Iota Fly News: 10/05/09
All seems well as Iota Phi continues its sweet sixteenth year of life, despite the fact that it did not receive the 2009 Ford Mustang that it had requested for its birthday. This fall the chapter has thirty four brothers! We’ve grown quite a bit. There are currently no Membership Candidates, but that will change soon, as rush begins Tuesday the sixth!
The chapter is continuing to strive for the highest in its services to the bands. Most notably amongst our services so far, we held a BBQ for family weekend and purchased a wagon for the marching band, as well as funded their website, and as always aided in the construction of new flip folders. These are a few of the highlights, but the chapter really excels and proves its worth as individual brothers step forth to aid all parts of the Music Department in smaller ways. Examples of this range from bringing stands and percussion equipment to the MUB to help Chris Hill set up for an orchestra performance across campus to the continuing tasks of facilitating the set up and break down of rehearsals and performances. We continue to help in such wide arrays of ensembles as Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic band, Marching Band, Orchestra, and Pep Band (starting today).
Brotherhood is alive and well at Iota Phi! Retreat was a wonderful bonding experience for all those involved as we went to Odiorne Park, where we had a great time despite the rain, and then camped at the luxurious Long estate. (Thanks Jenny!) The brothers of Iota Phi went apple picking earlier this semester, and made various human towers in order to pick only the most luscious of apples. This weekend marching brothers went to Towson University on the away trip and had the rare opportunity to sing with the Iota Delta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and their sister chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, who we’d like to thank for their wonderful hospitality. We’re also looking forward to the upcoming active vs. alumni softball game. Also, I would like to take this space to thank all of the brothers for their support in the past week as one of my family members passed away. It bolstered me to know that the Brotherhood’s bonds are indeed strong!
As we look forward to the future, Iota Phi can expect great accomplishments this year! We started this year in the best financial standing and largest membership in Iota Phi history. We’re all really looking forward to the beginning of rush and the subsequent MC process. It’s always great to help in the education of others and to have the constant opportunities to bond with fellow brothers that the MC process provides. Future plans also include continued remodeling of the PCAC practice rooms, repeat of the “Rock Royale” battle of the bands (A Batte’ for Theages), and a sleigh ride with the alumni.
Submitted in the Bonds of Brotherhood,
Dan Merselis #146 Chi “Crybaby”
Treasurer 2008-2009, 2009-2010