List of Zeta Iota Chapter Social Events

This page is dedicate to all the social events Zeta Iota has ever had. Social events are planned by the Social Chair and the social committee.

2011 Spring

“Pi Day” Pizza Party

• 14 March 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Campion Student Center (The Fish Bowl)

The Social Committee decided that it would be a great idea to celebrate “Pi Day,” a special holiday commemorating the famous mathematical constant Pi (π). The initiates who participated in the event enjoyed feasting on pizza pies, conversing with one another and reconnecting, especially since this event took place right after our Spring break. Initiates also had the opportunity to participate in engaging interview sessions with one another, bonding while also having the chance to complete necessary interviews in a relaxed atmosphere.

Bowling Night

• 18 March 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Playhouse Lanes

Two members volunteered their vehicles, and a total of ten initiates went to Playhouse Lanes. We split into two groups of five and bowled right next to each other, completing a total of two games. Members had a great time cheering on their fellow brothers-to-be, even if they got a gutter ball! Especially whenever one got a strike or spear, shouts of enthusiasm echoed throughout the bowling alley, exhibiting to all our vivacity and spirit. Furthermore, whenever a song came up on the loudspeakers, initiates excitedly danced to the lively music. Though we thoroughly enjoyed this event, attendance was limited because of the lack of available vehicles. Prior to planning this event, we had not been aware that we needed to reserve vans two weeks in advance in order to use the university’s vehicles. As not many of us have cars on campus, we were only able to get two cars on the night that we needed them. Consequently, only ten of us had a means of getting to the bowling alley, which was located a significant distance from our campus.

Nara Japanese Restaurant Trip

• 26 March 2011, 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Nara Restaurant, University City Philadelphia

Our colony wanted to plan a social event that would allow everyone to 1) gather and acquaint with each other, 2) share a meal that promoted fellowship and 3) expose us to a variety of cuisines we do not ordinarily enjoy. We all met at the Overbrook Train Station a few blocks down from Saint Joseph’s University and took the train into the city. We then arrived at the restaurant and were immediately seated by the waiter at a unique table built into the ground that really exuded the cultural feel of Japan. Not knowing what to order, everyone ordered a different dish, including Yasai Tempura, Pork Shogayaki, Tekkadon, and Dragon Rolls. Going to Nara really allowed everyone to get a feel for unfamiliar cuisines and also enabled initiates to talk and get to know each other in a fun setting with food. The restaurant also played great music and our group proceeded to sing along and dance, making our waiters chuckle in delight. Overall, the trip was very successful: everyone had a terrific time and we are all looking forward to heading back to Nara in the future! There was a misunderstanding regarding the train departure time at Overbrook station, and as a result, participants ended up waiting over half an hour for the next train.

Baking Night

• 6 April 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Wynnewood Hall

The social committee planned an official baking night to be held in Wynnewood Hall. Initiates brought various baking supplies and ingredients, including pans, bowls, oil, vanilla frosting, chocolate frosting, eggs, cupcake mix and brownie mix. We played music while preparing the baked goods and had a fun time talking to each other and making a mess (not all of us are gifted bakers)! By the end of the night, we were stuffed with sweet goodness. Baking sessions in the future would be more successful if they were held over the weekend. Having the baking get together on a week night was not the smartest idea, especially since many of us had homework and tests the very next day. Also, we baked much more than all of us could eat, so we had to worry about who would take home the extra baked goods

Initiate Lunch

• Throughout the Semester, Free Period
• Campion Dining Hall (DB Side)

The charter class held a lunch during free period at the Campion Food Court. The charter class got to meet each other better. The social committee planned the event. During the lunch, Initiates interviewed each other with pre-planned questions. There were several of these lunches throughout the semester.

2011 Fall

Nara Japanese Restaurant Trip

• 31 September 2011, 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Nara Restaurant, University City Philadelphia

Brothers got to enjoy a meal in the city together. It was also a brother’s birthday, Nick Conway.

Brother Lunch with Pledges

• 27 October 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Campion Dinning Hall (DB side)

Brothers got together and had lunch with the new pledges. This allowed for the brothers to meet all the new initiates.

Big Money Bingo

• 5 November 2011, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00pm
• Mandeville Teletorium

Brothers played along with other students the game bingo. There were several prizes brothers could win.

Game Night

• 11 November 2011, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• Justin Colaprico’s House

Brothers got to spend the night together playing games.

Study Break

• 14 December 2011, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Claver House

Brother got together and enjoyed a break from finals. Brothers got to hang out with each other and also eat some snacks.

2012 Spring

Scavenger Hunt

• 18 February 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Throughout Saint Joseph’s University campus

Brothers were separated into groups and had a list of different locations they had to go to. After they found the location, they had to take a photo of everyone and send it to the brother who was running the event. The first group who made it back to the starting point, won.

American Eagle Event

• 27 February 2012, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Suburban Square

Brothers got together and went to the American Eagle store to shop. They spent the night hanging out together

Kotatsu

• 16 March 2012, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Ardmore, PA

Brothers got to enjoy dinner with the Epsilon Tau Chapter at the restaurant Kotatsu. Brothers got to meet lots of brothers from Villanova.

Paddle Making

• 18 March 2012, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunroom I

Brothers got together and made paddles themselves paddles. They decorated each paddle with paint, markers, and glitter.

Quizzo

• 19 March 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers played the game quizzo with each other. Brothers and applicants were mixed up into teams. The game involved asking questions to the applicants and brothers that they have to figure out the answer. The winning team got a prize at the end. In order to play you need to bring in school supplies for Teach for America. The game was open to the entire school.

California Pizza Kitchen 17 April 2012 All Day Brothers got to go out to eat for dinner right before induction which at 6:30 counted as a social event. 20% of the funds went to the chapter.

Bowling

• 20 April 2012, 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Wynnewood Lanes Ardmore, PA

Brothers got with the brothers from the Epsilon Tau Chapter and went bowling. It was a fun event that allowed for a lot of bonding.

Study Break

• 30 April 2012, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Perch

The Chapter got to Co-Sponsor with the Career Development Center a study break in the perch. We gave out Pizza to students during finals week.

2012 Fall

Scavenger Hunt

• 7 September 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Entire Saint Joseph’s University Campus

Brothers were separated into groups and had a list of different locations they had to go to. After they found the location, they had to take a photo of everyone and send it to the brother who was running the event. The first group who made it back to the starting point, won.

PSP Games

• 8 September 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Saint Mary’s Lawn

Brothers got together and played several games together. The games were soccer, mind puzzles, obstacle course, toilet paper mummy wrap up game. The tie break was a water balloon toss.

Potluck

• 22 September 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Demetria Michailides’ house

Brothers enjoyed an afternoon lunch together. It was fun event where all the brothers got to hang out together.

Kickball/Networking

• 27 October 2012, 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• President’s Lounge and Saint Mary’s Lawn

There was a kickball event with all the alumni in the chapter and also the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter. It was a great event and brothers got to network with all the alumni. This counted as a social, scholarship, and alumni event.

Philly Food Tour

• 10 November 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Reading Terminal Market Philadelphia, PA

Brothers got to spend the afternoon together at Reading Terminal Market. There they got to try lots of the food options there.

Movie Night

• 13 November 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers and friends got together and watched the movie A Perfect Getaway. It was open to the entire school. There were food and drinks available to everyone.

Mary Kay Make Up

• 28 November 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• President’s Lounge

A representative from Mary Kay came and taught about make up. After the presentation, brothers had the opportunity to buy make up which a portion of the sales went to the chapter. There were desserts and mocktails at the event. This event counted as a social and fundraising event.

California Pizza Kitchen

• 6 December 2012, All Day

Brothers got to enjoy a meal at California Pizza Kitchen. 20% of the bill went to the chapter. There was also a social dinner that was right before induction where all the brothers went to.

Christmas Crafts

• 16 December 2012, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Sunroom I

Brothers got together and created Christmas Crafts. There were food and drinks that brothers got to share together. Most of the brothers made Santa hats.

Spring 2013

Scavenger Hunt

• 2 February 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Throughout Saint Joseph’s University Campus

Brothers were separated into groups and had a list of different locations they had to go to. After they found the location, they had to take a photo of everyone and send it to the brother who was running the event. The first group who made it back to the starting point, won.

Jeopardy

• 13 February 2013, 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers celebrate National Founder’s Day by playing jeopardy. Brothers were separated into teams and had to choose questions from various topics. This event counted as social and scholarship event.

Movie Night

• 12 March 2013, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers all meet and watched the movie Flight. There were snacks and drinks for the brothers.

Landmark

• 20 March 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brothers and their friends got to enjoy lunch or dinner at landmark. The event lasted all day with a social event for dinner where a large group of brothers went to. The fraternity made $260 from the event.

Afternoon Lunch

• 13 April 2013, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Demetria Michailides’ House

Brothers were able to hang out together at a fellow brother’s house. There was a lot of food for brothers to enjoy. It was a good social event as brothers were able to bond with each other.

Scrapbooking

• 17 April 2013, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Sunroom II

Brothers were able to get with their families and created a scrapbook which documented their family’s history. It was also our chapter’s Founders Day. There was pizza, soda, and cupcakes to celebrate. The event proved successful as many families showed up and were able to bond with each other. This event counted as a historian and social event.

California Pizza Kitchen

• 18 April 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brothers were able to enjoy a meal at California Pizza Kitchen while also getting money for the fraternity. There was also a big group meal that counted as a social event. This big meal was right before induction. Several initiates were in attendance. California Pizza Kitchen never paid the chapter money so it highly recommended to not do another fundraising event there.

Fall 2013

BBQ

• 4 October 2013, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Travis Knapp’s house

Brothers got to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs. It was a fun hangout for all the brothers. Brothers played Frisbee out in the back yard while brothers cooked on the grill.

Eastern State Penitentiary

• 25 October 2013, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Philadelphia, PA

Brothers got to enjoy eastern state penitentiary. It was during the Halloween season so it was turned into a haunted house. There a lot of parts that were scary but it was a fun event.

Candy Apple

• 9 November 2013, 1:00 p.m.
• Mandeville Hall 310

Brothers got to enjoy making candy apples. The original event was for pumpkin carving but the pumpkin season was over before the event began. The pumpkin carving event would be better suited for before Halloween. Candy Apple making was a great make up event and a good example of quick thinking.

Longwood Gardens

• 1 December 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Kennett Square, PA

Brothers got to enjoy walking around Longwood Gardens. It was very festive with all the lights and music. Brothers even got to carol when there was live music playing in one of the buildings.

Movie Night

• 3 December 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers got to hangout together and watch the movie Home Alone. There were donuts and hot cocoa.