LAMiBMA^ K](y]irq)[d)M' Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Keep up with the Chapter '{jip House renovation at our new blog thisoldfijihouse.org Lambda Nu 'breaks ground' MARKYOUR CALENDARS Founders Day Breakfast ^/laySth,7-9 a.m. 3t Champions Club on $1.5 million renovation Purple Legionnaire Adam Goll (Nebraska 2007)emceed the event which featured special Lambda Nu Graduate and Undergraduate Brothers symbolically broke ground on Friday, February 4,2011 officially starting the construction phase of the capital campaign welcomes from John Osterholm (Nebraska 1995), Dr. Joe Skradski (Nebraska 1983) William Grubb (Nebraska 2013) and John to renovate the chapter house. Brothers Z011 Fiji Golf Outing ^ay 14th at 11 a.m. it Miracle Hills Golf Course i-mail:wdcra ig@cox.net o reserve your foursome and special guests gathered in the dining room for a reception of light appetizers and conversation. The official program took place (Nebraska 2014) symbolically 'breaking in the chapter's living room. Guest's included ground' on the $1.5 million renovation using Ms. Patricia Engelhard, Lambda Nu's one of the shovels from the 1964 addition Housemother, Sarah Pfeiffer, photographer, groundbreaking. Linda Schwarzkopf, Director of Greek Affairs from the University of Nebraska. k:tober8th concluded with the 'most senior' brother in attendance, John Binning (Nebraska 1945) and the youngest brother Mike Nikischer and Dr. Matthew Hecker, Dean of Students iailgate atthe house Gottschalk (Nebraska 1965). The program The renovation includes installing fire sprinklers, updating the fire alarm system, new mechanical systems and a suite style room layout. Follow the progress on the House Corporation's blog thisoldfijihouse.org ime:TBD ■ M \r\nChef Connie retires after 16 years Donor List For Connie In 1994, Connie Jones responded to a "fraternity cook Jon Alderson, 2012 Robert Alderson, 2008 John Barksdale, 2001 Bill Bemis, 2001 needed, send resume" want ad in the Lincoln Journal Star. She had no way of knowing that she would be getting herself into an organization where she would meet many fine young men who became an important part of her life. Ryan Black, 2004 2011 in Omaha. Even with blizzard-like conditions outside, Cameron Craig, 2001 Butch & Katy Craig WD Craig, 1998 more than 50 people attended the event. Tyson Deklavs, 2004 Lambda Nu honored Connie, and her husband Charles, for her 16 years of service at a reception on December 11, Connie recalls being anxious on her first day. "1 didn't know what to expect since the housemother who hired me had resigned, the new housemother had not started, and the extent of my training was receiving the keys to Matthew Dill, 1999 Levi Dixon, 2014 David Downs,2004 Cindy & Dennis Drumheller Erie Drumheller, 1998 the kitchen and a note in the mail that said school starts Andy Goranson, 1999 August 23," said Jones. Connie was put at ease when Todd Christopher Hillis, 2009 Villotta(Nebraska 1996)stopped by the kitchen,introduced himself, welcomed her to the fraternity and told her to call David Hunter, 1997 JR Johnson, 2001 Wes Madden, 1999 him with any questions."Todd made me feel welcomed to the fraternity," commented Jones,"It was nice to know that someone was there for help if 1 needed anything." Justin Magill, 2002 Brian Marasco, 2001 Christopher Marsh, 2008 Since Connie began her work at the FIJI house, more than 270 FlJls have been part of her life. All of them have been impacted by Connie and they, in turn, affected her. Having no idea of what fraternity men were like, she said she was pleasantly surprised at what "nice, polite young men" the fraternity has had over the years. One of her best memories was shortly after her husband's heart attack when the undergraduates went together to purchase Garth Brooks Mark Moody, 2001 Trey Mytty, 1996 Aaron Ness, 1998 John Osterholm, 1996 Tony Paladino, 1999 John Palecek, 2000 Chad Pfeiffer, 2001 Mary Remus, housemother (1994-1995) tickets for her. Connie said "The boys knew 1 wanted to Mike Ruhlman, 2001 go, but 1 couldn't afford to at the time. They called me into Linda Schwartzkopf & the dining room Monday night and presented me tickets. 1 cried all the way home." Now that Connie is retired, she plans to enjoy her time in Mike Fultz, Director of Greek Affairs Joe Skradski, 1983 Joe Staroska, 1997 Andrew Webb, 1997 u different fashion and focus on what she wants to do for Miles Morgan, 2011 herself and her husband."If 1 don't want to get up,1 won't," she stated. She also plans to drive her husband Charles nuts with her never ending 'honey-do' list. Connie started her retirement by using the money donated by the Graduate Brothers for a 10-day trip to parts of the country she had only dreamed of seeing. During Connie und Charles' February travel, they visited Graceland in Memphis,TN,spent several days in New Orleans, LA,and toured the civil war battlefields in Vicksburg, MS. Connie says "thank you to everyone who thought of me". Connie would love to hear from you. Connie can be reached at her home:4845 Knox,Lincoln, NF 68504,402.466.1374, crcrJones@yahoo.com. \r\nBUILDING FOR THE I pledge and agree to pay NEXT 100 YEARS LAMBDA NU GRADUATE ASSOCIATION OF PHI GAMMA DELTA PHI GAMMA DELTA the sum of $ UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN I WILL MAKE MY GIFT ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE; Only a small portion of the project is deemed "educational," which means there is a need for contributions that are not tax deductible to complete $_ the project with minimal borrowing costs.Therefore, on (Amount)(Included or Date) donors are asked to make contributions to Lambda Nu Graduate Association of Phi Gamma Delta and $ on start the pledge periods as early as possible. (Amount)(Date) Contributions or gifts to the Graduate Association are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal on (Amount)(Date) income tax purposes. Please use this pledge form to make your gift to the Graduate Association.You can show your support for our project and Lambda Nu by completing and returning this form at your earliest convenience. If you have already made a pledge, you may also use this form to increase your existing pledge. Donors pledging $10,000 and above may be eligible for a partial tax deduction,and if your employer offers a matching gift program, you may be able . A five-year payment plan is available to meet your personal financial planning goals. LAMBDA NU CHAPTER on_ (Amount)(Date) $_ on (Amount)(Date) Other $ (one-time gift Name: (Please print name as you would like listed in publications.) to double your contribution. Contact a campaign representative to discuss these gift opportunities. Make Checks Payable To: Lambda Nu Graduate Association of Phi Gamma Delta Mail Form and Payments To: Lambda Nu Graduate Association of Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 81893 Lincoln, NE 68501-1893 Address; City; State; Telephone;, Zip Code; Grad Year; E-mail; Signature; Date; We Want Your Recommendations! Brothers, we are going to have the best fraternity house on campus and we want to fill it vvith the best men coming to UNL. If you know of any quality men whom you'd like us to contact please refer them to us for rush. You can either contact one of the rush chairmen listed below, or e-mail the graduate chapter at pgd@unl.edu Travis Brizendine(402)968-0741 travisbrizendine@gmail.com Devon Schovnec (402)676-2808 thehoopstar2@aol.com PLEASE DESIGNATE MY GIFT; □ In Memory of □ In Honor of Donors contributing a minimum of$ 1,000 to the campaign will be recognized on a prominently displayed donor plaque and listed in campaign publications, unless otherwise requested by the donor. \r\nCapital Campaign Report Dear Brothers, The Lambda Nu Graduate Association's capital campaign, in We have also had several $5000 support of providing a safe. As our capital campaign nears ledges. With 240 brothers on board, the end of the forth year, we have begun to see the fruits of we currently have $1,272,000 in pledges om labor! At the Ground Breaking Ceremony on February and gifts. I would like to thank W. D. Craig ('98) 4th, we officially began renovation of our fraternity house. It for his help in securing many new pledges recently. was extremely gratifying for me,as well as the many brothers W D has officially joined the campaign committee! attending the ceremony, to see the renovation begin. We still need to raise an additional $400,000 by mid August I would like to thank Eric Drumheller and all who worked on in order to complete the campaign. For those of you who have the ceremony. It was great to see so many graduate brothers in not yet pledged, please consider being a part of the excitement attendance. A special thank you to the three brothers present at 1425 "R" Street. who have received the Most Distinguised Phi Gam award from the national organization: Jerry Solomon ('51), who came all the way from Arizona, John Binning ('43) and John Gottschalk ('65). Finally, I would like to thank all 240 of you Fraternally, Joe Skradski ('83) who have made this possible with your donation and belief in Phi Gamma Delta. D. BUIL With construction underway, we have seen an increase in donations to the campaign. Recent large donations include brother Mike Cassling's ('86) additional $50,000 challenge gift, bringing his total to $150,000. 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