The Wreckage
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T
he Indiana Acacia Building Corporation (IABC) board decided
at its June 26 meeting to keep the Chapter house vacant during
the 2021-22 academic year. This allows time for renovations and
offers more flexibility to the contractors, which helps keep costs in
check for us.
Any lease for the house starting in August 2022 will spell out a
turnkey operation. IABC will supply the House Director, food
service, cleaning service, utilities, and other services for a flat fee.
"We think it is very important that Indiana Acacia maintain total control
of the house this time," explained Scott Lakin '77, new President of
the IABC board. "That's the best way to protect our investment in the
renovations and the many donations alumni have made."
At the time of preparing material for The Wreckage publication
(early August 2021), IABC had already heard from two
organizations interested in leasing the house starting August 2022.
When a decision about leasing is made, we will first announce it in
the "News" area of indianaacacia.org.
STATUS OF THE HOUSE
Radiators in room 201 (and in all other rooms) have been removed.
Soon, new vinyl plank flooring and wood cabinets will be installed.
The Acacia Chapter house will likely be leased out for August 2022.
That will involve a turnkey operation allowing IABC to
maintain tight control of the property.
Above: A section of old wall, leaning and with
large blocks that had fallen onto the sidewalk along Fess. Be-
low: The newly rebuilt wall, secured with mortar and a proper
drainage system embedded behind it.
