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A Letter From The Chapter President

 Connor William Bostedt

Distinguished Alumni,

My name is Connor Bostedt, and what an honor it is to write to all of you as the President of  the Zeta Psi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at Western Illinois University.

Since the re-installation back in October the Chapter has been hard at work at continuing to build up the solid foundation that has been laid down, and starting to create our new legacy on the campus of Western Illinois University. I am pleased to announce we are staying true to our maxim: Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater as last semester we once again had one of the highest GPAs among all Greek organizations on campus. 

There is still so much that we need to accomplish. While what is in front of us is no easy task, I am extremely confident in our Chapters ability to be successful for decades to come. In the coming year, Zeta Psi will be shifting its focus from Re-Installing and building the groundwork to becoming the greatest Student Organization at Western Illinois University. This semester we have plans to host the first ever “Theta Chi Royale” which will be a casino themed philanthropy event to benefit the USO. We are hoping this turns into a staple event here at Western. Members from the Chapter will be traveling to other Theta Chi Chapters to observe how they run certain events and bring that knowledge back to the chapter. I am excited to announce that we are in the early stages of planning the first annual alumni weekend which will be held here at Western Illinois University. As of right now, the tentative dates are April 17th-19th. Details will be sent to you as they are finalized.

I think it goes without saying that without the support that we have had from you wonderful Alumni, it would not have been possible for us to be successful so quickly. We love our Alumni, and as the new President one of my many goals is to get the Alumni even more involved. From Alumni stopping by chapter meetings time to time, to hosting alumni weekends and events, I believe that we have only scratched the surface of the potential we can achieve with the help from the Alumni. I highly encourage all Alumni members to contact me or the Chapter whenever they would like.

My phone number is 847-525-5260 and my email address is CW-Bostedt@wiu.edu.

I look forward to hearing and working with all of you in the coming year. In the words of National President Richard D. Elder “It’s a great time to be a Theta Chi.” I believe that is especially true for the Zeta Psi Chapter.

Respectfully,

Connor William Bostedt

President

Theta Chi Fraternity Zeta Psi Chapter

             A New ΘΧ House at WIU? 

Brothers, as you know, WE ARE BACK IN BUSINESS AT WIU! Congratulations, brothers.

Thirty-four brothers were initiated at the Re-Installation Ceremony on October 25. At the  November 6 board meeting, a house for the chapter was discussed. A lively session ensued. The board agreed that housing will not start with a large house like our last one on Wigwam Hollow. That is something to be worked up to. Here is our basic plan.

• Step 1: Our reestablished chapter needs time to prove itself and show some legs. That should take a year or so.
• Step 2: A small group of brothers could live together in a rental. For example, the chapter officers might rent and share housing.
• Step 3: A house might be rented, one able to hold a dozen or so brothers.
• Step 4: A permanent house could be purchased with help from our ΘΧ alumni organization.

All along the way our organization will be offering assistance to grow and strengthen the fraternity.

ΘΧ Alumni Weekend at WIU

Board President Dennis O'Connell announced that an alumni weekend is being planned for late May or April of this year. He said the active chapter brothers are enthusiastic about the event.

Why not visit WIU, see old friends, and meet your new brothers? Details to follow.

Congratulations on the restoration of charter for the
Zeta Psi Chapter of  ΘΧ

Dear Brotherhood,

After 15 years of hard work (1999-2014), The Theta Chi Alumni Association at WIU finally achieved their ultimate goal.

The Zeta Psi Chapter is once again re-established at Western Illinois University. On behalf of all the Alumni Brothers we present back to you our Charter, 36 New Actives,  a Legacy you can be proud of , and the  Active Chapter can build upon.

Your Alumni Board

Alumni present at the Oct 25 2014 Ceremony:

Dennis O'Connell '78

Vic Caricato '78

William Fritz '71
Ralph G. Hinkle '70

Thomas Stern '72

Stephen J. Stapleton '79

Peter F. Heimsath '73

Rob Bialk '78

Kent Kalwitz '76

Brad D. Thompson '86

From National:

Justin M. Wilson '13

Corey Esquerazi '07

Photo of ΘΧ Charter:

Theta Chi at WIU Chartering Ceremony Invitation

The Grand Chapter has approved the Zeta Psi Colony’s Petition for Re-installation as the Zeta Psi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity! The gentlemen of Theta Chi Fraternity would like to cordially invite you to our Re-Installation Ceremony and Celebration!

Date: Saturday, October 25th 2014

Location: The Forum (124 N. LaFayette St.)
Macomb Illinois

Times:

Social Hour-5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

Banquet Dinner- 6:30 p.m-7:15 p.m.

Re-Installation Ceremony- 7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Social Hour- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Prior to the ceremony we will be having a banquet dinner for $40 per alum. If guest prefer not to eat, the Re-Installation Ceremony will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m.

Please RSVP to John Ross (jc-ross@wiu.edu) by Monday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m.

In your correspondence please indicate your attendance to the ceremony, banquet dinner, or both. If you plan on attending dinner please bring $40 cash to the event.

2014 Reunion Signup Sheet

Mike Cook '74 of Boomer Nation will perform at the Founder's Picnic on August 2. Event details are coming soon. Be there!

For Boomer Nation music samples and information, please click here: Boomer Nation