uI > JAN 181963 .-v'^wfrv mi smn PHI GAffIA DELTA BUILDING ASSOCIATION Dear Brother: For those of you who attended last year's Norris Dinner, much of this will be old news. Lambda Omga continues to thrive. The active Chapter comprises 43 undergraduate, active members and a soon to be initiated pledge class of These numbers are consistent with the pattern achieved by the Capter in the past few years. While the numbers are great, especially given the fact the brothers are still managing to maintain a traditional L.O. Fiji experience, they do cause tremendous pressure on the physical plant that has been the Chapter's home since 1966. Over the past two years, the Building Association, or House Corporation as some of you know it, has explored alternatives that would provide an improved facility. Due to a variety of zoning, civic and real estate market issues, we have decided to expand the existing facility rather than ta^^the^HiispteT^'to a new address. John Nicholson, an architect and Lambda Omega graduate, has drawn up plans that will provide the Chapter with the additional space required. His plans call for an addition to the rear of the house that wi11 : - Increase the sleeping capacity to 12 Expand common living/dining/study areas to suit. Expand washroom and cooking facilities. Provide for a proper C.R. to house a 60 man Chapter. We, on the Executive of the Building Association, are excited about this expansion and the promise it holds for the Chapter. Two things must happen in order to make this a reality. Firstly, we must receive civic approval. In that regard, first rate counsel has been retained to enable us to clear zoning and apply for a building permit. We believe we will have it for the summer 1989 or 1990 at the latest. Secondly, the economics of the new building indicate that some $20,000 must be raised from a building campaign. regard, this letter is being written. "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE" In the latter 5f 1r 1 \r\n- 2 - We have designed a program that will allow all of our graduates to participate in the ongoing success of Phi Gamma Delta at Western. The attached schedule, lists the various ways that individuals and/or groups can donate to their Chapter. These donations will be used strictly for building purposes. They will not be funnelled into general Chapter or Building Association's spending plans. The fund is very clearly one for the future and will do what the auction of the Pig's head was often intended to do. I encourage all of you to support one of the finest experiences young men can have in a positive way. The Association will be presenting its plans for the future at our General Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4th at the Ramada Hotel (formerly the Park Lane) in London. See you there. behalf of the Building Association. Kevin Higgins / Treasurer KBH/jls. Att. P.S. Please bear in mind that Phi Gamma Delta at Western has three entities; The Undergraduate Chapter, whose purpose needs no explanation, the Ad Hoc Graduate Chapter, whose purpose is to continue fraternal association for graduates and assist the Undergraduate Chapter via the creation of a BCA, and the Building Association, a not for profit company, whose purpose is to provide and maintain a physical facility for the Undergraduate Chapter. • "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE" \r\nSchedule 1 CAPITAL BUILDING FUND PLAN 1. All brothers will be solicited to donate money of a non-refund able, non-tax credit nature in the following amounts. Bronze Level Silver Level Gold Level Platinium 2. - $ 100.00 $ 250.00 $ 500.00 $1,000.00 A donation of the above amount will result in enrollment on the appropriate level Honour Roll Plaque, which will be permanently displayed in the expanded facility. The honour roll will list name and class year for each amount donated at that level. 3. Should a class or faculty wish to pool their efforts, or should an individual do so on his own, a donation of $5,000.00 will result in the naming of a building component after the donor. For example: "The Class of '71-Dining Room". A suitable plaque will be placed over the door to commemorate the occasion. 4. The Building Association will transfer surplus funds from the operating budget of the Association. Currently, this budget is made up of revenues from the house rental income, but brothers are reminded that in February 1988, at it's General Meeting, the Association created a $25.00 Annual fee for all Lambda Omega graduates who wish to become or remain members of the Building Association. "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE" \r\nSchedule 2 To: K. B. Higgins Treasurer, P.G.D.B.A. c/o 591 Regent Street, London, Ontario N5Y 4H7 I enclose □ $ □ $ □ $ 100.00 250.00 500.00 for the Capital Building Fund □ $1,000.00 Please enroll me on the appropriate Plaque. Name: Year: I enclose □ $25.00 for my 1988-89 Building Association Membership.