For Alumni And Friends oF
the FloridA AlphA ChApter
no. 34 • FAll 2017
university oF FloridA, sigmA phi epsilon
inFormAtion www.FlAlphA.org
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e are sincerely humbled by all the donors and the volunteers to
the capital campaign. We've had a great campaign and raised
over $2.8 million in pledges coming from 285 loyal and generous
brothers and friends.
All the work has been completed and this ends the formal public phase
of the capital campaign.
While our capital campaign is done, our work to ensure the success of
Florida Alpha continues. Our Chapter House will require maintenance
and enhancements. Scholarships will help us attract the best. Funding
our Chapter's participation in the educational and development pro-
grams will go a long way in maintaining a top-rated Chapter. And we
have a significant mortgage to pay. Accordingly, we will restart our
annual campaign next year seeking a couple hundred bucks each year
to help with these ongoing expenses.
At a time when the Greek system has been under fire, we think it is
good for us to remember that our new Florida Alpha is different. They
have done very well holding each other accountable, lifting each other
up to be more successful, and making their brotherhood strong. Ad-
ditionally, they are very respectful of the facility that your generous
dollars have renovated.
Again, we wish to thank everyone for their gracious support, through
dollars and time. In the event that you are ever in the Gainesville area,
I hope that you will stop by the SigEp house. If you feel more com-
fortable, please contact one of us and we would be glad to give you a
guided tour.
Capital Campaign for Florida Alpha Sees Successful Conclusion
Thank You to All Supporters of This Project!
Fraternally,
Bert Harris '74
President, Florida Alpha Educational Foundation
bert@hearlandlaw.com
Bryson Ridgway '05
President, Alumni and Volunteer Corporation
bryson.ridgway@gmail.com
It was an opening… and it was truly GRAND!
More than 100 Florida Alpha alumni, members of the active Chapter,
and their guests gathered on a warm October afternoon to celebrate the
Grand Opening of the $4.5 million newly renovated SigEp house at 5
Fraternity Row.
Led by AVC President Bryson Ridgway '05, the group gathered in
the beautiful new open-air atrium of the house to honor donors, the
Chapter's leadership and service during Hurricane Irma, and to give
special recognition to alumni who went above and beyond the call of
duty for Florida Alpha.
Alumni, actives, and guests stand in Florida Alpha's open-air atrium
during the Grand Opening ceremony. Many special awards
and honors were presented during the ceremony.
Alumni Return for Florida Alpha's
Grand Opening Ceremony
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