Members of the Florida Chapter got together from 6 PM to 9 PM on February 23 to help makeover Idylwild Elementary, a local Gainesville elementary school. They were joined by members of the UF chapter of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Members worked on landscaping the outdoor areas of the school, repainting walls and picnic benches, and laying new grass outside. It was a great night of bonding with members and new friends in ASABE, while coming together to help out a great local cause!

This semester, the North Carolina Chapter is proud to welcome 14 wonderful new members to the brotherhood. 42 brothers attended inductions on Wednesday, February 20^th at 6:00pm. Before the ceremony, brothers brought homemade dishes or deserts for a potluck dinner.  We were thankful to have High Chancellor Weston McCorkle there to participate in the ceremony as well.  The traditional ceremony helps the new brothers understand why Alpha Zeta was founded as well as goals of the organization.

High Chancellor Weston McCorkle met with the 42 brothers on February 20^th at 7:30pm. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Education and a minor in Animal Science in 1992. As a student, he was very active in the North Carolina Chapter and served as chancellor.  He has managed the university dairy, been the fire marshal, and is currently working for Ag Carolina Financial (Farm Credit). He explained what he does and what skills he has learned along the way...

Even though most students spent their President's Day holiday sleeping in, members from the Cal-Epsilon Chapter got up bright and early and helped the United Cerebral Palsy Center in Fresno to roll out and cut clay...

BuckeyeThon is Ohio State's student philanthropy that benefits the Hematology/Oncology Department of Nationwide Children's Hospital with the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer. Nationwide Children's Hospital is Columbus, Ohio's Children's Miracle Network Hospital that will treat any child regardless of a family's ability to pay.  Each year they host a dance marathon at The Ohio State University to benefit their cause.  This year they raised over $600,000.00  The Alpha Zeta Townshend Chapter formed a team of dancers for the annual dance marathon...

Alpha Zeta Partners Townshend Chapter kicked off its recruiting season with an ice cream social and informational session. Eligible students across the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences were invited to come to this event to learn more about Alpha Zeta Partners and why they should consider applying. This event was beneficial to both potential applicants by providing them with information and the Townshend Chapter of Alpha Zeta Partners by helping to secure a premier new class of members.

S’mores. Who doesn’t like them? A soft, melted marshmallow with melted chocolate and graham crackers over a warm fire is pure bliss. That is why Alpha Zeta Cook Chapter always hosts a s’mores rush event. The event is held right outside of our unofficial home, the Cook Campus Center and brothers come to eat some delicious s’mores while interacting with potential new members about why Alpha Zeta is so amazing. This event is open to anyone who wishes to come by...

New Member Education Week is held every semester after candidates for membership are chosen. This week started on February 10^th and lasted until Friday February 15^th.  The purpose of Candidate Education Week is to teach perspective brothers the importance of teamwork to accomplish a common goal. The candidates are presented with a series of challenges in which they must learn about agriculture, find out information about the fraternity’s history as well as current activities, get to know current brothers, introduce themselves to alumni, and come together as a team. Candidates find out how close brothers are, and brothers have an opportunity to get to know candidates...

The Friday after Roundtable, all brothers and new members are asked to attend an overnight retreat at Roanoke Christian Service Camp. Twenty-eight brothers and thirteen candidates for membership arrived at the camp on the evening of February 8^th.  This is a traditional way to start the week when candidates are introduced to the principles and fundamental ideas behind Alpha Zeta and have an opportunity to meet current brothers...

The North Carolina Chapter celebrated Valentine’s Day during a busy Candidate Education Week. On Thursday, February 14^th, 22 brothers made valentines or brought bags of candy. The social committee prepared paper valentine bags for every brother and candidate. As brothers arrived, they filled each bag with delicious candy as well as compliments or  kind notes for everyone. This activity is a great way for brothers to show their love and appreciation for each other.