Theta Chi (Epsilon Chapter) Alumni Association

Hey all, now that the 115th is over I'm moving on to a much more important issue.

I'm sure you have seen postings about the dire situation facing DonDes. Brian O'Rourke has put together a zoom meeting for tomorrow morning at 7 am for any interested parties to get an update on Don's situation and to brainstorm solutions. The zoom is open to us all.

Please consider attending if you have the means to help, or if you have experience in finance, banking, real estate, or bankruptcy.

No financial commitment is required. Don would appreciate help of any kind, even if it's just moral support.

I apologize for the short notice. If you can't make it and still want to help please contact me or Don directly at 203-578-0071 or [email protected]

Thanks in advance,

Googs
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Brian O'Rourke is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Brothers, a quick note that tonight is not a sit down dinner. We'll have some hors d'oveurs to snack on, but you want to be sure to grab dinner beforehand.

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Brothers,

I hope this email finds you well. It is only 1 month until the Epsilon Chapter 115th Anniversary Party on March 23rd at Union Station in Worcester.

We have almost 200 attendees so far, which is great! You can see the list of who’s coming by clicking the link on the event page. If your name isn’t on the list, buy a ticket! If your friends aren’t on the list, reach out to them and encourage, harass, and harangue them into coming. The party will be that much more fun for you if more people from your era attend.

There is a chance that some of you are seeing email about this event for the first time. If so, I apologize for our incredibly lousy email list. We have been making updates, but it is far from complete.

That means we still need your help getting the word out! We have 700 brothers that do not have email addresses. Many of them are recent graduates. Take a look at this spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbB1r87AJl6xwB1rcPr-_Rmb-x8Z6t9Z/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104891301378078240597&rtpof=true&sd=true

If you have addresses for any of those brothers, please:

a) Forward this email to them

b) Add their email address or other contact info to the spreadsheet.

We’ll also take updates (cell, snail mail, etc) via email. Send them to me at [email protected]

If you haven’t already, I am urging you to buy your tickets now and not wait until the last minute. We have a deadline from the venue for ordering refreshments ahead of the event. We also need to do all the logistics for the party – planning souvenirs, printing name tags, and the like.

Tickets for the event are still $100. Prices were scheduled to go up to $120 on March 1st, but we’re extending the regular price sale until March 9th to encourage you to buy your ticket. Last minute tickets will be available from March 10th to the 15th for procrastinators but at an increased price of $120. I know you’d rather spend that extra $20 at the bar, so don’t wait until the last minute!

Thanks in advance for making this a great night. I am looking forward to seeing you there. And as always, reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions.

Joe Gugliemino '83

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Saturday, March 23, 2024 7:00 PM
115th Anniversary Celebration
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Union Station Grand Hall

115th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate 115 years of Epsilon Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity!

A college friend and fraternity brother has fallen on hard times. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.

https://gofund.me/084ef8d1

Brothers,

I hope you all are looking forward to the115th Anniversary Celebration on March 23, 2024 at Union Station in Worcester.

The response has been good so far and we are excited to see that registrations have been picking up.

Early Bird Reminder

This is a reminder that the Early Bird alumni ticket price of $80 is only available until Jan 31st. As of Feb 1st the price for alumni will increase to $100. Guest and undergraduate ticket prices will remain unchanged.

Please Please Please

Help us get the word out. We have 2000+ alumni. Our contacts database has email addresses for only about 600. Of those 600, about half opened the last email and 10% clicked the link. That means 1400 brothers have no chance to know about the event, 300 brothers did not read about the reunion - whether because of obsolete addresses or aggressive spam filters, and 200 who read the email were not psyched enough to register when they read the email. While I know some of those 200 will come around, they need encouragement. From you. And the rest that won't see this email need to hear about the event. Again, from you.

Rush - it's the lifeblood of the fraternity and for us alumni, the biggest factor in the success of this event!

Direct outreach from you to your classmates is by far the best way to spread the word and generate interest. Please do your part to make this the best and most well-attended anniversary party yet.

Logistics update

Additional hotel room blocks have been secured in case the first blocks sell out. The new rooms are less expensive but located in Marlboro, which is a short drive/Uber from Union station. Check the EventBrite registration page for details.

115th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate 115 years of Epsilon Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity!

Brothers,

Is it any surprise that Epsilon makes up almost 1/3 of my 350 FB friends? Maybe not seeing as I knew and lived with over 150 of you during my time at WPI. What is surprising is that the names on this list span over 40 years of graduating classes. I have continued to make and maintain Theta Chi friendships over all these years.

I’m reaching out to you personally to extend an invitation to the 115th anniversary of our chapter. It will be held on March 23rd at Union Station in Worcester. If you’ve been to any of the previous anniversary parties you know what a great time it can be reconnecting — both sharing old stories and catching up on life since college.

You can use this link on EventBrite to reserve your spot:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/115th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-749979768677

Note that there’s a financial incentive to buy now, and a price increase for last-minute tickets, so I encourage you to be proactive.

I feel like a 60-year old rush chairman when I say that this event won’t be a success unless we all do our part. Make a commitment now to attend. Follow my lead and extend the invitation out to your Epsilon social media connections. Feel free to copy/paste this note. There’s no penalty for plagiarism.

My kids tell me I’m not cool enough to have a Snap or IG account and I’ve avoided the time sink also known as Twitter/Threads/Mastodon/etc. I can’t use those forums to get the word out. But you might be way more cool then me. Repost on any forum at your disposal. I do have a presence on LinkedIn, so you may see a similar post on the Epsilon Chapter Linked In group page.

If you haven’t already received email from EventBrite, that means that the EBA does not have a current email address for you. Drop me an email at [email protected] from the email address you would like to use for Epsilon updates. I’ll ensure that your address gets updated.

Thanks in advance for your participation and attendance. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the big event!

- Googs ‘83

115th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate 115 years of Epsilon Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity!

We had a great turnout for the Fall 2023 OXe Career Networking and Advice night at the house. The evening consisted of 11 alumni comprising the panel, over 25 engaged, thoughtful active brothers in attendance, asking great questions and taking notes. Panel members shared experiences and offered advice. This was the second of five events to round out the revamped career preparedness activities planned for the year. Many thanks to all in attendance - both alumni and actives!

Hey, alumni ... Alumnus Sean O'Hearn shared the following: "I'll be at the WPI career fair representing Siemens Digital Industry Software. Any actives interested , please stop by for some swag and to hear about opportunities we're hiring for..."

Thanks for the heads up, Sean. QUESTION TO EVERYONE ELSE : Will your company be at the WPI Career Fair tomorrow (Thur, Sep 14)? If so, share it here. Bonus: Will YOU be there, representing your company?

When you hear “American Pie” by Don McLean:

A ) sing the alternate lyrics out loud
B ) sing the alternate lyrics to yourself
C ) too old/mature for that
D ) what on Earth are you talking about?