The Centennial:
PHASE 2
($279,000 Raised)
G
amma Tau celebrated 100 years at the University of Kansas
in 2012. Many Gamma Tau alumni traveled to celebrate the
centennial with alumni and friends. During this celebration,
another core group of alumni committed to investing in the Shelter and
providing viability for the house corporation. e efforts resulted in
$279,000 raised.
The Return:
PHASE 1
($335,000 Raised)
W
ith the reemergence of the chapter in 2006, a dedicated
group of alumni raised $335,000 to make many
immediate improvements to the Shelter. ese men made
investments in Gamma Tau at a critical and risky time—our current
success is a direct result of their leadership and generosity. e Shelter
was faithfully restored, allowing Gamma Tau to remain competitive
with other newly renovated fraternity houses on the KU campus.
Renovated new section bathrooms $50,000
Replaced windows $35,000
Provided furniture and kitchen equipment $35,000
Upgraded technology infrastructure $5,000
Replaced carpet and painted interior $25,000
Resurfaced parking lot $25,000
Replaced and painted exterior wood $25,000
Refinished basketball court $10,000
Built retaining wall and backyard landscape $20,000
Repaired plumbing and electrical $20,000
Upgraded housemother suite $15,000
Replaced water heater $8,000
Installed dining room carpet $8,000
Repaired exterior lighting and roof $10,000
Replaced common doors and locks $10,000
Renovated rec room $100,000
Fire escape, required by code $100,000
Veranda railing, required by code $15,000
Additional exterior painting and wood repair $30,000
Air conditioning for kitchen and dining room $9,000
$555,000
Debt Retirement $197,000
Total Investment $752,000
Projects Completed since 2006
