The 2023 Epsilon-Eta Reunion
Thursday, October 12 - Saturday, October 14
We look forward to seeing alumni back at the Chapter House and on campus. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Regan, High Rho, at rho.ehz@gmail.com.
Registration - Deadline September 23
Please read carefully as there are two steps to finalize registration. If you sign up for Golf (includes Dinner) or the Saturday Reunion Dinner Only, you will need to pay for your registration via the link at the end of the form.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday, October 12
6:00 p.m. - Dinner with Active Brothers - Chapter House - No Cost
Alumni from any class who are back on campus early, join us at the Chapter House for dinner. We would love to have you chat with the actives and tell us your journey.
6:45 p.m. – History of the Chapter – Chapter House - No Cost
Brother Walt Gibbs, EH 819, will return to the Chapter House to speak to the active brothers on the history of the Chapter. Join us to share your era of history. This program is supported by the Educational Foundation.
Friday, October 13
All Day
Alumni who are coming back to campus for Reunion & Homecoming are invited to come to the Chapter House anytime throughout the day to meet some of the active brothers. Stop in and we will give you a tour, sit and chat, and welcome you back!
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Epsilon-Eta Reunion Welcome Event – Chapter House - No Cost
An official welcome back to the alumni on campus, join us at the Chapter House for a casual reception and networking. Light fare provided. Please note that the Rensselaer campus is a dry campus. No alcohol is allowed in the Chapter House.
Note: RPI has scheduled is holding the individual Reunion class dinners on Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. in various locations. See the full RPI R&HC Schedule.
Saturday, October 14
11:00 a.m. (Shotgun start at 12:00 p.m.) - 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Van Patten Golf Club - Cost $110 (includes: greens fees, golf cart, driving range access, prizes, and appetizers and dinner following golf.)
Enjoy a day of golf with your brothers as we hold the 2nd Annual Epsilon-Eta Golf Outing. The outing will take place at the Van Patten Golf Course in Clifton Park, NY. Start the day with a warm up at the course starting at 11 a.m. The golf outing is expected to last 4-5 hours and will lead right into the Epsilon-Eta Reunion Dinner at the Van Patten Golf Club (included in registration fee.) Beer cart and lunch are available at/on the course on a cash basis. Secure partners or register as a solo golfer and we will place you in a foursome. A special thank you to Guy Licata, EH 1244 for leading this effort for the past two years.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Epsilon-Eta Tailgate at the Chapter House - No Cost
Not golfing? Join us at the Chapter House for a barbecue courtesy of the active brothers. Use the Chapter House as a meeting place and reconnect with brothers and the actives and AMs. Please note that the Rensselaer campus is a dry campus. No alcohol is allowed in the Chapter House.
1:00 p.m. - Football Game - RPI vs. Buffalo State – East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV)
Tickets are available at the ECAV box office. We know many of our brothers enjoy watching some football during Reunion & Homecoming Weekend! You will see many of the actives with their letters on while you are there - be sure to stop them and say hi!
Note: RPI has scheduled an Alumni Festival (Immediately following the football game on the Georgian Terrace). See the full RPI Reunion & Homecoming Schedule here.
Epsilon-Eta Zeta Reunion Dinner and Annual Meetings
Location: Van Patten Golf Club
924 Main Street Clifton Park, New York 12065
Annual Meetings at 4:30 p.m.
Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
The highlight of the weekend will be our traditional Reunion dinner. The dinner will take place at The Vista at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, NY. Prior to the dinner, brothers are asked to attend the Housing Corporation and the Educational Foundation’s annual meetings and elections. Both will provide updates in their respected yearly business. Appetizers will be available during the meetings.
The cost to attend the dinner for those not golfing will be $65 per person. (Dinner is included in the Golf Out fee.) Dinner will be a buffet and a cash bar is available.
A full program will include a keynote speaker, presentation of the Remo D’Ortenzio Leadership Award, an update from the High Alpha, and the Golf Outing prizes and awards.
As a reminder, The Van Patten Golf Club is approximately 35 minutes from the RPI campus. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Below is a full schedule of the evening:
4:45 p.m. - Board of Directors Annual Meeting – The Vista, Van Patten Golf Club
Receive an update on the state of the Chapter House at the annual meeting. As a part of the meeting brothers will elect the Secretary, Vice President for Operations, and Member-at-Large positions. You will also have a chance to hear in more detail from the High Alpha regarding the positive state of the actives. A virtual option is available. Please see Zoom Information (TBA.)
5:15 p.m. - Educational Foundation Annual Meeting – The Vista, Van Patten Golf Club
The Educational Foundation will hold the annual meeting which includes a report of fundraising, review of support initiative, as well as elections for positions on the foundation board. A virtual option is available. Please see Zoom Information (TBA.)
6:00 p.m. - Epsilon-Eta Zeta Reunion Dinner - The Vista, Van Patten Golf Club
Join us for the traditional dinner to celebrate your Reunion and have a great time seeing brothers from all decades, including many of the active brothers.
About the Remo D’Ortenzio Leadership Award
The Remo J. D'Ortenzio Leadership Award was established in 2016 to recognize the depth and quality of Leadership provided by Brother D'Ortenzio throughout his lengthy service to the fraternity and the college.
About Ray
Dr. Ray Lutzky is a Vice President at Academic Partnerships, one of the largest online service providers for higher education in the United States. He has over 25 years of experience in expanding the reach and impact of innovative institutions through digital media and online learning platforms.
Hotel Information
Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Many brothers from the 1970’s and 1980’s will often use the Desmond Hotel as their lodging choice. This location is about 10 minutes from RPI and about 25 minutes from the Van Patten Golf Course.
Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park
This would be a good hotel choice because it is halfway between RPI and the Van Patten Golf Course (approximately 15 minutes from each.)
Courtyard Clifton Park
This would be a good hotel choice because it is halfway between RPI and the Van Patten Golf Course (approximately 15 minutes from each.)
RPI Listed Accommodations
RPI has several hotels listed on their Reunion & Homecoming site.
There are many hotels in the Troy, Albany, and Clifton Park areas. Clifton Park is the center point between RPI and The Van Patten Golf Course - the location of the Saturday Dinner.
consider a financial gift to the ehz Educational foundation
In honor of Reunion and your overall involvement with Epsilon-Eta, please consider charitable gift as a part of your Reunion. The EHZ Educational Foundation directly supports scholarships to undergraduate members, leadership and personal development training, and expansion of the House's educational spaces