Epsilon Eta Alumni News

EHZ SUMMER BREAK

2009-05-27T23:36:00.003-04:00

Brothers,
As another school year has ended, and another class has graduated. As Some prepare for jobs and military service, a select 5 are traveling around the world to peruse a masters.

However please keep your eye out for information regarding reunion weekend. The office of High Rho has some incredible events planned, and another great tradition is in the making.

Have a Great Summer

In ZAX
High Rhos

EHZ FATHER SON WEEKEND.....

2009-05-04T18:49:00.002-04:00

This weekend the EHZ chapter house played host to 15 Active and Alumni's fathers for a weekend of fun. The weekend proved to be great fun and quite tiresome for some of the old guys. Events included

Horseshoe Tournament (Won by the Marshals)
Beer Tasting (Won by everyone)
Games
and Dinner at the CH Evans Brewing at the Albany Pump Station.

Pictures of this great event will be up soon.
Thanks to all those that participated!

Also.... Please keep a look out for Reunion Fall 2009 information.... it is going to be an incredible

Always in ZAX
Team RHO

Alumni Weekend is A Great Success

2009-04-06T00:49:00.002-04:00

This years alumni weekend saw the return of brothers from across over 3o years of Epsilon-Eta history. The actives would like to thank everyone that spent their weekend with us, and hope that you will come back next year!

Also, please keep in mind that we are currently excepting donations for the completion of the newly constructed and dedicated Century Club. If you are in fact interested in helping please contact me at: nelsor@rpi.edu

Thank You Again

Always in Zeta Alpha Chi

Ryan Nelson EHZ-1168

ALUMNI WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED

2009-03-20T15:24:00.001-04:00

GET PUMPED!

EHZ Prepares For A Great Alumni Weekend

2009-03-05T11:42:00.003-05:00

The invites are out and the events are planned, but what has really been going on at the chapter house?

This past week the actives have been quite busy laying down the preliminary work for Spring Cleaning, Alumni Weekend, and The Northeast Centennial Conclave.

What New Things You Can Expect This Year.....

1) Brand new light fixtures through out the whole house, those old nasty florescent are gone and a new more modern design is in.

2) A newly painted Centennial Club and House Archives, not to mention a new Centennial Pub and House Archives

3) Brand new house signage and plaques.

4) The votes are in......The Return of THE ALUMNI vs ACTIVES SOFTBALL GAME.... and an updated winners plaque

5) A great sense of brotherhood that has spanned the decades!

We Hope To See You There!!

In ZAX
Ryan Nelson EHZ 1168

2009-02-23T16:57:00.004-05:00

Hello! My name is Raymond Pinto and I am currently the External Vice President in charge of philanthropy and public relations for the Epsilon-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity. Located here at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY we strive to focus on strong community relations that are built on volunteerism and philanthropy. We are continuing our philanthropy project that we began last year entitled the

2nd Annual Rock-A-Thon

February 24^ththrough the 25^th

Sponsored by
Epsilon-Eta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha
and
Zeta-Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta

TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS THE UNITY HOUSE OF TROY

Working together this year with Alpha Gamma Delta, a Greek sisterhood also with a strong community service program and their philanthropy chair Katie Nault, we are aiming to effectively use this program to raise funds for local charities including the Unity House of Troy. We pledge that we will keep 6 of us rocking for 36 hours straight if you will make a small monetary donation.

For every 5 dollars donated we will rock a chair in your name for 1 hour! If you are feeling generous and would like to make a donation of 50 dollars or more you will sponsor a chair to rock for the full 36 hours.

As college kids, we love to “rock” and we don’t want to have to stop rockin’. Please use the attached form to make a donation if you would like to consider giving to our cause!

Gratefully Yours,

Raymond Pinto and Katie Nault Lambda Chi Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta

MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TODAY

PLEDGE FORM

You Are Invited To Epsilon-Eta's 2009 Alumni Weekend

2009-02-19T00:26:00.009-05:00

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
On behalf of all the Active Brothers, Epsilon-Eta's Board of Directors, and the Current High Rho Ryan Nelson EH 1168 we would like to extend an invite to you and your family to this years Alumni Weekend, March 20th to the 21st

Weekend Event Schedule:

Friday March 20th
* 5:00pm - ? Welcome Back Barbecue @ The Chapter House

Saturday March 21st
*Alumni vs Actives Sports
- Hockey Time TBD
- Softball Meet at The Chapter House at 1:00 pm

* 4:30pm Pre-Banquet Cocktail Hour and Ceremonies @ The Chapter House
- 100 Year Centennial Champagne Toast
- Official Dedication of The 3rd Floor Renovations
- Grand Opening of The House Archives and Charter Room
- Unveiling of New Chapter House Donor Plaques

* 6:00pm Alumni Formal Banquet Aboard The Captain JP II
- Buses for Actives and Alumni depart The Chapter House @ 5:45pm
- Parking is Available at the Dock Located just off Front Street by City Hall

*11:00pm Alumni and Actives After Party @ The Ruck
- Located on 3rd Street Formally Sutters Mining Company
- Busses Will Depart From The Captain JP II @ 10:45pm

Sunday March 22st
*10:00am Alumni and Actives Farewell Brunch @ Manory's
- Located on Congress and 4th Street.

You Can Now Register and Pay ONLINE by Clicking Here

If you Have Any Questions Please Contact Ryan Nelson @ nelsor@rpi.edu

In ZAX
Ryan Nelson EH 1168 High Rho

EHZ Installs New Chapter Officers

2009-01-29T13:32:00.002-05:00

On Monday January 19th 2009 Epsilon-Eta Zeta met for a formal chapter bussiness meeting to install new officers to the chapter High Zeta

Alpha: Richardson Rielly
Zeta #: EH 1199
Major: Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineer
Year: Sophomore

Beta: Bay Phillips
Zeta #: EH 1196
Major: IT
Year: Sophomore

Theta: Raymond Pinto
Zeta #: EH 1198
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Junior

Gammea: Alex Palkovic
Zeta #: EH
Major: Business
Year: Freshman

Tau: Jim Turk
Zeta #: EH 1170
Major: Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering
Year: Junior

Iota: James Savickas
Zeta #: EH 1201
Major: Computer Systems Engineering and Computer Science
Year: Sophomore

Kappa: Garrett Scheffler
Zeta #: EH 1212
Major: Industrial Managment Engineering and Design Innovation and Society
Year: Sophomore

Delta: Eric Conway
Zeta #: EH 1205
Major: Materials Science Engineering
Year: Sophomor

Phi: Nick Chivattoni
Zeta #: EH 1166
Major: Information Technology
Year: Junior

Sigma: Marc Nudel
Zeta #: EH 1209
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore

Epsilon: Aymen Deliou
Zeta #: EH 1181
Major:
Year: Sophomore

Rho: Ryan Nelson
Zeta #: EH 1168
Major: Information Technology
Year: Junior

We would like to extend your sincere thanks to the outgoing officers and wish the best of luck to our new leaders.

In ZAX
Clapp

LXA Clebreates 100 Years of Brotherhood in the Caribbean Sun

2009-01-13T00:10:00.005-05:00

On Sunday morning 15 EHZ Brothers returned home from the 9 day Royal Caribbean Centennial Cruise. This first of its kind of event was a great hit and provided everyone with many stories to tell. In addition to some fun in the sun, we met Bill of UMass '64 former High Alpha and Bill of Tennessee also a former high alpha. Thank you to all that joined in the celebration.

Pictures:
More Pictures Here

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support during my term as High Rho. Our new High Rho, Ryan Nelson, will surely do a great job. If you have been out of touch with the chapter we invite you to visit, write, or call. We also will make sure to keep everyone up to date with all chapter events in case you would like to come along and have some fun. Thank You
In ZAX
Ryan Clapp

EHZ Welcomes 16 New Brothers Into The Bond

2008-11-17T01:12:00.006-05:00

On Behalf of the Brothers of Epsilon-Eta, we would like to congratulate the Fall 2008 class of newly initiated brothers. They have proved themselves to me men among men, and they will surely bring great things to our chapter in the future

Brothers Initiated on Friday November 15th, 2008

Matthew John Baxter EH 1213
I was born and raised in Liberty, NY, a pretty small town about 2 hours southeast of Troy. Throughout school I played soccer and tennis, and those are a couple of my favorite hobbies today. I spent a lot of time hanging out at LXA my freshman year, and a lot of the friends that I made became brothers there. Over the summer I ended up getting an off campus house with four LXA brothers. At the start of sophomore year, I wasn't really planning on joining a fraternity, but every day it seemed that one of the brothers that I lived with asked me to go to a rush event. At first I went for a good time and free food, but after a while I got to know more of the brothers there. Before I knew it, I was invited to Montreal and got a bid, and here I am now.

Sean Thomas Coomey EH 1214
Hello my name is Sean Coomey. I’m from Bay Shore New York which is on the south shore of long island but I can assure you I don’t have a ridiculous accent. I love to snowboard in the winter time and hopefully it will cool off up here soon so the mountains will open. What initially got me interested in the house was how nice and cool all of the brothers are. When I started to look into the actual fraternity more I realized that this was something I really wanted to be involved in for the rest of my life.

James Michael Cossavella EH 1215
Hauppauge, Long Island, NY
I am graduating in December 2009 with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering after taking two terms on co-op at Lutron Electronics. Some of my interests include cars, boats, water sports, skiing, electronics, and meeting people/spending time with friends. I joined Lambda Chi Alpha because I realized I want to be part of such a bond which incorporates friendship, service, trust, honor, and the general "high status" which LXA has exhibited for so long. The brothers are unique and genuine, and after experiencing brotherhood week, I now understand all that the fraternity represents. I am proud to finally "associate with the best".

Paul Warren Dilandro EH 1216
Hello my name is Paul DiLandro, one of the major reasons I joined the house is that I felt that it provided a home away from home. There is a tremendous amount of support and brotherhood associated with the house. Not only is it a nice place to hang out and party but it’s also good for doing community service and getting help with everyday problems. About me well I graduated from Westhampton beach high school. This is located on long island New York. I played football wrestling and lacrosse varsity for three years. I was also involved with boy scouts and am an eagle scout. During the summer I worked construction as an electrician’s apprentice. I also valet parked cars and catered.

Jeff Paul Finkel EH 1217

Thomas Louis Holland EH 1218
My name is Tom Holland I am a Design Innovation in Society major, recently switched from Environmental Engineering. So as you can guess I have concerns about the environment and global issues of today. I am a part of Sustainability Task Force and Ecologic club here on campus. I enjoy playing hockey and lacrosse and watching most sports. I am from Pleasant Valley new York which is right outside of Poughkeepsie. I came to RPI no thinking I would go greek but upon going to the rush events I discovered LXA and its members and decided that it was something I wanted to be a part of. It seemed like a tight bond with a great group of kids who had their priorities straight and something just drew me to it but I still don't really know what it was.

Thomas Clark Jamison EH 1219
My name is Thomas (TC) Jamison and I am a freshman Aero/MechE major. I'm
all the way from the San Francisco Bay Area. A lot of the brothers were
the first older guys I met on campus. Coming from across the country it's
hard to feel at home back here but the house and the brotherhood was
really the first time I felt at home here with a group of people/friends.
I am also a big time skier & snowboarder and plan to go every weekend if
anyone wants to join in and make a trip up on a weekend with a couple
brothers. I'm looking forward to meeting all these guys I always hear
stories about

John Daniel Kirby EH 1220

Brian David Orecchio EH 1221
I'm Brian Orecchio, the twin brother of Paul and I am from Walpole, Massachusetts. I am a Computer Science/Math duel major. I play for the RPI varsity lacrosse team. I like to play sports, ski, party and hang out. My friend, Jimmy Hannifin introduced me to LXA and I loved the house.

Paul Edmonde Orecchio EH 1222
Hello, my name is Paul Orecchio and I am from Walpole, Massachusetts. I am currently majoring in EE and I play on the RPI lacrosse team. I love to play sports, snowboard, and have fun. A buddy of mine from back home is a brother and he introduced me to the house. I loved it from the beginning and have never looked back since.

Alex Martin Palkovic EH 1223

David Joseph Penna EH 1224
David Penna, born and raised in Buffalo, New York and therefore an avid Bills and Sabres fan. I'm at RPI for a dual major in Aero-Mechanical Engineering. LXA was an easy choice for me because it seemed in my eyes to be the man among boys as far as fraternities on this campus. From the first rush event I felt wanted and at home and my appreciation for all that LXA could offer me and what I could contribute to it only grew as rush and the AM process progressed. I’m very excited and thankful to be an initiated member and participate of this wonderful brotherhood.

John Philip Trasatti EH 1225
Hi Brothers. My name is JP Trasatti, EH 1225, from Brookline, New Hampshire. I'm a Class of 2011 chemistry major in the School of Science Accelerated B.S./Ph.D. Program. When I'm not doing school work I enjoy snowboarding in the winter, wakeboarding in the summer, and taking photos. I'm also taking on role of Senior Managing Editor for the campus paper, The Polytechnic. This past summer I worked for RPI's Office of First Year Experience as a Student Orientation Advisor, during this time I had a chance to work with members of the Greek community. This interaction sparked my interest in possibly joining a fratenity. Rushing and becoming a part Lambda Chi Alpha just felt right to me and here I am. Enjoying every moment of the experience and looking forward to those of the future.

Stephen Nicholas Provost EH 1226
I am Stephen Provost from Lawrence Massachusetts dual majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. I enjoy playing sports, hanging out and just having an overall good time. I joined LXA because the house is a great group of guys who I enjoy hanging out with.

Gregory Matthew Skiba EH 1227

Michael Wojciech Skrzypiec EH 1228
My name is Michael Wojciech Skrzypiec. I am a freshman here at RPI pursuing a major in Mechanical and Aeronautical engineering. My hometown is Staten Island, NY. I am an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. I have a major interest in music and have been a DJ since I was 12. I joined LXA because of the diverse interests and personalities of the brothers. All the brothers were easy to get along with and were open to my interests and ideas. I am very excited to now be a brother in the house and I know my college studies and experiences will be aided by my brotherhood in LXA

In Zeta Alpha Chi
Clapp

Alumni Weekend Announced

2008-11-08T21:28:00.002-05:00

Alumni Weekend Will Be March 20-21, 2009

Alumni Banquet March 21st
Captain JP Cruse Ship, Troy, NY

Additional events will be announced soon

in ZAX
Management

2008 FOOD DRIVE A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

2008-11-06T16:56:00.005-05:00

Epsilon-Eta Raised 21,669 pounds of food this year!!!

David Drew EH-1172 Wins The Frederick M. Nussbaum ’30 Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism

2008-11-06T15:39:00.002-05:00

FROM INSIDE RENSSELAER MAGAZINE:

Two Rensselaer students, Christopher Goldsmith, a native of White Sulphur Springs, N.Y., and David Drew, a native of Freeville, N.Y., have been awarded the Frederick M. Nussbaum ’30 Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. The award is granted to an outstanding senior in recognition of his or her volunteer activities on the Rensselaer campus or their civic involvement in bettering the local community and its people.

The award was created by Jim Ferguson ’53 and his family in recognition of their father’s volunteer activities on not only the Rensselaer campus but also in the broader community of Troy. For over 50 years, Nussbaum gave thousands of hours of time to others, says the family.

Goldsmith and Drew were each presented with a check for $1,000 by Jim Ferguson ’53 on Oct. 18 during the men’s ice hockey game against Bentley University. Erin Crotty ’92, director of community relations, was also present.

“I was privileged to work with Jim Ferguson and understand how much this award reflects the values of his family,” said Rick Hartt ’70, director of the Rensselaer Union. “The award further reinforces the values that Christopher and David’s family have instilled in them, and illustrates the role that volunteerism and civic engagement plays in Rensselaer’s education.”

Goldsmith, a student majoring in mechanical engineering and a member of the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, came to Rensselaer as an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society for the Boy Scouts of America. He was cited for his “relentless commitment to service of the highest caliber,” and was praised for “his depth and breadth of volunteerism at RPI that has underscored his passion of helping others to make this world a better place, both here at Rensselaer and beyond.”

Over the years, Goldsmith has held several leadership roles within his fraternity. He has also served as chair of the Student Senate Rules and Elections committee. Goldsmith has worked as a volunteer for countless activities, adding up to hundreds of hours given in service to his community, including for Habitat for Humanity, the Regional Food Bank of Northeast New York, Joseph’s House, Relay for Life, Rotary Scout Reservation, and park cleanups, among others.

According to a nominee, Drew, a student majoring in biochemistry and biophysics, has been actively participating in many organizations since the age of 13, and has “strived to be a force in the community.” The nominee noted that “his philanthropic character is one of his most dominant traits.” Prior to attending Rensselaer, Drew was an active member of Students Against Destructive Decisions. He was also part of Serteen, a youth service organization branching out from the Sertoma Organzation. Sertoma, which stands for Service to mannkind, is an international volunteer civic service organization founded in 1912 that provides a variety of community services, depending on the need.

Drew’s first community service experience at Rensselaer was with the Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond program, where he participated in the Habitat for Humanity build. Since then, he has held a number of leadership positions that includes serving as Class of 2009 President. He is a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as external vice president, responsible for the organization’s community service efforts. Drew also created a new philanthropic event in which members of the fraternity and sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta would rock in sponsored rocking chairs for 36 straight hours. The effort raised $1,000 for Unity House of Troy and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes. Currently, he is developing a new plan for the fraternity’s North American food drive, as well as several other community service projects.

EHZ Wins RAA Community Service Award

2008-11-06T15:35:00.003-05:00

FROM INSIDE RENSSELAER MAGAZINE:

In a tribute for an outstanding commitment to community service, the Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) recognized Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity with its Community Service Award for Greek Life on Oct. 21 during the first intermission of the Rensselaer vs. UMass hockey game.

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha have spent more than 3,500 hours in community service and in philanthropic activities over the past year. Their activities included: organizing a food drive to benefit the Unity House of Troy; participating in volunteer activities at School 14 in Troy, ranging from mentoring students to helping support the school’s “Back to School Night” for parents and students; and coordinating a “rock-a-thon”— 36 hours of continuous rocking in chairs — to raise money for the North American Food Drive, the Unity House of Troy’s Abuse Counseling Program, and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes.

During last year’s one-day local food drive, Lambda Chi Alpha was able to collect approximately 1,300 pounds of food. Their fundraising efforts throughout the year, from events such as Watermelon Bash, where student organizations, Greek and non-Greek alike, compete in a watermelon-themed competition, raised nearly $1,000 for the same cause, an amount equaling a donation of approximately 10,000 pounds of food to the Unity House of Troy in conjunction with the Albany Food Bank in time for Thanksgiving. Over the last 10 years, the fraternity has collected and donated over 110,000 pounds of food to charitable organizations in the local community.

Lambda Chi Alpha members also have volunteered extensively on the Rensselaer campus, participating in the Institute’s annual “Relay for Life” event, and sponsoring multiple Red Cross blood drives. Additionally, the fraternity hosts dinners throughout the year to thank members of the Rensselaer community — including faculty, staff, deans, and even President Jackson and members of her cabinet — who have helped them achieve success both on campus and off.

The Community Service Award for Greek Life includes a plaque and $500 donation made to the charity of the winning organization’s choice. Lambda Chi Alpha has pledged the money to Rebecca Feig, assistant dean in the Office of the First Year Experience at Rensselaer, who will be participating in a half-marathon in January with Team in Training to support leukemia and lymphoma research.

“I can’t express in words how grateful I am to have the support of Lambda Chi Alpha,” said Feig. “Meeting the pledge goal I had set for myself seemed unreachable at times, but now, thanks to this generous gift, it is within reach. I am incredibly appreciative.”

Welcome EHZ Alumni

2008-11-06T15:20:00.002-05:00

Brothers,
I would like to welcome everyone to the new EHZ Alumni News Blog. Keep your eyes out for updates, you can even subscribe to receive update notices. Check out the latest watermelon bash and library addition pictures (addition photos will be posted soon)on the new house picasa account. (Also in the slide show to the left)

I would like to send a big thanks to Chris Gineros EH 1077 for providing the idea behind this page.

In ZAX
Clapp