ELEVENTH AWJAL NORRIS DINNER Rho Alpiia's eleventh annual Norris Dinner was truly a delight for all who attended. The Marriott ballroom was beautifully prepared and the dinner was delicious. The ceremony was highlighted by the humor and wisdom of our keynote speaker, Archon President Lewis Costello. Scholarship awards went to ."junior Jeff Waldon and sophomore Dana Hesse. The Undergraduate of the Year Award went to Paul Zawistowski. The Graduate of the Year Award went to Michael Rooney. Congratulations "to all the fine people who received awards. Ihe ceremony was followed by a night of socializing and dancing in the friendV atmosphere of true brotherhood. Thanks to Chris Rehm who offered his services as D. J. for "the evening. Thanks once again to Lewis Costello, Jon Parker and all who helped make the eleventh annual Norris Dinner a success. HOUSE CORPORATION The House Corporation met May 1^, I983, and held elections for officers, Bob Dix was elected President, Howard Canada was reelected Treasurer, John Adamo was elected Vice-President, and Paul Zawistowski was elected Secretary. The House Corp. is planning to be more active than it has been in the past. The officers wi ll be meeting quarterly and wi l l be in closer contact with the chapter throughout the year. They are currently evaluating the sta tus of the water heater, furnace, and wiring of the house. \r\nchapter news As another academic year draws to a close, we can look back and note our major accomplishments„ In 1982-83, we have initiated 11 new brothers. All of the undergraduate brothers join in thanking Field Secretary Buddy Cot4 in helping our rush program to evolve into the consistent and effective pro gram that it is. Several house improvements were completed this year to make the house more attractive and functional, A furnace/storage roon and an extra room were added on in the basement. Both bathrooms were retiled, painted, and caulked, and a shower door was installed in the upstairs bathroom. Also on the second floor, the entire hall was repainted, and outside, there were many lawn and driveway improvements. Much credit goes to graduate brother Mike Rooney who directed, performed, and financed a large portion of the work, Rho Alpha's little sister program has been rejuvenated with the add ition of nine new little sisters. At present, we have 12 active little sis ters, Under the guidance of the chapter, they have reorganized themselves so that they may be more effective in helping the chapter. To help encourage their spirit and unity, they have made autograph books in which they collect signatures, personal information, and words of wisdom from the brothers. Congratulations to Valerie Garrow, Karer Teri Pruss, and Karen Lane, who were sponsored this quarter. Overall, the chapter has had a \ tive and progressive year. We are looking forward to another year or contuiueu growth and improvement. Graduate interest ind involvement has been improving, also. The undergrad uate brothers of Rho Alpha very much appreciate all of the graduate help and advice and hope that it wil l continue. Final ly, congratulations go to Mike Appenzeller and Paul Zawistowski ( 1'•