Author Archives: Seth Downs

OF HOUSES, HOPES, AND HORRORS . .

There is currently considerable interest and effort being directed to address the deteriorating condition of the Eta Iota Chapter House.  This is admirable and necessary in the short term, and as an ongoing process. Our obligations are mandated by our commitment to the Brotherhood as well as a legally binding fiduciary responsibility and the mandates of Title VI, Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes (“Landlord and Tenant”).  It occurs to me however; that at some point it would be in everyone’s best interests to explore a long-term solution.  Long-term solutions are just that.  They do not – and should not – happen rapidly.  They do however have to start somewhere.  Thus, I put these thoughts to paper; to discuss, to tear apart, to laugh at, or such other reactions as deemed appropriate.

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