Beta Theta Pi - University of Wisconsin

ALPHA PILOT Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Wisconsin FALL 2024 THE Beta Alumni Bring the Heat to Phoenix • p.2 | Those Fabulous Beer Suppers • p.3 | A Promising Year • p.4 New Members • p.4 | Thank You, Donors! • p.5 | Serving Up Success • p.5 | The Varsity Collective • p.6 Inside: A lpha Pi Chapter has come a long way since the mid-2000s. Back then, we struggled to find even 40 members to join our chapter. Today, we boast a full house of 150! Where our Beta Building Association was once operating in crisis mode, we are now firmly in management mode, focusing on refining what it means to be an Alpha Pi active, officer, and alumni volunteer. Our trajectory is strong, and we're building an even brighter future! Thanks to the support of our generous alumni, the BBA has recently accomplished several key projects. These upgrades are creating a more vibrant and comfortable environment for our on-campus brothers, ensuring Beta remains competitive. CHAPTER HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS • Private rooms on the second floor have been freshly painted for the first time in years, an upgrade that enhances the living experience. The third-floor rooms and common spaces are scheduled to be painted in 2025. • The flat roof over the front entry was replaced in August. • New washers and dryers were added in October. • Dining room upgrades include the addition of a commercial-grade water bottle filler, a chilled salad bar, and a rinsing sink. These improvements offer healthier options and convenience for our members. • We have also introduced a live-in chef. If you attended Homecoming 2024, you likely met Chef Brandon. He cooks five days a week, providing fresh, healthy meals. We're proud of how this initiative is elevating the members' quality of life. • To accommodate our growing chapter, we have installed durable, heavy-duty dining tables and chairs that can withstand the daily use of 150 college men. These pieces will serve the chapter for years to come. • We've ordered new furniture for the chapter room, creating a comfortable and welcoming space for meetings and events. • The Penthouse now boasts a new 65" high-resolution TV, with additional furnishings to follow. This space is becoming a great spot for relaxation and bonding. • To enhance safety, we've installed external cameras around the house and first-floor cameras inside, ensuring the security of brothers and guests. • For comfort, a new HVAC system has been installed, providing a more reliable and efficient way to regulate temperatures. • We also purchased an event grill, which has already been put to great use during recruitment events and Homecoming. Expect more fun chapter-wide dinners soon! Beyond the new upgrades, we continue to provide professional cleaning services for common spaces and bathrooms three times a week, with mat and towel service twice a week. DEDICATED LEADERS We've added important roles within the chapter to further improve operations, including a Steward position, which allows actives to take ownership of meal service (meet our first Stewards on page 5!). In addition, Aidan O'Brien '27, our house manager, is doing a great job settling into his role. Finally, we've brought on new BBA members who are fully invested in this new approach. Three new members, Hans Hofmeister '91, Scott Running '89, and D.L. "Wally" Walters '91, have joined Jeff White '92, George Moore '79, Bart Kocha '80 and myself to form a revitalized Beta Building Association. We are excited about the direction Alpha Pi is heading and appreciate the continued support from alumni like you. Here's to even greater success in 2024 and beyond! Yours in _kai_, Bob Downing, #1807, UW 1991, BBA President downingbt@sbcglobal.net A New Approach for 2024 and Beyond ONWARD AND UPWARD Welcome, Chef Brandon!

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