Gamma-Iota History: 1919-1949
1919. In 1919 The Sycamores petitioned to become a chartered chapter of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. This was drive was headed by Eri J. Shumaker and Dudly Dawson. The Charter was approved on June 11, 1919, transforming The Sycamore Club into the Gamma-Iota Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. Gamma-Iota was the 52nd chapter to be founded nationally, and the 4th in Ohio, after Western Reserve, Akron, Ohio, and Cincinnati. At the time of the charter, most of the 92 members of The Sycamore Club would become initiated members of Lambda Chi Alpha.
1919.
February 17, 1919 Letter from Sycamores to Shepardson
April 17, 1919 Letter from Cole to Cochran
April 30, 1919 Letter from Cole to Cochran
May 5, 1919 Telegram from Cochran to Cole
May 8, 1919 Petition from Sycamores to Lambda Chi Alpha
May 13, 1919 Letter from Cole to Cochran
May/June 1919 Telegram from Cole to Cochran
June 2, 1919 Letter from Cole to Cochran
June 20, 1919 Letter from Cole to Cochran
Read More about the founding of Gamma-Iota Zeta
1930. Fireside Story: The Good Old Days by Clark Morrow, Class of 1930, GIZ 149
1941.
Chapter Dues:
16 Members initiated @ $30.00 a piece.
Actives monthly dues: $48.00
National Dues: $1 per month
Associate Dues (Pledge) $7.50
1944. When 1944 rolled around “The Ranch” was sold, and the men moved into a temporary residence at 325 W. Broadway known as “The Doll House.”