sostratus colony of alpha rho chi fraternity 1 preamble 2 acknowledgments 3 about sostratus & the beacon 5 colony history 13 calendar of events 15 constitution 21 bylaws 31 minutes 98 financial records 102 membership records 103 incorporation documents 108 university documents 111 contact information chapter petition We, the pledges of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity at Sostratus Colony, hereby request that this Petition to Form a Chapter of said Fraternity be examined. Having fulfilled the requirements given us by the Grand Council of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity, we request that the Grand Council and the several Chapters of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity examine and test this, our Petition to Form a Chapter, as evidence of our efforts and of our worthiness to be admitted as Brothers. Therefore, we hereby submit this Petition to the Grand Council and to the several Chapters of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity, in full faith that it will be examined and tested in accordance with the traditions and regulations of said Fraternity. In witness whereof we have set our hands, this 10th day of February 2009. 1 petition Petition Chair: Jamie Millard Petition Editor: Craig Pontius Cadency Design: Josh Mantyla Text/Photo Submission: Wellbe Bartsma, Paul Ellis, David Freeman, Mark Lo, Josh Mantyla, Emily Pinney, Craig Pontius, & Jesse Wolfe Graphic Design: Jamie Millard & Craig Pontius colonization The colony wishes to thank our pledge trainer, Brother Camille Ganir, for all her efforts and patience with us during this process. We could not have done this without you. We also thank Brothers Laura Schmidt, Charles “Chooch” Pickard, and Dana Hennis for traveling all the way to Pullman to pledge our colony, as well as for all the help they have provided during the colonization process. We also thank our big brothers at Andronicus Chapter for their guidance and friendship. We also thank Brother Scott Swanson for his help during colonization. acknowledgments 2 sostratus beacon Blazon: Quarterly sanguine and azure, in second a rose argent, a bend argent with nine mullets of eight sable, a beacon for difference. The beacon is representative of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was constructed by our namesake during the Third Century BC under the patronage of Ptolemy I of Egypt. In Sostratus’ day, the Pharos was used as a day beacon, and the beacon fire was added under the Romans. According to legend, Ptolemy refused to allow Sostratus to mark his work and instead demanded that the credit go to himself. Sostratus, however, had “Sostratus, son of Dexiphanes, the Cnidian, to the Savior Gods for the seafarers.” This was plastered over and an inscription honoring Ptolemy chiseled into the plaster. Over time, the plaster fell away, leaving Sostratus’ original inscription. The Great Lighthouse stood until the Fourteenth Century, when it was toppled by several earthquakes. In its day, it is thought to have been the third tallest building on Earth after the Great Pyramids of Khufu and Khafre. It was said that the light of the beacon could be seen as far away as 35 miles. Antipater of Sidon included the Great Lighthouse among the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Muslim traveler Ibn Jubayr said of it, “Description of it falls short, the eyes fail to comprehend it, and words are inadequate, so vast is the spectacle.” Concerning Sostratus himself, little is known besides his involvement in the design and construction of the Pharos lighthouse in Alexandria and that he was from Cnidus (in modern-day Turkey). His other known projects are the Hanging Pleasure Gardens at Cnidus, the Clubhouse of the Cnidians at Delphi, and some military works in the service of the Ptolemy, including temporary redirection of the Nile at Memphis. His final known project is the Tetra Stadium at Alexandria. 3 colony history 5 In the beginning, there were three the things that we would need to guys wanting more of a connection accomplish in order to join this Co-Presidents: with other architecture students. fraternity that we all so desperately Jamie Millard Bryce Cahill, Caleb Summerfelt and wanted too. It was evident there & Craig Pontius Craig Pontius began their research was lots of work ahead and we and came across Alpha Rho Chi. The needed to begin the checklist. From decision had been made but was there there the first semester consisted of Secretary: an interest from the other students? recruiting, mainly second and third David Prine Fliers were posted and at the first years. People came and went, but one meeting decisions were made, we had thing remained the interest from the a first group of officers that would beginning few. Everyone who stuck Treasurer: continue the dream. This was the with it through the challenges began Bryce Cahill beginning. to learn what being a brother really meant and gained friendships that Communications with Nationals will stand the test of time. Sergeant at Arms: had provided us with the steps and Matt VanGunda 6 PledgingPledging toto APXAPX Pledging was a very amazing time for Afterwards we proceeded with the all of us. It felt very official at first with pledging ceremony, which was our first Date: February 23rd the Worthy Grand Associate Architect taste of what this process was going We were happy to Laura Schmidt, then Expansion Director to be all about. Later we enjoyed our Charles “Chooch” Pickard, and our first dinner as a colony at Basilio’s. We welcome... Regional Director Dana Hennis. continued bonding as a group, and had fun showing nationals who we were, But in time we relaxed a little and it and that Pullman may be in the middle Worthy Grand Associate felt more like they were brothers that of nowhere, but we might as well be in Architect Laura Schmidt we had not seen for a while. It was a big city. truly amazing to experience a bond so fast with complete strangers. This was Colonists Present for Feb. Pledging: Expansion Director a true realization of what Alpha Rho Josh Mantyla, Natalie Long, Shane Charles “Chooch” Pickard Chi was all about. Before pledging, the Fagan, David Freeman, Craig Pontius, executive board and our faculty advisor Paul Ellis, Emily Pinney, Jesse Wolfe, Ken Carper met with the national Jamie Millard, Andy Robertson, Chelsea Regional Director 7 representatives for the first time. We Herold Prayer, Matt VanGunda, Wellbe Dana Hennis had lunch at the Fireside Grill in town. Bartsma, and Logan Suhrer. 7 PledgePledge TripTrip toto SeattleSeattle The pledge trip to Seattle was a in the water and 40 degrees outside. great bonding opportunity for all of Also some hot tub relaxing with a us. It brought the group closer and few too many people trying to get in. was great for relieving the stress of After the outdoor events we had a live Date: April 18th school. During the trip we met our band playing some “Rockband” on an pledge trainer Camille for the first Xbox 360 and some pool down in the time in person. It was great to be able basement. It was a great time where Schedule of Events: to meet her face to face, and have the memories and bonding with our a pledge meeting in person. After brothers will not soon be forgotten. Meeting with Camille the meeting we invited Camille to dinner at Jesse’s house, where we Colonists who Attended the Trip: Polar Bear Swimming were staying. It was a great time for Josh Mantyla, Mark Lo, Chelsea bonding and sharing a meal prepared Herold-Prayer, Craig Pontius, Andy by Jesse, Craig, and Josh. The dishes Robertson, Natalie Long, David Dinner included everything from gumbo to Freeman, Wellbe Bartsma, Paul Ellis, guacamole. After Camille left, we Jesse Wolfe, Jamie Little, and Jamie Brotherhood Bonding enjoyed an evening of polar bear Millard. swims in Beaver Lake at 50 degrees 8 ToTo KillKill aa MockingbirdMockingbird As a community involvement platforms, patios, doors and window project we became involved in the frames. Stairs were also fabricated construction of a set for the play To for one of the houses, presenting the Setbuild for Kill a Mockingbird. We felt that this challenge of making what is usually a was a great use of our collective skills fixed object mobile. Construction was in design and carpentry. It also posed completed on weekends spanning a Pullman Civic Theatre’s the opportunity for our members month prior to the play itself. to grow in their skills by getting to actually build a project form plans The director and set designer were production of in order to better understand the pleased with our work and thanked us process of designing a build-able by allowing us to attend the rehearsal. environment. On top of this she has asked for our To Kill a Mockingbird continued services on their yearly They set us to work constructing raised “big show” where they have need of running in October multi-use stages, as well as house help at this level. facades including the construction of usuable and structurally sound 9 FreshmanFreshman WorkshopWorkshop Helping to better prepare freshmen the opportunity to ask questions of at Washington State University for the presenters about the program and its grueling architecture program, our experience with it. Following Date: September 4th a workshop was made available this presentation several of these on September 4th 2008. Among students expressed interest in further Time: 6 pm the presenters were Craig Pontius, workshops as well as joining the Joshua Mantyla, and Jesse Wolfe. fraternity. Each presented a portion of this ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ workshop, including discussions on Colonists Present: drafting, rendering, sketching, the Joshua Mantyla (Sketching) Other Workshops: tools of the trade, as well as additional Craig Pontius (Survival Skills, Food, CAD - 11/18/08 supplies found to be useful to the Scheduling, etc.) upperclassmen.