days of our youth. The four undergraduates present discussed what attracted them to Lambda Chi Alpha. Based on the progress made on chartering standards, it is anticipated that the petition will be made after fall recruitment. The colony follows the constitution’s procedures for self discipline with the informal and formal hearing process. The alumni mentors were thanked for their help to the undergraduates.

Housing Corporation Treasurer, Steve Cohen reviewed the financial status and Drexel billing process. Current and
projected housing numbers do allow us to meet our obligations.

Chairman, Charles Persing reviewed the history of the Drexel note. Quarterly payments begin in September.
Anticipated improvements include the boiler, insulation and flooring. Increasing the occupancy will enable meeting those needs. The alumni recently met with the executive committee and discussed a proposed new parlor fee policy. The recent negotiations with Drexel regarding the carriage house have been put on hold while Drexel formulates their plan after funding cut backs (primarily to the medical college.) The anticipation is that a re‐chartering celebration will occur in the Spring of 2012 and fundraising will follow. The interest for a Fall golf outing was discussed with regard to making it open to the Philadelphia alumni. The Philadelphia Area Alumni Reception is Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Union League.

Chairman Emeritus, John McGarrigle reviewed the improvements made immediately after re‐occupying 3401 in the Fall of 2010, including; painting of the first floor walls and ceilings, repairs to the emergency and exit lights and repairs to the boiler. Drexel has also replaced missing furniture. John stressed the importance of maintaining a good solid image and reputation. Failure to do so continues to be the demise of Drexel fraternities. The Greek Relations Board is
recommending that Fall recruitment be scheduled such that bid acceptance occurs after Fall grades are available. There is an All Greek Alumni Bar‐B‐Q at the tot lot next to TKE this afternoon.

Elections were held with the nineteen alumni present and ten absentee ballots received beforehand.

Election results are as follows: The following were nominated by Mark Stitz to the Chapter Advisory Board; Michael Cona, Chris Donnelly, Tom
Hungerford, Kyle Musal and Nelson Wax.

A motion for the Housing Corporation was made by Director Jack Falkenbach and seconded by Steve Cohen to approve the nomination. The motion passed unanimously by the Housing Corporation Directors present.

Discussion was held regarding the history and future of the carriage house. The majority present were in favor of a 30 to 40 year arrangement with Drexel. It was also agreed that a “Plan B” should be investigated.

It was determined that the absentee ballot process was appreciated by many of the alumni too far to travel or unable to attend the meeting and it will continue for 2012.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Chuck Persing at 4:25 PM.

Those present gathered on the front steps for a photo and the proceeded to the Bar‐B‐Q.
Recorded by Mark Stitz.