Dec. 26,
2006
To: Alumni, Phi Kappa Psi, PA
Alpha
Re: Future of PA Alpha Chapter at
W&J
Brothers,
As the end of 2006 draws near, I
hope that this year has been kind to you and that you are enjoying the
holiday season.
As you are aware, 2006 marks the
154th year of the founding of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. As
pledges we discovered the honor of being the founding chapter of our
fraternity and as brothers we came to understand the responsibilities
that go with maintaining and growing our chapter.
In November of this year, rumors
began to circulate about the possibility of Phi Kappa Psi no longer
existing as an active chapter at W&J. Several local alumni expressed
great concern with these rumors and banded together to discover the
present status of PA Alpha. Their findings reveal a scenario, that if
not changed, will quickly lead to an undesirable conclusion.
Discussions were held separately
with the College, our National Offices and the Alumni Adviser of the
chapter. It was apparent that each of these parties had a different
understanding of the situation and the potential results. After sifting
through all the conversations, the following items are of immediate
concern:
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If the local chapter does not
successfully complete an application for new college owned fraternity
housing by February 28, 2007, they will lose the present house and be
dispersed among the general college housing.
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The chapter is not accredited
with our National Organization.
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The chapter has the lowest
college rating of any Greek organization at W&J.
A meeting has been scheduled for
January 17, 2007 with all of the above parties and the concerned alumni
group. This will be the first time everyone is at the same table at the
same time. The expected outcome is to solve the first and most immediate
problem. The others will require more time to fix.
So that you can be aware of the
ongoing situation, a website is being established, phikappapsialpha.com.
You can get the latest information as it becomes available. An email
group has been established to provide updates.
I, like many of you, did not
participate in alumni fraternity matters following graduation. After
over 30 years of inactivity, I was asked to get re-involved in Phi Kappa
Psi. I felt that the ideals and the personal development associated with
The House were worth preserving for future generations.
This is not an appeal for
money. We simply ask that you let us know of your support of our efforts
through a reply to this email. We will take copies of those emails to
the joint meeting. We also ask that you let other brothers know of this
situation and ask them to do the same thing. Watch for updates!
Hi, Hi, Hi
James C. Denny