Theta Chi - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

alumni.oxepsilon.org Brothers, I am pleased to announce that Epsilon Chapter progressed in the right direction this past year and is on track to be as strong as ever. We have done a terrific job on multiple fronts, but we also realize that we are only halfway there. In the past there have been several aspects that were being neglected and we recognize this fully. Our relationship with our alumni base has not always been the strongest; however, within the past year we have seen extraordinary improvements thanks to past Alumni Relations Chairman Kevin Sifuentes '20. e chapter planned and executed several very successful alumni events thanks to our dedicated and hardworking Brothers. Growing our alumni network is extremely important as it will later serve Brothers as an invaluable resource for years to come. Just in the past year we have already had several alumni reach out to undergraduates for summer internship and full-time employment opportunities. I have been working very closely with Kevin and Jim Melvin '85 on improving our alumni relations overall. Another area we will be focusing on in the next year is our involvement on campus with philan- thropic events and an increased presence within the WPI community as a whole. Our newly elected philanthropy chairman, Jeremy Wong '21, has been planning various events which will help demonstrate to the WPI administration that we are much more than a close-knit brotherhood and that we want to give back to our alma mater as well. After all, it is alma mater first, and eta Chi for alma mater. Last month we also had two brothers elected into IFC positions, which will improve our overall campus involvement. Dennis Leary '21 and Jaden Chin '21 will be the next vice president of recruit- ment and public relations chairman, respectively. ere is no doubt in my mind that these two men will represent the Chapter to the best of their ability and have a positive impact with IFC at WPI over the next year. Moving forward I would like to build a better working relationship between the brotherhood and the EBA. Communication between us should be clear and straightforward so that actives understand what the EBA's purpose is and how they are able to help us in various scenarios. Most Brothers do not even understand what the EBA does, but I will make sure that this is no longer the case going forward. A final goal of mine is to fill the house to capacity once again for the first time in almost 20 years. With Kevin as our new recruitment chairman and myself as the new president, I know that we will make it happen (we are the dynamic duo afterall!). I would like to extend a large thank-you to all of those that have helped me along the way, including our exiting executive board and extremely helpful alumni that have set the Chapter house up for success. Fraternally, Daniel Pelaez '20 MESSAGE FROM THE PAST PRESIDENT Dear Brothers, e Epsilon Chapter has done a great job in the past year. Recruitment is going very well and we anticipate a large pledge class of close to 30 students. e brotherhood is strong and the house budget is financially stable. e Brothers worked hard painting walls (hallways on each floor, dining room, and TV room) and redoing flooring (alumni room and the gentleman's commons). e EBA also had the windows in every bedroom replaced with more efficient and less drafty ones. On campus we are rebuilding eta Chi's strong reputation with more Brothers becoming involved in various school clubs and organiza- tions. Fall elections brought many experienced and talented Brothers to positions of leadership. ese new officers are eager to do their best and I have faith that they will. In closing, I would like to thank my bench, fellow officers, Brothers, and alumni who were responsible for the Chapter's success during my time at the house. Fraternally, Alexander Alvarez '19 State of the Chapter MESSAGE FROM THE NEW PRESIDENT

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