Gamma Phi Beta - University of Kansas

M any alumnae contributed to the KU Endowment in memory of Missy Hueben Murray Spratford '69. We are pleased to announce that two outstanding members of Sigma Chapter, Lauren Gracey '16 and Jena Klaas '14, were awarded academic scholarships in Missy's name for the 2017-18 school year. Thank you to all the donors, who were listed in our spring newsletter. The following alumnae also contributed: Sue Tagg Whitehead '69 Betsy Robinson Vandervelde '70 Mary McDonald Gosney '79 In addition, Marilyn Boon Broege '69 made a generous donation to the chapter in memory of Missy, which was used to purchase KU artwork for this summer's redecoration project. GAMMA PHI BETA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS News Fall 2017 Sigma House Corporation Prepares for Future Projects Summer Flooding Causes Unexpected Updates T he summer brought many unexpected projects to Sigma Chapter. Our plans changed when a deluge of water filled the basement during heavy rain. Our allocated monies for the replacement of the hardwood floors in the formal living room, trophy room, and front hall, including the structural repair in the hallway, quickly needed to be spent on the foun- dation repair to fix the water issue. The August flooding will require more extensive foundation repair to the original 1920s structure. The chapter asked the board to update the old TV room by the dining room in time for fall recruitment. The 1950s ceiling and lighting needed to be replaced, the furniture and area rugs were very tired, and the walls and woodwork needed a new, fresh color. We hired an interior designer who presented a plan to the chapter and the board, which we loved. Our wonderful Moms Club donated $9,100 to the project! The new room is beautiful; the French doors and new windows shed much light on the blue and white color palate. New KU art, along with the composites and the Ellsworth tapestry, adorn the walls. Our long-range plan to replace every window in the chapter house was completed this summer. Now, we must have bids on the replacement of the entire roof as leaks are prevalent. The board continues to be very grateful for your monetary gifts each year. The challenges are many and costly. We are all proud of 1339 W. Campus as we welcome a new class each year and hope you will visit soon. In IIKE, Sigma Chapter House Corporation Moms Club donated $9,100 to help fund the TV room renovation this summer. Olivia Gooch '16, Janet Quinzer Gooch '85, Julie Chadwell Locke '89, Tatum Gibbar '16, and Susie Chadwell Gibbar '87 at a summer mock recruitment event. Donor Contributions Fund Academic Scholarships

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