tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69327804494183983512024-02-08T07:36:10.126-08:00Davis Chi Phi Alumnirmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-92079141388144419282014-05-08T15:14:00.002-07:002014-05-08T15:14:40.360-07:00Chapter house update<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Please see the message below from Jeremy Donati (May 6th)</span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">We hope that 2014 is off to a good start for you and your family. It was great getting to see so many alumni brothers at Picnic Day.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Thanks to all of the financial support that alumni brothers of Sigma Delta have provided over the past five years for the various house renovations we undertook, we are pleased to report that the chapter is thriving!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">After struggling financially for two years (2010-2011 & 2011-2012) due to low live-in numbers, the chapter was able to pay its rent to the Alumni Association in full for the 2012-2013 school year, and they’re on track to do so again this year due to increased membership and higher live-in numbers. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The active chapter has continued to make significant progress in many areas. They placed a significant importance on recruitment. In fall 2013, 13 new members were initiated and have already begun to hold positions on the executive council. The chapter’s goal after 2014 fall rush is to have a strong 50-60 person house. This is a very obtainable goal for the chapter and they are on track to meet their goal in the fall.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">In addition to recruitment, the house is focusing on academics. The house recognized that they were losing members for academic issues (withdrawal from school, academic probation, or parental influences) and wanted to stop the attrition. Over the 2013-14 school year, the GPA of the house has risen significantly. The house is also getting more involved with the Greek and Davis communities and Chi Phi nationally. The president attended the Alphas Academy in January and the house will be sending to active members to COE and Congress this summer.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">We are very pleased with the direction of the house and wanted to share the good news with everyone to demonstrate that your donations had a strong impact on creating a living environment that attracts and retains new members.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">In an effort to be more proactive in maintenance of the chapter house, the active chapter and Alumni Association are collaborating on a joint project that will take place over the summer.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The floor in the dining room (also known as the 1824 room & party dance floor) is in bad shape and in need of being replaced. Although we initially identified this as a potential project in 2010, we held off and focused on more urgent renovation projects, including the back roof, back bathroom, kitchen, and the big front house renovation of late 2011/early 2012.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">All told, we have financed <b>$190,000</b> in capital improvements over the past six years:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">For the dining room floor, we have engaged the services of Vista Builders, the same contractor who led the front house renovation. The owner, Bob Statham, has been a great partner to the Alumni Association and has performed many small tasks at no charge during that renovation. The scope of work for the floor project is estimated at $5600. Since there is always a chance that the cost could increase once the sub-floor is accessed, we are adding another $1500 into our cost projections.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The active chapter has committed to putting $1000 towards this project, which leaves $7000 for the Alumni Association to contribute.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">We were also recently given a heads up that the Delta Gamma Alumni Association wants the fence adjoining our two properties to be replaced. Although they have not contacted us yet, we are building this into the summer 2014 budget and estimating project cost at $2000 if the costs are split equally between Chi Phi and Delta Gamma.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The Alumni Association currently has $15,560 in its Capital Campaign Savings account, with monthly operating expenses being paid from a separate checking account, which currently holds $11,800.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Although we are in a position to finance the floor and fence projects from the Capital Campaign account, we feel that it is fiscally prudent to undertake another fundraiser to offset project costs and continue to build the Capital Campaign fund. As anyone who is a homeowner knows, expect the unexpected. This is doubly true for a house as old as 217 Russell.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">As such, we are targeting a fundraising goal of $10,000 for these projects. We recognize that each of you have many financial obligations, so any donation amount is welcome and very much appreciated. Your continued support over the last few years in rebuilding the chapter house has been instrumental in ensuring the continued success of the Sigma Delta chapter.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Sigma Delta Alumni Association</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Attn: <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Jeremy</span> Donati</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">West Sacramento, CA 95691</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i>Please note that a service fee is levied by Paypal on all donations made via their website.</i></span></span></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Thank you for all your support to the Sigma Delta Chapter</span></span></span></div>
rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-41539972834263660232012-05-09T15:54:00.001-07:002012-05-09T15:54:50.188-07:00Scholarships for UndergradsThere are several opportunities for undergraduates to participate in national Chi Phi programs this summer. If you are interested in donating and sponsoring the undergraduates to attend, the alumni association will be coordinating to help with attendance to COE (College of Excellence) and Congress.<br />
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COE will be held July 25th-29th at Emery University in Atlanta, GA. The undergraduate that attends would be responsible for paying for the airfare. The conference allows for 1 undergraduate member from each chapter.<br />
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Congress will be held June 22nd-24th in Atlanta, GA. The two undergraduates who attend would be responsible for lodging and airfare.<br />
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We would like to be able to significant offset, if not pay for, the costs associated with attending these programs. If you are interesting in donating/sponsoring the undergraduates to attend these great programs, you can donate via pay pal by clicking on the donate link to the right or by sending a check to:<br />
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Valley Alumni Association<br />
1280 Riva Drive #6<br />
West Sacramento, CA 95691<br />
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Any unused monies can be returned or earmarked by the association for future educational scholarships.<br />
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Please let Jeremy know if you have any questions.<br />
<br />rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-22917073455645277352012-05-09T15:40:00.001-07:002012-05-09T15:44:34.675-07:00Update on Emergency RenovationsHere is a copy of an email Jeremy sent out to the alumni after the renovations were completed this fall:<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dear Sigma Delta Alumni,</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are pleased to announce that the emergency </span><span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffcc; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">renovations</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> we first</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">contacted you about last fall have been completed. Our fundraising</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">campaign was very successful, and we would like to thank each of you</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">who donated for your support. We couldn’t have done this without your</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">help. We have attached several pictures of the renovated front part of</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the house, and hope that you enjoy them as much as we have.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The following is a summary of the project, including project donations</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and expenses. We have attached a separate document that outlines</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">project donations and expenses in greater detail.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Donations</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We received $38,307 in donations from 26 alumni members. The attached</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">document contains a breakdown of the donation amounts with names</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">removed for privacy.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Expenses</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Our initial bid from Morse Remodeling was for $72,651. We established</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">this as the baseline budget for the project. After receiving two</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">additional bids for the project from alumnus Jeremy Humble (SD ’95)</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and Vista Builders of Sacramento, we selected Vista, whose bid came in</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the lowest and included many extras that were not part of the other</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">bids. Special thanks to Jeremy for providing very helpful advice and</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">taking the time to submit a bid.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Vista came highly recommended to us by alumnus Erik Franks (SD ’05),</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and we are very pleased with the final work product. Based on their</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">work and the great cost to value ratio that we have received on this</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">project, we hope to establish a long-term relationship with Vista for</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">future house projects. Another big special thanks to alumnus Ryan</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Boynton (SD ’06) for being our local point of contact and always being</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">available to head over to the house to meet with the contractor!</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The final project cost for the </span><span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffcc; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">renovations</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> was $71,525, and included</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the following items listed below.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Summary of Project</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Abatement of asbestos in duct work throughout the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Abatement of asbestos in drywall for the front part of the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">(the old farmhouse)</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New duct work throughout the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Energy efficient HVAC system for entire house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New staircase</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New electrical wiring for the front part of the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New electricial subpanels in middle and front of house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Refinished hardwood floors in front part of the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Subfloor and tile replaced in front bathroom, along with new toilet</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New stucco and paint on exterior of the front part of the house</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Recessed lighting in front room</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• New front and side doors</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Next Steps</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This project has mitigated the risks associated with last fall’s</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">emergency. As a result, we are now in a position where we can resume</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">long-term financial planning to ensure that the chapter house remains</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">a viable place to live for future generations of Sigma Delta.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In addition, the Valley Alumni Association will be working closely</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">with the chapter over the next several months to ensure that live-in</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">numbers for the 2012-2013 school year are sufficient for the chapter</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">to meet their full financial obligation to the Alumni Association so</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">that the rent we are collecting will cover our annual fixed costs</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">(monthly mortgage payments, property insurance, property tax).</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Please stay tuned in the upcoming months for more details on both of</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">these ongoing initiatives as we embark in planning for the next</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">generation of Sigma Delta. The most recent </span><span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffcc; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">renovations</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> are an</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">excellent example of the great things we can do when we all rally</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">around a common cause.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We realize that we have asked each of you for donations several times</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">over the past two years. Although the latest round last fall was</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">outside of our control due to extenuating circumstances, we are now at</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">a point where we are ready to pick up our regularly scheduled</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">fundraising efforts for future structural improvements. Donations for</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">future house improvements can be made by:</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">US Mail/Check</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Make Check Payable to “Valley Association of Chi Phi”:</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sigma Delta Alumni Association</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Attn: Jeremy Donati</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1280 Riva Drive #6</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">West Sacramento, CA 95691</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">or Paypal, </span><a href="http://davischiphialumni.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://davischiphialumni.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Please note that a service fee is levied by Paypal on all donations</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">made via their website.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Thank you again for all your support.</span>
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Pictures of the renovations can be seen <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100164051836598084044/ChiPhiHouseRenovations?authuser=0&feat=directlink">here</a>rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-72422458063270020332010-02-16T19:46:00.000-08:002010-02-16T19:50:21.333-08:00Donation button added<p class="MsoNormal">A donation button has been added to the blog. Since the chapter house is in need of structural repairs, all funds collected will go towards construction costs. Two years ago, the alumni association opened an account in an effort to keep donated money separate from the rent money we collect from the actives, this is often referred to as our Capital Campaign to renovate the Sigma Delta Chapter House account. So far we have been able to fund new windows and a driveway with the donations we have collected. The next things several contractors have suggested we fix are the foundation, roof (back half of house), kitchen and door locks. We, and especially the actives, appreciate any help you can provide.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The alumni association will be sending out a letter soon that will provide you with more information on the capital campaign. To be sure you receive this mailing, please make sure you have added your contact info to our <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsvuwDvkAu4edHJEcm94Nkt1UFl6NkljQVF6TmF2a2c&hl=en">alumni database</a>.</p>rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-29142564337530647802010-02-14T20:14:00.000-08:002010-02-14T20:17:29.255-08:00Address ListHere is the <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsvuwDvkAu4edHJEcm94Nkt1UFl6NkljQVF6TmF2a2c&hl=en">link</a> to the alumni address list. Please add your info!rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932780449418398351.post-63532666570073454142010-02-14T18:19:00.000-08:002010-02-14T19:44:19.780-08:00Welcome<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to the Davis Chi Phi Alumni blog!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This blog has been created for communication between alumni. We hope that it will help us keep in touch and also it will be used to keep everyone informed about the alumni association and active house. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please add a comment to this post if you have suggestions for things you want added or altered in the blog and I will do my best to implement them. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>rmboyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05608560264498365747noreply@blogger.com1