December Undergraduate Monthly Update

Brothers,

Here is a summary of what the Brothers of Xi-Beta accomplished this November:

• Had our most successful mid-term rush with 23 guys coming out, thanks to Brother Wyner and our Fall Pledge class.

• We now have a midterm class of 5, being lead by our Midterm Pledge Educators Dave Cesarino and Mike Bergquist.

• Initiated the 21 men of the Alpha Epsilon Fall Class, who proved beyond a doubt that they deserve to be part of Xi-Beta.

• Another social with AEPhi at Beer works and a clear domination at Kappa Delta’s Semi.  Some of Brothers even went without dates…

• Another successful show in afterHours for our Fall Concert Series featuring MAE.  Thank you to Brothers Sambuca and Maccia.  See media coverage here.

• Brother Viccaro, elected IFC President, and Brother Palmer re-elected IFC Secretary.

• A rowdy “Docet Trivia” BIA session thanks to Brothers Potter and Slavin.

• An annual trip to our neighbors to the North.  Thanks to Brother Kozhushnyan.

• The first Ritual Session of the Year, in which Brothers from the both Bentley and Northeastern earned levels, as well as pledges learning the pledging ceremony.  Thanks to Brothers Leer, Potter and Slavin for putting this together.

• The completion of our first ever “Bologna Challenge” in which Pledges and their Big Brothers compete against the other pledge/big brother teams.  Congratulations to Brothers Carrera and Ranley for winning with a score of 107.2.  These points are based on placings from the Big/Little hunt, Big/Little Tourney, attendence to meetings/events, pledge test scores, and ritual proficency.

• Brother Benson being picked to sit on the next SEC Nominating Committee.  Gotta love the shirt.

• A successful Thanksgiving Food Drive, thanks to our Fall Pledge Class.

• A decent attempt at a co-sponsored community service event with our Toga Dance Party with PIKE.

• Through our Punt Pass and Kick Competition, the first event of our new 3 part Greater Cause Series, we were able to raise a substantial amount for the Military Heroes Campaign.  Thanks to Brother Adams.

• A great turnout to support our Fall Pledge Class during their California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser.

Keep up the great work Brothers.

AEKDB,

Lyle

A Monthly Update From The GM

Brothers

I just briefly wanted to summarize our accomplishments last month, which started off the ’08-’09 school year:

• 52 Men Rushed, 30 Pledged thanks to every Brother’s hard work, especially Brothers Sambuca and Wyner.

Pike: 18 Pledged
SigEp: 11 Pledged
ADP: 11 Pledged
AKS: 13 Pledged

• Brought Norm Macdonald for our 6th Annual Comedy Show, while collaborating with Delta Zeta Sorority thanks to Brother Bourne.

• Two social events at third party vendors with the women of Delta Phi Epsilon and Delta Zeta Sororities thanks to Brother’s Hughes, Viccaro and Brem.

• Initiated 33 Men as part of the Bentley Installation. Thank you to all of those who attended, Brothers Slavin and Potter for organizing, and Brother Ranley for proving why he is a Master of the Ritual.

• Two Greater Cause Events at the Mission Hill Road Race and Breast Cancer Walk thanks to Brother Ucuz. Outstanding performances by our Intramural Teams, thanks to the leadership of Brother Avery.

• $600 in Fundraising thanks to Brothers Adams and Reagan.

• A Plug by the President of the University, Joseph Aoun in regards to our Stony Brook Carnival.

I just wanted to let you know that you all should be proud to be part of the best thing on campus. I sure as hell know I am.

AEKDB,

Lyle