Dear Brothers,

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Brother Andrew Rill's tragic passing last Saturday, March 20, 2010. Andy died at his home in Dillsburg unexpectedly as a result of an accident.

His obituary, tribute and services information can be found using this link: http://www2.tributes.com/show/Andrew-Rill-88143381

For those who didn't know Brother Rill, Phi Tau 109, you'll only hear positive things. He grew up in a farm setting in Newburg, PA. His father was a professor on Ship's campus, so he logically came to campus, studied business and created lifelong friendships in the mid-1980s. Several of us had the privilege of living with this gentleman over one or more years in places like Seavers Apartments on campus and 13 North Morris Street where he introduced us to things like squirrel pot pie. Ever the optimist and social chairman, he thought up many Lambda Chi theme parties such as Date Night, Cigar Night and Midnight Beach Parties. He knew the words to every Lambda Chi chant and was made for entertaining and mentoring others.

Andy brightened every room he entered. As a father, I've never seen anyone who could ride a farm tractor with a Halloween mask on... dragging a hay wagon full of kids... and have more fun than any kid could have. He loved the outdoors and the aroma and warmth of a good bonfire, especially when it was surrounded by children, family and friends.

A father of two great kids, Andy was active in several charities that helped fight hunger. He loved to cook farm-fresh food and was a true advocate for Pennsylvania's farmers and youth programming, especially FFA. He cared deeply for his family, his friends and he worked very hard at being an entrepreneur. His company, Wirehead, is a well-known success story in Central PA. Everywhere you go where digital touch screens are being used by wait staffers in restaurants, you'll see a Wirehead sticker that showcased Andy's talent for sales. He was a winner, no doubt. Seemingly everyone knew Andy Rill.

While this is indeed very sad news, Andy touched so many of us in positive ways. His outlook on life? Always positive. And that's how we'll all remember him. If you're able to join us in person on Thursday or Friday in Dillsburg, many of us will join together in celebrating Andy's life. If you're not able to make the trip, a simple thought, a good deed and a smile goes a long way. That's how Andy would like to be remembered, we're sure. As for Andy's family, your ongoing thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Andy was a special person and we're sure that Andy's kids are coping with immense sadness. Our collective support will be needed to carry them through this terrible tragedy.

Thank you for your thoughts, your prayers, your time and your caring nature regarding our friend Andy. It's times like these that the bond of Brotherhood--and the reflection it made on all of us--is strongest.

In ZAX,

Rob Rutz
Phi Tau 130

The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the Annual Board of Director’s meeting of Phi Tau Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha at Shippensburg University Inc. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00pm on April 10th, 2010 at Shippensburg University‘s Dauphin Humanities Center, Room # DHC151, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.

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In ZAX,

Dave Steinour
Phi Tau 289
Interim President
Alumni Organization of Phi Tau Zeta

Brothers,

I am sending this communication to you to inform you of the recent events and actions of the Alumni Corporation.

On August 22, 2009, the Alumni Corporation met for the first time in almost two and a half years. The meeting was very productive and total involvement through attendance and proxy votes was approximately 100 members. This was the strongest turnout for an alumni meeting in a long time and makes me proud to spearhead the efforts to revitalize the alumni group and pave the way to eventually recolonize our beloved chapter of Phi Tau Zeta. At the meeting we agreed to move forward with the goal to have the corporation organized and the foundation set to move forward at the Annual Meeting next April to ensure that this group is set-up to function at the high level we have remembered from the past and with the tools to eventually recolonize and allow Phi Tau to assume it's place as one of the premier Greek organizations at Shippensburg University. This will not be possible without all of you.

We are in the process of forming committees and other efforts to include as many brothers as are willing to participate. This extends far beyond the current seven BOD positions. So far we have included over twenty other members in committee efforts that range from investigating the current undergraduate chapter, attempting to recoup our considerable investment in the former chapter house, updating and streamlining our communications, and planning alumni events. I am hoping this is only the beginning and promise that anyone expressing interest will be included.

We are also in the process of updating the website, making it operational again and getting it back on-line. This will be posted there as well. We have even created a facebook site which will help facilitate communication among the group. The address is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119003309380

We also have a working PO Box again for any correspondence. The address is below: