2021 Spring Newsletter
Chapter Room Restoration
Thanks to the many people who volunteered back in November, deconstruction of the chapter room was completed in one day. Since then the Housing Corporation has been working on infrastructure repairs in and around the room including repairing a minor leak on the south wall, installing a new interior door leading into the room from the basement, as well as a new exterior door on the north side of the room. These projects are expected to be completed sometime in the Spring allowing us to move forward into Phase 3.
In order to complete the entire project by November 2021, we will be holding 3 alumni work weekends through the year in May, July and September. If you would like to contribute your time and expertise please visit the alumni website for more information or email sigma1050@gmail.com.
2021 Beta Theta Pi Census
In an effort to better support the overall membership, Beta Theta Pi has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to launch Beta Census 2021! This multi-month project allows the Fraternity to update its records on the tens of thousands of members that belong to our cherished brotherhood – undergraduate and alumni alike.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Work Weekend
Our next Alumni Work Weekend will be on May 22nd, 2021. We will be working on the following projects;
Removing the concrete walkway along the northside of the house. The walkway is currently pitched toward the house and needs to be corrected. The new walkway will be filled and poured by professionals at a later date.
Removing the old paint from the chapter room walls. In order to prepare the walls for a fresh new paint job we need to wire wheel and bleach wash the existing surface.
We will need a substantial amount of cordless drills with fully charged back up batteries and wire wheels. If you happen to have an extra drill and can pick up a second wire wheel, I'm sure it will be used by someone.
The benches and ceremonial fixtures will be thoroughly cleaned by then and ready for formal repair. Restoration varies from filling gaps and voids with epoxy to fully reassembling certain pieces and replacing broken parts.
We estimate that we’ll need about 10 people per project so please keep the date in mind. If you have any questions please email sigma1050@gmail.com.
Alumni Golf Outing
Saturday, June 26th
Sunset Valley Golf Course in Pompton Plains, NJ.
Alumni Work Weekend
Saturday, July 31st
If all goes well in May and we keep on schedule then we should be able to complete Phase III in July 2021. Projects for this weekend may include;
Painting the walls.
Installing the new drop ceiling tiles.
Recommissioning the fire escape.
Finishing up the restoration of the benches and ceremonial fixtures and preparing them for reinstallation.
The date may change, so please check the website for the latest information.
Alumni Poker Tournament
Saturday, August 7th at 2:00PM
We will be holding the 2021 Alumni Poker Tournament outdoors on Saturday August 7th at Michael Lee-Lun's residence in Wayne, NJ. The Buy-In will be $100 dollars. $50 will go to the pot and $50 will go toward the Chapter Room Restoration Project.