Accomplishments:

The spring and summer of 2006 saw even more improvements to Theta Lambda's facility. The chapter did an excellent job adding a privacy fence to the back yard and building a wooden walkway connecting the main building to the coach house - improving both the security and aesthetics of the property. Also, on the exterior, the steps and porch on the south entrance were reset, better sealing the basement from water intrusion, and the large flagstone steps along the main sidewalks were reconditioned. During the 2005-2006 academic year, the alumni hired a company to print and mail their semi-annual newsletters and maintain the website.

Accomplishments:

The Delta Omicron Housing Corp. acquired Pi Kappa Alpha's newest house in August 2006!  With the help of a very generous donor, they were able to utilize the Pi Kappa Alpha Educational Foundation's Dynasty Fund Program, a creative donation vehicle and loan program, enabling Delta Omicron to purchase an 8,500 square foot, 22-man, fully furnished property situated at the beginning of Drake's Greek Row. The old sorority house was equipped with masculine furnishings so it was immediately ready for the chapter. The local corporation is already off on the right foot - hiring a professional property management company to ensure the new facility is managed properly.

Goals:

• Apply for an Educational Facilities Grant
• Conduct an energy audit and life safety inspection
• Launch a successful capital campaign

Accomplishments:

Since the House Corporation was reactivated in 1997, Zeta Sigma has completed a major renovation valued at $130,000. This included new plumbing, bathrooms, electrical system, heating/cooling, alarm systems, siding, windows and roof. In recent years we have resurfaced the south drive, purchased a new commercial gas stove, added steel combination lock entry doors and obtained IRS 501(c)(7) tax exemption. In late 2003 through early 2004, the Chapter sought alumni support to fund renovation of the kitchen and begin river front improvements. Through an excellent alumni relations programming and fundraising the Chapter was able to raise $35,000 to fund this project. Quotes are now being received on the kitchen work and to do the shoreline erosion protection plans and permits. Additionally, the house corporation membership has shown significant growth over the last two years.

Please visit the Zeta Sigma website through the link found below to see extensive photos of the property.

Goals:

• Continue recruiting interested alumni to serve on the board
• Complete renovations to the kitchen
• Begin shoreline work through obtaining erosion protection plans and permits

Goal Achieved:

Congratulations to Kappa Gamma for completing construction and moving into their new chapter house. Pike is situated with a location that can't be beat as this young University continues to grow.

Contact Person:
Larry Lunsford

Email Address:
Lunsford@fiu.edu

Website

Goal Achieved:

Congratulations to Delta Lambda at Florida State University! They accomplished their goal of building a new 59 capacity house in the new Greek Row near campus. The structure is a classic Greek Revival style and is basically an apartment building/fraternity house hybrid that is designed to meet the demands of the student housing market. It contains two-bedroom, two-bath apartments with common space sufficient to meet the needs of the fraternity.

Contact Person: Jeff Moore
Email Address: N/A
Website

Accomplishments:

The house corporation, AM Dawg, Inc., is working diligently with UGA, local real estate professionals and the International Fraternity on its current real estate issues. The local group recently hired the professional services of Pennington & Company to conduct a fundraising feasibility study, produce professional quality newsletters and conduct an annual fund campaign.

Accomplishments:

Beta Eta has completed the feasibility study and is ready to move on to the next stage of their capital campaign. The house corporation has found and hired a professional property manager which will allow the board to become much more efficient in their efforts. The local alumni are currently in the ongoing process of recruiting additional board members to serve on the house corporation.

Goals:

• Finalize architectural drawings
• Hire a general contractor
• Secure financing to begin construction

Goal Achieved:

Alpha Omega has recently finished a capital campaign and completed a major renovation of the chapter house. In 2005-2006, working together, the house corporation and chapter also installed a state-of-the-art, all-weather sport court in the backyard and completed the landscaping and external lighting in the front yard. After a well-attended and successful Work Day in April 2006, the year culminated with Alpha Omega being recognized with the House of the Year Award at the International Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Accomplishments:

In 2005, Alpha Gamma renoved the chapter's library which included the installation of wiring for internet access, PC work stations and beautiful furnishings.

Goals:

• Finalize preparations for a capital fundraising campaign utilizing the Alpha Gamma Educational Facilities Grant Account managed by the Pi Kappa Alpha Educational Foundation
• Pay down a significant amount of the primary mortgage through donations
• Purchase and install a new kitchen hood system

Goal Achieved:

Congratulations to Zeta Rho for completing construction and moving into their new chapter house. Their old house was destroyed by flood waters. Because the house was not located in a "flood zone" that would have signaled the requirement for flood insurance, they had no coverage when the "500 year flood" hit the region in the spring of 1997. After an extensive capital campaign and an extremely fast-paced construction schedule, the chapter moved into their new house in 2004.

Contact: Bill Elmquist
Email Address: N/A
Website

Accomplishments:

Beta Mu's house corporation and chapter worked together to purchase new furniture for the television room as well as a new big screen TV and pool table. The floor in the chapter room was replaced and the surface on the basketball court was repaved. Additionally, the corporation signed on the professional newsletter and annual fund services of Pennington and Company and has so far produced four high quality newsletters.

Goals:

• Replace flooring throughout the remainder of the house
• Remodel the upstairs and sleeping rooms

Accomplishments:

Kappa Omega continues to operate the house they purchased in 2003, paying off debt ahead of schedule and keeping their eye on the long term goal of someday building a new house on this site. The site is amazingly located, the only Greek house on the "University side of the street."

Goals:

• Further develop and enhance the Chapter’s housing operations, policies and procedures
• Obtain services from an architectural firm to design plans
• Raise $10,000 through concentrated fundraising efforts next year