Chi Omega - Oklahoma State University

4 These challenges (and many others!) have led the House Corporation Board to explore a major construction project to address these needs and ensure the safety of our members. Much like our personal homes, our Chapter House must provide a safe haven that instills confidence in our members and their families. Preserving Our Legacy Previous Chapter House renovations have successfully addressed facility needs to accommodate the undergraduate membership. In the past when updates were needed, Tau Beta alumnae responded generously. The Chapter House was updated with improvements to the kitchen, bathrooms, den, and second-floor bedrooms. This allowed Tau Beta to remain competitive with other renovated houses at OSU. However, as with any home, the need for continual improvements is critical. The House Corporation Board works hard to regularly maintain the facility. It is clear that we must make a major investment if Chi Omega is to continue providing a quality living environment and remain competitive on campus in the years ahead. Setting Chi Omega Apart The OSU Greek system remains extremely strong. Currently, 900 women go through recruitment at OSU each fall. Several sororities and many campus residences have dramatically upgraded both quality and amenities, increasing competition within the Greek community. As we are all aware, Tau Beta has always been a leader in the Greek community at OSU. As leaders on campus, we want to continue to be the first among Greek women! In order to make that happen, we need to consider the future of 310 South Monroe. MAJOR CHALLENGES AND NEEDS NEEDS Serve three meals daily to more than 80 actives and Chapter dinner to 200-plus members each week Space to accommodate entire membership to hold effective and efficient meetings, programming, and ceremonies Multiple study spaces on each floor with better Wi-Fi Multipurpose room than can be used for everyday needs and special events New and updated infrastructure and more square footage to ensure the safety and comfort of our members CHALLENGES Outdated and undersized kitchen and dining room No meeting space large enough for Chapter meetings Insufficient study space and technology for individual study and group meetings No open space to host events during recruitment, parent events, alumnae reunions, and Homecoming Limited square footage and outdated infrastructure, water, sewage, and electrical issues

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