PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY
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During the weekend of September
20-22, more than 300 Phis from all
eras, along with spouses, guests,
and Phi Delt dignitaries, descended
upon Ames to celebrate 100 years
of brotherhood at Iowa Gamma.
A collection of events during the
weekend allowed attendees to
reconnect with friends, visit the
newly remodeled chapter house,
learn about the state of the chapter,
tour Iowa State and other Ames
attractions, golf, and hear from
many Phis about the chapter's
successes over the years.
The weekend was a tremendous
success and will provide
momentum as the chapter enters its
second century of existence.
Iowa Gamma Is Model Chapter
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experience. Due to his position, he attends many chapter events across the
country, and Iowa Gamma stood out. "I attend a lot of alumni events, and
this was the finest alumni event I've ever been to. If every chapter in North
America would model after them we would be in great shape."
The centennial celebration and the chapter house renovation have provided
alumni with great opportunities to reinvest in chapter activities. Alumni
involvement is crucial to the success of the chapter. Through his leadership
role, Chris has seen many chapters fail due to a lack of alumni support. He
encourages alumni to become re-engaged in the Fraternity saying, "The
reward of friendship is phenomenal." The work Iowa Gamma is doing
to restore the chapter house is critical because the house will always be
a "symbol and gathering place to share brotherhood. It is a focal point of
chapter operations."
Chris graduated in 1980 with a B.A. in finance and management from
California State-Northridge and was a member of the California Zeta
Chapter. Phi Delta Theta helped shape his personal and business life
through challenges, experience, and the overall scope of being involved
and working independently and with others toward a common good.
Chris lives in Woodland Hills, California, with his wife, Claire, and two
sons, Nicholas and Michael. He is an avid sports fan and especially enjoys
Dodgers baseball. Contact him at clapplembg@yahoo.com.
