Phi Delta Theta - University of Georgia

Looking Toward the Future CAB Recaps an Exciting Year and Sets Sights Forward GEORGIA ALPHAN GEORGIA ALPHAN THE NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF GEORGIA ALPHA CHAPTER OF PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA - SPRING 2022 g a a l p h a . c o m O n behalf of the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB), we are happy to report another great year for Georgia Alpha. As you know, 2021 represented the 150th anniversary of the founding of Georgia Alpha, which marks the longest ΡΔΤ chapter in continued existence. Many of you attended the events we hosted this past November in recognition of this historic achievement, which climaxed with the dedication of the Six Ninety Veranda at Terry College of Business' Ivester Hall on November 6, 2021. We are excited to report that an article will be forthcoming in the Terry Magazine later this year that will make note of how the fraternity came together to do what no other Greek organization has ever done in the entire Georgia University system. ACTIVE BROTHERS THRIVE Inside this newsletter, you will find a report from President Reed Stout #2538 as well as others on the executive board. The chapter has achieved many of its goals, including having the top cumulative GPA for two of the past three semesters. While making good grades never goes out of style, the undergraduates have plenty of other areas they have been very successful at, including a full social schedule and initiating a class of 33 young men this past fall. PHILANTHROPY WORK Also enclosed is a report from CAB member Matt Smith, Mississippi Beta '95 highlighting the philanthropy work Georgia Alpha has done supporting local families impacted by ALS. Matt has been a great addition to CAB. He is a Phi from Ole Miss living in Athens, Georgia, and has worked directly with our undergraduate brothers and the impacted families. I have been involved as a member of CAB for nearly 30 years and am proud of many of the accomplishments the chapter has made during that time, but none are impressive as the amount and quality of time our young men have spent helping these families with things their loved ones can no longer handle. I don't know about the rest of you, but I am sure I was way too immature and self-centered to use my free time to help others in need like they have chosen to do. UPGRADING THE HOUSE That being said, we really need your support in finishing up our replacement of worn-out furniture in the dorm area of the house. We are in the process of getting this ordered soon so that we have it (hopefully) by move-in this fall. Please visit gaalpha.com to donate securely online, or if you want to pay by mail, a donor form is included on page 4. In closing, we are hopefully to the point in the pandemic that all in-person events can be held this year. We will again host our alumni luncheon in Athens in late summer and Founders Day/Golden Legion ceremony in the fall. Announcements will be forthcoming prior to the events. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any feedback or suggestions. Yours in the Bond, Mark Chandler #1618 Brother John McGoogan #1485 hosted the annual Founders Day/Golden Legion event at Capital City Club-Brookhaven with record attendance. Sean Wagner, fraternity CEO, conducted the Golden Legion ceremony with assistance from undergraduate brothers. The Terry College of Business dedicating the Six Ninety Veranda at Ivester Hall. Ten brothers donated the required funds to earn naming rights for this 1,700-square-foot open space that is virtually the footprint of the previous chapter house at 690 S. Lumpkin.

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