Theta Chi - Drake University

PAGE 2 Theta Chi Gamma Tau Chapter Wish List Overage for the Venting System in the Kitchen: $15,000 Lawn Sprinkler System: $5,000+ Security System for Points of Entry: $5,000+ Donor Board: $5,000 Lower Level Sound System and Speakers: $4,000 Back Neighbor Fencing: $3,000+ Back Patio Furniture/Picnic Tables: $3,000+ Large (4') Metal QC Letters for the Exterior (Forest Ave. Side) of the House: $2,500 Gas Grills for the Back Patios: $2,000 Forest Ave. Patio Furniture/Picnic Tables: $2,000 New Theta Chi Sign with Lighting for the Front Yard: $1,500 Commercial Trash Cans, Indoor and Outdoor: $1,500 Wireless Modem/Call Station for the Sprinkler/Fire System: $1,500 Foosball Table: $1,500 Outdoor Lighting: $1,000 Outdoor Fire Pits: $750 Outdoor Bicycle Rack: $500 Built-in Bookcases for the Alumni Room: $5,000 Landscaping of Trees and Shrubs: $10,000+ Alumni Return for Relays and Ribbon Cutting W e cut the official red ribbon on the chapter house during our Relays weekend ceremony. The weather was wet and cold, but that didn't stop the crowd from gathering under the tent in front of the new house to share the excitement of seeing the almost complete (at that time) new chapter house. Dignitaries from Drake were in attendance, including John Smith and Diane Caldbeck from the Office of Alumni and Development. In one of his last official capacities as Drake president, David Maxwell shared a few words with the crowd, wished us success, and thanked us for how we have transformed 34th Street. After the ceremony, everybody toured the new house and was in awe as to how beautiful it is. Our open house for the Drake administration took place on August 21, the day before the undergraduate brothers moved in. It was attended by new Drake President Marty Martin. Our new house mom, Sandi Moran, was also there to greet everyone and introduce herself. We look forward to many alumni brothers joining us for the next Relays (April 29-30) and the official dedication of the named rooms in the house. Campaign Chairman Tom Rossley '82 puts the finishing touches on the Theta Chi house during move-in weekend. The new chapter house is filled with modern furnishings. See what furniture items still need to be purchased on our wish list above. The formal entryway. More funds are needed to complete our QC home. (Above) The active members are thrilled with the new house. (Below) Jim Egan '79, Al Kopec '79, and Joe Aiello '80. The Theta Chi house gets wrapped with an enormous bow for the ceremonial ribbon cutting at Relays. Tom Rossley cuts the ceremonial ribbon for the new QC house. Mike Milliman '93, Matt Goldsberry '95, Brian Asklof '95, Brent Handy '95, Mike Oppegaard '95 and Dave Oppegaard '92 had a great time catching up at this year's Relays. Brothers from the 1988-1995 pledge classes reunited at Relays.

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