iDiia ^ BCA Newsletter Summer 1987 Vol II, Issue III MORTGAGE BURNING AUGUST 8. 1987 We will celebrate paying off the final "balloon" payment of the mortgage on the Fraternity House the weekend of August 7-9, 1987. This is an historic event in the history of the Rho Alpha Chapter. The balloon payment has been very much on our minds for the past three years, and was the main reason that we have issued the House Corporation Bonds. The second mortgage on the House is scheduled to be paid off in about a year, at which time we will only oi-2 rruney to ourselves (in the form of the bonds. Come celebrate with us! Scheduled events for the weekend include: Friday Night — Arrival Party Saturday, 10:00am - Joint BCA/House Corp Meeting Saturday Afternoon - Tubing/Volleyball/etc. Saturday Night - Official Celebration Party See you there! \r\nHOUSE CORP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE I am thrilled to report that once again you have come through with fantastic support of our Rho Alpha Chapter. An additional $5600 was raised this spring through bond sales, bringing our two-year total to over $16,000. I want to thank everyone who has played a part in our extremely successful bond campaign. All of the officers of the House Corporation appreciate your investment of time and/or money. One individual who should be particularly recognized and thanked is Andy Stowasser. Andy has held the position of Bond .Administrator for the past two years. He has kept track of all the bond holders, and has been responsible for sending out all the bonds via certified mail. His letters to people unable to attend Pig Dinner have generated at least $500 in extra bond sales, Andy was also responsible for obtaining bids for last surtuaer's electrical wiring improvements and over-seeing the 7/ork. He will do this again this summer as we investigate installing a new heating system. Hard work like Andy's, along with all of your investments have enabled us to make much-needed House improvements over the last two years. And, of course, on August 7-8 we will celebrate "popping" the balloon mortgage payment which has been hanging over our heads. In addition to the celebration, we will have a joint House Corp/BCA meeting Saturday morning at 10:00; main topics of discussion will be the new heating system and the revised House Corporation Constitution. I look forward to seeing you that weekend. Fraternally, John Adamo, Chi, '82 REVISED HOUSE CORP. CONSTITUTION The proposed House Corporation Constitution has undergone some changes from the version proposed for the May meeting. The major changes are: 1 - The House Corp Board will be expanded from the current four officers by the addition of a board member in charge of the House, one in charge of fund raising, and one with duties as assigned by the President. 2 - All Rho Alpha Graduates in good standing will have a vote in decisions. 3 - There will be no dues, but any Brother wishing to be mailed agendas prior to meetings will be billed in advance every six months for the const of the agendas. Copies of the entire document will be available at the House Friday, August 7, or you may call Danny Kallick at 703-931-3035 to have him mail you a copy. v \r\nHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS Another significant House improvement this Spring was an almost total remodeling of the downstairs bathroom. The floor, toilet, sink, and vanity were all replaced. Thanks to the Undergrads who worked on this project. WEEKEND AT MYRTLE BEACH Sun, Sand, and Scenery - you can find them all at Myrtle Beach, SC; and Labor Day Weekend you can also find a group of Rho Alpha's Graduate Brothers there. Nasty Jones is organizing this trip which runs from t'riday, Sept 4 through Monday, Sept 7 and includes the NASCAR race at Darlington on Sunday. Confirmed attendees include Jon Parker, Paul Zawistowski. and Howard "Groucho" Canada. You can call Nasty at 703-944-5416 for further details. IT'S FOOTBALL TIME Tech plays at Miami on November 14 and Dana Hess is coordinating plans for a group to spend that weekend in Fort Lauderdale to insure that Rho Alpha is represented at the game. Dana's new address is: 1813 Mt. Pisgah Ln, #11; Silver Spring, MD 20903 H: 301-439-8445 W: 202-394-1563 PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE Danny Kallick, our Purple Legionnaire for the last several years, is "retiring" this fall. The Purple Legionnaire is a Graduate elected by the Undergraduate Chapter to serve as an advisor and liason between the Chapter and Headquarters, he works more closely with the Undergraduate Chapter than any other Graduate. Anyone interested in the position may contact Danny or the House for further information. SOFTBALL A number of Rho Alpha's Graduates who live in Northern Virginia have put together a Softball team this summer. As of July 14 the team was 1-9 for the season, after losing their last two games 32 and 10-5. This reminds me of our softball teams when I was an Undergraduate, but I'm not sure if that is a tradition I'd really want to keep up. Anyway guys, keep the faith and good luck for the rest of the season. \r\nAlpha BCA Circle 37801-3439 VPI&SU 1986 09/26/82 ALPHA GAMMA Dana W . Hesse 1813 Mt PIsgah Ln, # n Silver Soring, MD 20903 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta A SPECIAL NOTE FROM TEE BCA PRESIDENT I would like to express sincere thanks from all the Brothers of Rho Alpha to Danny Kallick. He has truly shown that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone by his hard work as Purple Legionnaire. His leadership will be sorely missed. Danny was instrumental in bringing the chapter back from the brink of disaster a couple of years ago and has guided it to the improved situation that exists today. I can attest to the efforts Danny has put into Rho Alpha by the extraordinary number of trips he made to the chapter house to meet with the undergraduate Brothers. Thank you Danny, from all the Brothers of Rho Alpha!! Fraternally, Jon Parker President, Rho Alpha BCA Perge! _