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for North Carolina. During most 3. NO DRUGS IN THE HOUSE.
of this time, I was also a member This is a violation of state law.
of the Army National Guard, Tennessee law calls marijuana a
assigned to a helicopter squadron drug and our National specifically
near Nashville. All told, I had 22 forbids marijuana in a chapter house.
years’ military service. Vanderbilt, including our chapter
house, is a smoke free campus.
What brought you back to If you are smoking, it will be noticed.
Nashville?
Ross in the back seat of a Cobra attack helicopter in 1970. 4. BEER PONG / DRINKING
My wife is from Nashville. She GAMES. Some of our alumni look
had always wanted to go into forward to coming to the house
business with her sister. Family was also nearby. maintenance on the chapter house. We need to and playing beer pong. Below is
I did some consulting – the company began to increase the level of energy and encourage more Vanderbilt’s reply to alumni playing
grow and needed expertise. I eventually became participation by the younger alumni. beer pong or other drinking games:
Operations Manager. When the business was
sold, I officially retired. Do you have any goals for the chapter financially? “Drinking games are not permitted
on the property, inside or outside the
How did you become involved with the Sustained alumni support is the key. I am house by anyone. We handle situations
chapter again? looking to recruit my replacement and increase differently depending on who is
the level of support by the alumni financially on involved. We have had issues where
I started sending out mailers for alumni and got an ongoing basis to provide a steady income and alumni have broken the rules and the
to see brothers. I’ve been the House Corporation an emergency fund. chapter has been held responsible,
Secretary-Treasurer for several years. I’ve really but also have examples of times that a
enjoyed the re-connection. What advice do you have for the alumni and young chapter has appropriately addressed
actives about staying involved with the chapter? the situation with alumni (i.e. asked
What current needs do you see that the With the ease of electronic communication, them to stop, asked them to leave,
chapter has? staying in contact with alumni from undergraduate etc.) and was not held responsible for
the actions of their alumni. However,
We need the formation of an Alumni Association days is now easier than ever. Stay current with the the house cannot be a place where
in Nashville to provide support to the status and needs of the chapter, and try to make alumni think they can just come and
undergraduate chapter and need a Coordinator. your ongoing contributions in time, money, and do whatever they want with no regard
For those interested, the chapter can be stronger. presence as much as your circumstances will for the rules or the current students.
More improvements can be made - ongoing allow. It WILL pay off! Beer pong seems to be an ongoing
conflict for Phi Kappa Psi, which
FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND needs to stop. Let me know if you
have other questions or need advice
Please join us in Nashville February 19th -21st! on handling a specific issue.”

We have another exciting weekend Use the hotel reservation link at the - Kristin Torrey
planned once again at the beautiful registration page, or call Hotel Reservations at Director of Greek Life
Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Details & (615) 327-4707 and reference block code PKF Unfortunately, some of the alumni
registration info for this event... including meal for the Phi Kappa Psi Founder’s Day group. in recent years have had problems
selections, and Founder’s Day full schedule, can The hotel room block cut-off is January 19th! following these rules. Alumni
be found here: https://www.mygreekgift.org/ And don’t forget, PLEASE REGISTER using violating these rules will be banned
TN_Delta_Events. PLEASE BOOK NOW. the link on the left TODAY. from the house for a minimum of
six months. THESE RULES WILL
BE ENFORCED BY THE HOUSE
CORPORATION. Together, we can
all have a great time, and we need to
show the chapter support during the
changing times. I hope to see you at
Founders’ Day in February.
Fraternally,

Doug Hirt ’68
President
Tennessee Delta House Corporation

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