This January, Alpha Zeta members John Zeiger, Lyndsie Collis and Elizabeth Martens toured around the northeast visiting Alpha Zetans and seeing the sights. We began the trip on New Years Eve hosted by Becca Terry at her home in Honeoye Falls. Sara Orlowski joined us for a night of fun and games to bring in the New Year...

On Sunday January 13^th, the advisors of the North Carolina Chapter hosted a team-building workshop for the officer team. All five officers participated from 3pm to 5pm in Garner, NC.  Activities included watching the miscommunication comedy "Who’s on First?” and individually drawing our dream houses to demonstrate how we are all unique. The advisors gave us opportunities to work together to complete other fun tasks and then led us in a discussion to prepare us for this semester.  We discussed how we have worked well together, what steps we could take to improve teamwork, as well as details for close events.  Our advisors provided chips and delicious sausage dip for us to enjoy.

Diversity Dinner is put on to supply dinner for the chapter as well as learn a little about a culture.  This semester we had a cajun theme that took place on November 27, 2012.  We learned a history about the cajun people, some traditions, as well as some about the food we ate.  The food was authentic cajun made by a local chef.  The Diversity Task Force Committee was responsible for arranging this event: coordinating with the chef, arranging the event, and producing a short presentation.  The chapter participates because this is a fun way to explore different cultures while enjoying new foods.

Grilled Cheeses for Diseases was started as a way to raise funds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Ohio. This years event took place on November 2, 2012. Members begin making grilled cheese sandwiches and give them to fellow students on campus in return for a donation. Through generous support of our university, we were able to purchase materials at no cost to our organization and could donate all proceeds directly to the Society. This event was done in collaboration with Alpha Tau Zeta-FarmHouse Fraternity, and we greatly enjoy working with other students groups to take part in philanthrophy activites...

The 5K was put on to honor two of our alumni who have battled with Leukemia and Parkinson's Disease.  This year the 5k was held on October 28, 2012. All funds from the race were donated to "Be the Match" Foundation and Parkinson's Disease research.  In conjunction with the 5K we held a bone marrow drive where runners or others could sign up for the National Bone Marrow Registry.  The race was held at Ohio State's very own Waterman Dairy Farm.

The 2012 AZP Hog Roast was a fundriaser for the St. John's Food Pantry of Columbus, Ohio and took place on September 26th. St. John's Food Pantry's mission is to provide food for those in need who live in the 43205, 43206 and 43207 zip codes. It is also open to members of the Community of Holy Rosary & St. John and members of St. Dominic Parishes. Members of the Townshend chapter volunteered their efforts in support of this event...

Every fall, the Cook Chapter gets together to celebrate the season. Our current Chancellor, CarolAnn Sudia hosted the pig roast at her house. Many brothers, pledges and alumni attended the event, where everyone celebrated with games and food.

Right before Halloween, members of Cook Chapter decided to celebrate the spirit of the holiday by going to the New York State Penitentiary for their annual haunted house. It was a great way for the brothers to bond and enjoy a weekend before Halloween.

On Saturday, October 27th, Cook Chapter gathered on Busch Campus to celebrate Rutgers Homecoming. Before the game, the chair of Alumni Committee obtained a permit to park on Busch and organized a tailgate for brothers, pledges and alumni alike. After the tailgate was over, everyone went to the High Point Stadium to watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights compete against Kent State. Unfortunately, this was Rutgers' first loss of the season, but everyone was in high spirits regardless.

Sunday, October 7th, 2012, Alpha Zeta Families (primarily bigs, littles and pledge parents) got together to participate in a fun competitive event. Games included dodge ball, the blob (One person was "it” and had to tag people and when they did they hand to link hands and could only tag people if they stayed linked. With each new member tagged the "blob” grew until only one person won, who was dubbed the winner.) and the crab game (Participants paired up and one person in each pair stayed on the floor and closed their eyes and their partner had to direct them to the dodge balls randomly dispersed throughout the room to then throw at the opposing teams. The last pair that had not been "hit” was dubbed the winner). It was a great time and bigs and littles especially benefited from the bonding experience.