The Purple Flyer March 1995 Volume 1 Issue 1 roof, gutters and eves. After a undergraduates. The spring in the back yard had to be dug up again and repiped to avoid the swamp like atmosphere our back yard month of consideration and review frequently acquires. On the fraternal side, we have President's Address accomplished the following; we received four bids for work on the A word or two from your esteemed of our financial picture we decided to only repair the roof at this time due to monetary constraints. To all of you who donated money for this worthy cause I thank you for the $1,600. However the final cost was an astounding $3,100. So the R&M budget was used up for this year. Leader S would personally like to In the fmancial realm, I have been sending my officers out apologize to each and every one of you for the lack of a graduate newsletter or minutes over the course ofthe past year. The new cabinet and I have been working on The work has been completed as of coordination of responsibilities as well as timing ofthose responsibilities. There are more excuses but I will spare you the Pig Dinner. We now have no more leaks into the house proper. The details. I would also like to thank all of you for two more years of pain and anguish.(Shhh! Everyone stays quiet, nobody nominates anybody new and the fool will have downstairs bathroom had a new tile floor put down. The basement had a plywood ceiling put up to prevent anyone from grabbing a "hot" wire or a hot pipe. This task was accomplished by the problem so that future Inside This Issue to accept another term): Seriously, 1 am glad to have the opportunity to leave things in better shape than I would have had 1 retired from office last year. The past ten months have been very busy for all the officers both fraternally and professionally. to try and recover our A/R's with recently graduated brothers. Most are small except for Mr. Dennis Reece. I would hope that any and all of you would apply pressure to him to pay off his account with the Corporation. There have been several brothers leaving school the past few years owing the Corporation LARGE sums of money. I am attempting with the help of Danny to put an end to this 1 Minutes 2 Agendas 3 4 Pig Dinner Golf Tourney 5 Announcements \r\nThe Flyer administrations will not be faced with the difficult discussions we have been forced to face. and have a say in this crucial business plan. are due just like Uncle Sam, or hope that enough are donated to overcome the shortfall. We feel very confident that Linwood reported on the Homecoming no cost reasonable Greek Row will be brought forward within the next five years. The University's preliminary estimates for Phase III roof project. He discussed the work performed by the contractor. What condition the roof was found to be in considering the 30 year old are between $400K and $700K. shingles. He then informed us of This would be well beyond our means at this point in time. The oversight issue by campus officials what work still needs to be accomplished to maintain the WOW!I truly had a great The meeting began at other pertinent issues. Should you McDevitt. After a brief recess I to order at 10:00. Mr. Holland read the minutes from the Pig Dinner meeting. Those minutes were anticipating a shortfall in the bond fund. Options are to extend a few of the bonds at their current rate of interest, refinance before the bonds more abuse. Therefore it is imperative that a major house renovation project begin the planning stages or that we push for the other prospect within the Greek community. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00. accepted. Darmy then submitted the financial picture of the Corporation. reserves. At this time we are plans seem reasonable and sound. However, our current structure is getting older and seeing more and which was to amend the bylaws and let us have a meeting to conduct business with only 3 ofthe 5 officers present. This bylaw passed with a majority. brought the Corporation's meeting worry was expressed as to time to maturity and available cash development community what we could pay per house and see if any interested parties came forward to undertake the project. Both of these shortfall, future plans for Greek housing at VT,top priorities for repair and maintenance. I finally discussed the new business at hand, desire a transcript of Rob's side of the house please contact Mr. Pete also discussed the bond fund and would then dictate to the committee heads Reilly and Kallick. work out the verbiage. 1 also discussed at length the bond fund to discuss B.C.A. goings on and accomplished in December. We fund raising letter from my To date the braintrust continues to 10:00 a.m. Mr. Paine had his hour available. This action was requested an update on the new attempt to put together a coalition of Greek organizations with the means offorming a Greek row. We I then took the floor and begin a beautiful day. from May. I directed Danny to pay and maintenance ofthe current structure. At the same time we will with spotty leaks. Reilly for donating his parking spot the bond when funds were The leading contender for future plans is to continue the repair porch is imperative and the upstairs for our tailgate. What a way to most of which belongs to Dennis. 2) concerns. bathroom continues to be a pain the 'Burg. I want to thank Mr. Pat we still owe the bond fund a check had some heated discussion and house. Some topics of note are that we still need to replace the gutters and eves. A new roof for the side time at this past year's homecoming celebration. I wish more graduates could have made the long haul to There were several things of note: 1) we had A/R's of close to $1,100, condition ofthe exterior ofthe i Winter Meeting On January 21, 1995 in Richmond we convened at 1:30 for the winter meeting. Our attendance was limited to officers but the thoughts were free flowing and an excellent discussion ensued on the direction ofthe Chapter and Corporation priorities. We have decided to put together a 5 and 10 year plan by Pig Dinner that will be discussed and with some amending adopted. I encourage all to attend The three things not covered in Linwood's report that we felt were of pressing concern are 1 listed next. New windows in all rooms with the older versions are my number one priority. A larger furnace to heat the house, so that demand in the winter does not outstrip supply of our measly BTU furnace. A complete renovation of both bathrooms would be the last priority. As you can see the meeting was extensive and a thorough recommendation is to be presented at Pig Dinner. We look forward to seeing a great turnout the weekend \r\nThe Flyer of April 7,8 and 9 for what promises to be an outstandingly great time for all who make the trip. f) Adjournment Golf TGumament Pig Dinner Agenda 7th 2:00 Golf Tournament (Draper's Golf Club) 6:00 Dinner 9:00 Party 9:00 BCA/House Corp. Meeting 12:00 Barbecue 6:00 Cocktails Pigger. A golf tournament that The Dirmer should be a big hit if all the speeches will take place early enough so that drinks are left for M 7:00 2th 10:00 This year's Pig Dinner 1 hope will be better than last year. I think we can all say that the Exiles Toast was the highlight of last year's festivities. Who knew that Henry loved a good swig of, Heiuy McKerma while talking. 1 personally thought this to be a great idea, the Marriott however, was less enthusiastic. Perhaps this year the GradAJndergrad football toasting. I hope to see everyone I look forward to the there this year. addition of a new event at this year's particular things come together. Draper's Golf club will be the site For any more information, or announcements for future a^itions: Write to: and is an excellent new course about 30 minutes south of Blacksburg on 1-81. Undergraduate Bill Hepler is the point of contact 8027 Lantern Ct. for this event. Manassas, VA 22110 Announcements Perge Saturday 8th 10:00 Agenda 10:00 EGA a) Reports b) Elections of new The interviews for the officers 11:00 Break 11:10 Hou.se Corp. a) Minutes b)Officer's reports c)Old Business d)New Business i) Business Plan ii) Budget e) Announcements scholarship foundation's annual scholarship, to be presented at Pig Dinner, will take place on 25 March at 10:00 a.m. 1 encourage all the undergraduates who are eligible to apply to do so now. The Dinner ¥ \r\n€@10¢ dW ‘Teaney peoy Jueig sButy Tee essey “mM Bueg of = co Sou \ ol ?E (c fe . 5 pA < WSS) Al BH ty tof