Epsilon Building Association

Theta Chi Fraternity, Epsilon Chapter

12:00 pm, Saturday, September 25, 1999 - Roger Perry Library




Old Business
 

    1. Panel repair.
    2. Paint work.
    John was unable to attend the meeting. He was on his honeymoon
    1. Lawn rolling and reseeding. The companies have not shown up to do the lawn work
    2. Fence. Should be finished mid to late October. Job is being done by Miller Fence.
    1. Start putting together a project proposal for complete shower replacement. Spoke with plumber about replacing existing shower hardware. Should cost ~$1500 for both showers
    2. Review such proposal with the EBA for implementation next year.


    Full shower replacement should happen in 1-2 years. The ceiling outside the 2nd floor shower should also be replaced. Poor ventilation could be causing the mold.
     

    1. Continue to research roofing solutions for our type roof.
    2. Educate the EBA Board on solutions.
    3. Recommend a solution.
Action Items:
    1. Start putting together a project proposal for prospective bidders.
    2. Review such proposal with the EBA
    1. Status of additional bids.
    2. Contract Schedule.
  Dave was not at the meeting.
 
    1. Current status. $2500 has been collected in the past month. $10,405 has been collected since 9/1/98. The total outstanding debt is $15,862.
    2. Review of older alumni debt records.
    1. Present initial draft to EBA. The work is ongoing.
    2. Schedule target date for review comments.
    1. Proposal for donation amounts for specific awards. An article appeared in the last Echo. The goal is $20,000. The awards are as follows:

      2.  
        $100 T-shirt or hat
        $250 Shorts or Golf Shirt
        $500 Watch or Golf Ensemble (Golf Shirt, Shorts, and Hat)
    2. First project is the roof repair.
    1. Update - Looking good.
    2. Rush Pages
    3. Theta Chi Rush Cam - Discussion: Put a couple cameras around house.
    1. WPI mandates deferred recruitment.
    2. Freshmen retention and belonging.
    3. Rush Rules
    4. Research project to really push the issue for next year.
New Business
    1. There are many large projects that might be best addressed by two people. Position of Co-Director of Plant Management was created.
    2. Nominations: Jeremy John
    3. Voting: Jeremy John is new Co-Director of Plant Management
    1. How are things going? Getting up to speed. Bid Day is Dec 3rd.
    2. Are we able to even speak to freshmen?
    3. How can alumni help?
    4. How are other chapters on campus doing?
    1. Status on collection effort of all official documents, the deed, insurance policies, etc. Liability and property insurance, copy of deed, and lodging license were obtained.
    2. Safety deposit box rental for storage. Banks have been contacted regarding size and prices.
    3. Copy originals for our use.
    1. Review of ideas. Will be postponed until next year.
    2. Decide on a date. (beginning of Oct? or next year?)
    3. Decide on a place.
    4. Advertising
    1. Scott Griffiths Fund. Donations may be sent to
        2. Shady Grove Benefit
        P.O. Box 444
        Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806
    2. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Contact Jim Melvin
    3. Jimmy Fund Walk Sponsor Jason Katz
    1. Chooch has replacement parts.
    2. A new amp was already bought.
    3. EBA will split cost 50/50.
    1. Many house artifacts have been stolen over the years
    2. Old house picture, architects rendering of new house, etc.
    3. Talk to other house presidents about swapping stuff
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