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Dedication, continued from page 1 House Corporation also thanked the many others who have contributed to the success of the project: the University, City National Bank, and the National fraternity. The House Corporation also gave special thanks to all the members who have contributed with their fve-year pledges to the campaign. There was a donor board that identifed each member who made a pledge and the category of the pledge. While basking in our collective accomplishment, we reminded ourselves that we are not done yet. As Steve Scully ‘81 pointed out in the House Financing and Fundraising Update article (see page #), we need to raise an additional $750K to get to our Campaign goal of $2.5 million. We have a beautifully restored chapter house that remains the property of Phi Delta Theta. We need your help to join with those who have already made a pledge to the campaign to join us, and lend your support at the best level you’re capable to ensure that the debt is paid down and the property remains in the hands of Phi Delt! I cannot image that any Phi Delt would not want to be identifed as a brother who contributed towards this new house. On October 10, 2009, the House Corporation will unveil a bronze plaque that identifes all Phis would have contributed to the “Restoring the Legacy” campaign. I hope you’ll attend and tour the new house yourself. Once you see the new house, you will absolutely want to be associated with this great project. 2 3 4 1 Clockwise, starting above: (1) Bill Mitchell and Steve Scully; (2) Jonathon Cathcart with his 6 5 parents Tina and Peter Cathcart; (3) Michael Spilsbury and J. Ray Padden with the ground-breaking sledge hammer; (4) Craig Schleichter, Bill Paris (The Laurus Group), Jeff Pierson, Hook McCullough, and Jake Saroyan; (5) Peter Kaplanis, Pat Bedford, Bill Bedford, and Cal Johnston; (6) Dick Kirtland and Ali Shorooghi. want everyone who comes through Phi Delt to have a life-changing Matt, continued from page 2 experience. The alumni are dedicated to making sure the active events we do with sororities, and with other fraternities, have allowed members get the most out of fraternity life, and the actives want other me to meet all kinds of people.” people to have a chance to share the same experiences after them.” Matt was one of the frst actives to make a fnancial pledge When asked what else he wants Cal Delta alumni to know about commitment to the “Restoring the Legacy” campaign. About the the current chapter, Matt said, “Mostly just how grateful we all are to house, he said, “I can’t wait to move in and live on the row with them for their help and persistence in getting the house built. I’m only 30 of my good friends. We are on the rise right now as a fraternity, halfway through my time at USC, but I cannot imagine my frst two and the new house will really help us come together and create a big years without Phi Delt, and Phi Delt would not be possible without presence in the Greek community.” About making his own pledge, he our alumni.” explained, “I think we are all motivated by the same thing: we just Alumni communication services provided by The Laurus Group | www.thelaurusgroup.net | 770-903-3987