During the 100-year celebration, you our brothers made significant gifts for the improvements at the house a higher standard of living for the actives. Some of the improvements included:

1. Renovations of the chapter room (ceilings, walls, floors, sump pump system, security closet, and wall heaters)
2. New furnace and air conditioning through Main house and brick addition
3. Renovations of room new doors that comply with Fire marshal codes
4. New floors for the Trophy room, entry hall, and living room
5. New furniture for the living room (chairs, sofa, and area rugs)
6. Fallen brothers for America (flag, monument, and lighting system)
7. Renovation of the House Mother�s room and bathroom
8. Replacement of the kitchen floor and back hallways
9. Replacement of Kitchen counters with stainless steel (Health dept code compliance)
10. Gutters on the Main house and brick addition

The reality of improvements is we continue to find challenges in the house, since we are dealing with an old structure. A few items that need to be addressed:

1. Windows (main house and brick addition)
2. Fire code compliance around kitchen stove and hood
3. Rotting wood on front porch and roof
4. Rotting wood/terminates on back porch and storage rooms
5. Water drainage system away from the house
6. Plumbing upgrades

Needless to say we have on going maintenance items that continue if we are going to have a safe environment for ZETA CHI. This ongoing situation has brought us the following suggestion: A BUILDING FUND. We encourage different classes to contribute to the house at least once every five years. This suggestion would encourage your class to return as a group at least every five years along with making a donation to the house. If you can�t return, a larger donation would be appreciated. REMEMBER LAST YEAR WE HAD 150 BACK FOR STAG AND IT WAS INCREDIBLE!

Consider the following: Class of 1996 (10 yr. class); Class of 1991 (15 yr. class); Class of 1986 (20 yr. class); Class of 1981 (25 yr. class); Class of 1976 (30 yr. class); Class of 1971 (35 yr. class); Class of 66 (40 yr. class); Class of 1961 (45 yr. class) and Class of 1956 (50 yr. class).

We do not want to limit participation in the BUILDING FUND to only these classes, but would want to encourage a consistent level of giving back to our brotherhood. Remember to consider coming back to Baker and ZETA CHI. It is great to reflect on our younger days.

Thank you for keeping ZETA CHI in your thoughts and annual donations!

Dennis Seager, Trustee Class of 70