Fire up the Engine Campaign- Jan. 2009

The men of Tau Zeta need your help. This year we have decided to make the restoration of the historic Tau Zeta fire truck our number-one priority. The historic truck, long a uniting symbol of Tau Zeta, now sits unused and worn down in our parking lot. Previous attempts to collect money and fix the fire truck have failed. We believe we have the determination to preserve a symbol of the past with the Fire up the Engine Campaign.  Now is the time for action.
The Problem and Plan
The Fire up the Engine Campaign aims to collect $4,000 to cover the repair costs for the fire truck. We currently have a mechanic lined up who is ready and willing to start working. The main repair will include the rear axle. This will provide the opportunity to be able to use pneumatic tires and add a master cylinder to allow for hydraulic breaks, which will provide a much-needed level of safety. We are also working to have the wiring, headlights, brakes, and the floorboards overhauled. Predominantly, we want to make the vehicle safer than it was in the past and make the fire truck more durable so it will not break down again in the near future. Though it seems like a tough task, our mechanic is very confident he can repair the fire truck with the proper funds. Our goal is to have the fire truck running by the end of this semester- just in time for the Fireman’s Ball.
Why donate?
During conversations with alumni I’ve always found that one topic constantly comes up: the Tau Zeta fire truck. The fire truck has spanned generations of brothers and served as a symbol that captures the fun-loving spirit of Tau Zeta. To see the fire truck now sitting in our parking lot unused and an eye sore is painful to current members and alumni alike. More than ever, we want to bring back the rich heritage that was present when the fire truck was running.
As an extra incentive to donate, once the fire truck’s repairs are completed, a plaque will be sealed on the floorboard. This plaque will contain the names and taus of the Top Ten alums who donated the most money to the Fire up the Engine Campaign. This will serve as a constant reminder to future Tau Zetas of the commitment of those alums who made this continued legacy possible.
Updates on the process of the fire truck repairs and the Fire up the Engine Campaign will be listed in future Tau Talks and in the alumni section of http://wsulambdachi.com.
Any donation is helpful. Without alumni support this dream is not possible. Let’s rally together to get a Tau Zeta tradition rolling again.


In ZAX,
Andrew Talevich
Alumni Correspondent
Tau 1731