Fundraising Underway to Remodel Resident Floor

Phase One and Two of the second floor renovations have been completed.  We still need to raise $1,500 to repair the back second floor bathroom.

 

                           Newly remodeled 2nd Floor Kitchen

 

Successful Pledging and Membership Grows

The students just completed a pledge class of four and active members are now at 15. 

 

Send donations to:

Delta Delta Alumni Association

        500 E. Horatio Ave.  #5

        Maitland, FL  32751

                  407-629-5333

Fraternity is Debt Free & 40 Year Anniversary Recap

We had a very nice Alumni turnout for Home coming 2008 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fraternity.  Special events to included a very nice reception at the Masonic Temple complete with an open bar and a PowerPoint slide montage of various pictures throughout  the years of the Fraternity.  This was a huge hit and if you missed this celebration, it was really special.

At the meeting we were able to raise the funds necessary to pay off the remaining money owed to Wayne Christianson .  With that the Fraternity is now 100% debt free and the House commercial loan (mortgage) has been paid off for some years now.  Taxes, insurance and general bills are current.

We are still working on raising the money to finish replacing some of the original 1892 windows in the downstairs.  There are a few other minor repairs (mostly cosmetic and been this way for years) in the upstairs common areas that the students would like repaired.  We have encouraged them to do fundraising to address these.

The students have done a number of fundraisers recently such as selling flower bulbs, Little Caesar's Pizza kits, and of course bake sales on campus.  They have also approached local businesses to donate to the Fraternity.  While all of these actions have been profitable, the students still seem to struggle with raising extra money beyond their minimal bills.  This has shifted most, if not all of the repairs of the house on to the Alumni Association.  Alumni dues are becoming more and more important to maintaining the House.  So please donate to this worthy cause.  Some of you might think, just let the students raise the money.  In order for the students to cover general House repairs a fundraiser that is capable of generating more than a few hundred dollars is needed.  Please contact the Alumni Assn. with ideas.  Any donation amount is appreciated.

Window Replacement Breakdown and other projects

We completed Phase One of the window replacement project in October 2006.  We have completely replaced all the windows in the Chapter Room and the Downstairs Kitchen.  We replaced most of the windows in the Bar Room, but have not raised enough money to replace the last two.  The windows we have installed are stained inside at the factory to match the Victorian wood trim.  We are asking that alumni donate to the general project or donate for the replacement cost of a window(s).  Three windows in the Technique Room that need replacement the cost is $1,025 per window or $3,075 to do the entire room.  Two remaining windows in the Bar Room are $920 each to replace for a total of $1,840 needed to complete that room.  The bottom of the priority list , $2,900 is needed in total to replace all four various sized windows in the game room and $1,500 is needed in total to replace both of the windows in the upstairs kitchen.  There are no other major improvements needed at this time and the house is in good repair.  

House Financial Update

The house is in stable financially in general.  As long as they have around 30 dues paying members and all 4 rooms rented meets their minimum operating budget.  

I have been in contact with the Alumni Associations of the other Palmer Fraternities and it is the same story with them.  So our student financial issues are in no way unique.  Many of you may not realize that Greek Houses in general are in a decline across America even before the U.S. Economy tanked.  Many of the Fraternities (most older than ours) in Iowa at Major Universities have lost their student membership and are solely operated by their respective Alumni Associations.  While we are not in those kind of dire straits.  Student interest in the Palmer Greek system is down and enrollment in all Chiropractic Colleges is down.  According to the ACA  enrollment in chiropractic colleges has declined by 30-40 percent over the past 10 years.  This can mostly be attributed to the reduced insurance reimbursement across the board and the resulting lack of  good press for choosing a chiropractic career.  In the ‘90’s there were  once many articles touting chiropractic in the top 10 most desirable jobs for a good income career.  These things cycle; your support for continued success is appreciated.

 Fraternally, 

Channing.

 

Chapter Room Picture Window Replaced.

A Chapter Room Window

Chapter Room Window (The color match looks better in person)

Kitchen Window

Kitchen Window

Survey Beacon Article

Beacon Article November 2006 (Link)

DDP House Aug 2005 after roof replacement project.

 

 

Ceiling Repairs July 2006

Water damage from before roof replacement.

Ceiling after removal of plaster, re-wiring, dry wall replacement

 

 

 

 

Channing, Michelle, & Pat.

 

The newest members of the Marked Brotherhood.

 

 

A pledge getting drinks for the Alumni.

 

Check out the full student report here Fraternity News

 

Dues are 250.00 you can pay that on line with a credit card (which is preferred) or pay pal or send a check to

Delta Delta Pi Alumni Association

PO Box 290212

Columbia , SC 29229

drbdc99@aol.com