Beta Theta Pi - University of Oklahoma

CONNECT WITH GAMMA PHI ONLINE Website: www.oklahomabeta.org • Facebook: Beta Theta Pi – University of Oklahoma Twitter: @Beta_Oklahoma, @OUBetaCorp • Online Giving: oklahomabeta.kintera.org/donatenow Beta theta Pi CorPoration P.o. Box 721805 norman, oK 73070 Address Service Requested BQP WooGliN oN Chautauqua Thanks to Our Alumni Volunteers We owe a debt of gratitude to our dedicated house corporation and campaign committee members for their careful use of campaign dollars and for always being willing to give of their time and talent to save money. There are still planned projects to be completed, such as a possible long- term maintenance fund to keep the chapter house looking new for years to come. The house will continue to have ongoing projects and expenses, and we hope every alumnus will be a part of this campaign. This is your last opportunity to pay it forward and show your appreciation for being part of our Beta brotherhood. Brothers Gather at Dedication (Continued from page 1) T he members of Gamma Phi Chapter officially moved into our refurbished house on Friday, September 4. Ask any member and they will tell you that the excitement of finally being back at 800 Chautauqua is unmatched by any college experience thus far. Undergraduates Settling In With the semester already underway, the 75-seat basement study hall is in full use. There are few times during the day when one cannot find a brother with whom to study in the house. But, this focus on academics has not deterred us from enjoying the more "lighthearted" opportunities the house offers. Numerous pick-up games have been played on the restored basketball court. But not to be outdone is the rec room, which has become the hot spot on NFL Sundays, as the brothers camp out and watch whatever games they can. Alumni Reunite at Gamma Phi On Saturday, September 5, we hosted our first alumni tailgate at the new house. The excitement was electric. Countless alumni came to experience the new house and reminisce about the old. As pledge classes reunited, many found their composites throughout the house to snap a quick photo before they found their old rooms to see what had changed. Thank You, Generous Alumni All in all, the good brothers of Chautauqua could not be happier with our new living situation. A big thank you to Robert Beall '80, chairman of the building campaign committee; Curtis McCarty '92 of McCarty Construction; Michael Hall '88, house architect; Ryan Manning '06, project manager; and the Housing Corporation, led by Zach Allen '85. We believe that this house sets an example of the lasting impression Beta Theta Pi has on its members. This fact is seen in our capital campaign as an average one in three alumni donated to the renovation. Actions such as these demonstrate the truth in Willis O'Rob's statement that Beta Theta Pi's spirit is unique. Beta Welcomes 63 New Members In addition to moving into the new house, our recruitment team, led by Reed Prado '17, worked tirelessly over the summer to sign an excellent new member class. Among the 63 men are five valedictorians, 11 President's Leadership Class members, 12 all-state athletes, and 10 University scholars. We hope and expect these men to achieve first place in new member GPA as we have the last two semesters. Hard Work Pays Off Academically The spring semester marked our fifth consecutive semester of the highest fraternity GPA on campus. We intend to work as hard as possible to obtain number six with the help of our "new" chapter house. Thank you to all the brothers who made it possible through their generous donations. We wouldn't be where we are without you. Fraternally, Aaron Murray '16 Chapter President (405) 545 0022 / aaron.murray@ou.edu Alumni Support Is the Catalyst for Another Successful Semester at OU Recruitment and Academics Continue to Impress Gamma Phi brought home its sixth Knox Award, another Sisson Award, and the John Holt Duncan Outstanding Service Award this summer at Convention. The brothers of Gamma Phi make good use of their new study hall. This year, we intend to win grades for the fifth consecutive semester. The oldest known surviving skin will hang in Gamma Phi's new rec room.

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