Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Illinois

3 Chi Zetagram O ne of the many great things about joining a fraternity is that it has the unique ability to allow students to step out of their comfort zone with ease and embrace the college life with little hesitation. Dave Dutton X1288 decided to join Lambda Chi Alpha because of the community around him. "Tad Edwards X1237 and Jeff Rupp X1249 were guys I played basketball against in high school and they were Lambda Chis. My sister was also part of the Greek community as a Pi Phi. With the Greek system being such a big part of the U of I campus experience, I was interested, and the guys at Lambda Chi just fit my personality," he says. One of the reasons Dave supports the Next 100 Years capital campaign is due to the great memories that Chi Zeta has provided over the years. "I have spent more time with the men of Lambda Chi during some of my most formative years," he says. "ese lifelong friends have been a strong foundation of my life in helping to navigate all the ups and downs life throws. I want to preserve and share this experience for young men at the university for the next 100 years." Dave has learned a great deal from his days at Chi Zeta. e bonds of brotherhood have taught him compassion and understanding. He continues these lessons in everyday life as an educator at Urbana High School. "It's a small way to pay back the opportunities that other members provided us." Not only does he teach mathematics, but he has set aside time every year for the past four years to take students from Urbana High to the Mississippi Delta for a week-long trip. e students work on Habitat for Humanity homes and learn about the effects of institutional racism in the South. "It opens your eyes to how fortunate you are and how you can have an impact on the world," he says. roughout his career and fraternity experience, Dave makes a point to continuously cultivate relationships. "e fraternity has done that for many members, their families, and friends. I see a new house as preserving our heritage while positioning us for future growth," Dave says. "While it has been a tremendous undertaking, the campaign to raise funds and build a new house, it has brought along new friendships in working with members from other classes. When it is finally complete, we will all be able to look at what has been accomplished with great pride and hope for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha." In addition to teaching, he also works part time for the athletic department at the U of I. Dave serves on the Alumni Board as treasurer and supports the undergraduate chapter. His strength and integrity have helped shape the rebirth of our chapter. Dave is a role model for us of the True Brotherhood and Seven Ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha. He has been married to his wife, Tina, for 28 years and they have two adult sons, Tad and Alec. E-mail: davidcdutton@sbcglobal.net Preserving LCA Heritage Dave Dutton '87 X1288 Finds Solace in Building Communities Dave and a student with Habitat for Humanity. F or Jeff Wandell X785, contributing to Chi Zeta means unlocking limitless opportunities for the undergraduates for years to come. "e gi to Chi Zeta is more than a new house; there are new upgraded opportunities for growth," he says. e new house is more than a physical structure that sits close to campus. It will offer more space for easier living. ere will be new offices for committees to gather, bigger rooms to help with recruitment, and more open areas for brothers to see each other on a daily basis. "I am sure you all have been asked for money for projects. is one is real. e structure is done and now the exterior and interior finishing touches are being completed. I encourage everyone to visit the new house and see for yourself the progress that has been accomplished," he says. "We all have to remember that the only reason there was a house for us was because of generous brothers in the 1920s who gave for future brothers." A New House with Endless Opportunity Jeff Wandell '62 X785 Invites Alumni to Invest in the Future (ALMOST) FINAL NOTICE! We Need Everyone's E-mail Address! B rothers, our plans to transition the Chi Zetagram and other communications to electronic distribution are moving forward. e cost of printing and mailing has skyrocketed, and is diverting resources your Alumni Association could better apply to the health and scholarship of our fraternity. But we are missing accurate e-mail addresses for many of you, so please—take a minute to send us an e-mail at news@ChiZeta.com. It's that easy. And while you're at it, let us know what's happening in your life, so we can share it with others (and share their stories with you). Send an e-mail to news@ChiZeta.com now, and we'll do the rest!

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