Lambda Published by the Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Volume 1, Issue 2 Where the rent goes Atthe September Parent's Club meeting questions were brought up about the Fraternity's rent. The following should help explain the costs. livingin the chapter house.The rentis Seasons Greetings! By Eric Drumheller,'98 $400 a month,there is an approximate $10 per month increase if you pay On behalf of the Undergraduates of monthly and a $10 per month de- the Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Our rent is based on 69 members crease if you pay by the year. Greetings to all of our famdies and friends for the holidays! $4 Water, \ |$4 Publications $4 Involvement Laundry $7 Phone. With every body returning $10 Insurance \ $11 Gas $12 Dues $12 Rush Gamma Delta I would like to express our warmest wishes and Seasons $4 Garbage $4 Grad Relations $7 Cable, December 1997 home for the $100 Food hoddays I think ofthefirstChrist- $14 Taxes maslwenthome $16 Electricty and realized how much I had ^ $20 Employees changed.Itmust $24 Misc. Expenses have been very interesting for my parents to see how different I was $28 Repairs $41 Fraternity Expenses *expenses based on the 1997-98 academic year. $100 Food - This includes aU meals $12 Rush- Expenses related to new served at the Fraternity. member recruitment. $76 Rent- Paid to the House Corpora $12 Dues - Membership dues. tion. They are in charge ofthe physical $11 Gas - Hot water,heat,and oven. structure ofthe building,major repairs, $10 Insurance - Liability insurance for property insurance,etc. members of the Fraternity. Purchased $41 Fraternity Expenses - In -house by the International Headquarters and room and board scholarships, frater nity events such as our annual govern required for operation. $7Phone - self explanatory. ing and leadership conferences, and programs such as the Parent's Club, fraternity supplies, etc... $28 Repairs-The daily wear and tear to $7 Cable - Basic cable in rooms. the budding and cleaning supplies. $24 Miscellaneous Expenses - Every $4 Grad Relations - Includes the an thoughts that might help some par ents adjust. Here is her advice: Having a freshman m coUege is quite an experience, indeed. As parents we face a number of con flicting emotions. On one hand, we are glad that they are able to "test their wings"and go for some independence. And on the other hand,we are somewhatsad to see $4 Garbage - Dady ofgarbagefrom the them leave the nest. property. One of the biggest tests of par enthood is having our college nual Graduate Dinner,graduate mad$4 Publications - Includes aU publica ers for sororities and funerals,etc. tions and stationary,newsletters,post $20Employees-TheHousemotherand age,advertisements,etc... Cooks wages. $4 Involvement- Intramural and phi $16 Electricity - self explanatory. $14 Taxes - Employee related taxes. I asked Dana Travis to share some $4 Water - self explanatory. thing that doesn't fall under another ing,etc... category,such as Homecoming,flow after a single semester away. lanthropy event registration, etc... $2Laundiy-Kitchenlinens,mops,rugs. freshman come home for the first realextendedvacation..Christmas break. When I was asked to write a few tips for first-time parents ♦♦ ^Continuedon back. \r\n♦♦♦ Fromfront. 7. No matter what you cook - it will be "Wonderful!" facing a long Qaristmas break I went to the experts...those 8. The phone calls will begin immediately. Somehow their parents whohadfaced the experiencelast year.Following friends are instantly aware when their car hits the dty is theirlistofTop 10Thingstoremember as yourfreshman limits. student comes home for Christmas: 9. They will need to find something to do to fill their extra 1. They are not a guest. They are still a part of the family time after the first three or four days. and,as such,they still have chores and responsibilities. 10. You may find yourself struggling with yourself over 2.Curfews are still in forced.Perhaps a better thing to call how to adapt your rules and way' of thinking when sethourstobeinthehouse atnightwouldbe a"courtesy dealing with this fledgling young adult. Not only do 3. The phrase,'Tm going to go see my friends for a few you deserve their respect...,but they also deserve your respect and your understanding as they are trying to minutes," translates to "I'll be home in a few hours." 4. Buy lots of food. become more independent. The one statement that aU parents made about their issue." 5.Dirtylaundry goes directly to thelaundry room -notthe children returning from college was, "Enjoy these days middle of the living room floor. and be proud of the child who left for college and the 6. Buy lots of laundry detergent and fabric softener. young adult who returns to you at Christmas. A/t* ■0^ ^ ^ Phi Gamma Delta University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1425 R Street • Lincoln, NE 68508 Merry Christmas! Junior Brian Marasco (left), Omaha, and sophomore Logan Hendrickson, Omaha, are participating in our Annual HotTub- A- Thon along with our sister sorority. Kappa Alpha Theta. Members manned the hot tub continuously for over 72 hours. Donations were excepted and will be given to The Gathering Place which is a local soup kitchen. So far, we have raised approximately $6,000. A special thank you to Dennis Hendrickson, owner of Superior Spas and Fools, for donating the hot tub! l'lll(.A\!M\l)II lA 150 Let us know what you think... You can reach us many ways: by phone, (402) 436-6464, via email pgd@unl.edu, or by mail: 1425 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.