“WTF is Deltapilooza. . . Anyhow??”

But, most importantly will it be FUN and is there BOOZE involved?  Yes and most definitely.  This year at Homecoming (Aug. 12th to 15th) we are expanding the traditional Fraternity events to add some new and exiting activities.  Anyone remember the Fraternity legend of the infamous “Red Shoes Band” from the ‘80’s? Think Bob Kauffman with beer in hand going on and on about how fabulous it all was.  Finally, we are all going to have a chance to find out.  A documentary is being filmed and Financed by “Rockin’ Jim Brock’n” of the Red Shoes, for Aug 8-13th.  All the Original Members (Bob Kauffman, Rockin' Jim Brockhohn, Dan Cohen, Joe Kunzer, Doug Berry, Brian Jensen, John Keenan with impromptu vocals by Rich Walker and Darwin VanWyngarden) of the Red Shoes  agreed to return for the documentary and performance on Friday Aug. 13th.  The Red Shoes will play the “infamous only four songs they know.” Bob Kauffman’s Band “Project Y” will also play from 8:00 to 10:00 pm on the 13th and back-up the “Red Shoes” as needed.  The set list is a closely guarded secret, but I assure you it will be legendary. We are also considering making “Red Shoes” t-shirts please e-mail me with your size to reserve one.  There will also be a raffle for dues paid alumni with a Big Screen Plasma TV as the grand prize.   All of the traditional events will have a bit  of a twist on them this year.  This will truly be the year “not to miss”. . . As the stories and tall tales will perpetuate for many years to come.

This has been a very busy and exiting year at the Fraternity.  A group of Alumni did a complete renovation of the second floor resident area.  Most notable is a complete remodel of the 2nd floor kitchen and bathrooms.  We now have all four resident rooms rented and the rental income potential of the Fraternity stabilized.  A new energy efficient hot water heater was installed along with a number of other smaller improvement projects.  We are still raising money to complete the replacement of a few of the remaining 1890’s windows on the first floor.   The Fraternity is probably in the best shape it has ever been in Financially, Organizationally, and sustaining Viability.  Your support is needed. 

Please pay your dues or contribute to one of our improvement projects.  E-mail  suggestions to channing@bolickclinic.com . 407-629-5333.  I hope to see all of you at Deltapilooza!  

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Golf tee times are LIMITED:  RSVP if you want one at Palmer Hills starting at 10:30 am.  If there is a larger demand than the tee times we have I can try to get some more at another course ( Palmer Hills was booked all Saturday 3 months ago).  If you show up at Home coming and think there will be plenty of tee times left you may be very disappointed.  If I know now I can probably work out an alternate course for any overflow.

RSVP you are attending: We have about 70 people who have RSVP’d they are attending.  The Alumni Assn does not want to buy to much or too little food for the Margaritaville BBQ on Friday.  I know many of you have RSVP’d on Facebook, but please do so again via e-mail to me.  Please RSVP with how many will be in your party (i.e. if you are bringing a spouse or significant other we need to have them in the headcount).  RSVP to channing@bolickclinic.com

Fraternally,

 

Dr. Channing C. Bolick

Alumni President

 Fundraising Underway to Remodel Resident Floor

Phase One and Two of the second floor renovations have been completed.  We still need to raise $1,000 to repair the back second floor bathroom.

 

                           Newly remodeled 2nd Floor Kitchen

                                          January 2010

 

                                              New Ceiling in Technique Room May 2010

 

                                                               

                                                                   New Back Steps May 2010

                

Send donations to:

Delta Delta Alumni Association

        500 E. Horatio Ave.  #5

        Maitland, FL  32751

                  407-629-5333

Phase 2 of Window Replacement Needs Donations

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).  The cost for the three window sin the technique room that need replacement is $1,025 per window or $3,075 to complete 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.  Let’s make 2010 the year we complete this improvement project.

 House Financial Update

The house is stable financially.  We have zero debt and all taxes and bills are current.  Provided the  students have around 30 dues paying members and all 4 rooms rented meets their minimum operating budget.  Until a viable fundraiser that can make a more than $100 per event is found then the students remain dependent on alumni donations for any major repairs, upgrades, or emergencies.  The house is in a general good state of repair, but as with any “old” house ongoing maintenance and improvements are necessary.  I have never seen a year with more alumni active with the Fraternity on a non-homecoming basis.  The cooperation between, students, faculty and alumni has been unprecedented over the last year.  Bob Kauffman has generously donated the big screen TV for Deltapilooza Grand prize.  We need other Alumni to donate smaller “door prizes” that will be given away  on Friday night during the musical performance. Please consider helping make this best Homecoming ever. 

Student Update

The  Student Organization has been on quite the rocket ride this year.  As many of you may have heard at last Homecoming the membership was down to one member and he was about to graduate.  Currently we are at 22 dues paid members.  Three new members were just inducted on 5/24/2010.  There is one more pledge class in July before Homecoming with an anticipated size of 5 plus.  We anticipate the student organization to be over 30 by Deltapilooza.  The Student President is the “double legacy” Nick Kauffman.  This exponential growth has been possible by the tireless efforts  of  a group of very dedicated Alumni and Students.  The students most recently hosted a “sold out” fundraiser with Dr. Maxine McMullen as the keynote speaker.  This would be her last gig before retiring to New Zealand..

Red Shoes Band (1987)

You can find the Red Shoes on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=110392052335054#!/pages/The-Red-Shoes/110392052335054

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∆∆∏ 2010 Homecoming Events

 

Wednesday August 11, 2010

1. Courtyard Party at Palmer 5:30 pm to Midnight.

Thursday August 12, 2010

1. Meet the Members Poetry Slam @ ∆∆∏

· Come tell your “tallest DDPi tale. . . “

Friday August 13, 2010

1. ∆∆∏ “Ky’s Margaretiaville BBQ” 6:00 pm

· Wear your favorite “Jimmy Buffet” tropical shirt.

1. Red Shoes Band and Project Y 8:00 to 10:00 pm

· Door Prizes given away between songs.

3. Wrap up filming of the “Red Shoes” documentary

· Profits donated to the Alumni Assn.

4. Drawing for Big Screen Plasma TV.

Saturday August 14, 2010

1. Golf with Tee Times starting at 10:30 am @ Palmer Hills

     (Advanced Registration Highly Recommended limited tee times)  

2. Cocktails 2pm  hosted by Drs. Bob and Danielle Kauffman

       -Sponsored by Integrity Management with speakers to follow in the technique room from 3-4 pm.

             3. Annual ∆∆∏ Alumni Meeting 5:00 pm @ ∆∆∏

4. Palmer Gala 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm ON CAMPUS

Sunday August 15, 2010

1. Good-Bye Brunch 9:00 am Radisson Hotel Downtown.

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Various Repair and Upgrade Photos

   

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The newest members of the Marked Brotherhood.

 

 

A pledge getting drinks for the Alumni.

Fraternity is Debt Free & 40 Year Anniversary Recap

We had a very nice Alumni turnout for Homecoming 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.  

 

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

500 E. Horatio Ave. #5

  Maitland, FL 32751